Demons Mixed With Feelings (Karmagisa)

Chapter 24

Nagisa's POV

I block the sight of my azure orbs by closing my eyelids. Taking deep, steady breaths to assist my body to fall asleep.

My mind is constantly plagued by memories from my past. My dreams are nightmares that I fear would happen in the future. Eventually, sleep consumes.

~Flashback~

Wrapping trash bags that I found in garbage cans, located in dark alleys as the only form of warmth I have to cover the blue scales throughout my body. Somehow I activated my true form without any intention to, making it more difficult to deal with the cold, having a snake-like body.

Unable to find shelter from the pouring rain and evening breeze. Growls echoing through the street from my stomach. When was the last time I ate? Oh right, a couple of weeks ago. I won't be able to meet up with Kandice until next week. Might as well get some sleep.

Water from the rain mixes with a hint of saltiness from tears that managed to escape my eyes.

"What is that thing in my garbage?"

"I don't know, dude, but let's check it out."

My eyes flew open immediately at the sound of deep voices and approaching footsteps, assuming they're both males. I turn my head slightly so I can get an accurate discription of whoever is approaching me. With it being in the middle of the night, I can only see their silhouettes. One of them is holding a beer bottle, which explains the smell of alcohol from their breaths.

I look up at the drunk men who are now hovering over me. My body is still shivering from the cold, but my azure orbs widen from fear. People are already dangerous enough on their own when they are sober. None of them are willing to offer shelter, food, nor water. The worse is being targeted by them as some sort of rare animal--- hunters stopping at nothing to turn my scales into clothing, or using my head as decoration on their walls.

"What should we do with it?"

"It already looks as if it's on its death bed. Might as well kill it."

"True, but what would we do with it then?"

"I'll make its head my new trophy for my living room. Its hair and eyes have amazing shades of blue. Definitely able to impress our buddies."

"Whatever you say. I'd think you murdered some weird kid if I was them. Anyways, let's hurry up. My ass is freezing out here."

They both pull out knives from their pockets. My muscles burn as I try to push myself off the ground. They pause as I barely manage to stand up, wobbling as I do so. I look at them, and suddenly I sense fear from them. Why? I can hardly stand up.

The shorter male that suggested to take my head charges with his knife ready for the kill.

Wouldn't it be easier if I gave up now, and accepted my fate? This world clearly doesn't want me here. I don't have a purpose in this life.

3 more seconds before it's over......

Nagisa...

Huh?

My name is Kandice. Do you want to be friends?

Shit.

1 second left.

I jump out of the way before the guy could slice my throat. With adrenaline kicking in, I turn around and start running down the alleyway. There's a dead end, so I jump onto a window edge to someone's apartment and move up their stairwell.

"Get back here!"

The grown men stop at the dead end, gasping for air for dashing after me. No use trying to get me now.

I run up to the roof of the apartment complex. My knees gave out, and I collapsed. Layed out on the concrete surface. All of my muscles are aching. I can hardly keep my eyes open.

Why didn't I just die?

Nagisa.

That's right. I heard Kandice's voice, then I didn't want to die. For what reason does having her keep me alive? She's my only friend. Been there for my for three years now, since I was eight years old. Maybe that makes her my purpose in life.

-One week later-

I climb up a tree in the backyard of a nice three bedroom, two-floor house. Always has a nice view of dawn. Sunlight shining on the white and blue tulips, red roses, and sunflowers spreaded throughout the garden, making it beautiful.

I whistle a note like a pecking bird would. A few seconds later, I hear a higher note of a pecking bird. I lean back on a branch and close my eyes.

"I'm happy to see you, Nagisa."

I open my eyes and hop off the branch I was laying on. Before me is Kandice, with a bright smile and a light blush on her cheeks. For the first time in a month, I give a grateful smile.

She looks at me with a hint of sadness as her eyes follow some of my injuries, then my stomach growls, causing my face to heat up. Kandice giggles and takes my left hand.

"Let's get you some food, while I take care of your injuries for you."

"Thank you so much, Kandice," I told her with much gratitude. I wish I could repay her for all of her help. "Let me make it up to you."

She gave me a light glare. "Your friendship and survival are enough for me, Nagisa. I always tell you that. My answer won't change." She smiles with the sun making her skin glow.

I squeeze her hand.

"And I won't stop being your friend."

~End of Flashback~

I open my eyes, feeling tears threatening to fall. Why did that memory have to appear in my dream?

I appreciate Kandice, a trusted ally for a few years. Too bad, I only get to see her once every few months, two if I'm lucky. I'm not allowed to let anyone else know of her existence, making her my most cherished secret.

With everything that's been happening this past month-- school, training, devilish Gods, etc., I honestly have no idea how she's going to react. Besides that, I'm certain of one thing.

I have to see her tomorrow after school.

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1047 words.

Damn, guys ^^' three months? I'm so sorry about that :( I started my junior year of high school, and been having to make my grades top priority, along with family. Right now, I'm on break :)

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