Saved By An Angel

Chapter Three - The Angel Song

‘Erika-chan… daisuke desu.’

***flashback***

Hiro walked through the halls of the Osaka Central hospital. Growing up, he had been a sickly child and was often in and out of the hospital. Walking its halls again brought back those memories. This was where he had been born. It was here the doctors told his parents he didn’t had long to live. It was here that his parents resolved not to give up. They committed their time and money into making him well again. Coincidentally, the girl he saved had been brought here. After hearing the girl had woken up, Hiro had decided to visit. while he was curious as to why the girl attempted suicide, he was also drawn to her, perhaps it was because of how much she resembled his first love, or perhaps it was something more, he had come here to figure it out. Nearing her room, singing filled Hiro’s ears. Searching for the source, he realized that he was in front of the girl’s room. Erika Toda the label to the right of the door read.

Oh, many days I've spent

Drifting on through empty shores

Wondering what's my purpose

Wondering how to make me strong

I know I will falter I know I will cry

I know you'll be standing by my side

Never had Hiro heard such a beautiful sound. It was so pure and innocent, yet at the same time it sung of tragedy and pain. The girl hit each note perfectly and poured her soul into every word. It was as if she had been born to sing.

Sometimes it feels no one understands

I don't even know why

I do the things I do

When pride builds me up till I can't see my soul

Will you break down these walls and pull me through?

Cause It's a long, long journey

Till I feel that I am worth the price

You paid for me on Calvary

Beneath those stormy skies

When Satan mocks and friends turn to foes

It feel like everything is out to make me lose control

It's a long,  long journey

Till I find my way home to you

The song ended and for a period there was silence, then Hiro knocked on the door.

‘Come in.’ Someone called out from the inside.

‘Ohayou, My name’s–‘

‘Angel-san! You’re Angel-san aren’t you? The one who rescued me?’ The voice came from the girl he had rescued.

‘Hai… My name’s Hiro Mizushima.’

‘Hello, I’m Erika Toda.’

* * * * *

Knock. Knock.

Erika lay in her bed, unable to sleep when she heard a light tapping at the door.

‘Erika-chan.’ Someone whispered through the cracks.

Recognizing the voice, she got out of bed and headed for the door. Opening it, she came face to face with a beaming Hiro.

‘Erika-chan!’