New Perspective || A Sakura Story

She Took A Midnight Stroll Going Anywhere

Sakura

The next morning when I woke up, he was gone and I was in bed. However, the sand on my floor and the pictures thrown about were my clue that it had really happened. I could have died.

He was a fragile boy, and I knew one night of weak conversation wouldn't cure his mental issues; he couldn't be "fixed" that easily. However, I do think it helped him at little bit. At the very least he would try and refrain from killing me during the exams, I hope.

I sighed and rolled onto my side, staring at the clock. 11:38 it read. I wasn't necessarily late for anything considering I had nothing to do, so I just stayed in bed for a little while longer.

I never did notice the eyes watching me from outside of my window.

•••

It was now afternoon and I was very melancholy for some reason. I stood, watching the sunset over a lake I had stumbled upon by chance. The wind blew and the tall grass ticked my legs. I took a breath and let the scent of the lake engulf me. It took everything in me to ignore the urge to hop on tht water and run, run to someplace better. Someplace safe.

I laughed when the thought crossed my mind. Is it just human nature to want more than what we already have? I'm strong, in a world that shouldn't even be real, and yet I want more? What more could I be given?

Inner spoke up. "Freedom."

Her words felt like they knocked the wind from my chest and sent such a strong wave of emotion over me that I swear a tear fell. "D-don't say that, Inner dear. I have...some freedom." I hesitated. She noticed.

"This isn't freedom. Freedom is not putting your life on the line for a village that wouldn't even bat an eye if you died, nor is it putting so much responsibility on yourself that you simply do not have to do. No one told you to fix this world, to save everyone. You came up with the plan and stuck to it, and I never said a word against it. I can see now I was wrong, I should have stopped you when you first arrived. Should have persuaded you to live happy, like a child should." Her voice was filled with regret.

I sucked in a breath. "I chose to do all of this, Inner. It was my idea to be the savior of this ill-fated universe, and it is still my mission. I simply can't live without the knowledge and do nothing with it. Perhaps I am biting off a bit more than I can chew, but I'll fix that when the time comes. For now, let us enjoy the peaceful times before everything goes to shit." I closed my eyes and let the last of the days light caress my face.

I heard a sigh, but nothing else was said. I smiled and opened my eyes to the birth of the night, when all the stars are waking up and beginning their nightly watch over the universe.

"Beautiful." I breathed.

I didn't notice the voice that mingled with mine, matching my words exactly.

•••

Although most of the inhabitants of the village were sleeping, I was not one of the privileged majority. After the wave mission I began to suffer from mild insomnia and frequent nightmares. Each night I was reliving the torture I went through, feeling the pain like it was fresh. I never spoke a word about it for fear of being threatened with therapy, or worse, having a heartfelt moment with someone in my team.

I had nothing against either of those things, don't get me wrong, but I just personally would want to avoid it at all costs. With therapy there's always the chance that I get discovered, and with the latter option I just wish to avoid any touching moment if I could. It's best not to get attached in a world where I know everyone will leave.

Not to mention it was so awkward. But, that's life for ya, and I guess I'll have to deal with one of the two choices at some point. However, tonight is different. Tonight it is just me, a wandering soul wishing to find her way. I breathed in the scent of the forest, listening to the nocturnal animals going about their business. My peaceful moment got destroyed, though. I felt the presence of a person behind me, and the soft chuckle that emitted from their throat.

I froze in my path, not daring to turn around. "Sakura-Chan, why won't you look at me?" I couldn't recognize the voice at all.

I had a sinking feeling in my gut and I really didn't want to confirm it, so I simply did not turn around. "I pretend I do not see it." I whispered.

The stalker laughed, and suddenly he was way too close. His hot breath on my neck, whispering into my ear. "I don't think you can ignore this."

Next thing I know is a hard kick to my spine and a loud crack that seemed to echo through the night.

He grabbed me by my hair and made me face him. "You're perfect." And then, nothing.

I was out cold, again.

Oh ho ho HO!!! Seems I have thrown in another unoriginal plot twist! Who do you guys think it is, hm? Comment and tell me what you think!

Kisses <3