People say the brightest light casts the darkest shadows, and nothing encapsulates this better than Ai Hoshino and her twin, Yoru Wick. Ai was an idol. Clad in colorful attire, she sings and dances to thousands on stages bathed in bright lights. Her eyes shine like glittering stars, captivating and bright. Yet, her persona was built on lies: hundreds of "I love you"s that ring hollow, and just as many porcelain smiles. Yoru on the other hand, was an assassin. Donning matte-black suits, she kills people while cloaked in shadows. Her eyes shone like the blade of a katana, elegant yet dangerous. But even when surrounded by the deceit and betrayal of the criminal underworld, she kept true to herself and others despite everything she went through. When a reunion occurred after ten years of separation, Ai was ecstatic, but Yoru was the opposite. She had too much blood on her hands, and fears for her twin's life. Yoru wanted to leave, but Ai wasn't going to let her other half go so easily. Even if her sister is a murderer, Ai will find a way for her to stay in her life. Eventually, Yoru caved and accepts one final contract. With her wings spread wide, the Angel of death dove into hell for the final time.

I looked at the Demon Lord, my eyes were barely able to focus on the girl after she completely dusted Kumoko with Abyss magic. I... I was too slow. Even after reverse engineering Sloth to make me move at relativistic speeds, I was unable to save my best friend. I was careless and overconfident, and that's what got her killed. But as suddenly as it came, my feelings of sorrow were replaced raw unadulterated rage. "Anger is a weapon. Let it drive you to greater heights, but don't let it consume your mind." The words of my sensei came to mind as I forced the emotion away from my mind. No, I can't afford to be angry right now, not with what I'm about to do. The Demon Lord turned and pointed her finger at me. Particles gathered at the tip of her digit and a purple beam shot toward me. I the beam in half with the Yamato and rushed at the black-haired girl. Elsewhere... "Gwaaaaah!" Screaming pointlessly in my mind, I break through the shell in front of me. Welcome to Dark Mist. A tale of action, friendship, and maybe even love later down the line. TLDR: A Kumo Desu ga Nani ka story with a forgetful, aloof dragon OC. Lead-author: @PureSalty101 I DO NOT OWN KUMODESU, OR MUICHIRO TOKITO! KUMODESU BELONGS TO OKINA BABA AND MUICHIRO BELONGS TO KOYOHARA GOTOUGE!