Hello, readers. I apologize for my long absence from publishing. I've taken some time to reflect on my story and realized that I may have rushed certain aspects of it. As a result, I've decided to rewrite it for improvement. The version you have already read is still part of the story's timeline, but finishing it will take a bit longer. Thank you for your understanding!
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On a cold night - Remake
A heavy rain drummed against the roof of this lonely bus stop in this unknown place. There is someone sitting on the bench of this bus stop still and waiting, gazing into the unknown as if lost in thought, and a loud lightning strike will be heard.
The scene shifts to the forest
In the forest, someone was seen running crossing many trees. the forest floor is wet and full of puddles, with every step, the water is sent flying. As she continued to go around the forest, but in her one wrong step she slipped and fell into a hollow below the ground.
The stranger laying in the wake up from a drop of water in her face, she stands up like she didn't feel any hurt at all, she stop for a second (her face is block with a shadow) and look around the cave where she is standing in. the stranger realize that she was deep within this dark cave and start to walk and roam around the dark cave, not a long time roaming around the cave she saw a glowing light in far part of the cave as she gets closer she feel like something following her (the shadows inside of the cave following her observing in the distance) but still she followed it.
After the long walk try to reach the light, she reach it and in her last step a suddenly bright light surprised her, when open her eyes it reveal a towering tree standing in this place (its has crimson leaves like flame licking at the night and a violet skin, stood in a brilliant blue sky) but it so mysterious it's can be there's an open air inside of a cave like the cave is connected in another part of the world or an another world. But despite its beauty, this place filled emotion that I can't fully describe. Anger, sadness, loss, and hopelessness.
The scene shifts outside a house
The sky is clear, a brilliant blue
The screen gets close to the window and gets inside the house, focusing on the bed, and a girl wakes up from a nightmare, her face looks pale and drenched in sweat. She buried her face with a pillow, trying to erase the dream in her mind, but the alarm clock rang reminder of another school day. She stood up and walked to the bathroom, then whispered to herself, "It's just a dream" as she stepped into the bathroom.
The scene shifts inside the bathroom
Warm smoke of steam from the water covered the showering girl could be seen until the water stopped, and then she grabbed the towel, quickly drying her body before putting it underneath. She walked in and stood in front of the mirror, brushing her teeth. And she remembered her nightmare again and splashed water on her face, determined to push the vision away. After that, she walked out the door, then a dark presence could be seen in the bathroom.
After finishing dressing up, she walked downstairs, her mother greeted her at the kitchen table with a plate of breakfast.
Mother: "You look tired, did something happen?" Her mother asked, concerned.
Girl: "No, avoiding her gaze. "Just a bad dream, that's all."
Her father, sitting in the living room reading a newspaper, heard the conversation speak: "If something's wrong, you can tell us," he said firmly.
The girl replied, "I'm fine." After finishing her breakfast, she grabbed her bag. "I'm heading to school now. See you later."
Her father stopped her at the door. "Just remember,"he said, "Stay away from the forest."
The Girl hesitated for a moment, then smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Dad. I'll be fine."
The girl opened the door and walked, and closed it.
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The scene shifted to a Bus
A young boy in a school uniform is seen sitting quietly in the corner seat, next to the bus door, waiting for his stop.
Not until a ring could be heard from this pocket, someone was calling on his phone, and he answered it in his neutral flat voice. "Who is this?"
A girl's voice, playful and teasing, with just a hint of underlying nervousness, replied, "It's me, Yuzuki! Guess who's been thinking about you?"
He offered no greeting, no warmth. "So, what do you want?" he said.
Her tone was light, almost skipping, but with a determined edge. "It's...it's not that important, really. but I was wondering... if you're free after...well, you know... maybe... we could...watch a movie...together, after your mission? It's a new release, the one you said you wanted to see." The words still trailed off slightly, but with a more confident lilt this time.
The bus approached a stop. Ryo's reply was clipped, businesslike. "I'm getting off now, bye."
the girl replied with desperation before the call ended. "No, wait (speaking, but it cut off), the call ended.
Ryo stepped off the bus and onto the sidewalk, the cool morning air a stark contrast to the warmth of the bus. He walked, his gaze fixed ahead, navigating the unfamiliar maze of streets. Ahead, the narrow alley, his only route to school, was blocked by three figures; they were clearly gang members, their clothes and mannerisms speaking volumes.
the largest of the three stepped forward, his voice a low growl. "Never seen you before. new kid? Around here, you should pay respect or money to us, or you'll have trouble. we run this area."
Ryo didn't break stride, didn't even glance at them. he continued walking, totally ignoring them.
One of the thugs reacted, grabbing Ryo's shoulder, fist cocked. but Ryo moved and effortlessly dodged the blow. A swift, brutal kick to the stomach, he sent the man hurtling into another, the impact slamming them both to the ground.
the other last one standing, taking his composure by rage, rushed forward, throwing a flurry of punches. Ryo sidestepped each blow with chilling precision, then used a well-placed kick to send the thug off-balance, before finishing with a sharp kick to the jaw.
He walked on, leaving the three groaning men in the dust. A girl(Koharu), watching from the nearby doorway, gasped. She had witnessed the entire scene. her eyes were wide with a mixture of shock and something akin to awe.
Character info:
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Ryo Sadatsugo is a new transfer student from the Reiyama High School. He possessed striking dark eyes and unusual pale skin, a stark contrast to his dark hair, which fell in a slightly tousled middle part. his personality is quiet and calm, and he acts neutral. and like coffee, a 17-year-old first-year senior high schooler.
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Yuzuki is a female student from the city, where Ryo Sadatsugo is her childhood friend, and same that both serve as apprentices of Master Miro, a master swordsman. She has messy bangs and has long violet color hair, her personality is playful and mischievous. And like cookies or sweets, she is 17 years old.