Twilight Queen – Chapter 1

„Hey! Hey Hayato wake up ! its 7 PM, lectures are over for this week“. „Seriously i have barely slept at all...“ „You've been asleep for over 3 hours dude...“ „Does that even count as sleeping ?“ – Hayato stared with his barely open eyes „I had to lie that you were studying till 4 AM yesterday so proffesor doesn't kick you out of class...“ „Thanks Toshiro. You are such a wonderful person.“- Hayato picks up his cellphone from the desk Toshiro sighs „Dont give me that crap. We should get going.“ Another day passes and nothing interesting happened. Last week Toshiro participated in  one of the volounteer events so he could spent some more time with friends. Hayato politely declined his invitation because his circle of friends people was "awfully talkative." „How do you expect something good to happen to you if you just complain about people who are actually doing something with their lives?“- Toshiro grabs his bag and looks at Hayato with scornful grimace „If by doing something you think talking about gossiping I would rather stay like this than waste my time“. "What the hell do you want then, an apocalypse ?“ „Yeah that would be quite amusing. At least the percentage of idiots would be drastically lower.“ – He smiiles „Okay forget I asked. Why do you have that weird smile on your whenever you talk about people dying?“ „Dunno. Might be just a coincidence". "Do you really hate them that much?" "Its not that i hate them, I just dont like them thats all.“ „What is the difference between those two anyway ?“ „Well if i hated them they would probably constantly be on my mind, i would plan my revenge and that kind of stuff.“ „Guess that makes sense. Lets get something to eat, im starving. How about pizza? New pizza bar opened near the station so we should try it out don't you think?“ – he forced smile „Good idea. Lets hurry I see bus on the crossroads..." Toshiro is one those good looking guys he likes to go with the flow. He likes to talk about girls, gym and sports. Hayato was quite opposite and he always wondered why are we they so close since they didn't have much in common . They took pizza and ran to the train station. On the way down Hayato accidentally bumped on someone and his pizza fell on the floor. „Oh come on you gotta be kidding me.“ "Oh great, it's you again. Did you at least find the book I gave you?" - a mysterious girl cleans her glasses "As welcoming as always I see." - Hayato spoke, slightly annoyed by her behaviour To make things worse this girl thinks that he stole her book. "Famous drama queen, worst kind of creatures ever existed on Earth. They are good looking, have great social and communication skills and they are usually rich and influencial towards others." - Hayato whispered to Toshiro while looking for a book "I'm sorry. Here's your book." "It took you a while to give it back." - girl grabs the book and walks away You sure are lucky today.“ – Toshiro smiles „It's alright I'm quite used to it. By the way haven‘t you heard the news, some strange phenomena appeared out of nowhere. Some people have been taking some old relics from the museum.  Several people died and noone can explain what is the cause. First victim died from dehydration, second one was burnt to ash and the last one was found with 20 kV of static electricity in his body. Isn't that unusual ?“ „Now that you mention it I did hear some news about pretty creepy murders near Hokaido.“ „Might be an interesting topic. I could do some research.“ "Don't get in trouble again" - Toshiro pushes Hayato towards the staircase They were talking for about 10 minutes then Toshiro got inside the train. Hayato spaced out and started thinking about those murders. " "Ok so it is said that they all had some kind of unknown ilness. Like anyone would beleive that, there is no ilness that can burn you to ash or fill you with 20 kV of static electricity." He arrives in Tokyo. On the way to his flat in Tokyo He went to neareast groccery shop to get something for dinner. "Oh crap I have to  to finish the presentation for mine and Toshiros project. Toshiro is a smart guy but when it comes to computers he was as useful as an old granny. It‘s almost 3 AM and there is no school tomorrow. Hayato rushes into his room and sees mangas on the table. “I didn‘t read any manga for 2 weeks, time to get to work.“ – He took manga from the table and starts reading He was reading fantasy-ecchi stuff a lot. That was quite popular genre in Tokyo. The manga he was reading is called „Sword of the doomed“. It was about a boy who found a mysterious sword in abandoned house and after that he found a lot of chicks around him. Also he had a lot of computer books, usually about hacking and programming. Hayato glances through the window. "Well well isn't that the Sun. I think I should go to sleep."u He wakes up in a cold sweat. He had a  dream about something demonical. It said „Im watching you“. He couldn‘t see its face.Only thing that was clear was its red eyes, long black dress and long crimson hair. "Why did even know freak out like this? I‘ve always had this kind of dreams. If I could classify how scary it was, it was a weak C. His phone starts ringing. It was Toshiro. "Oh right we should meet about 12 AM but I'm already late. He is probably gonna make me ears bleed now." Hayato decided to answer the call anyway. Toshiro sounded like he was sick. „Hey Hayato, sorry but I‘m afraid I have to cancel out our meeting for today cause I caught a cold. Dont scream too much I know you are happy you are." „Oh come on don't be like that. Hope you get well soon.“ Toshiro smiles and then hang up. Hayato then decides to spend his day on doing research about murders that happened recently. "Based on police and government speculations there weren‘t any motives for the murders to happen." This was highly classified data that Hayato found by hacking on government portal. There was only one thing that was appearing in all cases, the time when it happened, dusk. "Well...at least i know where to begin. Knowing the exact time should help me get other clues." Hayato burns his laptop before the government got in track of his IP adress. "Damn this is 3rd one this year my dad is going to kill me." He took a glass of water and throws laptop into the garbage. Suddenly someone knocks at the door. "I wonder who can it be." He opens the door and sees his parents and his little sister „Hey Hayato long time no see.“- mom said with bright smile „Hey son did you break your laptop again ?“ – dad looked at me with somewhat angry face „What?! How did you know? Ugh.. well yes I did. I had some experiments in school and my laptop got caught up bad spot." "Of course it did." - his dad hangs his coat and sits near his wife „Heyyy. I wanted to see you for long but parents wouldn‘t let me, sorry.“ – his sister ran towards him and jumped into his arms Hayato smiles and pat her head. She smiles back. „Come in I was about to make a coffee. Want some?“ – I tried to calm down my seemingly frustrated dad „Yeah why not." "Here sweet coffee for mother and the usual for dad." "Thanks. Now that we are here lets have a little chat.“ -His dad had his arms crossed and his face got serious "This never ends well." „How are the studies going ? „I guess my grades are fine since I got only few exams left. I'm still having trouble with some of the subjects but I'm sure it'll work out.“ „That‘s great. I'm so proud of you.“ She smiles and takes the first sip of a coffee „How are you doing Airi? Is it nice to be in a school ? I know that you were so excited about school.“ „Its great. I met a lot of new friends and we are hanging out every day. My grades are good although I'm not studying as much. Also I have a few very close friends and we are telling each others secrets." "That's great. Glad you're having it easy." „So dad what‘s up ? Did I do something wrong again?" „Suprisingly you didnt.“ – he smiled at me almost like he was suprised that i asked about it first „My old friend from the military visited me last week. He heard that you are into computers so he was wondering if you want to work for him. You will have a nice salary, work in the HQ and all the privileges that soldier has.“ – he continues talking sightly excited „Soldiers have privileges? Seriously?“ „This is an opportunity that happen once in a lifetime. Like ui said you‘ll work in HQ. You can't really complain about that.“ ć „I dont know. Can you give me time to think about it ?“ „I can give you one day.“ „Alright I'll let you know tomorrow.“ They were talking for about 2 hours and then they left. I thought about fathers offer. This could be my way of getting in track with those murders. If i get an access to their data i may even find something useful. But working for the military will be such a drag. I can‘t even imagine myself working... I went to the kitchen to make something for lunch. Suddenly i fainted out. I woke up and found myself in hospital bed. I had same dream again She was there sitting next to me. „How do you feel ?“ – she asked with sadistic smile „What the hell are you doing here ?“ – i asked her with shocked face expression „Is that the way to thank someone who helped you ? No manners at all.“ – she said arrogantly looking to her crimson red nails „Why did you help me ?“ – i asked her with eyes full of doubt „My father told me to.“ – she answered and stood up and goes to the window „Your father ? What the hell now im even more confused. I barely know you and i‘m pretty sure that i dont know your father.“ „You dont know him yet.“ – she smiled and went in the direction of the door „We will meet again.“ – she got out of the room What a bitch. She didnt tell me anything at all. She just made me ask more and more question. And what is up with this „We will meet again“. Of course we will we are in the same class afterall. Off all people she had to help me. Then the doctor came in. „Hello how do you feel ?“ – doctor asked calmly with a bit serious face „Much better thanks. I fainted out im not even sure why.“ „You had a heart attack.“ – he answered – if you didn‘t arrive here as fast as you did you would probably be dead by now „Oh i see.“ – my answer was suprisingly calm „Your parents are here. Do you want to see them ? „Sure let them in.“ – i smiled to the doctor Doctor went out and my parents came in. My mother was sightly scared and upset. Father had his poker face as always. „How do you feel ? What happened to you ?“ – mom asked while holding my hand „To be honest i have no idea. When you left the house i went to make something for lunch and suddenly fainted out. Doctor told me that was a heart attack. This might have happened because i didn‘t really have a normal sleep schedule.“ Of course that was a lie, i just said the first thing that came to my mind because i don‘t wanted them to worry. Father was calm as always but he could‘nt hide that he was worried too. „Take your time to think abut the offer. I wanted to tell him today but he already knew what happened to you somehow.“ – he said and took a ciggarette He knew huh. Could it really be a coincidence. This offer, the drama queen next to my bed and mentioning her dad and that nounsense about meeting again. It seems like every part of puzzle is falling into place. Well there is only one way to know it. „Tell your friend that i accept his offer. I will work for him in the HQ.“ – i said that decisively Father just smiled like he wasn‘t suprised at all. That man now me better than anyone so i shouldn‘t be suprised either.  I spaced out. Someone knocked again. „Come in.“ „Hey man whats up ?- Toshiro said with a bright smile „Hey Toshiro. Nothing, lying here half dead. You got better really fast didnt you ?“ „Yeah i drank a lot of tea and i got better fast. What about you ? First thing that came to my mind after hearing you were in a hospital was „omg he is just lying there with some hot nurse looking after him.“ – he smiled like a real pervert „You always care about me dont you ? I cant beleive that your first thought after someone had a heart attack is a nurse „taking care of him“. Crap i just imagined that. His bad influence is showing off big time. „Tommorow we are getting some chick okay?“ – he smiled again after giving me an orange juice „Do you want to get another heart attack you idiot ?“ – i replied instantly „Oh come on you worry  to much.“ – he hit me in the shoulder like he always does „Tell me something. What do you know about drama queen ?“ – i asked him with serious look in the eye „Oh you mean Lina. You are aiming high i like that.“ – he tried to provoke me „Give me a break. That‘s not why i‘m asking.“ „Well she is rich, beautiful, popular, she looks down on everyone like you...“ – he tried to provoke me again I didn‘t react this time. Demon from dreams came to my mind again. Lina‘s voice did sound quite similar to the one from the dream. „So you don‘t know anything.“ – i stared at him „Yeah.“ – he looked away and put his finger on his head If she‘s really daughter of some military giant she probably didn‘t have a lot of time for herself. I kinda feel sorry for her. Tho if she could behave like a normal person she probably wouldn‘t be interesting to others. „Okay i should get going. Afterall you need to get some rest.“ – he rose from the chair „See you later.“ I dont know how i‘m going to adapt on 8 hours of serious work. I‘m really nervous. If everyone in the HQ have a same attitude like my dad we‘ll surely get along. I think it‘s about time to get some rest. Tommorow is Sunday so i can go do research while im free. And then phone started ringing. „Sorry for bothering you son, my friend just called me. You can start working on Monday if you feel like it. Doctor said that you can go home tommorow so prepare to go into the world of the adults.“ – he said that and hung up „Monday huh. So it starts on Monday. Well i guess things are finnaly getting interesting. That‘s what i wanted right ?“ -  i smiled and fell asleep