Chapter 1



*the children's pov*

It was unusual for us to wake up early after the hail storm last night but my little sister, Katsumi, was really adamant to see the wreckage of the storm. Our Fathers are really reluctant, especially Papa Izuki since he's a worrywart person, thank god for Papa Shouto since he talked sense to him and because we are going out, he asked us to buy some groceries, our first errand for a while. I was also assigned by Papa Katsuki to take care of both of my little siblings, I just hope that they wouldn't cause any trouble since I fear Papa's wrath sometimes. He's too loud.

After that scary storm, the streets are safe enough to be filled with people again. We were on our way to the bus stop with little Katsumi in front doing her merry march, Mizuki just walking in a nervous position, I sometimes stirred them out of the pile of glasses and rock solid ices. Being an older sister seems tough but I pretty got used to it and be cool by just being an older sister for my cute little siblings.

I looked around the place and frowned at the car ahead of us.

"Damn, that was really an insane hail storm last night." I spoke out, the car has its windows completely wrecked. Mizuki just looked then examined the car and nodded while Katsumi cackled and puffed her chest like a prideful girl she is.

"That car's windows weren't strong enough to handle some golf balls?" She taunted and huffed, "Weak! You should die!!" She said and kicked the car's wheels.

"Katsumi!" I called her out and dragged her away from it. She resisted and clawed my hands.

"Die! Die! Idiot Satsu-nee!" She shouted. I sighed and just rolled my eyes, sometimes I can see Papa Katsuki in her, they both are short-tempered. Just remembering him being angry made me shiver.

"Demons." I mumbled to myself. Katsumi had escaped my hold on her, making me sigh once again. She glared at me and stomped on my feet with her small ones. It hardly hurts but my feelings are the ones that take damage. My little sis sure is a cruel one.

"Idiot Satsu-nee!" She shouted once more and ran ahead of us. My lips quivered as I looked at Mizuki who stood in silence once again.

"Am I a bad big sis?" I asked him. He widened his eyes at me, he was taken aback as he tried to form out a word making a shy blush spread on his cheeks.

"N-no, of course not, Satsu-nee!" He said as he brushed his hand on his hair. "I..uh...you're cool, sis!" He said while his face bloomed in red shade. I chuckle at his appearance and pat his fluffy hair.

"Thanks, Mizuki-kun." I said, "Let's catch up to Katsumi!" I dragged him by his arm as we looked for Katsumi. We both saw Katsumi stopped at the bus stop, she just stood there while staring. I suddenly felt an uneasy feeling as I jogged towards her, Mizuki following suit.

"Katsumi?" I called, she snapped out of her stare and looked at me with fear and tears in her eyes.

"Nee-chan!" She shouted as she ran towards me and hugged my hips tightly. I held her trembling shoulder as she cried on my clothes.

"Setsu-nee..." Mizuki whispered and pointed towards the bus stop. I furrow my eyebrows as I look towards it and gasp.

"Oh no..." I mumbled, "This is bad..." I hold Katsumi so tightly on me as she hugs me back just as tight. Mizuki looked at me with fear and worry as he slowly walked towards me to hide on my behind. He holds my shirt as he hides his face on my shoulder.

"A-are they still...alive?" He stammered. I clench my teeth as I examine the three bodies on the chair.

"I think I should check them." I said. I felt Mizuki clench my clothes tightly.

"Idiot! We should call the police or even the hospital!" He suggested but on how we trembled in front of bloodied bodies in front of us, it will take a lot of courage to even move. I purse my lips as I breath out. I crack a smile towards my little brother as I remove Katsumi on me.

"I thought you don't think of me as an idiot, Mizuki." I said as I blocked the sight of the bodies with my back. I made them look at my eyes as a genuine smile grace my face.

"It'll be alright, I'm here. I'm gonna protect you both." I said. Mizuki blinked back his tears as he took Katsumi to him.

"Okay, just check on them, Setsu-nee." He said. I huffed out a laugh and patted his head once again.

"Okay, stay here." I said and faced the bodies. I clench my fist so tight and walk towards it.

I frowned upon my examination, both the male seemed like they're still breathing but they are covered in sweat and blood, the same as the female in between but she's barely breathing and she's got a big wound on her stomach. I bit my lips as I put a trembling hand on the shoulder of the guy from the left. I shook him gently as his eyes fluttered onto wake. He looked confused at first but became alert when he saw me and scrambled into a standing position. I backed away in fright as he took a stance.

"Who are you?" He said, even though they slept in a cold night his voice didn't waver at all as he tried to shield away the other two with his body.

"I'm-I'm Setsu and I'm just trying to help." I said as I slowly raised my hand. He panted as he looked at me and at my siblings from the back. He seemed to have lowered his guard but was still on edge, his legs were trembling, and his breathing was a little ragged. I was honestly impressed on how he can still stand.

"Sorry, this m-must be too much for y-you kids, it's okay, re...really, I can take care of them." He cut off my thought as he looked back at his companion. I bit my lips as I look up to him and see that he has softened his face and with that sincere smile, anyone can feel at ease.

I took a breath and sighed as I looked back at my little siblings, they look curious now that one of them woke up. I indicated Mizuki to approach me with Katsumi and they did.

"What did they say?" He asked.

"He said they're alright but we need to help them patch up at least." I answered. His frown deepened as he crossed his arms.

"Come on, Setsu-nee!" He hissed, "Something bad must have happened that one of them is badly injured." He protested. I rolled my eyes as Katsumi took my hand to hold it.

"Of course something bad had happened!" I countered, "They must be on a run or something." Mizuki bit his lips as he adjusted his glasses. Katsumi began tugging on my hands but I just held her hands tightly.

"But Nee-san..." He whined. I smiled at him and patted his head.

"Thanks for worrying but it's gonna be alright." I said. We suddenly heard a very loud noise as I looked back at the three and saw them slip on the slippery ground.

"They fell, Satsu-nee." Katsumi said as she tugged my hands again. I huffed a snort as I let go of Katsumi and pat her head.

"Thanks for the heads up, Katsumi." I said and went to help the idiot. He was trying to remove himself from the unconscious body of his companion. I can't help but snicker and help him get up.

"You need help, alright." I confirmed. He just looked away from me and brushed off his clothes.

"I guess I do." He muttered. I smiled and first lifted up the girl from the ground and put her gently on the bench. Next is the other guy and sat him beside the girl.

Mizuki and Katsumi approached me and hid behind my back as I inspected her wound. The blood seemed to have slightly crusted on her clothes as her hand covered it. I lifted it up to see it more and it made me grimace.

"I'm glad she's still breathing." I muttered, "We should get her to the hospital." I said. The awake guy stiffened as he frowned. I raised my brow at him.

"What is it?" I asked him. He furrowed his eyebrows as his eyes looked anywhere but mine. He looks uncomfortable for some reason.

"We can't go there..." He muttered. I hummed and nodded along to make him continue. He bit his lips, "We...uh...we hate the hospital." He said as his face reddened. I smirked and snickered, he acts like Mizuki but my lil bro is much more cute than him.

"Is that so..." I trailed as I looked back at the girl. Man, I feel sad that someone pretty as her had to endure something worse.

"Okay, I'll patch her up for you." I said as I lifted my sleeves to my elbow. "I guess I can do that much." I muttered as I gently lifted her up and tried to remove her sweater. I took it out and tried to make a makeshift gauze with the sleeves. I tore it and left it aside so that the clothes that were left are used to clean the blood on her hands. I took the makeshift gauze and tied it around the wound tightly so that it will stop oozing blood for good.

"There isn't a convenience store in this part of town that's why we need to take the bus to go there." I said as I looked at him.

"I need you to go with my plan, okay?" I asked him. He seemed hesitant at first and he looked at them with so much worry I felt like I should really be genuine to this, but I sure am right now, I have my little brother and sister with me and I will never let them be in danger.

Finally he looks like he accepted as he offers his hands.

"Okay, I'll accept." He said, I smiled and shook his hands.

"What's your name by the way?" I asked as I removed my hand.

"I'm Agni." He said.

"It's nice to meet you, Agni-san." I grinned, "Now, listen to my plan."



A/N what do you think will happen next? Let me know what you guys think

Word count: 1790 words

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