Eugena's POV
"K-kiroyuki? I... I- my name is Eugena! Remember me?"

'She looks so different. She looks more mature and her eyes... Her eyes are bright red, like shining rubies... She looks slightly taller too... I miss her.'

"Sorry... But I'm not Kiroyuki, kid."

"Eh? What do you...mean?" I breathed out, confused.

'Not Kiroyuki? I know her eyes are different and I don't know why, but... This still has to be Kiroyuki, right? I'm not sure how to comprehend those words...'

"*Sigh* Kiroyuki is um, gone temporarily I guess. She's inside of me right now basically."

"Then who are you right now? What happened to her!?"

I felt desperate to know. To know what happened to the girl whose smile outshined the sun. To know who this girl is and why Kiroyuki is gone.

"Eugena! That's enough-" Raji tried backing up for Akuma, but was cut off by her herself.

"It's fine Raji." Sighing, she turned to the younger boy. "The names Akuma. I'm the original owner to this body and right now, Kiroyuki is somewhere sleeping inside of me for who knows how long. Surprisingly, I'm not in some dungeon for my crimes."

"... So... H-how did this happen?"

"A ritual. A... painful ritual."

"Eh?" Everyone blurted out, not knowing of this very important detail.

"I'm tired! Raji! Where will I be staying at?" Akuma turned away from Eugena and the topic, making them speechless.

"I thought you wanted to spar-... I'll lead the way to your chamber along with everyone else. Come, follow me."

Everyone began walking a few steps, being stopped immediately.

"Wi... Will I ever see Kurotaki again?!" Eugena shouted, desperation in his voice.

'Kiroyuki this and Kiroyuki that... Makes my bones itch!'

"Who knows. You should embrace yourself if she doesn't. See ya later kid, I'm tired."

'I'm tired of everything...' Was her final thoughts.

'See ya later...? Does that mean they'll/ we'll meet again?' Both Ryu and Eugena thought at the same time.

"Raji! Let me spare with one of your best! I need some fire in my spirit! I feel rusty!" Akuma yelled, stretching her arm muscles.

"What?! I thought you-"

"You should have Akuma spar with Zen or Mitsuhide." Kiki commented.

"Not funny Kiki!" They both retorted.

"What about 2 vs. 1?" Shirayuki thought, placing a finger to her chin.

"That'd be interesting." Ryu commented.

"Hell yeah!" Akuma grinned, throwing a fist into the air forcefully.

"... Sakaki should join in on the sparing also!" Raji excitingly brought up, snapping his fingers like a boss.

"I'M UP FOR THE CHALLENGE! LET'S GO! I NEED MORE TRAINING TO BECOME STRONGER!"

"Please ask for my permission next time, Prince Raji." Sakaki sighed.

"Hmph!" Snapping his fingers. "I have faith in Akuma!"

"Pft!" Obi snorted.

"You should also join in too Obi." Ryu mentioned, making the other male victims grin.

"Haha~! No than-"

"Oh Obi~! Don't be such a scaredy cat~! Let's spar!" Forceful grins appeared of their faces as Mitsuhide and Zen took hold of each arm of Obi, dragging him along with them.

"Huh? No! Let go of me dammit! Hey Akuma! Stop stretching!"

"F*ck off Obi! You better give over one-hundred percent of effort!" Akuma retorted harshly, continuing to stretch as they walked.

'What a cheerful bunch... How can they smile so beautifully after such horrid war from the tales I've heard...? I wonder though... Will I ever see Kiroyuki's innocent and pure face?'

"Come on Eugena! Watch me beat all of these asses!" Akuma turned around, red eyes gleaming with joy and with one wide grin of beauty.

"!"

'...? What's this? My... heart...'

"Sure! I'm coming!"
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"... Eh? Eh? Eh? Eehh?! Go away!"

"Come! Come! Be our sacrifice my child!" An eerie voice of those who birth echoed out in a dark room- whose arms of shadow tangled with each, trying to catch the poor blue butterfly.

"Stop! L...leave me alone! AHHHH!"

"You belong with us! Come back!"

"No! S-st-stay away from... me?"

*spill*

"Dear child... Why is it that no matter how much the red of roses fall off and out of the bud, you will not accept your fate? You are destined to be nothing but a dead black rose, dying in this snowy land! So, why won't you just give up your hope of blooming into a bright red and accept your black petals and black lands of snow? Stop trying to revive yourself from the pain to regain what is lost and buried deep away. You will only revive divine punishment my lovely dear."

A woman, different than those of the creatures remained in a black hood and cape that dragged along the vast land of black snow.

For the dead and wilted black rose had influenced the land of pure to become dreadful of the sun which is why the land lacks the bright sunlight.

"...no...no... I don't want to die just yet!" The slowly fading blue haired girl cried. "I know that she is fighting for me!"

"... Oh darling Kiroyuki~! Don't cry my child! Us maidens just want to relive you heart from sorrow! Let you become the glorious flower to save us fellow fallen maidens as our sacrifice!" The hooded woman cheered, sitting next to Kiroyuki whose legs felt paralyzed.

"Relive me from my sorrows?! Sacrifice?! That's a bunch of bullshit! You're just selfish and- *stab* GRRRAAAAHHHHH!"

"Oh no! You're bleeding! Let us help you!"

Hands of the echoing women turned into figures whose faces were shadowed by the hood of cape as they each carried bandages.

"See! We're helping you! We're helping your wound of sorrows my dear child!" The wicked woman smiled.

"...S... STOP IT! GO AWAY! STAY A-*slash* AAAAHHH!"

"Oh my! You ought to be careful Kiroyuki! Ahahaha! There! You're all bandaged up!"

"You disgusting... f... f... filthy woman! All of...all... all of you... n...no..."

"Go to sleep, my dear... And do try not to die or reborn so that us fallen maidens can pretty you up for the sacrifice!"

'... Ryu... It's cold... It's dark... I'm scared...... I'm sorry... Please save me... Akuma!'
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Meanwhile in Tanbarun at 9 o'clock at night

"Hahahaha! It was 5 vs. 1 yet I was still victorious!" Akuma placed both hands to her hips, laughing with pride.

All five males- Zen, Obi, Mitsuhide, Sakaki, and Ryu, were all lying down in defeat and agony of both pride and physically.

"Man. My pride is damaged permanently now." Obi chukled.

"... I'm never sparring with Akuma ever again..." Zen mumbled, placing his forehead to the wall in shame.

"Prince Raji... Ask for my consent next time."

"O-of course!" Raji timidly replied.

"... I can feel my souls wandering away!" Mitsuhide cried and pouted.

"Children." Kiki mumbled.

"WHY DON'T YOU FIGHT HER, KIKI?!" Both Mitsuhide and Zen shouted, tears at the corner of their eyes.

"... No. I'm not stupid like you guys."

"SHUT UP!" They shouted back at Kiki, hitting the ground as they wailed in defeat.

"Aha. Well, you guys did pretty amazing to me." Shirayuki tried comforting the fallen men.

"Really?" Zen, Obi, and Mitsuhide asked, tearful.

"Mhm!" Shirayuki smiled.

*poosh*

Tears. Tears exploded everywhere.

"How about you Ryu? Are you alright?" Eugena asked, concern.

"... I... I think I'll be sore in the morning..." He answered.

"Pft... Weaktards..." Akuma scoffed, mumbling.

"Now now miss! That hurts my pride even more!" Obi shouted.

"Aside from analyzing each one of your abilities and capabilities... I DIDN'T GET ANY STRENGTH PUFFING THROUGH MY VEINS! I DON'T EVEN FEEL EXHAUSTED THE LEAST BIT AND I'M NOT DROWNING IN SWEAT! GRRRRR..."

"... You're too strong, Akuma!" Zen sighed.

"Hmm... In that case... LET ME TRAIN YOU, WEAKTARDS!" Akuma gave a wild and wild grin, feeling her veins pump with excitement.

"No thanks." They all replied nonchalantly.

"F*ck you guys! Why not?"

"I-I-I wouldn't m-mind..." Ryu commented.

"Thank you! See! Ryu has more balls than you three!" Akuma said, pointing to the green monster, smelly cat, and Mr. I am so in love idiot.

"......... Fine..." The three gave in.

"Perfect!" She smiled. "Raji! Would you and Sakaki like to join in?" She twirled around the wooden sword and threw it in the air, catching it without looking while snapping her fingers.

"... What... What kind of training will this be?" Raji sweat dropped.

"Hell training!" Akuma held a smirk.

"... Well Sakaki-"

"No thank you."

"Suit yourself!" She closed her eyes, smiling.

"Why all of a sudden though?" Shirayuki asked, curious.

"... Because! This is will be useful!" Akuma answered, hiding her eyes with her bangs while showing a Cheshire smile.

"How so?" Obi asked.

"Hmm... That's a secret for now! I'll be heading to bed now. Night night~!" Akuma three the wooden sword at Zen, making him catch it before it hits him in the face.

"... She's extremely scary with that strength..." Mitsuhide shuddered, pride still injuried.

......

'Sorry Kiroyuki... But you'll have to endure it for pain is necessary.'

A/N
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! WOOO WOOO! I LIKE PIE! OwO

Anyways, thank you for reading and hope you enjoyed! If your curious and have a theory, leave a comment below! Please like also!

Alsoooo... Something weird happened to one of my books. If you guys can, can you check my fruits basket book and see if the book cover looks correct? To me, it's been showing

You see that little winky face? I don't like it!!!! The cover is suppose to be a manga girl with her back shown with pink aspects and bubbles and hearts!
- Can you guys do me and favor and comment if it shows ;) or the actual cover? If so, THANK YOU!
And this is what the cover should look like.

Well, have a good day/ night! Bai bai!

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11/23/17