Previously on Chapter 2

"I'm not a human... at least, not a normal one" I said, looking away from him. "What do you mean?" He asked. I take a glance at him and sighs softly. I hug my knees and stares at the water. "Well, it all started when...

-My Past-

Y/N P.O.V

"It all started when I was a kid..." I said, still staring into the water in front of me. I turn my head to look at Mikleo. He's just sitting next to me, staring at me as he waits for me to continue my story.

"I came across a man... I talked to him. And just like you, he was surprised that I was able to see and talk to him. He gestures around me. I look around to see that everyone was staring at me as if I'm crazy. That is when I realize the man I was talking to was not a human. But a Seraph" I said. I remember it goes on for a while.

"I was having a hard time, trying to differentiate between human and Seraph. Eventually, I taught myself how to. Seraph have a certain traits in them. If I focus hard enough... I can see their body covered in a soft warm glow. But even so, everyone here still thinks I'm crazy. So I pretended to not see any of the Seraphim or any spiritual beings anymore" I said. I turn my head to look at Mikleo, who still stays silent.

"Then one night, I've had enough with the way they all treated me and locked myself away in my room. I cried myself to sleep as I lay on the ground. I could feel my body getting carried and placed on my bed. I open my eyes and realize it's my father. He talked in a soft voice... saying that he was sorry for making my life hard. I asked him... why am I so different. And he finally comes clean told me the truth" I said.

"I found out that I'm a half-human... along with the fact that Alisha-Nee and I are half-sisters. While both of our father and her mother are humans. But my mother..." I said. I stop mid-sentence and turn to look at Mikleo, who just stares at me.

"My mother was a Seraph..." I said. Mikleo's eyes widen as he stares at me in shock. I just stare at him, waiting for him to say something. He shake his head, snapping out of his shock state.

"So... all these time you knew about the existence of Seraphim?" He asked. I smile softly at him and nod my head. "Yeah... I've always knew. And it makes everyone thinks I'm crazy, because they can't see who I was talking to. I struggled a lot because of that... so, in the end... I just pretended that I don't see anything..." I said. I pull my knees close to my chest as I look down.

"It works... but, it didn't make me feel happy. I can't be myself around others. The only person who never judged me is Alisha-Nee, because she believed in the legend of the Shepherd. So, that makes her believe in the existence of the Seraphim. Sometimes she would ask if I can see them as we hung around the city. She know how everyone treated me. But I was a kid, so I didn't care. But now, as I grew older... the way they treated me started to get the best of me. In the end, I just acted that I don't see the Seraphim..." I said. I can feel my body starting to shake.

"I just... I wanted to fit in" I said. My eyes saddened at the thought that I have to hide a secret from my own sister, just because I was too afraid to be treated like a freak.

I feel a hand being place on my head. I turn my head to see Mikleo. He gently pulls my head closer, letting me rest it on his shoulder. I just close my eyes. I bit my lips, trying not to cry. I've promised myself that I will be okay. That I will try to live on even if I have to hide my secret of being a half-human.

"Why would you want to hide it, Y/N? Everyone act that way... because human tends to fear what they don't know. They don't hate you... they're just a bit curious... and I guess... that makes them wary of you" he said. I pull away and turn to look at him.

"Is that suppose to make me feel better?" I asked. He starts to grow flustered after he realize what he said. "That came out wrong. But what I'm trying to say is, even if you're different, it doesn't make you any less than them. You are not a freak, Y/N... you're special" he said. My eyes widen at what he said.

"That's what my father used to tell me. But I never believed him..." I said, looking away from him. I hear Mikleo sighing softly. I feel a hand on my shoulder. I turn my head to look at him.

"Believe me... you are special, Y/N" he said. I blink my eyes a few times. Eventually, a soft smile starts to form on my face. A tear escape my right eye. But it's not sad tears. For the first time, I feel reassured that it's okay to be different.

Suddenly, the ground begins to shake. I turn my head to see green mist coming from the ground. "What is that?" I asked. Mikleo turns his head to look forward.

"It's a Hellion" he said. I turn my head to look at him in confusion. "What's a Hellion?" I asked. He turns to look at me. "Hellion's a creature born from the malevolence. That green mist you see... that's what is called malevolence. It's impurity and evil that came from all the negative emotions humans have..." he said.

The Hellion looks like a horse. It starts coming to us. Mikleo quickly stands in front of me, as if trying to shield me from the creature. He lift his hand and a staff appear. He attacks the Hellion, but nothing happened. The Hellion remains unharmed.

"Tch... if only Sorey is here. He can purify that thing" he said. The Hellion opens its mouth and sends a burst of energy towards us. "Look out!" Mikleo yell out, turning around to hold me as an attempt to shield me. We got send flying backward. Mikleo turn his body to cushioned my fall.

"Are you okay?" Mikleo asked, staring at me with a worried gaze. I just nod my head. "Are you okay? You are the one who took the most hit..." I said, as I move from his body. He nods his head and sits up. I turn my head to look at the Hellion as it let out an animalistic growl.

What should we do now?

*to be continued*