Half Blood

Preparation

The voices have gotten worse but Miko has been there for me. He holds me close when they are here he calms me down. I have started to learn my powers, I and the others have gotten closer. Isuno is still cold towards me...I miss the old him. I wish I could retract what I did but if I was able to would I have met Miko? Would Isuno have been there at school?

"Hey, Eli are you ok my love?" Miko's voice was always warm and calming.

"Y-Yeah, just thinking" I was stuttering a little not entirely out of my thoughts.

He pulled me into a hug and kissed my forehead. I cuddled up to him, wrapping my arms around him as I usually did. We had known each other for a month now, it seemed like we had known each other since we were young children we were close and inseparable where he was I was. We knew my father was planning to attack soon but, we just didn't know when. Miko and I have been sleeping together in the master bedroom while the others sleep in the other rooms. Nobody has been allowed to stay alone just for safety.

We have been able to build a small army if you will. They are all fighters and share the same hate for my father. We all had the same goal of killing my father. Even Isuno wanted him dead. He had done something to all of us. A lot of them were tortured by him for fun before I was even born. He also killed our mother...I'm guessing that's why Isuno wants him dead. We have all made a pact to kill him no matter what without hesitation, we are all willing to give our lives for this...I know what my father's goal is...Kill them all...That's all he wants. He has given us the option to give up and give me back to him. A few people agreed to this, most didn't. They know what he does, they have been through what he does. They don't want that to continue to happen to others. But the few of them believe that you should protect those you know and care about...I can't say I disagree but, I'd fight to save anybody no matter if I knew them or not...It's what's right.

"Let's go train again...You're still weak" Isuno's voice was as cold as ever...That never changed. Heh, I guess we'd know if something was wrong if he ever started acting friendly. I followed him outside, we trained for a few hours before he let me rest. I ran straight into Miko's arms.

"Let's get to bed, You look tired" He smiled as he picked me up and took me to our room. He lay me down and moved on top of me. I blushed unsure on what he was doing.

"M-Miko?" I mumbled quietly.

"Yes, sweetie?" He responded, smiling now.

"W-What are you doing?" I was stuttering now.

He leant down and in a whisper "You~,"

He undressed me, and he kissed me. I kissed back...There was no turning back now.

I awoke cuddled up to Miko he had his arms wrapped around me holding me against him.

"Morning~" His voice was sweet and almost teasing now.

"Morning babe" I was smiling as I leant up and kissed him. He seemed happy, I knew I was. He kissed back.

"We should probably get dressed considering the fact others live here.

I nodded and pulled my clothes on. I could hear panicked voices outside.

We rushed into the living room to see what was going on.

"He's close! We have about 9 months left before he attacks it might be a little less...He's getting more people and, we aren't going to be anywhere near ready when he gets here..." Ryan's voice was sure and confident.

Nobody had noticed us, Miko was now holding me close.

"So we need to move to another place, bide more time" Mai's voice was more, serious and less squeaky.

"No, That's a bad idea he has us trapped. If we were to leave he'd attack knowing we are out in the open and he can't afford to lose our position..." Isuno's voice was the most predominant and clear.

They noticed us and gave a slight smile before going back to the debate.

We had sat and listened for a few hours, adding our opinions and thoughts now and again. We planned to stay put and train as much as possible. Everybody was on edge and alert as if the fight had already begun. Miko was holding me on his lap as close as possible. He seemed sad as if he was looking at somebody Miko had lost or somebody he was going to lose as if there was only a little longer we had together. He wasn't wrong, but it scared me that he seemed ready to lose me...Or give his own life to save me. I was unsure which it was, but I knew I wasn't going to let him die. Especially not for me. I wanted to keep them all as safe as possible.

The threat which loomed over us only seemed to become even more menacing and intimidating as time went on. We all knew my father was dangerous and would be aiming to kill as many of us as possible in the most painful and slow ways possible. To ensure we suffer as much as possible before he gives us the release of death. We knew we stood little chance against him and that we'd probably lose. We have a very little chance of survival and, if I'm to be honest, our efforts will be futile in the end. Our struggle, torment and suffering all for nothing. A sea of despair drowning us all as we struggled for breath struggled to reach the surface. Struggled to escape the endless abyss of our impending doom.