The sound of water drips woke her, and she gasped. Surrounding her was just darkness, everything smelled humid and bitter. She blinked, searching for a sign of light or maybe someone could possibly be there. She's a brave girl, but not completely, the bravery is only for the ones she cares about, but not now, she was alone and not even figure out where she was. 

All recalled in her memory was a loud explosion, rocks were pouring down onto her. However, the reason why it had happened, she had no idea why she got involved in such things. 

- Hello!? - She cried out, hoping for a reply - Someone here?! - Her voice echoed but all that came back was her own voice.

If it were this dangerous and risking her life, maybe she was in a battle against the crows? Yes, of course, she'd never been this stupid unless she wanted to fight against them. Then... then, what got her in this trap? And one important question left- Where is she now?

Shiho pressed her arms onto the ground and tried to stand up. Disappointingly, the ceiling seemed too low. She was sure that she turned out to end up stuck in a tunnel of brick and stone. Her eyes were getting more and more adapted to the dark as weak rays of light had made their way through small holes in the tunnel. It was then she felt a sharp pain on her forehead.

- Oww - Shiho growled, touching the throbbing spot - Oh dangit..- Blood, her head bled, she felt a sticky liquid drew from her forehead down to her chin. Hopefully, it stopped bleeding. But it wasn't over yet. She began to feel the pain all over her body, scratches, bruises,... She could picture herself full of dried blood stains and purple spots- yet, still lucky for her, none of her bones were broken. Shiho sighed, whispering to herself - Well, better ignore them, first, you need to get outta here.

The girl made her way and slowly moved further in a random direction, she had to take it easy because a sudden careless move can cause a large piece of concrete to fall right on her and crush her like a bug. Examine-in the dimming darkness, she was sure that there was a wall on her right side and a whole long piece of concrete leaned on it creating a triangular tunnel. One side of the tunnel was sealed with large pillars which impossible to lift even for the world's weigh-lifter champion. What should she do now? She had to wait and call for rescuers or she'd be stuck here and starved to death. 

- HELP!!!!!- Shiho cried aloud. She didn't know that she was way deep down that no one could actually hear her. 

She kept on crawling to the other side of the tunnel and calling for help along the way,it was then she suddenly touch an unusual fabric on the sandy ground. Shiho stopped and reached her hands to observe.

IT'S A PERSON!!

Shiho gasped and moved away. It's a man, and he wore a thick jacket. 

- Hey, wake up! Wake up! Do you hear me? - She shook him gently on the shoulder. 

The man didn't seem to move a muscle. She bit her lips in worry, then, she pressed her ears on his chest. She breathed out in a relief. The man was alive. She bet he was unconscious like she had been. 

But out of the blue, Shiho froze in midair, as she was about to move her face away from his chest, a familiar scent caught her attention. 

- It can't be...! - Shiho quickly tap on all over the man's body. A trench-coat with big collar, a tall nose, gaunt cheekbones and... long hair. There could be only one Black Organization member who has these figures. 

- Why does he end up here, too?! - Shiho covered her mouth in shock. Then again, another smell hit her nostrils. Blood.

He's bleeding. She must stop the flow or he'll die. But... Does it worth saving him? Shiho frowned, as her emotions and reasons fought against each other. He's a murderer, a prisoner with a dead price hanging above, and especially, he killed her only family member. He deserved punishment. But ...

He doesn't deserve to die... like this. 

Shiho shut her eyes tight then open them, she took a deep breath and let it out. 

- Alright, Shiho, you've got this..

She began to look for the wound and treat it. It could tell that he was more fatal than hers, a deep cut on his stomach and right arm bicep. Despite the darkness, Shiho managed to handle it quite smoothly since she had already known the human body so well and so as her medical knowledge. It only took her about 10' to complete the first-aid on both wounds. 

It was so lack of air that Shiho had felt quite exhausted. She decided to sit right by his side, leaning her head on his left shoulder. He was sleeping, in his calm state, which always makes her comfortable, and warm.. as she had never forgotten his scent when they used to be closed to each other. All painful memories seemed to evaporate, Shiho recalled her best memories of him, their small talks.

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- Welcome to your new flat. - His voice sounded first.

- Really? Is this a joke?

- Why do you think it's a joke?

- Just look at it, it's not some old, possibly haunted flat that I had to live in... this is too much..

- Tch, you're surprised?

- Yes, of course! Oh my my... this bedroom, this bed and wow here! - Shiho pulled the curtains. Lights entered the room -This.. this.. is amazing! It's so beautiful from here! I love it!!

- Glad that you like it, I have been working on this like ... a week after those damn rats attack your old flat.

- You chose it? For me?

- No ones have spare time for a kid like you. What a waste of time!

- Oh my glowee, thank you !!! Thank you a lot, how delicate you are! Now, what can I do to thank you after all of this, Gin ?!

- ... * walks away*

- Wait! You've gotta say something.

- ... * stand still*

- Well..? Are you thinking about it?

- Alright, Sherry, you can invite me for dinner, anywhere you want, I don't bother. 

- Sure! I'll pay all for you.

- No, leave it to me. *turn and walk fast away*

- Urghhh, I just wanna thank you, Gin! Wait up... *murmured* you big ass giant!

(Author comment: Gin is just a yandere piece of goth ball, lol)

To be continued ...