Chapter 1: A Strange Thing

[50 years ago]

A large meteor came lunging down swiftly as it crashed in the city of Tokyo, Japan. After that, large numbers of people were walking as they were running mad displaying strange powers. It was a disastrous event while buildings and houses were demolished. A man goes on his kneels, touches his head with his two hands and shouted as he breaths out fire from his mouth. The scene go to black.

[Present day]

The lights come up to the present event, It all started in Tokyo while there was traffic jam. Junri horns repeatedly as he was no movement of cars.

JUNRI: (She sighed and adjust the rear-view mirror and looks at Kaaru through it, he was seen operating his phone) Kaaru.

(Junri is a beautiful woman and a great aunty to Kaaru. She took care of him like his own mother. Although, She didn't had a son for her own)

KAARU: Huh? (He said while operating his phone)

JUNRI: There's a lot of traffic jam, so how about I parked the car somewhere safe till it's over.

KAARU: And what are we supposed to be doing? Wait here.

JUNRI: (Puts her finger on her chin while she thinks) Hmm, there's a restaurant not far from here. How about we go there?

KAARU: Sure thing.

(Junri parked her car and they went inside the restaurant as they ordered what they want)

JUNRI: (Eats a burger) Mmm, this is good. Kaaru why didn't you ordered this?

KAARU: I don't just want it.

JUNRI: But you ordered just a... coffee. (She said while looking at the coffee, confused)

KAARU: Because Incase I'm studying, I drink it to prevent sleepiness

JUNRI: Is that so. But remember that taking too much have side effects

KAARU: Yeah I know (They was a long silence while the two didn't say anything, just Junri eating hamburger and Kaaru drinking coffee. But then, he broke the silence and said) Um... Junri, you told me I'll be transferred to a new school. Right?

JUNRI: Of course since that one is far from my house, I decided to look for one that is closed.

KAARU: But why now? You know for five years I have never go to school.

JUNRI: I know. Remember you stopped going to that one when you were twelve. I only have just two thousand yen and that wouldn't be enough in sending you to another school. I worked in selling of books, so that I can make it up to you. You were always hardworking helping me out.

KAARU: Yeah.

(The news volume was increased and the anchorwoman begins to report the news)

WOMAN: "It was reported that thirty investigators under SDIA were under attacked by manipulators. The incident took place at midnight around one o clock and confirmed that twenty two were injured and eight of them killed"

JUNRI: Manipulator... when can they stop messing around in this big city?

KAARU: Manipulators... eight... killed? (He said while he was shocked to hear that from the news)

JUNRI: Hey Kaaru you should forget about that. (Looks outside the window while the road was free at last) Let's get going Kaaru.

(They left and drove out the car. Kaaru looks outside the window thinking of what he just heard on the news)

KAARU: (Begins to have a thought) SDIA were under attacked... again, what were they thinking? They don't follow basic orders or what. I keep hearing news about them, about this manipulators, who are they?

(At Kaaru's room, It was already after seven as he seats on his chair and begins to explore in his computer. So he started browsing about Manipulator)

KAARU: (he sees the definition, 'someone who manipulates') That's not what I'm looking for (He begins to scroll down the page and reads one which made him astonished) People who have the ability to manipulate strange powers... (Thinks) Strange powers. They didn't update more references about this strange powers.

(He continues to scroll and sees news about the manipulators) Government decided to establish a program in association with the SED group... (He sees one and he was shocked) Two married couples were killed by a manipulator as their house was sets on fire.

(Kaaru was shocked as touches his chest and thinks of the incident. It took him to flashback as it was too much on his head seeing the bloodshed and unpleasant scenes and hears someone calling his name. He immediately stopped while letting it go and sees Junri was standing by the door)

JUNRI: Kaaru, are you alright?

KAARU: (Looks at her astonished) Junri... yes I'm fine. What are you doing here?

JUNRI: (Shocked) I only came to tell... You that... dinner is ready. Are you really alright. (She said while not knowing what was wrong with him)

KAARU: (Chuckles) Yeah I'm fine (Off his computer) I must have been thinking too much lately. I'm really sorry about that, I must have scared you.

JUNRI: (Smiles as her eyes were closed) It's okay.

(At the Dinning room, Kaaru eats while he was upset and Junri looks at him confused thinking that he is not okay and decided to forget about what she was about to said what was wrong, instead she said something else)

JUNRI: Have you make up your mind to go to school tomorrow?

KAARU: Yes... But what about you?

JUNRI: (Confused) What about me. I'm I still following you to school tomorrow? (She said while almost bursting into laughter)

KAARU: No. Who's going to assist you at the book store?

JUNRI: That will be taken care of. I am doing everything by myself.

KAARU: (Surprised) But you always need company

JUNRI: You should forget about that and focus on school the more. Okay?

KAARU: Mmm (as he eats up)

JUNRI: (Thought) Oh Kaaru I know you are hardworking... but it's time to start a new life in school. Even though I didn't have money from the past to take you there, you always study on your own.

(At the next day, Kaaru was adjusting his collar while looking at the long mirror. Suddenly his phone rang and looks at the number, it was strange that he has never seen it before on his contact. So he picks it up)

KAARU: Hello... How can I help you?

??: Hello... Kaaru

KAARU: (Astonished) Who are you?

??: You don't need to know. But I'll be watching you

KAARU: Hey! If you don't tell me who you are, I'll... I'll call the cops (The phone cuts) Hello... Hello... (He drops his phone and looks at himself in the mirror) What's going on...?

JUNRI: (She came in) Kaaru, you okay?

KAARU: (Talks to himself) Why are this...?

JUNRI: Kaaru!

KAARU: (Surprised while seeing her) Oh I didn't see you there Junri.

JUNRI: You Okay?

KAARU: Yes I'm fine

JUNRI: No you are not. Tell me Kaaru

KAARU: it's Okay. I'm fine. I just forgot something so I was looking for it... That's my phone. I found it. (Took his phone)

JUNRI:Okay... Wow this uniform really fit you. Don't you think?

KAARU: Yeah... It does.

JUNRI: Good thing I found the perfect size for you. I want you to take good care of it. So I don't want stain.

KAARU: Okay. I better take my leave now. (Gives Junri a kiss on her cheek) Bye (Left the house)

JUNRI: (Looks at him taking his leave and Kaaru shuts the door)

(He walks to school and he saw a text message on his phone saying "we are coming for you" He was shocked and looks round to see if he is followed. He finally made it to school and he saw the name "Tomoyuki High School". He walks in while student were staring at him and they were surprised. Some of them started to whisper to themselves. He couldn't look at their faces as his eyes were all down)

(Suddenly, a boy came while wanting to greet him)

CHEN: Hey you are a new student, right? My name is Chen Naruo.

KAARU: Chen... (He said while raising his head up and stared at him) You are Chen.

CHEN: Yeah...sure. I am. (He said while confused to see the way Kaaru was staring at him)

KAARU: Um...It's me... Kaaru Kagawa... Your best friend in Takayoshi High... We were childhood friends.... We used to...

(Chen was surprised while Kaaru narrated the whole thing and he remember everything)

KAARU: (Continues)...We play videogames. Oh wait what's is the name of that your favorite game

CHEN: Shadow Hero

KAARU: (Astonished) You do remember.

CHEN: (Smiles while tears were flowing from his eyes) Yes!

(Kaaru looks at him as he smiles. Later, Class was over and the two engaged in conversation)

KAARU: What happened? You aren't in Takayoshi.

CHEN: That's because I moved to a new place.

KAARU: What you don't stay in that area again?

CHEN: Yeah. I've been there for more than three years. We decided to move in. What about you, why ain't you in Takayoshi?

KAARU: Well... It's a long story but I don't want to talk about it?

CHEN: Okay. But if you are willing to talk, you can tell me. (He smiles as his eyes were shut)

KAARU: Okay.

(Suddenly, some gang of students came inside the class as they were four in number)

SPIKE: Man, today's class was boring. It's always so depressing, always the same.

KEN: If you think of that, why don't you shut your mouth then.

SPIKE: Oh come on Ken, you always agreed to everything I said. So what gives? (Yuuto sighed and glanced away)

(Kaaru glanced at them and Chen was astonished)

CHEN: Here Kaaru, No eye contact or else they will suspect.

(Spike hears what Chen said and looks at the direction to them)

SPIKE: Hey what do we have here. Chen I assume (He went up to them)

CHEN: We don't want any trouble Spike?

SPIKE: Who says you don't need trouble when it comes.

KEN: (Burst into laughter) Good one Spike...

SPIKE: Shut up.

(Kaaru looks at Spike tallness as he was scared)

KAARU: (Thought) Damn how tall is this guy?

SPIKE: (Looks down to Kaaru) Hey Why are you still looking at me, huh boy.

KAARU: Huh?

(Spike punches him on the face and Kaaru fell)

CHEN: Kaaru!

SPIKE: You piss me off

KEN: Spike we can't do this now

SPIKE: Well I don't care. I'm sick of this little brat.

(Dyna, who is the leader came and looks at Kaaru)

DYNA: So you are the new kid?

KAARU: (Shocked) Y...Yes (While stuttering and was still on the ground)

DYNA: Do you want to know what I and my friends can do? (He said while he squats and looked at him)

KAARU: No... (Dyna was surprised) Why don't you piss off and leave me and my friend alone (He said without hesitation. Dyna and his boys were shocked same with Chen)

CHEN: Kaaru... (He said while being afraid)

DYNA: Idiot (Punches his gut) Just shut the hell. Just tell me who do you think you are. Huh! (Punches his jaw and beats him up and students were surprised to see the incident as they are all gathered) Yuuto! (He called him)

YUUTO: Yes.

(Yuuto has a short black spiky hair. His eyes are sharp and blue in color. He doesn't dress properly without a tie and his sleeve is untucked)

DYNA: I want you to beat up this twerp till you are satisfied.

YUUTO: What. I can't.

DYNA: Stop acting like a chicken and do it for once. (Yuuto looks at Kaaru) Isn't this why you are here.

YUUTO: (Clenched his fist and walks close to Kaaru)

SPIKE: (Chuckles) Today's class is going to be interesting.

(Yuuto adjusted his fingerless glove which was wore on his right hand. He raises his hand and punch him directly on Kaaru's face as there was a flash of light. Later, Kaaru was seen on the floor and Dyna and his gangs left. Chen looks at Kaaru and felt sorry to himself)

CHEN: I'm sorry

KAARU: You don't need to be sorry

CHEN: (Astonished) Kaaru

(Kaaru smiles while he looks at him)

KAARU: I'm so glad to see you, Chen. (Still smiling)

(So everytime Kaaru goes to school those bullies will continue to bully him and beats him up like an animal. Kaaru blames himself thinking that this is not the kind of school he would have attended. Other students will laugh at him as he would be bullied and since that then he has been lonely. Nobody cares about him because they see him as a shy and a crybaby, although he was intelligent in class)

(So after class was over, Kaaru walks on the corridor with his hand carrying a pile of books he couldn't see where he was going, then suddenly hits a girl on his way and the books fell on the ground)

KAARU: (Astonished) Oh I'm sorry (He picked up his books rapidly. The Girl was confused and Kaaru begins to have a thought) Oh great, She is going to laugh at me now

(Surprisingly the girl squats and picks up the book and Kaaru was amazed)

HIRO: You are in hurry today. So you should picked it up gently. The text books should be the first to arrange so they should be under, then the notebooks will go on top. (She sorted them out and arranged it as she was done) Here you go.

(He stared at her for a while. Her notable features are her blue eyes and her short yellow hair. Her name is Hiro Shinjiro)

KAARU: Thank... you (He looked briefly at her as he froze)

HIRO: Are you alright?

KAARU: (Snapped himself) Yeah Yeah. I am. Thank... You.

HIRO: You're welcome. You should be careful

KAARU: I... I'm... sorry

HIRO: We'll talked next time

KAARU: (Astonished) Er... Okay (He said as he felt like he has never talked to a girl in his life, because he was shy)

HIRO: See you around (She left)

KAARU: (Looks at her and he thought) Have we met? (School was closed and Kaaru walks and thinks of the girl who helped him) Wow I've never seen anyone so nice to me in that school... same with Chen, I almost forget. But... She looks familiar. I can scent it.

(A girl runs to the middle of the road and suddenly a moving vehicle approaches to her with full speed. Kaaru was shocked and tries to save her, he pushes her on the way and turns to the approaching vehicle as he was amazed)

KAARU: It's this how I'm gonna end...

(The scene goes to black and later opened, Kaaru saw himself in an hospital lying down on bed)

KAARU:(Thought) I'm in the hospital. Wait... (He got up and relax his head on the headboard) I'm not dead. How? (Surprisedly, he saw Junri lying down on his leg) Junri

JUNRI: (She woke up as she was feeling dizzy) Kaaru... You are okay. I was so worried. I saw you being knocked down by a car after you saved a little girl

KAARU: It's she alright?

JUNRI: Yes she is. After that a woman came looking for her saying that she is the mother. (Kaaru sighed with relief) So you're now the hero?

KAARU: (Chuckles) Yeah... She was running helplessly and what will her aunty feel?

JUNRI: You are right then.

(A doctor came in. He was seen with a document file on his right hand)

DOCTOR: Ma, can you please wait outside for a moment. I'll like to discussed with your son.

KAARU: Actually she's my aunty.

DOCTOR: Sorry. Didn't noticed (So Junri left the scene and shuts the door. He looks at the file as Kaaru was surprised)

KAARU: I'm I okay doctor?

DOCTOR: Well I could say that you are abnormally okay

KAARU: Huh?

DOCTOR: It seems that during the accident you have no broken bones. I didn't understand why, to see everything in good shape

KAARU: So why I'm I here?

DOCTOR: I don't know anyway. But you see I discovered that you have a fracture on your left shoulder. Some minutes later, the pain disappeared.

(Kaaru was shocked while the doctor shows it on the x-ray) We also ran a test for you and you seem to be fine. You should take a rest for a while, tomorrow you will be sent to go home (The doctor left)

KAARU: I don't understand. What is happening to me? (As he touches his left shoulder) It looks like that was a dream because I'm absolutely fine (Suddenly, he felt a pain on his chest as if something is burning his heart and he touches it. To his greatest surprise, he looks like at the x-ray as something reddish was beginning to come up surrounding his heart. The scene go to black) What the hell is that?