Sanctuary..[Luna]

[Zen]

The softness of the wind passes through his face reminds him of this curse. Fragment of memories rushed into his head, remembering the joy of laughter of his so-called parents when they found out he was one of them. Only a scowl he can make, asking God, why he was one of those Alice. He led a perfect life without the special ability. Even though, he was a slave in his own home, still he called his happy ever after. He was satisfied with his life but this power changes it all.

Now, sitting on the grassy ground, he is the new student of Alice Academy. With a restrictor in one hand, he tries to calm down. He was force to enrol to this school, the school filled with Alice students. He just can’t face the fact, he was one of them. No! He can’t. Denying can’t do it good either. It’s better to just accept it with a heavy heart. Standing up, he walks away, finding a place where is more peaceful. His heart yearns for it.

Strutting like a fool he was. He went deep inside the forest. Searching for peaceful land. Scrunch and scrunch, the leaves sounded as he took thousands of step. His mind was blank but his blood eyes were wildly looking for the second sanctuary. He left his sanctuary back home, now he needs a new one. The task is easy but hard to fulfill.

At last, he found his second base. It was a large Cherry Blossom tree. He places his hand on the hard trunk and begins to climb up. Zen sat on the big branch after making sure it can take his weight. Crossing his leg, he closes his eyes. Sleeping is a getaway from the cruel reality.

[OOC: I'm new in this. So, sue me.]

[Luna Katanashi]

This is going daft. Once again, she's in the North Woods; staring at a nearby lake that is peacefully right in front of her. The lake was still except for a halo of water that danced on the surface just for a moment. If she has an Alice of Water Manipulation, she can make a blob of water slither up from the surface of the lake. That would be fun, no? The swaying of her hair was as elegant as the way the wind blew. She sat down near the rocks that were almost touching the lake. The coolness of the rock rushed through her palms as she leaned back; putting her weight on them for support.

How she wanted to use her Alice so much -- right now. She knew that some strict teachers could break students on a whim regardless of how strong their resolve was -- or maybe she is wrong. While her hair was busy in rippling through the blowing wind, she gazed up to a cherry blossom tree without volition. She saw a boy up ahead. Who was he? If she talks to him, she will put on a mask which wouldn’t let through any strong emotions -- again. So, guess it is best to avoid in communicating with him. Then again, she doesn't want to meet him -- he might remind her of Ryuu again.

Not wishing to dwell on some of her particularly, unpleasant thoughts, she passed on to the next issue that was bothering her. Namely, her Alice. She hates Alice Academy without it. Even Kurosagi and a boy were both bickering with a teacher during the Announcement of the Alice Ban in the Auditorium -- were they not? Well, a patch of headache might occur if she won't halt in thinking about those things. Her head was still jerked in that young boy's direction. She then, glanced back down; indicating herself that she doesn't want to talk with him now.

Besides, her voice is dripping with sarcasm, like she wanted to shout that she despised Alice Academy. Layer by layer, energy was digging underneath of herself until, she had enough to declare that she hates this Academy. She is growing tired. With all the curious people and some other students who can't control themselves -- and even a lot more -- or maybe she was just tired and sick in living like this. She was shoving some dirt from the ground -- for an impact of it, some of them were sprinkling back down.

Crying will only deform her face, so she doesn't have to cry. She threw some of the dirt on a bed of ixora bushes while some other were still embedded on her hand. Pain throbbed at her legs. Until now, her wounds didn't heal yet, but at least they were still following the slow, healing progress. She pulled up her jeans to see how badly swollen it still was -- not really that badly -- just scars.

'At least I can still walk.'

True. If not, she will negatively calculate that she will never be able to walk from experience.

"I... hate Alice Academy."

OOC: So sorry. I'm blocked. Thus, she is just tired and all, so she is acting like this. Please forgive me. D;

[Zen]

The atmosphere was calm yet he can’t enter the sleep realm. The cool breeze brushes his platinum bangs. No dark coated entities are seen up in the sky. What could have gone wrong? All he needs, it was there. No noises, no people and no parents. Why can’t he relax? Such bothersome questions, he can’t answer. Deep in his heart, he fully understands why he can’t do things as he pleases. Denial was the key. He can’t learn to love his Alice, instead hatred is still there.

By reflex, he slowly shot open his ruby eyes. Someone was entering his territory, his instinct said. At the corner of his eyes, he looked down, not moving his body. He doesn’t want to alarm the intruder yet. The figure was a girl his age. The blond was standing stiffly, looking rather sad and tired. But what? His cold heart asks. Wait. Why should he bother to know? It’s not his problem anyway. He has his own problem to deal with. He closes his eyes back, hoping the girl would go away. If not, he would simply ignore her.

Everyone has their own desire. Including the emotionless him. He desires for someone to love him. Such stupid desire, he noted. But, it was true. Back when he was still a kid, he envied his fellow acquaintance. Holding hands and laughing together with their family. He watches blankly as they walk home together with their fingers intertwined. He weeps silently. A little boy’s heart can be easily crushed. Growing up, he buried this desire. He doesn’t need it. All he needs is himself and nothing else.

"I... hate Alice Academy."

A dry voice pushes into his ears. His eyelids opened and his irises started to move to source of the voice. The girl was still there. He thought she was gone since silence covered the atmosphere. Hmmm…Interesting. His lips form a devilish grin. The lass hates Alice Academy. Figures. Who wouldn’t? They said Alice Academy is one of the prestigious schools in the country. But hidden behind it, was nothing. This school serve as a prison for Alice users. And he was one of those users. He scowls at the mere thought. No matter. He felt normal with the restrictors on. He grew fond of it, actually. He was a normal human being as long as he wears the restrictor.

Gazing back to the girl, his mouth stayed shut. Let’s see what amusements will come?

[Luna Katanashi]

Must be out of her mind or something. She already crossed the threshold of being sarcastic. She suppressed a shiver of displeasure. The pain in her head continued to prick. She uttered softly an 'oof' as she tried to stand up. It's as if the wounds couldn’t withstand her weight. Right, that would sometimes suffice, but she's used to it anyway. Might she add, she doesn't want to see the dais that was just above her, because what comes next is she will just stare at that boy with mild anger. However, she caught a glimpse at his devilish grin? What is worth grinning for at a time like this?

The day was already integral, so why didn't he just sleep in his dorm yet? Oh, yes! Most students stumble here when night draws apace. How could she ever forget that? Some even contradict the School Policies. Well, she doesn't blame them; all she wanted is to be free from this prison. Allowing a sudden urge to release a bitter laugh is overcoming her, but she denied to do it. Her gaze was just downcast, in manner of concealing her despondent face. her goal for now is to fend her friends from danger -- and guess that is the only goal she will have -- and nothing else.

The way out from here is still more than a dozen yards before her. How frustrating. She can still walk, but using her other leg might only force herself to collapse to the ground. Stress. If she will stay here as well, a trademark tear might also fall down. Thus, the boy above her might approach her; and will supply a concerned look on his face. She felt a sudden drop of temperature and murderous intent rampaging in the air. She then, just stood on the bank of the lake. She cast a weary look around the clearing before she sat down on the rocks again; her extravagantly, long hair blanketed her back.

Just to escape from here; she wants to go away. She waved at the boy in a parting manner as she was beginning to walk away.

"I think... I'll read a book."

[Zen]

It seems the girl saw it, eh? She must think he’s a cocky person or something like that. But whatever, he doesn’t need to know what the girl thinks of him nor should he be thinking about the girl. What he was supposed to do now is sleeping but his stupid eyes don’t agree with him. Furthermore, someone had to come and disturb him. Taking one last glimpse, he positions his back against the old trunk, trying to find a suitable position to lean on. He turned left and then to the right and finally he was in comfort. Once more, he closes his eyes and tries to drown in slumber, ignoring the fallen girl.

A sudden cry made him twitch. Is this girl challenging him? A soft oof was simply annoying, he might say. Heavily, he opened his eyes. Is today annoying Zen day? He grunted. Zen look at girl with annoyance shines brightly in his blood orbs. Can she just go away and play tea parties or something? He could speak to her and ask her to go away but it will be a waste of time. His voice is too precious to be heard.

As if the girl read his mind, she started to walk away and waved at him, stating she would read a book. Lame excuse, he rolled his eyes. Dusting his clothes, he stood up lazily. The girl is stupid, he thought. Skilfully, he jumped down and land perfectly. Step by step he took, he approaches the girl while placing both of his hand in his pocket, searching. He found it. With eyes like a hawk, he charges toward the lass.

Sweeping the girl in his arms, he carried her bride-style, and then places her down on a large rock. Her body was fragile and tiny while her weight was thin as a feather. Are all the girls like that? He asked himself. He leaned down and wrapped his handkerchief he found moments ago on the girl’s leg. He knows the girl is wounded, any person could tell by looking at her. He was after all not yet blind. The girl probably can’t walk, he assumes. By helping her, she can go away quickly, the half annoyed boy thought.

Giving it some finishing touches, he stands up. He was cold but not heartless. He went back to his tree and climbed up. Resuming what he left.

OOC: Will modify later since I'm sleepy Don't post yet! Ok, you can post now. LOL. Beware of the grammar errors.

[Luna Katanashi]

OOC: Aw, snap! A blocked Luna is on the way! Watch out now!

What is she? A wife or a bride? If not, then why is she been carried this way? Some boys just do these moves -- abruptly. The girl's lids closed across her eyes, her breath deepening and becoming more drawn out as this boy's handkerchief wrapped around her wounded leg. She made a serene picture someone watching might have thought, so calm and at ease with the world.

Even in the approaching twilight, she seemed unafraid of the gathering darkness.

It is already dark. The moon will be the bionic to bring some light this time. Her fervent eyes watched the boy in resuming on what was left he could possibly do. She was standing at her full height once more while she fired her gaze at the sky. It was really nice and undeniably relaxing. She furtively glanced at him then back at the sky.

"It's a wonderful night, to say the least. I just love the darkness it emits,"

[Zen]

Is it getting darker already? He thought. The once proud sun slowly descends as orange hue lights emit from it and as it declining, the darkness began to rule the earths. None other than the moon will replace the bright round sun. Now, it was the king or the queen of sky. The stars held its responsibility as knights of the night. It was one beautiful dark sky indeed.

The crickets started to sang and the birds flew back into their nested home. What about him? Does he need to go back to dorm? With enchanting scenery like this, he will gladly stay than being cooped in the fancy room. He was after all fond of the night. Funny, it seems. Just yesterday, he was scowling and rebelling with his parents to go to this prison. Now, this cage felt like a home, he never had. Though, his feelings about his Alice remain a mystery until today.

"It's a wonderful night, to say the least. I just love the darkness it emits,"

Oh. The girl just agrees with him. Not bad, he thought. She wasn’t as annoying he thought she could be. He raises on eye brow and shift his attention to the girl below, making a ‘duh’ expression on his face. Should he reply her statement or not? Though, the girl did something he less expect her to do. He should since the girl probaly will keep bothering him.

“You only notice it, now?” Sarcastically he said.