Disclaimer: Don't own, don't sue except the plots and original characters. They are figments of my imagination.

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Caput Unus

Caecus Iustitia

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Somewhere on the streets of a well-known metropolis, included in the Greater Tokyo Area, people crowded over the man lying on the pavement. His blood was mapped out all over the road from a nasty collision with a car. A little boy stood only a few feet away from him, immobilized at the lifeless body of his own father. A few had kneeled beside the man to see if he still has a pulse. Not that long the siren of an ambulance can be heard rushing towards the scene. The kid started crying and with his shaking hand he pointed towards the park. No one knew for sure what the child wanted to say or what he wanted the people to know, the trauma he must be facing at that moment was their top priority. He was scooped away from the scene and was rushed to the hospital together with his unresponsive father.

The ambulance drove steadfast away from the mayhem and vanished into the depths of the city. Little did it know that someone from the nearest unfinished building followed it with her undivided gaze. A beautiful being clothed in pure white tunic was sitting on the topmost floor and at the very edge of the structure no less. There was a heavy sigh on her part before departing her seat.

"She has done it again", she spoke as she stood up.

Behind her was another heavenly being who only nodded upon hearing her words.

"An order has been issued", she started, turning around to face her company, "Gather them all"

"What about the boy?"

"We can do nothing" she said, "His conundrum is something that should not be altered for it will reveal itself in due time"

There was no more response from the person whom she was talking to. The figure, however, withdrew from the shadows in which it had been hiding. He was wearing the same white tunic and had a striking handsomeness about him that amplified boyishness. His right arm rose towards the sky and from his open palm light gathered and formed a golden trumpet. He brought the instrument against his lips and made one long note across the city.

Satisfied with the call he made; she turned once more and looked downward from the edge of the building. More of their kind appeared in equal beauty to them. They formed three ascending rows in midair according to three divine sectors. Not only were they floating, they were also singing, glorifying the surroundings with their magnificent voices.

She scanned the rows and without further delay, she stretched her arms on both sides, commanding the steel beams lying on the foot of the building to rise and bend as easily as spoons would. With one swift motion, she waved her arms towards the middle of the rows. The curved bars came crashing down on the ground and made a birdcage-like ward in the centre. The singing ceased and all eyes fell towards it.

She cleared her throat and said, "Bring forth the impure"

The same bright light that came from the trumpet bearer's hand started to group from inside the cage. It filled the entire interior but the glow did not leaked out through the gaps. With a tiny pop, the light finally exploded and was replaced by another of their kind.

Most of the holy beings flinched and stepped back as if offended by her very sight. Their faces were contorted from utmost repulsion. Though the way of her calling had been somewhat astonishing, her delivery was not as gracious as it ought to be.

Her vivid long hair toppled over her face blocking her view. She was not standing on her feet but down on all fours she materialized in front of them. Her limbs were struggling to keep her up and her breathing was heavy. Strong indication of unbearable pain was apparent. Aside from the way she was curling up from her tormenting disposition, her tunic was stained with human's vital fluid.

"Once again you have disgraced us" said the beautiful one who summoned for her presence, "The havoc you have caused down there was by far your worst mistake"

"He was not supposed to see me" the captive cried back.

"Because you failed to control yourself" she said, circling the cage, "We have tried our mightiest to keep you away from anything that caused your father's most unfortunate treason and yet your own instincts tells you to go after them"

A short jeer from the watchers erupted. With a little effort, the imprisoned shook her head to lessen the obstruction her hair was causing. She saw disapproving eyes stare back at her.

"We cannot detain you any longer" she finally stopped in front of her, "You are to be stripped away of your capabilities and shall be casted off"

"What?!" the suffering one exclaimed, grasping the bars to lift herself up, "How could you bestow such judgement upon me?"

"Silence!" she countered, "You dare defy His orders?"

The words stunned her completely. Tiny gasps had sprouted from around her that made her instantly defeated. Tears trickled down her face as she found herself surrendering to her statement.

"What will become of me?" she uttered with such fragility.

No one spoke as another being from the middle row descended ever so gracefully beside the one who stood in front of the imprisoned. His countenance was extremely handsome compared to that of the trumpet bearer. There was an air of gentleness to the way he presented himself. The captive choked on her tears and her eyes sparked not for fear but for hope. Her hand slipped through one of the gaps and he caught it dutifully. Assurance was all she felt in the way he had squeezed her hand. His receptiveness increased when he slipped his hand through the bars and gently swept away a few strands of her hair. If anyone was to help her, it was certainly him for he was her destined partner.

His hand which partially rested on her cheek made its way in front of her eyes. His palm was all she could see and she wanted to inquire as to why particles of light had started to form right before her. And finally with his tender voice he spoke.

"I'm sorry"

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Chapter One

Blind Justice

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Magdalene's Note: Rewritten. That's all, peace~