A/N : So this is one of my first stories here On FF. Inspiration comes from Dearly Beloved, When I Was Your Man, Aikotoba & Michiyuki. Also from a wonderful person in the world who I know, is out there for me... ^^
I also switch POVs often... First and third person so expect the unexpected xD
Now, sorry for the eternal and boring A/N. Enjoy the story everyone ^^
~ Chapter 1 ~
( 1st Person POV ) -Flashback-
Imagine being told that you had only a few more years to live... Being told that your birth was a mistake... Your very existence was a sin... That was what I was told... Told on the day I entered this world... This is the story of my life...
"Rose Senshi... You are diagnosed with a deadly disease, an incurable one which will most likely result in your death... A few years or so from now..."
I allowed the news to sink in as calmly as I could. I had only a few more years to live... But, it's not like it really mattered. It's not like no one every cared. It's not like anyone would even bother... I was just something meant to be disposed of, that was what all of them told me... I took their advice and now, I don't care about myself anymore...
Who was I anyway? Did my existence honestly matter? Whoever my parents were would have left me when they saw what I looked like... I had snow-white hair and Heterochromia, eyes that would change color constantly. Now, the finale. Being diagnosed with Ebola.
But there was one thing I wanted to do... Find that person who was a part of my past...
-End of Flashback-
Cross Academy was definitely a huge place. It was different from all the schools I had been to before and it was also so ancient yet so beautiful. I stared at the Victorian-styled buildings and the colored-glass windows. This was too rich to be called a finishing school, and yet why was I here?
A mysterious letter had been mailed to me, under the guise of Kaien Cross, the Headmaster. I was asked to join though how they knew about me I do not know. I joined for a few reasons...
I wanted to live my life the best I could till the time came for me to leave... Ebola hadn't begun to spread yet but my doctor had advised me that it could happen any moment. Collapsing, blood loss, violent fever and incredible sleepiness. Maybe I could make a new start in a new place? Also, Cross Academy gave me an aura of mysteriousness. It seemed to ask me to reveal its' secrets as quickly as I could. And I had a strange feeling of familiarity in this surrounding, almost as if I had been here before. Definitely strange...
On entering the Chairman's office, I was greeted by a strange sight. A man who looked young yet wise was wearing a strange pink apron and hurrying about with cups of tea or coffee. I raised my eyebrows in surprise and almost tumbled back to the corridor.
"Aaah! Rose-chan! Welcoome!' He smiled happily as he laid some coffee on the table.
I would have seemed to look disturbed for his expression turned to one of regret, "Ah, yes... Thank you..." I smiled back...
Soon, I found myself seated in a comfy armchair sipping coffee and listen to the Headmaster about the Academy, his adopted son and another Day class prefect who by his description, seemed pretty different compared to others... Honestly though, listening to him speak on was incredibly tiring.
"I heard about your condition..." He began uncomfortably, shifting his position.
I smiled softly, "It's alright... I don't really mind..."
"But you have only a few more years to live... Am I right?' He sighed softly, his eyes showing concern. I must confess, it was strange to see someone look at me like that. It stirred up mixed emotions within me and I forced myself to break away from his gaze.
"Don't worry Kaien-san... I won't go down so easily!' I began with a small smile as I squeezed my hands together. "But I don't know how much longer I have till I finally see..." I continued but allowed myself to pause and gazed at the door.
A soft knock was heard on the door and a figure walked in...
Then I remembered... I remembered the chocolate hair... The beseeching brown eyes and saddened smile.
Yet... Where had I seen him from? Why does he seem to be someone who was once close to me?
"Ano... Rose-chan?" Kaien whispered waving his hands in front of my face. Embarrassed, I shook my head in denial... It couldn't be...
"Sorry about that, I remembered someone..." I mumbled quickly averting my eyes to the floor.
"Ah... Kaname-kun will lead you around the dorms on a tour... I expect you to know the rules... Because you are a Night Class member, I also want him to explain the truth to you..." He began softly.
"Wait, truth?" I asked him cautiously and quickly.
"You'll find out... Now say bye to Papa and have fuuun!" He smiled happily as he waved at the two.
Kaname exited the door and waited outside rather patiently, I took the opportunity to tell Kaien what had been pressuring my mind.
"Kaien-san... No matter what, don't let it get out... About my condition..." I whispered softly.
His gaze met mine sympathetically, "I understand, Rose-chan... But it's time you depart..."
and with that, I walked outside to join Kaname.