As I walked home, I knocked on the door. Who is it? My mom asked. It's me Haru. I replied. You're late. Did you have to stay for a meeting? My mom asked. You could say that. I replied. Well, wash up and get ready for dinner. My mom replied. Mom is dad home yet? I asked. You know your dad is always late at home. Mom replied. That is true. I replied. Soon as I entered my room, and I changed into a periwinkle tank top, cool gray sweatpants and slide sandals.

When I came downstairs, I saw my grandmother, Natasha Higashiyama. We know my grandmother for risking her life to destroy an evil force from her past. She killed off all the demons all by herself with a little help from my step-grandfather, Keenan Higashikuni. She came up to me asking me if I am ok. I saw an assassin after you. I came here to get your parents informed about this problem. Natasha replied. Haru, you two occupations of sweetheart. Natasha replied. You could A: Break his spirit or B: Break some Higashiyama on his ass. Which one do you refer to? Natasha asked. Mom, I will not be having you influencing Haru to do something reckless. Dad replied. Hi, dad your home. I replied. Hi Haru. Dad replied. I kind of agree and disagree with your mom at the same time. Mom replied. You just like violence. Dad replied. You know me too well. Mom replied. What will I do? I thought. Grandma's decision seems cool but dangerously violent. I replied. My dad is the whole decision altogether. My mom agrees but disagrees. I replied. This is so confusing! I yelled. Haru, your grandmother, is a bad influence on anyone she talks to. Dad replied. Dad, so you're saying, "Grandma is a horrible person to be around?" I asked. No, it's because I don't take mess from anyone. Natasha replied. Well, I'll sleep on what to do. I replied. Before I went to bed, I took a soothing bath. I kind of felt like I melted a piece of my troubles away. When I got out of the bath, I changed into my favorite periwinkle pajamas. The shirt is white and periwinkle and my shorts are gray. As I was getting ready for bed, I saw a guy looking at me from a long distant murmuring something. Haru, that guy is the person who has been stalking you. Orchid replied. Wait, who is that? I asked. "Haru, that guy is the person who was stalking you," Orchid replied. Orchid jumped out the window and ran outside. She turned into my Shadow Dragon form and fought the assassins that were after Haru. You must be really stupid thinking you can attack Haru and live. Orchid replied. They called me to kill her. She is a nuisance to our leader, Izanami. Artemis replied. They say Haru possesses a certain power that could crush anything in her way and her name brings fear to demons and demon lords. Aoi replied. Is that so? Orchid asked. After all, the Higashiyama have one hell of a reputation for defeating and overdoing it. Orchid replied. Where do you think you are going? Artemis asked. We will get a heavily paid killing you. Aoi replied. Orchid was fighting the guy and when she was fighting him, she looked him in the eyes. You can't be. What is your name?! Orchid replied. Whenever we might see you again, I might tell you. Aoi replied. When Orchid came back into the room she was mumbling "I can't believe it was him?" What do you mean? I asked. Maybe another time. Good Night Haru. Orchid replied.

As school got out, I was still thinking about those three girls, and what were they trying to gain? I thought. Megumi might know about this mess, so let me go to see her. I thought. So I walked to Megumi's Dojo. As soon as I got there, Natsumi and Yoshi were there. Since you girls are here, you want to know something. Hey Megumi, why did you pick us out of all people to be together? Natsumi asked. The reason I chose you, girls, is that of the abilities you wield. For example, Natsumi you a fire wielder. Megumi replied. It felt so weird that I transformed like that. Natsumi replied. You are right; it felt freaky too. Yoshi replied. Yoshi, your powers come from your origin. What is my origin actually? Yoshi asked. I will tell you in time, or you might find out on your own. Megumi replied. Don't play Mrs. Mysterious. I replied. Now about your powers, Haru. Natsumi replied. My powers have two sides. I replied. Yeah, the form you witness earlier was of my shadow dragon elemental forms. I replied. Haru uses that because of mmm. Megumi replied. Now Megumi we can't go telling my business out loud, and I won't tell you yours. I replied. Whatever you say. Megumi replied. That weapon you wielded earlier was pretty cool. Natsumi replied. Well, with every elemental I use, I get a weapon like that. I replied. That halberd you wield was a replica of the real? Yoshi asked. Yeah, it is a replica, but was given upon me by the real people from the legends, actually. I replied. You mean you met one of the Divine Kings? Yoshi asked. Yeah, I did. They are really nice elderly men. They kind of remind me of nice grandpas, actually. I replied. It's 4:30 PM. I have to get home. My mom will have my head. I replied. We should get going too. Natsumi replied. I hope one day I get a crazy weapon like that one. Natsumi thought. Hey, I see Haru Higashiyama. Artemis replied. Good, I need you to take her to eliminate her. Izanami replied.

As we were talking, I saw Aoi. He was giving her weird looks as if they conflicted him about something. I walked over and to ask if him is he was alright. Oh, did I worry about you, Haru? Aoi asked. It's fine, alright. I replied. Well, I am going to class now. Soon as I walked off, she asked Orchid to play lookout for her. Something is off with him, I know it. I replied. As you wish, my lady and mistress. Orchid replied. You don't have to call me that; you know. I replied. "We're partners, Orchid,". I replied. I know, but I was entrusted to you." Orchid replied. Then Orchid does what I requested. I replied. My Lady, what happens if he resists and attacks me? Orchid asked. Do what you do best. I replied. Alright, you're giving me permission to hurt him badly? Orchid asked. Yes, you can hurt him badly. I replied. Hey Haru, who were you talking to just now? Ichiko asked. Whatever do you mean? The bell just rang so lets got to class. I replied. After school, Aoi followed Haru to Megumi's Dojo. Wait, Aoi, what are you doing here? I asked. Had I to ask you a question? Aoi asked. Yeah, what is it? I asked. Haru, why did you let girl attack you last night? Aoi asked. Aoi, what are you talking about? I asked. Haru, who are you talking to? Megumi asked. Oh, my friend Aoi Amachi. I replied. Wow, I didn't know this young man is a friend? Megumi asked. Yeah, do you know him? I asked. Let's just say I met him many years ago. Megumi replied. Nice seeing you again Miki. Aoi replied. Well, I have to head home. Aoi replied. See you tomorrow. I replied.

Quick History Lesson

*Izanami is the Ruler of the Underworld in Shinto Mythology. Her name means "she who invites". She is stuck in the underworld because she ate the food of that place, and now she is bound there. As it says in the stories, if you have a party with her, and you eat the food she serves you, someone will bound there you with her forever for eternity.

Here, the Izanami is just the reference as the villain, basically.