I'm back with chapter 2! And I'm surprised. The first chapter has only been up for a few days and I already have follows and Favorites! Thanks to those of you who read the first chapter and have decided to stay with me(I know this isn't exactly the best fanfic out there) I reread the first chapter to refresh my memories and saw that, despite me proof reading it, it had a ton of errors! (Sorry!) I'll triple check this time to make sure that nothing goes wrong. Also, just so you know, I am just the worst when it comes to the names of traditional Japanese clothing items. I'll take my best guess as to what they are, but forgive me if I'm wrong. Ah! By the way. Stuff that's in bold and in parenthesis is my own comments on the story. It has nothing to do with what Seiko is thinking, It's just me commenting on whats happening at that moment.
Disclaimer: I do not own Nuramago or its characters(Sadly...) But Seiko is mine so don't take her without asking!
"I can see thing I've been hiding is that, Nura-kun. You don't have one. I've never met a person who doesn't have an aura before. But. . . Sometimes I see something. Another person overshadowing you. Just briefly, for a fraction of a second at a time. Do you," I paused,"Know why that is?"
Everyone but Nura-kun looked stunned. They stared at me with wide eyes and I looked back, trying to asses what emotions I saw there. It scared me for a moment as to what they would think. But I suppose that's normal considering the bullying I went through because people assumed me a liar. The first person to speak up was Oikawa-san.
"What do you mean by auras?" She asked.
I looked down at my feet,"Things that float around a person. It varies. I've seen all sorts of auras," I glanced up at the girl, who had leaned forward to get a better look at my face,"Like your's for example. It's snow. Snow that fall around you, and frost that clings to your skin. But it doesn't look cold... Rather it looks... kind? No... Thats not right. It's more like it's... protecting you. Like it's trying to keep you safe."
Another sunned silence. I start to panic mentally, I shouldn't have said anything. I look down again and close my eyes. I keep expecting to hear someone start to laugh, or for someone to swat down my words like they were meaningless.
"Thats. . . Impressive." Nura-kun murmured.
I blink and look up. "Eh?"
Everyone was looking at Nura-kun. Some looked expectant. Others looked surprised. Nura-kun smiled at me with the same kind smile he had on the entire day.
"You don't have to look so nervous, you know. No one here is going to ridicule you. We all have our share of secrets and things we'd rather not say, but, in this group, something like what you just said isn't going to be regarded as something bad. In fact, it's all the more reason that we can be friends. There is just one thing," Nura-kun leaned forward in his chair and clasped his hands together,"The person who overshadows me. Can you tell me more?"
I blink once, then twice, then when I realize I didn't in fact hear it wrong I stammer,"Er, um.. S-sure," I glance down at the ground then back up at Nura-kun then started to describe the person I had seen,"He's a bit taller than you are. He's a bit older too, but not by too much by my guess. His hair is long and white. I think his eyes are red-"
"You think?" Nura-kun interrupts. He has a very curious look on his face now. A mixture of surprise and slight respect, as well as a knowing look in his eyes.
"I-I never see him for too long. So I can't make out too much... Sorry..." I look down again.
"Thats fine. Is there anything else you remember?"
I shake my head,"Not really. Like I said, I never see him for very long so I can't really make out too much."
Nura-kun was silent for a few moments longer. Everyone there was watching him with expectant looks in their eyes. After what feels like an eternity of waiting, Nura-kun smiled and said,"Alright! I think we can show her our secret."
"Are you sure about that, Rikou-sama?" Oikawa-san asked.
Nura-kun looked over at her as he stood up and nodded, "I am. Besides, I'm curious about what she says. I believe we can find out more if we tell her everything."
"Er... might I ask what you're talking about?"
They look over at me,"Youkai." they say simultaneously.
I must have looked confused because Saori-chan and Torri-chan look at each other then Torri-chan said,"Just tell her already. If you think it's okay to show her then stop delaying yourself and just show her."
Nura-kun and Oikawa-san both looked at Torri-chan and their sweat dropped (does anyone else find that to be an awkward phrasing?) then Nura-kun turned to me. And he began to change.
His hair grew longer and turned white. His eyes turned a deep crimson red. He grew taller and appeared older. And he looked exactly like the person from my dream. My eyes widened at the sight. Nura-kun, or what used to be Nura-kun, smirked at me.
"Perhaps I should Reintroduce myself. My name is Rikou Nura, Grandson of Nurarihyon, Leader of the Nura Gumi, one of the great youkai houses of honer, and Lord of Pandemonium." Nura-kun's voice had deepened and he spoke with an air of importance about him.
At this point I assumed I must have gone crazy . And then I went on to do what any 'normal' person would do, and fainted.
Dear mother in heaven, I have finally lost my mind.
That is it for this update. sorry it's so short! To tell the truth, I haven't gotten all of the plot mapped out in my mind just yet so I'm not entirely sure where this is going just yet(I'm open to suggestions!) I'm posting what I have so far, just to tie you over on till I have a more detailed plot mapped out. The next update might not come for a while (I start school in a few days and It's not going to be very kind) But I will update if I can! Please tell me what you think and if there is anything I can improve on, I'm always open to suggestions. Thanks for reading!