Disclaimer: The Hell Girl series is under the ownership of its creator, Hiroshi Watanabe. In other words, not me.

Writer's Notice: This is my very first fanfiction ever! With that said, I welcome all forms of constructive criticism and helpful reviews. It is written in a matter similar to a cinematic, or like watching a movie. The reader is simply a third-person, omniscient entity among the follow characters, their actions, and the actions around them. This story was written for entertainment purposes only and it is NOT intended to offend, argue with, nor strike a debate with any person(s). Again, this is my very first fanfiction, and I was unaware of ANY written works that may be similar to the following prior to its completion. The following work simply emerged and fabricated into my mind one night, and I made the decision to type it out. I apologize in advance if my story appears to be a clone of another's work or if my story offends any reader. FYI, Some early dialogue and events may have been taken directly from the series for the sole purpose of setting the scene, and minimizing confusion for the reader. I hope that all who read my story will enjoy!

Savior

Chapter 1: Caught and Taken

(Ai and Sentarou singing)

"Why do lovely flowers bloom from the cherry tree?

Children of seven, waking, smile at the sun.

Why do fragrant blossoms stir in the mountain air?

Children of seven, laughing, run through the wood.

Why do crimson branches dance for the village streets?

Children of seven, singing, call down the wind.

Why do wilting flowers fall from the cherry tree?

Children of seven, dying, to wake once more."

Sentarou and Ai smile at each other and laugh.

*Russle. Russle.

"Huh?"

*A squirrel scurries across the bushes

"Whew…that startled me…"

"Yeah, me too"

"Say, Ai, you've been cooped up in this shrine for so long. How would you like to go swimming in the pond? You know, to stretch out a little bit?"

"Oh…okay."

*Splash. Splash.

"Hey, Sentarou?"

"Yeah, Ai?"

"Do you think its okay to leave the shrine on such a moonlit night?"

"You'll be fine. Everyone in the village is preoccupied with the bad harvest we've been having lately."

"I see…"

"…Does the water feel good?"

"Mmhmm….. The moon is beautiful tonight."

"Yeah…"

"It would be nice…"

"Huh?"

"It would be nice if we could live like this forever…"

"Ai……Why don't we just leave the village for good…together?"

"Eh?"

"No…um…nevermind…it's nothing…really…"

"Hehe. You're silly sometimes…huh?"

*Five men appear before Sentarou and Ai. Among them is Sentarou's father.

"Sentarou…what have you done!?"

"Do you realize what you're betrayal has cost the village?"

"How? How did you find out?"

"There was a rumor going around that you've been sneaking out to the mountains every night."

"And look what we find out…Now I understand. No wonder our rice crops have been failing to grow! You've denied the mountain its sacrifice!"

"Because of you, we've angered the spirit of the mountain!"

"Have you even thought about because of your selfishness, many villagers are suffering from starvation?!"

"I won't forgive a woman like you, Ai! Everyone is made to suffer! All of this is your fault!"

"Ai, run away! Run!"

"You won't escape us!" "Hey! Get back here!"

"Damn you. Stop this! Oof...ngh…I said stop! Leave Ai alone! Ugh…Let go of me! Father! Please!"

"Catch her! Don't let her get away!"

"Stop it!"

"No!" *Screams

"I got her by the hair!" *Splash!

*Struggles "Help me! Help me, Sentarou! Sentarou!"

"Shut up!" *Splash!

"No! Ai!"

"No…No…" *Pants *Shrieks!

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