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ShuAnn - Scarlet Fate AU

A large creature was in front of her, intimidating yet magnificent in size. Its red and black body was like a beacon in the white winter storm. Blood dotted the snow in a trail behind it, the snow trying to cover it up, but there was so much.

Narrowed yellow eyes glared down at her. Its wings, the color of a moonless night and feathery like a cape, spread, ready to flee or attack if needed; despite his lithe and narrow shape which seemed to make it easy to soar and maneuver through the skies, his voice boomed in the quiet of the storm.

“Leave or die.”

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“Huh? But you’re hurt.”

“It’s none of your concern.” It rumbled. Its long wings fluttered and because of the ripple she was able to clearly see where the red was a darker shade from the rest of its ruby feathers.

“Let me fix your wound.” The beast’s wings fluttered again despite its eyes still trained in a glare. It seemed that its wings were its most telling feature.

“No.”

“Why not?”

“What’s the point in saving a monster fated to die?”

A monster? “Is that what you see yourself as?”

“It’s what the humans call me.”

“But do you?”

“...yes. The world would be better off with one less monster in it.”

“I see.” She felt remorse for the creature who seemed to only know the hatred of the world. No one should wish for death, not even those who are fated to die. She could relate to those, like this creature and many others, who feel that the world of the living no longer wants them. But unlike misery, she didn’t wish for anyone to accompany her in sorrow.

“Then I wish for you to live.”

This time more than its wings reacted, the narrow set of its eyes widened from the glare and its body jumped as if a spark of electricity shocked it. There was instant regret when it was reminded of its injury and it winced.

“Why? Why would you wish life for me?”

“Why wouldn’t I wish life for someone who only wants to live?"

The giant bird didn’t say anything, but something shifted in his eyes and the way it regarded her. It also seemed to loosen up, unclenching from its standoffish stance but still tense from the pain of its wound. There was a large puddle of blood growing larger underneath it.

Looking closer at its face, it was struggling to keep its eyes open. She rushed to its side, reaching out towards the wound before it flinched back and she hesitated, leaving her hand to hover over it.

“Please. Can I treat you?”

Its eyes were hooded now as it watched her. Its breathing slowed, inches away from eternal sleep. In a hush of a moment it inclined its head.

"Go ahead."

When Ann woke up, it was to the warmth of blankets instead of the chilly frost of snow. She was laying on her back on a soft surface - her bed - with the ceiling of her chambers above her.

How did I get here?

“Looks like Sleeping Beauty finally woke up.” Ann gasped at the new arrival.

“Ryuji?” The false blonde was dressed and energetic, both of which were very unlike him this early in the morning; With the wide grin he was sporting, something big has happened.

He must’ve carried me here. Ann quickly sat up and quickly regretted it, clutching at her throbbing head. It was horrible, pulsing in nauseating waves. It was as if she used too much magic at once. An earthy scent hit her nose as a cup of chamomile tea was pushed into her line of sight.

“Shiho said it’ll help with the headache.”

“Thanks.” She softly blew away the steam then slowly brought the warm liquid to her lips. She hummed in delight when the taste hit her taste buds. “I’m shocked Shiho let you in.” Her best friend has always given hell to anyone of the opposite sex trying to enter her chambers, sometimes people of the same sex too, even if they were friends.

“Yeah, well, I think her brain’s a little fried. I mean, who’s brain wouldn’t be after the stunt you pulled.”

Huh? “What stunt?”

“Oh, you know. You staying out all night and turning back up unconscious with some stranger carrying you.”

Ann choked on her tea. “I-I thought you brought me back!”

“Nope. Shiho was almost about to send a search party out to look for you when Mister dark and mysterious showed up with you in his arms. All Shiho could do was gawk and point towards your chambers. She stomped off mumbling something about needles and tetherball.”

Ann twitched, making a mental reminder to make a huge apology basket later.

Ryuji crossed his arms and his infuriating, teasing grin was turned on her at full force. “So? Who is he?”

“What! I don’t know! I didn’t run into anyone last night!”

“Oh come on, Ann. The jig is up. You can spill now. He even said you spent all night healing him. He‘s ya boyfriend or something?”

“Shut up! I told you I don’t- wait, healing?”

“Yeah. He said you were up all night trying to heal his injuries.”

She knows she didn’t meet anyone last night on her walk, but she does remember coming across the injured bird and healing its wounds had taken more energy than she had initially thought it would. If he said she was healing him…

“Where is he now?”

“Huh?” Ryuji was taken back by the sudden urgency in her voice. “Uh, after he dropped you off and stayed for a while to make sure you were okay, he left.”

“What did he look like?” Ann asked.

“Uh, kind of scrawny, black curly hair, he had the weirdest eyes too. Wait? Where are you going? Agh!” Ryuji exclaimed as the blanket was tossed over his head. There was scrambling then a flurry of footsteps and a loud shut of the door.

It was so early in the morning that most of the villagers were still asleep or just starting their day, so few bore witness when Ann ran out of her house and ran who knows where.

She rushed as fast as she could in her long robe and barefooted towards the outskirts of the village. She had only found the bird last night and his injuries were so severe that her magic could only do so much. It was a miracle he was even able to get up, And now he was trying to leave without a stir, not even a goodbye. He couldn’t have gotten far.

The second gate to the village was coming into view. A few of the village children rose with their parents to help them with the early morning chores. When they’re done, seeing how there isn’t a lot to do in the village, the kids make their own fun and run to the outskirts to play in the forest.

They were outside now and it looks like she caught them before they ventured too far. They were running around in circles, not chasing each other, but something in the air. As she got closer, she saw what they were chasing around.

Fire wisps, magical little creatures, made by a fire user that takes the shape of birds or faeries, flying and playing petty tricks on the kids, weaving through the air appearing and disappearing as the children chased them until they would sizzle out.

And at the origin of them were him.

Just as Ryuji said, his hair was a curly, jet black mess and he did have a scrawny build but it was void of bandages. She’s pretty sure she wrapped his wounds before she passed out.

The kids ran to him, eager to see the trick again. From a distance she could hear their loud exclaims.

“They’re so pretty!”

“How did you do that?”

“Do it again!”

He sat there calmly under a tree’s shade as the kids clamored around him. She’s pretty sure she saw a smile from her view of his side profile.

A twig snapped and everyone’s attention was suddenly on her.

“Lady Ann!” Ann smiled as the kids almost ran her over to wrap her in a group hug. All of them were buzzing over how happy they were to see her. The man on the other hand stood up but stayed where he was.

Their eyes met.

Yellow eyes stared back at her, narrowed in suspicion, or maybe that was just a normal reaction. Regardless, the majestic red bird she spent the night healing was now a handsome young man and she had no idea how to handle this.

“Are you really the bird from last night?” She had managed to get the kids under control but they refused to let the both of them out of their sights. They took her by both of her hands, the mystery man’s too, and dragged them with them into the forest. They both sat underneath the shades of the trees as the trio ran around like woodland creatures. But while the kids had warmed up to him easily, the atmosphere between them was kind of…

“Are you surprised?” His voice was different now. The boom was gone, replaced by a low gravelly grit that succeeded in making her stomach twist into knots and making her feel even more awkward.

“No! Well, yes, I mean. Ugh!” He chuckled. He hid it behind his hand when she started pouting. “Yeah, laugh it up.”

“You aren’t the first person to have this kind of reaction.” Just the cutest.

“Oh really? That’s so assuring.” She huffed. “It’s just that, I didn’t know Gods could take human forms."

He scoffed. "A god, huh. That's what you would call something like me?" He shook his head when she opened her mouth to protest. "Gods change to more humanoid forms when they enter the human realm. It would be weird if they walked among your kind towering even over the trees. More discreet."

"And you're injuries?"

"Because of my blood, I heal fast."

"But because of the fatality of the injuries you had last night…"

"Yes. I would've died."

The normalcy in his voice scared her. It was the tone of someone who didn't care about living any longer.

"Oh. Then it's a good thing I made it when I did."

"Why?" His eyes trained onto her now, intense in searching her face for truth in her answer to the question he's about to ask. "Why did you save me?"

"Why? I guess for the same reason why most want to live." Why she wants to live.

"And what is that reason?"

"To-"

“Lady Ann! Lady Ann!” Suddenly they were flanked again. The trees could only hold their attention for so long.

"We wanna see the fire trick again!"

"Yeah! Can mister show us the trick again?"

"Uh, I don't know. Magic can be pretty consuming and the mister is still recovering."

"Then can you do it?"

"Huh?"

"Yeah! Lady Ann is a fire user, too. Make us a faerie! Please!"

"Alright. Alright! I'll make one; after it fizzles out we go back to the village." The children all exclaimed in excitement.

With a flick of her wrist, a flame appeared from her fingertips. The three watched in amazed wonder as the flame slowly morphed, forming the tail, the body, then the head, and the faerie took flight. The children eagerly took after it with shrieks and giggles.

"You are a fire user too?"

"I am. The only one in my village." She stood up and brushed off the dew and grass from her clothes. "I would love to invite you to it. They'll be excited to have another fire user."

"I'm not sure they'd be excited to see my power. No one ever is."

"I’m sure they will." She held out her hand just as the sun of the dawn rose over the horizon. He looked up just as the glow hit her body, a halo of fire outlining her fiery spirit, her inner goddess. "You know I never caught your name. I'm Ann Takamaki."

He took her outstretched hand. "I'm Akira Kurusu."

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