September 17, 2036

Morning

Today I'm going to visit Shiro, we've been anticipating this day all week. We are going to the city today, hopefully for a nice, peaceful evening, but knowing Shiro, we'll probably have a wild time. Anyway, I must go get ready now, later!

evening

The day didn't go as we anticipated, as we were walking, Shiro and I were witnesses to a grisly murder. I'll tell you what happened and only you as I am yet unsure of whether I will die if I tell.

Shiro and I were walking through back alleys, being the daring young couple that we were, when suddenly I heard a scream ring out, "Shiro," I asked, "what was that?"

I clung to him fearfully, as the voice rang out again, this time in a desperate moan. Shiro quickly led me towards the sound, all the while gripping my shoulders protectively. Suddenly he dragged me to the ground, and as I was about to protest he put a finger to his lips to silence me. The two of us crept forward, hardly daring to breathe when I detected a strange coppery scent. "Shiro-" I knew that he understood what the smell was when he nodded his head.

We moved closer and closer to the smell, and the moan became distinct, I knew it was a man suffering from a loss of sorts, even before I heard his words. "Akito, no don't be dead!" My friend and I were able to see him now, cradling the limp form of a child, "Not my daughter!"

Just as I was about to move forward- Shiro stopped me, "Stay here." He murmured, my eyes followed his and I saw several figures stealthily closing in on the man.

Suddenly a shot rang out, as we turned to run, I saw the faces of the men. I will never forget those faces- twisted and cruel.