Interlude I: Her Thoughts

[Nameless Girl's PoV]

There are many things I don't understand in this world. I mean, every living being should think over this question at least once in their life.

And here is one of the things that require an answer for myself

Why? Why?

Just... why?

Why do people always come after my life everytime I wake up and appear in this world?

Why do they want to kill even though I didn't really do anything against them?

I'm just trying to—live my life.

Why are they always trying to kill me?

Why?

Why?

Why?

Why?

That's how it have always been.

Yes, until the time I met 'him'

...

And just like that, it was just any other day where I will fight those people once more.

It was getting tiring.... Why can't they just understand that all that they are doing is futile?

It was just like always. They swung their blades that won't cut anything, fired their cannons that won't hit anything. —Finally, my body would just naturally disappear in the end.

After that, I would go to "sleep" in that place once more and would be forcedly "woken" up in random places.

At least, that is what I thought earlier in my mind.

This time, I met a human that didn't try to kill me.

Of course, I was skeptical about it and I remained vigilant towards him. Letting your guard down on a potential enemy is a fatal mistake after all.

And so I did.

Seeing the human's carefree manner in this situation brought confusion in my head.

'Why is he acting like that?' I thought.

Still, despite him being a human, I felt something different from him. And I don't know whether I could describe it as a good one or bad one since I couldn't think what it was after all.

Weighing some scales in my mind, I decided.

All my encounters within this world...were all full of hostility. This time, maybe they tried to use another method to deal with me. If it's correct, then I might compliment them for they made me falter for a few minutes.

Holding <Sandalphon> in my hand, with a swaying motion, I readied it for my upcoming attack.

It was—a broad blade, a huge sword.

My <Angel>, Sandalphon.

I faced the human whose expression was those of an amused person. I unconsciously knitted my brows at his reaction, and once more, it brought me confusion whether he understands his current situation or not.

And with a boom, I swung the sword hard horizontally.

This... will probably end him—

or so I thought.

In a split second, I began to doubt what my eyes had seen in that moment. A faint light gathered on his hand. In a very short time, something materialized out from it.

It was a sword. A purple blade longsword that gave the same feeling with <Sandalphon>.

There was no doubt, what he was using right now was an <Angel>.

Is he like me? Are we of the same kind?

These thoughts keep swirling within my head. I don't understand him. There was no doubt that he was using an <Angel> but... I am still not sure if he was a [Spirit] like me.

Honestly, I felt that our existences were very similar yet very different at the same time. It was just like that, it was an indescribable feeling that could not be put in words.

...

We communicated.

...

Yes. We had a conversation with each other. Also, if I remember correctly, this was also the first time I had a proper conversation with someone other than myself.

This held no significance especially to others, but for me, it does. Yes, it really does.

...

We continued.

...

And it was then he asked.

"Would you mind telling me your name?"

His voice, carrying the question from the bottom of his heart, shook the air.

"I have no such thing."

My expression changed subconsciously. Not knowing what how my face looks like right now, I replied.

Yes, I remember nothing. Almost nothing other than 'sleeping' in that place and getting attacked everytime I appear in this world. I, myself, doesn't know—no, doesn't have a name.

At the same time, I drew my sword again.

This is weird.

My eyes somehow were feeling heavy at the moment. My vision was slowly turning moist... maybe it's just my imagination.

Looking back at him, he gave me a wry look. For some reason, I believe that this person really bears no hostility towards me... but I still shouldn't let my guard down only for that.

It was then I noticed that I was just pointlessly idling around as I conversed with him... No, it is not pointless at all to be exact. It wouldn't be an exaggeration that I find this situation somewhat pleasant.

This was certainly a new feeling and experience that I would never forget.

Even so, I still can't determine whether he was just joking around while masking his true intentions or not.

"Hm? What are you planning to do now?"

He asked as he lightly swung his sword at the air. It wasn't like he was preparing his sword or something, what he was just doing was idly swinging it around as if he was—bored?

With that said, when he asked what am I going to do with him, I answered threateningly.

"...What I'm going to do, you say?"

"That's right"

"Of course—kill you quickly."

Yes, though it is short, killing him would be inevitable if I deem him to be a threat to my life. Besides, he also possesses an <Angel> which is a anomaly of some sort. If he were to become a threat, then it would be better to eliminate him right now.

Even so, why does he think that I'm not his enemy?

I can't help but cast a confused look at him.

In conclusion, I thought that this human was—an irregular. Something that could somehow change me—either for the worse or for the greater good.

How do I know this? I don't know either. I can just tell, albeit not clearly, the lingering feelings and Intuition over this human could be at least considered—trustworthy to a certain degree.

But in response, the human seemingly just shrugged it. Even so, I continued my words.

"After all, didn't you come to kill me too?"

What's next after this would probably the showing of his true motives.

If not, then trying to continue playing facade with me moving on until I take his mask out.

Probably...

It was then.

I heard a soft giggle.

Hearing the my reply so naturally, his face contorted—of those of a person that would burst out in laughter.

"Pffft... haha!"

He let out a laugh.

Why?

"What's so funny...?" I questioned him with cold eyes.

"Haha... haha... Well, it's not the first time someone tried to kill me in the first place, but hearing it face to face and from someone like you makes me hard not to contain my laughter! And besides..."

"...."

"... could you even kill me in the first place?" he said with a chuckle.

Kill him?

I we were to fight, I am not sure that I would get out unscathed. Even so, killing him, huh. The exact answer to that is when we really tried to kill each other right now.

Even so...

"Why...? Is it not obvious?"

With a weary face, I continued.

His eyes then locked into mine. It was only for a second or two, he blinked and then said, "...There's no way I would do that."

"...What?"

This time, the I forgot how many times she felt surprised and confused for today. This day was really.... a day full of surprises.

"Sigh"

I heaved small sigh, making a face which seemed like tears might come out at any moment. I don't really... understand.

'Other than that.... If he is "genuine"... then—'

And then it happened.

My thoughts were cut off abruptly.

They appeared once again.

Trying to kill me.

Again.

Again.

Again.

Why can't they understand what they doing was useless?

Right now, I am fighting once more against those 'people' who always attempts to take my life everytime I appear in this world.

Looking back at the human, I observed that he—was very calm and amused at this situation.

It was bothering and alerting.

Nevertheless, I somehow knew that he wouldn't do anything....yet.

Now, I must deal with these people in order to continue where we left off.

...

...

...

"....."

He just silently continued to observe me as I cut down my enemies into pieces.

I was correct. He didn't really do anything while I was dealing with them.

A few moments later—

"Hey!"

The human called out.

"..?"

In response, I took a glance at him as I abruptly halted slowly my attacks while still dealing with these people.

Seeing how my movements change, he probably understood that I am paying attention to him at this very moment.

And then he said.

"Do you want some help over there?"

"...Help?"

Help.

A very foreign word in my opinion.

Another one.

Again.

This human never ceased to fail surprising me this day.

For I, who was always alone anywhere I go to and anybody I usually meet was an enemy coming for my life, I can't help but be baffled by his words.

Those who tried to kill me were the same as the being right before me—a human.

And now, that same human asked her if he could help her.

It was incomprehensible. As in, why should he do that?

I need to know the reason.

And so, the barrier I am creating fully manifested and covered us to make our conversation uninterrupted.

"Yes yes. Help. I can help you deal with them all at once, you know?" Rei said in a sincere tone.

"...And why should you do that?"

"Hmm. Let's just say it's a token in order for us to have a pleasant relationship in the future"

Token?

What?

"Nu...?"

What does that mean?

"Seeing you like that urges me to help you more geez. Well, your answer, milady?"

I really can't understand him.

Still... helping me? Why? What does he mean?

"....then I'll accept your help...."

I accepted.

I need answers.

Just why?

Why?

While thinking such thoughts, the human then walked towards me, not approaching me to be exact, but he bypassed me as he continued to observe the number of enemies which seems to be even increasing as time passes.

I just stood there silently, waiting for what he would do.

As soon as the he lifted one of his arms in the air—

It was then, she felt something dangerous gathering there from within.

As soon as he was about to make his move, he then spoke once more to the girl.

"By the way"

"....What?"

"After this, could I meet you again?"

"...."

I didn't answer.

Meeting me again?

What kind of person would say that?

I don't even know where I would appear next time.

All this time. Always and always. All I had to meet everytime I appear in this world were the people trying to kill me.

And now, someone wants to meet me again? Along with no intentions on harming her? I was surprised once more and thought that when should this human stop doing that?

And in the end of those thoughts, I still can't give him an answer which made a involuntary frown appear on my face as I remained silent.

"Hm? It seems you can't give a clear answer. Well then, let me rephrase my request a bit"

"...."

"The next time we meet, could we go on a 'Date'?"

"Nu....?"

I didn't know what the human meant with those words. Seeing my reaction, the human smiled wryly in response.

"Well, I'll just accept it as a not decided, I guess?"

It was just utterly ridiculous, I thought. Even so, deep inside me, a budding feeling sprouted from within.

I don't what it is...

Really, this is getting stupid.

No... I'm getting stupid.

How can he make me feel like this?

It makes my head hurt for some reason...

It was then, his raised arm began to emit a faint glow.

*SNAP*

With a snap of his finger which echoed through the whole area despite the numerous explosions and noises.

It was then I felt how dangerous his move could've been if someone was careless or unable to escape and get caught up with it.

The space trembled.

Even I don't know how he did that.

Within the area, I felt how he could've just attacked me without noticing, hence killing me undoubtedly or injuring me severely in the process.

Alas he didn't.

"....."

With that finished, silence invaded the whole place. Nobody made a sound at what just happened.

Turning his face on my direction, he gave a sincere smile.

I don't understand.

Why?

It was at this moment that I sincerely wished from myself that if I were to disappear and go back to that place once again, I hope that in my next arrival in this world, I could meet him again.

There are many things that I need to know.

What's his intentions and motives for approaching me?

Why does he feel something so—foreign yet similar to my existence?

What are the reasons behind his incomprehensible actions?

And lastly.

The thing he requested me.

I need to know what he meant by that.

I'll make sure at the very least—

—know what a 'date' is.

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[A/N: Huhu... Early chap! ALSO, read the author's note guys... yep, just read it ugh. I will still release a chap this week okay?

Also, comment your thoughts and point out some errors. I would really appreciate it guyz.]