An ordinary life?

POV: Sakura Kaede- Fourteen years old

Sakura Kaede. That's me. Walking home from yet another monotonous day of school. I really want to enjoy school. Having friends. Doing projects as a team. For some reason, I just.. can't. My schoolmates are all so predictable and boring. The girls have all started talking about boys, makeup, clothes and other things I have zero interest in. Boys in bands, boys in school clubs, boys in their neighborhood. Some have started fangirling over the boys who play soccer or basketball. Meanwhile, I just smile my fake smile and watch as they talk about them, makeup, television and YouTube. At least the people on YouTube seem more interesting.

I guess I'm sort of weird, compared to my classmates. I pretend I'm happy, clumsy and frail but really? I'm just keeping up an act for my family. They're both pretty well known politicians and I'd rather not give any of their competitors anything to use against them. Especially my Dad. He's one of the only ones of the male population I can actually stomach. Yeah, I favored girls. Pretty girls, sexy girls, cute girls. I hid this too, though it's a lot more accepted in society.

My serious friend, Shizuka happened to be the one who awakened that particular preference of mine. When she was changing during a sleep over we had about a year ago. I didn't tell her but she's seriously perceptive so I think she has a clue. She's the only person I actually find interesting at school. I want to find out why I am this way.. but going to a psychiatrist will probably get some attention, so that's a solid 'NO'.

Finishing up my mediocre narration about why I'm so weird, I pass by the nearest convenience store and stop to look at the drink selections on the vending machine.

"Ehh.. Mango.. Strawberry.. Crap.. no melon" I curse under my breath, only to feel someone grab my wrist, hard.

Spooked, I turned around, only to have my mouth covered by someone who looks fresh out of Highschool and pulled around back. Trying not to panic or show disgust, I try to move his nasty hand away from my mouth but he's simply too strong and pins me to the wall. I can see him clearly now. White stained shirt, baggy pants, pocked face and slanted eyes.

~Disgusting..~ I thought, almost retching into his hand.

Then he pulled out a knife. His eyes were telling me what he wanted to do before his mouth even open to speak.

"N..Now just be quiet and it'll all be over soon, okay? I'll even give you some money afterwards. I don't wanna hurt you, sweetie" He spoke and I felt something besides disgust now.

Quite curious. What is this feeling? Oh.. It's fury. I stepped forward forcefully and got him by surprise while his hand was on his zipper. My knee shot out and hit him in his manhood and he hunched over in pain. I wasn't going to just stand there and watch his pain. Though I was tempted to. I tried to run while he was occupied with his justly deserved agony.

-POV: 3rd person-

As soon as Sakura tried to run, the thug noticed and grabbed her school bag. Grunting through the pain, he pulled her back as she tried to break free of her bag. Unluckily for Sakura, she fell on a nearly broken wooden pallet and cracked it even more. Wincing in pain, she was mounted by the man now, who started to tear her uniform.

"Fuck! I was being so fucking nice too.. Haha.. Oh well! Now I won't even bother using the condom.." He said hatefully as he pulled out his dick.

Sakura froze and something inside began to snap. Reaching over to a loose board, she yanked it out while the thug was pulling at her skirt. Seeing as he was too preoccupied, he never saw the nail board coming until it punctured his eyeball.

"AAAAAAAUUUGH!!!!" The man wailed as he was knocked off Sakura.

Sakura stood up, oddly calm about the whole situation. She watched the man roll around on the dirty ground, writhing in agony. A small smile etched its way onto her face as she raised the board once again.

-POV: Sakura-

I hit him. This time in his manhood. I know I did because he started squealing like a fucking pig. His mouth was foaming. It was revolting but.. Wow was it fun! I picked up the board once again and started hammering his body with it. The rusty nails piercing his skin and making him bleed profusely only added onto my amusement. He covered his head but that's okay. I want to savor this.

All the grey, monotonous time I spent at home, alone. At School, surrounded by groupies and boys' disgusting stares. It's as if a switch was turned on and I can finally see now. Why didn't I do this before!? I stifled the growing laughter from my mouth and kept hitting. I didn't want anyone to ruin my fun yet. Not yet.

Before I knew it, I was taken out of my thoughts by a wet noise.

'SQUELCH' It seems I hit his head when I wasn't looking.

~Ah.. there's a ton of blood too..~ Sakura dropped the board, hearing sirens.

I almost panicked this time but then I realized. I kind of look like the victim here, don't I? I have to play this off or Dad will get in trouble. Deciding what to do, I take his hand, which was still clutching the knife and cut shallow marks across my thighs.

~Hm.. not good enough~ I thought, hearing the sirens get closer.

Ripping the waistband of my panties, I take up my position back on the ground and start to cry. Putting on the familiar act once again, I start sobbing while holding my legs close to my chest while I hear the police arrive.

-POV: 3rd person-

The police had indeed arrived. Thanks to the store clerk of the convenience store who saw the man's knife when he was buying condoms. He put in a discrete call to the police and called once again after he heard his yell. He was a bit too afraid to go outside to check and only once he heard sirens did he feel at ease.

Once the police arrived, they came upon a terrible scene. A man was passed out on the ground, bloodied with puncture wounds all over his body. He had a knife in his hand and his penis was out. A clear indication of what he intended on doing once they looked at the young girl covered in his blood, crying while clutching the nail board still.

"Miss? Can you hear me? Hey, it's okay now.." One of the female officers gently assured her while slowly removing the board from her grip.

Once she did, Sakura buried her face in the female officer's chest and cried. Though her present state was far from upset.

~Ahh... D cups? As I thought.. women are the best..~ Sakura sighed in her mind while her face was wrapped up in the pleasant, pillowy sensation of the officer's sizable breasts.

-Two days later, Kaede house-

It really hadn't been hard to convey the story Sakura wanted out there for the police and media. The scene itself already painted quite the picture. On top of that, Sakura and the Clerk's testament solidified the man as a villain and her as some kind of tragic heroine in the public's eye. The man in question had actually lived. Though that was not the case for much longer. Why is that?

Sakura Kaede has a very influential Father and Mother. They both loved and cherished her but both could hardly be at home for very long. Her Father, upon hearing his daughter was almost raped, called in from America.

-POV: Sakura-

The phone started ringing as I was enjoying some cup noodles and watching all the Japanese YouTube news taking my side. There were even some non-Japanese YouTube channels that were covering the news, though I know that was because of who Dad is. Speaking of which, I picked up the phone, hearing a familiar, concerned voice.

"Pumpkin! How are you doing? Are you okay? Did he hurt you? I know from the report your uniform was torn up and you got a few cuts but I wanted to hear from you" Dad asked, in as soft a voice as he could muster.

I almost laughed due to how naturally manly and gravelly his voice usually is. My Dad is someone I don't need to put the mask on for, so I answered as honestly as I could.

"Oh I'm fine now. That guy did ruin my clothes but I gave worse than I got.." I replied, hearing a few moments of silence on the other end before the both of us started laughing.

"Of course you did! You're my little girl after all! Hahahaha!!" Dad laughed some more, inadvertently bringing a smile to my face.

"Well I'm glad to hear that, Pumpkin. I assume your Mother will be back tomorrow to come see you. She was worried sick" Dad's voice softened again as he mentioned Mom.

"It'll be nice to spend time with her.." I muttered, almost hearing the smirk from Dad on the other end of the line.

"I'll still be a little while yet. I've got.. projects to do still. But I'm taking 'care' of your attacker, okay? Don't you worry.. He's not long for this fuckin' world" I grinned as I heard him growl out.

I smile to myself and thank God I had such a father. "Thanks, Dad.."

"Think nothing of it, Pumpkin. Love you" Dad responds in his 'Fatherly' voice.

Humming in the reciever happily, I respond back. "Love you too. Get back home soon, okay?"

"I'll try. Call you again tomorrow, Pumpkin" He hangs up and I set my phone down while watching the news.

I've been excused from school for a week. Not really much of an issue since I'm quite the model student. Relaxing into the sofa, I let my thoughts truly drift.

~I feel like I woke up from a foggy dream.. Everything's so.. colorful now. Do I still keep the mask or should I fully embrace this change? Hard to decide.. And I don't want Dad and Mom's reputation to be tarnished..~ Thinking that, I felt extremely drowsy and further relaxed as my thoughts carried me to sleep.

-Void-

Before I knew it, I was before a Dragon. The area around was pitch black. I took it all in as the Dragon waited and observed my reactions. I was shocked but quickly schooled my expression. Using the mask here would be useless, I think. My gut tells me so. Let's do this naturally then..

Tilting my head with my brow raised quizzically, I asked. "I didn't die, right? I'd be upset if I did"

The Dragon looked amused. Its Golden scales radiated a dim light as he laughed. "No. I am not one of those kinds of Gods. I have an offer fitting to one such as you. You are someone who would appreciate the kind of power I offer. The job I request of you is also something I think you would also enjoy as well. I represent a neutral party between two powerful factions. We're running... an experiment here once again. There will be others chosen to fight for these factions. Your job is to oversee that the battle continues and dispose of anyone who goes against the battle between the two factions, as I know they have and will" The Dragon being explained to me.

"Powers hm.. That is worth considering" I thought of the implications and felt a smile tug at my lips.

Seeing I was still rather receptive, he continued. "You will also pick the warriors from each side using our agents. These stuffed animals are inconspicuous enough for you to get away with giving them out freely"

The Dragon pointed to an oddly cute lion in his hand he made appear. It looked as if it was burned to death. Oh, I remember these stuffed toys.. How suitable to my tastes.

The Dragon offered the lion to me and made his offer. "Do you accept? If you do, take Burned alive Lion and we will have a deal"

I thought about it for a few moments.

~This is a once in a lifetime opportunity, no? One doesn't simply get powers.. Hehe.. reference. Mm.. Maybe I don't have to get rid of the mask to start enjoying my life after all?~ Thinking on it some more, I smiled and took the Lion.

Before I knew it, I woke once more.

-Kaede house-

I woke up with a yawn, the news was still on but the Lion was in my hands. I felt it. My body improved beyond human capability. I had a strange connection to a moldable power within me. That, and the knowledge on how to use melee weapons, any and all. I got a few bits and pieces about Guns as well but I knew a lot already thanks to Dad. Oh, speaking of Dad..

The American news woman began talking about my little incident.

"Thankfully, Senator Armstrong's daughter seems to be okay. His words about the matter are.. ah.. hahaha. Cut to the clip please?" The news woman asked, the TV cutting away to Dad, who stood proudly at his desk.

"You don't fuck with this Senator's baby girl!" Before it was cut out once again.

"Oh Dad.." I shook my head with a smile.