The birds sang their melodious song. The crickets joined in with their chirping. The wind chimes sang their gentle tune. Occasionally a frog added a croak to the melody.
The wind blew causing the leaves on the willow tree to sway. Some broke away and landed in the pond causing ripples on its smooth surface.
The scent of tea wafted through the air. At the pavilion sat many folks, each enjoying their own specialized tea, chatting away as if there was no tomorrow. Enemies harmonizing over tea. This was the way it should be.
Such a great atmosphere this was that it made me want to frolic over and join them. Covering my mouth with my hand, I could feel tears of joy threatening to escape my eyes.
My heartbeat with a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction as I...
*crack*
Wha...what was that?, I thought fearfully. Did someone want to destroy this peaceful scene? But why?
*crack*
And it happened again; I leaped in fright.
"Who is it? Show yourself!, " I said mustering up my courage.
*crack*
Turning around, I face the perpetrator. It was a child with black ominous hair. Could he be a demon? The more powerful of them often have black hair when in human form. Star would be the only exception to this rule that I know of with his white hair. Then again, he was stuck in a form that is a weird mix of a demon and human (though he hides it with his loose robes and bandages). Wrath would be a better example and he has black hair.
But they both have slit pupils. Since he does not, he can't be a demon. With his ever-changing eyes, how can he maintain the red that vampires have when using their powers? And he lacks the pointed ears of an elf.
With his features, a lot of species can instantly be crossed out. It would be too troublesome to go through all of them now. I will just ask Archia during afternoon tea. Right, tea! I have to get the tea from Stars so I better deal with him quickly.
...
Okay, I am starting to be creeped out.
First, you come in and look like you are going to start crying. Alright, I can accept that. Who knows, you might have been moved to tears by witnessing their weirdness. I was too so I can't blame you.
But then, when I come over to comfort you, you jump in fright. Am I that scary?
I ignore this and ask if you are okay but you ask me to show myself. Am I not right in front of you!?
To make sure that you did not hit your head somewhere I started to circle you to check for any injuries. But halfway through you spun around to face me and your frightened features turned into a fierce glare.
Then you began inspecting me as if I was merchandise.
Tell me how am I supposed to deal with this?
As soon as I took a step back out of fear, you took one forward. As you cracked your knuckles, a chill ran through my spine. I was on the verge of tears.
At least tell me what I have done to offend you!