#itahisa

It happened in a sunny day.

I was out in the forest, watching clouds pass by. I always found it beautiful.

The breeze was nice.

And it wasn't hot outside.

It was the perfect day.

Hours passed and I kept looking at that beautiful view. I loved it. Everything was so peaceful.

I didn't have to run away from humans because they never came here.

Not until that day.

When that mysterious girl appeared.

She came out of nowhere.

A hood covering her face.

You couldn't see if she was a human or an elf. But her hand, I saw them when she waved at me. She was human.

I panicked.

Did the Humans discovered I was here?

Did she came here to kill me?

Unfortunately

Not everyday you see a startouched elf, and I was one.

“Don't fear ”

Her voice sounded emotionless.

I didn't move an inch, I wasn't afraid I was terrified.

“I don't want to harm you”

I didn't believed her.

She was obviously lying, right?

“Why wouldn't you? You're a human, I know that humans would pay a lot of money for my head.

And I also know that a human would do whatever it takes to gain money, power and recognition ”

She just chuckle at my response.

What was so funny about it?

“I mean... You're not wrong. Humans are awful.”

I raised one of my eyebrows, not knowing why she was saying such things about humans if she was one herself.

“I truly despise them. They are awful creatures that would harm any other living thing for their own good.

And I don't mean just for black magic.

Humans are so selfish

I know.

I was too”

I couldn't see it, but somehow I knew she was smiling... If she said all that stuff herself, what makes her think I will trust her?

“And that's supposed to make me feel better?

I already knew these things, that's why I don't trust you”

She shrugged, getting closer to me.

“You don't have to trust me. It's okay.

I just wanted to say sorry for destroying this peaceful place.”

A sigh scaped her lips.

“As I told you... Humans are selfish, they hurt others to make themselves feel better... I've been hurt many times because of that by the same people...

Humans also hurt other creatures to use black magic...Some of them use black magic for power, other for recognition and... Some of them for-”

She took her hoodie off, revealing her pale face, some of her veins could be seen and instead of blood running through them it seemed like ink. Her eyes were completely black and her hair was white.

“-revenge... ”

I was panicking, I couldn't believe my eyes... She used black magic and the only thing I could think of is «She wants to kill me »

It made sense!

“If you want to kill me, do it now...”

Her eyes went wide, maybe she didn't expected that But... I couldn't protect myself..

“I don't want to kill you.”

“But you're a hum-”

“i'm NOT”

She took a deep breath, calming herself down

“I'm not a human anymore... I once was, then I decided to use black magic... I lost myself trying to protect myself...

I killed so many beautiful creatures to not get myself killed... I though that would make me strong and powerful, but in the end, I am weak, I am nothing but a memory of who I once was ”

She looked at me right in the eye, like she was looking right through my soul.

“ I've done bad in the past... And I don't want to be like this anymore.

I want to help.

...

You must be really confused right now, aren't you?”

I nodded, what did I had to do in this?

I saw a tiny smile appear in her face.

“My name is Itahisa.

I was a horrible human.

I've been trying to become a better person and help the people that had been hurt the worst: elf's

And every time I needed to think I came here, so I saw you everyday.

I decided that I should talk to you and try to help or... Become friends with you...

But I can see I just mess thing up telling you my life and scaring you. ”

Her smile was now awkward and I could see the regret of her telling me this in her eyes.

“So... You've been stalking me?”

“What? No-i-wh-pfff.... Maybe?”

I took a deep breath, clamming my nerves... Maybe this would be the worst decision of my entire life.

“Itahisa.

I see you've been through some bad times.

And if you were here to kill me, you would have already.

So I'm just gonna assume you're VERY awkward trying to make new friend.

Now, let me introduce myself. My name's Astara, I am a startouched elf and I... Would gladly be your friend if you swear with your whole life that you won't kill me ”

She took both of my hands looking really exited

“I SWEAR FOR MY ENTIRE LIFE THAT I WON'T KILL YOU”

“you don't have to scream...”

“YES I DO”

I covered her mouth with my hand, stopping her from talking and telling her to shut up.

Actually... We had a lot of fun, we kept talking till it became too late

And actually, that was one of the best days of my life...

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"And that's all...

Oh shoot! Gotta go now, Itahisa will think I'm crazy if she sees me talking to a mirror.

I don't know why I do it either, but it feels good... Like you're having a conversation with someone.

...

GAAAH that's her, she's angry.