InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Hearts Aren't Always Closed ❯ ch 1 ( Chapter 1 )

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Hearts aren't always Closed: Ch 1

She stood in the garden looking down at the deceptively peaceful earth below. Her navy blue hair swaying gently in the wind. Her blue eyes surveyed the carefree children playing their games silently whishing she could join them. The young kistune goddess sighed and closed her eyes, realizing that her jealousy would do her no good. She cast her soft blue gaze to the stars above her.

He watched her from his perch in a nearby tree. He could feel the loneliness coming off of her in waves. He wondered what could have caused someone who seemed to be at complete peace with her surroundings to feel such emotions. The dark haired boy jumped down from his perch and stalked quietly towards the girl, his violet eyes taking in the young goddess. She was truly exquisite for one so young. What interest could she possibly have in earth? To him, it was nothing more than a practically worthless Planet with no real use. Just another mud ball marring his idea of a perfect existence.

The young goddess's pointed ears picked up movement behind her. She mentally sighed. "You know, you shouldn't try to sneak op on people, it's RUDE. And do you ALWAYS intrude on people who wish to be alone?" The boy smiled, "You wish to be alone? Really? Your aura says differently Young Goddess" Sitting down beside where she stood, he looked up at her. "Why don't you sit?" Not even casting him a glance she replied with little emotion. "I prefer to stand." The boy chuckled amusedly and a mischievous gleam was found in his eyes. "What? Afraid to get dirty? Eqlipse almost snorted indignantly. "Of course not." Shrugging but with a smirk on his face he looked at the sky. "So what is your name?" "Eqlipse" She stated plainly, she glanced out the corner of her eyes for a second away from the stars, merely to notice that he did not seem to be a threat. Giving into her natural curioiusity she gracefully seated herself down beside the boy. Looking at him she tilted her head slightly and almost smiled. He was cute. "What is your name?" He looked into her eyes and was shocked. Her eyes were a mixture of blue and silver, yet so clear. "My name is Ceradon." He smiled as she graced him with a smile of her own, one that shined with purity. "So, how old are ya??" "I am seven. How old are you?" "Eight." "Oh."

They sat in silence for a few moments before Ceradon spoke up. "So what's so great about earth?" "What do you mean??" "I mean you've been staring at that little mud ball for about two hours. What's so special about it??" Eqlipse raised an eyebrow at him.

"Are you always so nosey??" Ceradon gave her a smile "YUP!!" Eqlipse rolled her eyes at him and sighed. "It's just that it's beautiful. And the people, they go about like they haven't a care in the world. Not like here" Her voice almost betraying her sadness.

Ceradon wrapped his arm around her shoulder in an attempt to comfort the girl.

She continued "Everything seems so peaceful from up here. I know it's not, but…. If only I were able to spend a few days on Earth……."She sighed "What business is it of yours?" Ceradon shrugged. "None really, I just was curious." Eqlipse looked over at him. "What do you see when you look at the Earth?" Ceradon narrowed his Violet eyes. "You want to know what I see?? I see death, endless violence, disease. I see a useless hunk of rock filled with petty selfish squabbling beings with nothing better to do than kill each other over the smallest of things. That is what I see" Eqlipse's eyes went wide with shock when he finished. What could possibly make him hate the Earth so much, she wondered?

She decided not to ask. He would tell her when and if he wanted to.

Eqlipse tilted her head again to look at the Earth then glanced back at Ceradon, studying him. He had deep violet eyes that were so revealing, so readable like a book. His hair was dark, black as a raven's wings; in years to come the looks of this male would be almost sinful. He seemed so harmless yet at the same time a constant tease for danger.

She placed a hand on his shoulder; he was shaking slightly his eyes clouded in near-anger. "Ceradon?? Are you alright?" He turned to look at her, his eyes softened slightly. "Yeah I'm fine. I gotta go." Before she could speak, Ceradon stood up and ran. She watched silently as he speed away from her. Thoughts raced through her mind. Should she follow, should she mind her own business? Why should she care? She had just met him after all. Was she really that lonely? Finally she sighed and admitted to herself out loud. "I want a friend." Eqlipse stood and dusted herself off before taking off after him.

Eqlipse found him sitting against a tree in a small clearing, watching the sky as if he were waiting for something, or perhaps someone. She walked over to him and sat down, her gaze following his to the diamond studded sky. "What are you looking for?"

"I……..nothing" Eqlipse laid her head on Ceradon's shoulder. "It's alright; you don't have to tell me if you don't want to." He wrapped his arms around her. "Thank you"

Looking from the corner of his eye to Eqlipse's head on his shoulder Ceradon felt a warmth building within his heart. He found someone who would respect him no matter what, who he could trust. Eqlipse sighed audibly. "What's wrong??" "I have to go home soon." "Why" "My Father will be expecting me. But meet me here tomorrow night."

Ceradon smiled "Alright!!"