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In the late hours of the night, the beautiful crescent moon shining bright in the sky, illuminating a young boy sat on a rooftop, a scythe laid next to him.
A small sigh came from the young boy. "Hah, what a peaceful night. Maybe a bit too peaceful... What do you think, Eraserhead?" The boy turned his head back a bit, looking to the darkest part of the roof. A tall man dressed in all black and a gray scarf came out of his hiding spot, his eyes wide.
"How do you know I was there?" He asked. Eraserhead was clearly supersized, a young boy was able to sense him, a pro hero.
"Oh... I could sense your presence..." The small boy answered. Something Eraserhead now noticed was the boy's voice was low and monotone, It was empty and emotionless. The boy's eyes could not be seen because of the mask he was wearing. Seeing the mask then the scythe Eraserhead's eyes widened. 'It's the Midnight Reaper!' He thought, raising his guard. "Calm down. I'm not going to do anything... At least not to you." The small boy turned his head, looking back at the stars.
"Turn yourself in or I'll have to resort to force!" Eraserhead demanded, getting in a fighting stance, however, the boy continues looking at the sky.
"Isn't the night sky beautiful?" The boy, known as the 'Midnight Reaper' started again. "I think it's lovely." Eraserhead kept his guard up, beginning to approaching the boy, ready to capture him. The Reaper let out another sigh before continuing, "If you aren't going to talk... I'm just going to leave..." Before Eraserhead could react, the boy disappeared.
"What the- Where did he go?!" Eraserhead had clear confusion and anger on his face. He angrily sighed before also disappearing back home.
《X》
I opened the door to be greeted by 2 kittens I had saved a while back, the encounter with the Reaper still fresh in my mind. The main thing bothering me was his voice, so empty and low. I couldn't help but wonder what happened to him. Another thing, he sounds really young. Maybe as old as one of my students, odd.
Why was a boy that young killing? Why was he alone and where were his parents? Questions filled my mind as I made and ate dinner. It was strange, I never took interest in people before. So, what's so special about this boy?
Why does he affect me so much?
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"PAPA! Your home!" Opening the door to my apartment, that being the first thing I hear. Eri running from the living room, hugging me tightly. "I missed you!"
"Hello Eri." I said picking her up, hugging back. "Sorry I took longer to come home." I could feel tears seeping threw my shirt, it was clear; Eri was crying. "Hey, hey... your okay...I'm not leaving" With those words Eri calmed down a bit.
"I-I kn-know... b-but-" Before she could say another word I Interrupted.
"Eri... stop. It's okay... " I started, rubbing her head. "How about we eat, then head to bed? I'll stay with you." Eri's head perked up and a big smile formed on her face.
"YAY!" She yelled, jumping out of my arms, dragging me to the kitchen. "Come on! Hurry up!" Her excitment made me happy. Eri's safety and happines are my top priorities.
𝙽𝚘 𝚖𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚜𝚝...