Ani-fun-me

Notes: So the concept of this story came in a dream and I couldn't get it out of my head. So far I feel very proud of this one. Hope you all enjoy. Sorry for any mistake you may find. Feedback would be highly appreciated. Also, I would like to thank Yami Mizuna, DeathChibiNeko16 and Dr. Captain Pepper for all their help and advice. Without them this story would be nothing.

 

Song Title Inspiration: Falling Inside the Black- Skillet

The song itself may not be a great fit but The title spoke to me.

 

Disclaimer: I do not and never will own Naruto. I do own Kyo Izumi and all of the Ocs. Yami Mizuna belongs to Yami Mizuna and Hikaru Sabeji belongs to DeathChibiNeko16

 

"Talking"

thinking

inner voice/ demon voice

 

Chapter Summary: False Safety...

 

 

The Falling Game...

 

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Chapter one… Falling in the Black...

 

Rain crashes against the window pane of Kyo’s small studio apartment adding to the already creepy atmosphere. The power in the entire building had went out less than an hour ago, leaving the poor easily frightened girl in darkness. Usually she had a number of battery powered lighting systems near by for this kind of situation, but she was entirely too frightened to move.  Curled in a ball underneath her thick bed covers, she curses herself for reading so many creepypastas. There is a sudden flash of lightning, causing the room to lighten for a millisecond and the shadows to dance evilly.  Immediately after, the tremendous boom of thunder. Kyo shrieks. She cannot take it. If she stays alone in this apartment any longer, her poor little heart is going to give out. Reaching a shaking hand from her small suffocating sanctuary, Kyo grabs her cell from the near by nightstand.  Opening it she presses speed dial to the only person willing to come over at this time of night. Her best friend, Yami Mizuna.

 

She picks up on the third ring.

 

“What is it Kyo?” She sighs. As over dramatic as ever, the younger woman sobs in relief.

“Yami-chan!!!” She cries. “I need you!”

There is a moment of silence on the other end.

“You were reading scary stories again weren't you.” It’s more a statement than a question because Yami already knows the answer.

“Hikaru made me do it!” She cries immediately placing the blame on their green haired friend. “And the power went out in the whole building!!! I’m shrouded in darkness!!”  Yami sighs again. Apart of her wants the girl to suffer and learn her lesson.  But, …she can’t. Kyo was always there for her.

Hell. She almost died for her...

Comforting the little scaredy cat was the least she could do.

“I’m on my way. I’ll bring the usual stuff. So prepare the pillow and blanket fort.” “Oh. Thank you so much!! This is why I love you!!” Kyo cries happily and extremely grateful, temporarily forgetting her gut wrenching fear.

“Alright see you soon scaredy cat.” With that Yami hangs up effectively stopping Kyo form scolding her. She hates being called that.

Mostly because it’s true.

Puffing her cheeks out in minor annoyance, she turns off the screen and tosses it aside. It bounces on the edge of the bed then falls onto the floor. Kyo stars  in the direction it fell, wondering if she should pick it up.

Nah. She’ll just get it later.

 

With the reassurance that one of her friends is coming to her rescue...again, she finally extracts herself from underneath the pile of blankets she had been hiding under. The cool air feels wonderful on her overheated, slightly sweaty skin. The feeling doesn’t last long. She can practically feel the evil little monsters that hide in the darkness move in closer now that she has abandoned her safe haven. Heart seizing in panic, Kyo scrambles off her bed and into her tiny kitchen to retrieve the lantern she has under the sink.

 

Clicking it on, the bright white/blue LED lights cuts through the darkness like a knife, banishing the creepy atmosphere and allowing the panic-stricken girl to relax. Violet eyes scan the now bright room. Nothing is there. Nothing is going to jump out and attack her.  No Jeff the Killer, Eyeless Jack, or Smile Dog. She is safe.

It takes no time for her normal cheery attitude to return.  

Going back into the kitchen, Kyo rummages under the sink again and comes out with another lantern and a large heavy duty flashlight. They would definitely provide enough light for the rest of the night. After placing one on the shelves of her large books case that acted as a divider for her “bedroom” and “livingroom” and the other on her small coffee table, Kyo sets about building one of her famous pillow and blanket forts. There is another flash of lightning. But Kyo isn’t scared this time. She feels safe. So safe that she doesn’t feel the danger standing on her balcony.

 

Kyo stands back and looks at her colorful plush paradise. “Perfection~.” She sings happily, clapping her hands in satisfaction. “Now I need to find that portable DVD player… I’m pretty sure it runs on batteries...” Lost in thought, Kyo absently grabs the heavy metal flashlight from off the kitchen counter and goes over to one of her many storage bins.  

For about the thousandth time, lightning flashes illuminating the world outside and even adding more light to her tiny home. Just as the thunder booms,  almost loud enough to shake the entire seven story building, two inky black, shadow like creatures come crashing through her sliding glass door. Even though she is no longer scared, Kyo can help but shriek in fright. She never had been a fan of thunder. Still, she doesn't know the extent of the danger she truly is in. It isn’t until she feels the pinpricks of glass raining down on her, that she knows something is wrong.

Geeze did the thunder blow out my window?!? She wonders. The twisting of her insides tells a different story though. Slowly turning around she comes face to face with her worst nightmare.

Kyo’s heart skips a beat.

Here violet eyes widen as true fear sets in.

 

No…

This isn’t right.

There Is light…

She was safe...

Two black...beasts stand ready to attack a few feet away from her. Kyo is shocked into paralysis.

It is a stand off. Both sides still. Waiting for the other to react first.

A situation Kyo is all too familiar with.  It doesn’t stop the fear, but it does allow her to react better. Even as her heart pound inside her ribcage almost wanting to burst through her chest and she feels as if she’ll black out at any moment, her mind is working overtime.

She had fought vampires, werewolves, and even half-demons for Kami-sake! So she could take on whatever these...things are. She just needs a plan of action. And a weapon.   

Everyone knows the best weapons are blunt objects, sharp objects and fire.  

 

A bright light flashes out of the corner of her eye.  Linkin Park’s “Numb” starts blaring from the speakers of her phone, startling all of them.

“Oh no…” Kyo whispers.

The black beasts lunge at her, snarling hungrily. Kyo dives towards the phone, but one of them cuts her off; it’s black ink like teeth snapping barely inches away from her face.  On instinct, she swings the flashlight at it. Much to Kyo’s surprise, it  splatters into a puddle of ink in front of her.

 

W-what??

 

The other one snarls at her, enraged at the loss of it partner. It comes at her, claws extended. Kyo rolls away. Righting herself, she throws the flashlight, but the beast had learned from it’s partners mistake. It dodges and the light slams into the wall, leaving a hole.  Now it’s just angry.

 

Okay bad idea.

Bad bad idea…

 

The black puddle bubbles  and slowly takes it’s original form.  And just like that it’s two against one again.

 

Kyo curses under her breath while forming a new plan. Shelter...I need shelter… She thinks. Without warning, Kyo sprints towards the bathroom. The monsters take off right after her. One lashes out and catches the back of her leg. She cries out in pain, but manages to make it inside. Before the evil creatures can follow, she slams the door and locks it. The pound on the weak door, snarling angrily. Demanding to be let in. Kyo shakes her head, muttering even more obscenities, some that would make even a certain silver haired masochist proud.  Looking down at her leg, she winces seeing the three deep gashes.

Blood is getting everywhere.  

“Ah..Ah fuck..damnit! Okay. okay. okay. Don’t panic. Yami s on her way. I just have to bid my time.” She looks at the rattling door warily. “Please hurry Yami…”

 

Having a  vampire and a half-fea for best friends had taught her two things.

One: Danger is everywhere.  

The months of peace and quiet had made her comfortable. She had let her guard down. Lesson learned. If she makes it out alive, Kyo would make sure to always stay on her toes.

Two: Always be prepared.

Now that is something she did not forget. She made sure to always keep bandages and other important items hidden all over. Just in case.

After bandaging her leg, Kyo looks under her sink for something to defend herself.  Surprisingly, she finds a zippo lighter.

 

When did that get in here?   

 

Suddenly, idea  sparks in her mind.   

 

The pounding gets more insistent and cracks begin forming in the weakened wood.  Gulping, Kyo grabs a tall can of hairspray and positions herself against her bathtub.

 

There is no other exit. The only way out is through that door. Stealing her nerves, Kyo readies herself for the inevitable. Her eyes harden as she glares at the trembling door.

 

Those bastards are in for a major surprise when they bust in here.  

 

Any minute now.

 

The cracks get bigger. The door bends under the unyielding weight, ready to fall off its hinges.

 

Kyo snaps open the zippo and flicks the flame to life.

 

Almost…

Almost….

 

The door crashing down barely touching her. Immediately, they come charging in ready to end her.  Without hesitation, she pushes down on the cap. The combustible vapor and flame combo sends a ball of fire in the monsters direction, engulfing them, burning her in the process. They immediately turn into a puddle of black ink. Kyo smiles in triumph. Though it is a bit strained.

The smell of burnt ink hangs thickly in the air around her.

A sudden wave of nausea hit her. Hard.

Kyo gags. An even stronger wave of dizziness follows.

“Ugh...I think I’m gonna be sick.” She groans softly. Standing on shaky legs, she stumbles out of the bathroom. Her vision is really blurry. Did she lose a contact? She slips in the warm remains of the beasts and falls to her knees. Why does her head feel cloudy. She won. There should be no reason to feel faint.  She shakes her head trying to clear it.

There is a loud pounding on her door. For a long second she fears that more have come to back the other two up.  

“Hey! Miss! Are you okay in there?!” One of her neighbors calls through the door.  Kyo laughed humorlessly, though it sounds more like a sob.

Well it’s not some evil inky shadow monster…  A small part hoped it would have been Yami though.

She tries to reassure them, but talking just seemed to exhausting. Another wave of dizziness hits her. So hard she sees black dots dancing before her eyes.  Reaching up a trembling ink stained hand, Kyo grips the edge of the sink and pulls herself up.

“S-something...isn’t..right.” She whispers. The banging on the door continues, becoming more insistent. Kyo feels to...to tried to answer them. Her body feels as if it’s being smothered by giant cotton balls.

Maybe...I just need some air…

Decision made, she crawl/walks towards her busted balcony doors. Outside the rain still pours down in sheets, soaking her glass littered floor.  

Making her way outside , Kyo cuts her feet on broken glass. But she doesn’t feel it. She can’t feel anything really. Not the biting chill of the air as it wraps around her short and camisole clad body. Not the rain as it soaks her to the bone.

 

Nothing.

 

Deep down she knows something is terribly wrong.  Leaning against the cast iron railing , she leans her head back, hoping naively that the water will make her feel better.

 

Pain explodes in her back forcing a scream from her lips. It rips through the night air catching the ear a red eyed young woman.  

 

She becomes weightless.

 

The pain stops.

 

And everything just disappears…