Sadomasochism

"You want some more..?"
Cough. Cough. "S-sure. Go on."
Jab. Pull. Spill.
"Another one?"
Cough. Sniff. "Hai..."
Jab. Pull. And endure the pain.

The connections of these two siblings are one. Something called Sadomasochism, which means the combination of sadist and masochist. Reasons are unknown. They formed these personalities and started doing them into practice for some reasons. Nobody knows why Ryuu would enjoy inflicting pain, while Aika would enjoy the receiving of pain.

This is absolutely not a threat. Nor was it a dare. It's actually real.

The story behind this situation is long. I'll just summarize it.

Aika Harugii was given a punishment. She and her brother have gone into some kind of fight and it is right now that they are not speaking to each other, just the way they liked it both. Aika would give out blank expressions and her eyes have become lifeless. Ryuu remains as he's used to be, only erasing Aika from his memory. It's been really long since he saw her cry. After their terrible fight, she never showed any sign of sadness and pain. She bowed her head down and muttered: "Gomen." before leaving.

They remained like this for several months, even though no one can live alone like that. Few people found out the reason behind their fight. Something about grave misunderstandings and mixed feelings. It is very personal and no one has the right to know about it. They were heard bickering outside their dorm rooms until Ryuu's strong words and curses boomed the corridors. Aika wasn't saying anything but to endure the pain.

--

Knowing that the lies are getting exposed, Ryuu Harugii is getting really irritated. Who could be the person causing all this? One word: Aika. She can be talkative. Their reputation is never their concern because they don't really care. Nor was it important to them.

Because of the misunderstandings of the people around them, both of them are like "endangered" and would be having cases of house arrests. Despite people automatically setting their eyes on them when they're around,  both have to shake the tension off. Until later the rumors are starting to piss Ryuu off. Aika is acting like nothing happened.

Lies. Lies. Lies!

--

"You really got a big mouth, don't you?"
"What..?"
"I know what you're thinking. But hey, you're fund of lies."
"N-no! I'm not like that! And I never said anything!"
"How did everybody find out?"
"I... I don't know. I just heard them spreading rumors."
"Hmph, really?"
"Promise... I didn't."
"Usoda."

"Seriously, I don't know anything about it. Why do you keep on telling me?"
"Because you're a liar. So what?"
"I would die if I do..."
"That's the thing! Someday, you will."
"I would never give up my life for a piece of crap..."

"Huh. It's not like I want you to regret it. But let's face it. When you know you are lying, you admit the truth. But it seems you're hiding something from me."
"I'm telling you again that I'm not!"
"Oh yeah? If you're so honest, prove it."
"I'm sorry... I don't have all day..."

"See? You're beginning to defy me now!"
"I... I'm sorry, Ryuu! I don't think I can stand you anymore."
"If it is confronting you want, I'm right here."
"Go on... I can't wait."

"When did I ever grow up with a sister with a distorted mind?"
"... ..."
"We did trust each other back then. But then she starts spacing out instead of hanging out. I would usually hear stuff about her harassed by the guys out there and they attempted to get rid of her innocence and destroy her dignity. Then because of her, the whole school knows that she's a scum."
"... ..."
"So far, I hardly see her cry now, especially when she's right in front of me, and now, it's not because she dared me, but it is my chance to let it all out than saying them behind her back. I'm sure she'll listen. Slowly, she has gone obnoxious and got a lot of people bitching about her."
"... ..."
"Well? Aren't you gonna say anything?"
"That would be all?"
"Why? You want some more?"
"I... I think that's enough for today..."
"Last words: is it okay if we'll be siblings only by the name?"
"... ... hai. It's for real... I'm not into games."

--

That was it. The next days Ryuu's words became coarse. He ended up hurting his sister's feelings even when she shows no emotion and storing all the pain in her chest. It felt really good to be degraded by a sibling. Of course it does...

Her eyes have gone completely lifeless. Ryuu would be expecting Aika losing herself and acting abnormally when she wasn't. He wants to see how she is doing spending her happy moments alone and solitary. Soon he never ever made regrets, because for him it was the right thing to do. She deserves it.

"If you hate her so much, why do you have to insult her like that?"
"So? She asked for it."
"I dunno... it looks like you did made her lifeless. She moves like a doll brought to life."
"Yeah, so?"
"Hmph, abusing her verbally, huh? You'll make things worse when you do it physically. And that is an improper way to treat a female."
"I told you. She asked for it. I never did it to a girl before. She was the first."
"Well, have it your way... besides, Aika's not really showing her emotions."

--

Aika sat alone inside the detention room. She was given a detention for complete five to six hours due to personal absences. A roll of parchment is given to her and a red quill. The teacher never gave her an ink bottle, because she said it is not needed. Aika wondered why. She was told to write a promise formed into one phrase repeatedly for three parchments back to back. Aika sighed and started writing, and slowly red ink appeared.

I will not tell lies. I will not tell lies.


As she wrote, she felt a sting at the back of her right palm. She wrote the second same phrase and then the skin on her hand started forming the same handwriting as hers:

I will not tell lies.


There it was. The phrase that etched itself on her skin. I will not tell lies. It was then she realized it wasn't ink on the parchment, nothing but her blood.

Knowing she deserves it, she continued writing and enduring the pain... until her entire hand is bleeding. She fought back the tears stinging her eyes. She finished the front part and turned it over to fill up the back. A smile spread across her face as she saw the sight of her own blood used as ink. And the etched wound on her skin deepening. Blood started spilling from her hand when her session went on like that for four hours. She has two more hours to go before going back to her dorm.

I will not tell lies.
I will not tell lies.
I will not tell lies.
I will not tell lies.
I will not tell lies.


--

Ryuu attended one of his night classes and confidentially did he had Aika in the same room where he is. He ignored her presence as if she's invisible. Aika remained lifeless and silent, with her books stacked on her desk. Nobody seems to notice her, anyway.

As the teacher explains the lecture, Ryuu got bored, especially when it is in the middle of the period. His eyes went on Aika, her hands flat on her lap and her eyes still lifeless. But his gaze grew suspicious when he saw her right hand bandaged.

Heh. She's cutting herself... nice job. he rolled his eyes and averted them from her.

"I heard Aika-chan got a detention... something about writing something on a parchment and making one promise..."
"Really..? I feel sorry for her. She's been acting strange lately. She didn't notice her bandage getting completely stained with blood. I hope she brought a roll of bandage."
"She did but... she haven't been setting her eyes on her hand just once."
"I mean, her entire hand! She couldn't be cutting herself, could she?"
"I don't think so... I mean, it's coming from the back of her palm!"

Aika got annoyed from the bustling. She stared at her bandaged hand. It was completely covered in blood. The adhesive tape is wearing off. Before she could take her roll of bandage, the blood-stained cover fell on the floor, then everyone gasped.

"What the heck is that written on her hand?!"
"I... I have no idea!"
"OH MY GOD!"
"Harugii-san! What's that?!"

Aika hesitated, grabbed her roll of bandage, and strode out of the classroom. When she went past Ryuu, she couldn't help but wince. Her free hand is holding the bleeding hand until it is stained with blood. Ryuu got impatient and followed her all the way to the dorms.

"Hey, you! Stop right there!"

The girl ignored him. She made it to her door and barged in. Only when Ryuu was quick enough to get in and see the bleeding mark on her hand.

"What are you doing in here?!" she demanded. "Why are you following me?"

"What's that in your hand?" he asked sternly. He abruptly grabbed her arm and read the phrase: I will not tell lies. on the skin. A smirk spread across his face. "So, you're making a promise during the detention. And it's this!"

Aika shot him a glare. "You don't know how it is done, Harugii-san. Face detention and you'll see."

Ryuu seemed surprised. "Calling me by my last name? Guess you're really treating me as someone else."

"We're only siblings by name, remember? Only by the stupid law..." she hissed.

"Yes, I know. It's a good thing you realized your mistake. Your obnoxious fucking mistake." He said with a demonic glance. "This thing will remain on your skin forever! I like that! Do you want to feel the real pain?"

"H-huh...?"

With a strong push, she landed straight on the floor, wincing. Ryuu pulled out something that he always kept on his pocket. His knife. Aika couldn't help but to smile. The guy knelt down and gave her another demonic stare.

"Since I've been abusing you verbally, wouldn't it be nice to do the physical mode?"

"S-sure... just do what you want..!" she winced. "I don't care about me anymore.. I don't want to accept you as my brother anymore!"

Ryuu was not offended. He showed no expression as he raised the blade. "Tell me if you're ready."

"I... I am." Aika gives in with a nod. Then she felt the knife jabbed strongly at the side of her waist. The girl gritted her teeth. The first stab felt very painful.

"Does it hurt?" Ryuu asked blankly. His green eyes staring at her coldly, but no expression of content and sinister.

She bit her lip. "N-not quite..." Then he stabbed her again, this time on her chest. He dug deep through when he saw Aika shedding tears.

Ah, finally. She's crying.


"Does it still hurt?"

The girl sniffed. "A.. a little... some more." Stab. And then blood started leaking on her lips. Every stab she asked for more. Ryuu did what was told, with the same cold and blank face. The blood is now staining the floor. Every second she can't take it anymore. Ryuu stabs her again, this time on her stomach and has the full attempt to cut it open.

"Hmm, I suppose I should rip it open." he says. But before he could, Aika started crying, and tears streamed openly from her eyes.

"STOP! PLEASE!" she sobbed. "NO MORE, PLEASE! IT REALLY HURTS!"

Granting her command, he paused. He could see the tears on her eyes. After all, Aika is a crybaby. She had enough stab wounds. He leaned onto her ear and whispered:

"I'm sorry I killed my one and only little sister. And I promise I will never ever regret this... should I end her life now?"

Aika couldn't help but to cry. "Yes, yes! End Aika Harugii's life! She's filthy, alright! She always wanted to be killed and leave her pesky brother for good!"

"Very well then." Ryuu says as he jabs the blade onto her stomach to tear it open. Aika's eyes shrunk. She let out those blood gurgling sounds until her iris ascended, only showing the white. As blood spilled the floor, Ryuu showed no sign of regret. He stood up staring at his sister's dead body, and holding the blood-stained knife on his hand. Knowing this is Aika's death without saying goodbye, he again knelt and carried her bloodied corpse in his arms.

I'll dig you a grave not too far away. You don't deserve a proper burial. he thought. But always remember, even if we're siblings by law and the name, you'll always be my sister.


Remember that.

Anonymous Adventures ep. 1

We'll start the day with the innocent morning sun shining uber bright in the blue sky. Over dramatic phrase much. OK. We'll simply start this effing episode with two people sitting on the garden and... what's this? What in the name of Merlin's beard are these two doing early in the morning?

"Are you done?" a female voice asks
"Just a few touches." A male voice replies. He seems to be doing something the audience is curious about and the female seems to be curious, too, as well. "I'll finish this thing in no time!"
The female sighed. "Please tell me that's absolutely NOT another crap experiment again."
The guy gives her a smirk. "Relax, sis, no need to give me that mothering personality."

It is proved that these two woke up at exactly 3:30am just for another experiment. And their little brother believed at exactly 3:00am is the feast of the ghosts, which is another superstitious belief that doesn't exist here in the real world. Whoever STILL believes in this crap belief, I'll be honest to tell you that you're at the OTHER side of the world.

(And if you have more "good" explanations about this matter, save them for now. I don't have all day to answer your ludicrous questions and end up creating a debate session.)

"Gimme that cleaver over there."
"WHAT?! You're using MY stuff?!"
The male winced. "JUST GIVE ME!"
The female rolls her eyes and hands over a deadly weapon that serves as her personal possession. "Fine. Here."
After a few screws, the experiment was a... success! Very... interesting. Ehehehe...

Don't expect the guy to go "TA-DA!!! MY VERY OWN EXPERIMENT OF SUCCESS!", or "Mwahahahaha! At last! My evil experiment is complete!" or "I reveal... the Persecutor!!!...enator ." or even "Hallelujah!" Because the guy doesn't give out those annoying phrases. He simply threw the stuff away and stared at the project they made.

A super secret security camera with super cool and unique features with the exact number of 5000 uses!

"The uses are obvious." the guy says with a smug. "With this, we can pass through exposure!" he poses with a sadistic grin that will sure result that the audience have turned white from his accent and his facial expression. The female says nothing but shows off a semi-poker face.

"Sooo... where should we start?" she asks.

"Anytime. No one would even know about our secret spy than us."

After they discussed about their latest project, they made an agreement never to let anyone know (except you, reader, since you're reading this already) about this TOP SECRET THING. Then they turn to the audience with the most priceless faces.

You know what I mean.

"I'm Ryuu. You don't have to know about our family name." the guy says blankly at the audience.
"I'm Aika. Nice meeting you all." the girl says with the same manner.

And there you have it. Now you know them.

Oh, it's 7:30am. Time for school, bed. They spent the entire four hours acting like evil scientists and they seriously need their rest. Who needs school, anyway? Oyasumi nasai! Hope you'll have a good sleep!