Sometimes destiny shows you the worst to tell you how pain feels like

As the street emptied

Ari walked. Her face unsettled. Her hands folded she’s been feeling off lately. Her legs felt numb . She’s been finding herself in places . Where she doesn’t remember going to . The more she ignored these stuff the more often it became just fir her to realize

Suddenly a smell . She’s always smelled that . Not new just not right . She didn’t feel like smelling it . It was different . She doesn’t know if everyone could smell it but It WAS JUST DIFFERENT. Very different from other smells . She stopped . Not her but her feet

A street just beside her . Not far but dark . It was pitch black she couldn’t see anything . Her feet bolted into the street most likely an alley way . As her feet tapped the surface . One of the broken lights flickered back on. Not like she realized it .

The smell only grew stronger . The air was getting thick almost very hard to breath . Then a ringing sound in her ear . Then everything changed form confusing. Unstelling . Scared to clam. Confidence. Brave . Before she realized there was an invisible katana in her hand

Then a unshaped creature was up from the ground . It looked very human . But a twisted one . It’s hand brushed against her wrist. Then her…..her….hand fell flat on the floor . Pain screamed from her veins she fell to the ground . Holding her half arm

As the creature was floating towards her . It stopped as if something happened. Like someone was talking to it . The creature stepped back and drowned back to the ground

The ringing sound it came again and . She opened her eyes and muttered to herself “ why am I here ! “ she said that looking around. And her arm ached like hell . But her wrist….it was perfectly fine. She stood on her feet staring at the wall

Rei was walking on the footpath hands in his pocket . Relaxed but alert . And the smell came again. He stopped at the same exact place that street just beside him . Dark he stepped inside . His eyes spotted on a familiar girl from a distance. She looked familiar. He walked closer and closer . And it looked like Ari .

He stepped forward to her . And shook her . Ari turned her head . Even though she knew who he was .she walked past him as if he didn’t exist and started walking. Only one thing that’s lurking in her mind . Is that “HOW DID I GET TO THIS THING “. These things are just getting more and more often.

And are only weird . Rei was walking behind me from a distance. And I hated the fact that he wasn’t leaving . I had got enough. I turned back and glared at him

Rei didn’t hesitate he walked over to her and walked beside her. She ignored him she’s got more than this to think about . Finally after she layed her feet on the doorstep. And waited for him to leave she did t want him here anymore

Reis voice broke “ look! I just wanna talk…….” . She just left and slammed the door behind her . Is she still mad at me for that I don’t understand? Why is she so stubborn . All I wanted was to talk to her

Ari sat against the door kneels pulled to her chest . Her eyes red . Tears falling down he left me when everyone did . Now he just came here to meet my dad not me . It’s been 3 years not 3 months I know the pain

Ari fell on the bed . Felling this unease her dad diago . She slept with the same felling

Rei was also on the bed staring at the ceiling thinking . Suddenly something came into his mind . All of the sudden he slept with the felling . It was weird but he didn’t let that get his mind . Like something’s wrong with diago but he just talked to him before walking so he slept .

He woke up the morning to find 52 missed calls from Ari she didn’t know why . He woke up put his jacket on and sped over to Ari . His instincts kicking in he tried to not get it to his mind . He reached there . People buzzing around there . He suddenly knew something . His feet barely making a step he can’t walk . At a moment he almost fell . And sei catched him “ bro ! You good “

“ where’s …….di,,,,,,,,…diago “ I said looking up at him . And praying to god to not hear what I was thinking

Sei lifted me up and put his hands on his hip rolled his eyes and said “ look you need to clam down first “

“ just tell me where he is “ ? I glared at him annoyed. “ fine “ he said “ diago , he died okay “

“Are you serious “ your so cool man . Somehow I gathered my breath and stood at the doorstep to find Ari sitting at the corner . Motionless. Not a tear from her eye . That’s the only thing that made him serious . Sei layed his hand on my shoulder and said “ yes ! You guessed it right ITS THEM

My blood ran cold ! My guess was right . I walked towards her . Sat beside her for a moment he thought hands can talk better than words . He layed his hands in her wrist and said “ hey I know it’s hard , and I understand that I did leave you alone and I wasn’t there for you but………now I promise I’ll be there for you “

She turned her head towards him and said “ My father he . Tried to talk to you . Last night “

“ He did “ my thoughts ran down HOW DID SHE KNOW. I stood up and said soft “ I have to leave , sei called me he needs me , you stay safe okay “ . I sprinted to sei in the porch . He stood there scrolling his phone .

“ Hey , asshole . Where’s your car “ I said holding his neck . Gathering my breath

“ Chill man ! You gotta poop or what , you know there’s a feild just there . Do your business “ he says taking reis hands off his neck and mutters to himself “ his ass is strong “

THE END

TO BE CONTINUED,…………..

Some lives are guided by choice. Others are followed. Fate is not always loud, and destiny does not announce itself with miracles or warnings—it settles quietly into ordinary days, disguising itself as coincidence, intuition, or fear. Curses do not fall from the sky; they are inherited, awakened, or invited without knowing. This story believes that the supernatural is real, not because it is dramatic, but because it is patient. Shattered Zodiac is for those who have felt that something unseen was already moving ahead of them, shaping outcomes long before they understood the rules.

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I grabbed his wrist and sprinted to the car . And I rushed to diagos work place . “Hey , sei can you notice that I am worried of something “ sei running his hand through his hair and said “ yeah , I can say that your worried So ! “

“ And you don’t wanna ask why “ I said holding my head

“ we’ll , your not my crush ! “ he said rolling his eyes . “ See just because your abilities are confidential, and a little better than…..”

“ little” he said glaring. “ yeah , a lot okay now ! You know did you feel that something’s off with Ari , today “. “ Um…..yeah a little she’s just in shock. And not crying that’s it , are you really her best friend just because everyone says she’s not crying, you say that to” he said looking surprised by my question

“ It’s not about tears ! It’s about her……she…said something before leaving! “ he said looking strange

“ Okay what did she say “ he asked . “ she said “ my dad tried to talk to you . Last night “ she said that all of the sudden

He face looked twisted and a little confused “ she said what ?” . Rei looked at him “ You heard me ! “

“ How the fu*k did she know “ he asked , looking full of questions

“ I left that last night “ I said gathering my breath. “ Wait , really Wait your not kidding right “

We reached the place to find it off . And a little out of place , and we entered . The place didn’t look messy and Mr diago died here . Someone came here after he died or some thing.

As we were close examining the place . There was a small cabin lying something in that just attracted me I don’t know why ? . I went forward and tried to open it . It wasn’t hard or I am too strong

“ No , something like this will also will be easy to open . Cause person died here ! “ sei said smirking. I found a briefcase in that . It was heavy and tiny . Very suspicious

We took the briefcase and sped home . There we sat I wanted to open the briefcase so bad like so bad . So I was punching the case cause I don’t have keys . They were 3 files and a space for a letter . But the letter was gone . Like missing I took the files . 2 of the. Remained blank but one of them were .

Well , had a picture of Ari . My heart raced with questions. He is her dad but a file for his daughter. Weird! Then the it said one word that made my blood run cold . “ THE SECOND ZODIAC “ . In big font black ink .

“ hey Rei , what happened? Man ! Is Ari your half sister or something “ sei said that and laughted. Rei fell back wards and . The file dropped from his hand and flew to a distance.

“ since when did you start being dramatic “ sei said picking up the file and . Taking a look . “ Wait she’s the second zodiac. Ari she the one . Nice twist Mr diago “ sei said that smirking.

After a few moments Rei came back to is senses . “ Are you okay ? “ he said softly

“ I am not okay ! Did you see that she’s the one “ he said running his hand through his hair

“ Yeah ! It was a pretty good twist Mr diago has planned! He said giving him a sarcastic look !

“ can’t you see that she’s going through so much . And now this too ! Well let her know when she’s ready “ Rei said with big eyes .

“ And when is that ? It’s not some kind of deadth Rei ! It’s a gift “ he said his eyebrows raised . Not a flinch on his lips

“ Yeah ! I know it’s a gift, but she’s not ready to accept it ! Do you think everyone’s like us who accepts it in there own ways

It’s long back ago . Not too long . Maybe in the 2019 . Rei . Rei katusuro . A normal high school student he’s silent at that time . And also used to get a lot of attention which he didn’t like . Well , his life is not always the same . He was constantly working .His parents didn’t care about him . No matter how many jobs he worked

One day after his shift . He was walking home A man in a black long coat came . “ things like this are only hard to believe. When your full of yourself “ he said that handing me an envelope.

I opened it . It said welcome Rei katusuro. How did he know my name strange. Then everything changed I knew what was happening tomorrow or if someone’s lying . Like this one time a girl in my class accused me of misbehaving her . For attention

I swore to everyone that I didn’t. My guts kept telling they were wrong. One of the student said “ criminal son will always be a criminal “

The whole class gasped “ CRIMINAL “ . The girl spoke again “ yes his father killed many people including MINE “

My stomach dropped to the floor “ I didn’t do anything to her . I swear “ tears shed down my cheeks no one listened to me . Just then the head master came “ What’s happening here ! Rei there’s someone to meet you ! “

The head master said with bold words “ I know you didn’t do anything wrong! “

I went into the parents waiting lounge to find the same man with black coat “ did you find a difference in yourself ? These days ! “

“ Why are you here ? “ I asked him feeling different from who I am

“ We need you ! Meet me in the Hayl woods , this might change your fate “ he said that . And disappeared into thin air

I felt weird something in me just said I wanted to trust him . I went to my classroom my heart racing . Everyone thinks I am a criminal. I went in to find everyone involved in there own lives. No one layed an eye on me . I felt the same attention

Maybe my headmaster I should thank him . The bell rang. the sky lost its color I went to his office. To find him a little busy I went in “ excuse me sir , do you have a moment “

“ Sure ! What is it ? “ he said putting down the book he is reading .

“ Thank you for telling everyone! That I didn’t do anything wrong,! “ I said thankfully and greatful

“ Sorry , may I know what your talking about ? “ he raised an eyebrow.

“ sorry I think I met the wrong person “ I left with confusion!

I wanted answers this is something i am grateful for . The clock hit 9 I made my way to hayl woods it was pitch black and went inside to find a cabin and

I opened the door the post box fell on the step door . And I went inside to find him . He said “ you didn’t answer my question? “

“ sorry “ I said trying catch what he was saying

“ I mean your ability. You the first zodiac! “ he said

“ zodiac ? What do you mean ! “ I said

“ your not choosen for this ! You made this choose you “ he said” I need you to save the world”

“ And I need your help ! To find the rest 2 . Something’s worst happening? I can feel it “

“And that’s how my journey began “ Rei said

“ Ho that was quite long I should say “ sei said rolling his eyes .

“ Now we have to stick to her ! Alright “ he said grabbing sei hand and dragging him to the car and sped over to Aris

“We reached there and I went over and knocked on the door expecting for a quick response. It’s been 10 minutes. Still no response Rei folded his hands and said “ Seriously! She have to do this now ! “

After a few moments the door slightly opened . Aris head popped out of the door . Letting a small sign saying come in !

We entered inside to find a very different smell . There was a mig shattered on the floor . Flys sucking the dry coffee stains

THE END

To be continued,…………

The place had very different smell . And it took me quite long to realize that it was a smell of rotten flesh. She sat there motionless . Sei made the mive to talk to her “ Hey… are you okay ? “ he said his eyes softened. She didn’t speak just stare at the floor .

He sat beside her . But didn’t talk he knew she need space . Rei spoke “ I’ll clean the stains “ he rolled his sleeves picked up a mop . And was cleaning it . His muscles were big enough to come out . Veins creept out through his arms because of his tight grip on the mop .

Sei kept questioning her about the smell . Rei finally snapped “ I know you don’t want to talk . But at least tell us something “ . She didn’t speak anything. Dead silence. She gazed at her bed room and shifted her gaze back to the floor.

I slowly made my way to the door . My instincts warning me . Bad . I opened the door . To find a dead body . Just laying there on the ground blood all on the floor. The person looked familiar . Isn’t he the doctor. My blood ran cold he has cross examine . Mr diagos body isn’t it

I turned back and looked sei my eyes widened. There’s no need of words or explanation the words already reached his nostrils. He sprinted from there to here to take a look .

“ I am dreaming right !! It’s just a dream right . Rei pinch me bro ! Pinch me right nowww ! Hey ass “ he said showing his hand toward him . “ shut the fuck up ! “ he said looking at it . He can’t shift his gaze

I forced myself to walk towards her . And sat beside her held her hands and softened his eyes “ Ari ! What happened? You can tell me anything!

He thought hus heart racing “ she didn’t kill him ! She didn’t kill him ! He said that to to himself. Countless times

“ I didn’t…….didnt kill him . But I don’t know either. “ she said her eyes glued on the floor . “ Ari, look you can talk to me ! Anything there will not be any harm, cops or any of that mess . Cause nobody believes in us okay ? “ he said with concern , trusting her with every part of his lungs

“ Last night “ she said her eyes shifting back to him

LAST NIGHT

The wind blew . The windows had a slight crack. I went over to check what it was there I found the bedrooms window crack I don’t know how ? But it happened. After that I covered it with curtains and

Fell on my bad staring at the ceiling thinking of the ga— I mean something! And after sometime

She stoped explaining . She said up” I went to the bathroom. And slept but in the morning. I….woke up to the smell of rotten flesh. And it’s him

I heart dropped to see him and I came to the living .

Something about her didn’t sit right it feels like she’s lying big time! He can just feel it . But not a lie of fear but the lie that feels like something’s made up

“ Okay we are gonna get through this together “ sei said looking into her eyes a soft smile on his face .

“ Please I know it’s hard to trust me , i….didnt kill him I swear ! “ she said

“ you don’t have to tell me ! Everything I trust in you “ I said

Rei stood up without a word he took a cloth and rubbed it all over . Hard as if hes erasing something. Obviously yes he is ! Veins crept out again his muscles out . Clearly showing his biseps

And he took the cloth and put in an pollithen cover and dragged the body out of the room . Suddenly

The sky became dark. He couldn’t see anything. And then silence he screamed “ Sei , Ari guys I am here whys it so dark .

Reis eyes opened he looked all around and the body went missing . Sei standing beside him “ are you okay ? Why are you here motionless “ I can’t shift my gaze I said “ where’s the body !? “

“ right!? Yeah where’s the body “ we were in dead silence

“ okay nothing happened here okay ?? “ I said finally braking the silence okay .

Just then the door cracked open it was ……….Ari “ my blood ran cold I felt like I couldn’t mive for a moment I broke the silence “ Ari ..your here ! Where were you weren’t you just “

I lifted my head “ how did you guys come in maybe I left the key in the pot right ! She said looking nonchalant, as if pretending that everything made sense

“ she’s too good! But something with her emotions feels weird “ Rei says that to himself . Like she’s hiding something

THE END

TO BE CONTINUED,……..