A New Beginning [Blood Star]

[Jack The Ripper]

Jack was surprised by the hug but wrapped an arm around her waist in response. Letting out a smile Jack heard what she said and just shook his head. Walking with down the road reaching the park Jack spoke sitting down a bench. Feeling like he should take a little rest for a minute so his head has time to clear up a bit.

"The scar is small and didn't hurt that much. Though I now seem them as something new after you. Something to be proud of and I have one that is very special to me."

Jack held her hand and pressed it over his heart where a cool spot was actually carved into his skin. Letting out a slight smile Jack spoke again this time in a more quit tone closer to Maia.

"This is you. The one cool spring among the burning hot field. That's why I found you so interesting and now I know why now. Your the person that can help me Maia and you are."

Jack stood up after a little holding onto Maia's hand and started to walk along the path way. People would walk by seeing Jack and smiled most likely seeing or hearing of what he just did. It was odd cause no matter how much they cheered for him nothing compared to when Maia hugged him back giving him a hug.

"I know I saved that boy but no matter what it took I would always save you Maia. No matter what I will be here."

Jack looked down at Maia smiling as they made there way to the fountain in the center of the park stopping to sit by the fountain. It was a great place to bring Maia and he was glad that he had her to even come with. This world has been so dark and now not only did he find someone who was curing him of his pain but someone he wanted to live for.

[Blood Star]

She walked beside him, smiling all the way. Maia nodded, giving a sigh of relief. Good. He wasn't in too much pain. She was surprised when he put her hand on his chest. It was....colder then she remembered. "...Jack."

Maia couldn't help but smile brighter. Just like she swore she would she helped him...without even really trying. She walked wit him. She didn't even realize it as she held back a happy tear. "Thank you, Jack. You are such a kind person."

She slowly sat down next to him, trying to find the words to say. "I'm very glad....that I could help you, Jack. You've helped me more then you know. I haven't been this happy since I was a child, before I became like my father at night. I feel...free for the first time in years. I-it's like...you've given me my life back."

[Jack The Ripper]

Jack sat there and listened to what Maia said and his face went to it's usual blank appearance but his eyes held a warm gaze. He watched her and placed his head along the top of hers. He wrapped his arms around her and watched the wind brush against the trees causing them to dance. Jack then slowly moved his head along hers speaking a soft voice.

"You are my life Maia. Your my reason. What I have searched for so long."

Sitting up straight again Jack looked at Maia with a light smile. Jack knew that this is where he belonged now. No matter what he would be there for her and be whatever she wanted him to be. Jack had a long life to live and decided it was to be hear wherever Maia is. Stretching his arms Jack saw a kids playing and it caused him to let out a slight sigh. He no longer wondered what his family was. Cause he knew no one but him would know Maia like him.

"My fever like feeling is gone thanks to you Maia. Nothing hurts as long as I have you."

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This time Maia couldn't hold back the happy tear that fell from her eyes. "Jack...." She was dreaming, right?! This....this couldn't be happening! "I'm not dreaming, right? Th-this is real?"

Even with her tears she gave a weak smile. "I feel the same....you're what I've been searching for."

The sound of children playing caught her attention and she smiled, looking over at them. So innocent...so carefree. And Jack had saved one of them.

"I'm very glad, Jack. It makes me very happy that I managed to help you so well."

[Jack The Ripper]

"Your not dreaming Maia..."

Jack wiped the tear from her face and soon stood up deciding it was time for them to head back for tonight. Jack held Maia's hand as he got up and started the walk back to Maia's house. He knew that it would also be a good idea so that she could check in with her parents as well. Jack didn't want them to have any reason to worry.

"As time goes on it will only get better. Lets get you home so we can get ready for tonight. I'm sure your mother will want to hear from you."

Jack started walking down the street happy that this time back was a lot more calm. They would get home before people got out of work meaning calm roads and nice easy steps. It wasn't long before they got back in front of the house and Jack spoke one last time before they went inside.

"I know I don't know much about being a normal guy. Though I do know what all this was and I'm glad we got to spend the day together. Also looking forward for tonight. As long as your mother doesn't mind me stealing you away for a while again."

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Maia just smiled, lost for word again as she went with Jack. It was all to perfect. It wasn't until he talked again that she spoke.

"Yeah. Might get a bit worried. Plus they probably didn't expect us to be out late."

Ah, this was very nice. And they'd get back so she could change at home. It would be bad if she changed in public.

"I'm very glad too, Jack. I....don't go out much at night. It would be nice. But..we should wait until the sunsets."

[Jack The Ripper]

"Don't worry about that. I got it all planned out. We'll go out after sunset and everything will be fine."

Jack opened up the door to let Maia in first and he would follow. At this point he was very lost in his thoughts for tonight. He knew that Maia must of not of went out much if at all at night. So he had to make sure everything went great for her. Letting the door shut Jack figured he would have to go out and get a few things ready while Maia got ready.

"Maia I'm going to go upstairs and check on something in my room. After you talk with your parents just come let me know if everything is okay for tonight."

Jack walked up the stairs and into the room he stayed in last night. Shutting the door only half way he sat down on the chair into the room and left himself staring up at the ceiling. This was not like the days back in his old town. This place was filled with good and bad ends to everything. Jack knew now that he would have to try hard to make everything turn out okay for Maia.

"This is all having me wonder now. Just why does Maia have this effect on me...."

Jack spoke out in a soft voice just watching the ceiling. He knew it would be a few hours before the sun went down so he would probably take the time to talk with Maia some more. It was so strange that he felt himself wanting to just see Maia and found it hard staying away. She was like a medicine to him. Something that was curing him of his life long sickness.

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Maia nodded, slowly entering the house. This had all been so wonderful already! "Alright. It shouldn't be long." She nodded before taking off to talk to her parents.

Her mother smiled, looking up from sitting on the couch. "Maia. Had a good time?"

"Wonderful! Oh, mom. The best! And he's taking me out dinner and dancing tonight!"

Sophia's eyes went wide at that. "Tonight?!"

"Tonight! Mom. Please. Please, please, please!"

"You...actually want to go out after dark?" Her mother laughed, smiling as she gave a nod. "I see no reason why not. But wait until sunset!"

"Oh! Thank you, mom!" Maia grinned, almost running upstairs. She stopped outside the door before slowly walking in. "Hey! They said it's alright!"

[Jack The Ripper]

Jack watched her come in and heard her say it was okay for them to go out. It was a big relief for Jack and he was happy that he must be doing something right if her mother didn't mind taking her out. Holding a slight smile Jack's eyes were held slightly closed as he turned his head to look out the window. Speaking in a soft voice Jack sank deeper into the chair.

"In a bit I'll go get some things ready for tonight. First I want see something first."

Jack stood up after stretching his long legs out to stand in front of Maia. Reaching up his hand he gently pet her head and watched her speaking once more. This time he just kept smiling and watching her blue eyes. Remembering her other face that he liked just much as this one. Seeing Maia as a single person and not two.

"I want you to do something for me Maia. I want to see you smile. Just with me."

Jack watched and waited not saying anything else. He has seen her smile before though it was never just with him and her just alone. A lot of people would find Jack weird cause unlike most guys Jack only wanted to see one thing from Maia and that's a smile. Jack didn't have the drive to just try and find someone to hold onto. He wanted to be with Maia cause when she is around he has a reason to live.

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Maia nodded, a grin on her face. "Of course! What do you want to see first?" Oh, she couldn't wait! They were going on another date! This was the best!

She waited, giving a small laugh when he touched her head. She was in a very good mood at the moment. But Jack's request caught her off guard. Smile? Hadn't she been smiling all day? Well...what ever! Maia nodded, grin softening into a gently smile.

[Jack The Ripper]

"I want to protect that smile. It's the most beautiful thing I ever had given to me."

Jack laughed sitting back down in the chair watching Maia. He had a little time so he figured why not spend it talking to her. Letting out a slight yawn Jack looked across the room to his hoodie. It has been so long since he left his home land and crossed over into this city. It all seems so far away now and that only could be for the best.

"I just realized Maia I know so much about you but you don't know much about me. Do you have any questions you want to ask me?"

Jack watched her wondering if she would ask something or not. He didn't mind that she didn't ask he just thought it would be only fair to give her the chance. It has been many times Jack heard a guy and a girl go back and forth with questions though a lot of the times the girl found out something she didn't like and hit the guy. Jack only knew what he did from observing people. He never interacted with them till today and was glad he finally has.

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Maia blushed at that. The most beautiful thing...he was just too sweet. She was caught off guard by his question. Anything she wanted to know.

She thought for a bit. She thought she knew just as much about Jack as he knew about her. "....where are you from?"

[Jack The Ripper]

"I'm from a village in the mountains. Across the ocean east. I'm to sure the exact place per say. We are not very known people."

Jack stood up and flipped back sitting down on the end of his bed. Holding a slight grin on his face Jack started to speak. This time he had a more energetic tone.

"I think you can do better than that Maia. I'm a half demon who knows an odd fighting style been half way around the world. I'm sure you have more questions then just where I'm from."

Jack was enjoying this talk cause it was interesting to find out what she may want to ask about him. He was a lot more calm around Maia but he had a more wild side to him that was still there. He loved to have fun and loved to tease at times. Maia was already blushing so part of that was already being done a bit. Though he meant what he said. Jack rolled back holding himself up on his hands looking at Maia.

"How about my odd skills in Parkour?"

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She laughed at that, grinning. "Guess....I'm not used to getting this close to anyone, either. Um...." Maia thought very hard. What else?! What would she like to know!?

Ah! Her head was starting to hurt from thinking to hard! She frowned slightly until she heard what he asked. Yeah...th-that work. "Su-sure...sorry...not used to asking people about themselves."

[Jack The Ripper]

Jack smiled and let himself fall forward onto his feet. She wasn't use to talking to people like this and that was fine for Jack. He only knew about asking questions cause sometimes he would have to interrogate people. This was just one of those times he was a little bit more in place than Maia.

"I like it to express my love for the freedom I have. The whole world is one big playground. I can go any where. Maybe I'll teach you a little."

Sitting down on the floor Jack held his legs closer to his chest while his arms rested across them. Jack could feel a lot more calm at times that he almost wanted to sleep around Maia. Yet at the same time he had this new type of fire in him that didn't hurt. Looking up Jack reached up holding Maia's hands.

"You don't have to worry about something like that Maia. If you ever want to know something about me just ask. Though in the mean time. I think I should get everything set for the night. Something tells me you will want to pick out something to wear?"