A New Beginning [Open]

The lost member of the Hiroshima clan thought to have been dead for a long time she managed to pay her hospital bills and leave the hospital at last. She managed to lay low from the yuudeshi network and the soul society for a long time but the news about her father was something she couldn't ignore all those years of pain. Kristen can't imagine what her father felt after her death as well as her mother's death on that horrible day how knows if it was that moment which cause him to become evil. But their was something else too something faint and she couldn't explain it either her father may have gone down into darkness of their was a spark of hope someday. However, Kristen thought perhaps she wasn't even in her father's league the child had some powers but against her father maybe that wasn't enough. All those years, Kristen remembers her father's teachings remembering that it isn't always a person's strength hearing the stories her father is strong. But it takes cunning and knowledge to determine a battle still could she actually defeat the evil within her father or help someone defeat her father at long last then perhaps the nightmare will end. She's been in the hospital for so long the demon princess hasn't really known what's been going on a of late still evil was still lurking it head. With her power, Kristen couldn't really put up a good fight only time will tell if she can put her father's teachings to the test and defeat some powerful enemies. She couldn't worry about that now at this time she needed to get back to work and find an apartment for herself it was going to be difficult. Then she hears a sound something is calling out to her; Kristen looks around and then she sees a woman waving to her it was strange why was this person being so kind.

Kristen walks towards the woman and asked what she wanted it seems the woman had a room for rent and also she walked to know who she was. The demon was worried if she answered wrongly it would only lead to trouble and then their was another she couldn't say the she's Kristen Zarathos it might bring her father. The part of her wanted to meet her father again but still she was dead set on defeating her goals and stopping the evil within her father that was her true mission. "My name is Kristen Hiroshima the lost child of the Hiroshima clan and yeah that room for rent maybe just the thing I need right now. Ya see I just made a unbelievable recovery and I would like to make a living for myself the road maybe difficult but I do have goal in mind that I want for see through. Nothing will stop me from achieving it either so how much for the room and I promise I won't make a mess you have my word." She said. The woman wanted a medium amount of cash for the room and then the demon princess had enough and the woman gave the demon the key to her new apartment this was going to be something. This will be the first time on her own a major step to adulthood but the question remains could the demon princess make it alone a major test.

"On my own.....I never thought it would happen maybe I need to find money and perhaps get a well paying job and just survive. When I'm ready and strong I'll should be ready to set and goals and complete them and then the final thing to defeat the dark evil within my father. I hope I can do it and save my family from this terrible burden......I just hope your alright father" She said.

Styn had stumbled upon something amazing about a month ago while wondering about Karakura Central. This new found freedom was only possible with the perfection of his Cloak of Shadows, which allowed the Demon Knight to pass through the passive dome that normally kept undesirable spirit signatures outside. As expected, the humans who lived under the benevolence of such absolute protection were far less cautious then those who were forced to do without. A simple bit of demon magic made sure that all who encountered Styn saw him as nothing more then a middling human, of moderate spiritual power.

The great find though had come when he had been visiting a nearby hospital, following up on a drug related sickness that coincided with his most active investigation while in Karakura. Months ago Styn had come across a drug that allowed humans to mimic demon talents for a short period of time. Since then the Demon Knight had hoped to track down the chemical compound for Shadow Fall. This simple excuse had already served to expose Styn to any number of unique individuals who currently inhabited the greatest of all human cities.

While walking about the hospital, making a general nuisance of himself and putting his nose in where it didn't belong. Styn had come across a faint Za Koa signature. Supposedly such a presence would be impossible in the heart of Karakura, and he had been practically on top of it before he could even detect the residue of demon taint. Careful study had revealed that this signature belonged to none other then Kristen Hiroshima, believed dead all these years by most demons. More importantly Eric Zarathos had been driven to leave Shadow Fall in pursuit of his mad quest of vengeance on her behalf.

The demon princess was nothing like Styn had expected. Although the Demon Knight had not approached her himself in the one month he had been aware of her existence, he was more then able to use Shadow Fall resources to purchase information about the demon exile. She was somehow able to remain undetected even in the heart of human power, but didn't seem conscious of the fact that her demonic nature was being repressed and hidden somehow. It was certainly an interesting puzzle for the Demon Knight, something to keep his mind off of the lack of progress in other areas.

Styn had hardly devoted the bulk of his attention on this side project, but the day finally came when Kristen was discharged. The wheels of his current plot were already in progress. Unlike many of his kind, Styn had nothing but admiration for the great Kade Hiroshima. The former Demon King had once united the Demon World thousands of years ago, in times lost to myth and legend. However, Styn's father had chased such stories in his youth and raised Styn himself to value those same attributes. Peace was an impossible dream for demons, but it was one that Styn valued even now.

It wasn't the Demon Knight's place to reveal the truth about Kristen. He had his own words that he wished to exchange with Eric Zarathos, and hoped only to look out for the innocent seeming demon princess. The woman with an apartment to rent who approached Kristen had been paid by Styn to do so. He was glad to see the encounter go so smoothly, although it was odd to see a demon with so little guile. The resolve in Styn's heart to look after Kristen only became stronger at how easily she trusted.

As the demon princess moved to finalize the paper work for her new residence Styn approached the room. He waited outside the door a moment until a communication from the woman confirmed that Kristen had accepted the room. Pulling the door open Styn moved to enter the woman's residence, catching Kristen just as she finished speaking to herself. The Demon Knight feigned surprise looking the demon princess up and down.

Styn stood not quite six feet tall, taller then average perhaps, but not in a way that stood out. His medium build accentuated his averageness, he wasn't quite slim, but fell short of heavily muscled. Dark green hair only an inch or so in length, could possibly be a dye job. Pale violet eyes, while a questionable fashion choice, were not outside cosmetic modification. Both ears came to slight point at the apex of their arc, something easily overlooked. His teeth might be a bit sharper then normal for a human, but they retained the same basic shape and placement. The demon's nails also came to a point and were thicker then common, but were by no means long talons or claws. All and all - discounting Za Koa which was naturally suppressed in this base form - Styn would go unremarked in most locations. Unchallenged was another story entirely.

The Knight of the First Circle sported a dark green business suit, almost black outside of direct light. The pale violet tie was clearly meant to bring out his eyes, which were somewhat concealed behind a pair of gunmetal gray glasses with translucent bottom rims. Black dress shoes capped out the attire, with especial detail paid so that the combat boot soles didn't look out of place. Still the effect lacked a certain something. First of all, his white button down shirt was untucked, which his unbuttoned dark green jacket didn't quite conceal. His tie was loosened at least an inch, and cocked slightly to the left. His pants looked a bit rumpled and his shoes were scuffed. In addition his eyes had heavy dark bags under them and his stare was half lidded, giving him the appearance of someone tired or sick.

"Aunt Nao, who is this young lady?" Styn said glancing past Kristen to address the older women who was tucking the first months rent away in an envelope.

"Why you little rascal," Nao said with a smile. "She's been here only a minute and already you've come sniffing around to bother Miss Kristen. Be off with you, she'll not be taken in by your charm."

"Aunty you wound me," Styn said with a melodramatic flair, lifting his hand up and resting the back of it against his forehead. With a charming grin he sketched a smooth bow toward Kristen. "You'll have to forgive my Aunt Nao, she's never liked me since my mother is a foreigner. I'm not Japanese enough I suppose. Styn Kimura at your service Miss Kristen. I'm sorry for my forwardness but did I hear that you're looking for work? I've been searching for a talented partner and you look like the sort who can handle herself."

Styn pointed proudly toward his chest. "I run Get Backers. If you've lost something that you want returned I'll get it back for you. I'll have you know that we've got a ninety nine percent success rate so far, but that might change if these requests keep coming in at the current rate. I can't promise a steady wage, but I sure could use the help. What do you say? Interested in helping people recover their dreams?"

There was nothing to say that Styn was really a Knight of the First Circle in Shadow Fall. At the moment he looked, talked, and seemed to be nothing more then a simple half Japanese male of about twenty three years of age. There was no animosity in his demeanor. Although there was a hint of nervousness in his stance and tone, it was nothing that might not be dismissed as a young man talking to a good looking girl. Not only that but Styn really did not intend any harm to come to Kristen. He only sought to ease her transition into the human society she suddenly found herself a part of.

Kristen wasn't really ready still the thought her father was trapped in handful of darkness still the child had that single spark of courage and that is all she needed. But she needed to face facts Eric Zarathos was her father and then again their was someone else too she couldn't put her finger on it but someone else that was helping her as well when she got up. The doctors told her about a person almost close to Spider-Man paying half of her hospital bill; Kristen wonders who that person could be a complete stranger helping her out like that was weird. Still Kristen was on her own but perhaps not their could be other members of the fallen clan still around the Hiroshima clan was once one on the most superior and powerful clans ranging close to the Asthavon clan. Yet her father the former legendary hero of the clan now the mad demon but their was hope that she could change him back from the pits of darkness. But someone was wrong here and yet her father told her their were people in the world that turn a innocent princess like her into a evil and deadly monster.

However, Kristen managed to pay the rent and then a strange man approach her maybe she should say something about her father but this guy is a stranger. Something about didn't feel right about him still the woman would need to walk away from a situation like this the woman could feel this guy's power it maybe stronger a whole lot powerful then hers. Meaning the only choice if this person tried anything is to escape the woman couldn't fight him even if she tried and it would be pointless to try something like it. However, Nothing has happened just yet maybe this won't turn out so badly for her maybe talking it out would be in her best interest right now the approach seemed alright. This lady was nice to her and also the woman had the name to this guy Styn Kimura and the guy was nice to her after all so the threat level is low. But then again this also tried to offer her a job but really she should try finding a job on her own and find work the old fashion way but a good opportunity won't hit her in the face again. "It a honor to meet you Styn Kimura, My name is Kristen Hiroshima and also thank you for the job offering it sounds promising too something that shouldn't be passed up. But, I want to try find work on my own really to create my own path....Really I have something on my own that perhaps maybe me and the remaining members of my clan can accompish. I know you mean well and I do appreciate what your trying to do for me but people really have been nice to me since being in a long coma for years. Yet I'm ready to make my own path like my father now that my strength is back and power back to it fullest really I want to fulfill my promise to my clan." She said.

Kade Hiroshima was her father and he had so much determination in his heart to bring a path of peace and willpower yet focus to takedown evil. To Kristen's memory, Kade was an demon of honor and truly focused of defeating of evil still because of so many victories and failures in his demon record. What could have happened to make him Eric Zarathos???? The only possible answer could be someone must have killed him because she knew the death of her mother must have been the breaking point also Cain Iramasha. Also there was something else too something new while she was under that coma someone kept visiting her bringing her monthly allowances but it wasn't her father. However, Kristen couldn't deny this whoever that stranger was it felt like her father yet someway could it be someone trying to help her in her life. "Can I actually do it and rid my father's evil inside of him then the other question is. Who is this black Spider-Man that man in black who helped me??? Who is that man if he's also a member of the fallen Hiroshima clan??? Maybe he can help me with defeating my father and then defeating the evil inside of him as well." She thought.

"Thank you Styn........I appreciate what you try to do but really I have my own path to follow it maybe a harsh one but it my destiny." Kristen nodded.