Divided

Chapter - One

                                                                                          A/N: 

This story was inspired by a great friend (so you can blame her). I have come up with the ideas for Hen tai and Ghoul, so I am not a walking copyright infringement haha. Please enjoy and don't be afraid to say stuff I need to change in the comments. I will keep writing for this story so if you want me to keep writing pls say so in the comments. Also you can ask for name pronunciation Thnks, Enjoy!

Moonfall's POV

I am surrounded by about 50 desperate people, adding to the tension that has us all nervously dancing on our feet. We are all looking up at the massive metal door that protects us from the threat outside. The threat is the reason we were all hidden in this series of catacombs inside and under this mountain. A blizzard reigns outside rattling the huge doors, its howls reaching my ears. The sense of trepidation grew with every misted breath. Most of the people who stand with me are either medics or scared people waiting in fear for loved ones to return. Ever since the HCA (Hen tai Containment Association) had joined ranks with most of the world's governments and authorities after the discovery of a mutant ghoul, things had gone down-hill for the entire world as families and communities were torn apart as people and Hen tai alike were arrested. A lot of Hen tai were killed, as they are basically exactly like humans only they had increased DNA sequences. When there are increased biological DNA, it results in that person becoming mutated, which often allows for them having powers, not disfiguration. Being a Hen tai means you are no longer a human, and humans were quick to realise that meant they were not the only creatures ruling the Earth. Hen tai are just humans who have an extended DNA sequence that allows them to make the supernatural, well, more part of the natural.

I sigh. I, myself, am a Y-rated Hen tai, I can manipulate and create light. The only real difference between a human and a Hen tai is a Hen tai is basically a human who has abnormal DNA. Unfortunately, normal humans couldn't except being inferior in any way to a growing group of 'enhanced' individuals, and rejected any ideas for living peacefully with Hen tai. Eventually humans began to deny rights for Hen tai, even saying that they were incapable of emotions and a sense of justice. This lead most Hen tai to having act as criminals to get food and water, sending a lot of Hen tai into hiding. Soon laws were popping up demanding Hen tai hand themselves in to be slaughtered as the animals they were thought to be. Debates went on for weeks, but then one final person sent everyone over the brink to war. She was a Hen tai Ghoul, both Hen tai and a rare type of Hen tai, called a Ghoul. A Ghoul has enhanced senses, like smell and sight. They have increased flexibility and reaction times, even having a very fast regenerative ability. The Hen tai Ghoul was discovered when she successfully assassinated the President of the US before he could sign a treaty act with Asia to unite against Hen tai. After that all-out war broke out and rebels joined with Hen tai to fight for their right to live. Ever since the Hen tai Ghoul, aka the Dragon known for her very distinctive wings, has not been seen since and Sanctuaries, like the one I am currently living in, secretly shelter humans and Hen tai a-like.

The level of murmur in the room continued to rise as the wait continued to stretch longer than expected. Giichi, our Captain, had sent 7 of our best men and women out on a mission, its purpose remaining a secret. My girlfriend, Secretwing, a B-rated Hen tai who could accelerate plant growth, even changing the colours of the plant, was assigned to this mission and had told me its purpose.

Normally she wouldn't tell anyone, but when she wanted to tell me I knew this was no normal mission

"I need to tell you about this mission, OK?"

"OK" I answered, nervous and wondering if I need to be afraid.

She sighed deeply, as though preparing her-self. I shift closer, hoping to reassure her.

"We were told that there are 3 Y-rated Hen tai being kept in a low level security column until they are being moved in 2 days to a level 5 security board on Thursday."

I instantly know who told them. A young woman had appeared on our doorstep of our hidden base 5 days after the war started. No-one knew how she found our Sanctuary, nor would she say what her name was, let alone speak at all. When we realised was she was a Hen tai she said to call her Lesanume likira. Ever since she would disappear every 2-3 months and return with new information that would help us. Personally, I think she's hiding something.

"Me, Cinderspark and a few others are going to go and bust them out and bring them back."

"Okay..." I press her to go on.

"Lesanume warned us... she said that we might run into some trouble. The Captain's plan was to only send 7 people, including me, to sneak in, grab the Hen tai and then vamoose outta there before the HCA even knew we were there. Lesanume disagreed, saying that she suspected that one of the Hen tai might be A-rated."

I gasp, I had never met an A-rated Hen tai before, Secretwing was one rate below that and she was only 1 of 3 at our Sanctuary, no-one was a rate higher than that. There are no Hen tai in existence more powerful than an A-rated, except the Dragon, the only existing Z-rated Hen tai. I look at the bonsai tree by the bed, its purple and black leaves and green blossoms, processing what I was just told. Suddenly I understood.

"She thinks it's a set-up, doesn't she!" I blurt out.

Secretwing nods "She suggested that we attack with force and wipe-out the facility, freeing all the prisoners and decommissioning the centre permanently. Captain said that if it was a set-up we would be better to sneak in, but Lesanume said they would be ready for us."

"That sounds reasonable" I said, confused why we weren't going through with Lesanume's plan, as she was often right.

"That's when Captain said 'If you're so sure, you should lead the attack. After all, I'm guessing that you know more than you're letting on.' Lesanume suddenly went quiet and refused, saying that Captain's plan was better."

That was odd, Lesanume always struck me as a general badass, not a meek girl afraid to go on the field. Again, I was sure she was hiding something.

"Lesanume's warning scared me though," she continued "so I thought I would tell you, you know, in case this is the last time we get to talk."

She laughed un un-humorously, but I could hear the fear behind her voice. I moved closer to her and pull her into a hug.

"We will always be together." I say. She buries her head into my shoulder as she hugs me back. Although worry nags at me, I sleep well that night, Secretwing remaining at my side, making me believe that this world might just have a happy ending.

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