Reborn

SHOWDOWN (1)

''What a huge scar!" Sakura commented as she saw a light black scar on Niko's back. She touched his scar and immediately Niko grabbed her wrist tightly with killing intent.

''Calm down......it hurts,'' Sakura said whining as she looked into his eyes, his eyes were filled with sadness and blood thirst.

Seeing the pained expression on Sakura 's face Niko left her wrist. Red marks were visible where he grabbed her.

''Would you like to share your story with me? Sakura asked earnestly.

''My family was annihilated when I was small, only me and my brother were left. I was burned... and this scar....,'' Niko said reluctantly.

Niko had never told anyone about his past, but felt that sharing it with Sakura did not make him uneasy, in fact he felt a huge boulder had been lifted off his shoulder. After hearing his sad story Sakura went into a trance.

''At least you have your brother......,'' Sakura stared at the ceiling and said.

Niko noticed the change in Sakura 's emotions and wanted to probe further behind the meaning of her words.

''Well since you told me your story let me tell you my secret, I hope you don't tell this to anyone'' Sakura said.

''Not even brother?'' Niko asked.

The image of Akio flashed in Sakura 's mind and she said, 'Yes, not even him''.

Then she narrated her whole story, about how she came from another world unknown to people here and also her family was murdered leaving only her behind. After hearing her whole story Niko was shocked and also felt sympathy for her.