The Abnormalities: Justice

“What a waste…”

Yuika muttered as she looked at the dead body lying in front of her. Well- even though she was used to seeing such sights, it was still painful to see another persons rights taken away from them in harsh ways. She was a detective after all, fighting for everyones rights, and justice.

“Willow- have you made a list of the suspects yet?”

She asked to Willow, her assistant. Willow was a sweet girl, but she was pretty gullible. Mostly, Yuika would tell her to be more harsh to people, and actually stop being so polite for once. But Willow would say she was fine like this, so from one point, Yuika just gave up.

“No ma’am, i will quickly do so, just give me a few minutes!”

Willow said, quickly walking away. She always liked working in silence and right now, around the murder scene wasnt really screaming “quiet”. The police cars, police tryna keep people away from the scene, other peoples muffled chats..

Yuika sighed, still examining the corpse, taking in every single detail. Body was stabbed from the chest, with a big knife like thing probably. Who the hell would use such weapon anyway? Where would they find it? It was making it harder to think about the each minute passed- this murder was unlikely perfect.No finger prints, no footprints, no DNA too, probably. Just a stab wound, and the poor man was dead. And even the weapon couldnt be understood from the stab wound- this wasnt just a normal knife.

It was starting to get on her nerves- Yuika looked at the body, over and over, and over again. Nothing. NOTHING. She had never seen such.. murder.

She was gonna go back to her home (it was late night time- so she should be off work right now, but she got called to the crime scene as an emergency). Until, she felt a hand on her shoulder. She wasnt paying attention, so she slightly jumped as she turned around to see who it was. How did they get close to her withour her realizing them anyway? That person was sly, for sure. Yuika noted that to her mind, just in case.

As she turned around to face the person- expecting another officer. Instead, her gaze met with a red haired girl, and her eyes were… weird. Like- abnormal. The left eye was red, and the right eye was black. But Yuika had no time to mind that- especially not now.

“Yuika.. Minami, was it?”

The girl asked, her expression and tone blank- a poker face. Yuika noted that in mind too- a good poker face. (Small fact: Yuika would always psychoanalyze people, so in the story she will keep noting small things like these)

Yuika straightened, her face serious as she spoke with a cold tone. How did that girl got in here anyway? The police should have made sure no civilians entered. And no one else seemed to notice this weird girl.

“Yes. I dont think you are allowed to be here. Looking for someone?”

She asked. If the girl wasnt looking for someone, she was going to demand the security to take her away.

“Yeah. I was looking for you, Yuika Minami. Just wanted to see you from a closer perspective, as im going to be your friend now!”

The girl said, her tone was mockingly enthusiastic. But her expression was still a poker face.

Yuika didnt understand what the weird girl meant. Did she ran away from a mental hospital or something? No sane person would walk up to her and say “Now ur my friend hehe”. Yuika was confused, and just as she was gonna call for security-

The air around her slowed down. Like- for real. It felt like the time had stopped, or whatever nonsense Yuika didnt believed in. Her eyes widened in surprise as she looked around, only to see people frozen. No one moved, except that girl in front of her.

“Please dont call security on me. I will leave after a small chitchat, for sure. Wouldnt want to bother you.”

The girl replied, her tone friendly and.. unnervingly intimidating. Yuika was speechless- what was going on? She was frozen too, but out of confusion.

The girl raised her hand, waiting for Yuika to shake it. A small, creepily cheerful smile placed on the weird girls face.

“Oh- my bad. I really should have introduced myself first, eh? I am Ryu- Ryu Shirai, If youd like to know the full name. And hurry up- my hand is aching right now, cant really hold it.”

The girl said friendly, who was now known with the name “Ryu”. Yuika kept staring at her like a surprised weasel, then shook her hand. Ryu lowered her hand. Then she turned around and started walking away. Something about that girl.. maybe her aura? Whatever it was- off about her.

Yuika finally found her voice, calling out after her.

“Hey- wait!”

Ryu stopped, turning to her with a nonchalant expression.

“What exactly.. are you..?”

Yuika muttered out, her voice shaking. She couldnt move, that girls aura was pinning her to where she was standing. Its not like Yuika believed in such things anyway- but there was no other explanation right now.

Ryu’s gaze met with hers. Even though her gaze didnt carried any kind of coldness or hatred, it was enough for Yuika to crack under the pressure of it. Ryu smiled, a blank smile that didnt quite reached her eyes.

“You will learn soon enough, Yuika Minami.”

Then she turned her back, and walked away.

“We will meet again.”

She said for the last time before disappearing to the shadows. What was happening? Yuika was feeling dizzy, and the time didnt seemed to be turning back to normal. Yuika was getting dizzier, her eyes were closing, closing… and she blacked out.

Yuika opened her eyes with panic, as it took her some time to take in her surroundings. She was back in her home, and she was laying on her couch. It was all.. It was all a dream, thank goodness! She never met Ryu, or whatever name that weird thing had. She was panting slightly, it was a nightmare for her.

As she looked around the room without standing up, she caught a glimpse of Willow, who seemed to realize she was awake too. Willow walked up to her, letting out a sigh of relief.

“Thanks goodness- ma’am, youre awake! You passed out suddenly in the crime scene, and we carried you back here. Oh my gosh, i knew this would happen! You are overworking Miss Minami, overworking! Please lie down again, you should have some rest. Please.”

Willow squeaked quickly, pushing her slightly from the shoulders so she would lie down again. Yuika was still confused, but more reliefed as she realized it was just a nightmare because of stress. It was so real, but no, it wasnt real.

Willows gaze turned a bit more conserned as she sat down to a nearby chair.

“Ma’am, did you saw a hallucination or something? You were muttering things, i was so scared..”

She added quietly, not wanting to bother her. Yuika looked at her, then a small smile took place on her face.

“Nothing to worry about, Willow. It was just some kind of nightmare. I saw I was talking with a weird woman, but it was all a dream.”

Yuika said quietly. Willow seemed more worried- with a hint of interest now.

“Uh ma’am, would you mind if i asked what you saw?”

She realized it could discomfort her, so she shook her hands in a rejecting way.

“Or nevermind- I really shouldnt have asked that, I am so sorry-“

She muttered out, but Yuika cut her line with a warm tone

“No, no. Its not a problem, really.”

Then she told willow everything she had saw- how the time seemed to stop, how the girl came, the girls weird aura, and her weirdly intimidating self.. how she said they would be meeting again..

As Yuika explained, Willow seemed more worried. As she finished, Willow just nodded and left her, so she could rest.

It was a really weird day.

And she assumed, she wouldnt see Ryu again.