White Roses Dyed Blood Red

Several thousand years ago, a species very similar to humans arrived, they helped the humans grow and strengthen. The only condition, to never record anything related to them in history. It was best to leave a few things to the imagination. Now in modern day, they return with peace being the last thing in mind. Li Yaorui, a thirteen year old that is overly accomplished and too smart for her good, Innocent yet well versed in the declining state of the world and its political state, has a target on her back, though not the regular target. In the future she'll have to face unimaginable challenges and sooner than one would hope. He was the son of a mafia head, young but accomplished, but absolutely terrible when it came to love. All the books and lessons he got turned to dust when he finally reunited with his childhood friend. Those were his thoughts when they first reunited, now, he knows that she has a target on her back, yet the enemy is still unknown, let's hope that he is enough to protect her. ________________________________ The moon shone, full and proud. Next to her laid a boy of her age. Brown eyes that shimmered gold, reflecting the dancing fireflies. Wavy black hair, dark as the night sky. His hand gripped hers. A smile plastered on his face, revealing his dimples. The stars gleamed at them. Trees swished, swaying the, to sleep. The milky way revealed its colours as the meteors fell. Wish after wish. Giggle after giggle. Crickets chirped in the background. A nearby river trickled. "LiLi?" "Yes?" "You'll come back, right?" "Of course, how else am I supposed to make you my bride?" "I'll miss you, come back soon okay?" The boy turned his head, allowing her to see his face in full. "Okay," "Promise?" "Promise," She felt herself smile. "Xiao Rui," "Yes," "Don't forget to stay away from other boys," "I won't forget," She giggled. "You better not, I don't want my bride to be stolen," "Don't worry, I won't let anyone steal me," "You better not, and don't forget me," "I would never forget you, ___________________________ Cover art is not mine, creds to the creator, I found it on pinterest Expect a high level of cringe in the first few chapters.