Are we there yet, no, are we there yet, no, are we there yet, Aoi stop it, an irritated voice yelled out, when we get there you'll know, but I need to know how close we are, that's why I keep asking, Aoi complained, you don't have to you're pestering mom and dad, mom Kai is being mean to me again. Kai leave your sister alone, she can ask whatever she wants, and if I know the answers I'll tell you ok, her mom said and smiled back at them. Did you hear that, Aoi said and stuck out her tongue and pulled a funny face at Kai, he starts tinkling her, stop it I can't breathe, she says laughing breathlessly, and throwing her feet up, Kai stop it we're in a car his dad turns and says, smiling, honey watch out, screamed his mom, pointing forward. A loud crash was heard, a white truck had hit their car, causing it to skid off the road and into the woods, Kai's vision went blurry, the smell of smoke hit his nose, his ears rang loudly, onii chan, said a weak little voice before he blacked out.
Kai woke up with a banging headache, in a place that seemed to be a hospital, you're awake, a tall man in a black suit seemingly in his late thirties walked towards him, seemingly happy. Where am I, he weakly held his head, do you remember anything that happened, yes, erm we were in an accident, and I passed out, he explained m. Do you have any distant relatives, the serious looking man asked, no, my parents are orphans, they met at an orphanage, I and my sister are all they have. Where is my family, are they in a different ward, he tried to get up, but his body weighed him down, are they awake yet, he said after falling back into the bed, calm down, what do you mean calm down, answer me, is my sister fine, and my mom and dad, their fine right, he tried to yell exasperated.
Yes they're fine, you're going to be discharged tomorrow you'll see them then, he said and turned away, Kai sighed in relief. Okay, I'll go back to sleep then, but before you leave, who are you, he asked suspiciously, the strange man turned to him with sad eyes, I'm a friend of your parents, he stated and left. The next day, Kai asked the nurse that came to check on him, where his family was, their names are, Aoi, Aiko and Kenji Takashi, he explained. Oh those were the names of the bodies that came in with you four days ago, bodies, he repeated in a scowl, what do you mean bodies, the nurse gasped in realization. Oh my gosh I'm so sorry for your loss, you had no idea?, they died on their way to the hospital, their funeral is to be held soon, the nurse explained and left.
The saliva in his mouth dried up, and his face went pale, that's impossible, he said shakily to himself. He sprinted into the funeral room, forgetting the pain he felt all around his body, he staggered backwards and fell to the floor on seeing his families pictures on the alter, MR Sako and a middle aged couple were inside but he didn't notice them.
No this can't be real, he shook his head, this is just a silly prank, he burst out laughing maniacally, we were just going on a trip, yes, we were all happy and together, so yh, they'll come out soon, and laugh at me, and say we got you, yh. Oh oh, a-a-nd, our tickets to go see the game, we can't let them go to waste, right mom, he smiled at his mom's picture, what's wrong mom, his voice broke as his eyes welled up with tears, softly sobbing. Why aren't you answering my questions, you always give us an answer, right, I promise I'll obey you and dad, I-I won't even yell at Aoi anymore, so please come back, his sobs grew louder, mom, dad, Aoi, please come back to me, he screamed, no this can't be real, he hit the floor and screamed. They'll c-c-come, I know they will, I-I I know they will. Why did you guys leave me alone, what am I supposed to do over here alone, at this point he was screaming and crying uncontrollably, please come back to me, please come back guys, ahhhh, he cried even louder while rolling on the floor with his hand on his chest.
I've seen so many kids cry uncontrollably, but I never seem to get used to it, MR Sako shook his head out of pity for him. Well, that's because this isn't something you should get used to, its always heartbreaking to loose one's family, MRS Mei replied. They heard a thud and turned to see him passed out on the floor. He woke up tucked into one of the hospital beds, mom, dad, Aoi, he yelled out as he woke up, where are they, where is my family, he screamed at mrs Mei, she just looked at him sympathetically, he teared up as he remembered what happened, and pulled his knees to his chest, resting his chin untop them and rocking himself. Kai looked up and recognized the man in a similar black suit as MR Sako, he jumped down from the bed and rushed to him grabbing him by the collar. How dare you lie to me like that, he yelled in his face, did you think it was funny, didn't you think it was important for me to know my family was dead, didn't you think about how I'd feel when I'd find out, he continued to yell while shaking him vigorously. That's enough, Mrs Mei placed her hand on his shoulder, he didn't want you to break down completely, you were still out of it, still he had no right to do that, he held unto him tightly, he's eyes tearing up, whimpering, with his bottom lip shivering.
You're right, I had no right to do that, but if I had told you then, you might have gotten worse, so I couldn't, I truly am sorry for what I did, he said with an apologetic tone, Kai finally let go of his collar. You must be wondering who she is, MR Sako said gesturing towards MRS Mei, she's your foster mom, and that's her husband, you'll be living with them from now on. What, I can't do that, he protested, what about my house, and all our stuff, we'll get them to you, but after the funeral, you have to go with them, since you have no one else to stay, come with us dear we'll take care of you, said MRS Mei, Kai just looked down and accepted the his faith.
Fumiko, Daisuke, Mrs Mei yelled out when they got home, come and meet your new brother. Yaay yelled an excited voice running down the stairs, be careful or you'll trip, said a calm male voice following behind, the excited little girl hopped to where he stood, nice to meet you new brother, she put her hand forward with a wide smile, Aoi, he whispered before carrying her in his arms and hugging her tightly, sobbing softly, he put her down and patted her head.
I'm sorry, my sister was about your age, and she was also always so excited, where is she then, I'd love to meet her, she said innocently, she's in a better place now, he said with a sad smile. Just like my actual parents?, she asked with a smile, kai turned to their parents, who just smiled at him, kind of shocked. Don't worry, now I'll be your new sister and you'll be my brother, and my parents will be your new parents, she hugged him tightly. My name is Fumiko, she said after releasing him from her hug, and that's my brother Daisuke, you are, I'm Kai, nice to meet you Daisuke, he said and waved, Daisuke waved back with a soft smile.
Daisuke and Fumiko led kai upstairs to his room, it was quite spacious with a bed, a closet a dressing table, and a tv, this is your room, said Daisuke, I and Fumiko's rooms are the rooms next to yours, and our parents room is downstairs. Kai had a good feeling about this calm fellow, he made him feel safe, and lessened his pain.
I have a question, Kai started shyly, ask away, I'm a little scared to sleep alone today, can I sleep with you in your room, he asked with a hopeful smile, sure, replied Daisuke blankly, thank you, he forced a smile, his face and eyes had been swollen from all the crying, and he looked a bit pale.
After freshening up they got into bed, Daisuke was rather calm, for someone who was sleeping with a stranger, Kai stared at Daisuke's back, how mysterious this strange guy was. Daisuke had black hair that poured on his face, his skin was rather pale, with black eyes, and pink lips, he had a defined small face which had a long scar from the side of his left eye down to his cheek, Kai was definitely going to be more curious about that when he settled down. He was taken aback as Fumiko jumped in between the both of them, I'll also sleep here today, she said with her tiny voice as she turned to cuddle with Daisuke.
It was 3am, Kai went down to get some water. After drinking a glass of water he wanted to go back upstairs, but he found himself going towards the sink, it was like his legs had a mind of their own, what's happening to me, he thought to himself in horror.