Youchi's POV

I knew she was in for trouble when she gave him that look, and when he grabbed her throat, I was scared, but I didn't think he would actually hurt her.

My sister and I had recently moved into our new family—a widower step-father and his son, Tsubasa. My sister was a beautiful young woman with friends and boys chasing her all around our small town and I was her geeky little brother, excelling in all things unpopular and uncool. I had managed to avoid the fists which flew at my step-brother for months by retreating into my own head, laying low, and hiding—no, erasing all emotion. I figured she was out of danger since she was a girl—I mean, no evil bastard would beat up a girl!

I had quickly trained myself not to react when I saw him beating Tsubasa, putting heads through plaster walls, choking him until they stopped resisting, threatening his life into submission. Reacting urged it on. "I'll give you something to cry about." "Wipe that look off your face, or I'll wipe it for you."

I remember the feeling I experienced when I saw him put his fist to her face and watched the blood pour out of her nose and lips—my beautiful sister. How would she live with such fear and unhappiness? How would she face school, friends, and life? I knew the meaninglessness of life—I wanted to die in the act of torturing and killing him. I split in two and lost myself entirely. The next thing I remember was staring up at an enormous booted leg which led from my neck to his head and the ceiling beyond. I heard him say, "You will not call that number. They will carry you out in a body bag."

And after that, the world seems to turn into black. The next thing I knew is that my so-called 'father' is sentenced to death. My sister is gone and my brother, Tsubasa, is nowhere to be found. I haven't had a chance to glimpse at my smiling sister and my annoying yet kind brother. Now, I was left all alone.

"Promise me that you will live your life for me." It may sound so cheesy but those are the last word of my sister to me. It was hard for me in keeping those promises. I want to forget her smiles, I want to forget her laughs, and I want to forget her…

I promised to myself that I will find my brother, Tsubasa. I won't break my promise especially since I swore it in front of my sister's grave.

My name Youchi Hijiri Azumi Yukihira Sakura was change into Youichi Hijiri Hyuuga. The Hyuugas; they adopted me, gave me all I need, financially, educationally, and even love. But the Love they give to me is nothing compared to the love Tsubasa and Mikan gave me.

I am here, sitting in a black Bugatti Veyron with a raven haired girl named Aoi Hyuuga, who was sleeping beside me. Her brother Natsume, who is my best bud and the only person in the world who can understand me, was driving the car towards the Hyuuga Mansion, where I'll be staying from now on.

It was quarter to eleven when we arrived at the mansion. We were supposed to arrive at exactly 9:00 pm but we had to deal those crazy fan girls. If Mikan were still alive, she would be also experiencing these things; boys chasing her all around the school and girls envying her. Knowing my sister, she would be so dense to notice all those things, she would cause many troubles and that only meant that I will be the one to protect her. Protect her. If she didn't protect me, she still would have live with me together with Tsubasa.

But I didn't protect her. She died because of me.

Someone patted my head and I turned around only to see Natsume staring at me. I know he's concerned about me. I only nodded to him and proceeded towards my room. After I changed my clothes, I walk towards to the dining room to eat with the family.

I looked at Ioran Hyuuga, the head of the house, looking at me as if he will say something important to me. I took a seat beside Aoi and started to eat.

After we ate, Aoi left the room to prepare for tomorrows' class and Kaoru started the conversation. "Youichi, we were successful in retrieving your mother's company."

I only looked at her; I'm glad that I can have my mother's company back, after that so-called 'father' of mine sold it to some people illegally but I'm not in a mood to be happy for that. If only Mikan and Tsubasa were here.

"It's been two years Youichi, and I'm happy that you already moved on." Ioran said and smiled.

I only nodded to him and thanked them. I stood up and was about to leave when Kaoru called me again and said "Next week will be your 16th birthday, I know you hate parties but please… We just want other people to know that you are also a part of our family." I smiled and nodded.

I walked back to my room and looked at the picture beside my bed. It was the only family picture I had since our family was ruined. In it was my mom, my sister, my brother, my dad and me. My dad died in a car accident. My mom died—no, my mom was killed by my so-called 'father', who fooled my mom into marrying him when my real dad died.

I noticed that there's something wet in my face coming from my eyes. I ignored it and drifted into a deep sleep.

"Mikan! Mikan! I have good news!" A blonde girl said while running towards a brunette.

The said brunette turned around revealing hazel orbs, perfect nose, rosy cheeks and pale white skin.

"What is it?" She asked excitingly.

"God will send you to the earth to do your first job! I suggest you should look for Saint Peter to tell you more about the information." The girl said.

"Okay. I'll go." Mikan said as she dashed towards a room leaving the flowers she was using in making a necklace.

When she stepped in front of a big golden door, it opened on its own revealing a huge hall. Everything in it was made out of rare stone and gems. There were angels singing and laughing. For short, everything in the room was absolutely perfect.

A man wearing a golden cloak welcomed her with a big smile. His name is Simon Cephas, more commonly known as Saint Peter.

He walked towards Mikan and said ''Hi there Mikan, God sent me to give you good news. He is sending you to the Earth land."

Mikan looked at him with mixed emotions; happiness, surprise, confusion, and sadness…

"He has a great plan for you Mikan," Saint Peter continued.

Mikan smiled and nodded. "I'm afraid I have to leave everything here. But I trust God and I know that his plan for me is for the greater good of the many." She said and bowed.

Peter smiled at what she said.

"When will I leave?" Mikan asked.

"Whenever you're ready…"

"I'm always ready for everything." Mikan said.

Then suddenly, a bright light flashed in front of them. Then the angels started to sing, giving more beauty in the atmosphere. Mikan walked towards the light and turned. She smiled and mumbled a goodbye to the angels she considered as a family.

Special Thanks toMishaafor proof reading this chapter.

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