FINDING YOU
Sequel to: I Found You
Author's note: Ahohoho…this is the not long awaited sequel of I Found You. I am currently editing that story by the way and if any of the scenes changes in there I'll let you guys know but it is highly unlikely. This story was supposed to be put up a week ago but I have a good reason. See I went to visit my relatives with my brother and I didn't know it was still the rainy season there. I started having an on and off fever and after that I was puking an bleeding my nose dry. We went to the hospital and wadaya know I had Dengue Fever! O.O! They said it was very dangerous and so many people died from it! Is it possible you could die without even feeling it? Heck I was even playing soccer the day before I was confined. o.O. Anyways I'm back and ALIVE!...although still can't get over the fact that my blood was literally replaced. ARGH!
Sorry for the delay here's the chapter know!
Chapter One: The Letter
Chiharu's local restaurant located near the high school vicinity is a popular hang out for students who wanted to have a late afternoon get-together. The food was above average but affordable for its market, a perfect place to grab a bite to eat if you don't fancy the fast food joints.
" It has been exactly two weeks since we saw him last." Tokiya started. He did not expect an answer from the people around him. How could he, when he knew for a fact that none of his companions that afternoon understood what happened. The only person who probably knew was…
"I'm sorry I'm late!" The chocolate haired teen voiced out load as he opened the entrance door causing the bell to chime.
"You're still late!" The short haired woman, who seated across from Tokiya exclaimed.
"I already ordered for you. I hope you don't mind." This time it was the girl that sat beside him that said this.
"It's alright." The boy slowly made his way to seat beside her. Tokiya stared at the entrance door.
"So where's Recca?" The large man's question leads to the one spoken to stiffen.
"He won't come." The brown haired youth tightened his fist in attempt to make a small outlet to his obvious frustration. The healer noted this and held on to the boy's hands. A Physical wound in nothing compared to the turmoil of emotions a person can feel inside.
"Why?" The fuujin user demanded.
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"Tadaima." Kaoru announced as he slowly close the front door. The greeting was hollow. It lacked the certain eagerness of one's feeling when finally being able to go home. And why shouldn't he when the reply that he will receive from it was even worse.
"Okairinasai." The greeting was gentle and spoken with a smile but the chocolate haired teen knew better. The person that greeted him was like a forced servant that was required to greet its horrid master. Sugar-coated, fake, it lacked emotion.
"Recca-teme, Yanagi-oneechan said that we should get together at Chiharu's this late afternoon."
"Will you be back for dinner?" The older male questioned.
"What are you my mom?" The boy suddenly yelled. He could not help it. Recca was being detached to everyone. "You're invited as well you jerk!"
"Oh." the young flame caster responded.
"Oh? What do you mean by 'Oh'? Are you coming or not?"
"Why are you gathering at Chiharu's?" the other inquired.
"In case you haven't notice Recca, Kurei-nii hasn't come home." The sarcasm was there. "And since you are obviously the last person he talked to before he went missing. Why are you being silent about this? Don't you care for your brother anymore!" Kaoru did not miss the bowing of the head but he did miss the light tint of the cheeks and the tightly closed fists hidden behind the older teen's back.
Recca remained silent.
"You know what I've had it. Go do you household chores for all I care. I'm going and don't look for me. You obviously didn't with Kurei-nii." The chocolate haired pre-teen stomped his way outside and slammed the front door. Recca stared at the wooden piece and sighed.
He lifted his right hand to ghost over his lips and felt the familiarity of his last moments with Kurei. Despite the earlier teen's words, Recca did think about their older bother…a lot. Ever since the incident at the park Recca's mind was all about him, trying to sort out the situation but his thoughts ended up more jumbled than before.
The truth is he did not know what to think. It was all too confusing for him. Did Kurei leave because of the kiss that was not meant to be shared with those of the same blood? He did not try to look for him because he was afraid. Afraid of what he might see and hear from that man he called brother. Receiving that kiss made him realize that he did not wish to loose that brotherly bond they developed with each other and if he saw Kurei know their relationship will no doubt become a spiral of overwhelming emotions. Perhaps that is also the reason his brother has left. Having the same anxiety about what he did and how it might affect them were plaguing their minds.
But despite all of the haze that went through his mind Recca could not help but feel that he was a…
Coward.
Afraid to face the truth. Afraid to see what is to come but most importantly afraid of what he feels.
He took a glanced at the clutter in the coffee table and sighed. When was the last time he cleaned the living room? He inspected the week old papers the unread subscription magazines and the almost forgotten bills. There was a lot to clean and he might as well keep himself occupied.
He started by arranging the sofa's and dusting the shelves. It was never dusty when Kurei was there always looking through the books and reading them from time to time.
What was he thinking! Why does everything around him remind him of him?
He angrily arranged all the letters strewn on the table. I better remind the old man about the bills soon.
He was arranging the labelled envelopes when he noticed a plain white one that was not sealed of. There was nothing written in the envelope that indicated who it was from or who it was addressed to. It was not empty because he could see a parchment sticking out of it. He took the letter out as he made himself comfortable on the loveseat. It was a good thing he did too.
Recca,
If you find this letter it means I am most probably gone. I left this letter here because I know you are always too lazy to arrange the scattered magazines on the coffee table and I wanted to at least tell you, if not all at least part of why I am not able to stay here with you anymore.
During our wonderful New Year's vacation I found something I did not expect to happen. Takehiko-san was not home during the holidays and I found it strange since he specifically told me that he will be going home for the New Year. I called their home but they weren't there so their answering machine took my New Year's greeting. What I did not know is that one of Kouran's men was inside their home and he was able to gain my cellphone number.
Takehiko and his family are held hostage and I plan to exchange myself for their safety. I also asked Yoshino-san to stay in a safe place If you ever see her please make sure that she is safe.
This evening I will go to the old mansion where we first met and voluntary surrender myself to Kouran's men. I hope that by doing this I am able to keep you and Kaoru out of harms way. From the moment I was born I have this curse that makes me hurt the people that matters to me most.
To tell you the truth I am deathly afraid because I know what will happen to me in their hands and I do not wish for them to suffer the same fate. This morning, I planned for me, you and Kaoru to go to the amusement park. I wanted to end this with a happy memory that I was not able to experience before but the reality is I was really looking for a reason to stay. I wanted to stay with you and Kaoru and I hope that spending time together will give me one. I hope you give me one. But if this letter reaches you it could only mean that my reason to stay cannot outweigh my need to leave. I hope you understand.
Please take care of each other.
Your brother
Kurei
Recca held the letter tightly in his hands. He reread the lines again and it indicated that Kurei wrote this before they went to the park and had planned their outing ahead. He wanted to spend his time with us but more importantly he wanted to find a reason not to go.
He wanted me to stop him and keep him safe. Recca felt the tears flow. It was not droplets but continues as if all his pent up emotions was finally released. All through out he had been thinking about Kurei's actions but all he had to do was find him but he did nothing but fear his would be encounter with his brother. He was trying to find a reason to stay but I pushed him away and now he is…
Recca hid his face in his hands and wept.
It hurt. God it hurt. He clutched his chest tightly only to encounter a hard piece of objects. He took it out from inside his shirt and his eyes widened. The pendant.
He immediately stood up wore his shoes and ran out the front door.
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"He just won't ok!" Kaoru suddenly slammed his hands on the table causing a few heads to turn to their table. "He's still acting like a bastard so he won't come." He repeated through gritted teeth.
"Are you sure about that?" The ice-sword user stated. "Che, He didn't even look at me as he told me to get ready for din…ner." Kaoru followed Mikagami's pointing finger. To his surprise a male with ebony hair and wearing a backwards cap came rushing in. He panted, obviously out of breath.
"Recca." The whole group said in unison.
They all stared at him. For the first time in two weeks they saw the flame caster's eyes blaze with emotion.
Voice determined and firm he said in a strong voice
"Help me find him."
TBC…
Ok I really need reviews with this one since this is where I can find out if I should continue or forget the story buhbye!