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Decisions
Nabiki looked at her mom, she may be only 6, but she could tell
her mother was upset about something. Kasumi had been going around as if
nothing was wrong, but she could tell something was wrong. Mommy had been
training Akane and me again, big sis doesn't like fighting though, so she
doesn't join. Akane is a bit better then me-which is kinda humiliating since
she's younger. I was always a little confused about the way I fit into the
household. Kasumi is being trained to be a 'proper' Japanese woman. Feh,
something I'd rather not be. Akane, is the best fighter, and is being trained
to inherit the dojo, so where does that leave me? Im good at martial arts,
but Akane's better, and Kasumi is the kind of person to take care of a
household. The only thing I'm better at then them is with numbers, and with
Akane, the one reason I can beat her sometimes, is because I'm patient. Mom
often says that I'm to direct to get a husband. I'd rather be direct than be
a 'proper' woman. Ugh, I can't even imagine following a mans every command,
or being so...so Housewifish! I like to be in control of every situation. I'm
more likely to take care of financial stuff in a home. Not stay home and
clean. The idea was disgusting!
Mommy had gone to the docter yesterday, and daddy and Kasumi seem upset
about something. I don't think Akane notices, and when I asked Kasumi about
it, she said I'd find out later.
Mommy's showing Akane the proper moves for a kata, and seemed to not be
feeling to good.
At dinner, mommy and daddy were really quiet. It's so annoying they won't
tell us anything! We're not babys!
Later
It was near bedtime, when daddy called us down for a family meeting. I had a
feeling it was about mommy. When I got downstairs, I had not idea that what
would be revealed would change the way we live.
Mommy has cancer! There was some kind of fancy name for it, but I didn't pay
much attention to that. What's worse, is that aparently the doctors told
Daddy mommy's gonna die! They said in a couple months or so. This can't be
happening!
2 1/2 months later
I listened to Kasumi and Mommy talk, they think Akane and me are asleep, but
I'm awake. We're at the hospital, and the doctors said mommy's gonna die soon.
I focused my attention on what my big sister and mommy were saying.
"Kasumi, I want you to promise me that you'll take care of Nabiki and Akane.
Akane is to young to help out much, and Nabiki is too. You'll need to help
out your father as much as you can."
Kasumi said, "I promise, mother."
The next day, I was with mommy alone, they were giving us all some time
alone with her, before...I didn't want to think of that.
"Nabiki...I know you don't like chores, and you won't be inheriting the dojo,
so please help out in any way that you can. I know you have a head for
numbers, so maybe you could help you father with finances, Please Nabiki."
I nodded to Mommy, feeling miserable. I don't want her to die!
"I will mommy! I promise it!"
After we talked a bit more, I left, and Daddy came in.
I was trying to sleep in one of the uncomfy plastic chairs, when I heard that
mommy was dead.
1 month later
Daddy fell apart after mommy died. It was basically up to Kasumi to take
care of daddy, and cook and clean. I remembered my promise to mommy, to take
care of finances. Already, it was clear we were going to have trouble with
money. Daddy quit taking students, and we had to pay for mommys funeral. I'm
to young to get a job, and Kasumi's to busy. Maybe I could have people place
bets on stuff at school? Or sell information? Either one, I would have to do
something to keep my promise to mommy. I'll find a way to make money, no
matter what, I'll find a way!
End
Decisions
Nabiki looked at her mom, she may be only 6, but she could tell
her mother was upset about something. Kasumi had been going around as if
nothing was wrong, but she could tell something was wrong. Mommy had been
training Akane and me again, big sis doesn't like fighting though, so she
doesn't join. Akane is a bit better then me-which is kinda humiliating since
she's younger. I was always a little confused about the way I fit into the
household. Kasumi is being trained to be a 'proper' Japanese woman. Feh,
something I'd rather not be. Akane, is the best fighter, and is being trained
to inherit the dojo, so where does that leave me? Im good at martial arts,
but Akane's better, and Kasumi is the kind of person to take care of a
household. The only thing I'm better at then them is with numbers, and with
Akane, the one reason I can beat her sometimes, is because I'm patient. Mom
often says that I'm to direct to get a husband. I'd rather be direct than be
a 'proper' woman. Ugh, I can't even imagine following a mans every command,
or being so...so Housewifish! I like to be in control of every situation. I'm
more likely to take care of financial stuff in a home. Not stay home and
clean. The idea was disgusting!
Mommy had gone to the docter yesterday, and daddy and Kasumi seem upset
about something. I don't think Akane notices, and when I asked Kasumi about
it, she said I'd find out later.
Mommy's showing Akane the proper moves for a kata, and seemed to not be
feeling to good.
At dinner, mommy and daddy were really quiet. It's so annoying they won't
tell us anything! We're not babys!
Later
It was near bedtime, when daddy called us down for a family meeting. I had a
feeling it was about mommy. When I got downstairs, I had not idea that what
would be revealed would change the way we live.
Mommy has cancer! There was some kind of fancy name for it, but I didn't pay
much attention to that. What's worse, is that aparently the doctors told
Daddy mommy's gonna die! They said in a couple months or so. This can't be
happening!
2 1/2 months later
I listened to Kasumi and Mommy talk, they think Akane and me are asleep, but
I'm awake. We're at the hospital, and the doctors said mommy's gonna die soon.
I focused my attention on what my big sister and mommy were saying.
"Kasumi, I want you to promise me that you'll take care of Nabiki and Akane.
Akane is to young to help out much, and Nabiki is too. You'll need to help
out your father as much as you can."
Kasumi said, "I promise, mother."
The next day, I was with mommy alone, they were giving us all some time
alone with her, before...I didn't want to think of that.
"Nabiki...I know you don't like chores, and you won't be inheriting the dojo,
so please help out in any way that you can. I know you have a head for
numbers, so maybe you could help you father with finances, Please Nabiki."
I nodded to Mommy, feeling miserable. I don't want her to die!
"I will mommy! I promise it!"
After we talked a bit more, I left, and Daddy came in.
I was trying to sleep in one of the uncomfy plastic chairs, when I heard that
mommy was dead.
1 month later
Daddy fell apart after mommy died. It was basically up to Kasumi to take
care of daddy, and cook and clean. I remembered my promise to mommy, to take
care of finances. Already, it was clear we were going to have trouble with
money. Daddy quit taking students, and we had to pay for mommys funeral. I'm
to young to get a job, and Kasumi's to busy. Maybe I could have people place
bets on stuff at school? Or sell information? Either one, I would have to do
something to keep my promise to mommy. I'll find a way to make money, no
matter what, I'll find a way!
End