Disclaimer:
I do not own School Rumble, but I wrote this out of respect. This story is dedicated to my cat, Baby, who died on sunday, January 10, 2010. I wish her best of luck. This storytells a different story, similar to the certain events that happened at my home.
A Sister's Heart in Spirit
Chapter 1
The Loss of Yakumo Tsukamoto
It was a day like no other. Yakumo was preparing her dinner for her and Tenma, when she suddenly had a jab at her heart. She started to shake and say, "What is this?"
But just before she could figure it out, she suddenly collapsed to the ground. Iori entered the scene, seeing an unconscious Yakumo on the kitchen floor. He started to meow loudly.
When Tenma came home, she tried to find her little sister.
"Yakumo! Where are you?" She called, "The 'Three who were Slashed' premiere is about to start! Yakumo?"
She entered the kitchen and saw her little sister on the floor, motionless.
"Yakumo! NO! Wake up!"
Tenma tried her best to wake her up, but it was no good. She then called an ambulance to get her. But, by the time they arrived at the hospital, it was too late…
Yakumo had died.
"YAKUMO!" Tenma cried, as tears rolled down her cheeks. She cried on Yakumo's body knowing she lost her only sister. The doctor told her that she died of a sudden heart attack. Tenma was in shock, she grabbed the doctor by the waist, screaming, "She can't leave me! SHE CAN'T LEAVE ME!"
Tenma cried all through the night. When she got home, she sat by the kokatsu table, mourning her loss.
The next day at school, Tenma did not show up. This led to her friends growing worried about her.
"She's obviously sick," Eri said.
"Now, I wouldn't say that," Mikoto replied, "But, it's not like Tenma to show up late. There's got to be a reason."
Harima just eavesdropped on what the girls said about Tenma.
"Tenma's missing?" He thought, "Wonder what it could be?"
Just then, the intercom was called upon.
"Ladies and gentlemen, because of a sudden incident last at her home, one of our students, Yakumo Tsukamoto of Class 1-D, has passed away We wish everyone from Yagami High to stay strong at the lost of one of our students. Thank you."
All the students, even Harima, were all in shock. They know what happened to Tenma now…
"Tenma was grief-stricken," Akira said quietly, "No wonder she shouldn't show."
"I feel sorry for her," Mikoto added.
Eri tried to hold her tears, until Hanai left the classroom.
"I wonder where he's going." Mikoto asked.
"You know Hanai, she idolizes Yakumo." Akira replied.
Hanai stepped out of the classroom and into the hallway. He looked out at the window and started to tear up. He knew that the girl he loved was dead. And now, he's become heartbroken.
Akira approached Hanai and placed her hand on his shoulder.
"It's okay, Hanai. She's gone, but not forgotten."
Hanai started to cry, as Akira tried to calm him down.
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At Tenma's house, she was sitting all alone, dressed in black, in the living room, with the TV off. She heard a knock on the door. She opened the door, and revealed to be Eri.
"Hey, Tenma," she said, "Are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm fine," Tenma said tearfully.
She lunged into Eri and started to cry. She kept screaming that she wanted Yakumo back. Eri comforted her and said to her, "It's okay. It's not your fault (Even though I'd blame you on occasions). But, what happened to Yakumo was coincidental. Don't blame yourself."
"I LET HER DIE!" Tenma hollered, "I LET HER DIE!"
Eri gave Tenma a pat on her back as Mikoto and Akira arrived. Mikoto gave Tenma a hug, while Akira gave her prayers to Yakumo.
"May she find happiness in a better place," Akira said.
Tenma started to bawl. Mikoto held her tight, as Eri scolded Akira.
"You ought to be ashamed of yourself for disrespecting the dead, Akira!"
"I'm not. I'm just giving a prayer. Sarah told to do that."
"Oh, right. Sarah is Yakumo's friend."
"Was her friend."
The girls continued to comfort Tenma, all night.
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After the funeral, Tenma looked at the picture of Yakumo, which is in a black frame with a black ribbon on it.
"Yakumo, I'm sorry," Tenma said in tears, "I didn't want to lose you. If you did… then I'd be all alone. I don't want that, little sister. I really don't."
Iori walked by and snuggled by her ankles. Tenma picked up Iori and held her tight. She started to tear up again, but then heard the wind blowing. She then headed to Yakumo's room, where she saw the window open. She then saw a small box by her bedside. She took a look at the box and is about to open it, until she read the description: "To Tenma; From a friend".
She opened the box and pulled out a red ruby necklace. She held the necklace tight and said, "Is this from Yakumo?"
She read the card inside of the box:
"To Miss Tenma Tsukamoto, this is for you. This was for Yakumo, but we've decided to give this to you. We apologize about your loss, and so we present you with a gift to remember her by. Treasure it well. A friend."
Tenma smiled and put on the necklace. She then said, "I'll treasure it like it was my very own."
She let out a laugh and sighed. She went to bed without having any regret…
…but she still remembered Yakumo; and as she slept, a lone tear rolled down her cheek. But she never took off the necklace.