Family
BKF: Hey I'm doing this story for a friend and I just feel like writing this.
Ashiou: Wait. Is this a story about Hirashi and me?
BKF: Yep.
Ashiou: NO!
BKF: Oh come on. At least just listen to it first.
Ashiou…okay, fine.
BKF: Alright. Chapter One starts now!
Chapter One
The scene panels to different parts of a city and then panels to a staircase in an alley that leads underground,
The scene shows a room full of people in suits, dresses and other outfits. In the front of the room there is a stage with some one with a mic announcing merchandise.
"Our next item is a young half Japanese man who is a collage student. He's somewhat old but note his beautiful face."
As the man is saying this, a couple men bring out a young boy with bluish purple hair and blue eyes. A collar with a chain was around the boy's neck. The men holding the boy lift up the boy's chin to show his face. His light blue eyes were glassy from the drugs they used on him.
"The beginning bid is 50 million Lupins."
People shouted out different amounts until one person shouted out 100 million.
"I hear 100 million. Any more bids. No, then for 100 million…"
As the auctioneer was about to hit the table with the hammer a man shouted,
"140 million Lupins!" The man came up and opened a suitcase.
"All in cash."
Later that night the man placed the boy in a bed and placed an ice pack on his forehead. A girl walked into the room and stood at the doorway.
"That was really nice of you to help him out Hirashi."
Hirashi looked at his sister; his dark blue eyes were nearly hidden by his black bangs.
"I couldn't just let him be taken by that man. That man would have done something terrible to him."
Hirashi looked back at the boy.
The girl followed his gaze.
"Poor thing. I wonder how they got him anyways."
Hirashi continued to look at the boy for a few more moments and then got up.
"I need to go to a meeting. Retu is probably wondering where I am."
He got up and exited the room with the girl following after him.
"Do you want me to call him and tell him you are on your way?"
"No thanks Akima. He'll understand once I explain to him what happened. For now just take care of the boy okay sis?"
Akima gave her brother a smile.
"Alright. Be careful."
Hirashi opened the front door and looked back at his sister.
"I will."
With that he left.
A couple hours later he opened his eyes but then immediately shut them again because of the bright light in the room.
He opened them again, but slowly this time and he let his eyes adjust. After doing so he looked around the room. He was in a bed with an ice pack on his forehead. In the room there was a closet at the far wall and a dresser next to it. At the head of the bed was a counter with a phone and an alarm clock. There was a small table next to the bed with a lamp and a glass of water. He looked at the door and found it open. He could hear voices down stairs. He heard a girl speaking and then a man with a soft tenor voice speak. Then another man spoke. His voice sent chills down his spine. The man's voice was soft and deep. It comforted him somehow. Then he heard them coming up the stairs. He hid under the blankets.
The footsteps had stopped and he took a peek out from under the blankets.
A girl who had long brown hair and big light brown eyes noticed him peeking and smiled.
"Awake?"
With that the two men glanced over and he hid again.
"Don't worry. We're not going to hurt you." The girl spoke again.
The boy slowly came out from the covers and took small glances at all of them. He didn't make direct eye contact.
Akima could see that he was scared. That he had been abused and mistreated. She looked at her brother and Retu.
Hirashi looked at the boy and opened his mouth.
"Are you okay?"
The boy flinched as soon as Hirashi had begun to speak.
Hirashi sighed.
"It's okay. Everything is alright."
The boy didn't look up and his voice was so soft that they almost didn't hear him ask,
"You…helped me, didn't you?"
Hirashi nodded.
"Yes. I couldn't leave you to be taken by some idiotic jerk."
The boy glanced up at Hirashi and muttered a thank you.
Hirashi smiled.
"You are welcome."
Retu now spoke.
"What is your name?"
The boy stared at them for the first time and held his gaze.
"Ashiou."
Ashiou stared and the three and began to think.
'They don't seem so bad. They seem rather nice.'
"What are your names?" he asked.
The girl smiled.
"I'm Akima."
One of the men looked at Ashiou and smiled.
He had grayish black hair and turquoise eyes.
"I am Retu. A friend of Akima and her brother Hirashi."
Ashiou smiled back at the both of them. Then he looked at the other man. He had long jet-black hair with some bangs partially covering his face. Behind those bangs were deep blue eyes that seemed to reach into Ashiou's very soul.
"I'm Hirashi."
There was that voice again. That sweet chilling voice.
Ashiou mentally shook his head. What was he thinking? This was a guy he was thinking about. How could he get chills down his spine from just hearing this guy's voice like some idiotic fan girl?
"Do you need anything?"
Ashiou snapped out of his confusion.
"What?"
Hirashi looked at him gently and asked softly,
"Do you need anything?"
Hirashi looked at Ashiou.
The boy didn't look so good. Aside from being able to rest the boy needed to get more medical attention. He could see that the boy was still under the effects of the drugs and that it looked as if he hadn't eaten anything since yesterday.
"Can I get you something to eat?"
Ashiou looked at him and gave a small nod.
"H…hai. Arigato."
Hirashi stood up and headed towards the door.
"How does chicken noodle sound?"
Ashiou watched his movements and nodded.
"That's fine. Thank you."
Hirashi nodded back.
"Okay. While I'm getting the soup, Akima look for some medicine he can actually take and Retu keep him company."
Both replied with a Roger and with that Hirashi went down stairs to the kitchen.
Akima left the room shortly headed towards the bathroom cupboard where most of the first aid and medicine was kept.
Retu let out a small chuckle.
He saw the boy give a confused look.
"That's just Hirashi for you. He's got a big heart for those in trouble. If he sees some one who needs help he'll most likely stop what he is doing and help them out."
The boy seemed to be a bit more relaxed. That was a good sign considering how he was hiding from them a few minutes ago.
"So you are a collage student?"
The boy almost didn't catch the question.
"Uh hai."
Retu saw the boy was still troubled and he saw that the boy wouldn't look up any more.
"You're safe here so don't worry. Everything will be okay."
Retu looked at the boy again. He saw something fall onto the blanket and it left a wet stain. Was that a tear? Was this boy crying?
"Hey, you okay?"
Ashiou couldn't bring himself to look at Retu. The hot tears streaked down his face like tiny rivers. He clutched the blanket and cried.
"No…" He said through his teeth.
"I was sold to that auction. I was betrayed…"
The tears came faster and the sadness became stronger.
"My brother sold me to the auction. He drugged me and sold me into the auction."
Tears fell and he tried to wipe them away. He felt a pair of strong hands hold his shoulders. He looked up and saw Hirashi's face staring back at his.
"Don't cry."
Gee, what do you think he was trying to do? Ashiou felt so angry and sad that he didn't know what to do. He wanted to be comforted. To be held and to be in safe comforting arms. He hugged Hirashi and caught the adult by surprise.
Hirashi found himself in a hug with Ashiou. For some reason he felt all tingly and hot inside. He wrapped his arms around Ashiou and hugged him back. He wanted to protect this boy from anyone who wanted to harm him.
"It's okay. You're safe now."
Ashiou clung onto his shirt and he could feel the boy's hot tears soak through his shirt.
He didn't know what to do. These feelings. What were they?
"Shhh. You're safe now."
The boy continued to cling onto him.
"Nii-san. Why nii-san?"
Akima came back in with some medicine and found Hirashi in a hug with Ashiou.
'Poor dear.'
She walked up to the two and cleared her throat.
"I brought the medicine like you asked Hirashi."
Hirashi looked at her and nodded.
Akima could see tears streaming down the boy's face.
Ashiou looked at her and wiped his tears.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to trouble you." He said.
Hirashi stared at Ashiou and gave him a small smile.
"It's okay. Now take some medicine and get some rest."
Ashiou nodded and took the pills that were in Akima's hand.
She handed him the glass of water that was on the table.
"One at a time. And eat the soup before you take those. The box said they shouldn't be taken on an empty stomach."
Akima picked up the tray that Hirashi had set on the counter and placed it onto the boy's lap.
"Eat up. We'll be down stairs if you need anything."
Akima began to walk towards the door with Hirashi and Retu following behind.
"Arigato."
The three looked back at Ashiou.
"Thank you for saving me and thank you for taking care of me. I'll repay you. Somehow."
Akima smiled.
"You don't need to repay us anything."
Retu gave a soft tired smile.
"Just eat that soup and focus on getting better."
The two left the room leaving Hirashi still standing by the door.
He walked over to the bed and patted Ashiou's head.
"Don't worry. You are safe. Eat and rest up. You've had a hard day."
With that he left the room and closed the door.
Ashiou stared at the door and then at the soup and pills.
How could his brother do this to him? Didn't he love him? Didn't he care?
He began to eat the soup as these thoughts ran through his head.
"Nii-san. Why did you sell me to the black auction?"
End of Chapter
BKF: So how was that eh?
Ashiou: What makes you think I would say such a thing, and why are you bringing up my brother?
BKF: Please review and tell me how I'm doing so far. Bye bye!
Ashiou: …
BKF: Hello Chapter two is going to start.
Ashiou: …..