It's been far too long since I have written a Nagi-centered fanfic. I've been focusing lately on several characters, so it seems necessary to go back and explore the best SC character. Whether he is your favorite or not, Nagihiko is one of the most fascinating characters who hardly is explored in the anime/manga. So, this story will enter the world of Nagihiko Fujisaki, particularly his father (who I believe has actually been mentioned as a character who didn't leave him, but shhhhh it makes more sense this way). For people who read my story Nagihiko's Father and the singular chapter of Runaway Prince, this story is a rewrite. Why I'm rewriting? Well, the original story had a lot of problems, including plot points that made absolutely no sense, random OCs that served utterly no function, and of course the completely flat characterization of Daisuke Remura (the name of Nagihiko's father in that story). Technically, even that was a rewrite of another story (My Lost Father), but that story shall not be discussed because it was that bad (i.e. Nagihiko deciding he was in love for no reason at the age of 12 and finding the apparent need to shout that at his father). Fortunately, I have grown up and so has my writing. As such, allow us to welcome the newest rendition of a story featuring Nagihiko and his ever-so lovely father. Since this is getting lengthy, I will simply proceed to the story. If you've stuck with me thus far, I promise you that you will find the story itself far more interesting. Please enjoy!


"I was expecting you." The voice was gentle, seeming approachable yet aloof simultaneously. A teenager stood a few feet back from the elder man, his appearance shaded by the night sky. A few strands of his dark violet hair blew in the soft breeze, tousling it ever so slightly. They stood atop a bridge, the water below them illuminated by the ebullience of the moon.

"Why? After all of this time, why now?" The teenager demanded, his voice wary.

"You were my biggest secret," The elder man whispered. He took a deep breath. "I could not afford to risk any exposure."

"But why now? You could have come anytime, but now… It's been-"

"Seventeen years, yes," The man interjected. "Seventeen years of ambiguity." He let out a sigh, his eyes hollow. He attempted to make eye contact, but the darkness of night concealed the teenager's expression. "All because I was merely a coward, frightened by the prospect of facing my mistakes. A true man never hides himself from reality, though I suppose you would hardly understand a thing a true man would do."

"You don't know anything about me," The teenager snapped, resting his hands upon the railings of the bridge. "After all, I'm simply your mistake. Just your bastard son whom you abandoned." His eyes overlooked the waters below, watching the gentle ripple so easily capable of drowning a person.

"I want to apologize-"

"Don't bother." He sighed. "You're seventeen years too late."

"Then why do you wish to speak to me if it is not an apology you seek?"

"I would like some clarity." His eyes remained steadfastly fixed on the water. "All my life, I knew nothing. My mother refused to speak of you. I was forced to utilize my imagination, wonder why you left and where you were and, most of all, who you were. I just want to understand."

"It is not just a simple story, Nagihiko." The man started to walk closer to him.

"Then at least answer me this, the question I longed to know since I was a child: who are you?"

"You know that now, I am-"

"I know your name," Nagihiko interrupted. "I mean, who are you as a person? What qualities do you possess that would make it so simple for you to abandon your child without finding it appropriate to meet him once? Why-" The loud sound prompted both of them to glance up.

"I have to go," The man whispered. Nagihiko looked at him, a gasp escaping his mouth.

"Don't give me that bullshit," He snapped. "That excuse is seventeen years old."

"It's dangerous here. You ought to head back-" The loud sound repeated. As Nagihiko glanced down, he could see the source of the sound being from a large boat. The man let out a sigh, taking a deep breath before suddenly running forward and leaping off the railing of the bridge.

"F-Father!" Nagihiko exclaimed, gripping the rim of the railing tightly. To his utter dismay, he landed squarely foot on the ship.

"Nagihiko, you have to leave," He urged, gesturing for him to run.

"Y-You haven't told me-"

"That is irrelevant! You must-" Suddenly, a loud noise, almost sounding like a gun, pierced Nagihiko's ears. He stumbled backward, his eyes widening as the ship his father was conveniently on started pulling out.

"Father!" Nagihiko stood up, his voice filled with desperation. Another noise sounded, prompting him to lose his balance. Before he could retaliate, he felt his head roughly hit the side of the bridge, prompting him to bellow in pain. As he stood up shakily, the world appeared as if it were spinning rapidly. He gripped his head, trying to focus to no avail. As Nagihiko tried to step forward, another loud noise sounded, prompting him to fall backward over the railing.

"Oh god," He groaned, his vision numbing as he hit the ice cold water, his sudden headache empowering the need to tread water. The coldness of the water and the lack of proximity to land seemed hardly relevant to him as the world turned black, the moon becoming a distant vision.

One Month Ago

Nagihiko glanced out the window, gazing past the trickling rain that spiraled down the windows like snakes. The trees moved past rapidly, almost as if the world was on a conveyor belt and repeatedly moving back. The noise around him became merely background that all blended together. As the birds took flight in a flock, he could not help but to wonder what it would be like to fly high above the world, with the rain being the only resistance stopping him. He could imagine soaring freely, with no worries or stresses outside of reaching one destination after the other, simply flying until-

"Nade, you haven't said a word since we've gotten in the bus!" The gleeful voice of the pinkette snapped Nagihiko backed to reality, the bow in his long indigo hair burdening the wings he imagined flying him free. His honey-golden eyes fixated on the brown eyes beside him, so much giddiness and excitement present in them. He became quite aware of the presence of her arm slipped through his, though for all she knew, she was linking arms with her best friend she had not seen in nearly four years. Nagihiko forced a small smile upon his face, making it seem entirely genuine.

"I apologize, Amu," He told her softly, his voice an octave higher than ordinary. Despite puberty and the changes his body and voice experienced, Nagihiko found it quite natural to behave as a female. He was an actor, trained to adequately fill the role he had to play. He had to make it flawless, impossible for anyone to penetrate his act.

"You have to tell me everything about Europe!" She exclaimed, her excitement unable to be reciprocated. "You've been away for four years! Nagi hasn't told me much either, so I have to hear everything from you, Nade!" Amu was never this ecstatic about anything; she was always so "cool and spicy", always concealing her excitement behind her tough persona. Yet, this proved to be an exception. Nagihiko could understand; after all, he knew he would be quite excited if he was seeing her after four years for real.

He forced a giggle. "It really wasn't too eventful," He tried to explain. "I mean, it was dancing. I didn't get a lot of time to sight see…"

"You were gone for four years!" Amu exclaimed. Did she need to remind him of the amount of time that often? "You had to have seen something! I've always wanted to travel. Come on Nade, tell me everything! Did you travel across Europe?!"

"Well, I mean, a bit. I arrived in Paris, but I traveled to London, Amsterdam, and several other European cities in order to showcase some of my dancing." He pondered for a moment, wondering what it really would have been like, traveling Europe and showcasing his "talent". What would have happened if he hadn't lost his direction and decided to come back home as Nagihiko? He glanced up at his chara, who seemed content chatting with Amu's four charas. Temari turned to him and waved cheerily. His other chara remained hidden in Nagihiko's hair.

"That sounds amazing!" Amu leaned back in her seat beside him. "I would have loved to see you dance. I bet you're amazing." Nagihiko beamed.

"Not really, I mean, comparative to some of the amazing dancers I encountered…"

"Nade, don't be modest!" Amu playfully slapped him. "I saw you dance when I slept over your place. Don't you remember that time? That was so much fun!"

"Of course I remember," Nagihiko reminisced, watching in slight amusement as Amu laughed about their sleepover.

"I missed you so much. How could it have been four years without my best friend?" Nagihiko did everything in his power to conceal the sting each word she spoke had on him.

"I missed you too, Amu-"

"Oh my god, do you remember when we went skiing?! That was so much fun and-"

"I'm bored." Nagihiko and Amu turned to the aisle across from them. The petite blonde rested her feet into the seat in front of her, looking quite disgruntled. Nagihiko quietly sighed a breath of relief, unbeknownst to Amu. "How much longer until we arrive?"

"According to the approximation on the Google Maps App, it seems our destination time is an hour away," Kairi informed them, sitting a row in front of her. Rima let out a sigh.

"I'm getting quite bored of hearing Amu rambling on and on about her 'lovely times' with Nag…Nadeshiko," Rima muttered. Nagihiko turned to face her. Her eyes met his briefly, a wink of her hazel eyes rapidly visible. A small smile appeared on Nagihiko's face, prompting her to turn around quickly.

"Hey, we're just catching up!" Amu whined. "It's been four years!"

"Really?" Rima looked at Amu, an expression of feigned shock present. "I would have never guessed!"

"Rima!" Amu exclaimed.

"Rima-Tan, do you have chocolate?" Yaya wondered, poking the girl who sat beside her. Rima turned to face her, a look of discontent returning.

"No, for the fiftieth time."

"Why not? Yaya wants chocolate!" Rima groaned, leaning farther back in her seat.

"Can an hour go any slower?" Nagihiko watched Rima's annoyance slowly rising, a small chuckle present under his breath. She sighed again, brushing some hair out of her face as she took out her gag manga and began reading. The way each small giggle escaped her mouth every so often prompted a small smile to cross Nagihiko's face. He watched as her shoulders bounced up and down in sync with her giggles and her satisfied smile as she read further within her manga. He could feel his cheeks warm, watching her blissfully reading.

"She's really cute, isn't she?" Nagihiko turned, his eyes focused on Amu. Her voice was a whisper.

"Who?"

"You were watching Rima," Amu observed. Nagihiko laughed slightly.

"She is," Nagihiko agreed, his voice remaining feminine. "My brother always speaks quite highly of her." Amu smiled.

"Nagi really does care about her," Amu told her. Nagihiko wanted to roll his eyes. As if he didn't know. "I mean, I'm not very good at reading Nagi," A quiet snort from the seat behind him prompted Nagihiko to turn around, narrowing his eyes at the jock who seemed quite entertained. "But I know he would definitely do anything for her, even despite their constant banters and whatever they have." Nagihiko smiled.

"I don't doubt that." Out of the corner of his eye, he could see the girl in question smile brightly and a blush present on her cheeks.

Finally, the bus pulled into a parking spot, prompting Yaya to start cheering fervently. Rima covered her ears, groaning.

"Yaya, shut up!" Rima muttered, slapping Yaya with her gag manga.

"That was mean Rima-Tan!" Yaya whined.

"You deserved it; you're annoying."

"But we made it! WE SURVIVED!" Yaya bounced up and down giddily.

"I'm happy to finally be here!" Amu exclaimed, unbuckling her seatbelt. Nagihiko followed suit, standing up beside her. His legs felt stiff, having been sitting in the same spot for four hours. Nagihiko followed Amu off of the bus, both of them politely thanking the bus driver. As they got out, they were greeted by Tadase and Kairi. Amu's cheeks turned bright red.

"Amu-Chan, Nadeshiko, did you two have a good trip?" Tadase asked, his smile polite. "I wish I could have spoken with you two more."

"I-It was good," Amu stammered, looking extremely flustered. "It was so nice being with Nade!" Nagihiko beamed, though the words hurt.

"I'm sure it'll be a great trip!" Tadase smiled warmly at Amu. "It's fortunate that you do not have to deal with Ikuto-Niisan's constant pestering." Amu sighed slightly.

"Yeah… Ikuto was never the type to stay still, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised he left again." Tadase's content smile vanished slightly. "Still though, at least Nade is back to stay still!" Amu hugged him tightly, prompting him to force a weak smile. His eyes locked with Tadase's, who gave him a small genuine smile.

"We are here!" Yaya twirled around as she got off the bus, prompting Rima to push her out of the way.

"Move," Rima commanded.

"What are you, a royal leader?" Yaya teased.

"No, Tadase's the only royal prince."

"I'M NOT-" Nagihiko and Amu both acted instantaneously, covering Tadase's mouth before he made a fool of himself. Nagihiko raised an eyebrow at Rima, who seemed quite pleased with herself.

"Damn, it's really nice here!" Kukai exclaimed, his hand intertwined with Utau's.

"READY TO HAVE FUN KUKAI?!" Yaya exclaimed, running toward him. He grinned, letting go of Utau and picking up Yaya playfully, twirling her around.

"I'm so psyched!" Kukai placed her down, and they performed their handshake. Utau and Rima both rolled their eyes. Finally, Yukari and Yuu exited the bus as well.

"This was so nice of Tsukasa to pay for this trip," Yuu noted.

"Do you know why he did?" Tadase wondered, turning to Yuu and Yukari. "My uncle is quite generous with his money, but it seems almost reckless to spend money for a beach resort for ten people for a week with no specific reason."

"Don't question it Tada-Tan!" Yaya exclaimed. "Just enjoy the beach!" It struck Nagihiko as odd as well, but he also understood Tsukasa was nothing short of odd, his behavior not changing in the slightest even as they entered their upperclassmen years of high school.

"I wish Nagi was here too…" Amu murmured. "I mean, it's been almost five years of knowing you guys, and I've never actually met you or your brother at the same time. It's really funny actually." Nagihiko forced a smile, ignoring the awkwardness that seemed to radiate from the majority of the group.

"My brother wishes he could be here." Nagihiko knew that certainly was not a lie. "However, our mother needs him at home in order to help prepare the home for the guests that will be arriving. Our home will be the site for many members of the Fujisaki family in a few weeks, so my mother wants Nagihiko to be home to help prepare, especially considering he is the heir."

"Yaya bets you wish he was here," Yaya teased, nudging Rima conspicuously. She shot her a glare. Nagihiko looked away quickly, knowing Yaya's comment was partially aimed to him. Yaya winked slyly.

"Well, I'm sure you're thrilled to be with Kairi," Rima pointed out. Kairi turned bright red. Yaya turned to Rima, completely oblivious, and nodded eagerly.

"Yaya can't wait to go on fantastical adventures with Kairi-Kun!" Yaya grinned and hugged Kairi tightly. Yukari had an evil smirk on her face.

"Um, why don't we head to our hotel rooms?" Yuu wondered, his eyes focused on the discomfort and embarrassment of his brother-in-law to be and the evil glint in his fiancé's eyes. The others nodded, following Yuu and Yukari into the large hotel room, rolling their suitcases behind them. After Yuu and Yukari received their room numbers and registered, the group went into the elevator and went to the fourth floor.

"Tsukasa paid for three rooms for us. Yuu and I will be receiving one, and the other two rooms will likely be divided by gender, despite the fact that there are five girls and three guys." Nagihiko was not horrified; he had been expecting as much. Of course, if he had gone as himself, it could have been even. However, he needed to have Nadeshiko "come back"; it was too suspicious.

"Your rooms are a suite with a hang out-like room in the middle," Yuu added. "Tsukasa really paid a lot for this."

"Is there a balcony?" Yaya wondered.

"I believe so," Yukari told her. Yaya squealed in excitement.

"Oh my god, we have to hop from the balcony onto the beach!" Kukai exclaimed, patting Yaya's shoulder.

"YESS!" Yaya agreed, high-fiving Kukai.

"I would advise against that idea," Kairi murmured.

"On the contrary, it would be quite funny if Kukai ended up hurting himself," Utau pointed out.

"Hey!" Kukai exclaimed, frowning at his girlfriend. Utau smirked.

"Well, here's our room." Yukari and Yuu paused. "Your rooms shouldn't be too far away." The nine of the others walked farther down the hall, eventually segregating by gender and entering two separate rooms.

"BALCONY!" Yaya screamed, running toward the end of the room. Nagihiko followed her in, placing his suitcase in a special cabinet reserved for suitcases. The other three girls followed in, placing their suitcases beside Nagihiko's, Rima rolling Yaya's as well.

"It looks like there are two beds and a couch," Amu noted. "The couch can likely open up to become a real bed."

"I'll take the couch," Utau offered. Nagihiko bit his lip.

"Are you sure?" Nagihiko wondered. "I really don't mind."

"No worries. I'm used to that anyway." Utau sat down on the couch. "Besides, I don't like sharing beds with people, with the exception of my brother." Nagihiko couldn't blame her for not understanding the situation, given he didn't tell her his secret, unless Kukai blurted it.

"Your brother is annoying to share a bed with," Amu muttered under her breath, prompting Utau to shoot her a glare.

"Yaya will share with Rima-Tan!" Yaya announced, hugging her friend tightly.

"No, no, no!" Rima exclaimed, prying Yaya off of her. She looked at Nagihiko and Amu, a pout present upon her expression. "I have to deal with Yaya 24/7. She stalks me and I had to sit with her on a four hour bus ride. Please save me from her."

"But Rima-Tan!"

"No, I'm not sharing a bed with you! I'd rather share a bed with Kukai after a sweaty sport event."

"Trust me, you don't want to share a bed with that idiot even without sweat," Utau muttered.

"I bet you've shared a bed with him with a lot of sweat involved," Rima pointed out. Utau gave Rima a horrified look.

"Rima!" Nagihiko exclaimed. She turned to him, a small smirk present. Yaya seemed to not understand Rima's implication.

"Alright, I'll take Yaya if you don't want her," Amu pointed out. Yaya looked thrilled, hugging Amu tightly. Rima's eyes widened, her eyes quickly shifting from Nagihiko's. Nagihiko watched Rima, trying to read her.

"Well, it is late, so we should get ready," Nagihiko announced. "I'm feeling quite drowsy myself."

"I'll wash up first," Rima announced, grabbing her toothbrush and washcloth and heading into the bathroom.

Finally, after all five of them used the restroom, they were ready for sleep. As Nagihiko, who was the last one, exited the bathroom, he saw Rima lying in their bed, her eyes absorbed by the words of her gag manga. Her manga rested upon her knees which were upright about eye level.

"Hey," He whispered, climbing into the bed beside her. His hair was still tied up into a ponytail and he wore a nightgown as well, the material feeling too natural to him. Rima glanced up, a giggle escaping her lips once she saw him. He frowned slightly, prompting her to immediately stop.

"Sorry," She murmured.

"I know, I look ridiculous," He whispered. He glanced over at the other bed, watching as Amu was already breathing soundly in her sleep. Yaya's eyes were closed hugging her pillow as if it were a life line. Utau's back faced Nagihiko. He turned back to Rima, who shook her head slowly.

"No, you just look…feminine."

"Well, that's the part I play, isn't it?" Rima gave him a look, pity evident within it.

"You can turn off the lights," Rima told him, closing her book. "I'm tired too." Nagihiko complied, pulling the string and watching Rima's facial expressions vanish into the darkness. He rested his head on the pillow, feeling his head sink into the softness.

"When are you going to tell her?" Nagihiko turned, his eyes focusing on the petite blonde in the darkness.

"You mean Amu-Chan?" His voice lowered to its proper octave. Rima rolled her eyes.

"Who else would I mean? You don't really care if Utau knows."

"There's a possible chance Kukai told her," Nagihiko pointed out.

"Well, you never answered my initial question." Nagihiko let out a sigh, relaxing his head into the pillow.

"I want to before this trip ends," Nagihiko admitted quietly. He could discreetly make out Rima's surprise despite the lack of light.

"Really? That soon?" Rima wondered.

"I have to," Nagihiko explained. "If I don't, I will be left in a precarious position. It would not make sense for Nadeshiko to return to Europe again, yet I'm supposedly is at home. Obviously, it's impossible to play the parts of two people, so I have to tell her the truth soon."

"How are you going to…?"

"It's funny." Nagihiko stared up at the ceiling. "I've contemplated so many ways of saying it and so many potential scenarios. I can't decide which method of confession is the best. Either way, I know it will end the same way. She'll hate me."

"You don't know that," Rima whispered.

"Wouldn't you?" Nagihiko turned back to her. "If you were in Amu-Chan's position and trusted someone as your best friend and suddenly she tells you that she and her twin are the same person and in essence your best friend doesn't exist, wouldn't you hate her, well, him?" He bit his lip. "There's a reason I've been putting it off."

"You have to tell her," Rima urged. "You may be right about the outcome, but she deserves to know. You know that." He nodded.

"I know," He agreed. "I will, I promise."

"You better." Nagihiko sighed, his eyes closing slightly.

"Good night, Rima-Chan," He whispered gently.

"Night… Nagi." A small smile crossed his lips, as he turned the other direction and closed his eyes.


This concludes the first chapter! If you read my original story, Nagihiko's Father, a lot of the elements of this story will look quite familiar, but written much more eloquently. Besides in the little prologue, we have yet to truly meet Nagihiko's father, but I promise you, it will come quite soon. Also, if you were wondering about the title, when I was writing the description for the story, For The First Time in Forever came on my iTunes, and I decided that Elsa's part was truly fitting. Besides, my original title was Beloved Father, so this title is better. Anyhow, please, please, please review! I have high hopes for this story and quite a lot of plot ideas. Obviously I would not spoil my own story, but I have a super huge plot twist planned and I'm quite ecstatic about it. Again, review review reviewwwww.