A/N: This is a prequel to my fanfic The Little Sister. It explains why Tohma and Tamaya are so close. This fic also shows how Tohma and Mika came together. Anyways… ENJOY!
Chapter One
At age twenty, Tohma Seguchi had a lot going on in his life. He was close to getting a bachelor's degree in Business Administration, he was managing a band while also playing keyboard and synthesizer, and he worked at his father's firm. He was from a wealthy family. His parents loved him this he knew, but they also knew they had important duties to perform for society. For most of his childhood, he'd been an only child. But at age fifteen that all changed. His parents were surprised to find out that they would be having their second child. Tamaya Seguchi was a happy and spirited five year old, who had her parents wrapped around her tiny little finger, as well as her older brother. She was quite small for her age due to complication at birth; she'd been diagnosed with a growing disorder when she was three. However, at two and a half feet and twenty-five pounds, Tamaya didn't let a thing stop her.
Tohma sat with his fellow band member, Ryuichi, waiting on their third band member. He and Ryuichi had completed school, however, their third member, Noriko, was still in high school. They were often waiting on her to get finished with her classes so they could practice. He looked to his friend, Ryu. He loved the other man like a brother. Others often found him odd because of his childlike demeanor, but Tohma knew it was his way of dealing with a bad childhood. He was a talented vocalist and a loyal friend. Noriko was extremely hyper, as well as loud and opinionated. She could often be blunt and harsh to those she didn't know well, but she loved her fellow band mates like brothers, and would defend them in a heartbeat.
The door to his apartment crashed open and Tohma lifted a blonde brow at the extremely winded girl in front of him. "So nice of you to join us, Noriko." He said with a tone of amusement.
"NORIKO!" Ryuichi exclaimed happily, and flung himself on the girl. "What took you so long? Me and Tohma were getting bored waiting!"
Noriko patted Ryu's head as she closed the door. "Sorry guys, one of my teachers wanted to talk to me about tutoring other students, I had to explain that I had other obligations outside of school."
Tohma stood. "Well, now that we're all here we should get to practicing. I wouldn't want you to miss your curfew again like last week." Noriko nodded. Then there was a knock. "Or not. One moment guys."
He walked to the door and opened it, revealing a police officer. Tohma's brow furrowed in confusion. "How may I help you officer?"
The man held his hat in his hands, and seemed rather nervous. "Tohma Seguchi?" He asked and Tohma nodded. "My name is Lt. Kimura. I regret to inform you that your parents were in a car accident this evening. T-there were no survivors. I am sorry, sir."
Tohma's eyes widened and his heart stopped. His parents had died in a car accident? He looked to the officer's sorrowful face. "T-thank you, officer." He said and closed the door quietly.
Noriko and Ryuichi looked to him with concerned faces. They hadn't heard the conversation but it was obvious by his face that something bad had happened. "Tohma, are you ok?" Noriko asked quietly.
He sat down slowly and tried to blink back the tears. "M-my parents are dead." He spoke quietly. Noriko gasped and then both his friends were at his side. "A- a car accident… I- I just can't believe it."
"We're here for you, Tohma." Noriko stated.
Tohma nodded, but then his eyes widened and he jumped from the sofa. "What about Maya? I need to see her… tell her. H-how will she take it? She's only five!" He grabbed his coat. "I've got to go guys!"
"Wait, we'll go with you!" Noriko said grabbing her stuff. "You're in no shape to anywhere by yourself."
Tohma bowed his head gratefully, and the three friends quickly made their way to his family's townhouse. He knew his sister would be with the nanny, the same nanny who had taken care of him as a child. But had someone already told her? Would she understand? He didn't know if his parents had explained the concept of death to her… She was rather sheltered. But she was very smart. So surely she would understand. Would he have to tell her? Would her be able to? So many questions filled his mind as he stepped into the house.
One look at the nanny told him that she knew. She pulled him into a hug. "Oh, Tohma, I am so sorry, child."
"Thank you, Ms. Sumi." He then looked around the room for Maya. "D-does Maya know?"
Ms. Sumi shook her head. "I'm sorry, Tohma, I couldn't tell her. I think it would be best if she heard it from you."
Tohma nodded. He turned towards Noriko and Ryuichi. "I should do this by myself." They nodded and he walked towards his sister's room. Her door was open, and he just stood there a moment watching her play with her toys. She was extremely small, if he hadn't known, he would have thought she was younger than five. Her blonde hair, which matched his own, was braided down her back. Hair they had both inherited from their mother. She also had the same eyes as him and their mother. Their mother had been from Switzerland, and had traveled to Japan where she had met their father. He had to tell Maya… there was no avoiding it.
He tapped on the door, and Maya looked up from where she'd been playing. She smiled brightly and jumped from the floor. She ran across the room and wrapped her arms around Tohma's shins. "Tohma! You came to visit me!"
Tohma bent down to his knees, and pulled her into his arms. He held her close until she began to wiggle. He let her go. She stared at him with her innocent yet perceptive eyes. "Tohma, why are you sad?"
He swallowed the lump in his throat. "Maya, I have to tell you something." She continued to look him. "Something happened."
"Something bad?" She asked in a quiet voice.
He nodded. "Yes, something bad." He took a deep breath and thought about how he was going to tell her this. "Mommy and Daddy were in an accident. T-They won't be coming back."
Maya's lip trembled. "B-but why? Don't they love us anymore?"
Tohma felt his heart break as a tear ran down her small cheek. "Yes, they love us very much, but they can't come back."
"Why? Why can't they come back Tohma? They always come back home!" She asked tearfully.
"They're not here anymore." Tohma tried to explain. "They died, Maya."
Tears streamed down her tiny face. "Died?" She asked in a small voice.
It was as he feared. She didn't understand. "Their spirits aren't with us anymore. They can't come home to us."
"But WHY Tohma? I want Mommy and Daddy!" She sobbed loudly. "Give me Mommy and Daddy!" She shoved his chest slightly.
He pulled her to him and held her as she sobbed. "I can't Maya, I wish I could, but I can't."
A/N: So I think I'll end the first chapter here and continue onto the second chapter! Hope you all enjoyed… please review!