Rainbow: I though of this while being forced to read All Summer in a Day at school. (mutters) Stupid depressing story. (yelling) Don't read it! Blame the plot bunnies for this one. I thought it was going to be a quick one-shot... ya, it didn't turn out that way. -_-'
Jaden & Jesse: She made us kids in this one.
Rainbow: Yup. You guys are just going to have to deal with it.
Jaden: But Rai... I don't want to be little.
Rainbow: You're going to be whatever I want you to be, so there. I win, you lose. Ha ha. Now on to the disclaimer!
Disclaimer: Let's see here, I don't own Jaden, I don't own Jesse, I don't own Tokyo. Basically, I don't own yugioh gx or anything that is already owned.
Part 1/3: The Doctor
Narrative POV
(Friday)
It was a brisk, November afternoon in Tokyo. Some people were walking quickly in and out of buildings, while others talked with friends in the park. Towards the middle of the city there's a small school and in this school there are children from kindergarten to second grade.
Among the students in first grade there is a child with dual colored hair; dark brown with a layer of lighter brown above it and dull, chocolate brown eyes currently filled to the brim in tears. He had a bruise on his cheek and was clutching his right arm tightly as pain shot through him. He leaned against the wall of the school and slid down it until he was resting on the ground. Above him, four second grade boys stood with smirks on their faces and hands in fists as they prepared to strike again.
The smaller child braced himself as the other boys struck him again. After nearly 10 minutes of this, the older children clearly got bored and left the younger. The younger was still; knowing that if he moved it would bring the bullies back and only cause his already battered body even more pain. So he lay there, barely conscious, knowing that neither teacher nor nurse would come to help.
By the time he got up, the sun was beginning to set. He slowly made his way to the front of the school and from there towards his home. On his way, he got strange stares from people and heard them whispering behind him as he walked past them, now gingerly holding his right arm with his left hand. He realized a long time ago that this was because he was different. People thought he was crazy when he tried to introduce them to his duel monster spirits last year. He knew he wasn't crazy though, they just couldn't see them. It was also because of his daily injuries and his torn, dirty school uniform.
By the time he entered the small house that he and his mother lived in, the sun had just set and the stars began to show themselves.
He walked in quietly, hopping that his mother wouldn't hear him. Unfortunately though, as soon as he stepped through the door he heard the strict voice of his mother. "JADEN YUKI! Where were you? Why were you not home earlier!" her voice boomed, sending chills up and down Jaden's small spine. She had pale brown hair and cold brown eyes that seemed able to see right through you.
"It-it's no-not my fa-fault... mother. I-I was a-at sch-school..." he began to explain in a small, quaking voice.
"Enough with your excuses!" she yelled. Not even bothering to look at Jaden, who just shrunk even smaller at her angry voice. "You will have no dinner tonight!"
"Yes ma'am." Jaden replied, slightly louder than before. "I'm sorry I was late. I will take any punishment that you deem necessary." His voice was now monotone, as he said this line nearly every day and for almost two years now. His mother slightly turned around, just glancing back at Jaden. A small smirk appeared on her face at the sight of wobbling son. Just at that moment, a knock was heard at the door.
"Jaden. Go and run to your room while mommy gets the door." She said it sweetly but Jaden knew that there was an underlying darkness to her words so he moved to his room as quickly as his wounds would allow. She turned back to the door, "I'm coming."
When she opened the door, there was man in doctor's clothes and a nametag on his coat that read Dr. Anderson. He had a pale complexion, black hair and patient green eyes. "Ms. Yuki, I presume." It wasn't a question. He knew that she was the only female living there, along with her son. She answered anyways.
"Yes. You must be the new doctor. I will take you to Jaden. He should be getting ready for bed right about now." She said the last part slightly louder than the rest so that Jaden could hear her. Jaden knew that she was talking to him, even though she was facing the doctor.
Jaden slid off his cot and started going through the small, two-drawer dresser that he kept all of his belongings in. When he found the large, tattered shirt that he used as nightclothes; he pulled it out and stripped off his school shirt, revealing cuts and bruises on his chest, back, and arms. Jaden was about to put on the large shirt when the doctor walked in with his mother.
After hearing the door open Jaden quickly snapped around. Fear was all that was in his eyes as he turned around. He saw... was the only thought he had. He knew what would happen after the doctor left. Both Dr. Anderson and Ms. Yuki rushed over to try and help Jaden. The doctor opened the medical box he had previously been holding while Jaden's mother pretended to sooth her wounded child.
When Ms. Yuki put her hands on his shoulders to ask where it hurt, he reflexively flinched away. She scowled under her breath so that only Jaden could hear. Jaden's eyes widened as he realized what he just did. The finch was not only in pain but, also fear. Though they didn't know it, Dr. Anderson saw this and soon realized that this child, no older than 7, was scared. He was scared, no, terrified of his own mother, the one that was supposed to bring comfort and protection.
"Excuse me ma'am. Could you leave for a moment so I may tend to my patient." Her head snapped up with almost lightning speed.
For a second he thought he saw something in her eyes; hatred, contempt... he didn't have time to decipher it because it vanished almost immediately. Dr. Anderson at first thought he had imagined it but after a few seconds decided that something so strong could not simply be made up.
Ms. Yuki stared at the doctor for a minute, obviously deciding what to do, before nodding her head and gracefully standing up to leave the room.
Dr. Anderson's POV
Who could do such a thing to this boy? A child no less! I was told to come here monthly since the Jaden's last doctor recently retired. I began to realize why a doctor was sent to check on this boy every month.
"Jaden right?" I asked. I already knew the answer but he hasn't said a word since I had walked in and I was genuinely curious about him. Instead of answering me, Jaden simply nodded his head as I began to rub medicine on his back. When my hand made contact, Jaden shivered, though he didn't flinch like he had earlier. Strange.
"Jaden, can I ask you something?" Jaden looked up at me with almost desperate eyes, begging me to help him. I knew that he wanted to say something, but was too scared to. Jaden nodded so I asked my question.
"Why are you afraid?" The simple question caused Jaden's already large eyes to widen even further.
"Wh-why wou-would I be afr-afraid?" Jaden asked nervously. I sighed.
"I want to help you. I really, truely do, but I can't help if I don't know what's wrong." Jaden looked up at me with pleading eyes, as though he wanted to believe that I WANTED to help him. He suddenly took a sharp intake of air as he looked at the door. I saw his small hand rise and point at the door that lead to the hallway. At first I was a little confused by this boy's actions. He's scared of the door? No! Not the door, behind the door! But the only person behind the door was Ms. Yuki, his mother! It all made sense once I figured out what he meant. His mother was listening to us.
"Hey Jaden," I began, pausing from my work of patching up his scratches. "I brought some crayons and paper if you want to draw while I finish up." Jaden got the hint and nodded while I pulled out a few crayons and 2 pieces of paper.
"Thank you." he said alot more cheerfully than before. As Jaden began to write what had been happening I would occasionally point to the paper and ask what he was drawing to keep up the act. Jaden would reply "a flower" or "the sun" while sketching it on another sheet of paper to show his mother if she asked. After about 5 minutes Jaden handed me the words while keeping the picture.
The note said:
I am afraid of school, bullies at school, of the teachers, of this house, and of my mother. When I go to school, everyone stares. They don't talk to me because I am different. After school the bullies will hurt me. The teachers do not help me or try to stop the bullies. I can not get up so I am late to get home. When I am late home mother beats me and sends me to bed without dinner.
By the time I finished reading the short note, I had tears in my eyes and anger in my heart for those that hurt Jaden. Jaden simply placed his hand on my shoulder and brought his index finger up to his mouth; telling me to stay quiet. I nodded and wiped away my tears before picking up the crayon and writing something on the paper myself:
Don't be afraid. Since I can only come once a month you can have some of the supplies to treat yourself with. If you ever need me after school I'll be at the hospital since I work late hours. Any other time I'll be at home. I live at 8472 Kindllynn Drive.
For the first time since I arrived Jaden gave me a small smile as some of liveliness returned to his eyes.
"Thank you, for everything." Jaden whispered, standing up and giving me the kind of hug only little kids can give; the kind can break your heart into a million pieces. Maybe one day he will find someone he can call a friend.
End of Chapter!
Rainbow: Okay, before everyone gets mad at me for starting a new story let me explain. This is going to be a three-shot mini story! I HAD to write it! The idea came to me while reading a stupid story in a literature book at school! I've had to read it THREE times!
Chazz: What does that have to do with anything?
Rainbow: It just goes to show you that bad stories make writers think of good stories to balance it out.
Jesse: Rai...
Rainbow: Ya Jess?
Jesse: (sighs) Don't read anymore bad stories, okay.
Rainbow: I try to avoid them, but this one was REQUIRED by the school. I was FORCED to, thank you very much.
Chazz: Wait. Why am I here exactly?
Rainbow: Good question. Why are you here?
Chazz: (walks out of room)
Rainbow and Jesse: (anime sweatdrop) Ummm... don't forget to R&R!
Rainbow: EVER!
-Gx Fangirl of Rainbows