Takumi hangs with his sister for the summer holidays, and when he is involved in an accident, what will happen when Project D has accepted a race against a rival team. And what will happen when Ryosuke falls in love…
AU SETTING
Limitless
Love is supppose to be unconditional, Love is suppose to be limitless...isn't it...
Chapter one
"Tak!" Ani screamed, waving her arm in the air. She ran through the doors to the already crowded terminal. There, her brother was waiting for her. She scurried across the white tiles towards her brother, dragging along her suite case. A large smile was plastered on her face as she quickened her pace towards her brother. He had that 'I'm in a daze look,' as he turned his head to the screaming girl.
With one free arm she slung it around her clueless brothers neck, bring him down to her own height... You see, even though she may be a petite little girl, she is fairly strong amongst the guys back home in Nashville, where she lived with her mother. Her brother Takumi had stayed with his father in a small area called Akina within Japan.
Ani and Takumi are half related through their father.
You see when Takumis mother died, just after Takumi turned three years old, his father Bunta had meet another woman, Elizabeth. They both met at his Tofu shop, she had one day stopped over at the shop to try his Tofu. From that day on, she came everyday for lunch and dinner. They eventually started seeing each other, and when needed Bunta would ask her to take care of Takumi, when he needed to make the deliveries at Akina hotel.
She was a nice and kind woman.
Though the relationship was quick, she moved in with him after only meeting him for, they hadn't gotten married or talked about it. And the next month they conceived Ani. And as quick as the relationship started - it quickly finished.
As soon as Ani was born, Elizabeth packed up and left - just like that...
Ani's mother left Bunta because of his status; he wasn't a rich man...only a average small time business man who owned a Tofu shop. Bunta never tried to convince Elizabeth to stay.
He only wished that he may know his daughter, and she know him.
So, a some what deal was made between the two parents...
Every Holiday, except for Christmas Ani would visit Japan. Ani actually wished that she could stay in Japan forever as she favoured her fathers side more then her mothers. And the fact that she thought her mother wouldn't bother missing her any time soon. As her mother had company with her new rich boyfriend whom she hated so much...
Takumi stared back at his sister, "We're too close...And - Your breath stinks..." He brought one hand up behind her head, he grabbed a bunch of her dark brown hair and pulled it playfully.
She laughed out, "Yah! You wanna die!"
Everyone in the terminal just stared at the two.
No one could tell that these two were related, half related actually. Takumi is pure, 100% Japanese. He has slightly light brown hair and brown eyes, height of 177cm, his pretty tall isn't he...19 years old and finishing his last year in Senior high.
He is also a popular street racer, incorporated in the team called Project D, one of the greatest street teams in all of Japan.
Though besides his slight popularity, he has a slight tendency to daze out from the real world and completely be in lala land. Though he does have his moments when he's serious.
Ani is completely different, you wouldn't think she was Takumi's sister. Age 16, she is half American from her mothers side and Half Japanese from Takumi and her fathers side.
She inherited her fathers, dark brown hair that some times looked like it was black. And the one thing that set her and Takumi apart was the colour of Ani's big abnormal eyes.
She inherited the thing she hated the most, she inherited her mothers icy blue eyes. In her best efforts she tries to shield her beautiful eyes with her straight fringe, reaching past her eyebrows.
"So where's dad?" She asked, as they made it to the white Tofu delivery car.
"Someone has to take care of the Tofu shop..." He bluntly said, as he grabbed Ani's luggage and threw it in the back seat.
They both jumped into the Tureno and speeded off onto the highway. "So how's your mum?" He asked, knowing that he'll always get the same answer every time.
"I don't wanna talk about her..." She sounded calm, though underneath all that exterior she was actually angry. Takumi would always ask her that same question ever time she visited, and she hated it.
"Sorry," was all he could say, as he starred out in the distance.
Ani propped her head onto her hand leaning on to the side of the car. "You know I don't like talking about her." Her anger was visible this time.
"Sorry," was all he could say.
She breathed out with anger.
When they arrived home, Ani's father had been at the back cutting up Tofu. As usual there weren't much customers. Business was slow but somehow their father still kept the business going, and the fact their father hated Tofu and decided to set up a Tofu shop is completely bewildering.
Ani stepped out from the car door, a large smile was plastered onto her face. "Dad!" She ran to her father, with wide open arms. She threw her arms around his neck hugging him tightly never letting go.
"My little girl," he laughed.
"I'm not little…" She shot back, releasing her grip from her dad. Her hands propped onto her hips, she stared deathly at her father. "I'm not little anymore dad…"
"You'll always be daddy's little girl."
She pouted, murmuring to herself, "I hate it when you say that."
"Hey!" Her brother called out to her from the car, "Aren't you gonna grab your own bags…I'm not your slave…"
She clicked her fingers in an orderly fashion, "Take it to my room… Slave." Then walked inside with her dad.
"I'm not doing it…" He protested.
"Takumi you better do it," His father ordered, "or you're not taking the car during the holidays."
"Damn!" He murmured under his breath.
"Oh My God!"
Takumi heard the loud yell from his sister as he entered the Tofu shop, he went throught the back that entered in to the house.
"DON'T YOU GUYS EVER CLEAN THIS HOUSE!"
Both males shrugged there shoulders, "It's clean enough…"
Ani's mouth gabbed open, staring at the both of them, then back the mess that was scattered around the house. "Are you kidding me….Are you serious! You must be joking… I told the both of you to keep the house clean."
Both males shrugged again, "It's clean enough…"
"OH NOWAY! I'M NOT LIVING IN A HOUSE THAT'S THIS DIRTY!" Out of no where she bought out a duster, mop and a bucket. "THINGS I DO FOR YOU GUYS!" She yelled out, and went into her cleaning mode.
Ani is a clean freak, every since she could remember she had always cleaned her father and Takumi's Tofu shop slash house. Every time she would arrive all she saw was a dusty house, news papers scattered every where, her father hadn't bothered taking it out to the trash.
Her brother hadn't even helped either, after that talk she gave him about keeping the house clean when she left. But the result was always an epic fail.
"I SWEAR!"
The two males just watched as she went to work. Starting with the duster, going through all the nicks and corners, in the other hand a blue clothe a lavender scent dabbed on it, wiping the furniture.
"I'M SUPPOSE TO BE ON FUCKEN HOLIDAYS!"
A knock was heard at the door.
A man turned away from his work on the desk, his dark eyes behind his glasses stared in the direction of the door as it was knocked again. He got up from his seat as it knocked again.
"Ryosuke!" A male voice called, "It's me…"
Ryosuke opened his apartment door, "Yo bro! Long time no see…" Ryosuke's younger bleach blonde headed brother walked straight in to his apartment. The blonde male looked around his older brothers apartment. "You really need a maid."
"It's fine the way it is…" He said, uninterested in his brothers intentions about the way he kept his house. Though, he was interested in why his brother was here.
"I'm serious, you need a maid…" He said again, looking at the kitchen dishes stacked on the bench. Old news papers stacked on the dinning table, not even the rubbish had been put out. "It's like you don't live here…"
"Well," he started, "work pretty much takes up my time," He exclaimed. He sounded some what annoyed by his brother. He walked back to his desk to where a stack of papers were, sitting down he picked up the piece of paper that he had before, and started to re-read it.
"How's Uee?" The blonde asked, looking away from the mess and stared at his brother. He wondered if the pair was still together. "Well…" He pestered, and he knew he was being a pest. He could tell his brother was getting annoyed by his antics.
"We're still together, if you were wondering," he finally answered. He didn't really sound convincing. "Is that why you're here, to see if my relationship is still intact," He placed down the paper he was reading and removed his glasses. His dark eyes stared deathly, he wasn't happy at how his brother was intervening in his relationships, when he never did it to him. And he must be here on their parents request.
Ryosuke had many relationships, but they never lasted. He wasn't a playboy, women just threw themselves at him. For - Well - His money of course and dashing good looks was all it took for women to turn heads.
And the bonus was that he was an ex-street racer, so of course a lot of women knew him. He's famous.
Usually relationships for Ryosuke would last a few weeks then it would end as soon as the girl started to ask for money. It would usually be like that, he was very weary of girls as well and never pursued them, unless one would throw themselves willingly at him, that's a different story.
The relationship he was in now, well - it was complicated.
The fact was Uee was forcing him to spend more time with her, so it left him with the option of choosing between her, his work and his team.
They were seeing each of course. He had brought her over to his parents house and she had done the same. Both families had met each other and talked of their children marrying each other and having children of their own. Uee loved the sound of it all… But Ryosuke thought differently.
He never thought about the future with Uee. But they had been together for more than a few months. His longest relationship so far. Who knows maybe it could work…
Maybe…
"Did mum and dad send you to check up on me?" He asked finally. Leaning back into his chair.
"Yep…Mum and dad are just worried about you. You haven't been home for a while and they kind of want to know if you were still with Uee... Thankfully you are." He scratched his head, why did his parents have to send him. But he was here for something else besides on his parents request.
And there was something else, he hesitated to ask him…
"If that's it…" He said turning back to his work.
"No that's not it," his younger brother retorted. He folded his arms across his chest, he was breathing out angrily, he couldn't believe his brother was throwing him out like that. They were close like two peas in a pod. But things change. He sighed frustrated, "Dad…"
"I don't want to talk about that…"
"Look I don't know what the argument was about, all I know is that you moved out because of it… but dad said he really wants to talk to you about it… Said it was urgent."
Ryosuke gripped on to the paper, "Tell him," he was angry, "Why should I make the effort out that way? Tell him it was all his fault and I'll never forgive him for it…"
"Just what did you two argue about? And why is it dad's fault?"
Ryosuke looked away from his work again, he stood from his seat, "Just tell him that Keisuke, it's between me and dad, okay!" His eyes were stern, "Now if that's it, I've got some work to catch up on…" He turned back to his desk sitting down.
"No, that's not it…" Keisuke really knew how to push Ryosuke's buttons. "I still have more to say; It's about the team…"
"What about them?"
"The team needs you Ryosuke."
"What do you mean the team needs me? They have you as the captain, I left you in charge." He looked back at his brother, "Keisuke, I can't understand why the team needs me, you've been winning all the races… I know because Fumihiro has been keeping me updated."
"Has Fumihiro been telling you about the team missing practice… I swear bro ever since you stopped coaching the team, and moved all the way here in Tokyo the team hasn't been showing for practice." He breathed out a frustrated sigh, "Listen bro the team needs you."
"Keisuke," Ryosuke turned from his work, staring at his blonde brother. "Listen, I work long hours, I can't spear it for the team. I'm sorry…"
"What's happened to you?" There was a hint of anger.
His older brother had been acting strange for a while. Was it really for work, he didn't have enough time for the team. Was he that busy… Was work more important then the team he had created, then left in his younger brothers hands.
In the past, it never stopped him.
Ryosuke was a full time doctor. His father owned a Hospital which Ryosuke worked at once he finished his degree and internship. Though, even after long hours in the Hospital he would still be able to make it in time to see how his team was progressing. Even after leaving as the Captain he decided to coach the team on the side line and observe their driving skills; point out their flaws, so they could re-correct themselves and improve more as a driver.
Or was it the fight he was having with his dad… Could that be why Ryosuke has changed. When he bought Uee over for the first time he hardly talked to their father let alone spear him a slight glance. Not even a hello. The fight really was affecting everything.
"What do you mean by that?" Ryosuke asked intently, "Nothings changed… Everything is still the same."
"Pff… As if! Ever since you had the fight with dad -"
"I told you I don't want to talk about it… And we aren't children anymore Keisuke! We're grown men now, sometimes things just change…For the good or for the worst. People move on…" He had had enough, his brother coming into his apartment asking stupid questions that didn't really mean anything. And the fight he had with his father - He didn't even want to think of his him. Frustrated to the point of breaking he yelled, "NOW GET OUT!"
Keisuke eye's widened at the sudden raising tone of his older brother. Ryosuke had always been commanding and authoritative but never raised his voice or showed if he was angry, this was the first.
"Aniki, I'm really -"
"Just get out! I've had enough, I've got work to complete."
Keisuke turned away, his back facing his angered brother, slowly he walked to the door, opening it. He stopped, turning his head to his brother. Ryosuke was now sitting back in his seat. He took in a large amount of air, before saying, "Just so you now, we have a match coming up. The wanna race Takumi and his 8.6 on Mt Akagi… Just thought you might want to come watch." Then he left with out another word being said.
Silence…
Silence…
Ryosuke couldn't concentrate. Even with the silence. He just couldn't seem to get his mind focused.
Well there you have it that's the chapter of Limitless… I bet some of you are curious about the fight Ryosuke had with his dad. But I'll save that for later.
In this chapter I just wanted to introduce the characters… Nothing much yet, just setting everything up.
Well I hope you guys like it, reviews please…
Freesoul