Broken.

That's how it all began.

His body in shambles. Being put back together. Enduring pain like other.

Yet, he made it.

It was a miracle to all who had seen him be treated… Yet it was also saddening seeing the boy weep over the corpse of his late mother.

Young Tadashi Kuro Hamada was the only member of his family alive now.

Why did that building have to catch fire…? He sniffled, burying his face a bit in his mother's shoulder. Why did you have to be the one to die instead of me!?

A hand was placed on his shoulder. Tadashi looked up, seeing it was the doctor who had treated him and who tried all they could to help his mother as well.

"D-Dr. Baymin…" he sniffled, wiping his eyes a bit.

He gave a gentle look.

"It's alright to cry, Tadashi. Just let it out."

Tadashi nodded, hugging the doctor.

"Mom… She'll… She'll be happy where she is now, right?"

"That's right." Dr. Baymin stroked his hair gently. "She's with your father now. At peace."

Tadashi nodded.

"R-Right."

Dr. Baymin nodded.

"Doctor… Where am I gonna go now that I don't have my mom?"

"The arrangements are still being worked out, though there is someone on your mother's side willing to take you. Does the name Kazume Hazama sound familiar?"

"S-She's my aunt. But I haven't seen in her awhile."

"Well, she'll be taking you in if all works out. Though, right now, I want you to focus on getting better." Dr. Baymin gave a bit of a serious look. "Your mother would want you to get better at all costs, It's going to be a long road ahead for your body with the amount of injuries you took. Are you willing to face it head on?"

Tadashi thought about it for a moment before nodding.

"For my mother, I will!" He got a determined look in his eyes. "I'll do my best."

She protected me so I wouldn't die.

I won't let her sacrifice be for nothing.

oooooo

It was quite some time before Tadashi was able to finally leave the hospital and move in with his aunt. It was odd for him at first to be living with her, but he was glad to have someone to go home to. Someone who was there to help him during his therapy. The day he fully recovered, he took a vow to himself.

Someone gave their life for me… and someone did everything they could so I didn't lose mine. I want use it to help others. I want to save lives too. I want to teach others that life is invaluable. That it should be treated with care.

Tadashi Kuro Hamada died in the fire.

I, Kuro Hazama, will help everyone I can!

No matter what!