Blue Eyed Sorrow

By Isoroku22

This story is set in completely different timeline resembling World War II period. For this story purposes I have decided to japanize names of most characters since action takes place in Japan (more exactly on japanese ships). Also in this story I will be using historic dates and events that happened during WWII. I also decided to change one of the traits of main character; red eyes are replaced by blue ones.

To make it easier to follow the story I will write list of character names that were japanized. In each next chapter at the top I will place list with japanized names of character that are going to appear, so for a prologue I have the following:

Rumiko Ohtaka – Lunamaria Hawke

Meiko Ohtaka – Meyrin Hawke

Enjoy

Prologue

1940, September 17 – Military Academy, Yokohama

It was hot sunny day with only few clouds passing by from time to time. Shinn Asuka (age 17) was on his way home returning from the opening ceremony from this academy, which was one of the most renown academies in Japan at that time. Although it was military academy Shinn wasn't planning on becoming regular soldier, he wanted to become field medic following his parents footsteps. Well it was in a little different way since both of his parents are civilian doctors.

When Shinn was closing in to gate he noticed three familiar figures happily talking with each other. He recognized them right away from quite a distance. The one standing in the middle was his younger sister, Mayu (age 14). On Mayu right side there was standing Meiko Ohtaka (age 17) and to her left there was standing Meiko's older sister, Rumiko (age 18).

"… as I tell you I'm go- Ahh, it's Onii-chan."

Surprised Shinn asked. "Hey you three what are you doing here causing unwanted attention ?"

Rumiko answered. "Is that the way to speak to three young beauties that came especially to see you!"

Meiko said with a clear blush on her face. "O-onee-chan, don't say things that might cause misunderstanding."

Shinn then asked . "What are you girls talking about ?"

Rumiko answered "What ? It's a truth though.".

Meiko unable to properly say what she's thinking said with lower voice. "But, saying it like that is a little…"

Shinn asked suspiciously looking at three girls standing before him. "Leaving your little talk aside, Mayu, Rumiko and Meiko can you answer me why are you all here, didn't all of you had your own entrance ceremony ?"

Mayu replied with a sad look on her face. "Well, opening ceremony in our schools has ended quite time ago, so all of us decided to come and see onii-chan's opening ceremony, but it looks like we were too late."

Shinn answered. "You know Mayu, it was expected since your school is placed on the other end of Yokosuka so it's not surprising that you girls didn't make it on time."

Mayu said with louder voice. "But, we all wanted to see your opening ceremony."

Rumiko gave a sigh and said. "You know Mayu is right., but you know truthfully after seeing what was happening in the city I couldn't expect that we would make it on time."

Shinn after hearing that put his left hand on forehead recalling what he heard at the opening ceremony from guys siting behind him. "I probably know what is reason for that commotion in the city."

All three girls looked curiously at Shinn after they heard what he said.

Then Rumiko said first. "Then can you be kind enough to tell us about it ?"

Shinn replied. "Sure, you girls deserve to know the reason for being late on my opening ceremony, but for know I suggest to start moving since this isn't a good place for conversation."

Rumiko said. "Indeed this isn't a good place for that. Any ideas where to go ?"

Everyone started thinking where they should go. After few minutes of silent thinking Mayu as the first one was ready to give her idea. "I think that for now we can go to meet up with mother and father. They said that they have few appointments placed in Kawasaki Factory. They also said that after they finish things there they are planning to drop by to Sanzein Ramen Shop which is placed on Murasakijou Street, so I think that we can all go there unless rest of you have better ideas."

Meiko, Reiko and Shinn stared at each other and then Shinn decided to speak out.

"I agree with Mayu. Let's go there for now. I couldn't come up with better idea and besides I have to ask them about that unnecessary celebration feast."

Mayu with angry expression on her face replied. " Please don't call it unnecessary onii-chan. It was decided long before opening ceremony that we will have celebration feast, so don't complain about it now."

Shinn seeing Mayu serious expression surrenders. "I got it, I got it. It's your win Mayu, so don't look at me that way."

Hearing that Meiko and Rumiko smiled and as for Mayu she putted up a wide grin over her face. She was always putting such a wide grin when she convinces someone to her ideas.

"Since it's settled let's go." Mayu said enthusiastically.

And after that being said everyone went off towards Murasakijou Street. While heading to their destination Shinn started recalling in his mind the reason why Ohtaka sisters were so close to him and his family.

It all started ten years ago in Kagoshima during spring time, where newly established national medical symposium was held. It was were mother and father meet father of Rumiko and Meiko, Ohtaka Kenjiro. He was a doctor just like his parents (his wife was a school nurse at that time as far as Shinn remembered). Almost instantly they became friends mostly because of sharing same views and having similar personality. After symposium they exchange addresses in order to keep contact with each other. When parents were exchanging addresses they realized that they were living relatively close to each other, well to be more precise Ohtaka's were living in Chiba while our family lived on the other side of Tokyo Bay, Yokosuka. Thanks to small distance father meet Ohtaka Kenjiro over two months later by coincidence in Tokyo. They used that opportunity to set up joint holiday trip so they can both properly introduce each other's families. After few days of necessary arrangements everything was ready and we went off to meeting place with Ohtaka's, entrance to Tokyo Train Station.

It was that day (10th July – a date that I clearly remember as if it happen yesterday) when I met Rumiko and Meiko. Both of them that day were wearing white western-style summer clothes full of frills mostly on skirt parts. When we reached place where they were standing we formally exchanged greetings and introductions. Since our train was already to depart everyone entered the train in a rush. Due to whole excitement both me and Mayu were quite sleepy and shortly after train left the station we fell asleep (later dad told me that Rumiko and Meiko also fell asleep minutes after us). After long journey we arrived at our designated location, Awaji Island. We spent there entire two weeks. Both parents and young one had really great time. When we were parting at Tokyo Station the one most displeased with saying goodbye was unexpectedly Mayu who during joint holidays became really fond of Rumiko and Meiko and both of them were feeling the same as Mayu, but when those three learned that this isn't the last time they quickly recovered.

After that trip it became a regular basis that when there was opportunity our families meet with each other. Those meetings were temporary put on halt little over two years later, when Ohtaka's had to go overseas, to Shanghai to get some rare natural medicines. They couldn't afford to take Rumiko and Meiko with them so they asked our parents to look after them during their absence. Both of them agreed to it without hesitation Mayu was overjoyed when she heard about that both of them will stay at our house, but her (and not only hers) excitement didn't last long as things that were going to happen were weren't good at all.

When all of us were saying good-byes to Ohtaka's none of us know that thing's that were going to happen will change lives of everyone around.

Seven days have passed and father got a visitor. The visitor came to announce that father got promotion. He was promoted to director-assistant in newly built large hospital in Yokohama. Although distance wasn't the problem dad's new position demanded that he have to live as close to hospital as possible also they have already prepared beforehand new house for us to move in. Father accepted promotion but asked for some time before moving in to new house since at the moment we were taking care of Rumiko and Meiko. Visitor agreed and gave us altogether ten days. Hours after visitor left dad already started making early preparations, mostly transportation means.

And then two days later the rest of us with Rumiko and Meiko help was starting our own preparations when two visitors came this time. When I saw them, I could tell that those guests were not ordinary ones, but our parents recognized them right away, they were from police dressed in civil clothes. Since we were still in the middle of preparations mother told us to finish the rest by ourselves (girls were so into it they didn't even bother to see what kind of guests came, but I was curious). Even though I was a nine year old kid it was quite obvious sign from mother side to stay away. It was so rare that I stopped packing myself and sneak in near the room where parents where talking with guests, and I was fast enough to get there before beginning of the conversation, but I soon after I regretted getting there fast.

[…] Before continuing recalling this sad part of the past Shinn stopped for a moment, and after a while he resumed.

What those policemen told shocked my parents and me as well.

Both Ohtaka Kenjiro and his wife have been … killed. Right after that without stopping they slowly explained circumstances that lead to this disaster.

Apparently after they finished some meeting and when they were returning to hotel they encountered group of drunk russian sailors. When they tried to avoid them they on purpose blocked them path and blindly assaulted them. When both were lying half conscious they picked them up and throw them into the river. With their bodies covered with wounds and bruises they were unable to keep themselves on the surface and shortly after they drown.

Luckily enough their bodies were recovered within few hours.

Officers also told us that since this crime happened in international district of Shanghai those barbaric russian sailors were quickly found, arrested and put before court-marital (those sailors where from soviet warship), sentenced and executed on the next day under supervision of special japanese representative. At the end they told us that their bodies will arrive in Japan by three to four days. With that being said they excused themselves and left.

This whole situation have thrown both father and mother into visible emotional disorder.

They knew they had to let us now about it, especially Rumiko and Meiko. When that time has come although both sisters were young they understand the situation. That moment (even though I have found about it first) we were heavily crying while our four was tightly hugged by our parents.

After Ohtaka's formal funeral I vowed to myself that from now on I will take care of them and protect them from any harm. Keeping that vow was easier because our parents became formal guardians of Rumiko and Meiko. Days that came after funeral were silent and filled with sadness. From time to time I woke up in the middle of night because of those two cries. Late night crying stopped after about two months. Before it ended all our family have slowly started process of normalization so that both sisters can once again smile. Process was long with ups and downs but gradually improving and it finally ended with a day when the two of them cheerfully smiled from the bottom of the heart. To celebrate that father together with mother prepared a grand feast with dishes that Rumiko and Meiko liked the most and additionally both end up with stomachaches because of overeating. After that the-

Shinn being in deep remembering trance didn't noticed that Rumiko was talking to him and when he didn't respond she pinched his right cheek.

Shinn then asked surprised. "What do you think you're doing, it hurts you know?"

Rumiko seeing his reaction answered with angry face. "That's my line. Your day-dreaming have forced me to use drastic means to bring you back to reality since calling you did not had any effect."

Shinn answered. "Sorry about that."

Rumiko replied with a sigh. "What a helpless guy you are. Just remember it so that would not happen in the future."

Shinn looked at Rumiko and asked.- "Ok, ok, so what you wanted to tell me, Rumiko ?"

"Ah, right. Together with Meiko we're going to buy remaining ingredients for the feast and since we are already on Murasakijou Street we have to go in opposite direction."

Shinn answered disappointed. "I see, it's shame though that all of us can't go. If you two are not present"

"A little since we're going to meet at home anyway." Rumiko answered with light blush on her face, so does Meiko.

Mayu said. "Be careful on your way home, Rumi-neechan, Mei-neechan."

- "We will". Meiko replied with a smile

- "Don't exaggerate while shopping, you two and when we get home I will tell you cause of that ruckus in the city" Shinn added.

Meiko confidently replied. "Just don't forget about it, ok ? There won't be any problems with shopping Shinn, just as always I'm in charge of money"

Shinn hearing that let a sigh of relief

When two sister were slowly moving away Mayu said with impatience look on her face. "Let's get moving onii-chan, the earlier the better"

"Of course!"

And with that being said Rumiko and Meiko went in one direction while Mayu and Shinn set off in another direction, toward Sanzein Ramen Shop.

After several minutes of walking Shinn noticed very familiar sound, he looked up and saw several planes flying through the skies. Planes were Shinn's objects of admiration ever since he was little. Whenever there was some sort of air show or near military air base setting up a air training Shinn wouldn't miss it and as much as possible he was nagging his parents to go with him, but as he was becoming older he started to go on his own, and observing planes for few hours.

Shinn instantly recognized those planes as A6M21 Zero fighters, the newest japanese fighter plane and while watching them Shinn have unconsciously started thinking loudly. "Hmmm, that's strange, number of planes is unusual and they are flying loosely without forming any formation." Mayu hearing his brother mumbling asked him curiously. "What are you talking about onii-chan ?" Even though he realized that he was thinking loudly Shinn naturally continues while pointing his head toward the sky. "See those planes up there ?" Mayu realizing what he was talking about smiled. "I see them. Is something wrong with them onii-chan?" Shinn keeping his attention on Zero fighters answered. "Well, it number of them is strange, they fly loosely and also it seems that there is some sort of sign drawn on their wing and tail insignia. It looks like european 'x' mark. Again Mayu started becoming impatient. "I know onii-chan is quite sharp when it comes to planes, but if onii-chan is going to keep watching them we'll make father and mother wait now d-

"Shinn-chan, Mayu-chan over here!"

Loud, sudden calling out from afar interrupt her lecturing. It was their mother voice.

They look toward direction of their mother voice to see that she was standing together with father near doors of designated ramen shop about seventy meters before them.

Seeing that parents are already there Mayu have speed up. "Parents are already there so let's go faster, onii-chan."

Shinn knew that even if they were thirty minutes late they wouldn't be angry therefore heading towards parents without speeding up the pace while Mayu was already far ahead of him. To Shinn's surprise he noticed that sound of Zeros is getting closer which would mean that they lowering their altitude. Being naturally curious he once again looked up and saw that five Zeros break away in various directions with one heading Shinn's location while the remaining ones didn't change their course.

Moments later Shinn and as well most people in the Yokohama heard the most unexpected sound, a sound of alarm siren. People on the streets became confused, they didn't know what to do, but moments later two explosions from afar was heard which change confusion in to complete panic.

People all started running in all directions, screaming and ramming each other in the process. Shinn within all that chaos started heading toward the place where his family was which proved to be quite difficult with all people running around.

He was completely focused on reaching his family that he didn't notice that one of Zero fighters was heading in his direction, preparing for the attack.

When Shinn was less then thirty meters afar from his family Zeros guns came to life and started spitting his lead, but hewasn't attacking civilians; three military trucks that were passing through the street was his target.

With it panic only increased and people became more chaotic. Shinn trying to force his way was nudged and fell on pathway, and when he was about to get up [.…] a powerful explosion occurred . Apparently one of the military trucks was transporting some sort of explosive materials and after being hit numerous times from Zero gunfire, it exploded while the fighter flew through the smoke.

The closest vicinity of the explosion was full of discomposed corpses, limbs lying everywhere covered in blood. Even though Shinn was in close vicinity to explosion he was unharmed mostly because that there were some people before him and he was in lying position.

Moments upon opening his eyes and seeing corpses all around and hearing painful callings of help shocked Shinn making him mumble to himself. "W-what happened ? Why did it happen, Mayu ?"

Saying his little sister name caused him to remember what has happened and what he was doing. Shinn slowly started running toward the place where he's family was standing passing through unrecognizable and burning corpses. When finally reaching place Shinn started looking for his family, but what he found was his little sister's hand. When he saw it he realized [....] that he's family is no longer here. Upon realizing it he started crying and with piercing sadness screamed his sister name "Maaaaayuuuuuuuuuuuu !!"

Once he's scream went silent he looked up aimlessly at the sky with empty eyes only to see culprit of this tragedy towards his comrades. It was that moment when he was able to clearly see sign that was covering insignia; it was a crosslet type cross. When Zero fighter disappeared from his sight, he remained in the same position for several minutes.

After few minutes Shinn stand up and driven by sub-consciousness he started heading home walking as he was undead. Due to all caused chaos he was walking unnoticed. After four hours of constant walking he was finally reaching his home. When he was only ten meters away from home his body started to collapse and slowly fell on his knees. With his body finally giving in and seconds before completely passing out, Shinn with his blurry vision saw two silhouettes approaching him, and with moment when those silhouettes reached him he fainted.

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1940, September 18, Home Of Asuka's, Nighttime

Shinn have finally woke after sleeping for over a day. He was covered with cold sweat, breathing heavily. He uplifts his upper body and briefly looks at the wall. Shinn recognized that he was in his own room. When he was about to get up from bed he noticed that something was not right. When he look on the left side of bed to see sleeping Ohtaka sisters, Meiko and Rumiko. Shinn silently got without waking girls up. When he finally got up with light coming from lamp he discovered on Meiko and Rumiko's faint traces of tears. Seeing this flashbacks started flowing into him of what have happened. Shinn was about to start crying, but having before those two Shinn refrained from it. He knew if that they would start crying again if they would see his tears. Looking at them he guessed that girls probably already know what happened to Mayu and his parents. He then silently left his room and moment later he came with blanket.

He delicately put blanket on Rumiko and Meiko, after that he stand up and walked up to window He started thinking what to do now that his family is gone, but there was only two things that he could do now: live-on with his current lifestyle together with Meiko and Rumiko or seek revenge and left two girls behind, but he was only fooling himself. There was no way for him to continue the way he live up until now, Shinn narrowed his eyes and those eyes were full of anger, full of desire to seek revenge. Then he looked at the girls changing his expression and putting up small, bitter smile.

With a set goal Shinn started packing all he could carry by himself. Of course he did slowly so that his actions won't wake girls up. When finished he took out small sheet out of his desk and wrote short farewell message.

"Forgive me, Rumiko, Meiko, but I can no longer remain here. I'm leaving in order to fulfill my obligation of bringing divine punishment. Take good care of each other while I'm not here anymore. Please live your lives just

Sayonara.

Shinn"

And with it, Shinn turned his head and took last glance at both girls and then left the house to fulfill his obligations.

End Of Prologue

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This is my very first fanfiction so please go easy on me.

Next update will be after few days. Feel free to review.