Everyone Needs a Hero

by xChaiChanx

I've learned how to tell when someone is sad angry or happy by the way they say hello. I've learned how to recognize someone by the way they hold my hand. And I've learned that the voice that comes from the T.V. is the same one that comes from you

There are times when you get home so late, I'm afraid that you won't come home at all.

You clutch my hand so tightly, I'm so happy that I start crying. I don't ever want to loose this. I don't ever want you to let go. You alone are my best friend, my Onii-sama, my hero.

But… I want to tell you, how I want to tell you so badly that… it's enough. You can stop now.

I have lost my sight but ever since I learn the voices of others, the feel of their hand against mine, the way they move. I can hear and feel it all.

You were the one on the T.V. that night, weren't you? You were the one who saved Suzaku-san, weren't you? You were the one who gave hope to all those, promising to bring strength to those who are weak, weren't you? Onii-sama?

The weak. You're doing this for me, aren't you?

Please, it's enough. The thought of you never coming home haunts my mind every night you arrive late. Every time I have dinner alone I can't bear thinking of what it would be to have dinner alone every night. Without you, Onii-sama.

I feel horrible. You've done so much for me and yet I want more. I'm so selfish, wanting you to take away the hope of all those counting on you, both from the settlements and the ghettos, just so you can stay with me. Just so you can keep holding my hand for awhile longer.

You say you help those in need. Those unarmed. The weak. The ones being bullied.

Then help me, Onii-sama.

Zero.

I have no defenses, no strength and am being bullied by the thoughts in my own head. Please help me, please… hold my hand for just a little longer.

My Onii-sama, my best friend, my hero, and to the rest of the world, Zero.