Authors Note: Ahhh- My first Kodocha fanfiction. I hope everyone enjoys it! waves hand Of course, it is Akito/Sana pairing- he he he. I was really angry (when I read the manga) when Hayama just assumed that Sana was going out with Naozumi, so I wrote a "what-if" story. I'll explain something first.
The story is taking place right after Sana has a confrontation with Akito and Fuka. (It's in the manga.) Sana was furious with Akito for assuming that she was going out with Naozumi without asking her if it was the truth first. Akito is also going out with Fuka. I made it so that Sana takes up a job in America and leaves almost right after this incident.
Story Summary: Sana leaves for a job after Akito and Fuka become a couple. It's been two years and she returns, thinking that she has safely put away her feelings for him. Now that Sana is a big star celebrity, many complications occur. Even events that threaten Sana's life! Will these two ever be able to tell each other how they feel about each other?
Disclaimer: I do not own Kodocha... nor any of the characters. (Sadly enough...)
Monarch Butterfly
By: Cherishxme
An Akito and Sana story...
It all happened within the time I was gone.
Everything.
What hurt me most was how everyone believed the tabloids over me. How could they?
People tell me that with time, these scars and wounds in my heart would heal with the passing of time... but they're wrong.
Everyday, I try to live with these scars, but I'm trying my best to forget them.
Like footprints in the sand, I leave marks in my life... but hopefully, the tide will come and erase them.
I'm starting my life over again. I will return when I am ready.
I'll return when I forget him.
Or when I become strong enough to face him without having tears falling from my eyes.
Chapter 1: Returning Home
"Uwah!"
Raising her arms up in an expression of pure joy, the tall teenage movie star stood up in the front seat of her red convertible, much to her driver's dismay.
"Sana! Get down! You'll get hurt!" The brown haired older man cajoled desperately as she started to jump up and down in joy.
"My old school! Look! Look! Rei, don't you just feel good that we're returning back home!"
She took in a deep breath and let out a loud whoop before she sat down in her seat again, laughing at the expression on Rei's face.
"Oh Rei- you big worry wart. I'm not a kid now! I know what I'm doing!"
'Does she really?' Rei thought with a pensive look. 'She's grown up... my cute little Sana has grown up...' He muffled a small sob, 'But she's grown into a fine young lady... but still, does she really know what she is doing?'
He stole a quick look at Sana's face, looking at the red-brown strands of brown hair fluttering in her face.
'After all, is she ready to come back?'
He remembered her pained face as she came to him, telling him that she had to get away from here. So he had found her a job, which required her to stay in America for a little while.
'Her crying face was the most painful thing to see... Naozumi and I had seen it so many times... it seems only recently that she had started to smile brightly again.'
"Oh Rei Why the long face?" The cheerful girl asked. "Are you worried about me?"
Rei coughed slightly, "Of course- you are like a--."
"OH Reiii! You don't have to worry! Wahahaha!" She grabbed Rei's head and hugged it.
"It's dangerous! Sana! Let go--"
"I love danger! Didn't I tell you before?" She whooped, laughing maniacally as they swerved down the road.
"SANA!"
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"My daughter!"
It was a rampage of ruffled and kimono silk as daughter and mother raced at each other and gave each other long bear hugs.
"You've been away for so long- but at least you're back to finish high school in Japan! Oh ho ho!" The crazy dark haired authoress said with a big smile. Sana smiled at her mother, wiggling with glee as she poked the very old chipmunk, which still resided in her mother's fancy mound of hair.
"Hey Maro!"
Maro chattered back at her in reply.
Sana noticed there were quite a few white hairs in her mother's fancy hairdo.
"Were you stressed while I was gone?" Sana queried, looking at the wrinkle that seemed to have appeared while she was gone on her mothers face.
"It was a bit lonely without having my energetic daughter around." The mother confessed. "And my editor is being so annoying! As a matter in fact... he's here trying to get me to finish my newest book because the deadline is tomorrow!"
"MRS. KURATA!" Came a desperate yowl from the living room. "THE DEADLINE! OH- WE MUST FINISH!"
Her mother giggled a little bit, and was surprised to see a small nostalgic smile gracing her daughter's youthful face.
"Ah- Sana, what's the matter?"
"Well, I sort of missed having such a crazy house hold... it's nice to hear it again... you know... the editor crying... you laughing and riding your car..."
Misako smiled warmly at her daughter. "My my, my daughter has grown into a fine young lady while I wasn't there."
Rei smiled, standing back a bit to let daughter and mother have their little "moment".
But it was true; Sana Kurata had changed into a beautiful young lady. Well, not beautiful... but she was very pretty. Her beauty came from Sana's inner kindness and her energy. Sana was tall, taller then the average girl, and her long brown hair reached mid back. Her tawny brown eyes still held the mischievous twinkle she had when she was younger and her body had matured into that of a blossoming young adult.
But it wasn't her looks that turned her into a fine young lady. But, it was her inner strength, kindness, and her ability to find happiness in everything that gave her the "fine lady quality." She had developed these traits quite well after she went to America.
"So, how was the movie?"
"Oh, you mean, "Monarch Butterfly"?" Sana asked as she sat down on a plush sofa.
"Yes, how did it go?"
"It was great." Sana replied with a sunny smile. "I met Naozumi while I was there... and this guy named Vincent. He was a really great actor."
"Hmmm…" it's premiering in Japan soon... right?"
"Eh, in a month or two." Sana replied.
"She's really popular in America now." Rei said with a small smile as he stood next to Misako.
"Oh ho ho! It's Rei! Oh- you seem to have gotten a tan in America!" She waved a fan in front of her face. Rei sweat dropped. "Nice to see you too Mrs. Kurata."
Misako Kurata smiled, "Well, you guys came just in time before High school starts... I already bought everything you need Sana, so you don't have to worry about a thing."
Sana looked at her mother, a small worried look etched into her normally cheerful face.
"What? I can't take a break? I have major Jetlag!" Sana feigned a tired look.
"Now now- just a few minutes ago you were bursting with energy!" Misako said with a small smile. "Anyways, you must face it, or leave it Sana. I know you're stronger then that!"
Sana's cheerful face dropped, and a look of pain crossed her face.
"Ah... yes... you're right mother."
Rei looked away, it pained him to see Sana look so sad.
"Sana..." Rei started.
"OH HO HO HO! WHY THE GLOOMY LOOK MY DEAR!" Sana's mother shrieked, just before her editor came out and almost tackled her. Misako moved away quickly, Maro dangling from her hair.
"Mrs. Kurata!" Wailed her editor. "I gave you time with your daughter! Why won't you just get to work?"
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Sunlight filtered into a room, warming a sleeping face.
"Oh, good morning, Hayama. Boy, you look like you ate some rotten fruit, which seems to be normal for you. You might as well be wearing one of those barf-face masks. How are you today? CRAPPY?"
"Can't you ever shut up?" The tawny haired young boy asked with an irritated look.
"Yeah, you, King of the Monkeys! Just you wait! Don't ignore me! You're a waste! A total WASTE! I'll make you into a rice cake and EAT YOU UP!"
"I don't want to hear it anymore-" The boy answered the echoing high-pitched voice, which swirled around him.
"... Are you running away?"
A hand grabbed his arm, and he turned to see a young girl, around his age, stand there with sad brown eyes. Her long reddish brown hair was twisted into two pigtails, and tears were dripping down her face.
"Sana..."
The girl let go and turned around.
"SANA!" He reached towards her and ran, but she was too fast.
He stopped, and stared after the disappearing figure.
"I'll do my best Akito!" Came a cheerful voice. "Your mother loved you, that's why she gave birth to you..."
"GAH!"
An older version of the tawny haired boy in the dream woke up, perspiration soaking his shirt.
'Sana... I dreamt about her again.'
He looked over at his clock, which pointed at 6:00 AM. His alarm wouldn't sound till 6:30 AM.
'Oh screw it, I should just wash up.'
Padding quietly to his bathroom, he splashed water onto his face. He looked into the mirror and glared at himself. He could hear Sana's high hyperactive voice speaking in his head.
"Oh, good morning, Hayama. Boy, you look like you ate some rotten fruit, which seems to be normal for you. You might as well be wearing one of those barf-face masks. How are you today? CRAPPY?"
He stifled a small laugh, and straightened up. Today was his first day of high school. He sighed, 'Another day... in a crappy life... this sucks. I hate school.' He kicked his bathroom door as he grabbed a towel and wiped his face. He was suddenly still, a sad look overshadowing his usually expressionless eyes.
'Sana still hasn't come back... now has she? She hasn't kept contact with us for a long time... Two year?' He stopped and stared at nothing in particular, and suddenly threw the towel on the floor.
'She isn't coming back. Not after my jerk-ish behavior.' He stomped out of the bathroom.
"AKITO!" His sister screeched, staring at the discarded towel. "PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF!"
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"She's back." Aya whispered to Tsuyoshi. The dark haired boy with glasses looked rather surprised.
"You mean Sana?"
"Yup." Aya said with a nervous smile. "I wonder how Fuka will take it."
"Hmmm. You mean, how is Akito going to take it." Tsuyoshi said with a rather bland smile.
The couple was sitting in their homeroom, waiting for school to start.
"Ah- But, she might not be in our homeroom." Aya said quietly, "So maybe we shouldn't worry..."
"Worry about what?"
Aya and Tsuyoshi jumped as they turned around to meet Fuka's eyes. Fuka stood there with a curious look, her hair tied up into a ponytail.
"N-NOTHING!" Tsuyoshi and Aya said at the same time.
"Eh- where's Hayama?" Fuka asked, her eyes looking around the room.
"He's not here yet..." Tsuyoshi said meekly. Fuka looked downtrodden.
"He didn't even call me. We've been together for two years and he still doesn't treat me like his true girlfriend. We should just break up."
'He doesn't break up with her because he doesn't want to hurt anyone else.' Tsuyoshi thought with a sigh. 'And Fuka... is holding onto Akito because she wants what only Sana can bring out of him... ah, what a miserable pair.'
"Yo."
Akito Hayama strolled in, wearing headphones.
'Well, at least he's not being a bully. But... he still doesn't listen to the teacher very much... just secludes himself.' Tsuyoshi thought with despair.
"We can't have headphones in school Akito."
"Hmph." Akito replied, getting into his seat. "Hey." He said to Fuka, without turning around. Fuka looked really sad. "Hey." She replied awkwardly.
"Hey hey hey!" The four turned to look at a young boy who was holding a magazine. "Sana's coming out with a new movie! Look! The Monarch Butterfly!" The boy was conversing with another boy, who found the article equally appealing.
"She's acting in it with Naozumi and Vincent... the famous American Actor."
"Boy, she's really pretty." The blonde haired boy said with a small sigh.
They stopped and looked up, feeling a strange angry killer aura radiating from a certain someone.
Akito kicked his desk and stood up and glared at them.
The two boys meekly turned away. "Who is he? He's so scary..." The two boys said to each other.
"Give it to me."
"What?" The two boys stared at the Tawny haired taciturn faced teen boy who put out a hand towards them.
"The magazine."
"Why?" The two boys yelped as the magazine was ripped away from their grasp. Akito stuffed the magazine away into his desk and stared at his desk.
'Sana...'
Fuka looked away and bit her lips.
"NOW NOW- get settled!" The teacher rapped the table with a ruler. "It's your first day, you lousy freshmen must be very fidgety, but mark my word- you guys will settle down!"
"Ugly bald teacher." Akito said under his breath.
"What?" The teacher asked, cupping a hand to his ear. "Did I hear someone reference to the lack of hair on my skull?"
"Yeah." Akito replied.
"I WILL GET YOUR NAME FIRST! You must be... Hayama Akito eh? I heard about you."
"So?" Akito glared back at the teacher. There was an uncomfortable silence.
"Akito doesn't mean that about you teacher! He's just in a bad mood today because--."
He stopped and everyone stared at the doorway as someone came crashing in.
"SORRY I'M LATE!"
A slender teenage girl stood at the doorway, hands on her knees, as she panted from running down the hallway.
"I got lost and I ran my way here." The girl said, getting up and brushing back a curling strand of reddish-brown brown hair from her gold brown eyes.
The reaction was simultaneous.
"SANA!" The whole class chorused.
To be continued...
R and R please! I'm still iffy about whether I should post the rest of the story up or not...
-Cherishxme