Tomorrows Light

Disclaimer: I do not own Slam Dunk. I do not own any of the characters except for Rina Lin.

Some things to keep in mind + non-yaoi + non-hentai + RukawaxOC +

….May contain cursing.

'…' Thoughts

"…" Speaking

/… Author's notes

Before I start the story, I want to fill you readers in about some things.

I am Chinese but born and live in America, so I will not be using many foreign words or phrases.

The grammar should be pretty good, considering that it's in lay man's language. The vocabulary isn't that large so you can put away your dictionary. If there are grammar errors or spelling errors, contact me please.

If you don't' understand something or is confused, contact me please.

Chapter 1. Early Morning Chaos

It was an early morning. It was six in the morning. New Jersey USA.

'Oh my god, I can't believe I have to pack so early in the morning!'

It was so dark, you can barely tell that it was morning. A sleeping Rina was awakened by her parents, telling her that she was going to the airport and moving back to Japan in an hour.

'Urgg.. What kind of parents are they, seriously. Making me move back to Japan alone to live with Aya. I wonder if she even knows that I'm coming.'

Aya was Rina's cousin on her mother's side. She was around the age of 22 and was not married yet. When Rina was younger, she used to always stay over Aya's.

"Come Rina, you are going to be late for your flight!" Yelled my mother.

'I swear, I cannot take my parents anymore!' Rina was stuffing random objects in the briefcase. She quickly put changed clothes, put on her jacket, and slipped into her sneakers. Running out the door grabbing her bags and luggage, Rina was still wondering why she was moving back to Japan.

Rina's parents drove her. Finally, they had arrived at the airport. They waved goodbye to her and left.

"Oh fuck, if I end up in like Africa, I'm going to freakin' kill them" Rina exclaimed as she looked at how many people were at the airport.

Few hours later..

/ In Japan that is. Haha you will see what happens.

Aya went to the airport to pick Rina up. She was looking all around for the girl, but there was no Rina in sight. Suddenly she heard her name. "Aya! I'm over here!" Aya turned around and saw someone.

She was wearing an Adidas hat, an I love New York shirt that went down to her knees, and striped pants that looked like pajamas. The white Nike sneakers that she was wearing completed her outfit. She looked comfortable and loose. Carrying her heavy luggage, Rina slugged towards Aya.

"Rina? Wow you changed a lot!" Exclaimed Aya.

At Aya's house.

"I didn't know that you were coming to Japan until last night Rina. Why didn't you tell me about it earlier?" Aya said while helping Rina carry her belongings.

"I didn't know about it until.. umm never mind." Rina had ignored the subject. She didn't want to start the conversation about her parents and then some. Rina never liked talking about her parents, for she always thought that they were irresponsible.

"Anyways, it's good to see you again Aya!" Rina changed the subject. "you hadn't change a bit now have you?"

"No, I guess not. But you Rina, you have changed dramatically! Just look at yourself, you have grown up into a young lady!" Aya smiled.

"Yea, I guess. Did you expect me to still be a little girl?" Rina turned and looked at her smiling as if she was challenging her to a fight.

'Wow, even her attitude and personality changed. I can't believe she is the Rina I used to know!' Aya was still quite amazed. Then the silence broke between them.

"Aya, I'm going to take a shower and then go outside to take a walk for a bit. Do you mind?" Rina asked. Then headed for the bathroom.

After her shower, Rina took her cell phone and put on her flip-flops. She was now wearing a Tommy t-shirt, with shorts. Her hair was still wet. Not bother to dry it, Rina headed outside.

It was a quiet neighborhood in Kanagawa. The sun was setting and it was soon to be dark again. Rina walked to the nearby park.

'I remember this place. My past is haunting me once again. Five years and still nothing could make me stop thinking about it' She walked to the pond and sat on the one of the benches. 'I wonder if he is still here… I wonder if he still comes here… I wonder if he still thinks about it anymore…' She shook her head and told herself not to think about her past anymore.

/ Alright.. It has ended. Lots of mysteries in the first chapter. Find out what she couldn't stop thinking about and who 'he' is! Obvious, isn't it?