Yes... another new story... heh...

Prologue

Hidden

Pain stared out at his brothers from his little hiding place behind the curtains, watching them meet everyone else. Gluttony, Weird, Anger, Fun… they knew he was here. They knew he had to hide from his brothers. The pain they made him go through, the things they said to him… he briefly wondered if he should reveal himself; to walk out of the shadow of the curtains and tell them how much pain he was in.

No. Pain reassured himself, putting his head on his knees and curling up. They won't notice my pain. Even if I tell them, it won't stop.

Pain saw Fun give him a brief glance; saw the understanding in his eyes.

But he could never know what it's like. Could never feel his pain. Even though they were one and the same… he scrambled backwards, trying once again to not let out his cries of agony. In his mind, the words of his brothers flitted around like bugs.

"Mikey, you're such a loser!"

"Get away from me, I'm trying to work!"

"What is your role in the team, Mikey? None!"

Pain knew he was about to cry. He desperately tried to wipe the tears away, but failed. As usual.

His eyes landed on his kusarigama chain. A though came to mind as he picked it up and placed it above his hand. Taking a deep breath, he plunged it in.

Nothing could prepare him for the agony that ensured.

He howled in pain, holding his bleeding hand.

Stop, stop, make it stop!
Pain heard the approaching footsteps of his personalities. He stopped screaming long enough to sigh in relief. They could help him. They have to.

"Plants!" Weird cried out, flinging his hands out for no apparent reason.

Gluttony rolled his eyes at Weird and offered Pain a piece of pizza, "You like pizza, right? This might help."
He took the offered slice and thanked Gluttony. Sighing, he bit into the pizza and almost immediately felt his hand wound heal. It had always had that effect on him. Although… it would still make him have a scar.

Another one to add to the collection. He thought grimly.

"Dude, you ok?" Pain looked up and saw Fun frowning at him worriedly, "You look pretty beat up. I mean… more than usual."

He looked at the ground, embarrassed, "I… I guess my brothers being here and all… made me feel more pain than usual. I mean, since they created me and stuff…"

"Well, good thing you're good at hiding."
Pain looked back up, the hint of a smile on his face, "Yeah, I guess you're right."

Fun landed on his shoulder, "Come on, dude. Let's hang at Imagination's place for a bit."

Pain's small smile grew, "Yeah, sure."

"See? I knew that would cheer you up!"

He looked at his other personalities, silently thanking them. Turning around, he walked towards the tiny, rickety door half hidden by the curtains. Taking one final look at his personalities, he opened it.