Chapter 1: A Clear Blue Sky

Rowing to the portside town had taken forever or at least that's what his limb arms were saying but he couldn't stop yet. No, their journey was still far from over and right now what they needed to do was get away from the port town. He once again had a little girl in his arms and another tired to his back with a sheet, both helplessly clinging to him. He could sense their fear at this strange new environment and he couldn't blame them. They had never been off that island, no, they had never been let out of the facility but he was the same as them. Izaya wouldn't show it though; he was there big brother so he had to remain strong for the two of them.

Stopping briefly to rest his eyes scanned the area, there weren't too many people out right now, it was late but he had to find them a ride out of this town and quick. It wouldn't be long before their pursuers got smart and headed to this port town, so the priority was getting as far away as possible. After that depending on where they ended up he would have to figure out how to get to Ikebukuro, he wasn't even sure how far away it was. Though he supposed getting his sisters some shoes and warmer clothes would be his next priority but that would require money. He had never even handled money in his entire life and if he remembered correctly during his lessons then most places wouldn't hire an eleven year old like him. Well, as the scientists would put it, nobody doing anything legal but the other side of that coin was dangerous.

Shifting the girl in his arms and checking on the one behind him he began to move forward once more looking for a way out of this town. He was about to give up hope and start walking to the next town when his eyes caught sight of a….truck. At least that's what he thought they were called, he had seen one in a picture and the description said they transported things. Izaya couldn't remember if that included people, but maybe that was the one called a bus. All these names were so confusing, why did they need so many different kinds of cars anyways.

Izaya supposed it really didn't matter, approaching the vehicle quietly examining the opened doors. It was like an invitation, maybe one too could to be true and that's something that worried him. Glancing around for the driver or any eyes that might be watching, he let out a sigh before returning his gaze to the back of the open truck. Shaking the small girl in his arms awake he carefully lifted her into the truck before crouching down and detangling the second girl from around his neck before repeating the process. It just seemed too easy so Izaya let his eyes wander around once more before climbing into the truck, his sisters immediately clung to his legs. With a soft smile he stroked their hair before ushering them towards the back of the truck, the three of them hiding their presence behind some large crates. His sisters clung to him like a lifeline, seeking warmth and security that he knew his presence brought to them.

His hands continued to run through their hair until he was sure they were fast asleep, only then did he let his tired arms drop to his lap. Izaya could barely feel his body at all, he knew he shouldn't but the exhaustion had taken its toll and his eyes began to feel heavy. Securing his arms around his two sisters he rested his head against a crate, only one thought crossed his mind before he slipped out of consciousness. 'Shizu-chan'

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Crimson eyes stared at the padded ceiling; he had spent many days staring in this same room. So many days passed without him knowing what was outside beyond these walls. It all changed the day he came though, the boy with the mocha eyes. Speaking of which, that face appeared before his eyes, "Izaya?" He stared at those mocha eyes, the ones belonging to his very first friend, a dazed look on his face "Shizu-chan?" Shizuo shook his head at his new friend, "You always sound so surprised Izaya….waking up from your nap and seeing my face. Were you dreaming?" Sitting up Izaya ran a hand through his raven locks before returning his attention to Shizuo.

"I guess I am, it feels like any day I'll wake up and you'll have just been a dream the whole time" Shizuo let out a sigh and shaking his head at the red eyes boy, reaching over the pinched the boys cheeks to let him know that this wasn't a dream. Izaya frowned as he rubbed his soar cheek before a question appeared in his mind. "Ne, Shizu-chan…what does a clear blue sky look like?" He watched his friend remain silent probably trying to decide how to answer the question, "I don't really know how to describe it Izaya but I promise I'll show you. We'll escape this place together and you can come home with me to Ikebukuro" The warm smile Shizuo had on his face was contagious as Izaya found his lips curing into a smile as well, "Thanks Shizu-chan"

A sudden bump in the road startled him awake, the crates and the small hands clinging to him reminded Izaya where he was. A dream? It had already been three years since he helped his friend escape from that horrid place. Even though they had promised to escape, in the end Izaya had stayed behind. He had too; it was the best chance Shizuo had of making it home to his family without being captured because as long as he stayed they wouldn't waste their time pursuing him. The world had become so much darker after Shizuo left and it was then he understood the meaning of a bond and how painful it was too lose one.

Running his hands through his sister's hair he watched them sleep with a soft smile, he had made a new bond now. One that was very different from his one with Shizuo, the one he had read about in books, a strong bond that people called family. It was because of them that Izaya had once again decided to escape but this time he would actually leave, he was all his sisters had. He wasn't sure how yet but he would definitely take care of them, no matter what. Putting his arms around their small bodies he brought the two sleepy girls into a hug. "Mairu, Kururi…are you ready…to see a clear blue sky"

He wasn't expecting them to answer knowing the two girls were still very much asleep but he hoped his words would reach their dreams. After they shook their pursuers and kept a low profile then he would show them, everything they had all been denied. It was up to them now because they were now…

Free.

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