Chapter One: The Move

The gate creaked slightly as Syo pushed it open. He looked up at his home. It wasn't a big house, just an average 3 bedroom. Living room and kitchen downstairs, bedrooms and bathroom upstairs.

Gotta pack some more now. What was left? I need to contact the moving van, make sure they will be coming on time. But I can do that tomorrow. We still have 2 days left in this house. Hmmm, I need to pack the remaining pots and pans in the kitchen. Leave some cutlery, plates and glasses for food and drink. The bathroom is done, just toothbrushes left. Bedrooms almost done and living room is left.

Syo was about to open the brown front door when, to his surprise, Ema did. They both were rather stunned.

"Oh Syo, I'm glad you're back before I left." Ema Hinata, Syos sister, a 17 year old girl with brown eyes and hair in a side pony to the left, tied with a pink love heart clip. She was still in her Meiji uniform.

"Where are you heading off to?" Whilst they both rotated around each other. Syo was now in the doorway, Ema on the steps.

"You remember Ren don't you?"

"Hmm, yeah, tall girl, black hair?" He asked.

"Yep thats her. Well exams are drawing closer, so it's another study group tonight at her house. I'll keep in touch, but i'm having tea there, if thats okay?" A smile filled her face, causing Syo to smile back. He could never really say no to his sister, and he didn't mind being on his own. It would give him time to do things his own way.

"No problem Nee-san, study hard okay?" He gave her a thumbs up. And she returned it before turning and walking away.

Syo listened to more music, in the mists of packing of his clothes. He only had a large suitcase full. Unlike Ema, who was on her 2nd. He stopped for a moment, took a deep breath and looked around his room.

Soon i'll be in a completely new house. Did Ema say it was a huge apartment complex? Sunrise Residence? ummmm yeah i think it was, Sunrise Residence. A whole apartment complex for one family. Hmm well, there are already 13 people living there, all brothers. 15 When Nee-san and I move in. Oh. I'm going to have 13 new brothers! 13! 12 of them are older than me! Wait...that makes me the 2nd youngest…No way. How am I going to cope?

"Im waking up to ash and dust, I wipe my brow and I sweat my rust, I'm breathing in the chemicals…ahhh~" He inhaled deeply and exhaled in time with the song whilst he picked up another shirt and carried on packing the remainders of his clothes. Helping him take his mind off things. It was growing dark outside, he would be going to bed soon. But before that he picked up his phone to text Ema, and when he opened up messages his phone got a text from her.

[Nee-san: Hey Syo, you finished packing your clothes like you said you would? Maybeee you could help your Nee-san with hers xD Anyway as you can tell, it's already dark outside…we got carried away with our studying. So I'm staying here tonight, is that alright? If you need me just let me know. Oh we are going to watch What's your number, a chick flick, you'd love it xD Anyway night (^o^)/ 3 ]

[Syo: Hello Nee-san, I was just about to text you :) Yep I'm all done, I've packed all my clothes now, left some out to wear. Yes yes, I'll help you with your packing, I was waiting for you to ask. Haha, I guessed that you would be spending the night when I saw it was dark outside. Enjoy that chick flick, and um if it's any good, tell me, I might watch it xD Night, well done for studying hard, don't over work yourself though. (^o^)/ 3 ]

[Nee-san: Haha, so in sync xD And arigatou Syo :) It already seems like a really good film, get some good sleep, Night 3 ]

Syo smiled to himself, and wrote another letter before getting himself comfy in bed.

I feel kind of lonely, I'll just listen to some music until I fall asleep.

He got out his Ipod and clicked Forgotten World - Brand X. Slowly he drifted off as the music calmed his mind.

It was early morning, 7:45 am. The air had a chill to it, and the sun was still rising up slowly, bit by bit resonating it's warmth to the earth. Syo opened his front door, letting the refreshing air surround him. Shin, was leaning against his gate, he waved at Syo whilst having a piece of toast in his mouth. Syo laughed as he waved back and started to walk with him to school.

"So,I'm guessing you got up late again?" Syo teased.

"What gave it away?" Shin said sarcastically, as he wiped the crumbs of his mouth.

"Hmmmm, I wonder." He replied, sticking his tongue out. Shin poked Syo's forehead.

"Well at least I don't have a bed head." This made Syo blush and start messing with his hair. Shin laughed and ruffled it making it messier, his hands being pushed away by Syo.

"Well Syooo, I didn't have enough sleep to get a bed head," Shin chuckled.

"have you played Sleeping Dogs yet? It's really good."

"Ahhhh, come on Shiiinnn, you know i've been packing all night, don't be so mean to me." He pleaded.

"Ah, that's right...you won't be able to play it yet, after we both waited for ages to come out, and finally got it. But you're unable to…"

Syo tired to cover his mouth, they both laughed. Soon after they arrived at school, it was 8:15am, and school officially started at 8:30. The morning was a bit warmer now, at the main school gate Momo was waving at them. She was always early to school, she was on the track team, and they always did a morning workout.

"Morning you two sleepy heads, you were cutting it close today. Which one woke up late?"

"It was Syo." He pointed at Syo, Momo looked at him shaking her head.

"He-Hey, don't shake your head at me, it was Shin. Up all night gaming again." Momo then changed her gaze to Shin, who did a loud gulp and had a nervous grin on his face.

"Shin Takano." She said in a stern way.

"Yes, most lovely and beautiful Momo." He got on the floor and started to repeatedly bowed.

"How dare you Shin Taka...," Momo and Syo burst out in laughter "I can't keep up with this serious act."

Shin got up and gave them both a nuggie, which Momo did not like.

"Oi! Shin, carry on and I'll hurt you."

"Okay, okay, I've stopped now see?," He put his hands in the air, as if surrendering. "Anyway, we better hurry inside, otherwise we will miss registration again."

"The sensei loves making us carry supplies, he's so mean." Shin complained, he made his body slump whilst he walked next to Syo in the hallway.

"Well, we were late in the end Shin, I guess it's only fair."

"But, Momo was late too. Doesn't make her come along. Pervy sensei."

"That's true. But he also knows that if he sent all three of us together, we would take ages to come back. He knows we are a trio after all."

"Ah...yeahh~ that's true." They both laughed with each other. Until they saw the last person they would ever want to see. Jirou Wada, age 17, the year above Syo, black eyes, spiky black hair, with red ends and a nose piercing. His Meji uniform was messy as always, and he had a his following copycats. Genki Ikeda, age 17, brown eyes, black spiky hair, red ends. And Rishou Abe, age 17, black eyes, black spiky hair and a nose piercing. All together they looked stupid. But if they see you are unworthy to be in 'their' school, they will make it a living hell.

Shin looked at Syo in worry. He noticed that Syo was looking away and trying to not be noticed by the group of baka bullies.

Fuck, this is not, what we need right now, out of all places why does Jirou and his damned copycats have to show up! Syo don't show them you're scared just act normal. Uh! Damn, please Syo don't let them get away with it again.

Jirou and his copycats stopped and lent against the wall, chatting away about the usual stupid stuff. Shin and Syo had almost completed walking by without anything happening. But that would be to easy, wouldn't it?

There was a loud thud, followed by a clatter. Jirou's foot was out, causing Syo to fall.

"How rude of you boke-kun. You should look where you are going." Jirou hissed. His copycats smirking.

"You know he didn't d…" Shin was interrupted by Syo's hand on his shoulder. Who after quickly picked everything up and walked away with him.

Fuck! Syo, it's the same thing again, you never complain, never stand up for yourself! Why?!

"Oi! Boke-kun, watch where you're going next time will ya? Don't want to hurt yourself even more." And with that Jirou, Genki and Rishou laughed loudly. Syo carried on looking down at the ground. The air had grown tense and eventually Syo and Shin returned to their classroom.

The end of the first lesson had finally arrived. All huddled round Syo's desk

Momo was eager to share more about her favourite manga's newest chapter, Say I love you.

"It was really good, I can't wait for the next chapter! Oh and Syo want us to come over tonight to help you pack?"

"Um, sure. That would be a huge help. Can you come straight after school?"

"As long as you promise food to be there, I'm there." Shin stated with a cheeky grin.

"I can come later on, I have work first, but I'll send you a text when I'm on my way. That okay?"

"Yeah course, Arigatou."

It was coming up to 8:30pm. The sun was beginning to set and the chilled air was setting. Momo had just got off the phone to Syo and Shin, telling them that she was about to minutes away from his house.

Wonder if we are going to watch any movies tonight? Knowing his sister she'll let us stay over. Which is always a good time. Brrrr, it gets cold way too quickly at night.

Finally she arrived at his house, the door was unlocked for her like always.

Bet there is a hot chocolate waiting for me on the table. Ahh, can't wait.

"I'm here, you guy's in the kitchen?"

"Hai!" Shin shouted.

"And there is a hot chocolate with marshmallows waiting for you." Syo added. Momo then skipped to the kitchen happily. She saw Shin and Syo sat at the table, drinking theirs.

"How could you guy's start without me, so mean of you." She pouted at them whilst joining them.

"Come on Momo, don't do that pout and puppy dog eyes." Shin said, taking another sip and slurping it a little to annoy her.

"Urg, you disgust me Shin."

"It's my job to Momo. After this we are gonna pack some more.."

"Oh, I rang the mover's van, it's all good. And my sister's coming home tonight, hopefully she will bring take out and…"

"And we can watch amazing movies?" Momo asked with a grin.

"But of course." He replied.

They headed upstairs to Syo's room. Momo rushed and opened the clothes suitcase, taking out some of his boxers and waving them about. Syo was embarrassed and chased her around his room whilst Shin sat there laughing.

Soon after they heard the front door open, so they rushed down to see Ema and her boyfriend. Hiro Sato, age 18, Short black hair and dark blue eyes. He and Ema have been dating for over 2 years.

"We're home, and we bring food!" Ema shouted, as she waved the take-away bag.

"Yes!" One of the three voices shouted.

"The famous take-away has finally arrived!" Another exclaimed.

"FOOOD~"

The three of them stampeded down the stairs, chasing after the smell of food. Ema had began sorting out the plates, whilst Hiro was taking out the food, letting the smell drift all around the room. Syo, Shin and Momo sat down at the table waiting. 5 tasty burgers, with red salted chips on the side. And for after that a large 14" pepperoni pizza. All their mouths started to water, so much that Shin started to drool.

"Well looks like someone has met the love of their life." Momo teased. Shin realising and wipes it away, trying swifty to get rid of it.

"What can I say, food is my true love," He left his spot to go and grab his plate. "Food was made for me to love, I just know it."

This caused Momo to roll her eyes, whilst her and Syo got their plate and made their way to the living room. It was a tradition that when they got take-away, they would sit on the sofa and start their movie marathon that night. The movies they watched would always have something in common with each other.

"So what's tonight's films gonna be?" Hiro asked, as they all enjoyed their food.

"Well, I don't know about you but I haven't seen Mulan in ages." Ema replied, as she snuggled up to him. Momo peaks up, liking the idea of having a Disney film night. She quickly slowed the chunk of burger in her mouth.

"Disney film night! Hands in the air if you agree," Her smile beamed across the room. "Oh, Syo, Shin, if you don't raise your hand there will be consequences." She whispered to them. A sweat dropped from them both, and they quickly raised their hands in the air, Momo's sweet sinister smile directed at them till they did so.

"Yay, so watching Mulan first? Then what?"

They all stopped to think, another thing about these traditions is that they have to pick only 3 movies. So they have to think carefully on what they would want to watch.

"Ah, how about Aladdin? That is one of my old favourites." Shin suggested. The others nodded in agreement. They stopped to think of the third last film.

"Hmm, how about Frozen?"

"That's a great idea, I love that film!" Momo rushed to the box full of DVD's and picked out the 3 they had said. They had all finished their burger and chips, so it was time for them to move onto the 14" pizza. Grabbing their slices as they sat back and relax as Mulan started.

"You two okay sleeping in Syo's room, we have some sleeping bags, or you can all just squish on Syo's bed like you usually do." Ema asked as they giggled.

"You know us too well Ema-senpai." Shin and Momo said.

They all went back to watching the films. Laughing and even crying and having their favourite hot chocolates. After all the films had ended, Ema and Hiro said their good nights, bringing a comfy, double duvet down as they were sleeping on the sofa, as Ema's room was full of boxes. Syo, Shin and Momo got in his single bed, they always kicked, shoved and laughed whilst fighting for the covers. Until they settled down, huddled up together.

Thanks you two, I never feel lonely when with you, always being there for me whenever I need you.

And with that they all fell asleep. Syo in between them both.

By the time Momo woke up, it was about 8am. The sun was already up in the sky, and it's beams were breaking through the curtains. She always loved these mornings, waking up with her two bestest friends. Even if she had only met them in high school, she remembers the day they met as if it had just happened. Her seat was in front of Syo's, who had Shin next to him. They just started talking and everything else fell into place, they became best friends from day one. And she loved that. Loved that from the minute she awoke, she would see their faces, always gave her a smile on her face. She poked Shin to wake him up, then pointed at Syo, who was still fast asleep.

"Gee's he has such a cute sleeping face!" She whispered. Lightly poking his cheek, making him frown. Shin sniggered quietly.

"I know, but don't wake him up just yet, he's sleeping so peacefully." He whispered back, not wanting to make too much noise. Momo nodded and waved him to move closer. She was taking a selfie of the three of them again. She loved doing that, printing them out into an album for when we are all older. They took a few, some with funny faces, others smiles and posing. They checked the time again, it was now 8:30am. And Syo's and Ema's mover's van was to appear in about an hour.

"I think it's time to wake him up now, don't you?" Shin asked her.

"Yep. Oi, Syo," She prodded his face. "Wake up sleepy head, you still have to shower and eat and…"

Syo darted up, Shin and Momo were startled, but soon started to smirk at him. His bed head was as bad as ever. He rushed out of the bed and ran into the bathroom, the sound of the shower echoed. By the time Syo had finished everyone was already down stairs.

It's finally moving day. I'm so nervous...be calm, don't let whatever you feel show, you don't want to worry people more. Everything will be okay...Ah..I need food.

Eggs and bacon with tasty buttered toast on the side, everyone had started without him, but that didn't bother him.

"You took your time." Ema teased.

"It's too early to tease me Nee-chan." He said has he sat down, starting his breakfast.

"It's never too early to tease my little Syo-Chan." As they all finished up their breakfast.

A loud, banging knock filled the rooms, making them all flinch a little. Ema opened the door, as several men all in a blue uniform were waiting to be invited in the fill the truck.

"Thanks for coming, please come in." She moved to the side to let them pass and straight away they were moving the sofa. So much was happening at once, that they all just sat on the wall outside, with their hand luggage, watching the van be filled with many boxes.

"We should head to Sunrise Residence soon, Oto-san told our new brothers that we would be there around 10ish." She said, moving off the wall, followed by Hiro.

"Well, like I said, I'll drive you there, wanna head off now?" He asked and she nodded and waved Syo, Shin and Momo over.

"So, Hiro is just bringing the car around and then we are going to head off with the van. But you all will be seeing each other soon, so I think you will survive."

It's really happening, I'm moving, ah Tou-san please look after me, I hope that they like us and aren't scary.

Hiro drove round the corner with his dark blue Toyota. The mover's had packed everything and were ready to set off.

"I'll talk to you both later." Syo waved from the backseat of the car.

"You better!" Momo shouted as she waved with both hands frantically.

"Yeah, I can't handle this hyper kid all on my own," Shin pointed at her and made her jaw drop, "And now I'm in trouble. Sayonara Syo!" He waved and as Hiro drove off, Syo could see Shin run for his life as Momo chased angrily after him.

After an hour long drive, listening to music and singing along, they had finally arrived to Sunrise Residence. A tall, wide, expensive apartment complex. The height was intimidating to Syo, and the amount of rooms, with beautiful clear glass, all had their own balcony would make anyone think they were in a dream.

People live here! This place, it's massive. I'm...I'm going to live here?!

The car pulled up to the main entrance, where two people stood waiting. One was a man and the other a child. As they got out of the car and waved bye to Hiro, the van had left. And the man with the child turned towards them.

"Hello, I'm Masaomi, the eldest of the brothers," he said kindly with a sheepish smile. Masaomi Asahina, dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a simple green shirt and brown trousers. "And this is Wataru, the youngest." As he slightly ruffled his hair.

"I'm super~ happy to finally have an Nee-chan and a new Onii-chan! I hope we can play together." Wataru Asahina, had short, light salmon coloured hair and brown eyes. He wore a yellow and pink long sleeved jacket with shorts and carried a little rabbit toy in the pocket. He beamed a smile at them, Ema returned it, Syo on the other hand got nervous. He blushed and quickly looked down. He hugged Ema to her surprise, but she liked it. Syo stood there nervously, until Wataru suddenly grabbed his wrist and dragged him into the house. With Ema and Masaomi closely behind, Wataru pulled Syo down the stairs into the living room, where most of the brothers were waiting.

Two staircases lead down from the area that oversaw the huge living room, which had a big red sofa, and two coffee tables. The sofa faced a large home cinema TV. And the large windows at the back overlooked the back of the complex which showed a grass island with a magnificent tree. The place itself was overwhelming.

This...this place is huge!

Wataru stopped in front of his other brothers, still had a beaming smile. Syo on the other hand was going into overload. Six other brothers stood in front on him. Focused on him. Ema stopped next to him and bowed, he realised he should do the same.

"Hello, I'm Ema Hinata, please look after my Syo-chan and I."

"H-hello, p-please look after us." He was too nervous to talk and felt heat start in his cheeks. This peaked the brothers interest.

"I'm Ukyo, I'm the second oldest. I work as a lawyer and if you need anything just let me know," Ukyo Asahina, blond hair, blue eyes and he wore glasses. Ukyo wore a red shirt and a black waist coat and trousers, along with a gray tie. He was pushing a tray with tea into the room. "and if there are any foods you dislike, just tell me."

"Well we finally meet, I'm Kaname, but you both just call me Onii-chan. If you ever want me to some prayers, come to your Onii-chan anytime," Kaname Asahina, the 3rd son, blond hair and hazel eyes. Kaname wore ceremonial japanese clothing, mainly purple, and had several earrings in his left ear. He walked down the staircase towards them. "In fact, come to your Onii-chan for anything."

So many, nine new brothers right in front of me. Nee-chan seems to like this though.

"Thank you, please look after us." She repeated, and eyed Syo to do the same.

"Hai, please look after us, Kaname-san." He bowed, and Kaname smirked.

"Like I said, call me Onii-chan~, go on try it." He winked at Syo, waiting.

"Um, O-oni-i-cha…"

"Oi, oi, Kaname, don't tease them." Suddenly arms surrounded them both, pulling them into a tight hug. All Syo could actually see was darkness. And his face started to heat up again, this time more intense.

"Ah, I wasn't teasing. Not on purpose." He replied whilst shrugging his shoulders.

"It's a "Nice to meet you" hug for my new, cute siblings~." Finally he started to retreat from the hug, a stupid grin on his face.

Thank god it's over...eh? Why did he only let Nee-chan go? How come he still has his arm around me?

"I'm Tsubaki by the way. You're our new siblings right? Ema-chan and Syo-chan~," Tsubaki Asahina, the 5th son, messy white hair that cover the right side of his face, he has violet eyes and a beauty mark under his left eye, a pair of earrings and had two necklaces. He wore a pink diamond cardigan, with a black blazer with black trousers. "Ah Syo-chan~, does this make you now the second youngest? Kawaii~." He laughed, moving Syo closer, which made him feel very uncomfortable, and before pushing him away, a fist whacked Tsubaki over the head, making him let go of Syo.

"I'm Azusa," Azusa Asahina, the 6th son, black hair and violet eyes, just like Tsubaki. Except he wore glasses and had a beauty mark under his right eye. He wore a blue diamond checkered shirt, a light gray necktie and a black jacket and trousers. He moved next to Tsubaki. "Sorry about him, he's always like that."

"Azusa~. That was mean. Ah do we look similar?" Tsubaki asked, arm now over Azusa.

"We're identical twins." Azusa smiled at Syo, who had to break eye contact as he was still on overload on everything that is happening. Three other brothers introduced themselves.

"It's nice to meet you Tsubaki-san, Azusa-san, please take care of us." Ema again bowed. Meaning Syo had to as well.

"Nice to meet you too, please take care of us." Azusa replied.

Ukyo walks forward and gestures towards three more brothers.

"This is Yusuke, he's the 11th son, I think he's in your class Ema-san," Yusuke Asahina, he and Ema were good friends. He had messy, short red hair, with two braids, and dark red eyes. He was wearing his Meiji school uniform, but as he was the year above it was different from Syo's, mainly black and looked more formal.

"This is Subaru, he's the 9th son, he is aiming for a career in basketball, he's a brilliant player," Subaru Asahina. Short black hair and black eyes, and wore a teal sleeveless shirt with a hoodie and track pants.

"And the last brother you will meet today is Iori. He's the 10th son and love's his flowers, he maintains the flower garden at the back." Ukyo finished. Iori Asahina, he had grayish blue hair that reached his hazel eyes. And wore his Bright Centrair Private Academy uniform, which was a mixture of white and dark blue colours.

"I know this will be a lot to take in, but we are glad to have you in our family. There are still four brothers that you need to meet. But for now, lets have some tea." Masaomi said, who had Wataru by his side, to Ema and Syo.

"Thank you once again, I glad we can become a family, please look after us." Ema replied.

"Hai, thank you for ev-everything, please look after us." Syo said nervously, the heat rushing to his face.

"Hai~, and we will too." Tsubaki said happily as he wrapped his arms around Syo again.

Okay, okay, I made it through most of the introductions, a cup of tea and then I can be at peace. But when will Tsubaki-nii let me go?! Tou-san, I hope you know I'm okay.

Hi there, so this is my first official chapter, and I know that it was quite slow, and that most of the brothers were only introduced at the end, I just wanted you to get to know Syo more as in the Prologue you didn't. I also wanted you to see Syo's life style and what he thought etc. Anyway thank you for reading, it means a lot! And I hope to see you in the next chapter, please review+follow, possibly favourite.

Thanks again from LiveforAnime.