A/N: This is a story featuring a Yuki/Ryo pairing and other Crack pairings inspired by other writers. This is also inspired by my favorite TV show, Heroes. Please enjoy!!!!!!! Warning: might expose random OOC's. rated for language, violence and possible sexual context.

Disclaimer: I don't own Prince of Tennis and Heroes. Don't sue me. I swear I'm only following the power list on Heroes™. Don't sue me!

"" for dialogs, '' for thoughts and sound effects, italics for flashbacks and memories, underscored words for English dialogs and bold for news telecasts, radio shows, etc…

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Previously on Forgotten Heroes

"You know, you don't have much of a talent when it comes to stalking, senpai." he called out. He waited patiently as one by one, all four came out of their hiding place. Ryoma stood up and faced them. "Welcome."

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Ryoma was never the one who could let go of a mistake so easily. He is also not a very patient boy. If he wants something or is irritated with something or someone, he would normally act on it immediately.

But Ryoma had to keep in mind that today is not some ordinary day. He decided, as he carefully studied his senpai-tachi's faces, that today he shall be a patient, considerate human being. He will not let a simple slip of anger ruin the sanctity of the very ground he's standing on.

"Senpai-tachi, I'm waiting for an explanation." Ryoma said after a few minutes of silence. He put down the small watering pail that he bought along with his gardening accessories. "You don't look like you're the life-meddling type, Yukimura-san. I'm quite surprised by your attitude."

Yukimura snapped back into reality and paled instantly as Ryoma's words pierced his flesh. "Uhmm…"

"We made him come, Echizen. You can't blame Yukimura here." Niou suddenly spoke up. Yukimura stared at him in surprise, not expecting the Trickster to cover up for him.

That exchange of looks didn't escaped Ryoma's skillful eyes. 'Let it go. Maybe I'll make out some sense in this later on.' Ryoma told himself.

"We're just quite surprised when you left abruptly Echizen, especially on the day of your victory and under such favorable consequences for payback." Oshitari pushed up his glasses, maintaining his cool reserve.

"You made a lot of people worried about you Echizen. Oishi almost had a nervous breakdown." Fuji smiled at the freshman. "We're just worried about your well-being."

Ryoma sighed before he turned his back on them and continued cleaning up the place.

"Uh…" Niou cast anxious glances at his three companions before swallowing up his apprehension. "If it's not a bother to ask—"

"It's not." Ryoma cut him off, still keeping his self busy with weed-pulling.

"Uh ok." Niou said cheerily. He was about to open his mouth once more when Ryoma shot him a glare.

"As long as you keep your mouths permanently shut regarding this and we'll be just fine." Ryoma muttered under his breath, yet making sure he was loud enough for the four seniors to hear.

The three, aside from Fuji, sweat-dropped. It is now a rule not to tread on Ryoma's bad side.

"Ok. We can live with that." Fuji crouched next to the freshman and started on idly pulling on the weeds. The three got his idea and started doing the same, looking as if they're helping Ryoma in his task. "We're just wondering who's in there."

Ryoma met his senpai's blue eyes and knew he was pertaining to the tomb. Ryoma saw silent for a few seconds, making them think that he doesn't want to answer the question.

"It's ok if you don't—" Yukimura started awkwardly when Ryoma cut him off with a curt reply.

"My sister."

"W-what?"

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Oishi was pacing the length of Kawamura's Sushi Restaurant restlessly while the others were left watching him worriedly.

"Nya Oishi, you're making us dizzy!" Kikumaru complained. Most of their underclassmen are upstairs while Rikkai and Seigaku regulars occupied the first floor. Hyotei and the other teams went home already.

"But they haven't returned yet!" Oishi mumbled, still not stopping. "What if something happened to them?"

"Wow…I thought they were kidding when they said he's Seigaku's Mama." Kirihara blurted out.

"Cut it, Akaya." Sanada told him off.

"Don't worry Oishi." Taka said from behind the counter. "Yukimura-kun and Oshitari-kun are with them. They won't do anything stupid."

"Yeah right." Marui scoffed before munching on a sushi. "As if that would stop Haru from doing anything."

Momo was staring blankly at his tea. "And match him up with Fuji-senpai…heaven help us." He wasn't the only one who shuddered involuntarily at the thought of two scheming, sadistic persons such as Niou and Fuji working their mental faculties together.

"Don't worry." Ryuzaki called from the counter. "I don't think Echizen would let them do anything anyway."

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"Your sister? You mean?" Yukimura was stunned. Hearing that Echizen has a sibling was a shocker already but to know that she's already dead was the cherry on top of a humongous sundae of surprises.

"I thought you were an only child…" Oshitari muttered.

"Well duh, that explains the tomb Oshitari-senpai." Ryoma drawled sarcastically. His patience was thinning. His self-control is wearing out. He's hoping they'd stop asking question before he finally snaps.

"How did she die?" Fuji asked. Yukimura glared at the tensai, telling him that they've learned more than enough. "Sorry." The tensai muttered.

Ryoma sighed before he sat on a clean grass patch and leaned against the cold concrete chamber. "It's ok. You had me talking anyway." He brushed off the dirt on his legs before meeting their expectant gazes.

"Her name's Reina. She died when I was only 8 months old from a genetic illness or something. I never got a chance to really meet her. Che! I'm not supposed to remember the earlier months of my life." Ryoma frowned.

"How old was she?" Niou asked, suddenly interested.

"Three."

"I'm so sorry to hear that, Echizen-kun." Yukimura bowed to apologize. The other did the same thing but Ryoma just shrugged it off.

"Forget it." he muttered. He suddenly started putting back the supplies inside his bag. "I'm just sad that I didn't get a chance to actually know her." He smiled at them wistfully. "If what I have learned about her from my parent's stories were true, then I guess I am really missing a big part of my life."

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"Anata…"

Nanjiroh stepped away from the window were he had been standing a while now. He smiled sadly at his wife. "What is it Rinko?"

Rinko was way past crying. For years she has done that…silently shedding her tears until none is left. Every year there's always a day when her family succumbs into an unspoken grief for a loss of great treasures in their lives. It took them years to fully understand Reina's sacrifice. Everyday that they see Ryoma's face, they are reminded of that. It is the reason why they cherished the brunette in everyway that they can, even if it means that the latter would get hurt.

"I sent a message to our son that it's ok to celebrate with his team tonight." Rinko said softly as she let her husband's strong arms wrap around her waist. "I think he deserves a break from all the grieving and mourning."

Nanjiroh sighed. "I know. And I feel so bad that we cannot totally share his joy in triumph. I just can't help but asked Kami-sama why of all days, it had to be this day."

Rinko leaned against the sturdy figure of her husband. She was really thankful that he had been strong for herm for their son and for their niece throughout the years. Had it not be for Nanjiroh, she might've allowed herself to spiral down into depression.

"I think your son is mature enough to rationalize things." Nanako suddenly said as she came to stand beside the couple.

"Nanako…" Rinko reached out of gently caressed the girl's face. "How are you holding up, dear?"

The teen just smiled sadly at her aunt. "The same as you are, Baa-san. For I, myself lost someone very valuable to me too. I just wish that Otousan and Reina are happy wherever they are now."

Rinko pulled the young woman into her arms and comforted her as she dissolved into tears. How could they forget that Nanako's father who happened to be Nanjiroh's favorite cousin suffered the same fate as their Little Reina has? After twelve years, the one thing that they still couldn't accept and comprehend was why people with such gifts were allowed to be persecuted and tormented.

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They finally were able to convince Ryoma to join tonight's festivities. The brunette was practically pushing them out of the cemetery anyway. They did not leave however, until Yukimura finished leading a prayer for Ryoma's sister.

Unbeknownst to them was a pair of golden brown eyes studying every move that they made from afar. The person moved as silent as the gentle night wind; footsteps are like whispers of the leaves. The person just sat there, meters away from the boys, watching them from the time Ryoma arrived to their departure.

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"Not a word about this to the others." Ryoma muttered under his breath as they were nearing the sushi house. "I don't want more people rummaging through the skeletons in my closet."

Yukimura's eyes darkened. 'There's so much that the world doesn't know about you. Why is it that you find solace in solitude? I may have been able to get a glimpse of your true self and yet I couldn't help but feel more alienated than before.' he sighed and placed a gentle hand on Ryoma's shoulder. "You can count on us."

Ryoma looked up at him and smirked. "Even at your life's expense?"

All four came to a halt just in front of Kawamura's Sushi. They all stared at the freshman as if he's crazy.

"Kidding." Ryoma snorted before he slid the door open.

"Tadaima!"

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They warmly received the newcomers not suspecting a thing. It was like Ryoma had a knack for acting as he put on his casual smirk before dining with them. His four other companions, however, were still shaken by the information that they have learned earlier. They wanted to know more, delve deeper into the layers of façade that is Ryoma Echizen however they couldn't do a thing since they are to play nice and celebrate with the others.

Ryoma was silently eating his specially prepared sushi platter when Inui announced that they are going to watch the video of the games earlier. He watched him placidly as his senpai turned the TV on; a news program was currently in telecast.

"Wait!" Kawamura-san cried. "Just a few seconds. I want to know what's happening." He said.

Inui nodded and sat back, video tape laid down forgotten as they were absorbed by the news.

"Tonight on Tokyo TV… It is that time of the year when human rights advocates commemorate one of the bloodiest and most inhumane crimes committed in Tokyo's history. This coming Thursday will be the twelfth anniversary of the Human GENOM project kidnap-slay case. It has been twelve years to date but the families of the victims are still unable to achieve justice. A number of people, mostly children with special abilities were—"

"What the?!" the kids protested when Ryuzaki-sensei suddenly placed the TV on video mode.

"Watch your video kids." Ryuzaki muttered; her expression unreadable. She sat back on her chair as silence grew like a bubble.

"Its ok kids, go watch your video." Kawamura-san said his face gloomy as well.

Fuji wasn't able to contain his curiosity. "That's odd. I never heard of such a case before."

"It's really scary if you ask me. It's a good thing Ryuzaki-sensei put if off immediately." Kikumaru said.

Ryuzaki-sensei couldn't help but let her gaze linger on Ryoma longer, a gesture that didn't escape some quick eyes. 'I don't know how long they're going to keep it a secret from the kid. Sooner or later, the past shall haunt them and its price will be too much for them to carry.'

On his side of the shop, Ryoma was a lost in his thoughts. He was able to catch some important words that pumped up his interest. 'Special abilities?'

"Your sister was very special Ryoma." Rinko said while they were preparing for a picnic.

"Special? In what way?" the 9 year-old Ryoma asked. His father suddenly cleared his throat, causing Rinko to jerk in surprise.

"Uh you know…her disease. Hers is a very special case." Rinko avert her gaze from her son's.

'No…it's simply bizarre. Reina's only special because of her illness. Dad said that her arteries break down uncontrollably when she's under duress. That's why she died.' Ryoma shook his head lightly, trying to get rid of the thoughts in his head.

Yukimura stared at the back of the freshman. He may not show it but he can feel the heavy aura surrounding the boy. 'This is getting more mind-boggling as minutes pass by. It makes me itch in wanting to know more.'

What he didn't know was that he wasn't the only one who's thinking along the same lines.

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Ryuzaki personally dropped Ryoma off so that she could also check on her former student. The boy went directly to his room after his parents fussed over him for a few minutes. The moment he disappeared the aura in the living room changed.

"How are you three holding off?" Ryuzaki asked. In front of her sat Nanjiroh, Rinko and Nanako.

"We're fine Baba." Nanjiroh grumbled.

Ryuzaki ignored the name used by her former student. "The kids accidentally stumbled upon the news about Project GENOM's anniversary." She casually sipped some tea, noting the stunned reactions of the three. "It was lucky that I was able to put off the TV. I know for sure that names will be mentioned."

Rinko let out a sigh of relief. "Thank you so much, Sumire-san. You've always been watching over us for years. I couldn't thank you enough."

Ryuzaki set her cup down and stared at them. "I'm just wondering on how long you're planning to keep everything from Ryoma."

Nanjiroh's cup slipped off his hands, causing a slight commotion. He frowned as his wife and niece helped him clean up. "We're not planning to let him know anything."

"But you're leaving an empty hole in his life Nanjiroh." Ryuzaki pointed out.

The man almost looked murderous at her statement. "I'm just trying to protect my family or what is left of it!"

Ryuzaki sighed and stood up. "He's your son Nanjiroh. If you're not going to start telling him the truth anytime soon, he'll find a way to have it whether you like it or not."

The commotion started to subside. What they didn't know was there's a pair of eyes and ears which captured everything that has transpired.

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A/N: I'm not sure how many crack pairings will there be but I think I'm gonna limit myself to one or two other than Yuki/Ryo. I have revealed quite a plot didn't I? I'm not going to follow the general format of POT and Heroes as well.

I'm twisted that way, HOI!!!!

So…MAKE ME HAPPY AND REVIEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!