HOTD season 2: Revolution DEADsquad

by Gravenimage

After ep 13 from the anime OVA Drifters of the dead The group from Fujimi high school are still fighting for their survival in the infected city caused by the outbreak, new allies and evil faces revealed. The revolution is about to begin Takashi/Saeko, Saya/Kohta, Rei/OC, Shizuka/OC Yuuki/OC rated T for blood, gore, language and nudity. Accepting OC villains for now.

10. Act 10 DEAD blood is thicker than water

Disclaimer: I don't own HOTD it is the rightful property of Shoji Sato and Daisuke Sato.

Italics are thoughts

Bold and Italics are flashbacks

**Communications through phones and radio.

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Act 10: DEAD blood is thicker than water

(Location: boat rental house port harbor urban district Shibuya Japan)

The Dead Squad has finally arrived to their destination, just as Saeko has stated. To their surprise it didn't take them that long to reach the harbor all they needed is to find a boat to take them to their next destination. The Busujima has stated that her father owns a dojo overseas in an island, taking a boat from here will help them get there. Going to the dojo will give them so shelter and possibly the chance to restock supplies. There was also the possibility that the Busujima's parents were at the dojo taking shelter, at least that's what she believes. The area of the port was wide making the group having some trouble finding a good boat to get them to the island. There were plenty of boats but there was a great variety that seemed to be damage and unable to be used for transportation. They weren't going to proceed like this it might take them longer than they thought to depart.

Takashi has given orders for the team to split up in order to make the search more effective. He and Kohta took one way, while Saya, Shizuka and Ishida took another route through the port and Daisuke and Rei took another. Alice chose to stay the little girl was at one of the docks with Zeke. She was staring at the clear crystal water enjoying her reflection on the clean liquid. Saeko has stayed too because she wanted to stay by the girl's side, it was necessary for someone to stay behind and keep an eye on her. She remained by her side in order to provide her protection, aware that it wasn't safe to leave a little girl alone. Usually that was either Shizuka or Saya's job since both female were the ones more attached to Alice. This time it was different and she stayed by her side, to protect her just in case any of" them" showed up. Though it was already shown that Shibuya was one of the cities were evacuation was successful.

"Alice-chan please don't go too far."

"I won't Saeko-chan!"

"The water is so pretty, so clean."

"Yes it does" she smiled walking to her.

"I'm happy that we can make the medicine that will cure anyone who gets sick."

The Busujima gave a nod she knew exactly what she was talking about. They have Dr. Saotome's research data if they find someone with knowledge and experience as a field researcher they might create more of the cure the doctor developed. But finding someone like that wasn't going to be easy, so far they were still trying to find their families and still no luck with exception of finding Saya's parents once. Even back then they had no choice but to escape and leave both Takasgi's to find off against a horde of infected. She even wondered if they'll be successful in finding all of their parents. She has noticed the pink haired girl has stopped smiling and she was looking thoughtful at the water. She didn't needed to be her mother or her sister to tell that something was bothering her.

"What's wrong?"

"…."

"Alice-chan….?" She knelt in front of the little girl she was still petting Zeke.

"I'm scared Saeko-chan…."

"It's all right to be scared, but as long as you're with us nothing bad will happen to you. I will protect you and everyone else too."

"It's not that…."

"Then what is it? You can tell me…."

"I….."

"You can trust me" she smiled to her.

"It's about that scary lady…."

"Scary lady….?"

"The scary lady that shot the good doctor…."

"I see…." the Busujima knew she was talking about the assassin from EDEN that killed Saotome, according to what Daisuke said when he encountered her.

"What about her?"

"She said something about Daisuke-kun."

"About Daisuke-san….?"

"What did she said?" the she felt like pushing the little girl to talk.

"That Daisuke-kun is keeping a secret from you."

"What….?" She was a bit shock.

"What do you mean Alice-chan?"

"That's what the scary lady said. That Daisuke-kun is keeping a secret from you, he looked very nervous when she said that."

"A secret from me….?"

"Alice-chan do you know what is the secret?"

"No, Daisuke-kun didn't let the scary lady say it. Maybe it's very important."

"I see…." The sword mistress looked in deep thought.

"Am I going to get in trouble?" the pink haired girl looked nervous.

"No you won't get in trouble Alice-chan. But I would like for you to stay quiet about this matter, all right?"

"Okay!"

"A secret from me….Daisuke-san…."

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(Scene change)

Daisuke was doing his best to stay calm and help Rei with the search of a boat in good conditions. He's been in thought and looking nervous since finding out they were going to an island where Saeko's parents might be taking refuge. The thought was enough to scare him right now he wished he would have gone with Ishida so he can take another smoke. This shouldn't be happening and trying to control himself from not freaking out was really difficult. Yet he could imagine the face of the mysterious assassin who killed Saotome giving him an evil grin like she was responsible for this happening. He cursed for not giving a suggestion to go somewhere else, now he was regretting not saying a word. This wasn't easy for him, this couldn't be happening at such a bad time when he wasn't ready. Lady luck was definitely not on his side.

Rei was focusing on searching for a boat though it wasn't easy. The Miyamoto was keeping an eye on her friend who looked in thought and a bit nervous, this behavior was worrying her. It wasn't like him to be like this, they were just searching for a boat it wasn't that hard. It made her think that it was something else that was troubling him and she felt like a responsibility to help him. After what he has done for her it was impossible not to help him. The young man has saved her life from becoming an undead and he has helped her get through the pain of heart break. He has done enough for her and she needed to repay him, maybe it wasn't as big as what he did for her but it might be enough for now. The teen has had enough of his silent attitude he's been always talkative, it gave her more reason to believe that there was something wrong.

"Daisuke you okay?"

"…"

"Daisuke, are you listening?" she turned to him looking a bit annoyed that he wasn't paying attention to her.

"Hm….?"

"You okay? You've been very quiet since we left the hospital."

"I'm fine, it's nothing."

"You don't sound so sure."

"I'm fine I'm just tire that's all…."

"But you sound like you're not being honest" the Miyamoto can even hear his dishonest tone.

"I'm only tired I can't wait until I get some rest. Stop worrying so much."

"I worry because I care" she frowned at his slight harsh tone.

"Well maybe you're over worrying too much, I'm fine…."

"I've been thinking. Maybe you're like this because you're an orphan."

"What….?"

"You let it slip back at the laboratory."

"Yeah I did…."

"It doesn't matter if you're an orphan. You don't know about your real parents?"

"I don't know about my birth parents" his blue eyes softened.

"But at least you got adopted and those parents care for you right?"

"Look Rei I'm glad you're worried but I'm fine, it has nothing to do with my adoptive parents or that I'm an orphan. There's nothing wrong with me."

"But-"

"Come on let's keep going, we're here to find a boat."

The Miyamoto watched him leave knowing for certain that there was something wrong with him. He wasn't acting like himself there was something different about him. It hurt that she couldn't do a thing to help him because he didn't want to open up to her, even after everything he has done for her. Maybe he didn't trust her enough to tell her his problem, and maybe he had a good point to keep it from her. She wasn't the best person to listen to someone's problems but she always did her best to care and help her friends. She felt helpless not able to do a thing about it, but part of it was his fault for not letting her in. Even if she might not understand his problem it was better for him to tell her so she can decide whether she can help him or not. The teen followed him still having that hurting feeling with the thought that she was useless to aid him in his troubles.

Minutes later they met up with Takashi and Kohta, both teens managed to find a boat. Taking a closer look at the boat it was a regular one without a motor. Its conditions were enough to be used to sail over the island. Ishida, Shizuka, Saya arrived shortly to check the chosen boat none seemed to disagree they didn't need one with a motor at all. Saeko, Alice and Zeke were the last one to arrive they followed the others reaching the other side of the port. The Busujima saw the boat of their choice and she didn't seem to mind, after all she was the one who knows how far the island was located. It wasn't that far her father has always enjoyed a nice view it was no surprise why he will want to have a dojo in an island. She made sure that there weren't any cracks to it, the boat looked to be in the perfect conditions to be used so no complaints from her.

"This will do."

"Everyone get on board!" said Takashi.

"How far until we reach that island?" asked Ishida?

"If we hurry now we might reach it in forty minutes or an hour. It's not that far and we'll be able to see it if we keep going east" said the Busujima.

"Then let's not waste time."

The group boarded the boat while Ishida removed the rope. They picked up the available paddles which were four as the guys volunteered to roam the boat. Daisuke was still in deep thought and not feeling well one bit while Rei was still keeping an eye on him, looking concern for the young male. She wasn't the only person keeping an eye, Saeko stood on a corner of the boat gazing at the raven haired male. The Busujima has been staring at her since she met up with him and the rest of the group. Because what Alice told her and no doubt she was going to believe the word of a seven year old child, she would never come up with something like that. She thought about it and maybe there was something he was keeping from her and it filled her with curiosity what kind of secret will be, whether it's good or bad. She was still wanted to know it must be something important if he will keep it from her, and it was hard not to ask him now.

"Hey Ishida….?"

"If you're asking for another cigarette then I'm afraid I can't help you anymore. You took every last one from my pack" the special OPS soldier wasn't happy while he was roaming with his paddle.

"Damn no smoking today I guess, that's good but bad too…."

"You shouldn't smoke Daisuke-san it's not healthy for your body" said Shizuka.

"I already told him that" reminded Rei.

Kohta smiled while roaming he spotted Alice who was happily smiling enjoying the ride. Suddenly inspiration hit him feeling like singing his parody song because it's been so long since he last sang it. It was also the perfect moment to sing it because he was roaming a boat, he knew the pink haired girl will like it and find it funny. Another reason to sing it he will probably be feel more inspired to continue working on the design of the Dead Squad's insignia to put it in their official flag. Maybe his singing will put everyone in a good mood at least he has notice Daisuke's silent mood too aside from Rei. The chubby teen grinned preparing his voice for his big number wanting to catch everyone off guard.

"Shoot shoot shoot your gun kill them all now! Bang bang bang life's but a dream-"

WHACK!

Saya has hit Kohta with the paddle she took from Takashi while everyone sweat dropped at the sight. The pink haired Takagi glared at the downed teen with a lump bigger than his head.

"Didn't I tell you to stop singing that song in front of Alice-chan?"

"But this is a perfect moment to sing it."

"I don't care if it's the perfect moment or the worst, you can't sign such song in front of a child it's inappropriate, now get back to your roaming Hirano" she handed Komuro's paddle back.

"Yes mam!" the chubby teen picked up his paddle without questioning her.

"Now that is a perfect example of a woman controlling her man" Ishida has whispered to Shizuka while the busty blond giggle in return.

"Did you say something Ishida-san" Saya turned to him with a raised eyebrow.

"It is nothing, just stating my opinion of our current situation to Shizuka" the blond nurse nodded taking his side.

"Sure, whatever you say daddy Ishida" the pink haired teen has smirked.

"Pardon me?"

"Yay daddy ishida!" Alice cheered while some members shared a laugh at the cute way to refer the soldier as the girl's father.

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(Scene change)

(Location: Convention center city district Tokonosu)

The convention center was the tallest building with two floors in the entire city. Its wide space is the perfect spot to shelter hundreds of survivors that managed to escape to safety throughout the duration of the outbreak. Men, women and children were all present some safe with their families, other not so lucky. Their children were missing or it was their parents missing, most of them were worried sick that they haven't seen their loved ones since all of this happened. This was one of the few shelter areas where they can be safe from the infected, for now. Members of the Japanese military and the police department have volunteered to join forces to offer their protection to the survivors. So far they haven't been any attack by undead and everything was doing good, most we're sharing some supplies like food and clothing.

Souichiro, Yuriko, Kiriko and Tadashi along with Matsudo and Yoshioka arrived shortly. They were lucky they were driving through the streets when they spotted armed soldiers heavily guarding the entrance to the building. They walked to take a better look at the situation and found out that the situation here we're going better here than they imagined. They have salvaged enough to last them but it was still uncertain how long it will last before they run out. The situation was clear to the visitors that they couldn't stay here for too long and a solution will be evacuate to another area that will offer them a better quality of supplies. At least things were under control here, they won't have to worry if any of the infected arrived with all the armed protection from both parties in the area. This was the best place to start searching for their children they could be here with the rest teenagers who are taking shelter.

"Yuriko look for Saya."

The purple haired woman nodded leaving with Kiriko and Tadashi following her they were also in the search for their daughter. The older Takagi knew what to do what he was planning since he arrived, though searching for his daughter is important he left the priority to his wife. Ever since the outbreak started he's wanted to get in contact with the government to hear their perspective of this situation. This was a crisis that concerns the safety of every citizen in Japan and it has to be handled gently. Who knows how many innocent lives have been taken because of this threat and he didn't want more people to get involve. The only people that might have a clue of the government were the members of the military they might know any whereabouts of the law enforcers of the country. The Don approached one of the soldiers standing on watch in one of the corners of the building.

"What's the situation with the government?"

"I'm afraid I don't have the authority to tell you sir."

"I am Souichiro Takagi I have connections with the ambassador and prime minister. I would like to hear what you know regarding any functions with the country's government."

"Takagi, Don Souichiro…."

"I know you're doing what you were order to do but I really need to know the situation. It's urgent I have a word with the ambassador."

"We only know our orders with the civilians and the situation regarding the zombies. However I'm unfamiliar what is going on with internal affairs. We don't know the situation with the emperor, prime minister or the ambassador."

"You should have told me that from the start soldier. Any way I can get in contact with them?"

"Before we head out here, we lost all our communications due to an EMP surge. We don't know how long our system will remain offline."

"Damn it, nothing's going right."

The upset Souichiro left the soldier not happy with the news. There was no way to get in communication with anyone from the government leaving him with the only option to go to the capital and meet them personally. Yet the matter of searching for his daughter was more important he learned the hard way of caring more for his family than business. He can probably go on his own and let his wife resume the search but he was too worried about Saya and he wasn't planning in abandoning her. He was putting his priority on her and only her he will join his wife in the search. He saw Yuriko heading his way with both Kiriko and Tadashi and Matsudo and Yoshioka, he hoped she will bring him good news that she has found their daughter. Until he saw her expression, it didn't reflect any joy or happiness meaning she wasn't going to bring any good news.

"Any luck….?"

"No, we search everywhere but there's no sign of them. Neither Saya or Rei-san are here" replied the Takagi female.

"I'm sorry Souichiro-sama" said Yoshioka.

"I thought they were going to be here. This is the safest shelter in the city" said Kiriko.

"We can't give up yet, there are other shelters we haven't checked yet" replied Tadashi.

"If they're not here, then we'll have to resume searching the city" said the Don.

"We'll have to risk it, if they do come here after we leave" replied Yuriko.

"We know how to get here, it won't be a problem."

"Please let us go!"

"We want to find our son!"

"My son is out there along with those things!"

"We're all trying to find our sons you can't keep us here while our children are out there!"

They turned to see four parents arguing with one of the soldiers. One was a woman in her early thirties with short auburn hair and dark eyes wearing a regular attire for a housewife. Next to her was a man also looking in his early thirties a little bit overweight with glasses dark hair and dark eyes wearing a construction uniform, the other were also a man and a woman. The second man had brown hair in a clean cut with brown eyes looking in his early thirties wearing a grey business suit. The second woman had light brown hair tied in a ponytail looking in her late twenties she was wearing a business attire looking like a secretary. As Souichiro and Yuriko gazed at them there was something oddly familiar about their physical like they have seen them before. Kiriko and Tadashi felt so relief to see a couple of familiar faces they seemed to recognize two of the four people arguing with the soldier.

"Dear look its Mika and Hideki!"

"It is them!"

"Mika Hideki over here!"

Both Takagis followed the Miyamoto couple as they went to the two people they seemed to know. They got reunited with them and pretty clear the Miyamoto knew them and vice versa, all four of them seem to be parents too. While the other two were still arguing with the soldier they didn't looked in the least happy with his decision in not letting them go outside of the shelter. It was a nice reunion that it wasn't going to last under the circumstances they were in. The Miyamoto had a feeling that they were obviously looking for their son just like they were looking for their daughter. However they didn't recognize the other parents arguing with the soldier.

"Kiriko, Tadashi is that you….?" questioned the woman.

"Hey glad to see you guys here!" replied the man happy.

"You're looking for your son too?" asked the female Miyamoto.

"I'm worried sick about him, you know Takashi? He can be a bit of a troublemaker but he's still a good boy" said Mika.

"We're looking for Rei I know how you feel."

"They're Takashi Komuro's parents?" Souichiro figured it out.

"Yes this is Mika Komuro and her husband Hideki Komuro. We know them as long as their son knows our Rei" said KIriko.

"Pleased to meet you sir!" said Hideki with a handshake.

"The honor is mine, you can say your son have done enough for me" the Don remember Komuro's promise to protect his daughter.

"You know Takashi….?"

"More or less..."

"Please you have to let us go, I have to find my Kohta!" screamed the second woman.

"I'm sorry but I can't let any of you leave this shelter. It's too dangerous outside and I have my orders to protect any civilians from falling into danger."

"Soldier I'm warning you" Souichiro got closer to him.

"Don't try to keep us from searching for our children. As their parents we have the responsibility to search for them, so move aside and let us pass I'm not in a good mood right now."

The older Takagis glare was enough to give anyone cold chills to their spine. His orange eyes looked like sharp knives that could cut into anything. His sharp gaze was always so menacing it could scare anyone it was one of the reasons why he was feared as a powerful political figure. Only difference this has nothing to do with business or political issues, this was the life of his only daughter. He made a promise to his wife that things will be different that he will be a true father, to be there for her when she needs him. Yuriko smiled at his short speech while the soldier was pale ready to crap in his pants at his cold glare. It was enough to freeze anything, his expression said a lot not to mess with this man. The soldier though he was armed he wasn't going to be stupid enough to mess with him, so he simply step aside from his path.

"Thank you we appreciate it" Yuriko smiled at him.

"Let's go all of you we have some missing children to find."

They walked out from the scared but clever soldier heading to the entrance of the building. The other parents who still haven't introduced themselves were glad of the Don's performance. They can finally leave and start searching for their son, even if they had no idea where to start looking. There was also the great danger because the undead were all over the city. But the thought that their children were in trouble because of the infected was enough to bring fear to all the worried parents. They were all out there with those things roaming around, they feared for their lives and safety. At least Souichiro and Yuriko weren't that worried since they know their daughter was in good hands. But still they wanted to find Saya and held her in their arms, each with a resolve to be better parents. They noticed that other soldiers weren't planning in stopping them from leaving the shelter which it was a good sign, they must've kept an eye on the soldier that was about to crap his pants because of the Don's warning.

"Thank you very much for your help. My name is Makoto Hirano and this is my husband Genji Hirano, although he's not worried at all if we don't find our son."

"I never said anything like that! Of course I want to find him I'm only telling you that he's all right. He's been trained for these kinds of situations, don't you remember? Former lieutenant Johnson gave him enough training to prepare him for any kind of danger."

"You think some short time training will prepare him for this? This entire city is filled with those things, I fear our Kohta is in grave danger and here you are not worried for his wellbeing."

"You're Hirano-san's parents….?" Yuriko smiled at the irony.

"Yes I got worried sick when he didn't return home from school. At first I thought he was in trouble always being picked by bullies."

"Trust me Ms. Hirano your son is all right. The same with yours Ms. Komuro" said the Don.

"You seem to know more about this than us" said Hideki.

"Your sons are traveling together with our daughter so none of them are alone. The chances are high that they're doing fine."

"Calm down Mika you know Takashi is tougher than he looks" assured Kiriko.

"See I told you he'll be fine" Genji said to his wife never doubting the safety of his son.

"Matsudo check the gas on the vehicles we'll need plenty of it if we want to do a full search in the city."

"Yes sir!" replied the mechanic leaving outside of the building.

"Yoshioka give him a hand."

"Yes Souichiro-sama" the tall man gave a bow before leaving.

"Let's wait a while before they finished with preparations. I don't care if we have to search every corner of this city, we will find them."

"Thank you-"

"Souichiro Takagi and my wife Yuriko Takagi…."

"Pleased to meet you…."

"He's Don Souichiro Takagi" thought the parents in unison.

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(Time skip)

The group can see in the distance something coming to their view. They've been roaming their boat and it's been exactly forty minutes and Saeko seems to be right. They an island straight ahead it wasn't that big, but then again it was bigger than the island where they spent their break that turned into an embarrassing nightmare. The guys increased their roaming using all of their strength and energy to get there faster. They were able to see a dock that took the gang ten minutes to get to, the trip wasn't as long as they thought. Ishida took the rope tightening it around one of the docks poles shortly they all left the boat taking a look around. The dock was long enough reaching the end but the view was quite pretty, the vegetation was vivid and it looked like the best place to spend a vacation. Some were starting to question how wealthy the Busujima's father really is, maybe in the same level as Saya's father.

"We're here" replied the sword mistress.

"This is it….?" Takashi was in awe.

"It's beautiful Saeko-san. Your father owns this island?" asked Rei.

"It's very nice!" chirped Shizuka.

"And pretty too!" added Alice.

"I don't mind spending the night here" Saya smiled at the area.

"Indeed I find it quite relaxing" said Ishida.

"The dojo isn't too far from here" said the Busujima.

"Okay lead the way Saeko-san" said Komuro.

"I'm staying…."

Everyone turned to Daisuke who hasn't moved from his spot since he left the boat.

"You're staying….?" Rei got a little worried.

"Somebody has to stay and watch over the boat, you never know when infected might show up."

"I don't think they're going to follow us all the way here" stated the pink haired Takagi.

"That's what you think, we already seen that they can use weapons. Who knows if there are ones that can swim, they might have fish scales and fins too."

For a moment the group thought of" them" and imagining what young man has said. The thought of the undead with fish scales, fins and a fish face was enough to freak them out. They sweat dropped not wanting to ever see such thing, something that appeared in horror movies.

"That wasn't a nice thought" said Kohta.

"Fish monsters, definitely not wanting to see that" said Takashi.

"Too gross" followed Saya.

"And stinky too" added Rei.

"You made your point Daisuke, wait here and watch over the boat right Takashi?" said the special OPS soldier.

"Right, we won't be long."

"That's okay you guys take your time."

"You sure?" said the worried Miyamoto.

"Yeah go on ahead…."

"…." Saeko hasn't stop looking at him, seeing his behavior rather odd.

They have walked out of the dock while the young man sighed wishing they will just hurry up and leave the island already. The longer he was staying here the more nervous he was getting cursing there weren't any cigarettes here. It was going to get worse and he knew it for now he will have to hold on and be strong, but without smoking it was going to be impossible. Something to get him preoccupied will be to have a fishing rod and start fishing here, that was the one thing he needed the most but he didn't had any. Back to square one the former college student gave another sigh and started thinking of another thing to keep himself busy. He rubbed his forehead and felt like smashing his head on the floor but that wasn't healthy, no longer an option it was back to the drawing board for the young man.

"I'm going to die of boredom or from being too nervous. Or maybe I will die from both…."

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(Scene change)

Saeko lead the rest of the group through a straight path after they left the dock. It wasn't the first time she has been here before she has come, a couple of times to spend a vacation with her parents. The sight and beauty of the island was the perfect spot for relaxation, it was already pin pointed out by Ishida and the others agreed with him. However she wasn't focusing too much in walking the path but rather about a certain college student. Ever since Alice told her of the possibility of Daisuke keeping a secret from her has put her in serious deep thought. His behavior at the dock raised her suspicions, his tone he sounded like he didn't want to come with them from the start. She knew something was odd about him, just like Rei she was aware of his silent attitude since they left the Shibuya hospital. If he was hiding something she will find out what it is, especially if his secret has her involve.

"This way…." She pointed to the set of stairs made of stone leading up.

"Oh that's a lot of stairs, do we have to climb them?" Kohta made the dumb question.

"Of course we have to, the dojo is ahead" said Saya.

"But there's too many of them" seeing so many stairs he will eventually grow tired from the exercise.

"You wouldn't be whining if you weren't overweight. You should really go on a diet Hirano."

"Takagi-san is always so mean but she always points out the truth…."

"Do not feel discourage Kohta. She only acts this way because deep inside she cares for you" Ishida whispered to him.

"She does….?"

"Remember what we talked about?"

"Oh right, softening her up" he gave a grin.

"What are you two talking about? We're leaving you behind" the pink haired teen saw that they were the last while the others have gone ahead.

It was easy for everyone except Kohta to climb the many stairs and reached the top. Saeko, Takashi, Rei and Saya were the first to reach it. Once Shizuka, Alice, Zeke, Ishida and Hirano arrived they were for a quite sight. They took a long glance at the large structure before them it was an ancient time Japanese house and it looked like it was more than just a dojo. Seeing its size it was definitely something that will cost quite the money and maybe the Busujima had a wealthy family like Saya. Only difference they were more into the old historic stuff than the modern stuff. It wasn't that much of a surprised they knew of Saeko's family that they were direct descendants of a samurai lineage. It should be quite obvious that the Busujima family will live in ancient Japanese houses. The sword mistress walked a few steps while Takashi spotted someone charging at her from the air, an incoming attack.

"Saeko-san look out!"

The Busujima was already ready because she saw the attack coming at her rather quickly. She has rapidly unsheathed her katana blocking the attack from the mysterious character. The others were shocked at how fast it happened, but they still took out their weapons ready to protect their friend.

"Don't interfere!" she shouted not wanting them to get in the way.

"But-"Komuro started.

"He's mine!"

(Music: shinobi vs. dragon by Lost Prophets)

He nodded as he gave the order to the group to stand down and lowered their weapons. This fight will be a one on one between the Busujima and the mysterious man. He seemed to look in his early forties with long dark raven haired tied in a ponytail and blue eyes. He was wearing a traditional male style yukata colored dark blue, clearly he lives here. They already got the idea this was probably a big misunderstanding since he was definitely not an infected just a regular person. The mysterious man was holding a bokken it was his weapon of choice, however the group saw a big disadvantage since Saeko has a real sword. The outcome will be that she might end up cutting the wooden sword depending how strong her attacks will be. The fight resume as both charged at fast speed clashing their weapons it looked like both we're even in strength from a first glance.

Everyone was stunned at the way they were moving both showing their skills to another level. Saeko has proven once again why she's the president of the kendo club however the man she was fighting was very skilled too. Both clashed their weapons looking to find an opening to perform a perfect strike but that was easier said than done. Both will go to the offensive and defensive when it was necessary these two have shown that they weren't regular sword fighters. Even Saya thought that they were better than her father and Souichiro was a top notch swords man. They have crossed swords keeping an eye on the others but neither let their guard down it looked like this was a fight to the death. After what it seems to be an hour but it has been nothing but ten minutes but attacked at the same time. Saeko jumped backwards once her attack was blocked while the older man stood his ground holding his wooden sword. Both stood staring at each other not looking like they were going to back out.

"This guy, he's very good even if he's using a bokken" Takashi stood with his eyes wide.

Without warning they charged again going for another final attack, this time Saeko has charged with all the speed her legs can give her. The attacks collided as her opponent didn't looked like he was hit, bit he has given a warm smile. The purple haired teen stood holding her katana she gave a soft pant, fighting him was definitely a challenge that can exhaust her. The man has lowered his weapon after noticing a crack done by her sword his bokken looked like it was ready to break any minute. The match was already decided who was the victor of this confrontation.

(Music end)

"As expected of you Saeko…."

She smiled sheathing the sword back her smile was as warm as his.

"I was taught by the best."

"That sword, you met Souichiro-san?"

"How does he know papa?" thought Saya in wonder.

"He gave it to me to protect myself from" them" once he found out who I am."

"Ironic he will give you the sword I gave him when he graduated from my class."

"Um…what's going on?" asked Rei not having a clue of what was happening.

"Yeah, one minute they were fighting like they wanted to kill each other and the next this is happening" followed Takashi.

"Everyone this is Shiro Busujima my sensei and my father" she happily introduce the member of her family.

"He's Saeko-san's father" the Miyamoto was shocked not seeing that coming.

"That explains why he knows papa" the pink haired teen figured it out quickly because her father was taught to use the sword by the head of the Busujima family.

"Father these are my friends from school" she turned to the group expecting their introduction.

"Rei Miyamoto happy to meet you Shiro-sama."

"Kohta Hirano."

"Saya Takagi."

"I see your Souichiro-san's daughter."

"Shizuka Marikawa I was the school's nurse."

"Alice Maresato nice to meet you!"

"Ishida Itadaka it's good to meet you."

"I'm Takashi Komuro it's a pleasure to meet you sir-er I mean Shiro-sama."

"Takashi Komuro…." He turned to his daughter who gave him a nod while blushing giving him the idea he was the boy she has talked to him about, though he wasn't trouble that his daughter likes someone.

"It is an honor to meet you all I believe it was my daughter who brought you all here?"

"Yes Shiro-sama. She told us we can use your dojo for shelter and restock on supplies. If it's all right with you, we will understand if you don't want to."

"Not at all I don't see a problem in helping you, you're all welcome to stay as long as you like. With the situation at hand the only choice left to do is to survive. Our beautiful country has turned into a wasteland filled with those undead beings."

"We know exactly what you mean…."

"Shiro what's wrong? I heard noises are we under attack?"

From the house came a new person. It was a woman in her late thirties with purple haired and blue eyes she looked very beautiful just like Saeko. She was wearing a dark red kimono with sandals. The group's guess with her physical identical to the sword mistress it was obvious she was her mother. The woman gasped as soon as she saw the purple haired teen, she went into tears happy to see her. She quickly went to hug her while sobbing she was worried sick that she hasn't seen her since the outbreak started. The sigh was quite tender as the group smiled and most started thinking about their parents. Takashi, Rei, Kohta and Saya were in that boat thinking of their family wanting to hug them because they missed them so much. After a minute of holding the teen in her arms she broke the embrace still in tears.

"Saeko my dear you're here I was so worried."

"I'm glad to see you too mother."

"Kagami we have visitors. Saeko's friends from school, they are fighting this crisis that has taken over the city" said Shiro.

"Please to meet you all, I'm Kagami Busujima."

"How about if we all go inside and say your introductions to Kagami there. You all must be tired after coming here."

"That will be great thank you Shiro-sama" said Rei.

"Komuro-kun….?" Saeko went to him.

"I think we should take this opportunity in telling my parents about everything we know."

"Right, I was planning in telling them anyway."

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(Time skip)

Once they got inside the shelter home they have removed their shoes like tradition when entering a Japanese home. They got seated on their knees in the home's main home and it was hard to believe that was supposed to be home. Saeko kind of forgot to mention it was also a house to be used as a vacation spot. It only took an hour for the members of the Dead Squad to explain the whole thing to the Busujima family, they told them everything. The Genesis virus the main cause for the people turning into" them", the organization behind it EDEN, the cure for the virus and their newest discovery that they were probably people working for the organization here after finding out the death of Dr. Saotome. It was hard to think them alone have been able to discover so much and they were the only ones who knew of such important information. With this kind of information they were the biggest chance the city had in saving the people from this terror.

Shiro and Kagami stood listening to every word said and every detail explained. Both in deep thought while neither of them looked shock of the revelation, concern was clear in their eyes. Both never expected the situation to be so complicated than they could ever imagine. To think something so tragic for many innocent people to lose their lives is behind an organization that our only using their country for an experiment. It was inhuman, too cruel for anyone to do it made them wonder the kind of people they were. They were impressed with their progressed everything they've been through and also proud of their daughter for holding her own against the undead. Some of the things have worried Shiro hearing about Souichiro when the group escaped the Takagi estate letting him fight with his wife helping him a horde of infected. But he still had faith in his student he knew he wasn't going to be beaten that easily.

"Most troubling news indeed, I wasn't expecting the cause of the people turning into undead beings is the result of some virus. And there are people responsible behind the creation of this virus, this situation has turned far from worse than we could ever believe."

"It's not as bad as you might think. At least we have the data that contains the cure, we only need to find someone with the knowledge to make it" said Komuro.

"We've come too far to let it end here, we're going to give it a try and search for someone who can help us" said Saeko who was seated next to her father.

"I'm not planning in giving up, I really want to see this all the way" said Rei.

"Same with me, if we create dozens of copies of the cure then we can save the people from turning into" them"" said Saya.

"I think it's pretty clear of our intentions in saving the people of our city from Genesis. And perhaps we can also do something with the people from other cities throughout the country" said Ishida.

"Yes helping the people from the virus is a priority, but before that is finding someone who can aid you in creating it is our top priority. Well any ideas where to start searching?" asked the master Busujima.

"We have no idea where to start searching, it was just recently we found out about EDEN and the cure" said the pink haired Takagi.

"I'm thinking that maybe we should start searching in Shibuya since we we're recently there. It's one of the cities that is safe from" them" it's perfect to start looking there" said Takashi.

"Shibuya first, its way safer than Tokonosu it's better to start there" said the Miyamoto.

"Takashi's the leader so we will head back to Shibuya to investigate the city fully after we're done restocking here" replied the special OPS soldier.

"If you have made up your minds then please I would appreciate if you spend the evening here. We would enjoy the company of friends and family" Shiro turned to his daughter.

"You seem to have read our minds, we did think of staying here before leaving" Komuro gave a silly smile.

"I don't see a problem we can sure use some rest after what we've been through" said Saeko.

"Then please make yourselves at home. We have a bathhouse if any of you want to freshen up first while I make some dinner" Kagami smiled very happy to have guest.

"That will be great!" Shizuka cheered.

"Food is great too!" followed Kohta.

"Should have known you'll be excited for the food" Saya sweat dropped.

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(Time skip)

After both male and females have taken a nice hot bath they have gathered at the dinner table. Neither minded to be living in an ancient Japanese house because they didn't live in those kinds of homes anymore, but they didn't seem to mind. Sitting on your knees and removing your shoes before entering the household was no trouble to any of the members of the squad. They were seated at the table and it didn't take them long for Kagami to arrive with the food. It was pretty clear that Shiro and Kagami made the perfect example of the ancient Japanese couple they seem to value old family traditions. As soon as the Busujima set the food on the table everyone was in awe at the exquisite sight. They picked up their chopsticks of course they waited for the head of the household to take the first bite. Once Shiro was done they resume with eating, immediately their taste buds reacted.

Takashi was in heaven tasting the amazing dish now he knew where Saeko's cooking skills came from. It was no wonder she was skilled in cooking as she was skilled using a sword, she got it all from her mother. The teen controlled himself from losing his mind and shoving the delicious food into his throat because he was in front of the Busujima family, he showed them some nice manners which he hardly used. He noticed Saeko was staring at him with a sly smile placed on her lips like she could read his mind, but he didn't know why she looking at him like that. He was a man after all and it was important to show people he has met for the first time that he was well mannered. Obviously it was all bullshit from him because he wanted to be accepted in the Busujima family, not knowing why or maybe so he can have their daughter in the future. Maybe that was the reason behind the sword mistress smile.

The others were also enjoying the meal not trying hard to be accepted by the head Busujim like Takashi was doing. Rei took a couple of bites smiling at the great taste Ishida was pleased enjoying the flavor, the same with Shizuka and Alice while the pink haired gave some to Zeke every now and then. Hirano took a couple of bites while Saya was eyeing him making sure he doesn't eats too much or orders second's. He was already overweight she didn't want him to get even fatter that he won't be able to walk or stand. She was going to wait until the moment to scold him someone needs to put him on a leash. The Miyamoto has taken another bite while she was in thought she remembers gazing outside of the household and it was going to get dark soon. She grew worried that Daisuke was still out there and hasn't eaten anything yet, or taken a bath. He has stayed outside long enough and she wants him to be here with everyone.

"Oh this is delicious best meal I've ever had" Kohta was truly savoring the flavor.

"Try not to eat too much, don't want you becoming a giant balloon" as always Saya tried to control him from stuffing his face.

"I can see now why Saeko-san's cooking is exceptional" Takashi stopped eating realizing he has thought out loud.

"Why thank you Takashi-san" Kagami smiled at his compliment while Saeko was blushing because it was more directed at her.

"What I mean is great that you learned from your mother Saeko-san" he was blushing at the sudden embarrassing and awkward moment.

"Thank you Komuro-kun" replied the sword mistress with a small blush.

"I admit it's very good Kagami-sama" Rei took another bite trying to get over her concern for Daisuke.

"Oh stop it enough with the compliments" now she was feeling embarrassed.

"No complaints from me" Kohta took another bite finishing his plate putting down the chopsticks and raised his bowl.

"Seconds please!"

"Oh no you don't, you had enough Hirano" scolded the pink haired Takagi.

"But Takagi-san I'm still hungry."

"Be tough and endure, you have to stop eating too much."

"That's all right Saya-san I don't mind if he eats seconds" replied the older Busujima.

"Kagami-sama" the chubby teen's eyes were sparkling.

"Well I do mind and I can't let you eat too much because you'll get fatter and then you won't be able to walk becoming a burden to the team. I'm doing this for your own good Hirano."

Kohta gave a sigh swallowing part of his pride he really wanted to eat seconds but Saya was right. He has trouble running like the rest of the group because of his weight he did put it a lot of thought in trying to lose some weight. Diet was the word he hated the most but the pink haired teen wanted him to stop over eating, maybe he should give it a chance. Then again he might end up dying of hunger it was hard to resist not eating seconds, gathering his strength he shook his head to Kagami not wanting to eat a second time. Everyone was shocked to see Hirano not wanting to eat again along with Saya too. The young Takagi changed her expression to a small smile, happy he has listened to her. He can be obedient and it's not like she wanted to annoy him but she was right and grows worry for his wellbeing, but there was more than just concern for him but some strange feelings she didn't understood.

"I'll be fine I ate enough."

"Good" she kept her smile.

"They already act like they're married" thought Ishida.

"What's wrong Rei?" Takashi noticed the Miyamoto's expression.

"Hm…Oh I'm okay."

"You don't look like you're okay."

The teen sighed she didn't like to lie might as well come clean and say the truth.

"I guess I'm worried, it's getting dark and Daisuke still out there. Maybe we should go and get him to join us."

Kagami was about picked up some empty plates back to the kitchen until she heard Daisuke's name. The older woman has thrown the dishes as they broke hitting the ground. She was in shock from hearing the name, her eyes have widened as many memories from the past came back to haunt her. Memories she wanted to erase forever, same image of the past that have come to destroy her emotionally for years. Everyone stood staring at her looking worried her expression was one of shock and sorrow, like she was about to cry. Saeko got worried for her mother's behavior she has never seen her like this before, but there times she has acted somewhat familiar not to an extent as she was doing now. Shiro acted he went to her making sure she was all right, he was well aware what was happening to his wife unknown to his daughter. He never wanted this topic to be brought or the name, it was the first time hearing it and she was already about to get emotionally broken.

"Daisuke…." She was still in shock.

"Kagami-sama are you okay?" asked Rei.

"She'll be fine, she's only suffering from some exhaustion" replied Shiro.

"Are you sure Kagami-san? I can check up on you I'm a nurse" said Shizuka.

"No I'm fine thank you for your concern."

"Mother…." Saeko knew something was wrong with her and she got a feeling it has something to do with a certain young man.

"Is it possible…Daisuke?"

"Kagami…."

"Saeko can you go and ask your friend to come and join us?" asked the older woman.

"All right I'll go get him."

"Escort him to the dojo when you do" finished the head Busujima.

"The dojo why there?" the sword mistress knew something was up since it should be obvious to escort here to join everyone for the meal she left while still in deep thought.

"I wonder…."

"Kagami please I don't want you deluding yourself over this matter" Shiro whispered so softly so the others didn't hear.

"I must know…."

"Have you ever considered that it is nothing but a mere coincidence? How many people are out there with the same name?"

"We will find out soon won't we?" she has given him such a soft smile.

"Please Kagami I beg of you, do not lift your hopes up. I've been there with you since" that day" I have been by your side experiencing that pain you have been shouldering for the last twenty years. I will not tolerate to see you suffering another minute longer."

"Shiro I will beg nothing of you than just be by my side."

"Forever and always…."

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(Scene change)

Another stone has hit the water and Daisuke wasn't feeling a bit cheery. The former college student has been throwing stones trying to make them skip the water more than once, but so far he has failed miserably. He was bored out of his mind it's been probably hours since everyone left to the dojo and he wasn't feeling any better. The sun was about to hide away welcoming the dark night to stay in its place, he could tell he's been here for a while. Though his excuse to watch over the boat was a success because none of the group grew suspicious of him, it was truly dumb to think there were fish like infected. But he had no idea how long he'll be able to stay here for various reasons that he won't resist to remain in this spot. He sighed maybe dying of boredom was a bad idea after all, he was starting to get sick staying here another minute.

He threw another stone at the water his reasons for leaving we're clear. First it was getting cold, second he was bore out of his mind, third he was feeling lonely for remaining here for too long, fourth he was dirty and he was starting to smell and now he was starting to get hungry. Those weren't good signs soon he will want to go to the dojo and join the others, he was already at his limit. But was it worth it? To go there and face the truth, face people he wasn't ready to meet everything will lead that he will have to reveal his secret. The same secret he was keeping as a burden and wasn't ready to say it, to him it was still too soon. This was the reason why he was hesitant to come here in the first place. He turned around hearing footsteps to his surprise it was Saeko and somehow just by looking at her face that he had a bad feeling about her visit. Not that he was being paranoid but he could feel it, something was wrong.

"Saeko hey, nice of you to drop by" he felt stupid for saying the comment.

"Daisuke-san" the Busujima hesitated at first.

"What's wrong?"

"…"

"Daisuke…."

"Mother acted so shocked when she heard his name and also…."

"Daisuke-kun is keeping a secret from you…."

"That's what the scary lady said…."

"Daisuke-kun was so nervous when she said that…."

"Daisuke-kun didn't let the scary lady finish…."

"It's time that I get some answers."

"Daisuke-san…."

"What? You're acting strange you okay?" he got worried seeing her expression.

"There's something I would like to know from you. I hope you can tell me."

"Sure, I don't see a problem with that."

"Good…."

She walked next to him while the young man was starting to feel nervous for reasons he didn't know. As he gazed at her blue eyes there was something hiding behind them that made him feel with such emotion. His bad feeling was kicking in again and it wasn't good it felt like there was some tension rising in the air. Or maybe it was all coming from her this feeling was getting stronger. He remained calm there was nothing to fear or worry about this must be his intuition trying to warn him, warn him from what? Something he didn't like. He ran a hand through his hair cooling down from this tension it was getting worse like pretending everything was going to be just fine.

"What is it?" he finally asked.

"Daisuke-san I see you as a friend and a good companion. I trust everyone from our group, including you."

"Okay, I think I already have the idea about it."

"I'm sure you feel the same way too" she turned to him there was that gleam in her eyes that was suspecting him.

"Yeah sure I do, I trust all of you. Why are you asking?"

"There are no secrets between us is there?"

"What?" he has turned pale the bad feeling became stronger.

"Daisuke-san are you keeping something from me?"

"What do you mean?"

"Alice-chan told me that the woman who killed Dr. Saotome said you're keeping a secret from me."

"Alice told you…Come on she's just a kid maybe she was just hearing things" he remained calm maybe he can get away with telling her such excuse.

"Children never lie and I will believe her word for it. Is it true? Are you keeping a secret from me?"

"That woman who said that is working for EDEN! The same organization behind Genesis why should you believe her…."

The sword mistress got closer to him and there was some frustration and even anger in her blue eyes.

"Why should I believe you?"

"Because I said so and…You trust me right?" he was getting desperate what else could he do but keep hiding the secret which it was getting ever harder.

"Do I trust you now? I'm having a hard time."

"…"

"Can you at least promise me that you're not keeping anything from me?"

"I…"

"Promise me…."

"Yeah I promise I'm not keeping a thing from you honest" he felt horrible with himself as he said those words.

Saeko gave a sigh walking away she stopped having her back turned to the young man. Daisuke saw her tightening her fists she started shaking them like she was angry about something. He didn't needed to be a genius to know that she figured it out he was lying, in all honesty he was a terrible liar. Now it was impossible to keep it hidden she already suspected too much from him, sooner or later he will have to tell her. But it was a lot sooner than he imagined yet he wasn't ready yet the moment didn't felt right. But it wasn't right either to keep the secret from her especially when trusts him, or at least when she used to trust him. The Busujima was his friend and he trusted her just like the rest of the members of the Dead Squad. Also telling was the right thing to do, he thought long and hard about going through with it.

"Daisuke-san I would like for you to join us at dinner."

"I see…Okay I am feeling hungry I won't mind. Lead the way."

She nodded as they walked out of the dock while the young man sighed mentally now he knew he couldn't hide it anymore. It was better to face things with a straight face than with one filled with regret though he couldn't guarantee everything was going to go his way. He followed her to the home without arguing although he wanted to walk very slowly to let time take its toll in getting there. But eventually he will get there no matter how fast or slow, it's bound to happen. He followed her climbing a long stair case which it felt like he was climbing the stairs towards his fate, he was pretty sure each step is like a big change in his life. That things weren't going to be the same after this, but then again the outbreak changed the entire country and everyone's lives too. They were so many of the stairs it felt like their purpose is to kill him from the suspense of whatever it was going to happen once her arrive to the household.

"I guess it's time to face the music, no running from this. I will have to tell her once we arrive. This isn't exactly how I wanted things to go…."

They finally reached the top which he was glad they did. Climbing so many stairs was enough for someone to actually lose weight. A sudden grin was formed on his lips thinking sarcastically Kohta having a field trip climbing the stairs. At least he brought some humor before telling Saeko his secret, chuckling at his thought he didn't realized the Busujima has brought him to the dojo area of the home. Entering he was surprised not to see no one but the walked from the dock has really opened his appetite. Maybe having a quick meal before going through with the secret it's the best chance to go. He saw Saeko walking in front of him like she was waiting for someone else it got his curiosity working.

"Hey Saeko listen I was thinking if I could get something-"

"Daisuke-san are you sure you're being honest with me?" she interrupted him.

"Of course I am" it took him a lot of guts and courage to answer her question, and to answer with enough truth.

The sword mistress knew it wasn't the truth and it upset her he was really hiding something from her after all. It angered her because it looks like he didn't trust her enough with whatever secret he's hiding from her. Then there was her mother her reaction and her expression hearing his name really made her wonder it looked like she knows him. Taking another glance at the young man tonight it will end she find out for good one way or the other. What kind of secret will he keep from her? Was it related to her mother? These question among others we're in her head will she have the answers? She was about to find out. She saw her mother arriving at the dojo taking a good look at her expression, her eyes were that of shock. The sword mistress was right about getting her answers now.

"Daisuke….?"

The former college student turned to the source of the voice. He was quite surprised to see a beautiful woman with the same appearance as Saeko. That was enough for him to tell that this woman is her mother which it only meant he will definitely end up revealing his secret. And here he was expecting to eat something before getting to business it was better now to face this, than to do it later. He was here better to let it out now and judging from the woman's expression it looked like she knew him. Seeing this woman he felt some emotion this was the person that raised Saeko but it wasn't over as someone else entered the dojo. An older man entered meeting his gaze now he was really nervous his physical was uncanny with his physical. The man was a bit surprised but remained his serious gaze over the young man and by now they were no longer alone. Takashi and the rest of the group were present not having a clue what was going, but they were able to feel some tension rising within the dojo.

"Takashi what's going on?" Rei asked a little worried.

"Your guess is as good as mine."

"I have a feeling that we shouldn't be here, we may be intruding in this matter" said Ishida.

"I think so too" Shizuka replied looking unsure at the situation.

"Did any of you notice? Daisuke's resembles Saeko's father a lot" said Saya.

"You're right" Takashi was shocked.

"What does this mean?" the Miyamoto kept her gaze at the young man.

"Daisuke…."

"Hey…Hi" it was the only thing that escaped from his lips as he gazes at the Busujima family.

"Can it really be you Daisuke….?" Kagami walked closer to him.

"…" Saeko was only watching everything unfold.

"I…Heh-"that's all he could say the words were escaping from his head he was feeling too emotional to say anything.

"What is your name?" asked Shiro.

"Daisuke sir…Daisuke Ishiwatari….."

"Ishiwatari is that your real name?"

"No sir…It's the name of my adoptive parents, I'm an orphan."

"Which orphanage….?"

"Tokonosu orphanage…."

"What is your birthday?"

"April 8 1990…."

"That makes you twenty years old today" the head Busujima was shocked.

"Enough Shiro I know it's him" Kagami got closer again as her hands reached for his face.

"Mother, father what is going on?" Saeko has finally had enough of the secrets.

"Explain yourself both of you! How do you know Daisuke?"

"…" Shiro was at a loss of words truly believing the identity of the young man before him.

Kagami smiled as a couple tears have fallen touching the cheeks of the young man. Daisuke stood staring at her with some grief and sorrow in his blue eyes.

"I know him…A mother will always remember her own child."

"What….?" The sword mistress gasped along with the rest of the Dead Squad group.

"Daisuke is…." Rei was shocked at the revelation.

"He's your son...?" the purple haired teen didn't saw that coming.

"That's my secret Saeko" Daisuke whispered.

"Is this true?' Takashi was stunned.

"They're related" followed Rei.

"Let's take our leave, it's not our place to be here" said Ishida and the group agreed with because the situation was very personal.

Everyone agreed with the soldier this was too personal for any of them to be present. As they all left the dojo Daisuke turned to his mother who was looking like she was filled with grief along with her teary eyes. She was in pain but there was some joy in her for being reunited with her son after so long. He followed with gazing at Shiro who was in deep thought but didn't doubt anymore his identity he knew it was the son that he lost when he was sent to the orphanage. Then there was Saeko the young man gazed at her seeing her shocking expression like she was trying to process all the information in her mind. He couldn't blame her, what she was feeling right now, she just found out he was part of the Busujima family. The sword mistress stood in deep thought she stared at all three of them she wanted answers and she was going to get them now. She didn't care how long it will take she wanted to know now.

"How….? How can this be? Father, mother explain, I don't know how is this possible?"

"You're reaction is quite understandable and we both apologize for keeping such secret from you. But it was necessary to keep this from you" said Shiro.

"How it will be necessary for me not to know?" she turned to her father then back at Daisuke.

"Saeko my dear please it wasn't your father's fault, it was mine. I made him promise me not to tell you. I just didn't wanted you to know that all along you have an older brother, because I was afraid you might hate me for what I did" Kagami shed more tears.

"Mother I'm not planning in hating you before or now but I must know why, why did you send Daisuke to the orphanage?"

"Kagami-"

"No it's all right Shiro she wants to know and I will tell her. I have kept this secret as a burden for far too long, I have to break the silence…."

"….." Daisuke has remained quiet his eyes looked like he was thinking to his early days at the orphanage.

"As you know, I married your father when I was young exactly when I turned eighteen. Back then things were bad in economic terms. We managed a little and we were able to live a comfort life, but everything changed when I gave birth to Daisuke."

"When he was born we started having problems, we didn't had enough money to buy food or to keep the house we we're living. Your father wasn't earning enough teaching kendo lessons, neither did I giving archery lessons. There wasn't enough money to provide for our newborn if we didn't do something quick he wouldn't make it. It was impossible to take care of an infant with our economic problems…."

Daisuke knew where this was going and so did Saeko, it made perfect sense. The sword mistress knew what her mother was talking about she was told before of their economic crisis. Until her father won different kendo championship that he gained a lot of popularity that people wanted to kendo lessons from him. That was when he earned quite the amount needed to sustain the rest of the family, just because they were descendants from an ancient samurai that protected Japan it didn't meant they were wealthy like the Takagi family. Neither of the two seemed to be upset while Shiro was in thought talking about this was really harmful for his wife. This is a pain she's been living for years and now she finally talking about it for the first time since that painful day. It looked like some of the tension has died down since she started giving her explanation.

"I made the choice myself to send Daisuke to the orphanage. I knew he'll be taken care off there and someday a family will adopt him. It was the only way he could see another day alive. It was a mistake to abandon you but what else could I have done? I wasn't going to let you die of hunger you were just a baby…."

"Even if Kagami made the choice on her own free will I also feel responsible because I failed to convince her in going with her choice. There was nothing I could but to let her gave up our child to be taken care off with the chances that another family will took him in. And eventually we we're right."

Shiro was trying to calm down Kagami while she was already in tears giving soft sobs. But the woman couldn't control herself because of the pain she has been hiding for so long. Saeko was also in tears hearing her mother's sorrowful story she knew there was nothing to blame her for trying to do what she thought it was the right thing to do at the time. The only person that needed a respond to her story is Daisuke they have turned to gaze over at the young man. He hasn't said a single word since the revelation was made he looked in thought with a mix expression of grief and frustration. His usual outburst will be to snap at the woman who is his mother and the man who is his father and yell at them for leaving him. That should be right but in his eyes there was no anger in them, there was just sorrow and pain no description for rage in his blue orbs. The former college student rubbed his forehead while giving a sigh.

"Once Shiro and I have earned enough money to sustain ourselves and a household, I immediately return to the orphanage to get you. But I was too late, they told me you got adopted" she gave another sob.

"I was five when I got adopted" he finally replied softly.

"Daisuke it's my fault there is no need to blame your father. If there is someone you should hate it's me but leave Shiro out of this, he didn't wanted me to give you up. Let you hatred out and blame me for everything that has happened to you since I put you on the orphanage."

"Mother I didn't know all this time you've been hiding so much pain and guilt" Saeko let more tears out.

"Stop talking this nonsense Kagami, I am to blame as much as you. As the head of the Busujima family I should have prevented you from making such a choice that will be harmful for both of us for the rest of our lives. I have failed too…."

"But it's the truth…."

"Blame you for everything that happened to me since you left me at the orphanage? You mean blame you that I got adopted by wonderful people? You mean blame you that I was given a new chance to live a happy life? You mean blame you that I'm alive today because you made that painful decision? No mom I won't blame you for giving me a chance to live my life, you did what you thought it was right and destroyed you but there's no need to keep blaming yourself or looking for me to blame you for your actions. I won't do something so stupid than to hate you for doing the right thing to prevent me from dying when you and dad were on the brink of living on the streets."

"But Daisuke I-"

"No more okay I don't want you feeling sorry anymore I'm not going to hate you, so stop feeling guilty for what you did. I have a feeling that I already knew your intentions for what you did, and once I had to think long enough I realized that I'm not angry at you. But I…I wanted to meet you all I wonder what will be to meet my real parents, I already met your daughter and she's one hell of a woman wouldn't want it any other way to have a sister like her."

Even if she was in tears Saeko chuckle at his comment, although she was a little upset with him for keeping the secret from her?

"I missed you and I've wanted to ask you if you're interested in accepting me as your son. I will understand if you don't want to I-"

He didn't finish as Kagami has rushed to him and has embraced him tightly sobbing as she hold him in her arms. She has caught him in surprise and the hug has made him released his tears no longer unable to hold them. Daisuke gave a couple of sobs before he saw Shiro embracing them both, the head of the Busujima family looked like he was ready to cry. He smiled at the older man happy to have him accepting him. It didn't took long for Saeko to join the family hug as she was accepting him too, she already care for him as a friend and might be ready to accept him as her family too. Finally after being separated by being sent to the orphanage Daisuke has been reunited with his birth parents and the family he couldn't present when he was sent away. They broke the hug looking at their son after not seeing him for twenty years they didn't want this moment to end.

"Of course we will accept you Daisuke you're our son" Kagami was still sobbing she was now releasing tears of joy.

"Your part of this family, you are a Busujima too" said Shiro.

"That's why we have to stick together" Saeko walked to him with a small smile.

"Saeko I-"

"It doesn't change anything that you lied to me. You knew all along I was your sister, I'm not happy you kept that secret from me."

"I swear Saeko I was planning in telling you honest."

"How long did you know?"

"Since we first met, when you introduced yourself I knew right away…."

"That is why you reacted when you heard my last name."

"Please both of you we're back together as a whole family let's enjoy the moment" said Kagami.

"Though it doesn't explain how you know we are your parents?" said the head Busujima.

"My adoptive parents work for the government. I have the necessary resources to conduct a full investigation to find out about my birth parents. I spent a year investigating on the case and the results lead that my parents are Shiro Busujima and Kagami Busujima. Can't forget my little sister too" he smiled at Saeko while she grinned at his ways to find out.

"I must say I'm impressed" said Shiro.

"I'm so happy for you Daisuke. Look at you all grown up, your adoptive parents did a good job."

"Yeah they're great, a bit strict but they're still good parents…." his eyes softened thinking about them he was concerned he hasn't seen them in a long time.

"How about if we continue our catching up somewhere else, we have so much to discuss" said the head Busujima.

"Why don't you and mother go on ahead of us?" said Saeko.

"Very well let's go Kagami."

They left while Kagami smiled at both happy to have her children here. Daisuke felt a little nervous there was a reason why the sword mistress wanted to talk to him alone. Obviously she must be angry with him for keeping his secret and lying to her about it. He thought that everything was fixed when he was accepted into the Busujima family, but maybe not fully accepted by the young Busujima. He really hoped it wasn't anything serious just when he was happy to be together with his real parents. But knowing her maybe it wasn't such a big deal, her expression didn't show any anger. There was that calmness in her blue eyes that made him relaxed a bit he wasn't in trouble at all, or in danger.

"Are you angry at me?"

"A little, but I'm happy that you didn't hated mother for what she did."

"There was nothing to hate. I thought things through for years and I finally understood why she had to do it, she loved me too much and wanted what was best for me. Sending me to the orphanage might seem like the biggest mistake she ever made but I'm thankful she did. It's because of that choice she made that I'm standing here today alive and well. If she hadn't done what she did, then maybe I wouldn't be alive at all."

"Thank you Daisuke-san, you have no idea of the great weight you have lifted from mother today. That burden she was shouldering since she left you at the orphanage has over taken her life and filled her heart with sorrow, grief and regret. Now that she knows that you don't hold any hatred towards her she can finally be at ease with herself."

"The reason I don't hold such grudge to mom and dad is because of you" he smiled.

"Me….?" Saeko blinked.

"When I met you and got to know you better I realized that mom and dad are great people. You're the person you are today because they raised you to become that person. If they were really careless and uncaring, who knows if you would have been born or even if I wouldn't have been born to begin with?"

"You're absolutely right, that also means you're adoptive parents are great people too."

"Really you think?"

"You're the person you are today because they're the ones who raised you become that person right?" she smiled.

"I guess you're right, it does makes sense" he chuckle.

"Shall we get going and join mother and father?"

"Yeah, all this talking has worsen my appetite."

"Daisuke-san….?"

"Hm….?"

The Busujima gave him a quick hug while giving him a sweet smile while he was surprised by her action.

"Welcome to the family dear brother."

"Glad to be part of it."

"Yeah….Truly glad to be part of it."

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(Time skip: the next day)

The group was standing on the dock ready to depart from the island. Daisuke and Saeko we're in front of Shiro and Kagami. The hardest part has arrived since they were planning to leave to continue the fight along with their mission in finding their parents and someone that can make a cure using Dr. Saotome's research data. They just met their son after twenty years and just like that he was going to leave again, only this time it won't be for another twenty years. Kagami was already in tears because she was dearly going to miss both of her children and the same with Shiro. Thought the head of the Busujima family wasn't in tears like his wife he was going to miss them both knowing they were planning to fight with everything they had. It was now time to go and everyone has gotten on the boat except for the siblings and Takashi who walked to the rest of the family.

"Thanks for giving us the supplies Shiro-sama."

"No need to thank me Takashi, it is best to be prepared. It is the reason why all of you have survived long enough."

"Well that and also, because we have stay together watching each other's backs."

"Yes teamwork is always essential in a fight, you know very well."

"What will you do now?" asked Komuro.

"We'll stay here a while, we also have to restock on supplies. Afterwards we'll be heading out as well. I haven't forgotten this is our fight too, it's our country and as the head of the Busujima family I have taken an oath to protect it until the bitter end."

"Good luck we'll be aiding you in the fight too."

"I wouldn't want it any other way, Takashi Komuro you're a true born leader. You have my blessings."

"Blessings….?" blinked the teen.

Saeko has blushed to the color of an apple, unlike Takashi she knew what her father meant. Daisuke chuckled at his father's comment before he received an elbow jab courtesy of his younger sister.

"Take care both of you, be careful out there" Kagami dried some of her tears as she embrace of her children.

"We will mother…."

"Don't worry mom we have each other and everyone too."

"Take care Saeko and Daisuke. Perhaps someday I might teach you the way of the sword too."

"Teach me how to fight with a sword, I don't know dad it doesn't suit me. But I might take your proposal to consideration, I'll think about it."

"You can start now, you do have a great teacher next to you" he gave a smile.

The young man turned to his sister who smiled at him he chuckle in return.

"Having my sister for a teacher sounds pretty cool, I've seen her using that sword and I wouldn't want to anger her if I value my life."

"Yes you shouldn't" the sword mistress gave a grin.

"Well I guess this it, time to go" Takashi boarded the boat with the Busujima siblings following him.

"Farewell we will see each other again!" said Shiro.

"Everyone please take care! Saeko, Daisuke take care of each other!" followed Kagami.

"We will mom!" shouted the former college student while the male members of the team started roaming the boat leaving the dock.

"Bye Shiro-sama and Kagami-sama!" said Rei.

"Bye bye!" followed Alice.

"Please take care!" said Shizuka.

"Until we meet again!" said Ishida.

"Farewell!" said Saya.

"Shoot shoot shoot your guns! Kill them all now-"

WHACK!

Kohta was hit in the head again by a paddle courtesy of the pink haired Takagi and he had the same over size lump in said body part.

"Leave it to you to ruin this heartwarming moment."

Saeko and Daisuke were gazing at their parents, who they were getting further away as they were leaving the island. They weren't that worried because they knew they will see them again someday, at least they knew they can take care of themselves. Daisuke was feeling so much better before he came to the island just like Kagami he felt like a great weight has been lifted from his shoulders. No longer afraid that he wasn't going to be accepted in the Busujima family, understanding why his mother sent him to the orphanage and getting rid of the guilt and regret she's been holding for years. Looking to the members of the group he noticed Rei was staring at him with such a sweet smile, he admitted she looked very cute looking like that. While for Saeko Takashi was the one gazing at her with a smile, looks like both teen were happy for the siblings now that they know the truth.

"I'm glad for you Daisuke" said the Miyamoto.

"Thanks it means a lot that you care" his comment made the teen blushed slightly.

"Saeko-san are you sure you want to leave your family?" asked Komuro.

"It's too late to be asking that question now, we're already far away from the island. Besides I know they'll be fine, my father knows what he's doing. I'm sure we'll see him and mother again, probably sooner than we think."

"Yeah dad looks like he's a tough one."

"Yes he is we all saw him when Saeko fought him" said Saya.

"Fought him? What are you guys talking about?"

"Daisuke you weren't there when it happened. Both Shiro-sama and Saeko-san fought to test her skills, both we're so fast" said Rei.

"Really….?" He turned to his sister.

"Father is always testing me to make sure I don't lower my guard down, it's better for him to attack me with everything he has."

"I noticed when you were fighting him. You were supposed to have the advantage over him because you were using a real sword. But it looked like he was the one who had the advantage and he was using a bokken" said Takashi.

"You noticed too? Yes very much true my father is the most skilled swordsman in the city. Probably the entire country, I was able to handle him because of his weapon. But if he was using a real sword, it was clear who will be the victor."

"You can't beat dad?" said Daisuke interested at the match she had.

"So far no, it takes year to become as skilled as the master who wields the sword. I still have ways to go before I can reach his level."

"Someday you'll beat him I mean you're amazing with a sword" Komuro got a little over excited.

Saeko blushed slightly she smiled at the teen while Daisuke was grinning at the sight. It looks like they have gotten closer than ever before.

"Kohta-kun please sing the gun song!" Alice was giving the chubby teen the sad puppy eyes.

"I can't Alice-chan" the chubby teen was still feeling his head pounding from Saya's last attack.

"Look what you did Hirano! Now Alice-chan has grown fond of your stupid gun parody song!"

"Don't hit me Takagi-san!"

"Another lover's quarrel" said Ishida.

"What?!" the pink haired teen has blushed deep.

"It's not true it's nothing like that!" the young Takagi started moving violently pushing Shizuka unintentionally.

The blond nurse has fell on top of Ishida and the special OPS soldier has hit face first into her massive breasts. He quickly got up while touching the J cup beauties his whole face looked redder than a cherry. Obviously he was embarrassed that he has touched a woman's breasts and feeling Shizuka's was quite the experience they were very soft like pillows. Everyone sweat dropped at the embarrassing sight while Takashi gave a sigh.

"Don't worry Ishida-san I understand how you feel, I've been there before" he remembers when he was carrying the drunk blond going through an embarrassing situation.

"Are you all right Shizuka?"

"I'm okay my goodness Ishida-san you face is so red do you have a fever?" she touched his forehead while he sweat dropped.

Saya was grinning he was lucky that the busty nurse can be quite the clueless air head sometimes.

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(Scene change)

(Location: research facility unknown region)

Kyo received an incoming transmission he was in deep thought. He decided not to spy on Takashi's group for the day knowing that they won't be getting nowhere with finding someone to help them with the cure. He was confident they were going to failed in the search and the only thing they could do is keep him amused until he decides to end the little game. Everything was going on schedule and there was no need to spy on the group, at least for now. He has dedicated in aiding the researchers continued their work on other viruses and test subjects, but that kind of work is tiresome and boring compared to his last job. He stretched his arms before taking the transmission if he was correct he already knew what it was all about.

"Yes….?"

*Sir we have sent the army as scheduled.*

"Good timing, yes we are ready to proceed with the next phase. There's nothing the outside countries can do as well as the United Nations. We will decrease the number of the population by more than half."

*Understood….*

He gave a grin ending the transmission. Getting curious he activated the screen which the satellite camera was pointing to wherever Takashi's group location. His grin became wider spotting the members of the group traveling on a small boat heading back to Shibuya city.

"I'm afraid time is running out for you kiddies. Play time is over" he chuckle evilly.

"It's time to begin Operation Rain Fall!"

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HOTD season 2: Act 10 DEAD blood is thicker than water

END

To be continued

Bet you weren't expecting Daisuke to be Saeko's brother what a shock. I planned it since the beginning of the story. This chapter was more about the bond of family I've wanted to make a chapter with that emphasis. As always keep sending me your reviews and keep sending me your OC's I already have in mind who are going to be the survivors I'll be adding to the story, now I need the two villains. Keep putting the story to your alerts and favorite list. I might take a break from this story to work on other stories therefore I will give more time to keep sending me your OC's. That will be all I will see you all next time Farewell!

Next time: Act 11 Rain Fall of DEAD

Music info:

Shinobi vs Dragon by Lost Prophets is from their album the fake sound of progress.