"Gomenasai. Your parents left your sister just 20 minutes ago. They refused to donate their organs to save her," the doctor said grimly to the young boy, who bit his lip and clenched his fists till his knuckles turned white in pure hatred and anguish.
"Those bullshit bastards…. They're her parents, for hell's sake! Can't they do something good for her for once? She doesn't deserve this at all!" he shook his head and bit the inside of his cheek to fight back the dam of furious tears behind his eyelids. The doctor patted his head in deep sympathy, "we're terribly sorry. We couldn't find any healthy donor in the hospital to replace her damaged organs either. I'm afraid her only way to not endure all this pain is…."
The boy glared up at him, "no! I can't let Chrome die! I won't be able to live or die in peace if that happens! My cute little sister didn't do anything in her past or current life to deserve all this crap! ….. Doctor, I have a request".
All the doctors, nurses and even some other patients who were there to witness the boy's decision left the area crying.
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"Chrome-chan… Chrome-chan… Are you all right?"
"….. W-Who's t-there….?"
"It's I, Aunt Sara. You don't have to be scared anymore… You're…safe now".
The fragile girl weakly pried her swollen eyelid open and calmly took in gasps of breath, feeling the aftermath of her surgery. She felt a warm hand gently grabbed her cold ones but also felt that they were getting wet.
"Everything's f-fine now, Chrome-chan. It's all right…. Don't be too s-sad, o-okay?" Aunt Sara's quaky voice stabbed Chrome's weak heart and increased the number of butterflies fluttering crazily in her stomach. Wait…her stomach?
"Aunt Sara, are you crying? And why is my stomach still intact? Why am I still alive?"
"Chrome-chan, your failed organs were replaced with the ones from a donor. That's why you can live. That's why you're all right".
"R-Really? Who is that kind person? I want to thank him or her".
Aunt Sara closed her eyes in a lugubrious manner, but it was now or never to reveal the truth of the person who did not express a single sign of hesitation to save her life.
"Your brother".
Chrome felt her heart stop beating and time froze. Please, kami, tell her what she just heard was a lie. A lie!
"He sacrificed himself for you".
The jigsaw puzzles of the world slowly broke loose from their bonds.
"H-He died".
"N-No…. No way… It can't be…. O-Onichan…"
"Chrome-chan…"
"IIIIEEEEE! !" Chrome shrieked at the top of her lungs, the bleeding cuts on her hands opening up from the force of her gripping onto the bed sheets, her legs jumping up a little and kicking at the bed rail. Aunt Sara and the other doctors desperately held the screaming girl down by her violent limbs.
"Chrome-chan! P-Please calm down!"
"IIEE! I WANT HIM BACK! I WANT MY ONICHAN BACK! I DON'T WANT HIM TO DIE! I'LL RATHER KILL MYSELF! ONICHAAAAAAAAN! !"
Chrome lost unconsciousness out of extreme desolation.
Her beloved brother, who unconsciously gave her his love even before she was born, when she was still growing in their mother's womb, and when their parents ill-treated her, passed away just like that.
The boy died protecting her from death.
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Hibari examined the photograph of Chrome and her big brother in his hand. Her younger self used to have long hair and she still had a complete pair of violet eyes. She was smiling so elatedly by her brother's side. Apparently she adopted her pineapple hairstyle from him after his death, saying she wanted to keep a part of him as a precious memory with her, even if she could not see it.
"Mukuro Dokuro".
"So desu. That's his name," Aunt Sara grinned, "he was such a nice boy".
'Hmm… Strange, I should be grateful to him, but why does seeing that face of his irks me?' Hibari narrowed his eyes at the photograph, 'somehow…. I wanna kill him… I wanna kill him!'
Somewhere in heaven, Mukuro sneezed, "ACHOO! ….. Kufufufufu…now who is the little rascal who got the guts to backstab me this time?"
"Onichan…" Chrome cried in melancholy and buried her face in Hibari's chest. Hibari kissed her forehead while running his hands up and down her back to soothe her. Aunt Sara looked glumly at the little girl who lost her brother, the only one who ever loved her before M.M. came into the picture, at such a young age, "she still has yet to recover from the tragedy".
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Chrome's tiny feet pressed down on the green field of grass as she got out of the shade of an oak tree. Her white dress danced in the cool breeze that harassed her body, and her senses brought her to stroll towards the river. The translucent skin of the water glittered under the morning light, and Chrome could distinguish the croaking of bullfrogs, chirping of sparrows, rustling of leaves and the rest was peace.
"My cute Chrome".
Chrome gasped and turned blindly about to the source of the voice. Her hands rubbing her arms that were exposed to the wind, she whispered, "w-who's there?"
"Kufufufu… My dear Chrome, I'm behind you".
Chrome recognised that voice anywhere. Her eye glistened and a hue of blush made its way to her cheeks, "o-oni…chan?"
Mukuro walked over to his little sister and tapped her shoulders, "kufufu… Look how much you have grown, my kawaii Chrome. I'm so proud of you for having made it this far".
"O-Onichan!" Chrome wrapped her arms around Mukuro's waist and sobbed despondently, and her brother returned the hug, his eyebrows ceased in a row at the woebegone appearance of Chrome. "Onichan… I miss you so much… I-I don't want you to leave me again… Please…" she begged distraughtly, "I love you, onichan".
Mukuro smiled sweetly, "me too, my cute little Chrome. But you know this is just a dream, a temporary connection between the minds of the dead and a person in coma. We won't be able to meet in reality anymore. But in any case…." he stroked her hair, and awed at its smoothness, "you will always be my adorable little sister, no matter what".
Those phrases that never failed to melt her heart, and he deserved the one thing that he truly loved about her.
Her smile.
"Be strong and happy, my dear Chrome. That's the only wish your brother has for you".
They might not be able to spend time together again. She could not laugh with her entire heart at his hilarious jokes, she could not play piggy back rides with him again, and she could no longer confide her hidden grief to his listening ears. But she understood that whatever the cost, no matter where her brother was right now, he would forever be living within her. Their love for each other would never lose its glow.
A trigger sparked in Chrome's mind and eventually her soul returned to her body lying on the hospital bed, "o-onichan…."
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Chrome sat quietly on the bedside, twiddling her thumbs as Hibari sat in front of her on a stool, engrossed in his paperwork. His reading glasses made him look like a very cool sensei.
Nagi suddenly felt her chest went heavy and swallowed a lodge in her throat. Her stomach churned in qualm as another flashback, this time an even more disturbing one, whirled in her head.
"To prevent your paralysis from worsening, we need to arrange for a suitable date to conduct an operation on your legs," Dr. Isagari announced to Chrome and her friends.
"An o-operation?" Nagi trembled, clinging onto Hibari. Hibari patted her back and turned to the doctor, unintentionally glaring at him, "what do you mean by that?"
Dr. Isagari gulped, "ano… W-Well, if we just leave her legs to recover on their own, her nerves may have a higher risk of 'growing old' and becoming permanently unable to function".
"Y-You mean…she may become permanently paralysed?" Dino gasped. Dr. Isagari nodded.
Nagi cupped her mouth and tears were threatening to spill. Hibari kissed her temple, "I won't let that happen, Nagi. Don't worry". Kusakabe pointed out, "but don't we need to seek permission from Chrome-san's parents?"
"Oh, that is troublesome," Aunt Sara sighed, "I had informed them about their daughter's admission to the hospital by the contacts M.M. gave me, but you know what they said? It was something that parents should never say to their children. I felt so sorry for Chrome-chan".
Nagi's clutch onto Hibari's shirt increased its strength.
"Besides your parents' approval, are you all right with the surgery idea, Dokuro-san?" Dr. Isagari enquired cautiously, not wanting to force her into anything she disliked, even though it might be for her own good. Chrome bit her lip, and 'looked' pleadingly at Hibari for his opinion. "Can you guarantee that she would be able to walk normally after the surgery?" Hibari asked seriously.
"Well, provided that it is successful—"
"I don't want that lousy answer. Can you guarantee it or not?"
"Y-Yes! We'll do our best!"
"Bear this in mind, herbivore. If the surgery is a failure, I. WILL. BITE. YOU. TO. DEATH!"
Every time Hibari emphasized on each word, stars exploded behind Dr. Isagari's eyes. "I suggest that you undergo the operation, Nagi. If those herbivores fail I'll simply kill them all," Hibari touched Chrome's cheek, and watched her reluctantly nod. "We'll support you, Chrome! You don't have to worry too much!" Dino grinned toothily. Nagi forced a smile.
'Iie, I'm scared… I'm scared of them cutting up my body… I d-don't want to feel the pain… I'm scared…' Nagi clamped her hands on the sides of her head, crystals gushing out of her puffy eye, 'I'm scared…..'
Hibari widened his eyes at her sudden breakdown, tossed his materials and glasses away and hugged her. "What's wrong, Nagi?" Hibari's breath tickled her neck, sending chills down her spine and goosebumps all over her, "is it about the operation?"
Oh, how well he knew her.
"It's all right. Everything will be fine. I'll be with you, whether directly by your side or somewhere further but still close".
"Y-You can't e-enter the room with m-me?"
"I don't think so, even if I want to. My presence may affect those herbivores' performance. But believe that I'll always be with you, ready to help you anytime. Don't be afraid," Hibari pulled away a little and kissed Chrome deeply. Nagi let her eye shut close and responded.
Hibari gently pushed her down until her back came into contact with the bed. His left arm wrapped around her waist while his right cushioned her head, kissing her ever so passionately.
An idiot just had to barge in and spoil the moment.
"CIAO, KYOYA AND CHROME! I BROUGHT YOU YOUR FAVOURITE DRINKS— GWAAAAAAH! !" down went Dino onto the floor at the doorway in a mixture of blood, orange and coconut juices.
Dark menacing aura and (tada!) tonfas out, "KAMIKUROSU!"
"HIIIIIIYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAA! !"
"…. Whoa. Who died this time?"
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Hibari pushed Chrome on a wheelchair into the tranquil garden of the hospital. He stopped her by the wooden round table and sat across her, holding her dainty hands and watching the koi swim freely in the pond.
"Hibari-san?" Chrome called out.
"Hm?"
"After the operation…will I get discharged?"
"You probably need to rest a few more days before you can".
"But I can go home soon after that, right? I really miss it… I want to visit my apartment too".
"I don't see the reason why not," Hibari kissed her hands lovingly, making her blush. He smirked and leant in to meet his lips with hers, his hand teasing the skin of her slender thigh as he trailed it up and into her shorts. His other hand slid under her shirt and her moans stimulated him to go further. His lips drew back from hers and switched to kissing her neck. Chrome giggled surprisingly at the ticklish sensation and playfully slapped Hibari's shoulder.
"You like that? Good then…" Hibari began licking her neck, more vigorously as he travelled to her collarbone and shoulder. Hibari impatiently pulled their bodies against each other until there was completely no gap and nibbled on her bottom lip. Nagi shut her eye tight and tried to keep up with his intensity, shifting in the wheelchair and enjoying the pleasure brought by the heat of (ahem) making out.
Again, the same ONE HELL OF AN IDIOT who never learnt his lesson just had to barge in at their moment, and ended up with the same fate.
"You stupid bucking bronco! You really have a death wish that you want to grant, huh?!" it was a sight to see Hibari so worked up.
"IT'S YOUR FAULT! YOU'RE ONLY A FREAKING TEENAGER! HOW CAN YOU ENGAGE IN SUCH SEXUAL ACTIVITIES?!" Dino screamed with comical tears bawling out, pointing an accusing finger at Hibari. A vein popped in Hibari's head and he forcefully pressed his foot onto Dino's bruised face, "there is no law about how old I must be to kiss Chrome! And don't talk like we did anything else apart from that!"
"Really, boys," Aunt Sara gave each of the fighting maniacs a pull by the ear, earning an "OW OW OW!" from Dino and a "let go or I'll bite you to death, stupid herbivore!" from Hibari. Chrome blinked twice in confusion. One instant she was having a little (ahem) public affection with Hibari and the next she heard him beating the crap out of Dino.
"Why were you quarreling again, if I may ask?" Aunt Sara huffed with her hands on her hip.
"KYOYA WAS MAKING OUT WITH CHROME!" Dino blurted out.
"This piece of shit was illegally spying on us," Hibari retorted.
"YOU ARE TOO YOUNG TO DO SUCH THINGS!"
"Again there is no rule that we can't! Get that into your useless herbivorous head!"
"NO WAY IN HELL WILL I ALLOW IT!"
"I don't take orders from anyone, especially not you!"
"CHICKEN NUGGET!"
"****ING HANUEMA!"
"Hey, hey! I didn't tell you to start World War III!" Aunt Sara exclaimed, slapping her palm to her forehead and turning to Chrome, "you're okay, right dear?"
"O-Of course, Aunt Sara. Why wouldn't I be?" Chrome blinked.
"Kyoya raped you, Chrome!" Dino cried, "we ought to discipline him!"
"E-Eh?"
Hibari lost his temper and smacked Dino with his tonfa, "there's a big difference between 'raping' and 'making out', stupid bronco! Use the correct word!"
"What did M.M. say about raping?" Chrome mused innocently, "oh yes, forcing someone to have sex. Oh, if that's the case, Hibari-san wasn't raping me, Dino-san. He was simply…erm…"
"Having the time of his life kissing and touching Nagi," Hibari smirked, and that was the cue for Dino to pour out another large amount of blood from his one-day-going-to-be-bloodless nose and pass out. Nagi flushed crimson at Hibari's statement and Aunt Sara shook her head, "I should have known… Hibari Kyoya is a PERVERT!"
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"You're still alive?" Hibari raised his eyebrow at Dino, who had rolls of tissue stuck in his nostrils and his right-hand man fanning him like a servant to the king. Dino grouched something along the lines of 'Kyoya can't get a girlfriend before me'.
"What are you herbivores still doing here? I want to be alone with Nagi," Hibari said leaning his forehead to Chrome's who straddled his lap. "It's my last day with you before my operation tomorrow, Hibari-san," Chrome groaned in disappointment. Hibari stroked her cheek with his index and middle fingers, "come on. Don't say as though you will never be with me again".
"UH UH UH, KYOYA!" Dino shook his finger sideways in a nagging motherly gesture, "You of all people cannot stay alone with Chrome or you are confirmed going to RAPE! HER! AGAIN!"
THWACK! CRASH! WHAM! BLAM! RAM! BASH!
"HHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! !"
Off the Cavallone boss got sent on a second visit to the infirmary and stayed there in a mummified form, whimpering and whining like a baby whose itchy teeth bit too hard and spoilt his precious pacifier that he ecstatically received on his birthday.
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Onichan: Big brother
Kawaii: Cute
Sensei: Teacher
Ciao: Hello (Italian)
Hanuema: Horse (Italian)
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Yay! Mukuro's here! Although in this story he's dead. :( Don't get me wrong, I love him right after Hibari. Oh, it was kinda hard for me to write making out scenes, hahaha :D But hope I didn't screw it up.
By the way, 'CHICKEN NUGGET' belongs to me. Please don't use it anywhere else. Bye!~
