Disclaimer: All rights to the name "Lucky Star" belong solely to Kagami Yoshimizu. I neither own this franchise nor do I profit from the writing of this story.
Author's Note: Yo what up? Your boy here is ready to update once again. Alabama and LSU are playing for the title tomorrow and I'm so hoping that LSU wins. Want Mad-Hatter Les Miles to pull three wins over Saban in a row. So I figure that I'll update now since I have a bit of time so that I can enjoy the game tomorrow. Shout out to all those who have stuck to the story. Thanks for the appreciation. Anyway enjoy the next chapter.
Inori was at the dinner table and was eating part of the take out meal that her mother had just ordered not too long ago. She wasn't particularly hungry but the eating seemed to occupy her at the moment as she was slightly bored and had nothing to do.
More than that, however, she found it easier to think while she was eating. It was like the whole process of chewing and of the masticating of food encouraged the brain to take liberties when it came to its thought process.
So it was that Inori sat there, listening to the constant pounding from upstairs and echos of laughter. She knew that the girls were having fun and were making a ruckus.
The plum haired woman sighed.
She was slightly envious of her little sisters. Though nearly adults they still were relishing in their childhood. Days filled with nothing but carefree joys. Even the stresses of exams typically paled to the stresses one had to overcome once they became adults.
It was times like this that Inori wished that she was a kid again. That she could spend her days playing and not have to worry about finances, work, relationships and other crap that adults had to put up with day in and day out.
As she sat on the kitchen table playing with her food Inori's mind began to wander. It was unfocused and hazy, but soon her thoughts began to gain clarity and Inori found herself thinking about several subjects.
One of the very first ones concerned Tsukasa.
Inori could not help but feel that her youngest sister had acted unusually cold toward her. While the plum haired woman did not want to be a sour sport and intrude on her sisters' little social she WAS concerned that Kagami had hurt herself when Inori heard her shout. That was why she went upstairs to check on her sisters.
She saw no reason as to why Tsukasa would act so cool toward her.
What had got Inori the most was the look in Tsukasa's eyes. They were narrow, hard and slightly afraid. It was like Tsukasa was summoning up all her courage to face a down a threat.
But why? I have not done anything to her.
This was what confused Inori the most. That Tsukasa had that irrational anger toward her the moment she stepped into the door of their room. Never had Inori seen Tsukasa that aggressive period, much less towards her oldest sister.
Could it be that she is stressed from school? I know that Kagami whines to me from time to time that Tsukasa bothers her because she can't understand some of the work. Could her poor grades result in her taking her frustrations out on me, even if I haven't done anything wrong?
That seemed to be a logical explanation and if applied to anybody else it could be valid.
Yet I can't seem to believe that. Tsukasa, irregardless of her grades, has never taken it out on anyone. She always seems to have a smile on her face and shrugs it off. It has to be something else but what? There has to be a reason as to why Tsukasa acted like that. Could it be that...
For a moment Inori paused as she looked down her plate. Rice was scattered all over the place and Inori could not help but notice that it was quite dirty. She resolved to wash the dishes before her mother came back from the shrine. The last thing Inori wanted was a repeat of last time.
If that were to happen then I would surely lose it, I know I would. But aside from that what of Tsukasa? For whatever reason I want to blame Matsuri but that would be an unfair assumption on my part. Despite the wicked things she has done to both me and Kagami I have yet seen Matsuri do anything threatening to Tsukasa. If anything her relationship with Tsukasa has been closer this past year than it has been in the past. So I can't blame Matsuri. She isn't forcing Tsukasa to do something that she doesn't want to do.
The thought of Matsuri suddenly made Inori's heart seize in fear. Her eyes widened as she came upon a startling revelation.
There's no way. I want to say that it isn't so but I can't think of any other way that Tsukasa has acted this way toward me unless it is this. I bet the reason why Matsuri and Tsukasa have gotten along so well is because Matsuri has already told Tsukasa about my secret! That has to be it! Matsuri told Tsukasa about my secret and now Tsukasa hates me because of my lust for mom.
For a moment Inori just sat there as she stared dumbly at her plate. Her emotions were beginning to dim and the plum haired woman felt lethargic. She suddenly slammed her fists on the table as the severity of her circumstances suddenly made itself clear.
Tsukasa knows my secret! That's the only reason why she's angry with me! I'm ruined! Now she'll hate me for the rest of her life! She won't even want to talk with me! What's going to happen when we grow up? What if Tsukasa has children? Am I going to be hated and ridiculed by my very own nephews and nieces all because their mommy told them that their aunt Inori was a disgusting lesbian that wanted to bang grandma? As for Matsuri. I know that she'll be tormenting me for the rest of my life. Oh God what did I do to deserve this?
By now Inori had her head down on the kitchen table as she started to cry. Only a week ago life seemed to be going in the right direction for Inori. Now it seemed as if her world was falling apart and Inori's hands were too delicate to put together the sharp pieces.
The worst part is that I can't even leave, not without endangering Kagami. I had thought earlier that I could get dad to help me find a place but I keep forgetting about Kagami. Damn it. I don't know what her secret is but apparently its grave enough to where she would be willing to comply with Matsuri's sick demands.
It was then that Inori realized something. She had a partner in suffering. There was someone who was going through the same torment that she was going through at this moment.
I'm not alone. Kagami is suffering right now as well. Both her and I are victims of circumstance and Matsuri is the keeper of the keys. If the both of us get outed and banished then at least we won't be alone. I-I'll take care of Kagami. Even if I don't get to see mom, dad or Tsukasa anymore at least I can still see Kagami. Perhaps in the future we'll move out of here to someplace where no one will know us and our dirty past. If things go well maybe we can have a normal life. *Sigh*. Who knows? Maybe one day our kids will get to play with each other and we can a family all of our own.
That very thought seemed to lift Inori's spirits considerably. Just a moment ago Inori felt like there was nothing left. She even considered begging Matsuri to stop the torment. But now Inori had hope. Even if both Matsuri and Tsukasa were against her she had Kagami. And as long as Kagami was there Inori knew that she had to stay strong. She could not submit to Matsuri now.
I'm sure that one day in the future Tsukasa will forgive me. And I'll wait for her. Even if we get old I know she'll forgive me in the end.
I can wait.
Matsuri stared dumbly at the math questions presented to her on the study packet that was given to her by her professor. It was times like this that Matsuri wanted to pull her hair out. No matter how much she studied it seemed that she could never do well in her school work, math especially.
She soon put her head on the table. It was no use. She figured that perhaps she should rest her mind a bit and then try again in a little bit.
Before Matsuri knew it her eyes closed and she soon fell asleep.
"Hey Matsuri check this out! Tell me what you think?"
Matsuri had been in her room just looking at the ceiling when her older sister, Inori, had waltzed in complete with her high school uniform. It was delivered to them from Ryoo High School, one of the better schools in the district.
Of course Inori would make it there no problem but at the moment Matsuri was not in the mood to entertain anyone.
"Don't wanna. Leave me alone." replied Matsuri sternly.
Inori frowned a bit but did not let that deter her. She ran in and soon came up close to her thirteen year old sister.
"Oh c'mon! Just look and give me some input. Please?" begged Inori.
Matsuri wanted to sigh. She knew that Inori liked to have attention. Well, Matsuri sure would give her that alright.
So Matsuri looked towards her older sister with the intent of telling her that she looked ugly or something.
However the last thing Matsuri expected to do was blush.
Inori looked gorgeous in her new uniform. The pink prints on the uniform itself seemed to go well with the long, plum pony-tail that was tied behind Inori's back.
"Y-You look great Inori." stammered Matsuri.
"Thanks. Now I'm going to show mom and dad! See ya!" said Inori as she soon ran off no doubt expecting words of praise and approval from her parents.
For a moment Matsuri started at the empty doorway. It was then that she began to feel it. The envy and the anger.
Matsuri wanted to punch the wall. It seemed like everything had to go right with Inori.
"Matsuri! Come downstairs we are going to take a picture." said Tadao from downstairs.
The brunette wanted to say no but knew that she would get in trouble if she did. Not wanting to give her parents another reason to scold her she soon got up and made her way downstairs.
As she was going through the hallway she saw eleven year old Tsukasa and Kagami running toward her. She knew that they were going to hurt themselves and possibly fall over the steps if she let them continue running so she did the right thing and tried to stop them.
"Hey guys slow down! You'll fall if you don't." said Matsuri.
Tsukasa, being one to always follow authority, stopped running at once. However Kagami was not so keen to take this lightly.
"Why 'Suri? You are not our boss or anything." snapped Kagami back.
Matsuri wanted to slap her forehead. Lately Kagami had been growing more and more brazen especially toward her. Matsuri realized that perhaps this had to do with the fact that she had picked on her little sister quite often when they were little but it had been years since she had last did something mean to Kagami.
However that did not mean that Kagami forgot those things and as an eleven year old she was already almost as big as Matsuri herself and willing to put her new found strength to the test.
"Look Kagami. I don't want you to fall down and get hurt. If you do then I'll get in trouble. So just stop arguing and lets go downstairs so we can get this stupid picture taken care of." said Matsuri with an exasperated voice.
"Oh you're going to get it!" threatened Kagami.
"What did I do?" asked Matsuri.
"You said that the picture was going to be stupid. I'm going to tell mommy and daddy so that they can yell at you." replied Kagami harshly.
Matsuri clenched her fists in anger. She knew that if Kagami tattle taled on her she was going to get in trouble.
"Okay the picture is not stupid, I'm sorry okay. Just lets go downstairs without having to run." said Matsuri in an attempt to placate her younger sister.
For a moment Kagami looked like she was going to listen and then she did something quite cruel. She ran fast and hard and then threw herself on the floor. At once she started to bawl.
Matsuri's heart clenched in fear as she knew what Kagami was up to.
"Kagami! Stop that before mom and dad come upstairs and-"
But it was too late.
Already the sound of footsteps could be heard and soon Matsuri found herself surrounded by her parents and Inori.
Miki gasped at the sight of Kagami's crying form and promptly made her way over to her. Meanwhile Tadao gave Matsuri glare before speaking.
"What happened here Matsuri?" asked Tadao.
"Well Kagami and Tsukasa were running and I tried to get them to stop but-"
Tadao interrupted her at once to question Kagami.
"Is this true Kagami? Were you and Tsukasa running upstairs when I told you not to?" asked Tadao sternly.
Kagami sniffled and put on her best act. She had seen Inori do this a couple of times to Matsuri when they were younger and Kagami learned one thing. Their parents NEVER believed Matsuri. She knew that if she played her act well enough her parents would get mad at Matsuri which was exactly what she wanted.
"Y-Yes I know daddy and we're very sorry for running when we shouldn't. But that doesn't mean Matsuri gets to push us just because we were running." said Kagami.
At once both Miki and Tadao directed their glares toward Matsuri and at once the young teenager felt herself stiffen at the unwanted attention.
"Matsuri! I can't believe that you would do that to Kagami! Don't you know that you can really hurt her if you pushed her too hard?" said Miki.
"Mom! I didn't push her I swear and-"
"That's enough of that Matsuri. Kagami is a little girl younger than you. There was no reason for you to push her like that." replied Tadao sternly.
Once again Matsuri could not help but think that all of this was so unfair. She looked over and tried to see if anyone could help her. She looked toward Inori but found that her older sister looked annoyed. Then Matsuri looked toward Tsukasa, who had saw the entire thing for what it was.
Matsuri stared hard at Tsukasa, her eyes begging her little sister to come to her defense.
Tsukasa looked like she wanted to speak up and tell the truth but soon failed at the task and remained mute.
"Matsuri. Room. Now. I will go inside to speak with you in a moment." said Tadao.
It was then that Matsuri realized that no one was going to help her and she soon cast her head down. She shuffled her way into her room.
As soon as she was inside she saw her father come in and close the door behind him. At once he started to speak.
"I don't know what I'm going to do with you. It seems that all you do is bully your sisters and try to hurt them." said Tadao in a tired voice.
"That's not true dad!" said Matsuri in her defense.
"Look. Maybe Kagami did something to upset you and I understand that this may have been the case. But you must control your temper and not let it get the better of you. Its bad enough that you haven't been doing well in your classes. The last thing I want under my roof is a ungrateful delinquent." said Tadao rather harshly.
Matsuri had heard this several times already but that still did not mean that it didn't hurt. Matsuri felt her eyes blurring from unfallen tears. It was like everybody was against her all the time.
"I want you to think about what you did. You're grounded for today and tomorrow. Perhaps that will get you to keep that temper of yours in control." said Tadao once more before making his exit.
At once Matsuri laid herself on the bed. Many thoughts were racing through her head but all of them had the same theme.
Its not fair. Why is everybody so mean to me all the time. They think that I'm a bad person and I'm not! Damn it! Why does Inori get to be so pretty and smart? Its like she doesn't even have to try. I try so hard to make good grades but mom and dad don't believe me. They think I'm lazy and am not trying. Now dad thinks that I'm going to end up becoming a rebel or something.
Is this how its going to be? Are mom and dad never going to believe me? Will they always side with Inori and Kagami? Its like they hate me. I-I wish I was never born! What difference will it make if I'm gone? Its not like they're going to miss me or anything not when they have Inori. Maybe I should just die.
Yeah...that's it. I'll die and never come back.
And they'll probably won't even miss me.
Before Matsuri even knew it she was already crying.
The sound of rambunctious laughter from across the hallway woke Matsuri up. The brunette scowled in annoyance and soon stood up to stretch herself. As she did she noticed a bit of drool on the corner of her mouth.
What's more however was the tears that were forming in her eyes.
Dang allergies.
With that thought in mind Matsuri decided that she wasn't going to get her studying done anytime soon and resolved to do it tomorrow evening. She soon walked outside her room and made her way toward the restroom where she washed herself up a bit.
Once done she soon made her way downstairs to get a bite to eat. As she did she noticed that Inori was sitting on the table looking unusually pensive.
"What's eating you up?" asked Matsuri as she made grabbed a plate and started to serve herself.
Inori seemed to be a bit startled but soon calmed when she saw that it was only Matsuri. However the relief soon turned into annoyance.
"Since when did you care about how I feel?" asked Inori rather harshly.
Imagine Inori's surprise as she saw an expression of hurt express itself on Matsuri's face. For a moment Inori almost did not believe what she saw. But it was still there and Inori now felt like bitch reacting the way she did.
"Maybe it was something important and I interrupted your train of thought. Sorry. I'll just take my food and leave." mumbled Matsuri quietly.
Now I really feel like a bitch. I wonder what this is about. Why are you acting so strange Matsuri?
"Hey I didn't mean to snap at you like that." said Inori, not really apologizing but at the same time making it known that she didn't mean to do what she just did.
Matsuri seemed to take the hint and soon took her seat next to Inori and began to eat.
A heavy silence permeated about the two sisters. It was only broken by the laughter and shouts from upstairs in Kagami's room. Even so there was nothing awkward about it and the two were merely content to pass the time in a civil matter.
Matsuri soon finished eating and got up to take her plate to the sink. At once Inori got up.
"Don't worry about that. I'll wash the dishes." said Inori.
Matsuri thought about perhaps denying the offer but found that if Inori was willing to wash the dishes then so be it.
"Okay but I'll help put them up." replied Matsuri.
Inori nodded and soon both were working together to get the dishes cleaned and put in their proper place.
Once again their work was done in silence, neither sister really wanting to speak at the moment. However Inori could not help but notice something unusual about Matsuri.
I wonder why she is acting so civil all of all sudden when just a couple of hours ago she was threatening to force herself on me even with Kagami's friend here. I wonder. Could it be that you are...no I think not. I dare not assume anything at this point.
The dishes were soon done and it was already ten at night. Already Matsuri and Inori noticed that the girl's upstairs had become much quieter. Perhaps they were watching a movie or something.
It was then that they noticed something else.
"How long has mom been gone Matsuri?" asked Inori, speaking to her younger sister for the first time over the past hour.
"Beats me. She said that she was going to the shrine a couple of hours ago. Maybe she took off into town to get out of the house for a bit." replied Matsuri.
"With what vehicle? Dad took the only car." replied Inori as a matter of fact.
"Point taken. What do you think? Should we check at the shrine to see if she's okay?" asked Matsuri.
Inori was somewhat suspicious at this offer thinking that it was perhaps a plan by Matsuri to lure her to the outside so that Matsuri could then take advantage of her.
However Matsuri's recent behavior seemed to contradict this assumption. The plum haired woman truly believed that Matsuri wasn't going to do anything to her.
Still won't put it past her. Expect the worst but hope for the best.
"Sure."
It was about a five minute walk toward the shrine and both Matsuri and Inori had been relatively quiet. However that did not last long.
"Matsuri can I ask you something?" asked Inori curiously.
"Shoot go for it." replied Matsuri.
"Is there a reason why you are forcing yourself on me and Kagami? I don't know what we did to make you so upset and I'm so confused." replied Inori softly.
For a moment it was silent and it seemed like Matsuri was not going to answer the question. However the two of them stopped and Matsuri regarded Inori.
"There are reasons why I'm doing this. If you think I'm doing this just for the hell of it then you would be dead wrong. However I cannot tell you why. Not now. Perhaps in the near future." replied Matsuri in an almost tired voice.
"I see. So there is some reason amongst your madness then. Fine. If you don't plan to tell me now then that is that. But why include Kagami? You do know that your actions can potentially scar her for the rest of her life." said Inori.
"There was no way that I was going to let Kagami go, not when I finally had a leg up on her. Maybe I'm being harsh in my methods but its the only thing I can think of that can make her know." replied Matsuri.
"Know what?" asked Inori in confusion.
"In due time Inori. Contrary to what you might think I don't hate either of you." replied Matsuri softly now.
"Then why go the lengths you are to humiliate and possibly ostracize us from our parents?" asked Inori now more curious then ever.
"I don't know Inori. Sometimes I even ask myself that question. For now lets just settle on the fact that I'm being a mean and despicable bitch." replied Matsuri.
"I won't deny that Matsuri." giggled Inori a bit.
Matsuri could not help but share in the laughter a bit as they finally got to their destination. Inori knew that perhaps the end was near.
For a moment it seemed like things were back to normal. Maybe Matsuri isn't as heartless as I think she is. I'm still in the dark as to what her motives are but for now I'm just going to enjoy the fact that we are not at each other's throats right now.
Without thinking both girls made their way to the portrait room where the founders of the shrine were held up in reverence and honor.
As soon as both women entered the building their good mood was suddenly cut short as they saw the sight before them.
There on the ground lay their mother, Miki, in nothing but just her shirt on. Her bottom was completely naked and about her lay obvious cum stains.
Both Matsuri's and Inori's hearts froze as they suddenly assumed the worst had just happened to their very own mother.
"Mom!" cried Matsuri in anguish.
Imagine their relief when they saw their mother's figure start to move before suddenly sitting up. The older woman rubbed her eyes a bit before seeing her two daughters before her.
"What are you two doing here girls?" asked Miki in curiosity.
At once both Matsuri and Inori smothered Miki in an all encompassing hug, surprising the older woman. Both of them started to cry but in complete relief.
"Oh my god mom! I can't believe you're alive. We thought that something horrible had happened to you!" said Inori in tearful relief.
Miki was confused by what Inori was saying.
"Whatever are you talking about? Nothing has happened to me. I guess I fell asleep or something but that's about it." smiled Miki.
For a moment neither Inori nor Matsuri cared much as they were simply relieved that their mother was not a victim of some horrible rape and murder case. However that soon brought another question that was both on Inori's and Matsuri's mind.
From where did all this cum come from?
As they dislodged themselves from their mother Miki got up and noticed a cold draft from her bottom half. It was then that she suddenly realized that she was naked from the waist down. Just as she was realizing this Matsuri soon spoke.
"I-I hate to be so forward but if you were not victimized or something then...then who's cum is this all over the floor here then?" asked Matsuri nervously.
Miki's mind suddenly replayed the events that had just happened not too long ago and suddenly Miki realized why she did not have her panties or skirt on. She turned beet red at just how terribly embarrassing her last little act was.
"D-Do I really need to explain it?" stammered Miki nervously.
Matsuri gave a nervous laugh but at the same time she was disturbed by a feeling that she was experiencing as she watched her mother's near naked form.
Oh no, please don't tell me that I'm...I'm...
The poor brunette could not help but suddenly feel so turned on by the sight of her mother before her and in such a compromising position as well. At once Matsuri could feel her face flush up and her core began to heat up.
Oh my god I'm so freaking sick! I can't believe I have stooped to Inori's level now and am feeling this way for mom! Damn it I need to get out of here. If I don't then I'll end up doing something stupid and then I'll be ruined!
"Matsuri are you alright? Maybe you should get back to the house before you catch a col-"
Miki could not finish as she was suddenly interrupted.
Matsuri's eyes just went wide at the sight before her. She simply could not believe this was happening and suddenly felt like everything was going to fall apart.
Miki herself was stunned at what had just happened and for the moment she could do nothing but feel utter shock and surprise.
For Inori had finally lost it and now had her lips on Miki's.
Author's Note: So here's the chapter now probing into the minds of Matsuri and Inori and trying to give reasons to their actions. Anyway hope you all enjoyed this installment.