Chapter 44


Daniel slowly opened his eyes and immediately felt a stinging sensation as his head ached terribly to which he gave it a gentle shake but it did nothing for him as the dizziness kicked in. He was glad that he was sat down for if he was stood up, he would probably collapse.

''W…where am I?'' he whispered weakly.

''…I thought you weren't going to wake up for a minute there, I've been waiting for quite some time for your eyes to open'' he heard all of a sudden which struck fear into his heart as he recognized the voice.

''…Konata?'' Daniel said weakly.

His eyes got a look at his surroundings. From what he could make out, he was in a house, a rather small house it seemed. He spotted a window in the kitchen and managed to hear what he imagined was many seagulls outside.

''Am I at the seaside or something?'' he asked.

''Very observant Daniel'' Konata said as she stepped into the room from the backroom, Daniel couldn't turn fully to see her entering but he could hear her. She stood in front of him, holding a giant kitchen knife, a gleam in her eye as she grinned, sweat running down Daniel's face.

''Well Konata, I didn't see you knocking me out coming'' Daniel sighed slowly' 'what on earth are you going to do to me now and how did you get me here…wherever here is?''

''Oh, that's not important…or interesting at all'' she smiled.

''I see…'' he muttered in response.

''Well then…brother, it's about time that me and you had a little chat'' Konata smiled mischievously as she stroked the knife. Daniel looked down to her hands and his eyes widened as he spotted the big kitchen knife again in her hands, he couldn't help but focus on it.

''Coffee?'' she asked him out of the blue. ''I fancy a cup''.

''No way brat! Let me out of this chair right now!'' Daniel yelled as he struggled to break free, the mere fact that he felt sick and was dizzy with a massive headache make escape very difficult indeed.

''I can't do that'' said Konata. ''Not yet''

''I am not messing around with you brat, now let me go!''

''I want to talk first'' said Konata a little scared. ''Calm down already!''

She felt taken aback, she thought she had done all that she could do to contain him in the chair by tying his hands to it but he still had plenty of fight left in him.

''I'll put the knife down if you cool it…deal?'' said Konata

''Well I have nothing to say to you so no deal'' Daniel spat. ''You tried to kill me, if it wasn't for Kagami you-!''

''Even if I offered to let Kagami have sex with you to make up for it'' said Konata hopefully

''Quit messing around you stupid bitch! That's your ex and you're offering her out like that, you disgust me!'' Daniel yelled angrily. ''If I wasn't in this fucking chair, I'd punch you for her sake''

''But she's so beautiful''

''Yes she is, I'll admit that but she's also a friend to me and unlike you, I value her friendship'' said Daniel ''I can see why she dumped you if you act like that''.

''I'm not a bad person, I was only joking around'' yelled Konata.

''And it wasn't funny…not even in the slightest Konata'' he sighed.

''Ok, I'm sorry…'' Konata sighed.

''How are you and Kagami so close, you barely know each other?'' Konata asked.

''We've had a few talks and…we have a lot in common…we both can feel lonely and she understands me…I see her like a sister Konata…I don't see her in a girlfriend way yet I really care for her and Tsukasa…they gave me something that I haven't had in so long and I'll be forever grateful for that''. Daniel admitted whilst blushing.

''Could you help me win her back?'' Konata asked nervously.

''Well sleeping with Miyuki really helped you out didn't it''

''Shut up, it was a moment of weakness, I'm only human!'' Konata shouted defensibly.

A moment of silence passed, both of them felt awkward and wasn't sure what to say next but despite this, Konata had to do what she needed to do all along, it was the real reason why she knocked Daniel out in the first place. A chance to get him alone, was Daniel really her brother, she had the feeling for quite some time but didn't want to accept it at first but she now felt like the evidence was staring her in the face and she could no longer ignore it…even if she wanted to win Kagami's heart back.

''Anyway, let's move on to the topic of…you and me being siblings'' said Konata nervously.

''What about it…have you accepted the truth at last?'' he asked.

''Ok, I get it already, you are my brother…you even look like-

''Don't say it'' he said, stopping her in her tracks.

''Ummm this is a little awkward isn't it'' she giggled uneasily.

''Tell me about it, part of me wishes you had killed me'' Daniel admitted.

Konata felt uneasy hearing these words. She never meant him much harm, she panicked and reacted the wrong way and she was aware of this and really wanted to make him understand and come around, she couldn't make it all right without him, she knew this.

''Daniel, I want you to live with me in Japan…don't move in with the Hiiragi's, you belong with the Izumi's'' Konata pleaded.

Daniel didn't say a word, he stared blankly into her green emerald eyes for a minute and felt speechless, how could she ask him that, what right did she have to ask him to go anywhere near their father when he hated him so much.

''Are you being serious…can you be serious?'' Daniel said stunned and caught off guard.

''I am being serious…me and dad would-

''Stop right there! Don't mention him'' Daniel spat out as he regained his composure.

''I know but-

''You don't get to justify a thing about this…the man stabbed my mother in the back!'' Daniel yelled.

''Daniel…give me a chance to talk'' said Konata.

''Talk! YOU FUCKING ASSAULTED ME NOT A FEW HOURS AGO!'' He yelled angrily.

''Look I'm sorry, I panicked!'' she tried to explain.

''You panicked?! Care to tell that to the brain cells that you didn't whack into oblivion with that stick!''

''I'll make it up to you, I promise brother'' said Konata desperately.

''DON'T CALL ME BROTHER!''

''You are my brother, brother you are'' Konata said, ignoring him.

''Oh now you call me it!'' he groaned ''what, did you see sense or something?'' he asked.

''Be fair, it was a shock to the system…finding out you have a brother that lives so far away'' Konata explained.

''How is your father?'' Daniel asked

''You mean OUR father'' replied Konata. ''Call him what you want but he's our father and he's creepy and I hate him as well!''

Konata would spent the next hour telling her brother all about the life that she had with her father, she thought she could paint him in an image that showed him to not be such a bad person, even though deep down she herself couldn't stand the sight of him.

''I'm slightly disappointed, I imagined him to be more of a twat then that but from what you've told me, he's nothing more than a massive pervert'' Daniel sighed.

''Oh, quit acting like a small child'' Konata snapped ''He's all I've had at certain times during my life and I've survived''

''So sorry but last time I checked, I don't look like I have the smurfs living on my head…is your hair really blue or is it just dye?''

''That's where we're going then, insults?'' said Konata annoyed. ''It'll be short jokes next''.

The two siblings felt awkward, unsure as to where there private conversation was going to head. Daniel wanted to feel defiant against Konata but couldn't help but feel like he had no reason to be angry with her while Konata had now had a bit of time to think a bit about having a brother and what it would be like…she had always wanted a brother whom she could share her hobbies with and talk to, as lovely as Yutaka was…she never really understood Konata's geeky side and was always too ill to play with her and Yui had her husband, as for her father…she wasn't sure she could ever forgive him now for what he told her over the phone .

''I can throw insults as well'' Konata said

''Don't care, I've heard them all before pipsqueak, I've had dogs set on me for just being homeless and not having showers…I've been at the bottom of the barrel, made to feel like the scum of the earth and I survived…do you really think a silly name or insult will hurt me?''

''Really…I…I don't think I'm happy to hear that'' said Konata in a worried manner ''Dogs? Were you hurt?''

''I was fine, not that it's your concern, I'm tough and can look after myself…you learn that when you have no one else to fall back on'' Daniel admitted coldly.

Konata felt bad as she listened. Her only sibling had lived such a terrible life while she had the love of her friends and family her entire life. She suddenly felt like she needed to give Daniel the most exciting life that she possibly could, show him just what Japan could do for him.

''But you do now…you have me!'' said Konata ''I'm your sister and I won't let anything like that to ever happen to you again, I promise to be a good sister and love you'' Konata promised.

''Well don't go thinking locking me in a cottage is going to get me to change my way of thinking, I say and do as I please'' Daniel spat out. ''I don't need loving…I've done just fine by myself''

''But you're letting Kagami and Tsukasa care for you and not me?'' Konata asked.

''I don't hate them though'' Daniel pointed out.

''That's not fair'' Konata said offended ''what have I done to you to deserve such hatred?''

''Oh I don't know…perhaps it was when you nearly killed me with that stick or maybe that you've tried to make my life a living hell ever since you walked into my life!'' Daniel yelled as he struggled to break free once again but could not do so.

Konata was tempted to set Daniel free from the chair but wanted Daniel to give her a chance but even if he didn't, she couldn't keep him tied down forever.

''…I'll make it up to you'' Konata promised with a tear down her cheek ''you think I'm happy that our relationship started off badly? Well I'm not, I'm devastated but I won't let it continue, I will make it better''.

''Crying won't make me like you kid…why should I trust you?'' Daniel asked.

''I…I can't really give you an answer because…words aren't enough to convince you so please…let my actions prove that you can trust me''.

''Well your actions have had a fine start so far'' Daniel said sarcastically as he referred to the mark on his forehead.

''Really, I like that kind of attitude…maybe I should get a boyfriend after all'' Konata smiled.

''…Gross''

''What?'' said Konata. ''I'm trying to make you smile''.

Daniel sighed and couldn't believe that someone as stupid as Konata could possibly be his sister. But deep down, he was a little happy about having a sister, even if she did his head in with her constant chattering about things that probably should be talked about in public.

''Is this part of your little love story, to win Kagami back and gain a brother along the way?'' Daniel asked.

''Maybe, I am trying, I know I've screwed up but if given the chance, I can fix everything'' Konata said confidently.

'Somehow, I bet you've said that before' Daniel thought to himself.

''Then what…happy little Konata returns to Japan, reunites the family, becomes a hero in her father's eyes as he meets his long lost son and then she does fuck all as normal on her computer, touching herself to porn and playing online games…yeah Tsukasa told me about your little hobbies and some of them sound just wrong!''

''…Tsukasa knew about that?''

''Oh brother'' he sighed.

Daniel thought about what Konata must be like at home based on what he had been told by Tsukasa, Kagami and Miyuki and he wasn't impressed, she sounded lazy and a nuisance but she had her moments were she could be lovely and dependant and this was the only reason he was still listening.

''Did … did she mention that I'm an awesome cook'' Konata beamed all of a sudden.

'Now she's smiling and looks happy' He thought feeling confused.

''…Yes'' Daniel reluctantly admitted. ''She did say that you can cook…not that it's a big deal or anything''.

''Oh I do tons of other things'' smiled Konata ''Scavenge parties, online chats and soon enough, I'll be adding making out with my Kagamin on my bed, in my bed, on my desk…May even sneak a make out session outdoors while the neighbours watch'' she winked.

''I get it, you're into girls already'' sighed Daniel.

''Well actually I'm bi but Kagami is the one for me… the love of my life, my angel, my shining Tsundere''

''Yet she dumped you…'' Daniel reminded her. ''Don't forget that''.

Konata got caught off guard and felt a little annoyed by the remark.

''It's…a work in process'' Konata admitted ''But I will get her back, I just know it''.

''Well I'll admit, it's good to hear you have some fight in you…for my sister I guess''

''Who knows, I may have a make out session with you if you keep praising me like that'' Konata winked.

She moved in a little closer, her breath now reached Daniel's face and since she hadn't brushed her teeth in quite some time, wasn't a great treat for him at all.

''Never…say…that…again!'' said Daniel in a disgusted manner. ''Incest is just wrong!''.

''Why…I thought you weren't my brother'' teased Konata as she gently stroked his chin.

''Please stop!'' Daniel pleaded.

''What, do you think it's scandalous to hear your sister talk so openly'' said Konata as she placed herself on his knees. ''To have her so close…on your lap…nose to nose''

''Quit messing around!'' Daniel yelled. ''Where do you think this is going brat?''


Konata giggled and acted like a child on his lap which creped Daniel out to no end. He couldn't believe what she thought she was doing or that she thought it was acceptable to do something like this with a sibling.

''Could you get off me now please Konata, I find this quite uncomforting?'' Daniel asked kindly.

''But we're just getting acquainted'' Konata laughed as she wrapped her arms around her brother.

''Yeah but this is a little close for comfort…no offence but I…I'm not used to a girl doing this sort of thing with me…especially my sister…it's…it's new to me'' Daniel admitted rather embarrassed ''The first girl I want this close to me is a girlfriend''.

''But I owe you one'' Konata responded.

''Owe me, for what brat?'' he asked rather confused.

''I felt the truth the moment you stopped me from walking away and losing Kagami forever!'' Konata declared ''you saved my chances with her…even though you can't stand me and why…why would you do that…for me?''

''I have no idea what you're on about brat'' Daniel huffed ''Why would I help you?''

''Deny it all you want, I know what I saw…and felt'' Konata smiled.

''…Whatever'' He huffed.

Daniel looked away, not sure what would happen next, and this talk in his mind was a waste of time. He had already said he would go to Japan to live with the Hiiragi twins so why was Konata begging him for the same opportunity.

''Kindly get off me'' he asked her slowly.

Konata giggled before gently kissing him on the cheek and then got off his lap and stood up, winking as she did so.

''You can be cute when you want to''

''Oh, shut up'' Daniel moaned.

''All we need to do is get back home now and talk it-

''Stop, No more about me going home with you ''

''But we can sort it all out, make peace and-

''I CAN'T LET IT GO!'' Daniel yelled out. ''I just can't!''

''Yes you can! I know you can…I know what it feels like to be lonely and without someone who cares'' said Konata.

''WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LOSS, ABOUT BEING ALL ALONE!'' Daniel yelled.

''I…I-

''How would you understand, I have lived all alone for more than 10 years, I don't know what it's like to have a family, to feel loved by another human being! I've fended and clothed myself for all of this time, I've grown to prefer it to be honest'' said Daniel.

''You're right, I wouldn't understand that…having a father that raised me up with Manga and anime…likes to hug me constantly, a bit more then I like and imagine me and my friends in various scenarios…my mother also died when I was young and I know she wanted me to be normal…not like this, this shrimp of a woman that you have sat on your lap yet no one can understand how I feel but still, I've had someone to love me and I've had my friends…I'm sorry if I sound like I'm bragging about all of this, I don't intend to do so'' Konata explained.

''Oh shut up!''


''Look I know I'm not the most social person on the planet, I've spend a ton of time on the computer talking to people in interactions and fantasy worlds and I really only have three real friends…I wouldn't mind having a fourth though…someone to look out for me and be a big brother to me…lord knows I need one'' Konata said to Daniel.

''And you want that person to be me?'' Daniel sighed. ''Fat chance kid…there's a big obstacle stopping me from wanting to do that''.

''…Yes, I know it's been a long time since you've had a family but it's not too late for you to have one'' Konata explained ''I can help you brother'' Konata smiled.

''A minute ago, it looked like you were going to kiss me, now you're asking me to live with you and be a brother to you?''

''I can still kiss you if you want?'' Konata suggested.

''I think I'd rather throw up then kiss you!'' Daniel replied.

''Why, don't you think I'm cute?'' Konata sniggered.

''You're my sister! And this isn't a porno or anything!'' Daniel yelled. ''Last I checked, incest was looked down upon in most countries''.

''I'm only having a laugh with you, or am I?'' she winked.

''I hate him as well at the moment, he cheated on my mom when she was about to give birth to me, you don't think he hasn't hurt me either!''

''So….what you think that will make me forget about it all and think that you've suffered just like me and I'll just love you guys'' said Daniel.

''Well perhaps give me a…chance?'' Konata asked. ''I…I'll try and be a good sister…although I'll never give up my passions not for anyone…even Kagami or you'' Konata smiled weakly. ''I am who I am and I don't want to change''.

Daniel thought about it although his head was still pounding from being knocked by Konata. Did he really want to give Konata a chance of being a sister to him, had he really missed what it was like to have a family who would care about him and love him. Eventually he thought that it would be better to have someone then no one, even if one of them he wanted to kill.

''All I'll say for now is I'll think about it…I'll give you a chance because I…I guess I've always wanted to have a sister to look out for but I can't live with you…not near him, That motherfucker is worse than Hitler in my eyes, however I will stay at Tsukasa's place for the mean while and see where it goes from there but don't expect me to give that man a hug and a pat on the back anytime soon'' Daniel explained.

''That's the best that I'm going to get isn't it?'' said Konata.

''I'm afraid it is'' Daniel replied.

''Then I'll take it'' Konata smiled ''I can't wait to get to know my big brother…my Onee Chan'' she gleamed.

''I don't know what Onee Chan means but coming from you…it sounds pervy'' Daniel said uneasy.

''So you really don't care that I'm trying to date another girl? It doesn't bother you or anything?'' Konata asked.

''…No, I told Tsukasa and Kagami that and I'm telling you it…It doesn't annoy me at all, I have no idea why it would'' Daniel admitted ''Love is love…I only wish I could one day know that feeling…hold hands with a girl…kiss her…want her body…'' Daniel sighed.

''Oh good, I'd hate it if my own brother hated me for being a lesbian'' Konata sighed with relief.

''Don't push your luck, first off you said you were Bi and I have other reasons to not trust you'' Said Daniel.

''I bet it won't take you long when you get back to Japan…I know quite a few girls who would love to have you'' Konata winked. ''And you can trust me…''

''Oh boy, if there anything like you then I'm sure I'm going to be just fine…'' he said with no enthusiasm whatsoever.

''Your one in a million aren't you?'' he sighed.

''Wow, I'll take that as a compliment Onee Chan'' Konata giggled happily.

''Stop calling me that'' he groaned ''Pervert!''.

''You'll grow to love it'' she winked ''Give it time''.

With the conversation reaching its end, Konata felt safe enough to release Daniel from the chair. Untying the tight rope and pulling him up. The two stood staring at each other for what seemed quite some time, they still felt a bit awkward around each other, Daniel more so. Konata was willing to put her best effort into making him love her as a sister, it would be worth it as she had always wondered what having a brother would be like, now she had the chance to find out.

''So…'' they both uttered at the same time.

''What now then, what happens next?'' Daniel asked.

''We could go back to London, find the others and-

Before another word could be said, the door suddenly flung open and amidst the bright sunshine stood before the two of them was a shadowy figure with a loud barking dog tied to a chain leash, clawing it's way forward, without thinking Daniel stood in front of Konata and flung his arm's out.

''Well then…what do we have here?''

End of Chapter 44


LUCKY CHANNEL

''Hiya Luckies!'' Akira beamed.

''We are back, after a break, we have returned!''

''Isn't it great, but it doesn't look good for the new pair of siblings Konata and Daniel, who is this person and why do they have that butt ugly dog?'' she asked.

''I don't know but I'm sure the next chapter will reveal all'' Minoru assured her.

''And what about Minami in the hospital…been a bit since we heard from her''

''Again, next chapter has that as well'' Minoru replied.

''Florida was fun wasn't it?'' Akira asked ''Disney land, Universal Studios and so much more fun things!''

''Well it was fun until you slept with that tourist'' Minoru sighed.

''Oh shut up, it was a vacation! Mr boring'' Akira said angrily ''At least I didn't shit myself when I saw that Alligator!''.

''It was huge!'' he said in his defence

GUYS, YOU'RE GOING OFF TOPIC AGAIN!

''Anyway, we will try and update as often as we can but as the writer is in his final year of University, he must focus and do well'' Akira explained.

''So be patient and he will deliver…on his days off and stuff'' Minoru said uneasily.

Until next time guys

''BYE ME!''