Suddenly, Subaru stopped walking which prompted everyone else to stop walking as well.
"I'm finally back… I'M FINALLY HOME"
Subaru tried not to cry as he finally could see his world and more importantly his parents again.
However, the others who were behind Subaru were in shock, even Roswaal.
Towers of concrete and steel that dwarf most buildings they have ever seen, intricate roads and buildings that make the ones in Lugnica's look simple. Carriages that zoomed across the roads, made of steel and without beasts of burden to pull it.
The only other person who wasn't as shocked as the others in the camp was Beatrice who was told about this from Subaru.
"Subaru…. Is this what you have been telling me I suppose?" Beatrice asked as Subaru turned around.
"Yes…. This is it…... I never thought I would see this place again."
Subaru then realized a big problem. While him and maybe Otto would look normal here, the rest didn't look like they belonged as Subaru figured that people would mistake them as cosplayers.
"So guys…. I'm going to need you all to follow me as I know a place where we can assess the situation that we are all in."
Naturally everyone followed as they had no idea where they were except for Subaru.
While walking on the sidewalk people looked at them with an odd look.
"Are these guys cosplaying?"
"How come that nasty eyed guy isn't in a costume?"
"Why is there 4 maids?"
"Is that the Joker?"
Subaru paled when he heard the joker comment as he knew the person was talking about Roswaal.
After about a 10 minute walk they had arrived at his house.
"Ok guys please wait while I open the door as this is personal."
Rem was the first to notice that her hero was shaking a bit.
"Is something the matter with Subaru-kun?" She asked.
Subaru sighed once more.
"Well… I been gone from home for awhile.. and I'm just wondering.. what are my parents going to say?"
Garfiel went up to him and gave him a slap in the back.
"Ow?"
"My amazing self believes that your parents should be proud of you."
With his new found confidence he walked to the two story house.
"This is it Subaru… the moment of truth.. Whatever happens, please let it be painless.." Subaru muttered to himself.
Subaru took a deep breath in, and exhaled.
He pressed the doorbell. The familiar chime made its sound through the home. Subaru pressed it once more in quick successions.
...
He heard footsteps approaching from inside.
Locks could be heard unlatching themselves as finally the knob turned.
Subaru felt as if his heart stopped momentarily.
…
A woman dressed in a purple robe was the one who answered the door, hair tied back in a low ponytail, evil gazing eyes, just like Subaru's.
"If this is your kind of idea as a joke, you bett-!"
The woman's eyes snapped right open in shock. She couldn't believe it. She opened the door even wider to step outside, closer to the boy at her front porch.
Her hands stretch out to touch his face. A familiar warmth she yearned to feel once more.
The seconds felt like minutes.
..
"S-Subaru-kun..?" the woman asked, tears falling from her face.
She wanted to believe.
Subaru couldn't meet her gaze and looked down a bit in shame.
…
"I'm home-"
A slap to the face was delivered by the woman before he even muttered three words.
Rem was about to intervene, but Ram held her back.
"Wait for it." Ram whispered to her sister.
Just as Ram had predicted, after the slap came, a warm and tight embrace was received.
Naoko Natsuki was a woman who seemed cold and uncaring at first glance, but today, she looked like the most relieved mother one can ever think of.
She bawled profusely into Subaru's neck and she refused to let go.
"My baby~My baby..! He's safe..." she sobbed even louder at a volume threatening to wake the neighbors nearby.
Another figure approached from the front door.
"Naoko, what's with all that racket? Is it som-"
The man known as Kenichi Natsuki stood in shock as well. Naoko was embracing their once lost and only son. Naoko took notice of Kenichi's arrival.
"Kenichi! Our son.. He's back!" she said while in between sobs.
Kenichi kept a straight face but a single tear welling up on his right eye said otherwise. He joined in on the group hug around his entire family.
…
Subaru sported a guilty look on his face.
Not once did he think about his family when he was transported to a new world. He did not fully come to appreciate their love and dedication for him, despite them not being around too much. He took them for granted, one of the worst things a child can do for a parent.
The family regained their composure after a few minutes from a touching reunion. The question was asked.
"Where have you been!?" they both yelled.
Before Subaru could answer Kenichi looked behind him and saw an odd collection of characters standing behind him with Emilia standing out considering he knew his son liked white hair women.
"Subaru….. Who are these people?"
…
"I can explain…." Subaru sweat dropped.
That's chapter 2! I'd love it if I had some help with this as I'm a bit busy most of the week. If you wish to help or support this fanfic, add me on discord WrestleZero#0210.