Author's Ramblings: I love writing fan fics…keeps me from writing college application essays. *STREEEEEESSSSS!*
Author's Notes-that-are-pertinent-to-the-actual-fic: Here's where the story really comes into play. What really happens to our beloved Kamui-chan? Keep reading to find out! BWAHAHAHA! I've realized that Kamui left Tokyo when he was ten, much to my dismay, but then again I really wasn't sure when I started this fic, so it's EXTRA AU! WOOT! Oh and as TrueBeauty314 pointed out to me, though it doesn't sound like it, this will for the most part be a happy X fic! OHOHOHO! You dared me to do it! Oh and thanks to Elf Asato for writing such good fics and, more importantly, for being the only person to review me more than once. ^^;;
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Because You Existed…
By SS
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Chapter 1 – Rebirth
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The crisp spring air wafted about a particular section of Kyoto. Residents of the former capital would often be prone to wondering how the city could retain so much of its regality in the ever-changing modern world. There were huge complexes in which the buildings looked like they hadn't changed since the Meiji Era, while outside teenagers would loiter around drinking Coca-cola.
On this particular day, in this particular section of Kyoto, a particular pair of twins stepped out of their particularly ancient looking residence, seeking the freedom and fresh air that such spring days are known to bring.
"Ne, Subaru, isn't today a wonderful day?" The elder twin chirped happily, slinging her arm over her younger brother. "I'm glad Grandmother finally decided to give us a break from all our studies…a fragile girl like myself would have died of boredom. OHOHOHO!"
"She's just worried because we're going to Tokyo in a few months." The other twin muttered softly. His emerald eyes shone brightly at the thought of the adventure that was about to begin in the lives of he and his sister. They walked past the river, a pair of a pair of twins: reality and reflection. "Hokuto-chan, what do you think it will be like in Tokyo?"
"Way cooler than it is here! No stuffy matriarchs running over our feet telling us what to do. We'll be free and be able to party! And maybe, we'll find you a nice girlfriend…" She laughed mischievously, playfully poking her brother in the ribs. Satisfied with a tiny laugh from her quiet brother, she folded her arms behind her head, enjoying the sunny spring day. She looked at their reflection in the water, pondering how quickly the years had gone by. They were becoming adults now…her Subaru wasn't so little anymore. It was during this quiet reflection that she saw something floating in the water. She paused mid-stride to peer at the curious object drifting amongst a few planks of water. It took only a moment for its identity to register in her brain. "Oh my god! There's a little kid in the water down there!"
That was all that needed to be said before the twins sprung into action. Hokuto dashed off to the nearest house to call for help while her brother slid down the steep, muddy embankment of the river. He waded through the water to where the small body lay amongst floating debris. As gently as he could, he maneuvered the tiny form so that he could get a better look at it. What he saw made him cringe immediately. The little boy couldn't be any older than seven or eight, and he had obviously received a pretty bad beating before his journey down the river. In fact, Subaru had to check for a pulse before he could be sure that the boy wasn't dead. The heartbeat was faint and unsteady, and the boy was so very pale. He put careful arms around the boy's torso, dragging him out of the water and up onto the dirt road near the river.
In the distance, the sounds of an ambulance siren rang out across the quiet city, but at that moment, the only sound that Subaru could seem to focus on was the unsteady, almost inaudible breathing of the youth. As he gazed down at the wreck of a human in front of him, a few shivers went up and down his spine. The curious sensation was followed by a series of unanswerable questions about its meaning. The only thing that Subaru knew was that this boy was important to the future…
…and that he was far more powerful than his appearance let on.
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Stuck in the dreary hospital waiting room, the young Head of the Sumeragi Clan found himself revisiting every nervous habit that he had tried so desperately to get rid of. He gnawed on the soft fabric of his gloved knuckles and fidgeted with his clothing incessantly. The nurses grew quite fearful of asking if he was alright because every time they had tried, he had simply stuttered out some inarticulate response along the lines of "I-I'mmm f-fine."
He almost flew out his chair when his twin sister placed a hand upon his shoulder. She handed him a Styrofoam cup filled with coffee, which he accepted gratefully. He looked back and forth from the clock on the wall to his coffee as he took small, tentative sips of the hot beverage. Hokuto looked at him with a sigh. As always, it would be up to her to get any discussion started on this very important manner.
"It's been an hour…"
"Aa…"
She could have hit him for such a response. All the responses in the world and that was all that he could think of? She let out an irritable mumble, before continuing. "The doctors did say that it looked like he was going to be alright, even if his injuries were serious…"
"Hokuto-chan…"
"Hai?"
"His injuries…they were worse when I got to him."
"Eh?" She blinked at her brother curiously.
Subaru turned to look at his sister, staring straight into her eyes to let her know that he was totally serious. "Even before you got there, his bruises were healing. I took the time to check under his head. There was dried blood all over his hair and not a sign of any wound."
"Well, what does it all mean?"
"I'm not sure…but I have one theory…" He allowed his voice to trail off as he looked away from her, trying to make it apparent that he didn't wish for her to press the issue any further.
Luckily, before she had the chance, a nurse walked up to them with a solemn face. She turned to Subaru, bowing out of politeness. Most people in the area knew of Subaru's position and rightfully respected him for it. "Sumeragi-san, I have some bad news…"
"Is he alright? His condition isn't improving?"
"Oh no. He's healing quite nicely. However…"
***
The boy blinked up at the white ceiling. It was a strange, bizarre place to be. He was cold, and his head hurt. However, for the life of him, he couldn't recall why. Instead of pondering this point, he decided to stare around the room. There was a warm sheet on top of him. It was feather soft and fluffy. He smiled. Whoever let him have such a blanket was very nice indeed. There was a tray near his bed with water and jell-o on it. His stomach growled a little in protest, but he opted not to move his arms from under the warm blanket. After all, he was so very cold.
Outside the room, he could hear voices. They didn't sound happy. They didn't sound sad. However, they did sound concerned. He pouted slightly, silently wishing whoever it was the best in whatever it was that had them so upset.
He suddenly felt overcome with a wave of drowsiness, but as he drifted off into peaceful slumber, a question appeared at the back of his mind.
Just who am I anyway?
***
It was a half an hour later, and the heavy debate raged on.
"Are you crazy, Subaru? I still don't understand how you can think this is a good idea!"
"He's a very important person. I can sense the power flying off of him out here. Who knows what could happen to him. Think about the boy, Hokuto…" Subaru replied quietly, yet with an earnest cause to back it up. "Lower your voice, you're causing a scene."
"Of course I'm going to cause a scene…" She shouted back at him, completely flustered over the latest charity case of her bleeding-heart of a brother. "YOU WANT OUR FAMILY TO ADOPT THIS KID!"
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Notes: That sooo didn't come out as well as I expected it to, but hell, this is the part that I haven't thought much about. Surprised by the ending? Doubtful. My god, I got so cliché...I have a headache. -_-* Expect Tokyo Babylon stuff to start soon…and that means SEI-CHAN! (OC is to be expected, if it hasn't already appeared…) How'd you like Kamui's little part in there? Writing a six year old is confusing…Oh, btw, what do you think I should do about his name? Should I keep it as Kamui or change it? I mean, I think Subby has already figured out that he's the Kamui…so it could work. I dunno…Review me!