Disclaimer: I do not own DNAngel. All works of this manga belong to Sugisaki Yukiru.
This fan fiction is a made-up story of Menou's past life. Please don't think it actually happened. And, yeah, Menou is part of a rich family.
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"I couldn't go out again today…"
Chapter 1
Weakness
"Ow…"
It felt like falling from a cliff. It hurt so much, and I couldn't stand up. All I could hear were voices of my family. All I could feel was pain…
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"Oh! She's finally awake…"
I opened my eyes, finding my nurse looking over me. I heard my mom running over to my bedside. I quietly titled my head to look up at her.
"Mother…? What happened? Where am I…?"
"Oh, Menou…! Are you alright?"
"My legs hurts. And my head hurts, too…"
"Oh, my little Menou…"
I saw tears falling from her eyes, landing softly on the floor. My nurse got a tissue and gave it to my mother. I had no clue what was going on, but I knew something was wrong with me. My body hurt all over, and I could hardly move. I tried getting up, but my arms couldn't bear the pain. I fell back on my bed, and sighed.
"Oh…What's wrong with me? What happened to me?"
"You don't remember? Well…You fell from the stairs, and grew unconscious. You're in your room. The doctor just left. He said that your body is weak, so you shouldn't move around. Oh, if only your father was here…"
"My father…? I…don't want to see him…"
My mother stopped crying, and scolded the nurse for speaking my father's name. I remembered him as a cold person. He was a good man to others, but he was so cruel to me…I just couldn't stand him anymore. He was the one who changed my life. I hated him for it. He was the reason I couldn't play at school. He was the reason why I couldn't pretend to fly. Running…such a gift that I was destined to lose…
"Nurse…? May I have some water?"
"Yes, I'll get some nice cold water for you. I will help you greatly."
I wanted her to leave. I needed to talk to my mother privately, and my mother knew that. My tone of voice gave it away. My nurse might have cared for me my whole life, but my mother understood me better than anyone. When she left, I tried getting up, and again failed.
"Menou, you shouldn't get up, it'll only make things worse for you…"
"Mother, why am I so weak? What Father did to me only added to what I had."
"Menou…You're so young. It makes me so sad that my only child has to suffer this much."
"Mother, please. I don't want you to cry again. Now that Father's gone, you shouldn't have to cry…That man was the only person who made you shed tears. That's why I'm glad he's gone!"
My throat swelled up, and I started to cough. My body forbid me to yell, for it made throat sore. My mother patted my back as I continued my coughing fit. I stopped after awhile, and widened my eyes.
"Mother…my legs don't hurt anymore."
"What…?"
I tired for a third time to get up, and I was gradually succeeding. My mother gasped, then slowly smiled as I sat up. I blinked a few times, then grinned, proud of my accomplishment.
"I got up…"
We both looked at each other, and laughed. I was so happy. We had such a strong bond. I loved her so much…
"Madam! Madam!"
My mother turned towards the door as my nurse came rushing in. "What is it? You don't have to be so loud…"
"Madam! He's here! Your husband is here!!"
I blacked out.
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Yes, I know this is a short chapter. I just wanted it to be an introduction. Anyways, hoped you like it.
Next Chapter - Hatred
Review - Menou's father has returned! Why? Is it to hurt her once again? Or to take her back…? And what is it that her father did to her that made her legs so weak? And what will Menou do about it? Find out in Chapter 2: Hatred! (lol, I know that was crappy )
Quote of the Hour: "Prevent leaks by making up your bed beforehand!" --- 9:00pm