AN/ Yay! The climax to the Prologue! Then the good parts of my dream will come in. Hoorah and Huzzah! Thank you to all that are reading this. I never expected that you'd get this many hits in only a few weeks! It just goes to show ya that people from all over the world are reading this stuff. And it's inconceivable to imagine how many! Oh! And all of yall can read my other story too! It's in the romance section, or just look up my author name, PockyMania. It's called "A Crime in the Making". Shuichi and Yuki get held up by a robber in a clothes store. Eek! Please read that too!
Ugh… we just got Summer marching band pictures done today… OUTSIDE! And it was murder wearing those think black pants and heavy band coats! I thought I would have heat stroke! Me and DatenshiBlue39 were both sweating to our toes! But then, afterward we got together with some other friends and had pizza at
Ci Ci's, so it was an okay day. - Hope you like this "chappie" (as DatenshiBlue39 calls them. She's such a weirdo… LOL!)
A few months passed by and Yuki was still living in the Shindou's cottage. It was almost like having a father again since he started helping out with the chores and rebuilding parts of their home (though he would be a big meany father, lol). But as for Shuichi's relationship with him… well, if you read the last chapter, you'd know. No one had found out that the two were lovers yet. Not even the boy's own family! Though Maiko kept sending her older brother suspicious glances at times, they were paid no heed. Things had been going extremely well for the couple, and so had life overall. Mrs. Shindou was liking the idea of having another man around to help with the place, so she didn't complain about him staying for quite a few more years. Neither did the rest of them for that matter.
But… fate had another plan for this family. One that would change not only their lives… but their relationships as well.
It was after dinner one night that Yuki and Shuichi decided to visit the lake and witness the harvest moon that fall. Once they got there, the golden bauble was reigning overhead, splattering its light upon the water, making it seem like a field of golden wheat was waving agilely on the lake's surface. It was enough to make them both gasp at the elegant sight. Something ethereal as this belonged in heaven itself. No wonder the body of water was called "Angel Wing Lake". The two sat down under a great oak tree and admired the alluring masterpiece before them.
"I've never seen a moon that full and big! How does it become that yellow colour?" Shuichi tilted his head in puzzlement.
"It's hard to tell which is making the other gold. The lake is reflecting it's light toward the moon, or is it the moon casting it's beams onto the lake?"
"Well, that's easy! The moon is, silly!"
"I know that, baka. I'm just enhancing the dramatization."
"Oh… what does… dramatization mean?"
"Sigh… you see, this is why you aren't a good poem writer."
"Hey, it's not my fault that you were given the talent to write and I wasn't!" His koi pouted.
"Calm down. I'm just joshing you." He ruffled the boy's hair. "But you're still a bad writer."
"Whatever." Shuichi giggled and nudged him in the side. After a few more minutes of staring at the scenery, the Shindou son began to rub his arms from a chilly breeze.
"Are you cold?" The author asked.
"Kind of." He chattered.
"Hm." Yuki grinned. "C'mere." He motioned for the 19 year old to get closer to him. Though the boy hesitated a bit. "You better hurry before I change my mind. We don't have a blanket out here."
"Oh! Right!" The teen snuggled up to his lover and rested his head daintily upon the man's lean shoulder. It was a heavenly feeling laying up against his blonde knight in shining armor, such a coincidence since they were sitting next to a lake given a heavenly name. Warmth spread throughout the smaller man's body as he bathed in his love's heat. He would've almost fallen asleep there if Yuki hadn't stirred to get up.
"C'mon. We better go back. It's getting late." He whispered into his koi's ear, which radiated shivers up Shuichi's spine every time he did that.
"Yuki." The boy gazed up into the novelist's cat-like eyes and stayed fixated on that spot for a long time. Yuki did the same, hypnotized by Shuichi's sapphire glazed eyes. His petite button nose. His sugar coated pink hair. His soft cherry lips…… which were soon enveloped by Yuki's own. They shared a fervent kiss, filled with eloquence and love. Though the action was soon stopped once the author had his small koibito onto the grass panting. He didn't want to start anything that would overwhelm the boy.
"What do you say we go back and find a warmer place to stay in." Yuki breathed huskily.
"Y… you don't mean…we're gonna…" Shuichi fidgeted awkwardly.
"Wha?… Oh! No no no. At least… not yet. I don't think you'd be ready for that. Unless… you think you are."
"…mmmmm…" The teen shrugged.
"We'll wait a little while longer until you feel ready." The blonde bent down to press a chaste kiss upon the boy's head. "Let's go." He pulled up the younger man with one swift tug, and down the path they went toward the Shindou's house. Shuichi DID want to try it with Yuki. He really did… but he felt he wasn't emotionally prepared for that yet. So instead of rushing the matter, he and his lover waited patiently until the 19 year old could adapt to the thought of becoming one with Yuki. And why be in a hurry? They had all the time in the world for their new love to blossom, right?
As the twosome headed straight for the front yard, they noticed that the entrance was ajar. At first they thought that Mrs. Shindou had gone out to get water, but soon realized that it was night, and their mother never went out at that time for fear of the wolves. So, with their pace quickening, Yuki and Shuichi walked into the house to find that nothing seemed to be out of place… except for a low mumbling coming from their living room that sounded like two male voices. Now Shuichi was really freaking out. What if two robbers had broken in and attacked his mother and sister while they were gone! Before he could run in to find out though, Yuki halted him and put a finger up to his lips, signing a silent hush. The blonde tip toed, as quiet as a mouse, over to the door frame and peeked into the den, spotting Mrs. Shindou and Maiko seated on the ratty couch, both with terrified looks on their faces. Standing in the middle of the room were two men dressed in black cloaks, exchanging conversation with each other in hushed tones. Seeing that his mother and sister were alright, Shuichi blindly walked into the living room and asked…
"Hey, what's going on?" Yuki slapped a hand to his head once he found that the pink haired idiot had left his side.
Almost immediately, Mrs. Shindou's face turned from terrified, to horrified. She shouted at him and Yuki, "Get out of here you two! Run!" The two men coated in black whirled around to find the intruders and, with inhuman speed, lunged toward them. Just in time, Yuki stood in front of Shuichi and blocked their path, giving them ominous looks.
"Who are you, and what do you want!" He yelled darkly.
At first the strangers withdrew from the man's harsh voice, but quickly recovered and reached to grab him as well.
"Hey! Don't you touch him!" Shuichi clung to the writer's arm in a failed attempt to ward the men off. Instead he got a rough snatch at his arm, which he tried to repel. But as soon as they were pulling the boy off the novelist's arm, Yuki let his fist fly onto one of the stranger's face, landing the guy against the wall and to the ground with a thump. Unfortunately, the second of them sprinted around behind the blonde and kicked him hard in the back, causing Yuki to arch forward and fall to his knees. Somehow, the recently injured man in black recovered rapidly from the blow and grabbed onto Shuichi, swiping out a knife from his cloak pocket. This made both Yuki and Mrs. Shindou petrified. Maiko yelped with horror. The author glared menacingly at the two men holding his lover captive and regained his composure.
Finally he got enough common sense back to ask, "What do you want? Why are you here?"
Silence.
"We've have nothing that will interest you here. So, please, leave us be." Yuki demanded as calmly as possible.
At first, the men in black were reluctant to speak, wary of whether this was a trap, but after noticing that the man had no weapons on him, they answered.
"The time is coming." The first said.
"What time? What do you mean?" The blonde responded back.
"Everything will change." Retorted the second. "The people of this city will finally realize what fate is waiting for them."
Shuichi listened intently after he heard the word fate thrown in their dialogue.
"The dark age is about to begin."
"Shadows with engulf all things that block it's path. The darkness will swallow the hearts of the world."
Okay, now Yuki was starting to think that these guys were just plain lunatics, though Shuichi thought differently.
'Darkness? Fate? A path? This is all what my father told me…' He paused.
"Every human being will disintegrate…"
"…and the demons inside them will come out."
"What the hell-!" Yuki was becoming aggravated with their nonsense talk.
"And once every one's hearts become black, there won't be anymore hearts that exist."
"What are you talking about!" The blonde finally yelled at them.
"Be prepared…"
"For the dawning of darkness!" The stranger's eyes flashed with ecstasy.
"Dawn on this!" Shuichi shouted and dug his heel right into both of the men's feet. Letting out a shriek, they released their hold on the boy. The teen grabbed his mother and sister's hands and led them into his bedroom along with Yuki, locking the door.
While they were catching their breaths on the bed (since they were all holding it in anticipation), Mrs. Shindou addressed her son.
"Shuichi…" She said sadly.
"What is it? Are you and Maiko okay, mom?" He held onto her arms and tried to look up into her worn face. She didn't speak for a minute, but soon got up the courage to tell him…
"Shuichi… you must leave from here."
"……What?" He sounded distant, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.
"Please, son… take Maiko and Yuki with you… and get out of this house."
"Mom… what are you sa-"
"Take yourselves as far away from here as you possibly can and don't let them find you! Hurry! Before they get yo-"
BOOM!
The door rattled.
"Shit! They're trying to get in." Yuki made a leap for the dresser and pulled it in front of the entrance. "That should hold them off… but only for a few minutes." He informed.
"Mother! What the hell are you suggesting!" Shuichi was frantic with worry now. He would NEVER leave his mother in a situation like this. Was she crazy!
"I'm telling you… you must go to the city. It may be safer there than it is here. I don't think they've penetrated that part yet. So, go."
"But mom-"
"That's an ORDER, Shuichi Shindou!" She yelled at him. Maiko didn't have a clue what was going on and only gave quick glances at each of them for a hint. Yuki only stared at them, perplexed as well.
"But mom…… why?" Shuichi was on the verge of breaking down into tears right about now.
"……… Do you remember what your father told you?"
BOOM!
"About how you have a fate and a destiny?"
The boy nodded shakily.
"Well… the time has come, my son. It's time for you to follow the path that has been given to you. The whole story that those men out there just explained to you… is true." She had a crack in her voice. "Dark times are about to befall us Shuichi. I… I knew myself that this would happen one day. That you would have to leave here. That we would have to part…" The broken down mother held back her sobs. "You MUST understand Shuichi. This is the beginning of a new future for you. A new opportunity has been laid at your feet, and you MUST take it! Otherwise…"
BOOM!
"… the world will be lost… in darkness."
"……… but… who?"
"I'm not sure who exactly… but someone with enough evil in their hearts to start this corruption must have started this. And only one person can bring the city of Arbaphem back to its original state. Where light can once again shine upon this land…"
"W-who?" He stuttered, afraid of knowing the answer. The family waited in suspense for their mother's response.
BOOM!
"You… my son. You are the only one who can save us. You can be our salvation in the darkness, Shuichi."
BOOM!
The teenager stood their, speechless. All that stuff his father had said to him back then… that he would make something of himself, and save them all one day…… he was speaking of that literally!
"No… what? How! How did you…"
"I've known ever since you were born Shuichi. When the priest in our church baptised you, he foretold an important role in your life… that you would be the savior of our lives and future. At first, I didn't believe it either. But then he showed me through a dream that I had. And it was you, Shuichi. You were the one who was defeating the darkness and freeing people from the evil in their hearts."
"B-but… but I can't! I mean… have you ever seen me do something as great as even help someone in need before! How will I be able to save a whole city if I can't even live up to what my father expected me to be! How!" He screamed loudly.
BOOM!
The echo of the door being slammed into and Shuichi's voice mixed together resonated throughout the tiny room. But the only answer he got from his mother was a weak smile and tears cascading down her face.
"Your father… wanted me to tell you all that. He believes you can do it. I do too."
The boy paused and thought about his father.
"It's your fate… Shuichi."
A picture of the boy's father popped into his head briefly.
"It's your destiny… Shuichi."
BOOM!
"Shuichi! We need to get out of here. Those guys are gonna break through there at any moment!" Yuki took Maiko's hand and helped her out the window. At the that moment, Shuichi's eyes were filled with an understanding and confidence that he had never felt before. If this… was how he could help his family and live up to his father's words… then hell! He would follow this foreign path into his unknown future. And no matter what lies ahead of him… he would always have his family and friends to support him.
"Okay."
BOOM!
"I'll… I'll do it."
BOOM!
"I'll follow the path I was given! And I promise that I'll make something of myself mom!" He smiled through wet eyes.
"Just saying that son… is already making something of you. Something that… I wish I were able to see."
BOOM!
"Shuichi! Come on!"
"Mom, take my hand!" The boy held it out to her. But she made no gesture to move. "Mom… let's go! They're coming!"
"…… I'm afraid… that I must stay here." She said simply.
Now Shuichi was really upset. "What?… What! No! You're coming with me mom! We're going to get through this together! There's still time!"
"No, there isn't any time left for me Shuichi. This is the part that I have to say goodbye. I can't come with you. I would only slow you down. Besides… I have to be the decoy for you to escape."
"No! You can't leave us mom!" Maiko screamed through newly shed tears.
"I don't have a choice!" She shouted back. After a moments silence, she spoke again. "When the priest was showing me your future… I saw my own as well." Pause. "Even if I went with you… there would be no way that I could benefit you on your journey. I've seen my path. And it turns out that fate has laid out it's course."
Shuichi began crying softly.
"You must understand my son." She touched the sides of his face gently, the last motherly touch he'd ever receive in many years. "This is Kami's will. I will serve my purpose I have been given. Just as you will yours. So please… don't make this harder than it already is…" She hiccupped a moment, and gazed up at her only son with pleading eyes. "… Go. Be our salvation, Shuichi. I will always be near you. I will protect your heart from the darkness that lingers here."
Shuichi held her hands and lowered his face to hide the tears.
"Go… make your father proud." She gave him one last kindly smile.
BOOM! CRACK!
The door was splitting open.
"Shuichi!" Yuki latched onto his lover's arm and pulled him away from his mother.
"Nooo! Mother! Don't leave me!" He scrambled to her, but Yuki's grip held firm as he dragged him out the window. Maiko's screams could be heard in the background as well. And as Shuichi was being whisked away by strong arms, he saw the last of his mother's smiling face… as she mouthed out…
"I love you."
And as if on cue, the candle near his bed went out, submerging the room in darkness, following the loud and terrifying sound of his bedroom door being burst open and hitting the ground.
"MOTHER!"
AN/ Ahhh! I'm making myself cry here! Well, almost. But my eyes sure are watering! I can't wait till I get the next chapter up! It'll be exciting! Be looking forward to it! My friend DatenshiBlue39 will be over my house tomorrow so she can help me put my fan fictions up on because for some reason I can't seem to get my second chapter of this story on there! It's driving me insane! . But, hopefully she'll be of some help, ne? See ya in the next chapter! PLEASE REVIEW! (Please disregard any spelling or grammar errors because I'm too lazy right now to read this whole thing and fix stuffs. Sorry! ;)