Chapter 4-Sapphire Red

I just realized…. My fic is short, ne? Maybe I should have placed it as a 1-shot. Oh well, my bad. -"

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Idomu banged his back on the door and slowly sat down. He was bothered. "Those eyes…" Idomu lowered his head and held his throbbing chest. He felt his heart, beating twice; but why? "I have seen those eyes before." The image reminisced through his mind and he can't take the thought away.

flashback

The sun brightened up the horizon, where the light touches the earth, warming the margins of life 'till its intimate soul. Two kids were enjoying this warmth and of each other's company. Under the sky, they were happy. "Nokoru, hurry up!" They were laughing, reaching out for a grasp. "Hold my hand." The other looked at him, returning with a smile; he held it without hesitation.

They sat on a sturdy branch of a Cypress tree, gazing at the fields, wondering off their minds. They were dreaming of lofty things. They were journeying through thick lands, deep seas and bright skies. They were friends and there was no doubt that they are. "Idomu." The red-haired smiled as he twitched his head to see his friend, waiting for what he would say. "Thanks a lot." Idomu chuckled and gazed at the sun. "No probs."

Idomu hopped down the tree, followed by Nokoru. They played all day, chasing each other. Laughing, smiling, they were free like birds, soaring high as the sky. Nothing bothered them, nothing pulled their friendship but circumstances came as eagles prayed upon the birds. "Let go of me!" The red-haired hissed, trying to free himself from a tall guy who grabbed him. "Don't take Idomu! He's nothing to do with this!" Nokoru squealed, reaching his hand to his friend, trying to free himself from his kidnapper. "I'm sorry kid, but he will be taken as well. We won't release a trouble maker like him. And besides, Casa Blanca can get easily what she wanted when we have a threat for you." The guy grinned sending a slight chill to the blonde. "Please don't take him. I-I'll give anything just release him." He whimpered as he feared for his friend. He still tried to free himself but it was no use, the kidnappers were way much bigger and stronger. "Nokoru!" Idomu tampered as he felt that they should escape right away from them. He immediately bit the arm of the other man making him release the red-haired. Idomu ran to the other guy, keeping a tight grip on Nokoru and kicked his right leg, abruptly untangling himself to the kid and held his sore leg. Idomu awkwardly held the other boy's hand and ran, getting away from the two kidnappers who were starting to send a chain of curses to the kids.

"Nokoru, what do they want from you!" Idomu asked in confusion as he led the way. "Darn! Those men won't stop following us." He cursed as he let go of Nokoru's hand, making him on his own. "I'm sorry Idomu; I got you into this problem." The blonde lowered his head, filled with fear but overcame with concern for his friend. "You don't have to be. Why? What do they really need?" The blonde gave a quick look at the back then to Idomu. "Casa Blanca… wants the clamp and… me, myself." The other boy was surprised, other than NASA an unknown person wants him and might use him for the worse. "What!" Idomu turned back and set his eyes locked to sapphire ones. It was his first time seeing those eyes, filled with anger, blazing like fire. It was shed with unwanted. He had placed a friend into danger. Idomu was bothered, looking back at his front; he searched for a place where they won't get caught. "There! C'mon."

Idomu ran in frustration, not knowing what to do anymore. He was still shocked on what Nokoru just said and… and afraid of those eyes he met. He knew that those eyes are not his but he had shown it. Those eyes… they had hidden more, more of what should not be. "IDOMU!" Nokoru pushed him out of the drive way before he heard a crash. The red-haired turned his back; his heart raced in fear. Realizing that the kidnappers were running away but that was not the point. He trembled as he held his friend into his arms, filled with crimson blood. His eyes started to be blurry, causing his tears to flow. He was in silence till he cried out. "HELP!"

They waited in vain, Idomu, Nokoru's mother and brothers. The hospital's hall was quiet bringing more tormented time doing nothing but to wait. Idomu sat in silence, he was in pressure. Still, his heart was beating fast and he can't take away the last picture he saw; Nokoru bathing in his own blood. It was torture, despite his young age, he had seen this happen, right in front of him. Idomu kept on trembling and his eyes breaming with tears, he was so afraid.

Momentarily, the door opened revealing a man covered all with white. Everyone stood up and ran towards the doctor. "Mrs. Imonoyama." The doctor stated removing his flu mask. "The patient is fine and he's awake already-" Upon hearing, Idomu rushed to his friend, hugged him tightly and smiled. But he seems to forget one person. Nokoru looked at him without contentment but smiled gracefully. "I'm sorry but… do I know you?"

It was hard to accept it. He remembered everything except him. HE remembered everything… except his friend.

To be continued…