First Encounter

by Raystio

Tai is an adopted child. To be exact, He's a sickly and adopted child. Even though, they already have a daughter, they still love him like he was their own son. But nonetheless, his condition is getting worse. Kari, who's still a little girl, was not told the truth. Even though, the truth was hidden perfectly, their adventure can't be avoided. What will happen then?

6. She Knows

"What is it, Kari?" Tai rubbed his eyes, seemingly half-awake besides his sister.

"Can we talk outside? Please?" Kari pleaded. He shrugged his head, noticing her to be so serious about something.

"O-Okay." Kari motioned her brother to follow where she'd go, and with heavy heart he follows. Deep down, he felt something worse about to happen but he didn't know what. They passed Matt and Sora's futon with little noise on their way.

"So, what is it, Kari?" They arrived at some garden which no living being are currently there at the moment.

"Tai, I had a dream." She told him in details, and it made Tai anxious. He didn't know if Kari ever visited him in hospital before but something tells him it's just a dream. He guessed that maybe it's a sign for him to come clean. But unfortunately, Tai was not the type to always be ready to tell the truth.

"That's just a dream, Kari..." He tried to pat her head but she slapped him away.

"It's not just a dream, Tai! I felt it!" She shook her head and tried to ease her cry. But Tai just hugged her and didn't say a word because it's the truth. But Kari still so young. He knew that one day, if he didn't tell the truth... Sooner or later it would be too late.

"I'm right here, and always will be..." They hugged each other till they fall asleep. Gennai, who saw them outside since the beginning just shook his head. To hide the truth or told a lie, it's a thin line which differ human one another, but one thing for certain. One must decide, whether it's for the good of oneself or someone they cared about.

The moon shined brightly to the two children and seems to making an effort to cheer them up, Gennai put the blanket around them and left. With no words.

The next day arrived,

Tai awoke to the sound of footsteps coming closer. He rubbed his eyes and stretched himself.

"Up early?" He nodded.

"Of course, Gennai." He looked down and saw blanket covered him and Kari.

"Thanks for the blanket." Tai pulled it towards Kari and stood to wake himself up some more.

"So where are the others?" Gennai smiled and pointed to the lake near his home. Tai just nodded and left.