I hope you enjoy this one. It is basically an AU I have been wanting to try for awhile. Kind of strange, but I hope you like it. Enjoy!

Disclaimer: I don't own CFV.

FLF

Chapter 6: A beautiful scenery

Leaves whip into the autumn air. Green, red, yellow, they fly one after the other. A gold sun shines on their light bodies. Their beauty going unnoticed by the world around them, no matter how much they show off their rainbow of colors. A few leaves float to the ground, sensing company. They grow excited. But yet again, they go unnoticed.

Blue tennis shoes stomp over them, missing their desperate attempt at attention. Even as they dance alongside them, they are still invisible. Black and yellow follow, laughter loud in their ears. Brown hair whips back and forth, a sleek black jacket zipped half open, dancing with the wind, following its barer.

"Toshi! You cheated!" a young boy, about the age of nine, shouts.

"It's not my fault you're slow, Taishi!" Toshi, his real name Toshiki, laughed, months older than the other.

"Mouu! That wasn't fair, Shiki-chaan~!" a red-head pouted, running beside Taishi. He was in fact the youngest. He just turned eight a few days ago. It was obvious. He had innocent burgundy eyes that would sparkle at almost anything.

Toshiki smiled, his forest eyes twinkling with mischief. "My bad, Ren." He slides to a stop, unaware of the rustling below. Toshiki throws himself backwards, flopping on the colorful leaves.

Taishi laid beside Toshiki. Ren flopped beside him, giggling. He started to roll in the leaves.

"You're such a baby," Taishi laughed.

Ren pouted. "Am not!"

Toshiki smiled as he watched the two argue. It's a nice day, he thought fingering a red leaf in his hand. The shy leaf beamed happily, dancing back and forth.

It feels good to finally be outside. It may have not seemed like a big thing, but Toshiki was not an ordinary child. He never had the privileges most children had.

"Stupid brat!"

"Say something, will ya?!"

Toshiki looked at them emotionlessly, not caring that he was covered in bruises from head to toe. Not caring that blood leaked out of his mouth; he did not care.

Eventually, his beaters lost interest, and threw him to the ground. Toshiki grunted as his sore body slammed to the floor. He forced himself into a sitting position. Toshiki wiped the blood off his mouth with the back of his hand. Why was he doing this again?

A small sobbing sound brought his memory back. Toshiki turned to see the little boy that he had helped out, crying on the floor.

"Oi, you okay?" Toshiki asked, wincing as he walked over.

The little boy sniffled. "Y-you're hurt!"

"Don't worry about it," Toshiki forced a grim smile. "What's your name?"

"S-suzugamori Ren," he sniffed.

Toshiki smiled. "I'm-"

"Kai Toshiki," Ren said, rubbing his eyes. "Everyone knows you."

"Ah, guess so," Toshiki scratched the back of his head lazily. His reputation was well-known throughout the orphanage. He would always get involved in some fight to save the younger kids. But everyone stays away because the older kids are normally after him.

"Well, too late to change," Toshiki shrugged. "You better go back to your room, kid."

"Wait!" Ren took hold of his hand. "Can I play with you?"

"Play?" Toshiki repeated incredulously.

"So, what do you want to play?" Ren asked, ignoring the question, or perhaps not even noticing it. His eyes sparkled happily as if not looking at someone whose showed he should be hospitalized. "OOH! I know! Tag!"

"Tag?" Toshiki stared at this boy carefully. Judging by his size, he seemed no more than six. Why do I think he's weird? Toshiki laughed inside his head. I'm a seven-year-old constantly involved in fights.

"You're it!" Ren laughed, tapping Toshiki's shoulder. He quickly ran down the hall.

"Oi! At least give me a head start!" Toshiki shouted,, stumbling behind him. He smiled. His first friend. It felt nice.

But later, something shocking happened.

Toshiki blinked. Then again. And again. No matter how many times he did, this imaginary dream would not leave.

"...What?"

"We would like to adopt you," a young man repeated gently. His wife stood beside him, holding her son's hand. The blond boy stared at Toshiki a little before walking up to him.

"My name is Miwa Taishi!" he said with unnecessary enthusiasm.

"Uh..."

"What's yours?"

"Kai... Kai Toshiki," the brunet said slowly.

"So you're eight, right? Does that mean I'll be your younger brother?" Taishi inquired.

"W-wait! I-"

"Shiki-chan?"

Toshiki turned to the little red-head by the doorway. There were tears in his eyes.

"You're leaving?" Ren sniffed, padding over to him.

"Ren..."

"You can't leave!" Ren cried, hugging the brunet.

Toshiki was taken by surprise. He slowly smiled and returned the hug, patting the sniffling boy's back. "Yeah, I know."

The brunet took a deep breath and turned to the waiting family. "I'm sorry, but I can't leave Ren here. We are not related, but we are family."

Taishi blinked. "But... you just said you are not related!"

Toshiki managed a smile. "You don't have to be related to be family. A family should be the people you love," he said, ruffling Ren's hair.

"Shiki-chan..."

Taishi blinked uncertainly and turned to his parents. "Mom?"

Mother and Father shared a look, then turned to the two boys. "If that's the case, then how about we adopt you both?"

"Huh?" Toshiki blinked surprised.

Mother squatted in front of Kai. "From now on, you'll be our sons."

"Shiki-chan?"

Toshiki's eyes widened as he was pulled away from his thoughts. Taishi and Ren were glancing at him with concerned looks on their faces.

"Ah, it's nothing," Toshiki smiled wryly. "Just reminiscing."

"R-Ra...Remi... I can't say it!" Taishi groaned.

Ren giggled. "Silly. I can! Remysing!"

"That's not what it is!" Taishi retorted, sitting up and frowning at the red-head.

"You wouldn't know!" Ren puffed his cheeks, sitting up as well.

Toshiki closed his eyes with a sigh. Here we go...

"I'm two years older than you!" Taishi said competitively.

"One!" Ren corrected evenly. "You're one year older than me! And you still can't count!"

"Of course I can! You're the one who..."

Toshiki zoned out, watching the multicolored leaves shake on their branches. Beautiful. It's so peaceful.

"...ne, Shiki-chan?"

"Eh?" Toshiki turned to the quarreling brothers.

"Toshi," Taishi sweat dropped. "You daydream too much."

Toshiki laughed sheepishly. "I was just enjoying the weather. It's nice."

Taishi sighed, shaking his head. "Tree-hugger..."

"Look," Toshiki pointed to a tree.

The sunset's rays shone on the swaying leaves, making them shine. They twinkled happily, finally acknowledged.

"Un! The park's beautiful, Shiki-chan!" Ren agreed with a grin.

The three brothers silently watched the nature around them, taking a moment to enjoy the scenery.

"Ne, Shiki-chan? Can we come here again?" Ren murmured quietly.

"Ah, let's come here tomorrow," Toshiki stated, getting to his feet. "It's late. Oka-san will be worried."

Taishi suddenly yelled in dismay, causing Toshiki to stiffen, and Ren to cling to him.

"It's almost dinner time!" Taishi exclaimed. "Oka-san's going to kill me!"

Toshiki and Ren shared a look, mentally questioning what was wrong.

"C'mon, let's go!" Taishi shouted.

"TAISHI!"

Both Ren and Taishi hid behind Toshiki, terrified of their mother. Toshiki just gave a bored look and sighed.

"YOU HAD PROMISED TO CLEAN YOUR ROOM!" the outraged women screamed, her husband standing on the side, not wanting to get involved. Toshiki cracked a smile at that.

"Hehe, sorry?" Toshiki slapped a hand over his face. Ren looked at that curiously the proceeded to try it.

"Ow!" he rubbed his face. "Shiki-chan, you shouldn't hurt yourself," he whispered in a scolding manner. It lacked the intended effect since the boy was much younger and much more immature than Toshiki.

Taishi covered his mouth, muffled giggles escaping.

Their mother's eyes cracked.

"I'm sorry for making Taishi forget," Toshiki stated, sending Taishi a warning glance. "I can help clean up his room."

Their mom slowly calmed down upon hearing this. "That's sweat, Toshiki, but are you sure?"

Toshiki smiled. "It's fine, Oka-san."

Their mom sighed but there was a smile on her face. "Alright, just don't do this again, Taishi."

"R-right!" Taishi gave a quick nod and hurriedly pushed Toshiki and Ren up the stairs to his room. Well, actually their room. It was just Taishi's turn to clean.

"How do you do that?" Taishi sighed in relief.

"She likes Shiki-chan more than you," Ren teased, sticking out his tongue.

"She does not!"

"Does to!"

"Not!"

"To!"

"Not!"

Toshiki sighed as the two continued to argue. He began picking up the scattered toys and placing them back in their places. This is how it always was. Taishi and Ren would argue, while Toshiki would be the only sensible brother left. He neatly made his the bed and fluffed up the pillow before placing it on the bed.

Taishi and Ren stopped arguing after seeing Toshiki cleaning.

"Here, Shiki-chan," Ren handed him another pillow.

Toshiki took it with a thank you. "Taishi, Oka-san will be angry if you don't help out."

"Hai, hai." Taishi folded his clothes and placed them in his dresser.

After they finished cleaning up, dinner was ready.

"I'm starving!" Taishi jumped into a chair. He immediately dug into his food.

Toshiki ate quietly.

Ren hummed as he chewed his food.

The two parents shook their heads.

"Oka-chan~! I had so much fun today!" Ren started to explain the day's events animatedly.

Taishi would add comments whenever he thought necessary.

Toshiki did not speak as usual, though, that did not stop the others from encouraging him to do so.

"Toshiki, how was your day?" his mother asked.

"Same as usual."

Taishi and Ren sighed.

"Shiki-chan, you need to speak more," Ren said, folding his arms.

Toshiki just closed his eyes with an apologetic smile. "Sorry, trying to get out of that habit."

"That's a very bad habit, Toshi," Taishi shook his head mockingly.

"That's enough, Taishi," his dad said with a raised eyebrow.

Taishi just laughed before resuming with his meal. The family soon finished their food.

Toshiki volunteered to do the dishes as always.

Taishi never understood why he would always offer to do work. It was like it was his hobby. Ren would answer that question by saying Toshiki just developed it in the orphanage.

"Thank you, Toshiki, but we would like Taishi to do it today," their dad said.

"Aww!"

Ren yawned, rubbing his eyes. "I'm sleepy."

Toshiki lightly patted his head "Why don't you take a shower?" he said gently.

Ren nodded and went upstairs to their room. He took some clothes and headed for the bathroom.

"Figures he gets to sleep," Taishi muttered, scrubbing the dishes under the warm water.

"Meet you upstairs, Taishi," Toshiki smiled and went upstairs. He picked out a black T-shirt and red shorts. He took a quick shower. Taishi followed suit after finishing his choir.

The three brother flopped on the bed. Their bed was a queen-sized bed. In one year, they had grown close to the point where they would do everything together. Ren refused to sleep alone and Taishi did not want to feel left out. Eventually, Taishi had convinced her mom to let them use the old queen bed.

"Good-night, boys," their mom said, hugging each of them and kissing their foreheads.

"Don't stay up too late, kiddos," their dad winked, hugging them.

The children returned their parent's affection and made themselves comfortable on the bed.

"Shiki-chan!" Ren whispered, tugging the brunet's shirt. "Let's play!"

"I thought you were tired," Taishi said, reaching into his desk and pulling out three deck of cards.

Each boy had their own deck. Kagero, Shadow Paladins, and Kagero again. Miwa had first used Kagero. Toshiki tried the clan and had quickly became fascinated. Ren was more interested in the dark knights. It came as a surprise to the two older boys, not expecting the innocent red-head to choose such a clan.

"Stand up!

"THE!"

"Vanguard!"

"Why do you two always say 'the'?!" Taishi whispered harshly, drawing his card.

"It's cool," Ren responded with a yawn.

"We should end our Cardfight fast this time," Toshiki said observantly.

"Fine. Ride!"

"I got a super rare card!" Taishi shouted excitedly, waving the card around.

"Careful," Toshiki murmured with his eyes closed, leaning against a tree. "You don't want to lose it in the wind."

"Me too!" Ren quipped. "I got Blaster Dark!"

"What?! That's so rare!" Taishi exclaimed.

"...I got two," Ren held up both cards.

Toshiki was not able to hold back a series of chuckles. "You two should stop fighting for once and enjoy the view."

"It is pretty," Ren agreed.

Beautiful leaves still lingered in their branches, showing off their spectrum of colors.

A stray one flew toward the boys.

Taishi let it land in his hand. Gold. A beautiful leaf.

The crisp wind blew, whipping their hair back. Three smiles were shown, each holding hands.

It was a beautiful scenery.

I had heard a few poems before I wrote this. Guess I got inspired. Hope I did not go overboard. Please Review!