Episode 12 : Endless; Ritsuka was falling asleep everywhere and he had this nightmare of all of his friends dying. His psychologist, his teacher, Yayoi and Yuiko. The one who killed them was Soubi. It turns out that it was Seimei's order and he also had to kill Ritsuka. When he woke up from his nightmare he met up with Soubi and asked him if Seimei is alive and he ordered Soubi to kill Ritsuka, Would he do it. Soubi says probably but then later on says that he would die first. Someone was watching them, it was Seimei remarking that it wasn't just a dream but Ritsuka's fate.
Author's note: Above was episode 12 Endless summary.
"You!"
Ritsuka was brought back to his senses, wincing as he felt the pain on his mother's tightened grip on his wrist. They were at home, and no one was to interfere.
His mother's other hand got hold of his hair, and he grimaced as he felt his scalp being pulled away from his head. He was forced to look at his mother's face. What he saw was familiar to him. It was the face his mother was using every time she beats him. Contorted with hatred, eyes wild with insanity and tears falling down her cheeks.
"You brought the curse of death!"
Breath was knocked out of his body as he felt his back slammed on the wall. Suddenly, two hands closed upon his throat. His mother was choking the life out of him. It really wasn't the first time she did it. He can't breath and his vision was dimming. She was yelling something on him but he can barely hear it. He need not hear it. He has memorized it. It was his mother's favorite litany. He can actually hear it echoing on his mind.
"You're not my Ritsuka! My Ritsuka would never do that! Bring back my Ritsuka!"
Just as he was contemplating that it would be best that he die, his mother let go of him and fled sobbing.
Gasping for air, he brought up his arm and rubbed his eyes that was welling up with tears on his sleeves. His body was still shaking when he stood up that he can barely walk. He had to lean on the wall as he made his way up to his bedroom. He locked his door, stumbled and fell face down to his bed. He turned and stared with unseeing eyes to the ceiling. He didn't know how long he had been staring at the ceiling when the knock came from his bedroom door. He rolled sideways to look at the door.
"Ritsuka, Ritsuka, I've prepared warm bath for you. Why don't you wash yourself first before sleeping?"
He didn't reply.
"Ritsuka!" his mother's voice contained annoyance.
He sighed. "Yes, mom"
Ritsuka waited as his mother's footsteps faded and it was only then, when he stood up and walked toward the closet to find change of clothes.
The water temperature was warm. It's just right for him. It soothes the pains and bruises that he had acquired recently. He blanked out any thoughts and willed himself to relax. Just this once he wanted peacefulness
But it was not to be. Sobs wracked his body as the day's toll took over him. He could not stop crying. And somehow, he didn't want to stop.
Author's rants: Hope you'll be patient with me. I tend to be lazy typing stories. Next chapter: Ritsuka with Soubi.