Title: His abusive past

By: Namikaze Naruto, tenma no ouji

Revised and Rewritten


His abusive past:

Good news and

a new start


Hearing those words, several cries were heard as everyone bolted towards the frightened nurse, or they would have, had Nanjiroh not told them to calm down as he questioned the woman.

Fuji buried his face into his best friends shoulder and cried, in relieve, around him allot of the other teens were doing the same. Whispered prayers of thanks left several lips, noticeably from Choutaroh Ohtori's general direction.

"He's alive!" Ryoga whispered as he sobbed against Blake's shoulder, while the other did nothing but cry his own relief against the slightly shorter male. "Ryoma's alive. thank Kami-sama." Blake nuzzled the older Echizen sibling.

The rest of the occupants in the waiting room had no other way to express their gratitude then to cry, so all of them, despite how stoic some were, they had all shed tears at the news as they waited for the doctors return.


In Osaka

Kansai area


A boy with short, spiky black hair and sharp green eyes stared at the house before him with a frown. He has three piercing on his left ear and two on the right, which glinted in the afternoon sun. "Damn, why did I have to come here for. Damn kaa-san, why did she have to go and take an unplanned trip to American." taking a step towards the house, the door was opened before he could even reach it to reveal a middle-aged male, he remembered in his youth. "Kyouya?"

The auburn haired man smiled, "Yes, welcome back Hikaru-sama. The former mistress called the house earlier to let us know of your arrival and we cleaned out your old room for your use. The master isn't home though, but the Lady of the house is." you could tell by how the Lady part was said, that Kyouya didn't much like the woman. "I would advice you to stay clear of her, Hikaru-sama, she isn't right in the head, at all."

Zaizen Hikaru frowned deepened before giving a nod of his head, "I told my teammates that I'll be staying here until my mother returns from her trip, so if they happen to drop by just send them up to my room, even if I leave the house for a while." Kyouya gave a nod of understanding as he stepped away from the door to allow the young master entrance. Cold laughter rang out, startling Zaizen. Turning in the direction it came from, he saw the door to what he recalled, use to be the family room. "Whose that? What's going on, Kyouya?"

Kyouya face paled, "That's the new Lady, Hikaru-sama. Heed my warnings, stay away from her, she's bad news." Zaizen nodded his head. As long as that woman stayed away from him, he had no problem avoiding her. She's the home-wrecker after all. The whore who made his father leave his mother when they had no problems before she entered the picture. "Good, we've been hearing snippets of her conversation with some people and they aren't anything pleasant. From what we heard, she hired a hit man and put a hit on someone."

Zaizen's eyes widened. This woman was one of the worse possible types, and it made him wonder why or how his father could put up with a woman like this. His father had always been the cowardly type, smart, but cowardly, he was scared of his own shadow. So how could a man like that possibly like a woman who seemed to be very vindictive? "Kyouya, where's my father?"

Kyouya blinked, "The master? I haven't seen the master for several months. The last time I seen him was two or three months ago; he told us he was going overseas for business and he didn't know how long he'd be gone for."

Zaizen crossed his arms, "That's strange." heading towards the stairs, the secong year regular of Shitenhouji tennis team, walked towards the stairs, "I'm going to my room. When dinners ready, just send someone to deliver it to me, I don't want to see that bitch." Kyouya bowed and watched the thirteen year ascend the stairs. No matter what he'd protect the boy from that woman.


A few hours later

Hospital room


Everyone, except the Seigaku regulars, had departed already. Nanjiroh thought it would be a good idea if everyone headed home to get some rest. Ryoma's friends rejected the very idea of leaving, just like he knew they would. With a smile towards the eight males, Nanjiroh told them he'd talk to the director and arrange something for them and if they were allowed to stay, he'd send someone to deliver futons, blankets and pillows for their use.

Rikkai and Hyotei would've stayed longer but decided to honor Seigaku's feelings in the matter. They were hurting, even with the reassurance from the doctor that Ryoma was alive and stable, but it was something they understood as well, for if something like that had happened to one of their own teammates, they would be doing the same thing Seigaku is. So, with no complaints the two rival teams bid Seigaku goodbye before leaving behind the group, who they found out was part of Ryoma's extended family.

Eiji laid curled up on the bed beside Ryoma, hands gripped the pale boys own as he buried his face within the pillow beside the younger boys head, tears fell from his eyes. Fuji sat on the other side, his hand placed upon the arm of his comatose friend. Oishi was sitting in the chair next to the bed, on Eiji's side, absentmindedly rubbing the redheads back while watching Ryoma, making sure he was breathing okay and doing alright. Tezuka stood, leaning against the wall and eyes trained upon the bed, his arms were crossed over his chest, hands gripping his forearms was the only visible sign of his apprehension. Kaidoh and Inui were seated at the foot of the bed. Taka sat beside Fuji in the chair and doing the same thing Oishi was. Momo was on the floor beside Take's chair, his head tilted back to rest of the edge of the bed, eyes close and arms resting limp beside him.

"We can't let something like this happen to him again." Momo voiced, "We can't."

Eiji raised his tear-stained face so he could stare at the boy beside him, "We almost lost ochibi-chan." his voice quivered, tears overflowing from his eyes, "I don't want something like this happening again. We have to protect him."

"If that bitch even shows her face, or if we ever find out where she is, I'm going to make sure she suffers for everything she has ever put Ryoma through. All the pain she has ever inflicted upon him will be tripled and for nearly killing him, I'm going to make sure she'll be begging for death before I'm through with her, but even then death would be too easy for her. I'll let her live with the pain afterwards. I'll show her no mercy."

"Us." Eiji whispered, glancing at his best friend, "She won't have any mercy from us. She almost took ochibi-chan from us, I can't forgive her for this. I will never forgive her for almost killing him." the redhead sobbed before he was enveloped into the arm embrace of his partner, while nodding head in agreement to what Eiji had said.

He wouldn't usually permit fighting but this was different. Ryoma's own mother had neatly succeeded in stealing their baby boy from them and the agony that feeling had brought upon them was beyond anything he had ever felt before. It felt as if some one had stuck their hand into his chest and gripped his heart. It was a painful experience and not something he wants to ever go through again.

None of them did.


With Sanada

and Yukimura


After taking a shower and borrowing a spare outfit from Sanada, Yukimura called his parents and told them he was going to stay over at Sanada's house before hanging up and crawling onto the spare futon Sanada had set up for him. "Thanks for letting me stay here Gen, I didn't want to go home and worry my parents with my appearance. I know I was far from okay, so thanks."

Sanada gave a nod of his head from where he was seated, "Think nothing of it, Seiichi, I'm more then happy to let you stay here for however long you need." he whispered, watching as his best friend, and secret love, curl himself within the blankets. "Rest well Seiichi." he whispered, standing up and retreating to the bathroom to take his own shower.


With the

Hyotei regulars


Gakuto laid curled against Yuushi, his face buried with the tensai's side. "When it becomes less hectic, we should approach those two with our proposal." Yuushi whispered, "I mean your teasing of Kikumaru only seems to irritate him more then anything."

The redhead smiled, "His cute all railed up though, right." Yuushi didn't bother to answer, but he did allow a smile to curl his lips. Yes, both Oishi and Eiji were adorable and he couldn't wait to approach the two, hopefully they'll accept them.

"Whoever was responsible for this, they're going to wish they hadn't decided to mess with Echizen Ryoma because when Atobe catches them, the person's entire family line are going to be feeling his ire." Shishido whispered, patting Ohtori's leg.

Shaking his head Oshitari adjusted his glasses, "Your right about that Shishido, but they are people far more dangerous then Atobe." When everyone turned towards the tensai, Oshitari smiled, "The Seigaku regulars, though friendly and cheerful, you've seen how they react when someone messes with their baby boy. And the other group is Rikkaidai, those bunch of demons are going to finish what is left of the culprit, especially Yukimura Seiichi."

The rest of the Hyotei regulars couldn't help but agree with that, just the thought of Yukimura and Fuji caused shivers to shoot up and down their spine. Yes, the one who attacked Echizen Ryoma, better hope they had Kami's favor because they'll have no mercy from anyone else.


At the hospital

With the Seigaku

regulars.


Fuji crossed his arm on the bed before placing his head upon them, blue eyes opened and staring at the boy resting against the pillows beside him. On the other side, Eiji had his face buried against Ryoma's side, asleep. The rest of the group left a while ago to pick up some food from a diner across the street.

Reaching out a hand, Fuji ran the pad of his finger against Ryoma's cheek, a shaky smile formed on his lips, eyes misted at the thought of never being able to see this beautiful creature again. It was hard to imagine a day before they were having fun, Ryoma was alive and well and in a few short hours the boy was nearly taken from them.

'Chikazuitekuru Tsuyoi kaze no oto ga Mune wo zawamekasu

Hikari wo habamu Atsui kumo no saki wo Mitsumeru you ni tachitsukusu'

(The sound of the strong wind approaching stirs our chests

So that we'll look ahead of the thick clouds blocking the light, we'll stand motionless)

Fuji soft voice pierced the quiet room, eyes closed, memories of the day before plagued his thoughts as the words poured from his mouth.

Ima mo ano toki to onaji sora ga bokura wo Musubitsunaideru

(Even now the same sky as back then binds us together)

Fuji felt tears once again fill his eyes as he gazed at the smaller boy who looked so small and fragile lying so still on the hospital bed covered by the stark white sheets which only served to remind them that the once golden tanned boy had lost a lot of color.

We take over pride and soul Unmei yori tsuyoku

Asu wo tsukamu nara Habataku no wa ima We get fate in blood and tears Sabishisa yori fukaku Tsunageta kizuna no chikara wo shinjite Ima Bokura wa mukau arashi no mukou

We take over pride and soul, if we are to grasp onto tomorrow

More strongly than destiny, now is the time to fly We get fate in blood and tears, believe in the power of our connected bond More deeply than loneliness Now, we'll head toward the other side of the storm

Hearing the soft voice, the redhead stirred into consciousness but kept his eyes closed as he listened to his best friends voice. It took him a while to understand that Fuji wasn't talking, he was in fact singing, and he was surprised to find out, that the song he was singing was familiar. He had just heard it playing the previous night.

Tatakitsuketeru Hageshiku furu ame ga Shikai wo ubatte mo

Daichi wo tsutau Keridashita ippo ga Akashi ni naru hazu dakara

Even if the heavy rain beating down robbed us of our visibility

Since the one step that we busted out down the earth should become our proofs

From out in the hall the rest of the Seigaku regulars paused as the song drifted into their ears. Momo trembled before sliding down the wall he was leaning against. Taka bent down and hugged the younger male. Oishi bit on his bottom lip, tears filling his green eyes. Kaidoh hissed softly, turning his head towards the ground and didn't do anything when Inui placed a hand on his shoulder. Tezuka closed his eyes. They all had recognized the song. 'Oath in the storm'is one of Ryoma's favorite songs, which he admitted to them after they had walked in on him once.

Imagine their shock and surprise when they came by the Echizen mansion to take the boy out with them for an outing and upon entering the boys room, they find him dancing around his room and singing, singing quite beautifully they might add, to the type of music they didn't even know the boy would even listen to.

After the initial outburst when Ryoma discovered them standing their and turning the darkest shade of red they had ever seen on anyone, Ryoma had told them of his love for music and how he found Kimeru's voice booth beautiful and calming. He pointed out that one of his favorite songs from Kimeru was Oath in the storm who he wrote for his friend who had been in an accident and had been in a coma. The song hit home for them. And they could now relate to Kimeru must have felt when he had news about his friend.

Areru kaze wo uke sara ni takaku tobun'da Chikai no sora e to

(Catching the rough wind, we flew even higher to the sky of our oath

Tears fell from Fuji's eyes and he fought the urge to completely break down. The pain in his heart was so strong it nearly left him breathless. If he hadn't known he was in love with Ryoma before, he knew for sure now. He wanted the younger one to open his gorgeous feline like eyes, hear that arrogant intonation when he uttered the words that never failed to irritate his opponents. It didn't matter what Ryoma did as long as he woke up.

We take over pride and soul Unmei yori tsuyoku

Asu wo hiraiteku Itami mo ukeire We get fate in blood and tears Sabishisa yori fukaku Kasaneta jikan no chikara wo shinjite Ima Bokura wa koeru arashi no mukou

We take over pride and soul, if we are to grasp onto tomorrow

More strongly than destiny, now is the time to fly We get fate in blood and tears, believe in the power of our connected bond More deeply than loneliness Now, we'll head toward the other side of the storm

Eiji choked down his sob and gripped the sheets tightly between his fingers. Images of the night before played within his mind. Ryoma had been alive, he was having fun. He had been singing various songs for them with their insistence and though he objected at first he gave in when Inui threatened to give him a pitcher of his juice.

He wanted everything to return to how it was the night before, where everyone was happy. Where Ryoma was safe and awake. He wanted, tears fell from his eyes. He didn't want anyone hurt his little brother anymore. He wanted Ryoma to have a happily ever after.

Hikarikagayaku taiyou ni todoke Kaze wa yasashiku bokura wo mukaeru yo...

We will reach the shining sun, and the wind will gently greet us...

Momoshiro softly cried, leaning against Taka Kaidoh's shoulder shook, causing Inui to tightened his hold around the younger boy, the glinting glasses hid his eyes from sight. Tezuka had his eyes closed, the grip he had over his bags tightened till his knuckles were white and quivered. Oishi slowly opened the door and peered inside the room, placing the bags beside the room, he swiftly made his way towards his lover, wrapping his arms around the shivering redhead.

"Shh, it's alright, Eiji." he whispered. The red head rose his head slightly and called out his name, Oishi heard how hoarse the usual energetic boys voice was and glanced at him and bit his lip when he was meant with red, puffy eyes, evident of how long the redhead had been crying. "Everything's going to be alright Eiji." Oishi murmured hugging the younger boy tighter. "Ryoma will be fine."

We take over pride and soul Unmei yori tsuyoku

Asu wo tsukamu nara Habataku no wa ima We get fate in blood and tears Sabishisa yori fukaku Tsunageta kizuna no chikara wo shinjite Ima Bokura wa mukau arashi no mukou

We take over pride and soul, if we are to grasp onto tomorrow

More strongly than destiny, now is the time to fly We get fate in blood and tears, believe in the power of our connected bond More deeply than loneliness Now, we'll head toward the other side of the storm

The group entered the room, and surrounded the bed. Eiji released Oishi and turned so he could place his back against Oishi's chest, reaching over he grasp Fuji's hand as Taka took to the other one. Momo reached over and grabbed Kaidoh's unoccupied hand, while Inui grasped Oishi's. The vice captain took hold of Tezuka who knelled and held onto Ryoma's hand.

We are standing in the storm...

They finished in unison. A soft gasp was heard and everyone turned towards direction it came from and stared at Tezuka, before they followed his line of sight, to the bed, where Ryoma lay. The difference from a moment ago and now was the occupant himself, where before lay an unconscious body now lay a half-lidded golden eyed boy, whose gaze was hazy and unfocused, but awake none the less. Long, thick eyelashes brushed against high cheekbones.

"Ryoma!" They called out.

The group watched with bated breath as the boys mouth opened, "Mada mada dane."


Tsuzuku

(To be continued)


For those of you who are interested and want to listen to the song it's sung by Kimeru. The title of the song is 'Oath in the storm'. This is a beautiful song, one Kimeru, who was hit hard when he found about his friends accident, dedicated this song to Yanagi. I felt this song fit what the Seigaku regulars are going through quite nicely.

Tenma