Disclaimer: I sadly do not own Prince of tennis nor Shingeki no Kyojin. If I did, I would have probably combined them, and change the title as Shingeki no Tennis! For reasons I cannot comprehend 8D
Chapter 1
"What…?", what is she saying? "I'm not from this world?", I should have laughed or got angry at her for taking this joke too far, but the look in her eyes told me it wasn't a joke. Actually, this was the first time that that I've seen this expression on her face. A mix of sadness, fear, panic… and guilt?
"Grandmother… you're scaring me…" My voice cracked at every word. "Please Grandmother… What do you mean?" I said one more time in a pleading voice.
"Listen to me," her grip on my shoulders tightened, her nails digging deeper into my skin making me wince from the pain. "You are not from this world, you were only brought here because your parents wanted to keep you safe from-"
"Ms. Ryuzaki, I'll take it from here." Dr. Jaeger said, gently prying my grandmother's hands away from my already bruised shoulders. He stood in front of me, his eyes calm as he said the next words. "Sakuno… You are not from here and neither do I. We belong to the same world, but this world is not that. Ours is much more… Dangerous and cruel. Your real parents wanted you to be safe." His eyes became more intense, "So they put you into this world using a forbidden technology that transports a human being into a parallel universe." He looked down as if ashamed of himself, "I helped them go through the process of putting you into a safer world. Where you could live a long happy life."
My parents? I immediately looked at Grandmother, "I thought… My parents died on a car accident?" That's what she told me. That's what she kept on grilling into my head as I grew up and begun asking her questions about my parents.
"I'm sorry Sakuno, but I lied to you…" She couldn't look into my eyes. "But it was the only way to keep you from discovering your origins."
I couldn't process what they were saying. It was like being submerged in water, drowning out the sounds that threatens to break me into pieces. Though my eyes were wide open, my mind was elsewhere… Anywhere. Just not here.
Then something occurred to me in a flash.
I faced Dr. Jaeger and asked, "Did you come only to tell me this? Or are there more?" I should've never asked that question, because I already know the answer through his expression.
"You must go back Sakuno…" His eyes filled with guilt, as if he didn't want to say the next words. "I'm so sorry, but your parents are dead and the technology that transported you here is now failing. If I don't get you back in time to our world, the machine will break," This time his expression became deadly serious, sending a shiver through my spine as he said the next words, "And you will too."
My real parents are dead, I was not from this world, and I'm going to break if I don't go back? I was now more confused than ever,"What will happen now?" I ask in a small voice. Addressing both of them.
"Pack your necessities and make sure to bring the stuff that you'll really need." My Grandmother replied, this time in her calm and authoritative voice. She was back to being my normal grandmother, I guess I should be happy about that. "And don't pack any clothes, Dr. Jaeger already brought some for you to wear before you leave."
"Oh, yes. I almost forgot, let me just get them."Dr, Jaeger brought out a simple yellow dress and a brown wool jacket from his baggage. I took it and stared at it for a while before Grandmother became furious at me for being a slow poke. I immediately changed in the bathroom, and after coming out with my odd set of clothes, he brought me shoes. But they were too small for me.
"Hmm… I guess I was wrong about your shoes," He contemplated, "I assumed that you and your cousin were the same in terms of size."
"Cousin?" I was surprised to hear that. "I have a cousin?"
Dr. Jaeger looked at me with a small smile and said, "Yes, and her name is Mikasa. Your real father and her mother were siblings."
Oh my gosh! I have a cousin! This is incredible! "Really? What is she like? Will I meet her soon?" My voice was filled with excitement for the first time again. Everything that I've heard so far was either crazy or beyond insane, but hearing that I have a cousin made me excited. If what they are saying is true, then I want to meet this Mikasa.
"Yes Sakuno, we will meet her soon enough, so pack your bags now and just wear these," he handed me a pair of dark brown boots that seemed perfect for my feet. "I bought this just in case this situation happened."
"Thank you Dr. Jaeger." I said, giving him an awkward smile. "but may I ask a question?"
"Well then, let's hear it."
"When will I go back here?" I asked. I really wanted to finish High school and go to a University. Then I will get a job to support Grandmother, so we can live a wonderful and comfortable life. I would also probably marry someone and have kids, and become a simple housewife. Content with life as we know it.
But I know that will never happen now.
The silence in the room confirmed my suspicions. "I'm not going back here anymore… Am I right?"
They were both silent. So I took that as a yes. "Well then.. if you would excuse me." I slipped the boots on and walked upstairs to my room. Only when I arrived did my tears began to flow from my eyes. Because everything that I ever knew was a lie. I allowed myself to cry for about 5 minutes when I remembered that we needed to go in a hurry. I can't even say goodbye to Tomo-chan and my other friends, and still I haven't apologized to Ryoma-kun yet for breaking his nose.
I sighed and walked around my room to get the stuff that I needed with me once me and Dr. Jaeger leave. I picked up my blank notebook, my picture with Grandmother and Tomo-chan when we went to the Amusement Park, my lucky pen, and I also decide to bring my Geography book since I've decided that I want to remember this world and lies in it, even as I went to another.
Maybe me, not belonging to this world is the reason why I'm changing. A whole lot. And maybe even my nightmares have something to do about the parallel universe that Dr. Jaeger has said. But I was too tired to ask, I'll probably ask him once we leave.
Leave... It sounds so painful, but I must do what I have to do. Even if that means going into an unknown world. That's how much I've changed.
My backpack was now ready, and I didn't bother to bring my phone with me, because my contacts will probably be useless in another parallel universe. After being satisfied with my decisions, I decide to go back downstairs to rejoin Grandmother and Dr. Jaeger.
"Be careful in that world Sakuno." My Grandmother told me as she engulfed me in a tight but warm hug. "I'm gonna miss you so much." I can feel her tears falling down on my shoulder, but I didn't care. I was doing the same thing. I wanted to embrace this moment, because I know it will be my last and only time with her before I go with Dr. Jaeger.
"I love you Grandmother..."
"I love you too Sakuno… Even though you are not my blood, I'll always remember you as my Grandchild" And with that, I began to sob more and more.
And with a single tight squeeze, she let me go.
Then I remembered something. "What about the school? and the other things that I will be leaving behind?
"Don't worry, I'll be sure to take care of them." She assured me as she grinned, her smile stretching across her face. "I have a plan you know in case this happened."
"Okay then, I leave everything to you then Grandmother." Then I gave her my most biggest smile. I probably looked stupid and awkward, but I wanted to convey to her my feelings that could not be described by words.
Then I turned away and took Dr. Jaeger's hand. He had a big metallic box next to his feet, it was making weird noises to I was a bit wary with it. This must be the broken machine that transported me into this world. It doesn't seem trustworthy at all.
"Are you ready now?" He asked me, probably making sure I didn't leave anything that I would regret. I looked one last time at grandmother in the corner of the room, her face still smiling at me like she was proud that I became part of her life. I smiled at her one last time, putting in all of my love for her and this world. Then I faced Dr. Jaeger again.
"Yes, I'm ready."
Then he clicked a switch from the box, and we were engulfed in lightning and heat.
Omg! I finally finished the 2nd chapter! HOOORRRAAAYYY!
Minna, please wait for the next chapter. I will probably upload it this weekend, so please be patient and don't mind my crappy English.
But lemme provide you guys a hint at the next chapter 8D Chapter 2 is where Sakuno will finally meet a certain grey eyed soldier~
Well anyways, I hope you guys enjoyed the story! Until next time!
