Chapter 4: Intermission Part 2: Even more secrets

Yeah this is the second time typing this... Say thanks to Ao Kubo for telling me to update fast. Not much to say right now... kinda sad and telling myself I'm an idiot for being, an idiot and not saving. Flashback in italics and thoughts in bold. Enjoy.

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Neku woke up to the sight of Shiki sleeping soundly in a chair near the bed. The sun shone through the window and glanced softly on her light brown hair. In the dark her hair looked black but as it shone in the sun it showed a deep chocolate sheen that was one of the things Neku loved.

"...Neku" Shiki murmured softly and blushed slightly. Neku was a bit shocked and his face was a shade redder as he pulled the blanket off himself and stretched lightly. His shoulder protested and he felt a stabbing pain. Straightening his clothes slightly he glanced back at Shiki and smiled before he opened the door and slipped out silently.

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Neku's house was empty and silent as he unlocked the door and walked in. The air was still and quiet and empty as it always was. His parents had strictly banned him from their room, but Neku had to go in. The only person he could contact was his father who he had met when he was young.

Flashback

A six year old Neku was reading a book but glanced at the door every 5 seconds. The house he lived in was small and a little below average. It seemed like forever for the young boy until there was a sound knock. He ran quickly and stumbled as he wrenched open the door.

"Masa-san! You're finally here!" Neku exclaimed as he jumped into his arms.

"Neku! You grew taller didn't you" Masa teased. He lifted Neku easily onto his shoulder and grinned.

"Masaru what are you doing here." Neku's father said as he walked in the room.

"I can't visit my-"

Masaru was interrupted by a glare as if it was a warning from Neku's father.

"god-son." Masaru said with a slight frown on his face. Masaru had navy blue hair with orange highlights and a serious face but his eyes twinkled with a friendly glow.

RING RING RING

"I'll go get that." Neku's father said as he walked away while shooting one final glare at Masaru.

"So Neku how has mama and papa been treating you?" Masa-san asked.

"Father and Mother have been busy lately with work and stuff" Neku frowned. Masaru stayed silent until a question popped into his head..

This was where Neku's memories usually stopped but this time they continued painfully.

Patting Neku's head he smiled and asked

"Neku where's Keiichi?"

"you mean oni-chan?" Neku replied innocently. Masaru however flinched at the sound of the word 'oni-chan' but recovered quickly and nodded back.

"He said he went out with his friends" Neku replied.

Suddenly the door burst open to show Neku's father with a panicked expression on his face.

"One of Keiichi's friend just called and said he was in a fight and needed help!" the father said in shock but then immediately calmed down. Masaru stood up abruptly and asked

"Where is the fight?! We have to stop it."

"No." he replied calmly with an icy expression

"No?! That is your son out there that can be killed in the type fights around here! The reason he called you is because he trusts you"

"If I do go and stop it then Keiichi will get reported, immediately spreading around rumors. My business here is on the brink of a huge deal that can make or break the company. In the end Keiichi will come back and the with the company's deal we can live easier. Keiichi will understand."

"This is your SON not some company or replaceable object! You are his FATHER"

"What about you Masaru?! You just abandoned your son and dumped him on me! It's hard enough to raise one child with the problems we have but 2? Like you care about your son! You only visit about once a year and tell him you're his god-father! I only kept my promise because Akiko begged me to! You call yourself a father?! A husband?!"

Masaru turned his head slowly to see Neku with eyes wide open and in shock.

"Masaru is my …father?" Neku's whispered question rang through the 2 men's heads as they quickly tried to think of what to do.

"Where's oni-chan Masa-san? Is oni-chan even my brother?" Neku started to panic and his eyes darted between the 2 silent faces.

"Tell me! Where's oni-chan?! Is he ok?!" Small silent tears started to form on Neku's eyes as he remembered his 'brother'. He was confused whose son he was, and was Keiichi even his brother in the end? Keiichi was always there for him and cheered him up whenever he was sad. With the continuing silence Neku dashed out of the house and ran into the rain.

"Neku!" Masaru yelled and bolted out of the room to find Neku nowhere in sight. Neku ran blindly through the rain and tried to figure out where Keiichi would be. His bare feet splashed through the puddles and stung as he ran over the bumpy pavement. Remembering an empty lot they used to go to Neku appeared there to find a fight going on and Keiichi in it.

"Oni-chan!" Neku cried helplessly and he appeared to be losing. Keiichi was brawling with a much larger man fist to fist. His bronze-red hair still glinted in the rain and his face was hidden from view. The rest of the people on Keiichi's side were fighting also and seemed to be winning except for one injured one standing back. Dodging most of the punches he was still hurt from the powerful ones that hit him. With one last attempt he swung his arm to connect soundly with the man's jaw and the large man collapsed to the ground. Wiping some blood of his face with his arm he turned to see Neku staring at him.

"Neku?" Keiichi whispered in disbelief.

"Oni-chan!" Neku yelled as he ran forward and leapt onto Keiichi to hug him.

"What are you doing here Neku?" Keiichi asked as his friends got up slowly and checked to make sure everyone of the opposing gang was unconscious but alive. The man Keiichi was fighting suddenly weakly raised his upper body and aimed a gun at Neku. A single gunshot burst through the stunned silence as Keiichi collapsed to the ground with Neku still in his arms.

"Oni-chan? Oni-chan?!" Neku cried as the world seemed silent and in slow motion to him while the rest of the group quickly called 911 and tried to stop the blood flow from the shot wound.

"…Neku" Keiichi gasped slowly. His dark-brown eyes started to dull from the usual sparkle.

"Yes oni-chan?" Neku grabed his hand as tears fell as fast as the raindrops around them.

"Don't blame yourself..." Keiichi attempted a smile but soon his grip grew limp and his eyes closed slowly. The last thing Neku heard before blacking out was the ambulance.

"Keiichi!" Neku gasped as he found himself lying on the floor, clammy and with tears rolling down his face.

I had a brother? Was Keiichi even my real brother? How could I have forgotten him? Who's my real father?! Millions of questions raced through Neku's mind as he lay on the floor in confusion. He lifted his arm and gripped the desk to raise himself up.

I won't blame myself. But I will blame Keiichi's father. Neku thought murderously as he rustled through the papers in the desk with an aura that screamed hate and sadness.

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Woah! Lots of new things, lots of more questions and confusion. Guess to your hearts content and I'll tell you if it's true! Sorry no humor in this chapter as you can tell, I even started to tear as I typed this D: Keiichi is older than Neku he's about 16 years old. Hope there are no mistakes (or not many) and review! The next chapter is either the last part of the intermission or Training: Day 1 One day I will post this chapter in Keiichi's point of view... but that's very far away. Sorry this chapter is so short. SORRY FOR THE DOUBLE ALERT. I had to edit something important.