Break The Chains: The KIng of VAmpires
Sorry for the long delay…but at least I'm updating it…so here is chapter 2! And expect an emotional chapter as Kyuu makes a shocking discovery about himself and his mom…
Disclaimer:
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Detective School Q is owned by TBS and Seimaru Amagi
Kamen Rider Kiva is owned by Ishimori Productions
At the Tokyo General Hospital, Kyuu is waiting outside the emergency room while his mom is being attended by doctors and he had to wait for the results and he is pondering on what he should do since he has no sibling and that all of his relatives are living overseas and he felt a bit despondent at the idea of living alone should anything happen to his mom. He felt that he isn't ready yet to live independently.
"Please be alright, mom…please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright… please be alright…"
-x-
As the hours pass by, Kyuu was sitting on the floor and is almost asleep, but he woke up as the door opened and the doctor came out, and saw Kyuu getting up. The doctor was pondering on what to do next as he felt that the discussion would surely upset the boy, yet there is no other way but to break the news to him…in a frank way. At least he felt that this would at least ease the burden and make him face reality.
"Doctor…how's my mom doing? Will she be okay…? Did she had a faint spell or something? Please tell me…"
"Young man…come with me…we need to talk…"
"W-why? Is there something a matter…?"
"Well…it'd be better if we talk somewhere private…what I'm about to tell you would surely cause you to make an outburst…and we don't want the other patients to get startled…and you must be prepared for what I'm about to tell you…I know you're still a minor…but then you must be ready to enter society even if you're not yet of legal age…"
"O-okay…"
The doctor then led Kyuu to the doctors' lounge so that he can explain to the 16-year old boy the details since the lounge is big enough to block any impending screams or violent reactions, and he anticipates that the boy will have a hard time calming down once he gets the news from the doctor, and he hoped that there are no other doctors present as Kyuu's upcoming reaction would cause a stir.
-x-
The year 2006…
Saya appeared to be in her mid 20's when she met Satoru Renjou one time during an investigation which involves certain criminals are hiding within Cing Fleches, where she and members of the Red Shield are searching for the Goldsmith brothers, and Satoru happened to be there investigating leads he got about the pharmaceutical company being a hiding place for illegal drugs. It was then that fate intervened and the two met when they were found out while the drug cartel gang was soon revealed that they were given the ability to turn into Chiropterans.
"What the…?"
"Come with me!"
As the Red Shield members fought the Chiropterans, Saya had to get Satoru to a safe place before things get out of hand. As they are standing near a corner, one of the Chiropterans appeared and is ready to take a bite, glancing at her and Satoru. The detective stared wide-eyed at seeing this while Saya took out a sword, a katana, from the scabbard she is carrying.
"Please stay here, sir…I'll handle this one…"
Coating the blade with her blood, Saya went into action and fought the Chiropteran and after some two minutes the monster is defeated. She then checks on the detective who stared at her with awe and confusion at what he just witnessed. There is no denying that what he just witnessed is not real.
"Care to tell me what are these things and how did you manage to defeat them?"
"It's a long story…but will you keep it a secret?"
"Alright…but promise me to tell the truth?"
"I will…"
By then the remaining Chiropterans showed up and are surrounding the two so Saya raised her sword while Satoru took out his gun, and is ready to fight, though the two appeared to interact despite the tense situation they're in.
"Maybe after this I would get to know you…"
"Are you asking me out?"
"Maybe…"
"You might despise me after I tell you my origin…"
"Try me…"
By then one of the remaining Chiropterans lunges forward but was greeted by a stab from Saya's sword, and soon he dies after his body was crystallized. Satoru fired his gun though it hardly slowed them down yet but the distraction is enough for Saya to take advantage and within 15 minutes she, Satoru and the Red Shield defeated the Chiropterans, but then Satoru went inside the building to see if his find is there (the illegal drugs secretly being kept in), but then he would soon learn that the evidence has been taken away and Saya guessed that the Chiropterans were distracting them long enough for the culprits to escape with the drugs, and Red Shield couldn't prove the Goldsmiths' involvement in the illegal drug trade, but this would soon help start the relationships between Satoru and Saya. Even though Haji is presumed killed, it didn't stop her from seeking romance and seeing Satoru's resolve has rekindled her heart.
-x-
The year 2022…
Kyuu stared wide-eyed and is in a state of disbelief after hearing the doctor's explanation, and because there are no one else inside the lounge, the doctor was surprisingly calm about Kyuu screaming out loud, yet he felt sorry for the 16-year old boy who is about to become an orphan within an undetermined time.
"WHAT DID YOU SAY? MY MOM HAS CANCER? WHY DIDN'T SHE TELL ME? WHY DIDN'T SHE SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION MONTHS AGO? AND HER CANCER IS STAGE FIVE ALREADY? WHAT WILL I DO?"
"As much as its painful to tell you, you have to face reality, kid. Given you mom's financial capability, and that her sickness has spread in a very fast pace, it's a surprise that her stage 2 cancer went to stage four in a span of 12 months…I don't know how this happened…but that's all I can tell you. You must be ready for anything and you have to be strong…"
"But…what will I do…? I don't have any other relatives…"
"Then get a job…you're 16…you can apply even if it's a part-time…go get some rest…it's getting late…"
"Wait…!"
The doctor left the lounge as Kyuu is emotionally shaken by the revelation and he doesn't know what to do. He felt his life shattered as he is unsure how to fend for himself the moment his mom dies, so he dejectedly went to the ward where Mizue Renjou is resting.
-x-
At the ward room, Mizue woke up where a crying Kyuu is watching her, and she smiled at seeing him, and yet she knew it would be hard for him but he must be strong no matter what obstacle came in his way. She smiled and began to speak, though Kyuu had to tel her to rest, she wouldn't be denied of her right to tell him something important.
"No, Kyuu…my time is short so I must tell you this while I still breathe…The house will be yours now once I'm gone…"
"You won't die, mom…"
"I'm not your real mother…you were adopted…the father that I told you about…it was a lie… I never got married…my reproductive organ had a defect…and because of that, I'll never get pregnant, and thus no one would be willing to marry me…"
"Mom…this…is a lie…right…?"
"No…it's not a lie…I saw you when I passed by an orphanage…and I decided to raise you…the director told me…you had a twin brother…but because of my financial capabilities being down at that time…I could only afford to adopt you. I was unable to get the name of your real mother…but I can at least…give you the name of the orphanage where you were brought…"
"I don't care about that…I have you…only you…"
"I love you, Kyuu…but you must face the reality…find your real family…I'm sure they're still alive…here is the name of the orphanage…the officials there will help you discover your identity…I'm sorry…for not telling you…I intended to tell you once you reach 18…but I guess…my illness has other plans for me…and fate has decided to make you face your destiny…"
After telling the boy the name of the orphanage, she was about to tell him more details but then Mizue suddenly went into cardiac arrest and Kyuu shouted for the doctors to come and help her. As the nurses and doctors came to revive her, the doctor who spoke to Kyuu came and told him come with him, as Kyuu saw the grim look on the doctor's face and followed him towards the nurse's station.
After some two minutes, Kyuu is shocked at the test results the doctor showed him. The results of the test shows that Mizue's cancer has spread in an unbelievable rate, starting from her colon it spread rapidly towards her heart, lungs and her kidney. Moreover, the doctor told her that by now her cancer has reached stage five, and by then the nurse came and told the doctor and Kyuu that Mizue has passed away, and Kyuu slowly fell down to her knees, tears hitting the floor. He is now an orphan and with all of the Renjou relatives living at overseas, plus the fact that he is only an adopted boy, he has nowhere else to turn to, and he slowly went to the ward room where Mizue's body is covered with the white blanket.
"Mom…you'll always be my mother…but why do you have to die…?"
"My condolences, but there's nothing else I can do for you…you should go home and get some money to have your mom ready to be taken from the morgue to the funeral parlor. And at this time you should ponder on your future. You're on your own and you must learn to rely on yourself. Since you said that you don't have other relatives, you must learn to live independently. I know it's hard for you, but you must remain strong."
From that point on, Kyuu was in a state of uncertainty, wondering what to do next and where and how will he be getting the source of income since he'll be going to find a job to sustain himself now that his mother, who turn out to be a foster one, is dead. Even though he still has his home, he will still be living alone now that he has no one to turn to and have to face the harsh reality of this sordid fact.
"So I'm an orphan, huh? That's a surprise…but her having cancer which spread from stage 1 to five in only a year…? And what will I do now? How will I be able to find a job since I have no experience…? What kind of job am I good at…? And where will I be able to find my true parents…? Why do I feel that fate is tormenting me?"
Outside the hospital, rain began to pour as the skies went dark, as if the heavens are sympathizing with Kyuu.
To Be Continued…
A dramatic scene for this chapter…poor Kyuu now has a lot of weight to carry on his shoulders…attending school, finding a part-time job…living alone…and searching for his TRUE family. Too bad it would take a while (a longer while) for him to figure out that answer. At least he got a clue, which is the orphanage where Mizue Renjou first saw Kyuu.
Saya makes another appearance, and this is where she gets to meet Satoru Renjou, and though Haji is gone (in this fic at least) it leaves her room for her heart to enter a romantic relationship which will slowly be shown in the next few chapters…
Preview:
After Mizue Renjou is buried, Kyuu commences his quest to know more about his true parentage, and makes a start by finding the orphanage where he believes will open the doors for answers, though it may take a backseat once he passes by the strange castle he went to (from the last chapter), where the three keepers finally revealed to him who he is and what destiny lies before him…
Here are the list of characters involved, and from what series are they from so you'll know in case confusion kicks in…
BLOOD +
- Saya Otonashi
- Kai Miyagusauku
- David
- Cing Fleches
- Red Shield
Detective School Q
- Kyuu Renjou
- Mizue Renjou
- Satoru Renjou
Kamen Rider Kiva
- Ramon
- Jiro
- Riki