Chapter 25

`Lavi

Our feet lead us to a warm home away from the cold and chilling air of the freezing night.

Footsteps arrived on the door which opened before our hands even reached out to it.

Auntie Tricia had a sad look with worry on her face meaning that Uncle Sheryl was not in a good mood.

We walked inside and into the room that Auntie Tricia pointed to out silently after whispering in a gentle voice, "He is waiting."

Uncle Sheryl was indeed waiting and was writing on a few documents but stopped as we entered.

He placed his pen down then faced us. He didn't even bother to talk with us separately.

"Why'd you leave your phone behind, Lavi?" his voice like the usual tried to remain calm but anger from worry can still be detected.

"I'm sorry," I apologized with eyes cast down as I lowered my back in the traditional manner my mother taught me when apologizing.

He let out a deep sigh then got up from his chair. I heard his steps coming closer. My head slightly raise to meet his eyes which told me to stand up and stop bowing.

"Just remember to bring your phone and contact us if you are arriving late," said Uncle as his hand was on my shoulder.

"Yes, Uncle Sheryl."

He placed his back down then turned his gaze towards Tyki-nii.

"And where were you, Tyki?" he asked with the same tone of voice.

"I was with a friend."

"You're not that young anymore so I expect more from you."

"Yes, Uncle."

"Lavi, Tyki, I'm not asking much from you but at least please tell us if you are arriving late or not. And do tell us if you're having dinner at home else the food will be wasted. I need not tell you the other things since you know what I will say."

"Yes, Uncle Sheryl," we both said in unison.

"You may leave," he said as he got back on his seat and continued writing.

Tyki-nii closed the door behind us then we went to our own rooms in silence.

I lied on my bed and stared into space for awhile. I don't think that I'll be able to sleep at once so I didn't bother moving from my spot to change and get ready to bed.

I continued lying down pondering with thoughts about what just happened awhile ago.

My mind didn't focus about Uncle Sheryl's sermon but rather on what happened before we arrived home.

I felt something weird. I felt an unusual feeling inside of me. I can't seem to concentrate well on my surroundings and wandered off in my thoughts.

Why was Tyki-nii acting that way? It gave off a peculiar feeling. I can't seem to trust it or rather I can seem to trust it but something is stopping me from believing it.

Part of the persona, I wouldn't really mind and think too much about it but the previous 'Lavi' before the persona is having doubts.

Tyki-nii had lied a lot of times already in the past that it's hard to tell the truth from the lie. A lot of factors supported my disbelief yet the feeling told me not to in a way.

But I am 'Lavi' now. The past has nothing to do with the present. It shouldn't.

The past was a lie. The past is a lie as I convince myself to believe.

I should focus more on the present and on the oncoming future. Bookman left me something to do before his death and I am here to accomplish it as my last persona.

After that though, when I finish it... what shall I do?

And before the future, in the present...

What should I do?

Am I supposed to believe him? Should that even matter?

`Tyki

I prepared the things for the next day before heading out to bed.

Sitting down, I pondered on what happened before reaching home.

Why was Lavi running awhile ago?

He said something about thinking that someone might be following him.

I was too surprised at seeing him at a different path while remembering the past that I forgot to ask.

He's probably asleep now though. I don't think I'll be able to ask him and I doubt he'll give me a clear answer.

Have they really started moving?

It would be bad if they did. Days are lessening. I need to hurry.

The information Lulubell gave me was doubtful but helpful.

She told me contradictions of the papers Bookman gave me.

It proves though that they are aware of my actions. I need to be more careful yet rush my pace in doing the investigations.

I need all the proof I can get before they take action.

Another tragedy should be prevented.

The sun rose like the usual and gave a share of its warmth to the cold morning due to the chilly night from before. Everyone was at the breakfast table like usual at the same time except for Lavi. It seems he has not woken up yet again.

He doesn't have school today so it adds relief to the sleeping redhead as soon as he wakes up.

Road was about to wake him up like the usual but Tyki's feet went up the stairs before she did to wake the sleeping Lavi.

Sheryl held Road's hand and let Tyki thinking that it might help in rebuilding the relationship between the siblings. It won't do if they keep trying to avoid each other.

Tyki reached the door and knocked on it.

There was no answer as expected. It wasn't locked so he turned the knob and came inside to find the sleeping redhead still wearing his clothing from yesterday. He had not changed and is still even wearing the coat Tyki lent him.

Tyki walked gently towards Lavi and sat by the bedside. Lavi didn't seem to notice the added weight and continued sleeping.

Sleeping like a child with that look in his face, Tyki can't help reminiscing on the past when they were still children.

The red hair is a soft as silk like a child's, Tyki's hand found out as his right hand unconsciously swept through the strands.

It didn't change much. It was as if an illusion was playing before him.

Lavi was just a little boy and so was Tyki.

`littlebunny1412: Thanks for reading. I apologize for the so long time I had not updated. Things got busy in school but now it is Christmas Break! I will try to update like before but I'm still not sure if it will be the same.

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12/16/2011