The last thing I remember was being in a car with my parents and brother… but after that… everything went blank.
Nurse- To experience something like this at such a young age. It's just horrible.
Doctor- Unfortunately, these types of accidents still happen.
Nurse- What happened to the others who were with her in the car?
Doctor- The paramedics told me her parents died right after they collided with the truck. As for her twin brother, he's even lucky to be alive. Apparently their car was a total wreck after the collision.
Nurse- What condition is he in?
Doctor- The boy is in a coma. His other body injuries can recover, but we don't know if he'll ever wake up.
Nurse- … I see. They're only five years old and yet they went through something so devastating all because the other conductor was drunk.
Doctor- …
Nurse- And how is he? The other driver I mean.
Doctor- Well, his injuries will heal in a couple of weeks from now. We just have to wait until he wakes up. Although when he does, they'll take him to prison.
Nurse- Are any other family members coming to check on them?
Doctor- We've already contacted someone who we found amidst their parents belongings. He said he was their uncle.
Nurse- At least they have someone.
Doctor- You're right. Now, I need to go and check on her brother in the next room. She needs all the rest she can get. It'll be difficult to take this all in once she wakes up.
Not long after the Doctor and Nurse left, a boy with dark Burgundy hair with 3 black streaks and black horns on his head appeared out of nowhere. He took a moment to look at his surroundings until he noticed the girl.
?- Eeh~ So this is her? But still, such a short time and she's already this big huh? Last time I saw her she was way smaller than this. I mean, she was the size of a peanut when I first saw her and her brother.
*figuratively speaking chill out people
The boy continues observing the girl.
?- Hard to believe you both inherited Light gray blue hair huh? I was expecting snow white like your mothers but I guess not. Must've mixed with your dads color huh?
He then proceeded to open one of her eyelids.
?- Oh! Now this is impressive. She has the same eyes as hers, beautiful deep golden eyes. You can even see that the pupil is a wonderful deep aqua color. It looks like its spilled on there, mixing in with her other golden eye color. If that's the case then she may be able to see me when she me when she wakes up. *sighs* But then again, it could be days before she does. Guess I have no choice.
The boy stayed with the girl, observing her eradicated breathing patterns. How she would sometimes flinch even though she was asleep. He would play with her tiny fingers and hair, making sure he didn't accidentally hurt her with his long nails. Anyone who knew him would believe he'd harm her, but right now the boy looked at her with such caring eyes.
A few hours passed by, the doctors placed her in the same room as her brother as instructed by her uncle who called earlier saying he would be late due to traffic. Once he made it to the hospital and identified himself, the nurse told him which room his niece and nephew were in. He ran as fast as he could to see them, and when he did... he burst into tears. He kept repeating "why?!" all over again as he held both of their tiny hands in his.
Doctor- Mr. Otori, if you would like we can prepare a more bigger room to put them in along with a bed so you can stay the night with them.
Raging- *exhales painfully* ... Please... I would appreciate it.
Doctor- Very well. I'll have the nurses prepare one for you.
Raging Otori is the uncle to both the young twins. He stayed the whole night awake. At one point he was called out by a doctor who told him about what happened to their parents. He was devastated to hear that they had died right after the accident, but more so when he learned that his nephew was in a coma for God knows how long. When he got back into the room he looked at both of them with sorrowful eyes before apologizing over and over again. He felt like he had to say it, especially since he would be the one who would have to tell them about everything.
Raging- ... What am I supposed to say when you wake up? That your mother and father... that my dearest friends, are gone? God why?! They're just kids! *cries**sniffles* I promise... when that man wakes up I promise he'll suffer for the rest of his life! That, you can be sure of.
After that he fell asleep. The boy with the horns was there the whole time. He saw the uncle go to bed with the most somber look of all while looking towards the two children as he fell asleep.
?- Uuggghhh, it'll take at least a few days until she wakes up.
The boy was quite impatient in waiting for the girl to wake up.
?- I can always heal her, but then again if she turns out to be not like her mother then it'll have been for nothing.
He glanced at her
?- But then again, her mother had quite an extraordinary power so... eh, why not?
After saying so, he placed his hands on top of the girls body and started chanting something in another language. Blue light began to illuminate from his hands. It lasted for a few seconds and then faded when the boy stopped. He then proceeded to do the same to her brother. Now it was all up to them to wake up by themselves. The boy had just given them a small push is all. Morning came, the Doctors came in to check on Raging but as they saw that he was asleep, they decided to leave him be. It was very quiet, with only the breathing of everyone in the room being heard and the sound of both heart monitors beeping. And then, the girls eyes began to quiver a bit. Her hands trembled slightly as she started to slowly wake up. Finally, she was able to open her eyes after struggling with them for a while. She looked around the room wondering why she was at the hospital. When she spotted her uncle at the foot of her bed she was even more confused. However, when she looked to her left, she saw the state her brother was in. How he had bandages all over his body. On his arms, his legs, his hands. He even had a neck brace and a leg cast due to some broken bones. Seeing this, the girl was shocked and tears began to roll down her face.
?- She finally woke up. Here I thought that I wasted energy on a weakling... Hm? She hasn't noticed me yet? Hey you!
The boy was next to the the girl, though she was still facing her brothers direction as she cried. The boy being annoyed by this jumped right in front of her in which she reacted with a surprised look.
?- Aha! So you can see me. And here I thought this would be a waste of time. First of all, you should be honored to have me come visit you. But you are her daughter so you could have the same power as her. To control the lives of many! So how about it, join me, be mine and you'll taste real power!
Girl- …
?- Aren't you going to say anything?
Girl- ... ?
?- Can you hear me?
Girl- ?
?- ... Don't tell me... Wait wait wait, first of all, you can hear me can't you? Maybe you just don't know how to speak yet. But if you can hear me nod.
Girl- ...
?- … You're deaf... And to top it all you can't even speak.
(well duh)
?- Listen- oh shoot. I shouldn't say that. Still, you can't even hear so...
The girl looked at him worriedly wondering if he was someone bad or not.
?- Don't look at me as if I'll do something bad to you. Besides, what good are you if you can't even- ... Wait, I just remembered something. I saw the old man do this one time. *grins* I guess it's worth the shot.
As he got got closer to the girl, he gently blew into the girls ears which left her surprised.
?- Ha ha, don't be so shy. Now then, next is your mouth.
After that, he slowly leaned in, and out of nowhere he gave a small peck on her lips. A three second long peck more like it. The girl was baffled and covered her mouth with her shaking hands.
?- Don't be so shocked, I had to do that or else you wouldn't be able to speak nor hear. Now then, you can hear me now can't you?
Girl- !
?- Good, try speaking then. Let's see... I know, repeat after me. Say, "Isham". I-, -sham. Go ahead try it.
The girl wouldn't have been able to understand what he was saying, regardless of her being able to hear and speak now. She could lip read yes, but she still wasn't able to speak a single word even if the demon boy gave her the gift of hearing and speech.
Girl- ?
Isham- Guess it wouldn't be that easy huh?
Raging- Mmm.
?- Dammit. Looks like he's about to wake up. Listen, don't say anything about me okay? Pretend like I'm not here, well, even if you tried you wouldn't be able to. And you'd only look crazy.
Raging- Hm?... Y-you're finally awake! Thank god. How are you feeling, Naoto?
(Just in case you didn't know, Raging knows sign language here. Not in the anime or game but just for this fanfic…. Just to clarify ok bye)
Naoto- I'm fine. But it hurts.
Raging- I know, but I promise that you'll get better soon.
Naoto- How is Shigeru?
Raging- Sh-, Shigeru? you want to know how he is?
Naoto slowly nods
Raging- He's... he's fine. He just needs some rest.
That was enough to make her feel at ease. Raging didn't sign language what he said after that. Especially since he felt like cursing at the other driver.
Raging- ... I'm... I'm sorry this had to happen to you guys. And that irresponsible piece of-... that other damned driver is in a coma. But I swear, once he wakes up... I promise I'll do something about him.
Naoto- my parents?
Raging- Your parents? ... Um... they, th- they... they're getting better. They just need sleep too.
Naoto- okay, I understand
Raging- Good. I'm glad. Now then, you need some rest, go ahead and sleep some more.
Naoto- I'm hungry.
Raging- Hungry? Ha ha, that's good. I'll go tell the nurses to get you something to eat, okay? I'll be right back.
Raging rushed to get nurses to bring food for his niece. Naoto was left alone again with her brother and Isham.
Isham- That man sure gets worried doesn't he? Anyways, since you can't properly talk or understand what I'm saying right now, I'm just going to have to wait until you can. It may take a while, however that's not really a problem. For now I'll leave you be. But once that bastard wakes up I'll give him a taste of he'll every day for what he's done!
Naoto- ?
He extended his hand towards Naoto. After looking at it and trying to understand the situation she understood. She gave him a kind smile and shook his hand the hardest that she could, but she could only give a faint squeeze which made Isham smile just a tad bit. Isham told Naoto that he would be back later when she gets better. After that, her Uncle came along with the nurses with various trays of food.
Raging- You must have a big appetite since you didn't eat anything at all yesterday. Here, I had them make some of your favorites and other healthy options.
Naoto- and my brother?
Raging- The doctors said he still needs more sleep. So you should eat okay? You know your brother gets mad when you don't eat. So go ahead, eat until you start feeling better.
Naoto- Okay.
Nurse- Um, Mr. Raging, aren't you going to tell the child about her parents and he bro-
Raging- Not yet!
Nurse- Ah!
Naoto- *jumps back*
Raging- ... Sorry... but no... not yet... I still need time to find a way to say it to her. Please, leave us alone for a while.
Nurse- Yes sir. My apologies.
Raging- Sorry you had to see that. Keep eating, I'm going to make some calls. I'll be right back.
Raging left, leaving Naoto to eat everything he had the nurses bring. The Nurses who had left began talking about how scary it was when Raging reacted like that. They were excited an idol was here and they knew he wasn't all too nice. Though he was still an amazing person.
Nurse1- Even though he shouted like that at us, he still looked handsome.
Nurse2- Exactly. But who knew that the family member who was contacted for those children was the one and only Ranging Otori!
Nurse3- Right? When I saw him come in I thought it was a dream!
Nurse4- But, that was so weird.
Nurse2- Hm? What was?
Nurse4- You didn't notice?
Nurse1- Notice what?
Nurse4- Really? The girl! Isn't she deaf?
Nurse3- Yeah what about it?
Nurse4- That's what I'm trying to say. When Mr. Otori shouted like that she also seemed surprised until we made eye contact, then she looked back at her food. I get it if shouted and hit something near her bed. But all he did was shout and she still reacted.
Nurse3- That does seem odd for a deaf person.
Nurse1- Who knows, maybe she reacted that way because her uncle turned in the way that he did?
Nurse4- Hm, maybe you're right. Well, it doesn't really matter now. That girl needs to be very brave when her uncle tells her about her parents.
Nurse1,2&3- *sigh* You're right.
A week passed by. For the girl it seemed like an eternity, especially since she dislikes hospitals. The doctors allowed Raging Otori to take both his niece and nephew home. They had a couple of their doctors come to his home to help install everything he would need to take care of Naoto's brother, as well as hiring nurses who would take care of Shigure's condition. Raging wanted Naoto and her brother to have separate rooms but she insisted on them being together. She had promise not to bother him or touch any of the medical equipment. Seeing how persistent she was, Raging allowed it. Naoto found out she was able to speak now. Not complete sentences but she was able to repeat words that caught her attention. Every little noise felt like shivers going all throughout her body. She understood now what Isham did. Though she didn't really appreciate how he did it.
Once they got settled in the room, Naoto's uncle went to his office. He was still a mess. He hadn't been eating properly nor bathed properly for the past week. His butler who was accompanying him was quite concerned.
Butler- Mr. Otori, have you told the young lady about her parents and about her brothers true condition?
Raging- I will... tomorrow, since the funeral will be held in two days.
Butler- Sir, I don't mean to sound demanding about this but, I think you should tell her today. That way the young miss can have some time to process what's really happened.
Raging- ... You're right... I will. Thank you, Takaya.
Takaya- Anytime Sir.
Raging- That's right. Are both Eiichi and Eiji still up?
Takaya- Yes. Once they heard that their cousins would be coming they got excited and are still waiting for them. Should I have the maids put them to bed?
Raging- No it's fine. I'll go see them. Also, have the cook make dinner for Naoto. Tell him to make her favorite dishes.
Takaya- Yes sir.
Raging then parted ways with Takaya and went to see his kids. They were both in Eiichi's room. Eiichi was reading a book next to the bed on the floor while his brother laid on it staring at the ceiling.
Raging- Have you two been waiting long?
Eiichi- Hey dad.
Eiji- Dad! Where's Nao and Shig-nii? I thought they came?
Raging- Don't worry, they're resting in their room. They just need some time alone.
Eiichi- What do you mean?
Raging- ...
Eiji- What about Shig-nii-chan?
Raging- He's…
Eiji- He's what?
Raging- He's in a coma.
Eiichi- Coma?
Eiji- What's that Dad?
Raging- It's when people sleep... for a long time and... no one knows when they'll wake up!
Eiji- So then Shig-nii-chan *hic* wi-, will never wake up? *starts crying*
Raging- Don't cry Eiji. Right now Naoto is going through a hard time. So understand what shes going through.
Eiichi- Can we go see how she's doing?
Raging- ... Fine. But make sure not to ask her to any questions.
Eiichi/Eiji- Okay.
And so the boys ran off to the room where their cousins were in. Naoto sat next to her brothers bed. She laid her head down on his chest to hear his heart beat. Such simple sounds fascinated her, especially when she heard the sound of her small hand rubbing against her brothers hand. Even the sounds of crickets coming from the garden outside. She was startled as Eiichi and Eiji came into the room. Eiichi noticed this and stopped near the door while Eiji walked towards Naoto. The boys were also taught sign language so they would be able to communicate better with Naoto.
Eiji- Nao, are you okay?
Naoto- Yes.
Eiji- That's good. We were really worried when we heard that you and everyone were in an accident.
Naoto- Thanks but we're fine. Uncle Otori said mom and dad will wake up soon.
Eiichi slowly walked up to both of them.
Eiichi- Really? That's good! How's Shig?
Naoto- Be quiet, he's asleep.
Eiichi- O-oh... I see. 'Dad didn't tell her?'
Naoto- Eiichi, Eiji, your voices sound beautiful.
Eiji- Voices?
Eiichi- Nao... can you hear what we're saying?
Naoto- Yes!
Eiji- But then, does Dad know about this?
Eiichi- If he did he would've told us.
Eiji- You're right.
The boys were left confused as they didn't know what else to do. Finding out that Naoto was able to hear them, but not understand them. Seeing as how this was both a miracle and a problem, they made both their minds up to help.
Eiichi- Don't worry Nao. We'll help you speak properly.
Eiji- Yeah! We promise, so don't worry okay?
Naoto- Thank you
Eiji- Nao, do you know when Shig-nii will wake up from his coma?
Naoto- ... "coma"?
Eiichi- I don't think Dad told her.
Eiji- What should we do?
Eiichi- ...
Eiji- Brother?
Eiichi- We'll get scolded by Dad if we tell her but, we never kept any secrets from Nao or Shig-nii. So we should tell her.
Eiji- You're right.
For a moment they paused and thought about how exactly they were suppose to tell her.
Eiichi- Nao, a coma is when... well, when a person sleeps for a... a long, long time *sniff*, a-and...
Eiji- Brother... *sniff*
Eiichi- We m-may not *hic* know wh-... when he'll wake up!
After saying that, the boys began to cry. Eiichi fell onto his knees next to where Eiji was. Both boys had tried to keep their tears in so Naoto wouldn't suspect that something was wrong. Having to explain to their beloved family member of her brother's condition was beyond a child's capability. Or anyone for that matter.
Eiji- Nao?
Eiichi- ...
Naoto- ...
After a few more seconds of silence, Naoto got up and looked at her brother. Then she began crying.
Eiji- Nao-
Before Eiji could catch her attention, Naoto fell to the ground. Her legs had given up on her.
Eiichi- Nao
Naoto- -away
Eiichi- What?
Naoto- -o -way!
The boys understood that Naoto had said to "go away" and did as they were told, but they felt guilty nonetheless for making their cousin cry. After they left, all Naoto could do was hold onto her brothers hand. She cried and cried, until eventually she cried herself to sleep. Her Uncle came to look for her in the middle of the night. He had been busy preparing what was left for Naoto's and Shigeru's parents' funeral. He was aware of what happened and told his sons that it was fine, that sooner or later he would have to tell her himself. After Raging tucked Naoto in her bed he left.
Isham- Honestly, humans are so weak. Crying over a lost life...
?- ... Is that how you see it?
Isham- Well yeah, things such as feelings are the one thing in life that I was never able to understand. Especially since I'm a demon...
?- Hm... Demon or not, I have always believed that there is good in everyone and everything.
Isham- Should've expected that answer.
?- ... Will you please... Please watch over my children for me?
Isham- And why should I do that?
?- You don't have to do it if you don't want to. I wont force you... but I don't want them to ever feel alone. Not like how I was in the past... please? Tell them about where they came from when the time is right. And about me. Besides, you are the only one who knows and understands me
Isham- ... Fine.
?- Ha ha, thank you Isham... and sorry... for dying I mean. I wasn't able to fulfill my promise to you...
Isham- Well, its not like I would have made you do it. I knew it was against your morals from the start. I only kept going with it because you tried your best at making sure I was pleased.
?- *smiles kindly* Thank you Isham... farewell my dear friend.
And with such sorrowful words, the spirit left. Leaving the demon with words that he will never be able to accept.
Isham- Idiot... You could've forced me to look after them since I lost the bet!
The day of the funeral came. The maids dressed Naoto into her funeral clothes, a black dress and black shoes. Her hair was cut short due to most of it being damaged in the accident. Raging came to check up on Naoto to see if she was ready.
Raging- Are you feeling well?
Naoto- No...
Raging- ... Let's go.
Naoto- Where are we going?
Raging- ... To a funeral...
Naoto- Funeral?
Raging- Yes
Naoto- Why a funeral?
Raging- To say goodbye.
Naoto- Oh... *fidgets*
Raging- What is it?
Naoto- ... Where is mom and dad?
Raging- ... d-, don't worry. They'll be there at the funeral.
(Ik kill me, I had no other way to go about this)
Naoto- I see...
On the way to the Funeral no one exchanged a single word. Raging on the other hand wore a pair of sunglasses even though the sun wasn't out. There were around 50 people attending the funeral. No family members of the deceased couple were present, only friends that both parents made around the neighborhood. Naoto waved and gave a small smile to everybody. Her smile soon disappeared when she noticed that everyone was looking at her with sorrowful faces.
Naoto- What's wrong with everybody?
Raging- ...
Naoto- Uncle?
At this point Naoto was so confused and lost. She wanted to know the reason behind everyone's sad expression. She followed her uncle into a bigger room where there were more friends of both her parents. The same thing occurred again in which everyone stared at her sorrowfully. She could hear everyone saying something but just didn't know what, especially since everyone either covered their mouths or moved to the side. Though, whatever they were saying, she felt that it was something sad.
As they reached the end of the room, there were two coffins placed next to each other. On top were photos of Naotos' parents on each one... Then a thud could be heard in the room. Everyone turned to look at Naoto who was now on the ground. All feeling in her legs left, she didnt know what to think. The only thing she could do was stare at the two coffins with her parents lifeless bodies in them.
Raging knelt down, putting both hands on Naoto's shoulders.
Raging- I'm sorry... *sniffs* i am so sorry... *cries*
Naoto- ...
13 years later- Red Square. Moscow, Russia.
Director- Dammit! Can't you get it right?! We went over this 7 times already!
A film Director yells at a nervous young actor who keeps getting his lines mixed up as this is his first time being in a movie, that will be seen by the whole world.
Young Actor- S-sorry Sir! It's just that I fee-
Director- It doesn't matter how you feel! If you don't get it right this time then you're out of the movie. Do I make myself clear?
Young Actor- But Sir!
Before the Film Director could say anything else, someone intervened.
?- Screaming at him won't help in the least either.
Director- Ah! My apologies, but this fool can't get this one line right.
?- And threatening him to take him out the movie will help?
Director- I-I wasn't!
?- It's fine. But I hope this doesn't repeat itself. Regardless if I'm in this movie or not. Treating people like that will come back to bite you when you most need their help.
Director- *eyes start glimmering* You're absolutely right, Naoto!
Naoto- Besides, there's no need to rush things. Do that and things might not end up just how you want them to be. This is the last week of filming, which gives you 3 extra months from when we were originally supposed to finish. Meaning you have plenty time to review the footage, edit, and record scenes you want to do again.
Director- Yes! My apologies!
Naoto turned to the frightened actor.
Naoto- I know that this one line wraps up the whole movie. And I've seen you practice numerous times for it as well as not messing up as much in the other scenes.
Young Actor- I'm sorry. It's just that people keep putting pressure on me and telling me not to mess up. They said if I do then it would ruin my chances of being in other movies.
Naoto- I see. Well, like the cliché line goes. "Nobody is perfect except for God", and that's true. No matter what, we humans will continue making mistakes. However, we will always find a way to make things greater. So don't let this get to you. If people keep putting pressure on you like this then stay calm, take deep breaths, and have faith that it'll go well. Getting nervous won't help you think straight. So just believe in yourself.
Young Actor- *tearing up* Nao.
Naoto- Sorry if my advice isn't of much help.
Young Actor- No, you're advice helped a lot. I'll make sure to follow it.
Naoto- That's reassuring to hear. If it's of any help, I also make mistakes when filming.
Young Actor- Oh no, please don't say that just for my sake. I promise I wont stress over people's opinions anymore. A-and that I'll stop putting myself down and stressing over things!
Naoto- Good. It's honestly worrisome that they let talented young actors like yourself slip by.
Young Actor- Ha ha, we're the same age though. And please, I'm not all that talented.
Naoto- There you go again. Keep saying that and you wont go far. If you're in this movie, it's because that Director saw something in you believe it or no, despite his character. So don't doubt yourself anymore.
Young actor- *sniff* Thank you.
Naoto- Now then, take a 10 minute break to go over your lines once more and remember, you'll do great.
Young Actor- Thank you very much Nao!
Naoto said goodbye to the young actor and the director.
?- I guess if you told him that you don't make any mistakes it would just crush the poor fellow.
Naoto- True. Though he does have potential. That is if he stops worrying about what people say about him. I just gave him a slight push. But why are you here Isham? Shouldn't you be back with the rest at the hotel?
Isham- I came to see how Mrs. Perfe-, or should I say, "Mr. Perfect" is doing.
Naoto- I'm fine. Now leave.
Isham- Can't do. I am your manager after all. What would people say if they didn't see me with you? And aside from that, once this is done we have to head back to Japan. Your Uncle called and said its urgent.
Naoto- Is it Shigeru?! Did something happen to him?!
Isham- Calm down. Your brother's fine. He wouldn't tell me over the phone so it really must be important.
Naoto- *sighs* Fine. I'll let the Director know and then we'll be on our way.
After Naoto told the Director that an urgent matter came up she left. It's not like they needed her there anymore. All her scenes were done within the first few weeks of shooting the movie, thought she stayed in case they needed to reshoot a scene. They headed towards the airport since Isham was so kind enough to pack her things. Naoto's band mates were waiting for her on board the plane. Security was called so they could get through.
Squealing fan- Aaahhh! King Nao look here!
Another fan- That's "God Nao" to you rookie!
Crowd of fans- GOD NAOOOO!
Once they both checked in they were taken to their private jet where everyone else was waiting for them. There was Lennard, the Drummer.
Lennard- Took you long enough. We were about to drink while we waited for you to come.
Sasha- You should really stop drinking old man.
Hamsa- Calling him old man will just make him frown and get more wrinkles.
Then theres Sasha and Hamsa. Hamsa plays the guitar and his brother Sasha plays the electric guitar.
Theodore- Calling him "Old man" means you're calling me that too. Besides, we're not even that old.
Theodore plays the Piano.
Solomon- Settle down everyone. This isn't anyway to receive Naoto back. Also me too.
And finally Solomon, who's a backup singer.
Sasha- We were just joking around *begins twiddling thumbs*
Hamsa- Sorry Solomon, we didn't mean it. You're not old at all.
Solomon- It's fine. I know you didn't mean it but be a bit more nicer okay? It's good to have you back so soon but, why the sudden leave?
Naoto- Isham will explain. Apparently my uncle wants us all back in Japan as soon as possible.
Isham- Oh? But I don't really want to.
Naoto- Explain or else.
Isham- All he said was to return asap or he'd fire me.
Solomon- I see.
Theodore- I wonder what it could be that made him need you all of a sudden. He's never asked for your presence during work.
Naoto- Even if he had called me during work I would just put him on hold… He would've understood. Except when I did have the chance to call him on the way here he was being persistent on hurrying up.
Isham- We have a few hours until we get back to Japan so just take a break. All five of you will be dropped off back at home first and then we'll drop Naoto off at his Uncles.
Sasha- This is really important if it means we can't be with Nao-
Hamsa- When his Uncle talks to him one on one.
Lennard- You two are seriously creepy doing that.
Naoto- I'm going to sleep.
After that, everyone stayed quiet so they wouldn't wake up their leader. During the flight Solomon put a blanket over Naoto so she wouldn't be cold. Sasha and Hamsa both played video games with headphones on. Lennard watched videos on his phone about taking care of animals. Theodore was reading a book that Naoto recommended to him about the Answer to Life. Solomon was in the process of knitting a muffler for everyone for the coming Winter. Isham was on his laptop checking everyone's schedule for upcoming job offers and performances that they would be doing.
Now, I know what you lot are thinking. "Isn't Naoto a girl?", "Don't her bandmates know she's a girl? They are her bros after all", "Does everyone know she's a girl?". To answer your questions, No. I mean yes. She's 100% Female. Our precious girl is pretending to be a boy for reasons yet unknown. Just, just stay with me. Keep reading.
Once they landed, Naoto continued sleeping. Not wanting to wake her up, Lennard offered to carry her. More security showed up as so did fans. Though that wasn't a problem once their fans saw Naoto sleeping. Not wanting to disturb their "God", they stayed quiet. They did take pictures though, this was one of the "Golden moments", or so the bands' fans called it. As they got all set in the limo Naoto woke up. Rubbing her eyes in an innocent manner and getting up from where she laid, she grabbed her phone and called her Uncle to let him know that they just landed. The other band members were dropped off at their house. They said their goodbyes and parted ways. When Naoto home to Ragings house, Takaya, the Butler, was waiting for her at the entrance of the Mansion.
Takaya- Welcome home milady.
Naoto- Thank you Takaya. I take it my Uncle is waiting for me in his office?
Takaya- Yes milady. But, may I say something?
Naoto- What is it?
Takaya- He seems rather bothered by something today. Or should I say discontent.
Naoto- Why? Did anything happen today?
Takaya- You see, that man paid him a visit today.
Naoto- He did? Both of them don't really enjoy each others company, but for him to come here. Just the mention of him without even saying his name is enough to make my Uncles blood boil.
Takaya- Ha ha, precisely milady. But you know how those two are. They're like a pair of children who don't know how to share. Well now, I shouldn't keep you. Go before your Uncle starts yelling at the maids again for no apparent reason.
Naoto- If anyone can call those two idiotic writers of Japan "children", that's you Takaya
Takaya- I would say the same goes for you too milady.
Naoto- *smiles* hm.
Naoto made her way to her Uncles office only to feel tension oozing from under the door.
Naoto- I can hear his fingers tapping all the way from the entrance of the mansion.
Isham- Did you do anything to piss him off?
Naoto- If anything I try to avoid him.
She opened the door only to find him looking down at a few papers on his desk.
Naoto- I'm back Uncle.
Raging- Hm? Oh, I didn't see you enter.
Naoto- What did you need from me?
Raging- … Shining Saotome came to visit me today.
Naoto- His reasoning must've been very important for you to have let him pass even the gates.
Raging- And a very important reason it was.
Naoto- …
Raging- After all, that very important reason... was about you.
Naoto- Me? Why would he come over just to talk to you about me?
Raging- I also wondered why. For a while I thought he might have known that you weren't a boy, knowing how he informative he is. However that wasn't it.
Naoto- Then?
Raging- It had something to do with your parents.
Naoto- What?!
Raging- ... Your parents knew Shining even before he started being recognized. About 15 years ago.
Naoto- Before I was born. But why did he choose to bring this up now?
Raging- That I'm not sure.
Naoto- …
Raging- Despite me and him being enemies, your parents got along with us both. They never took the others' side. Of course, I never agreed to being in the same room as him. And naturally your parents understood so they never forced me to.
Naoto- … I see.
Raging- … Your parents wanted you to meet Shining. But throughout all these years I have never considered of ever letting you get near him. I made sure you never even had to say as much as a word to him.
Naoto- Yes, I'm much aware that you keep things hidden away from me when it's to your convenience.
Raging- *clears throat* Nonetheless, I can't really go against your parent's wishes.
Isham- *whispers* it's not like you haven't been doing that all this time.
Raging handed the envelope he was looking at a few moments ago over to Naoto.
Raging- That's your mothers handwriting. She was never fond of phones. She always said that they only got in the way of people being able to communicate with one another when it mattered most.
Naoto read the letter after her Uncle gave her that brief reminder.
"Greetings Mitsuo,
I'm just sending you this letter to inform you that I have given birth to an adorable pair of twins! I really hope you get to meet them after your debut, or when you have time. Just make sure it doesn't take you months! Last time you paid us a visit it was a year ago when we moved into our new home, and that's only because we insisted for God knows how long. Regardless of that, we can't change the way you are now can we? Also, how is your companion doing? She was such a sweet person the last time I met her. I would love to meet her again. The songs she made were absolutely amazing. But in all seriousness, visit us won't you? I really hope you get to meet my children soon. I also hope they get to play with your child once its born!
Sincerely, your dear friends"
Naoto- This is my mother's writing.
Raging- The letter alone is something he didn't come to leave behind.
Naoto- What else did he want?
Raging- ...
Naoto- If he was a friend of my parents then I have the right to know. Or are you going to keep that from me for the rest of my life as well?
Raging- *sighs* I know. It wasn't right of me to do that to you after your parents death.
Naoto- Never mind. *walk towards the door* ... Let's not talk about that. I'm going back home to rest. Call me if there's anything you need.
Raging- Please take care of yourself.
Naoto- I've been doing that for the past thirteen years. *leaves*
Isham- Every time you see him your relationship worsens.
Naoto- Before it just remained the same... now though, it has.