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I only own my OC, Emma Miyazaki AKA Blue Jay (Who is not a Mary Sue) and her family
Blue Jay
Chapter 41: A Mother's Past
Miyazaki Residence
May 10, 09:15 EDT
Emma's POV
I sat in the study in my room, thinking about what recently happened.
Dick lied to me.
How could he?
I was his girlfriend.
I told him everything and he decided not to.
I loved him as well as trusted him.
Why did he decide to hide the truth about Aqualad and Artemis from me?
Was I not trustworthy enough for him.
I came out of my thoughts when I heard someone come into the room and placed a plate of lemon beignets with fresh berries on my desk.
I looked behind me and saw my mother.
"Mum."I said.
"Hey, Emma. I've made you your favourite beignets that you've love eating when you were little."Mum exclaimed kindly. "Hopefully it will make you feel better."
A small smile sprung on my face.
"Thanks, mum."I thanked.
When my mum was about to leave my bedroom, I suddenly spoke up to get her attention.
"Mum."I spoke up. "Can I ask you something?"
"Sure."Mum responded.
"What was dad like?"I asked.
Mum stopped at the entrance of my bedroom and gave me a light smile in return.
"I was wondering when you were going to ask me that."Mum responded. "Come to my room."
I stood up and followed my mum to her and Hayato's bedroom while holding the plate of beignets.
Mum closed the door before heading to her wardrobe and then took out a beautiful velvet ornamental box.
After placing the plate in a nearby dressing table, we sat down together on the bed.
"Emma."Mum spoke up. "I've told you about our family, but I never told you once about my childhood, right?"
I shook my head.
"No, mum."I responded as I took a bite from a beignet. "You've never actually told me about that."
Mum stared at the ornamental box in her hands for a moment before started talking to me.
"I should start by after finishing high school at the age of 18."Mum exclaimed. "I've had been skills of an accomplished athlete and well versed in a number of disciplines and skills ranging from horseback riding to safe cracking. My parents and older sisters expected me to do things that would honour the Miyazaki name. But instead…I chose to start my carer as a phantom thief in Paris."
I was stunned at my mother's declaration.
"Mum, you were a phantom thief?"I said in surprise.
Mum gave me a nod.
"That's right."Mum agreed before she continued telling her story. "I became known as Phantom Thief Raindevila. It meant 'Queen Devil' in French. I went from town to town to steal things from innocent people from time to time and become the talk of the town. In other words, I kept stealing in order to satisfy my desire to test my skills. Until, one day…"
1995
"Halte, reine du diable!"
"Vous êtes en état d'arrestation!"
The sirens of police cars were heard throughout the night street in Paris as Raindevila jumped and ran from roof to roof to escape her pursuers.
Raindevila wore a dark pinkish-black vest with a high neckline with a sleeveless white collared shirt worn underneath. She had long dark pinkish-black gloves that reached the center of her upper arms and dark-pinkish-black boots. Above her black tights, she also wore a light pink skirt with a pinkish off-white stripe along the edge. Against her neck was a fluffy dark pinkish-black ribbon with a small intricate golden gargoyle face broach that had ruby red eyes on the ribbon's knot. Her long raven black hair had a dark pinkish-black bow attached behind her head.
A smug smile appeared on the phantom thief's face as she glanced behind her to see that the police were struggling to catch up with her.
"And that is why people can't rely on the police to solve their problems nowadays."Raindevila sneered. "They're too lazy to do their job."
Suddenly, Raindevila accidentally tripped and fell off from the roof of a house.
She quickly gripped her hands on the drain pipe of a house to prevent herself from falling to the ground below.
Raindevila watched nervously as she heard the police sirens coming closer to the alley she was caught in.
However, the police cars drove past where she was causing Raindevila to let out an irritated sigh of relief as she jumped into a roof of one of the nearby houses.
"That was too close for comfort."Raindevila retorted.
The phantom thief then sat down and took out the object she stole from the Grand Palais (Louvre Museum).
It was the Marie-Therese, Duchesse d'Angouleme Emerald and Diamond Tiara.
"I didn't get the whole Crown Jewels of France."Raindevila complemented with a satisfied smile and stared at her reflection on the emeralds of the tiara. "But at least I have the one fit for an Empress."
Raindevila attempted to stand up, only to wince when she notice she hurt her ankle.
"Crud."Raindevila retorted. "Why now?"
But then a light came from the window of the apartment above Raindevila, alarming her.
The window opened, revealing a figure.
The figure was a handsome man in his late 20s with dark brown eyes, turquoise green eyes and fair skin. He wore a white sleeved shirt with black trousers and brown shoes.
"I was in a desperate situation. Then someone hid without any questions."
My eyes widen upon realising the one who hid my mother from the police was the person I've never got to knew in my life.
It was my birth dad.
"It was my dad, right?"I assumed.
My mum nodded with a melancholy smile on her face.
Raindevila glared at the man who brought her in his apartment.
She sat on her knees since her ankle still hurt.
The man walked forward while holding a pack of ice in his hand.
"Here."the man said with a smile. "This should help with the swelling."
Raindevila snatched the ice pack from the man and put it on her injured ankle.
Her stomach started grumbling causing her cheeks to turn bright pink.
"Are you hungry?"the man asked.
Raindevila huffed and moved her head to glare at her right side.
"That's none of your business!"Raindevila retorted. "If they find me, you're going to regret it!"
The man simply smiled and moved his way to the kitchen.
When he came back he brought a plate that had a golden brown pastry with a smooth top and sweet bright red filling that oozed out when it was cut.
"Here. This is a French sweet called Puits d'Amour."the man exclaimed. "It is a puff pastry filled with crème patisserie and raspberry jam. I made it myself."
Raindevila glanced at the pastry with a frown on her face before picking it up with her free hand to start eating it.
However, the moment the phantom thief took a bite on the golden pastry, her eyes sparkled in admiration and began murmuring at its delightful taste.
"Whoa! This is so good!"Raindevila remarked and took a few more bites to finish the delicious pastry. "This is the first time I tasted a pastry this good!"
A huge blush crept on Raindevila and covered her mouth on what she just said.
"I meant to say you're pastry tasted okay."Raindevila retorted. "Don't think this changes anything."
A few days after their first meeting, Keiko started hanging out with her saviour.
"He introduced himself as David Vasilevich. He was a soldier serving in the United States Army Special Forces that was spending his holiday in Paris. Whenever we met, he gave me an armful of flowers. Sometimes, he brought his homemade treats for us to share together. Because of his kindness, he made me decide to turn over a new leaf, return everything I had stolen, and retire. Raindevila the Phantom Thief became old news and was soon forgotten."
Keiko and David stood together at Pont Alexandre III; a deck arch bridge that spans the Seine in Paris.
David wore a dark red sweater with lighter red diamonds on it, a white shirt, light grey trousers and black shoes. His sleeves were rolled up to his elbows.
Keiko wore a-line knee length magenta dress with puff sleeves, a white collar, and two rows of tiny white buttons. Around her waist was a thin white belt. Underneath she wore white socks with black Mary Jane shoes. On her head was a classic magenta headband.
"So what do you intend to do now, Keiko?"David asked.
"Start my career as a violinist."Keiko responded. "I kind of have the talent in music."
David smirked. "It doesn't include stealing, right?"
"Not at all."Keiko answered honestly. "That is all behind me now."
"I'm glad, Keiko."David replied.
David and Keiko looked at each other with loving expressions before closing their eyes and sharing a passionate kiss.
A sigh escaped Keiko's face.
"I've never forgot the days I've spent with your dad."Keiko commented. "They were the most happiest days of my life."
I glanced at my mother.
"Mother, if that's true."I said. "Then how come dad decided to leave you all the sudden?"
My mother's expression saddened a bit on my question.
"You see..."Mother started.
1996
On a cruise ship sailing near Tokyo Bay, a large party was taking place for high-class people which was an event both Keiko and David were attending.
As the party went on, Keiko entertained the crowd by playing a beautiful melody on her violin.
At the same time, David watched and listened from afar on a table all by himself.
David wore a silver tuxedo with white shoes.
He slowly took a sip from his cocktail drink as he listened to his lover play the violin.
Keiko wore a white turtleneck trumpet style sleeveless dress with large blue bow detail and matching white gloves. Her raven black hair was styled in a high ponytail with a blue bow on it and wore white high heels.
Her eyes were closed as she played the Minuet Boccherini theme with her violin.
"So that's the famous Keiko Miyazaki?"A man murmured at another table. "It's hard to imagine her just graduated from high school."
"Yes, she's very popular."A woman replied "However, I heard she doesn't make many friends."
"That's surprising."the man commented. "I wonder why? She seems so charming."
"Well, supposedly, it's because she isn't very friendly."the woman exclaimed. "She doesn't let anyone get too close to her for some reason."
David then got up and left, not wanting to hear anything more while Keiko noticed her in her direction.
The wind slowly blew as David arrived to look at the nighttime city view of Tokyo.
Then his phone started ringing causing David to take it out to answer it.
"Hello?"David asked.
David then got a respond causing him to become startled.
"What?"David scowled. "But I-"
There was a another reply which made him silent for a moment.
"Okay."David answered. "I'll come there as soon as I can."
David put his phone away as Keiko walked up to him.
"Hey."Keiko greeted. "Is everything alright?"
David looked at Keiko.
"Keiko…I have to go."David admitted. "My commitment's up in 12 months. And then I'm back. For good."
A sad frown appeared on Keiko's face.
"A lot could happen in 12 months, David."Keiko reminded.
David let out a sigh.
"You don't think I know that? I know that and I'm not afraid at all."David stated and held Keiko's hands. "I promise you...that it'll all be over sooner than you think. Then I'll be back for good."
"You promise?"Keiko questioned.
"I promise."David vowed.
David embraced Keiko in a gentle hug.
The following morning, Keiko stood in the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, watching David make his way to the plane that will take him to America.
Tears started to come out from Keiko's eyes, but she wiped them away and placed a brave face on.
"He did promise me that he would come back, but he never did."Mum exclaimed sadly. "Four months later, I learned that David was killed in action and I became completely devastated. Losing him had became the most painful moment in my life."
Mum let out a deep breath before she continued her story.
"And then, I found out later…I was expecting twins."Mum admitted. "I became scared. I knew my mother, Ikuko, would kill me if I've found out the disgrace and shame I've brought to the family. So I called my mother and told her that I would be away from home for a while due to my career as a violinist. I hated lying to your grandmother, but I didn't want to take the risks. So, I've decided to secretly move to Gotham and which was where I met Bruce's cousin, Katherine Kane. That's how I got this house for us to live. But when I learned from a doctor that I was expecting twins, I got a sudden call from-"
I squeezed my mother's hand, knowing who the caller was.
"And he told me, his relation to David and that if one of twins was a boy, he should be handed to him."Mum stated in heartbreak. "I was utterly terrified for my life, but I had to accept his request. When I returned to Japan with you, I've learned that my mother had passed away a few weeks ago. I was in shock at hearing my mother's sudden death. However, I then presented you to my family…and a new beginning started for me soon after they all accepted you."
Mum then opened the velvet ornamental box, revealing four different brooches inside.
One, rubies set in circlets of gold.
A second, a precious stone upon a bed of gold and pearl.
Third, small and large drops of pearl, with gold and purple.
And lastly, a brooch of three feathers of silver, gold and amber.
"Before he left me, David gave me these brooches as presents for me to wear to think of him."Mum commented. "But I guess now that you know my past and your father more you should wear them as well, Emi."
A slight smile grew on my face at my mother's respond as I rested my head on her shoulder.
"Thanks, mum."I replied.
"You're welcome, sweetheart."Mum answered kindly. "And do you want advice? Men have trouble talking about their feelings and there are times that they go under pressure to avoid mistakes that would actually hurt those close to them. To love someone, you have to be able to trust him. Just believe in him as you always have, no matter how many things he end up hiding from you. Eventually, he'll come around, and things between you two will get back to normal."
I looked at my mother in the eyes.
"You think so?"I asked with a hint of hope. "Even after I angrily yelled at him?"
"It'll be fine as long as you know your own heart."Mum assured and gently stroked my head. "After all, you two were bound by the red string of love, as they say."
A little blush grew on my face.
"You're right."I answered gratefully. "Thank you, mum."
Gotham
May 10, 20:15 EDT
I raced through the nighttime streets of Gotham in my scooter, desperately searching for Dick.
Finally, I found him not far from Wayne Manor.
When I saw my boyfriend, I raced towards him even faster.
"Dick!"I yelled out.
Dick heard me coming and turned around.
When I got off my scooter, I walked up to my boyfriend.
"Hey."Dick murmured.
"Before you say anything, I have to say is I'm still quite angry over the plan that you hid from me and the Team."I declared honestly. "When did you decide that it was a good idea to not only let two of our friends risk their lives to go deep undercover and neglect to tell me, your own girlfriend? You, me, Kaldur and Wally…we started this whole thing. We promised that there would be no secrets between us. Not after the Mole Incident. And I have to say making Kaldur a double agent that would pretend to kill Artemis is a pretty damn big secret."
Dick let out a sigh and covered his face.
"I know I messed up big time."Dick scowled. "You've had a lot that happened and I didn't want to add anymore of it."
"So you think one of our old friends pretending to betray us wouldn't add to that?"I retorted. "Now we can only hope your plan doesn't fall out. But also, Kaldur, Artemis and M'gann don't get killed because if they do…I don't know if I can stand seeing you anymore."
Dick then placed me in an embrace.
"Emma, I'm truly sorry that I hid everything of Kaldur's actions from you."Dick stated with a regretful tone. "I should've known that I could tell you everything."
A slight smile grew on my face.
"It's okay, Dick. I forgive you. I don't know what the future will hold for us, but I don't want anymore secrets kept between us or anyone that are close to the two of us."I admitted honestly. "Just promise me, you won't do this anymore."
"Emi…I promise."Dick murmured.
Me and Dick gazed into each other's eyes.
Then the two of us leaned in and shared a romantic kiss, savouring this special moment we were having together.
Emma and Richard have reconciled with each other!
See you all in the next chapter:)