I'm baaaccckk! My exams are finally done so my main focus is the story of Blake. So I did promise a new story but will be up at the next update as this is a reward for being patient but the new story is actually a request from a few friends of mine to do a beyblade fanfiction. Check it out as it will focus more on the plot of my OC's just like this is. Also, this is a time skip of two weeks so you know. As always...
Enjoy!
Two weeks had passed since Jenji Taylor, my old "guardian" had cracked my knee but had been hauled away by the police. Two weeks since Koutei took it upon himself to look after me. My God have things been hectic. After Koutei talked me into it (I was politely disagreeing with him on the matter if you count cussing like a sailor about how he couldn't but I was stressed) I set it upon myself to explain all that happened. Surely you could have gathered by now what has happened and some of the details were so gruesome that they made Kai turn a nasty shade of green. I always had a talent for dramatic flair and stories. But needless to say that it was enough to set things straight and reinforce the idea of Koutei adopting me. All part of that plan that Anya had in her diary. And yes I looked but it was only light reading. There was nothing to... explicit except of how she wanted to give Luke a big smooch on the lips. Yet she can't in the fine print. Honestly, she would make a killer loan shark. After everything was said and done, Miwa's dad had to get me to the hospital. After what seemed forever, we arrived at the pristine building. It was lovely as far as hospitals go but I was still feeling anxious. The two weeks passed quickly and soon I was in the car with Koutei, travelling back to his house.
ZZZ
I stared out the window of the car, listening to the radio. I always enjoyed music, it hid me from the bothers of life and wrapped me in sweet melodies. I used to play violin but that was soon broken and used against me. I promised myself I would show Koutei tonight but once everything was settled down. Said person seemed to be looking happy, humming to the beat of the music. It was going to take a lot of time to get used to this but I was happy. Happier than I have ever been. Suddenly, a low rumble broke the tranquillity of melodies. What I didn't know whose stomach it was.
"You hungry?" Koutei chuckled.
"Are so sure that was me and not you?"
"Positive."
"How?"
"Just because."
"You don't want to admit the solid fact that your hungry."
A long silence filled the car, I was right he just could not admit it for his life. We both laughed.
"Well I'll have some stuff at home so I can whip something up for us."
"You can cook?" Another long silence.
"Why do you think I was chopping wood instead?"
"My God we're so screwed aren't we?"
"No, just means that either I learn to cook, you cook or we get a pizza most nights."
"I'll cook as I can but you will learn as well. How on earth have managed this long without cooking skills Koutei?"
"I may get Yuri to do house calls."
My hands went straight to my head and they stayed there the rest of the drive. I felt the car stop abruptly and when I looked up, I saw his house. I remember it clear as day. It was bittersweet. I expected flashes but instead there was gentle memories of how he bandaged my arm, how he looked at the cuts on my back. I was scared beyond recognition but something about him, the house, everything was soothing. I winced when I remembered how I ran through the alleys and how my journey of survival began. But now I was strong. I wiped my eyes and mind to rid the memories and a smile grew on my face. I felt happy about what Koutei had done for me. He could not possibly fathom the amount of gratitude I felt for him. I stepped out the car and walked onto the small porch with Koutei. My new life began...
ZZZ
...And slowly began to tumble when the first room we walked into was the kitchen and my right eye twitched. Pots and pans and cutlery were strewn across the table top. The smell of smoke was fresh in the air. Couldn't cook was an understatement. I guess everyone wasn't perfect.
"I know that this could be cleaner..." Koutei said sheepishly.
"What was you making? A Christmas dinner for 12?"
"Toast and boiled eggs."
"..."
"..."
"..."
"Um, Blake?"
I was to busy staring into a small sauce pan and I realised that he was a miracle worker in ways.
"How did you burn boiled eggs?!"
"Is that bad?"
"Let us just say that you are not allowed in this room without my permission." I felt silly by saying this but it was true. He was a menace to the culinary world.
"But it's my house Blake." He said, whining like a 7-year old
"We'll sort something out." I said.
We soon set out around the quaint house and I stood in awe. The living room was big with two cream couches and that soft carpet I remember. The chair in the corner, the painting of Team Caesar, all of it was exactly as it was two years ago. I felt tears sting my eyes again at the nostalgia of it all but wiped it away quickly. Enough crying. We looked at the house and as there was no upstairs, we both sat opposite each other on the couch. We sat in silence but I broke it for once. Enough silence.
"You know Koutei, what you did for me, getting Jenji away from me and saving me from an orphanage by adopting me, it was the most anyone has done for me, save for Anya, and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart."
"Blake, there's no need to thank me-"
"There is. So thank you."
"I have to thank you for something as well."
"What could that possibly be?"
"You accepted the offer."
"It's not like I had a choice.
"But you did. If you went to orphanage, you would have gotten more depressed and stayed or ran again. But you chose to stay with me so thank you. I want you to know that I'm not just your guardian but I'm also your friend."
"Forgive me for bring bold but your still much more than that. Even though we only really met a fortnight ago, I want you to know that you are like a brother to me. Yuri, Gai and you are the closest thing to family I have and I hope that you feel the way."
"Of course we do Blake."
By this point we were both crying and I just walked up to him and gave him a hug. It was the happiest and most secure I have ever felt I in my life and when we were both hugging like brothers, I felt happy. Enough Loneliness.
ZZZ
"Koutei, not there, there!"
"Here?"
"No, on the big red effin' button in front of you, you idiot."
I chuckled, listening to Yuri shout at Koutei for the twelfth time that evening. Ah the beautiful sound of Portal 2. I was currently in the kitchen with Gai clearing up the Jambalaya I had just made. After about 10 minutes of happy sobbing and cheesy family moments, we set out clearing up the house. Frankly, everything was fine except the kitchen so we hired Gai and Yuri to help with the promise of free food and after an hour of Yuri yelling at Gai and Koutei (not me because I am a complete angel) we final finished. The I proceeded to make a digestible meal for us from the tat in the house and I made one great Jambalaya. After I finished the table, Gai and I decided to chat about the obvious thing, being constantly interrupted by shouting and threats of team Caesar being disbanded over an Xbox game. Great job everyone.
"Ya know, we could go play it ourselves in Koutei's room."
"How?"
"He has two Xboxes."
So he can afford two of those and not cooking lessons.
"Koutei!" I yelled.
"What's up?" He called back.
"You have two Xboxes?!"
"Yeah, they were on offer."
Nice one Koutei. Good money management.
"Hey Gai?"
"Yeah Blake?"
"How does get Koutei get all this money?"
"Well uh...uh..."
"Just tell him Gai...Koutei! Not there" Yuri screamed.
"Then where Goddamnit!" Koutei yelled back. Big mistake/
Gai just sighed and spoke as the two began to fight even more.
"Well Koutei's parents are business people but are also family people. And they also own the company that Jenji worked at..." He said cautiously but I was not phased a bit.
"Well good to know that Koutei comes from a good background. Family people are always the nicest people."
"Your not upset or anything right?"
"Oh please, they couldn't have known either way and by the sounds of it, they seem nice enough to give Koutei all this. They seem nice."
"Your a good kid Blake."
I smiled at him, honoured by his words. "Thank you."
"THAT IS IT! GAI, WE ARE LEAVING KOUTEI SO HE CAN LEARN HOW TO PORTAL ON HIS OWN!"
In the space of 3 minutes, Yuri and Gai left with a grovelling apology from Koutei and all around forgiveness. I smiled, knowing I was now apart of this. After Yuri hugged me, she whispered
"Anya said that if you read her diary again she will "kick your scrawny little ass to next Wednesday.""
"That's fine by me. And thank you Yuri. For everything."
"Anytime."
When they left, Koutei and I decided to go too sleep as it was nearing 11 o clock. Then I realised that I had no clothes to borrow so I resorted to borrowing a set of PJs from Koutei. They almost fit which was brilliant.
"I hope you don't mind but I set up a spare mattress in my room if you want it Blake." Koutei yawned, his eyes beginning to darken from tiredness.
"That's perfect, thank you. I still don't feel comfortable yet on my own."
As I got on to the mattress I felt happy that I was here, with a family. As I began to fall to sleep the flashes returned. It scared me that they were returning. I was still conscious but the flashes of the belt pounded in my head. I awoke, panting with Koutei at my side speaking softly. I felt sick. My hand went to my mouth as I sprinted into the bathroom and I began retching into the basin. I was scared but felt better as Koutei was right by me, rubbing circles on my back, assuring me things were alright. I knew they were. I then told him that even though I was still scared, we would get over it together. I was happy. I then rolled up the sleeve of the pyjama top and unravelled the fabric. I showed him the scar that my smashed violin had cause that ran from my shoulder past my elbow.
"Even though this looks bad, it would be worse were it not for you. We will get through this one day Koutei. I just need that little bit of help that I know you'll give me. Right?" I looked up at him, my strength weak.
"Of course we will Blake. Together. A family."
I realised that I was home.
Enough sadness.
Done. That was amazing and it actually ended on a high note. I hoped you liked the humour and everything else I mixed into it. As usual, I do not own Cardfight, it's characters because if I did, Yuri and Koutei would be together and would get more screen time. I do own my oc's. Finally, I apologise for any OOCness but I felt that it fit well. Please review and until next time...
Tempest signing off!