Chapter 039
The Pain Of Loss
At the same time Kenji and Itsuki drag Dai into the house as Kingsman sees Akita cooking and he walks over to Akita and he picks her up throwing her over his shoulder and Akita is *shocked* but she looks back at Kingsman and says
“Kingsman, I’m cooking!” Kingsman says
“I'm not hungry, and they don’t need food either” Akita says
“But Dai is injured he needs something to eat for when he wakes up” Kingsman turns around and looks at Kenji and Itsuki and he says
“Drop him” Kenji and Itsuki let go of Dai dropping him to the floor and Kingsman says
“Wake up!” But everyone is *shocked* as all of there bodies start shaking feeling Kingsman's voice echo all through the room and Dai suddenly sits up grabbing his chest and he looks around *confused* and Itsuki,Kenji and Akita are all *shocked* and look at Kingsman but Kingsman *smiles* and says
“Look at that, he doesn’t need food now he’s up and perfectly fine” Akita says
“But I don’t want this to burn'' Kingsman says
“Itsuki, cook dinner” Itsuki says
“But Sensei I can’t cook that well” Kingsman says
“Not my problem, figure it out” As Dai gets up off of the floor and Kingsman turns to walk upstairs but Itsuki says
"I'm sorry Sensei!" Kingsman turns around and is *confused* and says
"What are you talking about kid, sorry for what?" Itsuki looks down at the ground as he says
"I should have told you after you woke up...I know how much you want to protect mom-" Kingsman sits Akita down and steps towards Itsuki as Itsuki says
"But when I saw her dragging you out of the basement...I just lost control and-" As Itsuki looks up he sees Kingsman's darkness slowly creeping up his arms as Kingsman says
"What did you do...To my wife!?" Everyone is *shocked* but Kenji steps in front of Itsuki and says
"He didn't do anything" But Kingsman is still staring into Itsuki's eyes over Kenji's shoulder and Kingsman walks towards him but Akita steps in front of Kingsman and says
"He really didn't do anything, look at me. I'm fine!" Kingsman looks at Akita and sees nothing wrong with her but he looks past her and locks eyes with Itsuki once again as he says
"Itsuki, what did you do?" Itsuki opens his mouth but suddenly ice covers his mouth and Kenji says
"Fine...If you really want to know what he did, while you we're sleeping we all started fighting over what to have for dinner and he throw a kunai at me but I dodge it and it almost hit mom" Kingsman looks at Akita as she says
"It's true, but he didn't mean to try and hit me with it" Kingsman looks back into Itsuki eyes as he says
"Is this true Itsuki?" Suddenly Dai pulls Itsuki's hair from behind making him nod his head up and down and Kingsman looks at Akita and says
"So why did he mention when I was being dragged out of the basement?" Akita says
"That's when it happened...They we're arguing about food and Itsuki lost his temper and tried to throw a kunai at Kenji but Kenji dodged it and it bounced off a pot and almost hit me" Everyone is *nervous* as Kingsman is still just staring at Akita but suddenly he disappears and everyone is *shocked* and everyone is looking around until they notice Kingsman standing behind Itsuki with his darkness surging and he reaches for Itsuki but he slaps him in the back of the head and the force breaks the ice around his mouth and Kingsman says
"Fix your aim kid, because whatever you do to her I was going to do it to you about a hundred times worse. But since you only scared her, I had to scare you. I love you to death, but as a man there are certain lines you don't cross. And she is that line" Akita walks up to Itsuki and hugs him but as she's hugging him she whispers to him
"I forgive you Itsuki, I know your heart was in the right place. But please do not tell your father something like that, please just go with our story for your safety" Akita lets go of Itsuki and says
"Ok?" Itsuki says
"Ok" Itsuki looks at Kingsman as Kingsman walks from behind them and Itsuki says
"I'll make sure it never happens again, next time I'll just punch him in the face" Kingsman stops and *laughs* as he says
"Now that's how one of my sons should operate!" Kingsman keeps walking forward and Akita opens her mouth but Kingsman reaches back and grabs the back of Akita's shirt pulling her towards him and throwing her over his shoulder once again and Kingsman looks at Akita and says
"Now, back to us" Kingsman walks upstairs with Akita on his shoulder and nobody says anything until they hear Kingsman's bedroom door close and as it does Kenji grabs Itsuki collar and pulls him close and says
"What the hell is wrong with you!? Do you want to die!?" Itsuki says
"I crossed a line that I shouldn't have, I should have controlled myself more" Kenji says
"Listen, it's a normal reaction when someone you care about is hurt and you see them in a situation like that. Had I not known the type of woman our mother was I would have assumed the same, but regardless it's ok because you didn't hurt her. And normal people would accept that, but our father isn't normal! Haven't you noticed we've never tried fighting or arguing with our mother, why do you think that is? Because we have a psychopath as a father" Itsuki says
"But I should at least formally apologize to mother" Kenji says
"I promise you, she's already forgiven you. Mother doesn't hold grudges almost ever" Dai *laughs* and says
"Your really like a blindly loyal dumb ass, be a man!" Dai turns around and walks towards the back door but Kenji says
“Where are you going Dai?” Dai says
“Going to get some food from the village because I know Itsuki can’t cook'' Itsuki says
“Like you can cook any better!” Dai says
“Actually I’m the best chef in the house, but I don’t cook for weaklings like you” Itsuki says
“I heard you almost burnt the house down making an egg” Dai says
“Wasn’t me, must have been your imagination” Dai walks out of the backdoor as Itsuki walks over and turns the stove off and Kenji and Itsuki follow Dai outside and as they all start walking down the hill, Kenji says
"How do you plan on getting food?" Dai says
"There are restaurants all over the village, I'll go in one" Itsuki says
"With what money?" Dai says
"You don't always need money just to get some food" Kenji says
"Dai, what are you plotting?" As they all make it down to the village Dai sees Kenzo and Kaito sitting at a table eating ramen as there talking and Dai *smiles* and says
"Watch and learn" Dai walks up to them as Kaito and Kenzo look at Dai and Kaito says
"Hi Dai, how have you been?" Kenzo says
"Hello again foul mouth child" Dai says
"Kaito, I need your help!" Kaito is *confused* and says
"What's wrong? Are you alright?" Dai is *shocked* and says
“Oh my god!” Dai points off in a direction and Kaito and Kenzo both turn too look and Dai reaches for Kenzo's bowl of ramen but Kenzo grabs one of his fingers with chopsticks and pulls it up and Dai tries to move his hand but he can't and he thinks
"Why can't I move my hand!? He only has a finger!" Kenzo turns around and looks Dai in his eyes and says
“How are you Dai?” Kenzo opens up the chopsticks letting Dai pulls his hand away but he tries to grabs the bowl again but Kenzo is able to stop Dai's hand with his chopsticks every time until Dai says
"Damn you!" Dai tries to punch him but Kenzo stands up and moves to the side as Dai misses his punch the momentum of his fist makes him fall into the chair and as he lands in the chair, Kenzo spins it very quickly in a circle until Dai falls backwards out of the chair extremely dizzy as the chair is still spinning Kenzo steps back in front of it and he sits down as he does he stops the chair and Kenzo looks over at Kenji and says
“Are you ok young lord? I heard about the loss of one of your friend, and I am truly sympathetic. He was an extremely smart and well mannered young man, and I have no doubt he would have made one of the best warriors this world has ever seen” Kenji says
“Thank you Kenzo, but I’m fine” Kenzo says
“How about your father, is he ok?” Kenji says
“I don’t know, he’s been acting a bit strange–” But there interrupted by a loud slurping of noodles and everyone turns and sees Kingsman with his feet on the table leaning back in his chair eating Kaito’s ramen and Kingsman says
“Why do you bring up my name?” Kaito says
“You've been acting different lately, understandably so but noticeably as well. Your demeanor has even started to scare some of the villagers, and you know they still aren't extremely sure if you won't lash out and hurt more of them” Kingsman says
“That's back when I couldn't even control my darkness to the degree I can now, they really need to let go of the past. Plus I just lost an important person in my life, how am I supposed to react to something like that. It hurt me deeply to know I couldn’t protect him” Kenzo and Kaito are *shocked* and Kingsman looks at them *confused* and says
“What?” Kenzo *smiles* and says
“You just somewhat spoke about your emotions, you’re changing my lord!” Kingsman says
“I’ve always been the same'' Kenzo says
“No you haven’t, we almost had to fight you to get you to speak about your emotions” Kingsman says
“My emotions have always been on display, maybe you just weren't smart enough to understand them” Kaito says
“We fought an entire war and you had multiple sword stabbed into your body and even three different poisons in your body at once and you walked off and wouldn’t let us touch you for days saying that you we’re fine” Kingsman *laughs* and says
“I was” Kenzo says
“You almost went blind in one of your eyes because of the poison and you still refused to even patch up the wounds from the swords for days” Kingsman says
“My body was adapting to it, and now no regular sword can pierce my body” Kenzo says
“But you almost died trying to get your body to adapt” Kingsman *laughs* and says
“And because of all my hard work now my body can adapt in a matter of seconds, hell even less than that if I'm serious” Kenzo says
“And what happens when you face an enemy who beat you before you can adapt and counter them?” Kingsman puts his feet on the ground and looks Kenzo in his eyes as he says
“Then that’s the day I die" Kenzo says
"Hmm...I understand" Kingsman *smiles* and says
"But until then I can keep annoying you” Kingsman kicks Kenzo’s chair from underneath him but Kenzo’s sitting on the air and Kingsman says
“You always seem prepared, but are you truly?” Kingsman tries to punch him but Kenzo catches his hand and Kingsman tries to punch him with his other hand but Kenzo catches his other hand as well and Kingsman says
“You are something different…Zobo” Kenzo is *shocked* and Kingsman kicks his legs out making him fall on the ground and Kingsman stands up and runs away as Kenzo gets up and chases him and Kaito is just *laughing* as Dai is *confused* and says
“Who the hell is Zobo?” Kaito says
“It’s a nickname from Kenzo’s past, and when Kingsman found out about it he used to call him it just to piss him off” Kenji says
“What’s wrong with the nickname?” Kaito says
“That name has many meanings and many things attached to it that Kenzo is ashamed of” Kenji says
“What th-” Kenji is suddenly grabbed and held up by the back of his shirt and being used as a human shield by Kingsman stopping Kenzo from swinging towards him and Kenji says
"Put me down" Kingsman says
“You wouldn’t hit an innocent child, would you Kenzo?” But Kenzo doesn't respond and he keeps trying to punch Kingsman but Kingsman continues to move Kenji in front of Kenoz's punches causing Kenzo to pull his punches away until Kingsman throws Kenji at Kenzo and runs away but Kenzo appears in front of him and tries to hit him but Kingsman is able to dodge all of his punches until he catches both of Kenzo’s wrist and says
“We don’t have to do this Kenzo'' Kenzo says
“You started this, so i’m going to finish it!” Kingsman says
“Let’s stop this Kenzo, I want to make amends between us” Kenzo says
“Fine then, let me go and let’s shake on it” Kingsman slowly let’s go of Kenzo wrist and Kingsman reaches out to shake his hand and Kenzo shakes Kingsman hand but as they let go Kingsman slaps Kenzo and Kenzo tries to hit Kingsman but he phases straight through him and the momentum carries him forward and as Kenzo looks back at Kingsman while he’s fading away, Kenzo says
“I’ll find you” A voice comes from above saying
“No need” Everyone looks up and sees Kingsman sitting on the roof and Kenzo walks towards him but Kingsman drops off of the roof and Kenzo rushes Kingsman and he’s about to punch him, Kingsman puts his arms behind his back and lower his head and Kenzo stops inches from Kingsman’s head and Kingsman says
“What’s wrong Kenzo?” Kenzo says
“Raise your head and fight me” Kingsman says
“I would never raise my hand at someone I respect so much” Kenzo says
“Kingsman don’t you dare speak like that, raise your head and face me!” Kingsman *chuckles* and says
“I can not, you put to much fear in me to look you in the face” Kenzo gets *angry* and Kingsman is holding back a *laugh* and Kenzo walks behind Kingsman and over to Dai and as they lock eyes Kenzo raises his fist towards Dai and Dai tries to punch him but Kenzo dodges it making Dai swing at Kingsman's back but Kingsman turns around and catches Dai’s fist but he’s *shocked* and says
“Wait–” Kenzo appears next to him and punches Kingsman in his stomach making him fall to the floor and he grabs Kingsman by his neck and slams him into the ground and Kenzo walks back to the table but he stops as Dai says
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“Zobo, your kind of weak” Kenzo appears in front of Dai and Dai is *shocked* and lifts his hand to punch him but Kenzo kicks Dai in his stomach making him fall to the ground and Kenzo says
“Anyone else!?” Kingsman stands up and dust himself off and says
“Go!” Itsuki rushes Kenzo and tries to hit him but Kenzo is able to stop all of his attacks until Kingsman appears behind him and grabs both of his arms, restrains both of his arms and Itsuki hit’s Kenzo all over his stomach with his lightning and Kingsman says
“You ready?” Itsuki says
“Yes Sensei'' Kingsman jumps into the air while restraining Kenzo and points Kenzo towards the sky as Itsuki calls down lightning but Kenzo twist his legs around flipping his body making Kingsman go above him causing Kingsman to get hit in the back by the lightning and as it hits him he slightly let’s go of Kenzo allowing Kenzo to slip out of his hold and he reaches behind him grabs Kingsman by the back of his neck and throws him over his shoulder down towards Itsuki and Itsuki catches Kingsman but before he can react Kenzo appears behind him and he kicks him in his back making Itsuki drop to the ground with Kingsman and Kenzo says
“Anyone else?” Dai gets to his feet and says
“You got a lucky shot, but it won’t happen again” Dai walks up to Kenzo but Kaito stands up and says
“That’s enough, let’s just sit down and eat” Dai says
“What food?” Kingsman stands up and picks up Itsuki and says
“Naw, I’ve eaten enough” Kenzo sits down in his chair and says
“Of something that doesn’t belong to you, yes you did” Kingsman says
“You know we share everything, what's your is mine and what’s mine is mine” Kaito says
“I don’t think that’s how it goes'' Kingsman says
“Sounds right to me though” Kenji walks up to Kingsman and says
“Father?" Kingsman turns and looks at Kenji and says
"Boy?" Kenji says
"What do we do next about the rest of them?” Kingsman says
“We wait” Dai is *shocked* and says
“What!? I don’t know if you noticed, but the last time we waited I lost a brother!” Kingsman says
“If we were to rush in and kill all the rest of them, more of them will pop up somewhere else. Making us lose the advantages against them, so no matter the pain we feel we must wait until the person who granted them this power is within our grasp” Dai gets *angry* and says
“What advantages!? Because we obviously couldn’t see the attack on both of the villages coming, so what advantages!?” Kingsman says
“We know where our enemies are, what they can do, there abilities, strengths, and weaknesses” Dai says
“So we are going to keep letting them do whatever they want and we can’t do anything about it?” Kingsman says
“This is the best way” Dai says
“So you would get everyone in the village killed!?” Kingsman says
“So you would kill the entire planet?” Dai says
“I–I…The only things that matter to me are in this village” Kingsman says
"I've always told Kaito the same thing, and now I'll tell all of you the same. It does not matter who it is, never sacrifice everything you've built for one person. And you're willing to sacrifice every dream and goal you've ever had just to keep hold of the small things you cherish. We cannot sacrifice millions of lives for a handful of people, I know it hurts to hear. But I know you, you're a good person. You may act like you don't, but you deeply care for people" Dai says
"W-Would you...Let all of us die if it meant the world would survive?" Kingsman steps closer to Dai and says
"I would go to war with the gods to protect all of you, but my mentality isn't something I want you to retain. I don't want you to do the right thing because it is necessary, I want you to do the right thing because it's the right thing to do. Allowing them to take control of everything except our region would destroy us faster than you could perceive. I know certain things you may not want to think about, but you must understand the situations and think about the effects certain reactions can have on the future. I know it may seem like we are sitting back doing nothing, but this is truly the best way forward for us. The man above the rest of them is on a completely different level, and to be honest I'm not sure I could beat him even if I went all out. But when he arrives I'm still going to fight none the less, with everything I have until my last breath" Dai is *shocked* says
"Why would you fight a battle you have no chance at winning!? If he is truly that strong you can run, I'll hold him off!" Kingsman *smiles* and says
“Sadly, I can't. But we must make sacrifices for the people we love, I won’t allow any more of you to die. If there is a next time it will be me! But when I die I will stand tall, for a man like me. I'll need a glorious death, but one where no is allowed to look down on me. For I am unmatched and have always been the unmatched strongest” Kenji *chuckles* and says
“Mom would kill me if I let you die, so I can’t let you do that” Dai says
“I owe Kenji my life, if anything happens…It will happen to me. But when I die I'll show all of you what a true god of fire looks like” Itsuki says
“Since I’m the strongest I’ll be the one to protect all of you, and it'll take someone even greater than Sensei to end me” Kingsman says
“So all of you just ignored everything I just said, IT'S GOING TO BE ME!” Kenji says
“No it won’t, mom would kill me if I let you die. I’ll do it!” Dai says
“I just told you I’m doing it!” Itsuki says
“What part about the strongest don’t all of you get!” Kaito and Kenzo are *laughing* while there eating and Kaito says
“There really arguing about who’s going to die protecting the others'' Kenzo says
“I would expect nothing less from a group trained by Kingsman, I’m just shocked all of them don’t have bigger egos” Kaito says
“Well Dai and Kingsman egos are big enough to fill up the world” All of them while still arguing walk over and sit down next to Kaito and Kenzo but Kingsman takes Kaito’s ramen and Dai takes Kenzo's ramen and start eating and Itsuki says
“Sensei?” As Kingsman is eating Kaito's ramen, he says
“Huh?” Itsuki says
“Do we still have to leave?” Kingsman says
“Yes, I want all of you to know there’s a different life. A life I never got to experience, I was born into a war fighting every day of my life. I never got to experience a childhood and I don’t want that for you” Itsuki says
“You are my family, I don’t have anyone else left to see” Kingsman says
“False, what about the samurai you fought?” Itsuki is *shocked* and says
“What!?” Kingsman says
“I could tell from the way you spoke about him, you admire him to some degree and you wish you could have beaten him that day. Now your chance to beat him and train under him since I don't teach you much about my way of the blade” Itsuki says
“I…But…Sensei-” Kingsman *smiles* and says
“It’s ok, I’m sure you’ll love your new Sensei” Itsuki says
“No, you are my only Sensei! He would be nothing but a training partner” Kingsman says
“If that’s what you wish to call him” Dai looks at Kingsman and says
“I don’t have anywhere to go so I can't leave” Kingsman *laughs* and says
“You thought I forgot about your brothers” Kenji is *shocked* and stands up and says
“He can’t go back to them!” Kingsman says
“He can and he will! But not as a little brother, but a great warrior. I know you feel like you failed your father because you couldn’t save him but that was not your fault, and that does not mean they are allowed to disrespect one of the strongest warriors I’ve ever seen. Your father would be proud of you Dai, and for what it’s worth...I’m proud of you!” Dai sheds a tear and says
“Thank you...Sensei” Kingsman turns to Kenji and says
"Relax kid, they'll both be fine" Kenji sits down as Kingsman turns to Kenzo and says
“Kenzo, can I speak with you?” Kenzo says
“Of course” Kenzo and Kingsman both stands up and walk off, Dai says
“I’m tired” Dai gets up and walks away and Kenji and Itsuki stands up as well and Kenji says
“Say hi to Emi for me uncle” Kaito says
“Of course, both of you be safe” Itsuki says
“Have a good day” Kenji and Itsuki catch up with Dai and they all walk back towards the hill as Kingsman and Kenzo come back and they both see that everyone’s gone except Kaito and Kingsman is *confused* and says
“Where’d they go?” Kaito says
“They went home” Kingsman says
“I guess it’s time to go then” Kingsman turns and walks away but then he stops and turns around and says
“Both of you be safe, and Kenzo I’m planning on you holding up your end of the bargain” Kenzo says
“Of course my lord” Kingsman turns around and walks back up the hill and as he's walking up the hill and he thinks
"Everything's going bad, hopefully I can keep everything together for a bit longer. But if not, I'm counting on you Kenzo and Kaito. Hold it together even if I can't" As Kingsman makes up into his backyards and he walks up to the door but he senses something behind him and he turns around and sees a dark silhouette duck back behind a tree in the forest and Kingsman walks up to the treeline and says
"Boy, if your planning on trying to scare me your going to get hurt" Kingsman *laughs* and says
"As a matter of fact I'm going to leave you out here to starve" Kingsman turns around and walks towards the house but he stops as a voice behind him says
"Sensei?" Kingsman starts shaking and he grabs his head and thinks
"No! It can't be!" Kingsman slowly turns around and he drops to his knees as he sees Riku standing in the treeline and Riku takes a step forward and Kingsman falls onto his back as his head starts pounding and Riku says
"Help me Sensei, I'm scared!" Riku's voice echos in Kingsman's mind as Kingsman looks up he sees through Riku's eyes as Hironaka is standing in front of him and says
"I’m sorry, I wish it didn’t have to be this way. But I cannot let any of you live or leave this battlefield, and truthfully you'd all be to much of a nuisance together. So unfortunately, you'll have to die alone” Hironaka rushes at him and Kingsman *convulses in pain* but he looks up at Riku and says
"It's ok...I'll save you. Don't...Be scared!" Kingsman reaches his hand out towards Riku but as Riku takes a step towards Kingsman, Kingsman's darkness starts slowly creeping up his body and his head starts pounding even harder and Riku says
"Where we're you Sensei? I needed you!" Kingsman grabs his *head in pain* as Riku's voice echoes even louder in his mind and Kingsman slowly stands up and looks at Riku and says
"I'm sorry...I know I failed you. Please...Forgive me" Kingsman starts slowly walking towards Riku but with every step his darkness creeps up his body more and more as his head starts pounding even harder and he's able to take another two steps before he falls to the ground and he's unable to move his body and he thinks
"Get up...He's right there! We can save him this time...We can save everyone!" As Kingsman looks up he sees hundreds of dark silhouettes behind Riku in the trees and Kingsman tries to stand up but he cannot pull himself off the ground and he starts crawling forwards and as he's crawling towards Riku his head starts violently pounding harder and harder as his darkness also creeps up his body faster, and Riku takes a step back into the treeline obscuring himself into the darkness of the forest and Riku puts his hand out and says
"Sensei, your almost here. Please hurry!" Kingsman is able to drag himself close to the edge of the treeline and he puts his hand out towards the treeline as his darkness creeps up his body faster and Riku's hand stops before it exits the treeline keeping there hands from touching and Riku says
"Please Sensei, just a bit farther. I need you father!" Kingsman slides himself forward and he puts his hand up towards Riku's hand and as there hands are about to touch, Kingsman's hand suddenly falls to the ground as he passes out.
At the same time Kenji,Itsuki, Akita, Hana and Tadashi are all sat down eating and Akita looks around the table and says
"I'm glad all of you are healing from what happened" Itsuki says
"Sensei has helped me understand the thoughts I'm having aren't bad, but necessary for the process of healing" Kenji says
"I'm alright, I just try not to think about everything for too long. When I focus on it I feel...Worthless" Akita says
"We all make mistakes, and I know we all wish certain things didn't happen. But we must accept what comes and take our time moving forward" Kenji starts to tear up but Akita wipes his eyes and she turns to Dai and says
"How do you feel?" Dai says
"I feel as an elder brother I failed him, but the only thing I can do now is move forward and grow my strength to help me keep all the promises I've made" Hana is *confused* and she looks at Akita and says
"Mommy, what are you all talking about?" Akita is *shocked* and thinks
"Oh no! With everything going on I haven't talked to Kingsman about how or if we should tell her of Riku's fate" Akita looks back at Hana and says
"I'll talk to-" Suddenly the backdoor opens and they see Kingsman walks through the door and Akita thinks
"Good, I can ask him about this now" As Akita is looking at him she notices his rapid breathing but she also notices the basement door unseals and Akita is *shocked* and thinks
"Kingsman, please no!" Hana looks over at Kingsman *smiles* and says
“Daddy!” Kingsman looks at all of them and slows his breathing taking a deep breathe and he walks forward past the basement door but he stops in his tracks as he sees a silhouette of Riku sitting in his chair and he abruptly turns around and goes into the basement closing the door behind him and Akita is *sad* and Hana tears up and says
“Why did Daddy leave back out!?” Itsuki puts his hand on her head and says
“Sensei just…Went to go get you a present” Hana is *shocked* and says
“Really!?” Itsuki says
“Yeah, but you can’t tell him I told you ok?” Hana *smiles* and says
“Ok, is big brother Riku coming to eat today?” Everyone is *shocked* and stop eating as they all stare at Hana but Kenji starts to tear up as he says
"Hana I'm sorry...But Riku is-" Itsuki says
"Isn't coming to eat with us, actually Riku had to go back home and visit his family" Hana says
"Is he ever gonna come back?" A tear fall from Itsuki eye but he *smiles* and says
"I wish...But Riku has a lot of chores to do since he's been gone for so long. So I don't think he's coming back" Hana is *sad* and says
"But he didn't even say bye" Itsuki wipes his eyes and says
"You didn't feel Riku's wind touch your shoulder?" Hana says
"No, I didn't feel any wind" Itsuki swings his hand behind Hana's head causing Hana to feel a gust of wind touch her shoulder and Hana is *shocked* and says
"I felt it!" Itsuki says
"Really? Right now?" Hana is *excited* and says
"Yeah!" Itsuki says
"I felt mind a few days ago, but I guess yours was just a bit delayed" Hana says
"Can we go visit him?" Itsuki says
"I...Yeah, but I'll have to show you a special way that we can communicate with him sending our thoughts straight into his mind so we can tell him we miss him and everything we're doing. Ok?" Hana *smiles* and says
"Ok, but can we scare him when we're in his head?" Itsuki says
"Yeah...We'll scare him" Hana says
"Can we do it right after dinner?" Itsuki *smiles* and says
"Yeah" Everyone goes back to eating except Akita and she stares at the place where the basement door sealed and Akita puts her head down, but Kenji puts his hand on her hand and as she looks at him and they share a *smile*, Kenji says
“Do you want me to go get him?” Akita says
“No, I’m sure he has a lot on his mind. He just needs some more time” Everyone finishes their food and Hana gets up and says
“Big Brother Itsuki, can you play with me and kitty?” Itsuki says
“Sure, I can play for a little bit” Hana grabs Itsuki hand and says
"After that we'll talk to Big Brother Riku" They walk upstairs and Dai stands up and says
“Kenji, wake me up when Sensei comes out of the basement” Kenji stands up and says
“Sure” Dai walks upstairs and Akita stands up and grabs everyone’s plates and start washing them but Kenji helps her and as they finish washing the dishes, Akita hugs Kenji and Akita says
“Thank you Kenji, your always so helpful” Kenji says
“Don’t worry about it” Kenji walks to the stairs but as he’s going up he realizes Akita has sat back down in her chair and he walks back downstairs and says
“Mom, aren’t you going to go to sleep?” Akita says
“Yes, but later. I haven’t been able to sleep for a bit, but I’ll just tire myself out and go to bed a bit later” Kenji says
“Do you want some company until you fall asleep?” Akita says
“No that’s ok, I know you're tired” Kenji says
“I’m wide awake” But Kenji *yawns* and Akita *chuckles* and says
“I’m ok Kenji, get your rest and be ready for whatever your Father puts you through tomorrow” Kenji says
“Alright, good night Mom. I’ll come to your room and check on you in the morning” Akita says
“Good night Kenji” Kenji goes upstairs but Akita doesn’t move and she’s just staring at the spot where the basement door unseals but she slowly closes her eyes and goes to sleep on the table but in the middle of the night Akita feels a tap on her shoulder startling her awake but as she wipes her eyes she sees Dai is standing next to her and Akita *yawns* and says
“Oh it's you, are you ok Dai? Would you like some more food?” Dai says
“You should sleep in a bed, it’s better for your back” Akita says
“I’m fine you don’t need to worry about me” Dai says
“Now you sound just like Sensei, listen everyone knows you care about Sensei but that doesn’t mean you need to hurt yourself to get too him” Akita *yawns* and says
“No honestly Dai, you don’t need to worry about me” Dai says
“But Sensei does, we all do. You can’t sleep in such an uncomfortable position it’ll mess up your back. And if Sensei knew I let you hurt yourself he’d try to kill me” Akita says
“Dai, really im–” But Dai grabs Akita's arm and says
“Sensei wouldn’t want you to hurt yourself, so I can’t let you do it” Akita gets up and Dai leads Akita upstairs to her room and Dai lets go of her arm as Akita walks into the doorway of her bedroom and she turns around and says
“Thank you Dai” Dai says
“It’s fine, I just don’t want you to hurt yourself. We need you at your best, your part of this team as well” Dai turns around and goes into his room and Akita *smiles* and thinks
"Kingsman, has truly raised all of you well. I wish we could have had more time together Riku, but I'll make sure everyone else is ok" Akita closes the door