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Here is part 2 of chapter 13.
Chapter 13: The Forgotten Past (part 2)
Back to the room“So, that is what happened there.” Kuu sorrowfully said
“I’m very sorry to hear that Takamina.” Mii comes and pats Minami shoulder to comfort him.
“Are you ok Takamina?” Everyone asks in concerned voice
“I’m fine now. Thank you everyone.” Minami said.
“So, what happened next, uncle?” Mariko asks.
“Kai entrusted Takamina for me and left.” Kuu said and signs a deep sign
Flashback“Kuu, please take care of my son for me.” Kai said
“I have to go back there and meet up with Atsushi. We have to hold them there. Please take our family out of here.” Kai continues.
Then he turns and looks at Minami.
“Son, I have to go now. You have to be strong ok? You have to protect Atsuko and everyone.” Kai said to Minami
“Uh, I will” Minami wipes his tear and strongly responses.
“That is my son. Take this sword Minami and become a strong man.” Kai said and pats his head.
Then he leaves.
Kuu takes Minami to the boat with him. When they get to the boat, he calls
“Acchan, Yuki, let go.”
Suddenly, there is a big explosion making the ship shaking. The big wood that holds the boat because of that is broken. It falls onto Atsuko and Yuki
“Watch out Yuki” Atsuko calls
Then the boat falls down on the sea.
“Acchan, Yuki,” Kuu and Minami call them
However because it is midnight, they cannot see anything. Then another explosion happens. The ship is slowly sinking. Kuu have no choice but to take a piece of wood plank. He carries Minami on his back
“Hold me tight ok” Kuu said
“Uh”
Then he holds the plank and jumps into the sea.
End Flashback“We floated on the sea for two day. When we were about to give up, there was a Mercian ship came and helped us” Kuu said
“Every day, Takamina cried and called his parent and Acchan. However, after a week, one day he woke up and did not remember anything.” Kuu continues
“So, as Black said, he is the one that did everything. He killed all your parents.” Jun said
“Why didn’t you go back to Maeda clan and Takahashi clan to inform them about that? Maybe with their power they can catch Black.” Yuu asks
“I don’t think only Black is the one did all of that.” Kuu said
“Why?” everyone looks at him and asks
“The dagger that stabbed Acchan’s mother have Maeda's crest on it. I think it may be related to the Maeda clan.” Kuu said
“That is the reason I brought Takamina to my home town and raised him as a normal person. I afraid that if go back there, Takamina would be in danger. Therefore, I kept everything as a secret.” Kuu said.
“So terrible” Yuki said and cries.
“A Maeda member did that?” Minami thought.
While they are talking, one of Kuu servants comes in.
“Master Kuu, Miss Atsuko is awake, but she is not in her room.” she hurriedly said.
“What?” everyone shouts
“Where did she go? Where did she go?” Minami holds the servant shoulders and asks.
“Calm down Takamina.” Mii said
“I’m sorry, Master Minami. When we get there, Miss Atsuko is not there already.” The servant bows down and said.
“Let spread around and find Atsuko-nee.” Yuki said
When they are about to go and look for Atsuko, another servant runs in.
“Master Kuu, Miss Atsuko is standing outside of the house.” the servant said
“But outside the rain is very heavy” Mariko worriedly said
“Yes. We call her to go in, but she doesn’t listen to us.” the servant said.
Hearing that, Minami immediately rushes to outside of the house.
Outside of the houseAtsuko is standing under the rain. She looks up to the sky, and tear is running down from corner of her eyes.
“Miss Atsuko, please come inside with us” a servant calls her, but Atsuko is still silent.
“Please Miss Atsuko, Master Minami will be mad at us if he sees you here.” another servant said.
“You all just go inside, don’t worry about me.” Atsuko said without changing her position.
“Atsuko” Minami calls her.
“...” Atsuko doesn’t responses
“Atsuko, why are you standing here?” Minami runs to her and pulls her hand
Atsuko turns to look at him with a blank expression.
“Just leave me alone.” Atsuko coldly said and withdraws her hand from him
“What happen, Atsuko?” Minami worriedly said.
“Acchan, come inside” Everyone calls her
“Atsuko-nee, please come inside” Yuki worriedly calls her.
“Everyone, just leave me alone” Atsuko shouts
“What happened, Atsuko?” Minami holds her arms and said
“Minami, Please just leave me alone. I don’t deserve your kindness” Atsuko shakily said.
“What do you mean by that Atsuko?” Minami worriedly said.
“...” Atsuko stays silent
Minami pulls Atsuko to his embrace and said
“What’s wrong, Atsuko? Please tell me” Minami said
“Minami, why don’t you hate me? Why, Minami?” Atsuko whispers.
“I really hate myself right now” Atsuko said and pushes Minami out.
“Why would I hate you? And why did you hate yourself?” Minami caresses Atsuko’s face and said
Atsuko’s eyes still show no emotion
“Please just go inside, Minami.” Atsuko weakly said.
“No, did you forget what you said? You said that you don’t want me to leave you alone right.” Minami said
“....” Atsuko just stays silent
“And I said that I will always be by your side.” Minami seriously said to Atsuko
“Please Atsuko, tell me what happened.” Minami said.
“Why did you say that I should hate you?” Minami continues.
“Black already said that his target is my father. Your parent is killed just because they are in that ship with us.” Atsuko said
“Atsuko, I told you don’t believe that jerk’s words. He is blinded because of revenge. All he wants is seeing you suffer. He just lied” Minami seriously said
"Everything he said is just like uncle said. How can that be a lie?" Atsuko said and steps back.
“Even if what he said is not the truth, I’m still a reason that your father and mother were killed. Moreover I’m also the reason that my father and mother got killed” Atsuko continues
“What are you saying Atsuko? It has nothing to do with you.” Minami reasons
“No, it was all my fault. If my birthday did not celebrate on the ship, everyone would not be killed.” Atsuko shouts in tear
“I’m the cause of your mother dead.” Atsuko continues.
She is crying harder. Her tear mixes with the cold rain.
“Stop it Atsuko, It is not your fault. It is just a coincident.” Minami hugs Atsuko tight and said
“You know what I heard when I hid in that closet?" Atsuko looks at Minami’s eyes and asks
"He said that thank to my birthday he has this opportunity to kill them” Atsuko half shouts
“Thank to my birthday that he can kill them all" Atsuko emphasizes her words.
“Atsuko, It is not your fault” Minami tries to convince Atsuko
“It is my fault” Atsuko insists
Flashback“Papa”
Little Atsuko run to her father
“Atsu, what do you want to celebrate in your next birthday.” Her father asks
“I want to celebrate in a big ship.” Atsuko said and stretches her arms wide
“Hahaha, as you wish my little princess” her father laughs and kisses her forehead
“Yay! I love you papa” Atsuko said and hugs her father tightly
“Atsu only love your papa, mama will be sad” her mother said and fake crying
“Atsu loves mama, too” Atsuko hugs and kisses her mother’s cheek
End flashback“That is my suggestion. He thanked me for my suggestion” Atsuko said and laugh bitterly
“Our parents were killed. It is all because of me” Atsuko shouts and drops down on her knees
“Atsuko calm down” Minami tries to hug Atsuko to calm her down
“Let go of me. I caused you to lose your parent. You should hate me now” Atsuko struggles
“If it was not because of me, you wouldn’t be hurt because of those memories” Atsuko continues shouting while using her hand to hit herself
“It would be good if I die that night or if I never exist"
“Stop it Atsuko, what are you saying?”
Minami takes Atsuko’s hands. He pulls her to his embrace and kiss Atsuko on her lips to stop her from saying and hurting herself.
“Atsuko, please don’t hurt yourself. What happened that night will never be your fault. Your parent and my parent will be sad if they see you like this.” Minami said in tear.
“Minami, Papa, Mama, uncle Kai, aunty Akiko, sorry, sorry” Atsuko said in tear
Atsuko hugs Minami tightly and cries loudly on his shoulder. Surrounding the place now is the sound of the cold rain and the hurtful crying sound of Atsuko. Then Atsuko faints because of tiredness
Minami quickly carries her back to her room. Her body is shacking because of cold. Yuki and Rena quickly run toward to help Minami
"Takamina, leave Acchan to us. You, go and change your clothes. They are all wet." Mariko said
"But..." Minami opposes
"She will be fine Takamina. Atsuko-nee will be sad if you get sick. Go change your cloth and come back here." Yuki said and Minami nods.
"Yuu-chan and I will bring some warm water for her" Haruna said and runs toward the kitchen
Minami quickly goes to his room to change. When he is back, Haruna and Yuu are already come back, and Mayu is checking on Atsuko’s health.
"How is she doing, Mayu?" Minami asks.
"Atsuko-nee is under the cold rain for too long, so she gets a fever. She really needs a lot of rest right now. Therefore her fever can go down faster" Mayu said.
“Atsuko” Minami sits on her bed and caress her face which is now very hot.
“Thank you, Mayu.” Minami said.
Then everyone leaves the room.
Outside the room“So, she overheard our conversation” Mariko said
“Uh” Mii agrees
“So, that is what happened in the room. No wonder she looked so shock.” Kuu said and signs.
“I hope Atsuko-nee will be fine” Yuki sobs
“Don’t worry Yuki. Takamina will take care of her. She will be fine. I’m sure about that.” Mayu comforts Yuki.
“That is so cruel. Poor Acchan” Rena sadly said.
Outside the house“Maybe I shouldn’t tell her to come here. She is suffering. Just let her live the careless life without remember everything would be better for her” a man said
“She will be fine. Her memories sooner or later will come back to her. You should not blame yourself” the other man said to his friend.
Inside the roomMinami holds Atsuko’s hand and said
“Baka, why did you blame yourself for the incident that night?” Minami said while tear rolling down on his cheeks.
“Can you feel that Atsuko? Everyone is worry about you. It is not truth that you are not needed. You are their friend. They really care for you.” Minami whispers
“More importantly, I need you the most. I need you to fulfill my life.” Minami said and kiss her forehead.
At nightMinami wakes up. He goes and changes tower on Atsuko's forehead. He sits on her bed and looks at her sleeping face, but somehow her hurtful expression is still there. He bends down to check her temperature. Atsuko feels something touches her forehead. She slowly opens her eyes
"Minami" Atsuko whispers his name
"Atsuko, are you ok?" Minami worriedly asks.
Atsuko nods. Then she notice some tear in the corner of Minami’s eyes. She raises her hand to touch Minami's face.
"Why did you cry?" Atsuko weakly said.
"I cry because of your stupidity. Why did you make yourself suffer like that? I told you don’t listen to what that he said.” Minami angrily said
"Sorry Min..." Haven't finished her words, Minami puts his hand on Atsuko’s lips
"If you say "sorry" to me again, I'll be mad." Minami seriously said
“I want you to understand that everything is not your fault, and don’t ever think yourself is not needed once again.” Minami continues
"Uh, I heard you said that." Atsuko smiles at Minami.
"Now, you should sleep more. We will talk about that later. “Minami said
"Uh"
"Good night Atsuko" Minami said.
In the morningMinami wakes up early. He checks on Atsuko's temperature. Her fever has gone down, and her face look peaceful now.
After a while Mayu, Yuki and the rest walk in.
"Atsuko-nee, are you ok?" Yuki worriedly asks
"Sorry Yuki. I made you worry and sad again." Atsuko said.
"It is ok, Atsuko-nee.” Yuki said and smiles.
"Thank you Yuki." Atsuko smiles
Mayu comes and checks on Atsuko.
"How is she now Mayu?" Kuu asks.
"She is ok now.” Mayu said.
"That is a relief" Mariko said
"Sorry everyone for making you all worry about me." Atsuko bows before everyone.
"It is ok Acchan. Just lie down and rest." Rena said to Atsuko.
"I think you should rest more. We will leave now." Haruna said.
"Thank you everyone" Atsuko said.
The next dayAtsuko is better now. She asks Minami
"Minami, can we go to the backyard a little bit?"
"Of course" Minami said.
Then they walk to the yard.
"It feels so good to go outside" Atsuko said and slowly stretches her arms.
Minami is standing there, watching Atsuko, and smiling. Atsuko notices. She turns around and asks
"Why are you smiling?"
"Because you are back to yourself" Minami said.
"That day, when I saw you stood under the rain with those hurtful eyes, it broke my heart." Minami caresses Atsuko's face.
Atsuko raises her hand to hold Minami's hand and leans her face closer to his hand.
"That day, when I heard your story about your mother, it was really hurt. I could feel your hurt, your sadness, your anger, and your regret. My heart felt very tight. I remembered Black’s and that man’s words. It was ringing in my head. It made me think that 'it was because of my father that you felt that way,’ 'If it were not because of me, you would not be suffering like that'." Atsuko cries and said.
"Sshhh… It is ok now Atsuko. I told you before, right. That is not your fault." Minami hugs and pats her back.
"I said that you should hate me. However, the truth is I'm very scared. I'm scared that you would hate me because of what Black said." Atsuko said, and her voice is shaking.
"Baka, I'll never hate you. I love you more than anything." Minami stroke Atsuko's hair and said.
"Thank you, thank you Minami. I love you, too" Atsuko said and buries her face on his neck.
While they are standing there, a servant calls them.
"Master Minami, Miss Atsuko, master Kuu call you two."
"Ok, tell him we will be right there." Minami answers.
Minami and Atsuko go into the guest room.
"Oh, everyone is here" Atsuko said in surprise.
"Uncle, why did you call us here?" Minami asks.
"I have something..." When he is about to speak, the knocking sound interrupted him.
"Come in" he said.
"Master, Mr. Kojima's servant came and said that he will be here at noon." The servant said
"Kojima? It cannot be." Haruna thought
"Who is he, Dad?" Mii asks
"I told you, he saved me and Minami 20 years ago. He is also father of Takamina's fiancée" Kuu said
"Uncle" Minami shouts
"So your fiancée is about to come here." Atsuko said and pouts
"She is not my fiancée. I'm not going to marry anyone except you, Atsuko." Minami shouts, and Atsuko blushes.
Everyone giggles at them.
"Don't worry, I'll apologize to him." Kuu chuckles
"Really uncle" Minami happily said.
"What can I do since your rightful fiancée is already here" He smiles
Everyone looks at him with a puzzle look.
"What do you mean, uncle?" Minami asks.
"The necklaces that you two are wearing" Kuu said and point to Atsuko’s and Minami’s necklace.
"Your parent wore those on you two when you two were engaged." Kuu explain.
"Engage?" Atsuko looks at Kuu
"Yes, you two were engaged since you were born." Kuu continues.
"Eehhh!!!!!" Everyone shouts in shock.
Atsuko and Minami look at each other in surprise.
"Yes. Since your fathers are best friend with each other. They promise that if their child is a boy and a girl, they will engage them." Kuu said
"However, because of that night, I thought that Acchan was dead. Therefore, I try to find for you a good wife." Kuu explain.
"I would never expect that you two have found each other." Kuu happily said.
"That is unbelievable. After all these years separated from each other, you two still meet and fall in love with each other" Mariko said with amazed voice.
"Mariko is correct. You two are really meant to be with each other." Mii said.
"Congratulations you two" Everyone said.
"Kojima, fiancé, 8 years ago, could it be?" Haruna thought.
“No way” Haruna suddenly shouts and stands up.
Everyone is surprised and turns to Haruna
“What happened, Nyan Nyan?” Yuu asks
“Uncle, Mr. Kojima, by any chance, his name is Riku” Haruna hesitantly asks.
“Yes, how did you know that?” Kuu asks
“Wait a minute, Kojima Haruna…. Don’t tell me you are his daughter.” Yuu shouts and Haruna nods
“Does that mean Nyan Nyan is Takamina’s fiance?” Mariko and Mii shouts
“She is not my fiancée.” Minami annoyingly said and turns to looks at Atsuko
“Calm down Minami. I know.” Atsuko hold Minami’s hand and smiles at him.
“So, that is the reason why you don’t want to go home right, Nyan Nyan?” Atsuko asks.
“Uh, 8 years ago, my father said that he already promised with his friend that I will marry his friend’s son.” Haruna said.
“Although I don’t want that, but he is my father, I have to obey him.” Haruna continues
“Then one day, when I went out to walk at the shore, I was captured by pirates. Luckily, Acchan came and saved me. Since I said that I did not want to go home, Acchan invited me to her ship. Taking that opportunity, I decided to run away from home. I don’t want to be control by my father anymore.” Haruna said
“I want to find the person that I really love by myself.” Haruna continues and hold Yuu’s hand
Yuu looks at Haruna and smile.
“So that is what you really want” a voice comes from the room door.
Everyone turns and look at the sources of the voice.
“Pa...pa” Haruna surprised said.
"Papa?" every shouts in surprise
"Hello Kuu, long time no see." Riku said.
“Uhm, hi Riku" Kuu said
“My first intention to go here is to apologize about the marriage plan. My daughter is missing for 8 years. I thought that our promise cannot complete. But now she is here, I can keep my promise.” Riku said.
“Sorry Riku, I want to cancel our promise.” Kuu said and bows
“What do you mean?” Riku said while frowning
“I always thought that his fiancée was dead, so I accepted your offer. Now his fiancée is finally back. Therefore our promise cannot be completed.” Kuu explains.
"What do you mean Kuu? Do you want to take back your words?" Riku furiously said
Minami hold Atsuko’s hand and walks toward Riku. He bows before Riku and said.
“Sorry Mr. Kojima. But I did not accept your offer from the beginning. The person that I only love is this person. I will never marry anyone else.” Minami said with serious eyes.
“Do you think that you can use that excuse to cancel that.” Riku angrily said.
“But Papa, that is the truth. Takamina and Acchan love each other. Moreover, they were engaged since they were born. And the most important thing is I don’t love him.” Haruna said
“Haruna, since when did you learn to talk back to your father?” Riku slams the table and said to Haruna.
Haruna steps back and looks down. Yuu stands up, holds Haruna’s hand and walks towards Riku.
“What do you want?” Riku said while crossing his arms.
“Mr. Kojima, my name is Oshima Yuu. I’m Kojima Haruna’s boyfriend. Please accept us” Yuu said and bows.
“Pretty confident, huh?” Riku said.
“What can you do for my daughter? How can you be so confident when saying you love my daughter?” Riku seriously said
“Although I don’t know what will happen in the future, I only know one thing that if I still alive, I will do anything I could to love Haruna and make her happy.” Yuu said with a serious tone.
“What will you do if I said that I will not approve for you two no matter what?” Riku said
“I will do anything so that you can accept me” Yuu sincerely said
“Who are you? How can you confidently said that you will make my daughter happy?” Riku said
“I’m….” Yuu doesn’t know what to say
“Papa, stop it. I love him is all matter. I don’t care who he is” Haruna said
“Silent, you are not in position to say anything.” Riku shouts
Yuu pulls Haruna behind his back. He looks directly at Riku’s eyes and seriously said
“Although I’m no one, I will protect her no matter what. I will never shout at her like that. You are her father why did you always force her to do what you want. She also has her own feelings.”
“Now, listen clearly what I say. Even if you against us, I will always be with her and love her. Because of her I can go against everything even the world.” Yuu continues while holding Haruna’s hand tightly
“....” Riku keeps silent and close his eyes.
Yuu seriously looks at him.
“Hahaha...” suddenly Riku laugh out loud
Everyone look at him with a confused look. He turns to look at Kuu
“Sorry Kuu, for angry at you” He said to Kuu
“Ah, uhm…” Kuu doesn’t understand anything
“Papa?” Haruna looks at her father.
“Haruna, Since you were young, you always obey my words. Eight years ago, you were kidnapped by the pirates. I ordered and hired a lot of people to look for you but no new about you. It is truth that I came here is to apologize to Kuu. However, when I stood outside the door, I heard your voice. You are not a little girl that only obeys my words anymore. You are more confident and decisive. I’m very happy.” He said and pats Haruna’s head.
“When I stepped inside here, I saw you were holding Yuu’s hand. I knew that he is the one you choose and love. So I did that to test your boyfriend to see if he is serious about you.” Riku smiles at his daughter.
“Sorry Haruna for shouting at you” Riku gently said
“Thank you, Papa.” Haruna hugs Riku and sobs
Then he turns to Yuu
“Yuu, Remember what you said today. If you ever forget your words, I will make you pay for that.” Riku said with a serious voice.
“Yes, Mr Kojima, I will. Thank you for accepting me” Yuu said
“And sorry for my rudeness toward you” Yuu continues and bows
“It is ok. By the way, just call me uncle Riku. Don’t be so formal.” Riku happily said
“Yes, uncle” Yuu said and smile.
Then he turns to Atsuko and Minami
“Congratulation you two, you two really look good together." Riku smiles and said
“Thank..you.. Mr. Kojima” Atsuko and Minami said
"Please just call me uncle Riku don't be too formal, Takamina and... you are Acchan right?" Riku smiles and said
"Yes. Sorry for my late introduction. My name is Maeda Atsuko" Atsuko said and bows
"Maeda?" Riku is surprised.
"Uncle?" Atsuko notice his behavior. She curiously asks.
"Papa, what happened?" Haruna asks
"Ah....uhm... Acchan, can I asks you something?" Riku asks.
"Yes,” Atsuko answers.
"What is your father name?" Riku asks
"My father name? His name is Maeda Atsushi." Atsuko answers
"Maeda Atsushi!" He stands up and shouts
Then he runs toward and holds her shoulders
"That is her right Kuu?" Riku turns to Kuu and asks
"Yes, It is her. She is still alive Riku" Kuu said and smiles
"You are alive, you are still alive. I'm so glad. " Riku cheerfully said
Everyone looks at him with a confused look.
"D..did you know my father?" Atsuko asks
"Yes, but before I tell you the detail, can I ask you one more thing?" Riku looks at Atsuko
"Yes what is it, uncle?” Atsuko said.
"Are you with Yuki?" Riku asks
Yuki is surprised by his question. She steps up and asks
"Did you know me?"
Riku turns to look at Yuki
"You are Yuki? Kashiwagi Yuki, right?"
"You really look like your father. I am happy that you are alive too." Riku slowly walks toward Yuki.
"You know my parent?" Yuki asks
"I'm your father's cousin. You are my only niece." He said and hugs her.
"Uncle?" Yuki calls him, but she is still very confused.
"Who is my parent? And how did I become Atsuko-nee's adopted sister?" Yuki asks him.
"Your parent was killed by bandits. Acchan's and Takamina's father saved our life 22 years ago." Riku said
Everyone widens their eyes because of surprise.
TBCThat is part 2 chapter 13. Hope you guys enjoy reading it. Feel free to comment about your opinions.
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