cisda83 = Yeap, there'll be a lot of things happening in this chapter.
Well then, Chapter 10 is here. There'll be a lot of drama ahead.
Let's start.
RecapAll of a sudden, Yukirin's grip slackened. "Yuki!!!" Mayu shouted getting the doctors attention. "C'mon Yuki.. Stay with me. You haven't heard my answer." I said with tears in my eyes. The doctor did a quick check and let out a relieve sigh. "She fainted but she's fine but we have to get to the hospital fast." The doctor said. He quickly tapped the person driving and told him to go faster. Chapter 10Yuki pov'Where am I...' I groaned in pain as I felt an incoming headache.
'What happened?' I sat up and touched my body.
'Strange.. I have no wounds.' I stopped to touch my body. I stood up and looked around.
'Ah. I was ambushed and I got attacked.' I started walking around with a thought in my head.
'Am I dead?'Everything surrounding me is white. "..Is there anyone?" I said aloud. A figure appeared not long after I called out. "Kashiwagi Yuki." The unknown figure stated as it walked into my sight. "You are...me?" I questioned her as my eyes widen in surprise. "Yes I am you. Do you remember what happened?" She asked. I shook my head in reply. "Not really. I just remembered getting attack and losing consciousness." I shrugged and let out a sigh.
"Yes, you were attacked but your group of friends managed to save you. You were actually on the way to the hospital before you fainted and appeared here." She gestured to our surrounding. "I see. So am I dead?" I asked bluntly. "No you're not." She laughed. "You just fainted and so I too took the opportunity to talk to you." She said as she started to walk. "C'mon. Let's go for a walk."
I didn't question much as to why were we walking around. "You see, I've seen the future." She stated out of the blue. "The future?" I asked surprised. She turned around and looked into my eyes. "Yes. There are a lot of things that are happening to our world. Specifically, yours." She made a hand gesture and not long after that, an image appeared.
There was chaos everywhere. Kids and elders being killed without mercy. There were people fighting and the bloodshed was horrifying.
"Soon, this will happen in your world." She snapped her fingers and the image disappeared. "..What??" I looked at her in disbelief. "But fear not. You and your group of friends.. You all will be the one who will defend your world." She said with a gentle smile. "You came here just to tell me that?" I asked surprised.
"Hmm. Not only that. I know you like your childhood friend Watanabe Mayu." I widen my eyes in surprised resulting in my other self to laugh. "You don't have to be surprise. After all, I am you." She laughed. "You were planning to confess your feelings right?" She asked as she looked into my eyes seriously. I nodded my head, wanting to reply but I got cut off.
"But after what happened you might just back out. So, I'm here to tell you. If you confess your feelings, everything will be fine." She said. "How can you be so confident?" I asked. "Because I've seen the future." She said as she checked her watch.
"Well, I guess I've kept you here longer than expected. Mark my words, you and your friends are the only hope for the future of your world. Whenever you face any problems, don't give up and continue to work as a team. Everything will go well if you guys continue on with your burning spirit."
"W-What?" I stuttered in surprise.
A table with a button appeared beside her. "I guess this is goodbye. Well then, we'll meet again if there is a need." She said as she pressed the button. As she pressed the button, the ground below me disappeared and I found myself falling down into darkness.
Mayu pov"Kashiwagi-san only suffer from a broken arm and some bruises around her body, other than that she is fine. Her condition might have worsen if we didn't reach the hospital in time. She isn't waking up yet because of the anaesthesia." The doctor said as he heaved a relieve sigh out.
I bowed and mumbled a thank you to the doctor while he just gave me an encouraging pat on my shoulder. He took his leave and soon I sat down beside Yukirin. Yukirin has been in an uncouncious state ever since she was sent here. I ran my hand through her hair and arranged her bangs.
The door opened and soon footsteps could be heard. "How is she?" Yuko asked as she stood at the other side of the bed. "She still hasn't waken up.." I answered without looking at her. "I see.. Do you want to get something to eat? You haven't ate since yesterday." Yuko questioned, concerned was obvious in her tone.
Yes, Yukirin was admitted to the hospital yesterday and she hasn't waken up yet. I have called her parents and informed them. They came to visit earlier today, informing us that they'll unfortunately be busy for the next few days, so they requested for me to be with Yukirin and update them constantly about Yukirin's condition.
"I don't have the appetite to eat." I said coldly. "Mayu, do you want Yuki to see you like this? Do you want her to wake up and see you sick?" Yuko said strictly, this made me look at her. Her eyes were not filled with pity but instead, concern. "Alright, I'll have some food." I sighed.
"Good. I'll be going to the convenience store with Nyan nyan. We'll be back in an hour." Yuko said with a small smile. Before she left, she pat me on the shoulder. "She'll be fine." Yuko gave an encouraging squeeze on my shoulder and with that she left.
Silence filled the room. I held Yukirin's hand tightly, giving a small kiss on it. "Yukirin.." I sighed. "Stop sleeping will you?" I said desperately but there was no response. As time passed, I found myself slowly dozing off but as I didn't want to fall asleep, I went to the toilet to freshen up. As I returned back to the room, to my surprise Yukirin's finger was twitching and soon her eyelids flutter opened.
"Yukirin!!!" I ran to her side as fast as light and quickly but gently held her hand. "Are you okay??" I asked, concern evident in my tone. "What am I asking, of course you're not okay." I groaned at myself for asking such question. To my surprise, Yukirin giggled a little.
"I'll go get the doctor." I was about to dash out but Yukirin gripped on to my hand tightly. "Ma..yu.." Yukirin stated hoarsely. I helped her and slowly brought her into a sitting position, mindful of her arm that was broken and some bruises. I held a water bottle that was prepared by the hospital and a straw was picked from the bundle that Takamina and Yuko bought. "Here.. It'll be easier to drink this way." She nodded her head and started to sip on the bottle of water.
"..Thank you." Yukirin said sincerely as her voice became less hoarse. I smiled and soon tears that were gathered at the corner of her eyes fell. Yukirin who was watching, panicked seeing me act like that. "..M-Mayu?" Yukirin stuttered. I wrapped my arms around Yukirin's neck and pulled her in for a warm embrace. "Yokatta... I was so worried about you." I sobbed at the crook of her neck. Yukirin with one arm disabled, awkwardly pat me on the head. "There there.. I'm fine now.. right?" Yukirin tried to comfort me like how a mother would. I nodded my head and Yukirin let out a sigh of relief.
"Ne, Yuki." I started, still resting my head at the crook of her neck. "Were you able to hear everything I said in the ambulance?" I stated, wondering about her consciousness in the ambulance. Assuming that we'll be in this position for some time, Yukirin shifted a little to get herself more comfortable before she started to recall back. "Hmm. I wasn't concious so I didn't really hear anything. Is there anything wrong?" Yukirin asked.
"...I see. It's nothing.." I shrugged. "Oh. There was something strange though." Yukirin said as she tilted her head to the side. "What is it?" I questioned but before she could answer me, the door opened showing Oshiriko-chan, Kojima-san, Mariko-sama, Rena-san, Takamina, Acchan and Sayaka.
"Yuki! You're awake!" Takamina shouted relieved. "I'll go get the doctor." Yuko stated as she started to walk away. "Yuuchan, wait for me." Kojima-san said as she chased after her squirrel who ignore her.
The others came in and sat beside Yukirin. "How are you feeling?" Rena asked worriedly. "I'm feeling better." Yuki said with a smile. "Ah, Mariko-sama and Sayaka-san. Thank you for saving me." Yukirin said as she bowed a little towards Sayaka and Mariko-sama. "You don't have to thank us." Mariko shrugged.
"If you want to thank someone, you should thank Yuko." Sayaka said and nodded her head. As she said that, Mariko-sama just stood there eyes wide in surprised. "Eh? Oshiriko-chan?" I asked surprised. Sayaka's eyes widen in realization that she made a mistake with Mariko's glare.
"Yea. We were about to leave school when all of a sudden she just stopped and after a minute she told us that you" Takamina gestured to Yukirin. "were being attacked at the school's back alley while she just started to sprint to the school roof." After Takamina ended, Oshiriko-chan came back in with Kojima-san.
"The doctors will be here in 10 minutes. There are a lot of patients." Yuko stated as she walked in towards Yukirin's bed with Kojima-san in tow. "How are you feeling?" Kojima-san asked. Yukirin said the same thing earlier but she looked at Yuko, curiosity in her eyes. "Yuko-san, how did you know I was getting attacked at the back alley?" Yukirin asked.
Yuko looked at her surprise. "..I..I just had a bad feeling about it." Yuko shrugged. "But that doesn't explain how you know where exactly Yukirin is when she got attacked." Takamina stated. "And not to forget how you knew Mayu was up on the roof." Acchan stated, as everyone looked at Yuko. "I.."
"Ah, Kashiwagi-san you're awake. We'll be doing a quick check up so can the rest of you please exit the room for a while?" The doctor asked nicely. "We'll talk about this later." Yuko said as she walked out. The rest also started to leave but as I was once again about to leave, Yukirin held my hand tightly. "Doctor, can she stay here?" Yukirin asked the doctor who looked amused with a pleading look "Alright."
End of Flashback"Ah, that does bring back some memories.." Yuko said while Haruna pouted. "The Yuko back then was so cold and stoic.." Haruna sighed as pouted eliciting laughter from the rest. "Not going to deny on that." Takamina agreed while the Mayuki's laughed even more. "Well, you managed to break the stoic me didn't you?" Yuko said with a smile as she squeezed Haruna's hand eliciting a giggle and a small blush from Haruna. "By the way, what happened back outside when we were in the room?" Mayu asked as she looked at Yuko curiously. "Well.."
Flashback
Yuko pov'Ugh.. I got to carried away. I shouldn't have acted that rashly. But if I didn't, Yuki-chan's life would've been in danger.' I sighed as I rested my body on the wall. Haruna was beside me but she didn't questioned me. She gave me the time and space that I needed which I am grateful for.
I looked over to Sayaka and Mariko who are both also deep in thoughts. I walked over to them as they were standing away from Takamina and Acchan. Haruna wanted to follow me but I shook my head and gestured for her to go over to the Atsumina pair.
She pouted but she complied. I let out a sigh as I stopped in front of the both of them. "It's time isn't it?" I said with a stern look on my face. Sayaka and Mariko looked at me and gave me a small nod. "We don't want them to know too much as it I'll put them in danger but we don't have much of a choice now." Sayaka sighed.
"It's inevitable. Sooner or later they will know." Mariko said. "I just hope that they'll be understanding." I sighed.
"You girls can go in now." The doctor said aloud breaking the awkward atmosphere. "Thank you doctor." All of us said as we bowed a little. All of us headed in to the room. Yuki and Mayu were looking at us with curious eyes. There was another awkward silence.
"..What did the doctor said?" I asked, breaking the silence. "I'm going to be fine. Can you please tell us what are you hiding from us?" Yukirin pleaded. Everyone's eyes was on me again, I sighed as I stood in front of them.
I looked over to Sayaka and Mariko gesturing them to stand with me. "Yukirin, when you fainted did you see an unknown figure but apparently it is actually your own self?" I asked, looking straight in to her eyes. I could see Takamina fidgeting from the corner of my eyes while Yukirin's eyes widen in surprise. "H-How did you know?"
"You see, the three of us here had also have that dream. But it was worse for Yuko." Sayaka said as she gestured to me. "In that dream, you saw yourself showing you the future, am I right?" I questioned, ignoring what Sayaka had said. Yukirin nodded, still looking surprised.
"In my case, the first time the dream happened it was the same as you. Just seeing myself showing me the future of the world, the chaos and bloodshed. The following times where the dream occurred, I got pulled into the future. I was there to witness all the killing and torturing." I shivered after recalling back everything I went through.
"You may think that, 'Oh it's just a dream..' But you're wrong. I could smell the blood and I could hear people screaming in pain while some were screaming for help." Everyone else looked bewildered while Mariko looked sympathetically at me while Sayaka gave me a pat on my shoulder.
Mariko and Sayaka seeing that I needed time to compose myself, continued on for me. "You see, those who had those dreams are the Chosen Ones. Frankly speaking, everyone here are the Chosen Ones." Mariko stated bluntly. "Yes, I believe Takamina already had such dream. Am I right?" Sayaka looked at Takamina questioningly. "Y-Yes. But I thought it was just some dream." Takamina said in surprised.
"Unfortunately, it isn't." I stated after I composed myself. "The three of us have been aware of all this since when we were young. Oh, there's something that Mariko needs to tell you." I said, gesturing to Mariko.
She took a deep breath before she started. "I'm not human. Well I am, but I'm not fully human. I am half robot half human." She stated. Everyone's eyes widen except Mayu. "I knew it!" Mayu stated aloud breaking the tense atmosphere. Mariko laughed. "Yes, I am aware that you knew. You also had that dream not too long ago right?" Mayu blushed and nodded her head at the statement.
"Are the both of you human?" Acchan asked. "Oh yes, we're fully human." Sayaka smiled. "Mii-chan, Tomochin, Tomo~mi and Sae are also chosen to become the Chosen Ones."
"How long have you been aware of it?" Takamina asked. "Aware of what?" I asked as I tilted my head to the side. "Aware that you are the Chosen Ones." Acchan answered firmly. "Well myself and Mariko-sama have been aware when we were 15." Sayaka answered. "What about Yuuchan?" Haruna asked. "..I've been aware ever since I was a kid." I sighed.
"I have this ability to sense whenever the Chosen Ones have had said dream. After that, I'll talk to them about it." I stated. "But that still doesn't explain how you knew where Mayuyu and Yukirin were." Acchan said. "I.." I stuttered.
Sayaka sighed as she rest her hand on my shoulder. "Let me tell them?" She asked gently. I shook my head and composed myself. "I can mark whoever I want to and whenever they're in trouble I'll be able to sense it. I marked all the Chosen Ones for safety precaution." I said with a serious look.
"Let me tell you all something." Mariko said with a smirked. "She has marked all of you AFTER she was sure that you were the Chosen Ones. But there was an exception." Mariko grinned even more. "Mariko. Stop it." I said seriously.
Mariko ignored me and continued on. "She has marked Nyaro ever since they first met BEFORE she even confirmed that she was one of the Chosen Ones." I groaned mentally as I continued on with my poker face. I glanced over to Haruna and saw her blushing. The Atsumina and Mayuki pairing smiled and grinned at me.
I cleared my throat and made eye contact with Haruna. "I'll be honest here. Yes. I've marked you ever since I first met you because I have a hunch that you are the Chosen One." I said sternly. Haruna looked hurt but soon that facade was covered with a fake smile. I mentally groaned again. "And because you looked so fragile, I am worried about your well being and I needed to make sure that you are safe." I said with a blush and she soon a genuine smile was plastered on her face which made my heart beat a little faster.
Sayaka decided to save me from the situation and continued on seriously. "We believe that this will only be the start of everything. There are a few of you who have not have that dream yet right?" Sayaka asked and she got a few nods. "Rest assured we strongly believe that said dreams happened only once except for Yuko's case." Sayaka said.
"You can tell me straight whenever you have said dream but even if you don't tell me, I'll be able to sense it." I shrugged. "Alright. We'll leave now. Yukirin, take care of yourself. We'll come visit with you tomorrow." Sayaka said after catching Yukirin kinda sorta dozing off. "Remember to tell any of us if you have said dream." Mariko reminded. With that the rest of us left.
End of Flashback "That does bring back some memories." Yuko said with a nostalgic smile. "So, when did the confession happen?" Takamina asked anxiously while the Mayuki pair giggled. "Calm down Takamina." Haruna said with a grin. "C'mon, hurry up. We don't have all day." Takamina said. "Alright alright. It happened right after you guys left." Mayu said with a grin.
Flashback
Yukirin pov "Ne Yukirin, how are you feeling?" Mayu asked worriedly as she looked at me. "I'm fine. Just a little tired and surprised with what Yuko told us." I sighed as I rubbed my temples. Mayu nodded her head in understanding. "That was indeed a surprise." She said as she started stroking her imaginary beard, eliciting laughter from me.
We both stayed silent as we looked at each other fondly. I suddenly thought of what my other half said in my dreams.
' "If you confess your feelings, everything will be fine." She said. "How can you be so confident?" I asked. "Because I've seen the future." '"..Yukirin? Are you okay?" Mayu asked as she gently grasped my hand. I stared at her dumbly.
'Mayu..' "Yukirin, I'll go and call the doctor." She said. As she was about to sprint off I held her wrist tightly. "Mayu, I have something I need to tell you." I looked into her eyes, never wavering.
"What is it?" Her gaze soften. "I.." I stuttered. Mayu smiled at me, it feels like she know what I'm going to say. "What is it?" She asked again, smiling warmly at me as she held my hands.
"Mayu, I.." I took a deep breath.
'This is it. I'll honestly tell her how I feel.' "I've fell in love with you ever since we first met and..." I stopped as I avoided eye contact. Mayu reached out one of her hands to grab my chin. She lifted it and made me look into her eyes. "And?" She gently prodded as she smiled encouragingly at me.
"And.. When I was near the death bed, I really regretted not telling you how I feel." I said as my eyes started to watter and not long after, a tear dropped.
Mayu smiled at me as she wiped the tears that started to fall. "I know Yuki. I love you too." She leaned in and kissed me on my forehead. I felt esthetic. My childhood crush actually loves me back.
"I've love you ever since we were kids. When I saw you getting bullied, I don't know what or why but I was upset with how you got treated. After that incident, I promised myself to always protect you from danger and yet here you are.." She said with a sad smile.
"I'm sorry that I couldn't protect you Yuki." Mayu apologized as she carresed my face. I shook my head and pulled her into my embrace. "It's not your fault." "But.." "Mayu enough. It's not your fault." I felt her nod hesitantly at me.
'Guess she's still upset about not being able to protect me.'"Ne, Mayuyu." I called her with her nickname. She broke our embrace, a sad expression still plastered on her face as she looked questiongly at me. "Can you promise me something?" I asked with a smile. "Anything for you.." Mayu said sincerely making me blush.
"Promise to protect me from now on?" I smiled mischievously at her. She genuinely smiled at me and nodded her head enthusiastically. "I promise you Yukirin!" She said with determination. I giggled at her reply.
I leaned in and kissed her at the bridge of her nose. After that, I rested my forehead against hers and we looked lovingly at one another. "..Yukirin, can I kiss you?" She asked me with a hesitant smile. "You don't even have to ask." I said shyly as she leaned in and gave me a kiss. It wasn't an aggresive one. It was just like how I hoped for my first kiss to be. I closed my eyes, feeling those soft lips that I have yearned for.
Not long after we both separated, smiling warmly at one another. "I love you Kashiwagi Yuki." Mayu said lovingly as she leaned in for another peck on my lips. "I love you too." I looked at her fondly.
End of Flashback"And that's how it happened." Mayu grinned reminiscing back about the past. "What a cute way to confess." Yuko grinned. Takamina smiled broadly but soon a frowned appeared on her face. "Why are you making that face? Our love story not interesting enough for you?" Mayu teased as she wrapped her arms around Yukirin.
"N-No! It's just that I was thinking how nice was your confession." Takamina said seriously. "Don't have any idea on how you should confess your love?" Yukirin asked as she held Mayu's hands in hers. Takamina nodded solemnly.
"..Well, do you wanna hear how our relationship started?" Yuko asked as she saw how Takamina was having an inner war. "Yes please! We all know that Yuko was a cold person back then and Nyan nyan was following Yuko no matter where she goes but we also don't know how the both of you started. It'll be good to be able to hear more experiences!" She said with her eyes sparkling.
"Yuuchan.. Are you sure?" Haruna asked. "Eh? What am I supposed to be certain about?" Yuko asked confused. Haruna pouted and hit her on the head. "Nyan nyan~ What was that for?" Yuko pouted. Haruna pulled Yuko into her embrace and whispered into her ears. "Are you sure you're ready to tell them about your past?" Haruna pulled apart and looked at Yuko's stun face.
Everyone looked at them confused. Marimii, Tomotomo, WMatsui, Sayaka and Acchan came in at this time. "Yuuchan? Haruna called worriedly as she held Yuko's hand. "What's up?" Mariko asked curious. "Well.." Mayu looked at Yuki wondering how they should answer.
"..I'll tell them." Yuko said after snapping out of her thoughts. "You sure?" Haruna asked concerned. Yuko gave a nod and squeezed Haruna's hands in reassurance. "I'll be here with you." Haruna said leaning in for a quick kiss on Yuko's lips making Yuko smile.
"We were talking about how the Mayuki's got together and it shifted to the Kojiyuu pair." Takamina stated bluntly, somewhat forgetting that she was asking for love advice. The Mayuki pair let out a loud sigh.
"I.. I've been hiding something from you guys." Yuko stated nervously. "What are you hiding from us, chiyuu?" Tomo~mi asked curiously. "..Before we talked further about this, let's go somewhere private." I gestured for all of them to follow me as we head to the meeting room.
"Can you tell us now?" Mayu asked gently. "..Do you remember the time when Yukirin got hospitalized?" Yuko asked. Everyone nodded their head. "You told us about the Chosen Ones then." Acchan said. "Yes, but I kept something from you all."
Mariko and Sayaka eyes widen, knowing where this is going. "Are you sure Yuko?" Mariko asked. "You don't have to tell them anything if you're not ready." Sayaka said. "Eh? The both of you know too?" Mii-chan looked at the both of them in surprise while the both of them just shrugged.
"They know because they were the first two who realized that they were the Chosen Ones earlier then the rest of you." Yuko said as she rubbed her temples.
"Nyan nyan knows because we are together." Haruna squeezed Yuko's hand in encouragement. "So what exactly are you hiding from us?" Tomochin asked, her tone showing that she's serious.
"..Do you all remember me talking about my family?" Yuko asked. "No, we've met them before though." Rena answered. "But back then when we asked you about them, you would give us the cold shoulder for days." Mii-chan stated bluntly.
Yuko gave a sad smile. "I have a reason for acting like that." She said. "What is the reason?" Rena asked as she looked into Yuko's eyes with concerned. "..My parents.. They're the reason why we are having this war between humans and robots."
Cliffhanger?
Oh well, I'm sorry but Sayamilky will appeared a little later and Atsumina's love story will be push back a little as well for now. There'll be more drama coming ahead, so my beloved readers please be patient!
Thank you for reading and of course a big thank you to cisda83 for being the only one commenting which encourages me to try my best to give you readers another update.
And of course the silent readers who left a thanks on the post, but please do feel free to leave a comment! It really encourages me even more to write faster!!
Okay then, sorry for the long rant.
Well, off I go~ :ongay:
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