TOKYO REVENGERS (MIKEY X DRAKEN) ONE-SHOTS (ANGST)

I'm Glad You're Alive

Synopsis:

August 3rd was the day Draken die.

But today was August 4th. And he's alive

After hearing the news on Draken's survival, Toman cheered. All members went back home for the night.

All except one person.

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Draken opened his eyes. He took a moment before his consciousness slowly returned to him as he stared at the white ceiling above him. He assumed it's white due to the darkness he's in. He's on a bed but it's not his bed and it's not his room. His room was far too noisy with all the noise that should be expected in a brothel. This room is silent in contrast. He adjusted his eyes to the darkness and finally realized where he was. The faint smell of antiseptic and the slow beeps of a heart monitor indicates that he's in a hospital.

He raised his hand to his temple, stopping momentarily as he finally took note of the oxygen mask on his face.

His mind tried to replay back the events leading to him passing out. Toman was having a brawl with Moebius. He was stabbed by Kiyomasa. He witnessed Takemichi's win and he lost consciousness while heading to the hospital.

His hand twitches as he can still feel the lingering warmth of Takemichi's hand on his, begging him to stay awake with a tear-stricken face. His grip was weak in Takemichi's grasp and he thought for sure that it would be his last moment. He uses his last remaining strength just to ask for a request, bestowing it on a young boy to take care of his friend even if he's gone.

Draken raises his hand and stares at it. Realization finally hits him. He's alive. He made it. He's breathing. That alone gave him a sense of comfort as he let out a sigh of relief. He would hate to imagine his friend's face in response to his death. He hates to see them in grief and most of all, he hates to see him gone from Mikey's side.

"Mikey..." Draken whispered. He can't imagine the face of his best friend, in grief over his death. He can't imagine the path he'll take without him by his side. What his absence would do to the future they tried to achieve.

Probably that's why he gave such a burden to Takemichi. As a replacement for him. Takemichi is strong willed and not easily deterred. He's a good choice for the role.

But he's relieved to know that his younger friend will not take the job anytime soon.

Draken was starting to feel uncomfortable laying down on the bed so he decided to sit up.He took off the oxygen mask on his face as well. His stab wound ached as he did so and he hoped he didn't accidentally open it. He wouldn't want another bloody mess in the hospital.

As he was finally able to rest his back on the headboard, he noticed he was not alone. A familiar blonde boy was sitting on the chair on the bedside while his head was face down on top of the bed, situated close to Draken's feet. No matter how you look at it, the position seemed uncomfortable and yet the boy seemed fast asleep. He didn't even flinch when Draken moved his body earlier.

Draken had to contain the small chuckles from escaping his lips seeing how ridiculous he looked. He is, after all, aware of the fact that his friend can sleep wherever and whenever he wants without considering the situation he's in. Usually, Draken would just let him be and dragged his sleeping body around. However, today was not the day.

Moreover, he realised that Mikey was still wearing the clothes he wore during the brawl indicating that it was not long since he was brought in to the hospital and... Mikey hadn't gone home yet. He can still see the traces of rain on the fabric of his shirt and his messy hair were the result of the fight earlier.