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

Watch Over Me

Synopsis:

Mikey parked his precious motorcycle as he arrived at the place he was already accustomed to visiting. He reached for the plastic bag he brought with him and a small bouquet of flowers. He strolled across the pavement, walking towards the person he used to admire and loved. His footsteps stopped in front of a grave. 'SANO SHINICHIRO' was written on the gravestone.

A/N: Not a pairing fic but just something to appreciate Shinichiro's birthday.

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Mikey parked his precious motorcycle as he arrived at the place he was already accustomed to visiting. He reached for the plastic bag he brought with him and a small bouquet of flowers. He strolled across the pavement, walking towards the person he used to admire and loved. His footsteps stopped in front of a grave. 'SANO SHINICHIRO' was written on the gravestone.

Mikey let his mind wander for a while before he finally sat in front of it. "I've come again, Shinichiro." Mikey muttered softly. He put the flowers in front of the gravestones. "Hope you don't mind some flowers for your birthday this time. It's Emma's idea."

He pulled out a coca-cola bottle from the bag, casually opened it and sat it in front of him.
"Since today's your birthday, I thought I should be generous enough to buy you something too, right?" Mikey smiled. "Of course, I brought some lunch. I thought we could eat together."

He pulled two bento boxes and set one beside the coca-cola bottle. "Emma made it. She apologized for not making it since she's busy with some of her girl problems so she made it for both of us. She's probably complaining to Hina-chan. Anyway see, she packed some of your favorite food." He lifted Shinichiro's bento in front of him before setting it back down. "Oh yeah, if you're probably missing her, she said she'll visit tomorrow so don't go crying over it."

Mikey then pulled out his own bento box and opened it. He frowned. "Geez, I told Emma to crush my sunny side egg..but she never listens." Mikey pouts as he pulls a pair of chopsticks and starts crushing the egg.

He ate his meal in silence, slightly glancing at the gravestone as if Shinichiro was alive and talking to him.

Mikey paused his meal, thinking back to the days all three siblings enjoyed a meal together.

It's been two years since that incident.

"Hey, Shinichiro. A lot of things happened this past few months. Do you know? I met this one guy. His name is Takemitchy. He's a cool guy and he... kinda reminds me of you. Both of you suck at fighting and are weak with girls, although I think Takemitchy's better than you in that term since he managed to have a girlfriend unlike you who's been rejected all your life. His girlfriend is Hina-chan, the one I mentioned just now." Mikey laughed. "But despite that weakness, he's strong in a sense.... like you. I really like him though. He's a good guy. You two could probably hit it off if you guys met."

"Like I said, a lot of stuff happened." His eyes downcast as he remembered the recent event that befalls Toman. "Shinichiro, Pah was arrested. Moebius picked a fight with him, doing shit to his friend and Toman would have a big fight two days from now but a few days back, they ambushed us." Mikey paused and smiled in reassurance. "Of course I beat them up." His smile immediately falls. "But the police came and Pah stabbed the leader during the commotion. And the next was just like I told you."

Mikey looked around when he heard noises around him. A family was visiting a nearby grave and the kids excitedly told stories as the mother arranged some flowers on the grave. Mikey assumes it's their father's. He looked back to Shinichiro's name. "Anyway, where was I? Ah, you're probably wondering why Kenchin is not with me, when he's usually the one clinging to my side." He pulled his knees closer to him. "Umm, we had a fight. Kenchin said we should respect Pah's wish but I can't accept that. He's a member of Toman and I'm their leader. I should do something to help him out but Kenchin doesn't agree with me. Why? He should understand me."

Mikey remembered the moment at the hospital. They already sent Takemichi to be treated after he fainted while they're getting away from the police. They both shout, defending their reasons and none seem to understand the other. Mikey was enraged and Draken was annoyed while a crying Emma was on their side. They left with their bike, both going separate paths to cool down.

"I had to apologize to Emma for that and also thank her for taking care of Takemitchy."

Mikey was silent for a moment. "Hey Shinichiro. What should I do? At this rate, Toman will crumble. We lost our captain and Peh-yan is distraught. I don't know what to do. Help me."

His plea was met with silence.

Mikey can feel tears welling on his eyelids, but he refused to cry in front of his brother. It makes him feel weak. However, Shinichiro always knows when he's down. He will pat his head, convincing him that everything will be okay. Sometimes Shinichiro will take him for a ride with his precious bike to cheer him up. Also buying him some snacks in the meantime.

"I wish you were here, Shinichiro." Mikey whispered.

But now he's gone and the anchor that held Mikey together vanishes with him.

He took a deep breath and sigh, wiping whatever tears that threatened to fall. He let out a soft chuckle. "How lame. It's your birthday and I'm here bitching about my problems. I guess I just want to let out a bit so thanks for hearing." He finishes off the remainder of his lunch and puts back the bento box into the plastic.

He cleaned the gravestone, wiping the dust accumulating on top of it. It's usually Emma's job everytime they come to visit, but since he's alone today he had to do it himself. He pulled out some weeds growing around the grave and replaced the incense sticks. As he finished, he looked back at his work and smiled to himself. "Not bad for a first time job." He wiped the sweat on his temple before glancing at Shinichiro's name. He narrowed his eyes at it. "Don't you dare hunt me if you think I did a bad job at it."

He then stood up, offer a small prayer. Mikey stretches, looking back at the grave before he remembered something. "Oh yeah, I should visit Takemitchy. I heard he's already out of the hospital."

"Bye, Shinichiro. I'll come again another time. Happy birthday."

He took the plastic bag and threw it into a nearby trash can. He walked towards his motorcycle. Mikey let the engine roar for a bit and let his eyes closed as he listened to the sound. He loved the sound. It reminded him of when Shinichiro took him for a ride. It reminded him of Shinichiro excitedly explaining and showing the features of the CB250T when he first obtained it. It gives him comfort knowing that a part of Shinichiro was left for him.

Mikey opened his eyes. His destination was Takemitchy's house.

He looked at the bike and smiled before he took off.

"Watch over me."