Recollected Memories // Kuroken

Chapter 13

The room felt almost too quiet the second Kenma's mother shooed away the man who once charmed her son.

The lady paced around the house deep in thought. She had long accepted the fact that her son was no longer in this world. She had long forgotten all the effort she's put into making her child happy. It's a good thing, a mere beta like her no longer needed to care for a weak omega any longer. Right? It's a good thing that she no longer had to have all these worries. Right?

Her breath got heavier as she grabbed the closest object. Her mind was blurry, and her eyes were turning wet. Her back pressed against the wall as she desperately clung onto the little balance she had left physically and mentally.

I've accepted... that he was gone-

Kuroo's POV

Text from unknown: Hello, is this Kuroo Tetsurou?

I glanced across towards my phone.

Sighing heavily, I tapped on the screen.

Text from unknown: This is Kenma's mother. I would like to discuss what you had mentioned earlier.

My eyes widened.

Finally, I was sighing so much but finally one that felt relieving. I quickly texted back

Me: Great. When would be a suitable time?

Honestly, I was prepared to make my trip there for the second time of the day.

Text from Unknown: Would now be inconvenient?

Ha... That brought a laugh to me.

Me: Awesome. I'll meet you there in no time

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Every step there brought in new thoughts. They began with excitement, what were the choices? If I am able to save Kenma, what will happen next?

I needed to calm myself, it's only a matter of time before my mentality will get dragged down along with this attempt.

"Hi Kuroo, come in." The door opened into the nostalgic house that I once frequented.

"I apologize for my rude behaviour beforehand." I shifted my eyes to the woman's level and noticed her slightly... just a slightly weird appearance. I assumed something happened before she called for me.

"This way" She turned around sensing how nervous I was and led me towards the living room. It was all too familiar. I had to control myself from sniffing the familiar scent. I can't afford getting kicked out again.

We sat on the old furbished couch. My nervousness was forcing me to avoid her eyes.

"Kuroo... can you repeat to me what you told me before?" The forced voice finally broke the silence. The look in her eyes was strong, shadowing her distraught appearance, mirroring Kenmas... To think I'd still have time to imagine and daydream about him.

I understood then. How much hope that she had for her son to grow up to be happy, to lead a normal, and healthy life. I saw the strength that she was still clinging on to, for her son, that she cherished and loved so dearly.

"Kenma is still alive." My voice hitched in between. I almost died of embarrassment.

"He's not alone but he is not safe either. The other omegas that went missing with him from seven years ago. They weren't all dead. They are being used. Brainwashed." My voice was running hoarse recalling thoroughly and forming words of my thoughts.

"They are being used to kill people..."

She took a sharp breath in cutting short my clumsiness.

"Ok, so what do you have planned?"

"My mother-"

"Mayumi." She cut me off.

"She recently got elected as the 5th senator of this country. What power does she have over the police of this district?"

I gulped. She was keeping up to date with all the information about my whereabouts and family. I knew it, she was still gathering information.

"She may not have the whole military but she has power. She has multiple bodyguards of her own and she's definitely rich enough to hire and raise a hand within the court." I raise my voice.

"But what will she do for you? She abandoned you when you and your father when you were still a baby. Why should she help you now?" I knew it in my heart. But having the words come straight out of her mouth did hurt. Her voice had raised as well in question, surprisingly intimidating for a beta woman. I shivered, motherly instincts, she sure would do anything for her son. A caring mother indeed...something that I would never have.

"She's now in the vast stage of the public. People would want to know more about her. They've figured out now that I'm her son. An alpha in fact. My position has already inevitably risen for her to take notice and consider my actions. I can tarnish her reputation. Or I can shine her with more glory. The information that I can give her would brighten her image. Saving these poor... omegas in need." I choked the last three words out.

"She would do it."

"Is it worth it though? What you are claiming would alert this whole country. And what if your assumptions were wrong? He was just hiding from us. Is the organization even real." her voice faltered as she finished. I understood, she had reasons to doubt me but I was certain that Kenma would never willingly hide from her mother.

"If that's what it takes. I'm willing to beg for her help." Why was I willing to go so far? I wasn't so sure either. Wasn't he just a fleeting childhood crush? What was making me go so far for him?

"Ok." She replied. I felt my wave of stress come cascading down. My head felt light but I told myself. This was not the time to celebrate.

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The phone was right next to me but my body wouldn't allow me to pick it up. Sometimes I wondered if it was ever possible to have a mother like that, someone that would follow to the pits of the earth just to cling on to that hope that their child is still out there and alive.

I glanced at my hand. It was no time to lament. Kenma is out there and I will bring him back.

I picked the device and dialed her.

Mom: Well, if it isn't my one and only son. What major thing actually makes you go out all the way to call your dear mother.

Her way of sarcasm really comes at the worst times.

"Mom, I have something urgent to ask of you."

Mom: -

Good, she knew the weights of my words.

"Do you know of that incident eight years ago when omega children went missing around the country?"

Mom: Yes?

"Well, I have a superstition..." 

Authors Notes:

Lolol I love how I wrote 'her was sarcasm' Kuroo literally gets all the genes from his mum. I'm sure she's actually been watching over him for all these years as he grew up providing the finance behind his studies. She knows that her son needs help and is willing to support as a family. I'm sure she secretly loves her ex-husband as well- Their family relationship will mend up I promise :>

Also, excuse me if I make any mistakes in this. I had a sudden amount of inspiration last night and wrote all this at 2 am.

ahhh i almost forgot. HAPPY NEW YRRR

Thanks for staying with this book ^-^