The Flashback Story [Shu x reader]

Chapter 1

It was recess time and YN was walking was standing near a bey-stadium in the school. Everyone there looked at her with respect. After all, she was one of the supreme four.

One student came up to her and said, "YN, Akemi just got into a team that is going to participate in the nationals this year. Why don't you go out and try? I mean, nobody would refuse you.

"You're right, nobody is going to say no to me. But I can say no to them."

"But I heard that the team is good. I think it is going to suit you."

"I'll see." YN said and left.

In the corridor, a young blonde was standing alone. She had charming pink eyes and a very suitable facial structure. She could have any boy fall for her. She was wearing a beautiful pink dress showing how tall she was.

YN went up to her and said, "We have to talk." The girl nodded and led YN to a corner. "How can I help you?", she said with her soft, delicate voice.

"I heard that you got into a team recently. Is there any place for more members?"

"Oh yeah, I did. We actually need more members to participate in the tournament."

"I will join you."

"That will a pleasure for me. But I'm afraid you wouldn't suit us."

"I will decide that. And anyway, is there anyone who will not take me in."

"I- I'm sorry. But-"

"I want to meet your captain. Tomorrow at five."

"Fine, I'll ask him once."

"Ask? I've told it already, I'm joining the team and I'll meet him tomorrow at five. Nothing more, nothing less."

"S- Sure."

And YN left. She thought no one is there who would not listen to what she said. Everyone obeyed her. But there was one who would not, Shu Kurenai.

Later that evening, in the normal place where the club used to be, two male bladers were battling each other. As the referee, a beautiful blonde girl, raised her delicate hand toward the male with white hair and said, "A burst finish. Shu Kurenai wins with 2 points."

The young albino struck his hand in his hair, which revealed the scar on his eye that was usually hidden by his hair.

"That was amazing, Shu. You're really a genius blader." the opponent said. He had curved brown spikes which were usually covered by his black cap. If it were not, girls would've been all around him all day and night. He wore a black t-shirt and green shorts with black and white sport-shoes.

"Thanks. You put up a good fight as well, Keido."

The three people sat in their places. "Shu, there is a proposal. Can a meeting with you tomorrow at five be okay?"

"Well, I would've said yes, but I have some important work to do tomorrow. I can meet the day after that. Tell them to come in at four."

"Okay. I will inform her."

"Thank you."

"That's no effort."

After they had had lunch, YN sat in the a couch in the siblings' sitting room. A tall man with some papers in his hand entered the room. He was about 15, with emerald eyes and shiny black hair. His hair were long, till shoulder length tied back with a rubber band.

"YN, this is the final list of teams for the teams willing to participate in the nationals. Plea-"

"There's no need of that anymore. I've found a team."

"Where?"

"School."

"Give me the details of the members."

"One is Akemi. I don't know anything else."

"Huh? You're joining a team and you don't even know about it properly!"

"I'm meeting the captain tomorrow. I'll know then."

"If you don't know about that team then how did you know you want to join it?"

"It's simple. Akemi is in that team. Even though she didn't reach far in the nationals last year, she gave a tough competition. And, I know, she won't just join any team. If she joined it, it definitely is a good team. And I'm looking for a good team as well, not just wannabe's."

"You did not want to join any of the earlier teams just by looking at the details. The cases where it went forward a bit, you rejected after meeting the captains."

"They were not good bey-bladers. I want to join a team of good bladers. I have a standard. I can't just be seen with some amateurs. And moreover, I want to win."

"I see." He said coldly and left.

You will see, she thought. She hated her brother for she knew how he actually was. He may seem kind to others, but his mask does not work on her. How clever, she thought. You don't care about me at all. You just care about your name. He only wanted to make sure she doesn't go the wrong way so that it doesn't affect the family name. He did not love her, he loved their name. And he did not want anything to ruin it. So, he monitored his sister all the time as he is told to by his father. Her family controlled her life. Indirectly, every decision in her life was taken by her family.

At the Aoi house, however, the environment was completely different. Valt had not eaten dinner properly, and this had been continuing for days.

"Toko, Nika, what happened to your brother?" The purple-eyed woman asked, her voice filled with concern. Her black hair were shining under the light.

"He lost to blader named Wakiya in a battle. And his defeat had been disturbing him since." The pink haired twin replied.

"It's been quite a few days that he's behaving like that. Now, I feel worried."

"Don't worry, mom. He'll become normal again soon. And we heard that Shu's meeting him tomorrow. Maybe he can do something." The other twin said.

"I hope so."

At hospital...
A nurse opened the door, leaned in and said, "Visiting hours are over. You have to go now."

"Huh, so soon!" A little boy sitting in the hospital bed in the light-green hospital-pyjamas said with disappointment.

"Don't feel bad, Ryota. Your brother will come back later. And, you have to sleep now as well." The nurse said.

"Yeah, I'll be back. So, don't be sad and sleep well. Good night." The boy sitting in the stool before the kid said while getting up. He was a bit older than the other, with black eyes and hair, the spikes held up by a bandana.

That night was nothing different for YN. She had dinner with her brother and went to bed in the same clothes as always. She sighed, then closed her eyes.

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