The One I Call Usagi-san...

Was it Because of Me?

Misaki's POV

"MISAKI!" was the last thing I heard before the darkness engulfed me.

"Are...where am I?" I look around to see nothing but black. "Why is it so dark?" At this point, fear fills my already shaking body. I never wanted to be stuck in this kind of darkness. Not ever. I lift myself only to fins myself slipping. I lift my hand up to examine the liquid. "Why is there water surrounding me? Where did it come from?" I slowly began to pick myself up from the wet floor but it isn't soaking my clothes. Strange.

"Where is everyone? Why do my arms feel all numb?" My arms felt extremly heavy but I was unsure why they were. Was it the weight of the water? Or the fact I fell asleep on top of my arms?

I start walking down the endless darkness, aimlessly walking without direction. Tis darkness seemed forever until a bright light revealed itself in the distance. "What is that?" Curiousity fills me as I start running towards the light. The light shown white and flashed green and red. "What is that?" I was then greeted by the tall white Christmas tree that sparkled brightly. Underneath it was...nothing. "Wait...isn't Christmas tomorrow?" The sudden realization fills me.

"It's Christmas tomorrow! Mom! Dad! Nii-chan! Tomorrow's Christmas!" I jump up and down excitedly, waiting for them to come to me. The once dark room began to become lighter as it turned from black to white. "Mom? Dad? Nii-chan?" I turn around to see all three walking towards me. Something seemed off though.

"Mom! Dad! Nii-chan!" I start running towards them with open arms as a huge smile spreads across my face. I ran as fast as my little legs could carry me but suddenly slipped on the water surrounding me. A loud bang was heard and a flash of light appears out of nowhere shattering the world around me.

I suddenly felt scared as the world began to fall from under me. I wanted protection and had the instinct to run towards my parents. "I'm scared. I don't like this thunder!"  I reach my hand out only to be held by the feel of something thick. This isn't water...I looked at my hand only to find red cover my hand. What is this?

I scream as the horrific sight comes in sight of me. My face looks down in shock as I look up. "Where are you? Mom? Dad? Nii-chan? Where did you go?" I look around and walk towards an orange light in the distance. "What is that?" That can't be the tree can it? The light emitted from the tree was white, however, this light was flashing orange and red.

I walked for what seemed forever until I reached the light. It was getting warmer by the second I neared it, engulfing the cold air with warmth. "Wait? What is this? Is that...my family car?" That color? The little toys in the car? The...presents. Gone. And that?

A trail of blood is revealed on the dark surface as the rain began to fall even harder. I followed it with curiosity and found my parents at the other end. "Mom? Dad? Is this yours?" My voice was trying to hold back on some tears as the fear chewed up inside me. I look at them as they turn around to look at me. "Misaki-chan, we love you~"

Just like that...they were gone. Disappeared into the thin air. "Wait?!? What did I do? Don't leave me!!! Please come back!! I'm sorry for all I did!!! I won't do it again!!" Tears began to threaten to fall from my eyes as an all to familiar embrace comes from behind me. "Misaki~ you and I will be together. We have each other and that's all that matters. But you should know...this was all your fault." Takahiro's voice sounded so cold; I didn't recognize him.

Shock and confusion along with a wave of emotion began to fill me up. Sadness. Depression. Confusion. Anger. All came together and developed inside me. All fighting for dominance. "STOP IT! STOP IT! STOP IT!!!!" I couldn't stand it anymore. I ran away from Takahiro, the car, the presents...the blood. I slipped on nothing, gasping for air. "NO! WHAT DID I DO! TELL ME! I CAN FIX THIS! PLEASE!"

Nothing. No sound. Not even the pitter-patter of the rain could be heard. No Christmas music. No crackling of the fire. Nothing. I'm all alone. I've done too much. I can't do anything... It is my fault...I lost everything...what do I do now? I look up from the painful tears in my eyes to see a fluffy creature in front of me. "An Usagi?" Confusion won dominance in my body as I wanted to feel this rabbit.

I ran after it as it started to lead me somewhere bright. "No...I'm all alone here...please come here to me...don't leave me!"

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"MISAKI! WAKE UP! IT'S A NIGHTMARE! GET UP!" I wake up wailing as I pull my brother close. I completely forgot I went to sleep before this event. I don't want to go.

"NII-CHAN! PLEASE TELL ME THIS WAS ALL A NIGHTMARE! NOTHING HAPPENED RIGHT?!?" Takahiro looks at me with sorrow in his eyes as well as tears stinging the edge of them as well. 

"I'm so sorry Misaki. Everything will be alright...I promise." Takahiro gives me a gentle smile as I hold my small hand on one of his fingers. "C'mon Misaki. Your relatives would want to see how adorable you look in your suit." This was no time to smile, especially today.

"Nii-chan! I'm not adorable!" Takahiro ignores my comment and began to ruffle my hair. 

"Yes, you are. Now let me fix your tie." We were going early to...my parent's funeral. "Nii-chan, I hate this." I say with teary eyes. Takahiro doesn't respond, hoping his tears don't show themselves. Takahiro grabs the umbrella beside the door as we both walked out. We walked towards their graves with tears in our eyes. It seemed that this accident hurt Takahiro more than it did me.

"Nii-chan, It's my fault...I'm sorry..." Takahiro looks at me and smiles. His face tells me that I was right...