Project: Karma

65 | Finally Home

<Nagisa>
"Y-you can't be real." I tried to swipe away my arm but, he didn't have the intentions of letting me go. I didn't want to leave either but my mind couldn't comprehend anything at the moment.

"Nagisa, you look well." He complemented me so graciously that my heart skipped a beat. Something that I've never felt in such a long time. He has grown too, older like me. This feels like a dream and I don't want to wake up from it.

It's you Karma...isn't it?
He took a step back, as he figured that I wasn't mentally ready for his arrival. No. Don't leave me again. Karma stood there at the door with his innocent gentle smile.
I started to shake uncontrollably and my emotions erupted. Idiot Karma, you're always tossing my heart around.

Without thinking about it, I picked myself up from the wheelchair and leaned forward.

"Whoa, Nagisa. Are you sure you should be-"

It didn't matter to me. I would gladly lose my limbs if I could hold you once more, I don't care.
I dived into his arms and coiled my arms around his waist. I'm never letting you go ever again. I felt the warmth of his flesh, almost too real. I cried such ugliness that I didn't want to expose. I was utterly happy and overjoyed.

"Karma, welcome home."

<Karma>
As I was on the ground, I had broken her fall. I softly patted her back and pulled her closer into me. Her warmth is exceedingly nurturing. I missed it so much, Nagisa.
Even I, began to tear up. It was a moment of unspeakable silence but, everything that was needed to be said, was out.

Yes Nagisa, I'm finally home. You've been a good girl all this time, by yourself raising our child. It must have been tough, I'm sorry.

"Momma...?" A quiet voice startled me.
I looked up too see a small little boy behind the frame of the hall door. He had red hair like mine and the sky blue eyes of Nagisa.

"H-his name's Nakaru." Nagisa whispered into my ears, "that's our child. That's your little boy."

What a unique name, Nagisa I never suspected you to be the type to merge our names together like that. It's cute and very like you.
I stuck out my arm and waved to the little one. It must of been hard for him too. I guess without a dad around, a boy like him was spoiled and could turn out to be a crybaby like his mother.

"Come here, I don't bite." I gleamed.

Nakaru hid farther in and shook his head slowly like he was afraid. Did he not know who I was? Or was it the fact that he doesn't want to accept me?

"Nakaru, it's me, papa." I explained.

Nakaru flinched and dropped his head and his arms to his side. He gradually approached like he was ashamed to walk towards me. I couldn't see his facial expression nor the tears streaming down his cheeks but, I knew.

"Is it really you? Papa?" Nakaru finally looked up and he had ruined that strong will of his instantly. He embraced me all of a sudden and whaled out, just like his mother did.

"Yes, it's me, Papa. I'm sorry Nakaru, that I've been gone for a very long time." I apologized to him as I kissed his head and rubbed his back. "Papa is not going to leave you two alone anymore." I assured.
Nagisa laid her head on my chest and I could see that glint of happiness and ease on her face.  To have both of them in my arms was utter satisfaction, delight.

This is the family that I've always wanted to cherish. My beautiful sweet Nagisa and my little boy Nakaru.

My life in a glass dome locked my mind away from society and the world around me. Nagisa happened to save me altogether, away from that kind of life. I don't regret anything. You and Nakaru are my world.

"Nagisa, Nakaru, I love you guys." I spoke.
Nagisa kissed the side of my cheek and lightly giggled to herself.

"I love you too." Nagisa confessed.
We both looked down to see that Nakaru was pouting a little and dug his head more into my arms, next to Nagisa.

"I've missed you." Nakaru said under his breath and I luckily heard it. Nagisa exchanged eyes with me and we both laughed. Nakaru shyly kept diverting his eyes and became flustered whenever I tried to pull the two of them closer.

I know it will take some time for Nakaru to understand my existence, it's a fault of my own but, I'll make sure he'll comfortably live knowing that I am his father.

And Nagisa, I want you to rest now. I want you to feel free from all the burdens you've been shouldering all these years. I want both of you to rely on me. As a husband and as a father.

"What a pleasing sight."
All three of us looked up to see Koro-sensei hovering above us. He winked at me and Nagisa and knelt down beside the family.

"K-koro-sensei this was all you, wasn't it?" Nagisa eyes glistened and sparkled like she was about to bawl out again.

Koro-sensei displays an ear to ear smile with his pearly whites and chuckled, "an anniversary present." He said.

"What?" Nagisa sat up straight and held my hand. "What do you mean?"

Koro-sensei eventually sat down and crossed his legs. He took out his phone and turned it on.

"Today marks the day that Karma had died. Today is also the day that Karma was brought back to life. Happy anniversary, Nagisa. Consider it a gift from Aguri, Irina, Karasuma, and I." He revealed.

"What?!" Nagisa inched closer to Koro-sensei, "you guys never gave up did you?" She trembled.

"Gave up? Who do you take us for?" Koro-sensei playfully laughed and patted her head.

I sensed that her emotions were out of whack again. Nakaru looked up at Koro-sensei with wide eyes and wonder. Koro-sensei has been taking care of these two as well.

"T-thank you Koro-sensei." Nagisa was on her knees and bowed her head very low. Even Nakaru followed her mother's actions and did the same.

Koro-sensei coughed spontaneously from their sudden movements. He looked at me for answers. I shook my head without knowing what to do myself.

"Ah, you must not show yourself like that." Koro-sensei helped her back up and poked her forehead. "I should be the one thanking you, Nagisa. You're the one who fell in love with Karma, you looked past all the flaws and still accepted him for who he was. That is the greatest gift of all, your love."

<Nagisa>
My heart is content. My prayers were heard. I don't know what to really say, I'm extremely overwhelmed. Karma is back. The family is together. It's finally complete isn't it?

"Thank you Koro-sensei, thank you." I showed my appreciation and gratitude towards him. Koro-sensei stood up and have all of us a thumbs up.
"I wish you a good day."

He trailed off into the walk way and his back slowly got smaller the farther he went. The limitless black of his coat reminisced and faded. 

I don't if it was my imagination but, I saw a tinted yellow beast of some sorts beside him. Like a giant octopus. He looked friendly and he seemed outgoing as he wore the same black coat with a little black hat with a golden tassel on it. There was white specs and faint sparks glowing off the two of them. Until they both vanished altogether.

Thank you, Mr. Reaper.