The Military's Weapon

Dark Past Arc Chapter 10: Deep Thoughts

Nurse: His condition is....bad but he will be fine. You can visit soon but for the time being just let him rest. 

Yui: Thank goodness!

Seiji: Yeah you're right!

Amari-Sensei: Let's give him some rest.

Everyone has now left the ward to not disturb Ushio's rest. While Ushio was resting he was caught up in some nightmare. He was remembering why he left Mai's house and how he fell into a rough and sad state.

 *Ushio's thoughts*

???: You and your family are a disgrace. You should just go and die in a hole where you belong, creep.

???: Yeah you tell him brother. If he ever gets close to me again i'll kill him the freak.

Ushio: *Crying* Why? What have I done?

???: Your a just a leech. You should leave Mai's house. You are causing her all sorts of trouble for her and it pisses me off.

???: If your parents weren't weaklings you wouldn't cause her any trouble.

???: Your auntie left because you was a nuisance and she didn't love you.

At that time I thought it was all true. I thought I was making someone else suffer due to my selfishness. I thought my auntie never really loved me and it was just a facade she put up to deceive me. I really thought that I caused Mai a lot of trouble. That's why I left there place. I didn't belong there, the place I belong is in a hole like they said. This was when I decided to never get in touch with Mai and her mum ever again and also decided I was weak. I wanted strength but no one would give me the time of day. Then I joined the Military's Weapon and felt love and met people who were leagues ahead of me. I felt that I could reach them and stand on the same platform as them. However, in my recent fight I got my ass handed to me and there was nothing I could do. If it wasn't for him I would of been dead and to be fair I wouldn't really of minded. I was never meant to become a hero and the only I do is make people worry for me. I believe that i'm just a pathetic human being.

*End of Ushio's thoughts*

Several hours have passed and everyone is now able to visit Ushio. One after one they all entered the room but Ushio was still not awake. All the stress in their face left as they saw him resting peacefully. Mai decided to stay in the room for awhile longer and gave her mum a update on Ushio's condition. All of a sudden, Ushio jumped straight up as if he has just left the sad thoughts behind.

Mai: Ushio! You're awake! Thank goodness!

Ushio: *Tear strolling down his face* Ah! Mai you're here.

Mai: What's wrong! You're crying.

Ushio: I'm sorry Mai. I promised that I wouldn't get anything too life threatening but I broke it.

Mai: It's okay Ushio. You did what you had to do. I can't be angry with you because of that.

Ushio: I'm also sorry for being selfish all them years ago.

Mai: What are you talking about?

Ushio:*Crying* I caused you both a lot of trouble and that's why I left. You were suffering and I couldn't bring myself to admit. I'm scum because I never knew I was putting pressure on you. If only my auntie loved me. If only my parents didn't die. If only I was stronger I would find a place where I belong and I would never feel like this.

Mai: You're wrong! You have never ever caused me trouble. You're not scum as well and you are probably the strongest person I have ever met. So if I ever hear you call yourself scum again Ushio Akagi, I will not be happy. Your auntie loved you with all of her heart and never wanted you to get hurt.

Ushio began to sob and he heard the kind words being said from Mai's mouth. Ushio has been holding it in for a very long time and see Mai again made all the memories return to his mind. Seeing a upset Ushio, Mai goes towards him and gives him a hug and says.

Mai: Remember what ever you do I will forever back you right to the very end.

Ushio: Thank you Mai. Thank you very much.

Mai: Now come on, I want to see the happy and cheerful Ushio that I know and love.

Ushio: Yeah! You're right.

Mai: Oh! I nearly forgot! I picked up your manga before you left.

Ushio: Thank you!

Mai: *A really big smile on her face* Your welcome.

*Knock*

Akihito: Excuse me. Oh! Sorry am I interrupting a moment.

Mai: What are you talking about?

Ushio: Huh! Mai why is your face going red.

Mai: No....no reason.

Ushio: I don't get it.

Akihito: Ushio, I need to talk to you in private.

*Thank you for reading chapter 10 of the 'Dark Past' arc. I hope you've enjoyed this part and please drop a vote and comment. Ushio has finally got rid of what he had on his chest and spoke his mind but now Akihito want's a talk with Ushio. What could the discussion possibly be about? Will this discussion change the future? Find Out Next Time!!!!!!!