START: DASH! Again- A µ's Fanfiction

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---Rio's POV---
~April 2039~
It was the first day of the term, which meant that I had to go and get Yuna out of bed. Akari and I walked into the Kosaka's Sweet Shop. My Uncle Odalis greeted us at the counter.

"Hey girls," Uncle Odalis said. "Ready for your second year?"

"Yes," Akari replied. "Aunt Umi is waiting for us out in the car. Is Yuna up?"

"Not sure." Uncle Odalis replied. "It is the anniversary of your Aunt Honoka's passing. If she isn't up there, check the shrine."

"Sure thing Uncle Odalis." I said. We walked upstairs to the living area.

"Yuna?" Akari asked. We both looked into her room. Nobody was there.

"She's at the shrine." Yuna's older brother, Haruki, stated. "She left about two hours ago." We turned to look at the brunet haired boy with dark chocolate eyes. Haruki looks a lot like Uncle Odalis. Yuna, on the other hand, looked like Aunt Honoka if she had brunette hair. Mom use to say that Yuna was the near perfect reflection of Aunt Honoka. Even in her personality.

"Thanks Haruki." Akari said. "See you at dinner tonight." We walked out the shop and to my mom's car.

"Did she sleep in again?" Mom sighed annoyingly.

"No," I replied. "Shrine." My mom began to tear up. I think she forgot what day it was.

"Let's go get her." Mom said, wiping a tear away. We began driving off.

---Umi's POV---
We pulled up to the shrine. The three of us hopped out of the car and walked up the steps. Nozomi was sweeping the enterence way. Still volunteering at the shrine. She gained more time to do so since she runs her fortunate telling business. Thankfully, she hasn't given out her... Punishments to her customers.... Yet.

"Good morning Nozomi." I said. "Have you seen Yuna?"

"The cards told me it's a day of sorrow for her." Nozomi stated. "She's over there talking to Honoka."

"Thanks." I said. I sighed and looked over at Yuna.

"You know what the cards also told me?" Nozomi asked.

"What?" I asked curiously.

"Starting today," Nozomi said. "History repeats itself. The daughters of µ's will form a group of their own, and Yuna was destined to lead." I raised an eyebrow. Rio has inherited her father's out going spirit, but I kind of fear that if she becomes a school idol, she wouldn't be able to handle the pressure. I sighed.

"I miss Honoka." I stated.

"She would be proud of Yuna," Nozomi said. "That's for sure." Yuna was strong, another way she is like Honoka. The day Honoka died, I went home and cried. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't of had the courage to leave my abusive ex boyfriend after I found out that I was pregnant with Rio. It was Honoka who got me out of there that day.

~April 2023~
I sat down at the edge of the tub and began to shake. I held the test up as hot tears began to pour out of my eyes.

I can't let Tatsuo know. I thought. He will hurt me and the baby. I dialled Honoka's number. After a few rings, she answered.

"Umi?" Honoka asked. "Is everything alright?" I began sobbing.

"Honoka." I cried.

"Hold on," Honoka said as if she knew why I called. "I am coming. Pack what you need." And hung up. I quietly slipped into the bedroom and pulled out a briefcase. I grabbed my travel kit, a few clothes, and a picture of µ's from our trip to New York City. Suddenly, I heard footsteps. I grabbed the packed briefcase and ran back into the bathroom. I could hear my boyfriend approach the bathroom door. A shiver went down my spine.

"You fucking bitch." Tatsuo snarled. "Are you just going to lock yourself in the bathroom all night like the dunce you are?" I tried to hold my tears back.

Hurry Honoka. I prayed. I suddenly saw flashing lights outside my bathroom window. I knew exactly who Honoka grabbed to help her. Rin, who is on the force, and a couple of her cop buddies.

"Nya!" Rin shouted into the loud speaker in an angry tone.

"What the fuck?" Tatsuo snarled.

"Come out with your hands up Tatsuo!" Rin shouted. "You are under arrest for physical abuse and second degree attempted murder! You can either come out peacefully or we will come in and force you out!"

"You useless bitch!" Tatsuo shouted. "You fucking called the cops you physco!" Hot tears began to form. I texted Honoka to tell her he was shouting at me. Suddenly, two cops barged into the house. I heard Tatsuo screaming and shouting. I crouched in the bathtub and cried as it quieted down. There was a light tap at the door.

"Umi." Honoka said. "Don't worry, it's just Rin and me." I got out and slowly opened the door. It was Honoka and Rin standing there. I stepped out and grabbed my briefcase. Honoka stepped forward and hugged me. I cried hard.

"Don't worry Umi." Rin soothed. "I will make sure he never gets out."

"Thanks you two." I sobbed. "You saved us."

"Us?" Honoka asked. "Umi? Are you-?"

"Yes." I whimpered. Honoka and Rin both hugged me.

"You and the baby can stay with us." Honoka whispered. "Odalis and I will protect you both. We promise."

---Rio's POV---
~Present Day~
Akari and I walked up to Yuna as she prayed. I tapped her shoulder.

"Yuna," I said. "Come on, we'll be late id we don't leave the shrine soon." Yuna looked up at me.

"Oh," Yuna said. "Sorry Rio-chan. Come on, let's get to school." She got up and started walking. Akari looked at the prayer Yuna wrote.

"She writes the same thing every time." Akari stated. I looked at Yuna's prayer.

"May my mom forever be with me." Yuna wrote. I sighed. Aunt Honoka is with her. I began to wonder if Yuna meant something else.

"I can't blame Yuna." I said. "I grew up without a father." We started walking.

"Except your father abused Aunt Umi." Akari said. "Yuna lost Aunt Honoka."

"True." I said. "I still see my father on a yearly basis while he is behind a bullet proof casing. Yuna can't physically see her mom any more." We reached the car, where Yuna and my mom were waiting.

"Come on girls." Mom said. "Let's go."