Last of Her Kind

#9: The Raven Head's Story

Hospital

Aki waited for Fushimi to talk. "You can go now", Fushimi said without looking at her. "I wanted to but I feel like you're going to jump off anytime", Aki stood up and sat on the edge of his bed.

Fushimi's phone rang. Aki was waiting for him to pick it. "Shall I answer it?", Aki asked. Fushimi didn't respond. Aki answered the call.

Saruhiko, your father just died. I believe I sent you tons of messages. He's at the morgue right now. Aren't you going to see him?

I am sorry to hear about that. Fushimi-san is currently at the hospital. I'd be relaying your message to him.

Hmmm. I don't know who you are. Well, tell him as well that he must have know what it means.

Yes.

The call ended. "Fushimi-san", I called to him. "I know", he answered without looking at her. "I think it's the same hospital. I can accompany you", Aki offered. Fushimi removed his IV's and went outside. Aki followed after him.

Morgue

They were left to see Nikki, Fushimi's father for the last time. He really looks like Fushimi. His blood boiled out of a sudden and grabbed him by the collar. "You dare make that kind of face. Bastard! Wake up! You owe me so much! Wake up and apologize, you psycho!", Fushimi shook him.

Aki was alarme and held unto his arm. "Fushimi-san, he's already...dead. He's dead", Aki reminded and suddenly felt like crying. She did and leaned unto Fushimi's arms. A rubic cube fell on Nikki's shirt. He grabbed on it.

Sorry, Saruhiko. I haven't been a good father.

Fushimi lets him go and bit his lip. He let Aki lean on his shoulder for a little longer. Did he scare her? "Let's go, Fushimi-san", Aki grabbed her outside. Akiyama and the rest of the group were standing outside. Munakata was also with them. "My condolence, Fushimi", Munakata reached out his hand. Fushimi bit his lip and Munakata grabbed him. The taller man covered Fushimi from the rest of them. He led him back to the hospital room.

Akiyama went near Aki. "I gave him your number when I heard about his father's accident. It seems that he was on his way to the office when the accident happened. He was carrying a bouquet of flower", Akiyama informed. Aki couldn't help but to cry. Kamo and the rest also felt bad about the incident.

"I wonder if he's also crying", Domyouji sighed. "He's his son after all", Akiyama patted Aki's head.

Nikki's Burial

Everyone wore black except of the Scepter 4 who came in honor of the Third Man in Command's father.

"Where is Fushimi-san?", Aki asked Kamo who was standing in the entrance. "He's inside with his mother and grandparents", Kamo answered. She peeked and saw that he's seated in the middle.

Apologize, you psycho!

Nobu and Erina also came to give their regards. Nobu entered the room and talked to Fushimi. Erina was left outside and saw how concerned Aki is.

"Fushimi-kun is really someone your father is fond of. He even took a leave just to visit him", Erina opened. "Fushimi-san is... really hurt", Aki suddenly opened. "You've always been kind hearted Aki. But then, there are things we cannot mend", Erina patted her shoulders. "You look amazing", she commented and gave a thumbs up.

Fushimi finally was able to break free from the disgusting aura around him. He went outside and threw up a lot. He heard some footsteps. Akiyama offered him a handkerchief. "You just came from the hospital. Maybe you're not yet in a good shape", Akiyama also gave him a bottled water. "I don't need any of your speeches right now", Fushimi said before Akiyama even say anything.

"Fushimi-kun. If you remember, I was one of those present when you swore your allegiance to the Captain. I even protested because your were 16 that time. You could have lived your life in accordance to what the society expect of you. But then, you begged on your knees to be freed from your chains. Fushimi-kun, I'm one of those people who knows what happened to you", Akiyama reached out his hand and patted Fushimi's shoulder. "You've done great of holding on", Akiyama smiled. Fushimi grabbed on his hand and looked at the floor. He tightened his grip on it.

Cafe shop

Aki was dragged by Hina to stalk Riko's date. She looked lovely and graceful with a white laced dress. "You're quite late", she pouted. Akiyama chuckled and sat in front of her.

Aki's heart tighten. She couldn't watch anymore. She already confirmed that it was her and it is him.

She was about to stand when she also saw Fushimi with a petite woman with dark orange hair. They both sat on the side and they looked like casual to each other. 10 days passed since the burial of his father. She never had the chance to see him since that day.

Fushimi sat in front of Aya. "What a disgusting place for you to bring me", Fushimi sighed and ordered coffee. "You know why I called you here, right? Your mother is already taking over your father's stocks. Are you going to allow her to do that? That is your inheritance", Aya said straightforwardly. "She's been taking care of it. That means its already hers", Fushimi said with a bored tone. Aya slapped his face. "I don't want to see you like this. When Misaki was still here, you would be on fire in making your name stand on top of that company", Aya brought out that name. "I told you not to mention that name again", Fushimi lets out a dark aura. "He's the only one who can make you sane again. I don't want to see you like this. Saruhiko. This is not the cousin I grew up with", Aya had some tears on her face.

Aki thought that Fushimi is bullying her. She finally made some move and walked towards them.

"Fushimi-san?", Aki called out. Aya wiped her tears and saw the pretty lady in front of them. "Who are you?", Aya glared at her. "Just... His fri-", Aki was cut off. "She's some random stranger", Fushimi finished her sentence. Aki just faked her laughter. "I said what I wanted to say, Saruhiko. Please, don't settle for less", Aya left.

Fushimi and Aki had a moment of silent. "It's been a long time, Fushimi-san. How have you been?", Aki couldn't find any words to say. "Isn't that Akiyama and your friend?", Fushimi pointed at them. Aki grabbed on his finger and sat in front of him. "Fushimi-san. Please, don't", Aki shook her head. Fushimi smirked and just crossed his leg. He ordered for the two of them.

"Oh, way to go. She already confessed. Her face is all flustered", Fushimi narrated what he sees. Aki turned her back against the two so he cannot see what is happening. "Oh, what is happening? Akiyama is patting her head", Fushimi looked at Aki's curious look in her face. "Here it goes. He's going to answer back", Fushimi said with a teasing voice. "Ah  she looks happy with that answer", Fushimi nodded. Aki was about to turn around when Fushimi stepped on her shoe. She winced in pain.

Currently, Riko is crying because she was just rejected. For the longest time, she understood clearly that Akiyama only looked at her as a childhood friend. She knew that it would be his answer but she took all her courage to say what she really feels.

She feels so ease now that she was able to tell Akiyama everything. "Then, maybe it's true that you already found someone who you actually like", Riko smiled. "Maybe", Akiyama laughed and ate with Riko.

Fushimi made sure that Aki is facing her. He found so much amusement teasing her and also just being with her is an amusement. "Now that I confirmed that you're alright, I'll leave now", Aki felt so irritated. She feels like Fushimi had been toying around her. She stood up and turned around. She saw Akiyama in front of her. "I just saw Fushimi-kun. I didn't know you're with him", Akiyama smiled. Aki melted. Why does she need to be seen with Fushimi? "She's keeping me accompanied. She's just worried about me", Fushimi informed. Aki mentally face palmed. Don't make it sound so different!

"I see. Please have a good talk", Akiyama smiled.

Chapter end.