Last of Her Kind

#21: Replay

Bus

Aki sat on the edge and watch the rain fall down. Oikawa didn't ride the same bus.

The bus stopped after sometime. A man stood up and showed a bloody knife. He slit the driver's neck. Good thing that the driver pulled over before losing consciousness. The mad middle aged man was with beard and sharp eyes. "Hey, man", some tried to calm him. The children and women are scared. They cowered. The mothers covered their children's eyes.

Aki tried to stay calm and see if she has enough gauze to stop the driver's bleeding. She opened her bag and the mad man went close to her. He grab on her hair. "What do you have on your bag?!", he shouted. Aki saw how reddish his eyes are. He's on drugs.

"The driver. Let me save him", Aki said with a calm voice. "Huh?!", the madman laughed and pulled a gun on his pocket. "He's dead", he laughed sinisterly. "Just let me", Aki furrowed his brow. The man threw her on the ground and started to threaten everyone. He grabbed on their wallets and phones.

"I have a bomb here. If you try something funny, we will all blow up", he threatened.

Aki went to stop the driver's bleeding. Fortunately, she brought sewing equipments from their practical. She was able to sew it properly. She reached to her phone and just dialed Nobu's number.

"Ah!! Only this much?! So useless", the man shouted.

"Please stop. You're scaring the children", Aki raised both of her hands. "Lady. Are you done saving his life?", the man asked. He raises his gun and shot the driver's head. "Bet that's something you can't fix", he laughed hysterically. "This Bus is supposed to go at XXXX street. Now we're stuck in front of the hardware shop", Aki made her voice louder for Nobu to hear. She crossed her hand hoping he picked it up.

The mad man went close to her and grab on her neck. "You're pretty", he licked his lip. He slashed her shirt revealing her bare skin and undergarment. She also was wounded by the knife. "Shall we have some fun?", he grabbed on Aki's jeans and unzipped it. Aki closed her eyes. She felt weak on her knees.

"Save me. Fushimi-san", she said under her breath.

A tranquilizer came shooting the mad man's back after sometime. He fell on the ground and lost consciousness. After sometime, the police came. A man in blue uniform entered and removed his coat. He covered Aki and carried her in his arms. Aki's eyes was filled with tears. "Fushimi-kun is waiting outside. He was the one who shot the tranquilizer", Akiyama looked down on her and gave a reassuring smile.

Akiyama passed by the driver and saw his neck was sewn. "You did your best, Ishikawa", Akiyama carried her outside.

Akiyama dropped her on the ambulance outside. Nobu ran to her and hugged her tightly.

Fushimi also came. "I still need to make some report. You can stay here", Akiyama winked. "I  can go. Stay here", Fushimi walked towards him. Akiyama dropped his hand on Fushimi's shoulder. "Right now. You're the one she needs", Akiyama smiled and left.

"Ishikawa. The superintendent is looking for you", one police came. Nobu looked around and saw Fushimi. "I will stay with her", Fushimi said. Nobu bowed and left with the police officer.

The medic already tended her wounds. She's wearing Akiyama's coat. "Doesn't this look the same", Aki chuckled. Fushimi sat next to her. "But this time, its me whom you are with", Fushimi said with a soft voice. Aki's eyes widened and slowly her expression soften. "I wasn't able to save that driver", Aki clenched her fist. "You did", Fushimi patted her head.

Aki grabbed on Fushimi's hand. "Fushimi-san. I don't know how much I can bear your pain. I can't be like Misakk-san who can make you breathe easier... At least... In this suffocating world. I don't know how could I possibly save you from your past and present pain but... Can I be allowed to stay by your side?", Aki asked. "Even if I'm useless?", she added.

Fushimi grabbed on her neck using his arm and let him lean on his chest. "Then, let's bear it together, Akihabara", Fushimi kissed her forehead. "I still have some much in store. You can take time to heal me", Fushimi pressed his forehead against Aki.

Aki gasped and covered her mouth. She feels so overwhelmed.

"To live and be happy again, Akihabara. Can you help me learn it again? Can you help me be more human again?", Fushimi cupped her face.

"You're wrong Fushimi-san. Whenever I'm with you, I'm the one who's learning to be more of a human. To stand after a fall. To forgive after being tossed away. To smiled after being beaten for so long. Fushimi-san. You're the one who kept teaching me things", Aki hugged Fushimi tight.

"That's why, Akihabara. Until I learn more about living, I won't be able to give you an answer. I won't be able to respond to your feelings. I don't want to give an half-baked answer. I don't want to force my feelings just because you're the one who's been with me all this time. Can you wait for me... just a little longer? ", Fushimi hugged her back.

Aki smiled with tears in her eyes.

"Why not?", she chuckled.

2 Years After...
Scepter 4

"My hands is full for my wedding. I can't attend to the orphanage house", Akiyama whined.

Fushimi raised his hand. "I'll do it", he said. Everyone looked at him. They all clapped. "I'll come with him as well", Domyouji placed his arms around Fushimi.

Kamo and Akiyama feels like crying. Fushimi doesn't click his tongue anymore. He attended all activities of Scepter 4 for the past 2 years. They all knew it was thanks to Akihabara.

"Congratulations on getting married", Kamo elbowed Akiyama.

Cake Shop

"That Akiyama should be here to pick the cake with me", Riko sighed.

"He's working. He's still the Third man in command", Aki chuckled. "Thank you", Riko suddenly said.

Aki hummed and looked at her. "If you were to tell him what you felt before, I wonder if I'm the one he's going to marry", Riko suddenly felt a little guilty. Aki got some cake and stuffed it on her mouth. "If I did tell him what I felt, then I wouldn't have realised what I also felt about Fushimi-san", Aki smiled.

Orphanage House

Fushimi was hugged by the children. "Really?", Domyouji openes his arms but no one came to him.

The children went to have their dinner. Domyouji and Fushimi walked at the corridor. "It's been some years. I was actually expecting that you would be dating Ishikawa by now", Domyouji scratched his nape. Fushimi looked at the red head. "If I dated her earlier, I would just be selfish. I would drain her before I even know it. If I don't settle things with myself first, I won't be able to love her with the love that she deserves", Fushimi looked away. "Of course, I feel guilty for making her wait. That's why I'm trying to be stronger... Day by day", he smiled and it was reflected on the window glass. Domyouji smiled and pushed him.

Chapter end.