In Fate's Hands

Darkness

I do apologize if this is a boring chapter! I had a hard time figuring out how I wanted to segway into the next phase of the story! 😊 I hope it isn't too bad!

Mina: "Oh my god... poor Y/n... to get heartbroken... and then immediately find out your father is dead... I wish I could just be there for him..."

(When she said the words, I froze instantly... Mr. L/n... dead? I immediately grabbed my phone and went to send a text to Y/n... but I get an error when I go to send, I continue attempting over and over again only to get the same error.)

Mina: "Sana... here look at this." (She shows me the text from Y/n)

Sana: "I am sorry Y/n... You ruined nothing... That was me..."

(For the rest of the night no words were said... we just laid there together crying until one by one we all fell asleep...)

-One Month Later-

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(It has been exactly one month since the day I left Japan and I found out my father was killed. Things have been extremely tough. My mother is not handling it well... I am doing my best to stay strong, but a 16-year-old should never have to plan a funeral. Unfortunately, that is exactly what has happened. Luckily, it turns out that my grandma's house is only a few streets down from where Nako moved to. If it was not for that... I am unsure what would have happened, as Nako's mother helped a lot when it came to the planning. I have not spoken with Sana, or Momo, ... I simply can't bring myself to do it... I have spoke with Mina though... I know I could trust her, and I needed to make sure Sana was doing okay... But no one could know. Mr. and Mrs. Minatozaki are flying in for the funeral today, but I asked for them to not bring Sana, as I could not deal with her and my father's funeral on the same day. They understood and explained she would be busy anyway... Of course, she would be. She probably did not want to see me after I confessed and ruined the friendship. Nevertheless... it is time to head to the location of the funeral. I put on my black suit and walk to my mom's room. When I arrive at her door, I hear the sounds of her sobbing. I sigh, and then knock on the door.)

You: "Mom, it's time to go... We do not want to be late."

(I can hear her footsteps as she approaches the door, so I step back. She opens the door and her makeup is already running down her face. I pull out a handkerchief and wipe it off. I faintly smile at her and pull her in for a hug.)

Mom: "I don't know if I can do this Y/n... He was our rock... How am I supposed to say goodbye?"

(I reach down and interlock my fingers with hers and grip her hand tightly.)

You: "We will do it together... Like dad would want. Dad was our hero... Let's show the same courage he showed us."

(She smiles.)

Mom: "You have made your father and I so proud... you are so strong... just like him."

You: "Let's get going, I don't want to be late and make everyone wait."

(She nods, and we walk hand in hand out to the car. I help her in the passenger seat, and then I get in the driver's seat, start the car, then pull out of the driveway. I want to cry so badly, but I can't allow myself to do it in front of mom... Luckily, I am able to hold it together the whole way there. When I pull up, I see family and friends waiting. There is a tent, and many chairs sitting under it. My father's casket is already there and there are some white flowers sitting atop the casket. I look behind it, and there are some soldiers standing there, as it is tradition to do a ceremony for soldiers who pass. When I get out of the car and help my mom, Mrs. Minatozaki quickly rushes over to us and grabs ahold of her hand and begins walking her to her seat in the front row. Mr. Minatozaki makes his way over to me and pulls me in for a hug.)