Dimension

Part 9

Daiki walks into the room where Takaki has been staying since they move to the JUMP house. It is surprisingly tidy with the exception of the desk where Takaki uses as his 'game zone'. The whole house –maybe the whole Japan- knows how childish Takaki is, and how he always give his all when playing his computer game. Sometimes Takaki and Ryutaro will use the big screen in the living room for their 'game battle' after everyone else has gone to bed. Then both of them will fall asleep on the couch, often with Ryutaro's head on Takaki's lap- which somehow makes Daiki feels a little bit uncomfortable.

Is this what people call jealousy?

What the heck I'm thinking? There's no reason to be jealous.

Erm... actually there is.

I love him.

He knows everyone will laugh at him if he says his true feelings. Even Takaki will burst into laughter. If his childish side being put aside Takaki is actually a real gentleman- maybe a bit narcistic. He has the look, the height and the personality that makes people fall for him. Daiki on the other hand is totally the opposite.

I'm just a short guy who is lucky enough to debut. And I don't even think people look at me when I'm performing with the group.

That is what Daiki thinks of himself. He always feels inferior. He knows if he hasn't got the voice he is no one.

Daiki lays himself slowly on the green covered bed. It smells like Takaki. He hugs the pillow tight, breathing in deeply the odor of the man he loves. This sweet perfume has been Takaki's trade mark. Takaki even forbids anyone in the house to wear the same brand. But Daiki thinks it's a good thing- then he can easily distinguish his love one from the other members.

Are you all right Yuya?

It has been a few hours since Ueda set off to rescue Ryutaro. It is five hours to midnight, and they have no clue on what is going on. With the recent attack in the living room Daiki is even more worried than before. And seeing Yuya magically heals Yabu's injuries is another shock to him.

So magic really exist huh? Is there any spell that can make Takaki fall in love with me?

Oh wait, wrong question. Is there any spell to save him and Ryu?

With the magic involve who knows what else will take place. Or maybe what has actually happen to his beloved Takaki.

"Mama..."

Daiki get himself to sit on the bed. Little Yuya is standing at the door with his right hand holding the pendant on his chest. There are tears in Yuya's eyes.

"What's wrong Yuya?" Daiki throws a smile, hiding his worried face.

But Yuya didn't reply. There is terror in his tiny round face.

"Do you want to sleep with me?"

Yuya jumps onto the bed the moment Daiki stretches out his arms, placing himself in the comfy hug of Daiki. The older boy strokes Yuya's head several times, kissing his head once before the two of them lands on the bed. Yuya is still holding tight to the pendant.

"Mama... Yuya is not a bad boy. Please don't send Yuya to them," the little boy pleads tore Daiki's soft heart.

"That won't happen Yuya," Daiki reassures Yuya. "I won't let them have you at any cost."

Yuya starts to sob. Daiki hugs the boy even tighter. He wants Yuya to feel safe. Somehow Daiki feels attached to this boy, so much that he couldn't bear seeing the boy's sad face. He don't even mind when Yuya calls him 'mama'- he loves it instead.

"Yuya caused trouble everywhere Yuya goes. Why Yuya has this bad luck?" the boy asks in tears.

Daiki wipes the wet cheeks. "There's no such thing Yuya. You are such a nice kid and very responsible. I'm sure your mother is really proud of you."

Yuya bites his lips. "No, Yuya makes mama cry before. Yuya killed papa."

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"Where's the King?"

Takaki could see the changes on Ari's face. She turns his face away from Takaki, not wanting to show her sad face to the boy.

"My Queen, The King is here to see you," Kei-Ty rushes into the room.

"Bring him in," Ari gives her order- gentle yet firm. Kei-Ty bends to give her respect before going out to get 'the King' mentioned. Not long after a familiar gentleman walks in side by side with Kei-Ty.

"Ueda-kun!" Takaki yells in surprise.

Ueda nods when he sees Takaki, and later bend on his knee on front of the queen.

"It has been a long time Ueda," Ari waves on Ueda's head, magically forming a gold crown on his head- the same one Takaki saw in the images.

Ari signals Ueda to stand up. "Takaki Yuya, meet Ueda Tasuya – The King of Amethyst."

"WHAT?" Takaki's eyes widen. "Wowowo... I'm confused here. I thought you said I am the King- I mean the 'me' in this dimension is the king. But how come Ueda-kun has the crown? Ueda-kun, how do you get here? Oh God! So everything you said about fairies is true. You are a fairy!"

"Calm down Takaki," Ueda tells his panicking junior. "It's not what you think. I'm not the real king. And I'm not a fairy."

"But you have the crown!"

"I'll tell you the real story later on. But for now we have more important thing to do."

Ueda turns to face the queen. "Ryuyu and Ryo-ya took Ryutaro from our dimension. I need to save him."

Ari nods. "Maru's crystal sensed another human presence on this land, and we thought it was you. But to think that they use innocent people to get on us is unforgivable. Poor Yuya. He must be petrified out there on his own."

"Yuya is doing fine. He is staying at the 'interception'. And I can assure you the boys are taking a very good care of Yuya."

"I know I can rely on you Ueda."

Ueda bows. "I'm going to the Dark Emperor's castle. It has been twelve hours since they took Ryutaro. I'm afraid the boy's body won't last any longer."

Takaki raises his hands. "Explanation please... What castle? What will happen to Ryu?"

"Human body doesn't last long on this land Takaki," Ari calmly explains. "The longer you stay here the weaker you get- and I say this in terms of your soul. Day by day you will lose your identity and memories. You will have less and less desire to go back to your dimension, making you wanted to stay. But this will distort the balance in each dimension, and soon human will die in emptiness. Even fairies can't do anything about it- it's the law of nature."

"But I don't feel that way-oh, let me guess. I'm at the sacred place so the rules somehow delayed or something?"

"Good guess, and you are right. The course is slower at the 'interception', but not outside the palace. Your friend might have become confuse right now."

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go save him!" Takaki rushes to the exit, but Ueda stops him.

"You are staying here Takaki. I'll go."

"Hell no! He's my friend, so I'm going!"

"You don't understand. You are not safe outside this place. Just stay. I promise I'll bring him home," Ueda firmly holds the boy's shoulder.

Takaki pushes aside Ueda's hands. "You fairies might have magic, but us human have the ultimate power too. And we call it 'Love'. That alone is enough for me to save my friend."

"I will definitely save Ryu and we'll go home together!"

~to be continued~