Dream » 02

[cursebound]

[ooc: Some Fruits Basket spoilers. Public again because Kyou still doesn't know how to use filters.]

Kyou had been drawing on the ground of his yard when the commotion began. Shuffling feet could be heard as they trod past the gate and towards the main estate, quiet mumbles slowly becoming loud chatter. He hadn't minded it at first and continued drawing quietly on the dirt.

It took a few more minutes before he finally looked away from his masterpiece, a drawing that probably meant nothing to anyone but himself. He knew that he wasn't the best artist nevertheless he looked proud of what he accomplished. He put his palms on his hips, a huge grin growing on his face.

"Kyou-kun!" His admiration of his work was short-lived though as his name was called out.

Before he could even turn, someone had grabbed his hand and dragged him against his will. "Come with me!" It was Kagura. She continued tugging on him towards the gate.

Kyou resisted, pulling back with all the strength he could muster. "But mom told me to stay home," he had said.

"But this is important, Kyou-kun! Come with me already."

It was a futile effort and Kyou eventually followed her, his shoes scuffling begrudgingly against the pavement. She had led him to a noisy crowd of people. Seeking some kind of explanation, he turned to face her. All she said what that he should go forward, to the front of the crowd. He did as he was told, pushing strangers aside to be able to reach his destination. The muttering only grew louder as people spotted the boy with bright orange hair.

Kyou soon found his father on his knees. His tie hung loose around his neck, his clothes a mess, his hair dishevelled. There were tears in his eyes. Tears of grief. He had said a few words, incoherent to most but loud enough for Kyou to pick up. It wasn't her time. How is she dead now?

"Who is?" It was a stupid question. If he had the chance, Kyou would've taken it back.

His father slowly turned to face him. The look on his face was indescribable - an indistinguishable mix of grief, remorse and anger. Before anyone knew what was happening his father was at his feet, walking towards him. Kyou found himself on the ground after a rough push.

"It's all your fault! If it wasn't for you she'd still be alive!"

The boy looked up at his father with questioning eyes, confused at what he had done wrong.

The man raised his hand, ready to strike the boy once more. He was restrained by his relatives while others simply watched on with mixed reactions. Kyou watched as his father struggled.

"She loved you so much! So much that she couldn't take it and killed herself! She killed herself because of you! You're not my son! My son would never kill his mother! He would never kill my wife!"

The boy didn't know how to react to that. His mother was dead? Because of... him?

A few minutes ago, this didn't seem possible. It seemed that everything was okay. He had no idea that his whole world would come crumbling down as fast as it had. He continued to stare at his father with unblinking eyes.

Tears began forming at the boy's eyes, rolling down his cheeks. Why it had started was beyond him. He felt numb. Confused. Lost.

And long forgotten was the family drawn by a child on the ground just minutes ago. Although it didn't look like much to others, it had meant the whole world to Kyou.

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Kyou grumbles in pain as he realizes the he is no longer on the bed but on the floor. He glares at Musashi, who is currently wrapped up in all the sheets, taking up most of the space. He turns to realize that his Dreamberry is on and stares at it for a moment. A tear lands on the screen and he wipes it off with his thumb before cutting the feed.

Comments

[not-bouncing.livejournal.com]

M-mister Kyou.....

I...I didn't know......I....I-I'm really sorry.....

[wipes away a few tears since the dream made her cry slightly]

[cursebound]

[He's quiet for a moment, not really looking at the Dreamberry.]

It doesn't matter.

[not-bouncing.livejournal.com]

I....you....don't have to lie to me, Mister Kyou.....I....I know how it is to lose your family.....

[evilkoala]

... Kyou? Kyou okay?

[cursebound]

[Hesitates.]

Yeah. Don't worry about it.

[evilkoala]

[this is kinda a huge blow for him since he was taught family was a good thing. but he does know the feeling. Lilo has given up on him before]

... It hard sometimes. Ee. Family... can hurt.

[doctor-tatsu27.livejournal.com]

[watches in silence with a neutral expression and doesn't say anything when the dream ends]

[cursebound]

Got something to say?

[doctor-tatsu27.livejournal.com]

The obvious answer would probably be no.

[onkittypatrol.livejournal.com]

[... why is it so familiar now to see a father deny his son? Of course, this isn't the same situation as her brother. She doesn't know who this person is, but she can't very well act as if she didn't see anything]

I... wish I knew what to say. I'm really sorry for seeing this. It's none of my business.

But um...! Please... please don't think any of that was your fault. I doubt it means much now but...

[cursebound]

It was a long time ago. Doesn't really change anything now.

[onkittypatrol.livejournal.com]

It still affected who you are... I hope you didn't take those words to heart.

PLACEHOLDER - 'cause I'm going to bed 8D

[grannyswolf.livejournal.com]

That's ... terrible.

*But he does know what it means to have the burden of your beloved one's death to your name.*

[cursebound]

...It's nothing.

[grannyswolf.livejournal.com]

But that was your Dad right ...?

Doing to that to his kid ... he's a horrible human. *yeah, there goes them eyebrow furrowing*

[action]

[summonedhero.livejournal.com]

[just snoozing away on the bed unknowing of what's going on and drooling quite nicely on your pillow as he sprawls out more now that there's room.]

[action]

[cursebound]

[Stares at how comfortable the boy has made himself. He pushes Musashi to the side and grabs the sheet and pulls. Hard.]

Re: [action]

[summonedhero.livejournal.com]

[makes a muffled grunt, bushy eyebrows furrowing at the disturbance only for them to shoot wide open when he's flying through the air.]

What the-!!

[sprawled beside Kyou and disoriented.]

1/2

[frillysnake.livejournal.com]

[frillysnake.livejournal.com]

NO NEED TO CRY, KYON-KYON, FOR I SHALL GIVE YOU A HUG THAT WILL BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY!

[cursebound]

Do you have to be so loud?!

[frillysnake.livejournal.com]

COME, LAY YOUR TROUBLES ON ME, FOR I WILL BE HERE TO LISTEN AND COMFORT YOU IN DISTRESS!

[godsbestfriend.livejournal.com]

Maa~ So these types of dreams still haunt you, ne Kyou-kun?

[frillysnake.livejournal.com]

Gure~! Kyon-Kyon is being so rude!

[cursebound]

It's not like I can help what I dream about.