Chapter 11: The Past and the Present
Saturday, Kogarashi manor.
Tenma's POV:
I woke up early and wore a blue t-shirt and grayish-blue pants. I put on my shoes and went outside, I saw that Sasuke was ready for his morning walk and Aki-nee was sweeping. She saw me and smiled.
"Good morning Tenma," she said. I smiled in response.
"Good morning Aki-nee, Sasuke," I replied. I then went to Sasuke and petted him.
"Your gonna take Sasuke for a walk, right?" Aki-nee asked as she continued to sweep.
"Hai," I said as I put the leash on Sasuke's collar. "Come on Sasuke," I said and Sasuke yawned and then got up.
"Be careful Tenma," Aki-nee said.
"I will Aki-nee," I replied and then left with Sasuke.
I was jogging with Sasuke and it was very peaceful, the birds are singing, flowers were blooming. A good day to have fun. Suddenly, I heard something. I stopped and looked at an alleyway. No one was there so I just shrugged it off. I then continued. After I got back to the manor I attached the leash to his dog house again. I then pet Sasuke and went inside. After I finished breakfast, I went back to my room when my phone rang. I picked it up and saw that Shinsuke was calling me. I answered the phone.
"Hello, this is Tenma," I said starting the conversation.
"Ohayo Tenma! how are you doing?" Shinsuke responded.
"I'm fine, how about you?" I replied.
"Just great! are you busy today?" Shinsuke asked.
"I have to do today," I replied.
"Same here! How about we go to the riverbank and play some soccer?" Shinsuke said.
"Sounds great! I'll meet you there," I replied.
"Hai!" Shinsuke replied and hung up the phone. I put my phone on the desk and left my room. I said goodbye to Aki-nee and then left the manor.
While I was running my way to the riverbank, I saw some kids playing with each other. I smiled at the sight as I saw their happy faces. It sure brings back memories. I then start to recall the times I had in Okinawa.
Third POV:
*Flashback*
Three boys were playing tag at a playground, they seemed to be having so much fun.
"I'm gonna get you Tenma!" Timmy said as he was chasing Tenma. He was close and Timmy jumped onto Tenma, causing the two boys to fall. They laughed and then got back up.
"Your very fast Tenma, " Timmy said as he wiped the dirt off his clothes. Tom went to them.
"Are you two alright?" Tom asked.
"Hai! we're alright, " Tenma replied, "also, " Tenma added and he tagged Tom, "tag! Your it." Tenma and Timmy then started running.
"Why you, I will tag you guys!" Tom said as he started chasing the two boys. After they finished playing they sat on the swings.
"Today was fun!" Tenma said.
"Yeah, I agree, " Timmy responded and then, his stomach grumbled. He blushed in embarrassment.
"How about we go to me and my brother's house, I heard auntie is making cookies, " Tom said as he got off the swing.
Tenma and Timmy agreed. The three of them then went to Tom and Timmy's parents and then they left the park. (Tenma's parents allowed him to go with Tom and Timmy).
*End of Flashback*
Tenma's POV:
As I ran, I met up with Shinsuke, he wore a black t-shirt, blue jacket, and dark blue pants. We continued to run to the Riverbank. We came across a pedestrian crossing. The light was red so we waited, that was when. I saw a little boy playing with a toy ball. It went on the road and I saw a car coming, and unexpectedly the boy went to chase the ball. This brought back something in my memory. Without hesitation, I went to save the boy.
"Tenma!" Shinsuke said, but I continued.
I used my hissatsu 'Soyokaze Step' and saved him. I looked at the boy in my arms and he was crying.
"Are you alright?" I asked trying to calm the boy down. He nodded in response.
"Thank you," the boy said. I smiled in response.
I put him down and stood back up. I saw his mother run to him and hugged him, I was glad the boy was safe. Shinsuke then went to me.
"Tenma, are you alright?" Shinsuke said.
"Hai," I replied with a reassuring smile.
I then looked back at the road and looked back at what happened before in Okinawa.
Third POV:
*Flashback*
Tenma, Tom, Timmy, and the parents left the park. The three boys raced to go to the house since it was near the park and all the traffic lights were green. Tenma was ahead and was running very fast. Tom was a few meters behind him while Timmy was way behind.
"Tenma, nii-san, you're too fast!" Timmy shouted.
In a distance, a speeding car was coming even though the light was green. Tenma went on the road and Tom, Timmy, and their parents saw the car coming.
"Tenma look out!" Tom shouted to his friend. This caught Tenma's attention and then noticed the car.
And then a crash was heard.
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But, Tom was the one that was hit, he laid on the floor not moving an inch. Tenma was on the other side, he was traumatized. Tom had saved him.
"Nii-san!" Timmy shouted to his brother as he went to him. Tenma snapped out of it and went to Tom. The parent's called the ambulance and it was on its way. The two boys were crying hoping for Tom to wake up.
"I'm sorry," Tenma mumbled, tears falling from his eyes.
At the hospital, they waited for the news, when the doctor came, he said that Tom was alright, but, he is in a coma. Years passed and he still hadn't woken up yet.
The parents blamed Tenma for the accident, saying that if he didn't run, none of this could have happened, but Timmy said it wasn't his fault.
*End of Flashback*
Tenma's POV:
I sighed sadly at the memory, as I still remember Tom hasn't woken up yet. I then felt someone, lightly tug my shirt. I looked and it was Shinsuke. He had a worried expression on his face.
"Tenma, are you alright?" He asked.
I smiled and said, "yeah, I'm alright, don't worry."
After that the mother of the child thanked me. Shinsuke and I then went to the Riverbank and played soccer to clear our heads. I still didn't forget about what happened though.
"I hope you wake up soon... Tom," I said in my thoughts.
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