Miracle's Dream (Chapter 11)

Summary: A young girl who seemed to have no connection at all to any of them are the one who brought them together and drove them apart. She’s the one who shows them the real person they could be. 

Chapter Word Count (Total): 1,067 (15,728)
Rating: PG-15 in later chapters due to PDA and sensitive issues

Disclaimer: I do not own people... Mentioned people in this fiction belongs to themselves and their professional self, belongs to Johnny's Entertainment

Warning: Character Death

  

He planned everything by himself. Not one person not even Yasuda knew about it. From the place to the food everything was thought of himself. He knew Catherine being herself, she would not recklessly just eat anything. At her age, she was much more mature than any other girls of her peer were.

“Ryo.” She pouts a little as Nishikido arrived a little late to pick the three of them up. “You’re late.” She said brattishly. Nishikido just smiled as he hoisted her up.

“Ah. Gomen.” Nishikido said as he knelt down to her height. “Happy birthday na Saku-chan. We’re going to meet someone special today ne.” he said gently as he gently tucked her hair behind her ears.

Yasuda stared at Nishikido. He knew what was going on. He knew right then what was Nishikido’s intention. Nishikido just smiled softly. Yasuda shook his head silently. His usually calm face redden with anger. Shibutani was quick to pull the shorter guy away before he erupts.

It was then the two other guys arrived to join them. “Nii-chan?” Catherine turned to look for him. “Daijoubu?” she asked softly as she touched Yasuda’s arm.

“ē, daijoubu. Omedeto na.” Yasuda said looking away from the little girl.

Catherine gently wrapped his arm around her shoulders. “Tegoshi-kun and Uchi-kun is here. Ryo is bringing us to meet someone. Daijoubu ka?” She asked. “I won’t go if you are not okay with it.”

Yasuda gradually calmed down as he descend to her height. “It’s fine. Uchi is here no? Why don’t you go to him while I change for a while, okay.” he said gently. “Call Ryo for me please.” he said.

Hesitantly Catherine walked back to the living area. “Nii-chan angry with you. Don’t fight again please.” Catherine said looking up to Nishikido. Nishikido sighed as he nodded. He knew he should have told Yasuda about it first. But if he did, there was no way Yasuda would let not happen anyways.

Catherine sat in between Uchi and Tegoshi as Nishikido went to Yasuda’s room. “Are you in it too?” Catherine asked the boys. Tegoshi shook his head quickly but Uchi just smiled. He did not know about the plan and whom they were going to meet but he knew, Nishikido must have something very special planned for her. It was her tenth birthday after all. “I missed you.” She said suddenly as she snuggled close to Uchi, taking in his scent. After a few moments she scrunched up and look up at his face. “You smoked again.” She complained.

Uchi let out a laughter. “Baru and Shota smoke too. Ryo stinks of smoke all the time.” He protested. Catherine just giggled playfully. Shibutani’s loud voice halted their conversation as Uchi sat her a side and made Tegoshi look after her. “Don’t let her come.” He said quickly before disappearing into Yasuda’s room as well.

Catherine looked at Tegoshi. He seemed to be shocked as well. “It’s his sister. He should at least know about it. It does not matter if he does not want to acknowledge it. At least he know. At least she knows.” Nishikido voice said loudly before a loud bang came after. It was after that everything went silent. Their voice became whispers and Uchi was the first to come out followed by Nishikido and then Shibutani and Yasuda.

Yasuda expression was still flustered yet he tried his best not to show it in front of Catherine. Shibutani was on the phone and within minutes Okura was already at the doorstep. Instinctively Catherine went to Yasuda to sit on his lap. Shibutani and Nishikido sat on either side of Yasuda.

Catherine looks up at his face questioning him with her eyes. Yasuda forced a smile as he shook his head, indicating everything was fine. “Hontou ni?” She said quietly. Her eyes drifted to each of them demanding an explanation of what had happened but none of them said a word.

“Honma ni, sumimasen deshita.” Nishikido said suddenly. Okura who just got there and Tegoshi looked at each other and then back to Nishikido. Yasuda coiled his arms around Catherine and she leaned her head on his chest while her eyes darted to Nishikido. “Saku-chan, gomen ne.” He said softly. Catherine just look at him questioningly.

“You never did anything wrong to me.” Catherine said innocently.

Nishikido hesitated to speak. But he had promised to tell her fist before letting her meet her half brother. “I’ve been keeping this secret for a long time.” He paused. Buying time for himself to get himself together before announcing it to her and everyone else.

Catherine placed her hands on her ears. “I don’t want to know if it’s going to hurt minna.” She said definitively. “Especially if it hurts, nii-chan.” She said looking up at Yasuda. Gently Yasuda removes her hand while fighting back his own tears. “I don’t want you to be sad.” She reasoned quietly.

“Daijoubu na.” Yasuda spoke.

“I’ve known your brother half my life.” Nishikido spoke. “I’ve known who he was since the beginning.” He continued. Tegoshi’s eyes widen. Yasuda just looked away. Catherine’s hand quickly reached for Yasuda’s. “I didn’t want anyone to know because your adopted mother asked me to keep it a secret. She wanted your brother to meet you at his own terms.” He continued.

“Just tell her, Ryo.” Yasuda spoke suddenly clearing his throat.

Just as if it was fated for Yamashita to know Catherine, he appeared at the doorstep at the very moment Nishikido was going to tell her. “Catherine Sakura Akira. Meet your brother, Yamashita Tomohisa.” Nishikido announced.

Tegoshi gasped. “My god.”

Yamashita who was about to enter the house stood still. He just stared at Catherine. The words he had said the day before floated in everyone’s mind, except Uchi who was not there. He too was surprised with the announcement.

Catherine’s eyes started to water but quickly she changed her vision to Okura. “But I have minna now.” She said suddenly as she quickly snuggled up to Yasuda. “Ne, nii-chan.” She looks up at Yasuda with her voice muffled a little. “You’ll be my brother, right?” She questioned. Yasuda’s body trembled as he protectively embraced the little girl on his lap.

“We all are, and always will be.” Okura said as he quietly. “We will always be your brother.”