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Chapter 5

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"Don't you dare touch my Tsunayoshi-kun again!" I shouted at the broken and battered form of the dumbass bullies.

They were lucky I didn't kill them for bruising his skin! My cute, adorable, Tsunayoshi...Anyone who dares to touch him should be sent to the hospital! If it was my mother or big brother, I wouldn't hesitate to do the same! Anyone who harms someone under my protect will get their ass kicked all the way to the hospital! I reached up, rubbing away the blood that stained my cheeks.

"Tsunayoshi-kun, everything is alright now. Come, let's go home now." I said turning to the cowering boy.

"N-Noo!" Tsunayoshi shouted rushing off.

"A...Ah...Tsuna...yoshi...kun...?" I questioned seeing his figure leaving me behind.

That...he was clearly scared for some reason. That...that was my fault...wasn't it? Whenever I fought, I never did it in front of him. I gritted my teeth, raising my staff up and I was about to bring it down on the skull of one of the boys at my feet, but I stopped myself. No, I won't sully my hands with their blood like this. I'm so...stupid...why didn't I just do what I always did...why...why did I stupidly allow myself to actually fight in front of him? I turned and I went home...but...something within me hurt...a lot.

"...Home..." I muttered tugging my shoes off.

There wasn't a reply...I wonder if she is out shopping. Takehiko came to greet me as usual and I knelt down, petting his head. My vision began to blur and I buried my face in my knees. Tsunayoshi was scared of me...but...I didn't want him to look at me like that. I just thought...I just thought maybe just once...just once he'd be happy to see that his bullies were in his place for once...since they always tried to hurt him whenever I'm not around.

"I'm so stupid...Tsunayoshi-kun isn't like Nii-san..."

Takehiko barked at me before releasing a small whine. He licked my cheeks, at my tears. I sniffled, rubbing at my eyes. I got up and I headed for my room, tossing my bag on the ground. I fell face first on the bed, curling up into a ball. Takehiko jumped onto the bed, pushing himself into my arms, I buried my face in his fur.

"You stink, Take-chan. You need a bath later..." I muttered shutting my eyes.

The dog only gave me a small bark before nuzzling my neck. He shut his eyes as well, already snoozing away. At least I have him with me whenever the rest of my family can't be. I began to drift into a light slumber...only to be awaken shortly later by my father's men, obviously searching for me and my mother. Despite not knowing what is going on...I knew that something strange was going on as I was escorted to the station. The words my father spoke to me when I saw him wasn't what I had expected.

"What do you mean...?" I stared at him with wide eyes. "W-What do you mean mama was kidnapped?! This is Namimori! This is your town!" I shouted at him.

"Be quiet, Miyako." Father stated staring down at me coldly.

"...Do you even know where she is?" I questioned silently.

"I do. I'm merely ensuring that they don't try anything with you or Kyoya."

"Nii-san isn't so weak."

"He has no experience against those with guns. That is why he is also here."

"...Are you going to get her...?"

"I will."

"Make them pay..."

"That, I intend to do."

"..."

I sat down on the couch, holding Takehiko in my arms. Father patted my head once, leaving me in the care of Tatsuya. It didn't take long before Kyoya arrived...and I took note that some of the men trailing behind him were badly beaten. My brother didn't say anything, just sat down beside me. I leaned against him, shutting my eyes.

"Today...sucks..."

"Hn."

The news my father came back with a few hours later wasn't good either. I was angry...why...why...WHY?! I silently got out of my seat as my brother lashed out at our father. I slipped out of the room without anyone noticing. Clutched in my hand...is a single piece of paper I swiped from my father's desk. I won't forgive them...I won't forgive anyone...who dares to touch my family...! My mother got hurt...and was going through surgery...it is unknown at this time if she will live...or die.

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I blinked slowly, wondering...why I am in the hospital. I don't remember what I was doing...before...before...how long has it been since I ended up like this? I sat up slowly, holding my head with a slight groan. My entire body hurts...my arms and legs especially. I heard the door open and I saw an unknown man standing at the door. He is really tall...with dark hair and green eyes hidden behind his glasses. He stared at me and clicked his tongue. I don't get why, but it irritates me for some reason.

"Seriously, kid with a death wish. Hibari Miyako, right?"

"...Who...are you?"

"Just call me Miyagi, from today on...I'll be your personal doctor." The man sat down next to my seat. "Everything from physical injuries to psychological."

"...Miyagi...sensei?"

"Yeah. How are you so far?"

"Okay...I think..."

"You've been asleep for a good week."

"A week...?"

"Do you not remember?"

"...I just...remember papa coming back...after...mama...! How is she?!"

"Alive in a way. She is currently in a coma."

"I see..." I was...unconscious for a week...but why? "I was unconscious for a week...What did I do before...?"

"Before what?"

"The last thing I remember was leaving...and...I wanted revenge, but I can't remember anything after that."

"Selective amnesia."

"Hn?"

"Why did you leave?"

"I...I was angry...really angry...I wanted to make them pay...pay for what they did...!" I was glaring down at my hands. "Hurt them...badly...!"

"Similar to a Cloud...but it is probably a secondary..."

"Cloud?"

"Don't worry about it so much. This is information above your clearance."

"..." What does that make you then? "I...did I...I did something bad, didn't I?"

"Why do you say that?"

"...The nightmares came back."

"Nightmares?"

"Un..."

"Will you tell me about them?"

"..."

"Then we can continue when you're ready."

"Un..."

"Are you hungry?" My stomach growled on cue. "That answers that question. You'll have to eat soups and gruel for a while."

"Okay."

Since I've been asleep for a long time, I didn't feel like napping at all. Miyagi-sensei returned with my food, but he checked my temperature and such before allowing me to eat. I was also giving some vitamins after my meal, even answering a few more questions the man had. Father came to visit me at some point and Miyagi-sensei left to give us some privacy.

"Miyako, your training is going to be doubled for the next few months. You'll temporarily be pulled from school, but Tatsuya will assist you to ensure you are ahead of your peers and I'll ensure you can still move up in grade."

"...Yes, papa..."

"Miyako, I underestimated your abilities. You are the type to only show your true ability when those you love are in danger. This...was not the push I wanted of you."

"Will she be okay?"

"...It is unknown at this time."

"...Can I go see her?"

"No, in your current state it is best to wait."

"..." Tears began to fall and I rubbed at my eyes. "I...I did something bad...didn't I...? I...I hate it...! I didn't...I don't...I don't want to make him more afraid of me...!"

"You are a Hibari. If someone cannot accept you no matter how strong and fearsome you are, then they do not deserve you."

"..." But I don't care about that. Tsunayoshi...something about him pulled me towards him. "I...I think...I snapped...I let my emotions control me..."

"You are a child, you will learn to control yourself."

"Un..."

"You will be under Miyagi-sensei's care for a while longer."

"Yes, I understand."

He patted my head before telling me to get some sleep. I did feel a bit tired for some reason. Still...whatever I did...it clearly impressed my father. The man was hard to please and I knew for a fact he would have preferred to have trained Kyoya over myself. He never showed it, but it was in his eyes. His eyes always had this gleam whenever he was watching over my brother, but it was never...never in his eyes when I'm training with him. Partly...because I hated to train and never took it seriously.

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"Again."

"Yes, papa..."

I stood up on shaking legs. I clutched my staff with both hands, facing him with narrowed eyes. I kept my body low, swiping at his feet. He moved back with ease and I twisted my body about and around, hoping to use the momentum to increase the power behind my swing. Every one of my attacks was blocked and I was sent flying backwards due to the fact he was older, taller, and stronger than and myself. I have training almost nonstop for the last six months. Kyoya seemed to enjoy the fact I was able to catch up to him, since our spars were lasting much longer...but he was clearly annoyed that our father was playing favorites by training me and letting me skip school. In those six months, not once...not once was I allowed to see my mother and not once did anyone inform me of her condition.

"Miyako, I told you, get one good solid hit then I will allow it." Father stated noticing the look on my face.

"...Why...? Are you punishing me or something, papa?!" I questioned angrily.

"No, you are the type that needs motivation to push yourself past your limits."

"But...but...!"

"You wish to see Shiori then I want to see progress."

"What have I been doing for the last six months then?!"

"The progress you have been doing is good, but not good enough for a Hibari. Once more, Miyako."

"...SHUT UP!" I threw my staff at him, tears falling down my cheeks. The last six months were stressful...constantly training, unable to see Tsunayoshi or even my mother. I had enough! "I...I want...I want mama...!"

"Miyako..."

"I hate you! What did I do...what did I do to deserve this?!"

"Miyako!"

I ran off, leaving the property and running off. I can't see Tsunayoshi...I bet he thinks I hate him for running off...that and I don't want to deal with his mother. I didn't know where I was going, but I kept running...eventually ending up at the park, collapsing on a nearby bench. I sniffled, rubbing at my eyes. I'm only a child...but why...why is it he's pushing me like this?! What did I do before I went into a week-long coma?

"Hm? Are you Miyako-chan?"

"Eh?" I rubbed at my eyes, looking up to see...no one? I looked around a bit confused. "Who...?"

"Down here."

"Down...?" I looked downwards to see a small child that reminded me of my brother and father...but with a long braid. "Are you...a relative of mine?"

"I suppose you could say that." The child smiled at me. "My name is Fon, you are Miyako-chan, right?"

"Un...Hibari...Miyako." I stood up, walking towards him before kneeling down. "Fon...chan?"

"Just Fon is fine."

"Hn..." He is younger than me, but he speaks like an adult. "You're like an adult. Not like a normal toddler."

"I suppose so."

"Fon-chan, why are you here?"

"I came to see Kouta."

"Sou?"

"In truth, it has been many years since I have last been to Namimori so quite a few things have changed. Would you please escort me to your home?"

"...I don't wanna..."

"Why?"

"...Mama...got hurt...she was kidnapped and she got hurt...I don't know what happened, but I did something and papa has been training me nonstop for the last few months."

"I see...So that is what has occurred. How is Shiori-chan?"

"I don't know...papa refuses to let me see her because I haven't made good enough progress. He ordered everyone to not talk about her either."

"Then why don't you attempt to see her yourself?"

"I tried...a few times, but I'm not sure which hospital she is in."

"I see...that boy...I see he hasn't changed in the least..."

"How old are you, Fon-chan? You're not a baby for sure."

"Why do you think that?"

"Hibari children are special, very smart and strong, but...not even Nii-san and I spoke like you do at your age."

"Hm..."

"You look amused. Hehehe...You look like a little Nii-san and papa!" I picked him up and I held him in my arms. "I'll take you home, but...don't tell anyone I was crying, okay?"

"Are you sure?"

"But...I'm a Hibari...I have to be strong and control my emotions. I don't get it very much, but...I did something bad and I think...I have to learn to control my emotions more."

"Sou?"

"Un. I...I had someone I was close to, but...I got angry because people bullied him a lot...really angry. I lashed out badly and I hurt the bullies in front of him...I usually did it when he couldn't see, but...it made me sad...to see him run away from me despite the fact I was protecting him."

"That is normal. You are both children after all."

"...I'm a Hibari though..."

"That may be true, but you are still a child. You'll eventually learn to control your emotions. I know a Hibari that always had a bored look on her face, but you could tell how expressive she was from her eyes."

"Really?"

"Cheer up, Miyako-chan. If you smiled, you would look much cuter and it would make me happy."

"Fon-chan, you're a lady killer despite being a toddler! It's interesting!"

"Is that so?"

"Are you going to stay with our family long?"

"I did intend on sticking around for a few days."

"Then you can room with me."

"Is that alright?"

"Un!"

"Then I shall intrude."

"Kiki?"

"Eh, a little monkey?"

"His name is Lichi."

"Lichi...I think he'd get along with Take-chan. Take-chan is my dog, but his full name is Takehiko."

"Strong name."

"Papa thought so too."

I talked with Fon while we walked home. I liked Fon, he was really nice and he listened to me properly. Father and Kyoya...weren't one for conversations and they prefer to deal with their problems with force rather than talk it out. When I returned home, father was waiting for me...and he seemed a bit surprised I had Fon with me. My father excused me, telling me to take a bath and get ready for dinner. I only nodded my head, taking my leave in silence. I knew my punishment will come later...but...who exactly is Fon?

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Chapter 5 Ends

I haven't updated this in a while, also...if you read Flower of the Night, then you know who Fon is talking about. I won't be spoiling anything between the two stories, but I'd probably focus more on Flower of the Night. Let's see, about Miyako...she's a good child, but she's a berserker type of fighter. When she let's loose or she ends up going mad with bloodlust, well, it's a bit obvious she won't remember half the things she's done. Hence why she needs Miyagi, someone her father trusts to keep what his daughter does a secret to protect her...both from outsiders and from herself. The man is to ensure the girl's mental state doesn't deteriorate and to help heal whatever mental scars she doesn't realize she has. That's all for today! So until next time! Bye-bye~!