*Gareki wakes up from a nightmare crying*
*Gasping for air* -"Whoa- it… huh… the same dream again with the fire…. I see that this will forever haunt me…"
(Yuna enters the room)
-Oh my, my poor baby, are you alright? Oh, I bet you're really hungry… im making your baby milk bottle right away! Kotetsu! Come play with Gareki while I'll make his bottle!
Kotetsu:
-Coming sweetie!
I don't really remember when it all started, this nightmare I keep having at least once every week. It's really bothering to have to go through memories of my past life in this life too… as well as… lets just say there isn't many good memories to remember anyways. Heh, I just realised… when was the last time I felt happiness? Was it then? When I heard Erza's voice? Or when I was about to… finish it all? Maybe those days when I thought that it would be the last time im waking up. *Sigh*
Yuna:
-Here little boy, drink your milky now*smiling*
You know, I was glad that I was finally old enough to drink less breast and more bottle, being able to feel warm milk coming out of a breast and into my mouth was rather a peculiar experience that I'm glad I didn't experience when I was a newborn baby. Not that I would remember I didn't, but it is wat they've told me so imma stick up with that thought. I guess not everything was bad then huh? But I guess having a new start is pretty neat? I can make better choices and live this life as the person I could have been in my other one, this is actually nice, I like this thought. Yes I definitely like this, we might not be a rich family however the family bond this family has, seems indestructible unlike…. *flashback* Anyways what was I saying? Wait. Hold up. What is she? Oh no. Ohh Goddammit she is changing my diapers again! Bah. Who said I like this. I want to go back to my misery rather than being changed by this woman again. Oh no. OH NO NO NO NO. AUGHHHH
Yuna:
-"Oops, looks like I did it again huh Kotetsu"
Kotetsu:
-"It does indeed sweetie, the day you don't get it into his mouth will be a memorable day"
*Both laughing*
*Gareki crying*
-"Please send me back to my inevitable doom"
I stopped crying, my tiny body trembling in Yuna's arms. The nightmares still lingered in my mind, casting a shadow over my thoughts. But Yuna's gentle touch and soothing voice provided a small ray of comfort in the darkness.
Yuna: "Shhh, my sweet Gareki, it's alright. Mama's here. You don't have to be scared."
I looked up at her, my teary eyes searching for reassurance. She held me close, her warmth embracing me like a protective shield.
Yuna: "You're safe now, my little boy. We won't let anything harm you. Kotetsu and I are here for you, always."
Kotetsu stood nearby, his eyes filled with compassion. He reached out to stroke my cheek, his touch offering solace.
Kotetsu: "Hey, buddy. Don't worry, we're here with you."
Their words washed over me, like a gentle breeze in a storm. In their embrace, I could feel the strength of their love, a love I had never experienced before. It was a love that was unconditional and unwavering.
As their voices echoed in my ears, a glimmer of hope sparked within me. Maybe, just maybe, I could let go of the pain and fear that haunted me.
I gazed up at Yuna and squeezed her finger, feeling the warmth and love flowing through our connection. In that moment, I knew that I had found my place, my new beginning.
Just as my tears began to subside, a knock on the door startled us all. Yuna gently placed me in my crib and hurried to answer it
Yuna: "Yes, who is it?"
Newspaper Guy: "Good morning, ma'am. I have the daily newspaper delivery for you."
Yuna: "Thank you."
Yuna's hands trembled slightly as she took the newspaper from the guy. She closed the door and walked back into the room, her eyes fixed on the front page of the newspaper. Her expression turned to shock and disbelief as she read the headline.
Yuna: "Oh, no... Kotetsu, come quickly! You need to see this!"
Kotetsu rushed into the room, concern etched on his face. He took one look at Yuna and the newspaper, and his eyes widened in alarm.
Kotetsu: "What is it, Yuna? What's wrong?"
Yuna: "It's... it's about the hospital… There was a fire at the hospital where Gareki was born. The royal guard believes that it was provoked by members of the… 'Futili,'? a very dangerous faction that has been causing trouble everywhere they go, they still can't find any traces of who they are or what their intentions are and they only know that it is controlled by a group of 3 leaders known as the messengers of God."
I couldn't believe what I've just heard. The hospital I've been born in a few months ago, was….
Kotetsu: "Gareki... our little boy...
Kotetsu held me tightly, his grip becoming firmer. Yuna joined him, placing a hand on my tiny chest, a symbol of their unwavering love and protection.
Yuna: "The God of Protection(Refers to one of the Gods) seems to have blessed him Kotetsu, let's just hope it wasn't just a coincidence and let's go see if any families we know happened to have been caught in the fire.
Kotetsu: "No, it might be too early. Lets wait until tomorrow"
Luckily nobody we knew had happened to get caught into the catastrophic tragedy and by a miracle, only 3 deaths were registered at the time with the rest being marked either as an unknown status or just high degree burns.
Either way, the day ended with a feast, celebrating my first birthday party, a lot of familiar faces were there as well as with some other friends of our family in the end it was a great time and nothing went wrong
*At the end of the party Gareki has a revelation dream but everything is fuzzy and he is bery tired to understand anything*
Unknown voice: "Kai! Wake up! You need to *inaudible* you have been chosen *inaudible*
Gareki: "Whoa-, who is this? How do you know my real name?
Unknown voice: "No time to exp-*inaudible* WAKE UP*
*Gareki wakes up*
-What…. Was…. That…. Dream….?