When Takashi opened his eyes again, everything was different.
He wasn't on the battlefield. He wasn't surrounded by blood and death. Instead, he was lying in a soft bed, the warmth of a fire crackling nearby. The scent of soup filled the room.
"What…?" He sat up, his heart racing. Everything felt strange—his body, his surroundings.
He looked down at his hands. They were small—too small. The hands of a child.
Suddenly, a voice called from nearby. "Son, are you alright?"
Takashi turned and saw an unfamiliar woman standing before him, smiling gently. Beside her was a tray of warm soup.
Tears welled up in his eyes. "No… no…"
He stumbled out of bed, pushing past her, and ran outside. The cool night air hit his skin, but nothing felt real.
"What is this?!" he shouted to the sky. "I asked for help! I
"What is this?!" he shouted to the sky, rage boiling within him. "I asked for help! What kind of trick is this?"
He fell to his knees, scratching at the ground in desperation. "Why?! Why?! Why?!" he cried, tears streaming down his face. The weight of his grief crushed him, and he felt utterly alone in this unfamiliar world.
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A New Encounter
As he sat there, silently staring at the stars for hours, a voice broke through his sorrow.
"Arthur! Arthur! There you are."Brother, you're being naughty again "
She teased."Come on your soup is getting cold!"
Takashi turned to see a young girl, no older than he was now, approaching him with bright eyes.
Takashi stared at her, confused. "Sakura?" he whispered, the name from he's lips without thinking.
She tilted her head Sakura?, a playful smile on her lips I'm Hana silly."Did you bump your head brother?, you're so silly"
For a moment Takashi just stood there she looked so much like he's daughter,too much he's heart ached.
Hana reached out and grabbed he's hand her touch warm and soft, "Come let's ho eat" She says cheerfully,tugging him back towards the house.
Takashi legs moved on they're own following her like a lost a puppy.
As they walked, he realized how much she resembled his own daughter, Sakura. Tears began to fall as he remembered he's family
Takashi couldn't contain his emotions. "I lost them… I lost my family!" he sobbed.
Hana paused, her smile fading slightly as she watched him. "What do you mean were your family silly," she said softly, placing a small hand on his shoulder. "Come on, let's go eat together."