Chapter 1

`Tyki

When I was eleven years old, my parents took in a child aged about five named Lavi. His parents who were friends of my mother and father died in an accident during a storm. My parents told me about their decision in taking him in and asked my opinion about it. I was fine with it since it didn't really matter much for me. And before he was picked up, my mother requested that I treat him like my own brother. I complied with her request to please her and I didn't really care as long as he doesn't cause trouble.

The day came where my parents arrived with him from the hospital. He has fiery red hair and emerald green eyes. The other one though was however covered due to a defect on his eyes when he was born. I knew about that since my parents already told me about it.

He felt shy when he saw me and hid behind my mother. My parents just smiled and then my mother gave me a look which told me to try and get him to like me. Well, it won't hurt to try so I did as told.

I crouched down to meet his level and gave my best smile.

And I said in the most caring voice, "Come here, little one. What is your name? I'm Tyki and I'm going to be your new older brother."

He stared at me with his eyes for a few seconds then smiled.

"My name is Lavi. Nice to meet you, Tyki-nii-sama," said he as his small hand took mine and shook it.

"Japanese?" I asked with a questioning look to my mother and father.

"His mother grew up in that place in her childhood before coming to this English country. She probably taught him."

"I guess it's fine. There's no harm in that."

"Well, get to know each other as I cook dinner," said my mother as she left the room and walked towards the kitchen.

"Tyki, why don't you show Lavi to his room? I'll help your mother in preparing dinner."

"Yes, Father."

I then faced the child as my father left the room. I offered my hand as he slowly took it and then we headed upstairs.

`Lavi

I miss mama and papa. I kept calling for them. Auntie said that they're up in the clouds watching over me. I'll join them but not now. They said that I should be a good child and just listen to my elders.

I couldn't understand everything though. They didn't really answer my question. The only thing I understood was that, mama and papa... won't be coming home anymore.

I'll be living with a new family that I'm not really related to. I felt scared fearing that they won't accept me but Auntie was really kind and so is uncle. They didn't mind my eye and were not hesitant with the decision of taking me in. I somehow felt happy but sad that I won't be coming back to my old home anymore. Well, it is no longer my home since papa and mama are no longer there. I'll be having a new home but I wonder, how will it be like?

I was feeling down but then excited to go home with them and leave this empty house where I'm all alone. The sun rose and then I finally left that house.

We arrived within around half an hour.

The door was opened. We came in and then there, I met their son.

I knew that he is their son but I'm really scared of strangers. I suddenly hid behind Auntie after seeing him.

He didn't seem bothered by reaction and then said in the most caring voice, "Come here, little one. What is your name? I'm Tyki and I'm going to be your new older brother."

I stared at him with my eyes for a few seconds then smiled.

I have an older brother now. For some reason, seeing him smile made me smile too.

Fear left and happiness replaced it. I have a new family now and they're very kind. I felt that I am at home after seeing him smile, after seeing my older brother smile.

"My name is Lavi. Nice to meet you, Tyki-nii-sama," I said as my small hand took his and shook it.

`Tyki

Upon reaching the room, he stared for a while and observed the whole room.

"Is this really mine now?"

"Yeah, it's yours now."

"Thank you," he said while giving another sweet and innocent smile.

"Thank my mother and father. I've done nothing at all for you."

"Still, thank you."

He said while retaining the smile that became brighter. 'I am home.'

`little bunny: Well, that's all for now. Thanks for reading. ^_^ It's my first fanfic. so I hope you like it.

10/01/2011