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Chapter - III
Not Proof Read. I published this in a rush since I finished my work early. I will probably edited it and add more.
After exploring the compound entirely, the group proceeded to go to the main house, where the first generation of the family used to live. "Shin, would the compound be destroyed during war?" Shisui asked, looking down. The comfort this place brought to him was immense. He didn't want it to be gone from this world. "Of course not. Even if something happened during my absence, the World Tree won't let anything happen. It is powerful on it's own after all."
Shinchiro took a hold of Shisui's chin and raised his head to make eye contact.
*Thump*
*Thump*
*Thump*
Shisui hoped the former wouldn't be able to hear how fast his heartbeat is going. His ear were starting to form into a beautiful shade of red that Shinichiro would never get sick of. 'Beautiful.' The bashful expression on Shisui made Shinichiro just want to keep Shisui to himself.
The flirting duo heard a snicker and looked behind to see them laughing at Shisui. "Pfft- Don't worry, Shisui. We will protect this place as well." Hashirama said as he coughed. It was always fun teasing each other. The dead Uchiha started to get flustered. He huffed and crossed his arms with a hopeless smile on his face.
"That reminds me. Shin, when are you starting the academy?" Tobirama questioned, locking hands with the said man. The Hoshizura man tilted his head as he tightened his grip on the hand holding his. "A very high chance tomorrow." Tobirama's eyes widened slightly. He was expecting maybe somewhere around next week. "I see." Minato with a smile on his face, patted Tobirama on the back.
"Don't worry, Tobirama. We will join him as well." The Nidaime Hokage let out a small hum and patted Minato's head, looking away out of embarrassment. The latter eyes widened as a chuckle left his mouth. Shinichiro, Hashirama and Shisui looked at each other, smiling softly while looking at the comforting scene in front of them.
"I'm really happy I met you. Without you, I would've been long gone from existing." Knowing how he was before they met him created a sorrowful atmosphere. If it hadn't been for Hashirama, Shinichiro would've committed suicide long time ago. The Hoshizora Clan isn't always so colourful.
In order to help people with good souls, they must absorb every single emotion and feeling of the deceased, in order to sympathize and understand what they're going through. Whether its physical pain or memories. When Shinichiro met Hashirama, that man let his whole world. He saved him with just a single smile. He can still remember the feeling of crying, letting out everything he has bottled to a man he just met.
[It was another regular day of working. Shinichiro has helped yet another person move on with no regrets. "Thank you, young man. I'm really sorry you had to listen to this elder woman rant." Said man hid his emotions quite well, giving her a genuine but at the same time forced grin. "It was my pleasure helping you. I hope you will be able to fine peace in the after life." The woman brown eyes took a hold of his hands and brought it to her forehead.
"May you find happiness in this cruel world." Shinichiro's eyes widened slightly, not expecting such gesture. Before he could say anything she passed on, leaving the young man with his previous lifeless eyes. He could only watch as her ashes now scattered throughout the world.
'For how long now? For how long must I endure all this?' His eyes fought the salty water wanting to come out of his azure eyes. He bit his lips enough to draw blood. The wind slightly picked up, indicating the presence of another soul. Shinichiro quickly wiped his tears and put on his expressionless face back on. Taking deep breath, he removed his hair out of his face, putting on a smile back on.
Beautiful, bright coloured fog started forming in front of him as a tall man with tanned skin and dark eyes appeared. He has waist-length black hair styled in a centre-parted fringe that framed his face. He wore what every being wears after they die. A white yukata. Unconsciously, Shinichiro mouth slightly opened unconsciously, feeling mesmerized for the first time in his life. "...Name...Please."
"Hm? Ohh! So this is the after life?!" The man started looking around, looking like a kid who got his first candy. "AH! My apologies. My name is Senju Hashirama! Nice to meet you." A bright grin appeared on his face as he closed his eyes. Opening his eyes, he was able to get a good look on the man. He had beautiful long black hair parted in the middle, put in a low pony with gorgeous onyx eyes. They had a certain spark in them as he looked at him.
It made Hashirama slightly flustered. "Ahm. What about you?" Hashirama cleared his throat and smiled again. "..." Hearing silence, the brunet tilting his head slightly, confused as to why he hasn't answered yet. Finally getting back to reality, Shinichiro flinched slightly and grinned back slightly. "My name is Hoshizora Shinichiro. I'm assuming you have heard the terms and conditions by Haru-san, is that correct?"
Hashirama nodded, looking around but making sure he is still paying attention to what the smaller man is saying. "Hm. You will be staying around for a week and then choose wether you'd like to stay or move on." The last words for some reason made him pause, suddenly feeling nauseous. Shinichiro knew. He knew he was the greediest man on earth. He wanted to keep him for himself.
He tightened his grip on the shawl around his shoulders, smiling at the older man as he guided him to where he will be staying. Hashirama's smile faded. His brown eyes following the man's figure. He wouldn't deny the fact that he found the man attratcive but what caught his attention the most was the empty aura he was emitting. As if he has no meaning or attachment to life.
He can't do much since he is dead but he found a new goal already. He grinned widely and followed the man. "Shin!" Hearing the nickname, Shinichiro froze and slowly turned around as he was engulfed by a larger stature. His face got squished on his chest caused him to fluster slightly.
"Hm?!"
"I want to be your friend!"
"W-What?"
Shinichiro stuttered sightly, not used to the way the man quickly got comfortable. "I want to spend my everyday here with you!" Shinichiro felt himself instantly get contagious with the older man's smile. His shawl flew away somewhere alongside the wind, circling his arms around the man's waist. "Hn."]
"You saved me. And for that, I would be grateful for eternity." Hashirama and Shisui started crying, feeling emotional with all the memories being reminisced. Minato and Tobirama smiled at each other, feeling like the parents of the group. Taking turns, Shinichiro took each of their hand and gave them a kiss.
"I can't wait to spend my whole life with you. After all, I'm the greediest man." He declared. They could see a shine in his eyes, causing them to shiver from the sensation.
*Thump*