InsaneJournal

Day 389 | Action/Video (semi-open)
Closed Action

(NOTE: Bolded is Mikaela Hyakuya, and regular text is Yuuichiro Hyakuya!)

[It didn't hurt, the light coming in through the dome ceiling. Actually seeing as how it's the first time Mika's been able to see anything resembling sunlight in four years, he finds himself standing in the open. As if that wasn't enough there was also greenery all around him and bugs with colorful wings flutter around him. He chokes back a sob loudly.] I wish you all could see this.

[It's kind of...breathtaking, honestly. When his eyes land on the ceiling of the dome, his breaths come to a brief pause. This is... kind of like the time he saw the snow for the first time after escaping the vampire city, only... there's a little less pain in his chest, right now. For a long while, he's caught up in looking at his surroundings, and yet not quite paying attention to who could be around. It's not until he hears someone speaking, that his attention is outright snatched away... ...And it's even as shock has his body frozen, he realizes exactly why his heart is suddenly racing. Somehow, his eyes manage to search out the source of that voice -- they completely widen at the sight. that's-...] M...ika...? [Even as his feet carry him forward, he can't deny just how... unreal this feels. If not for the fact that he's in an incredibly weird place, some part of him might be completely sure that this is nothing more than another dream...] ...You're... [He doesn't stop until he's within feet of the blond.] ...Mika...?

[He hears the soft footsteps before the sound of a familiar voice. Mika practically freezes when his name is spoken and dares not move in fear that something terrible will happen. If he sees the other boy, he'll cry - unable to hold himself back. The other boy's fate had been unknown other than the fact that he'd made it outside of the vampire city. Slowly, as if looking too quickly will make the voice disappear, he turns towards Yuu and there are definitely tears forming in his eyes.] Y-Yuu-chan?

[It's like a switch -- seeing the tears and hearing that voice, yet again... His jawline completely tightens, eyes widening a little more as they begin to glass over with an obvious warning of tears.] It's... I thought you were...! [His shoulders start to shake a little, hands balling into a fist as he suddenly moves forward and closes the space. There's no warning other than that, before he's firmly wrapping his arms around the opposite form. Green eyes tightly close as the tears manage to break free, pouring down his face as he finally finds his voice once again.] You're... alive...! It's really you!

[Fighting an urge to take a step back, Mika is suddenly wrapped up in Yuu's hold. Only after a long second does he remember that right now he's as human as his friend and then he buries his face in the other's neck and holds on tightly to Yuu. Almost instantly Yuu will find that his neck is getting wet. At some point Yuu is going to realize that he has both arms but for now, he's going to cling as if his life depends on it. Mika isn't strong enough to push him away a second time.] Yuu-chan. You're here! Why are you here? [He tries to sound angry but fails miserably.]

[It does dawn on him that he has both arms trapped, but... for a moment, he doesn't honestly care. It's not until it finally dawns on him that Mika's... crying, he pulls back just enough to look at him. Maybe some part of him is expecting to suddenly see the other covered in blood... to see that... that bastard appearing and taking his entire family all over again. But, it's... different from those nightmares. For once, Mika is... actually here. He's actually alive and right here. With a tear-stained face, he manages a smile of total relief and just pure... happiness to see his family, again. While taking just a quick moment to wipe at the tears, he almost gives a weak laugh at that question.] ...Leave it to you to jump to a question like that. [It's a pretty... bad attempt at lightening the mood.]

[Mika doesn't want to pull away yet, doesn't want to let go but he does shift back so that he can look at Yuu, though he is a bit blurry through his tears. There's a smile on Yuu's face and it's the most beautiful thing he's seen yet. At the same time, he can't bring himself to return it because it would just be sad and broken so he just buries his face again. His words this time are more muffled and there's warm familiarity in them.] You're an idiot, Yuu-chan.

[There's honestly a faint desire to just... reach out and squish Mika's cheeks, ruffle his hair, or... just outright punch him in the arm. Anything to get him to stop... looking at him that way (and to maybe aid him in feeling a little more like this is real). Instead, however, he ends up giving a quiet laugh -- one filled with a twinge of relief, beneath all the desire to cry a little more.] I'm an idiot...? You're the one still crying over this! [There's not even the tiniest bit of anger or... even annoyance in his tone.] Crybaby... [And yet... he's lifting a hand to rest it on the back of Mika's head, a smaller smile surfacing as he sighs.] It's really good to see you again... Mika...

[He is not afraid to hit, though it wouldn't be all that hard considering Mika is still extremely glad that they're together again. Though he might not be too adverse to the hair ruffling even if it was done to tease. Mika can tell that Yuu is trying to lighten the mood and he uses one hand to push the other - albeit too lightly to actually separate them.] You're the one who started it! [There's a slight huffiness to his tone even as he sighs at the feel of the hand on his head. He lets them have this moment for a bit longer before bringing up something important.] Do you think there are vampires here? Do you think HE'S here?

[He gives a small smirk and pushes Mika back, using about as much force as the other boy. It's... rather short-lived, however. When he hears that question, he tenses - something Mika will definitely be able to notice. Without thinking, he's outright digging his fingertips into the blond, with how firmly he's clutching onto the back of his shirt. That's... something he's definitely thought about. It's something that had been one of his bigger fears: is this really just some new kind of vampire city? Is it all just some trick? The possibilities are endless when one has an active imagination...] ...If there are, we'll have to find a way to get rid of them. I'll... find a way to keep us safe. [His tone lowers, going completely serious.] I have my family back... I'm not letting anything h-... [There's a hint of strain in his tone.] ...Anything else happen to you. Just... [He falls quiet, letting that barely-started sentence drop.]

[Mika bites at his bottom lip in worry. If Ferid or Krul or any other vampires are here, then this place really won't be much better than Sanguinem. Even if they're supposedly prisoners here too. He releases his hold on Yuu but not for long. One hand reaches for Yuu's so they aren't too caught up in such a vulnerable position.] We could use those weird phone-things to ask. [That might be too dangerous though.] Or not ask. If Ferid's here he'd recognize my voice.

Any idea how to use it? [He'd kind of... impatiently half-listened to everything those guys said, since his initial instinct resulted in him defiantly storming out of that room... Unlike Mika (who he assumes actually took in as many details as possible, seeing as he's the...calmer one), Yuu has a tendency to only focus on one main goal at a time. Maybe that makes him an idiot, but he would rather give everything to accomplish what he needs to. How can he do that, if part of his focus is on something else entirely? In any case, he's already fidgeting with his, trying to figure out which buttons do what.]

[Both arms wrap around one of Yuu's, making it easier for him to play with the device and he was sort of paying attention to the instructions. Really it was quite difficult when Mika had suddenly found himself human again but how hard can it be to figure out? He half-leans against Yuu and watches him fiddling with it, then points out one of the buttons.] That one should let us call other people. [He looks up at Yuu, hesitantly.] Should I do it? If Ferid's here then he'd only know I was here and not you too.

[He doesn't mind his arm being held captive, at least... he doesn't respond to it beyond very briefly pressing one hand against Mika's forearm. He's trying to keep his thoughts away from... him. That vampire who stole everything from his family. The one he had...watched die... or. Or so he'd thought...? With a heavy exhale, he resumes his inspection of the device. It's not long before he's blinking at the button that gets pointed out. With the ghost of a smile, he nods.] Right. [He then stares at the blond for a long while; there's a lot of worry in his own eyes, even as he tries to keep a firm expression. He's not worried for himself... not as much as he is for Mika, by a long shot. After a moment, he looks down and speaks in a tone that's as firm and stubborn as he can possibly manage.] I'll do it. Let me... [He's practically glaring at the floor of the dome as he says the next line.] It's my turn to protect you, so don't try to stop me.

[There's a lot they need to really talk about but not here - not out in the open where anyone can hear them. And Mika needs to find a way to stay like this, as a human. So that he can stay by Yuu's side. He has a day to figure out how. Right now he can only stare back when the other boy looks at him, feeling displeased with that smile and the worry he sees. Mouth opens to protest Yuu going on the network but he knows there's no way that he can really win this particular fight. Especially not with that last line. Just because he's letting Yuu do it, doesn't mean he has to be happy about it. Which means his words come out a little huffy.] Fine, but don't do anything stupid or I'll make you stop.

[He does want to clear the air... figure out how Mika's...still alive. Not to mention, there's the matter of Yuuichiro wanting to tell his friend about Guren and the othere, and about how they took him in and promised to help him kill the bloodsuckers... but that can wait right now, can't it?] ...Heh. [His expression actually brightens a little at Mika agreeing. For once... he can actually protect his family. It will never make up for him being unable to keep his family safe... last time, but...] Hey, what kind of stupid stuff could I possibly do with this thing? [Actually, he doesn't want Mika to answer that...]

[In response Mika gives him a LOOK to ensure that Yuu gets it because they both know he can be all kinds of stupid sometimes. He holds his tongue otherwise and shuffles one... two steps away while still hanging on to Yuu's arm with both hands. Hopefully Yuu doesn't mind the fact that he's clingy and unwilling to let go because the fear of the other disappearing is very real. But this way his face won't show up on the video so Yuu can pretend he's alone. Then he nods to show that he's ready.]

Video - Open

[Yuuichiro's smile turns a little sheepishly wry, but he's looking away before Mika will get a chance to see it. After clearing his throat, he glances back to see if the blond is ready... and sees the nod. With a heavy sigh, he hits the button... and doesn't say anything for a moment. His face is still stained a little with tears, his eyes are still red, and slightly poofy... In short, he looks like a mess. When he finally opens his mouth to speak, his voice doesn't quite match; there's an unwavering determination within it:]

I want to know what everyone here knows about vampires... [There's not a greeting, because... he honestly isn't trying to make friends. This is all going to be straight to the point, for the sake of getting as much information as quickly as possible.]

Are there any in this place? And... [He glances down for a moment.] Is there anybody here from a place called Japan?

Action - Open

[To keep himself from appearing in the video, Mika simply squeezes Yuu's arm - a little in comfort and support. There isn't anything Mika feels the need to add or stop Yuu from saying. It seems to be pretty simple - not telling of their tragedy or revealing who he was or who was with him. Probably the best two twelve year olds can do at the moment.

One blond boy clinging to the arm of a dark haired kid - this is how anyone will find them should they come wandering around the Butterfly Pavillion.]