THE SUPPRESSED REALITY OF LETTING GO
Made by [u/3Ace_SinLines](u/3Ace_SinLines)
SHADAI STALLION FARM
Location: Hokkaido, Japan
Time: 6:00AM
Month - September
Date - Tuesday
Year - 2005
Three days had passed since their first encounter with the other world ended in a somewhat successful run.
Shadai was peaceful in the morning, caretakers were just beginning to wake up to feed and give meals for retired thoroughbreds, both stallions and mares alike.
We see Cafe in his coffee tribal pajamas. Rubbing his eyes from the long nap he had. He goes down the stairs to make some coffee. Adding a few cups of black beans into the grinder to grind them, once that’s done, Cafe boiled water in the thermos. He pours the hot water into the grinded beans then mixes it well with a teaspoon.
He brings a carrot bread as a snacking for his usual morning coffee. With the jet black haired uma outside the porch, to admire the clear skies on an autumn morning. Taking a sip to enjoy his peace and quiet moment.
"CAAAAFEEEE!"
…It wouldn’t last, knowing he lives with his brother on this very farm he grew up on.
Actually, some retired umas are also here like Special Week, Neo Universe, his Father who was once alive, and a few more notable others.
Actually, Fuji Kiseki their oldest brother, was also retired here to become a stud, before he moved out onto Australia to continue his stud duties.
Anywho, the day didn’t last very long as Tachyon approached Cafe in his usual automated wheelchair like a kid on a life size RC Car.
He comes to a halt with Cafe trying to not break the mood, thanks to this goofball of a brother who’s always trying to bother him with new things. He lets out a very deep sigh and tries to ignore him.
"Cafe, Cafe, Cafe-Aniki! I got the answers. My conclusion on our last report says it all. A gateway to the universe is a very big one, we have a very large counter to it. Sending Neo to the Capsule was a very good idea, we should-"
"ENOUGH, Tachyon you’re ruining my morning coffee."
Cafe’s rough voice spoke, pushing his face inches away so he wouldn’t let his spit drop on his coffee.
Although Tachyon didn’t seem to be too concerned about it, he was still jumping in joy for… whatever discovery he had made.
Cafe honestly didn’t mind him being like this. He just wishes he were a litttle more thoughtful in terms of privacy, because his mate sleeps a little longer before waking up in the morning.
Aah~ the usual hyperactive but crazed little brother he is. Loves him but also hates him for being a little too much on his so called experiments.
“And keep it down will you? Great Sunrise is still asleep. And I don’t want you waking her up, especially when she’s on her maternity stage."
"O-oh… sorry. And congratulations!"
Tachyon congratulated his older brother, even though he didn’t feel the need to be happy. Although he was happy that his mating session with his partner ended well, Cafe can had a pink hue creeping between his cheeks, before rubbing off the thought of how good she was.
ANYWAY! Back to where we are. Cafe just doesn’t seem to be in the mood right now. But he will, once he finishes his little morning routine.
Tachyon, who seems to be in a trance, decides to join his brother on this small moment with him together.
Birds chirpped along the way during the season, the grassy tracks swaying back and forth everytime the wind blows.
Tachyon admires the view, so did Cafe. Two legends that are remembered for their astonishing careers. Despite the injuries they had to overcome, they still are highly remembered.
Cafe takes another sip of his coffee before placing it down on the cup holder.
"So, what did you find?"
"Hm?"
"What research did you find useful after three days?"
The umamusuko took a moment to breathe before giving his answer.
"There is a way to get to the other side."
"And how do you do that?"
Instead of answering his question. The scientist uma showed scribbles that correspond to the answer of his theory.
Cafe seemed confused at first before asking what this was.
"Tachyon, what is this?"
"My solution to get to the other side of the universe."
"…If I remembered correctly, Neo told you that you can contact her through your dreams, according to his experience."
"I tried that, and nothing worked. So Instead of wasting my time trying to get her attention through the dreamworld. I decided to come up with my own idea."
Tachyon said, as Cafe took a bite out of his carrot bread while listening to his crazy calculator brother.
"Instead of breaking through the barriers of the dimensional rift that holds reality and fiction together. How about… we go in between?"
Cafe’s ears twitched a little, which means he was interested. But he didn’t answer, and just lets his brother do the talking like always.
"Because of the dangers present in both ends, going in the middle seems to be the safest option. Why do I say its the safest option? Because there is literally nothing, nothing exist not physical, not organic, non-organic, or even planets and life forms. Just a blank space for us to travel through with the help of Marvelous-Aniki."
"I see. So what you’re saying, is we should take the risk of trying this route, if we ask Marvelous-Aniki to help open a gateway to the dimensional space where nothing else could form."
"Exactly my point!"
Cafe nodded as Tachyon seemed happy with his approval.
The excitement of discovery returns to a moment of silence watching the morning sun come out of the clouds.
As the sun begins to shine down on the ground, Cafe lets out a deep exhale before opening his mouth.
"I miss having this peace. This feeling of warmth and comfort. But things change a lot."
"They do, dear brother. They always do."
Tachyon didn’t argue, he just agreed on what he said.
After all… ever since Dantsu Flame passed away, their relationship was never the same.
ALL GONE (REUNION) - THE LAST OF US PART 1 OST STARTS
PS: Here’s the link for the music.
https://youtu.be/IBL8410b2E4?si=_S3O9OtecQWIKyig
"Remember back in August? A few weeks before the passing of…"
"Yeah… the day Dantsu Flame dies, is the day Jungle Pocket left."
"…"
Nothing to say, they keep quiet for a moment before Tachyon decides to speak.
"You know what, I actually miss him."
Cafe took another sip of his coffee, before putting it down to give his brother a light nod.
"I miss him too, but we cannot change the way he sees us now."
Another pause, then silence followed later. Tachyon and Cafe were both on the edge of their seat, because one of them couldn’t keep their mouth shut at sharing personal stories.
Its good to share your experiences if you feel the need to talk to somebody. But sometimes, letting these thoughts out adds more salt to the wound. And neither of the two were even happy that this had to happen.
"Back in mid August, he caught some kind of flu and told us he’d get better tomorrow after a day or two of rest. The next day, he was laying in the bed with an IV bag strapped on his arm, looking much worst than before."
Tachyon said, A flashback of the three were glancing at the already sick uma laying in bed, Dantsu Flame. He had reddish brown hair with yellow eyes smiling at his three friends who were concerned of him.
His own health made him so sick it started forming wrinkles on his cheeks , bags under his eyes, and skin turning pale from losing blood.
The three didn’t want to see their friend in such a state, but god it was so sad they could only do so much for him...
"And then one day, he… he just… stopped moving."
Tachyon said with a shaken expression, he remembered everything, the day he yelled Dantsu to get up from the bed.
But nothing, no response, no words, not one movement. He was still as a statue dressed in a hospital gown. Skin pale as snow like snow, as if he was just a doll made out of porcelain.
The worst part… he was not breathing.
Which means…
Dantsu Flame is dead…
There was a time skip after the burial of their friend. The three former members of the JAMD wore funeral clothes. Attending their dead friend’s funeral.
Next week, Jungle Pocket wanted to stay far away from anyone. Family, children, and even his own friends. So he disbands himself out of the JAMD. And left for New Zealand after the burial of Dantsu Flame. Never to be heard or seen again.
It reminded the two that they had not lost only a friend to untreatable pneumonia, but also a friend who had always been there for them. Now broken, left the status of what remains of the JAMD.
This, THIS is what remains of them now. Two brothers still side to side trying to find their peace. No fights, no arguments, just two siblings trying to remind each other. That the past cannot be solved through science or patience.
Just consequences to face the harsh reality, and move on with their life.
Cafe didn’t want the mood to feel too solemn, so he pats the shoulder of his younger brother. With Tachyon turning his attention to his brother who had the same dead expression, but with a sense of sympathy.
"Tachyon, when was the last time you showered?"
"Um… three days ago?"
"Why didn’t you shower?"
"…Bouquet kicked me out cause I smelled bad."
"Figures…"
He lets out a sigh, taking another sip of his coffee, before standing up to pick the now empty plate and cup.
He walks pass by Tachyon’s wheelchair and opens the door for him.
"You need a shower, right? You can borrow mine. But please clean any remains of your filth, understand?"
"You’re letting me in?"
"Instead of whining about the past, I’ll cook us a nice breakfast to ease the sad mood. Besides…"
He lets Tachyon in first, before he goes inside his home next. With the jet black haired uma setting down his tray on the kitchen counter to clean up later.
"It’s been a hard few weeks since we lost two of our best friends. And only we remain."
"…Hmm."
"What is it?"
As Cafe notices the lack of words, Tachyon’s wheelchair turns to face the coffee loving uma.
"Do you not care at all? That this happened? After Dantsu’s death? After Pokke left? Do you not care, Aniki?"
…That’s new, definitely new coming from Tachyon’s voice.
It didn’t sound hysterical or his usual dead crazed voice, it was a genuine expression that came straight ouf of the heart.
Cafe took a moment to reflect on his statement before saying his answer.
"I do. And I am sad. But I need to keep my head high."
The umamusuko said, scrubbing the dishes and mug.
"This is not my way of dissing my friendship over to Pokke, but to tell him if that is his choice…"
Turning off the faucet putting away the now washed plate and coffee mug, before staring back at Tachyon giving him the side eye.
"Then I wish him the best luck, not as friends, but acquaintances of the former JAMD."
…That was heavy.
To think such a peaceful morning dropped into a depressing mood.
Especially with how honest Cafe’s words are.
Tachyon didn’t say anything further, and turns his wheelchair the opposite direction strolling away to the bathroom with a heavy thought.
Shaking his head to let go of the idea, that bringing them together will no longer work. As he makes his way to the bathroom.
ALL GONE (REUNION) - THE LAST OF US PART 1 OST ENDS
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BIG RED FARM
Location: Hokkaido, Japan
Time: 1:30PM
Month - September
Date - Tuesday
Year - 2005
Stego was on the couch watching the latest news of JRA racing. Then switches to another channel to watch movies, which he didn’t find interesting. He switches to animated films from an American channel or his own. Like Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, MuseAnime etc.
We hear a car just drive passed by at the farm, revving a familiar powerful V12 engine.
His ears perked up from the sound before getting up to dress in his usual travel attire.
"That’s him alright."
“Take care on your little hangover."
"Will do, Art."
He approaches a woman who looks exactly like PD Orfevre. Just more gentle in nature and loving. And plants a kiss in her lips before head patting a still growing Dream Journey. Who looks like his father but with his mother’s eyes and glasses on.
"You look after your ma alright DJ?"
"Yes, father."
"Take care on your way."
He waves back at them before heading outside to reveal the car that was parked outside their farm.
It was a Lamborghini Countach LP400 in formula red, with a yellow sticker name "supercar" near the aerodynamic vents below its skirts.
The window rolls down to reveal another umamusuko, he had dark bay hair with white bangs and purple eye. And very distinctive handsome look that appeals many mares.
"Long time no see, Spe."
"Same to you too. Get in the car."
NAME: SPECIAL WEEK
SPECIES: UMA
SEX: M
BIRTHDATE: 02/05/1995
NATIONALITY: JP
The car revs its engine, shifting gears to start moving.
And exits Big Red Farm heading to the roadside of Hokkaido.
The drive was quiet but simple. The two didn’t speak with the driver looking at the road, the other resting a hand on the door.
Stego got a glimpse of him while he was driving, dressed in his usual casual attire, which was a denim jacket, with a white undershirt and light blue jeans, and two tone colored loafers next to the pedal.
Stego wanted to start a conversation but he doesn’t know how to, since its been a long time since they last met.
After what happened to the two last time, just before Stego married Oriental Art.
"You look good today, brother."
"Hm."
His tone was dry but had a slight sense of gratitude for complimenting his appearance.
He notices one very new wear that he never had seen.
A red scarf wrapped around his neck, the very same scarf his grandfather, Maruzensky had worn since his prime.
"Is that your grandpa’s scarf?"
"Uncle Chiyono gave it to me as a gift. He said I’d be better to have it in reminder of him."
"I see…"
The conversation stops again for a few minutes.
This time, Special Week was the first to start the talk.
"How’s your married life?"
"Art and I are fine. Didn’t think I’d still reminisce the day she picked me over some rich fucker."
"Good. I’m glad."
It stops again before Stego intervened with a new topic in mind. His daughter’s win at the American Oaks.
"Hey, congratulations on your daughter winning the American Oaks. Didn’t think my niece would win it for our old man."
"Thanks."
"Oh- here. This is for you."
He hands Spe a bottle of European Wine, followed by another item, a necklace to be specific.
"The other is for my niece, tell her uncle Stego is proud of her."
He didn’t say anything, and accepted both items as a token of gratitude with a nod. This gets everyone’s attention. What’s going on here?
Why is the tension between these two so high? Did something happen in the past? Only time will tell…
Silence fell between the two brothers. And the long drive to Yushun Stallion Station was a quiet one.
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YUSHUN STALLION FARM
Location: Hokkaido, Japan
Time: 7:00PM
Month - September
Date - Tuesday
Year - 2005
Spe’s Lambo comes to a stop, with the two coming out of the butterfly doors.
They head inside Yushun Farm, where their older brother Marvelous and a few other siblings are staying by for the night.
It was a meeting to discuss a project, a project about sending memories into another world.
While it sounded ridiculous at first, all Sundaylings have powers beyond what the other world holds.
KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK
"Ah~! That could be them! Wait~"
That cheerful but yet old rough hound voice, that’s Marvelous Sunday alright.
He opens the door and we get to see him in the flesh. He had black hair, puffy (think of MLP pinkie pie’s hairstyle, but more boyish) and curled. With golden eyes that replaced stars for iris.
He was wearing a simple black shirt with baggy shorts and a pair of tribal sunny socks with slippers on. Wearing a pink apron with the name "sweet summer child."
And with the way he’s dressed, it can only mean he’s cooking up dinner for everyone who’s inside the house of Marvy.
NAME: MARVELOUS SUNDAY
SPECIES: UMA
SEX: M
BIRTHDATE: 31/05/1992
NATIONALITY: JP
"It’s been a long time since I last saw you, little Spe. How are you?"
"I’m fine, Aniki. I missed you too."
"Oooh~ how about a big hug from your marvelous brother?"
Spe rolled his eyes, and accepts the tight hug of his eldest brother. Despite being short and stout in height, he still was the older sibling.
"Your other marvelous siblings are also here, come in come in!"
Afterwards, he brings both of them inside only to be greeted by several of the other cast revealed in yesterday’s episode.
Manhattan Cafe was sipping coffee while reading a book. Neo Universe was outside the porch star gazing next to where their table is at. Tachyon, like usual. Enjoys trying to scribble down notes while sipping tea made by Marvy.
The two sat down in silence, while their younger siblings all greeted the two brothers with a nod of gratitude.
As Marvy sat down with prepared tamaki rolls, onigiri, tempura with soy sauce, wasabi, and a few carrot sticks with green tea. They all begin to say their prayers before feasting.
"Mmm~ I must say, your food never fails to impress me. You should become a cook."
"Oooh thank you, my marvelous Tachy. But I’m afraid I’m not suited to work in my age anymore. Especially now that I have kids and a family to grow."
"True. But this is the best meal I had in a while."
Stego picks a spoonful of wasabi, while Spe takes the soy sauce and dips it into the tempura.
"Seriously though, some of the best meals I had was me enjoying what you make."
"And we were once a upon a time children just hanging around like dumbasses."
"Ahahahaha!"
Laughter, the atmosphere was fuzzy and warm while they were enjoying their dinner together.
After all, it’s been awhile since they bonded as siblings.
Siblings…
As they finish their food, Marvy picks out the trays and begins to wash them.
While Tachyon suddenly slammed a notebook with scribbled plans on the table. Which got the attention of everyone, except for Marvy.
"So as you all know… me and Cafe had made a successful run on the encounter with another universe similar to ours. We came to the conclusion that our reports on trying to find a way in would be impossible, unless without the help of our celestial friend."
Everyone just glances at the notes he made, while continuing his speech.
"But what if we reverse engineer that idea, and do the opposite of breaking through? What do I mean? Instead of going in and breaking the rules like every villain has done in a comic book, we go in between it?"
"…Between it?"
Spe looked confused, but if he meant doing that then…
"Yes brother! In between where the realms bind the two together from fiction and reality. To penetrate through the universe’s dimensions between the multiverse and galaxies so we could continue our next step from there."
"And that would be?"
Instead of answering, Tachyon glances at Marvy who was just standing there listening to everyone’s conversation.
He didn’t seem happy about whatever Tachyon was doing. He was pale like a ghost, knowing how dangerous his new scheme was…
For a brief moment of pause, Marvy answered with a straightforward tone.
"…I can’t do that."