Warnings: ...CUTENESS I DON'T KNOW. And slight headcanon since we don't get any real flashback events for Tamaki ahahaha...
Effects: (optional) There's an overall feeling of happiness and peace throughout the dream, but any specific emotions that Tamaki feels at certain points will be felt by the dreamer as well. But overall childish joy.

( Sometimes the simplest gifts can be the best ones. )

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[smiles a little as he rewatches the dream, aware that it had been broadcasted, but not realizing that his words were about to be as well.] Happy Mother's Day, Mama. I hope you're doing well and getting better.

Warnings: None
Effects: The music will move the heart of anyone who listens to it, even those who normally don't get moved or emotional easily. There is a great sense of joy, peace, and a hint of longing. Those who are highly emotional may find themselves crying. When it gets to his family, there will be feeling of nostalgia and hope. Finally, at the end of the dream with Antoinette, there will be such excitement and happiness before it all ends with an overall sense of wistfulness, longing, and a little heartache.

( when I heard the music I could only stand and listen )

[when he awoke, he could feel the slight sting of his eyes and he quickly rubbed them. he was a bit confused, still waking up from his dream. at first he didn't know why he had been crying, but deep down inside, he knew the reason. he glanced over at his Dreamberry, seeing the display lit. he knew it had recorded, but he didn't mind it. he never really did. but he just continued to lie in bed, thinking back over the dream. it had been some time since he had one like that]

[PUBLIC]

( A gift that no amount of money in the world could buy. )

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...Haha, it's my birthday, today. Time passes quickly here...

[pauses and gets up quickly]

Ah! I need to get ready---Can't keep Minatsuki-san waiting...!

[ooc: /erase all that was here. Uhm. Yeah. His birthday is really on the 8th so uhm...sorry for confusion ._.; I guess I got my birthdays and dates mixed up ._.;]

[Private // Medium; Close friends will be able to see this a lot more easily]

The sound of the piano could be heard. A beautiful melody that graced the spacious room as the fingers of a young Tamaki danced along the ivory keys, each note full of life and emotion. From behind, a young woman sat in a chair, her face hidden by her long hair, though her smile was bright, and shining as she laughed saying in French how wonderful his playing had become.

Tamaki glanced back and returned the smile, his face alight with happiness, his fingers still playing on the keys.

It wasn't too long afterward though when they both heard the sound of small children laughing outside the window. As Tamaki looked out, the woman stared at Tamki for a moment and told him he should go outside. But the boy just shook his head and smiled at her, telling that he would rather stay and play for her. He just wanted her to be happy.

And so he returned to the piano, playing a new piece. It was true he had wanted to play with the kids outside but hearing his mother's cough, the cough of the illness that so many times took over her weak body, would change his mind immediately. For fourteen years he would continue to serve and stay by his mother's side, doting her and hoping for the day when she could find the treatment that would help her recover.

But now he was standing in the doorway of the small mansion, suitcase in hand. The attendants had already sent his other things, and all that was left was just himself. He could see his mother trying hard not to let those tears fall, and he himself was having difficulty keeping them at bay. But he gave her his usual smile, and in a bright cheery voice said,

"Adieu, Mama!"

[/Private]

When Tamaki woke up, he felt something wet on his face, and as he tentatively reached up to his cheeks, he knew they were tears. But he just quickly shook his head and wiped them away. It had been some time since he last dreamt about his mother, and each time he wound up thinking about her more. But he couldn't dwell on it. No, that just wouldn't do!

He sat up and let out a small laugh. He just knew that the next time he saw his mother, he would have to tell her all the wonderful experiences and people he had met during his stay in Japan and in Somarium. He was sure she would like to hear them, and he would have several years worth of story to tell.

He walks through the park Rolo had pointed out to him the other day, where his own little dream of people coming to relax, stroll through the many paths, have pleasant picnics, and play fun games with one another comes alive even though he is by himself.

Until he spots a figure walking across the path before. A woman, frail looking yet with a bright smile on her face, gives him a wave. Her face is hidden by the shadow of her bonnet, but Tamaki could tell she is happy. Not burdened by anything and in good health.

He could only stop in his tracks, eyes wide as he recognizes the woman who approaches him. He is both happy and in disbelief, and an unknown feeling swells up within him as she comes closer. Tamaki had briefly imagined this during the day but now to have it replay again and with even more vibrant life...

How long had it been since he had seen her face? He had never traveled back to France -- he had not been allowed -- and now he is in another world. Though over time he had grown to focus on other things and had found joy in all the people around him, there were still nights he would lie in bed and wonder.

A small word barely audible escapes his lips.

Mother...