Love and Tears

A/n- I don't own Saber Marionette J. This takes place in the last episode of Saber Marionette J, before the marionettes return from Mesopotamia and after Lorelei has traveled to Terra II and is making her speech at the new Terra II Pioneer History Museum. If I mess up with any of the name spellings please send me an e-mail. No flames please, they aren't going to change anything. Also, Lorelei's speech is different from the anime because I don't wanna get shot for plagiarism. That's it! OOOOOOK THEN!!!!



Otaru walked slowly with Hanagata and Yumeji to the place where the museum was. As they wandered through the crowd, their neighbors from the apartment complex greeted them. Then, the crowd began to applaud as Lorelei appeared on a balcony above them.

"Welcome, everyone. Today, I am happy to announce the completion of the Terra II Pioneer History Museum," she began, "and, the arrival of new peace upon Terra II! This is all the result of your work. The clones are growing up on schedule. Very soon now, Terra II will become a normal world with both men and women.

"However, we mustn't forget.about marionettes."

Otaru opened his mouth in shock, wondering what she was going to say next.

"For a very long time they performed the role of female on this male-only planet. They became your friends, at times, your mothers, and even your lovers, and supported you through difficult times. It is my deepest wish that we build the way for a bright future with man and marionette in perfect harmony!

"Let us offer them our thanks! In particular let us thank those three!"

As she pointed in the direction of a large, covered object, the sheet over it was pulled off revealing a giant stone stature carved into the shapes of Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry. The crowd began to "Ooh" and "Aah" at the sight of it.

"From this day onwards, we mustn't forget their names. The marionettes with hearts.The Saviors of Terra II. the names of Lime, Cherry, and Bloodberry."

The crowd began to cheer, with the exception of Otaru's neighbors, who began to cry at the thought of losing the marionettes forever, as Lorelei smiled down at the crowd.

"What a load of crap," Otaru said quietly as he began to walk home slowly, staring down at the ground. He kept walking until he saw a figure in front of him, and looked up to find that it was Lorelei.

"Lorelei." he said. She then kneeled before him. "Lorelei?! Hey. What are you doing?!"

"We never wanted anyone to get hurt. Faust, Ieyasu, myself. We only wanted the revival and prosperity of mankind. So, Faust and Ieyasu created two teams of marionettes with maiden circuits, and I created that system. Faust was unable to mature the saber dolls, but Ieyasu waited patiently for someone to arrive who could. And then, you came. and you raised them well with all the love you had. but I didn't realize. I didn't think of the terrible sadness this would cause all of you. Otaru, forgive me. I was such a fool.!" she said before she began to cry.

"Please raise your head. I'm not blaming you for it," he said, and began walking away, "Besides. it won't bring them back"

He had gone a few more steps before he someone tap his shoulder. He turned around to see Lorelei again.

"Otaru, please wait. Would you like to go to dinner with me?" she asked.

"Uh. I guess. fine," he said slowly. Then they began to walk to where they were going to eat at, Lorelei leading him along to it.

*******THE END******* Yea, I know that was a short chapter but I wanna see if anybody likes it before I add more.please review!!!