Hi! What you are about to read is a short songfic written from Nezumi's POV and it takes place during the final goodbye scene from the last episode. Text in italics comes from a beautiful song by Tristania – Protection. I recommend everyone to listen to it!

No. 6, Nezumi and Shion belong to Atsuko Asano.

Song "Protection" (2010) belongs to Tristania.

Time spent to write it belongs to me.


I've shown you my world.

There's a maze
Of
nights and days
You
don't fear the time
Stars
and sky define the road
And they clear our sight

I've shown you my life, read my books, taught you how to dance.

I will be your eyes and ears
Walk
with me tonight

But you... You didn't choose to stay here. Nor to go back to No. 6. You've chosen the third option.

Somewhere ahead the gate is open
And
the woods alive

And now, you're standing in front of me with that uneasy look on your face. You've won. Why aren't you happy?

Hush my child
Now do not weep
Put your hand in mine

We aren't enemies. I want you to be happy. If it means you will go back to your mother, let it be.

I've got promises to keep
I will stand you by
I have given life to you
Find your strength my child

You've grown up. You're ready to follow your own path.

There is a magic world awaiting
Made of light and smiles

But... why I'm not happy?

I should be the strong, independent one. Maybe... We both have changed.

I've seen your other face. Strong and certain.

And now, when the wall is down and our clear choices aren't black and white anymore...

Shadows soon rise
I will move on
Leave you behind
Your flame is burning

...it's my turn to show you my other face.

Kiss me goodbye
It's getting late
I'm still your shield
The world keeps turning

I'll always be your shield, whether you need one or not.

I hope our paths will cross again Shion.

We live in the same world now, after all.