:: Death of Truth ::
It was a life that she never understood and never will. They were pieces of a life she could neither endure nor recall. Silence became all she had known.
Once, within the past months, only once she was asked about her past. Kujyou Himeka lightly fingered his hair. He was the person she has known as her cousin for nearly as long as she could remember. It always pained her to see him working so hard for her sake.
Her answer at that time had simply been "Because if I was not protected, I may die." It was the truth—yet not the entire truth. Still, she hated the sound of the words…for they were no different than lies.
By now it was a simple regret…even if she may never bring herself to tell anyone the truth hidden away. Only he knew…and for that he suffered. Death meant nothing in truth for she never lived to begin with.
Her life—or rather existence was nothing more than a mere tool for the cause of death. She was nothing…without a soul nor a purpose for herself. Himeka did not exist in that. Even unnamed, she was something dreaded by all…a creature who took souls of humanity without mercy or choice.
It had been he who saved her from the darkness—splitting her cruel existence into two halves. Thus the Himekas came to exist…
Since being given a life…even placing her hands on her chest to feel a flutter of a heart beat felt more than what is truly was. It was a gift that was a treasure too precious to loose rather than an organ that preserved life.
For once…her last wish, if not foolish, would be to stop causing pain for everyone. Everything she was given had a price—and if it was not paid all would be lost. Kazune-chan had saved her…but in truth he was still saving her. As a result, he suffered in her place.
"I'm sorry…I never couldn't do anything only to burden you with everything. Nothing has changed…but thank you, Kazune-chan." It was only a whisper. He was still asleep and never would hear of it.
They were the last words spoken before the door closed from behind.
Disclaimer: Kamichama Karin belongs to Koge Donbo and Kondansha, Nakayosi.
Death of truth revised and fixed. This version itself will stand separately. This one-shot does not follow the story line/Could be considered AU.
