Summary; he had nothing, but he had it all.
Words; 357
Type; drabble
Pairing; EisenxAkane
Disclaimer; I do not own Harukanaru Toki No Nake De or any of it's contents
A/N; Just a simple drabble I wrote. This pairing needs love :3 I'd be very happy if you'd R&R ;]
Worldly possessions
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He had no important position anymore, he was not rich.
Eisen had given it all up, when he had become a monk to escape court life.
He had traded his royal robes, expensive purple and gold silk-brocade, for a simple monk's attire, green as leaves, and had secluded himself in a temple.
He had made friends with monks and weary travelers. He had played and played and played his flute, and many heard, but few really listened.
Then he met the Ryuujin no Miko, whom he was to protect with his life; frail and delicate, but powerful and courageous.
And hopeful and smiling and loving and listening.
He played for her, and she complimented his technique, and told him of her mother, who loved music. And of her father, with a love for gardening. And of her home, her school and world.
And he told her of his brother, who was stern and just, and why he wasn't by his side, as a court advisor assisting the great emperor of Kyou.
She'd smile for him, not giving advice, because that was not what he needed and she knew it, and he'd play his flute more for her, so much that she could hum the songs he played.
And then, when the dragon priestess let go of the spirit dancer, she was broken. She'd sit by him and often cry, while he would play and barely speak, because he knew it weren't words she needed, but sounds.
Together with her other Guardians, he put her together, piece by piece, until Akane was Akane again, and her smiles weren't forced or tearful.
She thanked them all; for all a smile, for all a gift, for one a brushing kiss.
He had touched his cheek gently, surprised but not startled of shocked.
Eisen followed her as she walked through the house of the princess of the Star clan, and silently linked his hand with hers, saying nothing but saying so much at the same time.
He had no important position anymore, he was not rich.
Eisen had nothing, but he had it all.