The time portal is swirling in the sky, and somehow its miniscule. Eiji's eyes are on the fading man standing before him.
You know, I'm trying not to be sad
I'm sorry, the tears can not be stopped
But as you approach me, I can't believe it.
Eiji curled his toes into the sand. It was the only thing rooting him to the ground. He wanted to grab onto Ankh and hold him inside.
Look at me once more
On the day, we looked at each other with honest eyes.
We decided our answer
He just wanted to hold onto Ankh for just a bit longer, just keeping him by his side. He knew that Ankh could disappear once more, ever since he saw him at the airport. But a little part of him just wanted to be selfish.
I treasure that fateful, powerful meeting
My first love
Memories swirl in mt heart
It's a sad, dark world with an affectionate glow
As the sun illuminates the sky
He would never regret the moment, when a floating hand strapped a belt on him and began this whirlwind of a life. The horrible things he'd seen, of people and Greeeds, he wouldn't give up even if he had a chance. He treasured every memory, thought about it all the time.
What is happening?
I don't believe it.
I'm sorry, please excuse my pathetic crying
Perhaps I will just try to think
Of happier times.
Water traveled down his cheeks and he looked down to hide his crying. Oh, what Ankh must be saying about him now. Eiji forced out a laugh, happier times straying forth. Times spent in Cous Coussier where Ankh pouted in the corner because he refused to be happy like a filthy human (no matter how happy he already was) Times like the Birthday Party. Times like when they went out to refill the ice chest with Hina. Happier times...
In our last moments,
I remember the first time you were near me
I will not forget your tears.
With one last smug smile, Ankh disappeared entirely, with no trace left where he stood. Eiji felt his heart tear, and so he focused on keeping this memory locked in his heart.
Ankh had returned to the future, where the other rider had come from. Which meant...
That meant some day...some day...Eiji would find a way to repair the Core Medal.
That fateful meeting,
My first love,
There is always a reason.
My friends told me otherwise
You are my everything.
That fateful meeting was a special day
It happened once, but it's similar to today
Let's continue to pray for peaceful happiness
In time our hearts
Will be okay
He would find a way – he had proof now. No matter what the scientists said, no matter what the shamen of Africa told him of the soul and their manifestations. He was sure – he'd seen Ankh. He would find a way. Then Ankh would be by his side once again.
Farewell today
Beloved Yesterday
Reminiscing
And everyday, he was getting closer to that day.