Coping had not come easy at first.

In fact, it probably never would.

He tended to hide himself deep within the chamber of his Goddess nowadays, his duty unimportant. Water wasn't a vital functioning source and if only he could forget how to breathe…

His Goddess gave no comfort. He only stayed with her because she didn't complain.

It was the only place recently that he could be at peace in.

Though, he soon began to ever-so-slightly feel something inviting ghost at his very being. It eventually grew to agonizing caresses and sweet-smelling aromas, until one day, his blue eyes truly opened.

Hologram memory.

"…Ernest?"

His smile was there. He was there. The green-haired teen opened his tired arms wide as the image of the one he love fell wantingly into them.

"Gareas, I'm sorry." Polite, even in death.

"Don't be. I'll join you. We'll be together again. Forever."

"But—"

"You've come to collect me and I'm ready to go. For, Ernest, I can't live without you." he finished softly.

A sigh, but then an confession.

"And Gareas, I can not die without you."

A smile, and then a neglected kiss, as two united soon began to fade away forever.

Hologram memory.

-end-

Ending note: GareasxErnest


Asa Tasogare: 222 words. Double Drabble. Yay! I finally wrote something about the first (or second) yaoi pairing I ever liked! xD