9/8/03, 12:13 AM
A/N: This fanfic was edited and revised considering the fact that the author was not paying attention to the spelling and grammar of the story while the author was posting it. *hits head* baka.
EVERYTHING'S GONNA BE ALRIGHT
Lyrics and Song by SWEET BOX
The lights scanned the stage, touching every light-forsaken region. The static of the microphone purred as Shuichi reached for the mic.
"Are we having fun yet?" He asked the audience exuberantly, posing while waving his right hand; his fingers formed a peace sign.
This was answered by an excited jolt of agreement from the millions of spectators on the stage. Screams ranged from normal crescendos to screeching shrieks.
He smiled, loving the feel of the screaming crowd. He placed the mic back to its handle and signaled his band to start. When he turned back to face the audience, his sight turned blurry. Figures were dilating in front of him, moving continuously, left and right. He shook his head to push the vision away, but it remained. He tried to reach for the mic which seemed to move. and finally, against the screams and shouts of praise, he fell off the stage, not knowing what actually happened.
~*~
Everything's gonna be alright.
Eiri unlocked the door and opened it with caution, half expecting a bouncy cheery blue-eyed boy. But instead, he was met by silence as he groped for the lights in that dim room.
Everything's gonna be alright
"Get out of the fuckin' way!" Hiro screamed as he warded off the nosy reporters, blocking Shuichi's body as the paramedics carried the stretcher inside the ambulance. He hopped in, simultaneously whipping out his mobile phone and punching Yuki's number.
Whoever thought the sun would come crashing down
His car tires screeched against the dry pavement as he made a sudden turn to the right, trying to avoid the traffic route and at the same time ignoring the traffic signs leaving two cars to bump into each other on the intersection.
My life in flames, my tears concrete- the pain
He ran-stalked towards the emergency entrance, panting. Hiro's grim face welcomed him, not saying a word because he was unable to say anything.
His amber eyes traveled from Hiro to the closed door of the emergency room. He could not believe this was happening. This was definitely not happening.
We fear the end, The darkest deepest river bed
Tohma placed his hand on his shoulder "Everything's going to be all right," Seguchi assured in a low calm voice. But Eiri stood there, the words leaving him. Was everything going to be all right? He hoped so. He hoped to God it did.
My book of life incomplete without you here
He closed his eyes and thought, "I never saw this coming." His hands were slightly shaking. Was it from fear or from stress? Or was it from both?
Alone I sit and reminisce sometimes
He moved towards an empty chair just adjacent the walls and stared grimly at the open space. There was a time when this had happened only that another person was rushed to the hospital. He remembered now that this was the same chair he had sat upon on that day. But he never cared, did he? Except now it was different. He found it different and difficult. It was different because it was Shuichi and it was difficult because he didn't want to lose him as he did that unknown relative.
I miss your touch, your kiss, your smile
A vision haunted him. What if he would no longer be able to see him? What if after this.
'Cause deep down inside-
He closed his eyes, veiling the fear that was surmounting in him.
- you know our love would never ever die And without his notice, a lone tear traveled down his cheeks.
Chorus: Everything's gonna be alright Everything's gonna be okay Everything's gonna be alright Together we can take this one day at a time
The nurses laid Shuichi gently on the bed. One hanged the dextrose bag and the other gently placed a blanket over Shu's sleeping form.
Can you take my breath away? Can you give him life today?
Yuki stood beside the open door, watching them as they slowly decorated the room with the curtains of creeping hopelessness.
Is everything gonna be okay?
He turned his back, the sight becoming too revolting for him. It was enough to make him lose his mind. enough to break his self-restraint.
I'll be your strength. I'll be here when you wake up
He clenched his hands to fists.
Take your time and I'll be here when you wake up.
"Excuse me," said the nurse behind him. "The doctor said that he won't be taking visitors as of yet."
To hell with the doctor, But he bit back the retort and merely nodded. Turning his back, he looked behind his shoulders one more time still half- expecting him to bounce up and declare that this was all a joke. He waited, but none came. Only the turbulent emotions he had in him. "Ja.." He whispered as he closed the door behind him silently, leaving Shu peacefully in the confines of his solitude.
I never thought my heart would miss a single beat
He had managed to stay that night, holding on to Shuichi as if his life depended on it, because in his heart, it did. He silently brushed his lips against Shu's pale knuckles and was awakened by the first piercing ray of the sun next morn. His soft amber eyes trailed Shuichi's pale face as he looked up. It was gaining more color. Gently trailing the side of his face he placed his big hand over his still knuckles.
Caress your hand as I watch you while you sleep
His thumb caressed his knuckles lovingly as he closed his eyes and sat silently, waiting patiently for him to awaken. But he knew he would not and that mere thought suffocated him.
So sweet I weep as I search within
"I'm afraid that he is suffering from over-fatigue blended with anemia," the doctor had explained to them the night of Shu's attack. "And it appears that he has an inherent disease that should have been treated when it could still be prevented."
To find a cure to bring you back again
He was slowly becoming hopeless the doctor's words slowly sunk in.
"I'm afraid that we have no cure of this ailment as of yet.. But we will try to."
Yes. We will try. That's what everyone always says. I will try. But it never helps does it? He gritted his teeth. Damn.
And the sun will rise, open up your eyes Surprise, just a blink of an eye
A sudden jerk beneath his hand snapped him back to the animated world. His heart skipped a beat at the possibility, hoping that he would see Shuichi open his eyes.
How he wanted to see his blue eyes.
I tried, I tried to be positive But there was none. His blue eyes won't shine for him.
"The only thing we can do is to lengthen his days of living."
He had never felt as helpless as he did now while he gazed at the face of the boy sleeping peacefully under the white sheets.
Everything's gonna be alright Everything's gonna be okay
Far away, across the galaxies of time is that smile of his.
Everything's gonna be alright Together we can take this one day at a time
He thought as he sat down and rested his hands on a juxtaposition of his laptop.
Can you take my breath away?
His study room was peaceful as the curtains gently rustled against the wind. That caught his attention.
Can you give him life today?
How did the wind manage to creep into that small opening of the balcony's door? It was like death and circumstance. And somehow, amidst all the tragedies he had formed for others to cry over, he could not seem to stop weeping for this one tragedy that another writer has made.
Is everything gonna be okay?
Silence
I'll be your strength, I'll be here when you wake up
He never did understand why tragedies wrought tears. But now he did, and he decided that he hated it as well.
Take your time and I'll be here when you wake up
Droplets of tears touched the keyboard and on the screen S.H and a very prolonged U was displayed. Eiri's head was bent, blonde locks covering his beautiful stoic face . he bit his lower lip in an attempt to choke the almost escaping whimper.
But he found that he could no longer fight back the torrent of tears.
I'd give my life to only see you breath again
Crystalline blue eyes
Hand in hand as we walk on the white sands
His soft touch and his wide smile
To hear your voice rejoice as you'd rise and say
Everywhere he goes. the picture of his face flashes; on billboards, advertisements.
This is the day that I wait and pray, okay
But it could never substitute him. Never.
"You're famous now Shu." he whispered to the winds, slowly kneeling.
Today silence as time just moves on "As you've always wanted." He touched the words engraved, fingers shivering at the instant stone and human skin touched. Cold.
You can't hear it though But I'm playing my favorite songs
Like the flame that was shunned in the darkness. you remained.
I miss you much I wish you'd come back to me
He stared at the words as the wind slowly caressed his blonde locks. A sad smile crossed his features as their memories flashed through his vision.
You see I'd wait a lifetime 'cause you're my destiny
"To our happiness.. Forever."
Everything's gonna be alright
"YUKI!!!!!!!!!!!"
Everything's gonna be okay
His head snapped up. A familiar pink haired boy screamed and ran towards him.
Everything's gonna be alright
His amber eyes widened with shock.
Together we can take this one day at a time
"Yuki!! Daijobu! I'm all right! There's no need to worry!" Shuichi stopped dead in front of Yuki who was still gawking.
Can you take my breath away?
"Yuki?"
Can you give him life today?
"Yuki? Are??"
Is everything gonna be okay?
"Baka-yarou," the blonde cussed under his breath as he punched the pink haired boy on the head.
I'll be your strength, I'll be here when you wake up.
"That is it! Shuichi, how many times do I have to tell you that you're supposed to get out of that scene!" The red-headed director bellowed. His head snapped to his side, "And what the hell are you doing Requiem? I told you to detain him!"
Requiem sniffed, pulling out her last square of Kleenex. "But how could you? It's so sad. he was so sad. I had to."
Everything's gonna be alright.
Chrys knocked his head against a nearby wall. "We are NEVER ever going to finish this take."
"What do you mean we?" Yuki asked coldly, trying to push Shu away from him.
Everything's gonna be alright.
"We, as in, you, me and the rest of the cast."
"Again?!" the rest of the Gravi members gaped minus Eiri who glared.
Everything's gonna be alright... "Yes, again. Together with all the thousand fans, the screeching nurses, the gushing doctors. EVERYONE."
A loud groan resonated around the closed studio.
Everything's gonna be alright.
Everything's gonna be alright.
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Yuki: Damn song. can someone turn that off?
Shu: *hugs Yuki*: It's okay Yuki, I'm here. I won't leave you.
Yuki: *pushing Shu away from him*: Let go.
Shu: No!
Requiem: Ahh.. Don't they look just so adowable? *gush level 3*
Chrys: Quiet on the set! QUIET ON THE GOD FORSAKEN SET!
~ end ~
Additional A/N: Do not ask me how this ended. Blame the caller and the phone call.
MY greatest apologies for Requiem's participation in this fic, she already tried to grab my neck for this. Good thing I was wearing a mask when I happened pass her last week. *sweatdrop*