The Politician's Daughter
Zero: he sang epitaph
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Disclaimer: I own nothing except for this plot and the words conjured into a story. Weiss Kreuz/Sailor Moon belong to their respective owners.
Warnings: Possible spoilers, angst, drama, Rei-centered, violence, gore…
notes this is the second time…actually, counting all the time I've spent on this fic, it's hardly the second time but yes, this is once again revamped. REALLY reread it as a lot of things have changed. At some points, I felt I went too slowly and some points, I went too fast that lots of connections I want to happen, don't really happen.
Please leave me a comment or criticism. It'd be much appreciated…and once again, thanks to all the fans and reviewers (in particular one very brave thebodyfarm) who've inspired me to continue working on this!
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The sun hung along a midline in the sky, waiting to be completely overshadowed behind the clouds. The few who remained to enjoy it all, walked along the shore, playfully splashing the salty seawater at one another.
A couple of young children, rushed behind him, never mind that he was a stranger as they hid behind his long legs. When they screamed with glee and took off, his countenance softened considerably. His eyes followed their chaotic movement across the sand until they disappeared beyond the dunes.
When he was sure they were gone and his feelings before all rushed from the head, he swung his arm back, watching for the right wave to come along.
When it finally came, with one strong fling of the arm, the stone he had claimed from the bottom of the sea was hurled into the undetermined, unpredictable environment where the waves drove every movement.
It must have screamed when it broke the water's tension because the water beyond was cold like ice and untouched by most human skin. Or maybe it sighed because it was now beyond the reach of dirty hands and dirty feet…
If he could ask, he would have and maybe he would have joined it there, beyond that wave, instead of just waiting here, waiting for salvation.
But I've given you salvation…and all I've ever wanted from you…all I asked was for you to hold onto me… Is that so much to ask for?
No, he thought quickly.
Then have faith. Have faith in me.
That's too little, so little you asked of me and I allowed you to slip away, telling you I would break your fall… No one should find salvation in failure.
It seemed his mind was made up. It had been because of that moment that was polarized onto his memories – when he had continuously called her and she had continued to amble further from him, leaving him behind.
But that had been his fault all on his own…
He lost her then – that night.
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He looked up. Someone had yelled his name and he smiled softly as he recognized the childish distinctiveness that came along with the voice.
She called to him again, right before she threw her arms around his neck and swung him low into a bear hug. He chuckled, his hands patting her back gently. She finally let go of him, her eyes drifting to his hands to the wallet she had bought him years ago.
He sure was sentimental.
"Do you really miss her that much?" she teased. He frowned, placing the wallet where it had originally been.
"I have every reason," he said sternly. She was caught off guard for a second. She had never known him to be so blunt before.
"Tell me about her again." She pulled on his forearm with a smile as she said so.
When he finished, they teetered along the edge of the high pier.
"There's nothing wrong with longing for the one you love…is there." Her eyes had grown sad. They seemed to have lost their mirth and mischief.
"Brother…it's okay to go to her." And then she pushed him down into the water below.
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He woke up, startled to find himself back in his own bed – the space next to him empty.
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note changes, changes, changes! They make the world a better place (for the most part) and dislike of my own writing continues raging...!