Sing For Me
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Disclaimer: This story is written in a parallel universe to the Angel/Dust story. Characters and concepts remain intact but as Angel/Dust is, as yet, incomplete (31.03.01) the events within this story may not follow the thread of the actual manga. This is a yuri fan fic... i.e. love/sex between two females. If you are against such goings on, you have been warned. Please do not expect to find gratuitous sex scenes; sex is only used within this story as an expression of love. Characters, concepts and Angel/Dust are copyright to Aoi Nanase. Composed to the sounds of Gatecrasher Wet, the music cd. Chapter 1 Staring up at the sky Yuina sighed. It was a warm spring evening and the darkening sky above already glittered with stars. All around, the city lights were coming on and the dull roar of traffic and humanity seemed to be more muted. Yuina noticed none of this. Lost in her own world, she slowly trudged home. She was not looking forward to a night of sitting in her room, alone. Listening to her aunt getting ready to go out, smiling and nodding to whatever she said. Not wanting to get in the way. She always felt like she was in the way. Soon after her mother died, her father had asked his sister to look after his daughter until she graduated from high school. Yuina had always felt like she was in the way. Always felt that she was causing people problems just by her very existence. Over time, trying to be perfect and un-obtrusive had become part of her nature. She went through the motions of life in a shell. She had cut herself off so much from life, she no longer even sang. Yuina used to love singing, and she sang very well indeed. Being able to play the piano at an early age, Yuina had developed a strong music talent. It had all shattered during middle school. Even though her talent was recognized during a try out for the school choir, someone else got the lead role and Yuina's confidence has deserted her. Walking through a deserted playground Yuina saw a swing and went and sat on it. Pushing herself, she gently rocked back and forth, staring up at the sky. Little bird, why don't you sing for me? There was a slight breeze blowing, and through it Yuina heard the whispered words. Frowning she looked around, trying to find the speaker. Sing. Please sing for me. Sing so I can be with you! Shaking her head Yuina muttered to herself "I'm hearing things." There was a soft laughter. Sing for me. "But I don't sing anymore!" Yuina replied, brushing away a lock of hair that had escaped its bindings. Unsure and a little scared she whispered, "I can't sing." Oh but you can! I've heard you sing Yuina. Sing so beautifully that the heavens have wept. "You've heard me sing?" Again Yuina frowned. Standing up, she began pacing around the playground, trying to find the source of the voice. The breeze had picked up and leaves flew across the ground. Yuina's long hair waved out behind her, slowly coming loose from the ribbon that that bound it up in a braid. Yes I have. Through space and time have I heard you sing. Now please, sing for me again. Coming to a stop under a cherry tree Yuina gave up looking and shook her head. She must be going mad to start hearing voices like this, but, then, she always wondered whether she was mad. Nothing made sense in her life. No one wanted her and she could never do things right. She must be mad! Laughing to herself Yuina said, "Okay, I'll sing." There was a soft sigh, whether it was the wind or the cherry tree above creaking against the growing force of the wind Yuina did not care. Searching for a song to sing, she noticed a cherry blossom floating past her. A song came into her mind, and lifting her face up to the sky, she began to sing. At first her voice sounded rusty, off key from dis-use; but slowly it grew in strength and clarity, musical words spilling from her lips as she sang with pure joy about the coming of spring. The renewal of life to a barren, dead world. The wind had grown and now blew with enough strength to whip off the cherry blossoms from the tree and send them streaming around the singing girl, who noticed none of it, too lost in the power of the song. Deep inside, Yuina began waking up. The words of the song struck her. "I'm singing! I'm singing again!" Yes you are Yuina! Thankyou! Thankyou! There was a flash of blinding golden light and everything around her turned a shade of gold too bright to behold. Then something fell from the sky. A feather. Then another feather, and then more feathers until the sky swirled with feathers and cherry blossoms. Gasping in delight Yuina stared up, arms stretched out and slowly turning. Something large drifted down amongst the feathers, and crying out Yuina watched as it fell to the ground near her feet. "An angel!" What else could it be? Female of form, long legs, slender hips, full bosom and the longest pearly hair; the most arresting features were the huge white wings attached to the figure. Although, this was a strange angel indeed for it wore clothes quite alien to any depiction of an angel Yuina had ever seen before. The wind died down and with it the wings disappeared. The ground around them was covered with cherry blossoms and feathers; gulping, Yuina slowly approached the inert figure, wondering what she was to do. She was saved from having to make a choice when a groan came from the figure. Slowly the female sat up, wincing and looking around with a slightly dazed expression. "Where..?" it whispered to itself, and at the same time Yuina haltingly asked "Are... are you alright?" The female looked at Yuina and then a slow smile formed on her lips. "Yuina!" she whispered, the name breathed out with an almost sensual joy. Stepping back Yuina replied, "Yes? How do you know me?" The female laughed and carefully stood up, brushing off a cherry blossom from her arm. Stepping towards Yuina she said "Thankyou for singing for me Yuina." Blinking in shock, it slowly registered to Yuina that this female was the source of the mysterious voice. "Who... who are you!" "I have no name... although... you may call me by my hierarchy code... Seraph," the female replied, again taking another step closer to Yuina. Before Yuina could say anything Seraph said, "Yuina, I need your help. Will you make contract with me?" "Contract? What sort of contract?" Yuina felt confused. Dazed by the beauty of Seraph and by these strange events. "This contract..." Seraph whispered, and before Yuina could do anything, Seraph placed her hands gently onto Yuina's shoulders, bent her head, and kissed her. Yuina stood still, unable to believe that she was being kissed, and by a female no less! She couldn't move though. Couldn't break the kiss or protest in any way. She was finding this kiss far too pleasurable. Seraph's full lips were soft against hers, caressing her lips. When Yuina felt Seraph's tongue gently stroke her bottom lip, she shivered. Seraph broke the kiss then, and all Yuina could do was stare up at her beautiful face. Stroking Yuina's cheek, Seraph smiled and whispered "We are one now." |