My first D.Gray-man fanfic, okay? So no flames, and enjoy my crappy oneshot.

Disclaimer . HECK, no, I do not own D.Gray-Man and never will. With me, such a great story would have been made.

D.Gray-Man

04/24/08

Once Everybody Returns

Once the battle is over.

We'll return with a smile.

Everyone will smile and say, "Welcome back" and pat us on the shoulder.

I try not to cry as I play the melody. As the soft melody weaves through my mind. I concentrate.

Right about then, I say Lavi will end up falling asleep.

I try to think of what to play. But there is no need for that. My fingers slide as they please. I have no use of thinking.

We'll need a blanket for Lavi.

Then the older people will want some wine and make a toast.

I try to focus on everything. But I can't. My mind flows off to a different topic.

I can imagine everyone smiling. I can imagine Komui san's slight grin as he talks. I can imagine Lavi's muttering as he sleeps.

We'll throw a huge party.

And then go to sleep.

It'll be great...

I can imagine all the talking. All the chattering and the tired faces.

Oh, but Kanda will be late.

He'll probably wonder around in and throw a sour look around the room.

Of course. I can clearly imagine that. Suppose Kanda's negitive image was stuck in my mind.

It'll all be possible. If we can come back alive. I try to keep it all in. I try to stop and concentrate on not getting my fingers twisted up, but what's the point when my fingers move as they please?

All I have but is to cry.

All I can do is imagine this.

Lavi's muttering during his sleep. Komui san's grin. Kanda's complains and sour look. Lenalee talking with her brother as his overwhemingly worries about her. But Linalee is strong. She can take care of herself.

Sensei in a private room with wine. He was never the sociable type. Me, stuffing my face with food.

Everyone smiling.

It's all too clear tear flow out.

It's too vivid that I can't turn my mind around.

I want it to happen.

I want to see this happen.

I want everyone to live.

I want to bring everyone back.

Bring back my friends.

"Don't disappear, Ark!"

As the piano plays as the melody goes.

I cry.

FIN