Hello. I AM very sorry that I never posted for about more than a few months. I'm having a hard time in my work so I won't be posting for a bit so I decided to make this story, and I know it's not part of my story line, but bare with me.

This is part of the manga, so just enjoy!

PS. Not a crossover, there are songs from other shows, but no crossovers!

Ryoga's POV

Like a normal day as usual, Yagumo giving all the children hopes and dreams, while I'm in the background, doing nothing, but being a shadow to others. They needed him more than me, so what's the point in looking after them? I should just leave. He's making their spirits go to the highest peak, so even bother with them anyway? All of them… all of them would just hurt me.

"Everyone, a visitor is arriving at this orphanage!" I heard the teacher exclaimed. Great, 'having another visitor' means another orphan. "She will be staying here for a few days, so by then, be nice to her," she annoyingly said, happily. I don't hate her, it's just that I don't like the visitors that come around, they just tick me off, while everyone, especially Yagumo, are happy.

"Please, come inside to see her!" And that also includes me. *sigh* I better see what I'm facing. So I just walked in before anyone else got the chance.

Girl's POV

Okay, this will be a good time to practice my songs before all the orphans come. Man! I'm so nervous! *Slap, slap* Okay girl, just keep it together! Ayeme Himura will be confident, for the kids and all the people who are suffering! Don't think; just do whatever you can to convey my feelings into this song.

*Sing Legend of Mermaids: Mermaid Melody*

Okay… so far, so good. Just keep it up. From the bottom of my heart, this song will wrap everyone in the happiness of my song.

Like in the lyrics said, I won't forget all of them; I won't forget my friends I left to go on the journey I'm in and now, trying to accomplish! This is to them from my heart.

Ryoga's POV

She's… she's amazing… that song is somehow… healing… or is it really? Is it really healing… my heart? I can't help it, but… all I can do is close my eyes and just listen… listen to her voice…

I can't believe… I thought of her as a horrible person… she's so- WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT WAIT! Just because she's a good singer, doesn't mean she's nice! She could be spoiled or selfish! Maybe talented, but it won't change the fa-

"Hi?" EEK!

No one's POV

"Hi?" The girl greeted both politely with a little confusion in her mind.

When she was performing, she heard someone nearby the door, so she investigated who is watching her. As soon as she knows it, it was a boy with pale skin, eyes that rival the bottom of the sea and midnight purple hair.

"Did you… hear me sing," she asked.

He didn't know what to say to the brown eyed girl. He wants to say what's on his mind about her being rude, but… she has no malice in her eyes. Not a hint of ignorance, or selfishness.

"Um," she coughed out to get his attention.

"Huh," he asked, waking him from his thoughts, "is there anything you need?"

"Yes," she answered, "why are you here before the others…? WAIT! I MEAN… I JUST…!"

This made Ryoga smirk. This girl is maybe too excited for her own good. Yet, it's kinda cute how she's being shy with excitement. "Okay then," he replied, "What do you actually mean?"

"I thought everyone will be coming soo-"

"Everyone, take your seats." The teacher said to all the children. They all pranced around, trying to find the best seat to see the new visitor. "Oh, Ryoga," she noticed, surprisingly, "You came here to meet our guest?" She asked in delight. He nodded a bit. This made her very excited for Ryoga, because he's not very social around the children here, so this maybe a chance for him. "Okay, would like a front row seat?"

"No thanks," he answered and left the room, just like that.

Ayeme's POV

How come he left? Why? Is it something I said to him or did I do something to upset him? I felt a hand on my shoulder, and saw the day care lady behind me.

"Ayeme," she started, "that was Kamishiro Ryoga, he hasn't been very social with the kids here, but he looks out for them. That's why he's being this way."

"Oh," I replied, "so that explains why he was spying on me." I saw her look very confused, which didn't surprised me. I took a deep breath to calm down and answered, "Maybe he thought I might be rude or impolite to the kids here. Or he just wants to protect them from any harm that I may cause them."

"Yeah, but the others children are afraid of him and won't go near him." What? "He got a bad reputation which he won't tell me, but Yagumo is the only one who wants to speak with him and try to make him feel better. While Yagumo is trying his hardest to make him at least smile, Ryoga won't accept him as a friend." Wow… is that what his life is like? No wonder… WAIT!

"Hey, Miss… uh…"

"My name is Miss Marlene," She answered.

"Okay," I shouted, couldn't hold my excitement, "Miss Marlene, before I can sing the song I brought from America, can I sing Eternal Snow?" She was shocked on what I subjected. I knew it's very old, but I have to.

"But the CDs are very old, they're not even on-" she got cut off by my CD of Full Moon's single. "You have one?"

"Yes," I answered, "please, allow me to sing it, please." She gave an unsure look, but made up her mind, that face I knew that would bring happiness!

"Yes, you may."

I ran in front of the room, put in the CD, and set it on karaoke. "Sorry for the wait guys!" I said, "I was asking Miss Marlene which song I should sing first. I'm going to sing a Japanese pop first before I sing the American songs I brought with me, so please, enjoy." I'm surprise, just like that, everyone's quiet. Okay Ryou, please hear this song.

No one's POV

Standing near the door where Ayeme is going to perform is Ryoga, still trying to be close yet distant from the kids and that girl. Why now? Why must she linger in his mind if he just met the girl?

"Sorry for the wait guys," he heard her. "I was asking Miss Marlene which song I should sing first. I'm going to sing a Japanese pop first before I sing the American songs I brought with me, so please, enjoy." She bowed her in apology for not starting with an American song.

"I'm going to be singing Eternal Snow," se announced. "This is from an idol that was far away from a friend, yet she believed that she's going to see him again. Her name… was Full Moon."

'What type of name is Full Moon?' Ryoga thought, 'and I bet she never saw him… that's how life is cruel.'

*Eternal Snow: Full Moon- English translated*

'I'm going to make everyone happy,' was her final thought before singing.

~I fell in love with you… just how long has it been since then? ~

~My feelings have only been getting stronger~

~I wonder… have you realized how I feel? ~

~Even though I've never said a single word…~

~It's like the snowflakes drifting… gently… continuing to pile up higher and higher~

~Hold me tight… if this is how it feels…~

~The feeling of falling in love with someone, I never wanted to know that feeling~

Everyone was in awe of her singing, and both the lyrics and the music swept the children away. All they can do is close their eyes and listen.

Ryoga had this feeling in his chest. This song… he never felt so happy before. Just seeing her there, like she was actually born an idol.

~I love you…I can't stop my tears from falling…~

~In that case, then you… … should never come into my life~

~I wonder… how long will I will keep thinking about you? ~

~My breath is fogging up the window glass~

~My trembling heart… is next to the lit candle… …and melting now. I wonder… will it survive? ~

~Hold me tight… so tight that I might break… …so that when we meet in the frigid gale of a blizzard… … I won't be cold anymore~

~I miss you… I think of you… so far away… With a hand-knit muffler… …I'm here alone, holding myself again tonight~

Ayeme glance, opening her eyes and saw Ryoga there, listening to her song. She was happy to see him here. She closed her eyes again and continued.

~If the snow keeps falling forever... … will it cover up my feelings for you? ~

~Hold me tight… if this is how it feels…~

~The feelings of falling in love with someone… I never want to know that feeling~

~I love you… it's filling up my heart~

~I want to shout to the winter sky… I want to meet you right now~

~Hold me tight~

~I love you~

"T-thank you…" She bowed her head, hoping people aren't offended by doing a Japanese song first instead of an American song, but instead, they were clapping. She saw how Ryoga was the one to start clapping.

Hope you enjoyed this! Another chapter is coming your way! R&R