A/N: Yeah, I finally came around to write this idea I had poking around my head. I'm not sure how the rest of it will go, but as time goes by we'll see...:D
She saw it. Saw his death. It occurred late in the evening as he was roaming through the dark, wet streets where hardly anyone past by. Droplets fell from the sky and pelted fiercely onto the ground. His sleek blonde hair dripped beads of water onto the floor as his chest was merely making any movements. He sighed and gazed on ahead with curious eyes and an eager expression on his face; it was just him and the rain, coexisting peacefully…when suddenly, somebody approached to him, assaulting from behind, the victim taking a full blow on the head and stunned which made him buckle onto the ground with knees impacting roughly. He groaned and clutched onto his head and winced in pain, taking a sideway glance, staring at the mysterious shadow whose eyes glinted a devious violet. The shadow broke into a crooked and mischievous smile then revealed a silver, shiny claw and without a word, swiped him directly at his back and dug deep into his flesh. The boy froze and fell forth. Oozing, red blood trickled and splattered all over the place.
"Tadase!" Amu gasped and bolted straight up in bed, horror written on her face, beads of sweat dripping on her forehead, cheeks burning, and she breathed heavily. Confusion and puzzlement raced through her brain as her vision gradually focused back into her dark bedroom; she then averted her eyes to the familiar clock which read in bright, red digits, 1:28 PM.
Slowly recovering, she had come to realize that it was a dream. Thank god, she thought then fell back to bed, blinking and brooding about the dream. What was it admonishing? Could it possibly be a premonition? Whatever it was, it was definitely an unpleasant sight. Who was that guy trying to kill Tadase? Why? She had so many questions in mind. She didn't understand. Then she reminded herself that it was only a dream and closed her eyes, soon sleeping soundly for the rest of the night.
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She walked to school, perturbed and worried about the horrific dream she had last night. It was the strangest dream she's ever had in her lifetime even though she had just joined the guardians in helping search for the embryo. Whoever that guy was in the dream seemed to want to kill him desperately…but she wasn't clear on why. She frowned slightly, wondering if she will get her answers sometime in the near future.
She approached the Royal Tea Garden where they all gathered around and Tadase announced happily, "We're going to be holding our annual festival at school!"
The annual festival usually consisted of fun activities that the students in school enjoyed and it was a way of celebrating the end of the school year which was nearing as time is passing by. They are going to be seniors in high school next year, how exciting.
"So," Tadase broached. "What do games or activities do you guys suggest on having this year?"
"Nothing lame for sure," Rima commented quietly and scribbled something hastily into her notepad.
"What do you consider lame?" Naghiko asked curiously, meeting Rima's gaze, who quickly tore off and looked elsewhere, saying, "I want to play jokes on people."
"That's Rima," Amu laughed lightly, and then said suggestively, "How about a fun house or a maze where jokes are played by Rima? It could be managed by you!"
The air was soon filled with chatter and shouts from each member screaming ideas and whatnot to make their year memorable at the festival. Who doesn't want a fun year? Even Amu needed some fun out of her duty.
After they spent a good amount of time deciding and finalizing the ideas with the group, they dismissed themselves from the campus, each of the members heading on their way home.
Amu couldn't help smiling at herself as she thought back at what exciting and interesting ideas they had planned for the school festival. There was racing, sporting, a pool party, and an endless list of activities for everyone to enjoy.
She wished the school year would come to an end, but then again she didn't want to be any older.
"Hinamori!" a gentle voice shouted from behind and her heart stopped for a split second because it was no other, her prince.
She froze in her tracks, stunned, by what to do. Should she wait for him or just slow down so that he could catch up? Or should she…
Before she could decide between the multiple choices she had, Tadase ran up to walk beside her, looking cheery as usual not to mention handsome and dazzling to her eyes.
Amu smiled pleasantly at him, but it faded quickly by the vision she had last night. The poor boy was being hunted down for who knows what reason.
"What's wrong?" he asked worriedly, looking softly into her eyes as she avoided the contact, twitching her lip to the side.
"It's nothing," she simply answered then added, "I just can't believe the year is going by so fast. I mean, we're going to be seniors next year."
What she said was partially true. She didn't want to tell him about the dream she had of him last night. It was only a dream, she would constantly remind herself, trying to shrug the awful thought off.
"Yeah," he agreed then beamed proudly, "But I want to grow up and become king."
"I'm pretty sure you will become king," Amu supported him, patting lightly on the back as an encouraging gesture.
"But Hinamori," he said quietly and sounded hesitant, narrowing his gaze to the ground.
Why did he sound so serious all of a sudden?
"What is it?" Amu asked, nervous to know what he's about to say to her. Half of her wanted to know what intends to say and the other wants to just run.
"I don't want to become king without you," he uttered softly, embarrassed by what he had just said for he had a crimson shade decorating his cheeks.
Amu, shocked and startled, didn't know what to say except for a few croaks that managed to escape her mouth. When she composed herself, she waved her arms wildly and rapidly besides her, saying defensively, "But I have my own dreams to catch! I would love to be the queen of the world; however, it's not something I want to pursue right now."
"Besides, why are you behaving so lowly?" Amu studied him steadily.
He sighed and said, "Sometimes, I just think I'm kidding myself. You know? I mean a young adult like me? Become king? I don't know if that's even possible. My parents just tell me to dream on."
Amu protested, "Tadase! How could you let them think that way? Anything is possible! Just believe! All right? I have faith in you."
His spirit lighten as his face brighten into a beautiful face, he sudden grew confident and shouted, "You're right!" He threw his fist into the air. "I must believe in myself! Thanks Hinamori!"
In exchange for his pride, she returned a smile, and that's how the rest of the walk home went. They talked about dreams as well as the school festival and their opinions about it.
When she dropped and waved Tadase good-bye, she continued along the empty streets, where the sun was beginning to turn orange and sink behind the horizon line. The sky grew pink and had purple clouds floating above. It was a beautiful day.
She spotted her house a few blocks ahead and grew delighted at the sight. She couldn't wait for everything to return normal…especially her dreams to return normal.
Down the path, she crossed pathways with a blue-hair boy whose violet eyes settled onto the pink-hair girl, not taking his eyes off her as they passed each other.
A chill ran down her spine as she passed him. She hastily sped up and went home, walking into the warm house.
She hollered out loud to her mother, "I'm home!"
Then she made a mad dash up the stairs, slamming the door shut behind her, panting.
That boy…she thought.
His eyes, the hair…it matches to the boy in my dream who killed Tadase.
Exactly, who is he?
She had more questions than before running through her mind.
Her hands crazed her hair as she thought deeply, and then hoped that tomorrow she'd see him again to learn his intentions.
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