"Though I'm missing you, I'll find a way to get through living without you." – Brandy
Silvery moonlight poured through the branches of the Sakura tree in the grand gardens of the Kuchiki Mansion, illuminating the tiny body of the being that sat on the lone stone bench, staring at the pink buds of the flowers that would soon be in bloom, her thoughts racing back to the one person she longed for; her Nii-sama. Byakuya.
Nii-sama, she thought as she gazed longingly at the flowers. Are you with Lady Hisana? Are you happy where you are? Do you think of everyone you left behind? Do you think of me?
She sighed, midnight eyes closing briefly, trying to will the tears from flowing once more for the umpteenth time since his death. But it didn't help. Clear liquid flowed from her closed lids, wetting her cheeks as they left behind salty streaks against her pale skin. Soft sobs wracked her small body as she brought her hands up to hug her shoulders, fingers wrapping tightly in the fabric of her kosode.
"Nii-sama, I can't. I can't go on. It's hard; it's too hard for me without you. You've always been there to protect me, always been there when I need you. But now… now you're gone."
The tears continued to flow causing her to choke, the liquid sliding down her chin and splashing against her hakama clad legs, soaking through the material.
"It's not fair, Nii-sama," she continued when she found her voice again. "It's not fair that you had to go. It's not fair that you had to leave me."
The soft caress of the wind touched her face, almost feeling like fingers wiping away the tears that lingered by her chin and her eyes opened just in time to see one of the Sakura blossoms open in bloom before detaching itself and fluttering down into her lap. Small hands came to cup the flower in the palms, bringing it up in the air, almost as if she were presenting it, "Nii-sama, is this a sign?"
The wind howled softly, almost as if sending a message to her. She smiled, nodding her head in agreement before fastening the blossom to her hair.
"We'll meet again someday, Nii-sama," she whispered, smiling through the tears that flowed once more. "And when we do, I'll be happy. But for now, I'll wait for the day when I can see you again."
I posted this on Tumblr originally and made everyone cry. I sincerely apologize for any tears that may possibly be shed.
