Even A Broken Heart Can Mend In Time:
Hey, minna. This time I decided to try an MKR fic. It's a yuri one, so for those of you who are offended by this type of fanfics, I suggest you leave now. Here's the summary:
After 3 years of separation, the 3 knights were able to see each other again. They were filled will joy for a while, all except two. That was Umi & Hikaru. Umi begins to wonder about this heart-wrenching pain that's inside her, while Hikaru ponders about what Umi's problem is. She still liked Lantis, and felt grief for his death, yet... felt all alone again. As time passes by, Fuu begins to notice their problem & tries to find a way to get them together. Yet... she gets advice from a most unlikely source.
Disclaimer: Yami Kero doesn't own MKR or any of its characters. They belong to CLAMP.
The idea is mine though.
Enjoy.
Chapter 1: A Happy Reunion & Discovered Feelings It was already the middle of summer & Hikaru was wandering around the streets of Tokyo, just to find some place where she could have some peace and quiet to think. It had been quite a while since they went their separate ways, yet knowing that they'll meet again someday. Hikaru could still remember the day when they were chosen to become Magic Knights, chosen by the guru (mage), Clef. Along with the help of cute little Mokona, Lantis, Cephiro's best swordsman, & Ferio, the beetle manipulator, they were able to stop Eagle from fulfilling Princess Emeraude's dream of having planet Earth destroyed. Yet... at the same time, she still felt grief from the death of Lantis, having to sacrifice his life for theirs.
"It's been quite a while since that day, demo... I still miss them both, as well as Lantis," said Hikaru, walking down a path that leads to Tokyo Tower. Along the way, she thought for sure that she heard a familiar sound. It was faint... yet... it came from right behind her.
"Puu, puu," said a voice.
Hikaru turned around and saw cute little Mokona hopping towards her.
"Mokona," said Hikaru, as it jumped into her arms, purring. "I'm so glad to see you again".
"Puu, puu, pu, puu," squeaked Mokona, as if it understood what she said.
As she continue heading to Tokyo Tower, she started to wonder how Umi and Fuu were doing. "I hope they're ok," thought Hikaru.
Meanwhile, another girl, this time with long blue hair & blue eyes was wandering around the streets of Tokyo, thinking.
"It has been quite a while since me, Hikaru, & Fuu left & decided to go our separate ways," thought Umi. "Demo... ever since the day we were chosen by Clef & Mokona to become Magic Knights, a lot of things have changed," said Umi. "Especially when Hikaru fought against Alcyone, I used to think of her like a sister to me. Demo..." she stopped at the thought as she saw someone familiar heading towards Tokyo Tower. A small red-haired girl holding a white fluffy creature in her hands. It didn't take her long to figure it out.
"Hikaru-san!" yelled Umi, as she ran towards her friend.
Startled at first, Hikaru looked around to see who called out her name. As she turned, she saw a familiar figure running towards her, and to which Mokona jumped out of Hikaru's arms and hopped towards the familiar girl.
"Umi-chan," yelled Hikaru, waving at her.
As soon as the 2 girls found each other, they embraced each other tightly, with happy faces. Yet... as soon as they were about to talk, someone else called their names. They both turned to see Fuu heading in their direction. Overcome with joy, they ran to meet up with Fuu, and they hugged each other, with tears in their eyes as though they hadn't seen each other in years. Yet when they started to catch up on old times, it felt like they were gone since yesterday.
"So, how are things going with you Fuu?" asked Umi.
"They're going quite well. And yourself?" asked Fuu.
"Things are going just fine," replied Umi. Then she turned to Hikaru, "How bout you Hikaru, how are things going with you?"
She didn't seem to notice, because she was in a sort of blue mood. Fuu noticed this and her face softened. "Doushita, Hikaru-san?" asked Fuu.
"Eh?" she said, and noticed Fuu looking at her with concern. "Nandemo nai, Fuu-chan," she replied.
"Hontou, Hikaru?" asked Umi.
"Hai. Mou daijoubu," said Hikaru, putting on her usual happy facial expression.
"Well, if there's anything that you need to talk to us about, you can always tell us, you know," said Fuu.
"Hai, arigatou, Fuu-chan, Umi-chan," said Hikaru.
"Dou itashimashite," said Umi & Fuu.
As soon as Hikaru was back to her original self, she asked, "So, where do you guys want to eat?"
"I don't know. You choose, Hikaru," said Umi.
"K," said Hikaru.
They decided to eat at a nearby sushi restaurant, near the park. They were able to order their favorites, and decided to sit outside the building under an umbrella table. While Umi & Fuu were eating, Umi began to notice Hikaru's expression change again from happiness, to sadness.
"Doushita, Hikaru?" said Umi.
"Aren't you happy to be with us?" asked Fuu.
"Eh, hai," said Hikaru. "Doushite?"
"Ano... it's just... you've been looking a bit... down lately. Are you sure nothing's bothering you?" asked Fuu.
"Iya. Nandemo nai," said Hikaru.
"Oh... ok," siad Fuu, & resumed eating.
They hadn't talked for quite a while. Heck, for a long time since the day Cephiro came into their world. As a matter of fact, they can still remember when they first met Mokona, Clef, Ferio, Lantis, & Ascot. It was a time that they wouldn't forget.
"Ano... Umi-chan, Fuu-chan..." said Hikaru.
"Huh, nani Hikaru?" asked Umi.
"Y-you two still remember the time when Cephiro appeared in our world, ne?" asked Hikaru.
"Eh... hai," said Umi.
"You know... now that you've mentioned it... I do sort of miss Ferio," said Fuu.
"Hai. I know what you mean. I miss Lantis as well," said Hikaru, looking down.
"I still can't believe that he sacrificed himself, in order to help save our world," said Umi.
"Hai, it's still hard on me, demo..." said Hikaru, her eyes glazed with tears.
"You loved him, didn't you...? Hikaru-san," said Fuu.
"Hai," said Hikaru. With that said she broke down & cried in Fuu's arms.
"Poor Hikaru," thought Umi. "It must be hard losing someone you care about". "If only I could find a way to ease your pain".
As soon as they had finished eating, they decided to hang out at the park, filled with Sakura trees. From there, they caught up with old times, as well as mention some new ones.
By the time they got to talk to each other, Mokona popped out of nowhere, & landed on Hikaru's head.
"Puu, pu, puu, pu," it squeaked.
"Mokona, I'm surprised to see your still here," said Fuu, chuckling.
"It looks like it still wants to play on your head Hikaru," said Umi.
"Yeah, I guess it still does," said Hikaru, laughing.
"How long are you guys going to be here?" asked Hikaru.
"I don't know. I was going to stay here for a couple of weeks," said Fuu. "How bout you Umi?"
"Same here," said Umi. "Though I don't seem to plan to go anywhere for a couple of days."
"Why don't you come and stay at my house," suggested Hikaru.
"Hai, demo... I have to ask my parents first. To see if it's ok," said Umi.
"Same here," said Fuu.
"K. While were hanging out, why don't we get our pictures taken," said Hikaru.
"All right," said Umi.
It took them a while to try and find a picture process machine to take their pictures, until they spotted one near a mall.
"So, what have you been doing lately Fuu?" asked Hikaru.
"Nothing much. Just getting ready for High School, you know, studying, preparing, making notes, stuff like that," said Fuu.
"Sou," said Hikaru. "What about you, Umi?"
"Just traveling with my family, nothing to do much though," said Umi.
"Y-you haven't been flirting with any cute guys have you?" asked Hikaru.
"Nandatte?!" asked a blushing Umi, in shock. Fuu just had to stifle a giggle.
Hikaru gasped, "You did?! Oh my gosh."
"That's crazy. What made you think of that?" asked Umi.
"Just wondering, that's all," said Hikaru.
"Come on Umi-chan, seriously, have you?" asked Fuu.
"Nani? Hikaru-chan, Fuu-chan, y-you... y-your crazy sometimes you know that?" said Umi.
"We just want to know if it's true. It's not like were going to tell anyone," said Fuu.
"And besides, this is just between us, k?" asked Hikaru.
Umi blushed again, turned away for a second & began to think. After a while, she turned back to them, and they asked, "So..."
Realizing that she couldn't have hidden it for long, she sighed & said, "Hai,"
"Ooooooohhhh," said Hikaru, trying to contain her surprise.
"So... how many?" asked Fuu.
She was silent for a moment, and then said simply, "Three."
Hikaru gasped, "Three?! Are you serious?"
"Well, you did want to know anyway," retorted Umi.
"Gee, Umi, you must be quite the looker," stated Hikaru, giggling.
"You will never understand," yelled Umi, & she ran off crying.
"Umi-chan, matte! Gomen," called Hikaru, yet she was already gone.
"Umi-chan," whispered Fuu. "Masaka,".
"What have I done?" thought Hikaru.
Hikaru turned to Fuu & asked, "Do you think I went a little over my head a bit, Fuu-chan?"
"I don't know. Demo... we should probably check on her to see if she's all right," replied Fuu.
"Ah," said Hikaru.
It didn't take long for them to find her. With the help of Mokona, they were able to track her aura from Mokona's tiny gem on its forehead. She was at Tokyo Tower, sitting there all alone, crying her eyes out. By the time they reached the top, they saw someone standing at the edge of Tokyo tower. It was Umi.
"Umi-chan!" called out Hikaru.
"Huh?" wondered Umi, & turned around to see Hikaru, Fuu, & Mokona standing at the top. "What are you guys doing here?"
"We came to see how you were doing," said Fuu.
"Ano... Umi-chan... I just... wanted to say gomen nasai. I shouldn't have embarrassed you like that," said Hikaru.
"Daijoubu. I understand," said Umi. "Besides... I'm not the only one".
"Huh?" said Hikaru & Fuu, looking at each other, confused.
"I know of someone else who has been flirting," said Umi.
"Who?" asked Hikaru.
She didn't say anything & just stared at Hikaru for a while. Yet... knowing her, it didn't take long for the leader of the Magic Knights to figure that one out.
"NANI?!" asked Hikaru in shock. "I do not!" Yet what she didn't notice is that she turned red from the statement.
"Come on, Hikaru. Like Fuu said, it IS between us after all," said Umi.
"Hai. It's not like the whole world has to know," said Fuu.
"I know. Yet... I haven't done any flirting at all," said Hikaru.
"Right," said Umi.
"So... do you forgive me?" asked Hikaru.
"Course I do. That what friends are for, ne?" said Umi.
"Hai," said Hikaru.
"Demo... why did you run off on us like that?" asked Fuu.
"I just... needed some time to myself that's all," replied Umi.
"Sou," said Hikaru.
"I suppose I could call my parents to see if it's ok to stay at your place Hikaru," said Umi.
"Ah. I better do the same," said Fuu, & dialed. Umi followed afterwards.
While they were making their phone call, Hikaru sat down at the edge of Tokyo tower, looking down at the city. Mokona, standing beside her squeaked, "Puu, pu, puu, pu". (Is something wrong, Hikaru?)
Hikaru turned to Mokona & said, "Nandemo nai, Mokona. Arigatou though," said Hikaru, rubbing Mokona's head, to which Mokona responded by purring.
"Hikaru-san," called Umi.
"Hai?" replied Hikaru.
"I asked," said Umi.
"And..." asked Hikaru.
"Daijoubu," said Umi.
"Same here," said Fuu.
"Great. Maybe we can have a sleepover," suggested Hikaru.
"Oh that sounds like fun," said Umi.
"I haven't had one of those in a while," said Fuu.
"Then I'll see you two later around 4:30 p.m., ne?" asked Hikaru.
"Hai," they both replied.
"Ja ne," said Hikaru.
"Ja ne, Hikaru-san," they replied.
By the time she got home, it was already 2:30 p.m. When her parents asked her how her day went, she just told them that she was glad to see Umi & Fuu again. And that they decided to catch up on old times, & then headed straight to her room to think in silence.
By the time she got to her room, she didn't seem to notice that someone... or something... was already in her room.
"Huh? Why do I get the sudden feeling that something is in my room?" wondered Hikaru. Yet before she could even think of something... that very 'something' landed on her head. *plop*.
"Puu, pu, pu, puu, puu, pu, puu, pu," it squeaked. It was Mokona.
"Mokona, how many times have I told you not to sneak up on me like that?" retorted Hikaru.
"Puu, pu," it squeaked.
"Daijoubu, Mokona. You just surprised me that's all," replied Hikaru, sat on her bed & began to think.
"What is this feeling inside of me?" wondered Hikaru. "Every time I'm near Umi... I get this feeling in my stomach, like my insides are being tied in knots. And I kind of feel warm when I'm beside her and my heart races". She thought about it for a few more seconds before she realized what her feelings were. She gasped at the thought. "Could it be... iya. It can't be," thought Hikaru. "Could this feeling be... love?" "Demo... if it is... then... how can I... iya. I can't tell her. I just can't."
She was still shocked at what she had just found out about her feelings towards Umi. "I know I just see her as a friend, iya, she was more of like a sister to me. Demo... why is it that I can't tell her?" wondered Hikaru. A ring at the doorbell interrupted her thinking stage. "Hai," said Hikaru, running downstairs to the door. Once she opened it... there was Umi & Fuu standing in front of her, with their pajamas & pillows.
"Perfect timing you two. Come on in," said Hikaru.
"It took us a while to remember where your house was," said Umi.
"You two head on upstairs, I'll get some tea ready," said Hikaru.
"Hai," they both replied, and went up.
As Hikaru got the tea ready, she could hear the two giggling upstairs about something. While waiting, she grabbed a few bags of cookies from the pantry & placed them on the tray. As soon as she did though, Mokona appeared on the kitchen table near the hot tea.
"Mokona! Get away from there, you going to spill the tea," said Hikaru.
"Puu, pu, puu, pu," it squeaked, and disappeared.
As soon as Mokona left, Hikaru carefully picked up the tray with the hot tea & cookies upstairs.
"Starting without me are you?" asked Hikaru as she came in.
"Iya. Not really," said Umi.
"Then what were you two laughing about?" asked Hikaru, wondering what could have been so funny as to make them laugh.
"Nandemo nai. Except..." started Umi.
"Nani?" asked Hikaru.
"You look... totemo kawaii when you're wearing your pajamas Hikaru," said Umi, blushing at what she just said. Hikaru blushed as well.
Umi gasped at what she just told Hikaru. "Did I really say that out loud?" wondered Umi.
"Hai, you did, Umi-chan," answered Fuu. "You heard my thoughts Fuu?" asked Umi in surprise.
"Hai, after all I DO possess the green Ovum gem," said Fuu.
"Ah. Sou nande," said Hikaru, placing the tray on the floor carefully.
"So... what do you girls want to do first?" asked Hikaru.
"I was kind of thinking... telling ghost stories," said Fuu.
"Eeck! I'm not used to hearing ghost stories," said Hikaru, shivering.
"Come on, Hikaru-san, it's just for fun. Besides... this IS a sleepover you know," said Umi, chuckling at the fact that Hikaru wasn't used to ghost stories.
"I suppose so. Demo... don't make it too scary," said Hikaru, still shaking.
"Ok," said Fuu, giggling.
It went on for like... 2 hours & 30 min. & there were certain times when Hikaru hid under her blanket whenever Umi made some scary face. Then they began to talk about their sort of personal life a bit. They shared a few laughs & drank their tea & ate cookies. After a while... they played a game of "Truth or Dare" & boy, they had a TON of laughs. Umi admitted that she had a few crushes on some boys during the summer, while Hikaru admitted that she had a few crushes herself. Both Hikaru & Umi knew quite well that Fuu had a crush on Ferio. What they didn't know is that Fuu knew that both Hikaru & Umi like each other, yet she didn't tell them so as to not embarrass them or something.
By the time they finished playing "Truth or Dare", it was already 4: 45 p.m. So they decided to watch a movie called "Romeo & Juliet" & eat some popcorn. The girls sighed at the most romantic part of the story, which is of course the balcony scene. And they cried when they learned that both of them died as a result of their families' hatred towards each other. Umi was still in tears after a while. Hikaru noticed & wiped her tears, Umi blushed at the way Hikaru was being so supportive of her, & Fuu noticed & had to stifle a giggle.
"That was SO romantic," said Hikaru.
"Hai, and it had a very dramatic ending," said Umi.
"I feel sorry for the two lovers," said Fuu.
"Ah, I know what you mean," said Hikaru.
"Two families hating each other, while two of their children are in love & die because of their family's blind hatred, it's a great story," said Umi.
"It was written by an English writer named 'William Shakespeare'," said Hikaru.
"Wow, Hikaru-san. I didn't realize that you knew poetic literature," said Umi.
"I'm impressed myself," said Fuu.
"Arigatou, you guys. I read it during the summer," said Hikaru.
"And... what did you think of it?" asked Umi.
"It was beautiful," said Hikaru.
As soon as they finished watching the movie, it was already 6:55 p.m.
"I'll go make some dinner. What do you guys want?" said Hikaru.
"Chotto matte, you can cook, Hikaru?" asked Umi, astonished.
"Hai, a little bit," said Hikaru.
"I was thinking of having some Udon noodles," said Umi.
"As for me, probably the same thing," said Fuu.
"K, I was going to make myself some sushi," said Hikaru, & headed down to the kitchen & began cooking. While cooking, Umi began to talk to Fuu about something well, personal.
"Ano... Fuu-chan..." started Umi.
"Eh... doushita, Umi-chan," asked Fuu.
"It's just... do you remember when I said that I had a few crushes on some boys?" asked Umi.
"Hai. Doushite?" asked Fuu.
"It's just... every time I look at a cute boy... I-I..."
"Hai?" said Fuu, wondering.
"I see someone else," finished Umi.
"Who?" asked Fuu.
"I... I see... I see...... I see ..." stammered Umi.
"You see Hikaru, don't you?" answered Fuu, finding out her secret.
"Hai," said Umi, looking down.
"I always saw her like a sister to me. When she fought bravely against Alcyone, she REALLY looked more of like a sister to me. Yet... whenever I think of her... I get this tight feeling in my stomach, like it's tied up in knots, at the very thought of her," explained Umi.
"Sou," said Fuu.
"I keep get this urge, to hold her in my arms, to have her close to me, to be with me," said Umi.
"I think... that what you're feeling for her... is love," concluded Fuu.
"Demo... how am I supposed to tell her? I mean it would affect our friendship greatly. And... what if she doesn't like me? What if she only sees me as a friend to her? I couldn't possibly live with that," said Umi, her eyes filling with tears as she spoke. "It would break my heart knowing that she doesn't love me that is... if she even has any feelings for me". And she fell into Umi's arms breaking down.
Fuu stroked the back of her blue-haired friend, knowing that she was in love with Hikaru wasn't going to be easy to explain. She continued rubbing her back & held her close as if to tell her that she was here for her when she needed her help or guidance.
"Do you love her, Umi-chan?" asked Fuu.
"Of course I do," replied Umi.
"Do you REALLY love her?" asked Fuu.
"With all my heart," said Umi.
"I think you should tell her how you feel, and let it play from there. If she doesn't return your feelings, then at least you were able to tell her & try," said Fuu.
Hearing that, Umi smiled, "Arigatou, Fuu-chan," said Umi.
"Dou itashimashite," replied Fuu.
As soon as they finished, Hikaru came back up with their dinner. They thanked her & began to eat. While they were eating, Hikaru began to notice Umi's facial expression change from that of happiness, to sadness & longing.
"Doushita, Umi-chan?"asked Hikaru.
"Eh, nandemo nai, Hikaru-san," said Umi.
"Hontou?" asked Hikaru, with more concern.
"Hai. Mou daijoubu," replied Umi.
"Oh... ok," replied Hikaru, and resumed eating. Yet... she still felt a slight pain knowing that something was wrong with Umi. She just couldn't figure out what it was. She knew her ever since they first met. And now she already is starting to develop feelings for her.
While Umi ate, her mind was streaming with questions & her thoughts seemed to go round & round like a carousel. "Am I dreaming or does Hikaru really care about me?" wondered Umi. "Of course she does. She's your best friend".
"Demo... what if she doesn't love me? What if she only saw me as a friend? Why is it that I can't tell her straight out that I love her?"
"Umi, your just seeing things," she thought to herself.
It was like she was having a constant argument within herself. And her expression changed again, from sadness to uncertainty. Fuu noticed this and asked her what the matter was.
"Doushita no, Umi-chan?" asked Fuu.
"Eh nandemo nai, Fuu-chan," said Umi.
"Well, in case you need anything or if you're having some trouble, feel free to talk to us. We're here to support you Umi," reassured Fuu.
"Arigatou, Fuu-chan, Hikaru-san," said Umi.
"Dou itashimashite," replied Hikaru.
"I really appreciate you concern for me you two. I really do. You two are the best friends a girl could have," said Umi.
"We could say the same about you. You always seem to look a bit down yet try to act strong, even through the tough times; you were always able to be cheerful. That's what I admire about you Umi," said Hikaru, blushing from what she had just said.
"Arigatou, Hikaru," said Umi. "I've always admired your high spirit & your willingness to never give up. Even through the hard times that we've shared, you were always full of happiness and vitality. That's what I admire about you, Hikaru". She too, also blushed after saying that.
Fuu noticed them blush and thought to herself, "Ok. It's very evident that those two love each other a lot, yet can't seem to fully express it. I wonder why though?"
By the time they finished, it was already 6:55 p.m. & then they attended to the showers, one by one, waiting for the other. It nearly took each of them 2-3 min. to finish & 3-4 min. to get redressed for bed. As soon as they finished, Hikaru went back downstairs to get the girls some dessert. In this case... some chocolate cake.
When they finished their dessert, they cleaned their teeth & went to bed. Yet... only one of the Knights couldn't sleep. And that was Umi. She couldn't help but wonder if Hikaru really loves her & if so... would she accept her feelings? Her thoughts just kept mixing up in her head, dashing to & fro. When she was about to sleep... she could feel Hikaru tossing & turning, and just for a moment... she also heard her whisper her name. As she closed her eyes, she whispered so quietly that Fuu could hear her.
"Hikaru-san," Umi softly whispered, & then fell asleep.
Before Fuu went into dreamland, she thought to herself, "Hai, it is definitely love between those two". And then... she finally fell asleep.
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Finished! Finally. It took me a while to sort my thoughts out in order to portray what they feel towards each other. Anyway, I can assure the next one will be just as interesting as this one was. Hope you enjoyed it. I know for those of you that don't like or hate yuri stories, well, like I said earlier, if you don't like, don't read. I'm pretty much used to reading those types of stories that is if they catch my interest of course.
Here's some of the words I used:
Hai – yes, yeah.
San – used when referring to someone as Mr. or Miss/Mrs.
Chan – used when referring to a friend
Iya – no
Nandemo nai – nothing
Hontou – really?
Nani – what?
Nandatte – what did you say?
Doushita – what's wrong
Doushite – why?
Ano – um... well,
Sou nande – That's true
Sou – I see
Mou daijoubu – I'm all right
Daijoubu – all right
Chotto matte – wait a second, wait a minute
Demo – but
Totemo – very
Kawaii – cute
Arigatou – thank you
Dou itashimashite – you're welcome
Ah – yeah
Ja ne – see ya
Masaka – it can't be/poor (not like in status meaning)
Gomen nasai – I'm sorry/very sorry
Here's the title of my next upcoming chapter. "Resolving Personal Problems: Some Counseling & Advice from Fuu".
R/R onegai! (Please).
Hey, minna. This time I decided to try an MKR fic. It's a yuri one, so for those of you who are offended by this type of fanfics, I suggest you leave now. Here's the summary:
After 3 years of separation, the 3 knights were able to see each other again. They were filled will joy for a while, all except two. That was Umi & Hikaru. Umi begins to wonder about this heart-wrenching pain that's inside her, while Hikaru ponders about what Umi's problem is. She still liked Lantis, and felt grief for his death, yet... felt all alone again. As time passes by, Fuu begins to notice their problem & tries to find a way to get them together. Yet... she gets advice from a most unlikely source.
Disclaimer: Yami Kero doesn't own MKR or any of its characters. They belong to CLAMP.
The idea is mine though.
Enjoy.
Chapter 1: A Happy Reunion & Discovered Feelings It was already the middle of summer & Hikaru was wandering around the streets of Tokyo, just to find some place where she could have some peace and quiet to think. It had been quite a while since they went their separate ways, yet knowing that they'll meet again someday. Hikaru could still remember the day when they were chosen to become Magic Knights, chosen by the guru (mage), Clef. Along with the help of cute little Mokona, Lantis, Cephiro's best swordsman, & Ferio, the beetle manipulator, they were able to stop Eagle from fulfilling Princess Emeraude's dream of having planet Earth destroyed. Yet... at the same time, she still felt grief from the death of Lantis, having to sacrifice his life for theirs.
"It's been quite a while since that day, demo... I still miss them both, as well as Lantis," said Hikaru, walking down a path that leads to Tokyo Tower. Along the way, she thought for sure that she heard a familiar sound. It was faint... yet... it came from right behind her.
"Puu, puu," said a voice.
Hikaru turned around and saw cute little Mokona hopping towards her.
"Mokona," said Hikaru, as it jumped into her arms, purring. "I'm so glad to see you again".
"Puu, puu, pu, puu," squeaked Mokona, as if it understood what she said.
As she continue heading to Tokyo Tower, she started to wonder how Umi and Fuu were doing. "I hope they're ok," thought Hikaru.
Meanwhile, another girl, this time with long blue hair & blue eyes was wandering around the streets of Tokyo, thinking.
"It has been quite a while since me, Hikaru, & Fuu left & decided to go our separate ways," thought Umi. "Demo... ever since the day we were chosen by Clef & Mokona to become Magic Knights, a lot of things have changed," said Umi. "Especially when Hikaru fought against Alcyone, I used to think of her like a sister to me. Demo..." she stopped at the thought as she saw someone familiar heading towards Tokyo Tower. A small red-haired girl holding a white fluffy creature in her hands. It didn't take her long to figure it out.
"Hikaru-san!" yelled Umi, as she ran towards her friend.
Startled at first, Hikaru looked around to see who called out her name. As she turned, she saw a familiar figure running towards her, and to which Mokona jumped out of Hikaru's arms and hopped towards the familiar girl.
"Umi-chan," yelled Hikaru, waving at her.
As soon as the 2 girls found each other, they embraced each other tightly, with happy faces. Yet... as soon as they were about to talk, someone else called their names. They both turned to see Fuu heading in their direction. Overcome with joy, they ran to meet up with Fuu, and they hugged each other, with tears in their eyes as though they hadn't seen each other in years. Yet when they started to catch up on old times, it felt like they were gone since yesterday.
"So, how are things going with you Fuu?" asked Umi.
"They're going quite well. And yourself?" asked Fuu.
"Things are going just fine," replied Umi. Then she turned to Hikaru, "How bout you Hikaru, how are things going with you?"
She didn't seem to notice, because she was in a sort of blue mood. Fuu noticed this and her face softened. "Doushita, Hikaru-san?" asked Fuu.
"Eh?" she said, and noticed Fuu looking at her with concern. "Nandemo nai, Fuu-chan," she replied.
"Hontou, Hikaru?" asked Umi.
"Hai. Mou daijoubu," said Hikaru, putting on her usual happy facial expression.
"Well, if there's anything that you need to talk to us about, you can always tell us, you know," said Fuu.
"Hai, arigatou, Fuu-chan, Umi-chan," said Hikaru.
"Dou itashimashite," said Umi & Fuu.
As soon as Hikaru was back to her original self, she asked, "So, where do you guys want to eat?"
"I don't know. You choose, Hikaru," said Umi.
"K," said Hikaru.
They decided to eat at a nearby sushi restaurant, near the park. They were able to order their favorites, and decided to sit outside the building under an umbrella table. While Umi & Fuu were eating, Umi began to notice Hikaru's expression change again from happiness, to sadness.
"Doushita, Hikaru?" said Umi.
"Aren't you happy to be with us?" asked Fuu.
"Eh, hai," said Hikaru. "Doushite?"
"Ano... it's just... you've been looking a bit... down lately. Are you sure nothing's bothering you?" asked Fuu.
"Iya. Nandemo nai," said Hikaru.
"Oh... ok," siad Fuu, & resumed eating.
They hadn't talked for quite a while. Heck, for a long time since the day Cephiro came into their world. As a matter of fact, they can still remember when they first met Mokona, Clef, Ferio, Lantis, & Ascot. It was a time that they wouldn't forget.
"Ano... Umi-chan, Fuu-chan..." said Hikaru.
"Huh, nani Hikaru?" asked Umi.
"Y-you two still remember the time when Cephiro appeared in our world, ne?" asked Hikaru.
"Eh... hai," said Umi.
"You know... now that you've mentioned it... I do sort of miss Ferio," said Fuu.
"Hai. I know what you mean. I miss Lantis as well," said Hikaru, looking down.
"I still can't believe that he sacrificed himself, in order to help save our world," said Umi.
"Hai, it's still hard on me, demo..." said Hikaru, her eyes glazed with tears.
"You loved him, didn't you...? Hikaru-san," said Fuu.
"Hai," said Hikaru. With that said she broke down & cried in Fuu's arms.
"Poor Hikaru," thought Umi. "It must be hard losing someone you care about". "If only I could find a way to ease your pain".
As soon as they had finished eating, they decided to hang out at the park, filled with Sakura trees. From there, they caught up with old times, as well as mention some new ones.
By the time they got to talk to each other, Mokona popped out of nowhere, & landed on Hikaru's head.
"Puu, pu, puu, pu," it squeaked.
"Mokona, I'm surprised to see your still here," said Fuu, chuckling.
"It looks like it still wants to play on your head Hikaru," said Umi.
"Yeah, I guess it still does," said Hikaru, laughing.
"How long are you guys going to be here?" asked Hikaru.
"I don't know. I was going to stay here for a couple of weeks," said Fuu. "How bout you Umi?"
"Same here," said Umi. "Though I don't seem to plan to go anywhere for a couple of days."
"Why don't you come and stay at my house," suggested Hikaru.
"Hai, demo... I have to ask my parents first. To see if it's ok," said Umi.
"Same here," said Fuu.
"K. While were hanging out, why don't we get our pictures taken," said Hikaru.
"All right," said Umi.
It took them a while to try and find a picture process machine to take their pictures, until they spotted one near a mall.
"So, what have you been doing lately Fuu?" asked Hikaru.
"Nothing much. Just getting ready for High School, you know, studying, preparing, making notes, stuff like that," said Fuu.
"Sou," said Hikaru. "What about you, Umi?"
"Just traveling with my family, nothing to do much though," said Umi.
"Y-you haven't been flirting with any cute guys have you?" asked Hikaru.
"Nandatte?!" asked a blushing Umi, in shock. Fuu just had to stifle a giggle.
Hikaru gasped, "You did?! Oh my gosh."
"That's crazy. What made you think of that?" asked Umi.
"Just wondering, that's all," said Hikaru.
"Come on Umi-chan, seriously, have you?" asked Fuu.
"Nani? Hikaru-chan, Fuu-chan, y-you... y-your crazy sometimes you know that?" said Umi.
"We just want to know if it's true. It's not like were going to tell anyone," said Fuu.
"And besides, this is just between us, k?" asked Hikaru.
Umi blushed again, turned away for a second & began to think. After a while, she turned back to them, and they asked, "So..."
Realizing that she couldn't have hidden it for long, she sighed & said, "Hai,"
"Ooooooohhhh," said Hikaru, trying to contain her surprise.
"So... how many?" asked Fuu.
She was silent for a moment, and then said simply, "Three."
Hikaru gasped, "Three?! Are you serious?"
"Well, you did want to know anyway," retorted Umi.
"Gee, Umi, you must be quite the looker," stated Hikaru, giggling.
"You will never understand," yelled Umi, & she ran off crying.
"Umi-chan, matte! Gomen," called Hikaru, yet she was already gone.
"Umi-chan," whispered Fuu. "Masaka,".
"What have I done?" thought Hikaru.
Hikaru turned to Fuu & asked, "Do you think I went a little over my head a bit, Fuu-chan?"
"I don't know. Demo... we should probably check on her to see if she's all right," replied Fuu.
"Ah," said Hikaru.
It didn't take long for them to find her. With the help of Mokona, they were able to track her aura from Mokona's tiny gem on its forehead. She was at Tokyo Tower, sitting there all alone, crying her eyes out. By the time they reached the top, they saw someone standing at the edge of Tokyo tower. It was Umi.
"Umi-chan!" called out Hikaru.
"Huh?" wondered Umi, & turned around to see Hikaru, Fuu, & Mokona standing at the top. "What are you guys doing here?"
"We came to see how you were doing," said Fuu.
"Ano... Umi-chan... I just... wanted to say gomen nasai. I shouldn't have embarrassed you like that," said Hikaru.
"Daijoubu. I understand," said Umi. "Besides... I'm not the only one".
"Huh?" said Hikaru & Fuu, looking at each other, confused.
"I know of someone else who has been flirting," said Umi.
"Who?" asked Hikaru.
She didn't say anything & just stared at Hikaru for a while. Yet... knowing her, it didn't take long for the leader of the Magic Knights to figure that one out.
"NANI?!" asked Hikaru in shock. "I do not!" Yet what she didn't notice is that she turned red from the statement.
"Come on, Hikaru. Like Fuu said, it IS between us after all," said Umi.
"Hai. It's not like the whole world has to know," said Fuu.
"I know. Yet... I haven't done any flirting at all," said Hikaru.
"Right," said Umi.
"So... do you forgive me?" asked Hikaru.
"Course I do. That what friends are for, ne?" said Umi.
"Hai," said Hikaru.
"Demo... why did you run off on us like that?" asked Fuu.
"I just... needed some time to myself that's all," replied Umi.
"Sou," said Hikaru.
"I suppose I could call my parents to see if it's ok to stay at your place Hikaru," said Umi.
"Ah. I better do the same," said Fuu, & dialed. Umi followed afterwards.
While they were making their phone call, Hikaru sat down at the edge of Tokyo tower, looking down at the city. Mokona, standing beside her squeaked, "Puu, pu, puu, pu". (Is something wrong, Hikaru?)
Hikaru turned to Mokona & said, "Nandemo nai, Mokona. Arigatou though," said Hikaru, rubbing Mokona's head, to which Mokona responded by purring.
"Hikaru-san," called Umi.
"Hai?" replied Hikaru.
"I asked," said Umi.
"And..." asked Hikaru.
"Daijoubu," said Umi.
"Same here," said Fuu.
"Great. Maybe we can have a sleepover," suggested Hikaru.
"Oh that sounds like fun," said Umi.
"I haven't had one of those in a while," said Fuu.
"Then I'll see you two later around 4:30 p.m., ne?" asked Hikaru.
"Hai," they both replied.
"Ja ne," said Hikaru.
"Ja ne, Hikaru-san," they replied.
By the time she got home, it was already 2:30 p.m. When her parents asked her how her day went, she just told them that she was glad to see Umi & Fuu again. And that they decided to catch up on old times, & then headed straight to her room to think in silence.
By the time she got to her room, she didn't seem to notice that someone... or something... was already in her room.
"Huh? Why do I get the sudden feeling that something is in my room?" wondered Hikaru. Yet before she could even think of something... that very 'something' landed on her head. *plop*.
"Puu, pu, pu, puu, puu, pu, puu, pu," it squeaked. It was Mokona.
"Mokona, how many times have I told you not to sneak up on me like that?" retorted Hikaru.
"Puu, pu," it squeaked.
"Daijoubu, Mokona. You just surprised me that's all," replied Hikaru, sat on her bed & began to think.
"What is this feeling inside of me?" wondered Hikaru. "Every time I'm near Umi... I get this feeling in my stomach, like my insides are being tied in knots. And I kind of feel warm when I'm beside her and my heart races". She thought about it for a few more seconds before she realized what her feelings were. She gasped at the thought. "Could it be... iya. It can't be," thought Hikaru. "Could this feeling be... love?" "Demo... if it is... then... how can I... iya. I can't tell her. I just can't."
She was still shocked at what she had just found out about her feelings towards Umi. "I know I just see her as a friend, iya, she was more of like a sister to me. Demo... why is it that I can't tell her?" wondered Hikaru. A ring at the doorbell interrupted her thinking stage. "Hai," said Hikaru, running downstairs to the door. Once she opened it... there was Umi & Fuu standing in front of her, with their pajamas & pillows.
"Perfect timing you two. Come on in," said Hikaru.
"It took us a while to remember where your house was," said Umi.
"You two head on upstairs, I'll get some tea ready," said Hikaru.
"Hai," they both replied, and went up.
As Hikaru got the tea ready, she could hear the two giggling upstairs about something. While waiting, she grabbed a few bags of cookies from the pantry & placed them on the tray. As soon as she did though, Mokona appeared on the kitchen table near the hot tea.
"Mokona! Get away from there, you going to spill the tea," said Hikaru.
"Puu, pu, puu, pu," it squeaked, and disappeared.
As soon as Mokona left, Hikaru carefully picked up the tray with the hot tea & cookies upstairs.
"Starting without me are you?" asked Hikaru as she came in.
"Iya. Not really," said Umi.
"Then what were you two laughing about?" asked Hikaru, wondering what could have been so funny as to make them laugh.
"Nandemo nai. Except..." started Umi.
"Nani?" asked Hikaru.
"You look... totemo kawaii when you're wearing your pajamas Hikaru," said Umi, blushing at what she just said. Hikaru blushed as well.
Umi gasped at what she just told Hikaru. "Did I really say that out loud?" wondered Umi.
"Hai, you did, Umi-chan," answered Fuu. "You heard my thoughts Fuu?" asked Umi in surprise.
"Hai, after all I DO possess the green Ovum gem," said Fuu.
"Ah. Sou nande," said Hikaru, placing the tray on the floor carefully.
"So... what do you girls want to do first?" asked Hikaru.
"I was kind of thinking... telling ghost stories," said Fuu.
"Eeck! I'm not used to hearing ghost stories," said Hikaru, shivering.
"Come on, Hikaru-san, it's just for fun. Besides... this IS a sleepover you know," said Umi, chuckling at the fact that Hikaru wasn't used to ghost stories.
"I suppose so. Demo... don't make it too scary," said Hikaru, still shaking.
"Ok," said Fuu, giggling.
It went on for like... 2 hours & 30 min. & there were certain times when Hikaru hid under her blanket whenever Umi made some scary face. Then they began to talk about their sort of personal life a bit. They shared a few laughs & drank their tea & ate cookies. After a while... they played a game of "Truth or Dare" & boy, they had a TON of laughs. Umi admitted that she had a few crushes on some boys during the summer, while Hikaru admitted that she had a few crushes herself. Both Hikaru & Umi knew quite well that Fuu had a crush on Ferio. What they didn't know is that Fuu knew that both Hikaru & Umi like each other, yet she didn't tell them so as to not embarrass them or something.
By the time they finished playing "Truth or Dare", it was already 4: 45 p.m. So they decided to watch a movie called "Romeo & Juliet" & eat some popcorn. The girls sighed at the most romantic part of the story, which is of course the balcony scene. And they cried when they learned that both of them died as a result of their families' hatred towards each other. Umi was still in tears after a while. Hikaru noticed & wiped her tears, Umi blushed at the way Hikaru was being so supportive of her, & Fuu noticed & had to stifle a giggle.
"That was SO romantic," said Hikaru.
"Hai, and it had a very dramatic ending," said Umi.
"I feel sorry for the two lovers," said Fuu.
"Ah, I know what you mean," said Hikaru.
"Two families hating each other, while two of their children are in love & die because of their family's blind hatred, it's a great story," said Umi.
"It was written by an English writer named 'William Shakespeare'," said Hikaru.
"Wow, Hikaru-san. I didn't realize that you knew poetic literature," said Umi.
"I'm impressed myself," said Fuu.
"Arigatou, you guys. I read it during the summer," said Hikaru.
"And... what did you think of it?" asked Umi.
"It was beautiful," said Hikaru.
As soon as they finished watching the movie, it was already 6:55 p.m.
"I'll go make some dinner. What do you guys want?" said Hikaru.
"Chotto matte, you can cook, Hikaru?" asked Umi, astonished.
"Hai, a little bit," said Hikaru.
"I was thinking of having some Udon noodles," said Umi.
"As for me, probably the same thing," said Fuu.
"K, I was going to make myself some sushi," said Hikaru, & headed down to the kitchen & began cooking. While cooking, Umi began to talk to Fuu about something well, personal.
"Ano... Fuu-chan..." started Umi.
"Eh... doushita, Umi-chan," asked Fuu.
"It's just... do you remember when I said that I had a few crushes on some boys?" asked Umi.
"Hai. Doushite?" asked Fuu.
"It's just... every time I look at a cute boy... I-I..."
"Hai?" said Fuu, wondering.
"I see someone else," finished Umi.
"Who?" asked Fuu.
"I... I see... I see...... I see ..." stammered Umi.
"You see Hikaru, don't you?" answered Fuu, finding out her secret.
"Hai," said Umi, looking down.
"I always saw her like a sister to me. When she fought bravely against Alcyone, she REALLY looked more of like a sister to me. Yet... whenever I think of her... I get this tight feeling in my stomach, like it's tied up in knots, at the very thought of her," explained Umi.
"Sou," said Fuu.
"I keep get this urge, to hold her in my arms, to have her close to me, to be with me," said Umi.
"I think... that what you're feeling for her... is love," concluded Fuu.
"Demo... how am I supposed to tell her? I mean it would affect our friendship greatly. And... what if she doesn't like me? What if she only sees me as a friend to her? I couldn't possibly live with that," said Umi, her eyes filling with tears as she spoke. "It would break my heart knowing that she doesn't love me that is... if she even has any feelings for me". And she fell into Umi's arms breaking down.
Fuu stroked the back of her blue-haired friend, knowing that she was in love with Hikaru wasn't going to be easy to explain. She continued rubbing her back & held her close as if to tell her that she was here for her when she needed her help or guidance.
"Do you love her, Umi-chan?" asked Fuu.
"Of course I do," replied Umi.
"Do you REALLY love her?" asked Fuu.
"With all my heart," said Umi.
"I think you should tell her how you feel, and let it play from there. If she doesn't return your feelings, then at least you were able to tell her & try," said Fuu.
Hearing that, Umi smiled, "Arigatou, Fuu-chan," said Umi.
"Dou itashimashite," replied Fuu.
As soon as they finished, Hikaru came back up with their dinner. They thanked her & began to eat. While they were eating, Hikaru began to notice Umi's facial expression change from that of happiness, to sadness & longing.
"Doushita, Umi-chan?"asked Hikaru.
"Eh, nandemo nai, Hikaru-san," said Umi.
"Hontou?" asked Hikaru, with more concern.
"Hai. Mou daijoubu," replied Umi.
"Oh... ok," replied Hikaru, and resumed eating. Yet... she still felt a slight pain knowing that something was wrong with Umi. She just couldn't figure out what it was. She knew her ever since they first met. And now she already is starting to develop feelings for her.
While Umi ate, her mind was streaming with questions & her thoughts seemed to go round & round like a carousel. "Am I dreaming or does Hikaru really care about me?" wondered Umi. "Of course she does. She's your best friend".
"Demo... what if she doesn't love me? What if she only saw me as a friend? Why is it that I can't tell her straight out that I love her?"
"Umi, your just seeing things," she thought to herself.
It was like she was having a constant argument within herself. And her expression changed again, from sadness to uncertainty. Fuu noticed this and asked her what the matter was.
"Doushita no, Umi-chan?" asked Fuu.
"Eh nandemo nai, Fuu-chan," said Umi.
"Well, in case you need anything or if you're having some trouble, feel free to talk to us. We're here to support you Umi," reassured Fuu.
"Arigatou, Fuu-chan, Hikaru-san," said Umi.
"Dou itashimashite," replied Hikaru.
"I really appreciate you concern for me you two. I really do. You two are the best friends a girl could have," said Umi.
"We could say the same about you. You always seem to look a bit down yet try to act strong, even through the tough times; you were always able to be cheerful. That's what I admire about you Umi," said Hikaru, blushing from what she had just said.
"Arigatou, Hikaru," said Umi. "I've always admired your high spirit & your willingness to never give up. Even through the hard times that we've shared, you were always full of happiness and vitality. That's what I admire about you, Hikaru". She too, also blushed after saying that.
Fuu noticed them blush and thought to herself, "Ok. It's very evident that those two love each other a lot, yet can't seem to fully express it. I wonder why though?"
By the time they finished, it was already 6:55 p.m. & then they attended to the showers, one by one, waiting for the other. It nearly took each of them 2-3 min. to finish & 3-4 min. to get redressed for bed. As soon as they finished, Hikaru went back downstairs to get the girls some dessert. In this case... some chocolate cake.
When they finished their dessert, they cleaned their teeth & went to bed. Yet... only one of the Knights couldn't sleep. And that was Umi. She couldn't help but wonder if Hikaru really loves her & if so... would she accept her feelings? Her thoughts just kept mixing up in her head, dashing to & fro. When she was about to sleep... she could feel Hikaru tossing & turning, and just for a moment... she also heard her whisper her name. As she closed her eyes, she whispered so quietly that Fuu could hear her.
"Hikaru-san," Umi softly whispered, & then fell asleep.
Before Fuu went into dreamland, she thought to herself, "Hai, it is definitely love between those two". And then... she finally fell asleep.
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Finished! Finally. It took me a while to sort my thoughts out in order to portray what they feel towards each other. Anyway, I can assure the next one will be just as interesting as this one was. Hope you enjoyed it. I know for those of you that don't like or hate yuri stories, well, like I said earlier, if you don't like, don't read. I'm pretty much used to reading those types of stories that is if they catch my interest of course.
Here's some of the words I used:
Hai – yes, yeah.
San – used when referring to someone as Mr. or Miss/Mrs.
Chan – used when referring to a friend
Iya – no
Nandemo nai – nothing
Hontou – really?
Nani – what?
Nandatte – what did you say?
Doushita – what's wrong
Doushite – why?
Ano – um... well,
Sou nande – That's true
Sou – I see
Mou daijoubu – I'm all right
Daijoubu – all right
Chotto matte – wait a second, wait a minute
Demo – but
Totemo – very
Kawaii – cute
Arigatou – thank you
Dou itashimashite – you're welcome
Ah – yeah
Ja ne – see ya
Masaka – it can't be/poor (not like in status meaning)
Gomen nasai – I'm sorry/very sorry
Here's the title of my next upcoming chapter. "Resolving Personal Problems: Some Counseling & Advice from Fuu".
R/R onegai! (Please).