Love Is Gonna Save Us
By SMYGO4EVA
It was a pity for me, Aino Minako, soldier of love, that I would never love, yet I am in boundless affection for the soldier of fire, Hino Rei. I just know it; I can feel it within me. Such forbidden lust and such beautiful emotions would always be an antithesis to each other, since love would be blackened by the darkness of lust. It is forbidden, yes, but she is attainable if I can just look at her true form.
Love is blind. I've always known that, so maybe this is why the gods have blighted me with this curse, to never feel the rose petals of love. They should know, the deities, that unrequited love feels even worse. You see what you've always wanted to behold, but the person is always looking elsewhere. It's just not fair; it's like you're face to face with your own bleeding heart and watching someone squeeze every last drop of blood onto the cold, icy ground.
She sees me, and I see her. We exchange glances, hugs and kisses of greeting, but never display of affection. It's as if she's lost also, it's as if she too is longing for love somewhere in this forsaken world we live, to step away from the darkness and be set free. I too long for that day, and don't worry, Rei, child of fire, Through lost and found, love is gonna save us, no matter what it takes. Maybe the glorious heavenly light will shine upon us and grant us its warmth and joy that we rightfully deserve.