Saya: (walks in) "Hey where is everyone?"
(door opens)Saya: (turns)
Cable guy; (comes in)Saya: "Who are you?"Cable guy: (looks around) "Is this 24 Park Aveune?"
Saya: "No, that's four blocks down,"Cable guy: (leaves)
Saya: (groans then notices a note from Di.M.H)Saya: "What? why aren't they coming?" (throws the note)
(door opens)Saya: (turns)
C2: "Good day Lady Saya, where is Lady Di. Master Kai today?"Saya: "Hey C2, they're not coming," (groans)
C2: "Oh, i see, do you think we should just start the story then?"Saya: "Yeah," (is annoyed) "We should, okay, I have go find Di.M.H and kill her for not coming. please review when you can, thanks everyone,"
C2: "Thank you for coming, I must go find MasterRiku for he has something he needs to do, fair well, Ladies and gentlmen,"
Saya Otonashi and the search for Kai and Riku
Chapter 1, a peaceful day in Okinawa
The sun in the peaceful city of Okinawa as usually hot but today it was seemed to be one of the hottest days in the town's history. Kai was one of the many people who were use to this blazing sun but today it bothered even him. "Phew, it's hot," he groaned as sweat went down his back to his legs. He sat on his motorcycle. Today wasn't a good day for school but there was nothing he could do about it. Kai let out a deep breath.
He looked up to the sky. The sun was blinding. "It's such a nice day but it's so hot. I think, I'm going to boil over," he said to himself. His white T-shirt was covered in sweat. Even his dark pants were covered in his own sweat. "Kai….!" A voice called out. Kai turned his head to see a girl with long brown hair standing near the grate entrance. Kai groaned. He could think of worst situations but this was the worst so far in his life. "What do you want Mao?" he asked coldly. Mao walked toward him. She stopped and wrapped her arms around his neck. Kai noticed the smile on her face which made him a bit nervous.
"What do you want Mao?" he asked again. "What are you doing here?" she asked, "I thought you dropped out of school four months ago?" "Kai….!"a voice called to him. Kai and Mao turned their heads to see a girl with short dark hair and brown eyes running toward them. Kai smiled at the girl. "Yeah sis," he said. Mao gave the girl a death glare. The girl backed an inch or two away from them. "Mao," Kai hissed, "Leave Saya alone!"Kai shook her off and handed Saya a pink helmet. She smiled as she thanked Kai.
What are big brothers for?" Kai asked smiling. Saya smiled. "Yeah," she replied happily. She placed the helmet on her head. Kai helped her tighten it so it wouldn't come off while they were riding. She climbed onto the back of Kai's motorcycle. "Ready?" Kai asked. She nodded. He turned the key and drove off leaving Mao behind. Mao got so mad she shouted "I swear you'll get what's coming to you!" a shiver went down Saya's spine at Mao's words. "Don't let her get to you," said Kai, "She's just jealous that I don't let her ride on my bike like I do you and Riku." Saya smiled at her older brother's words.
The streets weren't very clouded than Saya had thought. Kai turned the corner. Saya looked to the street on her left. Kai knew something was wrong. "Hey," he said suddenly taking Saya by surprise. "You okay?" he asked. She looked at his back for a moment before resting her head on it. "Yeah I'm fine," she replied. Kai knew his little sister better than that. "Don't Saya," he said. Saya looked at him. "I know you better than that." He wasn't the one to let it go until they talked it out. "Kai," she said, "Maybe I do have something on my mind for months now." "What is it?" Kai asked. "I've been thinking," she continued but what she next made Kai hold his breath as the sadness in her voice hit his ears.
"I was thinking about Hagi," she said, "I know it's been four months since Diva's death and I know that he only stayed behind to protect us but I can't shake this feeling…." Kai's heart sank to his stomach. The last time he had seen the chevalier was when the Opera house was being bombed by the U.S. military. It had been hard for Kai but it was mostly rough on Saya since she was the only one who knew Hagi well. Hagi was but a comrade in arms and a friend to Kai. Hagi was also Saya's lover. She loved him to the very end. Even now with him gone; she still thought about her dead lover. Her heart was broken from losing the only man who she ever loved in her life. She was completely alone.
That was what she had at first but now she knows that she has Kai, Riku and the others that fought against the chiropterans. Kai had tried to be a big brother to her and help her deal with Hagi's death but there was some things she had in her mind that wouldn't change. Saya was in love with Hagi; dead or alive. Kai couldn't change that nor did he want to. Saya was his sister and it was his job was to make her happy. Hagi would want Kai to make her happy. Hagi had trusted Kai when it came to Saya's safely with his life.
Saya burled her face into Kai's back. Kai could feel her tears on his back. "Saya…." His voice was soft. He wished he could put his arms around her but he had focus on the road. Saya's safely was more to Kai than his own. His only sister was his world. She had a special place in his heart. She and Riku both shared that special in his heart. Kai gritted his teeth. Saya's tears were warm and wet. Kai turned the corner and smiled. "Saya…." She looked up at his face or what she could see of it. "Look there," he said pointing to the right side. Saya turned her head toward the direction her big brother was pointing to. Her eyes widen. "This is…."
Kai nodded smiling. "The beach," he said, "I know that's your favorite in all of Okinawa." She smiled. Kai always knew how to make her feel better. She placed her head onto his back once again. Kai just smiled. "Nanunurukasia," he said happily. She smiled from ear to ear. "Yeah," she said happily. Kai was glad at he could help his little sister out. He grabbed her hand. "Hagi will be back before ya know it," he said, "Just have a little faith Saya." "I do," she said, "I have faith that he will come back for me and if he doesn't then he'll still be alive in my memories." Kai sighed. "Don't worry; he will come back for you. Trust me Saya, I know he wouldn't let you down no matter what," he said.
"And if he doesn't then you got Riku, dad, C2 and I by your side." "Yeah thanks Kai," she replied. She began to close her eyes. "Tired?" he asked. "Just a bit," she said, "I think I'll take a little nap." "Sure thing sis," he replied, "I'll wake you up when we get to the clinic, okay?" but she didn't reply. "Sweet dreams Saya,' he said smiling still holding onto her hand. "I'll take care of you, I promise." The birds flew over head through the bright blue sky. The sun beating down on the peaceful city of Okinawa.
Saya lay on the bed looking up at the ceiling. The yellow curtains surrounded the bed. Julia appeared from the other side with Kai at her side along with a fourteen year boy between them. "Riku!" said Saya happily as she eyed her little brother. "Hey there Saya-neechan," said Riku smiling at his older sister. "Riku has finished the rest of the chiropterans with David the others," Kai explained, "And now our little bro here to stay." He ruffed Riku's hair as he spoke. "Kai-nichan," Riku groaned. She smiled at her brothers. Julia giggled at the two boys. She checked the IV on Saya's arm. "You're finish for today," said Julia.
"Thank you Julia-san," said Saya getting up. Julia smiled and removed the needle from her arm. She called Kai over to discuss the next appointment for both Saya and Riku. "So," said Riku hopping onto the bed at his sister's side. "Has anything changed while I was gone?" he asked. Saya thought for a moment. "No, not really," she replied. "Master Riku," said a voice. Both Saya and Riku turned to see a boy of twelve with messy black hair appeared into the room. "Hey C2," said Riku smiling at his friend.
"You remember Saya-neechan," said Riku turning to his sister then back to C2. C2 nodded. "Yes," he replied, "It's so good to see you again Lady Saya." "Lady Saya?" Saya asked Riku. Riku nodded smiling. "Joel taught him how to speak and how to act," Riku explained, "He speaks in Japanese and English." "I see," said Saya. Joel was a very potent man so no wonder C2 was speaking so former. C2 bowed to Saya. She bowed back. Kai and Julia stepped into the room. "Ah, C2," said Julia, "It's so good to see you again." C2 bowed to Julia and nodded. "Yes and it's good to see you too Lady Julia," he replied.
Kai rolled his eyes making both Riku and Saya laugh. Kai started laughing too. Riku turned to Julia. "David wanted me to give you something we found in Iceland," he said. He looked to C2 who nodded. He reached into his jacket pocket and pulled a small shard of glass with part of an drawing on it. "Oh, yes, thank you," said Julia taking it from C2. C2 nodded. "You're welcome Lady Julia," he replied. Riku groaned. Kai checked the time. "Shit," he cursed under his breath. "Dad wants us back by now," he said, "Let's go guys." Saya nodded. "Thanks again Julia-san," she said bowing to Julia. "See ya," said Kai. "Bye Julia-san," said Riku following his older siblings out the door. "Take care Lady Julia," said C2. Julia smiled and said goodbye to them all as they headed for the door.
George was setting down boxes behind the counter of Omoro. He heard the bell to the front door go off. He looked to see Saya, Kai, Riku and C2 coming into the restaurant. "Riku, C2," he said, "Welcome home." He welcomed them home with open arms. Riku smiled and hugged his father. "I've missed you dad," he said happily. "Hello Master George," said C2 bowing to him. Kai and Saya smiled at their family now reunion once again but then something drowns on Saya's mind. She looked behind her. She was hoping to see a tall young handsome man standing there but there was no one there.
Her heart felt empty all of the sudden. She glanced at the large metal cello cast leaning against the wall. Kai noticed his sister's reaction. Riku, George and C2 noticed too. "Lady Saya?" said C2. "Neechan?" said Riku. "Saya?" said Kai then he understood what was on her mind. "Saya?" said George taking a step toward his daughter. "Is everything alright?" Kai held out his arm stopping his father from getting any closer. "Just give her some space dad," he said. George nodded. Kai had become a man after the events in the past few months.
George could see the man that his eldest son had become. Riku grabbed onto Kai's shirt. Kai looked down at his little brother. 'Is neechan okay?" he asked. Kai looked away from Riku not wanting his little brother to see the sorrow in his eyes as he imagined a young man standing there with his arms around Saya for comfort. Kai made a fist. How long was Hagi going to keep Saya waiting? Kai knew deep his heart that Hagi was alive was out there watching over Saya. If that was true then why would he let her suffer like this? Did Hagi think that Saya didn't need him anymore? Kai gritted his teeth. Saya touched the metal case.
"For a century of pain," she said, "He was always by my side and now." Tears dripped down her face. Kai ran and hugged his sister. "It's okay Saya," he said, "He's alive and he's looking for you right now. Trust me." George walked over to his daughter's side. "Kai's right,' he said placing a hand onto Saya's head. "He's out there searching for you and when he finds you; you can bet that he'll happy to see you again. Riku nodded smiling. C2 grabbed Saya's hand and patted it with his own. "Master Riku and I have search far and wide for him but we couldn't find him but I am sure that he is here watching over you, Lady Saya," he said. Riku hugged his sister's waist. Saya felt the warmth of her family but it wasn't the same as the warmth from Hagi's own body. She still felt safe and home.
Saya took a deep before taking a step onto the school grounds. "YOU THERE!" a voice shouted. Saya turned to see Mao yelling at four boys carrying a large box. "DON'T YOU DARE DROP THAT!" she shouted. Saya sighed nervously. "Of course," she groaned, "The school's festival is in two weeks." "Saya there you are," said a voice. Saya turned to see her best friend Kaori walking and waving to her. "Hey Kaori," said Saya as she reached her friend. "It's a nightmare," said Kaori. "What is?" Saya asked. "Jahana-san is going berserk over the school festival," Kaori explained. Saya laughed nervously.
"Right I forgot," she said. Oh well, at there won't be any chiropterans this time like last year, she thought. "Saya?" said Kaori. Saya turned to her friend. But before Kaori could a voice called over to them. "OTONASHI!" Saya froze in her tracks. Mao stomped toward them. Saya looked around for cover. The last thing she needed was Mao breathing down her neck about Kai. "Too late,' said a scared Kaori. "HEY!" Mao shouted, "I'M TALKING TO YOU! OTONASHI!" Saya waved her hands in the air in defense. "Oh sorry," she said with fear overwhelming her body. "Where's Kai?" Mao asked harshly. "He's not here," Saya replied backing away from Mao. If only if Hagi was there then she would feel safer around Mao's wrath. Mao brought fear in everyone in school.
Saya knew that Mao could be a sweet girl if she wanted to but most of the time Mao scared Saya completely. If Mao knew the truth about Saya then she would be the one in fear instead of the chiropteran queen. Mao had a thing for Kai and since Saya was his little sister; Mao was jealous that Kai would stop what he was doing to spend time with Saya. When she and Kai would hang out: Kai would get a call from Saya on his cell asking him to come and pick her up from the clinic. Kai would stop what he was doing and hop onto his motorcycle then drive off. Kai use to be the number one bad boy in the school.
Before Saya came into the picture it was Riku who Kai would do anything for and now there was Saya and Riku. The two people in the world that Kai would do anything for. Mao wanted Kai to be that way with her but Kai only saw Saya and Riku. Kai had said many of times that Saya and Riku were his whole world. Without them he was completely alone. Kai loves Riku and Saya both dearly. Mao wanted Kai's love but all of his love was directed at his two younger siblings. This was why Mao hated Saya so much. Kaori grabbed Saya's arm. "Let's go, Saya," she said dragging Saya away.
They ran into the building with Mao's voice hitting Saya's back. "OTONASHI I'LL MAKE YOU WISH THAT YOU NEVER STEPPED INTO THE MYSUKUGU'S HOME AGAIN!" they leaned against the wall of the hallway. "thanks Kaori," Saya said catching her breath. "I owe you big time. "No it's okay," said Kaori, "I couldn't let my friend suffer the wrath of Jahana-san." They looked at each other then laughed. Nothing was worse than the wrath of Mao Jahana. Right now Saya was wishing to be with Hagi now more than ever. He would protect her from Mao's rage. "We got to set her up with someone," said Kaori, "So, that way she stops bothering you." Saya nodded slowly. "Come on let's go. We'll be late for class if we didn't hurry up," said Saya. Kaori nodded.
They headed down the hall way toward their first class of the day. They ducked down every time they saw Mao appear from the corner. Saya wished that Kai was back at school so that way Mao would leave her alone but she couldn't' let her big brother suffer what she suffering from Mao's uncontrolling wrath. Then Saya froze in her tracks. Kai was standing there talking to a man in his mid forties or thirties. Saya recognized his blonde and his face hadn't changed. "Is that Kai?" Kaori asked, "Who is he talking to?"
Saya turned to Kaori. "Kaori," she said, "Go ahead without me. I need to see why Kai's here." Kaori nodded and walked off. Saya waited for a few minutes before heading toward her brother and old comrade. "Kai? David-san?" she said. Kai and David turned around to see Saya standing there. Kai smiled at his little sister. "Hey sis," he said. "What's going on?" Saya asked David after nodding to Kai. David looked around. "Not here," he said. He led Kai and Saya into an empty classroom. Riku was there with Julia, Louis and Joel. "What's going on?" Kai asked. Riku struggled. Saya noticed that C2 wasn't present for.
"Where's C2?" she asked turning to David. David closed the door behind him and turned to face them. "We have word of strange creatures attacking humans in Russia," he explained. "Russia?" Kai asked. David nodded. "We have no other information on what these creatures might be," said Joel. "So, we're going in to navigate," said Julia. "We think that they might be chiropterans we missed," said Louis. "Well, that explains why you need Saya and Riku," said Kai, "But why me?" Riku and Saya were wondering that too.
Kai was human not a chiropteran. "Kai, you are one of the best agents we have," said David, "And besides," said Julia. "You can take care of Saya and Riku for us, "said Louis. "So, I'm just their keeper?" Kai asked. Joel shook his head. "Your skills with a gun are remarkable that we need your skills for this mission. You are a Red Shield agent after all." "What about dad and C2?" Riku asked. "George is staying behind and C2 will stay here just in case something happens to George while we away," said David.
Kai, Riku and Saya looked at each other. "Okay," they said at once. "We'll help." Joel smiled. "Good," he said, "We'll leave in two months from today." "Until then," said David, "Go back to your normal lives for the time being once we have everything ready we'll contact you." "Sure," said Kai. Riku and Saya nodded. Then a spark went off in Saya's head. "Did they say that there was someone there already taking care of the problem?" she asked. Everyone turned to face her. Kai saw the hope in her eyes. Everyone knew what she meant.
"It was terrible what to Hagi," said David, "But I'm afraid hasn't been any signs that he's alive. I'm sorry Saya." Sorrow clouded Saya's face. Riku watched his sister pain get the better of her. Kai made a fist. Saya been meaning to bring up Hagi to the Red Shield hoping they had something. "Saya…." Kai whispered. Julia placed a hand on Saya's shoulder. Saya jerked out of her grasp and ran out the room. "SAYA!" Kai shouted reaching out for his little sister but David placed a hand on his shoulder stopping him from running after her.
"Just give her some time," he said, "She needs to let go of the past on her own." Kai looked at David then looked down and balled his fingers into a fist. Riku looked down with sad eyes. Julia sighed. Louis looked at the door that Saya had run through. "How long would you say that she wouldn't let this go?" Joel asked Julia. "Hagi was a big part of Saya's life," Julia explained, "This is something that she'll never let go of. I'm afraid that memory will haunt her forever." Kai looked at Julia then at Riku who looked like he was about to cry.
Kai turned his back to his little brother trying to fight the pain of seeing his little sister in pain. Riku knew his older brother better than that. He grabbed Kai's hand and squeezed it. Riku barely knew Hagi but from what he could that Hagi was a nice man and he loved Saya deeply and it was clear to Riku that Saya loved Hagi too. The young chevalier felt helpless. Saya was hurting and he couldn't help her. Was there anyone who can help her?
It was the day of the school festival. Saya didn't tell her family about the festival. She wasn't concern with the festival. "HEY HOLD IT!" Saya froze in her tracks. Mao was standing there. "We'll just about to start!" she shouted. Saya turned to face her. Like the year before Mao had asked Saya to be in the school play. This year Saya wanted to be in the play. "I'm sorry," said Saya sadly. A year ago from today was the death of her evil twin sister Diva and the death of Hagi as well. Saya was really down in the dumps. She didn't think could perform for the cloud and everyone else. She wondered why she even joined the play if this was the day that Hagi was killed by Anshel and the U.S. military.
Mao's threats didn't get to her today just the memory of that day. She made a fist. Mao grabbed a screwing needle and drove it through the dress that Saya was wearing. Saya never told everyone of her pain. Kai and the others had seem to forgotten that today was the day that she lost her lover. She fought back the tears. The last thing she wanted was breakdown in front of everyone. A tear managed to escape her and hit the top of Mao's head. Mao looked up and saw the tears forming in Saya's eyes.
"You okay?" she asked with concern. Saya wiped the tears away. "Yeah, I'm fine," she replied. Mao didn't buy it like Saya had hoped. Mao stood up and grabbed Saya's hands. "Ya know," she said, "You don't have to do this if you don't want to," she sounded like a friend. Saya had never this side to her since last year when she was about to take the stage. Maybe Mao would understand Saya better if she was in theater but Saya was on the track team. Mao and Saya had different interests but that didn't mean that they couldn't be friends.
Mao wiped a tear from Saya's eye. "Just hang in there," she said, "I'm asking you as a friend of Kai." Mao smiled then walked off. Saya sat down onto a chair nearby. No one noticed her crying over something. It was better they didn't anyway. "Hey," said voice. Saya looked up with her watery eyes. Kai stood there in front of her, his hands in his pockets like always. "Kai?" she said. Kai sat down next to her. "How are you feeling?" he asked. "How did you know where to find me?" she asked. "Mao invited me," he said, "She told me that you would be in the school play. So Riku and I thought we would come to cheer you on."
"Riku's here too?" she asked. Riku appeared from out of the blue. "Hey neechan," he said sitting down on her other side. "Riku," said Saya. Kai wrapped his arm around her head and placed his chin on the top of her head. Riku wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hagi wouldn't you to mourn his death Saya," said Kai. Saya knew that's what was Hagi wouldn't want her to do but it hurt her too much. Kai stroked her hair. Riku patted her back. "IT"S CURTAIN TIME!" Mao's voice echoed across the backstage. Saya stood up. "I guess I have to get ready," she said. "Knock them die Saya," said Kai standing up too. "Yeah good luck," said Riku getting up as well. Saya hugged her brothers and thanked them before taking central stage.
The curtain rose up and Saya stood on the stage with the other actors and actress. She looked out into the cloud and saw Kai, Riku, George and C2 in the audience. An image of the Met where both Diva and Hagi had died appeared in her mind. So many dead bodies of chiropterans everywhere. Diva stood on the central stage. Saya stood before her with her katana out to her neck. Hagi stood at her side. Diva's chevalier was right beside his queen. Saya froze as the play began. The image of blood flying everywhere she looked.
Diva pinned her onto the stage with tears down her eyes. Diva had no idea that Saya had planned on killing her when Diva found out the truth she wanted to kill Saya too. All diva wanted was to live with Saya and Saya was trying to kill her. If she had known sooner then maybe she could have changed Diva's ways then she and Hagi wouldn't have to die that day. The image of Anshel and Hagi fighting inside the Opera house flashed before her eyes. The last thing Hagi had to her was that he always loved her.
Saya snapped out of her daydream by an actress calling her character's name. Saya quickly recovered and began to speak her lines. "I never knew that the wind could be so cold at this time of the day," her lines came out perfectly. "Oh how I wish this was the end of life as we know it. I would take the cold wind with me. For I am the wind caster!" she finished her lines without any problems. The audiences were glued to their seats as an actor slowly moved across the stage and behind Saya. Saya stood still as he held a fake knife up to her neck.
He spoke his lines easily. Kaori held her breath she waited for Saya to speak. "It seems I'm in a bond here. Allow me cut through time with one swing." She pulled out a fake sword from its sheath and pretended to strike down the boy. The boy fell backwards to the ground. Then more boys came running at her. Saya stood her ground. The boys pretended that a burst of wind pushed them back. One boy that came out from behind the stage said his lines Saya could see Mao's face lit up with excitement.
Then she said her next lines. "No mere human can cut me. I am not a monster but a caster wind. Bring me the fire caster and we will fight for the power of the elements!" a boy dressed in red came out after saying his lines they pretended to use fire and wind to battle it out. Saya danced around the stage. The cloud was amazed by the performance. Saya ducked under the boy's palm. She swung her leg but her leg didn't touch the boy. The boy went down as if he had been kicked. Saya stood up and so did the boy.
Then boys dressed as guards came out and surrounded Saya. The guards fell to the floor. The boy dressed in red swung his hand forward. Saya grabbed his shoulder and placed her palm onto his chest. The boy went flying back by the burst that they had pretended was there and hit wooden boxes. The boy stood up but to fall to the floor. Saya walked over picked up a red ball that was around his neck. She turned to the audience. "Now, I have the power of the four elements but my task isn't complete. I must take these orbs to the temple and seal these orbs away so that they won't fall into the hands of evil." She turned and walked off stage. The curtain began to close as she did. She heard the audience cheering but the play wasn't over yet there was still the main battle scene.
The play had ended around six. Saya and the others took a bow. The cloud roared with delicate. Saya walked off stage. Mao grabbed her hands jumped up and down with excitement. "That was so amazing Otonashi," she said, "You have a career as an actress in the near future." Saya smiled at her words. "Thanks Jahana-san," she said smiling. "Whatever you need," said Mao, "It's yours, just name it anything." "No, no, it's okay," said Saya, "I'm fine." "Saya-neechan!" Saya and Mao turned to see Riku, Kai, C2 and George walking toward them. Riku ran to his sister's side. "You were great," he said smiling.
"That was an amazing performance Lady Saya," said C2. "Way a go sis" said Kai giving her the thumb up. "I think we should have a feast tonight," said George. Saya smiled at her family. Mao watched as Saya's family congregated her on her performance. "Saya!" Kaori came running to her friend. "You were amazing my mom and I were glued to our seats." "Thanks Kaori," said Saya. Kai smiled. He turned to Mao. "Nice choice of a play," he said. Mao looked at him. Was she dreaming? No Kai was really talking to her without telling her to get lost. "Why didn't you join us at Omoro?" he said. Mao was shocked then nodded.
Omoro was packed. It turned out David, Julia, Louis and Joel had come for Saya's performance. They all congregated her on the performance. Saya was smiling the whole time. Saya and Mao got to know each other a little better and soon they were friends. Kaori had joined in too. C2 and Riku helped George pass out refreshments. Everyone was enjoying themselves. Saya looked to the large metal case in the corner of the restaurant. The smile on her face faded as Hagi appeared in her mind. She sighed stood up and walked toward it.
She touched the lid of the case. "You would proud of me Hagi," she said, "I've done something that I've never done before and it was because I felt your strength within me. Thank you my love." She kissed the case. Kai had noticed but said nothing. He let her have some time to herself. The party continued on while Saya stayed near the case. She talked to it as if she was talking to Hagi again. Was she going crazy? Maybe but it helped lessen the pain.
Mao had noticed. She looked to Kai who was smiling at Saya. "What's going on?" she asked. Kai thought about. Maybe it was best that she and Kaori knew Saya's pain. He sighed and rubbed the back of his head. "A year ago, Saya got her memory back and she realized that she had a boyfriend," he continued, "Well, they were fighting a rival of theirs when something terrible happened…." "What? Mao and Kaori asked. "He was killed," Kai said sadly as the image came back to him. "He was killed trying to protect Saya from danger and he died just like that. Today is the day he passed away."
Mao looked over at Saya. "No wonder she seemed down in the dumps today," she said. "Poor Saya," said Kaori. Saya stood up and walked toward both Riku and C2. Riku smiled at his sister. George was talking to David. He seemed sad for some reason. 'Dad?" said Saya noticing her father's face. George forced a smile onto his face as he faced his daughter. "Is everything alright?" she asked. Riku and C2 looked over at George. Kai looked toward his father too. "It's nothing kids," George assured them. "Just go back to the party.."
Saya walked up the stairs to get to her room. "Good, Riku and C2," she called to the two boys in the living room. "Good night Lady Saya," said C2. "Night Saya-neechan," said Riku smiling. Saya saw Kai coming out of the bathroom with his toothbrush in his mouth.. "Night Kai," she said. Kai pulled his toothbrush out of his mouth before speaking. "Night, Saya," he said then walked back into the bathroom. George was standing at Saya's door. "Dad?" she said raising an eyebrow in confusion.
George looked at his daughter. "Saya," he said, "There's something we need to talk about." "Huh?"said Saya. George opened her bedroom door. Saya walked into her room and sat down onto her bed. George pulled out a piece of paper from his pocket. "When the Red Shield left me in charge of you," he said, "They had found a note that was addressed to you. They couldn't make it out at first but then they soon realized that it was from your chevalier." "Hagi?" said Saya. George handed her the note. Saya unfolded the note.
Saya,
I know that the world is a cold place but there are some things that can't be changed. My feels for you will never change. I believe after what I have seen during the Vietnam War that you should be living a normal life once again. The Red Shield will recover from the trauma they have caused you. Know this Saya, you are not to blame for what happened that day.
Forgive me for I have broken my promise to you. I ran from you and I know that I can't take it back. I wish I could so I will have you as you are. Now you are in the care of a solder. I do not know where he will take you but know this I will always love you. My only regret was running on you and leaving you alone. I do not derive to be your chevalier.
I hope that you can forgive me for my mistake. I will continue hunting the chiropterans while you sleep. I have no trust in the Red Shield anymore after what they have done to you. You never derived what happened. The Red Shield were fools and so was I. Please live your life for the time being. I will come for you soon. That I promise you I will find you and protect you once more. Keep smiling and live your life while you can.
I will always serve you,
Hagi
Tears fell down her face. George looked down. "The Red Shield thought if they give you the note then you wouldn't be focus on the task at hand and now they decided since there was no need for you to fight," he said, "They asked me to give it to you. They believe that you needed to know just important you were to your chevalier." "Thanks dad," said Saya wiping her tears. George wrapped his arms around her.
"Go ahead Saya," he said, "I know he would want you to a little sad but he would also want you to be happy. He loves you and he will be with you in spirit." Saya looked up at her father. "I know," said George, "How about we all go to the beach tomorrow. You don't have school so that seems like a good idea to you?" Saya nodded. George sighed. "I should have never let you go to school today," he said, "But it would help if you tell me when something like this happens, alright?" Saya nodded.
George patted his daughter on top of her head. "Now," he said, "It's time for a good night sleep." He pulled back the covers. Saya nodded and lay down. George pulled the covers under her chin. "Good night Saya," he said kissing her forehead. "Good night dad," said Saya. George smiled and walked toward the door. "I love you," he said. "Yeah me too," said Saya. With that George turned off the lights and closed the doo behind him. Saya fell asleep almost the moment her head hit the pillow. She began to dream of her day and many more just like it. Many of her days started out sad then happy and then back to sad.