Me: Hey there everybody! I am once again taking a break from my other fanfic.
Setsuna: Ok what's this one about?
Me: You'll see
Konoka: Dana-chan doesn't own anything, Please Enjoy!
Me: Hey that's my line!
Don't Leave Me
Sitting in front of the fish pond watching the koi fish move around the young Konoe heiress sighed 'When's Secchan coming over?' she thought as she continued to stare at the colorful fish. As she was starting to doze off she heard a voice she knew all to well "Kono-chan!" the voice yelled.
As she turned around excitedly her innocent brown eyes widened in delight at the sight of her best friend "Secchan!" she screamed as she ran towards the little swordsgirl. As they got closer Konoka leapt forward giving her friend a tight hug eventually causing both of them to fall with Konoka on top.
"Ojousama you shouldn't do that what if you get hurt?" said the concerned Setsuna. Konoka let go of her friend and puffed her cheeks out "Mou, Secchan why are you calling me that all of a sudden" she pouted "call me Konochan like you always do" Setsuna smiled "ok then Kono-chan" Konoka was all happy again and hugged the little samurai again "Yay Secchan!"
Then a voice from afar called out "Setsuna-cha, I'll be leaving now, take care ok" Setsuna lifted the little princess up and yelled back "Yes Motoko-sempai"
Konoka, then, examined her friend closely and saw a certain piece missing "Secchan where's your sword, you know, the one you use in Kendo?" the frightened/surprised girl turned aroundand looked at her surroundings "Huh?! Where's my practice sword?" taking a look around her once more she slapped herself on the face "Oh no! I must have left it near the gate" Konoka giggled at how her friend was acting and tugged Setsuna's arm "Let's go get it Secchan" the small ebony-haired girl smiled happily and nodded "Ok I'll race you there" and they both ran towards the gate all happy like
Somewhere in the Konoe Estate, Eishun was troubled as he was talking on the phone "Father are you sure this is ok?" asked Eishun worridly "she's just 6 years old are you sure she's ready for this?" the one on the other line was none other than Konoemon, he yelled "of course it's ok! It's better now when she's young and innocent than when she's older and more stubborn" knowing the outcome of the argument Eishun sighed in defeat "Ok, I'll ready the papers so they can meet tomorrow" Konoemon happily chuckled "that's a good son-in law now get to it" and he quickly put down the phone to avoid further argument. Eishun once again sighed and did an [EPIC] facepalm (A/N: sorry couldn't help myself)
The two girls huffed, puffed and were catching their breath. "I didn't know you could run so fast Kono-chan" said Setsuna in between breaths "I have to if I want to run away from the maids" said Konoka "they always try to make me put on this itchy kimono, it's annoying" Setsuna picked up her practice sword which was leaning on the gate "I think you'll look cute in a kimono, Kono-chan" smiled Setsuna. Konoka smiled back.
"You really think so?"
Setsuna nodded "I know so"
"Maybe I should listen to the maids after all"
"Maybe you should"
Then Konoka grabbed the somewhat taller girl's hand and smiled "Come on Secchan, let's go play with my ball" Setsuna tightened her grip around the brunette's hand and her sword and nodded happily.
After they got Kono-chan's ball they went to their usual play area, behind the mansion near the fish pond "Catch Secchan" yelled the young princess as she threw her favorite ball in the air. The young swordsgirl streched her arms out and caught the ball in her little hands. She, then, threw the ball towards her friend. "Here Kono-chan!" she yelled. But instead of falling in her hands, the ball flew over little Kono-chan's head.
In an attempt to catch it she hastily ran backwards in thedirection of the ball. Unaware of the fishpond just behind her. As she felt the edge of the pond she started losing her balance. As she was falling her protector ran to her as fast as her tiny legs could carry her. Expecting to fall and get wet Konoka braced herself. Instead of water she felt two hands, one around her waist and one grabbing her hand. She opened her eyes "Secchan" she said. "That was a close one" said the little samurai worridly.
Konoka smiled and pulled her gaurdian closer causing them both to fall in the shallow pond. The innocent Konoe heiress giggled at how wet they were. Setsuna however otherwise "Oh no! Gomen Kono-chan, it's my fault. Come on let's get you out of the water"
Little Secchan pulled Konoka out of the water "Wait here Kono-chan" she said "I'll find one of the maids so we can get you warmed up" she was about to run towards the mansion but then she felt a hand gently squeezing hers "Kono-chan? What is it?" she asked. Konoka who was still sitting on the ground looked up to face her friend "I don't want you to leave me Secchan" she whispered "Promise me you'll stay by my side forever" she begged. Setsuna, shocked at what the princess told her, smiled "Of course I will Kono-chan" she crouched down and streched her arms out behind her "ok then" she said "I'll carry you back inside Kono-chan so hop on" Konoka happily nodded, stood up and climbed onto her friend's back. She wrapped her arms around her friend's neck and Setsuna carried her back to the mansion.
Surprised at the strength she's displaying she smiled being so impressed with herself. Konoka was being unusually quiet, she checked what was wrong with her and found the little girl sleeping soundly. She smiled at how cute Konoka was while sleeping. She walked a little faster until she saw one of the maids and asked her to get Konoka warm and dry. Setsuna nudged her friend to wake her up. Little Konoka slowly opened her eyes with "Secchan" being the first word coming out of her mouth.
"Kono-chan, the maid here will give you a bath ok? So get warmed up and I'll wait for you outside"
"What about you Setsuna-chan?" asked the maid "It looks like you got soaked too. Why don't you take a bath with ojou-sama?"
"I-I-I can't…"
"But Secchan" said Konoka now fully awake "you'll get sick, how can you protect me if you're sick?"
Now slightly blushing Setsuna stammered "o-ok…"
"Secchan you can put me down now" said Konoka noticing she was still riding her best friend.
"Are you sure Kono-chan?" asked Setsuna "you're not hurt?"
Konoka nodded and Setsuna carefully put the princess down.
The little brunette smiled and held her protector's hand and headed for the bath with the maid following them behind.
'They're so close' thought the maid 'If I didn't know any better I'd say they were a couple'
Somewhere in the mansion, Eishun had just finish signing a few documents. After giving a sigh of relief he picked up the phone and started dialing a few numbers. It rang a few times until somebody picked it up.
"Hello, who it it?"
"This is Eishun Konoe"
"Ah… Elder what is it?"
"I want them to meet tomorrow"
A few minutes later the two girls finished their bath now warm and somewhat dry ready to play some more. The maid left them to resume her cleaning duties.
The two friends now went back to their play area to continue their game but stayed a good distance away from the fish pond. After a few minutes of playing catch and chasing each other in a circle. Konoka started to get tired and let out a yawn.
"Are you tired Kono-chan?" asked Setsuna worriedly
"Kinda" replied Konoka barely keeping her eyes open.
Setsuna looked around for a good place to rest. She scanned the area with her adorable 6-year-old eyes. Finding a big shady sakura tree she, she carried Konoka on her back and ran towards the said tree.
Upon reaching the tree she carefully laid her friend down with her back resting upon the rough surface of the tree. Feeling tired herself Setsuna lay down beside her princess falling into a deep slumber.
Konoka unconsiously wrapped her arms around the little knight. As if she was awake Setsuna also wrapped her arms around Konoka and they snuggled together being so illegally cute (A/N: don't sue me or Konosetsu) and mumbling in their sleep.
"Don't leave me ok Secchan?"
"I'll never leave you and I'll always protect you… Kono-chan"
It was getting late and who else is there there but Motoko Aoyama to pick up the young prodigy Setsuna. She walked towards the temple gates with the wind blowing on her beautiful long balck hair which danced gracefully with the wind.
As she reached the temple gates she surveyed her surroundings seeing that Setsuna was no where near her she called out the girl's name. After a while a figure came out of the mansion and walked towards Motoko. Seeing the face of the one walking towards her Motoko bowed.
"Good Evening Eishun-sama" she said
"Good Evening to you too Motoko" he replied
Eishun noriced the slightly worried expression on the sword master's face and asked "is something the matter Motoko? You were yelling Setsuna-kun's name a while ago" Motoko shook her head "It's nothing sir" It's just that Setsuna usually comes when I call her and… well… as you can see it seems she doesn't seem to hear me" Eishun frowned "yes and I can't seem to see or hear konoka as well. Where could they be?"
"Rest assured sir. I doubt anything bad has happened"
"I hope you're right"
Thinking about the whereabouts of the two an idea popped up in Motoko's head "Elder, sir, I might know where they are. Please follow me"
Motoko walked a short distance with the Elder following close behind. They headed for, where else, but the children's usual play grounds (didn't think to look there first, eh Elder).
As they searched the area they both found the two friends under the cherry blossom tree, sleeping soundly with their arms around each other. Small smiles formed on the faces of the Elder and the young Shinmeriyuu swordsman as they watched the peaceful faces of the sleeping girls who seemed to be closer than ever.
Seeing the peaceful looks on their faces will truly put you in at ease and separating them will seem like something you will regret. But, alas, they had to break up them up.
As Eishun was about to carry Konoka, the somewhat stubborn Konoe heiress tightened her grip on her protector "Don't go Secchan don't leave me" she silently whispered, still half asleep. Upon hearing the sweet, angelic voice Setsuna woke up "Don't worry Kono-chan I won't leave you but please let go" Konoka obeyed her protector's wishes and hesitantly let go of the adorable ebony-haired girl.
"Promise?" whispered Konoka "you promise you won't leave me?"
"I promise" Setsuna whispered as she leaned over and kissed Konoka on the cheek. Of course she was half asleep at the time and barely noticed what she was doing. Afterwards they both returned to a peaceful sleep.
Motoko picked up the little awords girl "we'll be taking our leave now" she bowed and walked away. Eishun picked up his daughter and carried her back into the mansion.
He whispered "Konoka, I want you to do something for me tomorrow"
Konoka opened her eyes a bit and said "yes daddy" and immediately went back to sleep. Eishun frowned "I'm sorry I have to make you do this Konoka but it's for the Konoe family"
While on her way back to the Shinmeriyuu headquarters Motoko began began to stare at the cute sleeping face of Setsuna 'She's so adorable and innocent' thought Motoko 'I can only wish she would live happily, but of course…" she frowned and walked a little faster.
A few minutes have passed then Setsuna woke up only to see an unhappy look on her senpai's face.
"Motoko-sempai is everything all right" asked Setsuna worridly "you look really sad"
Motoko heard the voice of the worried Setsuna and loweredher speed a bit "Oh Setsuna-chan I didn't realize you were awake" she said "no everything is alright don't worry about it" there was silence in the air, it wasn't until Setsuna had alittle idea "Motoko-sempai can you carry me on your shoulders" Setsuna asked all innocently complete with puppy-dog eyes. Motoko smiled "Ok but just this once all right" Setsuna smiled happily as her upperclassman lifted her up on her shoulders. Setsuna was so happy that she started talking about her day with Kono-chan.
"You really like Konoka-ojou-sama do you Setsuna?"
The younger girl blushed "Uh-hu. I promised to stay with her forever"
'Poor Setsuna' thought Motoko 'She'll have to figure out that she has to leave Konoka-chan one day. I just wish she would find someone to take Konoka's'
The bitter silence continued until they reached the Shinmeriyuu.
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Me: FINALLLYYYYY! I am done
Setsuna: took you long enough
Me: Aww give me a break
Konoka: What's gonna happen next?
Me: You'll see (winks)
Setsuna: (death glare)
Me: (gulps) don't worry. This is about you and Konoka WHEN YOU WERE KIDS how the hell am I suppose to put something (beeeeeeeep) in this fanfiction.
Stsuna: sorry
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Konoka: ok if you're done now… reviews are appreciated and like Dana said vote, vote, vote
Setsuna/Me: Dana-chan out~!
Me: Hey that's my line!