ATE: Yeah! That's right! I've made a one-shot based on my Xenosaga stories. This one-shot takes place a day or two after Xenosaga II The Middle. It's not long, but it's better than nothing. It's recommended that you read the other Xenosaga stories to know what's being said. In other words, references to the Xenosaga I and Xenosaga II stories. Enjoy!
Declaimer: I don't own Xenosaga. I only own Ayame and the idea of this story/one-shot.
Thoughts Of Japanese Irises
(Jr.'s POV)
I stand here watching you. I'm watching as you plant three seeds of the Japanese iris bulbs I have given you as a gift in the soil on the other side of the Park Area. You are completely unaware of my presence as I watch you from where I stand across the room in the shadows, planting each bulb in the soil with your gentle hands in a tender way that only you are able to do. As I watch you bury the first bulb in the soil I notice your smile that could only mean you're happy for caring about something small. I know the gift I gave you made you happy and you express that emotion freely with the world around you. It makes me happy knowing that you are as well, and that's something I can't deny.
As I watch you plant the Japanese iris bulbs, I can't help but think of you. The name we gave you, Ayame, was something we've referred to you as ever since you woke up from your 4000 year sleep. You had somehow gotten amnesia but I know you are starting to remember. Even though they are coming back slowly I had promised that I would be with you as you remember your past.
But knowing the fact that you are remembering, I can't help but wonder what'll happen to you. If you get all your memories back will you still be the same person I've known up until now? Will you somehow forget the moments we've spent together and the countless times you've been able to save and protect me from my own darkness? Will you forget even me? I really hope not! I don't think I would be able to handle the fact that you might see me as a complete stranger. I think I would probably die from a broken heart. I would probably be just as sad about you not knowing who I was, just as much as it was when Sakura died.
But what if you actually remembered me after getting your memories back, but the fact that you realized that everyone you knew from 4000 years ago were already gone? I know how you would feel about that. You would surely be very sad about that and the smile you have on your face would be lost to the stars in space, most likely gone forever. Then I would never see your beautiful smile grace your lips again because of your grieving.
I know I promised you that I would be with you as you regained your memories, but I'm making a new promise, one that is necessary for the both of us. I promise that I'll always be with you even after regaining your memories. I'll be there if you need me while grieving and help you through your sadness. I don't like seeing you sad and it break my heart seeing you that way. That's why I want to help you. Because your beautiful smile is precious to me. Just like the Japanese irises are to you.
You're just as beautiful as they are when they're in bloom.
ATE: Well that's the end of this one-shot. I wanted to write something while everyone waits for the third Xenosaga story. Please Review! :)