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The ominous sky gazed upon this persistent attempt to escape anguish. Her body was beyond exhaustion, but she kept her futile attempt to run from the pain that became her. Thinking back to the scene she witnessed not less than five minuets ago just fueled Ayeka's determination.

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Sasami just left about a day ago to appear at a Juraian conference, as a princess' duties require; and she wouldn't be back for a whole month. Distraught that her sister would be gone for so long Ayeka had been very anti social for the past week. The morning was bleak and foggy, almost like the weather knew of the knowledge Ayeka would receive that day.

"I'm sorry Ayeka"

Washu's last words before Ayeka fled off rang in her ears. She was sorry, fuck sorry, they didn't know how sorry they were. Ayeka thought while seeking out comfort as she reviewed the knowledge that was bestowed upon her. Tarra, an old friend, not even friend, she was like family; had died. Sasami hadn't gone to some conference; she had gone to Tara's funeral. Ayeka was so out of it she couldn't help but laugh as she ventured off to find Tenchi.

"Tarra is gone"

She gently whispered, as she slowed her pace

"No"

She quickly shook her head in disbelief. Tarra was Ayeka's only friend outside of the royal family. Even though they were galaxies apart they were still connected, and she felt pain like no other when she got the news. She had to find Tenchi, she had to talk to someone, anyone. Tenchi would know what to do, he would understand and help, she knew he would. Ayeka quickly rounded the corner, and shock beyond the world entered her being. Silence was all around her; she couldn't even breathe as she watched Tenchi's lips softly pressed against Ryoko's. She couldn't help but to let out a small shocking gasps of breath. Their eyes locked, she could see the surprise take over his face, but she couldn't do this, so she found herself running. Ignoring the calls of her name, Ayeka ran with all of her strength, power and will.

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Tears now streaming down her face Ayeka fell onto the cold hard ground concealing her appearance in her arms as she wept. She stayed like this for a while until she decided to shift her hand. Although something wasn't quite right, whatever surface her hand was touching was not the ground; it was smooth and silky. Ayeka looked up slowly, and was greeted by a soft understanding smile. The young girl was unknown to Ayeka although her presence didn't frighten her at all. She was so light, almost like she wasn't there but she was gorgeous.

"Who are you?"

The question managed to escape Ayeka's mouth.

"You woke me"

The girl replied without moving her lips.

"Oh, I'm sorry"

Ayeka quickly replied knowing exactly what she meant. This girl wasn't alive she was a spirit. The girl softly smiled

"Your pain and sorrow, it was so strong it woke me."

"Strong?"

Ayeka questioned. For some reason she felt almost comfortable in the specter's presence.

"Our link, we share this pain. I know how you feel, I know while however others do not. We are connected by this, I can help if you allow me."

Hesitating Ayeka wasn't sure what she meant by "help."

"I know I am not of the living, however when my life force was strong like yours I shared the same worries and situations you have now. If you allow me I may help you get through them by sharing my memories. This is not possession all I will give is my heart, my memories, and only if needed, my will. By doing this task I may be able to ascend to my plain of existence."

Ayeka's mind was filled with uncertainty but her heart wasn't fully taking apart in this. She didn't know if she wanted to go through this pain alone.

"I don't want you to live like I did"

The specter's statement cut through Ayeka's thoughts making a new train. Ayeka's heart quickly took over and she nodded in agreement. The specter slowly descended to Ayeka's face and as soon as their lips connected the specter dispersed into waves of blue. Ayeka's eyes closed as the blue slowly departed leaving a silvery stream that was absorbed into her.

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Ayeka slowly opened her eyes and sat up. Was that a dream she thought, but was cut off as her eyes gazed upon a grave. She had been lying on an unmarked grave with what looks like holy strips to cast away evil spirits. Shaking her head Ayeka tried to convince herself it was all a dream. However fate had a different agenda, Ayeka clenched her head in pain as a memory shot into her head.

"Wait! Please! Dammit just wait a minuet!

A young man pleads as he chases a girl down a hallway.

"Wait! What do you want me to wait for?! I saw you! How could you love her after what we shared??!

The girl roared with anger, as she demanded an answer. The young man gazed away from her eyes onto the bed; flashes of a night shared between them displayed in his head.

"I didn't want to lie, I didn't want to,"

The young boy tried to come up with the words to express his feelings.

"Then why did you? If you didn't wont to, if you really cared at all, you wouldn't have!"

She quickly cut him off almost dashing all his confidence.

"I love her"

He said with all honesty

"But did you ever love me?"

And with that said she quickly walks past his expressionless face.

Ayeka had tears brimming in her eyes; she could feel ever emotion the girl had. She noticed something though; the girl in the memory was the specter. Sighing Ayeka comfortably sat down as she confirmed that the meeting with the spirit was real. Suddenly an idea popped into her head, she could and would go to the funeral. Although Ayeka fully knew that the idea somehow wasn't her own, she went along with the plan carefree anyway.

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