Farewell

Karin's POV

Suddenly I woke up covered in fear and sweat. I saw Shi-chan still sleeping besides me. I took deep breaths and tried to calm myself down. I decided to get a cup of water from the kitchen to calm myself down. Once I made it to the kitchen I grabbed some water and sat in the dining room for a while. I looked at the clock and saw that it was 2 AM in the morning. Once I finished my glass of water, I went back to my room. I tried to fall back asleep, but I was too afraid that I would see myself or . . . her again . . . Once it got to 3 AM I fell back asleep and began to dream again, only this time I heard a familiar voice.

"Listen to your heart and let it guide you to where you need to go . . ." A voice said.

"Is that you, my future self?" I asked.

"Yes, but we don't have much time to talk. You must find the 9 Jewels of The Planets Hearts, before your other half does! If she finds them, she will be able to turn back time and make it so that you never existed! You must be ready to face her. When the time comes you will know what you must do and when you do, there will be someone waiting for you to help you along the way. I know you can do this, since your me, so good luck and I'll talk to you soon."

I woke up and felt the sun's rays hit my eyes. I felt the warmth of the sun shine on me. I sat up in my bed and tried to think of what to do. So much for winter break . . . I wondered if I should tell everyone what happened. As I walked out of my room, I went to the dining room and saw Kazune-kun there eating breakfast. He noticed me and smiled.

"Good morning" I greeted.

"Morning so hey Karin, I was thinking since I got back early if you wanted to hang out today, just you and me like old times." Kazune-kun suggested.

"I'd love that!" I smiled.

"Cool, then I guess will leave here after you eat."

"What's this about leaving are you two going on a date?" Micchi said from behind.

I saw Kazune-kun begin to blush and Micchi started to make fun of him, but Kazune-kun just got mad and I began to laugh. I saw Himeka-chan walk in and sat down and eat with us. As I talked to her, it felt like the good old days when there was nothing to worry about. However, I knew that right now we couldn't be like the good old times. However, for now I just need to keep a smiling face on. After breakfast I went to get ready. I couldn't really decide what to wear. It's been a while since Kazune-kun and I hung out. I guess this is sort of a date I guess since it's just me and him.

I walked out of the room and decided to go with a really cute dress with leggings. I had my hair down with a rose clip in it. I saw Kazune-kun waiting for me outside and I saw him notice me and he smiled.

"Are you ready to go?" He asked.

"Yeah" I replied.

We decided to go to the new park that opened up and hang around there for a while. Then we went to go into some shops. Kazune-kun had to do a little Christmas shopping and I helped him out. After we went out to eat at a fancy restaurant. It was really felt like a date and I was really happy inside. Being with Kazune-kun was really fun, but I wonder how long the fun will last.

"Is everything alright Karin? You haven't said anything for a while." Kazune-kun spoke.

"Oh everything's fine, it's just been a while since we've hung out!" I blurted.

"Yeah I guess it has been a while, I haven't really been visiting much. There's been so much at my school lately I haven't had time to come home and visit. Has it been lonely?"

I kind of felt my heart ache a little inside. I don't want to worry him about my feelings right now. There's too much going on for me.

"Not at all school's been keeping me busy too. Plus Miyon and Yuuki are still here so it's not so bad." I answered.

"Glad to hear your doing fine." Kazune-kun said.

I saw the waiter coming towards us, but he stopped walking. I looked and saw that everyone was quiet and wasn't moving. I looked at Kazune-kun who wasn't moving either. I looked outside no one was moving, until I saw something fly by. I got up from my seat and went outside. I looked in the air and an owl flying in the sky. What's an owl doing here? Suddenly it flew and landed near a fountain and I walked over to it. The owl noticed me and stared at me.

"Hello" I heard a voice in my mind.

"Wow are you . . ." I spoke.

"Yes, I am the owl on top of this fountain. I came here to speak with you."

"Who are you?"

"Let's say for now that I am a dove that will help you. I represent love and peace. I see you hold Aphrodite's powers. I also see that there is something troubling you."

"Do you know what's going on?"

"Yes, your other half is trying to replace you. She's trying to make sure you were never born. She will destroy your future if this continues."

"I know, but I have no idea what to do? I'm apparently supposed to find the 9 Jewels of the Planets Hearts, but I don't even know where to start!"

"That is why I am here to help you. I am here to guide you on your journey."

"You say I have Aphrodite's powers, but I don't have her ring anymore. I never got it back, ever since we went back in time before any of us ever met. I haven't had it since."

"You don't need a ring to give powers. Find the jewel heart of Venus. That is where your powers come from, since Aphrodite is the goddess of Venus. Once you find it, your power will be awoken again"

Suddenly the dove dropped something in my hand. It was a bracelet. It was very beautiful and had hearts on it.

"That bracelet will help you find the jewels. It will glow when a jewel has revealed itself. It will be up to you to find it though. Once the bracelet glows it will come to you where the location of the jewel is. Now Karin there will be times were you'll have to fight your own battles without your friends help. So be ready." The dove spoke in my mind and dropped me something else. It was a piece of paper with an address on it.

"Go to this location, someone you know will be waiting there for you." The dove said.

"Someone I know?" I questioned.

"I see you don't remember everything."

"Remember?"

"Funny you said "I never got it back, ever since we went back in time before any of us ever met." Who were the people you were referring to? You said "we" in that sentence, so who were with you?"

I tried to remember, but I the images were blurring and I still couldn't make out the bits and pieces of my memories.

"I don't know." I replied.

"You'll know soon enough. I must go and let time resume, but don't forget I will help you." The dove said and flew away.

I saw time resume and I went back into the restaurant and saw Kazune-kun coming towards me in a panic.

"Where were you!? I took my eyes of you for two seconds and you disappear! Are you alright!?" He asked.

"Yeah, I just needed air sorry to keep you waiting." I replied.

Once we got our food and finished. We went to the place he once told me he loved. It was the place with the view of the water and sunset. I watched as he gazed at it. I kept thinking about what the dove said to me and gave to me. Should I tell Kazune-kun? I felt him grab my hand and I looked to him and he still looked at the sunset.

"Hey Kazune-kun . . ." I spoke.

"Hmmm" He replied.

Go on Karin say it! Tell him what's bothering you! Tell him what's going on; he needs to know about this. I began to open my mouth to say something, but I closed it and smiled.

"I had a really great time today. Sunsets like this don't last forever, so I'll always cherish this moment forever." I said and he turned to me smiling.

"Me too," He said and kissed me.

I wanted to cry at this moment, but I had to hold back the tears. I really sorry, I couldn't tell you Kazune-kun. I really want to, but I need to deal with this on my own for now. Once we got home everyone was waiting for us. We talked, ate dinner, and then headed for bed. However, I had other stuff to do and I made sure Shi-chan wasn't around. I got the presents I got for everyone and laid it on my bed. I began to write a note next and then put it with the presents. I looked at the address the dove gave me and got ready to go to that place. I had to leave now or else I knew I never would leave.

Once my bags were packed and I had my stuff together, I quietly walked to the front door. I looked back at the house and remembered the good times I had in here. I felt tears rising in the back of my eyes. I quickly turned away and walked out the front door. As I walked to the train station I felt tears fall on my face. Farewell . . .