Well...I'm writing a lot faster...I'm a bit worried that I may not be able to write any in the coming months...exams...assignments and all that...I want to finish it before all that upcoming...
This chapter will give you insight of the Story Name: Lover Bond...hope u all enjoy it...
My response to *you*...
I think my writing style is the same...I think...but maybe it's because of the story itself. 1st chapter requires more discriptions of the scene (really gave me hard time), not many dialogues...please do let me know how you like it so far...whether it's fluent enough...the flow...the story...anything...Your reviews are important...
+-+-+Afternoon, 5th April, 2010+-+-+
***Iwatodai Dorm***
"Can we go now…Stupei…?" Yukari shouted at the entrance of the dorm.
*bark* *bark* *bark*
"Koromaru wants you to hurry." Aigis translated.
"Almost…I just need to bring these…Geez…I forgot something…Wait…I'll be quick…" Junpei ran up the stairs again.
"I'm not waiting any longer…it's almost 5pm now…we'll leave without you…" Yukari snapped the door shut.
"NO…PLEASE WAIT FOR ME…I GOT IT…I GOT IT…" Junpei almost screamed himself hoarse.
"*gasp* *gasp* *cough* You guys really gonna leave me behind…?" Junpei grumbled at the group.
"What are in your bag?" Fuuka noticed a large totebag in Junpei's hand.
"It's just something for Minako-chan. She hasn't been eating for a month now, she must be hungry." Junpei rubbed his nose.
"That's very thoughtful of you, Junpei." Mitsuru smiled appreciation of his remarks.
"You idiot, are you planning to feed Minako with all these junks? What are you thinking? She needs something nutritious, something healthy…" Yukari yelled at him.
"Dammit, it never crossed my mind. But, she loves those." Junpei looked somewhat sad.
"Indeed, she may be weak, she's been unconscious for quite a while. I'll make arrangements for her in advance, something high in protein I guess." Mitsuru started making calls on her handphone.
"Where is Akihiko-senpai and Shinjiro-senpai?" Junpei looked around.
"Akihiko-san left for the hospital early this morning, since he has no classes today. He normally spends his entire day at the hospital with Minako during his off day." Aigis reported.
"Shinjiro will meet us at the hospital…" Mitsuru added.
"It's been a month..." Fuuka mumbled.
"Akihiko-senpai is not capable of handling emotional matters, it's been harsh for him." Yukari frowned.
"He's never of a social deposition. Upon Minako's collapse, he's set adrift in life. He's filled with guilt at failing to protect her. Well…he seems resolved now." Mitsuru breathed a sigh of relief.
"Yes, he's smiling all over again this morning…" Ken spoke in a high tone.
"You too…" Junpei ruffled Ken's hair, clung his arm around the kid's neck.
"We all are…aren't we?" Mitsuru shook her head with a soft chuckle.
The group strode towards the hospital with a board grin on their faces, giggling over the past nostalgically…
At the same time…
A figure glared at the "Room 302" sign and stood before the door…
***Room 302, Tatsumi Memorial Hospital***
Akihiko shouldered the washroom door open, walked towards Minako's bed carrying a bucket of water. He placed the bucket down on the chair, and started cleaning Minako's face and hair with a towel, gently.
"It's not too hot, is it?"
He put the towel and bucket away, sat on the edge of her bed.
"That should do…feeling refreshed now?"
He carefully brought her up in a position that her head leaned on his chest, he then reached his hand out for a hairbrush in a drawer of the bedside table.
"I like the way you put your hair up, it looks neat and smart. U-Um…I-I'm not saying you look bad now. It's just that…I like to see your face better…"
He brushed her hair in a soft and slow motion, while caressing her hair with his other hand.
"I miss you…"
A tear dropped, and splashed on Minako's face. He embraced her tightly, nestled her face to his chest.
"Come back to me, or take me with you…"
He gave her a kiss on the forehead, before cuddling up to her again.
"I love you…Minako…"
He's getting sleepier…
His eyelids felt heavy…
He closed his eyes, and fell asleep…
…
He had a dream…
He dreamed that Minako greeted him at the door…
"Welcome home, Aki…"
…
Akihiko was awaked by some noises from the corridor…
"Shinjiro-senpai…"
"Why are you standing here…?"
"Let's go in…"
Akihiko opened his eyes, found a group of friends stood at the door…
"U-Uh…What time is it…?" Akihiko asked, while rubbing his eyes.
"Five Fifty now…did you have a good dream…?" Mitsuru noticed a grin on Akihiko's face.
"Sort of…" Akihiko blushed slightly.
"E-Ew…I bet you are…coo coo, kiss kiss…But, this is a hospital…Senpai…" Junpei sighed at the vision before him.
"O-Oh…e-er…" Akihiko blushed at the mention of his position, his face turned red completely. He quickly stood up, carefully laid Minako down on the bed.
"Akihiko-senpai, do you think her hair has grown? Her hair wasn't that long two days ago." Yukari noticed a sudden growth of Minako's hair length.
"U-Umm…I was just like brushing her hair 15 minutes ago, it was just like before…B-But now…" Akihiko touched Minako's hair, which had now reached her waist.
"I-It's just like her floating soul…" Ken commented with surprise.
"B-but…how?" Yukari widen her eyes with shock.
Everyone was astonished, unable to comprehend what they're seeing...
"Good evening, everyone." Theodore stood at the door, gave the S.E.E.S. members a bow.
"It seems that you have connected with Minako-sama somehow…"
"One thing is certain now, the reason of her awakening is undoubtedly the lover's bond you both shared…a bond coexists between you and Minako-sama…"
"Not to worry…all preparations are done…"
"Minako-sama, it's good to see you. Allow me…" Theodore walked towards Minako, bowed his greetings at her before carefully carrying her up.
"Please follow me…my master awaits your arrival." Theodore snapped his fingers, a blue door appeared before him.
The S.E.E.S members walked through the door, entered into the Velvet Room.
***Velvet Room***
"Sanada-san, please lay down next to Minako-sama." Theodore instructed, while putting Minako down on a bed, covered with blue bed linen.
"As I said, travelling between dimensions is quiet dangerous. It requires sophistication and manifestation of psyche." Theodore explained to the members.
"Only Sanada-san has a strong connection with Minako-sama…"
"Only Sanada-san could possibly awake her…"
"I'd guide you through, you'd be assured with my company…"
"Does it mean that you may be trapped in the dimension gap as well?" Mitsuru spoke out her concerns.
"Yes, it is possible…" Theodore replied calmly.
"W-Wait…B-But…" Akihiko seemed to be hesitating.
"Allow me to lead you to Minako-sama…" Theodore reiterated.
"Every moment with her is an unforgettable memory…"
"She showed the exquisite brilliance of this world…"
"She's a guest of my master, and yet my attachment to her is…"
"…" Theodore paused, turned to look at the pale-looking Minako.
"It's the least I could do for her…"
Theodore had a board grin on his face. It's a smile in appreciate of her kindness, and his affection for her…
Everyone was out of words…
"It's almost time…Please listen to me carefully…" Igor held up a card.
"Lover bond could only exist in one dimension, it's unbreakable once forged…"
"In Minako Arisato's case, it would have been broken and fractured when she parted this dimension…"
"It is, without a doubt, the delicacy of her abilities enabling the love bond intact…"
"It's the only connection she has in the world…"
"Persona, on the other hand, is the power of her soul, which thrives on the bonds she has with others."
"We'll need to summon a Persona of hers, which emerges from the sea of her soul. It'll be served as a connection to bring you all back to this world afterwards, only if you're succeeded in awaking her. " Igor looked at Akihiko.
"Now…I'll need the compendium…Let see…" Igor was flipping through a book.
"Akihiko Sanada, Star Arcana, dormmate with whom she's formed a lover's bond…"
"Without a doubt, it's…" He took out a card from the compendium.
"Her ultimate Persona, the most powerful one…indeed…"
"The Lover's bond has infused it with tremendous power…" Igor tossed the card in the air.
The card started to float and came into a stop before the clock. The card was slowly hidden in mist and vanished, a Persona emerged from behind.
"I-It's her Persona, the one she used in the final battle…" Yukari was the first to recognize the Persona.
"It's HELEL…" Fuuka added.
"B-But…" Ken was looking at the Persona wide-eyed.
"All of her Personas were fused here in the Velvet Room, hence registered and stored in the compendium…" Igor continued.
"As I said, power of a Persona is greatly affected by the strength of the bond…"
"When she uses her Persona ability, she must channel her inner strength. The ability evolves as she develops her emotional ties with others."
"In another word, the lover's bond created the ultimate Helel…"
"Without the lover's bond, she might not have won the battle, and saved the world from the Fall…"
"I-I gave her strength…? Helel was our creation…? B-But…" Akihiko turned to gaze at Minako.
"Tch…Just bring her back, will you?" Shinjiro finally broke his silence, realising the bond the couple shared was more than mere feeling.
She could form millions of friendship's bond, but only one lover's bond. She had chosen him, his best friend. Their love extended from this world to another dimension, it's their love that saved the universe. He's defeated only by the thought of the extent of their love, and their bond.
It's, though, the most painful moment of Shinjiro…
…
"We'll be waiting here, Akihiko. Do not fail us…" Mitsuru commanded.
"Now, please take your place next to her. Take her hands. Think of her only, nothing else…" Igor flipped another card, the Star - a card marked XVII at the bottom. The card began to float, and release glowing red rays.
…
Under the intense rays released from the card, everyone couldn't seem to keep their eyes open.
Akihiko's body felt light, he began to float toward the coruscating pool of cloudiness into the darkness.
He flew from the darkness…towards the light…
It was so bright, but warm…
He began to open his eyes…
He saw her…his loved one…he sensed the raging storm in his heart…
He reached his hands to touch her, but his hands penetrated through her…
"M-Minako…"
"W-Where are you…?"
"A-Answer me…I know you can hear me…"
The stone statue of Minako behind him started to tumble, and began to shine…
He was being pulled in by a strong indraft…
It's completely white, everywhere, before he's losing his consciousness…
To be continued...