Before jumping to any conclusions Kazune checked Karin's pulse, nothing. "No, Karin hold on, PLEASE!" He exclaimed to the lifeless girl. He lifted her up with great strength carrying her bridle style all the way back to the house, as fast as he could go. He barged through the door, ignoring Himeka and Micchi completely, running upstairs as he placed her on her bed. By the time he had he settled Himeka, Micchi, Q-chan, and Shi-chan were there staring at Karin's lifeless body. "Q." drawing the old butler's attention, "Take a look at Karin. Her pulse has, has, has," Kazune couldn't bring himself to say it and exited the room to catch his breath. Several moments later Kazune re-entered and asked Q, "Will she be alright?"

"I am sorry, it was too late. Hanazono-sama is dead," (1) Q told them, the last word barely audible. Himeka grabbed on to Micchi and cried into his shirt, as Micchi rapped his arms around the girl to comfort her. Shi-chan lay beside Karin, and quietly whimpered. Kazune was in utter shock, the thought of Karin dead had not hit home with him yet. When it did he left the room without a word and slinked into his own room, where he collapsed on to the bed, tears escaping his eyes. He couldn't sleep a wink that night because of the fact that the one girl he cared most about in the world, even more then Himeka was dead. When morning finally reared it's ugly head, the sun was hidden, behind raging rain clouds, as if the clouds were mourning the loss of the emerald-eyed princess (2). Kazune did not leave his room 'till noon, he walked slowly to Himeka's room, and he knocked lightly and heard a sob and took that as a sign he could enter. Himeka's room was a mess, which was unusual for the neat raven-haired girl. Himeka lay amongst her bed sheets, which seemed to have made their way on to the ground.

"Himeka?" Kazune asked cautiously, her head abruptly looked up at him, as a sign she was listening, "I think we should plan a funeral for Karin. I know she would have wanted us to try and move on." Those words killed Kazune, because it meant accepting the fact that Karin was dead, and that was something Kazune never wished to do. Himeka couldn't protest and in a matter of time the whole ceremony was planned out. (3) "Himeka hurry up, we can't be late," Kazune called up to the girl. The day had finally come and everything was set, Kazune wore an all black tuxedo, dark blue shirt underneath, black tie, with black shoes. Micchi was the same except his shirt was purple. Himeka descended down the stairs in an all black dress, over it was a long sleeved shrug, with a pair of black flats on her feet. The memorial would have to take place inside because since Karin's death they had not seen the sun and it was raining a large percent of the time. Everyone arrived in limos and it wasn't far from their manor (4). It wasn't going to be a large event in the sense that it will only be with the people who were closest to them. And surprisingly even Kirio, Kirika, and Himeka Karasuma showed up.

There were 3 speakers, Kazune, Himeka, and Micchi, each giving their own special speech about Karin, their relationship with her, and what life will be like without her. Micchi stood up, slowly walking to the podium, he cleared his throat and began his speech, "Karin Hanazono was a near and dear friend of mine. We became friends quickly after I transferred to , in the 7th grade. Her first impression of me was when I had given her a quick peak on the cheek. In England that was a normal greeting, but not here in Japan. I learned that hard way. We had a very casual fun-loving relationship, which I will treasure always. I would tease with Kazune, by flirting with Karin, it was my way of trying to get the two, to become a couple. Karin never understood that Kazune was jealous of our relationship; she was dense in that way. We were supposed to be leading roles together in Miyon's Romantical Theatre, but through a series of events we did not get our chance. Sometimes Karin and I had more of a brother–sister relationship, for example I gave Karin advice that lead her to make important decisions. Though over the years, our friendship grew and eventually bloomed, we shared many new experiences like appearing in more plays together and even going to our first dance together, because Kazune over there was to chicken to ask her. Karin was a bright sun in all our lives, she may not have been the sharpest tack in the box, but she was loyal and made us all laugh. I will miss you, bright sun, painfully, and to tell you the truth I miss you already love." He ended tearing up, and swiftly took his seat again, trying to regain his composure.

Himeka was next up and barely made it to the top, without breaking into to tears, she began her speech unsteadily, "Karin was the, best friend, any girl could wish for. She could cheer anyone up with her positive attitude or even just one of her smiles could brighten anyone's day. I met Karin when Kazune and I were visiting her town. She was so blind with anger that she didn't even notice me walking opposite way. She was kind enough to help a complete stranger, in other words me pick up my belongings. We talked a little and found we already had things in common, we were instant friends. When Karin came to live with us we grew even closer. We trusted each other with our deepest secrets. She gave up her chance with her crush to help me with my own. She always gave her best for me, and in some ways Karin was like a mother. Karin may have not realized how much she did for me, and sometimes I feel that even with how close we were, we could have gotten closer. I am so sorry Karin-chan; I don't know what I will do without you. You were and always will be my best friend, no matter if you are here will me of n-nott." Himeka couldn't contain the tears anymore, she started falling to her knees, but luckily Micchi caught her and escorted her back to her seat. Softly rubbing his hands on Himeka's back, to calm her down.

Last, but not least Kazune's turn, he had come up with many different ideas, but none of them were good enough for Karin, in his opinion. He decided he would just go up there and do what Karin would do, wing it. "Well I didn't prepare a speech for you to listen to today, I couldn't get my feelings down I guess. I have never been good with that kind of thing. When I first met Karin, it was at the grave for her cat Shi-chan; she always seemed to care about those stupid little things that only girls care about." Kazune paused thinking of so many memories and let out a lifeless, flat chuckle," If Karin were still alive, at this point in time she would have yelled at me, calling me a sexist pig, and then give me a bruise on my cheek. Karin and I's relationship was special; she played a large roll in my life. I was Karin's support beam, sometimes stress reliever, while she helped me live. I only could wish that Karin could have realized how much she did for all of us; she had a huge impact on everyone. I have many regrets, for example I didn't tell her and Himeka everything 'till this year, and of all days her birthday." Kazune paused, his eyes showing such raw pain," IT'S MY FAULT KARIN DIED. I should have told her sooner! But of course I wasn't man enough and now the love of my life is dead! To tell you the truth I have no idea what I will do without Karin, I did, correction do love her. Really love her," Kazune stressing the really, "I was never sure if Karin returned those feelings, I wish I had had the guts to tell her, before she, before she…" Kazune voice faded out and he didn't continue that sentence, he didn't need to. Everyone in the room gave Kazune looks of empathy and understanding, they could tell Karin's death had taken the largest tole on him.

Now speeches were done, now it was time for everyone to take a break, mingle, and visit the open casket Karin was laying inside. A song began to play that had been one of Karin's favorites and matched how Kazune felt inside, if only Karin were still alive…

Oh, once in your life

you find someone, who will turn your world around

pick you up when you're feeling down

Now, nothing can change what you mean to me

There's a lot that I could say

But just hold me now

'Cause our love will light the way

Baby, you're all that I want

When you're lying here in my arms

I'm finding it hard to believe

We're in heaven

And love is all that I need

And I found it there in your heart

It isn't too hard to see

We're in heaven

Kazune wished to stay, as far away from the casket as possible, he couldn't stand to see Karin dead, like she was meant to be that way. Though deep down he had a powerful longing to go and see her, touch her, for the last time might he add. The longing grew until it was to much to bare so he made his way to the open casket, as everyone steered clear of it, to give Kazune some space. Even so he couldn't stop himself from caressing her cheek, which now was a dual white color like the rest of her body and ice cold, which sent shivers up and down Kazune's spine. As much as he tried to stay strong he couldn't help the tears that began to fall from his eyes, as he took Karin's hand in his own. At that moment he didn't care who saw, or what they thought, this was the moment, the moment where he would never see Karin again. "You have no idea how much I miss you…" Kazune thought, giving Karin a quick kiss on the cheek.

As the week past by quickly, everyone was still grieving and had their own way of doing it. Kazune realized he wasn't ready for a life without Karin and he knew what to do. He left a note for Himeka and Micchi to read when they got home from school and made his way to the edge of a cliff, letting go of everything around him and without a second thought he fell forward. Ending the life of Kazune Kujyou.

Later that evening when Himeka returned home with Micchi, "KAZUNE WE'RE HOME!!" Himeka called, and when no one answered she called again, "KAZUNE!?" She wandered into the kitchen and found Kazune's note, addressed to herself and Micchi and it read:

Dear Himeka and Nishikiori,

At this moment in time you might be wondering where I am, well I am the bottom of a cliff at the edge of the school campus. You also might be wondering how I got there, I'll answer that too, I jumped. I am very sorry Himeka, but I realized my life is worthless without Karin. We had our (many) arguments, but we still got through so much and I just can't take losing her. I know that sounds stupid and cowardess (5), but for the first time I'm ok with that. Himeka you have and always will have a special place in my heart, but I think you understand what I am feeling. I hope you know you helped me through so much not only were you my daughter you were a support beam for me at times of my weakness. Your parents loved you and still do. I hope your life if full of love and happiness. Enough of that, Nishikiori, take care. Oh and Nishikiori you better take good care of Himeka or I will haunt you in my death!

Sincerely,

Kazune Kujyou

(6)

Tears poured down the raven-eyed girl's face, she had just lost two of the most important people in her life in the course of only 2 weeks. Like Kazune had wrote she did know and understand his feelings, but it didn't soften the pain she was feeling. Himeka turned around and saw Micchi opened arm ready to receive her. She ran to him rapping her arms around him, weeping, hoping, wishing that this was all a nightmare and she would soon wake up. Micchi couldn't help himself from shedding some tears, he had read the letter over Himeka's shoulder, and somehow he knew this would happen all along, he was just hoping, wishing that it wouldn't. The two knew that they at least had each other and the two deceased loved ones were in a better place, together, where they belonged…


So what did you think? I think it could've been worse for my first Kamichama Karin fanfic. I know this ending was anticlimactic, but I did the best I could. And I wasn't sure if I got the speeches right, especially Kazune's and also his letter, I thought I did better on that then the speeches though (better as in, more like the character). I also felt really repetitive in this chapter, was it repetitive? I didn't actually mean to make a MicchixHimeka pairing, but it sort of worked out that way. I don't really mind that pairing and I think it is kind of cute. Sorry if you don't like the pairings I put in this fic. Oh yeah and this goes for all the chapters, I do not own Kamichama Karin, Heaven (candle light version), or anything else but the plot line, I guess. Here is what the random numbers mean:

(1) Don't ask me about how Karin died, she just did, there were problems with her heart, let's just say that

(2) I know she isn't a princess

(3) I am not sure of Japanese funerals or memorials go, I just went with something I made up and liked (sort of)

(4) I just felt like calling it that

(5) Not a word I know, but should be, it works well

(6) That sounded sappy, too sappy for my taste, down in the dumps

NOW REVIEW, or else!! Ok I'm being over dramatic, and kind of mean, now I feel bad, sorry. Please read the happy ending too, and review it too. I know most of you will read the happy ending, because the majority wanted it. Um so, how's life?? eh he he… ROLL THE NEXT CHAPTER!