Irritated, she arduously pulled herself to her hands and knees and froze at what she saw. Before her eyes, were a pair of feet, but not just any feet, they were wearing flip flops. She brought her eyes up a bit further. The hem of long black pants was now in her vision. Her heartbeat quickened. Bringing her gaze up even further, she saw the ends of a white belt, then a hand. A big, strong looking hand, that was callused from hard labor, and it was open.
She placed her petite hand inside the hand before her and it pulled her to her feet. What she saw next, caused her heart to skip a beat; more like 5 beats. It was his face, bloodied, but still smiling that cocky smile that had always given her butterflies.
Her body went stiff, her eyes widened. Was this another illusion? His hand felt so warm this time, not like any of the others. And, she could actually feel his presence. Please, don't let this be another cruel nightmare.
Just then, he pulled her to him and hugged her tightly. She could feel the beat of his heart surge with hers, strong and very much alive.
"Kamina…how…how did you…" tears of happiness and relief pouring over her cheeks.
"Just who the hell do you think I am, Yoko? I would never leave a promise unfulfilled." His voice got a little softer as he whispered in her ear. "Especially a promise to you."
Yoko stood, still in shock, in his arms. She examined his beaten body. It was bloody, and there was a huge gash on the left side of his torso. As she pulled away to get a better look, she noticed that some of the blood had rubbed onto her body. This seemed to be the kick that she needed. It made her realize that this was real, it was really happening. Kamina's blood wouldn't have rubbed onto her in a dream.
Suddenly, she looked into his eyes and slapped his right arm. "You big jerk! Do you realize how devastated everyone is over your supposed death? Especially me, after what you promised."
Kamina chuckled weakly and pulled Yoko into another tight embrace. "I'm sorry. I truly am. I guess I'll have to make it up to you somehow."
This caused Yoko to blush fiercely. "Yeah, well don't you ever let it happen again. Got it? Lets go tell everyone that you're alive and get your wounds dressed."