Something that for western people seems like a normal day, for the oriental population, wasn't. Specifically, it was not for Tokyo's Population.

It was March 14th, also known as White day.

For almost all people it is a day when boys that received chocolates in Valentine's Day, should return three times the favour… on size, shape or price.

But for a pretty redhead it was the worst day of the year… aside of Valentine's. This was the day in which, year after year she would make some silly excuse about the chocolate she made a month ago. This was the day when all of her friends talked about what they expected their boyfriends, friends or lovers to give them… a day when she simply heard their banter and smiled…

Usually by the end of the day she simply daydreamed… seeing herself in the gardens of a magic palace, where her dream boy who, by the way goes by the name of Lantis, arrived with a little token for her… maybe a cephirian flower, or an exotic rock… or the one she most desired… a kiss… a kiss from those lips she have dreamt of kissing, to caress… kisses that she knew would never happen…

She knew this year wouldn't be the exception.

She didn't want to go home… the least she wanted was to see or hear her brothers talking about the presents they would be giving today… so she simply decided to take a walk through the park… and for that task she needed her most loyal friend… she needed Hikari.


- Do you have everything ready?

- Of course I do! Who do you think you are talking to? I just hope they like our little surprise.

- We just need to have them both in the chosen places… then leave it all to me.

- I wanted to thank you for everything you made to help me… Mokona.

- Don't thank me… I would do anything to see those two happy… and I know you would too… Nova.


Today he woke up with a strange feeling of anxiety and an even weirder oppression in the chest. For some reason, today he couldn't stop thinking of his Magic Knight… he imagined her in the gardens, in the in the throne room, in the surroundings of the castle… he even thought he saw her in the highest shelf of the library…

He was spacing out more than ever, he was so distracted that even Ferio was making fun of him… he even told him that if he kept sighing he would end blowing the flames on Rayearth's Shrine…

Lantis had the grace of blushing and make no further comment…

Not even the hard training with Lafarga or the technical details Geo was talking about could make him not think about her… and when he was about to give Zazu an energy generator instead of a screw, he decided it was time to take a break, which probably would last for the rest of the day.

He was having flashes of all the moments he had with his firefly… since the very first moment he saw her, till the last few words they shared the last time they were "together"… words he still keeps deep in his heart… words that everyday give him a reason to smile…

He decided that a moment of relaxation at his favourite spot in the garden was just what he needed… so, he simply searched for it, just in front of the fountain…


It was when, having deep breaths and thinking in each other, that they closed their eyes…

And because of it, both of them didn't take notice of the light surrounding them.

When she opened her eyes, she immediately noticed she was no longer in the park… in fact this place was very similar to the one where she had her battle with nova so long ago, to try to rebuilt her sword.

It was when by hearing some barking from her loyal friend, and as if summoned by her thoughts… she appeared before Hikaru.


- Hello my dear Hikaru!

- Nova? But... What's happening here? Where I am?

- Take it easy Hikaru… I promise you I won't hurt you… you know the only thing I really want, is to see you happy… and even if before I didn't make things right, this time I'm sure that you'll like what I prepared to you.

- Nova…

- But don't be sad! Follow me!


While he had still his eyes closed, he was enjoying the relaxing sounds of water falling from the fountain, he was so immersed in is thoughts that he didn't notice when his surroundings, and even the sounds of it changed… or disappeared instead.

But when he noticed, first thing he did, aside from opening his eyes was to put his senses in alert; for the second time in less than a month, he didn't noticed a change in his surroundings… first the chocolate… and now this…

- You're becoming clumsy – he told himself, while still looking at his surroundings

It was then that he heard a low deep voice… a voice he thought he had heard in dreams, but that he definitely didn't know who it belongs

- Happy to see you, Lantis.

- Who's there? Show yourself!

- there's no need for being aggressive… after all the one who asked me to bring you here only wants to see you happy, to see you both happy.

- What are you talking about? And who is that person? Who are you?

A happy laugh was heard from the same voice… Lantis was a little annoyed, but he also was a bit curious about this person... and his objective.

- Before answering your questions, tell me… have you ever heard of the White Day? Did the Fire Knight told you about it anytime?

At the only sound of silence, the voice immediately knew that the magic swordsman had no idea of what he was talking about, so he proceeded to explain it to him… everything since the chocolate tradition in St. Valentine's till the gift in the white day… it was then that he understood the real meaning of what he found in his room days ago.

- But then… who made the chocolate? And what I have to do?

- That, my dear Kailu will be discovered in due time, but for now, I just ask you to go on…

- But who are you? Could you at least tell me who you are?

- During several times, I have had a lot of names… some had called me Creator, another ones had called me Supreme Creature, but my favourite is the current one… they know me as…

- Mokona… - was the word said in a whisper from the swordsman, before he continued with the chosen path.


- Nova! Where are you? I can't see you!

- Come on Hikaru! Take two more steps!

But with trying to keep on going and quickly turning around to find Nova, Hikaru felt how she crashed unto something big and solid… and how when she was about to fall, a pair of strong arms were holding her…

So, when she looked up she saw how pair of beautiful, violet eyes was watching her with the same mix of surprise, joy and love that she was feeling…

-Hikaru…

-Lantis…

They didn't need words… their hearts were speaking for themselves… their eyes were screaming all the things their voices can't…

They didn't know how, nor the exact moment, or who began it, but suddenly his lips were on hers… in a shy and tender kiss full of insecurities, as if fearing that the one in front of the other was just their imagination… but as the time passed by, the kiss turned more demanding, passionate and full of all the love they have for each other… a love that no matter time or space, it just got stronger.

Reluctantly, they ended the kiss, but that didn't mean that they separate from each other, because… they simple can't be kept apart…

- I see you liked our surprise!

- Nova?

- Mokona?

At seeing the obvious complicity between the two, Lantis and Hikaru understood that all of this was their doing, and they can't be more grateful… so they told them so.

Moments later the couple was left alone again, with the exception of Hikari, who immediately made connexion with the Kailu… the couple was never apart, both of them knew that sooner or later their meeting would come to an end…

- I want this to never end… I want to be with you forever…

- But we both know that is not possible, at least not yet…

- Lantis… lets not talk about sad things… let's enjoy the brief moments we have…

And with one of those charming but rare smiles, he gave his consent.

They talked about everything, their friends, their jobs, they even shared some jokes…. Also the lively Hikari joined the games… that is, until a voice took them out of their little dream world…

Unfortunately their time was gone… they must return to their respective worlds…

With unshed tears, tears that were a mix of joy and sadness, they said their goodbyes… and in between of good wishes, and lots of I love you, they shared a last kiss… they didn't know when they will meet again… if they ever do…

But… not everything was said…

- Before we send you to your respective worlds… I must say you something

-…

- the White Day's gift wasn't just your reunion… is in fact a promise, each year in which Hikaru made Lantis a chocolate, he will receive it, and you could meet for March 14th

- If your love is strong and survives the next 5 years – this time was Nova Talking – you could be together for the rest your lives… in Cephiro or in Mystic world.

To say that, hope shone in their faces, is an understatement. With that new illusion, and being certain that their love was true, Lantis and Hikaru said their good byes again… but this time with huge smiles and the promise of a wonderful future… together.


And… that's it! This was the final chapter of this little story.

Special thanks to Firestorm-244, Antoinette Veronica, FallenThorns, GateBreaker, ghost tale, mene77 and markler (thanks for your pretty words! I am flattered!) for either following, favoring or reviewing this story…

There is a sequel of this story, I am planning on posting it, also in English, but don't expect it too soon… I am in the middle of a master's degree so my free time is really short… besides, it is still on the works, so… please bear with me!

By the way, I am publishing a series of one shot and short stories, mostly A/U featuring Hikaru and Lantis, would you like me to translate and post them?

Well I just hope you enjoyed this… be happy and until the next time!