A/N: Okay, actually I was going to post this epilogue yesterday, but I was sick back then, and it has to be delayed until today. So yeah, here we are, in the final chapter of this story. Basically this part is where I put my imagination to the fullest, since I made this chapter up based merely on my imagination. So I dunno whether this is good or no. You guys tell me, 'kay? :D
Luka just came back from visiting Ryuu's graveyard along with Rin. When she arrived at home, she saw that Len was training his swordsmanship with Miku who somehow learn quicker than him. Seeing the scenery, she couldn't help but to remember her past with the silver-haired man. She then glanced to the little yellow-haired girl beside her and remembered something, something that she didn't get to hear that time. "Rin-chan, when I was looking for Ryuu that time, you wanted to say something to me, but I already went outside. What was it that you want me to know?"
Rin looked up to her older sister, "Oh, that. I wanted to tell you that when he came here, he left something on your room, and told us to tell you about it. But I forgot after that incident, sorry."
Luka's eyes widened slightly, "Where is that thing now?" she asked with genuine curiosity.
Rin tapped her chin as if she was trying to remember where the thing was located. "I think it's still in your room. We didn't go inside anymore ever since our room got repaired, so I don't know whether you might've moved it or not."
Luka immediately dashed to her room after she kissed Rin on the forehead as thanks, and began looking for something strange on her room. After a brief search, she finally found a strange small black plastic lying on the corner. She brought it into the living room and opened it. Inside, was a folded paper along with a small book which she was familiar with. She first unfolded the paper, and read the handwriting on it silently.
Dear Luka,
When you are reading this, I might've been either returned to my country or dead. For our sake I hope it's the second one, or neither of it. Anyway, I left you my diary book as you seemed eager to read it when you first see it. So now, as I'm no longer by your side, you may read it. It was not written until the final page, however, but you might want to continue it with your own story which I believe would be much more interesting than mine. I hope you will accept it.
-Ryuu
She exhaled to calm herself and took out the dairy book and opened the brown cover. Inside was a similar handwriting with the one on the paper she read earlier. It says:
Day 1.
It was my birthday, and my parents gave me this diary book. They say it was given so that I could record my 'life history' or whatever it is. I don't really need it for it though, but as they said that I could also write my feelings here, I might gonna like this book…
She smiled reading the first note on his diary, and continued to the next page:
Day 2.
Got into a fight today and I lost. My mom fussed a lot about it but c'mon mom, I'm no longer the kid who used to cry a lot! But anyway, thanks for the medicine, I love you mom!
She just went through the pages…
Day 49
My dad finally taught me some basic swordsman skill; he said that I would need it in the future. Whatever dad, but at least I like how he teaches me. Harsh yet soft, how to put that? Whatever…
Day 80
My brother took me to the noodle shop and treated me there. This was pretty much unusual for him to suddenly be nice to me. I usually got into fights with him, but what the heck happened to him? I got a very bad feeling now…
Day 275
It's my brother's birthday, and we planned a surprise party for him. We would disguise ourselves as bandits and ambush him on his way back home. And it was a big success! We managed to make him panic and I could tell that he almost cried back then, come on brother! Were you that scared?
Day 315
Happy birthday mom! We just celebrated her birthday party earlier and we were glad that she enjoyed it. Although at the end, my brother triggered the 'food war' and the room ended up into a mess. He had to thank all of us for helping him cleaning the room. SAY THANKS BROTHER!
Day 365
Time for my birthday! I had a lot of fun with both my friends and my family today. I and my friends didn't celebrate it too much, only eating together at a restaurant. But with my family, it was whole different stuff! We had a lot of fun with mom cooked us a special karagee for all of us, and I guess it was the most delicious food she ever made. Thank you everyone!
Day 402
A war has erupted between us and our neighboring country, it was all too sudden. Many people died in just this first day of war. I can only hope that this war wouldn't last long…
Day 412
Mom… why? Why you had to leave so soon? Why can't this stupid war stop already? I won't forgive them… no matter what; I vow to avenge my mother's death!
Day 634
Been lazy to write here somehow… today was nothing special except my dad became the commander of our whole army. Looks like he also intending to avenge my mother's death…
Day 986
Things have gotten worse as we kept on losing our best people. Now I was assigned to infiltrate the enemy's country to search and take their secret documents. I hope this won't be too hard…
Day 987
The infiltration mission was a disaster; my whole team was obliterated but me. Fortunately, they didn't found me after I have escaped. And now I was the apprentice of one of their famous swordsman, Luka. I heard tales of her eliminating 3 squads of ours singlehandedly. I might be able to learn a thing or two from her…
Day 988
It was the first day of training and also first day of battle against my own countrymen. The training wasn't much different than that of my father's, but she is a little harsher and knew a lot more technique than my dad. And about the battle…I don't have any idea what the heck they are doing here. And why did I save her? She is my enemy; I can't be fallen for her! I should focus on my mission next time…
Day 989
I stayed overnight at her house. I should've rejected the request, but somehow I couldn't. Well, at least it made her trust me even more. We had a spar this morning and finally I was able to score a clean hit on her which was no simple task. And my brother somehow managed to infiltrate the country and contacted me when I was going 'home' from Luka-sensei's house. He told me about everything, but somehow, when I talk to him, I feel like I was being watched. Well, it might be just my feelings…
Day 990
Last night was a very serious stuff. Although I was informed that it was a planned attack designed by my father for me to gain more trust from Luka-sensei, I didn't expect him to send that many troops. And my body felt like its moving on its own; I saved her brother. And in the morning, she leaned on me and I knew that I must not stay like that. But somehow my instincts told me to return the favor. Oh yeah, now she also saw me as an equal to her. This is getting too much for me…
Day 991
Len fell sick, and somehow I couldn't hold the urge but so visit him. And so I did, and I gave him moral support without even knowing what I said. I also spar with Luka today; increasing my agility she said. She was too kind, and I lied too much to her. I guess I deserve a punishment from her anytime… Oh, and my brother contacted me that we had found out where the documents was. And I was the one to take it from the palace when the diversionary attack tomorrow begun. Hope it went well, and… I wouldn't have to meet her tomorrow…
Day 992
Well, this is it. The day has come for me to get back to my country. The diversionary attack will begin in an hour. Well, this is going to be an easy task I guess. Pretend to fight along, then within the fight, ran back to the palace unnoticed, get the documents, and back to my country, yeah. Sounds easy enough... But before I leave… I want to give this book to her. I hope she won't encounter me when I escape... But even if she somehow find me… I know what I must do…
Luka closed the diary, she wept her now teary eyes and went to the last page of the book as she knew that there were no longer anything written after 'Day 992' as it was the last day she met him. She skipped to the final page and discovered several photos of him with his family which made her smile a bit. Then at the back cover, at the inside, was his hand drawing. The picture was all too familiar to her: It was when she and he sat on the bench in front of her house and she rested her head on his shoulder while his free arm went around her back. She smiled recalling the occurrence and closed the diary. But it fell to the floor accidentally along with his letter. When she bent down to pick it up, she saw a small writing below the main letter which she didn't notice earlier. She took the letter and gazed at the words.
P.S: I love you Luka…
She couldn't hold back her tears anymore. She silently cried while holding the diary and the letter. She smiled however, knowing that he actually love her. 'If you were here now… we might be laughing together now… I'll miss you Ryuu…'
A/N: And...yay, it's finished! Tell me whether my epilogue is good or bad, since I can't judge myself. Alright, so I want to thank you to those who read my story until the end, and again, thanks to you NikkiChan17, for reviewing my story which I really appreciate (if you didn't, I might forget this story completely :p ). So, yeah, that's it from me now, see ya in the next story!