Sorry on how long it's been to make this chapter come out. Finals are done now so I have more time. I'm just glad that people are patient to read this. After this fic, I think I'm going to try and help out a new category get on its feet with a small short story before I come back to this one. I've got so many I want to do, but I don't which ones to choose from. But that's not something I have to worry about for now.

Read On.

Heart of an Angel

A Lucky Star Fanfic by Dark Side of the World

Disclaimer: I do not own anything that is not mine

(Ryoo High School)

"Did you hear about what happened to that Kobayakawa girl?"

"I hear she died!"

"She had a heart attack and is in the hospital right now."

"I bet she faked it."

"Wish I saw it."

"I took a video and sent it to some of my friends."

"Think she's alright?"

"Rumor has it she was doing drugs, that's why she had all those issues."

"Don't believe those rumors."

"Really?"

They just kept coming.

Everyone she walked, Minami could hear the many conversations about her dear friend in intensive care and it made her sick. Most of them didn't even know her or just knew her as the sick little girl. Yet everyone was putting up rumors and false statements from saying how Yutaka was already dead to it all being an act.

It raged inside of Minami to think that her peers and sempai's would even think such things. A part of her wanted to lash out, but it would do no good. What would be good is finally seeing Yutaka after classes finally ended. A part of her didn't even want to come to school, but Miyuki insisted that she keep up her academics. Yet all in her mind was the idea of seeing her best friend in person again.

As she climbed up the stairs she froze and looked down….this was the spot….

(Flashback)

She saw the body of her best friend soon tip backwards and start to fall towards the stairs without any sign of slowing down. Minami's eyes widen as her body got ready to reach out, but the blue haired sempai that had accompanied her was quicker as she dashed and jumped letting Yutaka fall into her arms before falling on the stairs all the way down.

" Yutaka! Sempai!" Shouted Minami as she caught them and gasped at what she saw.

Her Yutaka…her sweet little Yutaka….her once gentle eyes were near bloodshot as her pupils widen in shock. Her gentle hand slowly clutching her chest as if it was on fire as her body started shaking like a rag doll as a single word entered Minami's mind.

Seizure.

"Yutaka! What's wrong!" Shouted Konata in fear as she held her little cousin as Minami helped her lay her down gently.

"Yutaka!" Shouted Minami as she held her free hand which gripped hers like it was afraid of falling off. The two girls felt their stomachs chill as a gurgling noise came out of Yutaka as if she was suffocating.

(End Flashback)

"Minami?"

She gave a tiny gasp as the sudden remembrance of what happened ended. Looking behind her she saw a worried Patty a few steps below her.

"Are you okay? You looked spaced out for a moment…" She said.

Shaking her head, she replied she was fine before heading up the stairs leaving behind a concerned American transfer student.

(Later at the Hospital)

After what seemed like hours, Minami was glad to soon be out of school and was now free to see wasn't alone in thinking that, as everyone of her friends decided to go as a group. They even bought a few gifts for her to make her smile and show their care.

After a short train ride they soon arrived and were on their way to her room until they saw none other than Doctor Mori nearby.

Upon seeing the group he smiled and nodded, "Hello ladies. Here visiting Yutaka?"

"How is she?" Asked Konata, desiring to know her cousin's conditions.

"She's stable and awake. Her parents were here earlier, but unfortunately her father had to leave for work and her mother's busy at the moment with papers being dealt at in our financial office. But I'm sure seeing the 9 of you will make her happy." He said.

"How's finding another heart going doc?" Asked Patty.

"Unfortunately nothing at the moment, but there's still a chance…" He said as his face showed concern before smiling again, "Why don't you go see her now. If you need anything just ask me."

The girls said goodbye as he headed off. they soon turned their attention towards Yutaka's room door and opened it.

"Who is…everyone! Hi!"

The moment Minami saw her little Yutaka she was filled with both joy and sorrow. She was still smiling like a bright star and her eyes were just as filled with happiness like nothing had ever happened to her. Yet, she had a nose breather in her nostrils and an IV with fluid pouring into her veins connected to her right arm. Yet, the real heart breaker was the pulse meter seated right next to her as it beeped in a steady pattern.

Despite this, Minami still managed to create a small smile to keep Yutaka from worrying as everyone exchanged greetings and hugged her.

"We were so worried about you. But it looks likes your feeling better." Said Hiyori.

"I feel a bit better, well better then I was before." Said Yutaka as she turned to her cousin and Minami, "Oka-san and Tou-san told me what you both did for me when I fell. Thanks."

"No problem Yu-chan." Spoke Konata with a smile.

"It was nothing…" Said Minami.

Yutaka shook her head, "If neither of you had done what you did, they said I could have been in a worse condition then I am now. So you really saved me."

Minami blushed from the praise as her heartbeat increased once more.

The group proceeded to talk and laugh like nothing had changed in their lives. They also gave out their gifts, most were get well cards along with a few stuffed animals that Yutaka found cute. Konata gave one of her many DS's along with a few of her favorite games like Inaz*ma Ele*en, the twins gave her a small charm that would help her get well and ward off diseases, and Patty and Hiyori gave her a mini-DVD player with various anime to watch with it.

Throughout the whole time Minami felt that she should have done more for her best friend then just give her a get well card. She should have brought a better gift to show how much she was worried and how much she cared for her.

Her thoughts were interrupted with a sudden coughing fit from Yutaka. Reacting instantly, she took a glass of water near her bed table and handed it to her as she rubbed her back. Yutaka took the glass and slowly drank it, letting the cool water flow down her throat to calm it down.

"Thank you, Minami-chan." Said Yutaka with a small smile making Minami nod in return as she then sighed, "I really wish I wasn't this sick. I really miss hanging out with you guys."

"Well, look at this way. You've got an excuse for not going to school and you get free meals. Besides the whole "dying" thing I say it's not that totally bad." Said Misao trying to cheer her up.

"Kusakabe!" Everyone, but Yutaka, said as they glared at her.

"Opps….sorry…." She said realizing her mistake.

Yutaka shook her head and said, "It's alright….I know that…there is a…chance of me dying….but I think everything will work out. I'm not scared."

"That's our Yu-chan! Strong and brave as a knight!" Said Patty.

The topic was soon forgotten as everyone soon left one by one wishing Yutaka the best and promising to see her soon again. Only Minami, Konata, Kagami, and Tsukasa were left in the room with Yutaka as a nurse soon entered and said that visiting times were almost over.

"Come on Tsukasa, we better head home." Said Kagami as she and her younger twin got up. Before heading out, Kagami turned to Konata and asked if she wanted to come home with them again.

"Nah, I've got things to do back at home. Don't worry about you guys." Said Konata smiling.

But I am worried…Thought Kagami as she could do nothing but respect Konata's wishes and soon left with her sister saying goodbye.

As they made their way down the halls, Tsukasa let out a sad sigh and said, "She seems fine…but just by looking at her…."

"I know….Yutaka's going through a lot…I can only imagine what Konata and the rest of her family is also going through."

"And Minami-chan too." Said Tsuakasa, "She didn't once leave Yu-chan's side and was always watching her…never saying much….I would think she would at least look more worried since she and Yu-chan are best friends."

Kagami stopped walking and looked back in the direction they came, "No…she's just as worried….I can feel it. You saw her act the way she was when this all started right? Yesterday we saw her cry, I've never seen her do that before."

"Oh yeah…I remember….she looked so sad…it made me want to cry." Said Tsukasa looking at the ground.

"But I'm worried more about Konata…she's trying her hardest, like Minami, to hide her real feelings…I think she wants to cry just as much as everyone else…but she's trying to be strong."

"For Yutaka?"

"Yes…but also for herself." Said Kagami.

(Back in Yutaka's room)

"I'm going to get some snacks. I'll be right back." Said Konata who soon left, leaving Minami and Yutaka as the only ones left in the room.

The two of them were quiet, neither having anything to say.

Finally, Minami asked, "How are you really feeling?"

"Huh? Um…..fine…like I said." Said Yutaka trying to put a smile, but Minami shook her head and stood up. Giving her friend the most serious look she could give she asked one more time, "Yutaka….please don't hide this from me….how are you really feeling?"

Yutaka looked away, hoping not to see those eyes. Yet, she knew that she couldn't hide this.

"….I'm scared…."

She slowly looked up at her protector and said, "I'm….so….scared…..I DON'T WANT TO DIE!"

Launched herself against Minami, who took her into her arms, she cried her tears out onto the green haired girl's chest. Each sob bringing in more and more truth to the sorrow she felt.

"Wh-e-en…th-h-h-hey…told me….I was…(sob)…was….(sob)…..so afraid….knowing that inside….(gasp)….that inside my own..b-b-body…was a bomb…waiting to go o….of-f…you don't know what it's like." She said as she looked up at Minami, her eyes filled with pain, "To know…that in such a short time….you're going to (sob)….die from something so….painful…so painful…."

She soon felt herself hugged tightly by her best friend, "I'm going to be with you….no matter what…."

Yutaka continued to listen.

"You're…everything to me….more then you know….seeing you like this….I swear….whatever you need…whatever needs to be done….even at my own expense…I will never let you down….nor will I let you suffer….I will do everything in my power to make sure your well again…..I'm not going to let you down….you're my world, Yutaka….and I won't let you go…" Spoke Minami with each word coming down from the deepest parts of her soul.

"Minami-chan….."

The two held each other tighter as Minami felt her own tears falling down as she heard her heart and Yutaka's beat simultaneously together.

Outside, a blue haired high scholar was laying on the door, having listened to everything with her own tears falling down.

End

Expect update soon maybe.

Peace.

Later.