Hi! Welcome to chapter number four!

I'd like to say that this chapter is dedicated to luvingrandomness, a fellow Spiritshipping fan and who I know couldn't wait for this one to come out as diamond is her birthstone, and also to all of you reviewers who have April birthdays~

The theme is somehow similar to Amethyst's, I think, but I'm pretty sure there's something different about this.

I hope you enjoy it too xD


DIAMOND: Limits


When I was a kid, I thought heroes were invincible because of their power.

Becoming one made me realize I was wrong.

Being a hero is tough. And they are not totally unbeatable. Winning against all odds, protecting everyone... I nearly gave up once. But that's what also made me see the truth: Heroes are strong and can remain standing because they have support from the ones who trust them.

Someone like you, Johan.

That doesn't mean I don't appreciate the support my friends give me. I trust them too, but there's something different about the support you gave me.

In front of Sho and Kenzan, I have to be strong as their aniki; I have to face Manjyome, Kaiser and Edo as a ready rival and, for Asuka, Rei and the other people in Duel Academia, I have to be the tough man to protect them all.

But to you, Johan, I don't need to put up any hero mask.

I can count on you to hold me when I fall.

To be the shoulder I can cry on when the burden is too much to bear.

To be by my side when I can't handle the crisis alone.

To be the one I can show my weaknesses to.

And I know I'm right when you put your hands on my shoulders and you gaze at me with eyes that clearly say you'll be there.

I feel silly saying it but...

That's when I start wishing forever was possible.

The end

APRIL: Diamond

Associated Properties: Invincibility, clarity, eternity, power, increasing inner strength


I don't know if you've noticed as this was really deep, but the title 'Limits' here was pertaining to two things: invincibility and eternity. So, all in all, this one was a rather bittersweet fic. Especially that last line, don't you think? I feel like I'm treading dangerous waters here but I really wanted to see if I could make slightly bittersweet Spiritshipping.

In the list I base on, diamond's main property was really increasing inner strength, but my muse was adamant about invincibility. Hey, it matches anyway; diamond is the hardest substance known after all. Among the birthstones it is also the clearest so clarity fit as the second supporting property for this fic.

I hope you enjoyed still. =D

Review if you please. All comments and suggestions are appreciated.

~Rine-Line