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Shattered Soul

Deep-blue Sama stepped forward, his footstep echoing through the area like a lost voice wailing in underground caves. He brought his hand up to his mouth and licked the spilt blood off his finger, his eyes shining like crystals. The bodies underneath his feet didn't seem to faze him as he walked over them as if they were part of the ground itself. His eyes looked straight at me, his gaze so intense that I felt myself shaking in the force of his gaze shifted for a second at the weak mew mew hanging limply in my arms.

"Pai… get rid of that scum" he spoke quietly his mouth turning up in disgust.

Lettuce seemed to hear this order as she fell to the ground next to me of her own accord, her breathing worse and her voice sounding weak. I looked at her ignoring the hard stare of my leader. I placed my hand on her head her soft green hair tickling my fingers as the silky texture surprised my skin. She didn't stir. Her body was still. A wave of panic crashed over me as her breathing grew ever quieter.

" She's dying" Deep blue said with a sneer, a chuckle resounding from his pale throat.

I lifted my head to see him standing right in front of me, his form like a bat who had confused night with day. The look of Masaya had left him; his hair colour was now an autumn brown and his eyes a forest green. His eyes narrowed as an evil grin formed his face.

"Its me Pai" he whispered once more, a sly gleam shining across his eyes.

"Teru?" I exclaimed aloud as millions of questions flew around my head. It cannot be. Teru cannot be this man who embraced blood like a lover and relished power like a god. I stretched myself into a standing position to stare at this man head on. The eyes spoke of the rascal that was my life, I could see my bewildered reflection in his eyes a weaker form of myself.

"Why are you feeling for this human Pai?" he kicked her body as he spoke and she squeaked a feeble sound as blood trickled down her body.

"Don't touch her" I found myself threaten without restraining myself. The sight of her blood caused me to push him away from her as I shifted to a protective position in front of her suffering body. My push seemed to surprise him as he stumbled backwards, his eyes wide and bright.

"I'm your brother Pai, you cannot defy me" he stepped towards and grabbed me by the scruff of the neck, the rough material scratching my throat. He adjusted his hands around my throat and squeezed his nails into my skin, the sharp feeling causing me to gasp for air. My fingers felt around for the wind fan and I realised it was still laid loyally in my hand. I brought my arm back and slashed Teru with it, my tears falling as he cried out in pain. This wasn't Teru.

He roared in anger blood dripping from his fanged mouth. His eyes grew red as he summoned a strange light with his claw-like hand. He released it and blood stained my sight and then I realised it was my own as I fell backwards from the form of his power pulled myself into a knelling position and saw lettuces empty gaze as she lay on the floor in a deathly silence. My eyes widened at the stillness of the maiden's body, this girl who had made me feel once again.

(flashback)

"Kish, why are you pining after that human girl again, shes our enemy" I sighed as I walked in on Kish moping in his bedroom.

"Pai, you could never understand how I feel. When we battle them my resolve is fine but when I'm alone I'm overwhelmed by this strange feeling"

"What strange feeling?"

He looked towards me, his cat-like eyes filled with giant tears.

"Love."

(Another flashback)

' I tired to tell the others that we should try to understand you I told them that you have feelings too but they insist the battles must continue.'

She looked up at me making my eyes blur due to her gaze on me.

' I don't like fighting good people.'

I looked away from her not answering. Why was she being so kind? She was my enemy. My enemy.

(Back to story)

I came back to reality to find myself holding her limp body in my shaking arms. Her eyes were closed and a single tear was still dripping forlornly down her delicate features. I closed my eyes tightly; trapping my tears, which escaped from my eyelid as they fell swiftly down my face onto hers. I hugged her body close to me and looked at Teru over my shoulder whose expression was one of confusion and anger.

"Teru, after you died all I could think about was avenging your death. I honoured you every night and I practised attacking with my wind fan to ensure victory. The thing is… I was lonely Teru and when this human girl reached out to me and understood me, I felt emotions swimming back. I knew that you were a funny little boy who never fought. You always had a lot of common sense. That is why I want peace. So please don't do this to yourself…Teru"after my long speech I sighed as I realised that I had borrowed lettuces line, she really was an amazing girl.

Teru stared at me and then he collapsed onto the floor with a deafening thud. blood started to run from his body. For a moment he lay still and then he looked up his eyes brimming with tears.

"Onee-chan.i'm sorry…when you were chosen for the mission I was encouraging to you and I was excited for you as well. Instead of telling you how I really felt I faked happiness but really I was scared! I couldn't imagine life without you Pai. I had always relied on you for everything after our parents died thought you would notice my feelings but you left me anyway not even bothering to ask me one more time if I was okay! As you left I had to run out to see you. You didn't even move. PAI! WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE ME WITH YOU!!!!!!"He shouted out his last sentence the force of his pain ringing through my ears. I lay lettuce down gently and walked towards him and lay my hand on his head.

"Teru. I'm so proud of you," I sobbed smiling through my tears.

"How can you be proud of me?" I was fooled by Deep-blue sama who promised me revenge!" he shouted hitting the floor with frustration.

"Its not that Teru, you just put my mind to rest. I have been searching for the reason why you died and you told so much Teru." I smiled happily even though I could feel a stinging pain in my shoulder.

"Goodbye, Onee-chan"

(epilogue)

"Kish No! Not my hair"Ichigo squealed as Kish wiped cake crumbs in her hair, his expression of delight. I chuckled to look over at Tart who was learning circus tricks off Pudding. I looked at the slowly setting sun and sighed. It had been a long day. After those last words from my brother he destroyed deep blue and himself, whilst restoring this earth back to normal. My friends were all happy and the mews mews had even invited us to their café, which was filled with lots of amused guests.

I felt the door click closed and I realised that lettuce was standing beside me, her gaze entranced by the sunset also. I felt a blush burn my cheeks as I recalled how close we had been a couple of hours before. I looked at her properly for the first time. her delicate figure, her emerald coloured eyes and her soft hair that billowed gracefully in the breeze. She was even more beautiful than this sunset.

"Ryou just asked me if I loved him" she interrupted the silence turning towards me with a friendly smile. I nodded feeling the emotion jealousy build an image of that blond-haired freak.

"What did you say?" I muttered trying to sound tough but I noticed the curious slant to my words.

She turned to face me her eyes shining like the mew aqua we fought so much over. Looking into her eyes I felt as if I would fight anything to win those eyes, a desire more powerful than that for the mew aqua. She didn't have to say anything as I felt her soft hair tickle my cheek as he leant towards me, her lips poised ready for mine. As we touched lips, I felt my heart beating a million miles a minute and as I pulled her body into mine I could feel her heart beat at the same pace. After our embrace I hugged her tightly to me feeling her body sigh and her hands grabbing at the material on my back.

"Lettuce, I love you" I whispered into her ear and felt her shift in my arms as she snuggled into my chest affectionately.

I finally know what I am living for, Teru.

Did u like? Did u like? I found the romantic part so hard and I've never been good at romance but please tell me if it sounded okay! I enjoyed writing this final chapter so much and I am looking forward to your responses!

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