Hey everyone. Sorry it took me long to update. I've been having a hard time recovering…(-.-) Ugh… Never want to upset 'her' again…
Anyway, I have added some passages from Natsuki's diary. Sure was hard getting this all patched up after Shiho burned most of it. (You'll figure what I mean as you read on. )
Enjoy. (-.^,)
"Ojou-sama, you might also want to have hers."
Natsuki looked back at the woman.
"This is Shizuru's."
"Why do you have it?"
Miyu just smiled.
With two diaries in hand, she went back to the restaurant.
Natsuki's Diary
My new school sucks. Who would have thought it was full of conceited pretentious slighting witches. Just thinking of them wants me to punch them right on the face. That would be very nice.
~000~
It's my second week in school. I made a great turnabout in my life. It started this morning. I didn't realize it was very early. Not a single student was there except for me. I decided to walk around a bit. I stopped under a big cherry tree to take a nap. It was not long enough when a shoe hit my head. I looked up and saw white underneath the navy blue pleated skirt. I felt my face burn. The girl climbed down the tree and bowed apologetically. I was stunned by her fascinating accent and her soft-spoken words. She picked her shoe with utmost grace. I caught a scent of a newly bloomed lily. My knees wobbled when her breath touched my ear as she whispered how cute I was. She left in a hurry when a blonde girl called her.
~000~
Yes! Finally, I got Bubuzuke's real name!SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO SHIZURU FUJINO….! Haha! lovely Shizuru.
~000~
You're so far away… my heart longs to be with you…You don't hang out up on the cherry tree every morning anymore. I rarely meet you on the corridors. I only get a chance to see you through the classroom window every afternoon. Ugh…It's hard to be around you. butwhat can I do? You're the most popular student in school. I'll just see you again in my dreams Shizuru.
~000~
Today, I heard her friends left to study in a foreign country. I've never seen her that sad. Nobody seemed to notice. I'll bring back your joy Shizuru. I promise.
~000~
After two years I finally have the chance to be close to her! Lucky to finally belong to the same class where she is!
I'll shot down any of these two-faced classmates of mine if they ever dare interfere!
~000~
Stupid Natsuki! What's the use of knowing Shizuru's favorite stuff, likes and dislikes, and favorite spots in school if you don't man up and talk to her!
~000~
I finally found the courage to face my beloved. Then I caught her with someone trying to have sex with her! That whore sure had the guts to tempt my Shizuru! I'll make you pay!
Good thing my dear love won't ever lay a finger on lowlives. I'm mad but somehow this day turned out to be very fruitful. I got her attention-err , in a weird way...
So sorry about the biting…And the flowerpot breaking… I promise, I'll make it all up to you. Just wait Shizuru.
~000~
I have finally accomplished the first phase. Now it's time to proceed to the next phase. Gah! Am I going too fast? Hey Natsuki! You're the only one who can make her truly happy. Nobody can compete with you! You can do it! You can do it! Fight!
~000~
It saddens me to see how I have come to hurt the one I love. First, I had even stolen her music sheets and I played her very first piece during the festival 'cause it just seemed so special. I wanted her to see how much I love her so. I was mad when she disagreed to teach me how to play it. To think that she had dedicated it to some foolish man enrages me!
~000~
How can I make you see how much I love you? When will I ever hold you? Smell you? Claim you? Am I not good enough Shizuru? For you, am I just like the girls who are after your fame and wealth? Why are you avoiding my feelings for you?
It's making me crazy! I'll make you love me!
~000~
Curse that meddlesome guy! I almost had you! My efforts got ruined! I have to think of another way.
~000~
You're going not going nowhere without me Shizuru. I'll follow you anywhere. You're not the only one who knows how to play flirt. I'll get all my chances with you!
~000~
Today, I'm going to claim you. I have prepared something potent. I don't care how much it costs. I'll have you. I'll have you tonight. Let's enjoy the after party for the play, shall we? Let's drink for pleasure…!
~000~
She left while I was asleep. My conscience started kicking in. What now? What's going to happen to us? This is not what I have imagined. I'm screwed. So screwed…
~000~
I finally understood the meaning behind 'Last Glimpse of Dawn'. What have I done? I have further reopened and deepened Shizuru's scars. I have defiled her down to the core. There's no way she would ever forgive me….
~000~
No. This is not Shizuru. She's nothing but an empty vessel. Everything she does no longer bear mirth. She no longer played music. I just found out she broke her precious violin… it's probably because of me…
I know you'll never forgive me. But I'll do everything for you to play music again…
Things had been going by Shiho's ways. Her lover never protested in everything that she does.
She was stoking the fire with sticks on the chimney when she noticed Natsuki quietly reading on the couch. She tiptoed to where the lady is and grabbed the book.
"H-Hey!"
"What are you-reading…"
Her brows furrowed at the sight of the diary. "I forgot. You still have this."
She took the other diary on the couch and threw the two diaries towards the fire.
"No! Whatare you doing! Those are mine!"
She braced Natsuki while she can.
"You won't need them anymore, my love. This is for our new start."
Her lover broke free and reached for the diaries. She tried to put out the fire but it had consumed most of the pages of the diaries.
"It's time to forgeteverything about the past. Do not force yourself to remember anymore. Wedon't need those memories for a new beginning."
The redhead stopped talking when the burnt books went past her almost hitting her right on the neck.
"You don't have the right to meddle with my life…!"
Shiho felt herself cower from the fierce look on Natsuki's face. "I trusted you…!"
"Natsuki…I'm only doing this for our happiness-"
Her friend scoffed. "Our happiness? How selfish. You're the worst…!"
The words sent pain on every pore of her body like venom. Natsuki strode towards the shore not minding the darkness and leaving her devastated. She placed her face onher palms and cried silently.
On the shore, four men who have been observing them, drugged Natsuki and took her in a yacht.
One of the men wearing black suits called their boss.
"Fujino-sama, we got the girl. Any further orders?"
"Bring her here."
"How 'bout the other one?"
"I just need Natsuki-san to lure out Shizuru."
"Understood."
After the call, the man checked on his companions. "Did someone see us?"
The three nodded.
"Good. Let's go back."
Takumi rushed to Natsuki's house. "Shiho-san! Natsuki-san…! She-She's been captured…!"
The skinny man gasped for breath.
"Did you recognize who they are?" she asked panicked.
"Th-They were big guys wearing suits. I was not able to recognize any of them…"
They rushed outside. They were not able to see any vessel. The yacht had gone far.
Shiho fell down her knees and screamed.
Takumi put a hand on her shoulder. "I'm sorry Shiho-san… If my body was much stronger, I would have done something to help Natsuki or inform you right away."
She shook her head and brushed away the tears that wouldn't stop from flowing.
"No matter how we try… we couldn't go against that man…"
"Takumi! Where's my ripe bananas?" a voice called from the thicket, interrupting their conversation.
Takumi shot up straight and nervously looked at the direction of his wife. "A-Akira…"
His wife threw a stone at him. "I told you to get me bananas! Where is it-!"
Akira stopped chattering when she saw Shiho. "Shiho-san?"
The short haired lady looked at her husband. "What's going on?"
"Natsuki-san…got kidnapped…"
"Nani? Who could have done it? Is this about Natsuki-san's past?"
Takumi nervously held onto his wife. "Dear… Please don't get too upset. The baby-"
He fell back by one powerful jerk. "Whoever it is, we're going to hunt them down! They'll be sorry for harming our friend!"
Shiho tried to smile at the frantic woman. "You don't have to worry about it. I know what he wants. He finally figured things out. I'll settle this with him."
"Shiho-san, don't do things alone. Natsuki-san is also precious to us. I have connections that can help us up."
'…But…You'll only get yourselves harmed if you get yourselves involved…' Shiho thought remorsefully.
She looked aimlessly towards the sea.
'Happiness doesn't last long. It always gets taken away. Do not hope for it to ever grace upon you. You are cursed for all eternity. Death won't come to you and grant you peace you think you deserved,' a voice in her head told her.
Her eyes widened. A figure in her head appeared.
Tawny hair. Crimson eyes. Gentle yet dangerous voice.
'Your selfishness led you to the worst. That façade of yours didn't hold long enough like what you've expected. You can't hide me anymore,' the voice continued.
Her body trembled, her mind wanting to burst. The haunting made her cower deep into herself.
Shiho stopped sweeping the scattered dried leaves on the bricked pathway. She tilted her head up the sky and looked sadly at the clouds. "Looks like it's going to rain."
She heard heavy footsteps from the stairs of the temple. Two big men in suits approached her.
"Huit, Shiho-san?"
"Who are you?"
"We have come to escort you to meet Fujino-sama."
She cringed from very mention of the name. "…Fujino?"
"We would prefer it if you come with us quietly."
"What did you say?"
She went closer only to trick them and made a dash towards the stairs.
"Baka!Like I'm going to-!"
She arms lifted her from the ground. A man was waiting by the stairs. The man sedated her before she could struggle and escape.
'Shizuru…! Hide-'
Her thoughts blurred as she dozed towards the darkness.
To be continued…
Shizuru: How are you feeling Caie-chan?
CAIE:Sh-Shizuru-sama…Wh-What are you doing here?
Shizuru:Ara, I've come to visit you.
CAIE: (thoughts nervously) this doesn't bode well…
Y-You need something…?
Shizuru: I will not be blunt anymore. When are you going to let me meet my Natsuki?
CAIE: Y-You'll meet soon, okay… J-Just wait…
Shizuru: (flashes her Nagita and smiles sweetly) How long are you going to make me wait?
CAIE: (gulps) U-Uh…Th-Things will be much clearer in the next chapter…You'll get your chance I p-promise….
Natsuki: (Emerges from the trap door) Oi, CAIE. Where are my mayo sandwiches? I'm hungry. Why do I have to hide in the cellar? If you're going to hide me there, I damn well need air conditioning.
CAIE:(mutters helplessly) Great…
Natsuki: (pales) Shi..zuru…
Shizuru:Ara, so that's where you've been hidden. How cruel CAIE-chan, keeping Natsuki all to yourself. Should I punish you again?
Few moments later…
Shizuru: (pouts as she hands a sandwich) you seem to be enjoying yourself here. Am I not enjoyable enough to be with?
Natsuki:(furrows her brows and blushes) B-Baka. D-Don't say that. I'm just going with the act. (Whispers) And Of course you are e-enjoyable to be with…
Shizuru: (grins and pounces at Natsuki) KAWAII!
Natsuki:Oomf!
CAIE: (gagged, tied and locked in the cellar) mmmpf…mmmpf! *I need to go to the bathroom!
