KeyQuis: While this is not my best work, it might be one of my more interesting ones.
Theme 11: Second Chances
The young ones always did get away with tagging along in Mannen's mischief and mishaps. Shin and Hajime could only flee away as they heard Go give Mannen a lesson in proper conduct – also known as a spanking of some sort. They knew running away would only last so long - until they reached Mannen's age.
Mannen would prove himself to those older guys one day. One day, he'd make up for all the times he royally screwed up one way or another. Yeah, one day, he'd get to prove to himself
The moment Sasame caught a glimpse of those greens eyes reminding him of the precious emerald he had broken so long ago, his heart gave way to all rationale and logic. There would be no turning back. There would be no hesitation in throwing away his knighthood. There would be no more to his life if he denied himself of his love for Takako. There was no other time to tell her, but now.
Her beauty radiates in the darkness and she wishes only for total destruction. He can only submit himself to her will and be a foolish puppet in all of her sadness. His only reward is being by her side, loving her with utmost devotion.
Mawata heard her name being called out. She wished to stay in the comforts of her dark and lonely realm, with remnants of her past father. Her name kept reaching out to her, breaking through her mind in tiny rays of light. The voices calling her name…they sounded so desperate and urgent…so caring. She cannot help but to open her eyes and see a figure extending a hand to her, reaching for her. Her name continues to echo in her ears until she is pulled out of her empty world. The faces of her father, mother and sister are the first things she sees and Mawata weakly smiles at those who love her.
He sacrificed himself for her. He took her place in death. Her only knight remained loyal to the very end. Takako wept bitter tears as Sasame asked her to smile for him. She thought that if she smiled, he would be able to stay with her, he would be okay and that he wouldn't die. She watched his Leafe perish around her. Her heart shattered again as she knew she had lost all hopes of living anymore.
The Snow White Pretear braced herself for the end. Himeno knew that if she failed, the whole world would die. She would never be able to see any of her dearest ones ever again. She fed the evil seed with all of her the Leafe. She believed in her love for others; she would give them a second chance at life. She prayed for the snow of happiness to cover the world.
Hayate let his tears fall upon her face. The grief, anguish, pain amounted themselves in his heart. Himeno lay still with closed eyes, her face adorned with a gentle, peaceful smile. He had failed the princess he had sworn to protect. The broken knight whispered words he could not say before and bestowed a kiss he could not give before.
If there is a miracle called love, then let me see your smile once again.
Himeno cheerfully waved at Hayate when he came through the Passage of Light from Leafeania. For some reason, he just looked more handsome than ever. She knew that Mawata had greatly cheered up now that Shin and Hajime were often in her company. She wondered how Sasame and Takako were doing now after things of the past were settled and was glad to hear how well they were doing. Himeno stole a quick glace at Hayate, only to have him look the other way. He was way too cute when he blushed. She giggled to herself as she attached herself to one of his arms. There was no way she was going to let this guy leave her ever again.
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Author's notes: Sasame's second chance at love, Mawata's second chance at family, Takako's second chance at life, Himeno trying to give the world a second chance, Hayate's second chance at a love confession… and Himeno and Hayate's second chance at 'getting together' (LOL). Well, I hope I don't have to explain where each scene comes from…
I wrote this piece to 'show' readers that I'm still alive and kicking. I know I've been really slow with updating 'Pretear, A First Kiss Fairy Tale', but chapter 6 is underway and probably one of the most important chapters because that's when I get to spill the past out. I think I'm 8 out of 20 pages done, but who knows. I'll do my best to get it done before Valentine's Day.