Sakura

Mikoto sold his soul so you could live. I can't get Izumo words out of my head as I try to sleep. I'm alive right now…because Mikoto is trapped. What a bitter sweet thing to do. How could he sacrifice himself for the likes of me? Did he love me that much? I've been crying in the dark for hours as Anna lies next to me and Ciel sleeps like a bat in the corner. I died. I died because I let myself die. I couldn't let anything happen to Mikoto, or Anna. I needed to know they were safe and I wouldn't mind not being alive if they were.

I can't sleep, and I can't stand to be in this darkness any longer. I cover up Anna before quietly walking out the door. I need some fresh air I need to get away. Once outside it's colder than I expected since I'm only in one of Izumo's shirts. Not a single person is outside as the street lights start to burn out. I start walking with the flow of the wind I'm jealous at how it's so free. Why can't life be like that?

I made it to the bridge and the ocean drifts making a crashing sound when it hit the cliffs. I walk over and lightly touch the end looking over at one of the cliffs by the school. A sad smile reaches my lips as I remember the fun we all used to have over at that cliff. We'll never have those times again. I grip the rail tighter before I lift myself up. I stand on it looking down at the waves that look so dark. Mikoto sold his soul so you could live.

Yata

I couldn't believe my ears when Izumo said what Mikoto did that for Sakura. A month ago I would have never had thought he'd have a lover, never thought it would be someone like Sakura, and never thought he loved her so much. No I understand what the loneliness was he had on his face sometimes. "Yata." I hear Goma's voice. I'm taking her back to my place for a while since her house was closed down for a crime scene. I haven't told anybody about what happened and I don't think Goma has either. I honestly don't think we should I mean everybody has so much to deal with and I seriously don't want to give more bad news to Sakura.

"Goma," I say once we're in my room. I'm a little nervous since this is the first time girl's been in my room-Sakura sneaking in doesn't count-so I'm a bit embarrassed. "Yes?" She looks up at me while sitting on my bed. I can't help but think the little bandage on her nose is freaking adorable. "Uh, I'm sorry I k-kissed you." It wasn't an impulse, I really wanted to kiss her, but since it was my first kiss…I don't think it was any good. "Why would you say that?" She asks rolling over. "Are you gay?" My face heats up. That's her conclusion!? "No!" I yell not really knowing what to say. "Okay then," she gets up and sits on her knees. "Prove it."

My heart stars freaking out. How can I do that?! "I can't." I say looking away. "So, I was right." She says smiling as if she's enjoying this. I start to get pissed and I give up all thoughts. "Ugh." I groan as I tackle her onto my bed. She looks at me blinking quickly like she didn't expect me to do that. I didn't expect myself to do that. I realize I can't stop now so I grip her wrists as I bend down and kiss her once more. She kisses me back and I start to feel really good.

I don't know what to do or what to do to make her feel nice, but I really want to touch her more. As my face heats up more I take my hand and reach down. I slide down her stomach and unbutton her jeans while my lips never leave hers. I start to touch her as I hear her reacting to it…but then I suddenly start to worry if I'm good enough. I think Goma notices because she stops me. "You don't have to." She says almost reading my thoughts. I take a deep breath and peak her on the cheek. I want to though.

She flips me over taking my hand out of her pants. "I just want to lay with you." She says cuddling next to me when I notice she only stopped me because she was really tired. She falls into a sweet sleep as I think about when I woke up. She was right there in front of me. How long as she been by my side? I pull her closer to me and kiss her head before I start to match her breathing. "Goma," I say waking her up a bit. "Yeah?" Her tired voice is so cute. "Do you think Sakura's going to be okay?" I start to remember Sakura's empty face. Goma knows her more than I do and maybe if she thinks Sakura will be fine she will be. She shakes her head. "I think the only thing that would make her better is if she sees Mikoto."

Izumo

Sakura is a good person. I've always known that and to find out she's actually an evil demon princess is shocking. She was once my friend and still is. I watched her grow, seen her come back to life. I feel so stupid that I didn't notice how much Mikoto and her were so in love. It was so obvious. She always took Mikoto's side in everything; they'd always sneak off together, one time I even thought I saw them kiss. She'd always kick Mikoto if he was looking at a dirty magazine or when she'd find out we were watching porn not caring about Totsuka and I. Also, right after we met her Mikoto's taste in pornstars changed to those that looked like Sakura. And when I told him I had a crush on her I think he actually growled at me.

Remembering all this makes me sad so I walk out of my apartment to smoke. The night air is always the best when winter is on its way. I close my eyes while inhaling the smoke when I open them to exhale I notice a familiar face in the distance. I walk over to the guy with a gloomy face. "Kuroh… what are you doing here?" I thought he left a while ago with his cat girl? He looks up at the starless sky. "I like the night time…reminds me that not all darkness is bad." I think he's referring to Sakura as the night time. Somehow we both decide to take walk. I offer him a smoke but he just rejects it.

I wonder about something when I look over to him again sharing the same expression. "I want to ask you something." I say while Kuroh nods giving me approve. "Are you falling in love with Sakura?" At this he looks down with a sad smile. "I have," He looks up not letting the smile leave. "But, she'll always be looking at Mikoto." Even when he's not here. I slightly nod agreeing with him. "Let me tell you something… I've notice the way she looks at you sometimes, almost as if she wants to fall in love with you. And you what… she just might." But she'll always love Mikoto more, and that's the painful truth.

Just then I see something once we're on the bride. It looks like a white flame just blowing in the wind. And when the flame looks like it's falling over we then notice it's actually a dark flame. "Sakura!" I yell while jumping and grabbing her waist pulling her down. We land on the road hard as Kuroh comes racing to us wide eyed. I hold her in my arms as she stares at the railing…I see her eyes and face are both blank. Tear stains run down her cold cheeks "What…what in the world are you doing?" I say trying to catch my breath. She tilts her head. "I was remembering our chicken race when I fell asleep." I stare down at her not knowing what to say. "You feel asleep?! Are you crazy?!" Kuroh yells.

She slowly looks up at him and stares for a while before nodding. I hug her once more getting sad that I almost lost her again. Kuroh and I both help her up as we start walking. I realize that she left an 11 year old and a bratty demon in my bar alone. I nudge Kuroh. "Think you could sleep over at the bar tonight…keep an eye on her." Keep an eye on my bar. He nods while staring down at the blank princess.

Kuroh

Once into the Homra bar Izumo leaves Sakura to me. She wants to love you. I remember his words and start to agree with him as I remember the night in the cottage:

I went all the way in as Sakura flinches and starts crying. No! She kept screaming for me to stop as I didn't move and just looked at me, my heartbreaking. No…please. Stop. I pull out as she curls into a ball. I'm sorry….I'm sorry. She kept repeating while crying…and it took me a while to figure out she wasn't talking to me.

I look at the sleeping girl. I clean her face off as I brush her hair. I just want her to be happy… could I give her that happiness? I think of the best way I could do that. I look out the window as I see one Silver Star shine. "Sell your soul, huh?"

Goma

I'm at my house…staring down at my dad's body. He's pleading he's crying but I feel nothing for him. It was almost as if my mind was completely being taken over. I feel blood drip down my hand and realize it's not mine. I see a black figure with evil dead eyes… black is almost the same as colorless.

I wake up to Yata snoring. His beanie is half way off his head while his shirt is rolled up showing off his skin. His presents make me feel better as I pant from my dream. I cuddle up to him when he wakes up. "G-Goma?" He says getting up and rubbing his eyes. I've never seen such a cute scene in my life. "Did you sleep well?" He asks while hugging me. I nod…I'm a lair.

I think about my dream as Yata and I walk to the bar. He hold his skateboard in one hand and in his other he grips my hand. Our fingers lock together. He seems so embarrassed but he doesn't let go. We make it to the bar and when the guys see us they start teasing Yata, but he never lets go of my hand. I see little Anna showing her marble powers to Ciel as he hides his amazement. Izumo is stocking up his bar as the guys tease Yata some more.

I let go of Yata's hand to go ask Izumo something. "Where's Sakura?' It's rare for her not to be up. Izumo gives me a sad expression and I start to worried. "Last night… Kuroh and I saw her by the bridge."

"What was she doing?" Yata comes over and sits down looking as worried as I am. "She was standing on top of the railing and when we noticed it was her….it looked like she was jumping off." At this Anna and Ciel look up and start paying attention. "She was fine…well, I wouldn't say fine. But, she's alive." Did she try to kill herself? I'm speechless as I hear the door open.

Sakura walks out in a beautiful black dress. She looks well put together until you look into her eyes…almost as if she were dead again. She comes and greets us. I want help her… I think the only thing that would make her better if she sees Mikoto. I remember my words when I realize their impossible. After a quiet moment Anna comes over in her red dress and pokes Sakura. "Sakura, do you want me to show you Mikoto?"