A/N: Well, this is the last fic. Yes…I know…Heh…I left you lot with a terrible cliffy, but now…you get to know what happens…so, DON'T KILL ME JUST YET!!! I'd like to say thanks to all those who took the time to review and thanks to all those who read my fic. I greatly appreciate it!!! Now, on to the finale!!!
A Never Ending Dream
It was peaceful. It was a peaceful morning; the weather was perfect, not too hot, but not too cold. The cool wind ruffled the leaves of the old pine tree. Next to that pine tree, stood a house…scratch that…a mansion. The mansion gave off a calm aura; its many windows gave light to the usually darkened hallway. No one was around. At least, not in the house. Down the spiraling staircase and through the vast kitchen and out the opened glass sliding door, there was one person. This person, sat, her back to the house, her lilac hair swaying with the rhythm of the wind, a hand clasped on top of her small prodding belly. Her crimson orbs locked towards an invisible object somewhere yonder. She was oblivious to the world around her. A few meters away, two maids were in deep conversation while tending the flower garden filled with various flowers.
"Yes, the lady has been sitting out here everyday now, every since the master left three months ago." The brunette, who was in her mid-thirties nodded. "Yes, I've notice. And wasn't it three months ago when…" The brunette looked at her lilac haired employer before continuing, "Before that awful event happened?" The raven haired maid nodded her head eagerly. "Yup. But I believe it was four…or maybe three never mind. The poor doll. She was in a lot of stress…but she's better now"
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The lilac haired young lady was so immersed in thought; she didn't notice the approaching man, dressed in a business outfit a smile plastered on his slightly tanned face. Stopping behind the young lady, the man bent forward and whispered in her ear, "I'm back…"
Feeling as if someone pulled her back to reality, the lilac haired girl turned, and eyes wide with surprise. She immediately leaped out of her seat and hugged the man before.
"You're back…why didn't you call…" The man chuckled. "I wanted to surprise you. So, how have you been…Tsuki?" Tsuki slowly detached herself. "I've been okay…a little lonely, but alright. How was your business trip Ryu?" Ryu rolled his eyes, before taking a seat. "It was awful…Businessmen are so annoying! They don't understand the meaning of 'No.' I don't even know why I bothered!" Tsuki chuckled. "Sounds better than sitting around here doing nothing." Ryu nodded in agreement. "I guess." His eyes wander to the small bump on Tsuki's belly. "So…how are you feeling with…" Ryu motioned towards the belly, causing Tsuki to chuckle.
"I'm doing fine…or I should say we're doing fine." Ryu scratched his chin, "I still can't believe you never told him about it…He had a right to know…before…" Ryu took a deep breath before continuing. "…before he left." Tsuki looked towards the wooden patio floor. "I know…but…I just didn't get the chance."
Ryu nodded in understanding and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "Hey, don't worry about it." Tsuki smiled and looked into Ryu's eyes. "Yeah, you're right. I'm glad you're back. It's been three months you know." Ryu held a contemplating look, "Three months…really?" Tsuki chuckled, "Okay…maybe two and a half…but still…" Tsuki smiled at Ryu who smiled back. But he knew that Tsuki's smile wasn't a hundred percent genuine. It had been three months since he left…and three months is a really long time.
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The brunette maid looked towards her employer, she had been recently employed, today being her one week. Her aqua-green eyes fell upon Ryu. 'Oh! That must be the master that everyone has been talking about that left for a business trip. Maybe now, the young mistress won't be so glum.'
It was past noon, Ryu had to leave because he had some business to attend to, leaving Tsuki, once more, in the care of maids and a butler.
Tsuki sighed from her spot on the couch. She was flipping through the channels. There were so many to chose from, she didn't know what she wanted to watch. Tsuki wasn't used to this kind of luxury and sometimes felt out of placed. Sighing again, Tsuki turned the television off and got off the couch. Stretching, Tsuki made her way towards her bedroom.
"Hmm…watch should I wear…um…maybe I should wear something comfortable…"
After finally deciding what she wanted to wear, Tsuki headed back downstairs and towards the front doors.
"Ma'am? May I ask as to where you are heading? And if I may be of assistance?" Tsuki turned towards the elderly butler. She smiled and shook her head. "Uh-uh. It's fine. Besides, I really wanted to walk." "Are you sure Ma'am? I don't want you to strain yourself when you are heavy with child." Tsuki's smile widened, but again she declined. "Don't worry, it's not that far." Tsuki reached for the door's handle. "Ma'am?" Tsuki turned to the butler again. "Yes?" "Where…exactly are you headed?" "To the cemetery." "Um…Ma'am?" "Yes." "You do realize, the cemetery's half an hour away by car…and if you go by foot…" The elderly butler let his sentence hang in the air. "Oh…yeah huh…ummm…well then, Arkady, can you drive me?" "My pleasure." 'She always forgets that the cemetery is very far…what silly young lady.'
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"Hello again. It's been a few weeks since I last visited you. You must be lonely too huh?" The wind swayed gently. Tsuki stood in front of the tombstone. "Um…well, I'm pregnant…Yup…surprised huh? Too bad I never got to tell you…it was too late for that…" Tsuki let a wry smile cross her features. "So…I'm talking to a grave…again…I really need to stop…but, I don't really mind! I bet you're probably annoyed with me coming and talking to you…knowing how you're not really a people's person…" Tsuki let out a small chuckle. "Three months…you've been gone three months as well you know that? Ryu came back…so the mansion isn't as lonely as it was anymore…but he left again…business calls!" Tsuki looked down at the grave once again. The wind picking up speed as it blew Tsuki's hair around wildly.
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Arkady watched silently as the young mistress talked to the grave…(Sigh) "It has been a really long time…master…may you rest in peace." Arkady looked up to see Tsuki approaching him and the limo. Arkady gave Tsuki a small smile before opening the door for her to get in. Taking one last look at the grave, Arkady got into the driver's seat and drove off.
"Yes. No. Look, why not swing by the office and we can discuss this formally! When? How about tomorrow? Yeah. Around this time. Yes. Okay. See you then." Ryu hung up the phone and ran a frustrated hand through his hair. He had just arrived from his business trip from Germany and still, businessmen just don't quit. "Man, they must be on steroids or something…I just don't have the same amount of stamina that they do!" Ryu leaned back on his seat. (Knock. Knock.) "Come in…"
"Hn. You don't look so good Ryu." Ryu looked up and smiled. "Kage! Long time no see." Ryu and Kage embraced in a "manly" hug. "How did you know I was back?" Kage smirked, "Tsuki called and told me…so, how is she?" Ryu raised a questioning eyebrow, "Haven't you seen her?" Kage shook his head. "She hasn't stopped by for two weeks, and a lot can happen in two weeks." Ryu shook his head in understanding. "Yeah. But don't worry, she's fine." "And the baby?" "She told me the baby's fine." "Okay…that's good…Did you know she never told—" "Yeah, I knew…I told her to tell him, but…you know the story…it was only three…maybe four months ago." Kage nodded is head in agreement. "Yeah…so, how's the business world like?" Ryu narrowed his eyes at Kage. "Tiring…I don't know if I'm cut out for this." "Heh…don't worry, you'll get the hand of it." "That's not it. I'm just too tired dealing with all these other business people…man! They're crazy!" Kage chuckled and patted his friend on the back.
It was getting late. The sun was beginning to set. Tsuki was out back again, watching the sun's setting rays paint the sky red and orange. "So beautiful…too bad you can't see this." Tsuki rubbed her prodding belly as she spoke. For only being three months pregnant, her belly only looked like it was still one month. Tsuki chuckled. "I wonder how he would have reacted if I told him…Knowing him, it'd be hard to predict. He'd probably stay emotionless for a while…but, he'd accept it…we were going to get married at the time anyways…until… 'things' came up…" Tsuki let out an exhausted sigh, followed by a yawn.
"Ma'am? Maybe you should head inside and get some rest." Tsuki turned her head to the side and nodded. "Yeah, I'm a little tired from today…thanks Zoey." "No problem doll."
Tsuki chuckled, she thought it was funny when Zoey called her 'doll'. She didn't mind it at all, in fact, she liked that nickname. But every time she would call her 'doll', Tsuki would think of an actual doll. 'Heh…I'm so weird sometimes…' Tsuki smiled at her own thoughts. She inhaled the fresh air, held it in for a second or two and exhaled out. Smiling, Tsuki headed inside.
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Bakuten Airport:
A young lady with long hazel hair and forest green eyes looked out the window of the airport. Flight 2152, Bakuten, Japan to Moscow, Russia, please report to the gate. Flight 2152, Bakuten, Japan to Moscow, Russia, please report to the gate. The young lady sighed. 'I guess…this is it…I'm going home. I'm sorry I've caused you so much trouble Kai…I truly am…I just wish I was able to make it up to you…but that's the past. Hopefully Tsuki will be alright…hehe…she will. She's a strong one.' As the young lady stood in line with the other boarders a memory came flooding back.
Flashback:
"What?! Something's happened to Kai! What happened." "He was hit…by a car." Aya looked devastated as Voltaire explained. 'Oh no…please let him be alright…'
"Excuse me. I'm looking for a Hiwatari, Kai." The receptionist looked up the name. "He's in room 215" "Thank you."
Aya ran as fast as she could, as she got closer to room 215 she heard someone screaming.
"Let me go! Tala! Let me go! KAI!!!!" Silence. Aya stopped… 'Tsuki's here…I shouldn't be here…' Aya looked up as she heard sobbing. She bit her bottom lip, pushing the tears away. Aya hid behind the corner…listening…
"Miss?"
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"Miss?" "Huh? Oh! Sorry…" Aya handed the guy her boarding pass. "Thank you miss." Aya grabbed her bad and began walking. 'I'm going to leave all this behind…and I'm going to start over…just as Tsuki has…'
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Later That Night:
"Let's get married." Tsuki lifted her face and looked at Kai. "Now?" Kai nodded his head. "Yeah. No more planning…let's just elope." Tsuki gave Kai a blank stare. "Sorry if you didn't notice, but you've broken an arm, a leg, and a few ribs! You can't leave here!" Kai smirked. "Not on my own." Tsuki narrowed her eyes. "You're insane. That hit must have scrambled your brains!" Kai shook his head. "No. I just want us to get this over with. No more distractions. No more problems. I just want to say I do and get on with life—" Kai let out a raspy cough. "Kai. Take it easy." But Kai's cough became a little more violent before calming down. "Maybe I should get the doct—" "No." Kai took hold of Tsuki's arm. Tsuki watched as Kai's face became distorted with pain. "Kai?!" Kai began to clutch his heart, but his hold on Tsuki never faltering. "Oh no! Doctor! Tala! Somebody!!!"
Tala came hurriedly in, but when he saw Kai's disoriented face he quickly yelled for the doctor to hurry up.
Tsuki turned back to Kai. "Kai hold on okay!" Kai began to calm down, panting heavily. He looked at Tsuki. "I love you…I don't think I ever told you that as much as I wanted too…" Tsuki began to cry heavily. "I know…I love you too…but you have to hold on." Kai made no sign that he heard. Again his face became red and he yelled out in pain. "Kai! The doctor's coming! Just hang in there. Kai remember you said you wanted to elope? Well, let's forget about it and get married now. I'll be Mrs. Hiwatari now. Okay? But you have to hold on!" Kai turned to Tsuki, gaining his composure back for a minute. "I'd like that…I'm glad…we're finally married—Agh!"
It happened so fast, Tsuki was pulled back by Tala while the doctor and nurses surrounded Kai. Their voices were just a bunch of mumbling as Tsuki watched their blurred figure surround Kai. She began to fight against Tala's grip screaming out Kai's name. Renée came in and helped Tala.
Kai yelled out in pain again and it hurt Tsuki.
"Let me go! Tala! Let me go! KAI!!!!" (Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep) The tears continued to stream down Tsuki's face, the yell of 'CLEAR!' could be heard in the back ground and ECG's 'beep' indicating Kai's heartbeat could be heard.
"Please…Tala, let me go…please…I…I need to go to him…I have to tell him…" Instead of loosening his grip, Tala held on tighter, "I can't do that T. Come on, let the doctors do their job…" Tsuki shook her head, "No! You don't understand! I have to…" Subconsciously, Tsuki brought a hand to her flat stomach…that's when it hit Tala, "T. your…" (Beeeeeeppppppp…) Tsuki lifted her head up… "No…please no…" Tsuki kept repeating over and over again. The sound of heart monitor was constant…Tsuki felt her own heart beat stop, she fell limp against Tala. It was over. "NOOOOOOOO!!!! Kai!!!!"
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"Kai…"
"What?"
Tsuki suddenly bolted up, confusion etched on her face. She looked towards the door. Tsuki raised an eyebrow. There stood Kai, pants undone, jacket on the floor…his hand undoing his tie.
"Kai?" "What?!" Kai asked, a little agitated because his tie wouldn't come off. "What are you doing here?" Finally getting the tie undone, Kai flung it on the floor and began to remove his polo shirt while replying. "If you've forgotten, I live here. This is my mansion, remember? After we got married we moved in here." Kai looked at Tsuki skeptically, because she still held the 'I'm so lost' look. Kai growled, he was beat, all he wanted to do was lie down and sleep; but his stupid shirt button wasn't cooperating with him.
"I know that…but…what are you doing here? I thought you weren't going to back for another month?" Letting out a relieved sigh, Kai removed his shirt and flung it somewhere around the room and slipped his pants off. "Change of plans. Why? Didn't you miss me?" Tsuki smiled as Kai got on the bed, and collapsed on the pillow, face down. "Of course I did! I just wasn't expecting you!" Kai mumbled something but Tsuki didn't catch it. "What?" Kai turned his head towards her. "I said, does it matter? I here any ways." Kai closed his eyes. "I guess…Ryu's back." "So." "Did he know you were coming today? He does work with you." "No…can you stop with the questions until tomorrow? I tired. I need sleep."
Tsuki laid back down, facing Kai. She ran her hand through his hair and smiled when he heard Kai 'purr'. Kai opened a lazy eye and stared at Tsuki. "What were you dreaming about?" "Huh?" "When I came in, you called my name. What were you dreaming about?" Tsuki turned crimson. "Uh…" Tsuki turned around so she was facing away from him. Kai propped himself on his elbow and scooted closer to Tsuki. "So? What was it? It wasn't something…perverted…was it?" Kai smirked, nuzzling Tsuki's neck. "What?! Of course not! You're such a perv." Kai's smirk widened. "Hn. That's what you say now…but…" Tsuki turned and smacked Kai on the arm. "Hn. So, what were you dreaming about?" Tsuki sighed. She knew if she didn't answer now, she'd have to answer tomorrow. "I was dreaming about…what happened four months ago…at the hospital…when…when I almost lost you…" Kai's eyes softened. He wrapped an arm around Tsuki's waist, and noticed that she was getting a little chubby… "Tsuki, I'm not going anywhere…so don't worry…okay?" Tsuki smiled. Kai always made her feel safe. "Okay." Kai laid his head back down and closed his eyes. "Kai?" "Hmmm?" "I…um…need to tell you something…" "Can it wait?" "Um…I think you need to know now. It concerns you." Kai opened his eyes and turned to Tsuki who was sitting up, biting her bottom lip. "Fine. What?" "Umm…Kai…I'm…um… I went to visit your Grandfather's grave today." Kai raised a brow. "So?" "Well, I just thought you should know." Kai's Grandfather had died a few days after the rushed wedding, which was two days after Kai got out of the hospital. Voltaire had been there and gave an approving speech of Tsuki, even though it sounded harsh…but Tsuki knew the meaning behind the words.
"Um…actually…that's not what I wanted to tell you…" Kai sighed, "Then what is? Tsuki, I have a meeting tomorrow—" "What?! But you just got back!" Kai gave Tsuki a small smile and caressed her face, "I know, but don't worry. After that I'll spend some time with you." Kai gave Tsuki a sly look. Tsuki smirked. "Sounds like a plan." "Good. Now I'm going to bed." "Wait!" "What?" "Um…Kai…I…um…I'm…" Tsuki looked down at her stomach, causing Kai to look down as well. His eyes lingered a moment longer on the small 'bump' before realization dawned on him. His eyes widened in realization, but suddenly narrowed.
Tsuki bit her lip again as she saw Kai's facial expression change. 'Oh no…he's mad…' Kai sat up his gaze lifting to look Tsuki in the eyes. The glare hardening. "Where is he?" "Huh?" "Ryu? Where. Is. He?" "He's asleep…in his room…on the other side of the house…" Tsuki didn't understand why he wanted to see Ryu at this hour and how Ryu had anything to do with what she just told him…well, with what he guessed.
Kai let out a low growl. He was furious. He got off the bed. Before walking out he turned back to Tsuki, "I can't believe you."
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Tsuki sat there, confused. 'What the heck? He can't believe me?! He's also responsible! I can't get pregnant by myself! And what does Ryu have…to…do…with…oh no…' It finally hit Tsuki. Kai thought Ryu got her…
Kai marched towards Ryu's room. He was pissed. He was gone for three months! Three months! And what happens?! His wife is pregnant! 'From the look of the bump…Tsuki must be one month…but I wasn't here last month…Ryu was…so he's the only one. Grrr…What are those two playing at? Do they really think I'm that stupid that I won't know it's not mine! Heck, we haven't even done it since two days before my stupid 'bachelor' party! And that was four to five months ago!' Kai reached Ryu's door, and opened it.
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"Ugh…turn off the lights…"
"Get up!" Ryu opened his eyes and got up. He turned towards the voice. "Kai? What are you doing back here? I thought you weren't coming back for another month?" Kai glowered at Ryu, which caused the said teen to gulp. 'What's his problem?' "Uh…Kai? What's up? Why are you growling?"
Kai advanced towards Ryu, his face turning a bit darker and a bit more menacing, "You know exactly what." Ryu shook his head, "No…no…I don't think I do." Kai let out a low growl. "Don't lie to me. I know. I know that Tsuki's pregnant!" "Okay! But what does that have to do with me?!—No!" Ryu finally realized. "No! It's not what you think! I swear! I had nothing to do with her pregnancy! It's all you!!!" "I'm not stupid! I wasn't here last month! So how the hell was I suppose to impregnate her?!" Ryu gulped. "What?! You got her pregnant a couple months ago!" Kai felt a vein pop. "You idiot! Does she look a couple months pregnant?!" Ryu was totally afraid, Kai was at the foot of his bed. Where was Tsuki?
"Kai! Wait! It's not what you think!" Ryu let out a relieved sigh, when Kai diverted his attention to Tsuki. Kai growled at her. "Not you too. I can't believe you! Is this pay back for what happened with Aya?! I thought we put that behind us!" "Kai! Listen to me! Ryu's not the father! You are!" "Bu—" "I SAID LISTEN!" Kai backed up a bit. 'God. The pregnancy must be talking.' Tsuki panted. "Okay. I know I look like I'm one month pregnant…but I'm not! I'm three! Meaning…that time we…" She glanced at Ryu, feeling very uncomfortable talking about this now, but she continued anyways. "…that time when we…you know…a couple of days before your stupid bachelor party! Well, yeah…I got pregnant…and I was going to tell you but a lot of things happened and yeah…" Tsuki looked down to the floor. Kai turned back to Ryu. "Did you know about this?" Ryu nodded his head violently. Kai let out a relieved sigh and began walking towards Tsuki. "Come on, let's go…too much excitement in one day…and I have a meeting tomorrow…" Tsuki nodded. When the couple was gone, Ryu let out the breath he was holding. "Man, I wouldn't mind meeting with a thousand businessmen in one day rather than face the wrath of an angry Kai!"
Kai and Tsuki were lying on the bed, both wide awake. "Kai?" … "Kai?" … When Tsuki didn't receive an answer she turned towards him. Kai was wide awake, staring up at the ceiling. Tsuki gently tapped him.
Kai snapped out of his thoughts and turned towards Tsuki. "What is it?" "Are you mad?" Kai's eyes softened. "No. Why would I?" Tsuki shrugged her shoulders. "I don't know…you're just…really quiet." Kai turned so he was facing Tsuki and brought Tsuki closer towards him. "I was just thinking…that's all." "About what?" "About…me being a father…" Tsuki smiled. "You'll be great." Kai kissed Tsuki on the forehead. "And you'll be amazing." Tsuki snuggled closer to Kai. "So Kai? When are we going on our honeymoon?" Kai went tense. 'Shit. I forgot we didn't have one cause of work…' "Uh…soon…" "Okay…night Kai." "Night."
That night, Kai and Tsuki slept peacefully in each others embrace. It couldn't get any better than that. After everything they've been through, if the whole world wished to take them on, they both felt like they'd be the victors. So peacefully they slept. Tomorrow was a new day, a new adventure, a never ending dream, as long as they had each other…
A/N: Well, there ya go. How was it? Was the ending alright? Anything surprised you? Anything I should have worked on? How about this...How was the fic overall? Okay? Good? AMAZING? Eh...? Come on...tell me!!! LOL
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