Chapter 25

''K...Konata...how could you'' sobbed a heartbroken Kagami as she lay on bed, staring up at the ceiling for what felt like an eternity but had only been one entire week. Outside of her room was Minami and Yutaka who were both concerned with Kagami's well being. The morning after Konata and Miyuki had gone after Tsukasa, Yutaka was afraid that Kagami might take her anger and frustrations out on them but much to their surprise, Kagami didn't say a word as Minami told her that Konata was gone. They returned to the mansion in London but Kagami immediately went to her bedroom and one week later had still not left once or said a single word.

''We have to do something'' said a worried Yutaka ''No one should lay on their bed for this long''

''Has she eaten anything?'' asked Minami ''anything at all?''

''Not a lot, I offer her food all the time but she just turns away from me'' sighed Yutaka

''Maybe I should try talking to her'' said Minami ''Let her know that we're here for her''

''You can try but I don't see that working'' said Yutaka in disappointment

''But why not Yutaka?'' asked Minami

''I've been trying for days, I think she just wants to be alone for a while'' explained Yutaka

''It's been a week though!'' replied Minami ''I have to try and get her to come out of the room''

''Alright, I'll be out here then'' said Yutaka ''I love you Minami''

''I...I love you too Yutaka'' replied Minami before kissing her lover on the cheek, causing Yutaka to turn red as she closed her eyes and squealed. With a deep breath, Minami slowly opened the bedroom door and stepped inside the darkened room.

''Kagami...'' whispered Minami

Minami didn't hear a response from her, she walked over to the bed which was surrounded by tissues on the floor. Kagami's eyes were red as if they had been severely rubbed and it was obvious that she had been crying throughout the night.

''Kagami, you can't go on like this'' said Minami as she sat down on the bed

Kagami still didn't say a word; she was facing the wall which was on the opposite side to Minami. She just wanted everyone to leave her alone, she thought why should she bother caring for anyone, her sister hated her and her lover had abandoned her. It was like Kagami had given up on the world and as far as she could tell; the world had given up on her.

''Please say something!'' begged Minami ''I can't stand this''

''...''

''I know your hurt Kagami but we have no idea where Tsukasa is, remember?'' asked Minami ''Konata and Miyuki have vanished, the last thing we need now is for you to have a meltdown

Minami was suddenly shocked as she was taken by surprise as Kagami shot up, a determined look in her eye as she stared into Minami's

''Well you don't have to worry about that anymore'' said Kagami ''I've made a decision''

''What do you mean by that Kagami?'' Asked Minami ''what decision?''

''This one, me and Konata are over!'' said Kagami before she got up and walked out of the room without saying another word, she went down the corridor and walked past Yutaka who was just as surprised as Minami was.

''What happened?'' asked Yutaka as Minami came up to her with a devastated look on her face

''I...I think I may have made things worse'' sighed Minami with a tear in her eye

Kagami eventually found a quiet room and sat down at a table, she wanted to cry but couldn't produce any tears, the only thought running through her head was Konata smiling, the cat like grin on her face but Kagami just felt sick to her stomach as that thought ran through.

''You...You Bitch!'' muttered Kagami ''I never want to speak to her again''

Konata san!'' yelled Miyuki ''I've spotted the town of Skipton, it's down there'' Miyuki was jumping up and down in excitement.

Miyuki and Konata had spent the past four days making their way across the North West of England. Camping in fields and eating packed food such as Cheese and Chive flavoured Pringles and pre made sandwiches but every couple of days; they would be able to buy a takeaway meal whenever they passed through a big town. As Miyuki stood upon the slope that was located on the outskirts of the British market town, the blue haired Otaku slowly stuck her head out of the tent and rubbed her eyes before letting out a long and whiny yawn.

''Stop being so noisy Miyuki san'' groaned Konata ''I still have a headache from that fall I had yesterday''

''I did try to warn you about that hill Konata'' sighed Miyuki ''you shouldn't of rolled down it''

''It was an accident'' groaned Konata ''I never saw that rock sticking out of the ground''

Miyuki turned around and spotted the red lump on Konata's forehead, the look of suffering that appeared across Konata's tired face told her that she was in agony and had been through the entire night. Miyuki could remember tossing and turning in her sleep as Konata groaned and swear throughout the night. Never before had Miyuki ever heard her friend use such foul language before and was starting to feel like her friend was slowly beginning to lose hope in finding Tsukasa.

''I think we should head into the town now and start searching for her'' suggested Miyuki

''Can't we go later Miyuki san'' moaned Konata ''I have a major headache''

''I've already told you Konata, we can't keep wasting any more time'' replied Miyuki

''You said she was in that town didn't you?'' asked Konata

''Yes, I did say that'' replied Miyuki

''And is she still there now?'' asked Konata

''According to my phone, she is'' said Miyuki ''Kagami's phone still has a signal that is located about two miles from us at this moment''

''Then what's the rush exactly?'' groaned Konata as she rubbed the red bump on her head ''It's not like she's going anywhere now is it?''

''Don't say that Konata'' said Miyuki who was slightly annoyed with the way that Konata was behaving lately ''we're so close to finding her now, so we can't let her get away''

''Miyuki, have you actually thought about how you're going to convince Tsukasa to even speak to us, let alone come back with us?'' Konata asked

''She'll come back with us, she has to'' replied Miyuki ''She'll realise that she misses her friends and we'll be able to put everything behind us, I just know it''

''I don't think it'll be as easy as you make it seem'' disagreed Konata ''She said that she hated Kagami and myself''

''She was upset, she's had weeks to calm down now'' replied Miyuki

''Miyuki, I just don't want you to get your hopes up if we don't find her'' said Konata as she stepped out of the tent, still rubbing her red and sore bump

Miyuki understood what Konata was saying to her but she was getting a bit angry with her lack of commitment to what they were both trying to do.

'Is...Is Konata possibly holding me back?' Wondered Miyuki

''Miyuki, Miyuki...can you hear what I'm saying to you?'' asked Konata ''I don't want you to get upset''

''That's exactly why we need to get going now!'' snapped Miyuki. Konata stood back, a little surprised that Miyuki of all people would suddenly snap at her like that. Miyuki's hands were clenched in a fist and the thought of hitting something or someone was running through Miyuki's mind.

''I'm...I'm sorry Konata, I don't know where that came from'' said Miyuki in a shocked and upset voice. It had been the first time in her life that she had ever lost her temper with anyone before.

''It's ok Miyuki'' responded Konata ''we're both just tired, that's all''

''I'm not tired, I'm just concerned about Tsukasa'' said Miyuki

''I am too'' said Konata

''Then why don't you show it a little more'' said Miyuki in an annoyed tone of voice ''All you've been doing the past few days is whine and complain about not finding her, well I've told you time and time again Konata, we need to stick together but the way things are going, I feel that I'm going to snap''

''You...snap?'' said Konata slowly ''No way, you're the nicest person that I know and you'd never lose your cool, you just don't have what it takes to do so''

''Konata, I don't need this now'' said Miyuki ''Can we just get going into Skipton please?''

''Sure, I want some breakfast anyway'' yawned Konata as she stretched her arms into the sky

''Well get something from the bag'' said Miyuki

''Oh...I was going to tell you but I finished off the bag last night'' giggled Konata

''What do you mean?'' asked a curious but annoyed Miyuki

''I ate the last piece of food that we had yesterday'' replied Konata ''I will say this, British people know how to make good sweets'' smiled Konata in satisfaction as she rubbed her belly

''You didn't leave any for me?'' asked Miyuki as her fists clenched tighter the more Konata spoke. ''I was saving that last vanilla slice for later'' she said in disbelief

''Sorry, we can buy some more food in town can't we?'' asked Konata

''All you ever seem to ask now is questions!'' snapped Miyuki again ''Where's the food Miyuki? Are we there yet Miyuki? Can I have your Pringles Miyuki? Do you think we're wasting our time Miyuki!'' yelled Miyuki

''Miyuki, calm down'' replied a worried Konata ''Take a deep breath''

''No I will not calm!'' yelled Miyuki as she swiftly turned to face the Otaku ''All you ever do is complain Konata and I've just had about enough''

''Miyuki, I'm sorry'' said Konata in a soft voice ''I wouldn't have eaten it if I had known''

''It's not just that Konata, I think that your only here because you think it will save your relationship with Kagami'' replied an angry Miyuki ''you couldn't give a dam about Tsukasa do you!''

''That's not true, I want to find her just as badly as you do Miyuki'' replied a desperate Konata ''you need to lie down Miyuki, you're tired and don't know what you're saying!''

''I can't, don't you understand anything!'' said Miyuki ''I need Tsukasa, can't you see that!''

Miyuki fell down onto her knees and cried into her hands, her whole body shook as a week of searching and worrying about everyone and everything had become too much for her to hold in anymore. Konata looked on and nearly let some tears loose but was able to keep it together as she told herself that it would do no good if they both start to cry.

''What you need is some sleep Miyuki san, I'll go into the town and look for her'' offered Konata

''No, I can't just sit here and wonder what will happen'' argued Miyuki as she continued to cry

''Miyuki, I'm telling you to stay here and get some rest'' said Konata in a stern voice ''I'll go and have a look and I'll ring you if something happens''

''I don't know about this Konata'' said Miyuki as she slowly began to calm down and wipe a few tears ''How do I know you're not just not trying to slack off and be lazy''

''How can you say that'' replied Konata in an annoyed voice as she placed both of her hands on her hips in disgust. Konata was starting to get annoyed with everyone for accusing her of laziness. She would admit that she may not be the straight A student of the group but it wasn't like she didn't ever try to help her friends or care about them.

''I promise Miyuki, I won't slack off'' said Konata in an honest tone of voice ''I will look all day for Tsukasa and the minute I find her, I'll call you''

Miyuki slowly stood up and wiped herself off, her tights were covered in dirt and her legs ached from the long and treacherous miles. She looked at Konata and was thinking up a reason for her to come along but as she thought about it, she felt her body tell her that maybe a break was actually a good and smart idea, well a small one at least.

''Four hours'' muttered Miyuki

''Huh...what do you mean Miyuki?'' asked a confused Konata

''I'll give you four hours before I come down into Skipton'' said Miyuki ''I'll have a small nap before I come down but Konata, I hope you keep your word and look for her''

''Of course I will Miyuki san'' smiled Konata ''and I'll get some food for us as well''

''With what money Konata, We have no money left to buy food or water'' said Miyuki in an annoyed voice

''Nothing at all?'' said Konata as if reality had just slapped her in the face. The thought of having no money or food made things look slightly worrying; especially with them being on the other side of the world, so far away from their families.

''I did warn you to slow down with the eating'' sighed Miyuki as she put her hands into her pockets and dug out one of her mobile phone ''Take this with you''

''Wait you have more than one phone'' said Konata in surprise even though she knew that Miyuki was much richer than anyone else that she knew.

''Well, you just never know'' replied Miyuki ''you'll be able to locate Tsukasa with that phone''

''I see, well I guess I had better get going into the town then'' smiled Konata ''But first, I need to tie my hair into a ponytail''

''Whatever for?'' asked Miyuki

''I like my hair in a ponytail'' smiled Konata ''I may have it like this all the time''

Miyuki put on a small smile but still felt that this idea of Konata's would not work for some reason, in her mind all she could think of was finding Tsukasa herself and confessing her love to her and having everything work out. So many chances had come and gone over the past few weeks and Miyuki wasn't prepared to let another pass by her.

''Good luck Konata'' said Miyuki ''Do your best and try to not get lost down there''

''You know me Miyuki'' smiled Konata ''I may need you to save me'' Konata giggled which caused Miyuki to forget all about feeling angry. 'Konata...' thought Miyuki

''I'll see you soon'' waved Konata as she turned around and set off down the pathway that led down the hill that would take her into the town of Skipton and hopefully, lead her to Tsukasa.

'Is...Is it morning...or the evening?' thought a weakened and sleep deprived Tsukasa as she sat up on the park bench that she had eventually given into and had tried to sleep on the previous night. Her back and neck were stiff and her body was freezing cold from the never ceasing winds, the blanket that Tsukasa had found had failed to keep her warm throughout the night as goose bumps were all down her arms.

'I guess I survived another night' Tsukasa thought to herself. Her short but messy purple hair was all over the place as her yellow bow was long gone as she had lost it sometime ago, she felt sad deep down as she was given the bow by her father for Christmas many years back. Tsukasa placed her feet on the floor but the cold shiver that ran up her made her feet jump back onto the bench, she looked down to notice her torn shoes were no longer where she had left them the night before, a sigh came out of her dry mouth as she wondered how much worse things could possibly get for her.

The park was beginning to fill up with the usual people who enjoy a good morning walk with their dogs and the noise of feet crunching the loose rocks on the stone path way hurt Tsukasa's ears and a headache quickly followed. Feeling no real reason to leave the bench, Tsukasa laid back down on the bench but was surprised to find as she looked up that she was now on the lap of a bearded man who was taken by surprise that a girl had suddenly appeared on his lap. Before the man had a chance to ask what was going on, Tsukasa had already jumped from his lap and ran as fast as she could up the grassy slope that was next to the path way, she could only think of getting away from all the staring eyes of whoever she passed. The thought of being called a drugie by parents who would pass by with their children or being laughed at by a gang of chav's for no reason whatsoever was to unbearable for her, it made her think that she wasn't safe wherever she decided to go, the same would happen to her because she had no chance of defending herself due to her not so good English skills. As she reached the top of the hillside, Tsukasa began to panic and pace up and down, the next decision that she would make would have to be a crucial one as she knew that she wouldn't be able to last much longer, she was unable to get herself any food anymore, she would keep getting spotted and as for water, her stomach always felt much worse after she would try to drink from a canal or river.

'This is it, I'll never see Japan again, and I'm going to die in a foreign land' thought Tsukasa as her legs felt like they would give way any second. With one last deep breath, Tsukasa turned to face the park and could see the sun in the sky, she remembered seeing the sun the day that she set off to England from Japan and how nervous she had felt about spending a month away with her crush Miyuki but now felt like that would only ever be a dream and never a reality as she assumed that it was unlikely that she would ever see her beloved Miyuki ever again. She quickly gulped before inhaling a massive breath.

'As long as I say it, even if she never hears it' thought Tsukasa

''I LOVE YOU MIYUKI!'' yelled Tsukasa as loudly as she could before she collapsed onto the ground, the thought of dying suddenly didn't feel so scary anymore but as she felt her eyes getting heavier and darker, a shadow appeared over her and the last thing that Tsukasa saw was a hand reaching out to grab her.

''Who are you?''

End of Chapter 25

Authors Note

First off, I have been so busy since October with resting my shoulder and getting ready for the musical which I've just finished performing at college, Four months of work finally over. I'm sorry that I've had to hold this story back for so long but I should be back on course now.

We Will Rock You was awesome and I was so proud that I took part in it, and now I'm focusing on getting into University, I hope that you all wish me luck lol not forcing you to or anything hehe