Star Night
Disclaimer: Refer to previous chapter.
Continued...
"Heart taught you well, Kounna." Everyone turned to the source of the voice. Akatsuki, Fujio, Tooru, Doremi, Aiko, Onpu, Momoko, Pop, Kotake, Kimura, Hasebe and Masaru all glared when Akatsuki spoke up, "Naoto-kun."
The man had black hair and black eyes as well, which was unusual. He wore a plain dark blue button down shirt, a dark brown tie, black trousers and a white lab coat. He was smiling evilly, ignoring all the glares he was receiving.
He stopped smiling and turned to Onpu and glared, "Segawa." He turned to Kaoru and glared too, "Sokuryoku." This confused the apprentices. The man, or Naoto, turned to Akatsuki, Tooru and Fujio and asked, "So have you made your decision, Your Highness?"
Akatsuki replied through gritted teeth, "What do you mean?" Naoto took his hand out of his pocket and a dark orb appeared on it. He replied, "My, aren't we forgetful? But I'll tell you anyway. Option number one, stay out of my way and I just might spare you or interfere and suffer the same fate as your parents. Speaking of which, where's Itsuki and the other Sokuryoku? Hiding, perhaps?"
Momoko replied, "That's none of your business!" The man turned to her, "Ah, Monroe's apprentice. Too bad Monroe didn't survive the test." Tooru stepped up, "What kind of insane backwards twisted mind do you have? Testing on people just to kill them? Wasn't Narashi-san enough?" Naoto squinted, "Narashi...Narashi...Ah, Narashi. She was weak. A weak, useless bug that needed to be moved out of my way."
"Come again?" Everyone turned to find Tsuyoshi standing there. Onpu asked, "Papa! What are you doing here?" Tsuyoshi tried to reason with his so-called 'friend', "Kashi-kun, what have you become?" 'Kashi' glared, "It's Fukashi you idiot!" Tsuyoshi stared, "Kashi-kun..." Kashi or Fukashi or Naoto or whatever held out his arm with the dark orb towards Onpu but kept his gaze at Tsuyoshi, "Say that again, and you won't have a daughter left." Tsuyoshi silenced.
Onpu clenched her fist, closed her eyes and yelled, "STOP IT!" Everyone turned to her and the crystal in her hand glowed. She opened her eyes and hands to find the crystal glowing madly. Tooru blinked and asked himself, "It...can't...be, can it?"
The crystal still glowed and a hole appeared behind Fukashi. Before he was sucked in, he threw the orb in a random direction while yelling, "RIKOGOU!" The hole closed but the orb was headed towards Momoko who was too shocked to move. Nyoko yelled while stepping in front of Momoko, "Momoko-onee-chan! Look out!"
The extremely dark looking orb hit Nyoko in the heart causing her to fall back and into Momoko who caught her, "Itsuk- Nyoko-chan!" The little girl didn't reply and her eyes were fully grey. She seemed to have fainted.
Everyone headed or ran towards the Witch World Hospital except Tsuyoshi and Tooru. The boy went to pick up Suki's crystal. He stared at it, "It...was...Onpu-chan..." Tsuyoshi asked, "What was Onpu?" The boy perked up but then stared back at the crystal, "Nothing..." He then slowly walked to the Witch World Hospital all the time staring at the crystal.
~In the Witch World Hospital~
Akira showed up with Leon and Yuki following him. Akira asked, "Well?" Yuki looked around, "Where's Tooru-kun?" Onpu looked around too and stated, "I don't think he came."
Leon pointed, "There!" Everyone turned to Tooru who was walking towards them, still staring at the crystal in his hand. Onpu walked over to him, "Where have you been? We've been worried you know!" Tooru didn't reply but just stared at her, then the crystal, then at her again, then the crystal again. He kept doing this until Yuki came over to them and stared at what Tooru was doing. She then realized and asked, "It's Onpu-chan?" Tooru nodded as he stared at the young idol.
Tooru then shook his head and put the crystal in his pocket as he walked over to the others, "So how're Nyoko-chan and Momo-chan?" Leon asked, "Why? What's wrong with Momo-chan?" Aiko replied, "All she says is tha' it's her fault."
Akatsuki led Akira to Nyoko's room. Yuki asked, "So, what exactly happened?" Doremi started off, "Well..." But the odango was interrupted by her blue haired friend, "Oh crap! I jus' remembered!" Leon asked, "What?" Aiko just ran off ignoring Leon.
Hazuki walked over to Leon, "I'm not sure, but I think it involves Kenichi-kun." Leon nodded in reply.
~In Nyoko's room~
The door opened slowly causing Nyoko and Momoko to perk up. Momoko turned to the door, Nyoko would too if she could move. The yellow witch saddened when she saw who came to visit the young Itsuki girl. Momoko turned back to Nyoko and smiled.
Nyoko asked with a faint voice, "Who...is it...Momoko...onee-chan...?" Akira appeared behind Momoko shifted uncomfortably. Nyoko, however, tried to smile, "Onii-chan...you...came..." Akira smiled back.
Nyoko slowly closed her eyes. Akira asked, "Nyoko-chan?" The girl slowly lifted her eyelids as she replied, "Hm?" The boy wizard continued, "You'll be alright, ne?" Nyoko didn't reply smiled as she closed her eyes. Tears escaped her eyes as she did. She asked, "Onii-chan...do me a favour..." Her brother replied, "Anything."
Nyoko smiled and replied, "Take care...of...Momoko...onee-chan..." Akira nodded reluctantly as she continued, "And tell...Leon-onii-chan...he's awesome..." Akira replied, "Sure, why not?" Nyoko smiled once more, "Sayonara...and...arigatou..." With that said, she closed her eyes, but never opened them. The heart monitor stopped beeping and displayed a straight line instead.
Akira slowly leaved the room. Momoko stayed behind but when she was sure Akira was gone, she left too.
~Later at the MAHO-dou~
Momoko didn't take her eyes off the ground. Leon, Yuki and Akira were in the Wizard World. No one spoke a word. Fujio glanced at the clock and nudged Akatsuki who understood. He spoke up, "Well, we're going to go now." No one replied. Momoko slowly walked over to Akatsuki and held out a note, "Could you...give this...to...Itsuki-kun...?" Akatsuki looked at the note, then her. He smiled as he took the paper, "Sure."
Akatsuki and Fujio then left for the Wizard World. Aiko then returned and asked, "What're ya'll doin' 'ere?" Marina replied, "Ai-chan, Itsuki-san...isn't...with...us...anymore..." The blue witch didn't reply.
Leon came running in and panted. Kaoru asked, "What is it?" Leon replied, "I just remembered! It's Star Night!" Kaoru asked, "What? Already?" Leon nodded causing Kaoru to run to the Witch World. Leon followed and the girls did too.
~In the Witch World~
Akatsuki, Fujio, Tooru, Akira, Mizuno, Yori and Yuki all stared at the sky with sincere smiles. Leon and Kaoru showed up with Doremi, Hazuki, Aiko, Onpu, Momoko, Pop, Hana-chan, Marina, Kotake, Kimura, Masaru and Hasebe following them.
When they found their friends, they stared up too. Doremi asked, "What's Star Night?" Akatsuki turned to them and replied, "Star Night, Doremi-chan, is a very special night to everyone. Every year, on this very night, those who have died, leave messages among the stars for their loved ones to read." Onpu asked, "So does that mean that this is the only way to communicate with those who have...left...you?" Akatsuki nodded and they all looked up.
Mizuno smiled as she read the message. 'Mizu-chan, remember to take care of our Akakuki-kun, yourself, and our kingdom. I'll be watching you from up here, both of you.' Akatsuki groaned in annoyance at Mizuno's message. (A/N: 'Akakuki' is pronounced 'A-ka-koo-kee'.) Fujio smiled too. His message was short but had a lot of meaning. 'I know you'll do great, Fujio.' Yori gasped and smiled as she read her mother's message, 'I know you can knock some sense into your father, Yorimi. And I hope you know that too.' Akira smiled, 'Oi! Baka, yea I'm talking to you, Akira-kun! You better defeat what's-his-name or you'll be joining me next year! Oh, and tell Tomoe-chan that I'm watching her!' He read Nyoko's, 'Arigatou onii-chan! Nyoko-chan, Mama, Papa and Aki-onee-chan will help you from up here!' He shed a tear as he read his parents', 'You did great, Akira. We're proud of you. Even if Nyoko ended up here, to us, you succeeded in taking care of her.'
Leon immediately recognized his grandfather's words, 'Did you clean your room? You better have! And don't spend the night staring at a picture, get some sleep or you won't accomplish anything! Understood? Good, and good luck.' Leon perked up as he found his father's message, 'Hey there, son! 'Course you recognize me, ne? I see you finally met Tsuyo-kun? (A/N: Chpt 31, Shocking introductions.) I was there. And I'm so proud you told that Aiko person about us, you were so brave! (A/N: Chpt 33, Aiko's farewell.) Take care of my daughter or you'll be up here soon!' Leon smiled as he read his mother's, 'Excuse your father, Leon. You know how he can be. I'm really sorry you had to see what you saw. I'm very proud of you as well, especially at Akatsuki's birthday (A/N: Chpt 11, Attack at the castle!) and what you did for Mia and Hikaru. (A/N: Chpt 26, Saying goodbye: Part 2) I guess you do learn from your mistakes, you won't believe it, but you get that from your father! That's our son for you. Take care of everyone, friends, family or foes. And stay safe while you're at it.'
Tooru smiled as he read his mother's words, 'Ne, Tooru, I'm really sorry you never got to see us. But at least Majo Heart raised you well. You make me so proud and I really wish I was there for you, but I guess I have no choice but to watch you from up here. Take care and remember; live life to its fullest.' Tooru read his dad's, 'Your mom's right. I also want to be there for you, but I can't now, can I? Anyways, take care of minna-san and listen to Majo Heart. Do whatever you need to do to bring back the peace and harmony out worlds once had.' Tooru finally found Suki's, 'Yea, this is my first time so, I guess, arigatou, Tooru-kun. You tried and that's good enough for me. You better take care of my sister because if even one hair on her head is harmed, you're going to be here before you know it! Kidding, I wouldn't really do that, unless I will...nah! So, I noticed you found the one who can activate my crystal. Good luck with defeating what's-his-face! Bye for now!'
Yuki gasped as she found her father's message, 'You've made so many friends, it's hard to keep track of them! At least you found Tsukina and Tooru. Remember to have faith in yourself and the ones around you and you can do anything, our Miyuki.' Her mother's was right next to it, 'Miyuki...My Miyuki...you've grown so much. You're completely different from the Miyuki I gave to Majo Heart. And I love you, you know that, ne? I'm sorry Tsukina couldn't stay with you, but at least Tooru will. Take care of him, won't you? And I'm so happy you've made so many friends. I'm sorry I had to leave so early, I wanted to stay, I really did, but if I did, you wouldn't be where you are now. Also, thank Trista for me. And never change who you really are, for I love you just the way you are.' Yuki finally read Suki's, 'Hey, sis! The past year felt like a year, ne? I waited ages for this night, and it's finally here! Yea! Celebrate! Not really, anyways, you don't have to fulfil my dream, you already did that. Fulfil your dream ,or I'll have Tooru-kun do it! Good luck with everything, and if you need me, I'll always be in that one place you call, your heart. See you next year!'
Everyone smiled from the bottom of their hearts.