Cherry Blossom Dream

by Chrysanthia-Sunshine

AU. Historical Fiction. They met when they were young, brought together by circumstances. He only felt empathy toward her situation at first, but later find himself involuntarily falling for her. When his duty and heart clash, what kind of end will they have? Perhaps, happily ever after is nothing but a fleeting dream.

1. Prologue

Type: Multi-chapter story.

Genre: Romance, family, friendship, angst, tragedy, historical.

Pairing: Naru/Mai, one-sided Gene/Mai

Universe: Alternate universe

A/N: Loosely based on Sengoku period (warring states period in Japan) for the environment setting (building, clothes, etc.), but also influenced by ancient Chinese lifestyle. There is no relation whatsoever to any historical events or characters.

All Ghost Hunt characters mentioned in the story belong to Fuyumi Ono and any other right holders.

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Cherry Blossom Dream

- Prologue -

I dreamed of a garden full of cherry blossoms.

They were beautiful, yet fragile.

I tried to hold them, but they scattered at the slightest touch.

I dreamed of someone standing under the cherry blossoms.

She brought happiness to my life, yet I caused her pain.

I want to keep her close, but the world torn us apart.

I dreamed of a long road lined with cherry blossoms.

Along the way, I found friendship, I found family, I found love.

I want to keep walking on that bright path full of happiness, but an oath to my people bound me to this cruel reality.

I dreamed of a garden full of cherry blossoms, where she looks at me with her beautiful smile, patiently waiting for me at the end of this long, long journey.

I dreamed of cherry blossoms, yet it was nothing but a fleeting dream.