Author's notes at bottom ^_-
Sailor Chibi Kamen's Theatre presents:
Destiny Takes A Hand
Chapter 6
Love Is Stronger Than Death
********************************************************************
Usagi opened the door and winced at the brightness of
the lights. You'd almost think they were trying to wake her
up. She laughed softly at the absurd thought, immediately
wishing it true. Her laughter caught, and turned to sobs as
she caught sight of her friend. She put her hands to her mouth
to stifle both the scream and bile that rose. Oh, sweetie!
What have you done to yourself? She had felt Rei grab the
fire and pull it in to contain it. As a result the senshi of
fire now lay before her, swathed in bandages. Cruelly, the
right side of her face was lovely and untouched. Her once
luxurious hair was burnt nearly off, down to the scalp in
some places. Through the sheets the pins which held her
fractured limbs together were visible.
Usagi pulled the chair up to the bedside. "Reichan,
sweetie," she called as she took her bandaged hand. She's in
a coma, baka! She won't answer you! Her eyes travelled over
the many tubes connected to the motionless figure. Kami,
she looks so small. They settled on the ventilator, watching
the little accordion pleated pump as it hissed and whooshed.
The heart monitor beeped loudly in the deathlike silence.
"Rei, I heard that a person in a coma may hear what is
said to them, so I am going to talk to you. It's probably the
only chance I'll get to say a few things I've been meaning to
say for awhile now.
"Do you remember Makochan's birthday party? Remember
we started talking about our memories of the Moon Kingdom? I
think we were all surprised how little you could remember.
"Oh, sweetie *I* remember. I know what we were to each
other. I was your first true love. You were my passion, my
fire. I know how much you loved me, and now *I* know how
much it hurts, because *I* love *you*. There, I've said it;
I love you. I've loved you since I laid eyes on you, on that
bus. Bakashojo that I am, I've waited until it may be too late
to tell you.
"I've watched you die before and my heart broke with
grief each time. This time, I feel helpless, too." Usagi's
eyes brimmed full of tears. "Rei, onegai, don't leave me!"
she pled. "Shinje dameyo! I can't imagine a world without you
in it!" She collapsed on the other girl's chest, sobbing so
hard she didn't hear the shuffle of sandled feet behind her.
"When was the second time?"
Usagi lifted her head and turned to look at Ojiisama.
"Nani?"
Ojiisama smiled and shook his finger. "Don't play dumb
with me, young lady," he scolded. "I had a vision of your
battle in the Arctic. I watched your friends die to protect
you. Why? Who are you?"
Usagi sighed and smiled slightly. "Grab a chair, Ojiisama.
You too, Mizunosan," she said to the woman standing in the
doorway. They dragged chairs over and seated themselves.
"Gomen. I shouldn't have been eavesdropping, Usagichan,"
Dr Mizuno apologized, "but I was fascinated by what you were
saying."
"Daijobu. It's something you both should've been told
a while ago." Usagi clasped her hands in her lap. "Let me
tell you a story. Thousands of years ago our moon was home
to a great civilization..." As Usagi spoke, the crescent moon
on her forehead shone brilliantly. Her features shifted
slightly to those of Princess Serenity.
Unnoticed by the others in the room, the sign of Mars
glowed a soft purple on Rei's forehead.
Out in the waiting room, Mako and Mina sat silently.
Masazumi had gone to get some tea. Amy typed away on her
computer, hoping beyond hope that she could succeed where
the doctors (her mother) had not. At first she thought the
glare was from the fluorescent lights. She looked up to focus
her eyes. It was then she noticed the green and orange
planetary symbols on Mako's and Mina's respective foreheads.
She gasped, a hand flying to cover her mouth. "Kuso!"
Makoto looked up at Ami's expletive. "Ami, your sigil
is glowing!"
"Yours, too," she replied, indicating Minako as well.
Hime....! All three simultaneously rose from their
seats and sprinted through the doors marked "Medical Personnel
Only." They transformed as they ran, not knowing what danger
they faced. Unerringly they found their way to their princess.
They burst through the door, ready to do battle with
whatever evil lay on the other side. They never suspected
there *was* no danger except the truth.
Dr. Mizuno and Ojiisama turned toward the door as it
slammed open. For the first (but not last) time the scouts'
glamour failed as they stopped just inside the doorway.
"Ami?" Her mother's voice faltered even as her eyes
filled with tears. She looks so strong, so brave! My little
mouse...! She held out her arms.
Hesitantly, Ami ran to her mother's embrace. "Oh, Mom,
I've wanted to tell you for so long...I was just...I don't
know. I *should* have told you." Her eyes brimmed full of
tears.
"Daijobu, Ami. It's all right. I am *so* proud of you,
Sailormercury." She cradled her petite daughter in her arms.
Jupiter and Venus closed the door and detransformed.
Ojiisama ogled the display with glee.
The flare from the bed attracted everyone's attention.
They turned to regard the figure which, engulfed in scarlet
flame, floated slightly above the bed.
The senshi, Dr. Mizuno And Ojiisama looked on with awe.
"Incredible!" Ami's mother gasped.
Mako inquired, "Is this your doing, Himesan? Are you
using the ginzuishou?"
Serenity shook her head. "Iie. I'm as surprised as you
are."
"Can't you feel it?" Minako asked. "It feels almost
like we're using our powers."
"Hmmm..." Ami mused. "In close proximity we may be able
to draw on each other's fortitude, particularly in times of
dire peril."
"Huh?!" Mina, Mako and Usagi all looked stupefied.
"I mean, when we're near each other we can use each
other's strength, especially when we're in danger," Ami
clarified. "I think her body's trying to heal itself and is
siphoning power from us."
"She can do that?" Ojiisama spoke.
"We all can, to some degree. We've sustained hundreds
of injuries in battle," Mina explained. "Anything that we
can't self-heal is usually taken care of by the ginzuishou
or Sailorsaturn, who is a healer."
"Can't we call her? I've already lost my daughter. I
don't want to lose Rei too." The old priest's eyes filled
with hopeful tears. "Or, what about this 'ginzuishou,' maybe
it would work?"
Serenity spoke in her quiet voice. "If it comes to that,
we will call Sailorsaturn. I cannot use the crystal to save
Mars' life however. I promised her I would never endanger
myself for her, and she made me include that. I didn't understand
at the time. Demo, I believe she may have envisioned this and
that is what prompted her to extract such a foolish oath from
me."
"Nani?" Minako was furious. "When the *hell* did this
happen? And when were you going to tell me?"
"Two days ago, when we were at the mall. I forgot with
all the excitement." Her features shifted to the sheepish
face of Usagi. Then her face brightened. "Oi! I don't have
to heal her all the way! Then I won't break my promise!"
"Whatever you're going to do, you'd better do it quickly.
I'm starting to feel lightheaded from the power drain," Mako
stated. She looked at Ami and Mina. Both were pale. Ami looked
like she would pass out any moment. "And they can't take much
more of this."
Usagi transformed in a flash of silver light to her
royal empowered self. In her hand she held the ginzuishou,
already glowing brightly. Serenity said nothing as she placed
her free hand on Rei's forehead, ignoring the eldritch flames
which lapped at it. A silver glow suffused over them both.
The scarlet fire turned silver, then white, burning with the
intensity of a miniature sun. Everyone was forced to avert
their eyes or risk blindness. Had they been able to see, it
would have been like watching a time lapse film in reverse.
Blisters and bruises diminished. Charred flesh returned to
its normal color. Bones knitted themselves back together.
Wounds scabbed over and healed in mere minutes. Through it
all, Serenity gritted her teeth and bore the pain in silence.
For, as the senshi's body healed, her subconscious mind sent
her agony to her princess, through a telepathic bond formed
millennia ago.
The strain became evident when, after ten minutes, the
light faded from white to silver with a pale lavender hue.
Serenity did not cry out, though tears streamed down her
contorted face. She scarcely noticed as the other senshi
henshinned. They laid their hands upon hers, lending what was
left of their strength.
"Iie, minna," Serenity gasped out, "dame."
"Gomen, Hime. Mars would never forgive us if anything
happened to you," Venus said.
"She'd never forgive herself, either," Jupiter added.
Mercury nodded in agreement, too near exhaustion to
speak.
A silver aura, like moonbeams, blanketed the five young
women. It gained intensity until they were invisible. From
the blinding whiteness came the senshi's' cries of anguish
as their minds also made contact.
Upon hearing her daughter cry out, Ami's mother started
towards the conflagration. Rei's grandfather stopped her.
"They know what they're doing. We don't. If we interfere we
could kill all of them. Believe me, I'm just as scared as
you are."
"Hai, you're right." Dr. Mizuno clasped the gold cross
around her neck and offered a silent prayer to her god.
Ojiisama knelt and chanted as he wrote ofuda to ward
off evil spirits. His hand shook uncontrollably, rendering
the calligraphy nearly illegible. Kamisama, onegai, don't
take Rei away from me. She's all the family I have left. A
tear ran down his cheek, splattering on the charm and causing
the ink to run. Blessed Kami, don't take my musume.
**********
Minutes dragged by like an eternity. Finally the light
flickered and died, revealing the haggard senshi. Venus and
Mercury sagged against each other, back to back, for support.
Serenity collapsed into Jupiter's arms murmuring, "I've done
all I can. The rest is up to her." She then passed out,
returning to Usagi.
"Will she be all right?" Dr. Mizuno asked, concern etched
in her face.
Jupiter nodded. "She should be. Using the ginzuishou
really takes a lot out of her."
"But is it enough?" Ojiisama looked to be near his
breaking point. The fear of losing this child, more his
daughter than granddaughter, was too much for him to bear. He
collapsed on Rei's chest, his tears soaking through the
bandages that covered her.
A gagging sound rose from beneath Ojiisama as Rei's
lungs fought against the ventilator's persistence. Dr. Mizuno
rushed to shut off the machine. Her breathing returned to
normal.
"That's a good sign, ne?" Venus queried.
Ami (who was too weak to hold her transformation) nodded
against the other girl's back. "She's breathing on her own
again."
Everyone finally looked at the crystal's handiwork.
Rei's porcelain complexion was marred by tan blotches where
the burns had been, branding her dichotomous nature for all
to plainly see. Her body was partially visible through the
bloody bandages. It was an overall bronze tone, like a rich
suntan--or a lifetime in a desert. Her raven locks hung just
below her shoulders.
Usagi stirred in Jupiter's arms. "Unnh...did we do it?"
Jupiter smiled down on the girl in her arms. "She'll be
fine, Himechan. You did it."
"With minna's help." Usagi got her feet under herself
and stood shakily. She grabbed the bedrail for support as she
saw her oneechan. "What's wrong with her face?"
"That's from the burns."
"Not that." Usagi traced Rei's angular cheek bone
lightly with her index finger. "That. Her whole face is.....
slanted."
Ami whipped out her computer, its alarm beeping rapidly.
"Something is *very* wrong. These readings are right off the
scale! Rei was never this powerful--was she?" She turned to the
priest. "Is there something we should know?"
Before Ojiisama could answer, the various monitors
around the fire senshi's bed began beeping loudly as their
alarms sounded. sensors and I.V.'s ripped themselves from the
girl's body. Wires flailed, writhing serpent-like through the
air. Nearly everything in the room--monitors, chairs,
wastebaskets--was sucked into a whirlwind. Minna clung to
each other in desperation as the vortex grabbed at them. The
girls screamed as Usagi was struck by a flying book.
Just as suddenly as it had started, the mini-twister
stopped. All eyes went to the bed, where the obsidian-tressed
young woman now sat upright. Her almond-shaped eyes, black as
the new-moon sky, snapped open. Ruby lips parted in a single
word...
"Ren."
**************************************************************
LoveLoveLove
LoveLoveLove
Me & my friend were walking
In the cold light of morning.
Tears may blind the eyes but the soul is not deceived
In this world even winter ain't what it seems
Here come the blue skies
Here comes the springtime.
When the rivers run high & tears run dry.
When everything that dies.
Shall rise.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
In our lives we hunger for those we cannot touch.
All the thoughts unuttered & all the feelings unexpressed
Play upon our hearts like the mist upon our breath.
But, awaken by grief, our spirits speak
"How could you believe that the life within the seed
That grew arms that reached
And a heart that beat.
And lips that smiled.
And eyes that cried.
Could never die?"
Here come the blue skies
Here comes the springtime.
When the rivers run high & the tears run dry.
When everything that dies.
Shall rise.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
Shall rise.
Shall rise.
Shall rise.
Shall rise.
Matt Johnson (The the)
Vocabulary for the gaijin:
shinje dameyo = don't die (spelling may be off, minna! Gomen!)
musume = daughter
everything else (I hope) is in a previous chapter!
A red curtain covered with lavender roses comes down, closing the
Theatre. Ja mata, minna. Odaijini.
Sailor Chibi Kamen's Theatre presents:
Destiny Takes A Hand
Chapter 6
Love Is Stronger Than Death
********************************************************************
Usagi opened the door and winced at the brightness of
the lights. You'd almost think they were trying to wake her
up. She laughed softly at the absurd thought, immediately
wishing it true. Her laughter caught, and turned to sobs as
she caught sight of her friend. She put her hands to her mouth
to stifle both the scream and bile that rose. Oh, sweetie!
What have you done to yourself? She had felt Rei grab the
fire and pull it in to contain it. As a result the senshi of
fire now lay before her, swathed in bandages. Cruelly, the
right side of her face was lovely and untouched. Her once
luxurious hair was burnt nearly off, down to the scalp in
some places. Through the sheets the pins which held her
fractured limbs together were visible.
Usagi pulled the chair up to the bedside. "Reichan,
sweetie," she called as she took her bandaged hand. She's in
a coma, baka! She won't answer you! Her eyes travelled over
the many tubes connected to the motionless figure. Kami,
she looks so small. They settled on the ventilator, watching
the little accordion pleated pump as it hissed and whooshed.
The heart monitor beeped loudly in the deathlike silence.
"Rei, I heard that a person in a coma may hear what is
said to them, so I am going to talk to you. It's probably the
only chance I'll get to say a few things I've been meaning to
say for awhile now.
"Do you remember Makochan's birthday party? Remember
we started talking about our memories of the Moon Kingdom? I
think we were all surprised how little you could remember.
"Oh, sweetie *I* remember. I know what we were to each
other. I was your first true love. You were my passion, my
fire. I know how much you loved me, and now *I* know how
much it hurts, because *I* love *you*. There, I've said it;
I love you. I've loved you since I laid eyes on you, on that
bus. Bakashojo that I am, I've waited until it may be too late
to tell you.
"I've watched you die before and my heart broke with
grief each time. This time, I feel helpless, too." Usagi's
eyes brimmed full of tears. "Rei, onegai, don't leave me!"
she pled. "Shinje dameyo! I can't imagine a world without you
in it!" She collapsed on the other girl's chest, sobbing so
hard she didn't hear the shuffle of sandled feet behind her.
"When was the second time?"
Usagi lifted her head and turned to look at Ojiisama.
"Nani?"
Ojiisama smiled and shook his finger. "Don't play dumb
with me, young lady," he scolded. "I had a vision of your
battle in the Arctic. I watched your friends die to protect
you. Why? Who are you?"
Usagi sighed and smiled slightly. "Grab a chair, Ojiisama.
You too, Mizunosan," she said to the woman standing in the
doorway. They dragged chairs over and seated themselves.
"Gomen. I shouldn't have been eavesdropping, Usagichan,"
Dr Mizuno apologized, "but I was fascinated by what you were
saying."
"Daijobu. It's something you both should've been told
a while ago." Usagi clasped her hands in her lap. "Let me
tell you a story. Thousands of years ago our moon was home
to a great civilization..." As Usagi spoke, the crescent moon
on her forehead shone brilliantly. Her features shifted
slightly to those of Princess Serenity.
Unnoticed by the others in the room, the sign of Mars
glowed a soft purple on Rei's forehead.
Out in the waiting room, Mako and Mina sat silently.
Masazumi had gone to get some tea. Amy typed away on her
computer, hoping beyond hope that she could succeed where
the doctors (her mother) had not. At first she thought the
glare was from the fluorescent lights. She looked up to focus
her eyes. It was then she noticed the green and orange
planetary symbols on Mako's and Mina's respective foreheads.
She gasped, a hand flying to cover her mouth. "Kuso!"
Makoto looked up at Ami's expletive. "Ami, your sigil
is glowing!"
"Yours, too," she replied, indicating Minako as well.
Hime....! All three simultaneously rose from their
seats and sprinted through the doors marked "Medical Personnel
Only." They transformed as they ran, not knowing what danger
they faced. Unerringly they found their way to their princess.
They burst through the door, ready to do battle with
whatever evil lay on the other side. They never suspected
there *was* no danger except the truth.
Dr. Mizuno and Ojiisama turned toward the door as it
slammed open. For the first (but not last) time the scouts'
glamour failed as they stopped just inside the doorway.
"Ami?" Her mother's voice faltered even as her eyes
filled with tears. She looks so strong, so brave! My little
mouse...! She held out her arms.
Hesitantly, Ami ran to her mother's embrace. "Oh, Mom,
I've wanted to tell you for so long...I was just...I don't
know. I *should* have told you." Her eyes brimmed full of
tears.
"Daijobu, Ami. It's all right. I am *so* proud of you,
Sailormercury." She cradled her petite daughter in her arms.
Jupiter and Venus closed the door and detransformed.
Ojiisama ogled the display with glee.
The flare from the bed attracted everyone's attention.
They turned to regard the figure which, engulfed in scarlet
flame, floated slightly above the bed.
The senshi, Dr. Mizuno And Ojiisama looked on with awe.
"Incredible!" Ami's mother gasped.
Mako inquired, "Is this your doing, Himesan? Are you
using the ginzuishou?"
Serenity shook her head. "Iie. I'm as surprised as you
are."
"Can't you feel it?" Minako asked. "It feels almost
like we're using our powers."
"Hmmm..." Ami mused. "In close proximity we may be able
to draw on each other's fortitude, particularly in times of
dire peril."
"Huh?!" Mina, Mako and Usagi all looked stupefied.
"I mean, when we're near each other we can use each
other's strength, especially when we're in danger," Ami
clarified. "I think her body's trying to heal itself and is
siphoning power from us."
"She can do that?" Ojiisama spoke.
"We all can, to some degree. We've sustained hundreds
of injuries in battle," Mina explained. "Anything that we
can't self-heal is usually taken care of by the ginzuishou
or Sailorsaturn, who is a healer."
"Can't we call her? I've already lost my daughter. I
don't want to lose Rei too." The old priest's eyes filled
with hopeful tears. "Or, what about this 'ginzuishou,' maybe
it would work?"
Serenity spoke in her quiet voice. "If it comes to that,
we will call Sailorsaturn. I cannot use the crystal to save
Mars' life however. I promised her I would never endanger
myself for her, and she made me include that. I didn't understand
at the time. Demo, I believe she may have envisioned this and
that is what prompted her to extract such a foolish oath from
me."
"Nani?" Minako was furious. "When the *hell* did this
happen? And when were you going to tell me?"
"Two days ago, when we were at the mall. I forgot with
all the excitement." Her features shifted to the sheepish
face of Usagi. Then her face brightened. "Oi! I don't have
to heal her all the way! Then I won't break my promise!"
"Whatever you're going to do, you'd better do it quickly.
I'm starting to feel lightheaded from the power drain," Mako
stated. She looked at Ami and Mina. Both were pale. Ami looked
like she would pass out any moment. "And they can't take much
more of this."
Usagi transformed in a flash of silver light to her
royal empowered self. In her hand she held the ginzuishou,
already glowing brightly. Serenity said nothing as she placed
her free hand on Rei's forehead, ignoring the eldritch flames
which lapped at it. A silver glow suffused over them both.
The scarlet fire turned silver, then white, burning with the
intensity of a miniature sun. Everyone was forced to avert
their eyes or risk blindness. Had they been able to see, it
would have been like watching a time lapse film in reverse.
Blisters and bruises diminished. Charred flesh returned to
its normal color. Bones knitted themselves back together.
Wounds scabbed over and healed in mere minutes. Through it
all, Serenity gritted her teeth and bore the pain in silence.
For, as the senshi's body healed, her subconscious mind sent
her agony to her princess, through a telepathic bond formed
millennia ago.
The strain became evident when, after ten minutes, the
light faded from white to silver with a pale lavender hue.
Serenity did not cry out, though tears streamed down her
contorted face. She scarcely noticed as the other senshi
henshinned. They laid their hands upon hers, lending what was
left of their strength.
"Iie, minna," Serenity gasped out, "dame."
"Gomen, Hime. Mars would never forgive us if anything
happened to you," Venus said.
"She'd never forgive herself, either," Jupiter added.
Mercury nodded in agreement, too near exhaustion to
speak.
A silver aura, like moonbeams, blanketed the five young
women. It gained intensity until they were invisible. From
the blinding whiteness came the senshi's' cries of anguish
as their minds also made contact.
Upon hearing her daughter cry out, Ami's mother started
towards the conflagration. Rei's grandfather stopped her.
"They know what they're doing. We don't. If we interfere we
could kill all of them. Believe me, I'm just as scared as
you are."
"Hai, you're right." Dr. Mizuno clasped the gold cross
around her neck and offered a silent prayer to her god.
Ojiisama knelt and chanted as he wrote ofuda to ward
off evil spirits. His hand shook uncontrollably, rendering
the calligraphy nearly illegible. Kamisama, onegai, don't
take Rei away from me. She's all the family I have left. A
tear ran down his cheek, splattering on the charm and causing
the ink to run. Blessed Kami, don't take my musume.
**********
Minutes dragged by like an eternity. Finally the light
flickered and died, revealing the haggard senshi. Venus and
Mercury sagged against each other, back to back, for support.
Serenity collapsed into Jupiter's arms murmuring, "I've done
all I can. The rest is up to her." She then passed out,
returning to Usagi.
"Will she be all right?" Dr. Mizuno asked, concern etched
in her face.
Jupiter nodded. "She should be. Using the ginzuishou
really takes a lot out of her."
"But is it enough?" Ojiisama looked to be near his
breaking point. The fear of losing this child, more his
daughter than granddaughter, was too much for him to bear. He
collapsed on Rei's chest, his tears soaking through the
bandages that covered her.
A gagging sound rose from beneath Ojiisama as Rei's
lungs fought against the ventilator's persistence. Dr. Mizuno
rushed to shut off the machine. Her breathing returned to
normal.
"That's a good sign, ne?" Venus queried.
Ami (who was too weak to hold her transformation) nodded
against the other girl's back. "She's breathing on her own
again."
Everyone finally looked at the crystal's handiwork.
Rei's porcelain complexion was marred by tan blotches where
the burns had been, branding her dichotomous nature for all
to plainly see. Her body was partially visible through the
bloody bandages. It was an overall bronze tone, like a rich
suntan--or a lifetime in a desert. Her raven locks hung just
below her shoulders.
Usagi stirred in Jupiter's arms. "Unnh...did we do it?"
Jupiter smiled down on the girl in her arms. "She'll be
fine, Himechan. You did it."
"With minna's help." Usagi got her feet under herself
and stood shakily. She grabbed the bedrail for support as she
saw her oneechan. "What's wrong with her face?"
"That's from the burns."
"Not that." Usagi traced Rei's angular cheek bone
lightly with her index finger. "That. Her whole face is.....
slanted."
Ami whipped out her computer, its alarm beeping rapidly.
"Something is *very* wrong. These readings are right off the
scale! Rei was never this powerful--was she?" She turned to the
priest. "Is there something we should know?"
Before Ojiisama could answer, the various monitors
around the fire senshi's bed began beeping loudly as their
alarms sounded. sensors and I.V.'s ripped themselves from the
girl's body. Wires flailed, writhing serpent-like through the
air. Nearly everything in the room--monitors, chairs,
wastebaskets--was sucked into a whirlwind. Minna clung to
each other in desperation as the vortex grabbed at them. The
girls screamed as Usagi was struck by a flying book.
Just as suddenly as it had started, the mini-twister
stopped. All eyes went to the bed, where the obsidian-tressed
young woman now sat upright. Her almond-shaped eyes, black as
the new-moon sky, snapped open. Ruby lips parted in a single
word...
"Ren."
**************************************************************
LoveLoveLove
LoveLoveLove
Me & my friend were walking
In the cold light of morning.
Tears may blind the eyes but the soul is not deceived
In this world even winter ain't what it seems
Here come the blue skies
Here comes the springtime.
When the rivers run high & tears run dry.
When everything that dies.
Shall rise.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
In our lives we hunger for those we cannot touch.
All the thoughts unuttered & all the feelings unexpressed
Play upon our hearts like the mist upon our breath.
But, awaken by grief, our spirits speak
"How could you believe that the life within the seed
That grew arms that reached
And a heart that beat.
And lips that smiled.
And eyes that cried.
Could never die?"
Here come the blue skies
Here comes the springtime.
When the rivers run high & the tears run dry.
When everything that dies.
Shall rise.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
LoveLoveLove is stronger than death.
Shall rise.
Shall rise.
Shall rise.
Shall rise.
Matt Johnson (The the)
Vocabulary for the gaijin:
shinje dameyo = don't die (spelling may be off, minna! Gomen!)
musume = daughter
everything else (I hope) is in a previous chapter!
A red curtain covered with lavender roses comes down, closing the
Theatre. Ja mata, minna. Odaijini.