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Authoress Note: Yay!! I'm going to AnimeExpo!! I'll br dressed as Miaka, and I'll be going with Ayame-chan, dressed as Nuriko, and Maulie Cat, dressed as Duo. We have a few other friends going too, but they haven't picked costumes yet. If your going, keep an eye out! We're only going on the 7th. ^_^
Reborn, Again and Again: Chapter 6
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"Yui...I mean, Relena!" Suboshi called out. He knocked on her door softly, leaning against it. "Please come out, Relena. It's important." he said gently. When he received no reply, he sighed and shifted his weight, resting his head on the wall. She might not know it, but he did. He loved her. And now that he looked back on all the time he'd known her, he realized that, memories or no, he had always loved her. He'd just thought it was a close friendship. He also realized that on some level, he'd been jealous of Heero for receiving all of Relena's attention.
Hearing approaching footsteps, he turned his head, and ran a hand through his blond hair. Someone was climbing up the stairs, probably Zechs to check on his sister, or Tamahome to try and comfort her. Suboshi wished he wouldn't, it only made her more depressed. His fears were confirmed when Tamahome appeared in the hallway.
"She won't come out?" he asked. He was obviously sorry for breaking her heart like this, but he wouldn't, no, couldn't give up Miaka for her. At least all of Tamahome's past lives helped the current Heero Yuy express his feelings. Suboshi shook his head, glaring at the dark-haired teenager. he walked up to the door, and knocked on it gently, intent on trying himself. "Relena, I need to talk to you...to explain. And...to say...I'm sorry." The admission took a lot of effort on his part, his Perfect Soldier instincts screaming not to apologize for anything.
After a few moments, the door opened, and Relena's tear stained face appeared. "How...how could you?" she demanded softly. "I love...loved you." she wiped a tear off her face. She didn't say any more, not trusting her voice.
"I'm sorry. Here, I have your earring." He held out a small jewelry box. She reached out to take it, hesitantly. Suboshi nodded encouragingly, and she wrapped her fingers around it. Carefully flipping it open, her eyes met the small blue ornament. "I...I thought Nakago destroyed it, I saw it shatter, but I guess it's still here." he said, trying to break the uncomfortable silence. He felt Suboshi glaring daggers through his back.
Relena moved her hand to touch the earring, staring at it intently. Her fingers brushed it, and she fell to the ground, gasping for air. Or, rather, she would have fallen to the ground, had a pair of strong arms not caught her.
"Yui! Are you alright?" Suboshi asked, cradling her in his arms. She nodded numbly, surprised at how good it felt to be in his warm embrace. She let her stiff muscles relax, and leaned her head against his chest. Closing her eyes tightly, she allowed him to comfort her as all of her memories, good and bad, washed over her.
Suboshi was equally surprised at how good it felt to hold her, to wrap his arms around her and comfort her. Tamahome was kneeling next to them, looking at her with worried eyes. Suboshi's anger at him was somewhat dampened by this. Although he had never loved Yui, he had cared for her. He had always worried about her safety, almost like a close friend, or an older brother. In fact, this was one of the few lives when they were the same age. Most of time Tamahome was a few years older.
Tamahome glanced back at the stairwell, to see Zechs, or rather, Nakago, in the hall behind them, concern evident in his own eyes. Suboshi also saw the blond man's approach, and helped Yui stand up. After a few moments, she found her balance, but Suboshi's arm never left her waist. Not that she really minded.
"Nakago...Millardo." she forestalled whatever he had been about to say. Seeing the earring in his ear, she knew he knew, and was probably feeling very ashamed of his actions. No, ashamed wasn't the word. There is no word that can describe that feeling. "Don't say anything. That's in the past. You've changed, and that's all that matters." she said, managing a comforting smile for her beloved older brother. His eyes lit up, thanking her for her forgiveness, and he weakly smiled back. Then he turned around and left.
"Yui...you know what happened." Tamahome began, "But-"
"But what, Tamahome?" she interrupted. "He made mistakes in past lives, just as you made mistakes in this one." she turned to him. "Why? Tell me, Tamahome, why? Why did you let me fall in love with you again. Each time, it's the same. Weather I remember that time around or not, I still fall in love with you." She forced herself to be strong and continue. "I fall in love with you, and you fall in love with her. Why can't you be with me for once? Just once?" she asked, almost begged. Before he could respond, she answered her own question. "No, your heart is hers, and I know it. But, it still hurts." she said, leaning on Suboshi for support. "I loved you." she said, almost wistfully.
Somehow, he found the strength to respond. "Yui. Promise me that you'll put his aside. You and Miaka are friends." She nodded, noncommittal. "We've got to work together, to find your Shinzaho, and the Book. Taiitsukun told us we were needed there." he said.
"What about Suzaku's Shinzaho?" Suboshi asked, trying to ignore the pain Yui's words had caused him.
"Already got it. Miaka wasn't in the summoning attire when she called Suzaku, so the Shinzaho was the only piece of jewelry she was wearing. Our wedding ring. It's a Shinzaho, and carries her memories too." he explained quickly. "But all seven seishi must regain their memories before the God can be summoned." he led then downstairs, continuing his explanation.
As soon as he was out of earshot, Yui whispered to Suboshi: "Please...we need to leave...I can't be near them, it hurts to much." He nodded, and plans forming in his mind. Whatever Yui wants, Yui gets.
"What news is there?"
"Milord, Seiryuu no Miko has regained her memories, and plans to leave the protected area."
"Why?"
"We have no solid proof, Milord, but I believe that it involved Tamahome, the Suzaku Seichiseishi she fell in love with in the book."
"I see. What fools they are. Inform me as soon as she has left the shielded area."
"Yes, Milord."
"She was so easy to posses before. This will be child's play."
The servant disappeared, as a clam shell closed with a sharp snap.
^_^ Small cliffhanger there, sorry!! I hope ya'll are enjoying this fic!!
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