Note: None of these are my original characters. The language is PG. The
song 'How Do I Reach You' is my own creation, and the song 'Forevermore' is
the work of someone else. The lyrics are offset with ****.
Promises
Part 4
By: A.J. Matthews
Chichiri jumped up and down impatiently as he waited for the concert to start. He stood there with Mitsukake and Tamahome right behind him, ready to spring into action at the first sign of trouble. Amiboshi, Suboshi, and Tomo stood there next to him with Miaka and Yui cheering.
Mitsukake and Tamahome laughed.
"Relax, Chichiri," said Amiboshi. "It'll be starting any minute now."
A few second later, the lights dimmed. The stage lit up, and Chichiri could see Tasuki, Nuriko, and Hotohori clearly. He cheered.
Tasuki strummed a chord on electric guitar. Nuriko and Hotohori were each positioned at microphones.
They immediately started with their current number one hit.
"They're good, no da!" Chichiri exclaimed.
Then, Tasuki took a step up to the microphone and tossed his guitar to Nuriko. He'd written this song just for Chichiri.
Nuriko played a soft chord.
Tasuki's sweet tenor voice started singing.
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I don't know how to help you;
You're drifting far away.
Please tell me what I need to do
To make you forget about that day.
**************************************
Chichiri froze in shock. So did the group he was with.
**********************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger with every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
**********************************************
Tasuki's voice had agony and pain in it, Chichiri could hear. Tears were starting to well up in his eyes. How could Tasuki love him so much?
**********************************************
I hear your cries at night;
What he did must've really hurt you bad
I wish that I'd been there sooner to see that sight
I want to stop you from being so sad
**********************************************
Chichiri's lower lip began to tremble. Tears were running down his face.
Mistukake watched Chichiri as Tasuki sang directly to him.
**********************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
*********************************************
Tasuki could see Chichiri was crying. He continued with the next verse.
*********************************************
Let me into your heart, my friend.
I swear I will be true
Right until the very end
I will never, ever leave you.
*********************************************
Tamahome was hugging Chichiri now, who was sobbing.
********************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
********************************************
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Don't be afraid to show me your pain;
Don't keep it all locked up inside.
We have so much more to gain
If you don't try to hide.
********************************************
Miaka and the others were watching Chichiri. He was either really happy or really sad.
*******************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
******************************************
******************************************
Please trust me; can't you see my eyes
They're crying because of all the pain inside.
1 I know about all the cries
And all that you try to hide.
*******************************************
Chichiri's tears had soaked Tamahome's shirt. Miaka watched it with a strange sort of envy.
***************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
***************************************
Nuriko and Hotohori began to sing backup with Tasuki.
***************************************
Can't you see that it doesn't matter to me
'Cause no matter what you say or do
I will always love you.
**************************************
Tasuki looked directly at Chichiri as he began to sing softly;
**************************************
I just wanna reach you
And bring you back from this pain.
Show you I love you anyway
And it gets stronger ever day.
**************************************
His voice trailed off sweetly.
The audience went wild. "Genroe!!" they began to cheer.
Genroe winked at Nuriko. "Time for your solo." He grinned and ran backstage.
"Where'd he go, no da?" Chichiri asked. He was too short to see above the crowd.
Genroe walked out into the audience, who tried to grab him. He shrugged them off and walked straight over to Chichiri, who was still trying to figure out where he'd gone.
"Chichiri," he called. Chichiri looked up and ran directly over to Tasuki.
Tasuki caught him. He swung Chichiri around and smiled down at him.
Then he gave Chichiri a magical kiss that sparked between them. Chichiri responded to it with all of the love he felt for Tasuki.
As the kiss deepened, the audience started applauding.
They broke apart, blushing but pleased nonetheless.
Miaka and Yui ran over, followed by Mitsukake and Tamahome.
"Don't run off like that, Chichiri," scolded Mitsukake. "We didn't know where you went."
"Sorry Mitsukake, no da," Chichiri said, grinning up at him.
Mitsukake chuckled when he saw Tasuki had his arm around Chichiri's waist.
Tamahome looked at Miaka when the music started to play again.
"Want to dance?" he asked shyly.
She nodded, blushing. Yui felt left out until Mitsukake asked her to dance.
Tasuki grinned at Chichiri. "Let's dance," he said.
Chichiri nodded.
They had just started to dance when Nuriko's solo began. His soprano voice sang out clearly.
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Feel the wind, feel the sun
And a new day in paradise has only begun
On the sand by the sea
It's a peaceful oasis made for you and for me
Take my hand
***************************************
Tasuki smiled down at Chichiri. They slowly began to sway to the music, Chichiri encircled in Tasuki's arms. Their eyes were speaking volumes.
"Gomen, Tasuki. If my hand were not so injured, I could place my arms around your neck," Chichiri whispered, blushing.
"No problem, Chichiri," Tasuki said, as they danced slowly.
Miaka and Tamahome were looking at each other strangely.
This seemed familiar to all of them, but they didn't know why.
**************************************
This place was always waiting
This beauty all around us
The air intoxicating
Just like the love that found us
Let's forget who we've been
And give in to the dream
Maybe life is a song
That's how it seems
**************************************
Chichiri smiled dreamily at Tasuki. He felt like it was a dream, anyway.
******************************************
And forevermore we'll hear the music play
Yes, forevermore I'll take you in my arms this way
And forevermore we'll know the melody
We will sing forevermore just like the peaceful sea
******************************************
Nuriko was filled with longing as he saw how happy Tasuki and Chichiri were. They hadn't realized that a spotlight was near them, so the audience was mostly watching them.
Hotohori saw the longing on Nuriko's face. He was feeling it, as well. He walked over to him, waiting to sing backup on the refrain.
*********************************************
Past the clouds, past the sky
We can only imagine what great mysteries lie
Other moons, other stars
Close your eyes and together we'll go wandering far
Take my hand
********************************************
Nuriko was surprised when Hotohori's hand suddenly grabbed his. He looked into Hotohori's beautiful eyes. Longing was in his gaze, as well. Nuriko barely remembered the next verse.
*******************************************
This miracle's undying
It never will forsake us
We'll always keep on flying
Wherever love may take us
Let's forget who we've been
And give in to the dream
Maybe life is a song
That's how it seems
********************************************
********************************************
And forevermore we'll hear the music play
Yes, forevermore I'll take you in my arms this way
And forevermore we'll know the melody
We will sing forevermore just like the peaceful sea
*******************************************
Nuriko had just finished the song when Hotohori's lips claimed his.
Nuriko responded instinctively, kissing Hotohori back with the love he'd been hiding. Sparks were flying between them, and they were dimly aware that the audience was applauding.
Tasuki yelled, "Way to go, Nuriko!" He smiled at Chichiri.
"Wo ai ni, Chichiri, eiei," Tasuki whispered as he kissed Chichiri.
"Shin'ai, Tasuki, eiei," Chichiri whispered back
The End (for now until the next sequel is out)
Promises
Part 4
By: A.J. Matthews
Chichiri jumped up and down impatiently as he waited for the concert to start. He stood there with Mitsukake and Tamahome right behind him, ready to spring into action at the first sign of trouble. Amiboshi, Suboshi, and Tomo stood there next to him with Miaka and Yui cheering.
Mitsukake and Tamahome laughed.
"Relax, Chichiri," said Amiboshi. "It'll be starting any minute now."
A few second later, the lights dimmed. The stage lit up, and Chichiri could see Tasuki, Nuriko, and Hotohori clearly. He cheered.
Tasuki strummed a chord on electric guitar. Nuriko and Hotohori were each positioned at microphones.
They immediately started with their current number one hit.
"They're good, no da!" Chichiri exclaimed.
Then, Tasuki took a step up to the microphone and tossed his guitar to Nuriko. He'd written this song just for Chichiri.
Nuriko played a soft chord.
Tasuki's sweet tenor voice started singing.
**************************************
I don't know how to help you;
You're drifting far away.
Please tell me what I need to do
To make you forget about that day.
**************************************
Chichiri froze in shock. So did the group he was with.
**********************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger with every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
**********************************************
Tasuki's voice had agony and pain in it, Chichiri could hear. Tears were starting to well up in his eyes. How could Tasuki love him so much?
**********************************************
I hear your cries at night;
What he did must've really hurt you bad
I wish that I'd been there sooner to see that sight
I want to stop you from being so sad
**********************************************
Chichiri's lower lip began to tremble. Tears were running down his face.
Mistukake watched Chichiri as Tasuki sang directly to him.
**********************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
*********************************************
Tasuki could see Chichiri was crying. He continued with the next verse.
*********************************************
Let me into your heart, my friend.
I swear I will be true
Right until the very end
I will never, ever leave you.
*********************************************
Tamahome was hugging Chichiri now, who was sobbing.
********************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
********************************************
********************************************
Don't be afraid to show me your pain;
Don't keep it all locked up inside.
We have so much more to gain
If you don't try to hide.
********************************************
Miaka and the others were watching Chichiri. He was either really happy or really sad.
*******************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
******************************************
******************************************
Please trust me; can't you see my eyes
They're crying because of all the pain inside.
1 I know about all the cries
And all that you try to hide.
*******************************************
Chichiri's tears had soaked Tamahome's shirt. Miaka watched it with a strange sort of envy.
***************************************
How do I reach within your heart
And put back the pieces that were torn apart.
How can I show you that I love you anyway
And tell you it gets stronger every day.
All I want to know..
How do I reach you?
***************************************
Nuriko and Hotohori began to sing backup with Tasuki.
***************************************
Can't you see that it doesn't matter to me
'Cause no matter what you say or do
I will always love you.
**************************************
Tasuki looked directly at Chichiri as he began to sing softly;
**************************************
I just wanna reach you
And bring you back from this pain.
Show you I love you anyway
And it gets stronger ever day.
**************************************
His voice trailed off sweetly.
The audience went wild. "Genroe!!" they began to cheer.
Genroe winked at Nuriko. "Time for your solo." He grinned and ran backstage.
"Where'd he go, no da?" Chichiri asked. He was too short to see above the crowd.
Genroe walked out into the audience, who tried to grab him. He shrugged them off and walked straight over to Chichiri, who was still trying to figure out where he'd gone.
"Chichiri," he called. Chichiri looked up and ran directly over to Tasuki.
Tasuki caught him. He swung Chichiri around and smiled down at him.
Then he gave Chichiri a magical kiss that sparked between them. Chichiri responded to it with all of the love he felt for Tasuki.
As the kiss deepened, the audience started applauding.
They broke apart, blushing but pleased nonetheless.
Miaka and Yui ran over, followed by Mitsukake and Tamahome.
"Don't run off like that, Chichiri," scolded Mitsukake. "We didn't know where you went."
"Sorry Mitsukake, no da," Chichiri said, grinning up at him.
Mitsukake chuckled when he saw Tasuki had his arm around Chichiri's waist.
Tamahome looked at Miaka when the music started to play again.
"Want to dance?" he asked shyly.
She nodded, blushing. Yui felt left out until Mitsukake asked her to dance.
Tasuki grinned at Chichiri. "Let's dance," he said.
Chichiri nodded.
They had just started to dance when Nuriko's solo began. His soprano voice sang out clearly.
****************************************
Feel the wind, feel the sun
And a new day in paradise has only begun
On the sand by the sea
It's a peaceful oasis made for you and for me
Take my hand
***************************************
Tasuki smiled down at Chichiri. They slowly began to sway to the music, Chichiri encircled in Tasuki's arms. Their eyes were speaking volumes.
"Gomen, Tasuki. If my hand were not so injured, I could place my arms around your neck," Chichiri whispered, blushing.
"No problem, Chichiri," Tasuki said, as they danced slowly.
Miaka and Tamahome were looking at each other strangely.
This seemed familiar to all of them, but they didn't know why.
**************************************
This place was always waiting
This beauty all around us
The air intoxicating
Just like the love that found us
Let's forget who we've been
And give in to the dream
Maybe life is a song
That's how it seems
**************************************
Chichiri smiled dreamily at Tasuki. He felt like it was a dream, anyway.
******************************************
And forevermore we'll hear the music play
Yes, forevermore I'll take you in my arms this way
And forevermore we'll know the melody
We will sing forevermore just like the peaceful sea
******************************************
Nuriko was filled with longing as he saw how happy Tasuki and Chichiri were. They hadn't realized that a spotlight was near them, so the audience was mostly watching them.
Hotohori saw the longing on Nuriko's face. He was feeling it, as well. He walked over to him, waiting to sing backup on the refrain.
*********************************************
Past the clouds, past the sky
We can only imagine what great mysteries lie
Other moons, other stars
Close your eyes and together we'll go wandering far
Take my hand
********************************************
Nuriko was surprised when Hotohori's hand suddenly grabbed his. He looked into Hotohori's beautiful eyes. Longing was in his gaze, as well. Nuriko barely remembered the next verse.
*******************************************
This miracle's undying
It never will forsake us
We'll always keep on flying
Wherever love may take us
Let's forget who we've been
And give in to the dream
Maybe life is a song
That's how it seems
********************************************
********************************************
And forevermore we'll hear the music play
Yes, forevermore I'll take you in my arms this way
And forevermore we'll know the melody
We will sing forevermore just like the peaceful sea
*******************************************
Nuriko had just finished the song when Hotohori's lips claimed his.
Nuriko responded instinctively, kissing Hotohori back with the love he'd been hiding. Sparks were flying between them, and they were dimly aware that the audience was applauding.
Tasuki yelled, "Way to go, Nuriko!" He smiled at Chichiri.
"Wo ai ni, Chichiri, eiei," Tasuki whispered as he kissed Chichiri.
"Shin'ai, Tasuki, eiei," Chichiri whispered back
The End (for now until the next sequel is out)
