Wishing Kokoros
Mirai Kurosaki
Chapter 13
A/N: Last chapter everyone! ^.^ Next, while the making of my web site and etc., a new ficcy! It's…hmmm…how should I say…well, there's more TsuxHi and a vacation gone wrong with jealousy, evil and sexy opponents and hot tubs! Something on those terms ^.~
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Yume was the first to react. With a hurt look in his eyes, he kneeled down to where the couple lied and frowned deeply. To him, it appeared that Tsuzuki could have healed himself if he wished. Obviously, from his previous suicidal attack, he was willing to die to stay with Hisoka.
"Miyuki-kun…" he whispered.
The silent comment from his brother caused Miyuki to snap into attention. From where he stood, he could tell that Yume was calling him to come over. Hesitantly, he slowly trotted to where the group stood, trying to show no threat, though he knew that their hatred was intense by this point.
His brother lazily brushed a few strands from Hisoka's face, admiring the slight smile that was frozen upon those frozen lips. He said, once his brother stood by, "Is this what you wanted, brother?" Look at what your greed has brought you to. The one you claimed that you loved is gone…as well as his own beloved."
His darkened eyes loomed to rest politely on his brother, who began shaking slightly with confusion.
"I…I…I didn't…" stammered Miyuki, wrapping arms protectively around him.
Yume went to his brother and wrapped his arms kindly around Miyuki's shoulders. The stuttering had ceased as soon as Miyuki melted into his brother's touch. He too wrapped his arms firmly around his brother and struggled to keep the tears away.
Miyuki breathed in deeply. "I…Tenkei…"
"You can still bring back, Tenkei," began Yume. "His blood runs through your veins and mine…but it is Hisoka and his loved one that is a struggle."
Miyuki pulled his head back slightly, arching his brows up, indicating an interest in what he brother had to say.
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Tatsumi collapsed to his knees with shock and could only support himself with his hands clutching at the surface beneath him. He clenched his hands into fists and tightly shut his eyes, refusing to stare into Tsuzuki's still colorful face.
He shuddered and gasped, "It can't be…"
A gentle touch was placed upon Tatsumi's shoulders. Sparkling sapphire eyes met watery gold ones. Watari kneeled down too so that he was at a reasonable level with Tatsumi.
Watari sniffled and tried to give one of his enchanting smiles, but with feeble rewards. "Tsuzuki truly cared about that kid."
Tatsumi slightly crawled over to where Tsuzuki lied, brushing by Watari and leaned over to watch the pair's faces. Neither seemed to have a disappointed emotion crossing their faces. Perhaps they were somewhere where they could be happy.
"It can't be…" he repeated. He slammed his fists into the ground a couple of times with great force the surface nearly cracked. "It's not fair! It's not fair!"
Byakko, who had turned into human form and was caressing Tsuzuki's features, whimpered and allowed tears to stream down, onto the man's jaw. "Tsuzuki…"
He sighed deeply and flicked his tail in protest before he stood up and said, "You never deserved this, Tsuzuki…Hisoka. I'm sorry I couldn't save either of you." With that, he faded away, his last tears spilling onto the ground, creating tiny ripples and echoing through the area.
Watari watched the Shikigami sadly drift away. He turned his attention back to Tatsumi, who had finally begun to exhaust from his rough attacks at the ground.
"Tatsumi," he whispered soothingly, "I think it is time we leave. Konoe is expecting our arrival soon, I believe. There is nothing more we can do. They are gone…"
"No! He can't be gone! Tsuzuki never harmed anyone! He always blamed everything on himself without thinking! And now, he has taken the punishment for something that could have been prevented! He doesn't deserve this! The only one who should die is Miyuki! It's his fault Tsuzuki is dead! It's not FAIR! IT'S NOT FAIR! They can't take them him away!!!"
His last sentence was slightly cracked when he began to bawl helplessly.
Watari flinched with every shudder. All he could do was kindly pat Tatsumi's back, like any partner or mother would do.
"I know," he said. "I know."
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Miyuki stared emotionlessly at the sobbing man. The wavy haired one was trying to calm him down, but with little effort, for he too was crying.
"Miyuki-kun…"
Yume narrowed his eyes, hoping for his brother to respond. His younger brother broke free from his embrace and had stepped closer to the small group.
Before Yume could receive an answer, a soft rumble caught his attention. Everyone, still having tears gathered in the corner of their eyes, tilted their head upward slowly to pear into the dark sky.
Clouds formed thickly overheard, turning into a darker shade by the minute that passed. A single raindrop plunged down gracefully and gave a tiny splash on Hisoka's cheek, trickling down to one side as if though a tear.
The trees and waves caught a fierce yet tamed wind and rustled and roared. Another raindrop pierced through the sky and on Tsuzuki's face. Then another fell upon the entwined hands. Soon, armies of raindrops softly dancing to the beat of the howl, roar, and rustle of nature around them attacked.
Tatsumi and Watari finally stood up and held Miyuki with a deathly glare.
"You coward!" cried Watari.
Tatsumi added to Watari's statement by shouting, "What kind of twisted mind do you have to do this! You kill your youngest brother! Then, innocent slaves that were only protecting the good of the kingdom! Then you kill Kurosaki-kun! But it wasn't enough, was it? So then you kill Tsuzuki!-san"
Miyuki took a threatening step forward and balled up a fist. "My kingdom was in better shape with me than ever! I had power! I had Hisoka until that bastard took him away!"
"He's not a bastard! He never asked for this! He never harmed anyone!"
"He knew the consequences! He shouldn't have killed himself!"
"He wouldn't have if you hadn't killed the kid!"
Miyuki snorted and drew out his sword with great speed. "How dare you! He got in the way! I was only trying to protect him from this cruel world!"
Tatsumi and Watari braced themselves but refused to keep quiet. Both shouted back with Miyuki in a verbal argument, until he had positioned his weapon and took a stance to race at the two.
It was Yume who leapt form his current spot onto the surface, which parted the two groups. Facing Miyuki, he stretched his arms in protest and commanded Miyuki to keep at a distance from Watari and Tatsumi.
"You all must stop!"
Miyuki snarled, "Get out of the way!"
"What's the matter, Miyuki? Aren't you going to kill off your last brother as well or ar you losing your touch?" teased Tatsumi with a cruel voice.
"SILENCE!"
Everyone shut their mouths quickly, fearing the demanding and angered voice from Yume.
The prince, soaked with raindrops, sighed with satisfaction and turned slightly to face forwards so that he could see everyone. He placed his arms back in their respective spot by his side.
"Listen to me. We have to stop this arguing. The Kyomeito Kingdom and the spirit world are close companions. We cannot be wasting time arguing," he explained, beckoning with a finger to the dead forms. "They are our concern."
Miyuki followed Yume's direction and regretted it immediately. "Hisoka…"
He cast down a harsh look at his sword and peered at the reflection he saw of himself. He tore his gaze away with disgust and thrust the sword deep into the ground, having it half way deep into the earth.
"Miyuki-kun…"
He sniffled and held back the tears and head off to where Hisoka was sleeping eternally, ignoring the shivers he received every so often from the harsh pricks of the rain and feeling that ached painfully in his chest.
When he reached Hisoka, he carefully went down to all his knees and studied the three bodies for a moment. He then brushed a few strands from Tenkei's face and gave a sigh.
"Yume?" he asked, not turning from the boy's form.
Yume blinked a few times and replied, "Yes?"
"Can…can you deal with Tenkei alone?"
A confused look crept up Yume's lean face. He thought for a moment before skeptically answering, "I believe so…but…"
"Good."
"Brother! What do you think you're doing?" demanded Yume, running up towards his brother.
Miyuki growled and cried out, "Stay back, Yume! I do not want you interfering with this."
Blood ran out cold from Yume's face and his eyes widened. He reached a hand outward, but remained at a respectful distance. "You can't be serious! Brother!"
"I'm sorry Yume," said Miyuki, who stood up to face his older brother. "I was always jealous of you. I felt that no one really cared about me but my pets."
"Brother…"
Miyuki looked down shamefully and took in a deep and steady breath. "I know I cannot bring back mother or father…or any of those that I have sacrificed. Nothing can be done about that. But I know a spell that can make things right."
His eyes fixed on his brother's eyes.
"I really do love you, Yume. And I love our youngest brother, Tenkei, as well. Tell him that for me, will you?"
Yume whispered, "Miyuki-kun…my dear brother, I won't let you…"
"Will you?"
"Uh…" Yume paused, still not understanding much of his brother's plea. "Okay."
Miyuki gave an apologetic smile and turned to face Tsuzuki and Hisoka. With a smile on his lips, he bent down and leaned forward to plant a gentle kiss on Hisoka's lips, giving them a slight warmth temperature again.
"I'm sorry, Hisoka. I will never give you harm again," he said, pulling out the necklace that Tsuzuki handed to him. "You were right all along. Your heart did wish for someone to love, but it wasn't me. It was Asato Tsuzuki."
He gave a tiny chuckle at his own stupidity and stood up once more, shutting his eyes softly, trying to block out the sounds around him. A spell began to fill the air, in a singsong voice, yet firm.
The others watched with confusion as the two bodies gave a human glow once again and rose upward, placed back to back, fingers entwined. Tenkei's body gave a human glow as well, but did not rise. Miyuki chanted louder until it was audible for the others to clearly hear it.
Yume's eyes shot out and he raced forwards to Miyuki. "Miyuki! Stop!" But before he could reach his brother, a lightening bolt pierced across the ground, preventing Yume from venturing further. "MIYUKI!"
Tatsumi raised an eyebrow and asked, "What is he doing?"
"I don't know," replied Watari, watching intensively.
Miyuki opened his eyes and smiled with kindness. He bent down and took Tenkei gently into his arms. He then stood and turned to face Yume. "Take care of Tenkei. I'm sure he'll make a wise ruler."
He then aimed precisely at his target and gave a slight jerk on Tenkei, sending the boy soaring straight into Yume's arms. To everyone's surprise the boy squirmed and moaned before fluttering his eyelids open and revealing live amethyst eyes.
"Tenkei-kun!"
The boy blinked, acknowledging his surroundings. He saw Tatsumi and Watari close by and a man that was holding him tightly. He studied the man's face before gasping out and circling his tiny arms around his neck.
"Yume!" he chirped, smiling at his brother. "What happened? I remember being taken somewhere and Hitaru wanted to fight me and I…I…killed him. But…then I died and it was dark for a long time."
"What did you see?" asked Watari.
The boy placed a hand to his cheek in thought. "Mommy. Mommy came to me and was protecting me from this light. Then, a man took me away from her and the next thing I remember is waking up to see you."
Tatsumi, still watching Tsuzuki and Hisoka, asked, "What's happening?"
Yume looked up but refused to answer. Instead, he stared back at Miyuki with Tenkei in his arms.
"Hisoka-san! Miyuki-kun! He's going to kill himself!" The boy struggled to leap out form his brother's grip, despite the chills going through his spine from the harsh weather, but was forced to stay still.
"No, Tenkei. Miyuki has made up his mind. Don't try to interfere," commanded Yume, using a harsher tone.
"But…I know what he's trying to do! It's the same thing! Yume-san! Let me go! MIYUKI!
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Miyuki smiled at Tenkei's wild attempts to save him. He turned away, wiping a tear off, and watched the two forms before him. He would really long for Tenkei's adorable laughter and sly attempts to get away with anything.
But he understood that he had to do what was best. The Kingdom did not need him any longer. He stepped forwards until he and Hisoka's foreheads touched gently. In his hand was clutched the necklace.
"My dear, Hisoka. You will always be my prince no matter what. I will prove my loyalty to you. I am sorry…" He felt the tears come down stronger, hidden amongst the raindrops.
Hisoka…
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Hisoka!
Miyuki! You came! I was getting so lonely without you!
Aww, don't worry! I always come, right?
Yes, you do.
Oh! Here, I made it for you! Happy Birthday!
Wow…for me? Thank you. I've never felt so loved before. Thank you Miyuki.
What are you waiting for? Make a wish and I will grant it for you!
I wish for a loved one.
Really?
Yes.
Well then…Your wish will be granted! I promise.
Thank you, Miyuki! Really?
Yup!
Welcome.
Hey, Miyuki?
Yes?
Can I ask you something.
Sure.
This is because I have a bad feeling something will happen…
What is it?
If I don't ver see you again at some time for some reason, will you give me a kiss?
Eh?
Well, every time someone close to you leaves, you get a kiss goodbye from him or her to remember.
Of course I will! I'll pounce on you too!
Hahahaha. Thank you.
I have to go now, though.
I'll miss you.
Me too.
Miyuki?
No matter what happens, I'll never forget your kindness and you'll always be my friend.
You too Hisoka…you too.
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Miyuki gave a true smile and pressed his lips to Hisoka's forehead in a goodbye kiss, and awaited the pain.
"MIYUKI!!!"
~*~The Next Day~*~
The sun's rays bounced into the room, past the calm curtains, onto a boy's sleeping face. The rays caused a grunt to come form his throat and he squirmed around trying to avoid the wakeup call. But when he did so, a more powerful beam blinded him, though his eyes were close.
"Ugh…"
He moaned in disappointment and sat up slightly. He gave a lazy yawn and stretched out his sore muscles. He turned his head and noticed a big lump beside him. He studied it for a moment before poking it.
"Mmmm…"
"Eek!" he squealed, leaping in surprise at the action form the lump. He waited a few moments before peering over the lump to search for a face. What awaited him was the feature of amethyst eyes opening up slowly, admiring the person inches form his face.
"Ohayou Hisoka-chan!"
Hisoka screamed and leapt back too far, ending up on the floor. "Tsuzuki! What are you doing in here?"
"You don't remember, koi? You were so exhausted form a day's work and fainted right on the couch. I brought you to bed."
Hisoka blinked a few moments, not recalling any of the events Tsuzuki just spoke about while rubbing his sore bottom. "Uh…okay. Hey, what time is it?"
Tsuzuki turned his head at the alarm clock and said, "Almost eight."
"Eight?"
"Yup! And if you don't give me a good morning kiss I won't get up and we will be late for the meeting that begins in ten minutes."
Hisoka stood up with alarm. "Ten minutes! Why didn't you say so!"
Tsuzuki smiled innocently. "Because then you wouldn't give me a kiss."
"Fine, fine." Hisoka bent down slightly and placed a butterfly kiss on Tsuzuki's lips, however, Tsuzuki had a better idea. With little effort, he dragged Hisoka onto the bed, deepening the kiss and tangling his hands in the boy's silky hair.
"Mmph!" Hisoka pushed off from Tsuzuki, blushing furiously, before giving a gently shove at the laughing man. "Pervert!"
"I love you too."
"Hurry up! We'll be late."
Hisoka disentangled himself from the sheets and ran to the bathroom to prepare him. Tsuzuki waited until his lover left and sighed deeply. With a groan, he discarded himself from the bed and headed to his dresser, only in his boxers and a loose T-shirt.
As he passed the window though, a shimmering object caught his attention. He paused for a moment and changed his direction to the window. He set aside the curtains from his view and opened the window.
"What have we here…"
Upon the pane was a necklace with the letters "W" and "K" embarked in gold together. Tsuzuki cautiously took it into his hands and studied it. He peered out searching for any movement. He noticed two forms on the roof of the building across form the house.
Tsuzuki gave a tiny smiled and said, "I know. I'll be careful to watch out for any signs."
"Who are you talking to, Tsuzuki?"
The sudden question caused Tsuzuki to jump and bump his head harshly against the open window. He rubbed his head and replied, "Uh…just a bird."
"Right," said Hisoka, buttoning up his shirt. "What's that in your hand?"
Tsuzuki looked down at the necklace and hesitated. "Uh…a necklace I found. My uh…sister gave it to me. I was going to throw it into the ocean before work…as…a memorial…thing."
"Oh…Okay." Hisoka didn't appear to be convinced. "I'll go with you then."
"Sure! No problem with that….hehe…"
"Tsuzuki…"
"Yes?"
"GET SOME CLOTHES ON!"
~*~*~*~
Tenkei sighed deeply and fidgeted slightly in his new clothing. "I feel bad about this."
"It is the best thing, Tenkei-kun."
The small boy gazed up at his older brother, Yume, and protested, "But no one will remember anything about the necklace! Or us!"
Yume gave a tiny smile. "Tsuzuki remembers."
"Hmmm. I thought Miyuki brought both of them back, causing them to lose everyone's memory."
Yume's smile was overtaken by a hurt expression. "Apparently, he did not erase Asato-san's memory. In either case, only he will remember. That is why I returned the necklace to him."
Tenkei sat down and pouted. "This is confusing. But what about Nii-sama?"
"Miyuki-kun…" Yume's eyes flashed with anger for a brief moment before kindly resting on his brother. "I thought he would be sacrificed…."
"But I guess we were wrong, ne?"
"…"
Tenkei stared down at the city and asked, "Is he going to come back and take over the Kingdom?"
"I doubt it," explained Yume, going over and taking his brother's hand. "It's not the kingdom he is after anymore."
"…Ah…Let's go home then."
"You're right. All we can do is hope for the best."
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Hisoka grunted as he kicked another stone into the ocean. He looked up at Tsuzuki who was staring blindly into the ocean's life.
"Hey! We don't have all day!"
Tsuzuki turned his head and grinned. "All right, all right."
He took out the necklace and marveled its beauty. Too bad Hisoka will never remember anything about Miyuki. He thought.
With a frown, Tsuzuki tossed the necklace into the ocean, letting its gold weight plunge down to the bottom.
He felt a hand on his arm and he spun around to see a smirking Hisoka.
"You really are an idiot, Tsuzuki. Standing here like you're waiting for something to come out."
Tsuzuki laughed nervously. "But that's me, ne? A sloth! Hahaha! Ow! Hey, that hurt!"
Hisoka took Tsuzuki gently by the arm and both walked, arm in arm, to the meeting that would give them hell for being late.
"I love you, Hisoka."
"Idiot…"
"…"
"Tsuzuki…"
"Hm?"
"I love you too."
~*~*~*~
The gold object swerved down, plunging deeper and deeper into the depths of the ocean. As it reached the bottom, a jaw snatched out and took it tightly in its grasp.
Hisoka…I truly miss you. I want you to be mine. And this time, I have an even better way that you can't resist to get you in my grasp. Nothing can stop me. This watery grave only sustains me until the reunion of our meeting. Thirteen more years until I am new and complete.
A gurgling sound was made in the dark world of treacherous creatures. Water and devilish dragons swam around protectively over an egg like shape where a curled form lied. On eof these dragons possessed the necklace.
Did I mention that I've met some new friends from the spirit world here?
~*~owarii~*~
Author's note: Okay, NOW I'm done! ^_^ Hehehe, okay…it was longer than I expected.