Release

Chapter 4: Vision

"They say vision-- it takes you back to just where you want." –RES

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My grip was slipping…his hands were sliding out of my own…

Don't let go! Don't leave me here! I love you! I love YOU!

Sobbing…

Don't leave me here…

    

     Goten was happily munching on his fourth ice cream sundae. I, on the other hand, hadn't touched mine. I could only smile at his happy face, thrilled with the fact that he still enjoyed my company. We'd discussed many things in the first fifteen minutes. He knew better than to approach my problem straight up. He had learned that waiting would eventually coax a problem out of me.  For being incredibly naïve, Uncle Goten had his strong areas of knowledge.

My arms were tired; the weight of his body was too much…I will not let go! Never!

He throws a pained look up at me…

"One of us will die or we both will."

    "So, do you still like Trunks?"

    It seemed like such an innocent question to most. However, I knew what Goten was doing. He thought Trunks was the cause of my awkward attitude. That's right Goten, don't think that you could ever be the cause of my hurting.

     "Yes," I stated simply. I took a long sip through my straw and smacked my lips, "Not that it has anything to do with us."

     He raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything. Wise of him.  

No! I will NOT let you GO! I'll NEVER LET YOU GO!

Blood trailed down his arm where my nails dug in…

Desperately fighting to hold on…

     "Haven't heard much of you lately," I said bluntly.

     He took a big bite out of the banana protruding from his sundae and chewed with an excited sparkle in his eyes.

     "Well, along with work, I've met someone."

     I blinked. I knew it. Well it was bound to happen sometime. I hope she's sweet. I can imagine him spending his life with someone he loves. Goten knows how to treat someone special. My oji-chan…he's the closest thing I've got to my grandpa. And while no one could ever compare to Goku, no one could ever compare to Goten either.

Tears streamed down my face…

I furiously wiped them away…they only clouded my vision…

I wanted to remember his face forever as a clear picture…a symbol of family's love…

     "You're gonna love her, ya know that?" He had this giddy expression in his eyes that I just can't explain, like a child handing you your Christmas present that he just knows you're going to love.

     "When do I find out who he she is?"

     "Sunday."

     Well, it was Friday. Not too long of a wait. I continued to study my uncle's face. Even as he ate, he seemed so happy as he thought about his new date. It's obvious that Goten had found the significant other of his life. Delirious happiness was etched all over his expressions and I knew that my uncle was in good hands. An unexpected tear trickled down my cheek and I quickly looked down before Goten noticed.

Goodbye my friend…I love you…

And I finally let go and let him travel to another place…

Release…release was needed…I had no choice but to let him go…

I awoke that night, startled. My dream had been a weird one. But for some reason, relief had come with the release of the soul in my dream.

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"They say vision takes you back to where there's no conscience, free from how you really see."—RES

WOW! Consistent producing of chapters! Cool! Feedback is appreciated! Also, I apologize for the shortness. I can get chapters up everyday if they're this length. They will eventually get longer though. --Lonna