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::Disclaimer:: U_U; Please don't sue me…I don't own MK EVEN THOUGH I WANT TO!! ToT
::Warning:: *thinks* Hmm…. Let's see: Yaoi, Oo; Visit from the dead….*slaps forehead* Oops….^^; I can't give too much away, now can I?! Major Garu/Ernest here and….*shrugs* A lot of Erts/Yu too ! But that's not what this chapter is mainly focused on…
::The Angel's Gift::
Always Remember
You said you would always be there for me, but where are you now?
…Gone…
You are gone. Gone because of me.
And yet, you are here. Here in my heart always.
Though we are apart physically, we will always be together in spirit.
You are always there for me…as you promised.
Hearts are powerful and that is where you are.
The light will not fade, as long as I know you love me.
You watch me from your place in the skies; your angelic face troubled because of me.
…I'm sorry…
Sorry I ever put you in pain. Please do not forget me, because I know I will never forget you.
…Never forget the ones who will never forget you…
Always remember…
Always remember me…and that I will never forget you.
"…when it comes to you and your brother, I do believe in angels." The moment the words came out of Yu's mouth, down the hall, Gareas stopped short. He blinked in disbelief and squinted. He could swear… He shook his head. I must be delusional again. Ernest is…dead. When he reopened his eyes, still! The pale, ghostly figure stood before him, gazing out the window. Is Rio playing some kind of sick joke? Gareas stormed over and glared at the spot. "Rio, is this your idea of a joke?!" he demanded.
Leena stuck her head out of the room. "Garu…?" She frowned. Garu was…shouting at a window? She peered more closely. Eyes widening, she retreated into her room, looking delirious. "That can't be!" she sputtered. There had been what looked like the ghostly outline of Ernest. Leena sat on her bed and shook her head, trying to clear the vision. Yes, she must have been seeing things…
"Who's joking…Garu." Gareas loosened his tight fist. He took a step back. "Er…Ernest?" A soft smile appeared on the angel's face. "Garu…" the soothing voice poisoned Gareas' mind, making him want more. "But I thought…" Gareas suddenly became excited. "If…If you're here, then that must mean, you're alive!" The barely visible figure smiled sadly. "Garu, don't be foolish. I am dead. Nothing can change that." Gareas' eyes filled slowly with tears. "No…this time I'm sure. I'm sure I can see you!" He threw his arms around his angel's waist, slightly surprise that he was blessed enough to be able to touch him. But it felt somewhat cold, as if he weren't really there. Tears slipped from his eyes slowly. "You've got to be here…I know this time…"
Rio yawned loudly, stretching his arms as he walked down the hall of GIS. As he passed Erts' room, out of the corner of his eye, he noticed… "Yu?" The dark haired boy looked up slowly from his comfortable spot on the ground with Erts sleeping in his arms. Rio blinked several times then for no apparent reason began to laugh. "What's going on?" he laughed, clutching his stomach. Yu narrowed his eyes. All down the halls rang Rioroute's loud laughter. Erts twitched slightly. Yu glanced at the blond boy. "Shut up, Rioroute." Rio stopped in sudden surprise. "What?" Yu glared at him. He tried to get up, but Erts tightened his grip around his waist. Rio chuckled. "You certainly look comfortable." Yu decided to ignore him. He wrapped his arms around the frail young boy and lifted him. "Help me," he said shortly to Rio. Rio scratched the back of his head. "Help with wha—Oh! I knew that." He rushed to Yu's side and helped lift the sleeping Erts and carry him into his room.
"Erts…" Gareas jerked his head up and turned away in shame. "Ernest, I'm sorry…" The blond angel remained silent for a moment. "Garu, I don't have much time here. I want you to find peace…" Gareas instantly spun back around. "No! I mean, you can't leave again! Ernest!" The angel smiled softly. "Garu…" Gareas wiped his tears away hastily. "I…I wanted to tell you something," he mumbled, looking up slowly at the silhouetted figure. Stars gleamed in his eyes and heaven was in his smile and touch and hair of spun gold; Gareas knew that he was simply too good for him. "Tell me, Garu." "I…I can't," he finally choked. A frown appeared on the beautiful face before him. "Garu, this is your gift. Another chance. Isn't this what you wanted? All I've wanted, is to keep you safe and happy. Yet now, you are not happy. Please let me make you happy." Gareas began to cry softly again. "Ernest, your words…" He felt a pleasurable warmth as smooth, slender arms made their way around his waist, the soft blond head resting on his chest gently. "Garu…" Gareas could not stop the tears from falling. "Ernest, I need you…to know…" He placed his around the slim body. "That I love you! Thank you for all those times…the times you told me you would be there for me and for always worrying about me. I'm so sorry if I have ever done anything to hurt you. And…I'm sorry…about Erts." Ernest smiled into Garu's chest. "I love you and don't forget me. Will you be happy now?" The blond nuzzled the other's neck. "For me, THIS is heaven. I'm sorry, but I'll have to leave soon. I don't have much time…" "Then let me treasure holding you in my arms," Gareas murmured, tears glistening. "I love you."
When Erts was lain on his bed, Rio turned to leave. He couldn't help glancing over his shoulder to take a look though. Erts continued to hold Yu's hand tightly. Yu rested his head against the wall, stroking the blond head gently. Rio grinned slightly. It seemed a bit forward of Yu. Now if only I were that relaxed around Phil. Rio stepped out of the door, grinning ear to ear. It did seem a little awkward and all, but as long as everyone was happy…right? Of course, it would take a lot of work to make Phil happy. His grin disappeared into a frown. Why was she always so upset with him anyway? She's concerned, he answered himself. He groaned inwardly. Why did he have to be so damn clumsy and make Phil worry about him so much? He felt like kicking himself, but he decided he shouldn't. Muttering angrily, he continued down the hall.
Gareas breathed in the scent. His angel's scent. If happiness and perfection had a scent, this would be it. These few precious seconds were worth more than his entire lifetime. The softness of his golden hair, his warm touch…was absolutely priceless. Gareas had to treasure this moment as long as he could. Before it was too late. This is what he had always wanted. To hold him. To touch him. Just for him to know, how much he cared. "It's my fault, isn't it?" "No, it was destiny." Gareas squeezed tighter. "Then it must have been evil destiny to keep us apart." "I promise I will always be with you in your heart, Garu." "You promise?" Gareas asked, slightly muffled as he held the younger boy. "I promise."
Erts' eyes fluttered open. "Yu…?" The dark-haired boy jerked alert at once before calming himself. "Hmm?" A smile appeared on Erts' face and he closed his eyes. "My brother is visiting." Yu blinked. Erts wrapped his arms around Yu's waist. A thin smile appeared on Yu's forbidding lips. Erts snuggled against him, finally content that Yu had placed his arms around him as well. Yu could not help caressing the soft, cold face on his chest. Erts leaned into his touch. No one had ever wanted to touch him like this before. "Are you afraid?" Yu suddenly pulled away. Erts looked at him, questioningly. Yu closed his eyes. "There are terrible things in my mind. Dark and unhappy. The pain is almost unbearable for even I. I…don't want you to know pain." His lips closed as soon as the words were out of his mouth. "Pain? There is nothing I don't understand about pain." Erts hugged his knees. "You don't want me invading your thoughts, I understand, really." Yu blinked. "N…" he began. He licked his dry lips once. He had never spoken much at all really. Slightly reluctant, Yu reached over and held the other boy letting himself relax. His head resting on top of the blond head. "I am not afraid, if you are not."
Still muttering, Rio walked on. He halted suddenly when he saw Gareas standing in front of a window. What was he doing? Garu was standing with a happy smile on his face and his arms spread, as if he were holding someone tightly. Rio peered closely at the scene. Was he missing something? WHAT was going on with everyone today anyway? He peered more closely… It looks as if he's holding someone. I could swear… What. Is that…Ernest?!
Gareas' eyes snapped open when he felt Ernest pulling away. "Ernest!" A pale hand caressed his face for a moment. "I'm sorry. I have to go. My time is up." "But…when will I see you again?" Gareas whispered. Ernest smiled sadly. "When the time comes…you will know it. Don't forget me…" "No. I'll…I'll never forget!" "Goodbye. Please be happy… Goodbye." Gareas nodded his head, a vague smile on his lips. A single tear fell from his eyes. "Goodbye…"
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Sayuka: TToTT Ahhh!!
Tsuki: U_U; a little more dramatic than planned, eh?
Sayuka: *sigh* I'm sorry, ok?! I couldn't resist! ;
Tsuki: ^^; Oh yeah, the "poem" ((If you can call it one XP)) at the top, is OURS! Not written by someone else.
Sayuka: ^___^ Yah, "Never forget the ones who will never forget you" is MY line.
Tsuki: XP Getting a little possessive?
Sayuka: @_@; Oi…which reminds me…! I still have to work on my original to get that posted too…^__^ OoOoO~! Guess what it's called?! ~lol~ "Never Forget" XD
Tsuki: Sorry if some people above seemed a little OOC…and if it seemed as if Rio was wandering around aimlessly !
Sayuka: XP Right… *waves* Okie den! Until next time…
Tsuki: X_X; sounds like TV announcer…