Disclaimers: I don't own SD or the song "Diamond Dust", which is so sad …. *sigh*
NB: … Thoughts
"…" character's speech
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Epilogue – Do You Believe in Fate?
When Etsu woke up to find Hiyuki and Kose dead, she broke into tears. She had lost her best friend, and she knew she'll ever find another to replace Hiyuki. Etsu went back to the UK and headed the research group set up by Hiyuki. She concentrated their research on blood work, looking at the various genes, hoping that one day she will be able to find the key to reverse the immortality traits within her blood.
Tachiha on the other hand, returned to his normal self, being heartless and wicked as usual. But he had learned one thing from the whole ordeal, i.e. love is priceless, and it can transcend time and space. Deep within his heart, he hoped that someday he will find someone to love and that person will love him back, just like Hiyuki and Kaede. But he dared not have high hopes because he knew that it was quite impossible for anyone to love a demon such as him.
After Hiyuki's death, Kaede gathered her ashes and scattered them at sea. He remembered how they used to talk about traveling the world before she was made an immortal. Therefore, by scattering her ashes into the sea, he hoped that the waters of the seas and oceans will carry her from places to places, allowing her to see the world freely.
Kaede told his friends the bewildering tale of the love he and Hiyuki shared through the ages. They were dumbfounded, nonetheless touched. Their story touched the heart and soul of everyone, and a few couples brought together. These couples all hoped that their love will be as strong as that of Kaede and Hiyuki…
o o o o o
[Kanagawa, Year 2019]
Seventeen years passed by without hesitation. Kaede came back to Kanagawa for the 19th Annual Reunion of the Class of 2000. The annual reunion was the only time when he could truly relax as he spent time with his friends. Normally, he was too busy making corporate decisions and attending meetings at the national basketball committee. He gave up basketball when he was thirty and went into the family business. He was now one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the business world.
Stepping into the Shohoku Gym once more, he smiled warmly at the faces that greeted him. Who would've thought that he, the former Ice Prince of Shohoku High would became someone who would always bring smiles to everyone? At the age of thirty seven, Kaede still looked dashingly handsome, and was still being swamped by women wherever he went. But his heart never heeded to any lady. His heart was only reserved for one. Although she was no longer with them, the memories he held inside his heart were there to accompany him, chasing loneliness away.
As the reunion drew to a close, Kaede bit his goodbyes to his friends. That day, instead of getting into the waiting car outside the school gates, he decided to take a walk around the old neighborhood. As he walked by the public basketball court where he used to practice, he heard the thudding sound made by a bouncing basketball. He stopped and looked at the court. A young girl with her long hair tied back into a pony tail was practicing alone.
She's good. He thought. She has the potentials to be an excellent player.
When the girl turned in his direction, his eyes widened in disbelief. Those eyes!
He ran toward the girl at speeds he'd forgotten his athletic body was equipped with. The unexpected heavy footsteps caught the girl's attention and she stopped dribbling. She turned and saw a tall, raven haired man with blue kitsune-like eyes running toward her.
Kaede braked heavily when he was a about a meter away from the girl and looked into her silvery pools. The girl also looked into his sapphire depths. Then, a smile formed curled her lips as a drop of crystalline tear dropped from her diamanté orbs.
"I've been waiting for so long, Sei…" She spoke softly.
Kaede pulled her into his arms, into sweet embrace. "Hiyuki… I've missed you so much…"
He pulled away from her gently. She smiled a cheeky smile at him. "You should call me Tsubasa from now on because my name now is Shinosawa Tsubasa."
"It does not matter what name you assumed, you are still you. You are my one and only love, eternally." He smiled, his kitsune blues overflowing with everlasting love.
Tsubasa tipped her toes and pressed her lips onto his. They share a long sweet kiss before breaking apart.
o o o o o
[Six Months Later, Tokyo]
After spending months convincing Tsubasa's parents, they finally entrusted Kaede with their daughter's future and happiness. They could see the unbreakable bond their daughter shared with the raven haired man. Although they strongly disapproved of the seventeen years age difference between them, they still relented because of the evident love they saw.
Tsubasa walked down the aisle holding onto her father's hand, dressed in a beautiful wedding gown. Shinosawa Hajime placed his daughter's hand into Kaede's when they reached the alter, and the priest began the ceremony. Soon, announced the newly weds as husband and wife.
"You may now kiss the bride." The priest announced.
Kaede lifted Tsubasa's veil and tilted her chin slightly. He smiled tenderly and pressed his lips onto her hers.
Those present at the wedding cheered for the pair, especially those who knew of the pair's entanglements through the centuries cheered louder than others because they were truly happy for their friend, who was able to find true happiness at last.
"Watashi shiawase yo." Tsubasa whispered to Kaede.
"Watashi mo." He replied as he kissed her once more…
So… Do you believe in fate?
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akane の teahouse…
*Throws confetti around~* Yeah!! Finished at last!! \\^o^//
Hmm…I guess seventeen is a bit young for marriage, but…surely you wouldn't want me to make dear Kaede-kun wait some more right? *grins*
So…It's not a sad ending after all, right? Hope you all like this out there! ^_~
And now…the begging session again…
Onegaishimasu! Reviews plz!! Pretty plz~~~ ^_^;;
Arigatou for tuning in…
The lazy neko signing out. Meow~ =^.^=