Chibi: WOW! Here it is!!! The epilogue to 'Birthday Tears'!!! I want to
take this time to thank all my reviewers!!! Each and every one of you are
fantastic!!!! And now, in no particular order thanks to:
Angel Hoshi
Kelly
Sarah
Kiyoshi-chan
Midori iro
Kawaii Kokkei Tsuita no Neko
Yami Anzu
Asuka02redeva
Kiara
Mirai
Diamondrenamon
Munebabie
BookWorm-Melissa
Hotaru (Lusciuos Harpie)
Kari
Zoe
Lily
Aerin
Jacquie-chan
Karrie
GohanSJ3
Ice-cold
Black K
Pachelbel
Meiko
Mewy
And of course the anonymous blank reviews as well! ^_~
Chibi: I would now like to inform all of you that this was hell on my spellchecker!!!! @_@ But it was worth it! Arigato!!!!! Now....on with the fic!!!!
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The early morning light had just begun to rise in the far east, reflecting upon the morning dew and creating the imagery of a diamond encrusted landscape. The white slabs of stone rose from the ground, reflecting the sun even more on their glossy surface. All in all, it was quite a blinding sight and Anzu found herself shielding her eyes as she searched the engravings on these stones.
After a rather lengthy walk she found herself in the middle of this stone gallery. The wind blew against her back, causing the long skirt of her white, sleeveless, sun dress to billow out like a cloud around her. She took in a deep breath and read the words before her out loud.
"Sarah Lynn Marrin
1966-1998
Beloved daughter, wife, and mother.
'Your spirit and warmth will be reflected in the sky,
Just as the sky was reflected in thine eyes.'"
Anzu fought to hold back her tears as she stared intently at the tombstone. Unbeknownst to her, a lone figure stood at the entrance of the cemetery and watched her every move.
Intense lavender eyes were entranced by the figure before them. Yami had been watching Anzu for sometime now. He knew that it might sound ridiculous, but something within him thought that she might leave him again, to be taken away without him knowing. He refused to let that happen. But that wasn't the problem right now.
He watched as Anzu shuddered from the morning cold, but also knew that there was a shudder from crying. The self-appointed protector decided that he had waited long enough and found himself walking towards the lone figure amongst the vast sea of stone.
His breath became caught in his throat as he got a clearer look at the beauty before him. She looked like an angel, shrouded in white, floating on a cloud created by her flowing skirt. Yami suddenly felt out of place in his dark clothes at this place of beauty and pureness.
A noise broke him from his trance, as the distance between the two grew shorter. Anzu's shoulders sagged as she brought her hands to her mouth in an attempt to quite herself.
Anzu was startled as a pair of arms wrapped themselves around her waist and a head rested upon hers. It was a comforting gesture and without looking she already knew who it was. Allowing herself to lean into his embrace, a crystalline tear slipped from her eye and streaked her face.
"It's not fair." She whispered breaking the silence.
Now, throughout the ages, many people from the most historic backgrounds and eras have created works of art, speeches, and stories that have moved the people of the world. Words of the most elaborate sense that have sparked a passion amongst a vast population. Yet every now and then a statement so profound yet so simple, manages to create just as profound a meaning. A statement so simple, one might find it complex.
This was exactly how Yami felt by Anzu's brief statement spoken from the heart. He understood the surface of its meaning, yet was bewildered by it at the same time. With the statement sparking the passion of his curiosity, he urged Anzu to continue.
"What isn't fair?"
Yami knew that on some level the past events that have taken place and all the pain that she has gone through has some connection to her words. Still, he knew that there was more.
"It's not fair that I feel the way I do. That I feel sorry, not just for myself, but for Capac and Chimu."
Yami's eyes widened a bit at the mention of their names. Shocked that Anzu would even think of them, let alone speak of them.
She turned around in his arms and looked up into a pair of curious, caring eyes.
"Is it wrong that I feel this way?"
"Do you have a reason for feeling sorry?"
Anzu nodded and rested her head on Yami's chest. "It's not their fault that they were in a car accident, or that they became mentally handicapped. I know that they would've never have done what they did had they never been in that accident and lost their mother."
For once, the proclaimed King of Games had no answers or wise words to give. There are some aspects in life that have no truths or right or wrong answers. The only thing he could do was to hold onto Anzu and offer what little comfort he can.
Minutes passed by without a word spoken between the two of them. A swift, cool wind blew across them bringing with it more rays of the rising sun, but still leaving with it the lingering chill of the dying night.
Anzu shuddered again, but this time only from the coldness and leaned into Yami for some warmth. Without a second thought he removed his jacket and gingerly wrapped it around her. She closed her eyes and breathed in his scent that now, not only drifted before, but around her. Engulfing her with his presence.
At this moment, all previous thoughts left her. Only the present concerned her. For the first time, in a long time, she was at peace.
Suddenly there was a movement that disturbed Anzu's peaceful moment and she looked up to find Yami smiling down at her.
"I have something for you." Yami reached into his pocket and pulled out a beautifully wrapped box. A silver bow was tied neatly upon the golden wrapping paper. The box itself looked like a jewel.
Anzu gasped as she looked at the box and then up at Yami, "What's this for?"
"With all that's happened, haven't been able to give you your birthday present."
"That's right," Anzu said with a puzzled look on her face. "My birthday had passed." She smiled at her ignorance on the subject.
Yami chuckled with her and held the box out closer to her. "Well then, Happy Birthday Anzu."
Anzu took the box, tempted to shred the paper like she had always done, but decided to carefully unwrap the golden paper. With the wrapping finally off, she slowly lifted the lid off and stared, wide-eyed, at the gift before her.
There in the box lay the most beautiful necklace ever. A thin silver chain connected to a blue-tinted, tear-shaped, crystal. Anzu reached down and grabbed the chain. She lifted the necklace from the box and allowed the exquisite ornament to hang before her. The sun reflected through it, creating a prism of colors that shone upon both of them.
"Oh Yami, it's beautiful!"
Yami took the necklace from her hands and walked behind her. He reached out and around her neck and brought it back, attaching the clasp. He flipped her hair out from underneath the necklace and walked back to her front.
"There, now it looks even better."
Anzu smiled at him then jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I love you Yami." He looked down at her and then leaned in closer to her face. He softly placed his lips to hers and kissed her passionately.
"A lot has happened in the past few days, but one memory stays strongly within my mind."
"What's that?"
Yami closed his eyes for a brief moment and took a deep breath.
"That first night, when you came home, no one could reach you. At the time I didn't know what happened to you, but whatever it was, it left you in tears. I began to think you'd never stop crying. No one should have to cry that much on their birthday."
Anzu lifted up her tear-shaped necklace. "So what's this symbolic of?"
Yami leaned down and kissed her yet again, "It's a reminder that you'll never have to shed another tear out of fear, because I'll always be here to protect you, now and forever."
Anzu looked up at Yami, ironically enough, with tear-filled eyes, overwhelmed by his sentiments. He tilted his head to the side and shot her a 'don't-you-dare' look and grinned at her. She laughed at this and then threw her arms around his neck to hold him tightly.
They met with a passionate kiss as hands wondered and caressed each other, creating a warmth with in the both of them as the sun rose and warmed the land.
The suns rays shone upon the cemetery around them, no longer making it a place of sorrow, but of remembrance and peace. As they held each other closely the sky became a brighter shade of blue and one could swear that the whispers of the nearby spirits could be heard on the wind speaking of the love that stood before them.
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Chibi: Wow! I've completely finished my first multi-chapter story!! ^_^......Now what am I gonna do?? *ponders* I suppose I should attempt to write a sequel to "Patience" *nods head* Yes! That sounds good! Take care all my wonderful reviewers! Be awaiting my next story and I hope all of you continue to review my stories!! Sayonara minna!!
Angel Hoshi
Kelly
Sarah
Kiyoshi-chan
Midori iro
Kawaii Kokkei Tsuita no Neko
Yami Anzu
Asuka02redeva
Kiara
Mirai
Diamondrenamon
Munebabie
BookWorm-Melissa
Hotaru (Lusciuos Harpie)
Kari
Zoe
Lily
Aerin
Jacquie-chan
Karrie
GohanSJ3
Ice-cold
Black K
Pachelbel
Meiko
Mewy
And of course the anonymous blank reviews as well! ^_~
Chibi: I would now like to inform all of you that this was hell on my spellchecker!!!! @_@ But it was worth it! Arigato!!!!! Now....on with the fic!!!!
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The early morning light had just begun to rise in the far east, reflecting upon the morning dew and creating the imagery of a diamond encrusted landscape. The white slabs of stone rose from the ground, reflecting the sun even more on their glossy surface. All in all, it was quite a blinding sight and Anzu found herself shielding her eyes as she searched the engravings on these stones.
After a rather lengthy walk she found herself in the middle of this stone gallery. The wind blew against her back, causing the long skirt of her white, sleeveless, sun dress to billow out like a cloud around her. She took in a deep breath and read the words before her out loud.
"Sarah Lynn Marrin
1966-1998
Beloved daughter, wife, and mother.
'Your spirit and warmth will be reflected in the sky,
Just as the sky was reflected in thine eyes.'"
Anzu fought to hold back her tears as she stared intently at the tombstone. Unbeknownst to her, a lone figure stood at the entrance of the cemetery and watched her every move.
Intense lavender eyes were entranced by the figure before them. Yami had been watching Anzu for sometime now. He knew that it might sound ridiculous, but something within him thought that she might leave him again, to be taken away without him knowing. He refused to let that happen. But that wasn't the problem right now.
He watched as Anzu shuddered from the morning cold, but also knew that there was a shudder from crying. The self-appointed protector decided that he had waited long enough and found himself walking towards the lone figure amongst the vast sea of stone.
His breath became caught in his throat as he got a clearer look at the beauty before him. She looked like an angel, shrouded in white, floating on a cloud created by her flowing skirt. Yami suddenly felt out of place in his dark clothes at this place of beauty and pureness.
A noise broke him from his trance, as the distance between the two grew shorter. Anzu's shoulders sagged as she brought her hands to her mouth in an attempt to quite herself.
Anzu was startled as a pair of arms wrapped themselves around her waist and a head rested upon hers. It was a comforting gesture and without looking she already knew who it was. Allowing herself to lean into his embrace, a crystalline tear slipped from her eye and streaked her face.
"It's not fair." She whispered breaking the silence.
Now, throughout the ages, many people from the most historic backgrounds and eras have created works of art, speeches, and stories that have moved the people of the world. Words of the most elaborate sense that have sparked a passion amongst a vast population. Yet every now and then a statement so profound yet so simple, manages to create just as profound a meaning. A statement so simple, one might find it complex.
This was exactly how Yami felt by Anzu's brief statement spoken from the heart. He understood the surface of its meaning, yet was bewildered by it at the same time. With the statement sparking the passion of his curiosity, he urged Anzu to continue.
"What isn't fair?"
Yami knew that on some level the past events that have taken place and all the pain that she has gone through has some connection to her words. Still, he knew that there was more.
"It's not fair that I feel the way I do. That I feel sorry, not just for myself, but for Capac and Chimu."
Yami's eyes widened a bit at the mention of their names. Shocked that Anzu would even think of them, let alone speak of them.
She turned around in his arms and looked up into a pair of curious, caring eyes.
"Is it wrong that I feel this way?"
"Do you have a reason for feeling sorry?"
Anzu nodded and rested her head on Yami's chest. "It's not their fault that they were in a car accident, or that they became mentally handicapped. I know that they would've never have done what they did had they never been in that accident and lost their mother."
For once, the proclaimed King of Games had no answers or wise words to give. There are some aspects in life that have no truths or right or wrong answers. The only thing he could do was to hold onto Anzu and offer what little comfort he can.
Minutes passed by without a word spoken between the two of them. A swift, cool wind blew across them bringing with it more rays of the rising sun, but still leaving with it the lingering chill of the dying night.
Anzu shuddered again, but this time only from the coldness and leaned into Yami for some warmth. Without a second thought he removed his jacket and gingerly wrapped it around her. She closed her eyes and breathed in his scent that now, not only drifted before, but around her. Engulfing her with his presence.
At this moment, all previous thoughts left her. Only the present concerned her. For the first time, in a long time, she was at peace.
Suddenly there was a movement that disturbed Anzu's peaceful moment and she looked up to find Yami smiling down at her.
"I have something for you." Yami reached into his pocket and pulled out a beautifully wrapped box. A silver bow was tied neatly upon the golden wrapping paper. The box itself looked like a jewel.
Anzu gasped as she looked at the box and then up at Yami, "What's this for?"
"With all that's happened, haven't been able to give you your birthday present."
"That's right," Anzu said with a puzzled look on her face. "My birthday had passed." She smiled at her ignorance on the subject.
Yami chuckled with her and held the box out closer to her. "Well then, Happy Birthday Anzu."
Anzu took the box, tempted to shred the paper like she had always done, but decided to carefully unwrap the golden paper. With the wrapping finally off, she slowly lifted the lid off and stared, wide-eyed, at the gift before her.
There in the box lay the most beautiful necklace ever. A thin silver chain connected to a blue-tinted, tear-shaped, crystal. Anzu reached down and grabbed the chain. She lifted the necklace from the box and allowed the exquisite ornament to hang before her. The sun reflected through it, creating a prism of colors that shone upon both of them.
"Oh Yami, it's beautiful!"
Yami took the necklace from her hands and walked behind her. He reached out and around her neck and brought it back, attaching the clasp. He flipped her hair out from underneath the necklace and walked back to her front.
"There, now it looks even better."
Anzu smiled at him then jumped up and wrapped her arms around his neck. "I love you Yami." He looked down at her and then leaned in closer to her face. He softly placed his lips to hers and kissed her passionately.
"A lot has happened in the past few days, but one memory stays strongly within my mind."
"What's that?"
Yami closed his eyes for a brief moment and took a deep breath.
"That first night, when you came home, no one could reach you. At the time I didn't know what happened to you, but whatever it was, it left you in tears. I began to think you'd never stop crying. No one should have to cry that much on their birthday."
Anzu lifted up her tear-shaped necklace. "So what's this symbolic of?"
Yami leaned down and kissed her yet again, "It's a reminder that you'll never have to shed another tear out of fear, because I'll always be here to protect you, now and forever."
Anzu looked up at Yami, ironically enough, with tear-filled eyes, overwhelmed by his sentiments. He tilted his head to the side and shot her a 'don't-you-dare' look and grinned at her. She laughed at this and then threw her arms around his neck to hold him tightly.
They met with a passionate kiss as hands wondered and caressed each other, creating a warmth with in the both of them as the sun rose and warmed the land.
The suns rays shone upon the cemetery around them, no longer making it a place of sorrow, but of remembrance and peace. As they held each other closely the sky became a brighter shade of blue and one could swear that the whispers of the nearby spirits could be heard on the wind speaking of the love that stood before them.
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Chibi: Wow! I've completely finished my first multi-chapter story!! ^_^......Now what am I gonna do?? *ponders* I suppose I should attempt to write a sequel to "Patience" *nods head* Yes! That sounds good! Take care all my wonderful reviewers! Be awaiting my next story and I hope all of you continue to review my stories!! Sayonara minna!!