A Demon's Love pt. 19
(Author's note: //...// means song lyrics. Before I get to the fluff, I want to thank Jen, Merina, and Wings of the Phoenix once again for the songs. Thank you!)
Botan sighed, oblivious to the applauding around her. She watched as Kizna and Kurama locked in a deep kiss in front of her. She glanced around the room to see where the others stood and watched. Hiei stood near the gift table, smirking at the sight. Kuwabara stood amongst the crowd, applauding along with the other humans. Keiko stood tip-toed as she watched through two adults' heads. Yusuke stood in the back secretly watching Keiko seemingly in deep thought. She looked around desperately for Koenma but didn't find him. She sighed once more. 'They won't notice,' she thought as she silently and secretly made her way through the crowd. 'They won't miss me.' She walked into the cold night air unaware of the pair of brown eyes, watching her as she left.
Koenma watched from a dark corner at the blue haired girl amongst the crowd. He watched her pale face turn sad as she looked desperately around her for someone only to never see that someone. He wondered what was wrong. He pushed through the crowd, scrambling to get to her as he watched her walk out the ballroom doors and into the cold night air. He followed quickly.
"That was wonderful you two!" the D.J. hollered as Kurama and Kizna broke apart blushing.
The lights around the ballroom slowly turned back to their normal brightness, making the guests rub their eyes as they adjusted to the light.
"Why don't we give them another round of applause?" the D.J. asked excitedly as the room erupted once more in applause. "Take a bow!"
Kurama humbly bowed as Kizna mimicked his movements. They turned to one another and looked deep into one another's souls once more. Gently, Kurama picked up her hand and placed a small kiss on the pale skin. She blushed. They walked towards the D.J. and whispered something inaudible to him. Smiling, he nodded in reply.
"Seems our bride and groom has requested a dance for a Yusuke and Keiko?" asked the D.J. as two sets of eyes went wide in the audience. "Are they here right now?"
"They're coming!" Kuwabara replied as he dragged two struggling figures from the crowd.
Yusuke and Keiko struggled in Kuwabara's strong grip as he pulled them violently through the crowd kicking and screaming.
"KUWABARA!" Yusuke threatened. "I'LL KILL YOU!"
"Don't worry Urameshi," Kuwabara replied ignoring Yusuke's threat. "You can thank me later!"
"Kuwabara please let us go!" implored Keiko desperately receiving a shaken head in response.
"Please!" Yusuke said as he began to beg.
Kuwabara continued to ignore their pleas as he dragged them out to the center of the dance floor. Kurama and Kizna stood giggling and chuckling as they watched. The lights dimmed once more and a spotlight lit the silhouettes of Yusuke and Keiko as Kurama, Kizna, and Kuwabara silently exited. Another soft tune began to play as Yusuke and Keiko stood unsurely on the center of the dance floor looking deep into one another's souls. She screamed as a pair of unseen hands made her fall into Yusuke's arms. The crowd giggled as they blushed.
Yusuke placed a shaking hand around her waist as he held her other hand in a waltz's position, trying to imitate Kurama's movements. Keiko stiffened at his light touch, but relax into them. He pulled her close as the music began to play.
//How do I,
Get through the night without you?
If I had to live without you,
What kind of life would that be?
Oh, I
I need you in my arms, need you to hold,
You're my world, my heart, my soul,
If you ever leave,
baby you would take away everything good in my life,//
They began a nervous waltz around the dance floor as they flawlessly simulated the kitsune and fairy's movements. They stared deep into the other's eyes as they seemed to dance on misting clouds and stars on Keiko's wings. Their minds slowly came to the conclusion of the perfection of being in the other's arms as they danced around. The world slowly faded around them as they no longer heard the whispers of the audience. 'Is this love?' Keiko wondered as she looked into his eyes wondering about the mystery they held within their depths. 'What would I do without her?' Yusuke thought as he looked down on the angel in his arms. He only came to one conclusion. She was the only thing good in his life.
He remembered the battles, the pain, and the deaths once more. She had stuck through by his side the whole time, yet he was unable to understand it. 'Is this love?' his mind whispered.
//and tell me now
How do I live without you?
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?//
Thoughts raced through their minds as they danced around once more. The spotlight, shining on Keiko's dress, made her shine in silver and white as the scarf that hung in the crook of her bent elbows gave her silver-feathered wings. The small spotlight seemed to make their clothing have a silver shine. Coming from their clothing, silver sparkles seem to spray around them as they danced amongst invisible clouds and shining silver stars.
His mind wandered back to all his trials and tribulations once more. One thing disturbed him most of all. The last thing he said just before he died at the Saint Beast's hands. '"...I have her!"' his memories screamed. 'You live only for her,' his thoughts said to him. His eyes began to shine in a new light as he realized what he thought was undeniable.
Mesmerized, Keiko looked curiously at the strange new light shining in his eyes. She felt his hand pull her closer to him, making her blush lightly. Their cheeks were only centimeters apart as she felt the warmth of his body. She closed her eyes and deeply inhaled his light musky scent. She unknowingly found herself lightly resting on his shoulder listening to his steady and strong heartbeat.
//Without you,
There'd be no sun in my sky,
There would be no love in my life,
There'd be no world left for me.
And I,
Baby I don't know what I would do,
I'd be lost if I lost you,
If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything real in my life,//
He found himself pulling her closer and deeper into his arms. He smiled softly as he smelled the light flowery scent of her perfume. She smelled of fresh blossoming lilies and moonlight. 'Like an angel,' his mind sighed dreamily. He closed his eyes and deeply inhaled the intoxicating scents. He felt her head rest upon his shoulder and smiled. He lowered his head and placed his chin on the warm skin of her shoulder as he closed his eyes to savor the sweet moment.
//And tell me now,
How do I live without you?
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?//
'How do I live without you Yusuke?' Keiko wondered as she listened to the soft mixture of the song and Yusuke's heart. 'Tell me. I want to know.' She couldn't. She knew that was the only possible answer.
//Please tell me baby,
How do I go on?//
'How would I go on?' Yusuke's mind wondered. 'I can't.' Desperately, he pulled her tighter to him as though he would somehow lose her and buried his face deeper into her skin and neck savoring her smells.
//If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything,
I need you with me,
Baby don't you know that you're everything,
Real in my life?//
'Don't leave me please,' Yusuke's mind begged desperately. 'I need you.' Keiko felt his grip around her tighten dramatically. She opened her eyes and looked at the young man in her arms. She could see the silver shine seeping through his closed eyes. She pulled out of the intimate position and caressed his tears away. Yusuke's now open eyes looked at her strangely, but Keiko ignored the strange looks and continued to dry his tears. Yusuke smiled. She smiled in return. He pulled her close once more as she lay her head back down on his shoulder, her long eyelashes lightly brushing against his skin.
//And tell me now,
How do I live without you,
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
How do I live without you?
How do I live without you baby?//
The music slowed and came to a stop as a loud applause came from the audience. The bride and groom stood to the side, smiling proudly at their handiwork. Kuwabara stood next to them giving his friends a goofy grin and a thumbs up sign.
Yusuke and Keiko looked up and around and blushed.
Botan walked around the vast temple grounds in the cold night air. Large torches lighted the paths and walkways giving the temple a mysterious air as their dim light cast strange shadows into the surrounding gardens and woods.
She came to a large and lush garden filled with pink flowers and light green ferns by a smooth flowing river and softly falling hill lined with more light green ferns and small bright pink flowers. A large Chinese styled pavilion proudly stood in the center amongst the flowers and the water. Small trees with light green leaves lined the pathway she stood on. Along the pathway, more lit torches guided her. In the river, she could see the last of the setting sun's rays just before they kissed the day goodbye.
She walked along the pathway wanting to rest her feet at the pavilion. She climbed the stone steps, sat behind a large supporting column, brought her knees to her chest, and stared into the water with her back to the rest of the world. She sighed.
Koenma followed her silently as she walked through the gardens. He tried to call to her only to find his voice had somehow gone missing. He continued to follow until to the garden where she had stopped. He looked curiously around at the flowers around him and smiled. He walked down the pathway and to the pavilion and found her staring in the starlit water.
"Mind if I join you?" he asked softly making her jump.
Botan jumped at the sound of a deep voice behind her. She turned and found him standing next to her. She turned away lightly blushing.
"Of course," she softly replied as she continued to stare into the water.
"You know it's rude to leave a party early," said Koenma trying to break the awkward silence.
She shrugged and sighed, but continued to stare into the water.
"Is something the matter?" he asked concernedly wondering what could make his angel sad.
"Just...." she began softly as she turned her vision to the silver stars in the sky. "...Lonely."
Koenma noticed her small hand lightly resting on the banister. He reached for it and clasped it withing his. Botan turned to him, surprised at what he had done. She turned away blushing as he studied her. The moonlight and starlight made her dress shine silver and an ice blue. The moonlight made her skin shine a pearly white as the stars streaked her hair with silver stripes along with their shining light sewn into her dress. 'Beautiful,' he thought as he looked over her. 'Why hasn't he moved his hand?' her mind wondered as she snuck a furtive glance at the prince. She blushed deeper as he felt his warm hand caress her cheek. She heard soft music coming from the ballroom as another slow song began to play. Koenma stood and let go of her hand and cheek to her relief and disappointment. He walked in front of her and held out his hand.
"May I have the honor of this dance?" he asked like a gentleman should, making her blush more.
"S-sure," she stuttered as she reached for his hand.
He pulled her close and prepared for a fine gentleman and lady's waltz. Botan blushed again.
//Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memories so clear//
Slowly, he lead her in a confident stride in a circle around the pavilion. The stars above them shined and looked down on them seemingly smiling. A blushing smile spread across her face as he smiled back down at her. They looked deep into one another's eyes and found a new light shining brightly.
//Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still and inspiration
Can it be?
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above//
He always watched her from his office dreaming when she went down to earth for the missions. He always heard her speaking to him in his dreams always telling him that she was his and his alone. Deep in the caverns and chasms in his heart and mind there was always something he would always feel for her. A something like love.
//Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are//
She prayed for the gods to give her wings and wished on the stars for him to smile down at her once more. They wished to take their flight into the distant stars and fly around the universe in one night. They wished for one single moonlit kiss and the safety and comfort of each other's arms could give.
//Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen//
Koenma pulled her closer to him as she rested her head lightly on his shoulder. He smiled as he received a small smile in return. Botan closed her eyes and felt a sudden warmth envelope her, protecting her from the cold night air around them. Koenma wrapped his arms tightly around her, trying to keep the cold night out of her system. 'This has to be a dream,' his mind sighed. 'But... it's not.'
//As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are mine
Forever love
Watching me from up above//
Their racing heart seems to dance in a simultaneous rhythm. One lead, and the other followed just one beat behind. Her grip around his hand tightened as though she were trying to claim him as her own. 'Be mine,' her mind implored. 'Forever.'
//And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave//
Koenma stared down at the angel dancing in his arms. He made silent vow to the stars as he looked up into the night sky through the columns of the pavilion. 'Make her mine, for forever,' he wished silently. 'I wish upon tonight to see your smile, even if only for a while. I want to know you're there, a breathe away.' He looked down on her and smiled.
//Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are//
A small smile graced Botan's pink lips as she and Koenma circled once more. 'Take me to where you are,' she whispered in her thoughts. 'Take me to the stars,' Koenma's mind asked the small girl in his arms. 'Lets fly.'
//I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are//
The song ended, but they still held each other tightly as they stood stark still in the middle of the pavilion. Koenma's hand reached up and pulled the pacifier out of his mouth and dropped it in his pocket. He began to pull out of her arms. Botan's smile turned to a small frown as she felt him moving out of her arms. She looked up to him in a mixture of embarrassment and sadness.
"I'm sorry," she whispered as she turned to leave.
"Wait!" he cried as he grabbed her wrist. "Please don't go."
She looked over her shoulder with an ashamed look on her face. Koenma walked up to her and gently guided her to turn around. He lifted her chin and stared deep into her eyes. 'It's now or never,' he thought nervously.
"Why?" she whispered as she lost herself in his hypnotizing brown eyes.
He didn't reply. He leaned down to her and laid a light kiss on her lips. Botan's eyes went wide in surprise at the prince's actions. She felt him pull her closer to him. Nervously, she closed her eyes and slowly returned his kiss. The stars and moon watched as the wishes of two people seemed to come true in one single night.
"Could we please have the groom and the groom's mother here on the floor?" the D.J. cried to the audience. "You another solo dance to do!"
Kizna turned to Kurama curiously.
"Another human custom," Kurama began to explain. "At a wedding the bride dances with her father, and the groom dances with his mother."
She smiled and nodded.
"Go," she said as she motioned for him to join Shiori.
"Do you mind?" he asked worried about leaving her alone.
"Go she's waiting," she replied smiling. "I'll stay here."
Kurama smiled and joined his mother as she watched standing nearby. Shiori placed her hand on her son's shoulder and the other in his free hand as another soft tune began to play. (Author's note: I know this song might sound odd to use, but don't worry I'll have the bride and groom dancing to it by the end.)
//Deep in my soul
Love so strong
It takes control//
Kurama began to lead his mother around the room as the others watched. He snuck furtive glances at their table and began to worry as he saw tears shining in her eyes.
Kizna sat at the table and sadly watched her love and his mother dance and twirl by her, both with small smiles on their faces. 'This is such a nice custom,' she thought sadly and happily at the same time. 'But it only works if you have a father or mother.' She sighed a sad sigh. She felt the tears begin to well in her eyes as she watched them go around her once more.
//Now we both know
The secrets bared
The Feelings show//
Shiori watched her son's eyes curiously dart to a sight behind her that she couldn't see. His eyes turned to worry as they watched the sight once more. He twirled her around as she looked to see what plagued her son's mind. 'Kizna,' she thought sadly pitying her new daughter. 'Of course. She has no father or mother.'
Kizna turned her eyes from the sight. 'I should be happy,' she thought sadly. 'Kurama gets to celebrate this custom. I should be happy for him.' She watched the room around her. Blushing, Keiko stood near a table with a small glass of wine in hand with the blush from her dance with Yusuke still staining her face. Still blushing, Yusuke stood with Kuwabara and Hiei as Kuwabara gave him congratulatory pats on the back, and Koenma and Botan were no where to be found. She sighed.
//Driven far apart
I'll make a wish
On a shooting star//
He watched her from a far wishing he could be by her side, but quickly turned his attention back to his mother.
"Go to her," Shiori said softly as she smiled at her son. "She needs you."
"But mother..." Kurama began only to receive a shaking head in response.
Shiori pulled out of his arms and pulled him over to her. Curiously, Kizna looked up to see her bringing Kurama to her side. Shiori held out her hand as Kizna unsurely took it. Shiori placed Kizna's pale hand in her son's and clasped their hands together.
"Dance," Shiori said softly as she smiled again.
"But..." Kizna began only to receive Shiori's shaking head as well. "Thank you."
Shiori smiled as she watched Kurama gently pull Kizna up from the table and led her to the dance floor. As they reached the middle of the dance floor, Kurama pulled her close once again and began to gently lead her.
//There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll Stay
My Only Love//
She wanted to stay in his arms forever. He was her only love as she was his. 'I wish to stay like this forever,' he thought as he looked deep into her silver eyes. He leaned down and placed a light kiss on her forehead as he brushed the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes away. She smiled.
//Even though your gone
love will still live on
The feeling is so strong
My only love//
'May our love live forever,' her mind wished as she lay her head on his chest listening to his heart. He rested his head on her shoulder and buried his face within the depths of the light blue ringlets.
//There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My Only love//
"Can we stay like this.... forever?" Botan whispered to him as he held her close.
"Yes," Koenma whispered in reply. "Forever."
"Forever," she whispered with a small smile gracing her lips.
In the middle of the pavilion underneath the glistening starlight and gurgling river, they stood holding each other close. Small bubbles floated in the water coming from the white, orange, and black colored koi swimming in the river. He looked into her rose pink eyes as she looked deep in his brown ones. Gently, he lifted her chin and placed his lips on hers.
//You've reached the deepest part
Of the secret in my heart
I've known it from the start
My only love//
Yusuke excused himself from the others and nervously walked toward her. Keiko turned as she saw his black blur in the corner of her eye. The blush that left her face returned. He knew she had found a place deep within his heart, but he never admitted to the feeling before. Until now.
//There will come day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My only love//
"Could I... eh... talk to you?" Yusuke asked nervously as he led Keiko away.
"What is it Yusuke?" Keiko asked nervously as they walked out into the cold night air.
"Uh.. Come walk with me," he said hoping to find time to explain himself.
They walked in a large garden courtyard in the hidden confines of the temple. Tall evergreens lined the path as large acres of small bushes stood to their side cut and trimmed into elegant swirls and ques. A large fountain stood proudly in front of them with an elegant Grecian woman pouring water from an urn. The stars twinkled above them as a crescent moon smiled.
'Perfect,' Yusuke thought as a plan formed in his mind.
"What did you want to talk about Yusuke?" Keiko asked nervously as she felt the heat rise in her face.
Yusuke didn't reply. He looked down on her with a soft look in his eyes and a blank stare upon his face.
"Yu...." Keiko began until something stopped her.
He swept her off her feet and into a spontaneous and fiery kiss. Keiko's eyes went wide as her knees turned to slush. She closed her eyes and savored the sweet moment under the glistening star light. 'My love,' her mind whispered as he pulled closer.
//My only Love//
(Author's note: okay I get it! Everyone is out of character! *sighs* flame when ready.)
(Author's note: //...// means song lyrics. Before I get to the fluff, I want to thank Jen, Merina, and Wings of the Phoenix once again for the songs. Thank you!)
Botan sighed, oblivious to the applauding around her. She watched as Kizna and Kurama locked in a deep kiss in front of her. She glanced around the room to see where the others stood and watched. Hiei stood near the gift table, smirking at the sight. Kuwabara stood amongst the crowd, applauding along with the other humans. Keiko stood tip-toed as she watched through two adults' heads. Yusuke stood in the back secretly watching Keiko seemingly in deep thought. She looked around desperately for Koenma but didn't find him. She sighed once more. 'They won't notice,' she thought as she silently and secretly made her way through the crowd. 'They won't miss me.' She walked into the cold night air unaware of the pair of brown eyes, watching her as she left.
Koenma watched from a dark corner at the blue haired girl amongst the crowd. He watched her pale face turn sad as she looked desperately around her for someone only to never see that someone. He wondered what was wrong. He pushed through the crowd, scrambling to get to her as he watched her walk out the ballroom doors and into the cold night air. He followed quickly.
"That was wonderful you two!" the D.J. hollered as Kurama and Kizna broke apart blushing.
The lights around the ballroom slowly turned back to their normal brightness, making the guests rub their eyes as they adjusted to the light.
"Why don't we give them another round of applause?" the D.J. asked excitedly as the room erupted once more in applause. "Take a bow!"
Kurama humbly bowed as Kizna mimicked his movements. They turned to one another and looked deep into one another's souls once more. Gently, Kurama picked up her hand and placed a small kiss on the pale skin. She blushed. They walked towards the D.J. and whispered something inaudible to him. Smiling, he nodded in reply.
"Seems our bride and groom has requested a dance for a Yusuke and Keiko?" asked the D.J. as two sets of eyes went wide in the audience. "Are they here right now?"
"They're coming!" Kuwabara replied as he dragged two struggling figures from the crowd.
Yusuke and Keiko struggled in Kuwabara's strong grip as he pulled them violently through the crowd kicking and screaming.
"KUWABARA!" Yusuke threatened. "I'LL KILL YOU!"
"Don't worry Urameshi," Kuwabara replied ignoring Yusuke's threat. "You can thank me later!"
"Kuwabara please let us go!" implored Keiko desperately receiving a shaken head in response.
"Please!" Yusuke said as he began to beg.
Kuwabara continued to ignore their pleas as he dragged them out to the center of the dance floor. Kurama and Kizna stood giggling and chuckling as they watched. The lights dimmed once more and a spotlight lit the silhouettes of Yusuke and Keiko as Kurama, Kizna, and Kuwabara silently exited. Another soft tune began to play as Yusuke and Keiko stood unsurely on the center of the dance floor looking deep into one another's souls. She screamed as a pair of unseen hands made her fall into Yusuke's arms. The crowd giggled as they blushed.
Yusuke placed a shaking hand around her waist as he held her other hand in a waltz's position, trying to imitate Kurama's movements. Keiko stiffened at his light touch, but relax into them. He pulled her close as the music began to play.
//How do I,
Get through the night without you?
If I had to live without you,
What kind of life would that be?
Oh, I
I need you in my arms, need you to hold,
You're my world, my heart, my soul,
If you ever leave,
baby you would take away everything good in my life,//
They began a nervous waltz around the dance floor as they flawlessly simulated the kitsune and fairy's movements. They stared deep into the other's eyes as they seemed to dance on misting clouds and stars on Keiko's wings. Their minds slowly came to the conclusion of the perfection of being in the other's arms as they danced around. The world slowly faded around them as they no longer heard the whispers of the audience. 'Is this love?' Keiko wondered as she looked into his eyes wondering about the mystery they held within their depths. 'What would I do without her?' Yusuke thought as he looked down on the angel in his arms. He only came to one conclusion. She was the only thing good in his life.
He remembered the battles, the pain, and the deaths once more. She had stuck through by his side the whole time, yet he was unable to understand it. 'Is this love?' his mind whispered.
//and tell me now
How do I live without you?
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?//
Thoughts raced through their minds as they danced around once more. The spotlight, shining on Keiko's dress, made her shine in silver and white as the scarf that hung in the crook of her bent elbows gave her silver-feathered wings. The small spotlight seemed to make their clothing have a silver shine. Coming from their clothing, silver sparkles seem to spray around them as they danced amongst invisible clouds and shining silver stars.
His mind wandered back to all his trials and tribulations once more. One thing disturbed him most of all. The last thing he said just before he died at the Saint Beast's hands. '"...I have her!"' his memories screamed. 'You live only for her,' his thoughts said to him. His eyes began to shine in a new light as he realized what he thought was undeniable.
Mesmerized, Keiko looked curiously at the strange new light shining in his eyes. She felt his hand pull her closer to him, making her blush lightly. Their cheeks were only centimeters apart as she felt the warmth of his body. She closed her eyes and deeply inhaled his light musky scent. She unknowingly found herself lightly resting on his shoulder listening to his steady and strong heartbeat.
//Without you,
There'd be no sun in my sky,
There would be no love in my life,
There'd be no world left for me.
And I,
Baby I don't know what I would do,
I'd be lost if I lost you,
If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything real in my life,//
He found himself pulling her closer and deeper into his arms. He smiled softly as he smelled the light flowery scent of her perfume. She smelled of fresh blossoming lilies and moonlight. 'Like an angel,' his mind sighed dreamily. He closed his eyes and deeply inhaled the intoxicating scents. He felt her head rest upon his shoulder and smiled. He lowered his head and placed his chin on the warm skin of her shoulder as he closed his eyes to savor the sweet moment.
//And tell me now,
How do I live without you?
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?//
'How do I live without you Yusuke?' Keiko wondered as she listened to the soft mixture of the song and Yusuke's heart. 'Tell me. I want to know.' She couldn't. She knew that was the only possible answer.
//Please tell me baby,
How do I go on?//
'How would I go on?' Yusuke's mind wondered. 'I can't.' Desperately, he pulled her tighter to him as though he would somehow lose her and buried his face deeper into her skin and neck savoring her smells.
//If you ever leave,
Baby you would take away everything,
I need you with me,
Baby don't you know that you're everything,
Real in my life?//
'Don't leave me please,' Yusuke's mind begged desperately. 'I need you.' Keiko felt his grip around her tighten dramatically. She opened her eyes and looked at the young man in her arms. She could see the silver shine seeping through his closed eyes. She pulled out of the intimate position and caressed his tears away. Yusuke's now open eyes looked at her strangely, but Keiko ignored the strange looks and continued to dry his tears. Yusuke smiled. She smiled in return. He pulled her close once more as she lay her head back down on his shoulder, her long eyelashes lightly brushing against his skin.
//And tell me now,
How do I live without you,
I want to know,
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go,
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
How do I live without you?
How do I live without you baby?//
The music slowed and came to a stop as a loud applause came from the audience. The bride and groom stood to the side, smiling proudly at their handiwork. Kuwabara stood next to them giving his friends a goofy grin and a thumbs up sign.
Yusuke and Keiko looked up and around and blushed.
Botan walked around the vast temple grounds in the cold night air. Large torches lighted the paths and walkways giving the temple a mysterious air as their dim light cast strange shadows into the surrounding gardens and woods.
She came to a large and lush garden filled with pink flowers and light green ferns by a smooth flowing river and softly falling hill lined with more light green ferns and small bright pink flowers. A large Chinese styled pavilion proudly stood in the center amongst the flowers and the water. Small trees with light green leaves lined the pathway she stood on. Along the pathway, more lit torches guided her. In the river, she could see the last of the setting sun's rays just before they kissed the day goodbye.
She walked along the pathway wanting to rest her feet at the pavilion. She climbed the stone steps, sat behind a large supporting column, brought her knees to her chest, and stared into the water with her back to the rest of the world. She sighed.
Koenma followed her silently as she walked through the gardens. He tried to call to her only to find his voice had somehow gone missing. He continued to follow until to the garden where she had stopped. He looked curiously around at the flowers around him and smiled. He walked down the pathway and to the pavilion and found her staring in the starlit water.
"Mind if I join you?" he asked softly making her jump.
Botan jumped at the sound of a deep voice behind her. She turned and found him standing next to her. She turned away lightly blushing.
"Of course," she softly replied as she continued to stare into the water.
"You know it's rude to leave a party early," said Koenma trying to break the awkward silence.
She shrugged and sighed, but continued to stare into the water.
"Is something the matter?" he asked concernedly wondering what could make his angel sad.
"Just...." she began softly as she turned her vision to the silver stars in the sky. "...Lonely."
Koenma noticed her small hand lightly resting on the banister. He reached for it and clasped it withing his. Botan turned to him, surprised at what he had done. She turned away blushing as he studied her. The moonlight and starlight made her dress shine silver and an ice blue. The moonlight made her skin shine a pearly white as the stars streaked her hair with silver stripes along with their shining light sewn into her dress. 'Beautiful,' he thought as he looked over her. 'Why hasn't he moved his hand?' her mind wondered as she snuck a furtive glance at the prince. She blushed deeper as he felt his warm hand caress her cheek. She heard soft music coming from the ballroom as another slow song began to play. Koenma stood and let go of her hand and cheek to her relief and disappointment. He walked in front of her and held out his hand.
"May I have the honor of this dance?" he asked like a gentleman should, making her blush more.
"S-sure," she stuttered as she reached for his hand.
He pulled her close and prepared for a fine gentleman and lady's waltz. Botan blushed again.
//Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memories so clear//
Slowly, he lead her in a confident stride in a circle around the pavilion. The stars above them shined and looked down on them seemingly smiling. A blushing smile spread across her face as he smiled back down at her. They looked deep into one another's eyes and found a new light shining brightly.
//Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still and inspiration
Can it be?
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above//
He always watched her from his office dreaming when she went down to earth for the missions. He always heard her speaking to him in his dreams always telling him that she was his and his alone. Deep in the caverns and chasms in his heart and mind there was always something he would always feel for her. A something like love.
//Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are//
She prayed for the gods to give her wings and wished on the stars for him to smile down at her once more. They wished to take their flight into the distant stars and fly around the universe in one night. They wished for one single moonlit kiss and the safety and comfort of each other's arms could give.
//Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen//
Koenma pulled her closer to him as she rested her head lightly on his shoulder. He smiled as he received a small smile in return. Botan closed her eyes and felt a sudden warmth envelope her, protecting her from the cold night air around them. Koenma wrapped his arms tightly around her, trying to keep the cold night out of her system. 'This has to be a dream,' his mind sighed. 'But... it's not.'
//As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are mine
Forever love
Watching me from up above//
Their racing heart seems to dance in a simultaneous rhythm. One lead, and the other followed just one beat behind. Her grip around his hand tightened as though she were trying to claim him as her own. 'Be mine,' her mind implored. 'Forever.'
//And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave//
Koenma stared down at the angel dancing in his arms. He made silent vow to the stars as he looked up into the night sky through the columns of the pavilion. 'Make her mine, for forever,' he wished silently. 'I wish upon tonight to see your smile, even if only for a while. I want to know you're there, a breathe away.' He looked down on her and smiled.
//Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for a while
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are//
A small smile graced Botan's pink lips as she and Koenma circled once more. 'Take me to where you are,' she whispered in her thoughts. 'Take me to the stars,' Koenma's mind asked the small girl in his arms. 'Lets fly.'
//I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are//
The song ended, but they still held each other tightly as they stood stark still in the middle of the pavilion. Koenma's hand reached up and pulled the pacifier out of his mouth and dropped it in his pocket. He began to pull out of her arms. Botan's smile turned to a small frown as she felt him moving out of her arms. She looked up to him in a mixture of embarrassment and sadness.
"I'm sorry," she whispered as she turned to leave.
"Wait!" he cried as he grabbed her wrist. "Please don't go."
She looked over her shoulder with an ashamed look on her face. Koenma walked up to her and gently guided her to turn around. He lifted her chin and stared deep into her eyes. 'It's now or never,' he thought nervously.
"Why?" she whispered as she lost herself in his hypnotizing brown eyes.
He didn't reply. He leaned down to her and laid a light kiss on her lips. Botan's eyes went wide in surprise at the prince's actions. She felt him pull her closer to him. Nervously, she closed her eyes and slowly returned his kiss. The stars and moon watched as the wishes of two people seemed to come true in one single night.
"Could we please have the groom and the groom's mother here on the floor?" the D.J. cried to the audience. "You another solo dance to do!"
Kizna turned to Kurama curiously.
"Another human custom," Kurama began to explain. "At a wedding the bride dances with her father, and the groom dances with his mother."
She smiled and nodded.
"Go," she said as she motioned for him to join Shiori.
"Do you mind?" he asked worried about leaving her alone.
"Go she's waiting," she replied smiling. "I'll stay here."
Kurama smiled and joined his mother as she watched standing nearby. Shiori placed her hand on her son's shoulder and the other in his free hand as another soft tune began to play. (Author's note: I know this song might sound odd to use, but don't worry I'll have the bride and groom dancing to it by the end.)
//Deep in my soul
Love so strong
It takes control//
Kurama began to lead his mother around the room as the others watched. He snuck furtive glances at their table and began to worry as he saw tears shining in her eyes.
Kizna sat at the table and sadly watched her love and his mother dance and twirl by her, both with small smiles on their faces. 'This is such a nice custom,' she thought sadly and happily at the same time. 'But it only works if you have a father or mother.' She sighed a sad sigh. She felt the tears begin to well in her eyes as she watched them go around her once more.
//Now we both know
The secrets bared
The Feelings show//
Shiori watched her son's eyes curiously dart to a sight behind her that she couldn't see. His eyes turned to worry as they watched the sight once more. He twirled her around as she looked to see what plagued her son's mind. 'Kizna,' she thought sadly pitying her new daughter. 'Of course. She has no father or mother.'
Kizna turned her eyes from the sight. 'I should be happy,' she thought sadly. 'Kurama gets to celebrate this custom. I should be happy for him.' She watched the room around her. Blushing, Keiko stood near a table with a small glass of wine in hand with the blush from her dance with Yusuke still staining her face. Still blushing, Yusuke stood with Kuwabara and Hiei as Kuwabara gave him congratulatory pats on the back, and Koenma and Botan were no where to be found. She sighed.
//Driven far apart
I'll make a wish
On a shooting star//
He watched her from a far wishing he could be by her side, but quickly turned his attention back to his mother.
"Go to her," Shiori said softly as she smiled at her son. "She needs you."
"But mother..." Kurama began only to receive a shaking head in response.
Shiori pulled out of his arms and pulled him over to her. Curiously, Kizna looked up to see her bringing Kurama to her side. Shiori held out her hand as Kizna unsurely took it. Shiori placed Kizna's pale hand in her son's and clasped their hands together.
"Dance," Shiori said softly as she smiled again.
"But..." Kizna began only to receive Shiori's shaking head as well. "Thank you."
Shiori smiled as she watched Kurama gently pull Kizna up from the table and led her to the dance floor. As they reached the middle of the dance floor, Kurama pulled her close once again and began to gently lead her.
//There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll Stay
My Only Love//
She wanted to stay in his arms forever. He was her only love as she was his. 'I wish to stay like this forever,' he thought as he looked deep into her silver eyes. He leaned down and placed a light kiss on her forehead as he brushed the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes away. She smiled.
//Even though your gone
love will still live on
The feeling is so strong
My only love//
'May our love live forever,' her mind wished as she lay her head on his chest listening to his heart. He rested his head on her shoulder and buried his face within the depths of the light blue ringlets.
//There will come a day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My Only love//
"Can we stay like this.... forever?" Botan whispered to him as he held her close.
"Yes," Koenma whispered in reply. "Forever."
"Forever," she whispered with a small smile gracing her lips.
In the middle of the pavilion underneath the glistening starlight and gurgling river, they stood holding each other close. Small bubbles floated in the water coming from the white, orange, and black colored koi swimming in the river. He looked into her rose pink eyes as she looked deep in his brown ones. Gently, he lifted her chin and placed his lips on hers.
//You've reached the deepest part
Of the secret in my heart
I've known it from the start
My only love//
Yusuke excused himself from the others and nervously walked toward her. Keiko turned as she saw his black blur in the corner of her eye. The blush that left her face returned. He knew she had found a place deep within his heart, but he never admitted to the feeling before. Until now.
//There will come day
Somewhere far away
In your arms I'll stay
My only love//
"Could I... eh... talk to you?" Yusuke asked nervously as he led Keiko away.
"What is it Yusuke?" Keiko asked nervously as they walked out into the cold night air.
"Uh.. Come walk with me," he said hoping to find time to explain himself.
They walked in a large garden courtyard in the hidden confines of the temple. Tall evergreens lined the path as large acres of small bushes stood to their side cut and trimmed into elegant swirls and ques. A large fountain stood proudly in front of them with an elegant Grecian woman pouring water from an urn. The stars twinkled above them as a crescent moon smiled.
'Perfect,' Yusuke thought as a plan formed in his mind.
"What did you want to talk about Yusuke?" Keiko asked nervously as she felt the heat rise in her face.
Yusuke didn't reply. He looked down on her with a soft look in his eyes and a blank stare upon his face.
"Yu...." Keiko began until something stopped her.
He swept her off her feet and into a spontaneous and fiery kiss. Keiko's eyes went wide as her knees turned to slush. She closed her eyes and savored the sweet moment under the glistening star light. 'My love,' her mind whispered as he pulled closer.
//My only Love//
(Author's note: okay I get it! Everyone is out of character! *sighs* flame when ready.)