AN: Chapter 2 being continued on my snow day! ^-^ Snow days are only good for two things: One: Updating stories and Two: Making snow turtles XD

Disclaimer: KKJ doesn't belong to me.

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Maron gripped her bag tightly. Her hands shook and tears flowed steadily down her cheeks. Chiaki and Miyako sat quietly on either side of her. No one said anything. Finn, who had been out with Access when Maron received the letter, was at home now with Access. When she had first heard the news, she had been devastated and started crying too. Only Maron was able to stop Finn from coming with her to America. She insisted that she stay here with Chiaki and Access. They had said their goodbyes at the apartment.

"Flight 253, to America, boarding now at gate three. I repeat, Flight 253 to America, boarding at gate three."

Maron's eyes widened as the reality of what was happening hit her. She glanced frantically at Miyako, then at Chiaki. Miyako looked away, choking on tears. She took a deep breath before turning to her friend.

"Maron, we'll see each other soon. I promise. When this whole thing is settled, even if me and Chiaki have to fly to you!" Miyako let tears roll down her cheeks as Maron threw herself into her arms. Miyako held her tightly. She caught a glimpse of Chiaki watching them and pulled back. Maron let out a shaky sigh before turning to him. "You'll wait for me?" Her voice shook, sounding uncertain. Chiaki smiled sadly and nodded, hugging her closely to his chest.

"Of course." He whispered, pulling her closer. The announcement for 'last call flight 253' echoed throughout the airport. Maron slowly pulled back and gave Chiaki a kiss.

"I'll write, every day." Her voice shook as she stood and began walking towards the gate. Miyako and Chiaki followed.

"Smile."

Chiaki wiped away some of Maron's tears. She forced a wobbly smile, but ended up in tears instead. Chiaki drew her in for another hug before letting her go to Miyako. "Here, this is from me and Chiaki. We put it together when we heard you were leaving." Miyako handed Maron a bag. Maron was about to open it, but Miyako stopped her.

"Wait until the plane takes off." She hugged Maron once more before backing off and wrapping her arms around her waist. Maron gave Chiaki one last hug and kiss before she started towards the gate again.

"Kusakabe-san!!!"

Maron turned around and her eyes widened. Chiaki and Miyako clearly didn't expect it either.

"I-Iinchou!"

Maron gasped as he came to a stop before her. He quickly pulled her in for a hug. Maron sniffled and hugged him back.

"I'll miss you guys." She whispered as she looked from Miyako to Iinchou, then to Chiaki.

"Miss? Are you getting on this flight? We're leaving." A young woman in a flight attendant suit ushered Maron through the gate.

"Chiaki!"

Maron reached out towards her boyfriend. He took a step forward, then stopped and looked away. Maron swore she could see tears on his cheeks.

"Come on Miss, we're leaving now." The woman ushered the sobbing girl into the plane. Maron numbly took a seat and buckled the seat-belt with shaking hands. She stared out the window next to her into the airport. She watched Miyako, Iinchou, and Chiaki carefully, trying to memorize everything about them. Slowly, the plane lurched forward. Maron pressed her hands against the glass and sobbed when she couldn't see them anymore. The young man next to her asked if she was all right, but she only huddled in a ball and sobbed. An hour into the flight, Maron was miserable. She hiccupped occasionally and her tears were all used up. As she shifted in her seat, the bag Miyako had given her almost fell. She grabbed it, and slowly opened it. Although she thought she was tearless, that didn't stop the tears from falling. She pulled out a picture frame of her, Chiaki, Miyako, and Iinchou at the amusement park. She held it tightly to her chest and pulled out the card.

'Maron, don't be sad. I know we'll all see each other again some day. The police never lie, do they? I'll take care of Finn for you. I never really expected to have to write something like this, Maron. It's hard. Please call me when you get there.'

Maron sniffled and tucked the note away. There was one last thing in the bag. Maron pulled out a small brown bear. Around its' neck was a silver half moon necklace. In its' arms was a single red rose. Maron hugged it closely to her chest. She didn't need a card to know who it was from. Sighing and still clutching the bear, she fell asleep.

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~4 years Later~

Maron stepped off the plane and immediately threw back her head and relished in the feeling of being back in Tokyo. She held her luggage tightly in her hands and went outside to her awaiting taxi.

"It's so good to be home." She muttered as she watched the scenery pass by. She gasped when the taxi passed 'Mo-mo Kuri', the first amusement park she had ever been to. She smiled as memories came flooding back. It was a short drive to the apartment complex, and she quickly tipped the driver before hurrying in. It had been four years since she had last been here.

As she had said, Maron had written Miyako, Chiaki, and Iinchou a letter everyday. It lasted for a few months before they grew distant. There were occasional phone calls, but recently, Maron hadn't been able to get in touch with anyone. She had called the complex well in advance and booked a room. She wasn't planning on going back to America. It had taken six long months, but her mother finally won the court battle. Maron was happy to be with her parents again, but to her horror, things didn't change as she thought they would. Her mother was always busy, and Maron still found herself constantly alone. When she was finally old enough, she convinced her mom to let her go back to Tokyo.

"I'm home." She whispered as she entered the elevator. The ride was short, shorter than she remembered. As she stepped off onto her floor, she giggled. She had gotten the same room she had had when she was living here. She slipped her key in the door and opened it to an empty room. She placed her stuff on the ground and quickly left, racing across the hall to Miyako's room. Last she had spoken with her, she was living there alone. Her mother and dad both moved to an apartment nearby. Why Miyako didn't move herself, Maron didn't know. She knocked on the door.

"Coming!"

She heard the voice faintly from somewhere in the room. The door swung open abruptly.

"Hey Iinchou, you're early, I wasn't expecting-"

Miyako stopped short and held her breath. Maron smiled.

"Ohayou, Miyako."

"M-Maron?" Miyako's eyes filled with tears as she grabbed her friend and pulled her into the house. As soon as the door was shut, Miyako threw her arms around her.

"I can't believe you're here!" She half laughed, half cried. Maron felt tears prick at here eyes too.

"Miyako-chan? Who's.."

A small floaty voice was heard from farther in the room. Maron's eyes widened as she pulled back and looked over Miyako's shoulder.

"Finn?" The small angel was floating behind them, mouth and eyes wide. The silence lasted for a minute before Finn launched herself into Maron's arms.

"Maron!"

The angel cried softly. Maron smiled and cradled her to her chest. Finn looked the same as she had been when she left. Small and big mouthed. Miyako, Maron took time to notice, had longer hair and a swollen belly. Maron's eyes widened.

"Miyako, you're.."

"Mmm." Miyako looked lovingly at her belly and placed a hand over it. Maron smiled and drew Miyako in to hug too, careful not to squish Finn.

"Congratulations."

"Thanks."

"Is Iinchou?"

"Yea." Miyako blushed and bowed her head. Maron giggled. Although Iinchou had feelings for her and Miyako had feelings for Chiaki, the two got together. Love was funny like that. Maron's eyes lit up suddenly and she started for the door.

"Maron?" Finn and Miyako followed her to the door. Maron turned around and grinned.

"I'm going to see Chiaki."

"M-Maron! Why don't you stay here for a bit? You can see Chiaki later!" Miyako laughed nervously and pulled on her arm. Maron shrugged her off and went across the hall towards his apartment door.

"Maron! There's something I have to tell you!"

Miyako reached out to stop Maron from knocking, but it was too late. They heard footsteps.

"What is it, Miyako?"

"Chiaki is-"

"M-Maron!?" Chiaki answered the door, startled. His hair was a little longer than when she had last seen him four years ago. Maron threw herself into his arms.

"I missed you. I came back, just like we promised." She nuzzled his shirt slightly. It smelt strangely like perfume.

"Chiaki? Who's there?" A petite woman with strangely familiar green hair came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Y-You're-"

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AN: Cliffhanger! Cliffhanger! XD I feel bad for Maron now ::sniffles:: Anyway, you'll find out who 'she' is (if you already don't know ^-^) in the next chapter. Don't worry! ^-^ Don't you love snow days? ^-~

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