"Over the Edge of the Cliff" by: Crimson Night

Disclaimer: Don't own...obviously.

Revising the Past

*Shido's POV*

"Cain!" I woke with a jolt, a result of the nightmare. Two strong arms encircled me and I leaned into that embrace, liking the warmth it provided. "It's okay, love." I broke free of the two arms holding me and turned my head to see the source of the familiar voice.

"Cain? But how? She, Rihoe, she killed you. Again."

"No. She only thought she did and so did you, Yayoi, and that annoying Guni. As you can see, I'm still as I have been for centuries. Now, Shido, you're free to be with me. You don't have to worry about Rihoe anymore."

"Not my problem? You're crazy. I didn't make Rihoe a vampire so she could be my problem."

"Well, regardless, she's no longer around. Now, Shido, we have business to attend to, plans to be made. It will be fantastic."

"What's wrong with you?"

"What do you mean? I'm perfectly normal. I'm, as mortals would say, on cloud nine. Things couldn't possibly be any better."

"Do you not realize what you've done? Do you not understand what you have done to me?"

"What are you talking about, Shido? I did it all for you, so you could return to me."

"You're mad! You didn't do anything for me! You did it all for yourself! You always do everything for you. You never once stop and consider the consequences, do you? No, everything is about Cain, what Cain wants." I could feel the tears streaming down my cheeks.

Cain spoke, his words laced slightly with anger. "Shido, you'll see, soon, that I did the right thing."

"The right thing? You act as if you are a saint of some kind. Getting me to think you were dead, knowing I'd take my anger out on Rihoe. (Pause) How did you know?"

"Simple, really. I know how your mind works. I knew what you would do."

"So, you had the perfect plan. Make it appear as if she killed you, I'd retaliate on your behalf, and you'd rise from death once again. Then I would just fall into your arms and everything would be just like before. Well, you know what? I won't do it, I can't."

"What are you saying? Of course you can. All you have to do is forget that Rihoe, Yayoi, and Guni ever existed."

" I can't just go on as if none of this ever happened. I can't forget what I've done. I can never forgive you either." I wrapped a sheet around me and teleported.

~ Meanwhile~ *Guni's POV*

I have been sitting here for quite some time, watching Yayoi cry. I would too, if only I could bring myself to. I strayed away from the sight of Yayoi and tried to focus on something else. My eyes stopped when they saw a turquoise mug sitting on the kitchen counter, barely visible through the doorway. I remember the way Rihoe would come inside, a smile plastered on her face. She would say hello and go into the kitchen and fix up some of her special coffee. I though about how she almost died, but Shido decided to make her a creature of the night. Ever since, he could not help but smile. He was finally discovering himself, forming a new identity to replace the one he didn't remember. It was nice having someone around who could put a smile on that handsome face.

Why would he destroy that? How could you Shido. And for Cain. The one whom you left so long ago, the one who kept you from knowing who you used to be.

Yet you still love him. Somehow, I knew, even when you told me otherwise. You fell right badck into his trap and it was quite costly.

I finally turned my attention back to Yayoi, who had cried until it hurt to keep her eyes open. "Do you need anything?"

"An asprin. All that crying has given me a headache." I went into the kitchen. I returned with a bottle. I went back again, this time returning with a small glass half full of water.

She had just awoken ant the sun soon to be rising when...

"Shido! What are you doing here?!" I guess my voice was too loud. I caused Yayoi to wake completely.

She ran to Shido and began pounding his chest with her fists. "How could you?! How could you?! She sank to the floor, her legs unable to support her.

"I'm sorry. I jus-"

"You just what? Thought it was right because she did the same to Cain. You thought 'hey, shouldn't I return the favor'."

"Guni."

"Save it Shido! I don't want hear it. You're truly becoming just like him." I nodded to the figure who had just materialized near the door. Shido turned and was surprised to see his 'creator' leaning against the door frame. Cain looked at Shido, pleadingly. For the first time, it seem as though Cain had some kind of feelings. "Shido, come. The sun will be rising withing the next few minutes. We must go back."

"No! I will not."

Even Yayoi was shocked be Shido's tone, its shakiness. Then the unthinkable happed.

Shido walked to the window and opened it. He stood there for several moments. "Please forgive me." The sun had began to rise and Cain was starting to sink into the shadows as much as he could. Shido stood on the edge of the windowsill and jumped.

Yayoi rant to the window. And saw nothing. Shido's body had turned to ashes before he could reach the ground. He was now being wisped away by the early morning wind.

-A.R.- Well, the story's not quite over. Still have some unfinished business.