Disclaimer: I don't own Rurouni Kenshi or Goodbye by Alicia Keys!!
Author's Notes: Gomen nasai, minna-san!! I lied...AGAIN!! The next chapter will be about our favorite bishie missing his Misao-chan!! I've just been lying all over the place, ne? I was looking a song for the next chapter and I found my best friend's Alicia Keys CD!! I decided to listen to is and found the song Goodbye!! It was like destiny!! The words seemed like they were written for my fic! And thanks to Kmye-chan, I looked at my Dido CD and decided that Here With Me will be on the next chapter!! Thankees, Kmye-chan! *hugs* So like I always say, read, review, and enjoy!!
Mmm bye bye
How do you love someone
That hurts you oh so bad
With intentions good
Was all he ever had
Misao walked along the path back home. She had gathered her things in the dojo and quickly left. When she walked back down the trail where the fight occurred to her surprise there was only blood. No bodies to be found for miles.
*They probably killed her and threw her body somewhere.* Misao thought bitterly. Unknown to her, she had a a cold look in her eyes at the moment, but it quickly turned to a passive look.
Misao was angry with herself. Wht had she listen? Because of following orders, she may as well have killed her sensei.
*Tenshi-sama, wouldn't have ordered you to get away, if she thought she would die or be fatally wounded.* The logic side answered. Misao felt a bit more at ease with that answer. The wound in Tenshi's side may not have been as bad it looked. Maybe Tenshi was out there somewhere, recuperating, and waiting for the right moment. Right moment for what thogh? Would she return for Misao?
After awhile, Misao's thoughts returned to the Aoiya. How would they welcome her? Would they be angry? Or happy? How would Aoshi react?
Misao chuckled sadly as she remember the bittersweet memories with him. It was amazing, by all means, to love some no matter how much or how many times they hurt you. Like Tenshi said, he probably thought he was 'saving' her, when he was truly destroying her. The only thing that reassured him was that his intentions were good.
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Maybe love is a hopeless crime
Giving up what seems your lifetime
What went wrong with something once so good
Even when he told her that she was just a childish girl with a crush, she still loved him just as strongly as ever. No matter how many times he would hurt her, she would always love him. Only during her training, she tried to bury those feelings and concentrate on her work. Now they have resurfaced again with full force.
Was it right to return to him? Does he even care that she's been gone for nearly a year? She could simply go out and search for Tenshi...
*No, without me, Aoshi would believe no one cares for him. I must return to him.* Misao thought determinedly.
The days went on and all Misao could think of was Tenshi, Aoshi, and her family at the Aoiya. They went by as a blur. She walked as if in a daze, like a zombie. Time had no effect on the newly trained ninja, only her inner turmoil.
She wore her necklace all the time although she kept it hidden under her clothes. Even though, she still felt the warm sort of glow the red dragon gave off. It made her feel sure that Tenshi was okay. If she wasn't the metal wouldn't feel as warm as did now, Misao was sure of it.
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
Misao went back to the time when she left. She remembered writing the note saying goodbye. Where did she get such strength, such heart to leave? It surprised her sometimes how strong she truly was. Only Tenshi could see that strength and it was Tenshi who brought it out. Would Aoshi and the others now see her power?
Would she allow them to see such power? That was the question Misao was trying to decide. She wasn't sure if she was ready yet, after all she hadn't learned her last lesson. How would they treat her? Misao decided she would not use her full strength unless called for it. Yes, that was a smart idea. They didn't need to know. Not yet at least.
The only problem was... Was it a good idea?
Misao shook her head and sighed. Why did she fight such battles with herself? There was a time when she would agree with the first idea that popped into her head. Ah, yes. The hyper little Misao who had not a care in the world. The Misao who left her sheltered life to find who she truly was...
I know now I was naïve
Never knew where this would lead
And I'm not trying to take away
From the good man that he is
The naive girl was gone, leaving only a sensible woman in her place. A woman who was resposible. The girl who failed in her quest to save the man she loved was no more. Only a woman with another chance to break through his icy defense. There would be only one difference. She would succeed. Deep in her heart, Misao knew she could help him. Even if he didn't love her the way she did for him, as long as he was the same old Aoshi again. As long as he was happy again...
If you would look to see Misao, you would be very surprised. There was only a trace of her bright innocence left and her face was a still look. No emotion was displayed. The spirited Weasel Girl was only in found in small details.
Would they even recognize her? Would they know that it was their Misao coming home from a long journey?
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Was it something wrong that we did
Because others infiltrated
What went wrong with something once so good
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
She had so goodbye to so many people in her life, to the Oniwabanshu, to Aoshi, to Tenshi. It was time to say goodbye to goodbye. No more running. As Tenshi had said their time together had passed and it was time for another door to open.
Is this the end are you sure
How should you know when you've never been here before
It's so hard to just let go
When this is the one and only love I've ever known
This wasn't the end. Like her dragon pendent, it was the beginning of another cycle. The end has come and it was time for another beginning. It's just that it was so hard to let go. What would the new beginning bring? Another time of happiness or an era of darkness?
If it was another period of darkness, Misao did not have her Angel of Light on her side this time. She would have to find the light on her own and show would. She would find the light in the darkness, and for Aoshi, she would be his beacon of hope to pull him out of his own pool of darkness. It was her turn to be an angel for someone and this time it would be for her beloved.
So how do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
Goodbye no more. It was time for homecoming and hello.
*Just wait for me, Aoshi-sama. I'm coming home.* Misao pleaded as she broke into a run back home.
Author's Notes: Wow, I can't believe I got this done. I currently have 2088 words on my novel!! Now only 47912 words to go!!
Phew, so far it's going okay. Locking myself in my room to write and sleep and the occasional eating. Fun? What's the meaning of that word? J/K Heehee! Remember to suggest songs!! BTW, if this chapter has too many errors in it, kidnly tell me and I'll have it beta'd!!
Ja ne!!
~*~*~DarkFairy~*~*~
DiaBLo: I was writing chapters like crazy. That's why I couldn't stand putting this on hold!! Too much inspiration!!
Crystal: Like I said, thanks for your support!!
Nye-Yen: Nothing can hold me back! Not even a 50000 word novel due by the end of the month!!
Adeoo: You better believe Misao's gonna kick a lot of butt!!
Kmye-chan: Thanks for the suggestion!! It really helped!!
Naomi: Yup, Misao's going home to her Aoshi!! What will happen? ;-)
Len: So you want me to update? Hehe
Author's Notes: Gomen nasai, minna-san!! I lied...AGAIN!! The next chapter will be about our favorite bishie missing his Misao-chan!! I've just been lying all over the place, ne? I was looking a song for the next chapter and I found my best friend's Alicia Keys CD!! I decided to listen to is and found the song Goodbye!! It was like destiny!! The words seemed like they were written for my fic! And thanks to Kmye-chan, I looked at my Dido CD and decided that Here With Me will be on the next chapter!! Thankees, Kmye-chan! *hugs* So like I always say, read, review, and enjoy!!
Mmm bye bye
How do you love someone
That hurts you oh so bad
With intentions good
Was all he ever had
Misao walked along the path back home. She had gathered her things in the dojo and quickly left. When she walked back down the trail where the fight occurred to her surprise there was only blood. No bodies to be found for miles.
*They probably killed her and threw her body somewhere.* Misao thought bitterly. Unknown to her, she had a a cold look in her eyes at the moment, but it quickly turned to a passive look.
Misao was angry with herself. Wht had she listen? Because of following orders, she may as well have killed her sensei.
*Tenshi-sama, wouldn't have ordered you to get away, if she thought she would die or be fatally wounded.* The logic side answered. Misao felt a bit more at ease with that answer. The wound in Tenshi's side may not have been as bad it looked. Maybe Tenshi was out there somewhere, recuperating, and waiting for the right moment. Right moment for what thogh? Would she return for Misao?
After awhile, Misao's thoughts returned to the Aoiya. How would they welcome her? Would they be angry? Or happy? How would Aoshi react?
Misao chuckled sadly as she remember the bittersweet memories with him. It was amazing, by all means, to love some no matter how much or how many times they hurt you. Like Tenshi said, he probably thought he was 'saving' her, when he was truly destroying her. The only thing that reassured him was that his intentions were good.
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Maybe love is a hopeless crime
Giving up what seems your lifetime
What went wrong with something once so good
Even when he told her that she was just a childish girl with a crush, she still loved him just as strongly as ever. No matter how many times he would hurt her, she would always love him. Only during her training, she tried to bury those feelings and concentrate on her work. Now they have resurfaced again with full force.
Was it right to return to him? Does he even care that she's been gone for nearly a year? She could simply go out and search for Tenshi...
*No, without me, Aoshi would believe no one cares for him. I must return to him.* Misao thought determinedly.
The days went on and all Misao could think of was Tenshi, Aoshi, and her family at the Aoiya. They went by as a blur. She walked as if in a daze, like a zombie. Time had no effect on the newly trained ninja, only her inner turmoil.
She wore her necklace all the time although she kept it hidden under her clothes. Even though, she still felt the warm sort of glow the red dragon gave off. It made her feel sure that Tenshi was okay. If she wasn't the metal wouldn't feel as warm as did now, Misao was sure of it.
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
Misao went back to the time when she left. She remembered writing the note saying goodbye. Where did she get such strength, such heart to leave? It surprised her sometimes how strong she truly was. Only Tenshi could see that strength and it was Tenshi who brought it out. Would Aoshi and the others now see her power?
Would she allow them to see such power? That was the question Misao was trying to decide. She wasn't sure if she was ready yet, after all she hadn't learned her last lesson. How would they treat her? Misao decided she would not use her full strength unless called for it. Yes, that was a smart idea. They didn't need to know. Not yet at least.
The only problem was... Was it a good idea?
Misao shook her head and sighed. Why did she fight such battles with herself? There was a time when she would agree with the first idea that popped into her head. Ah, yes. The hyper little Misao who had not a care in the world. The Misao who left her sheltered life to find who she truly was...
I know now I was naïve
Never knew where this would lead
And I'm not trying to take away
From the good man that he is
The naive girl was gone, leaving only a sensible woman in her place. A woman who was resposible. The girl who failed in her quest to save the man she loved was no more. Only a woman with another chance to break through his icy defense. There would be only one difference. She would succeed. Deep in her heart, Misao knew she could help him. Even if he didn't love her the way she did for him, as long as he was the same old Aoshi again. As long as he was happy again...
If you would look to see Misao, you would be very surprised. There was only a trace of her bright innocence left and her face was a still look. No emotion was displayed. The spirited Weasel Girl was only in found in small details.
Would they even recognize her? Would they know that it was their Misao coming home from a long journey?
But how do I let go when I've
Loved him for so long and I've
Given him all that I could
Was it something wrong that we did
Because others infiltrated
What went wrong with something once so good
How do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
She had so goodbye to so many people in her life, to the Oniwabanshu, to Aoshi, to Tenshi. It was time to say goodbye to goodbye. No more running. As Tenshi had said their time together had passed and it was time for another door to open.
Is this the end are you sure
How should you know when you've never been here before
It's so hard to just let go
When this is the one and only love I've ever known
This wasn't the end. Like her dragon pendent, it was the beginning of another cycle. The end has come and it was time for another beginning. It's just that it was so hard to let go. What would the new beginning bring? Another time of happiness or an era of darkness?
If it was another period of darkness, Misao did not have her Angel of Light on her side this time. She would have to find the light on her own and show would. She would find the light in the darkness, and for Aoshi, she would be his beacon of hope to pull him out of his own pool of darkness. It was her turn to be an angel for someone and this time it would be for her beloved.
So how do you find the words to say
To say goodbye
If your heart don't have the heart to say
To say goodbye
Goodbye no more. It was time for homecoming and hello.
*Just wait for me, Aoshi-sama. I'm coming home.* Misao pleaded as she broke into a run back home.
Author's Notes: Wow, I can't believe I got this done. I currently have 2088 words on my novel!! Now only 47912 words to go!!
Phew, so far it's going okay. Locking myself in my room to write and sleep and the occasional eating. Fun? What's the meaning of that word? J/K Heehee! Remember to suggest songs!! BTW, if this chapter has too many errors in it, kidnly tell me and I'll have it beta'd!!
Ja ne!!
~*~*~DarkFairy~*~*~
DiaBLo: I was writing chapters like crazy. That's why I couldn't stand putting this on hold!! Too much inspiration!!
Crystal: Like I said, thanks for your support!!
Nye-Yen: Nothing can hold me back! Not even a 50000 word novel due by the end of the month!!
Adeoo: You better believe Misao's gonna kick a lot of butt!!
Kmye-chan: Thanks for the suggestion!! It really helped!!
Naomi: Yup, Misao's going home to her Aoshi!! What will happen? ;-)
Len: So you want me to update? Hehe
