Bring Me to Life
Just some notes: this is an alternate ending fic. Clef is the Pillar, and yes this is a Umi/Clef fic. Nothing against Ascot, I really like him, it's just that this worked better this way. Please, no flames from Ascot-lovers, it's just a fic. Nothing special. This will eventually be a song fic to "bring me to life". Not half-bad, but that's just my opinion. So on with the story. It starts right before the magic knights go home after the second three books in the manga series. I haven't seen the anime yet, but I plan to. ^---^
"But I love you," he wanted to answer, cry the words back at her, take her in his arms, reassure her. But it was not permitted. As Pillar, Clef could not, would not respond. Better to die today and let Cephiro continue. Emeraude's example still shone too brightly in his mind.
"I'm sorry Umi." He struggled to force the words from him. "I.I don't love you back. It would be best if you went home now." He felt her turn. Turn, and take a part of his soul with her. He died that day, on the inside.
Umi, however, did not die. She walked, drifted from the room. Hikaru and Fuu waited outside. They knew she had business with Clef before they left. When they saw her smile, they thought all went well. They did not notice that her smile did not reach her eyes. And when, on earth they separated, they seemed to sense a wrongness about Umi. And over the course of the next few months, though she still acted the same, many people commented that she seemed, lessened, somehow. Her eyes never shone. It was as if a part of her slept. And it did. All of her passion, her energy was somehow diminished. Instead of the loving, passionate hurricane she had been, she now seemed a reflection of the current, lasting weather. Or maybe that perpetual drizzle and constant mist was a reflection of her.
CHAPTER 2 Oh, yeah, I don't own mkr or this song or anything else that comes up that's copyrighted, patented, etc. sorry ^---^ I forgot it in the last chapter. please don't sue me. I don't have any money to begin with.
The Burden of Pillar
Over time the rain went away, but Umi's smile still never reached her eyes. It still rained in Cephiro.
"Clef? I'm sorry to disturb this whole, quiet thought thing, but. can't you do something about Kami-forsaken rain?!"
"I'm sorry Ascot. I'll try to harder."
"Hello. Earth to Clef." They had picked up that phrase for some reason. Not like earth was so special anyway. but the people on it. "Clef? Clef!"
"Yes?"
"What is wrong with you?" Ferio's held concern. Why would that be? Clef thought. I'm Fine.
"Why do you ask?"
"Well, let's think. For the past five years all you've done is think quietly, and do your prayers for Cephiro. You thin, you are pale, and you haven't eaten or slept for two months."
"Ferio. I'm fine."
"You are not fine. You need something, but none of us can figure it out." A little voice said, cried, I need Umi, my sapphire goddess. he shoved it away.
" If you are so sure you are fine then let me look. One minute, all your thoughts open to me. That will prove one way or another."
"All right. Go ahead." Ferio put his hands on Clef's head and entered his mind.
Oh Kami Clef, why didn't you tell me? (Clef's P.O.V.)
The magic knights. I never thought it would come to this. Terrible armor. What the-?! Did she just hit me?! Insolent young woman. Any man will have a handful if they try for her. ---Fast forward---
Can you hear me? Your magic. wait. What's happening? Her mind? This isn't right. Not her mind. Not her heart either. Her. soul? Yes. But, only soul mates can see each other's souls like this. It's not right! How can this be.? Is that. the emptiness I felt? It's gone. So this is love. ---Fast forward--- *Umi splashed in the water* a nymph in her element *her two friends were also there* oh Kami she is beautiful. I wish.*she runs up the bank, drags Clef into the water after her* if only the others weren't here.oh thank you Lantis, Ferio, thank you a million times. Alone. How sweet. I never knew how much I could love the rain. If she kisses me again I might die. And die happy. ---Fast forward---
Even when she's sleeping she's so full of life, so wonderful. This entire week has been wonderful. How can I be this happy and not burst? I had better go to my own room. This is our secret. Sharing it would take away the magic. ---Fast forward---
Oh Kami I want to answer, tell her I love her. But I can't! I'm the pillar now! How can I love her? I can't do this. Maybe I could summon the magic knights. no! She is a magic knight. This irony sucks. How could I let this happen? Oh well. Farewell, world. I die today. Umi I am so sorry please forgive me I can't, won't. must myself to believe I don't love you. Please go home. If you were here I might break down. Oh Emeraude how did you stand it as long as you did? ---Fast forward---
Dreaming. I'm dreaming. She's not here, I'm not holding her. Wait! Umi don't go! Come back, please come back I'm in love I can't be won't be I am someone please help me I'm drowning I'm bleeding please let me love.
"Oh Kami Clef, why didn't you tell me?"
Just some notes: this is an alternate ending fic. Clef is the Pillar, and yes this is a Umi/Clef fic. Nothing against Ascot, I really like him, it's just that this worked better this way. Please, no flames from Ascot-lovers, it's just a fic. Nothing special. This will eventually be a song fic to "bring me to life". Not half-bad, but that's just my opinion. So on with the story. It starts right before the magic knights go home after the second three books in the manga series. I haven't seen the anime yet, but I plan to. ^---^
"But I love you," he wanted to answer, cry the words back at her, take her in his arms, reassure her. But it was not permitted. As Pillar, Clef could not, would not respond. Better to die today and let Cephiro continue. Emeraude's example still shone too brightly in his mind.
"I'm sorry Umi." He struggled to force the words from him. "I.I don't love you back. It would be best if you went home now." He felt her turn. Turn, and take a part of his soul with her. He died that day, on the inside.
Umi, however, did not die. She walked, drifted from the room. Hikaru and Fuu waited outside. They knew she had business with Clef before they left. When they saw her smile, they thought all went well. They did not notice that her smile did not reach her eyes. And when, on earth they separated, they seemed to sense a wrongness about Umi. And over the course of the next few months, though she still acted the same, many people commented that she seemed, lessened, somehow. Her eyes never shone. It was as if a part of her slept. And it did. All of her passion, her energy was somehow diminished. Instead of the loving, passionate hurricane she had been, she now seemed a reflection of the current, lasting weather. Or maybe that perpetual drizzle and constant mist was a reflection of her.
CHAPTER 2 Oh, yeah, I don't own mkr or this song or anything else that comes up that's copyrighted, patented, etc. sorry ^---^ I forgot it in the last chapter. please don't sue me. I don't have any money to begin with.
The Burden of Pillar
Over time the rain went away, but Umi's smile still never reached her eyes. It still rained in Cephiro.
"Clef? I'm sorry to disturb this whole, quiet thought thing, but. can't you do something about Kami-forsaken rain?!"
"I'm sorry Ascot. I'll try to harder."
"Hello. Earth to Clef." They had picked up that phrase for some reason. Not like earth was so special anyway. but the people on it. "Clef? Clef!"
"Yes?"
"What is wrong with you?" Ferio's held concern. Why would that be? Clef thought. I'm Fine.
"Why do you ask?"
"Well, let's think. For the past five years all you've done is think quietly, and do your prayers for Cephiro. You thin, you are pale, and you haven't eaten or slept for two months."
"Ferio. I'm fine."
"You are not fine. You need something, but none of us can figure it out." A little voice said, cried, I need Umi, my sapphire goddess. he shoved it away.
" If you are so sure you are fine then let me look. One minute, all your thoughts open to me. That will prove one way or another."
"All right. Go ahead." Ferio put his hands on Clef's head and entered his mind.
Oh Kami Clef, why didn't you tell me? (Clef's P.O.V.)
The magic knights. I never thought it would come to this. Terrible armor. What the-?! Did she just hit me?! Insolent young woman. Any man will have a handful if they try for her. ---Fast forward---
Can you hear me? Your magic. wait. What's happening? Her mind? This isn't right. Not her mind. Not her heart either. Her. soul? Yes. But, only soul mates can see each other's souls like this. It's not right! How can this be.? Is that. the emptiness I felt? It's gone. So this is love. ---Fast forward--- *Umi splashed in the water* a nymph in her element *her two friends were also there* oh Kami she is beautiful. I wish.*she runs up the bank, drags Clef into the water after her* if only the others weren't here.oh thank you Lantis, Ferio, thank you a million times. Alone. How sweet. I never knew how much I could love the rain. If she kisses me again I might die. And die happy. ---Fast forward---
Even when she's sleeping she's so full of life, so wonderful. This entire week has been wonderful. How can I be this happy and not burst? I had better go to my own room. This is our secret. Sharing it would take away the magic. ---Fast forward---
Oh Kami I want to answer, tell her I love her. But I can't! I'm the pillar now! How can I love her? I can't do this. Maybe I could summon the magic knights. no! She is a magic knight. This irony sucks. How could I let this happen? Oh well. Farewell, world. I die today. Umi I am so sorry please forgive me I can't, won't. must myself to believe I don't love you. Please go home. If you were here I might break down. Oh Emeraude how did you stand it as long as you did? ---Fast forward---
Dreaming. I'm dreaming. She's not here, I'm not holding her. Wait! Umi don't go! Come back, please come back I'm in love I can't be won't be I am someone please help me I'm drowning I'm bleeding please let me love.
"Oh Kami Clef, why didn't you tell me?"