Here is a very short chapter. Keep reading you guys ^_^ You're gonna love the chapter after this.
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Chapter 5 - Smile for Nuriko
The group hadn't said a word to each other on their trip back, and upon arriving at the Konan palace, they went to their separate rooms.
Hotohori knocked on Miaka's door.
Hotohori: Miaka? Miaka, may I come in?
Miaka managed to blurt out an almost drunk sounding "yes".
Hotohori (walking in): Miaka, what's wrong (eyes filled with sadness). It hurts me see you like this. I have a new vase of flowers to put in here for you.
Miaka (calmly): Hotohori. It's Nuriko. (now loudly and harshly) He's GONE!!! HE'S DEAD, HOTOHORI!
Hotohori's eyes widened with shock as he dropped the crystal vase, spilling water everywhere. His eyes then twitched with sadness, filling with tears, and he slowly sat on the bed next to Miaka.
Miaka (bursting into tears): We were all supposed to be together!
Hotohori suddenly and harshly hugged Miaka and cried.
Hotohori (whisper): Wherever he is, he's watching us, wanting us to stop crying. So please, Miaka, let's do what he asks.
Miaka swallowed hard and wiped her tears. Hotohori hugged Miaka for a very long time, until Miaka broke free and looked up at him.
Miaka: Ok. (now smiling) Nuriko would rather see us smile, wouldn't he?
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Chapter 5 - Smile for Nuriko
The group hadn't said a word to each other on their trip back, and upon arriving at the Konan palace, they went to their separate rooms.
Hotohori knocked on Miaka's door.
Hotohori: Miaka? Miaka, may I come in?
Miaka managed to blurt out an almost drunk sounding "yes".
Hotohori (walking in): Miaka, what's wrong (eyes filled with sadness). It hurts me see you like this. I have a new vase of flowers to put in here for you.
Miaka (calmly): Hotohori. It's Nuriko. (now loudly and harshly) He's GONE!!! HE'S DEAD, HOTOHORI!
Hotohori's eyes widened with shock as he dropped the crystal vase, spilling water everywhere. His eyes then twitched with sadness, filling with tears, and he slowly sat on the bed next to Miaka.
Miaka (bursting into tears): We were all supposed to be together!
Hotohori suddenly and harshly hugged Miaka and cried.
Hotohori (whisper): Wherever he is, he's watching us, wanting us to stop crying. So please, Miaka, let's do what he asks.
Miaka swallowed hard and wiped her tears. Hotohori hugged Miaka for a very long time, until Miaka broke free and looked up at him.
Miaka: Ok. (now smiling) Nuriko would rather see us smile, wouldn't he?