Author's Note: Last chapter! Boo-hoo I'm so sad! I'm gonna miss all of you guys. But you can start reading my other Saint Tail fanfiction now! Three chapters so far. Totally different story. And the moment you've been waiting for is here!

Disclaimer: Last time I'll be saying this, but I don't own Saint Tail.

Chapter 15

"MEIMI!" Asuka Jr. screamed. He jolted forward his covers falling off his bed. Sweat streamed down his face as he panted. His heart raced extremely fast as he tried to calm it to its regular pace.

(That was the worst nightmare ever.) Asuka said climbing out of his warm bed. The floor was icy through his cotton socks. He crept downstairs quietly and sat on the cool leather couch. His hand grasped the remote and the television flicked on. The white blaze radiated through the living as Asuka stared mesmerized at the screen. The bored broadcasters of the 1 a.m. news knew that there weren't many viewers watching them. Their shoulders were relaxed as they slumped in their seats and talked in a nonprofessional voice. Asuka watched uninterested. White letters flashed across the screen spelling 'Live Update, Special Report'.

" Thank you Ryoko. I'm here on Sakura Street reporting on a murder that had just happened only hours ago. As you can see, the police are already here and have caught both murderers. They are Yui Kasanugi and Ogi Yokaido." She said. Both faces flashed on the screen. They frowned at their few viewers. Asuka sat up and leaned towards the receiver with interest. " The murderers had escaped at around midnight and were not seen until later in the morning. Yokaido was strung to a lam post while Kasanugi was bound on the ground. We are still unsure who they were caught by. Now I'm moving towards the police for further investigation. Chief?" She said holding up a microphone to the Chief of police's mouth. Asuka recognized him as his father's boss.

" Hello. As you can a murder has happened here. The victim was stabbed once in the stomach and died by her own wounds." He reported.

" Any clue on who the victim is yet?" She asked politely.

" We believe it to be the famous Saint Tail. Our main detective is confirming her identity now, Detective Asuka." Chief said pointing to the man to his left. The camera toggled to a man hunched over the body rubbing his chin. The camera zoomed in on the victim's face.

" Meimi!" Asuka said jumping to the floor. He held the screen with both hands and stared at it in horror. Quickly, he grabbed his jacket and ran out the door. He ran down the streets, never stopping for a breath. Just as his lungs felt like they were going to burst he saw red and blue lights bounce off the buildings. Asuka raced to the scene and pushed through the crowds of police and reporters to his dad. Asuka collapsed to Meimi's side. He pulled her head onto his lap and looked down at her peaceful face. It was released of its earlier pain.

" She's dead son. She has no pulse and she stopped breathing hours ago." The detective stated. Asuka stroked Meimi's hair softly.

" I know." He said softly. Asuka felt his eyes well with tears as he brought Meimi to his chest. He wished she would return his embrace. She hung limply on his shoulders. Asuka shut his eyes tightly trying to squeeze the pain out of his heart.

" Asuka…" A faint voice said in his ear. Asuka opened his eyes suddenly and pulled the body to his view. She still hung limply dead to the world.

" Put her down son." The detective said putting his hand on his son's shoulder. Asuka froze and then obeyed his father's request. Meimi was laid face up to stare at the starry sky.

" We'll hold the funeral in two days. Tell all her friends at school and I'll inform her parents, okay?" Asked the father.

" No, it's not okay! It's not okay that she's dead! She can't be! She's Saint…Saint…" Said Asuka hanging his head. Tears descended out of his eyes and splashed on the pavement below him.

" I know how you feel…" The father said trying to comfort his son.

" No you don't!" Asuka yelled back his brain racing. " You did this to her! You're the one who put her in jail and now she's here on the street, DEAD!" He screamed into his father's face. Tears ran furiously down his cheeks. Asuka did not wipe them away as they continued to flow. The detective remained silent and slowly walked off. Asuka watched him and did not dare to call him back. He sat down on a bench and stared up at the stars through the green leaves of Spring.

" Are you up there?" He asked. His voice wavered sadly. " If you're listening, please, please give Meimi back to me. Give her back to me, her family, her friends, and the people that need her. Please give back Saint Tail! No… give back Meimi!" He whispered hoarsely. A shooting star raced across the sky after his words were spoken. Asuka heard a rustle from the tree above him. He looked up expecting to see a squirrel or a bird but what he saw was…orange. A loving face swooped in and hung only inches away from his face. Asuka jumped back in surprise and focused his sight on the young girl in front of him. Her round cheeks were dimpled with a smile as bright as the sun. " H-H-H-Haneoka?! But you're-"

" Dead? No I'm not." She said swinging slightly. The upside down face smiled cheerfully.

" Then…" He said looking over at the girl dressed in pink and black.

" That's Saint Tail." She said. Meimi crossed her arms still hanging from the tree. " You asked for me back, not her."

" But…you're the same person. How…" He trailed off. Meimi hit him on the head. " What was that for?!" He asked clutching his head.

" I'm surprised at you. You can't even tell a dummy from a real person. At least you're not alone. That stupid librarian and psycho girl couldn't either." Meimi said. Their talk quieted as they both looked into each other's eyes.

" I missed you…" Asuka said quietly. He rubbed her cheek gently. Meimi shut her eyes slowly and embraced the kiss he was about to give her. The moon was full and the stars shined down, blessing their young love. Meimi felt his soft lips against hers wishing this moment would never end. Unfortunately for her, the moment did end, but not too soon. She jumped out of the tree and landed in his arms. They embraced before looking at the dummy.

" Saint Tail is dead." He said looking at Meimi. " Long live Meimi Haneoka!"

Author's Note: Like it? Yeah I thought so. Reviews please! Also I recommend my other Saint Tail story, One Dollar. I sound like a salesmen eh? I'll miss you all so much!

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