"A Pile of Ashes"
Chapter Two: Bolt from the Blue
By: Lexie-chan
I walked slowly, not making the slightest noise I could possibly muster by just walking. Upon entering the room where Keisuke and the others went to, confetti came just out of nowhere showering Kishuku and I. There was a loud banging music being played at the background, too, making the child I was carrying cry.
It was really weird.
It was as if there was a party of some sort. There were balloons wherever you turn as well. I made a face, tracing confusions in my eyes.
"Happy Birthday Miaka!" they chorused popping their heads out of their hiding places. I didn't know exactly what the purpose of these whole thing but soon, out of the shadows, Taka came out and gave me a charming smile. He was holding a gorgeous cake.
"Happy 18th birthday Miaka."
My birthday?
No kidding?
"Hehe! I knew you would be surprised!"
I turned my gaze to the left and saw Keisuke snickering. All of a sudden, it struck me. Everything made sense now. They just want to surprise me!
"Keisuke. you. you idiot!"
He gave me another hilarious laugh. He's hopeless. But it's better this way. Now I'm so relieved. everything was just a joke. Thankfully.
I smiled at the thought. Now, I shouldn't be worrying myself too much. It's been very tiring just thinking of so many things at exactly one time.
"Miaka, I'll carry baby Kishuku for you. You should just enjoy your big day," said Taka with a sweet smile. Nothing could ever replace him, not even fortunes or food.
FOOD?!
Maybe not that one either.
He's my all, my life. I can't possibly choose food over him, can I?
Taka gave me a quick kiss on the lips then carried our baby in his protective arms.
"I'll take care of him. Come, enjoy your debut!"
"Thanks Taka." I replied tearfully before turning my back on him. I paid him one last meaningful look before I walked straight ahead opposite his way to meet Yui.
"Oh Miaka! Happy birthday to you dear friend!" she greeted me as she embraced me tight. If I know better, she may be suffocating me instead.
"Hey! How could you worry me like that back there?! I thought something bad had really happened to Taka when you came in the apartment!" I scowled glaring at Yui. She is always like that. You can't actually predict whether or not she's serious or probably just fooling around. Ugh! They really got me this time! Ooohhh. I'm so furious! But regardless of her naughtiness from time to time, I was still grateful for having her. I love her. I love everyone! I can't imagine life without them.
"You'll pay for this Yui!" I threatened the brainy one in my grimmest voice as possible but she didn't fidget nor gave a slight hint of fright in her actions.
"That's right! Throw a party for me that is as grand as this one. Well, maybe a little better." she kidded me giving her signatured one sided smile.
We stared at each others face before we broke out into an unstoppable laughter. I was really happy. Sheesh! Of all the things, I forgot my own birthday!? I didn't know I would be this forgetful.
"So, you goin' back to school next month?"
"Yeah. I better be. Time is really precious. I've wasted a year of my life already. I don't want to do that again that's why it's a good thing that Taka had graduated from his university two years before the Shijin Tenchi Sho activated itself again. At least we're having a stable life compared to other couples elsewhere. But well, for the meantime, we'll hire a nanny for Kishuku," I explained not leaving a single detail hanging.
Honestly, I don't want to leave Kishuku in the hands of some untrustworthy person but I should be really finishing my schooling. Mom would never ever forgive me if I do not finish a course. Right now, she is still mad at me for having an untimely marriage but I was still thankful that she didn't abandon me. She would still extend a hand, lending it to me as help whenever we have problems. at least, somehow, I could still feel that she would always love me and that she would never leave me. that's enough reason for me to go on.
She understands.
As I was looking around, inspecting the small crowd, I finally saw mom. I excused myself from Yui and went straight to where she sat. I was having a debate with myself at that time whether I should even approach her or not. Our misapprehension wasn't resolved just yet but I was willing to make amends so I sat right beside her.
I stayed quiet for a long time and it seemed like she was a bit distressed with my sudden approach but I would try. for her.
"Happy birthday my dear, Miaka." Mom greeted me quietly without looking towards my face. Though it was a simple greeting from her, it really meant the world to me. I could actually feel our apathy dissolving.
"Thanks mom. Thank you for coming."
I wasn't able to look at her as well. I can't seem to think of something to say to her at this very moment. It seemed like she had actually forgiven me but somehow, I can't possibly erase the thought of being doubtful. Call me paranoid or what but I have done a major mistake in my life and I know that it wouldn't be so easy to forgive me but I was willing to make compensation no matter what it takes.
After that, we stayed quiet for some more. I kept on staring at my hands resting on my own my lap. For a moment there, I seemed to be inside a delusion. I can't seem to move or think. My body was moving against my will. Later on, I turned my gaze back to her and saw her crying.
My mom was crying, in front of me?!
I don't know what happened to me exactly but after seeing her, I just felt a tear escape my eyes.
"Mom. I am so sorry." I exclaimed between sobs.
We broke into an embrace.
"Miaka, no matter what happens, you would always be my baby. Don't worry too much. I believe that Taka would take care of you. I would continue on believing in your love for them, for all of us."
"Thanks mom."
My mom let go of me gently while caressing my face. She held my hand.
"Promise me Miaka, love your child and your with all your heart. Study hard! I only wish for your happiness -- for you and your family. I have accepted you with open hands, a long time ago when Taka proved to me how much he loves you by marrying my baby. He is sincere and together with him, I know you could make your family a wonderful one," she said warmly. "You have my full trust and blessing."
It made me cry for another time. Nothing could be compared to the things mom told me. I promise her, I would never leave my family. I will always look after the most precious people in my entire life. As long as I know there are people who love and would return my love, I would continue. I would live to be a good wife, mother and a friend to all.
"You should greet your guests."
"Yes, certainly mom," I replied then gave her a hug and a kiss before leaving her.
I've noticed that most of my guests they have invited were my family. I have a couple of friends back at school who attended as well. The celebration may not be that glorious but I was more than happy to have all of them here.
"Miaka." I heard Taka called from behind. He wrapped his arms around my waist as she swayed my body ever so slowly to the soft beat of the music playing. I held his hands in return.
"I hope I have somehow made you smile though the celebration may not be that luxurious."
I smiled then pulled away his hands in order to face him. I leaned closer to his face and gave him a genuine smile. I kissed him afterwards that had explained everything that I was feeling. The overwhelming feeling of love and joy I have been feeling at that moment.
"Happiness is still a feeble word to describe how I feel tonight. Simply put, no words can ever describe my gratefulness to all of you who had done everything to make me glad. It was as if I am flying!" I rejoiced as he listened patiently, clinging to every word I say. "I am so overwhelmed! It's really nice of you to remember my birthday." I went on sounding sentimental and all.
"Miaka, I wouldn't miss it in the world. You're the most precious person in my life, together with our son. As I have promised you, I would make you the happiest bride in the whole world!"
"You certainly made me the happiest and luckiest bride in the whole wide world!" I screamed while hugging him.
Up to now, I still can't believe that we were finally together. This is no dream, I actually have him. After all the sufferings we had to go through before living together peacefully, we've attained eternal bliss. We may have experienced a lot of difficulty gathering all the memory stones of Tamahome but at least, we're together now. at long last.
"I just remembered, where is Kishuku?"
"He's with Keisuke. He was so fond with your brother so I let Keisuke have him for a while," he explained looking around.
"I see."
"Why do you ask all of a sudden?"
"I don't know. well. suddenly, I just want to be with him. I don't know. I miss him!"
Don't you think it's weird to be missing your child after being away from him not more than an hour? I don't know if I have some deficiency regarding my brain or whatsoever but I just can't get used to a feeling with Kishuku not in my protective arms. I really love my child so being away from him even for just a minute would mean a total torture to my being. What more if I enter the university once more?
"I miss him, too." Taka said interrupting my thought. We were really sharing a common feeling towards our son. We love him so dearly. He is our joy, our life. Kishuku is very important to the both of us. He is the proof of our love.
"C'mon, let us look for my brother. Believe me, I'm gonna whack his head off!"
"Miaka.?" came the warning voice of Taka. I nodded back at him then started looking for my brother.
Well, it didn't take us much of our time and effort to locate the two. With that kind of person, it's so easy to distinguish him from the other. We saw him laughing hard with Tetsuya. They were talking to who-knows-what when we approached them. They were really laughing like a run away maniac, especially Keisuke. He was holding Kishuku around that moment. He really adores babies.
"Keisuke! Stop moving that much! Kishuku might cry!" I scolded him while increasing my pace towards them. I was really surprised to see Kishuku still sound asleep after all of the noises around him.
"Keisuke, I think it is really unadvisable for you to be laughing like a lunatic around my son," Taka smirked crossing his arms.
"Don't worry Miaka, Taka. sheesh! I am not making that much noise. am I?" he protested. My gawd. how could he be that insensitive?! Taka and I looked at each other and then, right after that, Kishuku started to cry. Taka took Kishuku quite immediately from Keisuke then made him calm down.
He was cradling him gently. I could really feel that Kishuku would grow up as an honorable strong man someday just like his father. I would make him live a normal life as possible. I would give him all of my love and devotion. For my child, I would do anything. Mom, I promise you that.
I went to Taka's side and together, we made Kishuku smile again.
Disclaimer: okay. alright. Fushigi Yugi's not mine.. WWWHHHAAAHHH ! ! !
Authors note:
Well, this is my first fanfiction. I can't remember where I got the idea from this fic but well, hope you would still enjoy it.
Anywayz, as you could see, there were a couple of wrong grammar in this story so forgive me for all of that since I am not really a grammar freak person (like someone I know.). I just write what I wanna write practically ignoring the rules in English but well, the important thing is that we could still understand each other, right?
Anywayz, enjoy again and well, thanx for reading my fic.
Chapter Two: Bolt from the Blue
By: Lexie-chan
I walked slowly, not making the slightest noise I could possibly muster by just walking. Upon entering the room where Keisuke and the others went to, confetti came just out of nowhere showering Kishuku and I. There was a loud banging music being played at the background, too, making the child I was carrying cry.
It was really weird.
It was as if there was a party of some sort. There were balloons wherever you turn as well. I made a face, tracing confusions in my eyes.
"Happy Birthday Miaka!" they chorused popping their heads out of their hiding places. I didn't know exactly what the purpose of these whole thing but soon, out of the shadows, Taka came out and gave me a charming smile. He was holding a gorgeous cake.
"Happy 18th birthday Miaka."
My birthday?
No kidding?
"Hehe! I knew you would be surprised!"
I turned my gaze to the left and saw Keisuke snickering. All of a sudden, it struck me. Everything made sense now. They just want to surprise me!
"Keisuke. you. you idiot!"
He gave me another hilarious laugh. He's hopeless. But it's better this way. Now I'm so relieved. everything was just a joke. Thankfully.
I smiled at the thought. Now, I shouldn't be worrying myself too much. It's been very tiring just thinking of so many things at exactly one time.
"Miaka, I'll carry baby Kishuku for you. You should just enjoy your big day," said Taka with a sweet smile. Nothing could ever replace him, not even fortunes or food.
FOOD?!
Maybe not that one either.
He's my all, my life. I can't possibly choose food over him, can I?
Taka gave me a quick kiss on the lips then carried our baby in his protective arms.
"I'll take care of him. Come, enjoy your debut!"
"Thanks Taka." I replied tearfully before turning my back on him. I paid him one last meaningful look before I walked straight ahead opposite his way to meet Yui.
"Oh Miaka! Happy birthday to you dear friend!" she greeted me as she embraced me tight. If I know better, she may be suffocating me instead.
"Hey! How could you worry me like that back there?! I thought something bad had really happened to Taka when you came in the apartment!" I scowled glaring at Yui. She is always like that. You can't actually predict whether or not she's serious or probably just fooling around. Ugh! They really got me this time! Ooohhh. I'm so furious! But regardless of her naughtiness from time to time, I was still grateful for having her. I love her. I love everyone! I can't imagine life without them.
"You'll pay for this Yui!" I threatened the brainy one in my grimmest voice as possible but she didn't fidget nor gave a slight hint of fright in her actions.
"That's right! Throw a party for me that is as grand as this one. Well, maybe a little better." she kidded me giving her signatured one sided smile.
We stared at each others face before we broke out into an unstoppable laughter. I was really happy. Sheesh! Of all the things, I forgot my own birthday!? I didn't know I would be this forgetful.
"So, you goin' back to school next month?"
"Yeah. I better be. Time is really precious. I've wasted a year of my life already. I don't want to do that again that's why it's a good thing that Taka had graduated from his university two years before the Shijin Tenchi Sho activated itself again. At least we're having a stable life compared to other couples elsewhere. But well, for the meantime, we'll hire a nanny for Kishuku," I explained not leaving a single detail hanging.
Honestly, I don't want to leave Kishuku in the hands of some untrustworthy person but I should be really finishing my schooling. Mom would never ever forgive me if I do not finish a course. Right now, she is still mad at me for having an untimely marriage but I was still thankful that she didn't abandon me. She would still extend a hand, lending it to me as help whenever we have problems. at least, somehow, I could still feel that she would always love me and that she would never leave me. that's enough reason for me to go on.
She understands.
As I was looking around, inspecting the small crowd, I finally saw mom. I excused myself from Yui and went straight to where she sat. I was having a debate with myself at that time whether I should even approach her or not. Our misapprehension wasn't resolved just yet but I was willing to make amends so I sat right beside her.
I stayed quiet for a long time and it seemed like she was a bit distressed with my sudden approach but I would try. for her.
"Happy birthday my dear, Miaka." Mom greeted me quietly without looking towards my face. Though it was a simple greeting from her, it really meant the world to me. I could actually feel our apathy dissolving.
"Thanks mom. Thank you for coming."
I wasn't able to look at her as well. I can't seem to think of something to say to her at this very moment. It seemed like she had actually forgiven me but somehow, I can't possibly erase the thought of being doubtful. Call me paranoid or what but I have done a major mistake in my life and I know that it wouldn't be so easy to forgive me but I was willing to make compensation no matter what it takes.
After that, we stayed quiet for some more. I kept on staring at my hands resting on my own my lap. For a moment there, I seemed to be inside a delusion. I can't seem to move or think. My body was moving against my will. Later on, I turned my gaze back to her and saw her crying.
My mom was crying, in front of me?!
I don't know what happened to me exactly but after seeing her, I just felt a tear escape my eyes.
"Mom. I am so sorry." I exclaimed between sobs.
We broke into an embrace.
"Miaka, no matter what happens, you would always be my baby. Don't worry too much. I believe that Taka would take care of you. I would continue on believing in your love for them, for all of us."
"Thanks mom."
My mom let go of me gently while caressing my face. She held my hand.
"Promise me Miaka, love your child and your with all your heart. Study hard! I only wish for your happiness -- for you and your family. I have accepted you with open hands, a long time ago when Taka proved to me how much he loves you by marrying my baby. He is sincere and together with him, I know you could make your family a wonderful one," she said warmly. "You have my full trust and blessing."
It made me cry for another time. Nothing could be compared to the things mom told me. I promise her, I would never leave my family. I will always look after the most precious people in my entire life. As long as I know there are people who love and would return my love, I would continue. I would live to be a good wife, mother and a friend to all.
"You should greet your guests."
"Yes, certainly mom," I replied then gave her a hug and a kiss before leaving her.
I've noticed that most of my guests they have invited were my family. I have a couple of friends back at school who attended as well. The celebration may not be that glorious but I was more than happy to have all of them here.
"Miaka." I heard Taka called from behind. He wrapped his arms around my waist as she swayed my body ever so slowly to the soft beat of the music playing. I held his hands in return.
"I hope I have somehow made you smile though the celebration may not be that luxurious."
I smiled then pulled away his hands in order to face him. I leaned closer to his face and gave him a genuine smile. I kissed him afterwards that had explained everything that I was feeling. The overwhelming feeling of love and joy I have been feeling at that moment.
"Happiness is still a feeble word to describe how I feel tonight. Simply put, no words can ever describe my gratefulness to all of you who had done everything to make me glad. It was as if I am flying!" I rejoiced as he listened patiently, clinging to every word I say. "I am so overwhelmed! It's really nice of you to remember my birthday." I went on sounding sentimental and all.
"Miaka, I wouldn't miss it in the world. You're the most precious person in my life, together with our son. As I have promised you, I would make you the happiest bride in the whole world!"
"You certainly made me the happiest and luckiest bride in the whole wide world!" I screamed while hugging him.
Up to now, I still can't believe that we were finally together. This is no dream, I actually have him. After all the sufferings we had to go through before living together peacefully, we've attained eternal bliss. We may have experienced a lot of difficulty gathering all the memory stones of Tamahome but at least, we're together now. at long last.
"I just remembered, where is Kishuku?"
"He's with Keisuke. He was so fond with your brother so I let Keisuke have him for a while," he explained looking around.
"I see."
"Why do you ask all of a sudden?"
"I don't know. well. suddenly, I just want to be with him. I don't know. I miss him!"
Don't you think it's weird to be missing your child after being away from him not more than an hour? I don't know if I have some deficiency regarding my brain or whatsoever but I just can't get used to a feeling with Kishuku not in my protective arms. I really love my child so being away from him even for just a minute would mean a total torture to my being. What more if I enter the university once more?
"I miss him, too." Taka said interrupting my thought. We were really sharing a common feeling towards our son. We love him so dearly. He is our joy, our life. Kishuku is very important to the both of us. He is the proof of our love.
"C'mon, let us look for my brother. Believe me, I'm gonna whack his head off!"
"Miaka.?" came the warning voice of Taka. I nodded back at him then started looking for my brother.
Well, it didn't take us much of our time and effort to locate the two. With that kind of person, it's so easy to distinguish him from the other. We saw him laughing hard with Tetsuya. They were talking to who-knows-what when we approached them. They were really laughing like a run away maniac, especially Keisuke. He was holding Kishuku around that moment. He really adores babies.
"Keisuke! Stop moving that much! Kishuku might cry!" I scolded him while increasing my pace towards them. I was really surprised to see Kishuku still sound asleep after all of the noises around him.
"Keisuke, I think it is really unadvisable for you to be laughing like a lunatic around my son," Taka smirked crossing his arms.
"Don't worry Miaka, Taka. sheesh! I am not making that much noise. am I?" he protested. My gawd. how could he be that insensitive?! Taka and I looked at each other and then, right after that, Kishuku started to cry. Taka took Kishuku quite immediately from Keisuke then made him calm down.
He was cradling him gently. I could really feel that Kishuku would grow up as an honorable strong man someday just like his father. I would make him live a normal life as possible. I would give him all of my love and devotion. For my child, I would do anything. Mom, I promise you that.
I went to Taka's side and together, we made Kishuku smile again.
Disclaimer: okay. alright. Fushigi Yugi's not mine.. WWWHHHAAAHHH ! ! !
Authors note:
Well, this is my first fanfiction. I can't remember where I got the idea from this fic but well, hope you would still enjoy it.
Anywayz, as you could see, there were a couple of wrong grammar in this story so forgive me for all of that since I am not really a grammar freak person (like someone I know.). I just write what I wanna write practically ignoring the rules in English but well, the important thing is that we could still understand each other, right?
Anywayz, enjoy again and well, thanx for reading my fic.