I'm finally back everybody!!!! Yeah the PSAT's are over!!!!!! Yay!!!!!!
Six weeks of blissfully ignorance until I get my grades!!!!! Yeah don't
mind me; I just had a humungous bowl of ice cream to make up for my lack of
sleep and on a huge sugar high now. Anyways, I just have to thank all my
loyal wonderful reviewers for wishing me luck and reading my story for so
long now!!!!! I love you all!!!!!! Anyways uh thank you's:
DaLizzie: Thanks! I've finally updated and yes darn you school!!!!!!!
Phwee? Yami hobo: Thanks for all your reviews!!!!!! I love them allll!!!!!!! Wow talk about a sugar high. Might have been the ice cream with the chocolate on top. Anyways, love all your reviews, keep them coming!
Neko no Basu: Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm trying to make my characters a little more complex then the regular ones...trying is the key word there. Well nice to know you like it. Oh yeah, I go to BHS, why does your school have a gay straight alliance? That would be cool.
Yuri Rikusentai: It's so nice to hear from you again!!!!!!!! I missed your reviews!!!! Nice to know that you enjoyed your popsicles ^_^. Oh yeah, the piccy's? You can send them to my email, I wrote it out on one of the chapter somewhere...anyways thanks!!!! I hope your computer gets better soon!
Evil Chibi Malik: Sorry I couldn't thank you earlier, but damn PSAT's. Anyways thanks for the nice review and the pocky!!!!! I need the sugar now I really do...
So yeah, anyways, almost coming to an end here. Maybe a chapter or two more before I move on to the sequel or another new fic. I promise to try to start up my other old fics as well. Anyways I though I'd start off with maybe an autumn-ish fic or something along those lines. Anyways, on with the fic! I say anyways too much...It's regular POV!!!! *************************************************************** *************************************** Swish
Crunch
Sweep
Feather light leaves painted a deep orange red glide daintily to the grass, resting there before some child steps on it, killing the poor unfortunate leaf. I pick up the newly fallen orange stained gold leaf, observing its delicate structure of spidery veins and its subtly dyed colors. Holding it up to the bright sun I can see through the thin skin of the leaf. I let it fall to my lap, resting on the faded away denim of my pants. I smile at the pile of multi colored leaves slowly collecting onto my lap, the wind rustling them the slightest bit. I slowly let my finger sift through the multi colored leaves, smiling sadly. Fall was Amane's favorite time of the year; she loved the colors that surrounded her every day, the sun filtering the thin skin of the many multi colored leaves. I close my eyes, battling tears and old memories.
*Flashback*
"Ryou! Ryou, look! Look at this one! It's red and yellow! Can we keep it?"
"Sure Mane-chan, come on let's bring them home! We can dry them in the old book again."
Fall leaves envelope both children as the wind picks up and swirls around them. Walking with fistfuls of beautifully colored leaves, Amane walk beside her brother.
"Ryou, is daddy home today?"
"No Mane-chan, remember? I told you he's at work. Daddy has to work so he can make money."
"Why can't he be home and make money? Like before mommy went away. Why not Ryou?"
The younger Ryou swallows hard as unshed tears gather around his eyes, those beautiful innocent still sparkling eyes. Amane sees her older brother's eyes starting to look far away into the past; he always did that when she talked about mommy. About when mommy was still with them. It made him sad, it made him cry and Amane didn't want her older brother to cry.
"Sorry Ryou..."
"Don't be sorry Mane-chan! It's okay! See?"
Smiling tentatively Amane hugged her older brother quickly before they both set off to their home. As they crosses the street neither one of them noticed the car swerving at the turn of the corner, and neither one of them noticed it was coming straight at them. The next thing Ryou could remember was he was holding his little sister, his baby sister in his arms. Her body coated in her own blood, with those beautiful red and gold leaves scattered around her like a thin blanket. Only this time, those beautiful leaves were painted with crimson red blood, slowly dripping onto the cold pavement. The only sound that could be heard was the screaming of a young boy, screams filled with anguish and heart break. Screaming and the quiet rustling of the leaves as the wind swirled around them, blanketing them from the world.
*End flashback*
He couldn't take it...tears coursed down his cheeks as they dripped onto the pile of leaves that sickeningly reminded him of his sister's blood dripping down onto the pavement. The scarlet blood slowly dropping like rain or the dew drops on the grass in the early mornings. Everything, everything reminded him of his dear Mane-chan. Her very essence seemed to be soaked into the leaves, the leaves which now lay scattered on the still lush grass, lazily drifting to lie delicately on the tips of the grass, barely floating off the ground. Sobs racked the thin little body as his tears fled down his smooth cheeks. Cradling his head in his hands he tried to hide away from the world, bringing his knees close to his body. No matter how hard he tried, the tears still ran down his now flushed cheeks. Everything! Everything reminded him of Mane-chan, the gentle teasing wind, the vibrant lush grass, and most of all those beautiful delicate leaves, colored by their reds and oranges and yellows. They reminded him too much, too much of the blood soaked ones that he clutched in his hands only hours after his dear Mane-chan had passed on. He could never forget those amused brown eyes look so fearful and dilated. He could see death looming in those eyes, he could sense death. He could feel him, hear him, and even smell him. Death lurked in the corners of his baby sister's body as he clutched her tight, praying, hoping that she would be fine. He remembered her ghostly last words, the words of a child still yet to grow.
"Look at the leaves Ryou...look at them Ryou...they're so pretty...so...pretty. Ryou...do they have...leaves in heaven? Do they? Is it fall...in heaven? Is it...beautiful?"
As those childish word left her lips so did her soul. It was too much, everything around was Mane-chan, everything. Suddenly secure arms wrapped themselves around the shaking sobbing body. Soothing words were whispered into his ear as gentle hands rubbed his back. Ryou sobbed into Bakura's shirt, clinging to it like it was his lifeline. Rocking the sobbing body back and forth Bakura comforted his love like a mother would a child. Soon his sobs quieted and he sat there, still clutching to Bakura's now damp shirt, tears still coursing down his cheeks. Bakura didn't ask he never did. All he did was cradle the small body, shushing the wracking sobs that invaded his love's body. He only smoothed away the damp locks and held his love letting the tears fall down those soft cheeks of his.
~~***Time lapse to about a week***~~
Ryou looked dully out the window, the leaves were gone. All had turned dry and dead, drying away the colors, those beautiful vibrant colors. He was relieved, but not. He wanted to see those beautiful colors, no matter how much they haunted him or how much they made him cry. It made him feel Mane-chan; it made him feel her presence deep inside her. He could feel those familiar tears well up inside him, tears that never seemed to stop. Smooth elegant fingers wiped them away, caressing his cheek with a gentleness that rivaled a mother's touch. Garnet eyes softened at the sight of those clear salty tears. Smoothing away the silvery white locks Bakura twirled a piece in his restless fingers.
"You've been sad tenshi."
Ryou smiled sadly, but nevertheless smiled. Bakura had been so kind, so patient, so loving to him. He never asked once where the tears were from or badgered him about it. He just wiped them away and softly cradled his body, calming him to the depth of his soul. His garnet eyes never rolled in annoyance or hardened at the sight of so many tears, he just kissed his flushed cheeks and whispered soothing words into his ears. Those secure arms just embraced his weak body and let him cry to his heart's content.
"Come on, I want to show you something...a surprise."
Cocking his head Ryou let Bakura tug him up, following him with a curious look, for the moment his grief was forgotten. What was Bakura up to? Pushing the door to their room he pushed Ryou onto the bed. With a quick wink and a kiss on those full lips he disappeared for a moment. Returning a minuet later with a mischievous grin on his face Bakura sat next to Ryou.
"You know what day it is koi?"
"Day we got together a year ago."
"Right, so happy anniversary koi."
(Ryou)
I can feel something heavy suddenly appear in my hands. It surprises me how quick his hands can be. I look down to see something wrapped in light tissue paper and from the mysterious grin on his face it's either good or very bad. As curiosity gets the better of me and I unwrap it. I stare in shock for a minute, just staring.
"How-"
Words fail me and I just stare. Oh kami...I look up and see those garnet eyes of his smiling at me obviously proud he found the best gift for me in the world. I just stare up at him and try to speak again.
"..."
Well that went well...forget talking I'm kissing him! I lunge at him and fasten my lips to his, holding his body close to mine.
"I guess you liked it."
"IloveyouIloveyouIloveyouIloveyouIloveyou!!!!!!!!"
I can feel tears of happiness forming in my eyes but I ignore it as I just kiss his lips, cheeks, and eyes, what ever I can kiss right now. I love him so much.
(Bakura)
I see his beautiful eyes shine with tears of happiness, threatening to spill over as he looks up at me. For as long as I know, I had seen those eyes as beautiful as they were, always had a deep sorrowful emotion hidden in the depth. They expressed his grief he experienced in his life, but now...now they seemed to glow. To glow with happiness...I've never seen him so happy. It made my heart nearly burst as I saw his eyes sparkle with an indescribable emotion. One of happiness and love.
"I have something for you too koi."
Reaching into his bed stand he hands me a box. Hm...a box? Opening it I can feel my eyes grow wide with joy...and possibly it's shininess. Beautiful. An old yet still beautiful dagger lies in the depth of fluffy stuff. A beautiful dagger with a handle inlaid with gold and lapis lazuli. Ancient letter written in a forgotten language decorate the hilt.
"It was a collection from my father's, an old one. There's a story behind it."
"Really, do tell me koi..."
"It was said to belong to a tomb raider, the king of tomb raiders. He used to go from tomb to tomb, village to village raiding and pillaging. He even dared to bring the mummy of a former pharaoh to the palace. But anyways, he always carried this knife with him. It was said to be his favorite. No one was able to capture him, no matter what. He never was discovered and no one knew him, at least not personally. Here's the interesting part, he was said to have eyes like a demon, red and fiery burning with a passion that made everyone turn away from his gaze. And his hair? It was said to have been made from silver, shining in the Egyptian sun, teasing the pharaoh for his incapability to capture him. Then one day it was announced that he disappeared. Just disappeared. Some say he got captured, others say he just spread the rumor and lived a long life. My father said he had disappeared into darkness, living in the shadows of his mind. Well, anyways the only trace left of him was to be this dagger, his favorite dagger. He made it himself. He wrote: Ma-na senf-sen, Ba-sen amen kekui tchetta er neheh. Bring to my their blood, their soul hidden in the dark for ever and ever."
I smile and kiss his lips once more, savoring the lingering taste of salty tears.
"I like this tomb raider guy...too bad I couldn't meet him."
Smiling he just looks up at me. Yes, that's all I care about. That beautiful smile of his that smile that holds no trace of sadness or grief, just happiness.
(Regular)
Two bodies, intertwined lay in the bed, smiles resting on their lips as they sleep. Fingers locked together and bodies held close together. On the bedside the polished blade stands proudly, shining in the ethereal moonlight. By it stands a picture, framed in a delicate glass frame that holds dried leaves of orange and yellow, vibrantly standing out amongst the darkness. Within it four pairs of warm brown eyes look up at you, staring with amusement, happiness, intelligence, and grace. Soft smiles decorate the four figures, as silvery white hair and dusty blue-black hair stands out. The family that once stood together stand together once again. Amane sitting on Ryou's mother's lap with Ryou standing by the side, his father's firm hand on his shoulder. They all stand together, happy and content. Their atmosphere permeates harmony, contentment, happiness. Their faces smile that isn't forced or fake, but real. Smiling at ease, with no worries of the world, just smiling for the sake of smiling. Smiling because there is a tomorrow and there is a yesterday. Smiling because they can. *************************************************************** *************************************** Done! Yeah I know the end is weird, sorry but I'm really tired right now and I really wanted to post this because it's been a really long while now. So please read and review all you nice people!!!! Please!!!!!! Thanks for being so great to me, I love you all!!!!!! By and ja ne ^_^!
DaLizzie: Thanks! I've finally updated and yes darn you school!!!!!!!
Phwee? Yami hobo: Thanks for all your reviews!!!!!! I love them allll!!!!!!! Wow talk about a sugar high. Might have been the ice cream with the chocolate on top. Anyways, love all your reviews, keep them coming!
Neko no Basu: Thank you so much! Yeah, I'm trying to make my characters a little more complex then the regular ones...trying is the key word there. Well nice to know you like it. Oh yeah, I go to BHS, why does your school have a gay straight alliance? That would be cool.
Yuri Rikusentai: It's so nice to hear from you again!!!!!!!! I missed your reviews!!!! Nice to know that you enjoyed your popsicles ^_^. Oh yeah, the piccy's? You can send them to my email, I wrote it out on one of the chapter somewhere...anyways thanks!!!! I hope your computer gets better soon!
Evil Chibi Malik: Sorry I couldn't thank you earlier, but damn PSAT's. Anyways thanks for the nice review and the pocky!!!!! I need the sugar now I really do...
So yeah, anyways, almost coming to an end here. Maybe a chapter or two more before I move on to the sequel or another new fic. I promise to try to start up my other old fics as well. Anyways I though I'd start off with maybe an autumn-ish fic or something along those lines. Anyways, on with the fic! I say anyways too much...It's regular POV!!!! *************************************************************** *************************************** Swish
Crunch
Sweep
Feather light leaves painted a deep orange red glide daintily to the grass, resting there before some child steps on it, killing the poor unfortunate leaf. I pick up the newly fallen orange stained gold leaf, observing its delicate structure of spidery veins and its subtly dyed colors. Holding it up to the bright sun I can see through the thin skin of the leaf. I let it fall to my lap, resting on the faded away denim of my pants. I smile at the pile of multi colored leaves slowly collecting onto my lap, the wind rustling them the slightest bit. I slowly let my finger sift through the multi colored leaves, smiling sadly. Fall was Amane's favorite time of the year; she loved the colors that surrounded her every day, the sun filtering the thin skin of the many multi colored leaves. I close my eyes, battling tears and old memories.
*Flashback*
"Ryou! Ryou, look! Look at this one! It's red and yellow! Can we keep it?"
"Sure Mane-chan, come on let's bring them home! We can dry them in the old book again."
Fall leaves envelope both children as the wind picks up and swirls around them. Walking with fistfuls of beautifully colored leaves, Amane walk beside her brother.
"Ryou, is daddy home today?"
"No Mane-chan, remember? I told you he's at work. Daddy has to work so he can make money."
"Why can't he be home and make money? Like before mommy went away. Why not Ryou?"
The younger Ryou swallows hard as unshed tears gather around his eyes, those beautiful innocent still sparkling eyes. Amane sees her older brother's eyes starting to look far away into the past; he always did that when she talked about mommy. About when mommy was still with them. It made him sad, it made him cry and Amane didn't want her older brother to cry.
"Sorry Ryou..."
"Don't be sorry Mane-chan! It's okay! See?"
Smiling tentatively Amane hugged her older brother quickly before they both set off to their home. As they crosses the street neither one of them noticed the car swerving at the turn of the corner, and neither one of them noticed it was coming straight at them. The next thing Ryou could remember was he was holding his little sister, his baby sister in his arms. Her body coated in her own blood, with those beautiful red and gold leaves scattered around her like a thin blanket. Only this time, those beautiful leaves were painted with crimson red blood, slowly dripping onto the cold pavement. The only sound that could be heard was the screaming of a young boy, screams filled with anguish and heart break. Screaming and the quiet rustling of the leaves as the wind swirled around them, blanketing them from the world.
*End flashback*
He couldn't take it...tears coursed down his cheeks as they dripped onto the pile of leaves that sickeningly reminded him of his sister's blood dripping down onto the pavement. The scarlet blood slowly dropping like rain or the dew drops on the grass in the early mornings. Everything, everything reminded him of his dear Mane-chan. Her very essence seemed to be soaked into the leaves, the leaves which now lay scattered on the still lush grass, lazily drifting to lie delicately on the tips of the grass, barely floating off the ground. Sobs racked the thin little body as his tears fled down his smooth cheeks. Cradling his head in his hands he tried to hide away from the world, bringing his knees close to his body. No matter how hard he tried, the tears still ran down his now flushed cheeks. Everything! Everything reminded him of Mane-chan, the gentle teasing wind, the vibrant lush grass, and most of all those beautiful delicate leaves, colored by their reds and oranges and yellows. They reminded him too much, too much of the blood soaked ones that he clutched in his hands only hours after his dear Mane-chan had passed on. He could never forget those amused brown eyes look so fearful and dilated. He could see death looming in those eyes, he could sense death. He could feel him, hear him, and even smell him. Death lurked in the corners of his baby sister's body as he clutched her tight, praying, hoping that she would be fine. He remembered her ghostly last words, the words of a child still yet to grow.
"Look at the leaves Ryou...look at them Ryou...they're so pretty...so...pretty. Ryou...do they have...leaves in heaven? Do they? Is it fall...in heaven? Is it...beautiful?"
As those childish word left her lips so did her soul. It was too much, everything around was Mane-chan, everything. Suddenly secure arms wrapped themselves around the shaking sobbing body. Soothing words were whispered into his ear as gentle hands rubbed his back. Ryou sobbed into Bakura's shirt, clinging to it like it was his lifeline. Rocking the sobbing body back and forth Bakura comforted his love like a mother would a child. Soon his sobs quieted and he sat there, still clutching to Bakura's now damp shirt, tears still coursing down his cheeks. Bakura didn't ask he never did. All he did was cradle the small body, shushing the wracking sobs that invaded his love's body. He only smoothed away the damp locks and held his love letting the tears fall down those soft cheeks of his.
~~***Time lapse to about a week***~~
Ryou looked dully out the window, the leaves were gone. All had turned dry and dead, drying away the colors, those beautiful vibrant colors. He was relieved, but not. He wanted to see those beautiful colors, no matter how much they haunted him or how much they made him cry. It made him feel Mane-chan; it made him feel her presence deep inside her. He could feel those familiar tears well up inside him, tears that never seemed to stop. Smooth elegant fingers wiped them away, caressing his cheek with a gentleness that rivaled a mother's touch. Garnet eyes softened at the sight of those clear salty tears. Smoothing away the silvery white locks Bakura twirled a piece in his restless fingers.
"You've been sad tenshi."
Ryou smiled sadly, but nevertheless smiled. Bakura had been so kind, so patient, so loving to him. He never asked once where the tears were from or badgered him about it. He just wiped them away and softly cradled his body, calming him to the depth of his soul. His garnet eyes never rolled in annoyance or hardened at the sight of so many tears, he just kissed his flushed cheeks and whispered soothing words into his ears. Those secure arms just embraced his weak body and let him cry to his heart's content.
"Come on, I want to show you something...a surprise."
Cocking his head Ryou let Bakura tug him up, following him with a curious look, for the moment his grief was forgotten. What was Bakura up to? Pushing the door to their room he pushed Ryou onto the bed. With a quick wink and a kiss on those full lips he disappeared for a moment. Returning a minuet later with a mischievous grin on his face Bakura sat next to Ryou.
"You know what day it is koi?"
"Day we got together a year ago."
"Right, so happy anniversary koi."
(Ryou)
I can feel something heavy suddenly appear in my hands. It surprises me how quick his hands can be. I look down to see something wrapped in light tissue paper and from the mysterious grin on his face it's either good or very bad. As curiosity gets the better of me and I unwrap it. I stare in shock for a minute, just staring.
"How-"
Words fail me and I just stare. Oh kami...I look up and see those garnet eyes of his smiling at me obviously proud he found the best gift for me in the world. I just stare up at him and try to speak again.
"..."
Well that went well...forget talking I'm kissing him! I lunge at him and fasten my lips to his, holding his body close to mine.
"I guess you liked it."
"IloveyouIloveyouIloveyouIloveyouIloveyou!!!!!!!!"
I can feel tears of happiness forming in my eyes but I ignore it as I just kiss his lips, cheeks, and eyes, what ever I can kiss right now. I love him so much.
(Bakura)
I see his beautiful eyes shine with tears of happiness, threatening to spill over as he looks up at me. For as long as I know, I had seen those eyes as beautiful as they were, always had a deep sorrowful emotion hidden in the depth. They expressed his grief he experienced in his life, but now...now they seemed to glow. To glow with happiness...I've never seen him so happy. It made my heart nearly burst as I saw his eyes sparkle with an indescribable emotion. One of happiness and love.
"I have something for you too koi."
Reaching into his bed stand he hands me a box. Hm...a box? Opening it I can feel my eyes grow wide with joy...and possibly it's shininess. Beautiful. An old yet still beautiful dagger lies in the depth of fluffy stuff. A beautiful dagger with a handle inlaid with gold and lapis lazuli. Ancient letter written in a forgotten language decorate the hilt.
"It was a collection from my father's, an old one. There's a story behind it."
"Really, do tell me koi..."
"It was said to belong to a tomb raider, the king of tomb raiders. He used to go from tomb to tomb, village to village raiding and pillaging. He even dared to bring the mummy of a former pharaoh to the palace. But anyways, he always carried this knife with him. It was said to be his favorite. No one was able to capture him, no matter what. He never was discovered and no one knew him, at least not personally. Here's the interesting part, he was said to have eyes like a demon, red and fiery burning with a passion that made everyone turn away from his gaze. And his hair? It was said to have been made from silver, shining in the Egyptian sun, teasing the pharaoh for his incapability to capture him. Then one day it was announced that he disappeared. Just disappeared. Some say he got captured, others say he just spread the rumor and lived a long life. My father said he had disappeared into darkness, living in the shadows of his mind. Well, anyways the only trace left of him was to be this dagger, his favorite dagger. He made it himself. He wrote: Ma-na senf-sen, Ba-sen amen kekui tchetta er neheh. Bring to my their blood, their soul hidden in the dark for ever and ever."
I smile and kiss his lips once more, savoring the lingering taste of salty tears.
"I like this tomb raider guy...too bad I couldn't meet him."
Smiling he just looks up at me. Yes, that's all I care about. That beautiful smile of his that smile that holds no trace of sadness or grief, just happiness.
(Regular)
Two bodies, intertwined lay in the bed, smiles resting on their lips as they sleep. Fingers locked together and bodies held close together. On the bedside the polished blade stands proudly, shining in the ethereal moonlight. By it stands a picture, framed in a delicate glass frame that holds dried leaves of orange and yellow, vibrantly standing out amongst the darkness. Within it four pairs of warm brown eyes look up at you, staring with amusement, happiness, intelligence, and grace. Soft smiles decorate the four figures, as silvery white hair and dusty blue-black hair stands out. The family that once stood together stand together once again. Amane sitting on Ryou's mother's lap with Ryou standing by the side, his father's firm hand on his shoulder. They all stand together, happy and content. Their atmosphere permeates harmony, contentment, happiness. Their faces smile that isn't forced or fake, but real. Smiling at ease, with no worries of the world, just smiling for the sake of smiling. Smiling because there is a tomorrow and there is a yesterday. Smiling because they can. *************************************************************** *************************************** Done! Yeah I know the end is weird, sorry but I'm really tired right now and I really wanted to post this because it's been a really long while now. So please read and review all you nice people!!!! Please!!!!!! Thanks for being so great to me, I love you all!!!!!! By and ja ne ^_^!