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Summary: Mitsko's thoughts after the destruction of DARK.

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"Colorful Gray"

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Normal POV

In the darkness, a half destroyed laboratory stood burning brightly with red flames dancing about. Clouds covered the darkened sky, thunder boomed loudly into the night, lightning ripped through the already torn skies, winds raced at unknown speeds, and rain began to fall like a mighty waterfall.

"This fight is over. Surrender yourself, Kikaider. You could never win against me."
"Never Gill, I would never give in to the likes of you!"
"I gave you a chance Kikaider, but you did not value it."
"I would rather die than become one of DARK!"
"Then so be it."

Gill lifted his ray gun to Jiro's head and wrapped his finger around the trigger. Jiro closed his eyes and whispered, "I'm sorry, Mitsko. Please don't ever hate me. I love you…" before his body hit the ground, limp and unmoving.

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Mitsko's POV

JIRO! I yelled at the top of my lungs. My eyes shot open and I bolted straight up. I looked around in the darkness and it took a while for my eyes to become adjusted to it. As I looked around, I realized that I was in my own room. I was dripping with cold sweat and my heart was pounding like crazy. I gasped as I heard my bedroom door creak open, but was comforted at the sight that of my father.

"Mitsko, are you alright?" my father questioned concernedly.
"Yes father. I'm sorry, I did not mean to awaken you" I replied calmly.
"Is it that same dream again?"
"Yes, it is…" I felt as feel I was going to break down any moment then.
"Jiro will be alright. He is able to take care of himself."
"But what if something did really happen to him?"
"Don't worry about it. He's alright, now go back to sleep."

My father covered me with a blanket and retreated back to his room. It is true, the dream has been occurring ever since the night Jiro had left. It comes back to haunt me every night. Why though? Jiro, did you really not make it? You promised me that you'll come back, but where are you now?

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"Mitsko, take Dr. Komyoji's body and go" Jiro hurriedly.
"No, I refuse to leave without you" Mitsko stated stubbornly.
"Go! I can't risk your well-being!"
"Jiro, I can't…"
"Go now!"

Mitsko retreated three steps backwards toward Detective Hattori, who was holding Dr. Komyoji's body.

"Jiro, be careful…"
"I will. Detective Hattori, please take care of Dr. Komyoji and Mitsko for me."

Detective Hattori nodded and motions for Mitsko to get a move on. Mitsko turns to Detective Hattori, but hesitates and runs back and kisses Jiro. "Be careful and promise me you'll come back" Mitsko calmly said. Jiro smiles and nods lightly.

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I turned to look out the window. It was raining heavily outside, but as was it inside. Tears are now flowing freely from my eyes. Jiro, where are you? I miss you more than words can imagine. Please come back soon… I need you here with me. I love you…I whispered into the rain before I fell unconscious.

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