Author's note: OK guys, chapter3 is up! I'm giving a poll for you to vote: "Do you think behind-the-scenes for this story is good?" Yes or No?? Will they destroy the reality of this story??

I'm just thinking the problem of not getting much readers is maybe because it's lacking some originality and humour. BUT this story is classified as AU, which means Palmon here is making up most of the story. Anyway, I'll shut up now and let Kamui, Kotori and Fuuma to take over the first scene of this episode! Let's get going, guys!!

Key: *....* flashback

THE CARD OF FATE- My Love for you, Kotori

"It's such a beautiful afternoon! How about a walk in the park?" Kotori asked her brother and Kamui after school as they began to walk from the gate of the campus. Fuuma smiled slyly and replied, "You two can go. I'm going home first." Kamui stared at him confused, "Fuuma, come on. Let's go together." Fuuma replied, "No, it's OK with me. I mean, you two can have a nice date!" He grabbed hold of Kamui's right arm and linked it with Kotori's left arm. He continued, "Well, have fun!" With that, he turned and walked home smiling to himself.

Kamui and Kotori stood at the same spot for a while, still having their grip on each other loosely. Then, both of them realized what they were doing and withdrew their arms at the same time. Kamui looked away, cheeks burning with embarrassment. He stammered, "S-shall we go?" Kotori replied, blushing, "Yeah.let's go." They walked slowly to the park side by side, neither of them spoke for a while.

Kotori broke the silence, "Do you remember this park, Kamui-kun?" Kamui lifted his gaze to the sakura trees around them and replied, "Of course I remembered this place. We always played around here when we're young." They sat down on the soft grass, under the largest tree. The light pink petals descended gracefully. Kotori said dreamily, "I remembered once when my straw hat was caught in the branches of this tree. It was so high up, but you're determined to get it..even though I told you not to." Kamui couldn't help but smiled, he remembered that incident as clearly as Kotori.

*Three little children were running around a large sakura tree, chasing each other. The wind strengthened and Kotori screamed as her straw hat was blown high up into the air. They all ran after it and stopped at the foot of the tree. The hat was caught among the long branches.

"Kotori-chan, don't worry. I'll get it for you," the small Kamui said determinedly. "No, Kamui-kun....it's too high. What happens if you fall?" Kotori said worriedly, but her longing gaze rested on the straw hat. It was a gift from her already deceased mother. However, Kamui approached the tree and started to climb it. Fuuma called, "Kamui, I'll help you. Kotori, stay here." Her brother followed Kamui as they slowly and carefully made their way up the tall tree. Kotori fixed her gaze on the two of them*

Kotori comtinued, placing her hand over Kamui's, "Then, you fell. I was screaming and crying as you hit the ground hard clutching my hat."

*Although Kamui was not an expert in climbing trees, he finally reached the same height level as the hat. Fuuma was below him, ready if Kamui suddenly slipped so that he could catch him. Kamui stretched his small arm towards the hat, trying his best to reach it. He shuffled closer and his fingers grabbed the brim of the hat. "Kotori-chan! I've got-" before he could finish his sentence, the branch supporting him gave out and snapped with a loud crack.

"Kamui!" Fuuma reached out his arm, trying to grab hold of his friend, but couldn't. Kotori screamed and covered her eyes. She heard Kamui's yells as he fell and hit the ground. Then, she heard Fuuma's voice, "Kamui, don't move. I'll call father." Kotori slowly removed her trembling hands from her eyes and gasped.*

Kotori tightened her grip on Kamui and whispered, "I saw you lying on the ground, moaning. I was so scared and crying uncontrollably." Tears started to swell up in the eyes unconsciously. Kamui smiled as he wiped away her tears gently as Kotori continued, "Your arm was broken just to get my hat, Kamui-kun."

*Kotori ran towards the half-conscious Kamui. Her large eyes were filled with desperate tears. Her small fingers grasped onto Kamui. She heard him muttered, "I've got it, Kotori-chan." Then, he fell unconscious. Kotori screamed his name and shoke his body, hoping he would respond.*

Kamui replied, "That straw hat was special to you, Kotori-chan." He leaned closer to the girl and whispered, "I'll do anything for you because...." Kotori's eyes widened as Kamui leaned forward until his lips touched hers. They both closed their eyes to feel the sweetness and passion in their first kiss. It was made up of the deep concern for each other all these years, they finally admitted they loved each other in such a way. Their days spent together were priceless.

Kamui slowly broke the kiss and continued softly, "Because I love you, Kotori." Kotori hugged him tightly and replied, "I love you too, Kamui- kun." Kamui said, smelling the scent of her long hair, "I promise you again...I won't let anything happen to you..as long as I live. I won't let anyone to make you cry, I want you to smile, to be happy everyday." Kotori smiled, "If anyone makes you sad, I'll seriously going to scream at that person." Kamui chuckled at Kotori's words as he lay down on the grass with Kotori on top of him. She turned over so that she was facing Kamui. She said, "Have anyone told you that you have the most beautiful eyes. Kamui- kun? They are like purple shining jewels." Kamui blushed at her compliment. Kotori laughed at his shy reaction and placed her head on his chest. She closed her eyes as she listened to his heartbeat.

Meanwhile, Fuuma sat alone in the living room. "I wonder how's Kamui and Kotori's date going," he asked himself. He trusted Kamui very much that he would look after Kotori, therefore he was never worried when he knew Kamui was with her. Strangely enough, Fuuma noticed his surrounding area was changing. He rubbed his eyes, hoping that it was an illusion, but it was really changing. The temperature was falling. Light from the afternoon sun was fading. He stood up in alarm. Then, he turned around and gasped as the couch, which he sitting a minute before had vanished. There was nothing but pitch darkness. Fuuma remained calm. He heard footsteps approaching, but he remained calm. A figure of a woman appeared. Her long black hair covered one of her eyes, re-enforcing her dangerous appearance. Her gaze fixed on Fuuma all the time which he found it a bit too annoying.

"What do you want?" He asked demandingly. His tone was threatening. However, the woman was not scared. She stopped a few feet away from him. She hissed, "You have to help the Earth." Fuuma frowned, "The Earth? Why? That's an unusual request." Kanoe continued, "It will soon be destroyed, along with all the people you love." Fuuma asked, "What do you want me to do?" Kanoe smiled darkly, "Kill him."

"Him? Who?" Fuuma didn't expect that he would be asked to kill somebody. Kanoe replied, "Kamui Shirou." Fuuma's eyes widened in shock, "Kamui?! Why??" Kanoe continued, "He is responsible for all the destruction he caused and will cause." Fuuma clentched his fists and shouted, "You're lying! How will Kamui destroy the Earth?! He's the most loving boy I've ever met! Stop tricking me to kill my best friend! I'll never do it if you don't know."

Kanoe's lips twisted with a smile, "Look at this." She held out her palm and projected an image. She continued, "This is what he will bring to the world. He is the destroyer. He will kill a lot of innocent people, including your beloved sister." The last few words struck Fuuma.

"....including your beloved sister.."

"Kamui," he whispered as he stared at the fallen buildings and dead bodies sprawling on the ground hopelessly. A winged figure stood high up on Tokyo Tower...Kamui Shirou...

Kanoe continued, "Kill him for the world, kill him to prevent all the disasters he will bring to us. The murder of this boy will save the Earth, will save your sister." Fuuma was confused. Feelings mixed with fear, anger and desperation. "But.how. can I possibly kill Kamui? We are friends, best friends," he trembled unconsciously. There was a silence. Then, Fuuma shoke his head, "No! I'm not doing this nasty murder!" Kanoe lowered her voice, "This boy will only bring danger to the ones around him. Think it through." With that, she gradually faded into the darkness. The surroundings changed back to the familiar living room. Fuuma's gaze fixed on the empty space where Kanoe once stood.

"That surely is not a dream," he told himself. He sighed as he dropped onto the couch. "...kill Kamui Shirou..kill him for the world..kill him to prevent all the disasters he will bring...." Kanoe's words repeated again and again in his mind. Fuuma shifted his gaze to the photo frame on the kitchen bench. It was a nice picture of him, Kotori and Kamui when they were young."

"Such innocent eyes...yet..." he whispered as he stared at the image of Kamui. It was for sure that he could not possibly kill him. They valued their friendship very much and he knew nobody, including himself, would forgive him if he murdered his best friend.

An aloof figure knelt on top of the tall building. His black trench coat flapped around him as the winds blew. The streets of Tokyo at nighttime were still filled with life. He spied on the high school lovebirds behind his dark sunglasses. His sneer broadened. He waited until the boy and the girl turned into an alley. This was his perfect chance. He made a big leap from the building, leaving a trail of cigarette smoke behind him.

Author's note: Romantic, huh? As people say, nothing is perfect. While Kamui and Kotori are enjoying their date, Kanoe took her chance to tempt Fuuma to kill Kamui! Will he do it? What will going to happen? Will it be what you expected?

By the way, can you guess who is the figure in the last bit of this chapter?? Review!!!