Even A Broken Heart Can Mend In Time:
Hey minna. Gomen for making the second one a bit short. I'll try to make this one a bit longer. Anyhow... this was nearly the easiest & toughest fic that I've written so far. The one I'll be working on later already has 5 chapters. That's right 5. I'll also be coming up with one for the "TV series" section of FF.net. So... for those of you who are "Power Ranger fans", I'm sure you'll be looking forward to it. (Thinks: I shouldn't have said that).
Disclaimer: Yami Kero doesn't own MKR. It belongs to the company CLAMP. Neither does he own the song, "When You Say You Love Me". It belongs to the artist, Josh Groban.
This song was off his second album, "Closer". So... for those of you who love his music & are big fans... I suggest you go out and buy it. It's really great. Even better than the first album.
Anyhow... without any further delay, the final chapter.
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Chapter 3: The Final Choice: Hikaru's & Umi's Decision
It was already around 7:30 in the morning when the girls woke up. Hikaru went to the kitchen to fix something up. Umi & Fuu were getting themselves ready upstairs. While changing, Fuu began to notice something about Umi. She didn't seem to be in a depressed mood, yet... since they've known each other for so long, even during the time Cephiro attacked Earth, and she could easily tell when her heart was in agony. And although she may not look like it, she knew quite well.
"Umi-chan..." said Fuu.
"Nani, Fuu-chan?" asked Umi.
"It just... I've been noticing the way you act towards Hikaru & well..." started Fuu.
"You know I still like her, ne?" asked Umi.
"Hai, it's just... I know it might seem odd for some people to think that two girls actually love each other. Demo..." stopped Fuu, for a short while.
"Who cares what other people think, that's their problem," said Umi.
"Ah, I guess your right about that," said Fuu.
As soon as the two girls were fully dressed, they went downstairs to eat with Hikaru in the kitchen. She was already cooking some eggs & ham, when all of a sudden; some hot oil jumped out & touched her hand.
"Itai!" screamed Hikaru, nearly dropping the pan.
"Hikaru-san," said Umi & Fuu at the same time, & rushed to her aid.
"Daijoubu, Hikaru-san?" asked Umi.
"Hai, mou daijoubu. Just a slight accident," said Hikaru.
"I'll go get the first-aid kit, Umi, you try and wash Hikaru's wounds with this," said Fuu, handing her a small bottle of alcohol.
Hikaru's eyes widened as she saw the bottle. Umi lead her to the sink, & slowly took the top off. Hikaru blushed deeply, despite the fact that the two girls were upon one another. Umi slowly, but carefully poured a little bit of alcohol on the wound. Hikaru winced at the burn, yet Umi tried to keep her calm. She added like 2-3 tiny drops of it, & each time she did, Hikaru would still wince.
"Gomen nasai, I was just trying to cleanse the wound," said Umi.
"Daijoubu, I understand," said Hikaru.
As Fuu came back with the first-aid kit, Umi sat Hikaru down, & turned off the stove, since it already finished the eggs & ham. Fuu gently placed the towel cloth around the place where Hikaru had injured her hand. Hikaru still winced a bit at the tightness of the towel yet knew it was for her own good.
"Hikaru-san... don't try to use that hand too much, or else it will get worse," said Fuu.
"Hai," said Hikaru. Knowing her... it was going to be a bit difficult not being able to use both hands for something.
"You should probably rest now, Hikaru-san. Let me & Fuu handle the rest, & we'll help clean up," said Umi.
Hikaru smiled & said, "Arigatou you guys. You're the best friends a girl could have".
At that statement, Umi couldn't help but blush. "Dou... itashimashite, Hikaru-san," said Umi, and went to go help Fuu with the food.
When the food was set, and they began to eat, Hikaru got up from the chair, winced a bit at the pain from her right hand, & went to choose a cd to listen to. It took her a while to find one, until she spotted one titled, "Josh Groban". "Hmm, I remember that I bought this one while we were shopping," thought Hikaru. "I wonder if Umi will like what is on this disc".
As Hikaru inserted the disc into the disc drive, she turned to Umi, blushing as she extended her left arm towards her & asked, "May I have this dance, Umi?"
"But of course," Umi replied, also blushing, & took Hikaru's hand.
As they both curtsied & held the other in each other's arms, the music started to play.
(Piano plays)
(Piano & violin play in unison)
'Like the sound of silence calling, I hear your voice & suddenly, I'm falling
Lost in a dream.
Like the echoes of our souls are meeting, you say those words, my heart stops beating,
I wonder what it means.
What could it be, that comes over me?
At times I can't move, at times I can hardly breathe.'
'When you say you love me, the world goes still so still inside and when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'You're the one I've always thought of. I don't know how but I feel sheltered in your love.
And when you're with me, if I close my eyes, there are times I swear I feel like I can fly,
For a moment in time.
Somewhere between, the heavens & earth,
I'm frozen in time, oh when you say those words.'
"This is a nice song, Hikaru. Where'd you get it?" asked Fuu.
"I bought it a few days ago," said Hikaru.
"You mean... when we were shopping?" asked Umi.
"Hai," replied Hikaru.
'When you say you love me, the world goes still so still inside and when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'And this journey that we're on,
How far we've come and I
Celebrate every moment
When you say you love me
That's all you have to say
I'll always feel this way'.
"You look very beautiful, Hikaru-san," Umi said, blushing.
"Arigatou. You too, Umi," said Hikaru, also blushing.
'When you say you love me,
The world goes still, so still inside and when you say you love me
In that moment, I know why I'm alive'
'When you say you love me'
'When you say you love me
Do you know how I love you?'
As the song ended, & the two girls curtsied again, then could suddenly hear the sound of clapping... from Fuu. The two girls turned around & couldn't help but blush at their sudden performance.
"Y-you were watching the whole time, Fuu?" asked Hikaru, nervously.
"Hai, I have to admit though, you two make a totemo kawaii couple," said Fuu.
Hikaru & Umi blushed bright red at her comment.
"Ano... sou ne," said Fuu.
"Ano... Hikaru-san..." said Umi.
"Eh, nani, Umi-chan?" asked Hikaru.
"I just... wanted... to say... arigatou. That really meant a lot to me," said Umi.
"Hai. Demo... what meant a lot to you?" asked Hikaru.
"That song that you just played. It really puts a whole lot of meaning to what I'm going through," said Umi.
"And... what exactly are you going through, Umi-chan?" asked Hikaru, wondering what her blue-haired friend meant by that.
"Ano... it's just that... it's just that..." started Umi.
"Nani, Umi-san?" asked Hikaru.
"It's just I'm in love with someone and... that someone is..." said Umi.
"Is... who?" asked Hikaru.
"Hai, come on, tell us. Daijoubu," said Fuu.
Umi sighed and said, "That someone is a very good friend of mine".
"And who would that special person be?" asked Hikaru.
"I-I... I just can't tell you," said Umi.
"Doushite?" asked Hikaru.
"I just can't. You wouldn't understand," said Umi, with tears in her eyes, & she ran off into the night.
"Umi-chan, chotto matte," said Hikaru. Hikaru grabbed her things & ran after her. Fuu grabbed the radio & the disc grabbed her stuff & followed her.
"What have I done?" thought Hikaru.
A huge certain amount of time had passed, they kept looking for her at certain places, specifically of where they used to hang out together. This went on for about 6 hours. They decided to stop for a while & headed back. Hikaru asked Fuu if she did anything wrong to make her feel that way. Fuu shook her head, yet also kept her head down. Hikaru noticed this & asked, "Doushita, Fuu-chan?"
"Ano... its just... its just..." started Hikaru.
Hikaru was silent for a while then said, "Hai?"
"It's just..." she sighed before completing the sentence. "It's just that I know you love her". Hikaru gasped at what she just heard. "S-she knew about this? Demo... why didn't she tell us?" wondered Hikaru.
"Daijoubu, you found out the truth between yourselves. Now the question is... do you really love her?" asked Fuu, questioningly.
"Hai. Demo... it's just that... if something were to happen to her..." her voice broke as she said the last few words in her head. "I'd never forgive myself". And with that said, she broke down in Fuu's arms.
Fuu tried her best to cheer her friend up & realized what she had to tell her. Besides... it was the only piece of advice she could give to these types of situations.
"Hikaru-san... listen, if you REALLY love Umi, then you should go tell her. How else will she know if you don't tell her how you truly feel about her if she isn't told, ne?" said Fuu.
Hikaru smiled as Fuu wiped away her tears. "Arigatou," she said.
"Dou itashimashite," said Fuu, smiling. "That's what friends do, they help each other, even on personal stuff".
Several more hours had passed, & it was already 4:30 p.m. So... they tried again. Yet... as Hikaru began searching once more, she began to wonder, "Yet... how are we supposed to find Umi in a place as huge as Tokyo?" Soon... she began to worry about her & wondered if she was all right.
As Umi continued running, there were many memories & thoughts that flashed through her mind. She remembered the day when the three of them were chosen by Mokona, the mischievous fairy to become Magic Knights. She remembered Clef, Ascot, Lantis, & Ferio from Cephiro, and she also remembered the time when they battled against Eagle & Zagato's deity, when they tried to fulfill Emeraude's dream of Earth being destroyed. She even remembered Lantis sacrificing himself, to help the girls bury Zagato's deity. Ever since that day when they had to separate, she also felt the pain in Hikaru's heart after the death of Lantis. She knew quite well that her friend was in love with him. And she had no one. Although she did like Clef for a short while. Yet... he was beyond her status. But when she became close with Hikaru... there were these feelings that she never felt before.
It took her a while to figure it out, until she realized that she was in love with Hikaru. She was afraid to admit it at first, yet after her talk with Fuu, she was able to fully understand her feelings. The problem was... she was afraid of the fact that Hikaru might not love her back. Just realizing it forced her to take determination. Yet... her fears took hold of her & she couldn't confess it.
It took them another hour to find Umi, until Fuu came to a certain familiar park & saw a young blue-haired girl sitting down on a bench.
"Hikaru! I found her," said Fuu, waving her arms.
"Gomen nasai, Hikaru-san," thought Umi, her eyes filled with tears. "I know you still love Lantis, & I'll just only be a sister to you. I've been such a fool to fall in love with you". As she continued sobbing, she came across the park where they chatted last time. She spotted a bench & sat down. As soon as she sat... she continued to cry her eyes out for a while. She did it for about 30 min. & then, another thought came to her.
"Why do I give myself the false hope of Hikaru returning my feelings? I know she loved Lantis ever since she first met him," thought Umi. "Despite the fact that he helped her & rescued her. I just didn't have enough courage to tell her how I really felt. I guess I am a fool". And after that she sobbed even harder, until she heard a couple of footsteps coming from behind & she heard a familiar voice.
Hikaru proceeded forward to where Fuu was standing. When Hikaru saw how deeply hurt Umi was, her own heart began to ache.
"Oh Umi, if only I could find a way to make you feel better," thought Hikaru. Realizing what she had to do, she slowly approached Umi from behind.
"Umi, daijoubu?" said a voice.
Umi turned around & wiped her tears. It was Hikaru.
"W-what are you doing here?" asked Umi.
"I could ask you the same thing. Why didn't you answer my question?" asked Hikaru.
"Dakara... I was...kowai," said Umi.
"Of what?" asked Hikaru.
"It's just... it's just," her voice began to break as her eyes were glazed with tears.
"Nani?" asked Hikaru.
"It's just... kuso, aishiteru Hikaru-san," said Umi, turning away, dreading her reaction to her confession. Hikaru gasped at what she just heard from Umi. "S-she... she loves me?" thought Hikaru. "S-so that's what's been troubling her".
"Why didn't you tell me, Umi?" asked Hikaru, as she took a seat next to Umi.
"Dakara... I was kowai. I was afraid that you wouldn't understand my true feelings for you. I mean... I know you still love Lantis. You always have. And I'll just... just be a sister to you if that's what you want," said Umi, and then she broke down in Hikaru's arms. "I'll never be able to truly love you. I'll just be a sister in your eyes".
Hikaru's face softened. Just seeing her like this really broke her heart. She didn't want to see her true love hurt like this, just because she was afraid of how she would react. She lifted Umi's chin & faced her.
"Umi-chan... you're right, demo... you're also wrong. I do still mourn his death sometimes Umi. I can never forget his kindness, though. I just love him, like I love my family. Demo... the one who I really love is... you, Umi," said Hikaru.
Umi gasped at what Hikaru just said, and just gaped. After a few seconds... she regained her calmness. "Y-you really love me, Hikaru?" asked Umi, still in shock.
Hikaru looks down & responds, "Hai".
Umi was still in shock, for a short while, yet her eyes soon sparkle with happiness, knowing that Hikaru finally understood her true feelings. Soon, the girls hug one another with tears of happiness in their eyes. Hikaru wipes Umi's tears, & Umi does the same & they finally kiss. Hikaru brings Umi closer to her, & deepens the kiss. The kiss became so passionate, that both of them moaned while doing so & they both inserted their tongues inside their lover's mouth, and soon started to French kiss. After about 3 min. of kissing, they broke apart, both of them gasping for air. Hikaru looks into Umi's eyes with a loving smile.
"Aishiteru, Hikaru-koishii," says Umi, with tears.
"Aishiteru wa desu, Umi-chan," says Hikaru, also with tears.
As soon as they confessed their love for each other, a familiar song filled the air.
(I know I already have it there, yet... since this song seems to fit the occasion, I've decided to add it again. Gomen).
(Piano plays)
(Piano & violin play in unison)
'Like the sound of silence calling, I hear your voice & suddenly, I'm falling
Lost in a dream.
Like the echoes of our souls are meeting, you say those words, my heart stops beating,
I wonder what it means.
What could it be, that comes over me?
At times I can't move, at times I can hardly breathe.'
'When you say you love me,
the world goes still so still inside and
when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'You're the one I've always thought of. I don't know how but I feel sheltered in your love.
And when you're with me, if I close my eyes, there are times I swear I feel like I can fly,
For a moment in time.
Somewhere between, the heavens & earth,
I'm frozen in time, oh when you say those words.'
Hikaru looks at Umi and asks, "Would you like to dance?" extending her arm out.
"Hai, Hikaru koishii," said Umi, & curtsied, taking Hikaru's hand.
'When you say you love me,
the world goes still so still inside and
when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'And this journey that we're on,
How far we've come and I
Celebrate every moment
When you say you love me
That's all you have to say
I'll always feel this way'.
'When you say you love me
the world goes still, so still inside and
When you say you love me
In that moment, I know why I'm alive'
'When you say you love me'
'When you say you love me,
Do you know how I love you?'
As soon as the song finished, the two girls kissed under the beautiful moonlight. While they were kissing, Fuu happened to watch from behind a tree. She turned to Mokona and asked, "Aww, kawaii. Have you seen a more perfect couple, Mokona?"
"Puu, pu, puu, puu, pu, pu," it squeaked. (You and Ferio?)
Fuu blushed at the furry fairy's response & left the two lovers to their privacy.
**************************************************************************** ** Not far away... 3 deities were watching the whole thing.
"You were pretty close Lexus," said Ceres.
"Yeah, I guess you could say that," said Lexus
"I guess even broken hearts can mend," said Ceres
"In time," said Lexus
"All right you two, let's go," said Windom.
"Hai," they responded, & followed him, then disappeared. **************************************************************************** **
Owari (end).
DONE! Finally. That was a pain for a while. At least it's done. And so are my midterms (thinks: Yipee!). At least I can do my other story now. The one I'm trying to finish will just have to wait. Anyhow, hope you enjoyed reading it. Sorry if I added the song twice. It's just... it's a pretty nice song & I like it.
Here's the Japanese terms used:
Kawaii – cute
Totemo – very
Ano – um... well; um
Hai – yes; yeah
Koishii – beloved
Dakara – because
Kowai – scared
Daijoubu – are you all right? ; Its all right
Kuso – damn
Wa desu – also
Chan – used when referring to a friend
San – used when referring to Mr. / Miss / Mrs.
Nani – what?
Gomen nasai – I'm sorry; I'm really / very sorry
Chotto matte – wait a minute
Doushite – why?
Arigatou – thank you
Dou itashimashite – you're welcome
Itai – ow!
Ne – right?
Mou daijoubu – I'm all right
Hey minna. Gomen for making the second one a bit short. I'll try to make this one a bit longer. Anyhow... this was nearly the easiest & toughest fic that I've written so far. The one I'll be working on later already has 5 chapters. That's right 5. I'll also be coming up with one for the "TV series" section of FF.net. So... for those of you who are "Power Ranger fans", I'm sure you'll be looking forward to it. (Thinks: I shouldn't have said that).
Disclaimer: Yami Kero doesn't own MKR. It belongs to the company CLAMP. Neither does he own the song, "When You Say You Love Me". It belongs to the artist, Josh Groban.
This song was off his second album, "Closer". So... for those of you who love his music & are big fans... I suggest you go out and buy it. It's really great. Even better than the first album.
Anyhow... without any further delay, the final chapter.
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Chapter 3: The Final Choice: Hikaru's & Umi's Decision
It was already around 7:30 in the morning when the girls woke up. Hikaru went to the kitchen to fix something up. Umi & Fuu were getting themselves ready upstairs. While changing, Fuu began to notice something about Umi. She didn't seem to be in a depressed mood, yet... since they've known each other for so long, even during the time Cephiro attacked Earth, and she could easily tell when her heart was in agony. And although she may not look like it, she knew quite well.
"Umi-chan..." said Fuu.
"Nani, Fuu-chan?" asked Umi.
"It just... I've been noticing the way you act towards Hikaru & well..." started Fuu.
"You know I still like her, ne?" asked Umi.
"Hai, it's just... I know it might seem odd for some people to think that two girls actually love each other. Demo..." stopped Fuu, for a short while.
"Who cares what other people think, that's their problem," said Umi.
"Ah, I guess your right about that," said Fuu.
As soon as the two girls were fully dressed, they went downstairs to eat with Hikaru in the kitchen. She was already cooking some eggs & ham, when all of a sudden; some hot oil jumped out & touched her hand.
"Itai!" screamed Hikaru, nearly dropping the pan.
"Hikaru-san," said Umi & Fuu at the same time, & rushed to her aid.
"Daijoubu, Hikaru-san?" asked Umi.
"Hai, mou daijoubu. Just a slight accident," said Hikaru.
"I'll go get the first-aid kit, Umi, you try and wash Hikaru's wounds with this," said Fuu, handing her a small bottle of alcohol.
Hikaru's eyes widened as she saw the bottle. Umi lead her to the sink, & slowly took the top off. Hikaru blushed deeply, despite the fact that the two girls were upon one another. Umi slowly, but carefully poured a little bit of alcohol on the wound. Hikaru winced at the burn, yet Umi tried to keep her calm. She added like 2-3 tiny drops of it, & each time she did, Hikaru would still wince.
"Gomen nasai, I was just trying to cleanse the wound," said Umi.
"Daijoubu, I understand," said Hikaru.
As Fuu came back with the first-aid kit, Umi sat Hikaru down, & turned off the stove, since it already finished the eggs & ham. Fuu gently placed the towel cloth around the place where Hikaru had injured her hand. Hikaru still winced a bit at the tightness of the towel yet knew it was for her own good.
"Hikaru-san... don't try to use that hand too much, or else it will get worse," said Fuu.
"Hai," said Hikaru. Knowing her... it was going to be a bit difficult not being able to use both hands for something.
"You should probably rest now, Hikaru-san. Let me & Fuu handle the rest, & we'll help clean up," said Umi.
Hikaru smiled & said, "Arigatou you guys. You're the best friends a girl could have".
At that statement, Umi couldn't help but blush. "Dou... itashimashite, Hikaru-san," said Umi, and went to go help Fuu with the food.
When the food was set, and they began to eat, Hikaru got up from the chair, winced a bit at the pain from her right hand, & went to choose a cd to listen to. It took her a while to find one, until she spotted one titled, "Josh Groban". "Hmm, I remember that I bought this one while we were shopping," thought Hikaru. "I wonder if Umi will like what is on this disc".
As Hikaru inserted the disc into the disc drive, she turned to Umi, blushing as she extended her left arm towards her & asked, "May I have this dance, Umi?"
"But of course," Umi replied, also blushing, & took Hikaru's hand.
As they both curtsied & held the other in each other's arms, the music started to play.
(Piano plays)
(Piano & violin play in unison)
'Like the sound of silence calling, I hear your voice & suddenly, I'm falling
Lost in a dream.
Like the echoes of our souls are meeting, you say those words, my heart stops beating,
I wonder what it means.
What could it be, that comes over me?
At times I can't move, at times I can hardly breathe.'
'When you say you love me, the world goes still so still inside and when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'You're the one I've always thought of. I don't know how but I feel sheltered in your love.
And when you're with me, if I close my eyes, there are times I swear I feel like I can fly,
For a moment in time.
Somewhere between, the heavens & earth,
I'm frozen in time, oh when you say those words.'
"This is a nice song, Hikaru. Where'd you get it?" asked Fuu.
"I bought it a few days ago," said Hikaru.
"You mean... when we were shopping?" asked Umi.
"Hai," replied Hikaru.
'When you say you love me, the world goes still so still inside and when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'And this journey that we're on,
How far we've come and I
Celebrate every moment
When you say you love me
That's all you have to say
I'll always feel this way'.
"You look very beautiful, Hikaru-san," Umi said, blushing.
"Arigatou. You too, Umi," said Hikaru, also blushing.
'When you say you love me,
The world goes still, so still inside and when you say you love me
In that moment, I know why I'm alive'
'When you say you love me'
'When you say you love me
Do you know how I love you?'
As the song ended, & the two girls curtsied again, then could suddenly hear the sound of clapping... from Fuu. The two girls turned around & couldn't help but blush at their sudden performance.
"Y-you were watching the whole time, Fuu?" asked Hikaru, nervously.
"Hai, I have to admit though, you two make a totemo kawaii couple," said Fuu.
Hikaru & Umi blushed bright red at her comment.
"Ano... sou ne," said Fuu.
"Ano... Hikaru-san..." said Umi.
"Eh, nani, Umi-chan?" asked Hikaru.
"I just... wanted... to say... arigatou. That really meant a lot to me," said Umi.
"Hai. Demo... what meant a lot to you?" asked Hikaru.
"That song that you just played. It really puts a whole lot of meaning to what I'm going through," said Umi.
"And... what exactly are you going through, Umi-chan?" asked Hikaru, wondering what her blue-haired friend meant by that.
"Ano... it's just that... it's just that..." started Umi.
"Nani, Umi-san?" asked Hikaru.
"It's just I'm in love with someone and... that someone is..." said Umi.
"Is... who?" asked Hikaru.
"Hai, come on, tell us. Daijoubu," said Fuu.
Umi sighed and said, "That someone is a very good friend of mine".
"And who would that special person be?" asked Hikaru.
"I-I... I just can't tell you," said Umi.
"Doushite?" asked Hikaru.
"I just can't. You wouldn't understand," said Umi, with tears in her eyes, & she ran off into the night.
"Umi-chan, chotto matte," said Hikaru. Hikaru grabbed her things & ran after her. Fuu grabbed the radio & the disc grabbed her stuff & followed her.
"What have I done?" thought Hikaru.
A huge certain amount of time had passed, they kept looking for her at certain places, specifically of where they used to hang out together. This went on for about 6 hours. They decided to stop for a while & headed back. Hikaru asked Fuu if she did anything wrong to make her feel that way. Fuu shook her head, yet also kept her head down. Hikaru noticed this & asked, "Doushita, Fuu-chan?"
"Ano... its just... its just..." started Hikaru.
Hikaru was silent for a while then said, "Hai?"
"It's just..." she sighed before completing the sentence. "It's just that I know you love her". Hikaru gasped at what she just heard. "S-she knew about this? Demo... why didn't she tell us?" wondered Hikaru.
"Daijoubu, you found out the truth between yourselves. Now the question is... do you really love her?" asked Fuu, questioningly.
"Hai. Demo... it's just that... if something were to happen to her..." her voice broke as she said the last few words in her head. "I'd never forgive myself". And with that said, she broke down in Fuu's arms.
Fuu tried her best to cheer her friend up & realized what she had to tell her. Besides... it was the only piece of advice she could give to these types of situations.
"Hikaru-san... listen, if you REALLY love Umi, then you should go tell her. How else will she know if you don't tell her how you truly feel about her if she isn't told, ne?" said Fuu.
Hikaru smiled as Fuu wiped away her tears. "Arigatou," she said.
"Dou itashimashite," said Fuu, smiling. "That's what friends do, they help each other, even on personal stuff".
Several more hours had passed, & it was already 4:30 p.m. So... they tried again. Yet... as Hikaru began searching once more, she began to wonder, "Yet... how are we supposed to find Umi in a place as huge as Tokyo?" Soon... she began to worry about her & wondered if she was all right.
As Umi continued running, there were many memories & thoughts that flashed through her mind. She remembered the day when the three of them were chosen by Mokona, the mischievous fairy to become Magic Knights. She remembered Clef, Ascot, Lantis, & Ferio from Cephiro, and she also remembered the time when they battled against Eagle & Zagato's deity, when they tried to fulfill Emeraude's dream of Earth being destroyed. She even remembered Lantis sacrificing himself, to help the girls bury Zagato's deity. Ever since that day when they had to separate, she also felt the pain in Hikaru's heart after the death of Lantis. She knew quite well that her friend was in love with him. And she had no one. Although she did like Clef for a short while. Yet... he was beyond her status. But when she became close with Hikaru... there were these feelings that she never felt before.
It took her a while to figure it out, until she realized that she was in love with Hikaru. She was afraid to admit it at first, yet after her talk with Fuu, she was able to fully understand her feelings. The problem was... she was afraid of the fact that Hikaru might not love her back. Just realizing it forced her to take determination. Yet... her fears took hold of her & she couldn't confess it.
It took them another hour to find Umi, until Fuu came to a certain familiar park & saw a young blue-haired girl sitting down on a bench.
"Hikaru! I found her," said Fuu, waving her arms.
"Gomen nasai, Hikaru-san," thought Umi, her eyes filled with tears. "I know you still love Lantis, & I'll just only be a sister to you. I've been such a fool to fall in love with you". As she continued sobbing, she came across the park where they chatted last time. She spotted a bench & sat down. As soon as she sat... she continued to cry her eyes out for a while. She did it for about 30 min. & then, another thought came to her.
"Why do I give myself the false hope of Hikaru returning my feelings? I know she loved Lantis ever since she first met him," thought Umi. "Despite the fact that he helped her & rescued her. I just didn't have enough courage to tell her how I really felt. I guess I am a fool". And after that she sobbed even harder, until she heard a couple of footsteps coming from behind & she heard a familiar voice.
Hikaru proceeded forward to where Fuu was standing. When Hikaru saw how deeply hurt Umi was, her own heart began to ache.
"Oh Umi, if only I could find a way to make you feel better," thought Hikaru. Realizing what she had to do, she slowly approached Umi from behind.
"Umi, daijoubu?" said a voice.
Umi turned around & wiped her tears. It was Hikaru.
"W-what are you doing here?" asked Umi.
"I could ask you the same thing. Why didn't you answer my question?" asked Hikaru.
"Dakara... I was...kowai," said Umi.
"Of what?" asked Hikaru.
"It's just... it's just," her voice began to break as her eyes were glazed with tears.
"Nani?" asked Hikaru.
"It's just... kuso, aishiteru Hikaru-san," said Umi, turning away, dreading her reaction to her confession. Hikaru gasped at what she just heard from Umi. "S-she... she loves me?" thought Hikaru. "S-so that's what's been troubling her".
"Why didn't you tell me, Umi?" asked Hikaru, as she took a seat next to Umi.
"Dakara... I was kowai. I was afraid that you wouldn't understand my true feelings for you. I mean... I know you still love Lantis. You always have. And I'll just... just be a sister to you if that's what you want," said Umi, and then she broke down in Hikaru's arms. "I'll never be able to truly love you. I'll just be a sister in your eyes".
Hikaru's face softened. Just seeing her like this really broke her heart. She didn't want to see her true love hurt like this, just because she was afraid of how she would react. She lifted Umi's chin & faced her.
"Umi-chan... you're right, demo... you're also wrong. I do still mourn his death sometimes Umi. I can never forget his kindness, though. I just love him, like I love my family. Demo... the one who I really love is... you, Umi," said Hikaru.
Umi gasped at what Hikaru just said, and just gaped. After a few seconds... she regained her calmness. "Y-you really love me, Hikaru?" asked Umi, still in shock.
Hikaru looks down & responds, "Hai".
Umi was still in shock, for a short while, yet her eyes soon sparkle with happiness, knowing that Hikaru finally understood her true feelings. Soon, the girls hug one another with tears of happiness in their eyes. Hikaru wipes Umi's tears, & Umi does the same & they finally kiss. Hikaru brings Umi closer to her, & deepens the kiss. The kiss became so passionate, that both of them moaned while doing so & they both inserted their tongues inside their lover's mouth, and soon started to French kiss. After about 3 min. of kissing, they broke apart, both of them gasping for air. Hikaru looks into Umi's eyes with a loving smile.
"Aishiteru, Hikaru-koishii," says Umi, with tears.
"Aishiteru wa desu, Umi-chan," says Hikaru, also with tears.
As soon as they confessed their love for each other, a familiar song filled the air.
(I know I already have it there, yet... since this song seems to fit the occasion, I've decided to add it again. Gomen).
(Piano plays)
(Piano & violin play in unison)
'Like the sound of silence calling, I hear your voice & suddenly, I'm falling
Lost in a dream.
Like the echoes of our souls are meeting, you say those words, my heart stops beating,
I wonder what it means.
What could it be, that comes over me?
At times I can't move, at times I can hardly breathe.'
'When you say you love me,
the world goes still so still inside and
when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'You're the one I've always thought of. I don't know how but I feel sheltered in your love.
And when you're with me, if I close my eyes, there are times I swear I feel like I can fly,
For a moment in time.
Somewhere between, the heavens & earth,
I'm frozen in time, oh when you say those words.'
Hikaru looks at Umi and asks, "Would you like to dance?" extending her arm out.
"Hai, Hikaru koishii," said Umi, & curtsied, taking Hikaru's hand.
'When you say you love me,
the world goes still so still inside and
when you say you love me
For a moment there's no one else alive'.
'And this journey that we're on,
How far we've come and I
Celebrate every moment
When you say you love me
That's all you have to say
I'll always feel this way'.
'When you say you love me
the world goes still, so still inside and
When you say you love me
In that moment, I know why I'm alive'
'When you say you love me'
'When you say you love me,
Do you know how I love you?'
As soon as the song finished, the two girls kissed under the beautiful moonlight. While they were kissing, Fuu happened to watch from behind a tree. She turned to Mokona and asked, "Aww, kawaii. Have you seen a more perfect couple, Mokona?"
"Puu, pu, puu, puu, pu, pu," it squeaked. (You and Ferio?)
Fuu blushed at the furry fairy's response & left the two lovers to their privacy.
**************************************************************************** ** Not far away... 3 deities were watching the whole thing.
"You were pretty close Lexus," said Ceres.
"Yeah, I guess you could say that," said Lexus
"I guess even broken hearts can mend," said Ceres
"In time," said Lexus
"All right you two, let's go," said Windom.
"Hai," they responded, & followed him, then disappeared. **************************************************************************** **
Owari (end).
DONE! Finally. That was a pain for a while. At least it's done. And so are my midterms (thinks: Yipee!). At least I can do my other story now. The one I'm trying to finish will just have to wait. Anyhow, hope you enjoyed reading it. Sorry if I added the song twice. It's just... it's a pretty nice song & I like it.
Here's the Japanese terms used:
Kawaii – cute
Totemo – very
Ano – um... well; um
Hai – yes; yeah
Koishii – beloved
Dakara – because
Kowai – scared
Daijoubu – are you all right? ; Its all right
Kuso – damn
Wa desu – also
Chan – used when referring to a friend
San – used when referring to Mr. / Miss / Mrs.
Nani – what?
Gomen nasai – I'm sorry; I'm really / very sorry
Chotto matte – wait a minute
Doushite – why?
Arigatou – thank you
Dou itashimashite – you're welcome
Itai – ow!
Ne – right?
Mou daijoubu – I'm all right
