Chapter five: you must have faith in her to see her again
Author: Ria Sakazaki/Lizza de Guzman
Pairing: Hanamichi/Haruka Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. Note: Hanamichi and Haruka had a habit of calling each other before going to class but Hanamichi was surprise to here the answering machine telling him that Haruka had gone to San Francisco. Something is fishy around here. on the other hand, Haruka was furious because they forced her to go back. She stays at her room everytime and only came out of there's a meeting. She doesn't eat too. What must they do about the situation? This is the end. ^_^ Please review!
Michiru and Setsuna knocked at her door. "go away." Haruka said. it was obvious she was crying. "honey, this is Michiru and Setsuna." Michiru said. the door opened. They found Haruka crying on her pillow. "oh honey." Michiru said, sitting next to her. Haruka sat up and embraced her. "I hate her! how can she do this to me? I love Hanamichi so much." Haruka cried on her shoulder. "shhh, we'll find a way." Michiru comforted her. "they just don't understand. Do I have to live my whole life here alone and sad? I want to be with Hanamichi." Haruka told them.
"the problem is, we are soldiers of this planet and we can't make Hanamichi come here." Setsuna said. Haruka cried harder. " shhh, don't cry." Michiru told her. "I'm going to die if I can't be with Hanamichi." Haruka sobbed. "no. stop it. you are not doing that." Setsuna said. they stayed with her all night, scared that Haruka might commit a suicide.
That morning, Hanamichi took the phone and dialed Haruka's number but he went rigid when he heard the answering machine. " hello! I'm out of the country now. I'll be in San Francisco for a while. Just leave your message after the beep." Haruka said. Hanamichi stared at the phone. He placed it down and felt cold on his feet. He remembered what Haruka told her last night. I'm scared. It's just that I feel like something is pulling me away from you. look at this way, I really love you so such and I don't want to be away from you, not ever. just promise me you'll love me no matter what happens. Hanamichi dropped the phone and ran outside with his bag. He went straight to Haruka's unit.
"excuse me, is Haruka Tennoh there?" Hanamichi asked the teller. " may I know you're name sir?" she asked. "Hanamichi Sakuragi, her boyfriend." He panted. "I'm sorry sir but they checked out last night. they said they are going to San Francisco." The teller said. Hanamichi grit his teeth and ran outside. He can't believe it. it seems like everything she said to him last night was coming true. He ran to the park where they first met, hoping she will be there but hard luck, nothing was there. tears escaped his eyes. he sat by the bench and started crying.
When he went to school he was in a very bad mood. "hey Hanamichi! Are you ok?" Kuda asked. Hanamichi just walked right pass him. " what happened to that monkey?" Yashikori asked. "but be careful, he's in a bad mood." Yohei told them. "I wonder what got into him." Yohei asked himself.
At the castle, Haruka refused to eat anything. " Haruka, are you really going to kill yourself?" Seiya asked through the door. " go to hell!" Haruka yelled. "come on Haruka!" Usagi said. " just leave me alone!" Haruka told them. "man, we have to do something with this or she'll die in starvation." Mamuro said worriedly. Michiru saw the commotion outside Haruka's room and decided she needed to do the right thing.
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Hanamichi was staring at the window, still thinking about Haruka and her mysterious disappearance. "Sakuragi. Sakuragi!" the teacher yelled but he didn't hear him. he was trying to control himself and to stop crying but a tear occasionally escapes his eyes. his attitude continued the whole afternoon.
"Sakuragi, what is the problem with you?" Akagi asked him. he failed to do what he ordered four times now. " is there any problem?" Kogure asked. Hanamichi slumped down and bent his head. He was trying hard not to cry. " what's the matter?" Ayako asked him. "she's gone." Hanamichi chocked out. "what? What did you say?" Mitsui asked. "I called her this morning but I only got her answering machine saying that they had flown off to San Francisco." Hanamichi said. a tear escaped his eyes. " but. But sure she did tell you about it." Ryota told him. " no." Hanamichi said. he can't take it anymore. His shoulders shook. He began to cry. Kogure sat down beside him and patted his back for comfort.
"come on. get a hold of yourself." He told him. " I just remembered her telling me that there is something pulling her away from me." Hanamichi sobbed. Ayako sat next to him and embraced him. Hanamichi cried on her shoulders. "come on. don't be such a baby." Ayako told him. "she was like saying goodbye or something. She told me that I will love her no matter what happen." He sobbed. The whole team sympathized. "maybe there must be a reason." Kaede told him. "she told me last night that she was scared. I can see something was troubling her." Hanamichi added. "shhh, calm down." Kogure told him. "god what will I do? She's all I have." Hanamichi cried. "the practice is off." Akagi told his other teammates. "I know she won't leave me like that. she promised me." Hanamichi added.
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Michiru appeared by the door of the gym. With Setsuna's description about Hanamichi, it wasn't hard for her to look for him for he was the only redhead in the school. When she poked her head inside, she saw Hanamichi crying while surrounded by his friends and teammates. She took a deep breath and went inside.
When Hanamichi looked up, she saw a pretty blue-green haired girl wearing Mugen's uniform. "you're Hanamichi Sakuragi right?" Michiru asked. " miss, I think we better give him some time and space." Couch Ansai told her. " but this is important. This is about Haruka. I'm Michiru Kaioh, her best friend." Michiru said. Hanamichi wiped away his tears and stood up. " is this about her disappearance?" Hanamichi asked her. Michiru nodded. " we better talk outside." Michiru said. Hanamichi followed her outside the gym until they reached the park.
"this is where-"Hanamichi said. "you and Haruka met for the first time. come on. let's sit. We have a lot of things to talk about." Michiru told him. they sat down on the very bench he and Haruka first sat down and watched the sunset. "where is she? Is she ok?" Hanamichi asked her. " ok but let's start from the beginning and don't tell anyone about what I'm going to tell you. this is confidential. Listen to me, ok?" Michiru asked him. "ok." Hanamichi said. Michiru took a deep breath. " ok, Haruka, Setsuna and I and not really from here." Michiru told her. " from where? USA?" Hanamichi asked her, getting confused. "no, I mean not from this planet." Michiru said. Hanamichi stared at her. "you mean you're aliens?" Hanamichi asked her, raising a brow. "not aliens. But we don't live here." Michiru said. "do you expect me to believe that?" Hanamichi asked her. " it's the truth." Michiru told him. he became quiet. "We live in a place called Moon Kingdom during the time called Silver Millennium. We came here because our place was destroyed and we need to escape to the future in order to survive." Michiru told him. " this is getting ridiculous." Hanamichi said. "you want proof?" Michiru challenged him. "ok, show me a proof." Hanamichi told her. Michiru sighed and took her wand and showed it to him.
"what is this?" Hanamichi asked. "Neptune Planet Power, Make up." Michiru murmured. Hanamichi watched in amazement as Michiru transformed into a sexy soldier in a sailor suit. " we are called the Sailor Soldiers, the defenders of the Moon." Michiru said. Hanamichi stared at her as she changed back to normal. "amazing!" he said. "Haruka can do it too. She is Sailor Uranus while I'm Sailor Neptune." Michiru said. "you mean she and Setsuna went to a mission or something?" Hanamichi asked her. " no. after all the struggles to protect Earth from enemies, our planet was rebuilt and we are to go back there and stay there forever to be it's defender." Michiru said. a gloom passed Hanamichi's face again. "you mean, she left me because of her duty and I'm not going to see her again?" Hanamichi asked her. "that's the problem." Michiru told him.
"since Haruka met you, she doesn't want to go back to our planet. She wanted to be with you always. She was suffering now. Torn between her duty and her love." Michiru said. a tear escaped Hanamichi's eyes. " then, I think I should be the one to sacrifice." Hanamichi said. " no." Michiru told him. "no?" Hanamichi asked. "don't do that. don't sacrifice your love for Haruka, she doesn't want you to. She loves you. she doesn't eat ever since she'd gone home. She cries every night missing you so don't give up on her." Michiru told him. "but what am I going to do?" Hanamichi asked her. "just have faith in her in order to see her again. I am going to speak to our queen and ask if their might be a possibility Haruka to stay here." Michiru told him. she stood up. "but, am I just going to sit here and wait?" Hanamichi asked her.
"just wait. You know, I never thought you can change the way the world go round for her. she loves you so much and she is prepared to die for you. please don't give up on my friend, because we both love her so much." Michiru said and walked away. "wait!" Hanamichi called her but she just vanished. He sat there, crying and trying to make out everything. "oh damn it." Hanamichi sobbed.
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"Michiru, Setsuna, you are to come inside the counsel room. They are waiting for you." Luna told them. "ok, we'll call Haruka." Setsuna said. " no. the queen said that we have to give Haruka time now. There's an important thing you needed to discuss with her." Artemis said. Michiru looked at Setsuna and shrugged. They followed him inside the Hall of Counsels. They bowed down before taking their seats.
"ok, I have decided, with the aid of my husband this is the most important thing to do about Haruka." Usagi started. Michiru was looking at her straight. "we have decided that Sailor Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Pluto will stay on Earth to defend it. and," Mamuro paused. "and?" Hotaru asked excitedly. "and to give way to Haruka. I can't take it seeing her waste her life in here. it's for the best for her to go back." Usagi said. " thank you! you don't know how much this means to Haruka." Michiru said happily. "but, you are there not only to give way for her, you are to defend the earth." Seiya reminded them. Setsuna and Michiru stood up in glee and embraced Usagi. "you are so kind." Setsuna told her. "I can see myself now in her, during my days of youth." Usagi told them. " ok, we better tell her now!" Michiru giggled and they ran outside.
"she's going home!" Setsuna cried. they ran to Haruka's room and hammered her door. "Haruka Honey! We have good news for you!" Michiru yelled. Haruka sat up and stared at the door. It opened and her friends ran inside to crush her on her bed. "what's the matter?" Haruka asked them. " you're not going to believe this." Setsuna told her, she was already panting. " what?" Haruka asked them. "you, my friend is going back to Hanamichi." Michiru told her. Haruka's eyes widened in shock. " no you don't" Haruka told them. "the four of us will go back to earth. Go! Pack your bags." Michiru told her. Haruka cried in happiness.
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two weeks had passed and Hanamichi is still affected of Haruka's departure. Everyday he can't imagine living without her. she was included to his daily routines like calling her every morning, walking her home every afternoon and talking to her on the phone 'till midnight. Everytime he pass by the court, he can still hear her voice admiring him, admiring his whole self.
That afternoon, before the practice, Hanamichi had told Gendo he can't attend. "what the hell? Come on Sakuragi! We have a game against Ryounan next week." Akagi told him. "you don't want to be infuriated again right, captain?" Hanamichi asked him and walked away. "he'll get out of touch in basketball if he continues that." Ayako said worriedly. " let's follow him." Kogure told them. "what? are you insane? He'll get mad and turn into a head-butting demon again." Mitsui told them. " I have this feeling we need to follow him." Kogure told them. "ok fine!" Akagi said and they all followed Hanamichi.
Hanamichi went to the basketball court in the park, of course. He just wants to reminisce those times that he and Haruka had spent on this very place. "why is he here?" Akagi asked. " it's because this is where Hanamichi and Haruka first met." Yohei said. they were shocked that Hanamichi's friends were with them. "what are you doing here?" Akagi asked them. "you're not the only persons worried about were he goes if not in the practices, you know." Yohei told them. they watched Hanamichi sat by the bench and were surprise when he said, "come on! all of you get out of there." Hanamichi called out. " how did he know?" Kogure asked. They carefully went out of their hiding place.
"I can see you'll all here." Hanamichi said. he stood up and approached them. "hey! it's all Kogure's crazy idea. He made us all come here." Ryota said. Hanamichi placed a hand on his shoulders. When they all thought he would give him a head-butt, Hanamichi tapped his shoulders and smiled sadly. "I know you're worried but I just can't help it. Haruka is included in my daily routines and having her gone is not that easy." Hanamichi sighed. "Hanamichi, we're here for you." Ayako told him. a cool breeze swept through them. "so fragrant. It smells like Haruka." Haruko said.
Hanamichi turned around and saw light by the trees. " what the-" Kaede muttered. Michiru and Setsuna and a girl appeared resting against the tree while looking at Hanamichi. "is that him?" the girl with short black hair asked. "yap! That's him, Hotaru." Michiru said. "Michiru? What the heck?" Hanamichi murmured. "he's so tall!" the girl she called Hotaru said. " what are you doing here?" Hanamichi asked them. they were speechless. Setsuna smiled and looked at the light behind her. it was almost magic.
The scent of Haruka became stronger now. It feels like she's just here. " where is Haruka?" Hanamichi asked them, taking a step forward. There was a figured in the light. Hanamichi's jaw dropped seeing Haruka emerged from the light wearing the girl's uniform of TMS and she was running towards him.
"the hell? It's Haruka!" Yohei said. "she's here!" Ryota cried. Hanamichi shook his head trying to believe his eyes. he ran too, towards Haruka and caught her when she jumped into his arms. he swirled her around, laughing again. That was the first time Hanamichi Sakuragi laughed after Haruka disappeared. "he's back to normal." Haruko said. they clapped their hands. Hanamichi started crying, so as Haruka. When he placed her down, she buried her face on his chest. "I'm sorry." Haruka sobbed. Hanamichi smiled and rubbed her back. "shhh, stop crying. I don't want to see you cry." Hanamichi told her. "I'm glad I'm back. I love you so much." Haruka choked out. "me too Haruka, me too." Hanamichi told her. Hotaru took her camera and took a picture of them. "hey! no fair!" Haruka told her. " sorry, Usagi wanted this to place on her album." Hotaru said. Michiru and Setsuna smiled and went towards the team. "ah, I'm glad they're back together." Couch Ansai sighed. Akagi was surprised, "Couch?" he asked. "can't be too late for the gossip." Setsuna elbowed him lightly.
Hanamichi held her face. Tears were streaming down his eyes. "never again, we will part." Haruka told him. "and I'll help you kick alien's butt." Hanamichi told her. Haruka giggled. Hanamichi lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. Haruka closed her eyes and encircled her arms around his neck. "damn! I'm jealous." Hotaru said, clicking away with her camera. " duh! As if you're dad will allow you." Michiru told her. " no fair!" she protested and winked at Yohei. "they really looked fit for each other." Akagi said. "never again, will I allow them be hurt." Michiru said. " so am I." Setsuna said and looked at Hanamichi and Haruka who were busy kissing. Ah, this is a good start. Michiru took her violin and played. They both stopped kissing and started waltzing. Yohei offered his hand to Hotaru. Couch Ansai smiled and took the camera from her so she can dance. With smiled warmly, looking at them dancing. He even took a picture of Setsuna and Akagi dancing. Naks!
"I love you." Haruka told him. Hanamichi was looking at her straight in the eyes. "me too. I love you." Hanamichi told her. Haruka smiled and leaned on his chest as he swayed her around. she felt secure in his arms, now, no matter how strong their enemies are, she has the strength to fight them. she felt like floating, floating on the wind on flower street.
Author: Ria Sakazaki/Lizza de Guzman
Pairing: Hanamichi/Haruka Disclaimer: I don't own the characters. Note: Hanamichi and Haruka had a habit of calling each other before going to class but Hanamichi was surprise to here the answering machine telling him that Haruka had gone to San Francisco. Something is fishy around here. on the other hand, Haruka was furious because they forced her to go back. She stays at her room everytime and only came out of there's a meeting. She doesn't eat too. What must they do about the situation? This is the end. ^_^ Please review!
Michiru and Setsuna knocked at her door. "go away." Haruka said. it was obvious she was crying. "honey, this is Michiru and Setsuna." Michiru said. the door opened. They found Haruka crying on her pillow. "oh honey." Michiru said, sitting next to her. Haruka sat up and embraced her. "I hate her! how can she do this to me? I love Hanamichi so much." Haruka cried on her shoulder. "shhh, we'll find a way." Michiru comforted her. "they just don't understand. Do I have to live my whole life here alone and sad? I want to be with Hanamichi." Haruka told them.
"the problem is, we are soldiers of this planet and we can't make Hanamichi come here." Setsuna said. Haruka cried harder. " shhh, don't cry." Michiru told her. "I'm going to die if I can't be with Hanamichi." Haruka sobbed. "no. stop it. you are not doing that." Setsuna said. they stayed with her all night, scared that Haruka might commit a suicide.
That morning, Hanamichi took the phone and dialed Haruka's number but he went rigid when he heard the answering machine. " hello! I'm out of the country now. I'll be in San Francisco for a while. Just leave your message after the beep." Haruka said. Hanamichi stared at the phone. He placed it down and felt cold on his feet. He remembered what Haruka told her last night. I'm scared. It's just that I feel like something is pulling me away from you. look at this way, I really love you so such and I don't want to be away from you, not ever. just promise me you'll love me no matter what happens. Hanamichi dropped the phone and ran outside with his bag. He went straight to Haruka's unit.
"excuse me, is Haruka Tennoh there?" Hanamichi asked the teller. " may I know you're name sir?" she asked. "Hanamichi Sakuragi, her boyfriend." He panted. "I'm sorry sir but they checked out last night. they said they are going to San Francisco." The teller said. Hanamichi grit his teeth and ran outside. He can't believe it. it seems like everything she said to him last night was coming true. He ran to the park where they first met, hoping she will be there but hard luck, nothing was there. tears escaped his eyes. he sat by the bench and started crying.
When he went to school he was in a very bad mood. "hey Hanamichi! Are you ok?" Kuda asked. Hanamichi just walked right pass him. " what happened to that monkey?" Yashikori asked. "but be careful, he's in a bad mood." Yohei told them. "I wonder what got into him." Yohei asked himself.
At the castle, Haruka refused to eat anything. " Haruka, are you really going to kill yourself?" Seiya asked through the door. " go to hell!" Haruka yelled. "come on Haruka!" Usagi said. " just leave me alone!" Haruka told them. "man, we have to do something with this or she'll die in starvation." Mamuro said worriedly. Michiru saw the commotion outside Haruka's room and decided she needed to do the right thing.
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Hanamichi was staring at the window, still thinking about Haruka and her mysterious disappearance. "Sakuragi. Sakuragi!" the teacher yelled but he didn't hear him. he was trying to control himself and to stop crying but a tear occasionally escapes his eyes. his attitude continued the whole afternoon.
"Sakuragi, what is the problem with you?" Akagi asked him. he failed to do what he ordered four times now. " is there any problem?" Kogure asked. Hanamichi slumped down and bent his head. He was trying hard not to cry. " what's the matter?" Ayako asked him. "she's gone." Hanamichi chocked out. "what? What did you say?" Mitsui asked. "I called her this morning but I only got her answering machine saying that they had flown off to San Francisco." Hanamichi said. a tear escaped his eyes. " but. But sure she did tell you about it." Ryota told him. " no." Hanamichi said. he can't take it anymore. His shoulders shook. He began to cry. Kogure sat down beside him and patted his back for comfort.
"come on. get a hold of yourself." He told him. " I just remembered her telling me that there is something pulling her away from me." Hanamichi sobbed. Ayako sat next to him and embraced him. Hanamichi cried on her shoulders. "come on. don't be such a baby." Ayako told him. "she was like saying goodbye or something. She told me that I will love her no matter what happen." He sobbed. The whole team sympathized. "maybe there must be a reason." Kaede told him. "she told me last night that she was scared. I can see something was troubling her." Hanamichi added. "shhh, calm down." Kogure told him. "god what will I do? She's all I have." Hanamichi cried. "the practice is off." Akagi told his other teammates. "I know she won't leave me like that. she promised me." Hanamichi added.
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Michiru appeared by the door of the gym. With Setsuna's description about Hanamichi, it wasn't hard for her to look for him for he was the only redhead in the school. When she poked her head inside, she saw Hanamichi crying while surrounded by his friends and teammates. She took a deep breath and went inside.
When Hanamichi looked up, she saw a pretty blue-green haired girl wearing Mugen's uniform. "you're Hanamichi Sakuragi right?" Michiru asked. " miss, I think we better give him some time and space." Couch Ansai told her. " but this is important. This is about Haruka. I'm Michiru Kaioh, her best friend." Michiru said. Hanamichi wiped away his tears and stood up. " is this about her disappearance?" Hanamichi asked her. Michiru nodded. " we better talk outside." Michiru said. Hanamichi followed her outside the gym until they reached the park.
"this is where-"Hanamichi said. "you and Haruka met for the first time. come on. let's sit. We have a lot of things to talk about." Michiru told him. they sat down on the very bench he and Haruka first sat down and watched the sunset. "where is she? Is she ok?" Hanamichi asked her. " ok but let's start from the beginning and don't tell anyone about what I'm going to tell you. this is confidential. Listen to me, ok?" Michiru asked him. "ok." Hanamichi said. Michiru took a deep breath. " ok, Haruka, Setsuna and I and not really from here." Michiru told her. " from where? USA?" Hanamichi asked her, getting confused. "no, I mean not from this planet." Michiru said. Hanamichi stared at her. "you mean you're aliens?" Hanamichi asked her, raising a brow. "not aliens. But we don't live here." Michiru said. "do you expect me to believe that?" Hanamichi asked her. " it's the truth." Michiru told him. he became quiet. "We live in a place called Moon Kingdom during the time called Silver Millennium. We came here because our place was destroyed and we need to escape to the future in order to survive." Michiru told him. " this is getting ridiculous." Hanamichi said. "you want proof?" Michiru challenged him. "ok, show me a proof." Hanamichi told her. Michiru sighed and took her wand and showed it to him.
"what is this?" Hanamichi asked. "Neptune Planet Power, Make up." Michiru murmured. Hanamichi watched in amazement as Michiru transformed into a sexy soldier in a sailor suit. " we are called the Sailor Soldiers, the defenders of the Moon." Michiru said. Hanamichi stared at her as she changed back to normal. "amazing!" he said. "Haruka can do it too. She is Sailor Uranus while I'm Sailor Neptune." Michiru said. "you mean she and Setsuna went to a mission or something?" Hanamichi asked her. " no. after all the struggles to protect Earth from enemies, our planet was rebuilt and we are to go back there and stay there forever to be it's defender." Michiru said. a gloom passed Hanamichi's face again. "you mean, she left me because of her duty and I'm not going to see her again?" Hanamichi asked her. "that's the problem." Michiru told him.
"since Haruka met you, she doesn't want to go back to our planet. She wanted to be with you always. She was suffering now. Torn between her duty and her love." Michiru said. a tear escaped Hanamichi's eyes. " then, I think I should be the one to sacrifice." Hanamichi said. " no." Michiru told him. "no?" Hanamichi asked. "don't do that. don't sacrifice your love for Haruka, she doesn't want you to. She loves you. she doesn't eat ever since she'd gone home. She cries every night missing you so don't give up on her." Michiru told him. "but what am I going to do?" Hanamichi asked her. "just have faith in her in order to see her again. I am going to speak to our queen and ask if their might be a possibility Haruka to stay here." Michiru told him. she stood up. "but, am I just going to sit here and wait?" Hanamichi asked her.
"just wait. You know, I never thought you can change the way the world go round for her. she loves you so much and she is prepared to die for you. please don't give up on my friend, because we both love her so much." Michiru said and walked away. "wait!" Hanamichi called her but she just vanished. He sat there, crying and trying to make out everything. "oh damn it." Hanamichi sobbed.
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"Michiru, Setsuna, you are to come inside the counsel room. They are waiting for you." Luna told them. "ok, we'll call Haruka." Setsuna said. " no. the queen said that we have to give Haruka time now. There's an important thing you needed to discuss with her." Artemis said. Michiru looked at Setsuna and shrugged. They followed him inside the Hall of Counsels. They bowed down before taking their seats.
"ok, I have decided, with the aid of my husband this is the most important thing to do about Haruka." Usagi started. Michiru was looking at her straight. "we have decided that Sailor Uranus, Neptune, Saturn and Pluto will stay on Earth to defend it. and," Mamuro paused. "and?" Hotaru asked excitedly. "and to give way to Haruka. I can't take it seeing her waste her life in here. it's for the best for her to go back." Usagi said. " thank you! you don't know how much this means to Haruka." Michiru said happily. "but, you are there not only to give way for her, you are to defend the earth." Seiya reminded them. Setsuna and Michiru stood up in glee and embraced Usagi. "you are so kind." Setsuna told her. "I can see myself now in her, during my days of youth." Usagi told them. " ok, we better tell her now!" Michiru giggled and they ran outside.
"she's going home!" Setsuna cried. they ran to Haruka's room and hammered her door. "Haruka Honey! We have good news for you!" Michiru yelled. Haruka sat up and stared at the door. It opened and her friends ran inside to crush her on her bed. "what's the matter?" Haruka asked them. " you're not going to believe this." Setsuna told her, she was already panting. " what?" Haruka asked them. "you, my friend is going back to Hanamichi." Michiru told her. Haruka's eyes widened in shock. " no you don't" Haruka told them. "the four of us will go back to earth. Go! Pack your bags." Michiru told her. Haruka cried in happiness.
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two weeks had passed and Hanamichi is still affected of Haruka's departure. Everyday he can't imagine living without her. she was included to his daily routines like calling her every morning, walking her home every afternoon and talking to her on the phone 'till midnight. Everytime he pass by the court, he can still hear her voice admiring him, admiring his whole self.
That afternoon, before the practice, Hanamichi had told Gendo he can't attend. "what the hell? Come on Sakuragi! We have a game against Ryounan next week." Akagi told him. "you don't want to be infuriated again right, captain?" Hanamichi asked him and walked away. "he'll get out of touch in basketball if he continues that." Ayako said worriedly. " let's follow him." Kogure told them. "what? are you insane? He'll get mad and turn into a head-butting demon again." Mitsui told them. " I have this feeling we need to follow him." Kogure told them. "ok fine!" Akagi said and they all followed Hanamichi.
Hanamichi went to the basketball court in the park, of course. He just wants to reminisce those times that he and Haruka had spent on this very place. "why is he here?" Akagi asked. " it's because this is where Hanamichi and Haruka first met." Yohei said. they were shocked that Hanamichi's friends were with them. "what are you doing here?" Akagi asked them. "you're not the only persons worried about were he goes if not in the practices, you know." Yohei told them. they watched Hanamichi sat by the bench and were surprise when he said, "come on! all of you get out of there." Hanamichi called out. " how did he know?" Kogure asked. They carefully went out of their hiding place.
"I can see you'll all here." Hanamichi said. he stood up and approached them. "hey! it's all Kogure's crazy idea. He made us all come here." Ryota said. Hanamichi placed a hand on his shoulders. When they all thought he would give him a head-butt, Hanamichi tapped his shoulders and smiled sadly. "I know you're worried but I just can't help it. Haruka is included in my daily routines and having her gone is not that easy." Hanamichi sighed. "Hanamichi, we're here for you." Ayako told him. a cool breeze swept through them. "so fragrant. It smells like Haruka." Haruko said.
Hanamichi turned around and saw light by the trees. " what the-" Kaede muttered. Michiru and Setsuna and a girl appeared resting against the tree while looking at Hanamichi. "is that him?" the girl with short black hair asked. "yap! That's him, Hotaru." Michiru said. "Michiru? What the heck?" Hanamichi murmured. "he's so tall!" the girl she called Hotaru said. " what are you doing here?" Hanamichi asked them. they were speechless. Setsuna smiled and looked at the light behind her. it was almost magic.
The scent of Haruka became stronger now. It feels like she's just here. " where is Haruka?" Hanamichi asked them, taking a step forward. There was a figured in the light. Hanamichi's jaw dropped seeing Haruka emerged from the light wearing the girl's uniform of TMS and she was running towards him.
"the hell? It's Haruka!" Yohei said. "she's here!" Ryota cried. Hanamichi shook his head trying to believe his eyes. he ran too, towards Haruka and caught her when she jumped into his arms. he swirled her around, laughing again. That was the first time Hanamichi Sakuragi laughed after Haruka disappeared. "he's back to normal." Haruko said. they clapped their hands. Hanamichi started crying, so as Haruka. When he placed her down, she buried her face on his chest. "I'm sorry." Haruka sobbed. Hanamichi smiled and rubbed her back. "shhh, stop crying. I don't want to see you cry." Hanamichi told her. "I'm glad I'm back. I love you so much." Haruka choked out. "me too Haruka, me too." Hanamichi told her. Hotaru took her camera and took a picture of them. "hey! no fair!" Haruka told her. " sorry, Usagi wanted this to place on her album." Hotaru said. Michiru and Setsuna smiled and went towards the team. "ah, I'm glad they're back together." Couch Ansai sighed. Akagi was surprised, "Couch?" he asked. "can't be too late for the gossip." Setsuna elbowed him lightly.
Hanamichi held her face. Tears were streaming down his eyes. "never again, we will part." Haruka told him. "and I'll help you kick alien's butt." Hanamichi told her. Haruka giggled. Hanamichi lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. Haruka closed her eyes and encircled her arms around his neck. "damn! I'm jealous." Hotaru said, clicking away with her camera. " duh! As if you're dad will allow you." Michiru told her. " no fair!" she protested and winked at Yohei. "they really looked fit for each other." Akagi said. "never again, will I allow them be hurt." Michiru said. " so am I." Setsuna said and looked at Hanamichi and Haruka who were busy kissing. Ah, this is a good start. Michiru took her violin and played. They both stopped kissing and started waltzing. Yohei offered his hand to Hotaru. Couch Ansai smiled and took the camera from her so she can dance. With smiled warmly, looking at them dancing. He even took a picture of Setsuna and Akagi dancing. Naks!
"I love you." Haruka told him. Hanamichi was looking at her straight in the eyes. "me too. I love you." Hanamichi told her. Haruka smiled and leaned on his chest as he swayed her around. she felt secure in his arms, now, no matter how strong their enemies are, she has the strength to fight them. she felt like floating, floating on the wind on flower street.