Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
Yoh woke up around midnight. Ren's bed was empty. Yoh slipped downstairs and found Ren outside. "Out this late again?" Yoh said.
"Leave me alone," Ren responded.
"You should have told her when you had the chance."
"Don't remind me."
"The question is: what are you going to do about it?" Ren said nothing.
The next day, Ren didn't show up for breakfast. "Hey where's Ren?" Horohoro asked, still yawning.
"He went out early," Anna said.
Ren walked to the cemetery. 'This was where we first met,' he thought. Ren stopped at the spot where Ari left. He stood there, enjoying the wind on his face and recollected everything since he had met the girl. Sighing, Ren turned around to go back to Yoh's house and tripped over something on the ground. It was a half covered old wooden box.
"Strange, this wasn't here before." Ren dug up the box and opened it. Inside, there was a piece of paper and a familiar looking green necklace. He took out the letter with trembling hands and read it:
…Letter…
Dear Ren,
I know you would eventually find this box. This is the place where we first met after all. I write to assure that I have arrived in my time safely and I want to thank you for all you have done for me. I also want to tell you about everything after, just in case you are worrying.
After I arrived at Kyoto, the nobles found out about me attempted to hire more assassins. I moved here and they did not follow. I lived as the local shaman. The people here love it! I think I have finally found peace in this life.
As I am writing this, my spirit prepares to leave my body. This was the only way I know how to reach you. I won't have any descendents to pass this message on, so I write it to you: Ren, I love you, and I know you feel the same way. Take the necklace as a reminder and don't ever feel regret or sadness for me. I will wait forever for you, in heaven…
Love, Ari
…End of Letter…
Ren took the necklace and placed around his neck. "So she knew…" He smiled. "I guess in the end, there was no need for words after all…"
The End