Dreams of the Dead
Chapter four- Dreams destroyed
Misao's Angel
Neesan returned late that night. At first I was a little worried, but I believed in her. Aoshi-san came with her. He told us not to worry. He told us that everything would be fine... Then he entered my father's house. Holding Misao-neesan's hand, he placed heavy steps up those old, wooden stairs... Then he knocked on father's door. Not just any knock, but a threaten-to-tear-down-the-door knock. Father was sleeping. He had told me that if anyone dared to disturb him, my hands would be cut off. But Aoshi- san told me that it would be all right. He told me that I wouldn't have to worry about father anymore. He had a strange bulge under his trench coat he kept nudging, as though it was a hint I was supposed to catch. I was too naïve to figure out what that was.
When father neglected to answer the door, Aoshi-san lost his feeble temper and tore the door from its hinges. I hid behind the banister, hoping not to be seen or heard. I placed my hand over my mouth, trying to stifle my coughs. But what I was really stifling was the scream that came after I saw what was inside.
It was mother.
And father. Enjoying a secret night of pleasure before Aoshi-san spoiled their fun. I couldn't believe this. Mother left me to have -him-.
So that's it. They subjected to human temptation, lost all sense of self- control... So they could create a human child, forced to live a life of pain, rejection, loneliness... they created another instrument of pleasure for themselves. An easy thing to manipulate and control. Let it believe you love it, you care if it dies or not, gain it's trust... then use it to your advantage. Humans were disgusting.
Aoshi stood there shocked. But that small mask of emotion didn't last long. He reached into his belt, and pulled out a small handgun.
Of course. If things can't be controlled, destroy them, right? Is that what your thinking Aoshi-san?
My mother screamed. I would have cared, I would have felt bad... If I still had feelings. Everything just went wrong. My heart was numb. All I felt was a strange need to shut up the retched screaming. Aoshi-san was taking too long...
Aoshi pointed the gun at her face. He placed his index finger on the trigger, slowly pulling it towards him...
What happened next was a blur. All I saw was Aoshi-san crying, holding something to his chest...
A dead body. No, A dieing body.
Misao's body.
Misao-neesan tried to save mother. Just like what Megumi-neesan did with Misao.
I could no longer keep silent. I ran towards her, my sister, as fast as I could. My legs were threatening to give out under me, and my chest was throbbing from the sudden exert I gave my weak body. But I didn't care. What mattered now was that I got there, that I held her before she died.
My father used this opportune time to reach for the blood-soaked gun. Aoshi- san was too grief stricken to care, and I was too faraway to stop him. In the fleet of a sorrowful moment, my father pointed the gun...
I collapsed. My leg was bleeding profusely, blood gushing and covering the skin on my leg with a thick coat of red pain. The blood was running down the creases in between the wooden planks on the cold floor, eventually reaching my mouth, mixing with the blood that was escaping from my coughs. It hurt so much...
Aoshi-san remained sitting, his head bent down, and clutching Misao's body tighter. He moved for the first time since he shot her, and gently placed Misao on the floor.
She was dead now.
He picked up his head, eyes filled with the flame of anger. In one fatal attempt, he hoped to exact revenge on father, for all he had done to her. He reached into the front of his boot, and from it pulled out a dagger. Father pointed the gun at his temple. All I could do was watch helplessly, and cry, hoping the tears would cleanse the blood from my soul.
Aoshi's dagger neared father's jugular... Father's trembling finger was pushing the trigger...
Both clashed together it swift movements, wanting nothing but the other's demise. Both failed to rise.
I lost consciousness.
When I awoke this morning, I found my self bandaged, treated, and lying in someone's lap. It was mother. We were on a train it seemed, she was hoping to live with me somewhere new. Start a new life.
It seemed that she had forgiven me for failing her.
The only problem was... -I- didn't forgive –her-.
When I got off the train, I couldn't wait to start a new life...
By myself for once.
So guys, How did ya like the final chapter? By the way, I have been meaning to say this... Through out the story, there have been many parodies to happenings in the Rurouni Kenshin story. Skittles to you if you can find them all!!
Okay! I would like to take this time to acknowledge and thank my reviewers. You guys really made my day.
Crasyducky- Thank You soooo much for all your kind reviews. They really brightened my day!
Naru- Thanx for all your support!! AND NO ITS NOT BASED ON 50!!! A COINCIDENCE I TELL YOU!!! You are truly worthy of best friendness.
Blah-blah-chan- Thank you for telling me about the grammer errors!! But when I went to fix it, Your reviews got erased!!! SORRY!!
Geckogirl33- thank you for your wonderful review! Sorry it erased aswell...
Amber Rose- same thing! SOO SORRY! And if it's illegal, oh well it helps the story. This is fiction!
Angrybee- THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! You'll never believe how happy I was to receive your review! It got erased as well... I was soo sad...
Livingdisease- thank you for you review! I'll check out your stories too!
Gaby- I'm glad you think it's good! Thank you!
MSN-CHAN- Sorry everything wasn't how you wanted. I had most of the chapters written before I received your review... so it was too late. But, thanx to your reviews, I will write a Misao/Souji story just for you next!
Miraigurl- thanx for your review! I'm glad you liked that chapter... too bad it was the happiest of the four...
Well that's it!!! PLEASE R&R!!!!!
Chapter four- Dreams destroyed
Misao's Angel
Neesan returned late that night. At first I was a little worried, but I believed in her. Aoshi-san came with her. He told us not to worry. He told us that everything would be fine... Then he entered my father's house. Holding Misao-neesan's hand, he placed heavy steps up those old, wooden stairs... Then he knocked on father's door. Not just any knock, but a threaten-to-tear-down-the-door knock. Father was sleeping. He had told me that if anyone dared to disturb him, my hands would be cut off. But Aoshi- san told me that it would be all right. He told me that I wouldn't have to worry about father anymore. He had a strange bulge under his trench coat he kept nudging, as though it was a hint I was supposed to catch. I was too naïve to figure out what that was.
When father neglected to answer the door, Aoshi-san lost his feeble temper and tore the door from its hinges. I hid behind the banister, hoping not to be seen or heard. I placed my hand over my mouth, trying to stifle my coughs. But what I was really stifling was the scream that came after I saw what was inside.
It was mother.
And father. Enjoying a secret night of pleasure before Aoshi-san spoiled their fun. I couldn't believe this. Mother left me to have -him-.
So that's it. They subjected to human temptation, lost all sense of self- control... So they could create a human child, forced to live a life of pain, rejection, loneliness... they created another instrument of pleasure for themselves. An easy thing to manipulate and control. Let it believe you love it, you care if it dies or not, gain it's trust... then use it to your advantage. Humans were disgusting.
Aoshi stood there shocked. But that small mask of emotion didn't last long. He reached into his belt, and pulled out a small handgun.
Of course. If things can't be controlled, destroy them, right? Is that what your thinking Aoshi-san?
My mother screamed. I would have cared, I would have felt bad... If I still had feelings. Everything just went wrong. My heart was numb. All I felt was a strange need to shut up the retched screaming. Aoshi-san was taking too long...
Aoshi pointed the gun at her face. He placed his index finger on the trigger, slowly pulling it towards him...
What happened next was a blur. All I saw was Aoshi-san crying, holding something to his chest...
A dead body. No, A dieing body.
Misao's body.
Misao-neesan tried to save mother. Just like what Megumi-neesan did with Misao.
I could no longer keep silent. I ran towards her, my sister, as fast as I could. My legs were threatening to give out under me, and my chest was throbbing from the sudden exert I gave my weak body. But I didn't care. What mattered now was that I got there, that I held her before she died.
My father used this opportune time to reach for the blood-soaked gun. Aoshi- san was too grief stricken to care, and I was too faraway to stop him. In the fleet of a sorrowful moment, my father pointed the gun...
I collapsed. My leg was bleeding profusely, blood gushing and covering the skin on my leg with a thick coat of red pain. The blood was running down the creases in between the wooden planks on the cold floor, eventually reaching my mouth, mixing with the blood that was escaping from my coughs. It hurt so much...
Aoshi-san remained sitting, his head bent down, and clutching Misao's body tighter. He moved for the first time since he shot her, and gently placed Misao on the floor.
She was dead now.
He picked up his head, eyes filled with the flame of anger. In one fatal attempt, he hoped to exact revenge on father, for all he had done to her. He reached into the front of his boot, and from it pulled out a dagger. Father pointed the gun at his temple. All I could do was watch helplessly, and cry, hoping the tears would cleanse the blood from my soul.
Aoshi's dagger neared father's jugular... Father's trembling finger was pushing the trigger...
Both clashed together it swift movements, wanting nothing but the other's demise. Both failed to rise.
I lost consciousness.
When I awoke this morning, I found my self bandaged, treated, and lying in someone's lap. It was mother. We were on a train it seemed, she was hoping to live with me somewhere new. Start a new life.
It seemed that she had forgiven me for failing her.
The only problem was... -I- didn't forgive –her-.
When I got off the train, I couldn't wait to start a new life...
By myself for once.
So guys, How did ya like the final chapter? By the way, I have been meaning to say this... Through out the story, there have been many parodies to happenings in the Rurouni Kenshin story. Skittles to you if you can find them all!!
Okay! I would like to take this time to acknowledge and thank my reviewers. You guys really made my day.
Crasyducky- Thank You soooo much for all your kind reviews. They really brightened my day!
Naru- Thanx for all your support!! AND NO ITS NOT BASED ON 50!!! A COINCIDENCE I TELL YOU!!! You are truly worthy of best friendness.
Blah-blah-chan- Thank you for telling me about the grammer errors!! But when I went to fix it, Your reviews got erased!!! SORRY!!
Geckogirl33- thank you for your wonderful review! Sorry it erased aswell...
Amber Rose- same thing! SOO SORRY! And if it's illegal, oh well it helps the story. This is fiction!
Angrybee- THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!! You'll never believe how happy I was to receive your review! It got erased as well... I was soo sad...
Livingdisease- thank you for you review! I'll check out your stories too!
Gaby- I'm glad you think it's good! Thank you!
MSN-CHAN- Sorry everything wasn't how you wanted. I had most of the chapters written before I received your review... so it was too late. But, thanx to your reviews, I will write a Misao/Souji story just for you next!
Miraigurl- thanx for your review! I'm glad you liked that chapter... too bad it was the happiest of the four...
Well that's it!!! PLEASE R&R!!!!!