HEAVEN IS A PLACE CALLED THE HINATA SOU

(A LOVE HINA/OH! MY GODDESS CROSSOVER FANFIC.)

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Death's Head – I don't own Love Hina or Oh! My Goddess. Ken Akamatsu owns Love Hina, whilst Oh! MY Goddess is owned by Kosuke Fujishima. Greg Macfarlane, Angelica Macfarlane, William Macfarlane, Megumi Macfarlane, Marcus Cracknell are my own creations. All other characters are owned by their respective creators.

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A month later :

Naru Narusegawa was sitting on the roof of the Hinata Sou, thinking. It has been a month since the death of her parents, and Mei was transferred from Sapporo Hospital, in Hokkaido to Tokyo's Memorial Hospital. Naru had visited Mei ever since she had been transferred. Naru looked at the letter in her hand. She had only just received it that day, and it was unopened. She swallowed as she opened it. It read :

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Dear Na-chan.

My feelings go to you in regards to your loss. I.. can't even imagine what you must be going through, the pain your experiencing. I only wish I was there with you, to comfort you. Ever since I got your reply, I've felt bad, real bad. My sister, Angelica, and my parents also send their condolences.

Man, I don't know what else to say. If I was there with you, comfort I could give. As it is, well, I'll still try and help you as much as I can. And..... Hang on a sec. I just remembered something, some good news I hope. See, my mother, Megumi, is a cousin of Haruka Urashima, I believe her nephew is your kanrinrin, yes? Well, Haruka has extended to my family, and holiday there in Hinata.

So hopefully, we can meet in person, yes?

Gods, I sound desperate. A real sad, sad person. Ha, ha, ha, perhaps Enkidoh and Angel are right about me. I'm a sad sack.

But, in any event, according to what my parents told me, we should be there by the 20th of September (Ironically, 2 days before my birthday (hint, hint.).).

In all honesty, what I'd like to do, is spend time with you, get to know you and hopefully help you out a bit. That is if you want my help.

Anywayz, I'll see you soon Na-chan, and remember, I'm here for you, always.

Your friend,

Greg xxx

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Naru smiled to herself as she read the letter. She had to admit, she was looking forward to seeing Greg in person, talking with him, going for walks with him, getting to know him, and perhaps, more. Haruka had already told her about the invitation she had extended to her cousin and family, and Naru had asked Haruka if it would be possible for them to stay here at the Hinata Sou, instead of paying for a hotel room. Haruka had agreed with her, and asked Keitaro to get some rooms ready.

Naru looked up at the evening sky, and smiled. The past month had been a dark one for her, but the light was coming. Her smile broadened as she realised what today's date was : 19th of September, and that tomorrow afternoon, the 20th of September, Greg would be there. She looked and saw Motoko training, whilst Shinobu, Su and Sarah were talking quietly to each other. Mitsune and Mutsumi were sharing numerous bottles of Sake, with an exasperated Keitaro watching from the sidelines. Kanako was sitting in a chair, Kuro curled in her lap. Kanako glanced at Naru now and then, a knowing look on her face. Haruka and Seta were off to one side chatting.

Naru sighed to herself. Tomorrow morning she was going to visit Mei, then meet up with Haruka and Seta and go to Narita International airport to meet the Macfarlanes.

Naru looked at the pendent she was wearing. When it was her 14th birthday, Greg sent her a pendent his mother had given him. Now, after three years, she always wore it. She then remembered how long she and Greg have been penpals. Since they were 12 years old. Greg was effectively, an old friend of hers. She looked at her friends and smiled.

A chill ran down her spine and she shivered. Naru looked up, and saw a multicoloured flash illuminate the sky. She blinked and looked at the others. If they had of seen it, they showed no notice of it. Naru frowned, as the chill ran down her spine again. She immediately said a prayer for her parents and sister. She held the pendent in her hand, and said another, longer prayer, wishing for the safe arrival of Greg and his family.

A crow called out, in the dark. An ominous sign of things to come.

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Perth International Airport in Western Australia :

Greg and Angelica stood near the window looking out on the airplanes. Greg sighed. In roughly fourteen hours or so (A/N : It takes around 13-14 hours from Perth to Japan.), he and his family would be in the country of his birth. Correction, the country of his and his SISTERS birth. Still, all things considered, he felt he didn't really have a home. After all, in Australia, the relatives on his father's side, well, let's say they were no longer here. When he was 8, his grandparents passed of natural causes, 10, his Aunt and Uncle were in a horrendous car accident where they passed. He remembered being asked, along with his sister, to look out and help with his cousins. Greg glanced at Angelica, and could tell she was thinking the same thing.

Angelica had loved their cousins a lot. When their parents died, they had to stay with Greg, Angelica and their parents. It wasn't easy, but they managed to get it done. However, 2 years later, the cousins were taken by family services, and even though Greg and Angelica's parents fought back, the governmental agency won in the end. The cousins were sent to another family and haven't been heard of since. William, Greg and Angelica's father, still kept trying to look for them.

Their mother, Megumi, was distraught over what had happened. She had left her family behind in Japan, just after the birth of Greg and Angelica, to be with her husband. Subsequently, she only got along with her cousin Haruka, and Grandma Hina. Megumi, standing with William, watched their two children worriedly. She knew something was going on in the minds of her children, and would've given anything to have even an inkling as to what was going through their minds.

"Will, I'm worried about Greg and Angelica."

William nodded as he had a drink.

"So am I. But, hopefully when we get to Japan, they'll be fine."

Megumi looked at her husband.

"Well, we'll be staying with my cousin. And there are others closer to their age at the nearby at the Inn. Perhaps, Greg and Angelica will make some friends."

"Doesn't Greg's penpal live there?"

Megumi nodded.

"Yes. Let's hope this trip will help all of us."

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At the Airport Newsagency :

Greg had picked out a novella to read on the flight, The Legend of Huma by Richard A. Knaak, volume one of the Dragonlance Heroes trilogy. He smiled as he looked over the blurb, as his sister came over to him.

"What have you there?" Angelica looked at the novella "Another Dragonlance novella? Geez, off in your little fantasy world again bro."

Greg handed the book to the clerk and paid for it.

"At least I read books with more than 30 pages in them. I don't read those trash." He pointed at the magazines in Angelica's hands.

"These magazines are an important part of my lifestyle! If you've even bothered to look, you'll notice they're all Martial Art magazines." Angelica waved them at Greg's face.

He wasn't convinced and proved it.

"And what's this?" He deftly pulled from the pile of Magazines, 2 teen magazines (A/N : Smash Hits and Dolly, female teen magazines in Aus.).

"Oh, them, ahh, well, see...."

Greg smiled at her.

"You owe me sis."

He turned and walked off, leaving his red haired sister fuming at the counter.

"Bloody know it all. Just because he's a black belt and I'm green, he thinks he's better." She muttered as she paid for her magazines.

Greg bumped into Enkidoh, his friend Marcus Cracknell.

"Enki? What are you doing here?"

"Just came to give you a fond farewell." Marcus replied.

"HA! Yeah right, and I'm a monkey's uncle!"

Angelica appeared behind them.

"True, you are a monkey's uncle, and Marcus is the monkey."

"SHADDUP ANGELICA!!!" Greg and Marcus roared at her.

Angelica laughed.

"You said it not me."

Both Greg and Marcus grumbled.

Angelica laughed and put her arms around the shoulders of her brother and friend.

"Come on you two, cheer up. I got you both good."

Greg and Marcus looked at each other, then headed off with Angelica towards the observation lounge.

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At Tokyo Memorial Hospital :

Naru had just entered her sister's hospital room, and walked over to the bed. She looked at her sister (she finally could think of Mei as that, not stepsister, but sister.), and sat down in the chair next to her bed. Naru reached across, and pushed back an errant strand of hair off of Mei's face. Naru knew, the chances of Mei awakening from the coma were slim, but she had hope. Naru prayed that Mei would find the strength to awaken, and she also prayed Mei would forgive her.

"Mei... I hope you can hear me. Please, come back. I.... I was a fool, a stubborn fool. I... should've come home to visit. I should've called you. I should've....."

Naru paused to wipe the tears away from her face.

"I promised myself not to do this to you Mei-chan. But, seeing you, here like this...." Naru bowed her head.

Outside the room, Haruka and Seta were talking to the doctor assigned to Mei.

"How bad is she doctor? Really." Haruka asked.

"Well, apart from the broken arm, and minor internal injuries, she came out of the crash relatively unscathed." The doctor paused "We've reset the broken arm, and patched up her internal injuries, so it's just a matter of time until she wakes up."

Seta stepped forward.

"But how long will that be? Do you have any indication as to when that could be?"

"I'm sorry, No I don't. As I said it's a question of time. She could wake up in an hour, week, month, year or never at all. We just don't know."

Haruka frowned, and glanced at the clock on the wall.

"Seta, go and get the van ready, I'll get Naru."

Seta nodded "Hmm, time huh? Ok, I'll get ready."

Haruka turned and walked towards Mei's room. Before Haruka could knock, Naru opened the door.

"Haruka!"

"Naru, I was just about to come and get you." Haruka looked at her intently "Are you alright?"

"Not really Haruka. Seeing Mei how she is, wishing I could've changed it. **sigh** I wish I had of spent more time with them, not be so much of a bitch."

Haruka looked at the young woman.

"Naru, we all feel this way, when something like this happens, and...."

"You don't understand Haruka!" Naru faced her "I did nothing, NOTHING! They're were my family and now, they're gone. My mother and stepfather, gone. And Mei! She's in a coma, and according to the quack doctors here, they have no idea WHEN she'll come out of it, that is IF she comes out of it."

Haruka studied Naru closely, and saw the dried tears on her face. Haruka put a hand on Naru's shoulder.

"Naru, you have to keep being optimistic. For all we know, she could wake up in a few minutes. Mei is a strong girl, she won't give up without a fight," she paused "And neither should you."

"What should I do Haruka?"

Haruka paused.

"Keep... the faith. Have faith in your sister Naru. But, more importantly, have faith in yourself, knowing that you WILL be able to speak with her someday."

Naru nodded, then looked at her.

"Haruka... thank you."

Haruka nodded.

"Come on. Seta's waiting. We have to get to Narita in an hour or so."

Naru's face brightened, at the mention of Narita. Haruka knew why. As they headed down the corridor, Haruka shook her head, and when Naru queried her about it, Haruka just smiled.

"Just a little dizzy Naru. Nothing to worry about."

However, at a nurse station, Belldandy watched them go. Dressed as a nurse, she made her way to the room Naru had just come out of. As she shut the door, she looked at the young girl on the bed, hooked by tubes and such to machines, machines regulating her heartbeat and breathing for her. Belldandy sighed as she approached the bed.

"This is horrible. What happened to you, and your parents. But more importantly, what's happening to Naru."

Belldandy walked over to the window, and looked out. She saw Naru and Haruka get into a white van, which headed off, after they got in. Belldandy frowned, as she faced Mei again.

"Don't worry child. You shall awaken, and your sister will be here." She walked back to the bed and put her hand on Mei's forehead. She spoke a few words, and a gentle glow appeared around Belldandy's hands, which spread to engulf Mei. The glow remained for a few seconds, then dissipated. Belldandy smiled.

"Soon child, soon. Now, rest the sleep of healing. When next I come to you, you shall awaken."

Belldandy turned and walked over to the mirror on the wall, and opened her Gate. As it opened to it's full girth, Belldandy took one more look at Mei, then stepped through. After she had passed, the Gate closed after all, leaving Mei, alone.

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Death's Head – Sorry about the lateness of an update. Unfortunately been busy with other matters. Next chapter soon. R&R please.