Disclaimer: Hikaru No Go does not belong to me and characters from it are used without permission.

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Lots of thanks to all reviewers of the last chapter, -smile-. Here's the next – a more important chapter of the fic. I had trouble writing, especially the end . After reading so many touching fics, it is definitely a challenge to try one myself. And so, here's the next chapter, hope you like it -.

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My Heart Within

VI. Premonition

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My heart ache as I see you fall, it felt as though everything was lost...

All was gone like my soul had too, as I lost my senses and feel no more......

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Very weakly, I opened my eyes, only to be greeted by the misty darkness. I reckoned that it was still early morning. Nevertheless, the darkness was scary. There was nothing in sight – all darkness. I wasn't even able to see myself. Ironically, I knew I was standing up. I yearn so much for my bed as my eyelids felt heavy.

But something caught my attention, something in the distance... Again misty, but obvious, it was a source of light. It was something small but significant, glowing with bright light and growing larger by the second. My eyes strained to continue the gaze as the bright light grew stronger. When it was finally close enough for me to see clearly, my eyes, however, shut themselves, having no more resistance to the brightness and weariness.

As though a voice that called to me, I sensed something urging me to open my eyes. There was no hesitance as I did so. There was no longer the bright light, but a faint one, and it came from a shimmering figure. As my eyes gradually moved up to the face of the person, I realized in astonishment that it was someone I know, someone so familiar...

"Mum! You're beautiful!" I couldn't contain my emotions. Seeing a elegant figure before me, just like a goddess.

Her eyes closed as she smiled gently and I felt a heartwarming sensation. I've got the faint impression that somehow I've seen this before.

Just as I stood, continuing my gaze and admiring her, something terrible came so suddenly and destroyed everything. Not unlike a mirror, shattering into pieces, she fell as something struck her. I stared horrified, as the faint shimmering light disappeared just like a candle light going off.

Everything was once again, in darkness, accompanied by a new element – coldness. There was fear within me, and the coldness along with the darkness made it overpowering. I felt myself getting weaker as the seconds passed; I felt myself fall down somewhere far below, a seemingly endless way.

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I jolted upright to the dim morning light, and discovered with a relief that I was lying on my bed, rolled up in my blankets. My heart was beating at an unusually fast rate. I stared blankly into the thing air as I felt myself calm down. Images of the dream, however, lingered in my mind, appearing now and then, so clearly remembered, so oddly clear... that it was frightening... I shook my head vigorously, wishing that the undesirable thoughts would be shaken off, but only in vain.

So suddenly did I stand up, and I felt a swirl in vision. I ran through my usual routine as quickly as I could, hoping that these could chase away those fearful thoughts.

"Morning, Akari, getting earlier!" Mum's voice instantly rang in my ears as I stepped down the stairs onto the landing. I stared wide-eyed ay her, images in mind flicking past one after another. Feelings were overwhelming and tears uncontrollably welled up in my eyes as I darted forward and hugged my mum tightly.

"Akari, what's wrong?" there was a note of concern from her tone. She looked worriedly at me and waited for my answer.

I slowly let go of her and croaked, "It's just a-a dream, I... I'm just frightened. I'm sorry to worry you..." I wiped off my tears hastily. Sensing that this was not all, mum asked gently, "what happened? Would you tell me about the dream? Maybe you'll feel better after it..." She led me to the table and sat down. "Have your breakfast..." She handed me a plate filled with delicious-looking food. As I ate, I told her the details of the dream, and her eyes were always looking so anxious and concerned. When I finally finished, she smiled and spoke, "Yes, it's only a dream, so don't take it too seriously. Don't try to keep away from the thought of it, because it will make you think about it more. Just relax and I'm sure you'll feel better later. Do you feel better after telling me what happened?"

I nodded my head. I wasn't lying. Little feelings of fear disappeared as I talked about the dream. Nevertheless, I was still feeling uncomfortable but I believed it will disappear. After all, it is only a dream... or so I thought.

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"Mum, I'm going out now." I stepped out into the porch and turned back to face her. Unknowingly, I remembered the image of her in the dream. Comparing that, Mum's outline was much clearer now, moreover, she looked livelier and I'm glad about it. "Take care, mum."

"Alright, be careful on the way, Akari." She waved and I smiled back and waved too...

I don't know what has gotten into me, but whenever I was about to leave, I would turn back to look at her, as if I'd miss her...

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School was about the usual things. However, at about half day, dark cloud drew outside and thunders were soon heard. It was a long time since we'd had a rainy day as it was normally breezy. Soon, it was raining heavily, and the storm seemed ominous. Out there in the open, it was almost as dark as that during late evening. I had no idea why my pulse rate was increasing as it rained heavier.

"It's still raining, I wondered when it would stop." Keiko, sitting beside me, muttered, I looked up from my work and peered at the rain. It was indeed still raining, and it didn't seem in the least of getting lighter. There was a definite fall in temperature, but it wasn't affecting me physically, but more of emotionally. The same piercing cold I felt in that dream was coming back to me again right now... Somehow, I felt that something bad was approaching.

Just then, a teacher strode briskly into the class and spoke to our subject teacher. Then she raised her head and looked in my direction, saying in a clear voice, "Fujisaki, please follow me downstairs now."

She looked serious and worried, this made me feel nervous and I quickly followed. We exited the classroom and I followed her at a fast pace. "Fujisaki, there was a call for you, it's urgent. Now," she panted and continued, "listen to me, no matter what you hear, you must stay calm, though I think this might come as quite some shock. But remember, this is life, you must get on with it, remember this."

We stopped outside the main office and she turned to me, her expression gentle, "Now, let's go in." and she gave a sad smile.

I've no idea what's really happening.

I stepped into the office and the teacher led me to a phone, and then motioned for me to listen to it.

I received the phone receiver, "Hello?" There was a long pause as I strained my ear to listen for any sound.

"Akari..." I recognized the voice, it was Dad's and I heard him breathe in deeply. He sounded as though it was taking a lot of might to say, then he continued, "I'm calling from the hospital. Your mum-" and he paused so suddenly as if stifling a sudden lurch of sadness, then went on, "she'd met up with something unexpected." Separating his words came sobs of agony, but he forced himself to continue, "... it was... very bad...She...she is..." and his voice trailed off.

But for some reason, I didn't think I could go on anymore. I couldn't bear to listen to what had happen. Images of the dream flashed past once again. All that I've dreaded so much, I was afraid of hearing them; I was afraid that I've got to face them.

My heart was sinking every second... for all I know, it was painful. All my energy was draining away so rapidly... Things were moving in and out of focus... I heard him say something... but it wasn't clear enough. And I thought I saw the floor rushing up to meet me, just before all became darkness...

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Like I said, I think the back part of this chapter was a bit weird, I think it was sort of too sudden. But I'd like to receive some comments from you, and thanks in advance. Hopefully, I'd be able to get the next chapter done soon and get this edited too. Alright, that's all this time!