Crimson Threads
Sarah-chan: Ready for this? Ari's plan will be revealed!
Megan: Sarah-chan... stop stalling and say the disclaimer so you can write the rest of the fanfic.
Sarah-chan: Readers, meet Megan, the person I based Mayra off. She's kinda mad that there isn't enough Mayra action... but, I have an idea I want to ask the readers.
Megan:(sighs) What is it?
Sarah: I want to do a website dedicated to the series! If you guys want me to make one, just tell me in the reviews! (by the way, if you read Girl Got Game, then you will see where this is going.)
:DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to Fruits Basket or Girl Got Game, but I do own Mike, Ari, and Mayra.
I Remember
Mayra's POV (Happy Megan?)
I woke up in an abandoned building. I didn't remember seeing this place before. Last I remembered was Ari came into my room and put a cloth up to my face, and I fell asleep or something. Wait, maybe she gassed me? What's that stuff called... chloroform? That sounded right. I tried to get up, but then I realized that I was tied to a pillar. Kyo was next to me, tied up too. Dammit, what's going on!
I looked around. Definitely abandoned. I saw Mike, Shigure, and the others tied up. Shigure and Akito were tied to one pillar, while Mike and Tohru were at another. I tuned my attention to Kyo.
"Kyo! Wake up! Where are we!" I panicked.
Kyo's eyes drowsily opened, and after a couple moments, he started screaming. "Where the hell are we! Mayra, what's going on!"
"I don't know! Can you get us out?" I pleaded.
Kyo started wriggling. "Damn who ever tied these ropes. It's too tight. I can't get out."
Kyo and I must've been pretty loud, because everyone else woke up too. Suddenly, there was chaos. No one knew what had happened. Ari, what have you done this time?
Normal POV
Everyone panicked. There was utter confusion. people were yelling at each other, asking what was going on. The only ones that weren't yelling were Mike and Tohru. Tohru was scared, but Mike was worried. This must be my fault. I don't know how, but I think Ari's doing this because of me. Mike looked at the panic written on everyone's face. He couldn't help but think it was all his fault.
"Good, you're all awake."
Every hushed when they saw Ari. Except it looked nothing like her. Something was missing. Her cheerfulness had disappeared. Her face was grim, almost zombie-like. Her voice had no life in it. The drone of her voice made her seem like she was a totally different person. But they knew it was her. She still wore the bracelet that had Mike's and Mayra's names on it.
Akito's fury was uncontrollable. "Where are we, you damn rat!"
Ari smirked. "Now, if you keep insulting me, I might not let you know. So quiet down, bitch."
Akito growled. Ari walked over to a nearby window, facing away from the six. "I've brought you here, because you either claim to be my friend," Ari looked at Mike, "or you think you can get whatever you want." Ari walked over, and stopped in front of them.
"Ari!" Shigure yelled, "What's going on!"
"Quiet, dog," Ari sternly said. "I'm going to tell you all a story."
Mayra was utterly confused. "Ari, please tell us what's going on..."
"Why are you interrupting when I'm about to tell you!" Ari yelled. Mayra was stunned. Ari had never yelled at her.
"Ari! What's wrong with you!" Mike yelled. "Why are we tied up! Why are you yelling at us!"
"Just shut up, Mike!" Ari screamed. She fell onto her knees.
"No! This isn't you! What's going on!" Mike yelled.
"Just stop!" Ari screamed. She ran over to Mike and slapped him.
The moment right after it seemed to last forever. The sound of impact echoed against the concrete walls. Mike could feel the sting against his cheek, but the pain was nothing to what his heart was feeling.
"Mike, stop trying to protect me. I don't need it." Ari got back off and kneeled in front of the six. "You guys don't know what it's like to be me. You try living when you can remember exactly how you got every bruise, every cut, ever scar."
"What the hell are you talking about." Kyo said.
"I have a special ability called 'eidetic imagery.' But it's commonly known as photographic memory. Most people lose it when they become older, but as soon as my parents found out I had it, my father pushed me to use it as much as possible. I spent my early summers reading books. By the time I was in 4th grade, I could easily do calculus and trigonometry. I wasn't exactly the most popular kid in school. People would try to be my friend so I would do their homework. My father would beat me whenever I said had made a new friend. He said I had no time for friends. He wanted me to get a good education so I could go to college sooner, and he wouldn't have to take care of me."
Everyone was either confused or stunned. The girl they thought never got sad over anything was revealing a past they never could imagine.
"You are lucky. You people can forget things so easily. I've remembered everything that's happened to me since I was born. I can vividly remember the beatings I got, the peer pressure from all the kids in class, everything. I can remember what color shirt someone wore on a certain day. I remember how mad I made Akito when we first met him. I remember what I saw when Mike went back to talk to Akito. What's worse, I can't forget. Every night, I can see my whole life pass by me. Every damn fucking moment."
"Ari..." Mike sighed. "Why wouldn't you tell us?"
"Because, the last friend I told this to betrayed me. I can't stand being alone. So I lied about when ever I forgot something, to make me look normal."
"Life hasn't been fair to you," Shigure said. "I can see where you're coming from."
"Wow, almost time..." Ari said, looking at her watch.
"Time for what?" Kyo asked.
"Three."
"Ari, what's going on?"
"Two."
"What's going to happen?"
"One."
"Ari! Tell us!"
There was an explosion of great force, shaking the building. Bits of concrete fell from the ceiling, showering everyone with gray dust. Eventually, the shaking subsided, and Kyo bursted out.
"What the hell are you thinking!" Kyo screamed. "Are you trying to kill us!"
"No. You all will live. The only reason I tied you down is because if I told you what's going to happen, You would be pulling me out of here. I won't let you though." Ari calmly said.
"You conniving little rat," Akito snarled. "Release me now!"
"No. There's two more bombs set at half an hour apart." Ari chuckled. "Everyone will be happy with the result. The next bomb is a small one, not as big as the last one. The third one however, "Ari smirked, "is set right next to the gas tank two floors above us."
"Ari! What are you thinking!" Mike screamed. "You're gonna kill us all!"
Ari shook her head. "I'll release you 30 seconds before it explodes. But I'll chain myself to the pillar you're on before I release you. You all will live. I'm killing myself."
"Ari, no!" Mayra burst into tears. "I won't leave if you're going to kill yourself!"
"Then I'll throw you out of the building. I want all of you out of the building when the bomb explodes." Ari sat down, leaning against a pillar right in front of the other pillars. "How does it feel now? Aren't you all glad a freak like me will be purged from this world?"
"Enough!" Mike screamed. "I don't care what you call yourself, but you are NOT A FREAK!"
"I think I'll say my last words to each of you now." Ari said.
Mike's POV
What was she thinking! I tried to get out as fast as I could. Dammit, she tied this too tight. I should have never taught her those knots.
I just can't think of life without Ari. If it weren't for her, I would have never understood so many things. She's the one who helped me understand what love really is. It's not being the most popular couple. It's not for the moment. Love is for the other person. Love is when you would do anything to see them smile. He would never be able to experience true love again if she was to die. Mike remembered what Ari said the day at the park.
"I think there's that one person that is meant for you, no matter what you think. Even if you never find them, they are still out there."
"If you die now, you'll never find your soulmate!" I yelled.
Ari looked over to me with menacing eyes. "So? Even if they are out there, and I do find them, I wouldn't be their soulmate. Soulmates are people that are meant to be with you. They might be the one for me, but I might not be the one meant for them."
I couldn't speak after that. That was probably the last hope of changing her mind. She really was serious about killing herself.
Ari's POV
That last statement to Mike was true. Even if I had found my soulmate, I wouldn't be theirs. I walked over to Mayra and Kyo.
"Ari," Mayra said. "You're Mike's soulmate. Don't you see that? Don't know how much you're breaking his heart now?"
"Mike doesn't love me," I said. "He just sees me as his little sister. When will you understand Mayra?"
"Dammit Ari!" Kyo said. "Even I can see it. All he can think about now is making sure you're alright! He even stayed home from school when he found out what Akito did to you!"
I stood up, ignoring their pleas. "Stop trying to change my mind."
Normal POV
Ari walked over to where Shigure and Akito were. "Are you happy now, Akito? Mike is all yours now. I'm giving you a reason to live. So take it."
Akito said nothing. She was still thinking about Ari's comment about soulmates. Mike is my soulmate. I thought Shigure was the one I loved, but ever since Mike came, he's all been thinking about. But Mike loves this girl. When I saw how sad Mike was after he saw Ari run away, I couldn't stand seeing him so heartbroken. Mike's my soulmate, Ari is his soulmate. I want Mike to be happy. I'll let Ari have him.
Another bomb went off, and like Ari had said, it was only a small bomb. "Hm, that was quick. Better keep track of the time better."
She then turned to Shigure. "Thank you Shigure. I wish you were my real father. You know, from the books, I thought you were a pervert. Well, you are, but you're not as bad as I thought."
"Ari," Shigure pleaded, "why do you think killing yourself will make everyone happy?"
"Because, all I've ever done is burdened everyone. Once I'm gone, no one will have to worry about me."
Shigure was about to talk but Ari walked over to where Tohru and Mike were. "Tohru, I'm so sorry I've had to make you worry so much."
Tohru couldn't say anything, from crying so hard. Ari gave her a last hug, whispering to her that life would be better when she was gone. Ari shifted over to where Mike was. Mike couldn't look at her. "I'm sorry Mike. I'm doing this for your own good."
"What good does it do when I'll have no reason to live?" Mike shot out.
Ari took her hand, and lifted Mike's chin, and looked him in the eye. "Mike, I had this dream. I saw you smiling with a beautiful girl. It wasn't me. But you were happier than I had ever seen you before. Stop fooling yourself. You don't love me. At most, this is a crush."
"Ari," Mike argued, "you're the one that taught me what love is. You told me love is when you'll do anything to see that one smile. Just stop this insanity, and let us go!"
Ari looked at her watch. "Hm, might as well. There's only five minutes left till the last bomb blows. But before I'll let you guys go, I better chain myself up."
The young girl pulled out a chain and a lock. She walked over to the pillar Mike and Tohru were tied to. After wrapping the chain around the column several times, she wrapped it around one of her legs and connected the two ends of the chain with the lock. Mike stared up at Ari the whole time. "You're really serious about this, aren't you?"
"Yep." Ari sighed and looked at her watch. Three minutes left. Perfect timing. "I'll let Akito and Shigure out first." Ari pulled out a switchblade, and slashed the ropes open.
"Quickly, Akito. We have to get you out of here." Shigure said, pulling her out. Akito quickly followed, not looking back.
"Mayra, Kyo, you guys are next. As soon as I cut these ropes open, I want you two out of my sight, you got that?" Ari didn't wait for an answer. She cut the ropes, and waited for them to run.
"Ari," Mayra started, "how ca-"
"I said GO!" Ari yelled.
Kyo pulled Mayra out, though Mayra resisted. Ari looked back at Tohru and Mike. "You heard what I said to Mayra and Kyo, right? Same goes for you. You hear?"
Tohru nodded, while Mike didn't even hear what Ari said. All he could think of was life without Ari. "Mike? Do you understand?" Ari repeated.
He nodded, and Ari slashed open their ropes. Tohru knew Mike wouldn't run, so she grabbed him by the wrist and pulled him out with her.
Ari smiled, with tears running down her face. "I finally win. After a life of living past nightmares, I can finally sleep without pain. Good bye Mayra. Good bye Tohru. Good bye Sohmas. And of course, good bye Mike. My sweet, dear Mike. Live on without me."
The six found themselves gasping for breath in a separate clearing. Mayra and Tohru were hugging each other, crying their hearts out. Shigure was attending to Akito, who has fallen unconscious. Mike looked back at the abandoned building, where his last reason to live would burn. Suddenly, a large explosion came from the building, and the entire building went up in flames. Everyone looked at the horror that was probably swallowing up the young girl, and then turned their heads to where Mike was. Except Mike wasn't there. Mike was running back to Ari. How could I let this happen? I'm such an idiot. I'm a stupid idiot madly in love with my best friend. I have to see her one more time. Even if it's the last thing I do.
Ahhh! I practically used half of Girl Got Game, book 6! Well, I'll keep writing! Keep reviewing! and tell me if you want me end it soon and create a sequel, or if you want me to extend the story's plotline.
Review Responses
Naoko-san: thanks! don't worry. I'm not an Akito lover, but I don't like hurting FB characters unless it's a must. (btw, I IMed you, but I don't think you got it.)
Mayan Devil: haha, your review id hilarious, and you'll find out!
Megamew: sorry for the cliffie, but if you ask my friend, Megan, she'll explain my love for cliffies!(Megan: it's scary...)
Galasriniel: don't worry, I don't like killing off characters. (It practically killed me when I killed off Kagura, Yuki, and Ritsu)
Kyo'sbaby: I'm sorry, I think my school is evil. They fire the best teacher, while the teachers that don't teach us or cuss at us are still here! AHHHH!
Well, see ya next time!
Sarah-chan
