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Chapter 16
Anna's whole being went weak. She couldn't believe what she just heard. With even bone in her body, Anna hoped she heard wrong. That her ears were deceiving her. Anything other than what just came out of Yoh's mouth.
"Is this some kind of sick joke" Her voice was barely above a whisper. "Please tell me that was just another one of your stupid attempt at a joke." Her breathing became hard and heavy as she waited for his answer.
There was nothing but silence from him.
"Tell me, Yoh..." More silence. Anna grew impatient. "I said tell me" Her voice rose to new heights.
Her hopeful eyes looked into Yoh's. She was still hoping, wishing what she heard was wrong.
'Life can't be this cruel.' She thought bitterly.
"I can't tell you that, Anna" he said reluctantly. "Your parents could have been alive if it wasn't for me."
"I don't understand" Anna stood up but her eyes stayed glue to the boy still in bed. "Tell me what the hell happened now, Asakura."
Hearing her use his surname to address him tighten Yoh's heart severly.
"This isn't the time to talk in your damn Asakura codes." She was speaking through clenched teeth. Her hands balled tightly into fists. She didn't even realize her nails had managed to dig themselves into her flesh.
Yoh tried to take a hold of her hand but she backed away in time. She wasn't about to give in to his charm. Yoh sighed and retreated his hand.
"Start talking, Asakura..." Her tone was cold. Colder than usual, and this time it was intentional.
'Ouch.' Yoh winced at the internal stab of pain.
With more icely glare from Anna, Yoh had no choice but to spill everything.
He sighed, long and loud. "Well...I was always proud of being able to help so many people from their tragedies. I never even thought of the consequences of my actions. Then, I soon realized how wrong I have been to change what was meant to be." He paused for a brief seconds.
"I had a dream of a man. He was walking down a dark alley, apparently drunk and lost while trying to get home. Three strangers followed him from the bar. They intended to kill him and take his money. The drunk man died in my dream, but I made sure I was there in time to help him when the actual event took place. Hmph, who would have thought me saving that man was one of the worst mistake of my life."
Anna listened to his every word, but her patients were growing thin. 'Get on with it, Asakura.'
Yoh continued as if able to read her mind. "Two months later, that very same man I saved that night was caught." He began to chuckle as he shook his head. "It turn out..." Yoh nearly choked on his on breath making Anna amost forget she was angry at him. Her foot stepped forward but she caught herself in time.
'No, I can't give in. I must know everything.' She restrained herself and resumed her position leaning by the window.
"...it turned out that man was a serial killer." Yoh finally let out with a sob. Anna's eyes widen considerably at his words.
"What..." She breathed out, so low even Yoh couldn't hear.
"He murdered many people before. He raped and killed them, all of them were young beautiful girls who had a bright future ahead of them." Tears were visibly running down Yoh's face.
Anna's own heart shattered to see him in such a state. She wanted to to run to him and wrap her arms around him. To console him, to tell him everything will be ok. But there she was, standing at the very same spot unable to move and completely speechless.
"He killed three more people after the day I saved him. I saved him, Anna." Yoh looked up at her, tears drenched his eyes. "I was the reason those people died. I helped him murder them." Yoh's whole body began to tremble as he continued to cry.
That did it for Anna. Nothing else mattered at the moment but the boy in front of her. As quickly as her body could carry her, Anna ran and threw arms around him. His arms wrapped around her as well. She felt his every breath, his every tremble. Anna completely forgot about asking him about the death of her parents when...
"Two of the later three deaths were your parents" he whispered into her ears and almost regretted letting out.
Anna's breath caught in her throat. She couldn't breathe. Everything became a blur, and it took several moments before she realized the blur was from the tears that formed in her eyes.
"What did you say" She whispered back. It became almost impossible for Anna to breathe.
Yoh's hug tightened as if to restrained her from leaving as he continued. "He raped and killed another girl. Then, as he fled the scene, he hit your parents car, causing it to flip and fall into a river."
Anna's head shook back and forth weakly, not wanting to believe what she was hearing.
"It was in the middle of night and so far out in the countryside, the killer as abled to get away without any witness. I'm sorry, Anna." He buried his tear flooded face under her hair on her collarbone. His next series of "I'm sorries" were muffled as he continue to appologize softly.
'Sorry... sorry...?' Anna repeated the words in her head. 'Mom... dad...oh my god...'
It took several tries but Anna finally broke free from Yoh's hug. She stared down at him blankly. She was numb, wasn't sure how she felt at the moment. Yoh attempted to stand and take her back in his arms but winced in pain as a stitch became undone. Anna saw the pain in his eyes as his hand automatically held to his side, attempting to relieve the unbearable pain. She however didn't feel anything. Slowly and steadily, she walked towards the door.
'I need to go. I need to get out of here. Get away from him...'
Anna's hand gripped on the doorknob when one of Yoh's arm wrapped around her waist, holding her back.
"Please, Anna" he pleaded. Small droplets of blood dripped from his slowly opening injury and began to create a small crimson puddle. Yoh had to lean in on Anna for support as he struggled to stand. His whole body screamed in pain. "Please don't go. I can't... I can't lose you."
"I can't be here." Anna opened the door. "I can't look at you right now."
"Please" his voice was filled with pain, both physically and emotionally.
"Let go of me" Anna yanked herself free and ran down the hallway. Without the support from Anna, Yoh fell to his knees. He could do nothing more than watch as she disappeared around the corner.
"I'm sorry, Anna..."
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Anna didn't get too far when she ran into a doctor. She grabbed the startled woman's arm and shook it roughly. "You..." Anna was clearly out of breath. "...you have to help him. He's..."
"Whoa, calm down. Are you ok? Maybe you should..."
"He's hurt damnit! He needs help now" Anna yelled at the woman making her step back at her sound of her voice.
"Ok" she held on to both of Anna's arms. "Who's hurt" the woman asked calmly, looking straight into the ecstatic girl's eyes.
"Yoh. Asakura Yoh. He's in room 306. Please, he's bleeding badly." Anna pleaded.
"I'll take care of it" the woman reassured Anna, squeezing her arm gently. "We have an emergency! Toru, Kenshi, please follow me" Anna huffed our a sigh of relief as she watched the three figures ran towards Yoh's room. She peeked around the corner making sure they reached him before turning around and walked out of the hopital.
Outside, the cool wind blew as little tiny flakes of snow began to fall.
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Wow, pretty dramatic huh? Who knew that was coming? lol. Yeah the story nearing the end. It should end in chapter 20. Sorry but no Yona fluff at this point. BUT if Yona fluff's what you're looking for, you can read my new story 'For The Love Of Anna' shameless plug . The few people who reviewed seemed to think it's cute.
I just realized that my e-mail address didn't even show up in the last chapter lol. That's ok, you guys can reach me through aim if you want to help out my SK site. I recruited one person so far! My sn is jendfblock, also posted at my profile.
Now to responding to some reviews.
YamiandAnzu4ever: Ooooo Anna's more than mad at Yoh at this point lol.
SaffyShaman: I figured Anna wouldn't care much if it didn't involve her. Like I said before, it had to be something big to be able to break them apart.
icekaia: Oh great! a death threat!
Rayless-Demon: I guess I shoul be proud that it wasn't predictable lol. But having Anna run to Hao... ummm maybe, but then that wouldn't be the Anna we know and love.
Kute Anime Kitty: LOL, yeah well being cruel can be fun. Just ask Anna . I thought of this twist ever since I decided to make this story longer. It was just the matter of connecting everything.
Vash: No I don't think you've mentioned it, but thanks for that bit of information. Can't say that it'll affect how I'll end the chapters to my stories though lol.
Koneko: Actually I hate reading cliffhangers, but writing it is quite fun. I've read some of your stories. Nice!
fatlazikat: I'm not sure I understand your question. But ummm... it's more comprehendable than your past reviews so that's an improvement!
The Evil Liar: "Yoh is so placid! Sometimes I wanna hug him, other times kick him in the nuts to stir him up. " Yeah he tend to have the same effect on me. Hehe
Keyo: Goodness, that is a long pen name.
unicorn13564: Ummmm I guess it's always nice to get threats. At least it shows you really like it...right
