Chapter 3: A Heart and Soul Shock
The Minister of Ottawa's home…
"So…what is the report?" The minister asked a young slender looking man stood beside his rather large desk.
"Well our men were unable to obtain the monsters alive because a demon calling himself a 'Harmonixer' interfered and killed them…" the young man said.
"I didn't order those monsters to be captured alive!" The Minister spat, "Who initiated that? It was Officer and Chief Andrew Dragon wasn't it!"
"No. I did." A man said walking into the room and right up to The Minister, "Prime Minister, the President of the United States sent me to talk to you"
"Ah you must be Lin are you not?" Paul asked.
"Yes. I am Five Star General Kent Lin of the United States. I had my Colonel Kawashima take charge of the problem occurring in Ottawa with the monsters and ordered him to capture them alive" Lin said grinning.
"I did not ok that! People could've been killed! My people!" The Minister said, slamming his hands on the desk.
"No one was killed…a few injuries but no deaths. We need to capture those monsters to find out their weak points. Now, we Americans agreed to offer our support and assistance to you if we could deal with it our own way. Did you not agree to that?" Lin asked.
"Yes…" The Minister agreed.
"Then please, Minister, allow us to take care of these matters." Lin stated.
"And what about the demon claiming to be a Harmonixer? What will you do with it?" The Minister asked.
"If he is indeed a Harmonixer, we will capture him. He could be our key to figuring out how to get rid of or at least seal the monsters" Lin stated.
"Fine. But at no times do you endanger the lives of my people!" The Minister ordered.
"As you wish sir…" Lin said bowing and exiting the room.
"I want you to travel with the General Nathan" The Minister instructed.
"Father…I mean Minister, are you sure?" Nathan asked.
"Yes. I'm not sure his intensions will be for the sake of our city…I want you to enforce that" The Minister instructed patting the young man on the shoulder, "Don't fail me Nathan."
"I won't you can count on me!" Nathan said leaving the room.
Private research facility…
"That's fine Nathan, just wait here." Lin said listening to Nathan's pleas. Nathan nodded and Lin entered the weird looking building. He took an elevator in the corner down to the basement where a huge but weird looking laboratory lay.
"Ah General Lin," A man wearing a lab coat stated at the arrival of General Lin, "I've been expecting you."
"Yes. You have. What say you if I told you I'd bring you back a real live Harmonixer?" Lin offered sitting beside him on a stool.
"A real Harmonixer! But they are extinct!" The man wearing the lab coat said.
"Well, Doctor Imua it seems there's still one left." Lin stated.
"I thought we killed all them in World War II! This is most exciting!" Imua stated with glee.
"I thought you'd be happy." Lin stated.
"I am very happy but I will be even MORE happy to have that magnificent species in my old fingers!" Imua said twiddling his fingers as if he were to grab something he wanted.
"I will get you the Harmonixer but whatever power you draw from it, I want transferred to me. That's the deal," Lin stated.
"Yes sir. I will do as you ask if you get me that Harmonixer. Just being able to find out how it works is enough to satisfy me" Imua said.
"Good. I will have my men send you the monsters dead carcasses…the Harmonixer made sure they were dead before running off so they are not alive." Lin said walking to the door.
"No matter. Dead I can still extract some data but they are more use to me alive." Imua said, "Don't kill the Harmonixer!"
"Right." Lin said before leaving the room.
Forest area…
"Uha! Julie, Danen, Donovan and Reita! What are you all doing here?" Rena asked standing up immediately. It took Yuri awhile to get up so they were already standing before them by the time he stood up.
"What do you mean? This is the forest outside school!" Donovan stated crossing his arms.
"We thought we saw something land here so decided to check it out at our lunch break!" Julie said happily.
"So where have you been? You missed Drama and Animation!" Reita stated.
"I know, I know…I had a pretty interesting morning." Rena said scratching her head, Yuri crossed his arms.
"Friends of yours?" Yuri asked.
"Oh, sorry…guys this is Yuri Hyuga" Rena introduced.
"Never seen you around before" Danen stated crossing his arms, "Where are you from?"
"Well you see I'm from the pas-" Yuri began but got cut off by Rena.
"He's from the pas…ific the pacific ocean! You know, from over seas?" Rena said. Yuri looked at her in a confused manor but the rest nodded except Danen who simply glared.
"Oh neat a transfer!" Julie said clasping her hands together, "You sure no how to meet them Rena."
"And how." Rena added, "Well, he saved my life from Ron and his thugs so I owed him that much. He has amnesia though. All he remembers is he's from over seas."
"Uh huh." Danen said.
"Well you better come to school, its bad enough you missed out on your first two classes" Reita said as they all including Yuri walked through the forest and back to school.
"Did you hear what happened on Main Street? Monsters attacked!" Julie spoke.
"Yeah, right 'monsters'." Donovan said doing the quote thing with his fingers.
"I was cut up in that, that's why I was late" Rena stated. The four friends gasped.
"Really?" Julie asked, "Were they really monsters?"
"Yep. Just like we learned in History class, only they aren't sealed away. Even the United States forces are here!" Rena explained.
"Humph. They must be really scared of them then." Danen stated.
"Well, bullets barely did anything!" Rena stated.
"So what are they going to do?" Reita asked.
"I'm not sure…" Rena said not wanting to tell them everything.
"Oh well at least you're safe" Donovan said nodding.
"I would've saved you had I known" Danen stated.
"…" Rena didn't say anything. Yuri looked at her. He coughed.
"So what's school like?" He piped up. All of them turned and looked at him strangely except Rena, "You know amnesia?"
"Right." They all said almost in unison.
"Boring." Rena answered smiling and nodding. Danen saw this and grumbled.
At school…
"Alright guys. I'm going to sign Yuri in so I'll see you in class." Rena said waving to her friends who headed down the stairs.
"See you in Gym!" Julie called.
"I hate gym…I can't believe you guys convinced me to join up." Reita muttered.
"You're friends seem nice," Yuri stated once they left.
"They are." Rena said nodding to his statement, "There a little weird but there still my closest friends."
"Your closest friends huh?" Yuri said.
"Well, A.J., Jeanie, Crystal, and Drew they're close to me too but they are all out of school now. Well this school anyway" Rena said giggling.
"I see…" Yuri said.
"But now…I've met you. I feel like I have to help you now." Rena said.
"Have to help me huh?" Yuri asked, "…do you regret it?"
"What?" Rena asked.
"Our meeting?" Yuri asked, "Do you regret meeting me…?"
"No…I don't." Rena said looking away, "It's strange, and after everything I went through…I don't regret it. I'm glad to have met someone like you."
Flash
"I'm so grateful that I met you, so very…very grateful"
Flash
"ARGH!" Yuri said gripping his chest, "My heart…it hurts…"
"Yuri are you alright? Maybe you should go home" Rena insisted placing a hand on Yuri's shoulder, "You feel tense…"
"I'm okay…just…when you said you were glad to have met me…it brought back memories of…" Yuri said straightening up.
"…your girlfriend?" Rena asked.
"…Yeah. She said that to me too…she was grateful…to have met me. I still don't know what she meant I mean…I bring nothing but trouble." Yuri said turning to look at Rena.
"Maybe, but maybe she felt that you were her protector against that trouble…" Rena stated, "…Can you promise me something?"
"What is it?" Yuri asked.
"Can you…tell me about her sometime?" Rena asked.
"Sure…but why?" Yuri asked.
"I don't know. I just…want to know that's all" Rena said turning around.
"Hey um, did you mean something by that?" Yuri asked.
"By what?" Rena asked.
"The whole protector thing…" Yuri said, "It sounded like you were using your experiences to tell how she felt"
"I do that sometimes…it's the best way and the only way I can tell it really." Rena said, "Come on, we already wasted what little time we had. I guess I'll have to make it quick and get you into a class so you won't be bored waiting for me."
"A class? What am I going to learn?" Yuri asked.
"What do you want to learn?" Rena asked.
"About that weird history thing you used at your place…" Yuri said scratching his head.
"Okay…it's called a computer you know." Rena said leading Yuri to the office.
"Yes?" One of the secretaries's asked.
"Hi. I missed my morning classes do to the disturbance on Main Street…I just got here now." Rena said to the secretary.
"Okay. Can I have your I.D. card?" she asked.
"Sure." Rena said handing over her I.D.
"Ah, Rena. Okay then. How bout you sir?" The secretary asked Yuri.
"Huh?" Yuri said kind of dumbfounded.
"Oh. This is Yuri Hyuga…um he would like to take two classes to see how they go" Rena stated.
"Oh! A future transfer student…alright. What classes?" She asked typing into her computer.
"Business and Gym." Rena said.
"The same as you?" she asked raising an eyebrow.
"Yes." Rena acknowledged.
"Alright then. I will notify the teachers go ahead to business Ms. Rena and Mr. Yuri" she said picking up a phone with her right hand.
"Come on Yuri." Rena said, "I have to drop off stuff at my locker but then we'll go."
Business class…
"So that's how you make a business letter…now everyone go to their computers and try it." The business teacher said just as Rena and Yuri walked in, "Oh! Rena my dear I thought you wouldn't make it."
"Sorry mom, I got caught up in traffic." Rena said.
"Mom?" Yuri muttered.
"Yeah, it's a nickname for Mrs. King here…she treats me like a daughter…" Rena whispered back.
"You didn't get caught up in the ruckus on Main Street did you?" Mrs. King asked.
"Yeah. We both did." Rena said pointing to Yuri.
"Oh this must be the new student. Everyone, give a warm welcome to Yuri Hyuga. Did I say that right Yuri?" Mrs. King asked.
"Yeah." Yuri nodded.
"Hi." The entire class said looking towards Yuri, nodding, and then turned back to their computers.
"Stop me if I'm being to bold but are you Asian young man?" Mrs. King asked, "Your last name sounds Asian…"
"Yeah. My last name's Asian. My father was Asian but my mother was Russian." Yuri said, "So I'm kind of a mix."
"Oh. Well then, why don't I show you to your computer and my peer helper can assist you." Mrs. King said.
"Who is that?" Yuri asked. Mrs. King pointed to Rena.
"Right there." Mrs. King said leading Yuri to an empty computer in the corner.
"Whoa. So you're like a teacher's aid or something? No wonder you were able to work the com-put-err thing so well at your place…" Yuri said sitting down at the computer. Rena just smiled and began teaching Yuri the basics.
"Hmm…" Mrs. King muttered sitting at her desk at the far end of the class room watching Rena and Yuri, "She seems a lot happier. I didn't think she could smile like that anymore…"
After class…
"Uh Yuri before you go, can I talk to you?" Mrs. King asked, "Go ahead Rena I'll lead him to gym class when I'm done."
"Okay mom, bye!" Rena said, "See you soon Yuri"
"Bye." Yuri said and turned to face Mrs. King when Rena left, "So what is it?"
"How did you do it?" Mrs. King asked sitting back in her chair, Yuri followed.
"How did I do what?" Yuri asked.
"Make her smile like that…she hasn't smiled like that since her parents died three years ago…" Mrs. King said.
"Three years ago! She told me they died when she was young!" Yuri said.
"Don't get so mad…she didn't lie. She used to say she was a little kid…and her parents death made her mature" Mrs. King said, "You see, she used to smile a lot, laugh and play like she was a little kid but…when her parents died…she changed. Completely. She seemed to lose complete interest in her boyfriend, which ultimately was a good thing because he was a horrible person…but still…she didn't smile for real."
"…" Yuri didn't say anything. He knew exactly how Rena felt. Not only did he lose his parents but he lost Alice too. He didn't feel like smiling much either nor does he feel complete anymore. He sighed.
"But…she smiled like she used to, helping you with that computer…her smile reached all the way to her ears I'd say" Mrs. King said chuckling, "…whatever you are doing to make her happy, please continue it."
"…Mrs. King. I don't think I'm the right person for this…" Yuri said sitting on the edge of the desk in front of her, "…I lost my parents too and the woman I cared about. I don't have a right to make her smile when I know exactly why she doesn't. I know what she's feeling and quite frankly, I wouldn't want someone making me happy if I didn't want to be happy."
"Yuri…" Mrs. King began, "Maybe it's because you lost what she has or possibly more that she's able to smile with you. Do you feel joy when around her?"
"I don't think I know…what happiness is anymore…" Yuri said bowing his head then looking up, "…we're more alike then I thought."
"I don't think she knows either…but she smiled, and so did you." Mrs. King said before standing up and walking to the door, "Whatever the case, I'm sure I'll find out the reason eventually I'm sorry for forcing you to speak of such sorrow and bring up painful memories."
"Nah it's okay. I'm glad you told me about Rena." Yuri said following her, "So what is gym anyway?"
Mrs. King just left and lead Yuri down to the gymnasium on the basement floor. Yuri couldn't help but think about his father, mother and Alice. He lost them all and when he lost Alice, when he truly found out she was dead, it hurt. He wanted to cry out but couldn't do it. What was wrong with him? Why couldn't he shed the tears he wants too? He mentally cursed at himself.
"Here it is." Mrs. King said pointing to a door that led outside, "I could wind that they were practicing outside today, just got and talk to the teacher. He's the one with the whistle."
"Where's Rena?" Yuri asked seeing there were only guys outside.
"She's in the girl's gym class…you're a boy. You'll be able to see her soon enough, her class is just indoors for the time being" Mrs. King said walking away, "Have a good time."
Yuri just looked at her funny and walked out the door and towards the man with the whistle.
"Excuse me…" Yuri said, "You're the teacher right?"
"You must be the transfer student! Well, then, hold on I'll call the class together from their warm up" The teacher said blowing the whistle, "HEY! GET YOUR SCRONY ASSES OVER HERE NOW!"
Yuri was surprised to see every single guy rush over to where they were standing and stop a few feet in front of him.
"This is your new class mate, Yuri Hyoga…" The teacher stated.
"That's Hyuga." Yuri corrected.
"Whatever. You're pretty brave for correcting me boy" The teacher said flaunting his muscles. Yuri just rolled his eyes.
"I've seen bigger." Yuri stated. The entire gym class 'wowed' at his comment.
"Really?" The gym teacher asked none of the guys were wearing shirts so Yuri could see the size of them compared to their teacher. None even came close. Yuri grinned.
"Yeah." Yuri said crossing his arms.
"Alright, kid. Let me see your size. Take off your shirt" the teacher instructed.
"Usually I get asked out before someone asks me to get undressed." Yuri joked taking off his trench coat and throwing it on the near by bench.
"Don't be a smart ass!" The teacher said glaring at Yuri. Yuri just shrugged and undid his second lair of clothing which was his black shirt and threw it on top of the trench coat. Most of the guys gasped at how large Yuri's muscles were and how well made his abs were. Yuri had about the same size muscles as the teacher but better abs. The teacher was more built like a wall then anything else. Yuri was more built to better fit his size.
"Impressive but your muscles aren't bigger. Keep your wise cracks to yourself" The teacher instructed.
"I never said I had bigger muscles just that I've seen bigger." Yuri stated cracking his neck, "So what are we doing?"
The teacher began to explain what the class was doing when the girls came out the doors behind Yuri and the teacher. Yuri looked over and immediately picked Rena out of the crowd. Most of the girls had their white t-shirts tied up under their chest and Rena was one of them. He stopped paying attention to the teacher and just watched Rena. Danen and Donovan saw Yuri being distracted and muttered.
"Heh…he better be careful or the teacher will catch him" Donovan whispered. Danen just simply pointed at Yuri when the teacher looked his way. Donovan gave Danen a slight glare. The teacher turned to see Yuri not paying attention.
"Getting a good luck son?" The teacher asked.
"Yeah…" Yuri said not really 'with' it if you ask me. Suddenly a quick slap of the head made Yuri turn and look at the teacher.
"Knock it off kid and pay attention!" The teacher instructed. Yuri just rubbed his head. He felt kind of disappointed that Rena didn't once look over towards them or at them.
"Humph." Yuri said muttered, crossing his arms.
"Just for Yuri's wise remarks, give me 10 laps around this two kilometer track" The teacher instructed then glared when they all moaned, "NOW!"
All the students took off around the track but before Yuri could move the teacher grabbed his shoulder.
"Hey, no necklaces in class. It's a safety precaution" The teacher said holding out his hand for Yuri to remove his malice necklace. Yuri glared.
"I'd love to give it too you but I can't take it off" Yuri said about to leave again but the teacher stopped him by grabbing his wrist this time, "Let go already"
"I don't care if it's glued to your neck, give it too me now!" The teacher ordered. When he tried to pull it off Yuri pushed him away.
"I told you I can't take it off!" Yuri said gripping his necklace before placing his hands to his side, "Listen, you probably won't believe me but if I remove this necklace…myself and everyone around will be in danger."
"Oh really? In danger you say? Why is it a weapon?" The teacher asked crossing his arms across his chest.
"No…" Yuri said.
"Then what's the problem? I've heard better excuses then that, hurry up and give it too me or you'll run more laps" The teacher threatened.
"Ha I could probably do thirty of these laps!" Yuri said proudly, "I used to travel a lot by foot so I'm not worried."
"JUST GIVE IT TOO ME!" The teacher said, "If I allow you to wear it and someone notices, I could get suspended!"
"Yeah and if I give it too you, I'd be endangering your life and everyone else's so bite me!" Yuri shot back.
Rena was doing light stretching when she and her class heard the loud order from the guy's gym teacher. She looked over to see Yuri pushing the teacher back and even punched him. Rena turned to her own teacher.
"Just a minute!" she said running over to Yuri and the teacher. The teacher had just tried for the necklace again but Yuri hopped back with one hand on it.
"Yuri! Mr. Guuni!" Rena spoke up her long blonde hair with red streaks was up in a ponytail and her face looked a bit wet like she just washed it.
"You stupid kid!" The teacher said angrily, he swung at Yuri and missed but hit Rena to the ground. Instinctively, Yuri raised his fists and punched twice then kicked the teacher with his right leg so he was now on the ground. Everyone by this point stopped what they were doing and ran over. All, including the girls were behind Yuri and Rena.
"You okay?" Yuri asked helping Rena up.
"I'll live…" Rena said rubbing her right side of her face, "Why are you fighting with him?"
"I can't remove my necklace…he won't stop asking me to. Without this necklace I-" but Yuri was unable to finish. The necklace began to glow a faint red signaling to Yuri something was coming. He pushed Rena back slightly and stepped in front of her.
"There's a monster coming." Yuri said, "I have to take it out before it hurts anyone"
"Yuri!" Rena said grabbing his wrist lightly, "You can't go alone!"
"What you want to go with me?" Yuri asked, "I can't guarantee your safety, remember, you don't have a weapon and they'll attack you too. It's best if you stay here."
"You're not leaving without me!" Rena said, "If those federals show up again… no! I won't let you go."
"Fine." Yuri said. Reita and Julie caught what they were saying and told Donovan and Danen. All four stepped up to Yuri and Rena just when Mr. Guuni stood up.
"What Rena? You can't be serious! You're not going with him are you?" Reita asked.
"Sorry Reita. I have to help." Rena said standing beside Yuri. Julie ran up with Yuri's coat and shirt.
"Here." She said, "Be careful you two."
Yuri nodded and put on his shirt then his trench coat. Suddenly he saw something coming from the distance. Faint screaming could be heard from the street dead ahead of them.
Rena began to run forward but Yuri grabbed her and pulled her back. She was inches away from his chest.
"I won't put you in danger. Stay here!" Yuri said before pushing her back into Reita who caught her and ran forward.
"Damn you kid…" Mr. Guuni said.
"Sorry, got no time for you. Bye!" Yuri said running off towards the monster.
"Yuri!" Rena called. Yuri felt bad for leaving her behind but at this stage she'd only be in the way. He didn't want to risk her safety for nothing. He got up to the side of the road and saw what he was dealing with. It was a giant snake and it seemed to like breaking cars parked on the side streets and parking lots. It noticed Yuri and hissed, turning its attention on him.
"That's right snakey, Basilisk, whatever you are…come and get me!" Yuri taunted raising his fists. He thought for a minute. He knew to beat this creature he had to transform but was he fully rested to do that? It didn't matter he had to do it. He was about to fight when something dropped from above onto the Basilisk, a giant wire net it looked like. Yuri glared. The Basilisk seemed to be caught and unable to move due to the electricity of the net that shocked it when it did move. He turned to the side and saw cars pull up, guys in black and green clothing run out of nowhere really and all surrounded him.
Rena gasped. A trap? She didn't even think twice before beginning to run to Yuri. Someone latched onto her wrist and stopped her from advancing. It was Danen and Donovan grabbed the other so her arms were behind her.
"Let go!" Rena ordered.
"You can't go over there! Those Feds will imprison you for sure! Not to mention there's a monster over there!" Danen instructed, "In case you hadn't noticed. Rena became in raged. She was able to pull past Danen causing his to let go. She grabbed onto Donovan's arm and twisted it just enough for him to let go. She hopped back dodging there further swipes.
"I wasn't in martial arts for two years for nothing." Rena said, "I'm helping Yuri. Good bye!"
Rena turned around and took off towards Yuri. She ran as fast as her legs would carry her. Her upper body was small and slender but her legs were rather muscular signaling she was much stronger in the lower body.
Yuri didn't lower his fists for a second. They weren't just interested in the monster. He turned his attention to a familiar man walk out from behind all the others pointing their guns at Yuri. It was Kawashima.
"You again." Yuri cursed, "What do you want?"
"You." Kawashima said, "I knew if we unleashed a recently captured monster, you'd come running"
"You endangered people's lives to catch me?" Yuri asked, "Some to serve and protect guy you are!"
"Humph. I was ordered too." Kawashima said.
"By who?" Yuri said not lowering his guard for a second.
"Me." Lin said stepping forward. He was wearing a classic general's outfit and had many badges hanging from his shirt.
"And you are?" Yuri asked.
"Five Star General Lin Kent at your service," He said bowing a bit before straightening up to continue, "I've heard a lot about you Harmonixer."
"Sorry, can't say the same for you." Yuri said.
"Want to tell me your name?" Lin asked, "Or do I already know it, Godslayer!"
"How do you?" Yuri asked lowering his fists a bit. Just when he did five men ran up and grabbed him. He mentally cursed at himself for being so stupid. He was forced down to the ground his face almost in the cement. He looked up and glared.
"Heh. You're quite a legend." Lin said kneeling down in front of them so they were eye level, "Not only did you defeat god in 1913 but you also vanished without a trace afterwards. No one's heard of you since until now. Why show your face now? You know, you're the reason all of the others were killed."
"What!" Yuri asked looking down. Lin grabbed his hair and forced him to look at him in the eye.
"That's right. If one Harmonixer had the power to defeat god, imagine what power a group of them had." Lin stated.
"I was different!" Yuri cursed.
"Oh we know that now." Lin said throwing Yuri's head aside by letting go and stood up. He instinctively looked to the right to see a gun pointed at him. All the men gasped who just noticed. Rena readied the trigger.
"Let him go!" Rena ordered.
"Now, now don't do anything you'll regret miss." Lin said holding up his hands and turning to face Rena. Yuri looked to the left and saw Rena aiming the gun at Lin. 'She came after me?' He thought.
"I said, let him go!" Rena ordered, "I'll shoot!"
"I don't think you have it in you" Lin said taking a step forward.
"Try me!" Rena said but still he pressed forward, "Stay back!"
"Or what? You'll shoot me? You'll be imprisoned for years. So just give me the gun and I'll let you go." Lin offered. He kept stepping forward. By this time Donovan, Danen, Reita, Julie and the entire gym class of both genders were already up by the road but the military men kept them back. Rena closed gritted her teeth. She looked down at Yuri and imagined what would happen to him if they took him away. He was almost in reach of the gun now and still coming closer. With the image still in her mind, she fired. Everyone gasped and Lin flinched back. He raised his arm to his shoulder. He heard a clicking noise and turned back to look at Rena. Blood began to appear in between his fingers and ran down his right shoulder. He backed up.
"I said let Yuri go, the next time I'll kill you" Rena threatened, a cold look in her eyes.
"You shot me." Lin said in shock. He still couldn't believe a young girl like that actually shot him over the demon to the left of him, "You actually shot another person."
Then it hit her. She did. She actually shot another living, breathing person. The gun seemed to drop from her hands and she fell to her knees with a shocked and soulless look in her eyes.
Yuri saw all of this and already felt guilty. He suddenly gathered up strength from inside himself and threw off the men on top of him. They flew off in all directions except in front of him. After that, it happened so fast. Yuri fused, transforming in the Seraphic Radiance fusion form once again and running up to Rena. He lowered himself to her eyesight and saw the look in her eyes. He couldn't bare it. He pulled her in close to his chest so her face was buried in it. The guards tried to proceed forward but backed away when Yuri's wings outstretched, afraid that Yuri would hit them. Yuri turned and glared at Lin. He also looked and saw the sad look in her friend's eyes. His own gazed saddened. With one big beat of his wings, He took off into the air with Rena tightly in his arms. He made sure he was high enough and out of a normal humans' sight.
Yuri continued to think about what happened. Rena still didn't say anything and was still in complete shock. He continued to flap his wings and sore through the sky thinking about why she did it.
"…I promise to help you…out. In whatever way I can…"
Those words rang through Yuri's ears. She did help him out. She pretty much saved his life. Were they even now? Was he just supposed to leave her? No. He couldn't leave her in this state. It wouldn't be fair but after everything he put her through, he considered it.
"Rena…please, forgive me." Yuri said in an unearthly voice. It sounded like an echo but there was nothing his voice could bounce off of.
"After…after I help you recover. I'll leave you. It's the only thing I can do…" Yuri said holding her as close as he possibly could without hurting her.
He landed on the roof of her apartment and set her down on the ground. He folded his wings in close and with a bright light, transformed back into his normal self. At this point Rena began to speak in a low, quivering voice.
"I…shot someone. I actually…without any regret…shot…shot…another… human...being…what…what have…I done? Why…why…did…" Rena couldn't finish what she wanted to say before tears filled up in her eyes and streamed down her face almost as if they'd never end.
Yuri bent down in front of her so she could see him. She was still in complete shock he noticed but also trying to piece together what happened inside herself. He knew that look well. He often gave it when figuring out his own problems.
"Yu…" She couldn't even say his name before her eyes shut tight and she fell forward into his arms. She was unconscious and her breathing wasn't peaceful. It sounded like she was in pain from the inside. Yuri cradled her in his arms for a few minutes, before picking her up so she was lying across them and walked through the door leading to the stairs. He walked down the stairs and by the time he got to Rena's apartment her breathing softened. He was about to open it when someone from the inside did. It was her brother Andy and a girl beside him.
"What happened!" Andy asked but Yuri just pushed past him and walked to Rena's room. He lay her down into her bed and pulled the covers up. Andy and the unfamiliar girl walked up behind him.
"She…she shot a general named Lin…" Yuri stated. He could hear them both gasp and question why but still continued, "…it was because of me. She did it…to help me."
Yuri didn't know why but he dropped down beside Rena on the bed. Andy looked like he was going to say something but saw how much this event hurt Yuri by the look in his eyes. Andy just lightly grabbed the girl's shoulder and they left the room, shutting it behind them.
"What…have I done…If I wasn't so careless…" Yuri cursed placing his hands on top of the bed and buried his face in his arms.
Graveyard…
Yuri awoke to find himself in the graveyard once again. The scene where he found out about Alice's sacrifice was shown on a dark wall behind him. It was when the masks told him about her sacrifice.
"Damn you masks!" The past Yuri cursed but mentally he was thinking, "What…have I done…If I wasn't so careless…why…why did I have to try and fuse with that monster! Why…why couldn't I just listen for once…Alice…please forgive me."
"So that's what you thought." A familiar female voice said appearing before him.
"Alice!" Yuri said shockingly, "You…You're here!"
"Yes my love, I am always here. Inside your heart." Alice stated, smiling. She looked exactly like she did when she was alive. Full of spirit, joy and even dressed the same with the cross around her neck.
"…I…" Yuri began but Alice hushed him.
"I still have your cross, the one you gave me…the one belonging to your mother." She said holding it up, "It shines always now."
"It always tried to heal its wearer…it wouldn't stop shining when my mother died in front of me until I took it off" Yuri stated, "It's probably trying to heal you."
"He, he, he." Alice giggled, "I can't be healed though."
"I know…" Yuri said.
"Please don't be sad Yuri…you're hear for another reason right?" Alice asked, "Why you are so careless?"
"Yeah…" Yuri said, "I put Rena into shock today for being careless…I risked her life but more importantly, I risked her soul because I wasn't being careful…I did the same to you…if I didn't fuse with that monster-"
"Don't direct this on me." Alice said smiling, "This isn't about me. This is about Rena. You care for her don't you?"
"What? No way!" Yuri said, "I only care about-"
"Me?" Alice asked, "You don't have to hide it Yuri. I know you care about her, just like all your other friends. You wish to protect her but feel like you did the opposite right?"
"…" Yuri remained silent but Alice knew the answer. She always knew.
"She was willing to protect you no matter what. For that, I thank her…" Alice said closing her eyes, "But…life isn't always going to be easy. Some times you have to give up something or do something to protect the ones you love."
"Alice…" Yuri said.
"She's in shock right now but she'll get better…you'll see. She didn't do the wrong thing, and neither did you." Alice said smiling, "You may make mistakes some times Yuri but when live your own way, eventually everything you do will seem right."
"Thank you Alice…" Yuri said, "I miss you"
"I know my love…I know but I'm always here. Whenever you want to see me, come back I'll be waiting." Alice said giving Yuri one last smile before disappearing. Without saying anything, he turned back around and walked out of the graveyard.
End of Chapter 3
Wow, that took me longer then the other two! I was going to leave the graveyard scene until chapter four but I thought I'd fit it in now because chapter four will most likely be longer. My chapters seem to get longer as they go Heh, I ripped some lines off the two games if anyone noticed. Any big shadow hearts fan like myself probably noticed them, he, he! Well, I'm trying to keep the characters and what they say close to their personality and some times it's hard to think what they would say at that situation so I borrow things from the game. Plus, when people read it, they can go 'hey! I remember that part! Clever!' or something like that ; anyway R&R! I love hearing comments! Constructive criticism is allowed but don't nitpick or flame. This is by far my best fan fiction I've ever written so I think I did well for the most part. I'll edit it later I just want to get it up now.