Broken Heart Chapter 6: Palace in the Sky, a gravitation fanfic

WOOO! Chapter 6! I got it up, I'm so proud of myself! This ending is sort of lame, but don't worry, even though it says fin, there WILL be an epilogue. Maybe two. Lol Enjoy this chapter!

All disclaimers and stuff were on the first page, you'd have read them already, quit nagging at me, I will/can not give you Tatsuha. Lol

On a side note, I'm sorry for Lament, I was in a mood, and I'm kind of over it, but I haven't recovered. I will not make something dramatic in this story. I want it finished. So this is pretty much the last chapter. hehe

Chapter 6

Shuichi took a deep breath and stared out at his audience. The cheers had died since he finished their last song. They seemed to pick up on his moon while he stood there breathing hard. Sweat coated his forehead and slid down his face. 'One more.' He thought to himself.

Ceasing to lean on the mic he looked back and nodded to Suguru. The teen nodded back and started up the music. It was light and slow, giving the vocalist enough time to address the audience.

The lights dimmed and he took another very deep breath. The mood was almost overly dramatic and filled the air, but it worked wonders on the people listening. There was only a slight murmur as he started speaking.

"Everyone, this is a bit different from the tone you're all used to. I was in a mood when I wrote it, so… it's dedicated to someone I used to know. Someone… that never even knew I was there."

He smiled almost bitterly as Hiro hit the first couple chords. His eyes rose to the high box seat, thinking the situation was perfect. Yuki stared back at him through the window. However, the vocalist was too far down to see his expression. He closed his eyes so he didn't have to see the other man as his cue arrived.

Suddenly, his eyes opened and the music quickened, never breaking the bitter mood, like his songs normally would, but no longer so quiet and solemn. Opening his mouth and watching his audience, he found that the notes flew out a lot easier than he had anticipated.

Standing here with eyes closed,
as fragile as a withering rose
I search for something inside my soul,
something that has been keeping me whole.
No smiles or laughter to remember you by.
I wonder if I've been living in a lie.
The love in me is ringing true still.
There's no way to deny just how I feel.

But what am I to do when the wave crashes over me?
I'm lost in the mystery of you, baby, can't you see?

Shuichi frowned as he paused. It was too perfect. He had the audience completely enraptured, and yet, Yuki was still too far away.

Tohma smiled slightly. It was amazing how far young Shindou's talent has increased since he saw him that one day in the club. He even surpassed Ryuichi Sakuma in this moment. Which is not an easy thing to do, mind you.

The said vocalist was also watching, amazed. His friend was now sparkling beyond any sparkle he had created before. This was what Ryu had hoped to hear ever since he met the younger singer. Now that he reached this point, there was nothing more the man could teach him.

Hey!
I look up to the sky and see past the clouds.
Can you hear me singing to you so loud?
I remember you as I start to once again cry
I always tried to reach the palace in the sky;
the palace where your beautiful heart resides
and the palace where my one true love hides.
I love you but I can't keep living in fear.
How can I reach you up there when I'm down here?
So, tell me...

Yuki's eyes widened. Shuichi was down there singing for him, and he was up here, so far away. Was this what they were like BEFORE his accident? Did he always put himself this far up above the genki man? Why? How could he do such a thing?

His heart ached, just thinking about what he had done; knowing that it was only a fraction of the pain Shuichi must have felt. Truly, if his words now were any indication.

The man had really learned to sing.

Save me now before it's too late.
I'm afraid my love would someday fade.
I want to run to you like I always do
but I'm afraid you'll say that we're through.
The love in me is ringing true still.
There's no way to deny just how I feel.

But what am I to do when the wave crashes over me?
I'm lost in the mystery of you, baby, can't you see?

Shuichi cradled the microphone in his hands as he stopped for the music. He could feel his song flowing through him. Was this what Ryu was talking about? He could only assume. Tears shimmered at the corners of his eyes. 'This is it.'

When I run to you I see you running away
You hide in your palace, and I don't know what to say

The tears fell and started to stream down his cheeks. The last words of the song flew from between his lips almost as a whisper.

Feels like I could never be with you until I die
Because you're hiding in a palace in the sky

The audience was silent in wonder as the music ended. As one they gasped as his tears dripped onto the mic he still cradled, echoing. His head was hanging and he stood there for a long silent moment. Everyone's eyes were on him and he knew it. His bangs hid his eyes.

When he looked up he was smiling and the whole auditorium erupted into cheers.

"Thank you! Thank you all! I really hoped you liked that one, cause it'll be out soon for the public. Have a great night everyone!" He looked up to look at Yuki, unable to help it, but Yuki wasn't in the box. He frowned sadly and turned around, getting backstage just as the curtain fell. The noise was silent as soon as they were all in the hall.

"Damn Shuichi! That was awesome! I've never heard you sing like that!" Hiro exclaimed.

"Yeah Mr. Shindou. That was wonderful."

"Thanks you guys. I'll catch up to you later, all right? I need some time alone."

"All right man, we'll see you and stall K as long as possible."

They wandered off and Shuichi traveled through the halls. Suddenly out of nowhere he was tackled to the ground.

"Shu-chan! Shu-chan! You sparkled! You REALLY sparkled!" Ryuichi was grinning from ear to ear. He pulled Shuichi to his feet and glomped him.

"R-Ryu! I.. need….. to…..breath!"

"Oops… sorry Shuichi!" Letting go of his friend and toned his grin down to a kind smile. "You did it. You achieved it. There's nothing more I can do."

"Huh? Achieved what?"

"You-"

"Shuichi."

They both froze and turned to look at the newcomer. Yuki was standing there, an odd look on his face. As soon as the song had ended he left the box seat and went to find the younger man. He took longer than he wanted.

"Yuki, I…I…"

"I want you to come back Shuichi. I know I'm not going to convince you by telling you that, but… I'm sorry. I was wrong." Shuichi knew just how hard it was for the novelist to actually say that. "I know I don't rule your life, but I do wish that we could try again. It's your choice. If you wanted to stay with him, that's okay…"

Shuichi frowned. He'd done a lot of thinking, but now….

"Ryuichi?" He turned on his friend. Out of the corner of his eyes, he could see Yuki's shoulders slump a little. "I'm sorry Ryuichi. You're my friend and all, but I realize I'm just using you. I can't do it anymore. I have to face my fears."

Ryuichi hugged him, smiling, not wanting his own tears to fall. "It's okay Shu-chan. I understand. You need him; you've always needed him. I'll find someone too, just you watch."

"Thank you Ryu." The vocalists ended their hugged and Ryuichi waved goodbye. As he walked past Yuki his eyes narrowed and his whispered.

"I don't care about the past, I did this for you, but if you hurt him again, I WILL make sure that you lose him forever, no matter what Tohma says." Yuki was shocked at the tone of his voice. The man never sounded like that before.

He smirked anyway. "I have no intention of hurting him anymore. I know what I did wrong."

Ryuichi left them to themselves. Shuichi was itching to hug Yuki, but he held himself back. He couldn't bother Yuki like he did before. He only hurt the older man, put too much stress on him. He had to give him his space this time, if Yuki was serious about taking him back.

They stared at each other for a long moment, then Yuki opened his arms. Shuichi pounced him within a second, his tears once more overflowing his eyes. He cried now like he hadn't since that night.

Yuki held onto his lover and whispered, trying to hold his own emotions in. "I'm so sorry, Shuichi. I'm so sorry."

Shuichi looked up and nodded. Yuki kissed him lightly. "Can we go home now? I'm… tired."

Yuki nodded and picked him up. The young man promptly shifted himself until he was resting his head on Yuki's shoulder. As he drifted off to take a short nap, Yuki whispered. "I will never let you go again. Ever, my Shuichi."

Fin

Well, how was it? Did you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it?

I kind of cheated and printed out this whole song, so it's kind of shorter than I'd want it, but I ran out of ideas. Lol The song is not mine, but it was written for me by Angelique Starlight. It's so fitting, isn't it? THANKIES!

EiriyukiLover is another good story writer, I mentioned her in my bio (NEW CHANGED BIO!) but I feel I need to mention her here. She's really good, but only starting, so she should get more reviews. I would be uberly happy if my lovely readers would go read her story.

REVIEWS!

DarkMetalAngel of Destruction: This is pretty much the whole thing. Lol, sorry I couldn't make it longer. Hope you enjoyed this.

SpiritsFlame: Here it is! Why do you disagree?

Tsugath: Yep, Yuki was in the box seat. And the phone call was Yuki calling Shuichi. He called Shu, and Shu hung up and had the inspiration to write his song. Then he went and cried himself to sleep. Isn't he sweet?

Wendyghost: Yuki called Shu-chan of course, who else would inspire him to write a song?

Shadowed Butterfly: Thankies for the kind words! Homos rock my sox too!

KI/B: That's what a cliffy is dear, you hang off a cliff. Duh.. lol, thanks for reviewing! And for loving my stories. I hate cliffies too, but they're an author's best friend. Hehe

Well, that's that, And I have the first Epi written, so it should be up today. Maybe the second too. Have fun!

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