Chapter 13: Teardrops.
After that incident in the church, Kai and Elli return back to Elli's house to talk. It was something to do about Elli.
"So what is it you want to talk about?" asked Elli as she serve tea to Kai.
"I guess you know you are an android right?" asked Kai.
"Yes, but why didn't you tell me?" asked Elli
"I don't dare too. You have the best smile and I don't want to lost this smile," said Kai.
"Tell me the truth Kai. And now" said Elli.
"…14 years ago when I was five. Your father Daniel Shizaki was working for the Bio-Volt. He is a mad scientist and also trying to make androids. After 1773 times, he made you. You were known as 1773 if you change the order it was called E.L.L.I. His creation made him very proud of himself. You are actually an emotionless android. Not long after that, Voltaire came and put a test on you. You were very good at beyblading and never lose a battle. Then, when it is my turn to try out, we had a tie. Voltaire was very angry and asked Mr. Shizaki to change you completely. Then, the next thing I know is you became emotional,"
"But then, about what happen in the Rinizia Lake is…"
"Yes, we became best friend but Voltaire don't approve it. After knowing he wanted you to test Black Dranzer, I take you away from Bio Volt and to Arizona. After knowing you escaped, Voltaire fired your father and he found you on the street of Arizona. I take your place to test Black Dranzer. I lose me memories and end up in Japan,"
"I am sorry to cause you so much trouble," said Elli.
"That's okay but I need some place to stay for the night," said Kai.
"You can stay here for now until you must leave," said Eli sadly
"Elli please understand, after I leave please surrender yourself to Marc,"
"WHY? Did I need anything wrong?"
"…Androids are illegal. You must surrender yourself and …"
"…I understand. We can't be together after all," said Elli as tear begin to fall from her eyes
Kai stay silent. He has nothing else to say. Elli quickly wipes off her tears and run to her room. Kai just watch, he knew he couldn't do anything. Marc had given him a lot of time to be with Elli. "I am sorry, Elli but… There isn't anywhere you can run anymore," said Kai sadly.
Elli cry herself to sleep and wake up around eight in the morning. She dresses herself and walked down. Kai that is sitting on the sofa greeted her.
"… I am leaving Arizona tonight. So I wonder can we have a little Christmas shopping this afternoon before I go" said Kai
"…Okay, Today will also be my last day too… I hope it will be the best," said Elli sadly.
Elli decided to surrender herself to Marc. She might be destroyed but she doesn't mind. It is because the one that she treasures will no longer be by her side and she has no more friends. Eric was taken by Marc, Kai will leave Arizona and Her father is also taken by Marc. She had no more reason to stay alive.
That afternoon both of them go window-shopping around the mall. There are a lot of things for sell since it is Christmas. But…Neither one of them enjoyed themselves. But for both Elli and Kai this is the best Christmas because it is only both of them together.
After window-shopping for the whole afternoon, they have dinner in a nearby restaurant.
"Kai…went are you leaving?" asked Elli while eating her salad.
"…Eleven o'clock…." Kai replied.
"…Great…I have something for you" said Elli while taking out something from her bag.
It is a white scarf. Elli brought it because she wanted Kai to remember her forever. Kai hold that scarf and wear it around his neck.
"Merry Christmas Kai" said Elli trying to smile
"Thanks, I will treasure it. Here…" said Kai giving Elli a box.
Elli opens it and saw a sapphire necklace. It was beautiful. It shrines like a star in the sky.
"I know you wouldn't wear it for long but please accept it" said Kai.
"…I love it. I will wear it even in life or death…" said Elli.
"Thank you very much, Elli"
After dinner, they went to the airport. Kai will leave soon. Elli begins to leave.
"Elli, I am sorry," said Kai sadly
"Why must you said 'sorry' even though you arrested my father. I don't mind"
"…."
"No Matter where you are, I will forever be by your side"
"…"
"Kai…Will you shed tears for me if I died?"
"…Please Elli. I want you to leave but Marc won't let you" said Kai
Elli turned back and hugged Kai tightly not letting him go. Then, their lips touched each other. Soon, they gasped for air.
"This is the final goodbye Kai" Elli tears begin to fall.
"…"
"Even do this is my last day living. Today is my Happy Christmas. Farewell Kai"
"Farewell Elli…" said Kai.
Kai tears begin to fall for the first time in his life. He quickly wipes it off and let Elli go. Then, he runs to his plane. Elli fell to her knees, crying. She felt something very precious going away. She couldn't help but Cry.
Then, someone tapped her shoulder. Elli turned back and saw Marc. She wipe her tears away and stand up to face him. She take a deep breath and let she sadness sway away.
"Are you ready, Elli? Your time is up," said Marc
"I am, Marc. Please let me watch Kai leave first"
"Okay. I will wait here. I know this is sad but I am doing my job"
"I understand"
After Kai's plane left, Eli was brought to a lab. It was filled with scientist and many machine. Elli lie down on a bed.
"That Necklace is the most beautiful necklace I see, lady" said a scientist getting ready to shut her down.
"Thank you. I hope I will wear it even I am shut down"
"You will, forever. Trust me, lady"
"Thank you. Kai… Farewell" Elli's tears shed again.
After her words, the scientist shut her down. Then, she was left in the room. The necklace still remains with Elli. This sapphire necklace will stay with her forever. Do you know why? It is because that necklace is from Kai Hiwatari.
