Broken Wings

Chapter 4: When She Left

Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King…

Thank you all the readers and the reviewers… This chapter is made for you…

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A tear ran down Yoh's cheeks. He gently swayed the rocking chair, which is in the garden, back and forth. It has been only 2 days since Anna left and apparently, they haven't gotten over it yet. Same with Hao. He stayed in the treetops where he and Anna stayed often. He stared out in the distance. The mansion where Anna was staying was visible from where he was sitting. But there was something that was bugging them both.

"I Know." Everyone turned their attention to Anna. "I heard." Keiko looked up. "It was when Yoh and Hao eavesdrop on you. I wondered why they went down." She didn't stammer. She said it straight and emotionless. "I followed and I heard. I do not belong on your family. That's why… That's why I tried so hard to fit in. I tried so hard for each and one of you to like me. For you never to send me away." There are tears falling down her emotionless face. She couldn't stop it. Or rather doesn't try to stop it. But the sudden interruption of an old man made her wipe the tears from her face. She looked at the man who smiled at her with utmost happiness. "My granddaughter…" he said as he brought her to her arms. "Let's go home." Anna nodded then looked up at him. She faked a smile as she said, "Already packed…"

Keiko often tried to cheer them up by asking them if they would love to go with her to the mall. But nothing worked. They were still unhappy, sad, lonely. Kino never showed much emotion. But deep inside, she was mourning. Through the years, she has learned to love her as her own granddaughter. Though she never showed how much Anna changed her. Anna was gentle, caring and always cheerful. She never failed to cheer up anyone, Kino is not an exception.

Meanwhile, in the Kyoyama mansion…

Maids and servants attending to her every whim. Anyone who dares to resist her wishes is punished severely by her grandfather. Anna, the heiress of the whole Nippon, is the most powerful and influential girl worldwide. Not only because of her sudden appearance, but also because of her grandfather, former and acting emperor as of this moment.

But set aside all these riches and glory, Anna wasn't happy. She was in pain. She did not want to leave her 'family'. She did not want all these. She did not want to live in this oversized mansion. All she had wanted to do was stay with the Asakuras for as long as she could. But it seems that 5 years is all she could get.

Anna sat on her red Victorian-styled bed. She sighed as she focused her gaze through the open door towards the balcony. The soft and gentle wind calmed her down as she stood up. She walked delicately to close the door when she saw the Asakura household. She closed her eyes. Her face softened and a smile was painted as she pictured wonderful memories in her head. The tree climbing stunts, the laughter, the embarrassment, the happy simple life that she yearned for.

And yes, the wonderful lullabies her mother used to sing.

(I love Card Captor as well… This song is called Yoru no Uta. I think it's so cute so please don't mind.)

Yoru no sora ni matataku

Tooi kin no hoshi

Yuube yume de miageta

Kotori to onaji iro

Nemurenu yoru ni

Hitori utau uta

Asu wa kimi to utaou

Yume no tsubasa ni notte

She sang it beautifully, hitting the proper notes as she sang. But as she was near the end of the song a tear fell. "Notte…" When she finished, she came down to her knees as she raised her hands, cupping her face. She cried as much as she could. She cried as if the world has ended. For she has solemnly vowed never to cry again. Not for herself, not for anyone. She was done grieving. No more. Enough is enough.

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This chapter is much too short for comfort. But don't worry the next chapter will be longer than any of the other chapters. Just wait and see.

Hannah-Asakura: Thanks for all the reviews! And for your question, the twins aren't furious at their mother. They were angry for they know that their sister would leave after that incident.

Special Thanks as well for…

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And Pendulumxswing.

Thank you all ever so much!