Merle..
I was surprised to find that she was the only thing on my mind at the moment. Despite Hitomi being away for so long, most would believe I was still thinking about her, especially since I'm always gazing. Gazing at the Mystic Moon, as well as the pale yellow crater beside it. Our two moons suited each other, like two lovers who would remain together forever. Its funny, how I fit things into poetry the way I do. I suppose its all Merle's fault, she being interested in art, poetry, things like that.
Heh, she even tried reading a poem she wrote once. It was beautiful, but I laughed at her for being so creative. I was jealous, really, but that has nothing to do with the situation now. Merle went missing a few days ago, and I am the one to blame. I cant find her, and it worries me. I've looked for hours, until the dawn, yet there is no trace of my beloved catgirl.
It has been the fourth day. She's been gone for four agonizing days, and the truth is, I never thought I'd be so depressed without her. I dont love her, I cant, and I believe thats why she ran away. I remember the conversation as if it were happening this very moment, the moment I made Merle cry for the first time in my life...
Flash back
" Van-sama, I wrote a poem for you. Will you listen to it, without making fun of me?" She asked me, her voice so sweet, innocent and soft. Of course, I nod and sit beside her, eyes roaming over her fingertips which held the peice of paper within them. Ever since she learned how to read and write, she hasnt' put the pallet down. When she began to read, I quieted down.
" Van-sama, the one person who makes me happy.
The man I love with all of my heart.
For years, I've never wanted us to part.
And it seems as though my wishes are coming true."
" Van-sama, the one person I love.
Truely an angel from the heavens above.
If I could hold you for the rest of my life,
I promise I'd make the perfect wife."
A poem of love. She was pledging love to me through words she could'nt speak on her own. This alone made me nervous, but those crimson, furred cheeks made me even more uncomfortable. I remember stuttering when she asked me if I liked it, staring into her eyes, even as they began to tear up. I knew right at that moment, that she understood my feelings toward her. " I'm sorry Merle..you're like a sister to me, I could never.." She did'nt let me finish. She cried that she was tired of hearing me say that, said she wanted more. She huffed, her tail fluffing out, I remember it because she hit me with it.
End Flash
After that, I had'nt seen her for two days, and thats when I realized she was missing..Where are you, Merle? What do I have to do to get you back?