Ok, Ok this is the last chapter……...I'm sorry. I have to confess that by the time I had the first chapter up, I had already written up to like chapter 7 (how else do you think I was able to update so fast?). I am sorry for those who have cried while reading this story! Would free tissues help? This story is sad, but had a very important message in it: Don't give up on life. Some could say that suicide is a selfish act because you have no idea how others are hurting. For every death, tears are shed. VALUE YOUR LIVES! With that being said I thank you, please: Enjoy!
Chapter 11:
"Reunited"
Yoh made plenty of friends over the years; he just let his true self show. Anna always knew that he was capable of making friends. Yoh had made knew friends such as Manta, Horo Horo, Ren, Pirika, Tamao, Lyserg, Ryu, Faust, Eliza, and Chocolove. He shared the story of Amidamaru and Anna to his friends, and once in a while his friends would accompany Yoh to visit their graves.
Every day Yoh visited Amidamaru and Anna's grave. Once in a while Anna or Amidamaru would show up in his dreams. When that did happen, Yoh found himself to be very lucky. He knew that his friends were looking after him.
Yoh took Anna's last word to heart "Remember, I saved your live for a reason." He lived every day to the fullest; just for her. Yoh over the years became carefree, laid back, and at times, lazy.
After Anna died, Yoh went into a little depression like with when Amidamaru died. But Yoh's new friends helped him through. Also Yoh started to talk to Hao about Anna and Amidamaru.
Often times, Yoh would sit and wonder about his reuniting with Amidamaru and Anna. Yoh was happy on the outside, but sometimes he'd be sad inside. No matter how many times he'd say "they're in a better place", it didn't sooth him much. He could say that as many times as he wants, but he would still miss them.
Yoh also remembered how Anna said she would like to die: in his arms. Yoh had said he'd like to die in his sleep, so he could feel no pain. Well, 50 years later, Yoh did die…………in his sleep.
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Yoh was an old man (well, kinda, he was about 66), and lived life to the fullest. One night Yoh went to sleep, a peaceful sleep.
Yoh awoke to red-orange sky, 'What the-?" Yoh slowly got up. Something was wrong, usually when Yoh woke up in his old age, his back would hurt or something. But this time was different, Yoh felt no pain.
Yoh felt around, he wasn't in his bed. He wasn't in his pajamas either, he what he always used to have on back when he was with Amidamaru and Anna (including sandals, orange head-phones, and his necklace ((p.s: he's still old))). He felt soft, warm sand, he was at the beach. As he looked forward, he saw the sunset. He also saw a figure walking toward him. As the figure got closer Yoh's eyes widened, "Anna!"
Anna smiled, "Good boy, you died an old man, just like I told you."
Yoh just smiled again, "Anna!"
"But you didn't get married; you never found a new girlfriend."
"I didn't want another girlfriend or wife; I want you."
Anna smiled, "Still stubborn as ever."
A huge grin marked Yoh's face.
Anna was wearing the white sun dress that she was buried in, a white bandana, and the 1080 beads. Anna was standing in the water, Yoh on the sand.
After a moment's silence, Yoh finally realized it, "Wait, I'm dead? This is not a dream?"
Anna nodded, "This is where I chose to stay. This is my heaven, my perfect world."
((A/n: I skipped out purgatory, because some don't believe in it and I can't even BEGIN to explain the possibilities of purgatory running through my head.))
Yoh just stood there in shock, Anna was so beautiful, even more so than he remembered.
"Well are you just going to stand there?" Anna crossed her arms, "Or are you coming in?"
Yoh was about to walk into the water, but Anna stopped him.
"Wait, you have to take off your sandals first."
Yoh took off his sandals and saw Anna's hand reaching out for him. Once Yoh touched Anna's hand he turned back into a 16 year old. He touched the water and it wasn't cold or hot, it was just to his liking.
Once Yoh got both feet into the water, he pulled Anna into a tight embrace, "I've missed you…………"
"I've missed you too," Anna hugged him back, "This world wasn't perfect without you………I've been waiting…………
"Someone else has been waiting for you too," said Anna pulled away, smiling at him.
Anna and Yoh walked forward hand in hand until they saw a sliver-purplish-haired boy sitting in the water.
"Ami-Amidamaru?" Yoh asked shocked. (a/n: What color is his hair anyway? In the anime it looks a little purple, in the manga covers, it's like sliver!)
"Hey, Yoh," the boy Amidamaru looked up, "What's up?"
Yoh just stared at Amidamaru.
"Are you still mad that I kicked your chin? Or that I gave up and left you alone?" Amidamaru was full of regret and sorrow.
Yoh stared for a while longer while slowly a smile spread on his face, "There's no way I could be mad at you for 50 years! I'm glad to see you!"
This made Amidamaru smiled and get up, "I'm sorry! I thought you'd still be mad! I didn't realize till after my death how much I would be missed!"
Anna smiled as the boys talked and talked and talked. They talked about pass times and what Amidamaru missed on earth. Anna would sometimes be apart of the conversation, but she didn't really want to, she wanted them to catch up. She'd have the rest of eternity to talk to them.
Just because Amidamaru was in heaven, didn't mean he was let off easy. He still took a life, a very important life: his own. Amidamaru was punished with guilt and regret. Every once in a while he'd get sad and regret that he ever committed suicide. But now that Yoh, his only friend (on earth that is), was with him. Anna got the feeling the Amidamaru would be happier now.
"Anna-chan!" Anna, Amidamaru, and Yoh turned to see Mrs. Hino and a skinny blonde woman with her hair up in a bun.
"Mrs. Hino!" Anna said happily, and softer she said "Okaa-san!"
"You mean," Yoh pointed to the blonde woman, "That's your mother?"
"Yes," Anna smiled.
When Yoh saw her mother, he knew that if Anna had lived to grow that old, she'd look exactly the same.
"And there is my father and my brother," Anna pointed to them. They both had short light brown hair, and you could tell without a doubt that Anna was related to them.
Thank you," the mother bowed, "For visiting our graves. And for caring for our Anna-chan so much."
Yoh smiled, "I'm glad that I finally got to meet you. I'm glad that you are reunited again."
Yoh was happy, truly happy. He could see too that the others too were truly happily. Truly happy to be reunited with friends and family.
No one really knows what life is unless they've lived it. No one really understands death unless it happens naturally.
Many things are uncertain; maybe life is like a competition and whoever wins gets a big reward in the end. Or maybe life is just what it is: life. Death is just the price of living; The High Cost of Living. Whatever life or death may be to you, be sure you respect it and live.
-END
I'm sorry if you were disappointed, I'm not good at endings, but! I hope you enjoyed my story as much as I enjoyed writing it. This story has a very important message in it, and IF ANYONE EVER NEEDS TO TALK TO SOMEONE, FEEL FREE TO TALK TO ME! (well, you don't even have to be depressed to talk to me, I'll talk to anyone!) I cannot thank you enough for reading this story. See that was a happy ending, right? I sure hope so………I sure hope you aren't mad at me either………
Do you think I should write another happy fic? (Or sad, it doesn't really matter) If so, I will take suggestions. THANK YOU EVERYONE! I'm so happy you loved this story! Especially to those who reviewed: (this is in order, from who reviewed in the first chapter. Those who signed in are in bold)
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I'm SO SORRY if I forgot anyone! (You have to help me out, that's a lot of names!) I love you all for reviewing! You guys were so nice, and yes, I even deserved those death threats. But I'm glad that at the end you'd put, "I liked it" or something that proved you didn't hate me! You guys are the best!
Until next story,
Ja ne!
