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Casi Muerto
"IF ONLY YOU SAW ME"
Chapter Two: The Awakening
"...When I saw your face in the moonlight...my heart shattered...I couldnt see you...I didnt want to..."
Rinoa looked out the window, wacthing her father drive away. Looking up at the sky, she watched the moon arrive. She hadnt realized that she was driving for so long with her father. It was morning when they left. Was it truely that short of a day? She sighed, smiling a bit. She wanted to thank her father for letting her stay here. She didnt really thank him. all she said was "Okay." It was unlike her...and she felt that. She always said thank you. Sighing, she looked at the moon, "Thank You, Daddy." she said aloud.
A hand landed on her shoulder. Rinoa jumped, turning around. She laughed when she saw who it was, "Oh my god. Sephiroth, dont scare me like that."
He laughed, "Terribly Sorry, Rinoa, wasnt it?''
She smiled, "Yes. My name is Rinoa. Rinoa Heartilly. Nice to meet you."
He smiled and kissed her hand, "Well, again. I am Sephiroth."
She giggled, "I already know that, Sephiroth." He smiled and softly put her hand to her side. He smiled at her, "You know, Rinoa. You truely remind me of someone I used to know."
He out stretched his arm, motioning her to wrap hers around his. She complied. He began to walk her around the first floor of the large house. The walls were wood engraved, with large portraits of men and woman and certain animals. She looked around like a little girl in a toy store, she was curious and in awe by everything she saw. "You truely do remind me of someone I used to know." Sephiroth said, laughing slightly.
She looked at him with a large smile, "Really? Tell me who. Please."
He smiled at her, "Well well, an eager child you are."
She laughed, pushing him slightly, "I'm not a child. Its my 20th birthday."
He raised an eye brow at her, opening the kitchen door. She gasped when they stepped into the kitchen. It was white and black marble, up to date and beautiful. She let Sephiroth go, feeling on the counters, opening cupboards and the refridgerator. She heard Sephiroth laugh again. She turned to face him, "What? What is it?"
He shook his head, "20th birthday. Yet, you're still very much a child."
She put on her all famous pout, wrapping her arms around her chest. He laughed. "Yes, child."
Rinoa laughed in return. "I am a bit of a child. Thats what I get for having parents who give me what I want."
Sephiroth laughed, "Well now, a spoiled child."
"HEY!"
He laughed again and she joined in. Sephiroth oustretched his arm again, motioning her again to wrap her arm around his own. And again, she complied. He led her out of the kitchen and into the large dining room it connected to. Again she was in awe. But to deny Sephiroth the pleasure of calling her a child, she stayed by his side. "Well. Since you decided not to look around, I'll shall show you the rest of the home."
She giggled, "Yes of course. But please, tell me who do I remind you of?"
He looked at her and smiled, "She was an old friend of mine. Very old." he sighed, "Back when god knows how long. She looked a bit like you too. Same gorgeous hair, except she didnt have the highlights on the side."
She patted her hair down, "They're a bit old. But continue."
He smiled, "Well, she died when she was about your age. I miss her dearly of course."
Rinoa hugged his arm hard, "I'm sorry, Sephiroth. Did I bring up old memories?"
He smiled, "Only happy ones, Child."
She pouted again, "Are you always going to call me 'child'?"
He laughed, "If I must, then yes."
Rinoa laughed. "What about your dressings and such?" Sephiroth asked, not looking at her.
She continued to allow him to walk her around the house as she "ooohed" and "awed" at everything, "My Father will bring them later on tonight I guess."
"Of course."
Rinoa nodded. "Do You live in this home on your own?"
Sephiroth didnt answer right away, "Yes...I can say I do..."
She noticed the hesistance in his voice and smild. (Nervous) she thought. "I would like to-"
The door bell rang and Sephiroth turned toward it. "Hold your thought, Dear. I'll answer the door."
She nodded and when he fully turnd around she pouted. He turned around quickly pointing at her, "Now now, none of that." he said.
She smiled, (how did he know?) she thought to herself. While Sephiroth went to answer the door, Rinoa found herself drawn to the staircase. It was elegantly engraved in what seemed to be vines carved in wood. It was beautiful. Holding onto railing, she walked up the stairs slowly. A soft sound seemed to be attracting her. As of, distant breathing."Rinoa!"
She turned. Sephiroth was holding her bags and her father was at the door. She quickly ran down the stairs. "Daddy!"
She ran into Laguna's arms and gave him a big hug, "Thank you for letting me stay here." she said, kissing him on the cheek.
Laguna smiled, "You're welcome."
Sephiroth reached to shake his hand, "I'll take very good care of her and make sure she gets to her needs."
Laguna nodded, "Thank you." he turned to Rinoa, "Remember, you can call me at anytime."
She nodded with a large smile. "Of course, Daddy. I'll remember."
Laguna gave Rinoa one last hug and walked back to his car, driving away. Rinoa waved one last time to see her father's hand wave outstretched from the car window. She smiled, then turned to walk inside the house. Sepiroth was standing by the stair case. "I'll show you to your room. I"m sure you'll like it."
Rinoa nodded. "You picked the right room for me."
Sephiroth touched her chin, "I know the right room for a child like you."
She stuck out her tongue at him, causing him to laugh. He led her up the stairs and down the right side of the hall. He then opened a door to an extremley large room. She gasped, placing her hand to her mouth. The entire room was a peach and silver. With large drapes hanging around and a wonderfully covered bed, Rinoa found herself jumping to it, laying in its soft cotton. "This is amazing..." she said softly.
Sephiroth smiled, "I know,dear. I knew you might like it after all."
She smiled at him, running to him and gave him a large hug. Sephiroth took it as shock at first, but gently, gave in. "The bathroom is down the hallway. You should find it just fine."
She nodded and let him go. "What time do you usually wake?"
His breath caught but he smiled, "I am sorry Rinoa. But I am allergic to the sunlight. I dont sleep at night."
She looked at him and touched his skin, "I'm terribly sorry. I know it must be a horrible disease."
He nodded, "Yes...disease." his emotionless face sprouted a smile, "Good Night, Rinoa."
She smiled, "Good night."
Rinoa emerged out of the shower, wiping her hair dry. She yawned sleepily, turning for her night gown. Placing it over her head, she yawned again. Looking in the mirror, she grabbed her tooth brush and began to brush lightly for she hadnt eaten anything all day practically. Before even finishing, she looked at the tooth brush and rinsed it in the sink. "I'm hungry." She said to herself.
She quickly ran to her room, throwing her towel, dirty clothes and tooth brush on the bed.She then ran down the steps, giggling to herself. She loved being there. She didnt miss home at all. For some reason, that place had felt like home.
Her run turned into a walk as she neared the kitchen. Entering it, she walked the refridgerator and looked inside. There was tons of food. Grabbing herself a block of cheese and a small bottle of orange juice, she went to the kitchen table, and sat in a chair. Grabbing a knife from a little rack near her, she cut a slice of cheese and began to eat.
The slight breathing emerged again. She looked up, trying to hear where it was coming from. (Upstairs.) She thought. Finishing her slice of cheese and a quick chug of her juice, she put everything away and left the kitchen. She stood at the bottom of the stair case, looking up. The breathing was surely coming from up stairs. Walking slwily, she took quiet steps as she went up. The breathing was becoming closer. She reached the top step and stopped breathing to listen. It was coming from her left. "What is that?" she said softly to herself.
She stopped in front of a door at the end of the hallway. The breathing was loud now. "Is it Sephiroth?" she asked softly to herself.
Opening the door, she felt an imdediate cold draft. Shivering, she walked inside. The door closed shut behind her with a bang. She jumped at the sound, but continued walking in. A large casket sat in the middle of the room. She eyed it confused. "What's this?" she questioned.
She walked up to it, and wiped the dust off the cover. The casket was all black, engraving the words "Forceful Wind" upon the top. Curious, Rinoa lifted the top of the casket and gasped.
A pale man sat in there. His ponytail pulled onto his shoulder, he looked dead, yet alive. She placed a hand on his heart and felt breathing. She pulled back quickly, not able to breathe. "He's alive!"
The man's eyes hot open and he yelled as he jumped up from the casket. With his head down, he didnt look at Rinoa when he walked toward her. She saw his wrist as blood trickled down the side of them. He raised his hand to her, "NO ONE IS SUPPOSE TO WAKE ME-"
He looked up and saw RInoa's tearful eyes staring at him fearfully. He lowered his hand and stared at her in the moonlight, "No...no...it cant..."
Rinoa backed into the door, "Please...I'm sorry..." she mummbled as she cried.
The man reached to comfort her, but she pulled away from him, "PLEASE!"
She turned around and opened the door, screaming, "SEPHIROTH!" at the top of her lungs. As soon as she ran into her room, Sephiroth ran up the steps and were about to follow her til he saw the man standing at the doorway, "Dear Hell." he said, "How did you...?"
The man lowered his head, "She awoke me..."
A/N: Chapter 3 down! YAY! Plz R&R and tell me if its a good chapter. I hope I didnt drag.
-:-Casi Muerto-:-
