DarkTaoAngel: I still don't own Shaman King…. Please R&R.
Tragedy
When Ren regained consciousness, he woke up to see that he was at Yoh's house, in the spare bedroom. It appeared that he had won.
Ren tried to get up, but he was in such pain that he just fell back down again. He asked how the fight had gone, but Yoh (who was the only one in the room) just shook his head.
Ren: What do you mean by that? We won didn't we? How's Horo?
Yoh: He's…Gone….
Ren: What? You mean….
Yoh just nodded his head in answer to Ren's question. Ren couldn't believe his eyes. Yoh meant that… Horo was… dead. The last Spirit Hunter's attack must have dealt a lot of damage. Naturally Ren was shocked. He asked if anyone else knew.
Yoh: No. You need to tell Pirika. She needs to know.
Ren: Easier said then done. She'll hate me.
Yoh: If she truly loves you, she'll still love you.
Ren: I guess your right. I should go tell her now.
He tried to get up again, but he still couldn't move due to pain.
Yoh: I had Faust check you out. He said you wouldn't be able to move for a few days because of the attack. You can tell her then. Get some rest, you'll need it.
Ren's POV
Man, I feel so guilty. I wish all of it hadn't happened. Why couldn't it be me? Why Horo? He didn't deserve it. Pirika is going to never forgive me. Yoh was wrong; she won't accept it, she'll hate me. I have to tell her, but why does it have to be so soon? She is out shopping with Tamura at the moment, but when she gets back she's going to want to know what happened. I hate myself for it all. It's my fault; I'm too weak. If only I were stronger.
When Pirika came back after shopping she asked what was going on. Everyone was silent (Yoh had told them all) and they just told her to go ask Ren. She didn't question them, but headed strait for Ren's room.
When she got to the room that Ren was staying in, she saw that he was in critical condition; it was miracle he had survived.
Pirika: So…you won?
Ren: No…
Pirika: What do you mean? And where's Horo?
Ren: He's…gone.
Pirika:….
Pirika: Gone? You don't mean….
Ren just nodded in silence. As reality sunk in, Pirika sat slowly on the chair, and started crying. She didn't say anything, and seemed to not get the full blast of reality yet.
Ren: It's ok. I'm here.
Pirika: Where were you when he died? Where were you when he needed you? It's your fault, you could have saved him!
Ren was shocked. He expected her to be hurt by her loss, but he didn't expect her to fully blame him for it.
Ren: No, I couldn't have saved him. It was unpreventable. I'm sorry…
Pirika: You jerk! I can't understand how you can be so heartless. I hate you!
And she stormed out of the room without another word, tears still streaming from her eyes; leaving Ren alone, feeling guiltier every minute.
DarkTaoAngel: Not much to say for this chappie. Just keep reading, it gets better!