Sorry it took so long. I'm bad! ;-; Don't kill me, it's the really sad chapter. -hides-

Chapter 7: It's the only way to save her.

"So with sadness in my heart, I feel the best thing I could do is end it all and leave forever."- "Come Sweet Death" - Neon Genesis Evangelion

I felt sick. I put my hand up to your face and mentally prepared myself for what was to happen. I spoke with you briefly, knowing there was no turning back. I can't believe I was even the least bit hesitant about ending your pain, even though it would only increase mine. I need you to leave me behind- I need you to get better, I need to see your smile, even though it hurts me to my very soul. The bright flash of light… It's nothing new- I've seen it before. This is what I get. Now I know how Momiji feels. Just like I want Kana to hold on, he wanted his mother to hold on. Hoping the memories would make her stronger… but they won't. I know… that this… this horrid way… it's the only way to save her…

"Kana… it's okay, it's not-" She had collapsed into tears once again, as she had done for the past couple of days. He could tell that Kana was getting sicker as the days passed, her beautiful skin became fairer and fairer as the hours passed. Her eyes becoming more and more lifeless and saddened.

"I'm… so sorry!" She reached up and ran her fingers across the black eye patch,

"Kana, please, don't bl-"

"Did I hurt you? It's… my fault!" She eventually cried herself to sleep, that's how it always ended. He would tuck her in, kiss her, and leave the room, trying to fight off tears. But today was a little different. Akito. He wanted to see him. Hatori not blaming him for what happened, was still reluctant and them some. But he had to do what needed to be done, even if it was seeing Akito.

"Akito," he said, kneeling down before the family head. "You wanted to see me?"

"Aaah, yes. I've been wanting to see you Hatori, I'm glad you came." Akito gave a malicious smirk as he walked toward the partially blinded man. "It's… in times like these that your powers become… especially useful. I would've thought you wouldn't have hesitated to use them, seeing how much pain she's in…" Akito grabbed on to Hatori's tie and pulled lightly. "The truth is, is that she wants to be freed… She wants to forget… everything. You, love, and marriage… she doesn't want to remember…" Hatori, not wanting to believe it, kept a straight face, knowing it was the truth. "She wants to forget, you should let her…"

"I know. I will… let her." Akito pulled on Hatori's tie harder. Resting his head on Hatori's shoulder.

"It will be your final act of love, Hatori…" Hatori nodded, stood, bowed and left.

It was to be done. He couldn't help but feel betrayed by the family head, he had planned it, but he did not blame him. He should've never asked… He and Kana. They could've been happy if they were only a couple. This was… what he had to do to Momiji, it was just like it. Now… he would know what he felt. Losing someone he loved. The room, it was stained a bluish color as it reflecting their sadness. And Kana sat on the floor, Hatori standing in front of her, holding one of her hands in his.

"Thank you, Kana. Everything will be all right now," Hatori said, refusing the urge to cry. "I want you to be happy. To find happiness. It's my sincerest wish that you do." He ran his fingers through her hair once more before lowering his hand over her eyes.

"Hatori…" she whispered, "I'm sorry…" Tears streamed down her face. "I couldn't… protect you…" Hatori's eyes widened, his hand tightened around hers.

A bright, white light engulfed the room, and Kana fell backward, asleep. Hatori looked at her, tears streaming from his eyes. "No, Kana… I was the one who couldn't protect you." A servant opened the door, letting the white light spill into the blue tinted room. "Please, take her to somewhere where she can rest." He got up, and quickly, but calmly walked out.

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I cried. After writing this one…