ANGEL CUBE
testimony 002 : I don't need promises
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Mimi's wings expanded as she dived from Heaven, on her way to Japan. 'My first mission! This will be exciting!'
A few minutes later, she landed swiftly on the rooftops of the tiny Ishida residence. Jumping down, she peered through the windows of the small house, looking for the boy that matched the profile description.
"Remember, Tachikawa. Your only duty is to look out for him for the last few months of his life. He cannot see you, but make sure he is out of harm's way, and receives happy memories before he is taken to Heaven." Kido-sama's words from the morning resonated in her head.
"I'll do my best!" Mimi exclaimed, pumping a fist in the air. Using her unique angel abilities, she flew right through the wall…
and emerged in a shadowy, dismal room with little furniture and a disturbing atmosphere.
The brunette shivered, hugging herself tightly. "Jeez…it's chilly in here."
"Freeze." A low, silky voice said from behind.
Eyes widening, Mimi halted in her tracks.
"Who are you and what are you doing in my room?" The stranger interrogated, the tone in his voice grew tense.
"I'm…I'm Mimi, an Angel Trainee. I'm here to protect you." The girl swallowed, her chest constricting in fear. 'How could a human see me? It's not possible!' She panicked, her head pounding with a million questions. She bravely continued. "You're Yamato-kun…right?"
"…maybe." The pitch relaxed slightly.
Pivoting to face Yamato, Mimi bowed; her eyes squeezed shut in humiliation. "G-gomen! I didn't mean to intrude- I never knew humans could see us-!"
A chuckle emitted from the boy.
The angel peeked open one brown eye and said, "Eh? You…you're not bothered by my existence?"
Yamato shook his head. "Not really. I sometimes see ghosts, spirits from the older generations of my family. I am…not bothered at all." A tiny smile tugged at the corners of his lips.
Blinking in bewilderment, all Mimi could say was: "Oh. I see." And an evident crimson color flushed her cheeks.
"I'm in some sort of trouble, aren't I?" It was more of a statement than a question, the blonde's brow arched inquisitively as he stretched out on his bed.
'He can't figure out that he's going to pass on soon!' Mimi groaned silently and shook her head. "No, no. You're not in trouble…you're just special. And that's why I have to look after you." She offered an unconvincing smile before turning away.
The boy began to sing, softly. His eyes closed in luxury and he gently nodded his head to the beat:
Even if I lost tomorrow,
and even if I lost you, too,
I want to shine,
smiling as best as I can.
I call out to you now with my tears.
I don't need promises or such things,
because of the precious
strength that you've given me.
I call out to you now with my eyes.
I don't need promises or such things.
I reach out to you now with my eyes,
even on the coldest night.
I don't need promises…
Mimi's heart twisted, an unfamiliar, aching sensation rushed through her body. "N-nice song…" She choked out, gazing into Yamato's sad, ocean eyes.
"Thank you. I don't know why- but many songs come into my head. They appear out of nowhere, and I just start singing them…" He sighed wearily. "It's as if…I have someone else's memory stored in the back of my head."
The angel sat on the edge of Yamato's bed and draped the covers over him. "It may be a good thing…you sing very well." She grinned shyly, causing the blonde to smile back.
"Arigato, Mimi-san."
"Sleep! It's almost midnight. You need your rest."
Yamato cast her a fleeting look. "Funny, that's what my mom always says. I need to sleep more than nine hours a day. Eat three healthy meals. Stay away from sports. I don't go to school anymore, you know? Okaa-san says there is too much pressure." He breathed heavily.
"But I know something is wrong with me. Yet nobody wants to tell me."
Mimi tucked the blanket under the blonde's chin and whispered soothingly, "Nothing is wrong with you…"
"Don't lie to me. You're an angel, and angels have to be honest." Yamato stared at her demandingly, his dull eyes flashing in agony.
"Am I dying?"
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end testimony 002.