The Moment of Silence
Greetings! This fic I'm writing is an epilogue of sorts to my recently completed "The Ghost Hunt Continues: The Deadly
Seductress". I sort of left a cliffhanger on that fic, so I decided to complete it in a separate fic.
Also, I decided to try another experiment. My past Ghost Stories / Ghosts at School / Gakkou no Kaidan fics that I wrote were mostly
suspense-filled, adventurous, and romance. So I decided to try something that I haven't tried before: Drama. Yes, drama. I got this idea
after completing the 2nd installment of The Ghost Hunt Continues story arc, in which it will affect both Hajime and Momoko. So here
it is, the epilogue to The Deadly Seductress. Hope you guys (and girls) won't cry on this one.
Oh, yeah, this is a one-shot fic, since this will serve as an epilogue.
Also, Takeru Takaishi, and Hikari Kamiya, along with Patamon and Tailmon, of Digimon Adventure 02, will be guest-appearing
in this fic to give the gang a helping hand.
And in six days or so, I'll be coming up with a new fic, and it'll be T-Rated. This new fic will be titled St. Valentine's Massacre.
Disclaimer: Ghost Stories / Ghosts at School / Gakkou no Kaidan is owned by Fuji TV and Aniplex.
Digimon Adventure 02 is owned by Toei Animation
Sunday evening. Two days after the succubus was laid to rest, the gang was preparing their things for school the following day. They
were relieved that both Hajime and Momoko were alright, and didn't lose their virginities due to the fact that the succubus was using
Momoko's body just to have Hajime get laid. Momoko was a bit traumatized by the incident, but Kayako Miyanoshita communicated
her through her dreams and assured to her that it will be alright. Hajime, however, was emotionally scarred by what happened. He felt
ashamed that he let himself get suckered into thinking that the succubus will keep her promise to release Momoko the moment the ghost
extracted his "seed", and collected it. What's even worse, he tried to hold onto the ghost by strangling Momoko's neck just to get the
ghost to leave Momoko's body. As soon as he heard Momoko's voice, he thought that the ghost left, and released her, only to realize
that he fell for her ruse, and Hajime was put back under her paralysis spell. Even though he called out Momoko's name and Momoko
woke up from her captivity, as well as Kayako and the gang came to her rescue, he didn't get a chance to get his vengeance on the
succubus due to his body's exhaustion brought about by the succubus' actions. Furthermore, he felt that he did "violate" Momoko,
because, in hopes of ending the ordeal and hoping that the succubus would keep her promise, he let the succubus (in Momoko's body)
have her fun molesting his body, and he went along with her, hoping that the pleasure he was feeling would bring him quickly to his
"climax", and that she would collect his seed. It turned out that she was trying to weaken him, so that he wouldn't have enough strength
left to resist. Although the gang came and defeated the ghost, Hajime was too ashamed to speak up. For two days, Hajime was crying
silently in his room, feeling disgusted that he let himself get suckered into being tricked by the succubus, and that Momoko was held
hostage so that he had no choice but to let himself submit to the succubus' whims. And for two days, he didn't eat his meals. He spent
two days locking himself inside his room. The Aoyamas arrived late sunday night, and were not aware of Hajime's depression.
By Monday morning, 1 am, he boarded his bike, and, clad in his pajamas, left home, heading towards Highway 88, where the
Bradezukas once lived (see The Ghost Hunt Continues).
Monday, 9:30 am, recess time, the Ghosts at School gang were alarmed that Hajime didn't report for school. Leo called Hajime's home,
but Mrs. Aoyama told him that his school thing were still here. Leo told the others about this and became worried. Momoko immediately
realized why Hajime went missing, but decided to keep it to herself for now. She believed that she is the only one who can talked to
Hajime and get him to his senses. Luck was on their side, as the principal dismissed the school early due to an emergency meeting. As the
gang were about to scramble to different locations, Takeru and Hikari passed by, and greeted them (they first met several months ago.
See The Fetus of God). The gang told the Chosen Children their problems, and since Takeru and Hikari didn't have classes today, they
decided to help out. And the teenagers split themselves in to several parties, and searched the entire prefecture just to look for Hajime.
At Highway 88, at about 12 nn, Hajime entered the Bradezuka house, sat on the couch, and was crying non-stop. He still couldn't get
over the humiliation and shame he experienced, and, as if hearing a voice about the succubus mocking him that he wanted to screw
Momoko all along, he angrily smashed several glass panels of the house's appliances, and smashed the wooden walls, causing his hands
to bleed and cut open. After five minutes, he fell to his knees, and cursed the succubus for the emotional pain he was suffering. Looking
down at the floor, he was mumbling something about his failure to protect Momoko. "I'm such a fool. I'm such a fool. I let myself get
tricked. I couldn't protect you. I'm sorry Momoko...I don't deserve you... ". Hajime continued to sob. He recalled Momoko's happy
face, and the times that he and the gang were having good times with her. He felt that he wasn't worthy of her.
Whenever I Think of You by Yuuka Saegusa
(1st end song of the TV anime series A Cheeky Angel a k a Tenshi na Konamaiki)
totsuzen no SUKOORU umizoi no CAFE
tokireru kaiwa kara kidzuite hoshii kono kimochi
SOODAsui hikaru awa wa marude MAAMEIDO
sokkenai henji mo itazurani nami ga saratte yuku
sore demo
Whenever I think of you
konna ni tsuyoi jibun ni deaeta natsu no tobira
egao wa ureshii toki ni ukaberumono ja nakute
samishisa kakusu shudan to omotteita
sunao ni narutte sonna ni muzukashii koto ja nai
osoroi no SUTORAPPU yurashinagara
MEERUCHEKKU bakari KENKA no riyuu wa nan'nano?
sukutte wa yubi no sukima kobore ochiru
suna no you katachi nai ai ni kujikesou ni naru kedo
sore demo
Whenever I think of you
kimi ga omou koi no yukue umaku ikanai koto
nagusameru FURIshite hontou wa ne yorokonderu
shosen koi nante jiko manzoku
kimi wo kurushimete demo kono omoi wa yuzurenai
Whenever I think of you
nani mo iwazuni konya dake wa dakishimete hoshi
egao wa ureshii toki ni ukaberumono ja nakute
samishii sa kakusu shudan to omotteita
sunao ni narutte sonna ni muzukashii koto ja nai
Hajime looks up at the ceiling, shouting like he has lost his mind, even though no one would hear him since he's in the middle of a
highway. Just like the Incredible Hulk, Hajime became enraged. He then continues to smash everything in his sight and path.
2 pm. While the others where looking for Hajime in one prefecture, Momoko and Hikari, along with Tailmon, where looking at another
district, hoping that they'll find Hajime. Then Momoko stood still, as she was hearing Kayako's voice. Momoko then learned from
Kayako about Hajime's whereabouts. She then told Hikari on where to go, and Hikari told Tailmon to evolve.
---Start Digimon Evolve Sequence---
Tailmon changes…to Angewomon!
---End Digimon Evolve Sequence---
Angemon then carries Momoko and Hikari and proceeded to Highway 88. Momoko text her friends, and soon the others follow. As
Hikari, Momoko and Angemon arrived, Momoko stood still, as she recalled the events that happened before, such as being molested by
her ex-boyfriend and her mother, their transformation into Sleepwalkers, their attempts on her life, the cats who saved her and her
friends, among other things. Then Angewomon heard a sound of a teenage boy crying, and then a sound of thrashing was followed.
Momoko went inside, and saw some of the furnitures were decimated, as well as blood stains were seen on the wall and on the floor.
She started to get really worried. She went to the living room and found Hajime kneeling on the floor, his face looking at the floor, his fists
clenching and bleeding. His face was full of tears, and was crying silently. Momoko was
very shocked at what she was seeing. She immediately went to his side. "Hajime, what wrong with you? Look at yourself! We better get
you to a doctor... ". Hajime's eyes widen, as he turned, he saw Momoko, who was kneeling beside him. He stood up and staggered
back. "No! Stay away! Please ... leave me alone.". Momoko didn't listen , and she went nearer to Hajime . "Hajime, please. It's not your
fault. Don't be too hard on yourself. You did it to...", but Hajime cut her off. "Yeah and I did! But what's the result! I ended up getting
F---ed! She was using you to get at me! And I couldn't do anything! I thought that if I let that succubus screw me, she would keep her
word and let us go! But all the time she was just lying! I'm an idiot! I let her tricked me! I'm a brainless a--hole! You hear me! I'm an...".
+ SLAP +
That was all it took to stop Hajime from ranting on himself, as Momoko slapped him just to shut him up. Hajime was shocked by this,
and looked at her for a few seconds before running off. Momoko realized what she just did and went after him. Takeru and the others
witnessed what they saw, and hid themselves behind the bush, but Angemon stayed, watching the two teens running from the house.
(a/n: The slapping scene was taken from episode 22 of Samurai 7 , where Katsushiro was slapped by Kirara)
Hajime ran away from the Bradezuka house, but Momoko caught up with him, and wrapped her arms around his waist, and the two
stopped running.Hajime gritted his teeth, but his attention was caught as he heard another sob. Turning around,he was surprised to see
Momoko sobbing. "I-I'm sorry for that, but I-I had to shut you up...Look, you're not the only one who was victimized by the succubus.
Yes, she used me as a host to get at you. Just like you, I also suffered from being used." Hajime's tears fell down again, realizing that she
too was a victim, and all the time he was ranting that he alone was suffering. He started to become guilt-ridden, and was starting to run
away when he slumped to the ground. Momoko then shouted to the gang for assistance. But Angewomon assured to her that Hajime was
alright. "Kayako Miyanoshita is talking to him right now. Do not worry. She telepathically informed me before he fell to the ground."
Momoko sat on the ground, placing Hajime's head on her lap.
---Start Dream Sequence---
Hajime woke up, and was surprised to see that his surroundings was covered with white light. And that he was all alone, save for a red-
haired woman. "You...You're Satsuki and Keichiirou's mom.".
Kayako Miyanoshita nodded. She then placed her hands on his shoulders, and was smiling.
"Hello, Hajime." She greeted. Hajime just stood still. Kayako smiled and said, "First of all, I would like to thank you for helping my
children in overcoming the ghosts that were terrorizing the old school building, and for becoming good friends with Satsuki and
Keichiirou.". Hajime looked down at the ground, feeling shy, but his somber look remained. Kayako then continued her sermon. "You
have nothing to be ashamed of. Yes, you let the succubus abuse you, but you did that on the account of believing that she would keep her
word." Hajime was about to rebut, but Kayako continued her sermon. "Yet, you took that risk because Momoko's life is at stake, as
well as other future victims. True, you are her target, but she saw that you and Momoko were very close, and figured that she'll use her as
a bait so that you'll be under her thrall. Like you, she was also suffering from shock from what the succubus did.". Hajime's tears fell
down from his eyes, realizing how selfish he was, but Kayako knew that it was normal for him to feel. "Look, Hajime. She made the
mistake of wasting her time. You're ranting at the succubus caused her to overlook the fact that Leo was following you, and in turn called
his friends. Her stalling was enough for your friends to rescue you on time. And that strangling the ghost was also enough for me to sneak
behind her, and remove her from Momoko's body.". She saw Hajime kneeling, feeling ashamed . She smiled and hugged him. "I know
you have strong feelings for her. There's no shame in telling her. You did it because you care for her, and that's why you took the
succubus' bait. To find a way to save Momoko without harming her along the way. Remember. You and Momoko are safe now. That is
all that matters. You loved her, that's why you took every risk, to ensure her safety. Now, go tell her you're feelings, And you'll soon
know the answer. And please look after my two children for me."
Before Hajime could say something, he was brought back to the real world.
---End Dream Sequence---
Hajime woke up, only to find Momoko looking at him, smiling in relief. She helped him up to a sitting position. "So, what did Auntie
Kayako told you?" asked a relieved Momoko. Hajime looked at her for several seconds before breaking into tears. Momoko hugged
him, placing his face on her shoulder. "Gomenasai, Momoko! I'm so sorry! I wasn't thinking... I'm sorry! I was so selfish! I didn't realize
that you were suffering too! I'm so sorry!". Momoko's tears fell from her eyes, she too was saddened that Hajime was blaming himself for
the succubus' hostage tactics. She smiled sadly and said, "Shh...it's alright Hajime. It's alright. You took the succubus' bait because you
were trying to save me. What's important now is that she's defeated, and that nothing bad happened to us. I know you were trying to
rescue me. Relax..." Momoko soothed. Hajime continued to cry. "I...I can't help it. I was afraid that I'd lose you...you're too important to
me...and...and if I didn't find a way to get the succubus to leave your body...she..she...she'll consume you in my place! I care for you,
Momoko, that's why I let that ghost bitch molest me in exchange for your freedom...". Momoko froze at Hajime's last words. In reality,
she was really fallen for Hajime 3 months after the Fetus of God incident, and that she was contemplating on the idea of talking to Hajime
about their feelings, but was still hesitant due to her trauma with her ex-boyfriend. After the Nightbreed attacks, her feelings for Hajime
intensified, but was still hesitant, not yet sure if Hajime was the right one for her. Now, after he risked his life and body just to get the
succubus to keep her promise on releasing her after the ghost extracted Hajime's seed, she was now overwhelmed by the fact that
Hajime cared for her since he entered high school, and the two became schoolmates. Momoko sobbed, more tears fell from her tears.
She hugged him and said, "Oh, Hajime...". The two continued to sobbed. Momoko then whispered to Hajime and said, "I care for you
also. I really do." Momoko then hugged the boy further, snuggling him, not letting go. "I love you too..." She mumured. Hajime then
stopped crying.
It's For You by U-ka Saegusa
(2nd end song of A Cheeky Angel a k a Tenshi na Konamaiki)
In the early mornin' rain asai nemuri ni utsurou kimi no kimagure na ai
tokidokitte ne kandou teki demo tokidokitte ne tsurai yo
kazoe kirenai ai no kotoba o sasayaita sono kuchibiru wa mou
gomakasu youni watashi no naka de hageshiku atsuku oyogu dake
renai ni kachi makenadonai nante uso da yo itsudatte senakagoshi no ai
mune ni tsunoru kono omoi
sore wa watashi no daiji na mono It's for you
kanashiki koi koi no KAKERA
You were mine, crazy for you
kinou no tame no MANIKYUA otosu kagami ni utsuru muryoku na watashi
iiwake no denwa ni ki ni shinai de to
kono tsuyogari wa dare no tame?
kimi e no uso umaku narimashita jibun e no uso umaku narimashita every night
mune ni tsunoro kono omoi
sore wa watashi no yuzurenu mono It's for you
kanashiki koi koi no shizuku
You were mine, crazy for you
setsunasa ga hito ni yume ataeru youni
sabishisa ga kimi ni ima ai motomete iru no?
mune ni tsunoru kono omoi
sore wa watashi no takaramono It's for you
kanashiki koi koi no shijina
You were mine, crazy for you
After 5 minutes, Momoko felt Hajime's body getting heavier. She looked at him, surprised that he passed out. She started to panic, and
called the others. Takeru, Hikari, and the Ghosts at School gang took hajime to the Odaiba General Hospital. After an hour, the
doctors told the gang that he passed out due to fatigue and skipping meals for the last two days. The doctors also treated his hand
wounds. The Aoyamas came at the hospital upon hearing the news of their son's condition. Takeru made a convincing excuse so that they
won't question Hajime on why he skiiped meals for the last two days.
Tuesday evening. Satsuki, Leo, and Takeru visited Hajime. Hajime's hands were wrapped in bandages (like a kick boxer), but managed
to hold utensils, writing, and others, but with some pain. As the friends were chatting, the phone rang. It was Momoko. Although he
came to accept the fact that the succubus abused him and that she was defeated and Momoko was saved, he was still guilt-ridden that he
was thinking about himself and forgetting that Momoko suffered as well. Momoko then reminded Hajime that everything was alright.
Hajime and Momoko started to chat on the phone. Everything was smooth, but when Momoko started to call Hajime "darling", Hajime
was taken by surprise. Momoko wondered when Hajime questioned her about the "darling" part. Takeru butted in, telling Hajime that he
confesssed to Momoko his feelings, and Momoko did the same. Hajime stood still, shocked, and said, "You mean...". Momoko spoke
on the phone and said, "Yes, Hajime. We're a couple now. Don't tell me you forgotten...". Momoko's speech was cut off when she heard
Takeru and the others' voices shouting at Hajime. Leo picked up the phone and said, "Don't worry, Hajime just fainted. He just realized
that you two are a couple for the last 48 hours.". Momoko giggled.
Wednesday moring. Momoko opened the door, as she was preparing to go to school. She was surprised to see hajime waiting by the
door, looking sideways, his face flushing red. "Uhh...just want to escort you to school..." Hajime stammered. Momoko smiled and and
kissed him on the cheek. "Ok then, let's go.". As the couple were on the road, Hajime shyly held her hand. Momoko smiled at him and
their hands clasped. Hajime then asked Momoko. "Uhh...is it ok if we keep it a secret for now? We might get disturbed and ...".
Momoko looked at Hajime then realized what he meant. "Ok, you do have a point, but we have to tell Aya and the others to keep it a
secret as well.". As the two arrived, they found out that the school is closed due to inspection. Hajime sighed in relief, as he won't have
to worry about the word spreading out that he and Momoko are a couple.
Hajime looked at Momoko and said, "Would you like to walk at the park?". Momoko nodded and the two went at the park.
The couple arrived at the park. They strolled around, holding hands, but hajime became somewhat silent.
After 20 minutes, they sat on a bench, and Momoko asked Hajime. "Is there something wrong?". Hajime looked sadly at her and said,
"I...I don't know what to do from this point on...I mean, we're a couple now, but... I don't really know where to start. You see, you're my
first, and since then, I don't know what to do in relationships...". Momoko smiled and kissed him on the lips, and said, "I understand. Just
like we did before when we were friends. Spend time together. Go on dates. Talk on the phone. Don't worry about the future. Think
about the present. We have all the time in the world. All we have to do is not to rush. We take things slowly, one at a time. I too have
some doubts but the important is that we have our friends to turn for advice. And we have each other. So it's all right. Relax.". Hajime
smiled and hugged her. Momoko snuggled him. And the two were finally at ease, as they are now happy with each other.
The End.
Tear-inducing, huh? Well, that's that. But that doesn't end here. "Coz the next fic will be test the strength of their relationship.
In six days or so, I'll be bringing in a new fic titled St. Valentine's Massacre. And it'll be T-Rated. Of course it will involve ghosts, but it
will be on par, in terms of violence and mystery, with The Haunted Circus.
Reviews are welcome, folks (",).