A Memory… Nothing More Than A Memory

By: MacchiNightmares

Disclaimer: This is the last time I'll say this… I. DO NOT. OWN. BEYBLADE!

Chapter 20: Epilogue

After a second of being in darkness, I opened my eyes. I looked around and saw everyone crying. I knew what happened; I knew that I had died… And I knew that I could in no way talk to them, the dead were never meant to contact the living. I stood up and saw Kai holding my lifeless body to him, silently crying. I just couldn't help it, and I went to hug him, and I was able to, though I doubt he felt it. Soon I felt light radiate from behind me. I looked back and saw what seemed like an angel walking towards me. She had shoulder length purple hair, and hazel eyes. She had a black dress on, and lower thigh high white boots. She looked at me and smiled.

"Come fly with me." She said, holding out her hand. I looked at her.

"May I say good bye?" I asked her, she nodded. I walked over to Hillary, and hugged her.

"I'm sorry to leave this way, but remember that I will never forget you." I whispered into her ear.

I then walked to Julia, "Though I've known you for a short time, you've been a great friend."

To Carmen, "I'm sorry to leave like this… but no one can change fate. Take care, okay."

To Angel, "Hey, little sis… protect Carmen, okay? You know you were always the strong one between you two."

To Max, "Maxie… Just remember to always stay happy."

To Daichi, "Don't drive everyone crazy… and take care of Carmen for me…"

To Kenny, "Chief, never forget how to fix a blade… and take care of Angel for me. She may be strong, but she'll be torn up."

To Tyson, "Just try to not get Hillary annoyed all the time, and stay strong, keep winning the world championships."

To Valon, "Little cousin, take care of my sisters for me… and don't get into too much trouble."

To Alister, "Alister, be good to your mom… listen to your brother… and take care of my sisters."

To Ray, "Ray… just promise me one thing… Never, and I mean never, forget about me… and please don't let Kai turn cold again… I won't be able to handle it…" I gave his a kiss on the cheek.

And finally to Kai, "Kai… I… am so… I'll just cut to the chase… Please remember me… Whenever you feel like escaping the world after this, and because of me…. Just remember, you can close yourself to reality, but not to memories… Don't forget me… 'Cause I know I'll never forget you. I love you." I hugged him and gave him a small peck on the lips.

"Miss Taylor… I am deeply sorry… but it is time to leave, you cannot stay in the land of the living any longer." The angel told me. I sadly smiled and nodded my head. I stood up and took one last look at my friends, they all looked up, as if they heard my voice, and Kai just held my closer.

"I love you too, Serenity." I heard Kai say as I floated up with the angel. Forever leaving Earth, forever leaving life, forever leaving love…

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One Year Later --- Kai's P.O.V.

It… It had been one year since I lost her… That's what everyone else said anyway, but to me it feels like forever. G-Revolution and I are at her grave, paying respect. Everyone was wearing black, all year we've been wearing black. I knew everyone took her death deeply, especially Carmen and Angel, but they just don't know how hard it is for me. After all, I never show any emotion.

"A year Serenity… It's been a year since you've been gone." Angel said, sobbing quietly.

"Big sis… I know you're looking down at us, and hoping we wouldn't be sad and crying our hearts out… but how do you expect us not to? We just love you so much…" Carmen started crying, she ran off, Angel following and them everyone else ran too. I stayed behind, just wanting to be near Serenity again. I closed my eyes and put my hand on my cheek, feeling the spot Serenity placed her hand before she died. I felt a wind around me but I kept my eyes closed.

"Kai…" I heard my name being called. As I opened my eyes, I could not really believe what I was seeing… I mean who could.

"Se- Serenity… I-It can't be…" I blurted as I saw the only girl I had loved, the one who is supposed to be dead. Serenity had changed a bit. Her black hair was now up to her shoulder, instead of her lower back. Her eyes now showed a soft orange color, and she wore light purple. Serenity also had this glow around her, it was the only was I knew she was dead.

"Kai… you don't know how much I've missed you…" I said as I ran to him and hugged him. It took a second, but he hugged back, tightly. I smiled slightly at this.

"Serenity... I don't understand… how can you be here? I thought you were dead." Kai said as he let me go of the hug, but held my hand.

"I am dead Kai…"

"Then ho-"

"I was granted the pleasure of being able to come back for awhile and talk to you… they only grant this on the day you died…"

"Oh… How is it? The other side?"

"I'm not supposed to say… but it's a lot like Earth, except it's a bit too happy for my taste."

"See you haven't changed at all, Serenity."

"Of course not! () …Kai… I…"

"Don't say anything Serenity… Let's just enjoy this moment."

"That's the thing… Kai, I know it might be a bit too hard to do… but you have to move on Kai… You can't just linger on to me… you have to move on."

"Why! The only one I love is you! There's no one else on Earth for me! Do you want to move on, but can't because of me! Do you want to forget!"

"Do you think this is easy for me! Telling you, the only guy I ever loved, to forget about me and move one! Do you think it's easy for me to know that you and me were never meant to be together from the beginning…."

"And how do you know!"

"When you're dead, you know everything!" I closed my eyes to stop the tears that formed in them, but they unwillingly proceeded to fall down.

"Serenity…" Kai said softly as he stepped closer to me and held me, I cried even more.

"Let me… Let me go Kai... Do you even know how much pain your causing me? Kai, please move on…"

"To who? Move on to who, Serenity! There's no one else like you!"

"Actually Kai, there is someone. I know her… she was my friend… Man I miss her…"

"Serenity-"

"Don't. Just don't Kai… I'm not going to take no for an answer… You are moving on! Look, go, leave right now."

" Damn it, when will you see how much I love you!"

"I know you love me! Look Kai, just go… Okay, but know that I do love you, and that I be standing here, waiting for you… but I know you won't come."

"Ye-"

"No you won't, Kai… Because you'll have already found your real love… And you won't be thinking of me as often…"

"Serenity… I- I want you near me…"

"I be… And I'll be with you even more when you have your first born, a little girl..."

"How-"

"I have my ways… Good-bye Kai… You won't see me again after this…"

"I know Serenity… I know. For some reason… I can't say good-bye right know… But I know that one day I'll say good-bye." I nodded at Kai's words. I then walked to him, I hugged him, and gave him one last kiss. It was about four minutes long. When Kai opened his eyes, he saw me smile at him with a tear leaving my eye, and then I left.

"Kai, you ready to go?" Kai turned to the side and saw Ray standing a few feet away.

"Yeah…" Kai simply answered as he walked away… Remember in me… Remembering our date, remembering our kisses… But mostly remembering me…

MacchiNightmares: Well, that's a rap everyone!

Beyblade cast: FINALLY!

M.N.: hehe… Whatever! So… yeah, this is the end everyone… well for this story. I'm kind of thinking of a sequel to 'A Memory…' so be on the look out for that. Thank you all for reading! I hope you enjoyed this series! Laterz everyone!