Author's Intro:
Someone mentioned that this fic was pretty much chapter 129 (and 130) rephrased, and I must say that they are mostly right. What I intended with this story was just to go over it, and perhaps make it a bit more poetic or something.
Also, the title "Al Fine" is Latin (I think). It's not meant to be "All Fine" or something like that. Just a bit of clarification….
Disclaimer: I don't own Furuba or the song "Lost At Sea" by Eisley.
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Sailing over wave and tide
Oh
I felt the Cat's freedom in my veins. All I could manage was to look to the skies, slumping, thinking of Akira.
It's okay, now. It's okay.
I'm no longer special, or a God…I'm just Akito. My own life….I must start my own life. I'm just your normal daughter now….
Waves of sorrow and happiness overcome me, as a "dream" has been shattered.
How will I survive on my own? With no redeeming features…I'm not pretty….
Salty, new tears slip silently down my cheeks.
Goodbye.
Fantastic waves against our sides
I'm free.
Those words ring in my head, over and over….it's meaning stabbing me bluntly.
I am free.
Reaching for my beads, I tug hard at them. The air below is soon raining in the small bones, some coated in blood.
Never again do I want to be reminded of them.
Oh
And I'm not so afraid
Watching him….his releasing…tears overflowed, spilling down my face. Joy and pain tugged at my heart, creating a sick feeling in my chest.
My love.
Lost at sea, as I should be
And I'm not so afraid
Starting to cry, my bracelet now on the ground, forgotten, I looked up to the Heavens.
Goodbye.
Sobbing into the open air with her, I can be content again.
Lost at sea
You and I, you and me
"Mine! Come here, please…" I heard Boss's voice, and scurried over cheerfully.
I thought he would like some tea, but when I asked, he only walks over to me, wrapping his long arms around my waist from behind.
He speaks of how he was born to love me….what words those are, causing small droplets of salty liquid to creep down my round cheeks.
He gently says that he can now say that he loves me.
I understand.
Goodbye everyone.
Congratulations
Because we've made it
Overcome with a swirl of emotions, I feel Mother's flower pot slip from my hands. The Spirit of the Monkey has left me.
I barely heard the crash of the ceramic, or even the cry of my mom, asking if I am alright.
I'm free.
Holding my hands up to my face, I begin to cry. What a feeling….a lifting burden…..
All the way home
I look up to Hinata, smiling. She is such a cute girl. Hiro-kun's little sister…he can hug her now...and I wonder if she will someday call me "Onee-chan" as I call Tohru.
A sudden sad feeling hit me, causing the Mogeta doll in my hand to drop, while tears pour down.
Parting is a sad thing.
All the way home
And you know that
Events like partings are really the beginning of meetings.
A pang of dreary thoughts hit me, and I almost drop what I have. Stopping in the middle of that street, looking up to the sky, tears in my eyes….
The Spirit of the Boar is leaving me.
Until the stars fall
I will always love you
And when there are endings, there are beginnings.
I look down, Rin sitting in front of me, her eyes toned with worry.
"It's really somewhat sad, isn't it?" I whisper, crying lightly, as Rin touches my face with her delicate hand.
Finally, I pull her into a hug.
I will always love you
The mystery of salt and sea
"If nothing else can be done….we can at least cry together," I say, feeling my body bend over, crying out, blaming me for what I've lost.
For losing what could have been a "happy" ending.
Oh
Has never been intriguing to me
I reach the gate of the Sohma Estate, and yet….I stop, suddenly, slowly bringing my hand up to my face.
It's otherworldly, the feeling of a Dragon Spirit leaving me.
But, by now, I'm used to otherworldly things.
But the sea green is set so beautiful
Against your thoughtful face
"It's the fear of living in the world, once more."
A new experience for me, for all of us.
That I must close my eyes
Touching my chest, I cease to walk.
This must be what it feels like….the Dog Spirit has left me.
I am one of the final ones, reaping the benefits, as I once said to Rin.
And turn my face
I complete my thoughts, looking up to the sky. All my Juunishi are gone now…all but one.
At that moment, I feel a ghostly hand, coming and lightly drifting on to my head, releasing me of my "God" Spirit. Kami has touched me.
Congratulations because we've made it
All the way home
All the way home
Sitting on a bench by the park, I waited for someone. But there was a certain feeling in the air….a different feeling….
From nervousness, perhaps.
"President! I'm sorry…I'm late! How long were you waiting?"
Ah, she's here. Machi. She appears rushed; her breath comes out in huffs.
And you know that
Until the stars fall
I will always love you
"It's okay…you're not late. It was too sudden for me to ask you to come…"
"You said that there was something important you needed to tell me?"
"Ye—" But I am interrupted by a voice….a voice that I can hear clearly. Kami….I am the last one.
I started crying, simply, and I faintly heard Machi's voice calling….asking me what's wrong….
Still
Floating soft
I am dreaming
As I picked up my little Rat in my ghostly, gentle hands, I knew I owned him thanks for keeping his old promise to stay with me….and so my soft voice slowly flowed towards the small creature, saying just that.
And I'm glad I'm lost
And still
With my fingers
Looking up at Yuki, who stood before me weeping, I asked what was wrong…his expression was one of mixed feelings.
He simply kept crying….but I knew he would answer me.
Drawing circles
In the water
In the water
All my beloved animals behind me called "Thank you!" and "Goodbye!", their feelings all containing loneliness and happiness, blended together…
And still, still
You're always there
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Author's Closing:
YES! FINALLY I'm done with this! Akito, sorry this took forever. I got all depressed every time I typed….just like the Juunishi animals…depressed and happy and all that shiz.
I let this stuff get to me too much, don't I?
Chapter 132 is the last Furuba chapter, and that makes me cry. But I'm not gonna write for any more chapters. They make me too sad. –haha!-
I drank a 48 oz jug of milk while typing this. Just for the record.
Laterzzz.
E.
