Title: How Far
By: Author 888
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket, so QUIT ASKING ALREADY! Sorry, all these disclaimers are getting to me.
Ms. Hildnesckon: I killed everybody who didn't believe that there was no character bashing and all of the flamers, so what can I say. Enjoy the fiction.
Chapter 11: Learning to Fall
I was alone in the dark
Never let down my guard
Closed the curtain on my heart
So the world could not see
All the demons in me
Told myself I was free
And you showed me how wrong I could be
Now I'm standing on a mountain of rubble that once was a wall
Took years to build around me
Then you came along and you tore it down like it was nothing at all
Now it's a little scary
Learning to fall
When you looked in my eyes
Past the fear and false pride
And you saw goodness inside
I can't believe how I feel
I believe love is real
And I'm ready to heal
You showed me how right I can be
Now I'm standing on a mountain of rubble that once was a wall
Took years to build around me
Then you came along and you tore it down like it was nothing at all
Now it's a little scary
Learning to fall
I was holdin' on
Now I'm lettin' go
I was holdin' on
Now I'm lettin' go
I was holdin' on
Now I'm lettin' go
Now I'm standing on a mountain of rubble that once was a wall
Took years to build around me
Then you came along and you tore it down like it was nothing at all
Now it's a little scary
Learning to fall
Ayame returned to Mine. He had blood on his hands and on his cloak and had tears in his eyes. "It didn't go as planned."
"How not?" Mine asked. "Did Yuki yell at you again?"
"Well… no. He didn't but one of the kids died. I didn't want that to happen yet, at least not to her."
"Her?"
"Little Kisa. You never met her, did you? She was the small one next to the brat."
"That one? The one next to the smart-mouthing, stupid, annoying boy."
"Yes that one! You always cheer me up, Mine! I love how you could do that! Thank you!"
Mine looked downward. "You're welcome…"
"Well… anyway, my target was the brat, but she gave up her life for him so now I have to kill him after her instead of the other way around. I'm going to leave soon to get him."
"Wait!… I… I haven't checked you for injuries yet," she stated.
"Oh yeah! I forgot about that! You always give me the morale support I need to go on with my daily life and keep trying to get my brother to show his love for me! I tend to use you for the morale rather than the physical support! I don't need it!"
Mine's voice was almost a whisper, "Okay…"
"See ya!" Ayame cheered
"Goodbye…" Mine replied. I will await your return…my love. He left. She turned around. Tears welled up in her eyes. She was sure he had no idea how she felt. She began to cry, teardrops hitting the dry, parched dirt below. He doesn't love me, so why do I keep trying? Why?
Hiro stood above the cliff, tears in eyes. Ayame had stolen the one he loved from him. He had stolen Kisa. He missed her sweet smile, the bright light she brought to the group, her innocent eyes, and everything about her. He missed the love he felt they shared, even if they never admitted their feelings until the last moment.
Yuki snuck up behind him. "Hiro… Ritsu wants to be able to see you. He wants you back at the fire, where it's safer."
"No… I don't want to go. I want to stay here and be alone as I grieve," Hiro replied sadly.
"I wish I could let you do that, but Ayame is still out there. Please come where it is safer. That's all I ask of you."
"NO! I AM NOT LEAVING THIS SPOT UNTIL I HAVE GRIEVED ENOUGH TO FILL AT LEAST SOME OF THIS EMPTY VOID I HAVE INSIDE! YOU STUPID, STUPID RAT! CAN'T YOU TELL THAT I AM GOING THROUGH THE SAME PROBLEM YOU WENT THROUGH EARLIER WITH THAT STUPID BUBBLEHEADED GIRL!"
"Hiro! I need you to go. Please," Yuki begged.
"Fine… on one condition, you let me come back here later and finish."
"Okay… I'll let you come back later. Now, show Ritsu that you're okay." They went to the campfire, which was still out.
Ritsu was lying on a large rock that a flatter surface than most rocks. His bloodstained yukata was also stained with dirt and torn all over. He took his eyes away from the sky and gazed at the approaching Sohmas. He saw that Hiro was safe and smiled, at least one of them had been saved. Yuki held Hiro's hand so he didn't run and return to wherever he was.
The two had arrived. Ritsu smiled again, weakly. He was running out of energy and had no idea whether he would live longer or not. "H-how are y-you, H-Hiro?"
"I'm fine," Hiro replied uncaring.
"That's g-good. D-don't f-forget that K-Kisa l-loved you like y-you d-did."
Ritsu closed his eyes. He didn't have the energy to talk anymore, move anymore, or anything else. He thought of the first time he met Tohru, how he had apologized for her just saying his name. He must have looked stupid. Now look at me, look at how far I have gone. I don't apologize as much, when I do there is a reason for it. She had done so much for me those few days I spent with her, more than anyone before. I'm sorry Tohru. I'm so sorry that I didn't protect Kisa.
Yuki saw Ritsu give a faint smile in his sleep. I wonder what he's thinking about. Well, whatever it is, he's happy.
"Can I go back now?" Hiro asked.
"I guess," Yuki replied, "just try to be back before Ritsu wakes. He'll just worry and make me go back for you."
"Fine…" He turned around and began the trek back to the cliff. He returned to his previous activity and looked down, towards the bottom of the cliff. Kisa was everything I lived for. I don't need this pathetic cursed life. I don't need to be turned into a trembling little sheep every time a non-cursed girl hugs me. Hiro closed his eyes. I wonder why she liked that evil woman more than me? Was it because of my personality? It doesn't really matter now, does it? He opened his eyes and gazed towards the bottom of the cliff.
I've sure enjoyed the rain
But I'm lookin' forward to the sun
You have to feel the pain
When you lose the love you gave someone
I thought that now's the time
To take away these tears
Where do I go from here?
'Cause without you I'm not okay
And without you I've lost my way
My heart's stuck in second place ooh, ooh
Without you
Well, I never thought I be
Laying here without you by my side
It's seems unreal to me
That the life we promised was a lie
'Cause without you I'm not okay
And without you I've lost my way
My heart's stuck in second place ooh, ooh
Without you
Somebody tell my head
To try to tell my heart
That I can live
Without you
'Cause baby I can't live
Without you I'm not okay
Without you I've lost my way
My heart's stuck in second place ooh, ooh
Without you
Without you
Hiro decided what he was going to do. I can't live without you, Kisa. He re-closed his eyes. Literally, I can't live without you. He stepped forward one step… two steps… One more step and he would fall off the cliff. He began to step forward.
Hiro felt a tug on his shirt. "Don't die yet, little boy. I haven't done anything," the voice behind him stated. He pulled harder, and Hiro fell towards Ayame. "I need to finish you. You can't do it." He smiled.
"Get away from me you stupid, wicked old man," Hiro demanded.
"Old Man! OLD MAN! How many old men have hair that flows as perfectly as this and a body this wonderful or have killed eleven people you know. Oh well, it doesn't really matter what you call me. It's time for you to die!" Ayame said. At that instant, he pushed.
Hiro felt the force of gravity pull him downward, towards the bottom of the cliff and Kisa. I'm coming for you, my one and only love.
Splat!
Note on dead character: Hiro really loved Kisa, didn't he. They were so cute together… Evil Ayame! When I get my hands on you, you'll wish YOU WERE NEVER BORN! HAH! HAH! HA! AH! HA! I really need to lower my caffeine levels. Sorry for the outburst.
Momiji and Tohru's view of chapter:
Momiji: People need to stop dying! Stop it, Ayame! Please!
Tohru: Did Hiro really call Yuki stupid and me evil? Am I evil? Kisa and Hiro appear
Tohru: Kisa! hugs Kisa
Hiro: No! She's mine! grabs Kisa away from Tohru
Haru: Write your opinions of this fiction in a review. Author 88 will make sure to thank you.
Rin: muffled sounds
Author 888: Fine. removes tape
Rin: Thank you for taking your time to read this fiction.
Extra note: o.O Mine loves Ayame. Who knew?