Days Without You

by Samayo Kaze

Takes place during the time when Zeno was alone before the show begins. Yuki is running out of time and she knows it. There is nothing she can do but leave. They may not be able to be together but she can still tell him everything that happens. After all, who doesn't enjoy getting letters? So begins the travels a young girl told only through the letters she leaves behind.

3. Day 1

Day 1

Dear Zeno,

Today is the day. I will be leaving in a few hours, but I just want to put down some words before hand to get me started. It is going to be quite a while before you get this after all. You know, I thought about just going and leaving behind a note to explain everything. I thought that maybe that would hurt less, but I know that I could never do that to you. As I will hopefully work up the courage to tell you soon, I plan on writing you a letter every day after we separate. I will be writing down everything that happens so that when you get these letters you will know all about my adventures. Maybe we can even read them together. I think that I would really enjoy that. Oh, here I go getting all teary. I am such a crybaby, huh? As I write this, I can look over and see you sleeping still. You look so peaceful; I feel very glad to get to see you like that one last time before I go. Whatever happens when it comes time for me to leave, please do not feel bad about it. It is not your fault. I have already decided that this is how I am going to remember you until we can meet again. Peaceful, beautiful (Stop blushing stupid, you know it is true!), and oh so young. Far too young to have had to deal with a life like this. Like me. Just remember that it is not your fault, if you need to blame someone then blame me. You will be waking up soon, so I will end this here. Good luck Zeno, and take care of yourself.

With love

Yuki

No one said anything as Zeno finished reading the first letter. The air was heavy with the understanding of just what they would be hearing. These were the private thoughts of someone they did not know, expressing her feelings and wishes. Zeno traced the areas of distortion from where her tears had fallen onto the paper. "You are no crybaby, Hime, just too kind for your own good." Zeno breathed in deeply and released a lot of his tension, he had missed her so much it hurt and reading this letter was like pain reliever for his heart. Brushing any stray tears from his own cheeks, Zeno refolded the first letter before opening the next one, slightly worried at what it may hold after his horrible reaction to her decision to leave.