Unshed Tears
It was raining again. Not the calm, peaceful kind. It was more of a heavy downpour. The night sky became darker and foreboding; a girl ran through the rain…the darkness, she was soaked but she didn't care. ::There was an accident…he's in critical condition…they don't know if he'll survive…:: The tears came…but the rain camouflaged them. The wind was violent; as if the rain wasn't enough, the wind splattered more water on the girl. She shook her lilac hair out of her eyes; she continued to run…to run as fast as her legs would take her. 'It isn't fair…why? …It's just not fair.' The earlier events replayed in her head again. (Where do plan to go? It's pouring out there. Besides, I highly doubt they'd let you see him.) Tsuki slowly came to a halting stop. Panting heavily, she lifted her downcast gaze towards the building in front of her. Bakuten Hospital. She wasted no time walking in. She glanced at her surroundings, spotting the receptionist, Tsuki quickly walked up to her.
"Excuse me…" The young, brown haired woman looked up. "Oh my! Dear, you're soaking wet!"
"Yeah…I know…" The receptionist noted the hoarse voice of the girl before her. "I…I'm looking for someone…his name is…" "Tsuki!"
Tsuki turned around, Hilary came bounding towards her. "Tsuki, you're soaking wet!"
"Never mind that…how…how is he…" Hilary shifted her gaze towards the tiled floor. "He's in the emergency room. It's pretty bad…"
"Oh…"
"Come on…" Hilary took hold of Tsuki's hand and led her to where the others were.
Tala was the first to spot Tsuki. "T…" He embraced the girl in a comforting hug. He whispered in her ear, "I know…I know I didn't really consider him my friend, but….I did consider him as the pain in the ass brother…I'm sorry T." Tsuki didn't respond, instead she buried her face in Tala's chest and cried. The tears that she didn't want to shed in front of the others could no longer be held back.
The others, meaning the former BBA Revolution and Renée, watched with sympathetic looks. Nothing they can say or do could comfort the pained girl. Who she considered as her best friend, comfort pillow and more…could well be on his way to his death.
"Hey! I came here as fast as I could." (Heavy panting) Tsuki pulled away from Tala and turned to the soaked male before her. "I'm sorry Tsuki, it must be hard for you…" Tsuki ran into the arms of Ryu. "I'm…so…scared…it's not fair…it's not fair!" Ryu looked at the others and tightened his grip on the suffering girl.
"Excuse me, are all of you friends of Mr. Hiwatari?" Everyone turned towards the grey haired doctor. "…I'm his fiancée…" The doctor turned towards the tear stained, crimson eyed girl. "Ah…would you like me to tell you first…or altogether?" "…Altogether…"
"Okay…well, we tried our best, he was hit pretty hard. He's in ICU and will be watched 24/7. But as of now, we're not sure if he'll live. He's in a coma right now." The doctor paused to let the given information sink in. "He broke his right arm and left leg. He broke three ribs on his right and received a concussion…" Tsuki most likely stopped listening, by the look on her face, at the part when the doctor said, "We're not sure if he'll live," instead, she slowly slumped onto the floor and buried her face into her palms and silently cried.
The doctor paused again and momentarily glanced at the girl before turning to the rest. "You may see him…but one at a time." He left after that. Ray got up off of his seat and walked up to the crying girl and kneeled before her. "Hey…you should go first…" Ray helped Tsuki to her feet.
He looked so fragile. His handsome face was covered with bruises and cuts. Tsuki slowly lifted a shaking hand and caressed his angelic face, afraid that he might break from her touch. The tears were forming again on the rim of her eyes but she held them back. The slow Beep was the only indication that he was still alive. His already pale face lost even more of its color. Tsuki bit her bottom lip; she traced the side of his face. ::He loves you so much…He needs you…:: Aya's words from earlier rang in her ears… 'What were you doing Kai…how could you have been so careless…how…' The moon was well up in the sky, its soothing glow illuminated the Russian's calm face. The bruises and cuts could be seen more clearly now. They were even worst in the light. A reflecting light caused Tsuki to look up and towards a dresser by the sleeping man. 'Dranzer…' Tsuki walked around the bed and picked up the blade. It brought back memories from the blading days.
Flashback:
"Like this?" (Sigh) Kai ran an annoyed hand through his two-toned hair and glared at the wide eyed girl before him. She was a year younger than him, making her fifteen. Letting out another aggravated sigh he advanced towards her.
Tsuki shrank back. 'Uh-oh…I have really done it now…' She stared up into his violet orbs. He grabbed her by the shoulder and forced her to turn around. Tsuki was stunned and felt her face heat up as she felt the small of her back being pushed up against Kai's toned front. "It's like this Kishuko. Are you watching?" Tsuki nodded her head and watched as he fixed her form to a much better launching position. "Remember this stance cause I'm only going to show you once. Understand?" Tsuki nodded her head, afraid if she opened her mouth, she might squeak. "Good. Now, when I squeeze your wrists, you launch. Got that?" Again Tsuki nodded. "Alright. 3…2…1…Let it Rip!" Tsuki launched, oblivious to the fact that she elbowed Kai in the abdomen, causing the teen to back up, from the pain, and trip, bottom first on the ground.
Tsuki watched her blade spin strongly on the ground. "I did it! Kai! I did it!" When Tsuki turned around, she found no sign of Kai, that is, until she looked down and found herself staring at an angry Kai. "Heh…oops…sorry…but…I did it!"
End Flashback
Tsuki chuckled at the memory while placing Dranzer back down. A velvet box caught her eye. 'That's…'
Flashback:
"Hey…why so down?" Tsuki sighed "I still can't find it Kai!" Kai shook his head. "Look, if it means so much to you, I'll get you a new one…same style."
"NO! I don't want a new one!" Kai let out an aggravated sigh. It had been two days since he proposed to her, well, improperly proposed to her because when he went to get the ring out of his jacket he found that it wasn't there, causing the lilac haired girl to laugh, uncontrollably, at his misfortune. "Tsuki…it's just a promise ring. It's fine!" "No it's not!" Tsuki began to form tears around the rim of her eyes. Her promise ring that Kai gave her after they got together had been missing for a whole week! She kept looking for it, but it was no use, she couldn't find it. Kai kneeled down next to teary eyed girl and placed his forehead upon hers. "Look…let's go out for dinner okay?" Tsuki wiped the tears from her eyes and nodded. "Okay…" Kai helped her up and watched her disappear into the bathroom. He didn't understand why that ring meant so much to her, heck, she didn't even bother pestering him about the engagement ring he forgot to give her. Kai shook his head and headed downstairs.
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The clash of the waves and gentle wind was perfect. After dinner, Kai dragged Tsuki to take a walk with him along the beach's sandy shore. Kai watched, hands in his pocket as Tsuki closed her eyes, taking in the moon's peaceful rays.
"Tsuki…"
"Huh?" Tsuki turned to Kai and smiled. "What is it?" Kai approached the girl. "Look, last time I proposed, I forgot the ring—" "And you forgot to kneel!" Kai let out a low growl. "And that. So…" Kai got down on one knee and took out the velvet box "Tsuki Kishuko…will you marry me?" Tsuki smiled at Kai, "Of course…" Kai smirked at placed the diamond ring on her ring finger. Tsuki smiled and look down at her ring. She raised an eyebrow…it looked vaguely familiar and really expensive. The diamond in the middle of the ring was pretty big, about 3.5 karats. And the band of the ring was made up of small diamonds, spread a little ways apart.
Kai watched as Tsuki scrutinized the ring…he knew where this was going…yup. Tsuki turned to glare at Kai. "What's wrong with you!" Kai rolled his eyes, he knew this was going to happen. "Look at this!" She showed Kai her ring. "It's friggin' expensive! You could save lives with a ring like this! Couldn't you be normal and have given me a normal ring?!" Kai let out a chuckle. "If I did give you a 'normal' ring, than it would have indicated that you were 'normal'." Tsuki narrowed her eyes at him. She hated when he did that. She never asked him for anything, heck! She didn't even know he was rich until he brought her to his house…um…mansion. And what does this guy do, he goes and gets her expensive things knowing full well what a klutz she was. She still couldn't find her promise ring that contained small diamonds…around…the… 'Wait a minute…' Tsuki glanced back down at the ring, her eyes widening in surprise. "So you finally figured it out. What did it take…ummm…five minutes…ten maybe?"
Tsuki turned and glared at Kai who smirked. "You jerk! You knew I was looking all over for this and you didn't even bother to tell me that you took it!" Kai shrugged his shoulders. "If I told you than it wouldn't have been a surprise." Tsuki let out a sigh. "Yeah…I guess…but still…"
End Flashback
Tsuki let a small smile graze her lips. She took out the ring and placed it back on her ring finger and watched as the moonlight played with the diamonds and gave the ring a beautiful glow. She turned to Kai and caressed his face again.
The others were waiting outside…in silence. Hilary looked around at all of their gloom faces and decided to ask the 'forbidden' question. "Do you think he'll make it?" Tyson turned to Hilary and took hold of her hand. "Yeah…it's Kai after all, he's a fighter." "Yeah, and he's pride won't let him live it down!" Max decided to join in too, he gave Hilary one of his signature smiles.
Tala watched as the others pitched in their two cents. 'Hn. They have nothing else to do but to give each other hope…hope that might not even exist…' Tala glanced at the door…the door that held Kai and Tsuki behind it. '…The doctor doesn't even know if he'll live…so what's the point of hoping when it could just be shattered? …I see no point. None at all…'
Renée watched the emotions change on Tala's face. She knew what he was thinking. She saw him quickly glance at the others as they talked about Kai making it. She knew how pessimistic Tala was…but even she didn't want to get her hopes up only to have them come crashing down on her…Renée looked towards the door. She wondered what Tsuki thought of the situation.
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"WHAT?!" The old butler flinched. Voltaire leaned on his propped elbow, his vein clearly showing on his wrinkled forehead. He had just learned that his grandson, heir to Hiwatari Corp., was in the hospital under critical condition all because he got hit by a car!
"Profiry, get the limo ready."
"But Sir! The doctor said—"
"I don't give a damn what the doctor said! Get me my DAMN LIMO!"
"Y-y-yes Sir."
Voltaire slowly got up. He was getting too old for this. 'You better not die on me Kai. My whole corporation is at stake!'
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Tsuki came out of the room. The others looked up at her intently. "You guys can go in now…" The sound of rapid hustling brought Tsuki's attention towards the end of the hall where Voltaire Hiwatari emerged. Eyes fierce, mouth tilted to make a small frown. His long black overcoat swung ferociously around him, giving him the added affect of a superior authority, which he kind of was. He took one swift glance at Tsuki and entered Kai's room, his butler stopping at the door, catching his breath. The others exchanged surprised glances at one another.
It had only been a few minutes before Voltaire Hiwatari emerged from the room. His old age finally showing on his face. Tsuki noticed that he seemed much older and exhausted than he did when he first arrived, but she quickly averted her gaze, afraid of what she might see if they made eye contact.
Voltaire sighed. His only grandson looked so vulnerable. He was in this condition because of that girl. He glanced at Tsuki and kept his gaze there. He stared long and hard at the girl until she finally looked up at him. Voltaire would never understand what his grandson saw in her. Never. Voltaire passed Tsuki, stopping shortly to make a comment or more likely a command.
"Take care of him for me."
Tsuki sat there shocked. She stared at Voltaire for a second before quickly replying, "I will." Voltaire gave her the Hiwatari trademark smirk before walking away. Tsuki watched the man go, a smile appearing upon her exhausted features.
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It had been a week, and through that whole week, Tsuki came in and sat by Kai…waiting. The nurses all knew her since she came by everyday. Some gave her sympathetic looks, but she ignored them. They didn't understand. They didn't know that Kai was a fighter; he wasn't going to give up. Nope. At least that was what Tsuki told herself every single day.
"It's nice out today Kai. It's really warm. I think Tala wants to propose to Ren. I know because I heard him hinting at it the other day. I think they'd make a great couple…" Tsuki glanced at Kai and let out a depressed sigh. She let out a chuckle. "I can't believe I'm still here. Why? I should just leave you…but I can't…I can't bring myself to…" She walked up to Kai's side and ran her hand through his hair.
The doctor came in. "Ah! Tsuki. I just came to check on Kai." Tsuki nodded and headed out. "You don't have to go. I'll only be a minute or two." Tsuki shook her head. "I know…but I need some fresh air…" The doctor nodded and waited till the door was closed before turning to the sleeping Kai. "You're lucky you know that. Some give up, but…she keeps holding on. Hopefully you're listening and make it through…just for her."
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Tsuki wandered through the park, hands in her vest pockets. She watched as the children ran by. She smiled at them. Oh how she wishes she could be like them; running around without a worry in the world. But she couldn't. Tsuki sighed and headed back towards the hospital.
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It was late. The sun had set and the stars were the only light that shown through the window of Kai's room. Tsuki came by again along with Tala and Renée. The two teens were waiting outside. Tsuki wanted to say goodnight to Kai before she went home.
Again, she found herself caressing his face. "Kai…" Tsuki turned to leave, but a slight tug on her hand compelled her to stop.
Her heart was beating frantically, Tsuki turned slowly, her breathing becoming very rough. Her crimson orbs widened when she found herself gazing into Kai's half-lidded violet eyes.
"Kai…" Tsuki's voice was caught in her throat. Kai gave her a weak smile from under his oxygen mask. The tears of happiness began to form but Tsuki wiped them away. "Kai…you're alright." Kai made a small movement as to remove the mask from his face. "Kai! What are you doing! That could be dangerous!" Kai ignored her and removed the mask and turned to her. "I missed you." Kai's voice was scratchy and hoarse from the long unusage. Tsuki's eyes softened. "Me too." Kai's gaze wandered down towards Tsuki's left hand where he spotted the diamond ring. "You're wearing it again." Tsuki nodded. "Yeah…I know…" Kai slowly lifted his hand and caressed her face. Oh how he missed doing that. "You know…" Began Kai, "I was on…my way to your place…to get you back again when I got hit…" Tsuki couldn't stop the tears even though she began to wipe her eyes. "Stupid. Why didn't you get out of the way?" Kai let out a faint chuckle. "I was…so deep in thought…I didn't even notice until it was too late…" Tsuki buried her face onto Kai's shoulder.
"Let's get married." Tsuki lifted her face and looked at Kai. "Now?" Kai nodded his head. "Yeah. No more planning…let's just elope." Tsuki gave Kai a blank stare. "Sorry if you didn't notice, but you've a broken arm, a broken leg, and a few broken ribs! You can't leave here!" Kai smirked. "Not on my own." Tsuki narrowed her eyes. "You're insane. That hit must have scrambled your brains!" Kai shook his head. "No. I just want us to get this over with. No more distractions. No more problems. I just want to say I do and get on with life—" Kai let out a raspy cough. "Kai. Take it easy." But Kai's cough became a little more violent before it finally subsided. "Maybe I should get the doct—" "No." Kai took hold of Tsuki's arm. Tsuki watched as Kai's face became distorted with pain. "Kai?!" Kai began to clutch his heart, but his hold on Tsuki never faltering. "Oh no! Doctor! Tala! Somebody!!!"
Tala came hurriedly in, but when he saw Kai's disoriented face he quickly yelled for the doctor to hurry up.
Tsuki turned back to Kai. "Kai hold on okay!" Kai began to calm down, panting heavily. He looked at Tsuki. "I love you…I don't think I ever told you that as much as I wanted too…" Tsuki began to cry heavily. "I know…I love you too…but you have to hold on." Kai made no sign that he heard. Again his face became red and he yelled out in pain. "Kai! The doctor's coming! Just hang in there. Kai remember you said you wanted to elope? Well, let's forget about it and get married now. I'll be Mrs. Hiwatari now. Okay? But you have to hold on!" Kai turned to Tsuki, gaining his composure back for a minute. "I'd like that…I'm glad…we're finally married—Agh!"
It happened so fast, Tsuki was pulled back by Tala while the doctor and nurses surrounded Kai. Their voices were just a bunch of mumbling as Tsuki watched their blurred figure surround Kai. She began to fight against Tala's grip screaming out Kai's name. Renée came in and helped Tala.
Kai yelled out in pain again and it hurt Tsuki.
"Let me go! Tala! Let me go! KAI!!!!"
A/N: Hey my wonderful readers!!! I'm still alive, just been busy with school!!! So here is the new installment to my A Wonderful Disaster! Which is not so wonderful. Ha! I came back and left you with a cliff hanger...tsk...tsk...I know, I bet you want to strangle me, but if you do...I'll never finish!!! By the way the next chapter IS THE LAST CHAPTER!!!! Yeah! I know...I'm flabbergasted as well!!!
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