Violence, Pain, True Feelings, equals Pure Love? Chapter 6: Revelations, a love hina fanfic

Written by: AnimeRulez08

Disclaimer:I do not own Love Hina Ken Akamatsu does. I also do not own Kazuki Shikimori from Maburaho. (Goes in the dark and secretly cursed Akamatsu-sama)

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Violence + Pain + True Feelings Pure Love?

Chapter6: Revelations:

While the whole Hinata residence thought Naru has already move on with Keitaro, that's when they go wrong all about it. While Naru spent her weekends staying in Kazuki's House she merely accepts Kazuki's offers such as drinks and foods. Except she would go in the man's room late at night throw herself in the man's arm through a hug and cry on his shoulder the anguish she had been trying to keep from her friends.

She never found it comfortable when her friends feel sorry for her, neither did Motoko. But finding a man just almost a Xerox copy of Keitaro's characteristic and personality and was more willing to help her was different. It was like having an angel that the heavens send down on earth for her to lean on, not to help her move on but to let her mourning ease.

Every night that the Toudai ronin run in Kazuki's arm, she would always just cry and cry some more until she felt better, then she will thank the man and went back to her room, not even trying to tell him the reason why. But for the noble Shikimori Naru's eyes speak louder than any words. He knew since the first time he saw her that there's an unfathomable emptiness in the woman's eyes. He just made up the conclusion that Naru might not yet be ready to tell him why, or even to talk about it. But if ever she was better and was ready to open up to him, he will make sure that he will just be by her side to listen and strengthen her.

One certain night Naru did run in to the noble man's arms again, but this time she intended to let him know the reasons. While crying in his arms Naru told him how she was surprised to meet him, not that she know him, but because she know someone very similar to him in ways of caring, clumsiness, warm smile, and open-heartedness. The Kazuki was surprised to hear Naru's sudden disclosure to him. Nevertheless he continued to comfort her, he knows that she needed placate now more than ever.

Crying like a child in Kazuki's arms she felt the urge of the man to soothe her. Once her crying ceases a little, enough for her to speak once again. She told Kazuki about the wonderful man the she fell deeply inlove with, telling him how it started a little misunderstanding that developed their bonds of friendship and how she never knew that she had fell inlove with this man without wanting to admit it, until someone got interested in him. She told Kazuki how her rivalry with her friend become muted war. And lastly even she doesn't want to relive the pain; she told Kazuki how her muted war against her friend depressed their love one so much that he killed himself for the two of them to live normal again.

"A normal but very painful life without him" Naru finished and found herself melancholic again in Kazuki's arm. The noble Shikimori doesn't need another word, he figured out that the man Naru knows who's very similar to his and the man who received her whole heart and mind was only a single person. Kazuki opened his mouth trying to figure a word that would calm his friend but he soon closed it for not a word in this world can erase the misery she was going through. All he can do is to stay by her side and stand as crying shoulder for her.

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Needless to say even a year after Keitaro's death none of the girls really have moved on. At day Motoko and Naru would play the role of a happy woman who accepted the truth already, but at night their mask would be shattered into pieces as they cried in heartache.

Never were the other residents aware of this, but somehow they were too preoccupied with their own guilt. Tsuruko, Kitsune, Mutsumi, Shinobu and even Su and Sarah felt guilty. They kept on blaming themselves for being too complacent that they never knew the coming of his death. Not until they woke up and learned that Keitaro died which they regret the most.

If ever they were given a second chance by the heavens above, they will make sure that they won't take him for granted anymore. They will be more aware of his feelings next time that is, if there was still next time, which they really hoped for.

It had been 8 weeks to be exact since the old woman gave them the riddle which they already had forgotten. Neither of them was aware how the riddle can change their lives. That's why they took it for granted.

Naru was starting to be closed to Kazuki. Kitsune, Naru's bestfriend, could have sworn that she saw the hollow eyes of Naru filled with life once when Kazuki gave her a kiss in the cheek. Her eyes went empty again for some reasons, but Kitsune was delighted to see Naru's old eyes even just for a couple of seconds. This somehow made Kitsune figured that maybe Kazuki can mend the broken heart of Naru.

Motoko got more occupied though, as she made the best of her effort to keep pace with her sister. She would just sometimes practice and practice until she falls into the pit of her limitations and she would just fall on the ground unconscious. This made her sister, Tsuruko, worry though she knows that her sister needs this more than any words of wisdom she can ever give. She knows that sorrow was something even she can't stand to be strong enough. Only time was the best treatment to these incurable internal wounds.

Even though Motoko was depressed she still makes an effort to hide this from the residents. She knew it was just going to be more painful in the last of her Honor left to her. She just can't stand being pity. And like Naru, the other residents thought that she too have moved on.

On the very next day Kazuki surprised the whole Hinatasou resident as he came with a private plane. He said he was doing this because he too wanted to give respect to Keitaro, 'the man who got the whole heart and soul of the very woman he loved' he thought. But the truth is that he wanted to ask Keitaro a formal permission. Though he kept it a secret to Naru, he wouldn't want to destroy the closeness she was sharing with him. But he knew that sooner he will let her know, in the right time.

The whole Hinatasou take Kazuki's offer of free transportation, house and food in Okinawa. They too wanna visit the crypt of their beloved kanrinrin once more. Motoko and Naru decided that it wasn't that bad to visit Keitaro with a lot of company, so they all went to Okinawa.

The trip itself was kind of exciting and fun that they didn't even realize that they were already in their destination until the plane opened its door.

Once they settled in the Hotel they all decided to visit first the crypt of Keitaro near the tree. All gave their respect an even left some offering in the foot of his crypt. Once everyone finished saying hello and offering a prayer they left Naru and Motoko alone.

Everyone was waiting for Motoko and Naru's arrival, how they wish that the two won't get any idea of hurting themselves. They knew that memories in Okinawa were one of the most heart breaking memories they ever had with Keitaro. Especially the memories the day before and after he died.

How thankful the residents were when Motoko and Naru returned unharmed. Though Naru and Motoko returned without physical pain, their hearts and minds were throbbing for reminiscing their old wounds which never get better but worst was something they can never avoid, not in Okinawa at least.

The night fell in awkward silence as the Hinatasou residence refreshes the memories of Keitaro. Pain and guilt was the atmosphere the Noble Shikimori felt around the Hinatasou females. This makes him realize how great a man Keitaro is. Once he was assure that everyone was asleep, he sneak outside and found himself infront of Keitaro's tomb.

"What a great man you have been. How I envy you for having both their hearts and soul dedicated to you" Kazuki said as he stares down at the funeral mound before his feet. He can feel his eyes slowly filled with unshed tears. "I knew I can never replace you in their hearts, and that's where it hurts the most" this time Kazuki can't contain his tears anymore as it falls down his eyes. "To loose to someone a year dead was very painful ya know" Kazuki knew that it wasn't appropriate to blame a person who's dead but the ache he felt overwhelmed his reasoning. "Why are you doing this to me? Why?!" Kazuki fell on his knees still crying, rain started to pour down and drench the noble man.

The next day the Hinatasou was surprised, the noble Shikimori was near to convulsion as his fever was too high. He was trembling in cold and his body was too hot that Su fried an egg in his stomach. "That wasn't appropriate Su!" Naru throws a death glare at the young scientist.

That day wasn't much to describe. Nothing especial really happen, though they all stayed in the hotel to look after Kazuki and attend his needs.

But what they are forgetting is that the riddle's time was soon to be over. If none of them make a move sooner it will be too late for any of them to redeem themselves.

The next day as Kazuki felt a little better. He started to talk to them, laugh with them and even share some archeological info he learned. He was indeed very similar to Keitaro, how they share the same likes and dislikes. If you don't know both of them you might come up to a conclusion that they are only a single person.

While Kazuki was talking with the others, Naru and Motoko are watching some kendo action movie in a certain channel. While the movie was near its climax it was interrupted with an emergency news break. "Damn!" Motoko was about to slash the television into two. But it was the same news she got interested weeks ago.

The female reporter announce that the lowest low tide to come in Japan after 30 years was gonna take place that afternoon before the sunset. Motoko never understand why such a news caught her attention it wasn't even related to Kendo after all. Feeling stupid she turned off the television.

"Have you heard that sunset will take place 2 hours from now?" Kazuki said to Motoko and Naru, needless to say he saw the interest in their face. "So?" Motoko said coldly, Kazuki didn't paid attention and continue. "I heard that there's a certain cave that was sunken in the deeps of Okinawa Sea, and was going to appear after 30 years" Kazuki said smiling.

Adrenalin flows in the blood of the Kendo girl and the Toudai ronin. How the scene 59 day ago suddenly comes back to them and hit them like a stone. Needless to tell they both understood now the answer.

"WHERE IS THAT?! BRING US THERE QUICK!" Motoko and Naru said in unison, Kazuki flinch at there sudden reaction. "But it was going to be 3 hours before we get there. You might not even got a chance to see it appear" Kazuki said. "Please help us" Naru's eyes moist with the unshed tears formed in her eyes. Though Kazuki was curious he chooses to act first before he question.

"I know! Let's use my private plane! Quick" Kazuki runs toward his plane followed by Motoko and Naru behind. The Hinatasou residents were left dumbstruck by the event. Curious but never had a chance to come along for the plane took off before they reach them.

I took them an hour and 15 minutes travel before they reach the place Kazuki is telling. "Now can you tell me the reason?" Kazuki started as they wait for the low tide. "The riddle" both replied him quietly, almost a whisper. "A what?!" Kazuki said in disbelief.

"He was dead indeed, but he was alive!

He was waiting but it was already too long!

The wait has its limits!

The appropriate one was soon to be chosen!

8 weeks from now and 3 days from that day,

the appropriate one will emerge!

But before the choosing was made,

the sun will lit the cave of darkness to bring forth the light in the hell of obscurity!

The passage will then be opened!

But again beware!

The water will emerge fast as lightning strike,

killing the turtles in the process!

Seconds are your only option!

That day is the day you die!

Or knock in the door of heavens... breathing!" Naru and Motoko said in unison.

Kazuki didn't need to be told that the dead, the riddle was referring to was Keitaro. He wasn't stupid too, to not realize that the sunset and the cave of Okinawa was the answer to the riddle. But his heart was broken than ever. He can't believe that he was going to lose Naru to someone dead already. "Why? Why do you have to risk your lives there? You weren't even sure if it was just a prank!" Kazuki said in a whisper his bangs cover the unshed tears formed in his eyes.

Naru looked at him she couldn't deny that he really was like Keitaro. But the truth that he is not Keitaro was the fact that restrains her from falling inlove with the man. "Because I loved him so much that I'd rather die trying to be with him than live without him" Naru said looking into the distance. This crushed the heart of Kazuki more. Tears can't be hid in his bangs anymore as it freely flows down his eyes.

"The water was gone, the cave was revealed" Motoko stated as she jumps down, waiting for Naru. "Thanks Kazuki-kun for everything" Naru said. She was about to jump down too when Kazuki yelled. "Naru-chan! Please don't leave Aishiteru (I love you)!" Kazuki yelled. Naru stare at him for a second as a tear drop her eyes. "I'm sorry" Naru turned her back and jump down, running after Motoko. "I'll wait for your return" Kazuki said quietly as he cried more.

Note: Senpais the voting ends on May 21, 2007 for the pairings. See chapter 5 for the choices. Also those who have voted already were still given a chance to vote again. All reviews will be counted. And also if there's going to be a tie I will post two chapters with different ending. So if anything like that happens... Just please look for the title of you're chosen pair. I must tell you that there are also voting going on other website for this story, so don't sue me.

Second Note: Senpais I'll be gone for a month. But I promise to be back soon, if possible before a month from now. Well it's because of some family matters I have to deal with. Actually I was summoned by my Mom to Hong Kong on April 23, 2007. So I will be away from my computer for maybe a month. But once I'm back I promise to make sure to post the ending of this story right away. I ask for your understanding senpais. Gomenasai.