Phase 2: Inheritance From The Grave, Her Sacrifice
Yue slowly opened his eyes to the new day. The sun barely began to rise and the brilliant shades of pink, blue, and purple appeared with the clouds that seemed to hang over it. The rain prior to the night before had dissipated, leaving remnant feelings in its wake.
Yue moves to a seated position on the satin sheeted bed, his eyes were all worn red. He glances to his right to see someone familiar.
No it can't be… can it? Mother…? Yue climbs out of his bed and onto the cold, tile floor with his bare feet. He walks closer to the woman that was watching over him the night before. Yue reaches for her, touching her face with his petit fingers. He embraced her crying over her. No… it isn't you… Aunty, it was you that came to watch over me… but still… mother, oh mother… I… I… Yue couldn't stand it; he wasn't able to come to terms with his mother's death and now he wasn't able to say goodbye for one last time… Nothing was held back, all the emotions come out as tears of ambiguity. He laid his head over the lap of Haruka's. He closed his eyes, as the tears streamed down his face.
"I'm alive, but does it even matter…" sobbed Yue. He felt a tender hand move through his silver hair and the other rested on his hand.
"Of course it matters." said Haruka.
"Why… why does it matter that I'm alive?! I'm the one that should've died; not mother!" Haruka felt the tears soak through to her core.
"Do you really believe that?" The question lingered for a moment as Yue tried to ascertain the answer. Their was none for him… Haruka put her hands on Yue's face and forced him to look at her eyes.
"The fact is that you are alive… whether you like it or not, you are here to exist for the rest of your days. Your mother protected you so that you may find your own happiness."
…live a long life my sweet child… be happy you have… the right…
The sun had fully risen before atmosphere of the room was interrupted. A tall man (about 6'1) entered the room. He wore a lab coat and had somewhat long black hair that covered part of his face.
"So you've become his new guardian have you Haruka ojou-sama?" said the man. Yue and Haruka both glanced at him.
"Kyo…-san." said Yue. Kyo walked closer to them.
"Is that any way to greet me? And after all the trouble I did in fixing you up." Before Haruka could protest, Yue stood up and bowed deeply as a sign of respect.
"It's nice to see you again, oji-san." Kyo could only pat Yue on the head as acknowledgement.
"Mmm… I thought I told you not to call me 'oji-san' didn't I? Never mind. I have something to tell you… Yue-dono you have been banished from the Hanabishi complex. You will now live in the manor that your departed mother had created. Haruka ojou-sama is your new legal guardian." Silence drifted over the room.
"What just a minute! Just what the hell are you talking about?!" Haruka stood up in a rage.
"It's as I've said ojou-sama; you and Yue-dono will now be living in the manor that Haruko ojou-sama had left as an inheritance to her son. This has been already been decided by Toshiro-sama." To break the tension Yue began to speak.
"What manor are you talking about, oji-san?"
"Well I'm not actually supposed to tell you this but… Haruko-sama wanted to move away from the Hanabishi clan so that you will be able to live a normal life. Away from the constant jealousy of the inner family. Unfortunately, Kaoru-dono found out and put an end to the project immediately, so the manor has not yet been completely finished." Haruka gave out a small sigh. "But do not worry as my men are working on finalizing the construction."
Yue turned to Haruka and had reached for her hand to grasp it. Haruka looked down at the child that was now her responsibility. How can I take care of you when I can barely take care of myself?... But I'll do it. After all it was ne-san's choice to have you. How can I possibly ignore the pain you both went to, to be together…? The assurance in Haruka's eyes gave Yue some confidence at this new arrangement. It was Haruka's turn… her turn for sacrifice.
"There is one last thing that I must give to you Yue-dono." Kyo walked up to Yue and handed him a necklace. "This is now yours; take care of it well as it was the last thing your mother had given to you out of love." Yue grasped the pendant in his hand.
Mother…this is what you wanted right? You want me to live on... even though your not here with me, you left a part of yourself that wouldtake care of me.
"It is time that you departed, for the trip you will take to your new home will be a long one. We leave within the hour." Haruka took Yue's hand as she led them out of the patient's room. Yue looked to Haruka and felt something… the light that is, HOPE.