Disclaimer: I don't own anything of CCS. Just having a little fun.
AN: WHAT?? you are kidding! After years of silence...an update! Sorry to have left you for so long. Hopefully I can finish this story and fast, because if I don't I'm afraid I would let you all down. So read and review. Give me fuel to finish before the new year.
Tomoyo watched from the orphanage director's office window as the kids stormed the Santa she had hired to pass out the toys. It was absolute chaos as gifts were distributed and bits of wrapping paper showered the floor of the dining hall. While she was anxious to see the smiles on all the children's faces as they opened their presents, her eyes sought out two children in particular.
Hikaru-kun had not been hard to find for he was the only boy who wasn't running around chasing the other little boys with their new trucks and planes. He stood off to the corner of the room with stubborn and focused eyes fixed on the hat and wand in his hands. He tapped the wand to the hat furiously without any avail. He picked up the instructions again, scanning the directions. Finally he found the one line to all his troubles. "Batteries not included." After scouring the box, he glared up at the Santa for hire, looking at him as though he were the biggest idiot on the planet for forgetting the batteries.
Tomoyo scanned the remainder of the room for Koyanagi- chan and found her on the opposite side also staring incredulously at her present. Tomoyo smiled at the look of confusion and decided the child needed some help. She entered the bustling dining hall and made her way to the girl. "What's the matter, Santa didn't get your present right?"
The girl seemed startled as she turned to face Tomoyo. Staring at her were violet eyes, just the same as her own. "Oh, well I don't know. I wasn't really thinking he could get me what I wanted, but I am just as confused by his choice." She opened up her hands to reveal a pair of double A batteries.
Tomoyo smiled. Oh how this little girl reminded her of herself. "I see your confusion. Perhaps those were meant to be with another present and were placed in your box by accident. Let's see." Tomoyo straightened herself up and raised her voice to the crowd. "Children!! Children!! Is anyone missing batteries for their presents?" Only a few children had looked up, but most of them immediately returned to their toys.
"Batteries!" Koyanagi looked out at the crowd for the familiar voice. Indeed heading straight for her was her beloved Hikaru. "Batteries? You have batteries?" The little girl turned to look back at the violet eyed woman, but she had disappeared. "Hey are those double A's?" Koyanagi faced Hikaru and blushed. He looked so kawaii as he looked upon her with such hope. She quickly nodded and opened her hand to present the batteries to him. "Perfect!" He snatched the batteries from her hand and put them into hat.
Just as he was about to walk away from her, Koyanagi found her voice, "Hikaru-kun." He looked at her questioningly. "Will you show me a magic trick?"
He didn't answer right away, but contemplated for a moment. "I need to practice it first. Come find me in five minutes, over there." He pointed to the corner he previously occupied. He smiled big and then went on his way.
Tomoyo watched this exchange back in her lookout point from the office. She smiled just as wide as Hikaru kun as she watched Koyanagi jump up and down in excitement, her brown curls bouncing with her. Suddenly she felt warmer on the inside than she had in a very long while.
"Let me help you with those Daidouji-sama"
"Thank you Toruni." Tomoyo handed off one of her bags to her housekeeper. She was exhausted and just wanted to crawl into her bed. It had been a long few weeks visiting orphanages, and although it helped heal her soul a little, it also helped to drain her of all her energy. She collapsed into her bed, not just falling asleep, but falling into oblivion.
TBC