D: Hey readers! Well, I felt bad about with holding this chappie, and I got 7 out of10 reviews that I wanted, so…here's chappie 21! And guess what anime guys; I have a job for you!
--hands signs to all the guys--
Kyo:--reading the sign--"Come to fanfic and read 'The Choice of Love of Life'"?
D: That's right! You guys are my story advertisers…Readers, please in your reviews, tell me what you want each guy to do and he shall do it…So, review and what you want to happen will!
All Guys: WHAT!!
Kish: Not fair!
Taruto: Umm…Why?
Pai: Well, the more we do that draws attention to her story will make it popular. She has an 86 percent chance that-
Masaya: Screw that…I'm too beautiful to be doing this…
D: Well, if you guys don't do the things the reviewers want…I won't update…
All Guys: --mumble and carry signs--
D: Remember, what ever you reviewers want the guys to do, send it in a review and they will do it…Hope you like the chappie! It's a happy one!
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Kish got out of bed, as quietly as possible, trying not to wake Mina. He stopped and looked at her. She would object, but I want to do something for her after all she has done for me. He picked her up gently out of the chair and placed her in the bed. He tucked her in and made sure she was covered completely. She smiled in her sleep and he smiled back. He then looked around for a pen and paper. He opened the side table drawer and found some. He took a minute to jot Mina a note and quickly looked it over. It read:
Mina,
I know that you didn't want to sleep in the bed, but I didn't need it and I wanted you to be comfortable. You have done so much and I want to thank you for that.
I am going to see her one last time…I need to see her again…I'm not sure when or if I'll be back, but I hope to see you again. Thank you for all you've done,
Kish
He placed the note on the chairand looked at Mina one last time before he left the room.
He walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. According to a nearby clock, it was 9:30 am. He opened the kitchen door and was surprised to see Ryou sitting at the counter drinking a cup of tea. He looked at Kish when he entered and murmured, "Good morning." Kish sat at the counter and grunted, "Morning." Ryou got up and made him a cup of tea. Kish thanked him and lightly blew on it before sipping it. The hot liquid felt soothing as it ran through him.
It was a long time before either guy said anything. Finally Kish finished his tea and took a deep breath before he spoke.
"Ryou…I have a favor to ask." Ryou looked at him and said, "I'm listening." Kish adjusted in his seat and asked timidly, "Can you take me to see Ichigo? I…I just want to say goodbye for good…" Ryou finished his tea, grabbed both cups, and placed them both in the sink. He stayed at sink as he responded.
"I'll take you, but I think you should change." Kish looked down at his bare chest and nodded in agreement. Ryou offered, "I'll get you some clothes, hang on." He left the room and Kish stood up. He played with the necklace and again thought of Ichigo.
Why did you save me Ichigo? I didn't deserve your sacrifice of love. Because of my stupidity, I took your away from your home, your friends, your family, and your world and you paid the price…For that, I will always be sorry…He bowed his head and his heart ached.
Ryou returned with a change of clothes and he showed Kish to a back room to change in. He left and Kish changed into the long sleeved black shirt, jeans, and black shoes. He walked back into the kitchen and told Ryou, "I'm ready." Ryou nodded and lead Kish out to his red sports car. They got in and pulled out of the driveway.
Kish looked out of the window at passing scenery and he sank deep into his thoughts.
His dream last night disturbed him very much. Who was that person, and why did they destroy the only thing of Ichigo's that I have left?
It was a very short ride, and it was only about ten minutes before Kish saw the distant headstones.
Ryou pulled up to gates out in the front and parked. He looked at Kish and said, "It's that huge marble one in the center…Do you want me to wait?" Kish shook his head and answered, "No…I can find the way back myself…I need to do this all alone so that I can clear my mind once and for all…" Ryou nodded and Kish climbed out of the car. Ryou drove off and Kish began to walk up the sloping hill to the huge mausoleum.
It took a few minutes, but he soon arrived at the huge marble mausoleum. He stood in front of the huge, wrought iron gates and took a deep breath before he pushed a gate open and entered.
He walked down a very long hallway, his footsteps echoing in the silence. He passed many plaques with names on them, and many plaques blank, waiting to be filled. The hallway seemed endless and, although the sunlight poured through the many windows, the place had an unnatural chill inside of it. He continued to walk and soon, he saw it.
At the end of the hallway, there was a circular room…in the center of the room was Ichigo inside of the glass coffin. He slowly walked into the huge room and stood by the coffin, just looking at her.
She was still so beautiful. The white flowers she had before had been replaced with pink roses. Pink rose petals were laid all around and on her body, accenting her pale skin so beautifully. He looked at her and just wished that she wake up and embrace him. He wished she would run into his arms and they could stay that way until the end of time. But, no matter how hard he wished, she stayed still, unmoving.
The tears of sorrow filled his eyes and fell to the cold marble silently. He walked slowly over to the coffin and pushed the button. The glass opened and Kish stood there.
He reached out his hand and laid it on her cold one. The tears he had fell on the soft rose petals and he stayed like that for what seemed a life time, unmoving like her, wishing to join her death. A strange silence fell over the room as an all too familiar sound filled Kish's head.
"Kish…" He snapped up and looked down at Ichigo. She was still, but her voice rang out clear again.
"Kish…" He shut his eyes and he felt pain begin to fill his whole body. "Kish…" The necklace burned against his skin and he screamed in pain. He tried to touch the necklace to rip it off, but it burned his hand. More pain filled his body and he fell to the ground. He felt like someone was stabbing him with a white hot knife. He writhed on the marble floor and shed many tears of pain. The necklace grew hotter as the voice grew louder.
"Kish…Kish…"
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Ryou was driving back to the café, his thoughts too much to think about. One thing was sure; he hoped that Kish would be okay. Ichigo's death had affected everyone, but Kish had struggled the most because he loved her more than anyone.
His cell phone began to ring and Ryou picked it up.
"Hello, this is Ryou."
"Ryou? It's Keiichiro."
"Oh, what is it Keiichiro?"
"I just finished analyzing that stone in the pommel of that dagger, and what it turned out to be surprised me."
"Okay then, what is it?"
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Kish was writhing in pain and the necklace burned white hot in his chest. He managed to sit up slowly, his muscles screaming in agony, and he grabbed onto the necklace. It burned the flesh on his hand, but he didn't care. He pulled on it and the small clamp broke. He threw the necklace a few feet away, the pain subsiding a little, and he said in a rough tone, "I don't care if this is the only thing of her's I have left...It has caused me more pain than her death has!" He stood up shakily and said, "It must be destroyed!"
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"Ryou, the stone is the weirdest thing I have ever analyzed before, and I've analyzed some pretty weird things. It took me all night to analyze too."
"Well Keiichiro, don't keep me in suspense…What is it?"
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Kish remembered his dream from last night and walked over to the necklace, raising his foot over it. He stomped on it as hard as he could and it shattered into thousands of little pieces. A small vapor was released and it rose into the air.
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"It's pure essence…In reality, it's part of a soul…Ichigo's soul…"
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The vapor rose up and Kish watched it for a minute. He then walked over to the coffin and touched Ichigo's cold hand again. This time, he had no pain, no voice, just his pure feelings of sorrow and regret. He turned around and slid down the marble base holding up Ichigo's coffin, and down the cold marble floor. He leaned his head back and spoke.
"You know Ichigo, I would've given you anything you wanted…If you wanted a star, I would've flown up to space to get it for you…If you wanted me to leave, as much as it would've pained me, I would've left and never come back. Ever since I first saw you, I loved you with every fiber of my being…Your beautiful eyes captivated my very soul…You drew me in with them and when you laughed, they shined with such joy I had never seen in the universe. Your smile could've lit an entire world. Sometimes, I couldn't help but wonder if your would've been better off never knowing me…But I know that without a doubt, I would've never been able to live without you…" He brought his knees up to his chest and cried. All of his emotions overwhelmed him and he sat there, letting his many tears roll down his cheeks and land on the cold marble floor.
The vapor gathered above the coffin, unbeknownst to Kish, and it surrounded Ichigo. It became thicker and was soon joined by more vapors coming through the window. It became even thicker and it slowly seeped into her mouth and nose. A faint light emanated around her body as the vapor went into it.
Suddenly, the light died down and the vapor was gone. There suddenly appeared a pink blush on Ichigo's cheeks. She began to breathe slowly, deep, long breaths. She opened her eyes slowly and looked up at the marble ceiling. A light reached her eyes and she blinked a few times. She felt warmth spreading throughout her entire body and she moved her toes slowly. She wiggled her fingers and felt the blood beginning to flow through them. Soft sobs suddenly reached her ears, the first sound she had heard in many days. She slowly sat up, the pink petals falling off of her, and she placed the bouquet of pink roses next to her. She looked down beside the coffin and she saw Kish, crying his soul out. Her heart was immediately filled with love and happiness.
"Kish…" He suddenly looked around and over at the shattered necklace. "Kish…" He stiffened and slowly looked above. He saw Ichigo smiling down. He quickly stood up and stared her into her eyes disbelief.
"Ichigo…Is that really you?" She smiled and jumped off the coffin. She stared for a second before jumping into Kish's arms and embraced him.
"Yes Kish, it's me…oh Kish, I love you so much!" He embraced her back and they smiled as tears of joy were shed. She looked into his eyes and he into hers. They looked into each other's eyes, into their souls and saw it…The love that they both shared…The love that could now be seen as clear as day, no doubts…True love.
They then shared the most passionate kiss of all time.
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D: Well, don't fret; there is more to the story! I hope you guys liked this chappie!
--Ichigo walks through door and Kish runs over to hug and kiss her--
Masaya: Um….--sneaks from room--
D: Hey readers, don't forget to review me and tell me what you want the guys to do for the advertising!
All Guys: We STILL have to do that?
D: Yep! And Ichigo's gonna help me! --Ichigo high fives daisukezgirl13--
Kyo: Hang on, where's-
Ryou: MASAYA! He snuck out!
Taruto and Pai: If we have to do this-
Kish: --SO DO YOU MASAYA YOU BAKA!
--guys go and drag Masaya back--
Masaya: NO!!
Ichigo: Think of it as pay back for killing me and cheating on me with Mina!--stares evilly down at Masaya with Kish--
D: Well, I'm just gonna go over here…--Kyo, Keiichiro, Ryou, Pai, and Taruto go with her while Kish, Ichigo, and Masaya "work things out"…--
All: See ya! Hope you guys enjoyed! Make sure to come back and review!