Chapter 4: Reasons
- Jyuu-san hime POV -
I always thought that Shun will be the only one I loved. However, I was wrong.
I fell in love once again, this time, with a man called Shi Ryuuki. But, I also know that the one in his heart......
…...is not me.
I know, Shuurei-chan is a far more suitable candidate for Ryuuki. She truly loves him, and he loves her back. Its a world I can't enter. A world without me.
But, I'm tired. I'm tired of being excluded, I'm tired of......him not looking at me.
I tried to act like I'm not hurt. I tried, I really tried! But I'm a woman too! I too want Ryuuki to look at me, me and me only.
But why? Why won't he? Why can't he see me?
However, deep down, I knew the answer. He can't see me because his eyes are for Shuurei. Only Kou Shuurei.
Jealousy burned me up from within, the bitterness so strong that I even shocked myself.
Was I......that possessive?
Shuurei......if only you weren't there......
NO! What am I thinking?! I'm not......no......maybe I am.
If Shuurei weren't there, Ryuuki will be mine. His eyes will be mine and mine alone.
Maybe, just maybe......killing her may not be as difficult as it seems.
I......
"......you what?" a cold voice echoed.
I turned around immediately, only to see a silver haired boy standing behind me.
How did he hear my thoughts?! Is he enemy or......
"Jyuu-san hime, I wonder if my help is needed?" the voice continued.
Under the moonlight, stood Hyou Riou.
Allies.
I always thought that Shun will be the only one I loved. However, I was wrong.
I realized that I loved Ryuuki more.
- Hyou Riou POV -
"......you what?"
I emerged from behind the shadows, and immediately, she twirled. Her eyes were shocked, and deep down, I could almost see her killing intent.
Not only towards Shuurei, but also, me. I sighed.
Born in the Hyou clan, I fully understood what love means to women.
The fiercest women can be tamed by love, yet the gentlest woman can become of direst cruelty, too for the sake of love.
Jyuu-san hime, was an excellent lady. Devoted, loyal, intelligent, beautiful......but too she's a woman.
Thus, I finally spoke.
"Jyuu-san hime, I wonder if my help is needed?"
The woman in front of me watched me with confusion, but the killing intent have already disappeared.
She can be of use to seek my answer.
- Jyuu-san hime POV -
I didn't mean to......I didn't mean to......
kill you too.
Faraway, thunder rumbled as rain fell.
I should have known. I should have known that compared to Shuurei, I'm too insignificant. I should have known that if Shuurei's no longer there, you won't be able to live on too.
Jyuu-san hime stared at the lifeless body dazedly.
......No, I knew. I knew that you will follow if Shuurei left you behind.I just didn't want to admit the fact that you will never belong to me.
I chose to believe that even without Shuurei, you could live with me.
The arrow pierced through Shuurei's body, and blood gushed out from that fatal wound. She turned and saw me, not with anger, but with confusion, fear......and forgiveness.
I collapsed to the ground, and finally, broke into tears.
And I......I gave her a second arrow. Just because Ryuuki was holding her. To Shuurei......to Shuurei-chan......I......!
"NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" I screamed hysterically, tears brimming. Despite the blurred vision, I could still see Ryuuki's body curling in front of the grave. I murdered him.
What have I done?!
"Child, if there comes a time when you did something wrong, be brave and take responsibility."
Take responsibility.
I slid out a knife from my sleeve, and in one clean cut, slashed my throat. Blood oozed out from the wound, soaking the already damp ground. I limply dropped to the floor. Instead of feeling scared, I was welcomed with calmness.
Shuurei-chan, Ryuuki......I've come to take responsibility.
- Hyou Riou POV -
I gazed at the body of Jyuu-san hime. Silently in the pouring rain, I prayed.
Now all the guards are 'asleep', and nobody will be able to cross the barrier I've set up, its time for the next step.
Completed: 09/11/09 12 am
Edited: 10/11/09 8:22 am
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