So I've got nothing to say this chapter... except that this is the last chapter... of this story, that is but I have already begun planning for the next. The trilogy to this series. EVER AFTER
I really enjoyed writing this story and I hope you guys have enjoyed reading it. It took time, but it was worth it, for me anyway :) Come back for the trilogy, I hope to see and hear from you guys again. BTW Hotaru may seem different…
That's all, I really do hope you have enjoyed the fanfic, and that it was worth the wait :)
Enjoy~~
*LAST CHAPTER OF AN OLD FAIRYTALE* (OMG I CANT BREATHE)
"What the princess left behind. An old fairytale"
Normal P.O.V
Natsume lay on his bed. The sun had gone down, and the curtains captured the moonlight, straining it, making the room dim as possible, but it didn't stop the air from growing cold. Natsume got up form where he lay and instantly cringed when the cold air swirled around his bare chest, his lower half clad in only a pair of wrinkled designer jeans. He continued to make his way to the bathroom, tired as he was, he really needed a good hot shower, especially after the long days event.
The hot water of the shower unknotted the muscles in his back and calmed his pulse. The familiar smell of the shampoo made him forget everything for just a moment. Finally he couldn't delay anymore and got out, shutting off the water and hastily dried himself. He then wrapped the towel around his bottom half, briefly glancing into the mirror and walked back into his room. His left eye was now purple-ish black and had swollen just a bit, but it did no more than enhance his sharp bad boy look. He stepped across to the window and flashed open the curtain, letting the moonlight pour in. It was a full moon tonight and the stars that were near the moon faded out by it's moonlight glow. Natsume turned back to his bed, getting ready to at least get a good nights sleep. But the corner of his right eye caught a small sparkle, right under the messy sheets.
'Must be maids earrings or something' he thought as he stalked towards it and picked it up. But it wasn't an earring. It was a ring, an old golden ring looped onto a small delicate chain. A necklace. Natsume carefully turned it around, curiosity illuminated on his face, and then his expression froze.
'Forever my princess Mikan'
"Mikan?" Natsume gripped the steering wheel of his car tightly. Mi-chan? Mikan? Mikan and Mi-chan, what the hell. He didn't know what the hell was going on anymore. The speedometer was already reaching a hundred miles per hour and it was obvious it was not going to slow down.
"Mikan" It took less then one minute for Natsume to realize everything after he saw those engraved words, and it took exactly one minute for him get dress and to be in his car before he was speeding down the road towards the Imai residence. He couldn't stop thinking about it at all, and for a moment he skidded to a stop on the side of the road and banged his head loudly on the horn of the car.
I reached into the pocket of my jacket and pulled out a necklace with a shiny gold ring on it and settled the ring onto her hand. She stared at it. At the words engraved on it, which i made sure she knew what they meant. She continues to stare at it as I bid my goodbyes to her parents and friends. I turned back to her, gave her peck on the cheek before walking into the gates. I didn't need to turn around to know that she was smiling, because I had whispered something, I knew would make her smile, the words engraved on the ring. 'forever my princess Mikan'
Natsume's eyes snapped open, that was his most vivid memory of her, most painful, but vivid. He picked up his phone to call Ruka, to tell him everything, but then no one had answered. Natsume tugged the car into gear again and speed down the road once more. Am I still your prince Mikan?
"Ruka, she's already gone, it's not like we can get her to come back, she had to go." Hotaru didn't try to talk Mikan out of leaving, it's not like she could've stopped her anyway, there was probably only one person who could do that.
"Just call her and tell her to come back. Ask her to just wait a while. I KNOW that Natsume will come around soon Hotaru, please." Ruka had been persistent in asking Mikan to stay, instead of going back to America, but his girlfriend was much more stubborn then him and wouldn't allow him to call her at all. "It for the best Ruka, it was his choice."
"I know that, but he just needed more time to think, Hotaru trust me."
"No, if he really did need or love her, he would be here by now, but he isn't."
"Hotaru.."
"No Ruka. It's already getting late and Mikan's plane will be boarding in an hour. He made his choices and now these are the consequences so stop."
"But-"
"no buts," Hotaru said sternly as she looked at Ruka, but her face softened and she whispered softly "life doesn't always have a happy ending Ruka."
Ruka in turn also softened his stance and looked at his stubborn girlfriend, "but that doesn't mean they don't deserve a one."
A roar of poundings on the door, brought them back from their staring contest. Ruka stalked off to open the door. A red-faced and sweaty Natsume stood in the doorway. One arm propped on the the frame to keep himself up. "Where is she?"
Ruka can only stare at his best friend, unable to say anything, he DIDN'T know what to say.
"Ruka! I said where is she!"
"Shut up Hyuuga. She's not here." Nastume's eyes drifted behind Ruka to see a very angry Hotaru, her arms crossed around her chest. Natsume heaved out a puff.
"Look Imai, I know okay, I get it. Everything is my fault, it's always my fault! But please, let me see her." Natsume never in his life pleaded like this, or even pleaded at all, but he needed to see her.
Both Hotaru and Ruka looked at him. Ruka still had no idea how to tell his best friend that the person he loves is already gone to the airport and there was no way he'd make it in time. Hotaru just stood there deep in thought, while Natsume almost wanted to scream at them for just standing there.
"She's not here Natsume." Ruka tried telling him. Was that the best way to start it? "She's gone."
Natsume narrowed his eyes. "What do you mean she's gone? If she's not here then just tell me where she is! Okay?! I need to talk to her, I have to tell her. I have to tell her I love her!" He was met with silence.
"She's at the airport. Her plane boards in half an hour. You should make it if you leave now." Hotaru's voice breaks out, and both Ruka and Natsume turn to look at her. She raised her eyebrows. "Well go, otherwise you wont make it."
Natsume stood there for a moment more then he turned around back towards his car before he muttered something, "thank you Imai."
Hotaru gave a little nod before Natsume got in his car and started to race down the street. The breeze blew around them as Ruka and Hotaru watched Natsume's car go out of sight. Ruka turned to give his girlfriend a strange look. Just before she was so content on letting Natsume suffer in pain and turn him away but now she's just told him everything to get Mikan back.
"Why did you help him?" He finally asked. Hotaru looked at him, "I thought you wanted me to help him? Didn't you?"
"Yeah, I know but before you were so-"
"You were right Ruka. They do deserve a happy ending." Hotaru smiled at him, "plus I know how to recognise a desperate soul when I see one." Ruka slipped his arms around her into a warm embrace as Hotaru continued, "Not having someone, is the worse curse imaginable." Ruka stared at her before he leaned down into her lips.
Natsume stormed though the airport doors, causing a few bystanders to glance his way before meeting his hard glare and turning back. Natsume looked at his watch. It was now 00:09. Mikan's plane should've boarded 10 minutes ago. Or maybe he was wrong, he didn't know and he needed answers. Natsume stormed up to the front desk, "When does the next plane to America leave?!" He screamed at the flight agents face. She flinched back at his sharp tone. "uh-uh-um let-let me check that for you s-sir."
"Hurry up!" The woman scrambled on her keyboard before clicking some more. "um-s-sir it seems the last flight to America was boarded 6 minutes ago at gate number 11 and they should be in the air in less than 2 minut- Sir!" But even if she called out to him, it was no use, Natsume was already sprinting down to gate number 11.
'Where is she?!' Natsume really hoped she was still there. Maybe she waited for him? Maybe she really did want to be with him? He ran till his legs started burning. He could feel the sweat drops on his forehead.
'Mi-chan'
Mikan's P.O.V
I sat on the cold bench. Why was it especially cold tonight? Was it because of the air? Or was it just my heart? I rubbed my hands together and blew on them, trying to gain at least some warmth.
The plane should be boarded 6 minutes ago, but I just couldn't get my legs to move. Why did everything turn out like this? The tears escaped before I could stop them and they trailed down my cheeks. I harshly wiped them off. What use was it really to cry at a time like this? Natsume doesn't want me again, he doesn't even need me. So why am i still sitting here?
Attention please, the boarding plane to America 00271 at gate number 11 will be getting ready to lift off in 2 minutes. I repeat. the boarding plane to America 00271 at gate number 11 will be getting ready for lift off in 2 minutes. Any passengers still not registered on the plane should come to gate number 11 immediately.
That sounds like me. I wiped the last of my tears and got up. Grabbing my suitcase, I wheeled over to gate 11. If Natsume really did wanted to see me again, shouldn't he be here by now. I laughed quietly at myself, of course he didn't want to see me again. Natsume made it very clear. I'm so stupid.
I handed my passport to the smiling attendant, but I just couldn't bring myself to smile back. "Enjoy your flight Miss Sakura" She gave me another smile. I nodded.
The guards at the gate gave me a nod as I walked pass. This really was it. I might never come back. I might never ever see Natsume… Nat-kun again. I inhaled a deep breath as I stepped onto the plane. The warmth hit me at once, maybe i can finally find peace. Promises were meant to be broken. Cinderella's magical life ended at midnight, so I'm nothing special am I?
Natsume's P.O.V
I slammed my fists onto the attendants desk. "What do you mean, the planes already taken off?!"
"s-sir please like I said many time before, the plane took off exactly 1 minute ago. We can't just call it back, it's already down the runway."
"I'll pay you however much you need, just bring the goddamn plane back!"
"I'm sorry sir, we just can't do that."
I heaved out a groan. These people are idiots. Can't they see that I NEED to see my Mikan!?
I charged at the two bulky men with only Mikan on my mind. I strained against their stupid arms. "For gods sake, get the fuck off of me! I need to see her!"
One of the men rolled their eyes, they've probably seen this way too many times. Maybe they don't know what love is.
"Sir please restrain yourself or we will have to escort you out!"
I looked her dead in the eyes, "Do you know who I am?! I am Natsume Hyuuga and I want to see my girlfriend!"
"Sir… the plane is probably gone by now, we're sorry but we can't do anything more."
I yelled in frustration and looked out the big airport window. I see the plane. I see the shadows of passengers.
I slid down onto my knees with my head down. I can't. I can't have lost her again.
I love you so much Mikan
And that's it! That's the end! I cannot believe. THAT WAS THE END OF "AN OLD FAIRYTALE" and i just cant believe i actually finished it! Well not technically since i still have the sequel to do but still. I really hope this as been good enough. I will be posting a authors note after this chapter soon to explain what will happen with the trilogy.
I just want to thank those that have been supportive and have always stuck to this story from the beginning. :) Without you, there wouldn't be this story, so thank you.
I hope to see you all very soon in the trilogy!
xx -A