CH33-Resolve and End

I harden my heart and soul forcing myself to not feel anything, for all I know Myaname died along with Koriuno and Master. "Don't you see, you killed Mother and Father took the blame." She can no longer hide the smile from her face as she looks at my crestfallen shape. Chuckling I straighten up, "No Myaname I didn't. That's a neat trick you got there, how long did it take you learn it?" shocked that I had figured out her trick she glares. "A while ago, but enough games let us, or more correctly me, finish this."

We run at each other, our blades clanging over and over as we clash. Again and again she leaves herself open but I can't bring myself to do it. "What's the matter sis, growing tired?" We break apart panting and she comes at me again. Bringing her arms up to drop her blade on my shoulder I again hesitate. "Kari, you know you have to." Niricame calls to me and it strengthens me a little, but also distracts me. I hear it whistling through the air and drop to my knees before the sword can sink in deep.

I feel blood drip down my arm from the small wound and I take advantage of her successful attack. I throw out my leg tripping her and pulling me up off the ground. I let her get back up, her hate full gaze burning holes in me. "I'm sorry."

"I'm not." We run at each other, our Zanpakto poised to carve into the others body, and I hear the sound of approaching footsteps. Flying at each other I tunnel my vision until I see no one but her, but not soon enough because at last second I see the whole of Squad 10 and Renji pause at the edge of the barrier. The slice of fabric tearing and a gasp as blood pours from the mouth is the only sound. She slides off of my Zanpakto and fall to her knees gasping for air. She grabs the front of my shirt, desperately trying to stay and finish her job, but it soon goes limp with her body and slumps to the ground.

I fall to my knees next to her body and place a hand over my chest. I feel the barrier lift away and in my peripheral vision I see all of the shocked faces who were so sure that they had seen me get pierced and fall to the ground. Tears bubble behind in my eyes as I look down at my sister, blood still flowing from the wound I had inflicted soaks my pants. I feel a wet nose nudge my arm and I turn my head. The black wolf with a single white spot over her chest looks at me sadly, "It had to be done, you had no other choice." I nod and she returns to the sword. I look down at my clothes now covered with blood and I pull my hand away from my chest. Scarlet red blood drops off my finger tips every few seconds and more blood comes out. I start to feel faint and cold but I feel warmth from my right and I turn to look investigate it. Niricame stands before me, her expression calm and peaceful. "What's happening?" I whisper so softly that only she hears.

"Death isn't something to be afraid of, but something to be respected." Seeing my worried expression she shakes her tail, "Don't worry it's not your time yet, but it is time to leave that body or you will die." I stare at her confused, "So am I dying or not?"

She shakes her head still perfectly calm. "Your body is but you spirit isn't ready. Do you feel that tugging deep within you pulling towards the trees?" I nod in confirmation, but while my spirit was pulling one way my heart was pulling the other way. Sensing this she touches me encouragingly on the cheek. "You will see him again, I promise. But you need to go see some things before you can return to your normal life."

"But what about Toushirou, I just can't leave him."

"There isn't enough time, tell him goodbye and I'll explain the rest." I nod in agreement knowing that she is right and trusting her completely. With the barrier gone and now that they can see clearly they start to rush me, bombarding me with questions I can't answer. Some go to get help while others pick up Mya's body and clean up the area. Toushirou, however, came straight to me. "Kari, are you all right?" he places his hand on my shoulder but pull it back when he feels the blood on me. "Kari your…" I cut him off with a kiss which he eagerly returns. Pulling back I feel all the eyes on us. "I knew it." Rangiku whispers but not well enough because both of us hear it, but I ignore it. My hands fall to my sides as I lose the power to hold them up. Gazing deep into his eyes I whisper the one thing I've always wanted to say.

"I love you." I inhale sharply as I fall forward with a heavy thud on the ground. I faintly hear Toushirou screaming my name and almost try to open my eyes but a louder voice stops me. "It will be ok, trust me. I will talk to him and tell him everything." I nod and follow her, my spirit unrecognizable to the few who can see me. Speeding up to a trot I catch up to Niricame and fall into step at her side. A slight breeze ruffles my dirty brown fur as I strain my ears to hear the last sounds in the clearing. I whimper and scrap my paws in the earth as I struggle to not return to my body. "It'll be ok and you will be back soon, I promise."

"Will I be a wolf for the rest of my life?" I ask as I follow sadly behind her. Laughing she looks over her shoulder. "No, as soon as you're rested you will return to your body. So enjoy this while you can." She takes off and I follow quickly on her paws. The speed is amazing as we dash through the undergrowth. Pausing atop a hill we watch the sun set but I am quickly distracted by movement far below. A single shape paces back and forth and I push all of my sense forward to identify it. I yelp and whimper as I see Toushirou's torn expression. I begin to work the earth as I decide what to do. Niricame barks, ordering me to follow, and I turn to but stop and sit down.

Lifting my head to the sky as the last rays turn the sky blood red I howl. I let the wind carry my longing song down to him. I watch as he looks towards the source of the sound and his eyes go wide in wonder when he sees me. I never knew if a wolf could cry but now I know. A tear slides down from the corner of my eye flattening the fur it passes over till it drops to the ground. My lungs start to hurt but I don't stop till the moon is visible in the sky. With one last remorseful look down the hill I head down the other side, his face imbedded into the back of my mind.

The End

Well I hope it was enjoyable and not too bad . I just want to say a thank you to whomever invented/thought of spell check; my story would be unreadable without it! Oh, and don't stop here, keep going because there is a sneak preview to Mystery Twins, the sequel to Betrayal! The sneak peak is basically a layout of the next story, but in poem form. (Got bored in Geography).