Chap 11 Dream

Sachiko's POV

Even though I could regain my consciousness but I hardly moved any muscles or even opened my eyes. Whatever Yohko had put in my system was working. I did not feel the burning on my shoulder any more. Perhaps, she froze my body so the poison would not run deeper into my system. It was the first time I got this kind of injury during the mission at school. Normally, there were just powerless monsters, which accidentally stepped in the school area. However, this time, it was different. Moreover, the new transfer student was there as well and as my mind served me right, she helped me and Rei defeat those creatures.

What was her name, again?

Yes, Yumi Fukazawa, how could such a simple name make my heart beat fast? It was just as if today was not the first day we met.

-OPEN FLASHBACK-

Early in Monday's morning

I had that dream again but this time the image of that person was clearer. Even though I could not make out the whole face but I was quite sure that that pair of mocha eyes belonged to a lovely girl who had brown pigtail hair. Nevertheless, I still felt to draw out her full face.

I was somewhat grumpy when I woke up. Hence I was gladly left the mansion for school as soon as possible since Suguru was there for the breakfast with my father and grandfather. The sight of that man loathed me to no end.

My day turned better and better when I saw the beautiful girl with pigtail hair, who was standing in front of Maria sama statue. She looked like an angel without beautiful wings to me. I really wanted to run to her immediately in order to ask for her name or everything about her. I have never had such an urge to know everything about her. However, being an Ogawara taught me to be calm in any circumstances. I gracefully walked toward her direction while I was finding the good excuse to approach her.

All I could do was asking her to wait for me and I found nothing in my mind even though I had gathered so many excuses before I faced her. My breath was caught away by her angelic face and those magnificent eyes, which showed all her emotion. I could tell she was shocked due to my asking. However, I could see the sadness behind those shocking eyes. In my inner self, I wished I could cast away her sadness.

For the first time in my life, I was speechless in front of stranger. Usually, I politely greeted them and started casual conversation, but in front of this girl, it was as if cat got my tongue.

Fortunately, I noticed her ribbon was crooked. Thus, I offered my help to fix it. Then again, I had nothing to tell her after that. Moreover, there were many students, who were around us. I did not want my crazy fan club hunted this girl down. I could not stand that this unknown girl would be hurt because of me. Hence, I left with disappointed heart.

I had thought that I could find her name in the school yearbooks but after searching during the lunch break, I was surprised that she was not in any of them. It meant that she was the new student that onee sama had told me last week before I went home on weekends.

I spent the rest of the day thinking about my mocha-eyed girl. It seemed my wish come true when I bumped into her right after my fight with my onee sama, Youko Mizuno. Apparently, they wanted me to take a main role in school festival play. It was not a big deal if it was not because my partner in the play was Suguru Kashawagi.

I was so happy that that girl came to Rose Mansion even though I did not know her purpose. However, I had to compose myself in order not to express my fondness. Maybe, this was my luck. The main problem of our fight was I still did not have any intentions to find petite soeur.

I really did not know why Satou Sei could have the privilege, having petite soeur in her third year and I did not. It was not fair at all.

Well, it was the problem but not anymore. I already caught this little girl, who could be my beloved petite soeur. (Or maybe more)

I was pretty sure that she did not have onee sama yet so I went with my plan.

"Introduce yourself." I inwardly smiled since there was no better reason to get her name. Thought I may have to sorry her later because of my commanding voice.

Finally, I knew that she was Yumi Fukuzawa, new transfer student from England. Although, she politeky replied with her sweet voice, there was a bit of tremble in it perhaps because of the atmosphere in the room. All of us was kind of surprise about the news of new transfer last week, because our mischief principle accepted a human student into this school at this time of the year. Perhaps, her family must have a high rank in the society that helped her get a spot here.

Well, who cared about the reason was behind this transfer. As long as she would be mind someday not far from the future, I did not care at all.

"Sachiko?" My onee sama suspiciously asked me when I was kind of quiet after the talk of Yumi's friend. Honestly, I did not pay much attention when that girl spoke so I really did not know what she wanted from me.

"Yes, Onee sama. Sorry, I didn't follow you guy. I had something in my mind." I politely replied and gave them my famous death glare to tell my council's fellows not dare to dig deep into this matter. (Well, all of them knew how scary she would be.)

"Tsutako san here wanted to ask for your permission about the photo." She pointed at that girl who was looking at me with expected eyes.

"Yes, Tsutako san. May I help you?"

"Ano, Sachiko sama. Can I put this photo in the photo exhibition at school festival this time?" She showed the picture to me. I gasped at the sight of it and covered my mouth.

"When...Where...How...?" I murmured to myself but it seemed it was loud enough for everyone to hear.

When I looked at her direction, I saw the hurtful look in her eyes as if she was disappointed about something. Then, it hit me. Perhaps, through my reaction about the picture, she mistook that I forgot about this morning incident. I cursed myself the first time in my life for not able to conceal my surprise.

I wondered where this photographer was because I did not see anyone who had the camera in the area this morning. She must have a good hiding spot in order to capture such a wonderful picture.

"Sachiko, I believe you have something to ask Yumi san, right?" My onee sama winked at me.

"Yes, I want to tell all of you that I decided to choose Yumi as my petite soeur." I turned to her and looked straight in to her eyes. I proudly announced the news because I assumed that she wanted it too. I could have this pretty girl as my sister and I could withdraw my role in the school festival.

It seemed none of them was shocked because of my sudden announcement. They knew me too well to believe that I would take any chances to escape their arrangement. Half of it was true but I really had a special feeling for Yumi. My victorious smile was not on my lips long enough before Yumi took my short happy moment away.

"I'm sorry. I can't accept it. I have my own reason if you're gonna ask and I wanna keep it to myself. However, I've overheard a bit of your conversation before I came in, I'd like to help you out in the school festival if it was because of me that you have to accept the arrangement." She sincerely said and then quickly bowed at us. She left without looking back.

I was rejected twice.

-END FLASHBACK-

"Be well soon, my princess."

The soft and loving voice took me out of my mind. Thanks for all language lessons that I took as an extra curriculum of an Ogasawara, I knew that it was spoken in perfect English and there was only one person in this area could speak like that. It was Yumi Fukuzawa.

I could feel her warm breath on my face when she bent down to whisper that sentence. It sounded so familiar as if I had heard it before. Her warm breath was still on my skin when she left and her soft voice took me to my dreamland again.

Normal' POV

-SACHIKO'S DREAM-

She was standing the room with many mirrors around her. All of them had giant lock chain around it except one that was in front of her. Staring to the mirror, the foggy curtain slowly vanished. Through the mirror, she saw the image of the beautiful garden with a large marble gazebo. She also herself was gracefully sitting in that gazebo. Her eyes landed on the girl who laid her head on her lap and slept soundly. Sachiko knew that the person who looked like her was not her, because she never had that kind of sweet happy smile on her lips to anybody since her grandmother died years ago.

Unintentionally, she smiled at the sight of the figure stirred to face her other self. It was Yumi. Her eyes glued to the pair of loving mocha eyes, which just slight opened to look up her pretty companion.

"Sachiko" A cute sound was spoken from those pink kissable lips. She was so cute when she just woke up. Her other self looked down at Yumi and smile sweetly.

"Feeling OK now?" She gently caressed Yumi's cheek.

"I'll always be good when you're with me, Sachiko." Yumi happily replied. She brought up her hand to cup Sachiko's face. At the same time she lifted her head a bit, Sachiko leaned down.

Sachiko felt all her blood was raising up to her face when she realized what happened before her. Their lips were inch apart when the foggy curtain slowly covered the scene and then Sachiko only saw her own reflection in the mirror.

Sachiko was still shocked at the scene and she wondered why she had this dream. Suddenly, she yelped in pain because her head was hurt so much as if it was going to explode soon. A series of images ran through her head, most of them were including her and Yumi having sweet time together. However, she could not match them together to get the whole story about the relationship between her and Yumi. Nevertheless, she knew one thing that Yumi was someone special to her.

Finally, it seemed the pain was gone and she felt into a deep sleep.

-END-

"It's enough." A warning and worrying voice rang in the dark room of school infirmary.

"I knew when it's enough, Yohko." The red head woman replied with serious tone which was rarely used. She was sitting in the long sofa in the room to watch over Sachiko Ogasawara after Yumi left. She saw how her student was in paint because of the fraction of her past memories. Her friend approached the lying girl and checked her up.

"What have you done? She's burning."She gave her red head friend a dead glare, which made the other woman gulp.

"Try to free her from the memory seal. It seemed they put a lot of work into it. The only thing I could do was give her some hints about their relationship. The rest is up to her. I'm done at this point."

She stood up from her sit and revealed her luggage, which was behind her back all this time. She noticed the question look on Yohko's face so she scratched the back of her head and sheepishly smiled.

"You leave?" Yohko softly murmured. She knew too well the reason but she wanted to hear it from Midori Sugiura, her secret crush. Maybe, it was not a secret but both of them have never admitted their feeling for each other.

The red head woman looked back and forth between Yohko and the floor, and then she grabbed her luggage and dragged the woman out of the room.

"We need to talk and definitely not here." That was all that she said before they were out of the room.

-Outside-

When they were outside of the room, Midori put her luggage on the nearest table and turned around to face her friend. They were staring at each other for a long time and none wanted to break their silence until the cuckoo was out of its wooden nest, which indicated that it was midnight.

"Well, it's late. I have some reports for the principle tomorrow so I think...well, good-bye, Midori. Safe trip then." Her face was calm but she could not hide the sadness in her voice.

She slowly left Midori, who still stared blankly at the spot Yohko just left. Suddenly, Midori grabbed Yohko's wrist and forcefully pulled her back into a tight hug.

"Come with me." Midori whispered hopefully.

"Why?" Yohko surprisingly blurted out her question.

"I...I...Damn" She angrily scratched her head and inwardly cursed because of her nervous. Then she quickly leaned down to capture her friend' lips. It was a bit of surprise but Yohko really enjoyed it. When they were apart for air, Midori quickly expressed her feeling before her courage flew away. "Yohko Helene, I love you. It took me a hundred year to realize that I'm in love with you and it took me another hundred year to have gut to tell you so please, let's me bring you happiness."

Yohko gently smiled at Midori and caressed her cheek lovingly. She has been waiting for this for a long time. Finally, her own wish was granted but she could not accept it.

"My only wish is to be with you but until I pay off all my debts to her family, I could not go anywhere. Sorry, Midori." She sadly sighed and rested her head on her newfound lover's shoulder.

OK. Finally, I manage to upload new chapter for this story. I'm kind of busy lately but I'm sure that I won't abandon my story :D

I'm very appreciate all your reviews. And I really don't know how to express my next chapter in words T_T I wish I could give you my mind instead of writing it down T_T