The finale of the story
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Finale
Ayumi saw a flash of light. It was so bright that she had to cover her eyes with are hand.
'This is it,' she thought. 'The end of me.'
Yoshiki arrived at Eiko's office. He examined the place. Something felt different about that place. He saw a diary on a table. He curiously picked it up, and skimmed through it. A small key dropped out of the diary. He grabbed it.
'I wonder what this is for?'
He looked around the small office and found a long vault. The key fit perfectly. He opened the vault and found a sword. There was a note inside too.
'Save my sister'
"Sister?" Yoshiki said.
He went back to the diary and read it carefully.
'Eiko's Diary Entry 278 -
I died today. What a shame. I could've done more things before I died. I offered demons a deal, so I'm walking here on earth again. I never should have made the deal. Took life away from my brother, Eiji. I was always envious of his powers, but I felt bad. Oh Eiji, I'm sorry. But now I'm the most powerful being on earth. Even more than the demons. I just need one more spirit to bring your life back. Wait a little more, little brother.'
'So she's been killing people for this?"
A small voice came from somewhere. Yoshiki took the sword from the vault and approached the small voice. It was coming from a bookcase.
"You'll get to see him since I'll let you float around when you aren't working for me."
It was Eiko's voice.
'She must be in here!'
He moved the bookcase forcefully, but it didn't work. He tried grabbing books, and finally found a right switch. He opened the door and saw Ayumi and Eiko. There was a light coming out of Eiko's hand which was slowly approaching Ayumi.
"NOOOOO!" He yelled, running to Ayumi. He swung the sword at the light. The light reflected and the whole room turned white, blinding everyone's sight.
Few minutes later the light faded away. Ayumi saw a tall human in front of him. He collapsed.
"Yoshiki!"
Ayumi ran to the collapsed figure. She grabbed him by the shoulder and lifted his torso up. She leaned him against her.
"Urghh..," Yoshiki groaned. "Ayumi..."
"Yoshiki...why did you come back?"
"I told you, I'm going wherever you're going." He chuckled, coughing a bit.
"You almost died! Do you know how dangerous that was?" Ayumi shouted. "Are you okay?"
Yoshiki nodded. Ayumi helped him get up. He stumbled once, but he got up fine later.
"So...close..."
Eiko was still there.
"I was so close..."
"Give it up, Shinuki." Yoshiki said in a firm tone. Eiko smiled.
"It doesn't mean I failed though," she smiled. "I can use spells whenever I want to!"
The atmosphere trembled and became heavier when Eiko cackled. Eiko's blonde hair started lifting and turned black. Her eyes turned completely white and a purplish aura surrounded her. Yoshiki lifted the sword up again.
"STOP THIS, SHINUKI!" Yoshiki screamed. "YOU THINK THIS IS WHAT YOUR BROTHER REALLY WANTS?!
"DO NOT. SPEAK. OF MY BROTHER!" Eiko screamed also, her voice darkening, seemed like multiple voices were speaking. The room was shaking violently, and walls started to crack. Yoshiki and Ayumi flinched and lost balance, but regained it again. Yoshiki threw the sword up in the air. The sword started glowing, staying in midair. Then it summoned a figure.
"Eiko," the shimmering figure said.
Eiko widened her eyes, staring at the figure. Her aura died down. The room shook no more.
"Eiji..," she said.
"Eiji?" Ayumi asked.
"He's her brother."
"Eiko...you don't have to revive me. It's fine." Eiji said.
"But...it's my fault...because of my greed..." Eiko said.
"I forgive you...I know you envied me...you always lived in my shadow, even if you were older..." Eiji said. "I should have treated you better..."
Eiko said nothing. She was back to her ghoul self.
"Come with me Eiko...let's rest..." Eiji said.
"I can't," Eiko said. "Look at my form..."
Then the sword transformed into liquid, and dripped on Eiko. Eiko's body glowed then turned into a spirit. Eiko's face was much calmer than before. Spirits that she managed to capture were released now.
"Thank you, Kishinuma..." Eiko said, lifting up with Eiji.
She flew down to Yoshiki and gave him something.
"Open it...when you feel the happiest..."
"T-thanks."
Eiko smiled. She took Eiji's hand and they both shimmered away.
"They're...gone..." Ayumi said.
"Yea."
"What did you do?"
"Well, I saw this diary of hers... Turns out she had a backstory as well."
"Thanks for saving me...again." Ayumi said. "I wish I could make better choices..."
"Hey, at least we got to give Shinuki a rest, right? She might have done worse if we didn't put her down."
"We? No, you did." Ayumi said.
"No, we did. I wouldn't come so desperately if it wasn't you."
"You only care about me!" She said playfully. "Care about others as well!"
"Nah, I'm better off chasing you for the rest of my life."
"So we'll stay together like this forever?" She smiled.
Yoshiki cupped her cheek and kissed her. He closed his eyes and enjoyed the feeling of lips moving with each other.
"Of course we will."
"I love you."
"I love you more." Yoshiki grinned.
"I have school tomorrow." Ayumi said.
"Aww, Ayumi. Don't break the moment!"
"I was going to ask if you could walk me there tomorrow." She said, smiling.
"I don't see why not." He smiled too.
"Shame I can't see you in school..."
"But you'll see me anytime besides school."
"You promised you'll graduate!"
"Fine...I'll see what I can do." He sighed, not wanting to go back to the boring school. "Let's get you home."
Next day morning, Ayumi was walking to school with Naomi. Satoshi soon came by too.
"How have you been, Shinozaki? You took a week off from school."
"It had been...adventurous." She laughed. "Also we have a 'new' friend on our side now. It'll be the 4 of us now."
"4 of us?"
Then they saw a car parking near a road. They saw a tall, familiar figure waving at them.
"Yoshiki?! He's coming back to school?"
"You bet I am." He grinned. "Get along well, Satoshi?"
"You remember me?"
"Yep. Shinozaki here helped me out." He glanced at Ayumi.
"Wow, Kishinuma, since when did you get a car?"
"Long story. Let's get going!" He said, grabbing Ayumi's hand. He quickly kissed her to make her flustered.
"You guys going out?" Satoshi said, surprised.
"What did you expect?" Ayumi giggled.
"We can finally go on double dates like I always dreamt of!" Naomi said, delighted.
Everyone was surprised to see Yoshiki coming in the classroom. He was absent for more than a year, now he was here, holding Ayumi's hand.
"Are they dating?"
"Oh my god, he's back?"
"Since when did the class rep get a boyfriend?"
"She used to be so depressed...look at her now!"
"Who is that hot boy?"
"He's gotten taller, wow."
Yoshiki just casually sat at an empty desk. Apparently Satoshi and Naomi were still in the same class with Ayumi even in third grade.
"How does it feel to be back?"
"I guess I can see some familiar faces." He said simply.
"Heh. We have a short day today, so we'll get out of school quickly!"
"Thank god."
"At least you'll concentrate on studying now." She giggled.
"Wanna watch a movie after school?"
"Sure!"
"I'm glad I'm sitting next to you. I can copy your notes."
"Hey! Make your own notes!"
"Heh, fine."
The classmates were surprised to see Yoshiki actually studying in class. So much changes happened to him so they needed time to adapt to his new behavior. After classes ended, Yoshiki and Ayumi got out of school quickly.
"Let's get married quickly after we graduate high school." Yoshiki said.
Ayumi got flustered. She looked down, slightly punching Yoshiki shyly.
"What-? It'll be good for both of us!" He chuckled. "Plus people won't touch you since they'll know you're already taken."
"But I'll be in college!"
"I don't care." He said, holding Ayumi's arm, bringing her closer to him. "We'll have babies after you graduate."
"You-!"
Her words were cut off by Yoshiki's lips. He moved his face away just a few centimeters and looked at Ayumi. Ayumi blushed madly since his face was so close.
"I love you." He said. "I'll never forget what you did for me on first grade."
"I love you too." She said. "I'll never forget what you did for me...everything you have done for me..."
Yoshiki closed his eyes and let his lips meet his love's. They passionately kissed each other in a empty street near Yoshiki's old apartment. They were happy to be finally be together. There were obstacles that held them back but it couldn't interfere no more. They pulled out and smiled. They would be together forever, loving each other till the end. They would never forget the day they met, the day they fought, the day they met again, and everyday they were together.
Never Forget
End