SailorStar9: This is Chapter 12 of this fic. (Sighs) Guys and girls, is it too hard for you to leave a review, instead of just putting this fic up on your favorited list and story alerts?
Disclaimers: I own nothing, except for the plot bunny.
Chapter 12: 4 Years Later
"Miwa, let me go!" Kai protested, the blonde waking him out of afternoon nap. "Where are you…"
"Kai, just hurry up!" Miwa pulled the brunette off. "Trust me, this is one person you will want to see again."
"Again?" Kai echoed.
"I mean," Miwa grinned. "You want to keep your promise to her, right?"
Could it be… Kai realized.
"We're here!" Miwa beamed, the pair stopping by the lake. "You know, she's been waiting at the same spot, on the same day, for the last three years. So, get over there!" he shoved Kai over and strolled off, whistling.
The socially-inept teen just stood on the same spot, not moving.
Near the water, Ami let out a defeated sigh and turned to go when she spotted a shadow on the grass. "Kai…" she whispered, dropping the black teddy bear in shock.
"Yo." The stoic cardfighter greeted.
"You've changed." Ami sighed, the pair strolling along.
"Hn." The socially-inept teen muttered.
"Kai, what happened?" Ami asked gently, stopping in her tracks.
"A lot of things." The brunette looked away.
"Do you… want to talk about it?" Ami inquired. "Between the three of us, I'm the sounding board, aren't I?"
"You might… find it hard to believe." Kai replied.
"You forget where I spent my last three years." Ami reminded. "Juuban is the landmine for supernatural events."
"I could never hide anything from you, can I?" Kai sighed. Gesturing to a nearby stone bench, he explained everything that happened with Ren.
"So, it's another one of those 'power corrupts' incidents." Ami concluded, recalling the numerous power-hungry enemies the Senshi had fought and won against. "And you feel guilty not being able to stop him from getting drunk on the power. Won't be the first time it happened to anyone. Think of it this way: every one of us has the power to choose how we are going to handle every situation we faced. That's why we're given free will; we are in control of the decision we make. Ren chose to give in to that power. That's the problem with power: is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use. I think, Ren, has confused power with greatness. True power, real power, requires modesty and empathy, not force and coercion."
"Are you going to turn this into a debate?" Kai inquired amusedly.
"I would; if you think you can out-argue me." Ami joked. "Eep!" she squeaked, the taller teen tightening an arm around her waist and pulling her close.
"You don't want to go there, Ami." Kai whispered into her ear. "You know I'll retaliate. You know, you are so cute when you blush." He smirked as Ami's blush seemed to spread and darken.
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