Fanfic: "Memories before Marriage"
Well, this is chapter 6 of my fanfic which is posted on FF.net. Something went wrong and it doesn't want to let me upload this chap (after I got all high from writing it too -__-) so I decided to post it here for the time being. I won't let not being able to post it up on FF.net get me down. :D So, here it is. :D
Syv: Wow… it’s been roughly a year since I last updated. Uh… -looks around nervously- ehehe…
Umi: SYV-CHANNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!
Syv: -gulps- Umm… let’s just start the story, shall we? After all, I think I’ve delayed long enough and…
Umi: Syv-chan! Are you trying to avoid the inevitable!?! -smiles evilly-
Syv: Um, thanks to all those who reviewed the last chapter!
Umi: Are you ignoring me!?!?!
Syv: And I’m sorry to everyone for the long wait!
Umi: That’s not enough! Hey! Are you listening to me?!!?
Syv: Well, here it is!
DISCLAIMER: I don’t own MKR. If I did, Hikaru and Lantis would have a LOT more time together. -smiles-
(Translation) ~for uncommon words only
‘Thoughts’
“Talking”
< Author note >
As a recap of the last chappie: ‘But why will I regret it? I love Eagle-kun, don’t I?’ Unfortunately, she had no answer to that. She fell asleep troubled.
The next morning, Hikaru woke up at the usual time at sunrise. She got dressed hurriedly, not bothering as much with her outfit unlike before. She just wore a simple pair of jeans and a pale pink shirt with minimal design. She did put on a red choker though, but that was the only other accessory she wore, besides the pendant Lantis had given her which she wore under her shirt.
She headed to Lantis’ room, not bothering to check if anyone was following her. The whole time she’s been going to Lantis’ room, no one has ever followed her so she didn’t think it would be any different this morning. She continued on her way.
Once she reached Lantis’ room, she went in, quietly shut the door behind her, and immediately headed towards the magical path to Lightning. When she got there, Lightning was waiting for her by the tree, as always.
Lightning had grown accustomed to seeing Hikaru every morning. He was always glad of her visits, and he loved talking with her about Lantis. It also brought him a sense of joy to see the woman his friend and master had grown to love. She was indeed a unique woman. She managed to stay cheerful and optimistic despite everything, and he could sense a strength in her that went further than just the physical aspect. Her determination and perseverance were awe-inspiring, and her kind heart and caring personality made anyone and everyone love her. Lantis chose a good woman to fall in love with.
Today, however, Lightning sensed restlessness in Hikaru despite her smile. The moment she sat down beside him, he looked at her intently trying to find out what was wrong. When he couldn’t figure out what could be troubling her, he spoke up.
‘What troubles you Hikaru?’ Lightning asked with concern evident in his voice.
Hikaru looked at him for a moment with a somewhat melancholy smile before shaking her head.
Lightning refused to let the matter go, ‘Why are so sad today? There is something troubling you. Won’t you tell me what it is? I could try and help you. If not, it would still make a difference to tell it to someone.’
Hikaru didn’t say anything, but she still shook her head. She whispered, “It’s nothing important. I don’t want to trouble you.”
Lightning looked at her incredulously before letting out a soft neigh, ‘You sound almost like Lantis!’
At this statement, Hikaru looked at him surprised.
Lightning neighed again, his own version of a laugh, before explaining, ‘Lantis never said such a thing out loud though. It would be so out of character for him to actually tell his feelings in an outright manner. He would keep his problems to himself because he didn’t want to burden anyone. How do I know this if he never said it out loud? Well, there are plenty of ways to understand a human being, and not all of them need words. When Lantis had a problem, he’d be more reserved. He’d hold himself back and spend a lot of time thinking. He would space out a bit, though not so obviously to those who don’t know him very well. He is quite the silent type already to a lot of people, so subtle changes like these are hardly perceptible, but they are there. He never tells his problems to anyone, not even to me. Still, I know when he has one and is thinking about it. That’s just the way he is, I suppose. That’s the way he’s always been since I first met him.’
Hikaru looked at Lightning with some emotion shining in her eyes. A moment passed this way before Hikaru smiled a soft smile, not without its problems but it seemed to have eased up a bit, and she thanked Lightning for sharing that story with her.
“I… I am having problems. I’m not sure if I’m ready to talk about them just yet though Lightning.”
The horse smiled at her and said, ‘It’s all right, I understand. Just take your time and think carefully about it. I’m sure you’ll find the answer you’re looking for soon enough Hikaru.’
“Arigatou.”
‘You better go. It’s getting light outside.’
“Hai,” Hikaru said standing up, “I think I’ll take your advice and think about it some more. Arigatou Lightning.”
‘Dou itashimashite (you’re welcome) Hikaru. Kioskete (take care).’
Hikaru smiled at him one last time before leaving Lantis’ room and heading to the dining room for breakfast.
Breakfast started as usual, though Hikaru was a bit more reserved. She tried not to show it, but her lack of enthusiasm gave her away.
“Hikaru-chan?” Fuu and Umi looked at her, concerned.
Knowing the look on their faces, Hikaru smiled brightly at them before saying, “It’s all right. Daijoubu!”
They weren’t convinced, far from it actually, but they let her go this time. After breakfast, Hikaru excused herself before heading towards the fountain. She was deep in thought as she walked, not at all aware that someone was following her.
‘Why AM I so troubled? Am I having second thoughts on marrying Eagle-kun? Do I really want to marry him? But I can’t just back-out on him! He would be hurt!’
A voice at the back of her mind spoke up at this, ‘But do you think you can live with him for the rest of your life? Sure, he might be hurt, but how ‘bout you? Won’t you be hurt too?’
She didn’t like the way it made sense. She felt bad enough as it was that she was having second thoughts about Eagle, but she felt even worse knowing that there was truth behind the words her inner mind spoke.
She reached the fountain area and went up to the fountain in the middle. She dipped her hand in the cool water and let her fingers glide through it. As she lifted her hand, she suddenly realized she wasn’t alone. She whipped around, slightly alarmed, before calming down at the sight before her.
Umi and Fuu were worried about Hikaru. Ever since she got back from her little outing with Eagle, she had been a little distant. She went to bed without dinner, and she was reserved during breakfast.
“It must have been that creep!” Umi whispered furiously to Fuu after Hikaru had left the table.
“Now Umi-chan, I know it does seem like that, but it could’ve been because of our talk with her about Lantis-san and Eagle-san,” Fuu commented.
Umi thought about this before heaving a sigh, “That makes sense I guess. Who knows, you could be right.”
They just sat in silence for a while before Umi finally stood up with a determined look on her face, “Let’s just go ask her what’s wrong! It’s better than sitting here and watching her like this!”
Fuu nodded and the two of them excused themselves from the table. Fortunately, Hikaru was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she was walking really slowly. They caught up to her in no time. They didn’t want to startle her though, and it looked to them as if she had a lot on her mind, so they just followed her at a safe distance. When they reached the fountain area, they watched as Hikaru went up to the fountain and dipped her hands in the cool water. They were about to call her when she suddenly turned around, apparently noticing them. Her startled look slowly gave way to a somewhat relieved look before she smiled at them.
The two girls headed towards the redhead by the fountain. They each took a seat on the ledge of the fountain before any of them spoke up.
Umi waited a moment before finally blurting out, “All right Hikaru, spill. What’s wrong with you?”
Hikaru looked at her silently before looking down at the clenched hands on her lap. Fuu gently put her hand on top of one of Hikaru’s clenched ones and said, “Hikaru-chan, please tell us what’s troubling you. Umi-chan and I are really worried about you. We want to know what’s wrong so we can help you.”
Hikaru whispered in such a soft voice that the two other girls could have missed what she said if they weren’t so focused on her, “I don’t want to trouble you with my petty problems.”
Umi grasped Hikaru’s other hand before saying, “It’s troubling us even more not knowing what’s hurting you!!! And if this is how you’re acting, it can’t be a ‘petty’ problem!!”
Fuu continued in her usual calm voice, “Umi-chan is right. Please just tell us what’s wrong. We’re your friends, Hikaru-chan, and we want to help you. Please let us.”
Hikaru continued to stare at her hands, which were both clasped together with Umi’s and Fuu’s hands, before she looked up at them with a small smile, “Okay.”
The other two girls smiled at her, and Hikaru began to pour out her dilemma to them.
“I… I’m not sure if I want to marry Eagle-kun anymore. I don’t know why, but I have this weird feeling in me and I’m so confused. I don’t want to tell him so because I’m afraid he’ll be hurt, but I… I think I might be hurt if I do marry him. I don’t know why I even feel this way in the first place. Yesterday, when he took me out, we went to that clearing the three of us went to before. I didn’t tell him that I’ve already been there since he seemed to think of it as his surprise to me. I told him it was beautiful and I thanked him. Then, he started kissing me like he always does.”
Umi growled a bit when she heard this, but Hikaru didn’t seem to have noticed. Either that or she didn’t mind it as she continued her narration.
“I don’t know why, but I was having weird thoughts while he was doing this. Before, I’d just let him and I’d even feel happy. At that time though, it’s as if I was forcing myself to believe I was happy and that I wanted it. Then he started lowering me on the ground and he was about to take off my shirt…”
At this Hikaru broke off a bit and Umi almost shouted out loud if it weren’t for Fuu’s threatening gaze.
Hikaru took a deep breath before continuing, “I stopped him though. He got mad, but I acted like some seductress or whatever and told him to wait until after the wedding. I don’t know why I did what I did. I just… I didn’t feel it was right. I… I don’t know. It felt like I couldn’t do it, not that I wasn’t ready, I just… wasn’t ready for it with Eagle-kun. I… I don’t know! Why am I feeling this way!? I’m so confused!!!”
At this, Hikaru burst into tears - tears she’d been holding back ever since yesterday with Eagle. The two other Magic Knights hugged her as she sobbed loudly.
“Shh… Hikaru-chan, it’s all right…” Umi and Fuu tried to comfort her with soothing rubs and words, but though it eased Hikaru’s sobs, it didn’t ease the pain and confusion in her heart.
She looked at them hopelessly, “Guys, what do I do?”
The two of them felt scared at her gaze. This was the first time they could ever remember seeing her this way. She really looked confused and scared, and helpless like a little child. It scared them greatly. The Hikaru they had known and grown used to was always optimistic and was the one who helped them with their problems. Sure, they’ve helped Hikaru with her problems before, but after she’d cried a bit, she’d bounce right back into her energetic state. Never had they seen her with such a hopeless gaze in her eyes.
“Hikaru,” the tightening of their hearts at Hikaru’s gaze brought out a great tenderness in them and they said her name so carefully, it was as if she were made of porcelain and would break at the slightest pressure.
Fuu decided to speak up, “The decision is up to you Hikaru. We can’t make it for you. You have to decide whether you really want to marry Eagle-san. Hikaru, please think about what YOU want. I know it’s hard for you to think of yourself since you like to think more of others, but this time, you have to think a bit more selfishly. Don’t think about what we want, don’t think of what Eagle-san will want, think of what YOU will want. Will you be happy with your choice Hikaru?”
Umi hugged her, “Hikaru, if you really want to know what we want, we want to see you happy. What choice will make you the happiest? Whatever happens after, we’ll deal with it. Just think of what will make you happy! If Eagle-kun really loves you, he’ll want to see you happy. We’ll always be here for you if you need us Hikaru. We’re best friends, after all.”
Hikaru smiled at her two friends, “Yeah, best friends. Arigatou guys!”
The three shared a hug before discussing more light-hearted issues this time. Unbeknownst to them, someone had been watching them and had heard what Hikaru had said. This person wasn’t pleased with what he heard, not pleased at all.
The rest of the day passed by relatively smoothly, and Hikaru looked less troubled so everyone was put at ease. Everyone was too worried about Hikaru though that they didn’t notice someone’s not too happy gaze.
The next day, Hikaru woke up early again and she got ready to meet with Lightning. She felt a bit guilty for yesterday. She suddenly realized she didn’t even dress up much the day before unlike in her previous visits to Lightning. She decided to dress up a bit today to make up for yesterday.
She actually didn’t know why she wanted to always look her best with Lightning. Perhaps it had something to do with Lantis, but whatever the case, she still wanted to look good when she went to Lantis’ room.
She decided on wearing a light pastel red high neck shirt that cut off exactly on her shoulders and hugged her top a bit, partnered with white capris pants that had beautiful red flowery designs along the sides. Her hair was tied in its usual braid with a white ribbon, and she put on a bit of lip gloss as a final touch. Satisfied with her appearance, she fixed her bed and stepped out of the room. To her surprise, she came face to face with Eagle!
“Why hello Hikaru, where are you going off to looking so pretty and so early in the morning?” he asked with a slight drawl.
Hikaru was a bit nervous but replied, “Oh Eagle-kun! You startled me. I was just going for a walk around the grounds. How about you? What are you doing here so early?”
He smirked at her and said, “Well, I just had the urge to get up early this morning. Mind if I join you on your walk?”
“Umm, no, not at all,” Hikaru answered with a slight smile, ‘I’m sorry Lightning. It looks like I can’t visit you today.’
The two of them then began to walk around until everyone started to wake up.
The whole time during their walk, Eagle would hold Hikaru’s hand, and though Hikaru didn’t really feel as comfortable as she’d like with it, she didn’t remove her hand nor say anything about it. He also made several attempts to kiss her, but she was quite energetic as she commented about the flowers, the trees, the birds and the scenery in general that he ‘missed’ her every time he tried. Of course, she was aware of what he was trying to do, but she didn’t say anything about it and deliberately did things just so he wouldn’t kiss her. She didn’t even know why she was evading him. She still hadn’t come up with a decision on what to do, so she didn’t want to rush things with Eagle yet. That was pretty much how her morning with Eagle went before breakfast.
The rest of the day, she spent with Umi and Fuu as they talked about random things and enjoyed each other’s company. Though Hikaru did seem to ease up, she still continued to think of her problem and she tried to come up with a decision any time she could.
The next day, Hikaru once again dressed up, planning to go visit Lightning and apologize for not being able to visit the day before. Unfortunately, Eagle appeared once again outside her door. Thus, they took another walk outside. Hikaru still did everything she could to make sure Eagle didn’t kiss her. She would run ahead, or play in the midst of the flowers, or dance around like nothing was wrong.
Again, the day went by without much activity. The next day followed in much the same way, and the same thing happened for roughly a week. Hikaru couldn’t visit Lightning because Eagle was always there in the morning, and she’d spend the rest of her days with Umi and Fuu, all the while thinking of her decision. Though she was more careful this time around to guard her expressions to make sure no one got worried about her, she never once stopped thinking of what she wanted ever since her talk with her two best friends. Hikaru’s “wedding” was fast approaching as well.
Finally, there came a day Eagle became really frustrated with Hikaru. He knew she was thinking twice about marrying him. He heard her that time when she told Umi and Fuu what she was feeling by the fountain. He was aware that she was evading his kisses. He was losing her, but he was determined to marry her! Their marriage was in roughly one more month!
That morning, he was once again outside of Hikaru’s room. He knew she’d come out, like she did for the last week. Today, however, would be different. He’d kiss her and make her remember she was his.
Just as he thought that, Hikaru stepped out of her room in a beautiful red dress. It had elbow-length sleeves and ended just above her knees. There was a translucent pale pink material over the entire dress though, giving the red a nice soft colour. She also wore her usual knee high flat red boots to go with her dress. Her hair was in a ponytail this time, instead of its usual braid, and she had the same red choker she wore that time she visited Lightning with her problem. Her lips had a hint of lip gloss, but otherwise she wore no other make up. In a word, she looked beautiful.
Hikaru still dressed up in the hopes of getting the chance to visit Lightning, even though throughout the past week she hadn’t been able to. It came as quite a disappointment to see Eagle outside her door that day, but she hid her disappointment with a smile. Her smile didn’t last long.
Hikaru’s beauty that day stunned Eagle a while. He had always known she was beautiful, and her outfits recently exemplified her beauty, but despite this, he was still always even a bit shocked to see her in such outfits. Regardless of, her beauty didn’t get rid Eagle’s frustrations.
Eagle grabbed her arm and pulled her along after him in a firm grip that made her feel uncomfortable but it didn’t really hurt her. She tried to ask him where they were going, but he refused to answer her. Finally, he came to the door of his room and pulled her inside.
He pushed her on his bed none too gently and looked at her with somewhat angry eyes. Hikaru’s own eyes widened and she felt her heart beat nervously.
“All right Hikaru, I want to know what’s wrong! I heard you talking with Umi and Fuu the other day,” Hikaru gasped softly at this as he continued, “Don’t you love me!?! You won’t spend time with me, you won’t let me kiss you - it’s as if you’re avoiding me!” Eagle was shouting at her. The rooms were relatively soundproof so no one was awoken by the sound.
Hikaru tried to make him understand, “It’s not that I don’t love you Eagle-kun! I’m just a bit confused right now. Please, just let me think it over for some time.”
“You’ve been thinking it over for way too long! What’s there to think about!? I love you and you love me! You will marry me in a month’s time! Lantis is gone! Your friends said they would be happy for you when you marry me! Who else do you have to think about? YOU ARE MINE!” He shouted furiously at her before grabbing her and kissing her roughly.
He pushed her on the bed and yanked off her boots. He began touching all over her through her dress. Hikaru was scared and tears were about to come from her eyes. She tried to push him off her, but he was a lot heavier and stronger than her. His hands reached up her thighs and were about to go under her dress when she willed all her strength into her body and shoved him off her. She was successful this time. She hurriedly ran to the door, not bothering with her boots. She pushed the door open and ran.
It took Eagle a second to regain his balance after she shoved him aside. He was more than furious. He was about to pounce on her again when she got the door open and took off. He didn’t even think about it as he immediately took off after her. She was fast, but he would catch up for sure.
Hikaru knew everyone was still asleep at this time. She didn’t know who she could go to. She was scared and confused, and her heart pounded harshly against her chest. She didn’t even notice the tears that sprung forth from her eyes. She kept running through the corridors. Suddenly, an image popped in her mind. It was an image of Lantis. Her tears started to fall faster, and she finally knew where she could go. She headed for Lantis’ room.
Eagle continued to run after Hikaru. He didn’t care that she looked shaken up or that she was crying. His fury at her ‘betrayal’ made him run even faster.
Hikaru didn’t seem to take notice of Eagle following her. Her only thought was to get to Lantis’ room. In fact, it was her feet taking her there. She didn’t even seem to really take note of where she was going at all. She didn’t notice the tears streaming down her face, nor did she notice the way her heart beat so harshly in her chest. When she finally entered Lantis’ room, she headed straight for the secret garden.
When Eagle entered the room, he was startled to realize that he was in Lantis’ room. Though he had never been inside Lantis’ room before, the dark colour scheme, along with the closet full of armour and the sword leaning by the wall near the bed, were quite a give away. Before he could fully comprehend this though, a bright flash erupted before his eyes, blinding him momentarily. When the light dimmed, he could make out a sort of door to one side of the room and he saw a glimpse of red enter the door. Without thinking twice, he chased after the streak of red and entered the door.
Hikaru was still crying as she entered the garden. She kept running until the great tree came into her sight. As she came closer, she saw Lightning sitting at the base of the tree. Upon seeing her in such a state though, Lightning immediately got up and went to meet her halfway. Just as she reached him, she heard a gasp coming from somewhere behind her. She turned around and her eyes widened at the sight of Eagle in the secret garden.
As Eagle went through the door, his only thought was to drag Hikaru back with him. Once he entered though, he gasped at the sight before him - lush green grass and a huge tree at the center with birds of every colour flying around above him. He was amazed at how such a place could be found in Lantis’ room. Once he took it all in, he lowered his eyes to see Hikaru with a familiar black horse.
Eagle glared menacingly at the horse, “What are YOU doing here? Shouldn’t you be gone with your master!? You must be the reason why Hikaru doubts her love for me!! You must have implanted those foolish thoughts in her head!!”
Lightning looked calmly at Eagle. Hikaru softly apologized to Lightning, “Gomenasai, I didn’t know he followed me. I should have been paying attention.”
Lightning continued to look steadily at Eagle as he replied to Hikaru, ‘It’s all right. There is nothing to worry about. You have done nothing wrong.’
Eagle continued to glare at Lightning, but he couldn’t hear whatever they were saying nor did he even know in the first place that Lightning could talk. Finally, he was getting tired of just standing there so he began to move closer.
Hikaru wanted to back away, but she wouldn’t leave Lightning so she stayed where she was. Lightning neighed softly to reassure her, but she still felt a slight twinge of fear.
Eagle made a split second decision as soon as he came close enough to Lightning. He jumped towards Lightning with a gadget in his hand. Lightning pushed Hikaru back before rearing up, his legs flailing in front of Eagle. Eagle wasn’t scared though. He pressed a button on the gadget in his hand before tossing it at Lightning. Lightning saw this and was able to kick it away from him with his hooves. Eagle somehow knew he’d be able to do this so he had another gadget in his other hand which he tossed at Lightning as Lightning was too preoccupied with the other one. The second one was just about to land on Lightning, but he was quick enough to move to the side. It missed him by a hair. Even more frustrated, Eagle jumped at Lightning, a sword materializing in his hand from a small metal handle < imagine those light sabers in Star Wars; it’s similar to that but the blade looks like an actual metal sword >. Lightning jumped away again and Eagle continued to thrust forward. As Eagle attacked, Lightning dodged. Once in a while, Lightning would throw a kick in as well.
When Lightning pushed Hikaru back, she fell among the roots of the great tree. She was otherwise unharmed, but she was worried for Lightning. She immediately got up and watched as Lightning and Eagle fought. In her point of view, if Lightning were human, he’d have made a great swordsman. He parried, dodged and blocked as if he really held a sword. She was amazed at his skill. Still, she was afraid for him no matter how good he was.
The fight lasted quite a while until Eagle discreetly pulled out yet another gadget. Lightning did see him take it out, but suddenly, Eagle attacked with such ferocity that Lightning was taken slightly by surprise. He had to focus on blocking or dodging Eagle’s sword, and Eagle used that moment to throw the gadget on Lightning where it attached itself to his body. Satisfied that it was attached, Eagle jumped back as Lightning took note of the gadget on him. Eagle smirked and brought out a sort of remote where he pressed a button.
Hikaru was watching the fight and her eyes widened upon seeing the gadget attached to Lightning. She was afraid now more than ever for Lightning. When Eagle pressed the button, at first, nothing seemed to have happened. Suddenly, huge shocks coursed through Lightning’s body. Hikaru could see that Lightning was in pain, but he was still standing and he seemed to still be going towards Eagle. Eagle looked shocked for a moment before he angrily pressed another button on the button doubling the voltage of the shocks. Still, Lightning made his way over to Eagle, ignoring the pain racking his body. Eagle, seeing as Lightning was still standing, raised the voltage of the shocks even more until Lightning neighed in pain. Hikaru screamed at Eagle to stop it as she rushed towards Lightning who finally collapsed on the ground just as Eagle stopped the shocks.
Hikaru cried even more as she hugged Lightning’s body. Eagle felt a bit guilty for having had to hurt Lightning so badly, ‘But it was his fault in the first place for making Hikaru doubt her love for me! Besides, now, I can make sure Hikaru will marry me.’
Eagle smirked as an idea came to his mind. He walked over to Hikaru who was still crying into Lightning’s mane and he yanked her up on her feet. Hikaru gasped and she looked up at Eagle, tears still in her eyes. He smiled gently at her on seeing the tears and he raised his hand to wipe them away. She flinched at his touch, and it bothered him. He roughly grabbed her face and pulled it closer to his own. He stared at her eyes and tried to see the emotion in them. For some reason unknown to him, she had suddenly blocked all emotion from getting through. He didn’t know how she was able to do it so quickly, but as he glanced at her face, he suddenly couldn’t tell what she was feeling. Her gaze was blank, and it irritated him.
He didn’t let go of her though, as he said almost too nicely, “I have a proposition for you. You WILL marry me Hikaru, tomorrow, or I will leave the shocks to run through the body of Lantis’ horse.”
Hikaru’s eyes widened at this and, for a split second, he could see all the emotions running through her eyes. It was too quick though as she shut her gaze again before whispering her agreement. Eagle smiled at her before dragging her off, away from Lightning, away from Lantis’ room, away from life.
Before the door to the secret garden shut, Hikaru caught Lightning’s gaze and heard his voice in her head, ‘Don’t give up Hikaru.’
The only thing Hikaru could say to him was, “I’m sorry”. She whispered it to him and thought it in her head, but she didn’t know if he heard her as the door to the garden shut and Eagle continued to take her away.
As the door shut, Lightning lay where Hikaru left him, his body still aching from the shocks. His own pain was far from his mind though. The only thing he saw was the defeated look on Hikaru’s face.
Lightning neighed softly, as if to let out a sigh, before he looked up at the sky and said, ‘Lantis, come back. She needs you.’
Syv: So how was it? I hope it was okay. There might be one or two more chapters. I’m thinking on one. Since I’m so hyped up about this chap, I might begin writing the last chap as soon as I wake up later. (It’s kinda 1:45 am here… Haha! :P) I really quite enjoyed writing this. I wanted to make it longer really, but I can’t seem to think of anything more to put. I actually came up with these latest chaps like out of the blue. I’ve had the whole start and end in my head the whole time though. This chap twisted some stuff a bit, but oh well. :P I’m really sorry to all Eagle fans. I have nothing against him personally. I just get all riled up when he comes in between Lantis and Hikaru. :D Anyway, the last chap might be coming up in a while. Watch out for it! And thanks to all for reading!!! :D <3
P.S. I’m so sorry it takes me FOREVER to update!!!
Feel free to comment and leave a review. :D
~Syv
Syv: Wow… it’s been roughly a year since I last updated. Uh… -looks around nervously- ehehe…
Umi: SYV-CHANNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!
Syv: -gulps- Umm… let’s just start the story, shall we? After all, I think I’ve delayed long enough and…
Umi: Syv-chan! Are you trying to avoid the inevitable!?! -smiles evilly-
Syv: Um, thanks to all those who reviewed the last chapter!
Umi: Are you ignoring me!?!?!
Syv: And I’m sorry to everyone for the long wait!
Umi: That’s not enough! Hey! Are you listening to me?!!?
Syv: Well, here it is!
DISCLAIMER: I don’t own MKR. If I did, Hikaru and Lantis would have a LOT more time together. -smiles-
(Translation) ~for uncommon words only
‘Thoughts’
“Talking”
< Author note >
As a recap of the last chappie: ‘But why will I regret it? I love Eagle-kun, don’t I?’ Unfortunately, she had no answer to that. She fell asleep troubled.
The next morning, Hikaru woke up at the usual time at sunrise. She got dressed hurriedly, not bothering as much with her outfit unlike before. She just wore a simple pair of jeans and a pale pink shirt with minimal design. She did put on a red choker though, but that was the only other accessory she wore, besides the pendant Lantis had given her which she wore under her shirt.
She headed to Lantis’ room, not bothering to check if anyone was following her. The whole time she’s been going to Lantis’ room, no one has ever followed her so she didn’t think it would be any different this morning. She continued on her way.
Once she reached Lantis’ room, she went in, quietly shut the door behind her, and immediately headed towards the magical path to Lightning. When she got there, Lightning was waiting for her by the tree, as always.
Lightning had grown accustomed to seeing Hikaru every morning. He was always glad of her visits, and he loved talking with her about Lantis. It also brought him a sense of joy to see the woman his friend and master had grown to love. She was indeed a unique woman. She managed to stay cheerful and optimistic despite everything, and he could sense a strength in her that went further than just the physical aspect. Her determination and perseverance were awe-inspiring, and her kind heart and caring personality made anyone and everyone love her. Lantis chose a good woman to fall in love with.
Today, however, Lightning sensed restlessness in Hikaru despite her smile. The moment she sat down beside him, he looked at her intently trying to find out what was wrong. When he couldn’t figure out what could be troubling her, he spoke up.
‘What troubles you Hikaru?’ Lightning asked with concern evident in his voice.
Hikaru looked at him for a moment with a somewhat melancholy smile before shaking her head.
Lightning refused to let the matter go, ‘Why are so sad today? There is something troubling you. Won’t you tell me what it is? I could try and help you. If not, it would still make a difference to tell it to someone.’
Hikaru didn’t say anything, but she still shook her head. She whispered, “It’s nothing important. I don’t want to trouble you.”
Lightning looked at her incredulously before letting out a soft neigh, ‘You sound almost like Lantis!’
At this statement, Hikaru looked at him surprised.
Lightning neighed again, his own version of a laugh, before explaining, ‘Lantis never said such a thing out loud though. It would be so out of character for him to actually tell his feelings in an outright manner. He would keep his problems to himself because he didn’t want to burden anyone. How do I know this if he never said it out loud? Well, there are plenty of ways to understand a human being, and not all of them need words. When Lantis had a problem, he’d be more reserved. He’d hold himself back and spend a lot of time thinking. He would space out a bit, though not so obviously to those who don’t know him very well. He is quite the silent type already to a lot of people, so subtle changes like these are hardly perceptible, but they are there. He never tells his problems to anyone, not even to me. Still, I know when he has one and is thinking about it. That’s just the way he is, I suppose. That’s the way he’s always been since I first met him.’
Hikaru looked at Lightning with some emotion shining in her eyes. A moment passed this way before Hikaru smiled a soft smile, not without its problems but it seemed to have eased up a bit, and she thanked Lightning for sharing that story with her.
“I… I am having problems. I’m not sure if I’m ready to talk about them just yet though Lightning.”
The horse smiled at her and said, ‘It’s all right, I understand. Just take your time and think carefully about it. I’m sure you’ll find the answer you’re looking for soon enough Hikaru.’
“Arigatou.”
‘You better go. It’s getting light outside.’
“Hai,” Hikaru said standing up, “I think I’ll take your advice and think about it some more. Arigatou Lightning.”
‘Dou itashimashite (you’re welcome) Hikaru. Kioskete (take care).’
Hikaru smiled at him one last time before leaving Lantis’ room and heading to the dining room for breakfast.
Breakfast started as usual, though Hikaru was a bit more reserved. She tried not to show it, but her lack of enthusiasm gave her away.
“Hikaru-chan?” Fuu and Umi looked at her, concerned.
Knowing the look on their faces, Hikaru smiled brightly at them before saying, “It’s all right. Daijoubu!”
They weren’t convinced, far from it actually, but they let her go this time. After breakfast, Hikaru excused herself before heading towards the fountain. She was deep in thought as she walked, not at all aware that someone was following her.
‘Why AM I so troubled? Am I having second thoughts on marrying Eagle-kun? Do I really want to marry him? But I can’t just back-out on him! He would be hurt!’
A voice at the back of her mind spoke up at this, ‘But do you think you can live with him for the rest of your life? Sure, he might be hurt, but how ‘bout you? Won’t you be hurt too?’
She didn’t like the way it made sense. She felt bad enough as it was that she was having second thoughts about Eagle, but she felt even worse knowing that there was truth behind the words her inner mind spoke.
She reached the fountain area and went up to the fountain in the middle. She dipped her hand in the cool water and let her fingers glide through it. As she lifted her hand, she suddenly realized she wasn’t alone. She whipped around, slightly alarmed, before calming down at the sight before her.
Umi and Fuu were worried about Hikaru. Ever since she got back from her little outing with Eagle, she had been a little distant. She went to bed without dinner, and she was reserved during breakfast.
“It must have been that creep!” Umi whispered furiously to Fuu after Hikaru had left the table.
“Now Umi-chan, I know it does seem like that, but it could’ve been because of our talk with her about Lantis-san and Eagle-san,” Fuu commented.
Umi thought about this before heaving a sigh, “That makes sense I guess. Who knows, you could be right.”
They just sat in silence for a while before Umi finally stood up with a determined look on her face, “Let’s just go ask her what’s wrong! It’s better than sitting here and watching her like this!”
Fuu nodded and the two of them excused themselves from the table. Fortunately, Hikaru was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she was walking really slowly. They caught up to her in no time. They didn’t want to startle her though, and it looked to them as if she had a lot on her mind, so they just followed her at a safe distance. When they reached the fountain area, they watched as Hikaru went up to the fountain and dipped her hands in the cool water. They were about to call her when she suddenly turned around, apparently noticing them. Her startled look slowly gave way to a somewhat relieved look before she smiled at them.
The two girls headed towards the redhead by the fountain. They each took a seat on the ledge of the fountain before any of them spoke up.
Umi waited a moment before finally blurting out, “All right Hikaru, spill. What’s wrong with you?”
Hikaru looked at her silently before looking down at the clenched hands on her lap. Fuu gently put her hand on top of one of Hikaru’s clenched ones and said, “Hikaru-chan, please tell us what’s troubling you. Umi-chan and I are really worried about you. We want to know what’s wrong so we can help you.”
Hikaru whispered in such a soft voice that the two other girls could have missed what she said if they weren’t so focused on her, “I don’t want to trouble you with my petty problems.”
Umi grasped Hikaru’s other hand before saying, “It’s troubling us even more not knowing what’s hurting you!!! And if this is how you’re acting, it can’t be a ‘petty’ problem!!”
Fuu continued in her usual calm voice, “Umi-chan is right. Please just tell us what’s wrong. We’re your friends, Hikaru-chan, and we want to help you. Please let us.”
Hikaru continued to stare at her hands, which were both clasped together with Umi’s and Fuu’s hands, before she looked up at them with a small smile, “Okay.”
The other two girls smiled at her, and Hikaru began to pour out her dilemma to them.
“I… I’m not sure if I want to marry Eagle-kun anymore. I don’t know why, but I have this weird feeling in me and I’m so confused. I don’t want to tell him so because I’m afraid he’ll be hurt, but I… I think I might be hurt if I do marry him. I don’t know why I even feel this way in the first place. Yesterday, when he took me out, we went to that clearing the three of us went to before. I didn’t tell him that I’ve already been there since he seemed to think of it as his surprise to me. I told him it was beautiful and I thanked him. Then, he started kissing me like he always does.”
Umi growled a bit when she heard this, but Hikaru didn’t seem to have noticed. Either that or she didn’t mind it as she continued her narration.
“I don’t know why, but I was having weird thoughts while he was doing this. Before, I’d just let him and I’d even feel happy. At that time though, it’s as if I was forcing myself to believe I was happy and that I wanted it. Then he started lowering me on the ground and he was about to take off my shirt…”
At this Hikaru broke off a bit and Umi almost shouted out loud if it weren’t for Fuu’s threatening gaze.
Hikaru took a deep breath before continuing, “I stopped him though. He got mad, but I acted like some seductress or whatever and told him to wait until after the wedding. I don’t know why I did what I did. I just… I didn’t feel it was right. I… I don’t know. It felt like I couldn’t do it, not that I wasn’t ready, I just… wasn’t ready for it with Eagle-kun. I… I don’t know! Why am I feeling this way!? I’m so confused!!!”
At this, Hikaru burst into tears - tears she’d been holding back ever since yesterday with Eagle. The two other Magic Knights hugged her as she sobbed loudly.
“Shh… Hikaru-chan, it’s all right…” Umi and Fuu tried to comfort her with soothing rubs and words, but though it eased Hikaru’s sobs, it didn’t ease the pain and confusion in her heart.
She looked at them hopelessly, “Guys, what do I do?”
The two of them felt scared at her gaze. This was the first time they could ever remember seeing her this way. She really looked confused and scared, and helpless like a little child. It scared them greatly. The Hikaru they had known and grown used to was always optimistic and was the one who helped them with their problems. Sure, they’ve helped Hikaru with her problems before, but after she’d cried a bit, she’d bounce right back into her energetic state. Never had they seen her with such a hopeless gaze in her eyes.
“Hikaru,” the tightening of their hearts at Hikaru’s gaze brought out a great tenderness in them and they said her name so carefully, it was as if she were made of porcelain and would break at the slightest pressure.
Fuu decided to speak up, “The decision is up to you Hikaru. We can’t make it for you. You have to decide whether you really want to marry Eagle-san. Hikaru, please think about what YOU want. I know it’s hard for you to think of yourself since you like to think more of others, but this time, you have to think a bit more selfishly. Don’t think about what we want, don’t think of what Eagle-san will want, think of what YOU will want. Will you be happy with your choice Hikaru?”
Umi hugged her, “Hikaru, if you really want to know what we want, we want to see you happy. What choice will make you the happiest? Whatever happens after, we’ll deal with it. Just think of what will make you happy! If Eagle-kun really loves you, he’ll want to see you happy. We’ll always be here for you if you need us Hikaru. We’re best friends, after all.”
Hikaru smiled at her two friends, “Yeah, best friends. Arigatou guys!”
The three shared a hug before discussing more light-hearted issues this time. Unbeknownst to them, someone had been watching them and had heard what Hikaru had said. This person wasn’t pleased with what he heard, not pleased at all.
The rest of the day passed by relatively smoothly, and Hikaru looked less troubled so everyone was put at ease. Everyone was too worried about Hikaru though that they didn’t notice someone’s not too happy gaze.
The next day, Hikaru woke up early again and she got ready to meet with Lightning. She felt a bit guilty for yesterday. She suddenly realized she didn’t even dress up much the day before unlike in her previous visits to Lightning. She decided to dress up a bit today to make up for yesterday.
She actually didn’t know why she wanted to always look her best with Lightning. Perhaps it had something to do with Lantis, but whatever the case, she still wanted to look good when she went to Lantis’ room.
She decided on wearing a light pastel red high neck shirt that cut off exactly on her shoulders and hugged her top a bit, partnered with white capris pants that had beautiful red flowery designs along the sides. Her hair was tied in its usual braid with a white ribbon, and she put on a bit of lip gloss as a final touch. Satisfied with her appearance, she fixed her bed and stepped out of the room. To her surprise, she came face to face with Eagle!
“Why hello Hikaru, where are you going off to looking so pretty and so early in the morning?” he asked with a slight drawl.
Hikaru was a bit nervous but replied, “Oh Eagle-kun! You startled me. I was just going for a walk around the grounds. How about you? What are you doing here so early?”
He smirked at her and said, “Well, I just had the urge to get up early this morning. Mind if I join you on your walk?”
“Umm, no, not at all,” Hikaru answered with a slight smile, ‘I’m sorry Lightning. It looks like I can’t visit you today.’
The two of them then began to walk around until everyone started to wake up.
The whole time during their walk, Eagle would hold Hikaru’s hand, and though Hikaru didn’t really feel as comfortable as she’d like with it, she didn’t remove her hand nor say anything about it. He also made several attempts to kiss her, but she was quite energetic as she commented about the flowers, the trees, the birds and the scenery in general that he ‘missed’ her every time he tried. Of course, she was aware of what he was trying to do, but she didn’t say anything about it and deliberately did things just so he wouldn’t kiss her. She didn’t even know why she was evading him. She still hadn’t come up with a decision on what to do, so she didn’t want to rush things with Eagle yet. That was pretty much how her morning with Eagle went before breakfast.
The rest of the day, she spent with Umi and Fuu as they talked about random things and enjoyed each other’s company. Though Hikaru did seem to ease up, she still continued to think of her problem and she tried to come up with a decision any time she could.
The next day, Hikaru once again dressed up, planning to go visit Lightning and apologize for not being able to visit the day before. Unfortunately, Eagle appeared once again outside her door. Thus, they took another walk outside. Hikaru still did everything she could to make sure Eagle didn’t kiss her. She would run ahead, or play in the midst of the flowers, or dance around like nothing was wrong.
Again, the day went by without much activity. The next day followed in much the same way, and the same thing happened for roughly a week. Hikaru couldn’t visit Lightning because Eagle was always there in the morning, and she’d spend the rest of her days with Umi and Fuu, all the while thinking of her decision. Though she was more careful this time around to guard her expressions to make sure no one got worried about her, she never once stopped thinking of what she wanted ever since her talk with her two best friends. Hikaru’s “wedding” was fast approaching as well.
Finally, there came a day Eagle became really frustrated with Hikaru. He knew she was thinking twice about marrying him. He heard her that time when she told Umi and Fuu what she was feeling by the fountain. He was aware that she was evading his kisses. He was losing her, but he was determined to marry her! Their marriage was in roughly one more month!
That morning, he was once again outside of Hikaru’s room. He knew she’d come out, like she did for the last week. Today, however, would be different. He’d kiss her and make her remember she was his.
Just as he thought that, Hikaru stepped out of her room in a beautiful red dress. It had elbow-length sleeves and ended just above her knees. There was a translucent pale pink material over the entire dress though, giving the red a nice soft colour. She also wore her usual knee high flat red boots to go with her dress. Her hair was in a ponytail this time, instead of its usual braid, and she had the same red choker she wore that time she visited Lightning with her problem. Her lips had a hint of lip gloss, but otherwise she wore no other make up. In a word, she looked beautiful.
Hikaru still dressed up in the hopes of getting the chance to visit Lightning, even though throughout the past week she hadn’t been able to. It came as quite a disappointment to see Eagle outside her door that day, but she hid her disappointment with a smile. Her smile didn’t last long.
Hikaru’s beauty that day stunned Eagle a while. He had always known she was beautiful, and her outfits recently exemplified her beauty, but despite this, he was still always even a bit shocked to see her in such outfits. Regardless of, her beauty didn’t get rid Eagle’s frustrations.
Eagle grabbed her arm and pulled her along after him in a firm grip that made her feel uncomfortable but it didn’t really hurt her. She tried to ask him where they were going, but he refused to answer her. Finally, he came to the door of his room and pulled her inside.
He pushed her on his bed none too gently and looked at her with somewhat angry eyes. Hikaru’s own eyes widened and she felt her heart beat nervously.
“All right Hikaru, I want to know what’s wrong! I heard you talking with Umi and Fuu the other day,” Hikaru gasped softly at this as he continued, “Don’t you love me!?! You won’t spend time with me, you won’t let me kiss you - it’s as if you’re avoiding me!” Eagle was shouting at her. The rooms were relatively soundproof so no one was awoken by the sound.
Hikaru tried to make him understand, “It’s not that I don’t love you Eagle-kun! I’m just a bit confused right now. Please, just let me think it over for some time.”
“You’ve been thinking it over for way too long! What’s there to think about!? I love you and you love me! You will marry me in a month’s time! Lantis is gone! Your friends said they would be happy for you when you marry me! Who else do you have to think about? YOU ARE MINE!” He shouted furiously at her before grabbing her and kissing her roughly.
He pushed her on the bed and yanked off her boots. He began touching all over her through her dress. Hikaru was scared and tears were about to come from her eyes. She tried to push him off her, but he was a lot heavier and stronger than her. His hands reached up her thighs and were about to go under her dress when she willed all her strength into her body and shoved him off her. She was successful this time. She hurriedly ran to the door, not bothering with her boots. She pushed the door open and ran.
It took Eagle a second to regain his balance after she shoved him aside. He was more than furious. He was about to pounce on her again when she got the door open and took off. He didn’t even think about it as he immediately took off after her. She was fast, but he would catch up for sure.
Hikaru knew everyone was still asleep at this time. She didn’t know who she could go to. She was scared and confused, and her heart pounded harshly against her chest. She didn’t even notice the tears that sprung forth from her eyes. She kept running through the corridors. Suddenly, an image popped in her mind. It was an image of Lantis. Her tears started to fall faster, and she finally knew where she could go. She headed for Lantis’ room.
Eagle continued to run after Hikaru. He didn’t care that she looked shaken up or that she was crying. His fury at her ‘betrayal’ made him run even faster.
Hikaru didn’t seem to take notice of Eagle following her. Her only thought was to get to Lantis’ room. In fact, it was her feet taking her there. She didn’t even seem to really take note of where she was going at all. She didn’t notice the tears streaming down her face, nor did she notice the way her heart beat so harshly in her chest. When she finally entered Lantis’ room, she headed straight for the secret garden.
When Eagle entered the room, he was startled to realize that he was in Lantis’ room. Though he had never been inside Lantis’ room before, the dark colour scheme, along with the closet full of armour and the sword leaning by the wall near the bed, were quite a give away. Before he could fully comprehend this though, a bright flash erupted before his eyes, blinding him momentarily. When the light dimmed, he could make out a sort of door to one side of the room and he saw a glimpse of red enter the door. Without thinking twice, he chased after the streak of red and entered the door.
Hikaru was still crying as she entered the garden. She kept running until the great tree came into her sight. As she came closer, she saw Lightning sitting at the base of the tree. Upon seeing her in such a state though, Lightning immediately got up and went to meet her halfway. Just as she reached him, she heard a gasp coming from somewhere behind her. She turned around and her eyes widened at the sight of Eagle in the secret garden.
As Eagle went through the door, his only thought was to drag Hikaru back with him. Once he entered though, he gasped at the sight before him - lush green grass and a huge tree at the center with birds of every colour flying around above him. He was amazed at how such a place could be found in Lantis’ room. Once he took it all in, he lowered his eyes to see Hikaru with a familiar black horse.
Eagle glared menacingly at the horse, “What are YOU doing here? Shouldn’t you be gone with your master!? You must be the reason why Hikaru doubts her love for me!! You must have implanted those foolish thoughts in her head!!”
Lightning looked calmly at Eagle. Hikaru softly apologized to Lightning, “Gomenasai, I didn’t know he followed me. I should have been paying attention.”
Lightning continued to look steadily at Eagle as he replied to Hikaru, ‘It’s all right. There is nothing to worry about. You have done nothing wrong.’
Eagle continued to glare at Lightning, but he couldn’t hear whatever they were saying nor did he even know in the first place that Lightning could talk. Finally, he was getting tired of just standing there so he began to move closer.
Hikaru wanted to back away, but she wouldn’t leave Lightning so she stayed where she was. Lightning neighed softly to reassure her, but she still felt a slight twinge of fear.
Eagle made a split second decision as soon as he came close enough to Lightning. He jumped towards Lightning with a gadget in his hand. Lightning pushed Hikaru back before rearing up, his legs flailing in front of Eagle. Eagle wasn’t scared though. He pressed a button on the gadget in his hand before tossing it at Lightning. Lightning saw this and was able to kick it away from him with his hooves. Eagle somehow knew he’d be able to do this so he had another gadget in his other hand which he tossed at Lightning as Lightning was too preoccupied with the other one. The second one was just about to land on Lightning, but he was quick enough to move to the side. It missed him by a hair. Even more frustrated, Eagle jumped at Lightning, a sword materializing in his hand from a small metal handle < imagine those light sabers in Star Wars; it’s similar to that but the blade looks like an actual metal sword >. Lightning jumped away again and Eagle continued to thrust forward. As Eagle attacked, Lightning dodged. Once in a while, Lightning would throw a kick in as well.
When Lightning pushed Hikaru back, she fell among the roots of the great tree. She was otherwise unharmed, but she was worried for Lightning. She immediately got up and watched as Lightning and Eagle fought. In her point of view, if Lightning were human, he’d have made a great swordsman. He parried, dodged and blocked as if he really held a sword. She was amazed at his skill. Still, she was afraid for him no matter how good he was.
The fight lasted quite a while until Eagle discreetly pulled out yet another gadget. Lightning did see him take it out, but suddenly, Eagle attacked with such ferocity that Lightning was taken slightly by surprise. He had to focus on blocking or dodging Eagle’s sword, and Eagle used that moment to throw the gadget on Lightning where it attached itself to his body. Satisfied that it was attached, Eagle jumped back as Lightning took note of the gadget on him. Eagle smirked and brought out a sort of remote where he pressed a button.
Hikaru was watching the fight and her eyes widened upon seeing the gadget attached to Lightning. She was afraid now more than ever for Lightning. When Eagle pressed the button, at first, nothing seemed to have happened. Suddenly, huge shocks coursed through Lightning’s body. Hikaru could see that Lightning was in pain, but he was still standing and he seemed to still be going towards Eagle. Eagle looked shocked for a moment before he angrily pressed another button on the button doubling the voltage of the shocks. Still, Lightning made his way over to Eagle, ignoring the pain racking his body. Eagle, seeing as Lightning was still standing, raised the voltage of the shocks even more until Lightning neighed in pain. Hikaru screamed at Eagle to stop it as she rushed towards Lightning who finally collapsed on the ground just as Eagle stopped the shocks.
Hikaru cried even more as she hugged Lightning’s body. Eagle felt a bit guilty for having had to hurt Lightning so badly, ‘But it was his fault in the first place for making Hikaru doubt her love for me! Besides, now, I can make sure Hikaru will marry me.’
Eagle smirked as an idea came to his mind. He walked over to Hikaru who was still crying into Lightning’s mane and he yanked her up on her feet. Hikaru gasped and she looked up at Eagle, tears still in her eyes. He smiled gently at her on seeing the tears and he raised his hand to wipe them away. She flinched at his touch, and it bothered him. He roughly grabbed her face and pulled it closer to his own. He stared at her eyes and tried to see the emotion in them. For some reason unknown to him, she had suddenly blocked all emotion from getting through. He didn’t know how she was able to do it so quickly, but as he glanced at her face, he suddenly couldn’t tell what she was feeling. Her gaze was blank, and it irritated him.
He didn’t let go of her though, as he said almost too nicely, “I have a proposition for you. You WILL marry me Hikaru, tomorrow, or I will leave the shocks to run through the body of Lantis’ horse.”
Hikaru’s eyes widened at this and, for a split second, he could see all the emotions running through her eyes. It was too quick though as she shut her gaze again before whispering her agreement. Eagle smiled at her before dragging her off, away from Lightning, away from Lantis’ room, away from life.
Before the door to the secret garden shut, Hikaru caught Lightning’s gaze and heard his voice in her head, ‘Don’t give up Hikaru.’
The only thing Hikaru could say to him was, “I’m sorry”. She whispered it to him and thought it in her head, but she didn’t know if he heard her as the door to the garden shut and Eagle continued to take her away.
As the door shut, Lightning lay where Hikaru left him, his body still aching from the shocks. His own pain was far from his mind though. The only thing he saw was the defeated look on Hikaru’s face.
Lightning neighed softly, as if to let out a sigh, before he looked up at the sky and said, ‘Lantis, come back. She needs you.’
Syv: So how was it? I hope it was okay. There might be one or two more chapters. I’m thinking on one. Since I’m so hyped up about this chap, I might begin writing the last chap as soon as I wake up later. (It’s kinda 1:45 am here… Haha! :P) I really quite enjoyed writing this. I wanted to make it longer really, but I can’t seem to think of anything more to put. I actually came up with these latest chaps like out of the blue. I’ve had the whole start and end in my head the whole time though. This chap twisted some stuff a bit, but oh well. :P I’m really sorry to all Eagle fans. I have nothing against him personally. I just get all riled up when he comes in between Lantis and Hikaru. :D Anyway, the last chap might be coming up in a while. Watch out for it! And thanks to all for reading!!! :D <3
P.S. I’m so sorry it takes me FOREVER to update!!!
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~Syv