Bokura:Omg….wow….I haven't updated in forever. That really saddens me! At first I had a reason…I was so busy trying to study for my ACTs (I gots a 23 btw!) that I didn't have time to write, but now it seems I don't have an excuse! Gomen! I really apologize! I guess I just didn't have that drive to write…maybe it's because it saddens me I'm almost done with this fic? After all that has happened with Kaoru and Hikaru! Well , even though it is about to end it will always be there neh? And through this I can learn my mistakes if any and I feel like I've improved so much yay! Oh and I just finished watching all of Tactics. Oh my Gaia, they better make more! But yeah, I've had some ideas for stories of that series and as you know I have a new story about the Cleno relationship. I am going to rewrite the first chapter , I feel I could have done so much better. So yes, songfics have been bursting in my head as well! So please keep up with my writing if you've enjoyed Fallen! Well, I do not own Ouran, good job for Bisco Hatori for coming up with this wonderful series.
Fallen
Hikaru's POV
I slowly made my way to the crouching form that was hiding away her tears on top of the roof. I stood , frozen, at the doorway, just watching the shaking body that closed off the world. I cursed myself for causing this pain on her. Ayaka did not need this pain, nobody did, no matter who they were.
"Are you just going to stand there all day?" My breath hitched in my throat as I brought my gaze upon her frail face that had tears staining her cheeks.
"I'm sorry….."
"There's no need to say sorry, you were just seeing how I was, I would do the same." My eyes watched as she turned back to the fading sun that seeped downward, giving us the pleasure to view the hidden stars. I made my way and sat down on the cold, bare ground next to her.
"That's…not why I was apologizing."
"Oh?" I felt her curiosity radiate into my body.
I nodded slightly before I gathered enough strength to say why I was really apologizing. "I could have….I should have saved him…." Heat was trying it's best to escape my eyes in liquid form, but I told myself to not cry. I need to be here to comfort Ayaka…not have her comfort me.I took a deep breath. "If only I used my head, but I guess that's sort of impossible for me now that I think about it. If I used my head, none of this would have happened….Kaoru wouldn't be in this state, and Leon would still be alive. But, there were positive things that came with this. Leon….he looked really peaceful when he left. Like he was glad to finally be free."
I glanced over at Ayaka to see her face, and what surprised me was the surprised look upon her features.
"….what?" I was so confused, especially when she started to burst into laughter.
"G-gomen Hikaru, but I've never seen you try so hard to watch what you say. It doesn't suit you." I heard her let out a sigh as I watched the colorful horizon. "But you're right Hikaru….I have a feeling he is a lot happier, I just…I just wish I could have said goodbye to him."
I watched as she fidgeted with her nurses outfit. I took her hand in mine and gave her a soft, caring smile. "I have a feeling you just did."
Kaoru's POVI sat staring at the beautiful sight before me. Ocean waves collided softly with my bare feet and sand surrounded me in a state of peacefulness. It's been awhile since I felt so content. I let a sigh escape my lips.
"Enjoying yourself?"
I let one eye open as I stared at cerulean irises as blue as the ocean. I slowly got up, not letting my sight drift from the man that decided to sit with me.
"Relax, I do not want to harm you."
"I know this Leon, it just surprises me you're here."
"Yeah, I guess it would be weird for me to be in your dream and not Hikaru."
I nodded a little bit and glanced back to the now calm water.
"I have a feeling your life will be as calm as the water is now…"
"And what about you?"
I looked at his face and saw a hint of sadness as his fake smile didn't even try to reach those eyes of his.
"My life has ended, but you know what? I don't mind all too much. At first I was afraid of death, but knowing I saved you and Sakuya…I'm glad I died for a reason. The good die young right?"
"…Leon…"
"Hey don't be sad! C'mon now cheer up! You and Hikaru can enjoy your lives together now right?"
"But..you…I…think…I'll miss you….though we didn't exactly end on the right foot….But before all that…" I let tears silently make their way down my face as doves flew overtop the two of us.
"Neh, Kaoru…you know I'll always be there. And hey, I'll even drop by every now and then…heh maybe even spice up Hikaru's life by pulling his pants down or something ghosts do."
"Just don't stalk me alright?"
"Haha, damn you figured me out haha!"
I let a smile out as my tears slowly ceased. "Neh, Kaoru it's beautiful isn't it?"
"Yeah…"
"But it has to come to an end, so please take in all you can and I'll try to come visit you okay? Besides Hikaru is waiting for you to come back. And….and tell Ayaka that I will always look after her okay?"
I nodded, my voice lost in my throat as I tried my best to not show more tears. I felt him slowly get up and I felt pressure on my eyes when he pressed his hands on them causing darkness to overcome me. I barely heard his voice before I was gone.
"Take in all the sights you can, and make the best of your life. It all comes to an end remember that. Goodbye….Kaoru….."
My eyes shut tighter as the beeps from the monitor beside me profusely made noise to show I was alive. The lights were bright and I had yet to adjust to it. Finally, I peeked my golden irises open and saw pure white. Sigh, I guess I'm still blind, in a matter of time everything will become black just like before.
"Kaoru?" I looked over towards the noise of Haruhi's voice. I was so surprised as I kept blinking my eyes repeatedly.
"Haru---Haruhi?" This can't be real, it must be a dream…I can actually see her face! Someone pinch me now…. No wait…if it's a dream I want it to last.
"Kyoya-sempai! Kaoru is awake, please go inform Hikaru!"
"Hai."
I couldn't take my eyes off her. I was afraid that if I did , everything would disappear. But wait, she said I was awake didn't she? My eyes looked towards the window that was on the other side of the room. I could see small flakes flowing downward and landing on the tree that stood there, a young cardinal chirping at the cold. I lifted my hand above my face and I could make out every finger that danced in the air. This was real…I could see again. I let tears escape my eyes… "Arigatou Leon…."
"Kaoru! Kaoru!"
I let a smile grace my features as I glanced towards the door to see Hikaru breathing harshly from the run he just had.
"Hikaru…" I let his name grace my lips softly as I watched him run to me and bury his head into my chest, his hand clinging onto my gown as if afraid to even let go. I wrapped my arms around his neck and allowed my fingers to twirl his hair.
"You haven't slept much have you?"
I felt him push himself upwards. "Kaoru…"
"I can see from the gray that's making itself underneath your eyes."
"Kaoru!" I giggled against the lips that pressed down upon my own. How I missed this. And I was going to make sure I took in every detail from now on. I felt him push back and embrace me again. I saw the others standing at the foot of my bed, tears in all of their eyes (except Mori and Kyoya of course) and smiles dancing on their faces.I saw a glow of light next to Haruhi and I saw a smile escape the blonde male that disappeared into thin air giving a peace sign as he made his exit.
"Kaoru Hitachiin, how dare you come back to this hospital in that state. I wanted you to visit me, but not in this way!" I laughed as I saw Ayaka enter the room.I saw the redness in her eyes and the stains on her cheeks.
"Gomen…."
"Geez, and you slept so long!"
"Forgive me, but Leon wouldn't leave me alone…."
"…Leon?"
"Hai….he wants you to know he'll always be there with you, and he'll visit every now and again."
I saw her smile and nod before sitting down on my bed. She embraced me softly. "Thank you Kaoru…."
A week later
Normal POV
"…And as we lay this soul to rest, we as his family and friends , pray that he lies in peace and happiness. Please take care, and these loved ones on earth shall never forget Leon's presence. Amen."
"Amen."
Kaoru clenched Hikaru's hand as they walked to the coffin to lay the white rose down. A tear escaped the younger ones eyes as the older clenched his free hand into a fist,trying hard to keep the tears in.
"Arigatou, Leon. I'll never forget you."
And with a small kiss on the white petal, Kaoru laid the small remnant on the now bouquet of roses.
I'll make sure to enjoy every moment of every day because I know it will all end eventually.
Owari
Bokura: And tada! That is the finale of Fallen. Thank you so much to my many reviewers! I'm so glad this story went the way it did! I especially want to thank all those who favored this and me as an author! And as well Crimson Vixen, because she gave me so much advice and yay we have come to know each other so well! I'm ecstatic I created this wonderful story! –Tear- Well time to move on and use my experience to write more! Sayonara!