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Sakura Picnic:

Surroundings: The surroundings of the picnic is very breath taking. And of course, the area is surrounded by blossoming cherry trees. A stream runs somewhere in the area. Sometimes the grass can be mistaken by flowers because of all the petals falling off the tree's gracefully. Also, it is rumored that these kind of events is a place of romance! There is also picnic tables around the tree's and reserved places for people to place down there blankets! This place is also where games will be hold, don't be afraid to bring a Volleyball or frisbee or anything else to the event!

Seth held his gaze to the trees around him. Seeing Vanessa look so happy among the cherry blossoms was truly wonderful. He wished he had a camera so that he could take a picture, but he knew it would not matter, he would cherish the memory if this time forever.

"These trees are called Sakura, or Cherry blossoms and Rin is right, they are very romantic. Though how she knows that...well never mind. Lets just enjoy ourselves. There is no other place I would want to be than right here with you. You mean the world to me and I would not wish to be here with anyone but you."

Seth leaned down to where Vanessa was snuggling to his shoulder and kissed her lightly on the cheek. He was in the perfect spot, and if he could have he would have let this moment stay like this forever.

Seth sat down next to Vanessa, he wasn't going to comment on what he saw her do a moment ago, he knew that she couldn't help herself. He instincts were far more powerful than he would have imagined, but he still knew in his heart that she would never give in to them if she could help it. He trusted her completely and was confident that she felt the same. As he looked out at the scene before him he could not help but feel as if for once in his life everything would be alright and he had found his place at this school.

"The view here is just beautiful, and its just so quiet here, but in the good way. It really is a great place to relax. And after all that has happened I think we all needed this."

Seth felt that if he had the chance he could have fallen asleep in the embrace of the calm that was surrounding them. The only thing was that he did not feel all that tired, despite being in the perfect place to rest, he had more important things on his mind, like what really was going to happen between him and Vanessa now that she was remembering things.

Seth exhaled softly, he was letting his pessimistic thoughts get the better of him. He did not want his unsettling thoughts to reduce the day to nothing more than a pity party. He would have to put those thoughts into the back of his mind, he had more important things to deal with, like enjoying himself. The problem was no matter how hard he tried he found it difficult to ignore the fact that at any moment this life of his, this moment in time, it all could go straight to hell. He wanted to talk about it, maybe even inform Vanessa about what was bothering him, but to do so would mean to give up on the chance that the day could be salvaged, which was weird since it was not ruined yet. God why is it now of all times that this begins to bother me, why not when Zero was around so that I could talk to him about it. Then again knowing Zero his idea would be to fight it out or something. Damn it, shut up brain or I will stab you with a q-tip. I want to enjoy this time, not worry about what might or might not happen later on. While all this was going on in his head he had heard Vanessa say something, but he was far to distracted to make it all out.

"Oh damn, sorry, my mind was elsewhere, can you repeat what you said."

Seth's face became hot and turned a rather unique shade of red out of the embarrassment of being so far gone that he had not even heard some one talk when they were sitting right next to him. He really would have to try and pay more attention to the outside world and less to the argument that was going on between his mind and his heart.

Seth tensed up when Vanessa guessed at what was on his mind. The girl knew him far to well. That didn't bother him, what upset him was now it would have to be talked about. What it came down to was his inability to hide his thought and feelings. If he could have just done that this subject could have been avoided. He felt like a complete jackass now that it seemed that the day might be ruined. He considered maybe lying to her and telling her that he was distracted by something else. He dismissed that that alternative since that would be unlike him, lying was the cowards way out, and he was better than that, he hoped.

"I.. well, um, do you really want me to answer that question when you already know what I am going to say? I mean of course I am thinking about all of this, and I do mean everything. I am thinking about everything that has happened since we met, all the stuff that has happened since that chance encounter at the gates of the school. I am thinking about how right now I should be happy to be with such a great girl in probably the most perfect atmosphere possible. The problem is that at the same time there are other thoughts. These thoughts are a bit more inconsequential, and it is these that really agitate me. I know that I shouldn't even think about all this, and the fact remains that I did not even expect it to irritate me like this. Yet now it is the only thing in my head, and it isn't like I can talk about it, this whole thing of how everything will turn out between you getting your memories back and remembering what you had with Zero, and the time we spent together and if it even meant anything. I have no right to even bring this up now, especially in a place like this, and I don't want to put you on the spot, and I won't. I think I just need some time. I don't know what I should do and I would like to figure that part out. I don't want to ruin your day, so look I just will go for a walk, I am not sure when I will be back, but rest assured that when I return, my full attention will be devoted to you."

Seth slowly stood up, he knew that his words upset Vanessa but he could not bring himself to look her in the eye. He had to deal with this on his own, or else he would never be able to look at her the same way again.

Ren and Orihime came from the Library. Orihime was happily skipping as she held onto Ren's hand. Ren was walking, carrying the basket for the the picnic, and answering questions that Orihime had asked. Orihime then stopped skipping and picked up a colorful flower on the ground. She then looks at it and gives it to Ren. "I want you to have it, Onii-san." Orihime smiles at Ren. Ren then grabs the flower and puts it in his pocket. "It's so you don't ever forget about me. Ok?" Ren looks at her and then starts to walk. "Sure." Orihime goes back to skipping as Ren looks at the field. He had never seen anything so beautiful like this.
The two reach a spot that they liked soon enough. It was shaded by a tree and lots to see. Ren places down the basket and opens it up. He then sets up the picnic while Orihime was just standing at a spot, looking at the surroundings. "Wow. Onii-san, this place is amazing. I like this place." Ren then looks at Orihime. "Yeah yeah. This place is amazing." Ren keeps setting up the picnic. He soon enough sees a pink flower. He picks it up and keeps it.
He finishes setting up the picnic and Ren then sits down on the blanket. "Ahh. Time to eat." Orihime turns around and heads to he picnic. She then sits down and gets ready to eat. "Wow. Onii-san, you got everything I liked." Ren looks at the food and then her. "I did? I mean. I did. After all, your the little sis." Ren smiles and then Orihime picks up a rice cake. She then takes a bite out of it. "Mmmm. This is delicous." Ren then picks up one and bites it. "It is." The two then eat.
When the two finish, they pack up. "That was great. Thank you Onii-san." Ren looks at Orihime. "No prob." After the two finish packing, they decide not to leave. Ren then remembers about the flower he picked up. He takes it out and shows it to Orihime. "Here. This is so you don't forget me." Orihime looks at it. "It's beautiful." Orihime then takes the flower and places it in her hair. "Thank you Onii-san." Orihime then hugs him. "Your welcome."
The two then sit down and look at the view. "Onii-san." Ren looks at Orihime. "Yes?" "Will we ever be seperated again?" Ren looks down and thinks. "No. We won't." Orihime looks at Ren. "That's good." Orihime gets closer to Ren and puts her head on his shoulder. "Onii-san, your the best." Ren looks at Orihime and then looks back out at the view. Ren was thinking about something, but didn't want to say it. He was just staring into the field as Orihime goes asleep. The two were quietly under a tree. Ren was thinking while Orihime was sleeping on Ren's shoulder. Everything was peaceful.

Ryuu walked into the park at which the Sakura Picnic was held, slightly in awe. It was way more beautiful than the ocean, that was for sure. He let go of the grip he had on Rikka's hand and slowly made his way over to a small stream that was flowing near them. It was surprising how clear the water was, he had never seen anything clearer. "I wonder how they keep this water so clean?" he thought out loud. He slowly took off the heavy cloak he had previously been wearing and tossed it in a nearby garbage can. "Much better." he sighed.

Rikka hated to admit it, but she hated that Ryuu had let go of her hand. She bent down next to him, ballancing on her feet and resting her elbows on her knees. She looked into the water, a smile on her face. "It must be untouched," she replied. "People must not know where the source is, and they don't pollute it because it's so pretty." She said. "Don't you think?"

Rikka was interested in Ryuu. She had never really taken a close look at him before. His wings looked so soft in the light, and he was much more attractive than a normal person.

She wondered why Ryuu had fallen for her. She only spoke a few words at a time, or at least had only spoken a few words before. She was so plain, while Ryuu was more beautiful than even the stream they were gazing into. She sighed heavily, her own mind clouded with doubt.