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 Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:03 pm
I felt myself go numb as I stared at Takeshi. Closing my eyes I turned away. I didn't want to face him again. The reunion would be between the two of them and only them.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:13 pm
(Akira)
Takeshi grinned, "You've changed a lot, since my death."
I smiled, "I had to."
Takeshi said, "Looks like someone..."
I raised my hand. I said, "Hotaru is feeling uncomfortable. You should leave her alone for a while."
Takeshi said, "But..."
I shook my head. I said, "We'd better leave Hotaru alone. She kind of blames herself for your death, and she said that Saturn also did the same."
Takeshi nodded. He said, "Yet you haven't changed much at all."
I sighed, "You have no idea how much I've changed."
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:36 pm
I walked away from the boys not wanting to hear Takeshi's voice. It was so hard to block it out. I wanted to scream. I wanted to cry. I just wanted it to stop. The words from an American movie suddenly struck me. Quietly I repeated them to myself. "The heart may freeze, or it can burn. The pain will ease if I can learn there is no future there is no past. I live this moment as my last...." It seemed to fit the situation scarily well.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:37 pm
(Akira)
Takeshi kept looking far away. I wondered what he was thinking about. I knew he knew a lot about Hotaru... Much more than I knew. He shook his head. He said, "I have a couple of suspicions on how much you've changed."
I stammered, "A... Couple?"
Takeshi smiled, "Enough to say I'm very proud of you. You're more of a selfless, courageous and compassionate soul than I ever hoped to be. This time, the student has surpassed the teacher."
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:47 pm
I sighed and looked over at the two guys. I was far enough away that I didn't know what they were talking about. Part of me was scared that Takeshi would tell Akira the truth. I sighed again. Watching them was like watching a dream that I couldn't quiet reach.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:47 pm
(Akira)
I smiled, "Thank you. However, you do not need to worry about the future. It's in my hands. I can take care of it."
Takeshi's eyes narrowed. He smirked, "Prove it."
My eyes narrowed, "No offense, Takeshi sensei, however good of a spirit you may be, it is part of my duty to put spirits to rest so that they can be reborn. I didn't want to do this to you, but I must." I raised my voice loud enough for Hotaru to hear. I sighed, "Forgive me, Hotaru, Saturn, and of course, please forgive me, Takeshi sensei, but I must put your spirit at rest. Permantly."
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 3:59 pm
I spun around surprised at what Akira had just said. Frantically my eyes darted back and forth from Akira to Takeshi. A familiar sensation filled me and I cringed at the thought of it. I bit my lip for a moment. "What are you doing?" I demanded running back over to them.
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:06 pm
(Last post for today)
(Akira)
I looked at Hotaru. I said, "I've already accepted the fact that Takeshi's dead. And even though I do care about him, no one is immortal, Hotaru. It's the cycle of life. Saturn knows this more than anyone, but I understand."
I stated, "This is the way of the universe. Everyone is born, they live, and they die, then they are reborn. Even a spirit cannot break the way of the universe."
Takeshi nodded. He said, "He is correct. Akira understands many more things than me. It is time for me to go, and Akira will help me."
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 4:10 pm
I said nothing in response to either of them. My mind knew they were right but my heart...it wanted to hold onto the belief that Takeshi was still here.
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:11 pm
(Akira)
I looked at Hotaru. I asked, "Hotaru... If I complete my duty, will you think of me as a replacement to Takeshi?"
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:14 pm
I stared at Akira a bit confused. "What?" I asked quietly. What did he mean replace Takeshi?
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:19 pm
(Akira)
I replied, "One of my greatest strengths is to be an empath. I can feel what other people are feeling. Your mind is telling you that I am right. But your heart tells otherwise."
A tear fell down from my eye. I said, "You... Really cared for my sensei, didn't you, Hotaru?"
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:34 pm
I looked at Akira. "Yes, I did." I said softly. "Takeshi meant and means more to me than anyone else did." I confessed.
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:38 pm
(Akira)
I asked, "If I completed my duty, would you hate me? If not, then you should be the one who should put Takeshi to rest, not me."
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 2:45 pm
I said nothing. There was no way I could ever do something to Takeshi. Not again. I shook my head. "I won't." I stated rather shakily even I could notice it.
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