My Precious Flower
A Short sotry that took a whole day to write.
Ken: Make one about me next! About how I do--
Maybe some other time sweety but I will. -pats- Now onto the story!
My Precious Flower
By: Karissa Ramos
There you were…with that warm smile on your face. I will never forget those memories together. The way you would squeeze my hand….how your smile brought light into my darkness…your voice echoing softly in my mind. You were my whole world…my shining star. You were mine to hold forever in my arms. I never needed words. You’re all I need in life. Now…let us forever dream for eternity.
It all began on November 25th…the day I would first set my eyes on you. It was a cold and snowy night. It started out as a normal day. I, being homeless with no money, would walk along the town trying to find a place to stay. But the people were so cruel and cold-hearted…it was impossible for a man like me to be welcomed into their homes. But who can blame them? This town doesn’t even exist on the map anymore. Nothing but broken down buildings and barely any food. This town has lost all of its faith. Not even the sun was worthy of making its appearance. And it didn’t. There was only darkness throughout the area of lost hope. No one trusted anyone anymore. Such a shame it was. Even I thought…there was no hope for this place. But that’s when I found you.
As I walked through the park, I could see a small figure lying near the frozen lake. Without even thinking I happened to go and see what it was. To my surprise I found a little girl covered in snow almost freezing to death. It was you. I didn’t quite understand…but something inside kept telling me to take you along. I hesitated though. That’s when I heard the voices from behind. They were looking for you. I remember now too. You were the one they were looking for in the town. The one who stole food from the store. As the voices got closer and closer I placed you in my arms and ran off through the woods. I don’t know why but I felt that I should. Instinct I guess you can say. Who knows…all I knew was that you were mine from that day forward.
After hours of walking through the forest…I finally came across a small house surrounded by flowers. Flowers in the winter? How is that possible? But I went up and knocked on the door hoping there was someone home and praying to my heart’s content that they would let us in. An old lady came to the door and stared down at the both of us. I asked her to let us in and how I found you at the park. Deep inside though I had a feeling she would shut door on the spot but I was shocked to find out that she allowed us to come in. I just couldn’t believe it. Maybe there was hope after all.
She set up a bed for us and I placed you down on it, putting the covers over your fragile body. I took a chair next to the bed and watched you as you slept. At least you were still alive. The lady came in and gave me a cup of coffee and set a tray of food on the desk that was besides the bed. She told me that we could stay here as long as we wished. I said my thanks and she walked back out of the room and shut the door. Few minutes went by and I drank the rest of my coffee and had my take at some of the food but left some for you when you were to wake. I had the urge to go to the bathroom but I stayed by your side, waiting for your eyes to open. Just then you started to come around. I sighed in relief.
You opened her eyes and looked right at me. That’s when, for the first time, you smiled at me. I couldn’t help but smile back at you. Your smile brought such elegance and warmth. Who wouldn’t smile at such a beautiful flower like you?
“Are you alright? You warm enough? Need any more blankets?” I asked you.
“No, I’m fine. But…how did I get here?” you asked.
“I found you by the lake unconscious. Those men that were chasing you in the town were looking for you so…I took you.” I smiled.
She looked at me with such confusion written all over her face. “You helped me? But why? I don’t even know you, sir.” I thought for a moment and looked down. Why did I help her? I have no idea. I just had a feeling that I should.
“Well….because I just wanted to.” I replied and she looked at me in such a surprise. “Something kept telling me I should…so I did. And you know what? It was one of the best things that I could have ever done.” At the moment it looked as if she were about to cry. She wanted to I could tell. But all she did was give me another warm smile.
“So, what’s your name little one?” I asked her.
“It’s Hana. Just Hana.” She told me.
“Hana. As in “Flower” right? It suits you very well I have to say.” She blushed a bit then nodded slowly. “And you? What’s your name, sir?”
“My name? Well, you see…I don’t really have one. I was born and abandoned by my family on the same day so I have no name.” I told and she gave me such sad eyes that I told her not to feel too bad about it.
“How about I give you one then? Sound good?” She asked me. I stared at her for a moment then smiled with a nod. She grinned then started thinking about a name. After a long pause of silence she cheered happily to herself and looked over at me.
“That’s it! You can be Haru!” She yelled full of joy.
“Haru? Yes…that’s a nice name. Thank you.” I smirked and she did the same. It was my name…given only to me by a little girl. Mine alone.
About weeks after we got to know each other, we were both sitting down at the kitchen table eating breakfast, from what the clock said it was morning, and we talked about all sorts of things. It was one of the first and best conversations I had ever had. You always smiled at me and that warmed my heart. After breakfast we went to get dressed. The lady had some old hand-me-downs and gave them to us. What a relief that they fit. But as I helped you get into your own clothes…I noticed a mark across your back. It looked like the shape of a cross burned right into your flesh. I looked at you and asked you what had happened. You wouldn’t answer me and looked down but I continued. You gave in and said it happened about two days before we met.
“Those men…that were chasing you? They did this?” I asked, my voice trying it’s best to sound calm. You nodded and told me it was nothing that I should worry about.
“You don’t have to worry about it, Haru. Everything is okay now.” You said. I sighed and shook my head. Then I quickly smiled and asked her if she wanted to go the market. She said after a few second and we both left the house.
We entered the market and your hand squeezed my own as tight as you could. You were afraid to be here again…I’m sure it was probably because of what happened to you. I searched through the market place…for the men who did this to her. I finally found them behind a building of a bar. They looked at me a little surprised and asked what I wanted. I kept quiet. Hana stood behind me and that was when they noticed her. They began yelling saying it was her, the one who kept stealing their food and all that shit. I could care less…I just wanted them to feel what she had felt. As they walked over to me I quickly took out my gun and pointed it at them. They stopped dead in their tacks and stared at me. Hana gasped at me from behind and stepped back.
“She’s only a little girl….and you dare do something like that to her? How could you? Such impudence should be dealt with…and that’s why I’m here to take care of that. So go to hell you bastards.” I said coldly and they dropped to their knees asking for forgiveness. Just as I was about to pull the trigger, Hana stepped in front of me and grabbed a hold on my arm that was holding the gun. I didn’t say anything and neither did she. I just stood there staring at those men as she held onto my arm. I slowly lowered my gun and placed it back in my pocket. Hana didn’t move though. She continued to look down. I took her by the hand and she held it tight. Then I picked her up and we both went off to the house.
We still went to the market after that though. Nothing changed except that the men would keep their distance from us now. We had some money from the lady, which I refused to take so many times but she insisted, and bought some food. Not steal it. We also bought a few clothes to wear too. When we sat down on a bench eating doughnuts, you looked towards the sky and gasped. You tugged at my arm and pointed to the sky.
“Look Haru! It’s a flock of birds! You don’t see them to much nowadays, huh? Wow! And they’re all white!” She cried.
“Yes, very amazing. You rarely ever see White Birds. They say…if you see one… you can make a wish. You say them first. So, why not make a wish Hana.” I told her.
“Okay!” She said and closed her eyes. Then soon opened them with a smile on her face. But the smile turned into something sad. I asked what was wrong.
“You think…we will ever become free from this horrible world Haru? Just like those birds? You think it’s possible for us to fly away?” She asked me.
“I don’t know…to tell you the truth. Maybe someday we will be. But it’s hard to tell. I wonder that to myself all the time. What would it be like…to be free? I wonder…” I reached my hand out as if to take grasp of the sky. Hana looked and did the same thing. But she glanced over my hand then to hers. I smiled and lowered my hand to her. She blinked and looked at it and slowly placed her hand against mine.
“We’re one.” I said. She looked at me and let out a big smile.
The next day you seemed happier than usual. I wanted to ask why but I decided not to. You talked to me like you never talked to me before. I felt like someone special for the first time. You held my hand almost the whole entire day and acted as if you never wanted to let go. Later one in the day, we began picking the flowers from the lady’s garden. You asked me how there were flowers when winter came. Before I could answer that though the lady came out and told her.
“If you pray enough…and believe enough…your prayers shall be answered.” She smiled at Hana. Hana thought for a while then smiled with a nod. Who knew such faith still existed. Then she got down on her knees, placed her hands together, closed her eyes, and started praying. It was the most wonderful yet saddest thing I have ever seen. What if…prayer wouldn’t be answered this time? I wonder…what she’s praying for.
“Hana…what did you pray for?” I asked.
“That’s easy Haru! I prayed for you! You seemed upset today so I thought…prayer might just do the trick to keep you smiling! I prayed to keep a smile on your face because it’s the most beautiful! I want you to be happy!” She smiled with cheerfulness and happiness. “Be happy.” you say. Without knowing…tears fled from my eyes. I kneeled down and hugged her as tight as I could. I am happy…as long as I’m with you.
Ten days had passed and I would find myself still by your side. I felt like the luckiest man in the world. You were such a happy little girl…that sadness was not part of your category. You were the one who made me smile each day. I never have been so happy in my entire life. One day while we were in bed looking out at the starry sky through the window you asked me something.
“Haru…is there such thing as the sun or heaven?” She asked me as she lay against me, her arms holding me tightly. I didn’t answer right away because….those were questions that I’ve been meaning to ask for a long time too. But I gave her a reply.
“Of course there is.” I said. She looked at me with interest. I smiled and continued to look at the stars. “If there was no heaven…then there would be no prayers nor there would be a church. Where do you think all the good people who die go, huh?”
“Underground?” she said. I laughed and shook my head. “But then what about the sun?”
“Right now…heaven is punishing us for a while.” I replied.
“Punishing us? What did we do?” she said.
“I supposed you never heard the story of Heaven, did you? Well, then…I guess I have no choice. It’s story time.” I sat up in the bed and she quickly took place in my lap but held onto me tight. I wrapped my arms around her small body and set the blankets around the two of us. I took in a deep breathe and began. “Long ago…before either of us was born…the planet earth was the most beautiful of all worlds. People from the other worlds would come to see how magnificent this planet was. They were so amazed at the sight of such beauty. Nothing could ever compare to our home. But then one day…jealousy had risen. Creatures from other planets had come to our own full of envy and madness. They were jealous of Earth and decided to bring forth sin. The good…soon became bad. People killed other people. Even some children did not make it. It was like a War that would never end. Everything turned into such hatred… that God placed a curse down upon us. He hid the sun and left us in darkness. Took all the most beautiful creatures and nature did not seem to exist anymore. People would pray to God to try and make it as it was before but God refused to listen. Everyone stopped believing…and became as cold as ice. No one seemed to care anymore. Not one person.” I then looked down at Hana who had tears filled in her eyes. I smiled and continued, “And from this day forward…people still continue to bring on sin. They gave their hearts up…and now are filled with the devils wrath. That is why, Hana that the sun never appears. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for you to cry. Forgive me.” I sighed and patted her on the head but she leaned forward and wrapped her arms around my neck as she cried.
“I’m so sorry, Haru! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!!” she cried. My voice felt lost at the moment and I became confused. There was no reason for her to be sorry. But I hugged her back tightly telling her it was alright.
It was Christmas day. I had no money but I still wanted to get you something. You were still asleep in the bed so I went out. The lady offered to give me some money but I shook my head. This was my gift from me to you. A gift by me alone. The lady smiled at me and said she understood. I left the house and went into town. I just remembered that I still had some money in my jacket. How stupid can you get, huh? So, after hours and hours searching through the town I finally found you something. I was certain that you would love it. But once I got back to the house…you were gone. The lady sat next to the empty bed with a note in her hand. She handed to me and it read, “Forgive me…but I can no longer stay with you anymore.” I didn’t understand. What was happening? Why did you leave me alone? I placed the present in my pocket and ran out the door. Where could you have gone?
I entered the park because I knew that is where you must have gone. I was right. You were there, sitting at the edge of the lake. The place where we first met one another. I walked up and held out my hand to you but you pushed yourself away and kept your distance.
“Hana…what’s going on? Why did you run off? I don’t understand. Was it something I did?” I asked her trying to figure out if I had done something in the past. She looked down and shook her head then suddenly fell into tears.
“It was me! It’s my fault! Haru! I was one of them! I was one of the creatures who ruined this planet. I brought sin into their hearts! I took away the life and the sun! Because of me…everything died! I’m sorry Haru! Forgive me!!” she yelled. I just stood there…watching in pure silence. This little girl…was the one who took my life. She was the one…who brought people and myself fear…pain…and suffering. This was all her.
“Hana…Hana don’t cry. You have no reason to cry.” I said softly while looking down. She looked up at me and blinked. “Because of her.”
“I’m not mad at you…Actually…I’m quite happy. Thank you Hana…thank you. Besides how can I be mad at you when-“ I began and lifted my head with a smile, “I love you…” Because of her…I finally knew the meaning of happiness. She looked at me with those big yellow eyes of hers. She seemed shocked and confused at the same time. I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. She did soon after and continued to cry more than usually, repeating my name over and over again as well as saying sorry so many times.
Before we went back to the house I stopped her and took the present out of my pocket. I handed it to her and said to open it. She did so and let out a small gasp. In the box was a small necklace with a flower surrounding itself around a small cross. I took it and placed it around her neck then clenched her hands in my own, kneeling down in front of her, eye to eye.
“This is from you to me…I have one as well, see? That way…no matter what happens…we will always be together in mind and soul. You…are my precious flower after all. Merry Christmas Hana.” I told her and she gave me one of her most beautiful smiles. I took her hand and we started towards the house. But something had caught our eye in the sky. That was the day…the sun had come alive.
You were a flower who bloomed in front of me. How could I ever forget the happiness you had brought to me. My precious flower.
~The End~
Ken: Make one about me next! About how I do--
Maybe some other time sweety but I will. -pats- Now onto the story!
My Precious Flower
By: Karissa Ramos
There you were…with that warm smile on your face. I will never forget those memories together. The way you would squeeze my hand….how your smile brought light into my darkness…your voice echoing softly in my mind. You were my whole world…my shining star. You were mine to hold forever in my arms. I never needed words. You’re all I need in life. Now…let us forever dream for eternity.
It all began on November 25th…the day I would first set my eyes on you. It was a cold and snowy night. It started out as a normal day. I, being homeless with no money, would walk along the town trying to find a place to stay. But the people were so cruel and cold-hearted…it was impossible for a man like me to be welcomed into their homes. But who can blame them? This town doesn’t even exist on the map anymore. Nothing but broken down buildings and barely any food. This town has lost all of its faith. Not even the sun was worthy of making its appearance. And it didn’t. There was only darkness throughout the area of lost hope. No one trusted anyone anymore. Such a shame it was. Even I thought…there was no hope for this place. But that’s when I found you.
As I walked through the park, I could see a small figure lying near the frozen lake. Without even thinking I happened to go and see what it was. To my surprise I found a little girl covered in snow almost freezing to death. It was you. I didn’t quite understand…but something inside kept telling me to take you along. I hesitated though. That’s when I heard the voices from behind. They were looking for you. I remember now too. You were the one they were looking for in the town. The one who stole food from the store. As the voices got closer and closer I placed you in my arms and ran off through the woods. I don’t know why but I felt that I should. Instinct I guess you can say. Who knows…all I knew was that you were mine from that day forward.
After hours of walking through the forest…I finally came across a small house surrounded by flowers. Flowers in the winter? How is that possible? But I went up and knocked on the door hoping there was someone home and praying to my heart’s content that they would let us in. An old lady came to the door and stared down at the both of us. I asked her to let us in and how I found you at the park. Deep inside though I had a feeling she would shut door on the spot but I was shocked to find out that she allowed us to come in. I just couldn’t believe it. Maybe there was hope after all.
She set up a bed for us and I placed you down on it, putting the covers over your fragile body. I took a chair next to the bed and watched you as you slept. At least you were still alive. The lady came in and gave me a cup of coffee and set a tray of food on the desk that was besides the bed. She told me that we could stay here as long as we wished. I said my thanks and she walked back out of the room and shut the door. Few minutes went by and I drank the rest of my coffee and had my take at some of the food but left some for you when you were to wake. I had the urge to go to the bathroom but I stayed by your side, waiting for your eyes to open. Just then you started to come around. I sighed in relief.
You opened her eyes and looked right at me. That’s when, for the first time, you smiled at me. I couldn’t help but smile back at you. Your smile brought such elegance and warmth. Who wouldn’t smile at such a beautiful flower like you?
“Are you alright? You warm enough? Need any more blankets?” I asked you.
“No, I’m fine. But…how did I get here?” you asked.
“I found you by the lake unconscious. Those men that were chasing you in the town were looking for you so…I took you.” I smiled.
She looked at me with such confusion written all over her face. “You helped me? But why? I don’t even know you, sir.” I thought for a moment and looked down. Why did I help her? I have no idea. I just had a feeling that I should.
“Well….because I just wanted to.” I replied and she looked at me in such a surprise. “Something kept telling me I should…so I did. And you know what? It was one of the best things that I could have ever done.” At the moment it looked as if she were about to cry. She wanted to I could tell. But all she did was give me another warm smile.
“So, what’s your name little one?” I asked her.
“It’s Hana. Just Hana.” She told me.
“Hana. As in “Flower” right? It suits you very well I have to say.” She blushed a bit then nodded slowly. “And you? What’s your name, sir?”
“My name? Well, you see…I don’t really have one. I was born and abandoned by my family on the same day so I have no name.” I told and she gave me such sad eyes that I told her not to feel too bad about it.
“How about I give you one then? Sound good?” She asked me. I stared at her for a moment then smiled with a nod. She grinned then started thinking about a name. After a long pause of silence she cheered happily to herself and looked over at me.
“That’s it! You can be Haru!” She yelled full of joy.
“Haru? Yes…that’s a nice name. Thank you.” I smirked and she did the same. It was my name…given only to me by a little girl. Mine alone.
About weeks after we got to know each other, we were both sitting down at the kitchen table eating breakfast, from what the clock said it was morning, and we talked about all sorts of things. It was one of the first and best conversations I had ever had. You always smiled at me and that warmed my heart. After breakfast we went to get dressed. The lady had some old hand-me-downs and gave them to us. What a relief that they fit. But as I helped you get into your own clothes…I noticed a mark across your back. It looked like the shape of a cross burned right into your flesh. I looked at you and asked you what had happened. You wouldn’t answer me and looked down but I continued. You gave in and said it happened about two days before we met.
“Those men…that were chasing you? They did this?” I asked, my voice trying it’s best to sound calm. You nodded and told me it was nothing that I should worry about.
“You don’t have to worry about it, Haru. Everything is okay now.” You said. I sighed and shook my head. Then I quickly smiled and asked her if she wanted to go the market. She said after a few second and we both left the house.
We entered the market and your hand squeezed my own as tight as you could. You were afraid to be here again…I’m sure it was probably because of what happened to you. I searched through the market place…for the men who did this to her. I finally found them behind a building of a bar. They looked at me a little surprised and asked what I wanted. I kept quiet. Hana stood behind me and that was when they noticed her. They began yelling saying it was her, the one who kept stealing their food and all that shit. I could care less…I just wanted them to feel what she had felt. As they walked over to me I quickly took out my gun and pointed it at them. They stopped dead in their tacks and stared at me. Hana gasped at me from behind and stepped back.
“She’s only a little girl….and you dare do something like that to her? How could you? Such impudence should be dealt with…and that’s why I’m here to take care of that. So go to hell you bastards.” I said coldly and they dropped to their knees asking for forgiveness. Just as I was about to pull the trigger, Hana stepped in front of me and grabbed a hold on my arm that was holding the gun. I didn’t say anything and neither did she. I just stood there staring at those men as she held onto my arm. I slowly lowered my gun and placed it back in my pocket. Hana didn’t move though. She continued to look down. I took her by the hand and she held it tight. Then I picked her up and we both went off to the house.
We still went to the market after that though. Nothing changed except that the men would keep their distance from us now. We had some money from the lady, which I refused to take so many times but she insisted, and bought some food. Not steal it. We also bought a few clothes to wear too. When we sat down on a bench eating doughnuts, you looked towards the sky and gasped. You tugged at my arm and pointed to the sky.
“Look Haru! It’s a flock of birds! You don’t see them to much nowadays, huh? Wow! And they’re all white!” She cried.
“Yes, very amazing. You rarely ever see White Birds. They say…if you see one… you can make a wish. You say them first. So, why not make a wish Hana.” I told her.
“Okay!” She said and closed her eyes. Then soon opened them with a smile on her face. But the smile turned into something sad. I asked what was wrong.
“You think…we will ever become free from this horrible world Haru? Just like those birds? You think it’s possible for us to fly away?” She asked me.
“I don’t know…to tell you the truth. Maybe someday we will be. But it’s hard to tell. I wonder that to myself all the time. What would it be like…to be free? I wonder…” I reached my hand out as if to take grasp of the sky. Hana looked and did the same thing. But she glanced over my hand then to hers. I smiled and lowered my hand to her. She blinked and looked at it and slowly placed her hand against mine.
“We’re one.” I said. She looked at me and let out a big smile.
The next day you seemed happier than usual. I wanted to ask why but I decided not to. You talked to me like you never talked to me before. I felt like someone special for the first time. You held my hand almost the whole entire day and acted as if you never wanted to let go. Later one in the day, we began picking the flowers from the lady’s garden. You asked me how there were flowers when winter came. Before I could answer that though the lady came out and told her.
“If you pray enough…and believe enough…your prayers shall be answered.” She smiled at Hana. Hana thought for a while then smiled with a nod. Who knew such faith still existed. Then she got down on her knees, placed her hands together, closed her eyes, and started praying. It was the most wonderful yet saddest thing I have ever seen. What if…prayer wouldn’t be answered this time? I wonder…what she’s praying for.
“Hana…what did you pray for?” I asked.
“That’s easy Haru! I prayed for you! You seemed upset today so I thought…prayer might just do the trick to keep you smiling! I prayed to keep a smile on your face because it’s the most beautiful! I want you to be happy!” She smiled with cheerfulness and happiness. “Be happy.” you say. Without knowing…tears fled from my eyes. I kneeled down and hugged her as tight as I could. I am happy…as long as I’m with you.
Ten days had passed and I would find myself still by your side. I felt like the luckiest man in the world. You were such a happy little girl…that sadness was not part of your category. You were the one who made me smile each day. I never have been so happy in my entire life. One day while we were in bed looking out at the starry sky through the window you asked me something.
“Haru…is there such thing as the sun or heaven?” She asked me as she lay against me, her arms holding me tightly. I didn’t answer right away because….those were questions that I’ve been meaning to ask for a long time too. But I gave her a reply.
“Of course there is.” I said. She looked at me with interest. I smiled and continued to look at the stars. “If there was no heaven…then there would be no prayers nor there would be a church. Where do you think all the good people who die go, huh?”
“Underground?” she said. I laughed and shook my head. “But then what about the sun?”
“Right now…heaven is punishing us for a while.” I replied.
“Punishing us? What did we do?” she said.
“I supposed you never heard the story of Heaven, did you? Well, then…I guess I have no choice. It’s story time.” I sat up in the bed and she quickly took place in my lap but held onto me tight. I wrapped my arms around her small body and set the blankets around the two of us. I took in a deep breathe and began. “Long ago…before either of us was born…the planet earth was the most beautiful of all worlds. People from the other worlds would come to see how magnificent this planet was. They were so amazed at the sight of such beauty. Nothing could ever compare to our home. But then one day…jealousy had risen. Creatures from other planets had come to our own full of envy and madness. They were jealous of Earth and decided to bring forth sin. The good…soon became bad. People killed other people. Even some children did not make it. It was like a War that would never end. Everything turned into such hatred… that God placed a curse down upon us. He hid the sun and left us in darkness. Took all the most beautiful creatures and nature did not seem to exist anymore. People would pray to God to try and make it as it was before but God refused to listen. Everyone stopped believing…and became as cold as ice. No one seemed to care anymore. Not one person.” I then looked down at Hana who had tears filled in her eyes. I smiled and continued, “And from this day forward…people still continue to bring on sin. They gave their hearts up…and now are filled with the devils wrath. That is why, Hana that the sun never appears. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean for you to cry. Forgive me.” I sighed and patted her on the head but she leaned forward and wrapped her arms around my neck as she cried.
“I’m so sorry, Haru! I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’m sorry!!” she cried. My voice felt lost at the moment and I became confused. There was no reason for her to be sorry. But I hugged her back tightly telling her it was alright.
It was Christmas day. I had no money but I still wanted to get you something. You were still asleep in the bed so I went out. The lady offered to give me some money but I shook my head. This was my gift from me to you. A gift by me alone. The lady smiled at me and said she understood. I left the house and went into town. I just remembered that I still had some money in my jacket. How stupid can you get, huh? So, after hours and hours searching through the town I finally found you something. I was certain that you would love it. But once I got back to the house…you were gone. The lady sat next to the empty bed with a note in her hand. She handed to me and it read, “Forgive me…but I can no longer stay with you anymore.” I didn’t understand. What was happening? Why did you leave me alone? I placed the present in my pocket and ran out the door. Where could you have gone?
I entered the park because I knew that is where you must have gone. I was right. You were there, sitting at the edge of the lake. The place where we first met one another. I walked up and held out my hand to you but you pushed yourself away and kept your distance.
“Hana…what’s going on? Why did you run off? I don’t understand. Was it something I did?” I asked her trying to figure out if I had done something in the past. She looked down and shook her head then suddenly fell into tears.
“It was me! It’s my fault! Haru! I was one of them! I was one of the creatures who ruined this planet. I brought sin into their hearts! I took away the life and the sun! Because of me…everything died! I’m sorry Haru! Forgive me!!” she yelled. I just stood there…watching in pure silence. This little girl…was the one who took my life. She was the one…who brought people and myself fear…pain…and suffering. This was all her.
“Hana…Hana don’t cry. You have no reason to cry.” I said softly while looking down. She looked up at me and blinked. “Because of her.”
“I’m not mad at you…Actually…I’m quite happy. Thank you Hana…thank you. Besides how can I be mad at you when-“ I began and lifted my head with a smile, “I love you…” Because of her…I finally knew the meaning of happiness. She looked at me with those big yellow eyes of hers. She seemed shocked and confused at the same time. I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. She did soon after and continued to cry more than usually, repeating my name over and over again as well as saying sorry so many times.
Before we went back to the house I stopped her and took the present out of my pocket. I handed it to her and said to open it. She did so and let out a small gasp. In the box was a small necklace with a flower surrounding itself around a small cross. I took it and placed it around her neck then clenched her hands in my own, kneeling down in front of her, eye to eye.
“This is from you to me…I have one as well, see? That way…no matter what happens…we will always be together in mind and soul. You…are my precious flower after all. Merry Christmas Hana.” I told her and she gave me one of her most beautiful smiles. I took her hand and we started towards the house. But something had caught our eye in the sky. That was the day…the sun had come alive.
You were a flower who bloomed in front of me. How could I ever forget the happiness you had brought to me. My precious flower.
~The End~