Salt and Water chapter 1 ToraxShou
Title: Salt and Water
Chapters: 1/10
Author: mxtrxofsomer
Genre: AU, angst, romance
Rating: R
Pairings: Tora x Shou
Warnings: contains some sensitive issues that some people might find disturbing
Disclaimer: do not own
Synopsis: “... it was an encounter too short from the view of the heavens, fair enough in the eyes of the humans, infinite from my own sense of time and... non-existent in his.”
Comments: I was watching a small clip when I saw this interesting winged creature and an idea instantly hit me. Wouldn’t Shou look beautiful with wings? (I’m surprised that Shou took that image because I’m not much of a Shou fan- I’m a Nao fan actually) And since I’m not blessed with any artistic talent in graphics (e.g. drawing and Photoshop), I can’t make that idea come to life. But I desperately want a white-winged Shou! So I decided to just write it because I’m hopeless. Written for j10_ways under Set C theme #6 -Promise
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The faint scent of the yellow sun slowly warming the earth tickled my nostrils as I sat on the grass covered floor under the tree of pink blossoms. It was spring, a well celebrated season in both heaven and earth for its well valued significance, life- a beginning of new things, and hope- an opportunity to either continue or change. For a being like me though, it was just another fragment of space, one of the billions of springs I had spent in my never ending life, a burden that I had to bear for another eternity.
Through the thick masses of people clustered in several groups occupying the different spots in the crowded recreation area, I could see him clearly, tall figure, black hair, perfect jaws, pale face and most importantly, piercing eyes, those piercing eyes which held a lot of mystery that I was fortunate enough to be granted the chance of them having to look upon me. How he was able to acknowledge me that time, I did not understand, but now I knew. However, that little piece of information was not important anymore, it would never save anything. It was too late, or more appropriately, it was all over.
He laughed at something his friend had said, the sound of it reverberating in my ears, feigning the harmony of the chimes composed of thin metal tubes and seashells that I had found for him on that special occasion. I just realize, that too would never contain the meaning it was supposed to carry. It would just hang by his window, without him having the slightest idea how and why it ended up there. The simple thought of it makes my heart shatter into a million pieces, not that it hadn’t been broken a long time ago. But at least, that physical memory would not be erased, it would stay with him for as long as his life allowed it to or until he gets tired and throw it away.
A soft breeze started to whisper its way to the opposite direction, making the leaves hustle to a playful rhythm, creating a magnificent shower of petals. I extended my arm, palm wide open, hoping to catch a few of the flowers. “Tora,” I unconsciously murmured his name as a single petal landed on my hand.
“This would be the last time I’m going to see you and I can’t even say my farewell,” I sighed, lifting my head up. Somehow, the tears that I had been holding back ever since that day started to come their way to my eyes and looking at the sky was the only way for me to prevent them. I didn’t want to cry, I shouldn’t, all for his sake.
“Shou?” a familiar voice spoke behind so very lightly, I could just perceive his worry of startling me. I turned around, finding that beautiful creature, Uruha who also happened to be my most favourite companion. He stood a few feet away, the sun’s rays was on his back, accentuating his charm, making him shimmer like gold. He was looking at me with pure concern which brought me more tears, tears that I refused to let flow.
“I did not want to come but...”
“Yes, I understand,” I smiled, only earning myself a frown from him. It should be expected. I should have seen it coming but I guess I made a wrong calculation. With one last glance at him, still sitting on the same place with the same people around him, I unclasped my fingers around the single petal I was holding in my hand and let it fall on the ground.
“Aren’t you...”
I shook my head as I stood up. “I made a bargain.”
“But that promise doesn’t cover...”
“I can’t,” I quickly said before he could continue and make me think it all over again. I had made my decision and I had to follow suit or else I’d fall into the debris that could cause the alliteration of mistakes. I would never consider it a mistake because deep inside me, I knew it was right. But my thoughts would never matter to the laws.
“Shou...” Uruha mouthed, stepping a little closer and embracing me. “You can at least cry.”
No, I still desist. But as his hand brushed against my back, I could not help but taste the salty liquid descending from my eyes down to my lips.
Endnotes: Finally finished! Short and confusing? Next chapters would be longer and would explain everything. It’s my first Alice Nine fic and comments would be greatly appreciated.
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