The Ghost Belonged to Me (Hikaru no Go, 1/4)

[aishuu]

The Ghost Belonged to Me
~ A Hikaru no Go Fanfiction ~
by aishuu
Pairing: Akira/Hikaru, eventually
Summary: After Touya Kouya dies, Akira begins to have visitations from his father's spirit. There's more than one lesson the Meijin still needs to teach his son.
Notes: To be released on alternating Saturdays.

Comments

[tekalynn]

Wow. So strong and so understated, and it feels very real, down to the feeling of unreality.

My grandparents appeared in my dreams every so often after they died. We had some interesting conversations in them.

[aishuu]

I've found that my dominant reaction to death isn't MINDRENCHING GRIEF but a feeling of distance, confusion, and sometimes denial. Grief isn't the same for everyone.

As for your grandparents, makes you believe in something more, doesn't it?

[tekalynn]

1. Me too. Like everything is behind a pane of glass and I'm not really there.

2. Yeah. Definitely. It was interesting how many of the dreams started off like: "Nana! Pop! Aren't you dead?" "Yes, of course. So what?" And then we'd have our talk.

[chaineddove]

I am finally commenting, as a good fan ought.

This is very... powerful, though it is simple. Akira seems the kind to be confused and detached rather than breaking down, so I was glad to see this done this way. Not much to say; can't wait for the rest!

[aishuu]

Thank you. I was going for simple, in a way... often times I see mourning portrayed as overwhelming and characters unable to cope. I'm glad the characterization of Akira works for you.

[sanalith]

This was very evocative, and I thought Akira's "blank" reaction was incredibly well written. You captured him perfectly. I really felt like I was inside his head, feeling his emotions.

I can't wait for the rest!

[aishuu]

Thank you! Working on more right now, so it's looking promising.

[firedraygon97]

"Fathers may prepare their children for life, but they never want to stop being a part of it."

I really like that line. ♥ And I love Akira's reaction -- it's a lot like mine, actually. I don't bawl or feel upset or anything, just a kind of hollowness. Nicely done.

[aishuu]

That's one of my favorites in this piece, too. I love Kouyo and Akira's relationship...

jedi

[anonymous]

This story is good. This story is touched, and I feel Akira's shock and loneliness from it. I still want someone comes and comfort him as I believe he is still close his heart and feeling. Please don't forget my lovely Hikaru, he is able to comfore someone cuz he understands this feeling well.

It is sad to think that his mom and dad believe that Akira's career is more important than this shock news. How can parent believe in thing like that? If it happens to me, I will feel betrayed. I hate to be left behind and someone made decision for me. What is more important than someone we care? I believe in deep heart, Akira will feel same way with me.

Re: jedi

[aishuu]

Hikaru should be entering later - it's Akihika after all!

I think that the family just has different priorities. For Akira, for Kouyo, Go is there link and how they show they love each other.