Fifteen Years Later....

[wallysgirl]

Kairi: Don't worry about that Mimi. Just because you like him does not mean you're growing up too fast, not in the least. But don't count him out either because chances are, if there's something you want to talk about that you're nervous with telling your mom or your brother, or even me, you can talk to him. He'll be there for you, I kind of have the feeling he likes you too.

Mimi: Psh, yeah right. What is there to like about me.

Kairi: Oh, I KNOW you didn't just...OO...

Mimi: Kairi? You there?

Kairi: um...y-yeah...i just...felt weird.

Mimi: Huh?

Kairi: N-nothing, it's nothing. (she felt something weird since Yuki has just died, but she doesn't know)...a-anyway, you're very likable Mimi! ^-^ And I think that deep down, you know it.

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*Meanwhile*

*Alvin and Rika are both in their room, just snuggled together lying down. Rika's back is to Alvin and his arms are around her. He's rubbing her tummy softly and has his nose buried in her hair. They are both lying back against the head of the bed. Rika's head is on Alvin's shoulder and her arms are on top of his*

Rika: ....Alvin?

Alvin: Hm?

Rika: ....um....

Alvin: What is it babe?

Rika: *nuzzles his neck* N-nothing...i just felt weird is all.

Alvin: L-like sick weird? You okay? Is it the baby?

Rika: No, no love. *giggles* It's not the baby. It's...something else....

Alvin: .....I felt it too. Just a moment ago?

Rika: Yeah....i think....i'm worried that.... *sniffles a little*

Alvin: J-just don't think about it love. *runs his fingers through her hair*

Rika: *turns in towards him more so now he's hugging her side, and his other hand is stroking her hair. Her arms are around his torso, her head buried in his chest* B-but....do you think she's okay?

Alvin: ......I-I don't know babe.... And I'm scared to call over and check on them... M-maybe it's just a feeling. It couldn't mean anything, r-right?

Rika: R-right, of course. *anime sweatdrop*.....I think....=(

Alvin: *sighs* L-let's just not think about it. Um...let's think of....hmmm....

Rika: *slight giggle* Baby names? *smiles up at him shyly*

Alvin: *full out smirk, kisses her nose* I like the way you think my love! ^^
Alvin: Hm?

[ChyukiPastukiSuzuki]

Akito:*has collapsed on the floor, on his hands and knees* Why....why did she have to....

Connor:*sits down next to Akito and hugs him gently* Akii-kun,

Akito:*has stopped trying to wipe the tears from his eyes. He looks up at Connor* This...It wasn't supposed to happen....It's not fair...*Is now crying like a little kid* She....she was supposed to always be here.....That's what she.....she always said.....even when Kitty and I were little.....she would always....and now.....

Connor:*wipes away Akito's tears* She'll always be with you. Just...just not physically...She didn't let you down....She wouldn't want you to think that...ever. She loved you..More than anything in the world....She wants you to be happy....

Akito:*can't speak cause he's crying so hard. Nods*I.....I need to be alone........for a little while..*gets up, but is a little wobbly*

Connor:You okay? *gets up*

Akito:Yeah, I'll be fine. *walks out of the room*

Connor;*looks at Simon* Are you gonna be okay, Mr. Seville?

Simon:*who had been silently crying* Y-yeah. I just have to make a few calls. Y-you can stay here if you want....

Connor:*bows* Arigato. *walks out*
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Akito:*is sitting on the roof, holding his pink bunny* Why? *looks up*How could you leave us like this? *hugs the bunny* Why did you have to get cancer? *stands up and is about to throw the bunny off the roof but stops himself.Mutters* How could you leave our family like this? *Takes out his phone and dials a number *

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Kairi: *hears her phone beep, telling her that she has another call* Hey, Mimi. I’ll call you back in a sec. Someones on the other line.

Mimi:It better not be Kenny >< Then you’ll be on the phone for hours.

Kairi:*smiles and blushes* I promise it won’t be long.

Mimi: *sighs* you better call me back. *Hangs up*

Kairi:*answers her other line * Hello?

Akito: *quietly* Kitty.

Kairi: Akito? Please tell me you’re not calling just to yell at me about Kenny.

Akito: No, it’s not that….It’s….*pauses because he has started to cry again*

Kairi:What?

Akito: My mom…She…*his voice wavers a bit*..She’s gone.

Kairi: *gasps and feels herself starting to cry* Aunt Yuki…..is gone?

Akito: *can’t speak* Mmhm….But Kitty…Can I ask you a favor?

Kairi: Huh?

Akito: Can you meet me at the treehouse? Please…

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Man who looks like Yuki: *knocks on Simon's door*

Simon:*opens it* Yes? *looks at the man(who looks exactly like YukI)*

Man:Hello. I'm Allister Suzuki, Yuki's brother.

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Kairi: *in her pink coat, goes to Alvin & Rika's room* um...m-mom?dad?

Rika: *sits up, sees Kairi's been crying a bit, her eyes are still watering though she's crying not too.* B-baby, what is it? Why are you crying?

Kairi: *takes a breath* U-um....*wipes her eyes, and looks up, trying to stop her tears* C-can I go to the...to the treehouse for a bit?

Alvin: This late?

Kairi: I-it's an e-emergency...A-akito...he...

Rika: Oh, of course you can dear. *goes up to Kairi and hugs her. Makes sure she's zipped up nicely*

Alvin: Oo...she can? But Rika, it's like going on 9:30 and...

Rika: Oh, it's right down the street Alvin. *looks at him sternly, her own eyes watering*

Alvin: OO....Why are you guys crying?

Kairi: Mom....*hugs Rika tightly* T-thank you.

Rika: *strokes her hair* Sh....it's okay now...you call me when you get there.

Kairi: *sniffles and nods, goes over to Alvin and hugs him; kissing him on the cheek*I-I love you daddy.

Alvin: Baby, why are you upset?

Rika: Come on Alvin, we keep her any later she'll never get there.

Alvin: Yeah but...

Rika: Be safe sweetie.

Kairi: Y-yes ma'am.

*goes to the door. Gives them a teary smile before leaving*

Alvin: What was that all about?! Rika?! Why was....OO....Babe, know you're crying to?

Rika: Oh, Alvin...*goes up to him and cries in his shirt.

Alvin: *hugs her* Okay, I can't stand all these waterworks. What's going on? *mega nervous/scared now*

Rika: *sniffles* Alvin...Kairi's, going to see Akito....it's an emergency.

Alvin: Y-yeah, but....*looks into her eyes* OO...OH....Oh no..... oh Rika....*hugs her tightly and the both sit in silence. Rika crying, Alvin trying to be strong but failing*

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Kairi: *walking to the treehouse with her ipod playing softly in her ears and her cell in the pocket of her pink hoodie. Gets to the treehouse and looks up at it nostagically. Sighs before changing a song on her ipod and going on inside*

*It's all quiet, and dark, and deserted and creepy. She shivers a bit*

Kairi: A-akito? Are you here?

[ChyukiPastukiSuzuki]

Akito: *stands up (cause he was sitting against the tree) He has his hood up. * Kairi.,

Kairi: *turns around and sees Akito* Kito-Kun?

Akito: *takes her hand* C’mon, let’s go inside.

*they go into the treehouse and into the kitchen area*

Akito:*sits down and keeps his hood up, trying to hide the fact that he was crying * .She’s actually gone….

Kairi: *Starts to tear up and sits next to him * Y-yeah.

Akito: *looks at her* Sorry I told you to come out here so late….It’s just that I…*blushes a little and looks away* …I needed someone to talk to…Someone other than Connor….He’s nice and stuff…but…*starts to cry a little* I’ve known you since I was born…and you know me almost more than I know myself..and-and *looks back at her and cant finish the sentence*

Kairi: *thinks* He looks just like he did when he cried when we were younger.

Akito: I…I don’t want to believe that she’s gone….I keep thinking that when I get home, she’ll be smiling and saying that it was a joke…or something. *is now totally wailing* Why did she have to leave us? Didn’t she know how much we’d miss her? Didn’t she want to stay with us? *turns to Kairi* Please don’t leave me. *hugs himself a little * I know I’m such a bad person to you, but please don’t leave me. You, Dad and Connor. You’re all I have. I don’t want anyone to leave me again….It hurts..so much.. *wipes the tears from his eyes*

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Kairi: Akito.... *places her paw on his*

Akito: *crying*

*Kairi sighs, rubs his paw comfortingly before running her other paw through her hair* *sniffles; crying a little too, tries to wipe her eyes. Gets up and goes over to him.*

Kairi: C'mere...*small, sad smile; hugs Akito*



Akito:

Kairi: Listen....I can't say.....that, "you shouldn't be sad; she's in a better place"......because I know... it doesn't stop the pain.. i know. But.....she IS in a better place now....try to take comfort in that Aki-kun.....I don't think she'd...wants you to be sad or in pain, but it is okay to cry. She still loves you. So much....and she knows you love her, that's why it hurts. But it's okay to cry. I know that she misses you and Uncle Simon as much as you do her....but....*looks up a moment, staring into space* i do think she's still with us. A part of her always will be. Just like she said about bunny when we were younger, a part of her love will always be here.

Akito: *crying in Kairi's shoulder*

Kairi: *hugs him a little bit tighter* It's okay... You're right, it doesn't feel like she's gone. I think...her presence is still here right now.....*buries her nose in his hair just a little* it's all right...

Akito: *clutches onto her arm tightly*

Kairi Oh, Aki..... *sighs, gently strokes his hair* i won't leave you Akito....i promise. -_- I'll always be there for you, *thinks-you're my best friend*

[ChyukiPastukiSuzuki]

Akito: *looks at Kairi* Thank you. *wipes the tears from his eyes with his sleeve* Kairi, *kisses her softly on the lips*

Kairi: *surprised but doesn't stop him*

Akito: *breaks the kiss* Its getting late, huh?*blushes*

Kairi:*looks at the colck* Oo Yeah.

Akito:I think I'll just stay here tonight. *gets up*

[Renee]

Mimi: *coming down the stairs and sees Jojo and Bobby comforting Renee* Oo...Wh-what's the matter?

Renee: *sniffs* O-oh, um...*wipes her eyes* It's... *tears spring out of eyes*

Mimi: Oh... *nods in understanding and sits next to her* We-well, M-momma... A-auntie lived a good life and...She-She wouldn't want us to be sad! She would want us to be happy... *smiles a bit and wipes her tears away*

Jojo: Yeah, Momma, and we need you to cheer up so you can keep everyone else happy. *kisses her cheek* We need you...

Bobby: *wipes Renee's tears away with a hankerchief* We all loved Yuki but she's in a better place now, she is no longer sick or in any pain.

Renee: B-but, sh-she's n-not here anymore and...and I'm going to miss her. *sobs in her hands*

Mimi/Jojo/Bobby: ...

Jojo: ...Then maybe we can miss her together?

Renee: Oo... *looks at them*

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Kairi: You'll let me know if you need anything?

Akito: *nods*

Kairi: I'll be in my room if you need me, okay?

Akito: *looks down* Kairi....you don't know...how much it means to me....that you're here. *sniffles* A-and after all I've done...said to you...

Kairi: It doesn't mean i care any less about you Akito. I've known you since diaper days...that's not something that can be severed easily if you don't let it. ....besides, right now, all that other stuff doesn't matter. But remember when we were babies...and I was crying b/c I thought my mom and dad and everyone was going to be gone forever though it was really only a few weeks? '^^

Akito: *small smile*

Kairi: And I cried and cried and cried.....and Uncle Bobby didn't know what to do. You came up and you gave me your bunny, and you comforted me. And it made me feel so much better to know someone cared, and everything would be okay. ^^ *gently wipes his tears away* Well....now it's my turn. *gives a teary smile before kissing his forehead* Everything's going to be okay. *hugs him* I'll help you get through this...we'll help each other.....all of us.

Akito: K-kairi....*hugs her closer* T-thank you.

Kairi: *nods*

*they stay like that a moment*

Kairi: You going to be okay for the night?

Akito: *sniffles* Y-yeah...I think.

Kairi: Okay. ^^ You know where to find me. And....just think happy thoughts of your mom. I may help.

Akito: *nods* Okay... Thank you Kairi. *kisses her cheek* I don't know what I'd do without you.

Kairi: ;D I know right? I'm SO AWESOME!!

Akito: OO..... Is that a bit of Uncle Alvin shining through?

Kairi: OO...Dear heavens, I hope not...

*both laugh*

Kairi: There's that rare smile I like to see.

Akito: *blushes*

Kairi: ^^ Good night Akito. *heads to her room*

Akito: *Stares after her* Night...Kairi.

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Kairi: *closes the door to her room and smiles a moment.....a few moments later it turns into a frown* *sighs* I gotta be strong...I have to be...I....oh! *plops down on her bed and grabs her pillow, cries into it but it's muffled so Akito won't hear*

*a few minutes later*

Kairi: *washes her face in the bathrrom* Ugh....*looks at her red eyes and sniffles* I think i'm....okay.... .....*leans her head against the mirror* If I'm this sad....I can't ....imagine what he's going through.

*slowly makes her way back to her bed and plops down, hugging her pillow*

Kairi: I....need to take my mind off of this....*pulls out her cell phone* But who to call? .....

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(Does anyone have anything planned to post? If not can i post something?)

[Renee]

( No, I don't have anything planned. You can post something if you like. )

[wallysgirl]

Kairi: ...... *stares at her cell phone, sighs*....*dials a number*

*sleepy voice answers*

Voice: H-hello?

Kairi: *sniffles* K-kenny kun?

Kenny: O-O...K-kairi? *sits up* What's wrong babe, you sound like you've been crying.

Kairi: *hugs a pillow and brings her knees up to her chest* Sh-she's gone.

Kenny: Uhh..who?

Kairi: Kenny...-_-....

Kenny: ....Oh! Oh my gosh...Kairi.... sweetie, I'm so sorry.

Kairi: *sniffles*

Kenny: D-do you wanna talk about it?

Kairi: C-could you just...stay one the phone with me? Please? I'm sorry for calling you so late but I...

Kenny: No, no, don't even think that. Of course it's not a problem. D-do you want me to come over or...

Kairi: *sniffles* Well, I'm at the treehouse with Akito...so you coming over probably wouldn't be good right about now....

Kenny: oh..... that's something I love about you Kairi...

Kairi: ?

Kenny: You always put others before yourself...I know Akito's your best friend so you're going to be there for him.....but you know, someone has to be there for you too. It's okay to be a little selfish.

Kairi: *sniffles, gives a small smile* I-i know....and I will...just....not right now.....it's to fragile a moment Kenny....

Kenny: I understand....

*Kairi hiccups over the phone and sniffles*

Kenny: .... Kairi....

Kairi: Y-yes?

Kenny: I...I know...I haven't said this before....and i don't know if this helps....I-i mean, it's probably not the best time to say it but....my heart's gonna burst if I don't.....

Kairi: OO...K-kenny kun?

Kenny: Kairi....I...uh....well...I....

Kairi: *sniffles again* What is it? You can tell me....

Kenny: her voice is like an angel....*closes his eyes* Should i tell her over the phone...i want to but....i want to see her too....

Kairi: Kenny kun?

[Renee]

Mimi: *sitting on her bed* Poor Momma...She's so upset...*sighs and rests her head on her pillow, holding her Aang plushie close to her* *hears a knock at the door* You can come in!

Jojo: Uh, hey *walks in awkwardly* I, um, I drew this picture for ...Auntie Yuki for the um, w-well you know... *pulls out a drawing of Mimi, Jojo and Yuki* and I was wondering if you wanted to sign your name on it or anything, it could be from both of us...

Mimi: ...Thanks but no thanks. I think I can draw a picture for Auntie by myself...

Jojo: Oh, right. Well, I'll be in my room if you need anything...

Mimi: *turns to on her side* Mm-hmm. Good night...

Jojo: *sadly* Good night... *turns and closes the door behind him*

Mimi: *Mimi's conscious- Why would you do that? He's your brother you know?* *huffs stubbornly* Well he hasn't been a very good one...

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Kenny: I-I....w-well I.... u-um...

Kairi: Kenny?

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Rika: *throwing up in the bathroom*

Alvin: *holding her hair back* I thought you were only supposed to get morning sickness.

Rika: -_-....*pukes again* I-I don't know.....I just....*blech*

Alvin: >< *rubs her back* Rika, love you okay?

Rika: *gives him a cold "What do YOU think" look*

Alvin: Meep! O-O *sweatdrops*

Rika: *finishes, then leans back against Alvin* Oooh, i don't know if I can do this....

Alvin: *wraps his arms around her lovingly and buries his nose in her shoulder* Of course you can...I'll help you. ^^ *kisses her cheek*

Rika: *turns into Alvin, snuggling in to his chest. Curls her fists tightly against his chest*

Alvin: *hugs her tightly and rubs her back* It's alright Rika....Renee said that the sickness part only lasts for a short time....*thinks-it's when she gets to the mood swings that I'm scared of*

Rika: Alvin.....

Alvin: I'm here babe, I'm not going anywhere...^^ *kisses her head*

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*nudges board* RP slowing down again...T-T
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Kenny: Kairi I....

*suddenly Kevin comes in

Kevin: Kenny? *has a teddy bear in one paw and rubbing his eyes with the other*

Kenny: Kevin? What is it?

Kevin: I had a bad dream. T-T...

Kenny: Kairi, I-I'll have to call you back.

Kairi: Oh,*sniffles* I-is that Kevin?

Kenny: Yeah, he had a bad dream.

Kairi: Can I speak to him?

Kenny: OO...U-uh, sure? *to Kevin* Kevin, c'mere bro. *lifts him up into his lap* Kairi wants to talk to you. *hands him the phone*

Kevin: *sniffles* H-hello?

Kairi: *tries to sound cheerful* Hiiii, Kevin sweetie. ^^ I heard you had a bad dream.

Kevin: Y-yes...

Kairi: You know what I do when I have a bad dream?

Kevin: Mmmhmm*shakes head*

Kairi: I close my eyes, take a deep breath, and I think of all the people who love me; because I know their love will protect me from anything, no matter where they are. Even if they're not with me, I know they're in my heart and will protect me from anything bad or scary.

Kevin: Y-you will?

Kairi: Of course sweetie! And Kenny, and your mom and dad, and Mimi and my mom and dad and Mrs. Renee, we all will. ^^ We love you so much. Put you're hand over your heart, you feel it beating?

Kevin: Y-yes!

Kairi: That's because we're protecting you, right now.

Kevin:*sniffles* T-thank you. ^^

Kairi: Now, no more bad dreams?

Kevin: No more. Thanks Kairi! Love you! ^^

Kairi: Love you too sweetie, you're like the little brother I never had. ^^

Kevin: *giggles* Night! *hands phone to Kenny* I like her! She's nice and pretty and awesome!! ^^ *skips out of the room*

Kenny: *to himself* Yeah...she is....*back on phone* Kairi? Um...I know this is a sensitive time but...think you can spare a moment? C-can you meet me at the park in about 5 minutes? Oh, I'll come get you.

Kairi: Oo...uh...okay, if what you need to tell me is that important.

Kenny: I-it is! Really!

Kairi: Okay. *wipes her eyes* I'll be waiting for you.

Kenny: G-great, see you soon. ^^

[Renee]

Mimi: *dials a number, waits for someone to answer*

Ricky: *is startled from sleep from the phone ringing, he picks it up groggily* Whatever you're selling you could keep it... XP *rubs his eye*

Mimi: Oo...Ricky? Are you busy or anything? *blushes* I could all back tomorrow if it's too late or something...

Ricky: *is suprised to hear Mimi's voice and straightens up a bit* Mimi? No, no, I'm not busy...Well, I was busy sleeping but, I guess I'm up now. *stretches* What's up?

Mimi: You remember my Aunt who's was sick?

Ricky: *eyes widen at 'was* Was sick? You mean she...Oh, man...Geez. I'm sorry to hear that, uh, how's your mom doin'? She's going to be okay?

Mimi: Well, she will be. We're doing the best we can to cheer her up but...She's sensitive to this kind of stuff, you know?

Ricky: *nods* Yeah, I'd bet. So, how...How are you holding up? Are you alright?

Mimi: *nods* Yeah. I'm trying to stay strong for my mom, the last thing she needs is to see one of us crying.

Ricky: ...You know Mimi, it's not good to keep all those feelngs bottled up inside you. If you want to...Talk about it, I'll be right here with you.

Mimi: *blushes and hugs her Aang plushie closer, feeling warm and fuzzy* Gee, Ricky...Thanks, but I'll be okay. Really. Oh, guess what?

Ricky: Uhhh, *yawns* What?

Mimi: Jojo tried to be "nice" to me today?

Ricky: Really? How did that go?

Mimi: Well...I just basically tried to tune him out, pretended that I didn't care.

Ricky: Mmm....Um, Mimi, I'm not trying to tell you what to do, but I think you should try to forgive Jojo...and the other guys.

Mimi: *suprised* What? But they...

Ricky: I know...I know they've treated you awful and you're still angry about that. I can understand that. But, it's time you let that anger out and let it go, you've been keeping it inside you for too long and...

Mimi: I can't forgive them Ricky, I can't trust them either...Not after the way they treated me... I just can't...

Ricky: You can't or you won't?

Mimi: *doesn't say anything*

Ricky: *sighs* All I'm saying is that life is really short. So you might wanna forgive them soon, because you never know, they might not be around later...When it's too late. *smiles a little* but you can do it when you're ready...

Mimi: *nods* Thanks Ricky...I know you're tired so I'll talk to you tomorrow okay?

Ricky: *yawns* Yeah, okay...Tomorrow...See ya Mimi...*hangs up*

Mimi: *hangs up the phone then looks at it* *Mimi's Memory-...You might wanna forgive them soon, because they might not be around later...