http://clampfix.fanworks.net/x-fix/happiness2.txt </head><body><pre>Finally! I finished part 2 of Happiness! Yipee! It's kinda unedited so just ignor mistakes and stuff, K? I'd love feedback!!! Disclaimer: I don't own Yuzuriha, Subaru, Lady Sumeragi, or anyone else from X/TB. The only one I do own is the little girl. Happiness part 2 By Ginga "Okaa-san? What's wrong?" The woman's concentration was broken. She turned her had and looked at her daughter. "Kuto-chan, do you wan to visit your Grandmother for your birthday?" The girl's face brightened "Yes, Okaa-san!! That would be great! I haven't seen Obaa-san for..." "Over two years." Said her mother. "Right! Do you think she would be proud of my magic skills? I hope she thinks it'll be alright!" "I bet she'll accept your skills, as long as you study! Which is what you should be doing right now. Right?" "Yes, Okaa-san..." "Dinner will be ready soon. I'll call you when it's ready." The mother smiled as her daughter ran into the shrine. Sakura petals fell across her face. "Subaru-san, I miss you so much. I hope I'm doing everything all right. And I hope you're happy, wherever you may be." The woman lifted her hand against the sakura tree and rubbed it soothingly. She then got up and walked toward the shrine, but after she left a young man looked at her from behind the tree as she entered the shrine. Then he himself disappeared. * * * Yuzuriha was happy once again. She had someone who cared about her, she was doing well in school, and all the Dragons of Heaven were al1 right. Even Kamui, who had been in the hospital earlier that month, was feeling better and enjoying his life, as he should. The inugami master walked cheerfully through the beautiful gardens that were located around Clamp Gakuen. She stopped and picked up a small flower that had fallen and had been trampled by passing students. She studied the orange and black colors that decorated each petal. She then when to a neighboring fountain, ran her fingers in the cool pool of water, and drizzled the water on the flower. "There, that'll keep you alive a little bit longer." She said as she caressed the petals with her thumb. Yuzu then picked up her bag that she put on the ground and walked to the Imonoyama Mansion. "Hey everyone, I'm home!!" Yuzuriha yelled as she entered the house. She quickly took off her shoes and put on her slippers. She then ran around the place seeing if someone was home. After a few minutes, she gave up on looking. "Nobody's home, how can that be... wait a minute! I forgot one room!" Yuzuriha jumped up and walked toward the upstairs guestroom that was right by the other Dragons rooms. She first knocked on the door, "Hello! Is anyone there?" After a couple min. of waiting, she lifted her hand to knock again, but was interrupted by the door opening. Then a tired-looking, young man's head poked out of the doorway. "Ahh!! Subaru-san, I'm sorry! I didn't know you were resting. I'll come back later..." Subaru shook his head, "No, it's alright. You can come in if you want to. I had to wake up soon anyway." It was a lie, but it wouldn't harm him or her, so it was all right. Yuzuriha gave him a mistrusting eye, then softened. A bright smile appeared on her face as she started to rummage though her bag. She then pulled out a small flower, and handed it to Subaru. "Here. I found it in a park after school. I know it's not your favorite flower, but I thought you may like it." Subaru held the tiny stem and slowly twirled it between his fingers. He studied the design the colors made on each petal and smelled it's sweet sent. He smiled slightly, and said, "Thank you." Yuzuriha smiled and put her bag down on the floor. She then walked toward Subaru and laid her hand on his cheek. She gently brushed her fingers along his cheekbone and sighed. "You should get back to bed. I can see that you're tired. And I won't take 'no' or 'I'm not tired' for an answer!" She said as she pulled on his arm, dragging him toward the bed. "I'll check on you later." Yuzuriha said as she pushed him on the mattress. She smiled and giggled as she saw the shock on Subaru's face. She then helped him into bed and tucked him in. "Sweet dreams, Subaru-san." Yuzu whispered before she kissed him on the head and left the room. * * * "Kuto-san! Hurry up or we'll be late!" "Kaa-san, I'm tired." "But if we don't hurry, we'll be late for our train ride to Obaa-san's place. Now put you jacket and shoes on, I'll meet you at the door." The young woman turned around, but quickly stopped and said, "And don't forget to say goodbye to Obaa-chan!" There was a muffled reply as the woman listened for an answer. She smiled and turned to an open book she had in front of her. It was her diary she had since she was fourteen years old. This dairy was the one that held all of her emotions throughout the hardest time in her life. She quickly opened to a page and pulled out a flattened, dried-out flower. Even when it was dead it was beautiful. "Just like Subaru-san..." whispered the lady, as she quickly put the flower back, and packed the book in her suitcase. The train ride was very hectic for the young woman and her daughter. After they had got off the train, the woman called a cab. Simultaneously, she was holding her sleeping daughter. As they arrived at the child's Obaa-san's home, the mother suddenly started to cry. The cab driver asked her if she was all right, after she nodded they arrived at the Sumeragi mansion. The driver took out the woman's stuff and helped her carry it to the front door. She paid him a generous amount and he left. The mother knocked on the door and a young woman in a plain white kimono soon answered it. "Can I help you miss?" "Um, yes. I'm here to see Sumeragi Obaa-sama, please." The lady at the door looked at the small, sleeping child and whispered, "Kami-sama, I'll see to it you see her right away. Here, let me take your bags." Then they started to walk down a long hallway. "Thank you, you're very kind." The young mother smiled. The lady blushed slightly and said, "I have to help the new head of our clan in anyway possible. Sumeragi-sama is behind this door; someone will come out and let you go in when she is ready. Meanwhile, I'll put these bags away in your regular room." "Thank you very much!" The young mother sat down and put her child in her lap. She started to hum a soft lullaby tune she had heard her child sing to herself. It was cute and simple. She had also heard the song children's anime. She had confirmed in her mind that she like the tune. Suddenly the door to Sumeragi-sama's room opened. Another kimono-donned attendant told her that it was all right to talk to the woman that waited indoors. The woman stood up and walked into the candlelit room. "Obaa-sama!" The woman exclaimed as she ran to the twelfth Sumeragi head, who was in a wheelchair. "Gomen nasai! I know I haven’t been able to visit for a long time, but…" The Older woman put a finger to the younger woman’s lips. "Hush dear, it’s all right. How have you and the child been?" "Hokuto-chan has been doing great. She’s very energetic and has been studying for about 3-5 hours a day. It’ll be time for her soon to get her inugami. The special one that was born just for her." The woman looked down at the child in her arms and offered her to Lady Sumeragi. The woman graciously accepted her and cradled the child in her arms. "As for me, my health’s been holding up just perfectly, it’s just the I’ve had waves of depression now and then. I’ve also had many flashbacks of Subaru-san and myself. It gets me really depressed." "Child, don’t be sad. You know Subaru-san wouldn’t want that. As long as you’re here I want you to be happy. I also want your daughter to be just as happy. Now why don’t you get settled in your rooms." Lady Sumeragi called out a servant’s name and the man answered to her. "Will you please show Miss Nekoi to her and her daughter’s room. Yuzuriha-san, your baggage should be there." "Good night Obaa-san, arigato gozaimasu." "Good night child. I’ll see you two in the morning." And with that Yuzuriha and her daughter left the room. </pre><p><a href="./">Back</a></p><p><a href=http://www.dreamhost.com/donate.cgi?id=216><img border=0 alt="Donate towards our web hosting bill!" src=https://secure.newdream.net/donate1.gif></a></p></body></html>