We Will Meet Again

*UNEDITED*

"Besides today is important to you right?"

Indeed it was and that's why she wanted to see him today. But to receive a present now. The old her would definitely have been happy - no even the present her is happy. Setsura stared at the bouquet again. 'Is it just a coincidence? But Akito chose her favourite flowers..' Setsura doesn't even recall having that conversation with him before. Staring at the flowers, Setsura didn't say a word.

"I'm not troubling you am I?"

Setsura shook her head. Her cheeks flushed, " No no. It's just.. It's just it's the first time I experienced this. Thank you Akito. I'm not sure I can explain how I feel but thank you."

She felt genuinely happy for the first time in so long. The flowers are so beautiful and right at this moment, spending such a beautiful time with him. 'It seems like she really likes Akito..'

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The girl's words surprised him. Not just her words, but the bright smile on her face.

"Thank you."

She said it three times at once.

The current Setsura just like a little kid.

No matter what the situation is.

Something that normal humans have experienced. To her these are all new and exciting things. That's why, from now onwards he will make her see even more brighter things.

"Perhaps, even now I'm still not cut out for love."

He didn't get a chance to respond though, since she began to walk of, " Let's go.."

"Yeah..."

Just now, those words weren't something that could be said easily. Even though their both humans she is a unique kind, they are both fundamentally different. When he first found out about it, he had been surprised. But a part of him had already known, because even back in that place there was always such a air of difference.

Maybe the Setsura he knew now is just a small part of the ice berg. .. His thoughts broke off when he saw something on the girls shoulder. "Hold still for a moment miss," Akito blinked when he saw what it was.

"Eh?"

"There is something on your left shoulder," Akito reaches over and carefully removes it. "Well look at this, a lady bug and a seven star one at that. "

Her eyes brightened. "Let me see. These guys have the tendency to face upwards. See?" Akito pointed to the lady bug.

"Ahha," she laughs happily, " Hey try flipping it over."

"Okay."

"It's like this. They're called ' Tentoumushi' because they always fly towards the sun," Setsura explained, " It's so cute."

The girl's explanation surprised him a little. 'Towards the sun, huh?' Akito wondered if the girl's words had any ulterior meaning.

Still thank goodness, she seems to be happier today. These past few days she seemed down and he noted that Yang was not around her often. Something happened between the two of them that's for sure. But since not even Natasha and Katakura are making a joke on the matter; even he knows better than to say anything.

"Ah," Akito trails off and watched as the lady bug flew away.

"It really flew towards the sky."

"I feel bad for messing with it."

Setsura smiles softly and starts waving it goodbye. "Isn't that alright? Anyone would rather be in the sky rather then on someone's fingertips."

His gaze softened at the scene, "I suppose you're right." Akito immediately understood the hidden meaning and implication behind her words.

The way she laughs almost seems like she turned back in to a innocent child. He wonders which one is the true her. Still he will have plenty of chances to figure it out, " About going with me, are you sure?"

Akito announced it in front of his crew since they were sat in a separate area from the other two groups. About going on a journey to solve the current cases.

He intend to do this journey alone and yet Setsura had overheard and said, 'I'll accompany you.'

"I said so didn't I? Do not make me repeat myself. Besides, the areas your going has more chances of information to help Natasha. And that information will assist Yang with his research."

Although, she will accompany him for such a reason. He can't help but feel happy with these turn of events. After all she is the girl he likes. From the beginning though he only intended to watch over her in a casual manner. When they met again, she clearly didn't recognise him and it was then he sensed it using his king powers. Someone erased her memories, although he couldn't establish who then.

Akito realised that there would be no need to remind her. That's right, if somebody erased her memories then it was a given she had gotten herself involved in something. Reminding her would not only be painful but dragging her in to danger.

Teasing her and not taking her words seriously was because he wanted to keep her safe. Yet, she got herself once again. He reaches over and brushes his lips against the end strand of her hair. Such contact felt so natural for him, and yet Akito couldn't tell what Setsura thought about it.

"Wha--?" The girl appeared stunned. But Akito would not back down.

"I like girls with long hair. Won't you grow it?" Akito said, seriously. It was already quite long, but he had the image of it being slightly longer before.

Akito thought that she would hit him and complain again. But to his surprise a faint tint of red appeared on the girls cheeks. Huh? Could it be...?

"You do?"

"Um yes."

He was rather taken back, he wasn't expecting her to respond.

"Then," she turned around and smiles brightly, " I'll consider it."

At that comment his eyes widened, he stood there dumb folded for a few minutes before he finds himself rushing after her. Although she was walking ahead of him, he could tell that she was embarrassed. He could get a clear view of the girls red ears. She's really blushing... Not that he wasn't either. Only she could make him loose his cool like this.

'Akito, Setsura will definitely be the one pulling you along.' In the end his words have always held a degree of truth. That person is truly are a amazing person. Even now when he loves another girl, to him she will always be at the fore front of his heart. That's something that will probably never change. His dear wife and Setsura, there is no longer any need to compare the two. Why did he even do so before? They are distinctively different from one another.

Right as Akito was about to reach over and hug her. Somebody stormed inside the room. A very angry looking Yang stood there with a menacing expression. Setsura however sighed and walked over to him. She wrapped her arms around his neck, "Take me back."

Yang nodded, and brought his arms around the girl. In a flash the two had disappeared behind the doors.

'She won't get in trouble will she?'

Akito is half tempted to go over and follow them. However, it's not like his explanation will do anything. Even if he were to follow them now, things would only end up worse.

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When she woke up, she finds herself - thank goodness clothed and yet in a completely different outfit. She supposed…she couldn't stay in those clothes and yet…yet once again she… Ah… really…even though Yuhi is the one she loves. Why? Why does she keep on making mistakes like this? The brunette finds tears falling from her eyes. In the end all she can do is cause the people she care about harm. .

She was suddenly pulled into a deep embrace.

A familiar embrace, however not the arms she wanted.

"Quit crying. It isn't your fault…and even before I lost control, I had to do something about your poison," Yang scolded.

"Aren't you just using that as a excuse?"

"Is that so? If that's what it takes to keep you beside me then so be it."

Really, this person has always been a fool. However, unlike all the others. Yang is the only one who has ever listened to her properly. But even then, he's acting very unreasonable. So, he got angry because he realized somebody poisoned her. Akito probably thought Yang was mad that they were together.

"Even though I understood it already and knew something like that would happen. In the end of the day, all I could do was break down when it was finally said. I brought Akito back to this side of the world, to the police industry he had abandoned. But I knew that between the two Akito would choose what he likes…and even for me, that's the same. Yet I can't leave now. I can't leave everyone, that's something I've already decided."

"Your torn between the two?"

Setsura her head at that comment.

That's not it, it has nothing to do with being torn or anything.

"I'm not torn. At least that's what I'll keep saying to convince myself. I told you before, that I made the decision to stay with everyone. Instead of going to his side I'll stay here with everyone. That's the decision I made. However, if it came down to choosing between Akito and everyone else. I wonder if it's okay for me to selfishly say I wish to go with him. If I do that, would I be betraying the promise I made to everyone?". The promise, that once two years is over she would head right back to their side. Setsura continues, "They've all been working hard after all. They've all been working so so hard ever since then and despite everything they are shining brightly. It's funny, it appears as though solitude really is good for the individual. When your alone your eyes are open to many things you've always overlooked. But at the same time you loose something in the process. Everyone...is very important to me. But between them and Akito, I'd choose....".

For awhile there was nothing but silence until he pulled her away from him, yet burries his head in her chest, "....Yang...?"

"Were alone remember?"

Setsura immediately sensed his change in attitude. "Yang?"

"You can pass this of as me being a pervert."

At that she chuckles, what on earth is he saying. Really, what a fool. Even she could tell he was shaking. " ...Back then, you told me that you'd stay with us and not choose those people. I suppose I was to relaxed in thinking that you'd stay with us and not go anywhere else...ah I should have thought it through," Yang murmured.

"Yes. I'm sorry, even though I know Akito won't accept the idea. Perhaps I already made my mind up a long time ago, that I'll be going with him no matter where he goes."

No matter what happens, she will choose to stay with Akito. Setsura scanned Yang's expression and saw it. 'He's in pain too.' However, Setsura can't do anything about it. She can't handle another persons burden, when her very own burden weighs her down everyday.

Even if it's selfish of her. If it's between the other guys and Akito, for her she really would choose Akito. "The reason why I was so shocked was because...I knew he made the decision without including me. I was surprised. For sure I thought he would be selfish and take me with him. However...that's not how it was...."

When he said her decision to her, despite the briefness she could instantly sense the seriousness. Ah...the reason why she felt upset was that. Because he made the decision without her. Decided that she would not want to go with him without asking. "Really, it was stupid of me..."

Suddenly Yang brushed his hands against her eyes, " It's not stupid. You have every right to be selfish."

Akito suddenly pinned her down, onto the ground. "...You have every right to be selfish. But that doesn't mean I'm okay with it. If I ask you to choose me, you'd never give me a proper answer now. That's why, if I convey it to you this way then maybe you'll understand, "he murmurs as he nips on her earlobe with his lips causing her to tremble.

Setsura despite her fl.u.s.tered state reached over and placed her hand on his face, "...I can't do anything about that, since you've always been that kind of person. You can do as you please, you already know I won't stop you. Your in pain aren't you? So am I. That may be why.."

Is this the reason why she decided to remain with him instead of Akito? Why she chose him of all people? Setsura didn't quite understand anymore.