Just Luna

Forever

Disclaimer: I do not own Akito, but I do own Luna! (erm.. kind of)

Forever

This was it, the god was dying. The curse had finally taken its toll and so it was that Akito Sohma was dying.

“Luna?” The faint, frail voice came from the depths of the roon and the girl looked up. The other zodiac had long since left, their curses lifted due to that innocent, sweet, pure girl by the name of Tohru Honda. Having become involved with the cursed a few years ago, she had managed to break the bond between the god and the animals with her kindness and loving actions, eventually capturing the outcast of the zodiac’s heart as well. And so it was that that sweet, innocent girl drove the final stake between the animals and their god, finally driving them apart forever - or so it seemed to Akito. So it was that the god was left to die as the remains of their banquet, their glorious feast, faded into nothing but a memory.

“Luna.” The voice became more insistent and impatient and the girl sighed.

“Yes?” The god visibly relaxed as she entered the room.

“I just wanted to make sure you were still here, you weren’t answering.” The god’s voice was uncertain and the girl’s eyes softened.

“Always,” she intoned, taking her cousin’s hand

“Good...” The god murmured, her eyelid’s drooping, “and you will be -- forever?”

“Forever.” The girl confirmed and stood, looking through the doors onto the Sohma estate. It had long since been abandoned, ever since the curse had been broken -- as if a spell holding them there, had been broken. It had been hard to keep the estate up and running, but Luna had managed. It was just them now -- two cousins -- Luna and Akito.

“Look -- it’s snowing,” Luna was suddenly aware of her cousin beside her, “Hatori likes the snow -- why don’t you go and find him and we can watch it fall together?” Luna smiled sadly.

“That would take a long time, Akito-san...” Luna said softly. Akito set her jaw.

“It will be worth it -- go find him.” Without another word, Luna slipped through the doors all the while thinking to herself. Of course I shall find him. All the others too. Then we shall have a bit to eat, maybe something warm to drink too. We will all watch the snow fall together and we will be happy, enjoying the company we have to offer one another. Yes, Akito-san, I shall find them, even if it takes -- forever.

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Authoress’ Note: Well I depressed myself with that one... I hope I didn't depress you though! So, as you can see, I've altered the plot end (for the manga) a bit. Basically, Akito and Luna are a bit older and the effects of the curse have weakened Akito, making her a bit delusional. The rest of the Zodiac have left and Luna has stayed with her cousin, taking care of her.

Another Note: As you can see, these one-shots aren't exactly chronologically ordered. Sorry about that... I tried, I really did -- it just didn't work out! Inspiration doesn't come chronologically! It's too bad..