Free to Be the One [Book 2 of the Free to Disappear Series] {Complete}

Part 24

I had decided the most important depiction in my life. I was going to leave again, disappear without anyone knowing. It was the only thing I could think of in this situation. It was the best time to do it too since we had a break between two important swim meets, so no one would suspect a thing.

I made sure everything was packed and ready to go, and that I wasn't leaving anything behind. I went to my desk on last time and pulled out an envelope, a sheet of paper, and a pen. I started to write;

My New Sight: Hibiki

I hope that you aren't reading this letter right after I'm gone, because this is meant for the time capsule. I'm going to share my sight that I saw on my last race that I ever swam with Samezuka. The sight I saw was so beautiful and precious to me, and I will always have it in my heart.

I saw myself in the water, surrounded by darkness. The water was attacking me, dragging me down. I thought that maybe I should stop swimming the race, but I saw everyone. Rin, Souske, Nitori, Momo, Haruka, Makato, Nagisa, Rei, they were all there. They pulled me out of the darkness and into the clear water above. "You can do it!" They all said to me. I heard a clicking sound of a dolphin infront of me and I looked forward. I saw a Dolphin, A Orca, A Penguin, Butterfiles, A Shark, A Whale Shark, A Seal, and a Otter. I looked down at my hands and to my suprise I looked like a seahorse. The shark swam behind me and nudged me forwards with his nose. I then swam with the animals to the finish.

That's the sight I will never forget. I know that I might be away from you right now, but I promise I will come back. I just need a little time on my own for now. I just need to keep my head held up high and remember 'I Swim Free For the Team'.

I put down the pen and stuck the paper into the envelope.

HIBIKI TIME CAPSULE DO NOT OPEN!

I left it along with a extra note.

I'm gone again and don't come looking for me. I'll be back in no time.

It said on the front. I placed it on my desk and grabbed the suitcases that I had full of my stuff, three in total. I walked outside to see Rin, Souske, Nitori, and Momo all chatting.

"Bye you guys!" I said to them, not glancing at Rin. To be honest, we hadn't really solved our conflict yet.

"See you when we get back Hibiki-Senpai!" Nitori and Momo said.

"See ya' Hibiki." Souske said to me. Rin didn't say anything.

"See you guys later." I said while I smiled. "Rin." I said. "I left something for everyone in my room. The door's open." I walked into the bus that was supposed to take me to the airport.