The Vanguard and The Jewel Knight

I'm With You

A/N: Inspired by one of my favorite Avril Lavigne's song "I'm With You." I listened to it for a few times and then I was like "Oh my god this reminds me of Kourin!" So here it is! Also I'm sorry for not updating this... I only update when I have an idea for a oneshot. Also I have something to say, if you want to know, it's on my profile page on the posts.

Setting: After Legion Mate
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It was a cold and rainy night, a blonde girl was standing on a bridge and staring by the lake as she held an umbrella. She didn't know why she was there or why she went there on the first place. She didn't even know who she is exactly, all that she knows is that she has a name; Kourin. And that she have sisters. But that's it.

Kourin would look around the place, it was a peaceful night and all she could hear is the sound of the pouring rain. She looked and observed the city lights, it was weird for her. Kourin recognized the place like she went there before, but why can't she remember a thing?

Kourin doesn't know why she's on the bridge, it seemed like she's waiting for someone. But who is that one she's waiting for? Why is everything so confusing for her?

Kourin looked back at the lake, trying to understand her life. She doesn't have any memories from before, it was like she just woke up without recalling anything. But then she would sometimes dream.

Those dreams that are somehow memories, they were like memories from the past. But she can't recall a thing. Did she have friends? Who was her family? In which school did she attend? All of those questions bugged her mind.

Kourin looked down at the water and stared at her own face, "Who am I?" She asked muttering.

"What are you doing out here so late?" Kourin heard a very familiar voice, but she doesn't know who that was. Kourin glanced around and saw another person behind her; with those warm blue eyes and blue hair. The kind smile the boy gave her, and his calming voice seemed very familiar. But who is he?

"Who are you?" Kourin asked.

"I'm just a passerby, about to go home." The blue haired boy replied, "I saw you here and I got concerned."

"Why would you?" She asked again.

The boy chuckled and went near her, "Someone like you out here so late... your family must be worried."

Kourin only blinked at his response, "If they would be."

"I'm sorry," The boy replied. "So, why are you out here so late?"

"Why do you care?"

"Because I do."

Kourin's mouth agape as she looked back at him. Why would a stranger like him worry about her?

"Okay, I'm just... confused about myself." Kourin replied, "I don't even know why I'm here at the first place."

"I see," The boy replied. "It's still the same... huh..."

"What do you mean?" Kourin is confused by the boy's words.

The boy then looked back at her and smiled nervously. Kourin noticed his eyes somehow filled with sadness when he said those words.

"It's nothing, don't worry about it." The boy replied and chuckled. "So are you waiting for someone?"

Kourin shook her head, "I clearly have no idea." She said.

"Did you need someone to talk to, then?"

"Stop asking me, I got no idea." Kourin replied somehow angrily.

"I apologize." He muttered.

Kourin then looked back at the lake, "So what's your name?" She asked.

"Aichi. Sendou Aichi." Aichi replied.

'Why is his name so familiar? Aichi? I think I've heard that name before...' Kourin thought to herself.

"I'm sorry but, have we met before?" Kourin asked again.

"Um... why do you ask?" Aichi asked her back.

"You're familiar, but I'm sure this is the first time we met." Kourin told him.

"I see," Aichi nodded.

"I'm Kourin, by the way. Tatsunagi Kourin." Kourin then looked at Aichi again  and saw his face. He's smiling but he had a sad smile.

"Is there anything wrong?" Kourin was getting concerned.

Aichi shook his head and waved his hands, "No! There's nothing!" Aichi told her.

Kourin giggled, she thought that Aichi is quite dorky and she thought he's a nice guy.

"You know, I really don't know you." Kourin said, "But with you like that, it seems like we met before. It's weird, I know  Maybe we did met before, maybe it was our previous lives."

Aichi only smiled at her.

"How about you? Do you think that we met before?"

Aichi then replied, "Maybe we did. But I'd be happy if- if we really did... Kourin-san."

"This is really weird you know, I'm at this lonely bridge on a cold rainy night, with no reason at all. Then you came along and started a conversation with me. I don't know who you are, but I'm with you." Kourin stated and smiled.

"Maybe this... starts as a new friendship?" Aichi responded.

"I don't know, maybe... yeah..." Kourin nodded, she then wondered about Aichi's quite sad expression.

"Say, you seem quite sad. What is really happening with you?" She asked again.

"Do I have to say it?" Aichi spoke.

"Of course, silly."

Aichi then sighed, "I have to be honest... you remind me of someone... I once knew. But... I-I don't know how to say this... You just..."

"Okay, stop right there. You really don't have to tell me!" Kourin said and turned to Aichi, patting his shoulders. "I'm sorry if I try to make you remind of your somehow sad past. Do you... want some coffee?"

"Sure." Aichi replied.

"Let's go then, I know a place." The two then started to walk.

"I'd like to thank you, Sendou." Kourin said.

"Just call me Aichi... if you want."

"Aichi then." Kourin smiled at him, "thank you for being there with me on that place. It was kind of lonely, I'm glad you were there."

"I appreciate it," Aichi replied.

"Oh, we're near there! Come on Aichi!" Kourin said and walked faster to a shop.
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Aichi smiled back and bit his lip, trying to suppress his sob and fighting back his tears as he looked at Kourin as she walked. He couldn't help but to feel happy.

'I've found her again... thank you...'
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