Event Post 19 - Saying Bye

[i_like_red]

*An event post for HH for when she has the time to get to it ^o^
Juudai is stood outside Yuuko's shop, sadly looking up at it. It's hard for him to believe this will be the last time he sees it and the very people inside. Worst thing is, he doesn't even have Hane Kuriboh with him right now, so she can't even say bye to Mokona.
He gives out a long heavy sigh. When will things just stop going wrong?*

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[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko is standing in the entryway of the shop, looking at him.* The more you just stand around, the more things won't happen, Juudai.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai looks down gradually and his eyes meet Yuukos*

I know... I know... just... really seems weird I won't be seeing this place any longer...

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko smiles a bit.*

The shop won't be on the island... but if you really need it, you'll be able to find it one day.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Maybe...

*Juudai kinda looks down at the ground*

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko walks over to him, lifting his chin and putting her hand on the side of his face.* You think I'm lieing?

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai looks up at her*

Ah....no, it's not that. It's just... what if I end up not really needing the shop in the future? I wouldn't see you again.

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko smiles.*

We have a bond, Juudai. Those don't disappear, even after we die. If you need me, you'll find a way to me. It's Hitsuzen.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai smiles a little at that and laughs a little*

That's true, just look at me and Yubel, haha.

*Juudai then goes quiet and his expression a little more serious*

Just promise me you'll be safe okay? You and everyone else!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko smiles and pats his head.*

As safe as I'm allowed to be, yes.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai smiles as she pats his head*

I'm gonna miss you, all of you... Hane Kuriboh will too... ah, she's gonna be sad when I get her back and she finds she can't play with Mokona anymore, they got along really well.

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko looks over her shoulder to where Mokona is on the porch with Maru and Moro, but she turns back to him.*

What do you know of the world of dreams, Juudai?

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

The world of dreams? *Juudai looks at her curiously* Er...well I know you've always said that dreams are all connected...right?

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

They are. The world of dreams is beyond any world but connects all the worlds together, because people always dream. *She smiles.* I imagine that Mokona and Hane Kuriboh have already met in dreams and are aware of each others situations... maybe Hane Kuriboh even met the other Mokona as well.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai smiles at this* If so, that's good and I'm glad, really glad.
So...if the world of dreams connects all the worlds together can...anyone meet anyone there?

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

Yes. If you wish for it, you can meet whoever it is you need to.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Then... maybe if we don't meet in person, we might meet there. I'm sure there'll be tons of stuff I'll wish to tell you about in the future!!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

Exactly. People who have a bond will always find each other again, it may not be something you remember, it might be a dream, but you'll always find them.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Then that's where I'll meet you!! If I want to talk or tell you something I'll find you there!!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko smiles and hugs him tightly.* I'll be waiting.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai hugs her back just as tight*

I'll be there! Still gonna miss you loads though...

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko looks down at him, hands on his face.*

The measure of your pain is the measure of how much you love the person you miss. Uebel knows that very well, I'm sure.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai nods*

Ahaha, she does, that's true.

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

But you two are together again. That is what makes those moments worth it. You are very lucky, Juudai.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

I am. I have a lot of important friends in my life, those who support me, those who protect me *Juudai laughs* Despite everything I've been through, I'm lucky to have such people and monster spirits in my life!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

And they love you. And you love them. As long as that never changes, they will be there with you.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Yeah! They will!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

The same is for us. As long as that bond is there, then we will surely meet again. As long as you wish it.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

I'll be wishing it for a long long time! Probably forever! Hahaha ^^; But yeah! We'll meet again!! We definitely will!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

Juudai.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

Still gonna miss you loads while you aren't around though...but I promise to keep on moving forward and be the best I can be!

And also... thank you so so much for everything you've done for us, Yuuko-san! *With that Juudai gives her a polite bow*

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

... *Yuuko smiles again and hugs him tightly, like a mother would. ♥* Even though you are not of my blood, Juudai, you're still my little boy.

(HH is gonna go squee/tear up at that now~)

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai hugs tightly back and he's trying his hardest not to cry himself at that statement...though possibly failing at that XD So yeah, you gets a crying icon*

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*She means it! ;.; Yuuko puts her hand on top of his head and moves her fingers through his hair to comfort him.* But even then, every little boy has to grow up. Which is just what you've done. I'm very proud of you.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

A-ah! And I'll continue to grow futher and further and be a person you can continue to be proud of! *Totally saying that through sobs there ;o;*

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko smiles at him, looking as if she would cry too... but she doesn't cry, does she?* I know you will, Juudai. Because it's who you are.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai knows she's crying on the inside at least, he knows how Yuuko works now |D; He doesn't need tears to know she's upset, he can see it and he knows it.
He nods at her reply as he wipes the tears from his face with the sleeve of his jacket*

Thanks again... Kaa-san!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

... *Yuuko only smiles again and hugs him tightly, he called her kaasan ;.;*

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*He knows she likes being called that ^o^ Juudai hugs back in response with a smile, still sorta tearful. After a while he gives out a small emotional laugh*

At this rate I'll.... never end up leaving...

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

You will leave when you're ready, Juudai.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai nods* Ah! Though as much as I wish this wouldn't end, I have some things I need to catch up with, things I promised I'd do but couldn't because I was really sick earlier this week... things I want to finish, things I will finish.
Job of the hero is never done after all... haha.

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

No... it isn't. I wish you best of luck on your journey, Juudai.

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*Juudai looks at Yuuko and gives her a smile*

Likewise, I wish you the very best on your own, Yuuko-san! Good luck with everything you do from now until forever!

[artof-zen.livejournal.com]

*Yuuko smiles and kisses the top of his head. ♥ *

[i-like-red.livejournal.com]

*After she kisses his head, Juudai looks back up at her and smiles, tears again forming in his eyes*

Bye, Yuuko-san.

*With that he bows politely again to her and turns to leave. As he gets to the fence, he'll turn back and do one final wave with both arms, before finally turning and...walking out of sight.
This is saaaaad ;o;*