The Seiryu of the Opera

By Kashu Arashi




Epilogue




(TAMAHOME approaches the shore of the underground lake. A tall figure in armor is waiting for him)

TAMAHOME: ::waving:: I got it! ::hops into the boat and settles himself as his companion starts to pole away from the shore. Looks at the MUSIC BOX and frowns:: Why'd those people steal this from you in the first place?

NAKAGO: ::not taking his attention away from his poling for a moment:: It was right after I rescued you from the phantom. They thought I had left here and so they took everything of mine they could move. ::they reach the shore and hop out. They statue of SEIRYU is still standing, the MOB couldn't move it.:: The music box wasn't all that important, so I didn't put a lot of energy into finding it, but when I found out they were going to auction it off....::shrugs:: It's nice to have around. It reminds me of things.

(TAMAHOME walks over and places the MUSIC BOX on the shelf where if belongs. NAKAGO pulls off his cloak and helmet. Streaks of silver are beginning to appear in his hair, but otherwise he's unchanged. TAMAHOME stares at the MUSIC BOX, a sort of sad frown on his face)

TAMAHOME: ::sighing:: You were right, a few people remembered me from before I was kidnapped.

NAKAGO: ::cautiously:: And what did you tell them?

TAMAHOME: ::turning to face him:: That I had been rescued and was living with my savior. I didn't mention you by name. ::glances back at the MUSIC BOX and sighs again:: I still wish I could remember some of it, but I can't! No matter how hard I try, the first thing I remember is you bending over me, asking if that 'phantom' person had hurt me! ::wry laugh:: Heck, if you hadn't told me, I wouldn't even remember my name!

(TAMAHOME sighs one last time and turns to regard the statue of SEIRYU. NAKAGO allows himself a small smile before he walks up behind the younger man)

NAKAGO: ::softly:: It really doesn't matter that you've forgotten all of that, none of it matters any more. ::He lightly grips TAMAHOME'S chin and pulls it around so TAMAHOME is almost facing him. Leaning forward, he kisses TAMAHOME, who kisses back. The pair of them end the kiss and NAKAGO looks TAMAHOME in the eye:: Just never forget....::He starts lightly kissing TAMAHOME'S neck:: That you love me.

(TAMAHOME smiles, closes his eyes, and leans back against NAKAGO)

TAMAHOME: Mmm, no need to worry about that. I'll never forget.

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END

(The entire cast crams it's self into a small corner of the room and stares in horror at ARASHI)

ARASHI: ::grinning too broadly:: There, now that we've done that you can ALL go home!

ALL: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ARASHI: ::victory sign:: Youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu got it! ::giggle::

~Owari~

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