Chapter 258 - Yang Part 2

Year 20XX

Two people leaned against the wall, cigarette in their hands. For the past few minutes, neither of them said a word — a man with red hair and a woman with ash blonde hair. For the past few minutes, nobody said a word. So Yang decided to break the silence and ask her why she was angry at him.

She averts her gaze, "It's not like I was really mad at you. I was just frustrated since it looked like you were keeping secrets from me."

"No, it's only natural for you to react that way. I did promise you back then, that I'd no longer keep secrets from you. What do you think after seeing that?"

Such superficial sounding words. They both know he never means anything he says unless its to do with Setsura. Speaking of her, from this view on the rooftop. Yang could get a better look. Setsura was in the middle of lessons, engrossed in a painting. She looks cute whenever she is focusing, though she usually gave off an elegant aura.

"Those two were so stupidly in love with each other back then. It's stupid to think that there's anyone who can actually stand in their way."

It pained Yang hearing this, but he did not let it show on his face.

"Indeed. You know, I heard it on the rooftop. The day before he was leaving for L.A.' I feel like, I've been off balance. Lots of things have happened between us. I've fallen in love and had my heart broken to a re-proclamation of love. But I still don't know how to be in a relationship. I kind of understand that it's not about depending on someone else. I'm sure that person will be able to teach me properly even though we're both clumsy. I guess I thought too hard and crossed the limit of my head of what I could think about and it threw me off balance. That's why it might be good to be apart. '

After hearing that, it really did make me think, you know? That Setsura still has so many regrets in her life, and yet she made that promise. Because she no longer wants to leave without saying anything anymore. Back then, I was always worried that she would disappear any moment, and we would never be able to find her again. However, after hearing that earnest promise to him, I understood what she was trying to do. All for the promise they made each other than, a world filled with happiness..."

...

Present

A deep sigh crossed his lips. Just change the subject already. But why does it always seem like he is losing out here? No matter what he does, he ends up loosing.

"Why are you here?" Yang finally asked. He wanted to change the topic as quickly as possible. What good will it do them, talking about all of this now?

"I've given you enough time. You should go back soon."

Cynthia didn't hesitate to reply to him at all.

Yang sighed, "You're so unreasonable. I almost went back; I'm so glad I received that message."

"You're disobeying the system. I can't make excuses for you either. What if they tell me to take you back forcibly?"

"Didn't you try that before?"

"Aaah," Cynthia exclaimed. "Your so unreasonable!"

"You already tried and failed."

Cynthia looked down, "You came here to find a way to save her. I didn't think she would become a subject."

"Haha," Yang laughed. "She was a previous subject. Why didn't you tell me before? Setsura was Akito's wife."

"..."

"That woman from before was Setsura. I've been here for so long, so I almost forgot what she looked like. Hahaa," Yang laughed. "If only I knew sooner."

"Yang.."

"I won't leave until she does. Tell me what her mission is already."

Cynthia sighed, "So troublesome. But okay."

Yang looked at her, surprised. Huh, why is she actually agreeing to this? "Wait," Yang stopped her. "What's the catch?"

"Keep Setsura away from Akito."

He raised his eyebrows at this unusual request. Keep Setsura away? Yang figured out a long time ago that the guardians were terrible people. However, these instructions surprise even him. Cynthia walked over and placed a small box in his hands. It looked like a normal cube, but it gave off a faint glow.

"When you get back, go to an empty room and click the center button. You will find out what you need."

So, she can't explain it to him out loud? Yet, she wants to keep Setsura away from Akito. She's willing to give this information now. Yang took the cube and placed it in his pocket. "Alright, but don't appear before me for a while. If she finds out, then I'll be hearing it from her again."

"For a fake couple. You sure are putting in a lot of effort, huh?"

"Fake?" Yang laughed. "I think you forgot something. I was her boyfriend before. If she didn't lose her memories after that mission, then.."

"Yes, yes, I know the story already," Cynthia trailed off. "But, Setsura started to date him after that incident. You, she doesn't remember."

"I know damm it."

"Isn't your wish for her to remember? The item you obtained through your mission will make that a reality. Why don't you go back and wait for her? Setsura can't stay here longer than a year. Time there and here flows differently too. So you won't have to wait long."

"I can't," Yang muttered. "I can't stay away from her for a single day anymore. Now that I've confirmed it's her. Do you think I'd let her go?"

"You can't be stubborn forever. Setsura's fate isn't connected to yours. You'll never …"

At that comment, Yang slammed his fists against the wall. The impact caused a small crack to form on the wall. "She's already mine. A lie or not, she said she would remain with me. Do me a favor and release Akito."

"Alright," Cynthia nodded. "I'll do that," with those words said the girl disappeared and walked off.

'Damn, this is frustrating.' Why did she show up here like that? The last time he saw her was almost half a year ago. Yang thought he wouldn't have to see her anymore, at least until the very end. But, it seems like she was busy. It was only temporary; he should not forget the reason why he is here. The reason, huh? Yang slumped down on the ground. He leaned on the cold wall and closed his eyes.

But then again, Cynthia showing up now might be a good thing for him. Now that he has seen her again, all those things he pushed to the back of his mind has surfaced again. Setsura is her, the same Kaname Setsura from the future, the girl he fell in love with. At first, Yang did not recognize her. How could he?

So much time has passed, at least a good three- to four years in the future anyway. One thousand four hundred sixty calendar days, four years. But, even then, Yang did not think she would grow to look so beautiful. Damn, this caught him off guard. The only reason he saved her was because she was his Setsura. If she weren't, then yes, he would have easily left her behind.