From: Ashfae I should be writing my final project paper. Barring that, I could also be cleaning my room/packing. Even after that, I could be working on one of the four Kenshin continuation things I'm playing with. (not to mention all my Ranma 1/2 fanfics!) But instead I took a ten minute break and found myself writing this. =) I've never written a songfic before- can't ever make up my mind as to whether I like them or not. But I've been listening to the album "Stunt" by Barenaked Ladies a lot lately, and all at once the song "Call and Answer" got completely stuck in my head and I noticed a lot of similarities between it and Aoshi & Misao's relationship. So I wrote this. Maybe now it'll get out of my head. =) I'll go back to being productive now. Ja! =) Ashley B. AKA Ashfae ashfae@duct-tape.mit.edu http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Pagoda/8264/anime.html "Why yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial." ************************************************************************* {insert all appropriate disclaimers here} ************************************************************************* Aoshi is sitting in the temple, his eyes closed and his posture quiet. After several minutes, he opens his eyes and stands. He picks up a small bundle, slings it over his shoulder, and walks outside. (I think it's getting to the point where I can be myself again) Eventually he arrives at the Aoiya. No one seems to be around. He lets himself in and makes his way upstairs towards his old room. He enters to find things just as he left them- his belongings are few, but nearly organized. He glances out of the window to see Misao walking down the road towards the Aoiya. (I think it's getting to the point where we have almost made amends) Misao happens to look up and see him through the window. Her face lights up, and she runs into the building. (I think it's the getting to the point that is the hardest part) Misao runs into the room and launches herself at Aoshi, throwing her arms around his neck and laughing. Aoshi looks a bit startled, but not displeased. (And if you call, I will answer and if you fall, I'll pick you up and if you court this disaster I'll point you home) She lets go of him almost immediately with a sheepish grin and bows her head, as though apologizing for being so forward. Her expression changes to one of puzzlement as Aoshi reaches out and pulls her back into a loose embrace. (You think I only think about you when we're both in the same room) A smile gradually replaces her look of surprise, and she hugs him tightly in return. (You think I'm only here to witness the remains of love exhumed You think we're here to play a game of who loves more than whom) They stand like that for a few minutes, then Aoshi releases her and turns away. He starts unpacking the small bag of belongings he brought with him from the temple. He is not quite ignoring her, not quite embarassed. Misao leans against a wall and watches him. (And if you call, I will answer and if you fall, I'll pick you up and if you court this disaster...) Misao's expression turns thoughtful. He doesn't meet her eyes, which narrow in contemplation. She remembers how he left with the other Oniwabanshuu, leaving in the middle of the night without saying goodbye to her. (You think it's only fair to do what's best for you and you alone You think it's only fair to do the same to me when you're not home) Her gaze hardens with resolve. (I think it's time to make this something that is more than only fair) Misao walks forward and catches Aoshi's hand just as he's shelving a book. He glances down to see her looking up at him very seriously. Slowly, she stands up on her tiptoes and kisses him. (So if you call, I will answer and if you fall, I'll pick you up and if you court this disaster I'll point you home) Aoshi places his hands on her shoulders and kisses her back, but then breaks it off, looking down at her with a trace of worry and confusion. Misao tilts her head at him. (But I'm warning you, don't ever do those crazy, messed-up things that you do) Her glance slips down to the scars crossing his upper chest, just visible over the collar of his shirt. Lightly she runs a finger along one of them, her expression grim. There is a quick flashback to the moment just after Aoshi's fight with Okina, when Misao burst in to find her foster-father covered in blood, and the person she loved most in the world standing by with only violence in his eyes. (If you ever do, I promise you I'll be the first to crucify you) She looks up at him with a sad resolve. Gradually, the worry fades from his expression. He smiles slightly and shakes his head in response to her unspoken question. As Misao smiles back at him, he runs a finger over her lips, then kisses her again. (Now it's time to prove That you've come back here to rebuild) ************************************************************************* That's it. =) Thanks for reading! Ashfae ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get involved. Share your thoughts! http://www.onelist.com Join the ONElist Weekly Survey. Go to homepage for details.