From: Joy Hello again! I seem to be suffering from side-effects brought upon by a packet of M&M's and a Big Mac Meal.... especially the coke. Comments and such are much appreciated! ************************* Disclaimer: The lyrics and characters do not belong to me "Even When I'm Sleeping" Leonardo's Bride by: Joy ************************* [lyrics] (scenes from the past, or Misao's memory) "Even When I'm Sleeping" For what it seemed to be the hundreth time, Misao changes her position on the futon. The day didn't go well for her. *Aaaaarrggghh! I can't sleep!* Misao thought angrily as she turned again. Seconds later, she turned again. And again. And again. "What is wrong with me!?" she finally asks, angrily standing up and yanked the window open wider, nearly breaking it. As soon as she stood by the window, the evening breeze kissed her face. She closed her eyes and sat down, and tried to meditate like Aoshi thaught her to do. She grinned as she remembered his reaction when she asked him to teach her how to meditate. (Guitar opening) [Don't be confused by my apparent lack of ceremony] (Aoshi looks at Misao, in the corner of his eyes who was meditating besides him. There's a look of surprise in his eyes to see Misao, sitting down who seems to be in deep concentration.) [My mind is clear] (Unkwon to him, in Misao's mind, she pictures him smiling, giving her the strength to go through a few minutes of meditation) [I may be low or miles high off the distance, I want you near] (A young Misao following Aoshi around, telling him of her day in the market with Okon and Omasu) [I love you even when I'm sleeping... ] [when I close my eyes, you're everywhere] Misao smiles as she begins to relax. This technique of picturing his smiling face was effective. [and if they take me flying on a magic carpet, see me wave] (A young Misao again on Hannya's shoulder, laughing and waving to Aoshi) [if our communications fails, I'll reconnect it, I want to rave] Misao, content that she'll be able to fall asleep, crawls a short distance to her futon, remembering her vow to make Aoshi smile. [I love you even when I'm sleeping...] [when I close my eyes, you're everywhere] She closes her eyes, and Aoshi's image dances before her eyes... [no matter where the road is leading us remember, don't be afraid] (Aoshi walking away from Misao after almost killing Okina) [we have a continent that sometimes comes between us, that's ok] (Misao hugging Aoshi after he returns to the ruins of the Aoiya with Kenshin and Sano, who was joined by Karou and Yahiko) [I love you, even when I'm sleeping...] [when I close my eyes, you're everywhere] As Misao drifts off to sleep, she is unaware of the person who just stepped in her room. Aoshi looked at Misao's sprawled form on the futon, her blanket tossed aside. He walks to her and places the blanket on top of her. [I love you, even when I'm sleeping...] [when I close my eyes, you're everywhere] While Misao continues to dream of Aoshi smiling, she doesn't know that her dream has already become a reality, as Aoshi gave a little smile before kissing her forehead. "Oyasuminasai Misao..." ~finito~ dang.... I was listening to this song a couple of times when I realised it can be used for Aoshi and Misao. Hope it worked! c-ya all later!! Volting Out, Joy --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- You can WIN $100 to Amazon.com by starting a new list at ONElist. http://www.onelist.com Weekly drawing is held each Friday. See homepage for details! ------------------------------------------------------------------------