Subject: [KFFDisc] Songfic - "Eyes on Me" Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 00:20:58 EST From: MadamHydra@aol.com Reply-To: kenshinfanfics@egroups.com To: kenshinfanfics@egroups.com [KFFDisc] Songfic - "Eyes on Me" Ack! I swear I'm working on Part 23 of "That Which Lingers"! Although this part's especially tricky. It's hard to get the balance between Saitoh and the demon just right.... However, I recently heard this song associated with the new Playstation game Final Fantasy VIII and I simply couldn't get it out of my mind. So here's my first songfic.... ^_^;;;; If you guys want to hear the actual song, you can download it at the following sites (it's well worth the trouble!): (mp3) http://www.ff8.org/music.html (RealAudio) http://www.gaming-intelligence.com/psx/ff8/ff8media24.html And now on to the songfic! Please don't kill me. I'm new at this! *ducking for cover* ============================================ ============================================ "Eyes On Me" by Faye Wong song from Final Fantasy VIII (lyrics courtesy of Gaming Intelligence) (http://www.gaming-intelligence.com) ============================================ Whenever sang my songs On the stage, on my own [Kaoru sits alone on the porch at night.] Whenever sad my words Wishing they would be heard [She heaves a sigh, then glances wistfully toward Kenshin's room.] I saw you smiling at me Was it real or just my fantasy [Kaoru closes her eyes. Flashback to Kyoto, the morning after the destruction of Shishio's ship, the Rengoku. Kaoru opens the door of the Aoiya to find Kenshin standing just outside and smiling at her as the rising sun shines just over his shoulder.] You'd always be there in the corner Of this tiny little bar [Images of Kaoru doing everyday tasks, then looking up or turning around to find Kenshin inconspiciously watching her.] -------------------------- My last night here for you Same old songs, just once more [Flashback to her quiet conversation with Kenshin on the roof of the wrecked Aoiya the night before the final confrontation with Shishio.] My last night here with you? Maybe yes, maybe no [Flashback to the moment when Kenshin was preparing to leave the Kamiya Dojo after defeating Goheh and after Kaoru first realizes that he's the infamous Hitokiri Battousai.] I kind of liked it your way How you shyly placed your eyes on me [Same flashback as above, with closeup of the wistful expression on Kenshin's face as he tries to explain to Kaoru why he shouldn't stay.] Oh, did you ever know? That I had mine on you [Kaoru lies half-awake in bed. Images of Kenshin cheerfully doing household chores, alternating with various images of him fighting off Goheh and his goons, facing down the Yakuza boss over Yahiko, and confronting Sano during their first battle.] -------------------------- Darling, so there you are With that look on your face [Kaoru steps out of the dojo to see Kenshin chatting with Sano and Yahiko.] As if you're never hurt As if you're never down [Closeup of Kenshin's usual sweet-tempered, but unrevealing smile. A concerned look appears on Kaoru's face as she gazes at him. A split screen image -- one side shows a profile of the smiling, cheery Rurouni, while the other half shows quick profile images of a sad Kenshin, a brooding Kenshin, an angry Kenshin, etc. facing in the opposite direction.] Shall I be the one for you Who pinches you softly but sure [Kaoru takes a hesitant step toward him as Kenshin watches Sano chase Yahiko around the corner of the dojo.] If frown is shown then I will know that you are no dreamer [With the others gone, Kenshin steps off the porch toward the laundry, his pleasant, placid smile still firmly in place. A determined, almost angry look appears on Kaoru's face.] -------------------------- So let me come to you [Kaoru walks up behind Kenshin.] Close as I wanted to be Close enough for me [He freezes as she wraps her arms around Kenshin and leans against him.] To feel your heart beating fast [Kaoru sighs and closes her eyes, rubbing her cheek softly against Kenshin's back] And stay there as I whisper [With her arms still wrapped around him, Kaoru starts to speak. Kenshin turns his head and glances over his shoulder, his violet eyes wide with astonishment.] How I loved your peaceful eyes on me [Images of Kenshin standing in the background quietly watching her as she practices in the dojo, chases Yahiko, argues with Sano or Megumi, etc. Images end with Kenshin, Kaoru, and the other Kenshingumi strolling along a canal after a festival. He discretely watches Kaoru as she laughs and chats with Megumi.] Did you ever know That I had mine on you [Images of Kaoru standing in the background quietly watching Kenshin as he cooks, hangs up laundry, etc. Images end with the same scene of Kenshin, Kaoru, and the other Kenshingumi strolling along a canal after a festival. Kaoru turns to see Kenshin brushing his hair back from his face as he smiles at one of Sano's jokes.] -------------------------- Darling, so share with me [Kaoru gently pulls Kenshin around to face her.] Your love if you have enough [She speaks to him with a worried look on her face, then reaches up to touch his scarred cheek. Kenshin abruptly turns his head, avoiding contact between Kaoru's fingers and his scar. He looks away, unable to meet her gaze.] Your tears if you're holding back [Flashback to Kenshin as the Battousai, tears and blood trickling down his face as he holds Tomoe's body in his arms.] Or pain if that's what it is [Flashback to the Battousai, staring blankly at an empty room, an open diary in front of him, its pages rustling and turning. He touches the fresh scar on his cheek.] How can I let you know I'm more than the dress and the voice [Kaoru stares at him, her grip tightening on his shoulders. She gives him a little shake.] Just reach me out then [Kenshin looks at her, then slowly reaches up to touch her face.] You will know that you're not dreaming [He pulls her into his arms and buries his face against her hair.] ============================================ Whew! Now I can hopefully get back to TWL. *grumble* Speaking of which, I now have a theme song for each of my couples in "That Which Lingers"! Kenshin & Kaoru - "Eyes on Me" by Faye Wong Aoshi & Misao - "Now I Hear You" by the Stabilizers Saitoh & Tokio - "One Simple Thing" by the Stabilizers Most of you guys probably never heard of the last two songs -- the Stabilizers was a rather obscure 80's pop group -- so the lyrics to "Now I Hear You" is posted at my TWL site. I'll get around to posting the lyrics to "One Simple Thing" one of these days. -------------------------------------------- madamhydra@aol.com /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/:E http://www.geocities.com/~madamhydra/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Internet FileZone: Always FREE! Instantly store & access your valuable PC files on the net, from any Web browser. SIGN UP NOW - http://offers.egroups.com/click/235/0 eGroup home: http://www.eGroups.com/list/kenshinfanfics Free Web-based e-mail groups by eGroups.com