From: Jenni Wang "Another Day" Aoshi/Misao songfic by Tochi-san Music and Lyrics by Jonathon Larson Disclaimer: "Rurouni Kenshin" and "RENT" belong to their respectful owners. I'm merely borrowing. For entertainment purposes only. during the chorus, aoshi's lines are marked with * and misao and co. [ **** [Tearing the covers from him, Aoshi bolts upright in bed, cold sweat dripping off the side of his face. A dream? It was only a dream. He remains in that position quietly for several minutes, letting the realization settle in. Then after reality kicks in, slowly raises a trembling hand to his face and holds it there. Shielding himself from what no one else could have seen. And in the silent serene darkness, he utters a small whimpering cry of agony. One meant for the darkness only... Misao heard. She felt it, a clear ringing in her mind that left no doubt of whom its owner was. Throwing aside the bed sheets and stumbling out into the darkness, the young girl rushes blindly down the familiar route leading to Aoshi's bedroom. He was in pain. He needed her. She had to make sure everything would be all right again. "Aoshi-sama!" She throws open the screen doors and looks hopefully down at the wretched figure huddled pitifully in the center of the floor. Misao feels herself freeze in terror. The face that is staring back at her is not the Aoshi she came to see...] Aoshi: [ Getting to his feet and glaring at Misao] Who do you think you are? Barging in on me and without regard [Frightened, yet concerned, Misao takes a step forward into the room] Little girl - hey The door is that way You better go you know The fire's out anyway [He turns away from her, almost sadly] Take your teatray - take your candle Your sweet whisper I just can't handle Well take your hair in the moonlight Your blue eyes - goodbye, goodnight [Stunned, Misao runs out and closes the screen door behind her. With her gone, Aoshi raises his hands to his face once more and moans in agony. The images from his dream come back to him. [He sees her as she appeared in his dream, hovering above him like an angel with a serene smile upon her lips, arms outstretched in warm expectation.] I should tell you I should tell you [ *Let go of your pain...*] I should tell you I should - [ *Let go of your pain...*] -No! Another time - another place Our temperature would climb There'd be a long embrace We'd do another dance It'd be another play Looking for romance? Come back another day Another day [He hears the door open once more and whirls around to meet Misao's striking gaze again] Misao: [ standing determined in the doorway] The heart may freeze or it can burn The pain will ease if I can learn There is no future There is no past I live this moment as my last [Slowly she begins to enter the room, taking one step at a time toward the bewildered Aoshi as the music begins to swell] There's only us There's only this Forget regret Or life is yours to miss No other road No other way No day but today Aoshi: [Shakes his head furiously and backs away as a warm light fills the room] Excuse me if I'm off track But if you're so wise Then tell me - why did you come back? Take your spirit Take your fancy prayer And don't forget Get the moonlight out of your hair Long ago - you might've lit up my heart But the fire's dead - ain't never ever gonna start [ He remembers falling into the arms of the heavenly spirit, her gentle, surrounding, touch causing the edges of his mouth to turn up lightly--] Another time - another place The words would only rhyme We'd be in outer space It'd be another song We'd sing another way You wanna prove me wrong? Come back another day Another day [Frustrated, he grabs Misao's arm and attempts to drag her out when she suddenly grabs his chin, forcing him to face her.] Misao: [There is a growing flame in her eyes. Passionate, yet steady] There's only yes Only tonight We must let go To know what's right No other course No other way No day but today [Aoshi turns away once more, this time less irate, as the room is suddenly filled with voices. The sounds overwhelm him he and covers his ears, trying desperately to block out the overpowering chorus.] Misao & Voices: Aoshi: [I can't control] *Control your temper* [My destiny] *She doesn't see* [I trust my soul] *Who says that there's a soul* [My only goal is just] [To be] *Just let me be* [There's only now] *Who do you think you* are?* [There's only here] *Barging in on me* *without regard* [Give in to love] *Little girl, hey* [Or live in fear] *The door is that way* [No other path] *The fires out anyway* [No other way] [No day but today] [Overwhelmed, Aoshi turns to see Misao at his side once more. Her eyes are filled with sadness, hope and understanding. A sudden warmth rushes over him, but he continues muttering and shaking his head...] [No day but today] *Take your teatray,take your candle* [No day but today] *Take your blue eyes your pretty smile* [No day but today] *Your silhouette* [No day but today] *Another time, another place* *Another rhyme, a warm embrace* [ *Let go of your pain...*] *Another dance, another way Another chance...* [ *...and I will forever shield you from your sorrow.*] *Another day...* [Stumbling, he collapses into Misao's waiting arms. Misao smiles lightly as she holds him close, resting her cheek on his head. She feels him loosen in willing surrender, and whispers softly in his ear...] All: [No today but today] [And as the merciful darkness closes in on them, the young couple hold each other, enveloped by each other's presence while the voices of the angels ring pleasantly in their ears...] OWARI Yikes! Was that a little too sappy near the end? I tried to keep it like Broadway musical style so I kept the "other voices" in. Hope it didn't feel too weird. ^_~ Tochi ------------------------------------------------- Tochi's Fanfiction http://crazytochi.homestead.com/fanfic_index.html ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number - Free Free voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag --------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- Get great offers on top-notch products that match your interests! Sign up for eLerts at: Click Here ------------------------------------------------------------------------