Chapter 25

Soon after waking up Miyako promised she wouldn't kill herself. Little did we know what was going to transpire that day.

Looking back on it I should have seen it coming.... Or Natasha should have seen it coming, she's the smart one. But neither of us predicted it or maybe we did we were just afraid to admit it. When you're left alone to think about the future your mind can't help but to imagine all kinds of gruesome and sinister possibilities, no one ever wants to acknowledge them. They are still possible though, just sitting there in the darkest part of your mind.

Koneko was completely out of control she was barely herself and it hurt to watch but I refused to give up on her. She meant so much to me as she had saved my life countless times. I would be nothing without her. When you have someone that means that much to you, in your mind they seem eternal and immortal. Koneko being a werecat she will live forever but.... she can be killed.... and..... she therefore won't and can't live forever....

Victoria's mental message stung me like a snake bite.

Koneko has chosen to die

I looked over at Natasha, already tears rolling down my face.

"This can't be real can it?" I asked

She burst into tears but said nothing. I hugged her holding her tight feeling the wetness of her tears soak through my coat and we stood there listening to each other's sobs.

"We better go see her one last ...t-time," Natasha's voice was trembling in sadness and fear. Koneko was too strong, she wasn't capable of death...... that Koneko seemed to only exist in our minds.

We walked down the stairs into the living room where everyone stood crowded around a dying werecat in full armour. I could tell she barely had the strength to move her arms and I felt so helpless. No. We all felt helpless. I know that everyone in the room Koneko had effected and changed the lives of. Now we are watching impotent, as she dies before us.

"This is what I was afraid of. My parents made it clear that if I went with you they would not take me back.....but don't doubt yourself, you were the greatest mother ever," Miyako said through sobs.

"Miyako you know we are here," I told her.

"We won't leave you," Natasha said, she still had her arm around me from the hug.

"Thank you so much."

Devil walked in and sat beside Koneko. From what I had heard Koneko and Devil had been friends since Koneko joined the Hotel. In fact I believe Devil found Koneko and brought her to the hotel.

"Hey come on, don't die," Devil looked Koneko right in the eye.

"I have to..." Came Koneko's weak response.

"Koneko...." Devil said sadly.... I've never really heard her sound sad. This is really breaking my heart. It's too much.

Koneko looked up at Xaver then at Devil "You two can fight each other as much as you want now."

"I'd rather have you alive than fight..." Devil told her sadly.

There was a pause, I looked at Itsuki and he wasn't even crying. I don't understand him. I thought he loved Koneko. I guess not that much.

"Itsuki can you please hold me?" Koneko asked weakly and Itsuki quickly hugged her holding her tightly as if it would save her.

"I wish I could have done more for you Itsuki, I still owe you my life," Koneko was crying too but she was too weak to make much noise.

"You've done everything for me, you don't owe me anything," he whispered.

"You're not even crying Itsuki, I'm dying right in front of you, it's ok to cry for people you love."

"I don't want you to be any more sad than you already are. I'm crying on the inside though, it's not that I don't care. There's no need to be sad Koneko, for I know this isn't goodbye," he stroked her hair.

"Maybe a see you later then..... It will still hurt not seeing you for so long."

"That doesn't matter, I can wait. Time will fly and before you know it, We'll be together again."

Natasha held my hand and I gently squeezed her delicate one.

"Too bad we didn't get married though..." Koneko looked at her engagement ring.

"Maybe in the afterlife we will," He smiled at her.

"I know this is so selfish of me to say but please stay mine."

He kept smiling at her "of course."

"You are so kind to me, I love you so much I wish I could have spent more time with you Itsuki."

"We will be together again, just believe that we will." I was so surprised at Itsuki's strength in this. I'd probably be bawling uncontrollably if my fiance was dying before me.

Koneko smiled up at him showing pointed teeth "I believe you."

"Good."

"Please kiss me."

He leant down and kissed her red lips, she kissed back, I think. She just looked so incredibly weak. I just wanted to watch every second of her last moment and treasure it.

"Itsuki .... I love you..." marble started to creep over her body, turning her armour to marble as well. He legs and arms were quickly turned to marble.

"I love you too.... So I guess I'll just say goodnight, and rest well for we will meet again," Itsuki's voice was so shaky.

"One more thing before I die," she looked over and Natasha and I "will you two hurry up and make out already?"

"Koneko...." I blushed, even when she is dying she has to embarrass me, so maybe she still is herself, and she will die herself.

"I'm not missing this, kiss already!" she growled impatiently.

"Hurry up you two Koneko is dying!" Devil yelled.

I looked down at Natasha. Her face was covered in tears but she looked as beautiful as ever. I guess I have to do this because it's Koneko's dying wish. I kissed Natasha and she kissed me back. Her lips were so soft but ..... it wasn't the same as the time Miyako kissed me. It didn't feel as good. I didn't get that excited ecstasy I got with Miyako. It felt like Natasha enjoyed it though and I wanted her to enjoy it. It being my first real kiss.... it was disappointing.

I had no idea that she actually liked me. I thought she pitied me or saw me as pathetic. I guess as I don't look at her face all that often I wouldn't have noticed if she was blushing. Still she pulled me closer to herself as she wanted me to be close to her. She does like me... maybe even love. She snuggled into me resting her head on my shoulder.

"Finally," Koneko smiled then looked over at Miyako "Miyako.... don't be alone for the rest of your life, please, please find Yumeko."

"I can't do that.... I'm sorry," she replied. Come on Miyako, it's your mother's dying wish.

"Please don't live your life alone and away from everyone, I want you to be happy," Koneko said through tears, the marble creeping closer.

"I'll always keep that in mind," Miyako whispered.

Koneko stopped crying and gasped in pain "Remember what I have taught you...."

"Yes I will."

Koneko was almost covered in marble and she looked up at Itsuki "Itsuki I feel so cold..."

"Don't worry," He replied "it will all be over soon."

The marble creeped up her neck "I love you all," she told us "meow for now."

The marble kept over her face.

"Goodnight," Itsuki whispered to her and she drifted away.

She was gone.  

Meow myths,

So that was probably that saddest chapter in this book.... so hard to write. I put it off for a long time but there it is :( I hope you enjoyed anyway.

Meow for now