Morning came as she woke up from her sleep. Actually, she could barely sleep last night. It was just 4am but she has already up from her bed. After done with everything, she sat on the sofa in the living room, waiting for someone to come around.
9am…
The door bell finally rang out. Luka rushed to the gate, expected someone to be there. But outside the gate, there was a girl with green hair and golden eyes was waiting…
"Good morning, Megurine-san."
…
In the living room…
Two people were sitting opposite to each other, looking down to the floor.
Gumi then took out something from her bag and put it on the table. There were two envelopes and a small plastic bad with a lot of small seeds inside.
"These are…"
"They are…from my brother."_Gumi's voice grew soft but a little sad.
Hearing Gumi's voice, the bad feeling Luka had yesterday appeared again.
"W-Why…Please don't tell me that…"
"He…passed away last night, after he called you."
Luka froze.
Passed away…
Why…
"He didn't tell you about his sickness, did he?"_Gumi sighs.
"Sickness…?"_Luka asks in curiosity. Her voice began to shiver.
"From the time he was born, he has unfortunately had a disease inside his body. You sure have heard the phrase "Leukemia", right?"
"Leukemia…White…blood…"_Luka choked.
"Uhm…"_Sorrow appeared on Gumi's face. "When he was a child, his health was worse than normal children. Recognize that difference, parent decided to take him to the hospital. After several experiments, the doctor said he had a sickness inside, Leukemia. But that time, it was still not very serious, so the doctor gave him medicine and told him to live optimistic. Until…a week before the first day of school, he suddenly feel ached inside his bone. When he was taken the hospital, the doctor said that the disease has reached its last state and the only cure was marrow transplant, which was very difficult. The doctor said he has to stay in the hospital until the surgery, which would be 4 weeks later."
"B-But…last week, he was still…"
"Uhm…"_Gumi said. "He asked for the doctor's permission to return home one that day, for that purpose. After you leaved, he got back to the hospital immediately. Luckily, that time, the doctor has found a matched marrow with his blood line. The surgery was succeeded, too. I, father and mother were so glad. But then…that night, he suddenly fell extremely tired. The doctors realized that he was having a hemorrhage. The reason was…although the marrow that the doctor found was matched his blood line, but the Leukocytes inside his body didn't accept it. The Leukoctyes rose higher and higher as the doctor tried everything to maintain his life."_A tear slipped off Gumi's eyes. "After an hour of hard work, the doctors finally got out of the room, shook their head lightly._Gumi closed her eyes in tears. And when I, father and mother came into the room, he could barely breathe, but he still…smiled at everyone."_Gumi's voice shivered. "That was the time he asked me to give him his phone…he called you before he…passed."
Luka couldn't say a word.
Her mind went black.
The sound I heard after his phone call was the sound of his phone fell onto the ground…?
She didn't notice that her eyes were filled with tears.
So the time he said he liked Red Lyrcoris Radiata because its color of blood was because of…this?
Inside of her, there was some cracking sound rose up…
Like something has been broken after a long time of building and holding…
He's gone, forever…
"Megurine-san…Megurine-san."
Gumi shook Luka's shoulder, which brought Luka's mind to reality.
"These…"_Gumi pointed on the envelopes on the table. "He asked me to give it to you. The red one, you could read it anytime you like. But the white one…"_Gumi paused. "Read it on the first day that those flower seeds bloom. He said that he wanted you to plan those seeds as soon as possible. If don't, it won't bloom on that important day."
"U-Uhm…"
…
That night was the second saddest night that Luka has been through. Moving her hand to the red envelope, she slowly opened it.
Dear Luka…
I guess at the time you opened this, I won't be here anymore. Sorry for not telling you all about this, but I don't want to see you all worked up and worry about me, so I decided to hide you everything. Please forgive me. The thing I said I was busy to do is the seeds that you're having now. When you received it, please plant it immediately. And…if miracle could happen, hopefully, it will bloom on that important day. Take a good care of it, okay? And promise with me that you will try your best to fulfill your wish. You're very close to it now. Live well and be happy. I wish every best thing will come to you.
Best wishes,
Gakupo.
…
But you promised with me that you would break the legend…
A tear dropped on the letter, dimmed the letters on the paper…
…
3 weeks later…
Luka walked downstairs. Her eyes were a little red and there were dark mark beneath them. It was the end of January and also, her birthday. The air got warmer and warmer and colder day by day. Pick up the watering-can, she came to the garden. At that time, something caught her eyes. And when she got closer to it, she was shocked. The watering-can fell on the ground as her eyes got widen.
"H-How…could it…be…?"
In front of her were the flowers of memory : Lycoris Radiata. But they weren't red, white or yellow. Their petals were light pink with green leaves on their stems.
"L-Leaves…? And this color…"
At that time, Luka suddenly remembered the other letter, the one in white envelope that she didn't read yet. Instantly, she ran upstairs to take it then went back to the garden. Carefully, she opened the envelope…
Dear Luka…
Happy birthday. Hopefully, if the flower bloomed right on the important day, and you like pink, right?
So now you have known everything. Yes, these were the thing I said I was busy for. I was trying to hybridize the Red and White Lycoris Radiata together and find out the way to maintain its leaves when the flowers bloom. That idea came into my mind so suddenly. At first, I thought I could never make it. But then luckily, I found some useful information and my work got better and better. It sure took me sometimes since I fell a lot but I finally made it, your birthday present. Too bad I can't give in to you in person. I hope you'll like it.
Best wishes,
Gakupo.
Ps : Actually, I…like you a lot. But I guess if I said this you in person, I would receiver a head-knock after that. And honestly, stop hitting my head. It's hurt…!
And somehow, I think we have broken the legend, haven't we?
A tear slips off Luka's eyes and touch the flower's petal…
You idiot…
A light smile appeared on her face as she held the letter close to her heart.
I…
Like…
You…
Too…
…
"Luka."
Her mother's voice brought Luka back to the reality. She realized that she has been deep in thought for awhile. Her mother was standing behind her.
"What are you doing sitting there? You're going to be late, you know?"_Her mother tone softly reminded her.
"Yes. I'll go and prepare right now."_Luka stood up.
"Oh, it has bloomed already?_Her mother looked at the Pink Lycoris Radiata. So beautiful."
"Yes."_Luka smiled.
"Okay, hurry up dear. And remember to come home soon. I'll prepare a special birthday dinner for you. Happy birthday, my daughter."_Her mother hugged her tightly.
"Thank you, mother."
Luka then went upstairs and prepared everything she needed. After that, she went down, said goodbye to her mother and open the gate. The sun was shinning on the clear sky. A wind blew over, caressed her hair as she gazed back at the Pink Lycoris Radiata…
You're right. We have broken the legend…
~The End~