/jp/ - Otaku Culture

>>46000000 (3/3—p9)
—
… My child, my world…

She had eyes like those of nebulas, yet the shape was Anon's. Her nose was a carbon copy of mine, skin soft and fair, just like her mother's. Her hair was a peachy brown, probably from Anon's side of the family, her smile had dimples; and the gleam in her eyes told of a beautiful, innocent soul… I closed my eyes and in my mind, I saw that baby in my arms, eyes big and smiling.

It was like my heart was beating for the first time in my life.

That was my daughter, my world…

… And, for some reason, she decided to appear before me now, before her own birth. Why did you do so, my child…?

Anon says something, eyes wide and perplexed, but I do not listen, deep in thought and gratification at what had just happened. There were people with her, there was that tree; but all pale in comparison to the main theory about the means she might've used to reach me…

Because the Gap cannot change the past.

Yet…

I recall the day of the IUI, my heart withering and muscles trembling, soul quivering with overwhelming fear and anxiety, praying my child could find its way towards the gift of life; the Gap turned against its master, trying to assassinate a child that hadn't even taken her first breath…

Yet she fought against the cruel world. She fought, and she won.

There's nothing she wouldn’t be able to do.

… She was perfect.

I slowly got up, grinning carefree. Anon watched with wide, uneasy eyes. Nude, I stood tall over him, the setting sun casting its dying rays of gold on my back. “Anon… that was our child.” He had already reached that conclusion, his mouth opening to say something, all calm and serenity gone. I cut him, a Gap forming over my body, my smile growing ever more peaceful. “She has harnessed the power of time. Our child can alter the past… She's a goddess~”

“Y-Yukari…” His mind couldn't comprehend the magnitude of that, but it's okay. The Gap closed and with it revealed my usual elegant purple dress, parasol in my hands, hair shining with life abundant and eyes of a glee so strong they rivaled the sun.

I feel so light…

“Your remarks were quite hurtful, Anon. I was left with many questions about my efforts, my prospects, and most importantly, our family.” I hummed as a gloved hand gently grabbed his chin and helped him stand up. While one Gap cleaned him of dirt and sweat and another dressed him in winter clothes, I couldn’t take my eyes off his stunning eyes, which our daughter would take after~ “But our daughter chose to come back to this point in time where my doubts and pain were unbearable, yet our connection was the strongest… And our daughter showed us the love she carries in her eyes and words—showed that despite everything… you were wrong.” My smile was like a diamond, and tears streamed down my cheeks. “You fell in love with me, and together we raised that adorable little child to be happy and free from the burdens of the world because her mother, a living god, alone made sure we’d all live happily ever after… Anon, I truly love you; I love our daughter and, above all, I love our family.” I walked up to the dumbfounded man and kissed him on the lips without resistance. It lasted a second, yet it felt like the sealing of greatness…

A future for me and my family.

Inside, determination burned like a huge pyre and resolve was ironclad once again. Any doubt I had acquired washed down, though the pain remained—but that's just how love is. Love hurts, and he has shattered my heart…

… Yet, with a few words, my little girl mended it back together.

My sword is going to come out sooner than later, and I'll crush all of my enemies in the Solstice and Okina… Okina will at last understand what it means to fight for something.

I turn my back to Anon with a revitalized smile, opening a Gap in front of me. “… Our little girl has chosen to appear before us and only before us—so, please, don't talk to anyone about this experience, Anon~let's protect what is precious to us.”

“… Yukari…” I give him a side glance, his eyes bearing that same calm of before—the brutal words about not thinking of me during our connection pops inside my head, but they don't carry an ounce of weight anymore—for, in the future… There'll be a father, after all~ “… Don't destroy our daughter like you destroyed mine, please.” Without another word, he turns, a weird finality to his tone and posture.

Denial? He doesn't believe he'll love me in the future or that I'll use a Gap to forcefully cultivate love inside of him. Men~

To the dying sun, I laugh, feeling its warmth bathe my face.

Dragons bow down to me…

I’ll fight against the ungrateful Gensokyo, and I'll win.

… And my daughter will have a father and a mother who'd do anything for her.

Yukari Yakumo will have a happy ending.

Hm~my little, beautiful everything.

My world.

“… Sekai,” I lightly caress my belly, smile genuine. “Your name will be Sekai. Your father and I love you a lot already~”

And so, giggling and blushing, I leave.