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Hiryuu (POV)
In the coming days that followed Yukki passing away in my arms, it would be described as empty. Everyone was sad but, it hit me the hardest. My friends all tried. Even Sinon who was by my side since the day Yukki passed, even she couldn't help as I was so grief stricken and inconsolable. Like, have you ever felt like you don't know what's going on anymore? Like you don't care about anything anymore? Like you lost all motivation to do anything and how you're so confused about your feelings and you don't know how to explain them? Like no matter much the people you love try to get you to smile, you feel like they don't understand you anymore? Like it seems there is nothing to look forward to anymore? I guess this is what emptiness feels like. To make matters better or worse, Yukki's funeral is today and I was tasked as one of the people who has to carry her to her final resting place. It was probably one the hardest things I've done in my life. The service was beautiful though. Now I'm leaned up under a Cherry Blossom tree while Asuna sits on a bench next to me.
Asuna- How are you feeling?
Hiryuu-........I can't really put it into words. I haven't felt like this in so long. The last time I can remember feeling this way was back when we were stuck in SAO.
Asuna- There is so much pain in your eyes. So much sorrow. Yukki wouldn't want you being like this.
Hiryuu- I know! I can't help it! It's so hard! (Tears fall) I hate this!
Asuna gets up and pulls me into a hug.
Asuna- It's ok. You've held it in long enough. You've bottled it all up inside for days now. You can let it out now. It's ok.
Right as the last words flowed off her tongue, I finally caved. My knees buckled as I return the hug. My face buries into her shoulder and I cry. I cry and cry and cry. Tears flowing out of my eyes like surging waterfalls and my voice screaming out in utter heartbreak. The acceptance finally coming into fruition. Yukki Konno, my friend, is truly gone.
Timeskip 30 minutes later
I'm on the bench with Asuna consoling me as best she can. I on the other hand have no tears left to shed. A lady comes our way and stops at our feet.

She gives a polite bow and we return the favor.
Lady- Hello Asuna, Hiro.
My sadness is temporarily sidelined as I Asuna and I perk up at the recognition of her voice.
Asuna- Is that you Siune?
Siune- Yes in the flesh. It's nice to finally meet the two of you in the real world. I'm Si-eun An.
Asuna- It's nice to finally meet you. I'm Asuna Yukki.
Hiryuu- Hiryuu Matsukaze.
She takes a seat alongside us.
Siune- This month I got the all clear from my doctor and got discharged from the hospital.
Asuna- Then you're doing better?
Siune- Yes. The type of disease that I have is called Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia and it was about three years ago when I first developed it. The side affects from the medicine were so horrible, I wanted to die than to keep suffering. But whenever I saw Yukki I thought, "here's this kid and she's handling her situation better than mine." Around February, they started cutting back on the meds I was on. I thought that was it and I braced myself for the end. Then a week ago, the day after Yukki died, my doctor came in and said, "Congratulations. You're in complete remission." Next thing I knew, I was being discharged. I barely had the chance to process the news. Truth be told, it still hasn't sunk in yet. It's like I should feel awful. It doesn't seem fair that I'm still here and Yukki's waiting. Yukki and Ran. Clovis and Merida. We promised we'd stick together forever. Yet I'm here.
Asuna grabs Si-eun's hand.
Asuna- I think the both of you need to hear this. Our lives are like vessels. We carry the teachings of those who have passed in them. For the longest time, I was so scared. Scared of telling someone how I really felt. Scared of finding out how they felt. But I learned from Yukki that was no way to live. If I didn't even try to reach out, nothing would ever change. She taught me how to be strong and I want to share that with others. As long as I'm alive, I'll pass on her knowledge to everyone I meet. Then when I see her again, I want to tell her about the people she's helped. That's how I'll pay her back. Hiryuu, Yukki loved you so much. She knew you wouldn't reciprocate those feelings but she didn't care. She wanted nothing but the best for you even after she passed. You know, she told me this a few weeks before she died. She told me " I love Hiro. I'll love him till I die and even after I die. I love him even if he doesn't love me back. When I die, I'll drift about in the next world waiting and looking for him. When I finally find him, I'll cling to him so tight that nothing will tear us apart. And when it's time to be born anew, I want to be apart of the being who becomes Hiro rebirthed even if it's just a small tiny part. That's how much I love that boy. What I pray for the most right now is that when I'm gone, I want him to keep on living. To continue to thrive and have a fun full life. Out of all people, he deserves to be happy."
I look away from Asuna and stare at the beautiful white birds soaring into the sky.
Hiryuu-........Thank you Asuna. I have to go know. There's lots to think about.
Asuna- Sure. Take your time. And when you're ready, you can come back to all of us.
I put on a slight smile. A smile that has been missing my face for awhile. With that, I turn away and begin the walk through the Cherry Blossoms. Destination: Forward in life.
Indigo: That's the end of this one. Hopefully you guys enjoyed it. Later indigo fam. Peace.