Disclaimer: I do not own Revolutionary girl Utena or the song 'Cherish'. I'm just borrowing them in this non-profit work. The song 'Cherish' belongs to Madonna and Revolutionary girl Utena belongs to Chico Saito/J.C.STAFF studio. If any of those mentioned earlier request it, I shall remove this piece of work
A/N: This can be considered as continuation for my songfic, 'Anything for you', or can be considered as an individual work set some time after the end of the movie 'the Adolescence of Utena'.
Until you are safe
''So tired of broken hearts and losing at this game
Before I start this dance I take chance in telling you
I want more than just a romance
You are my destiny, I can't let go baby can't you see
Cupid please take your aim at me''
Utena gazed restlessly the landscape, searching for something she knew she couldn't find by simply looking, while soft wind shook her short pink hair restlessly. Suddenly she felt a pair of arms wrapping around her waist and her nervous stance relaxed.
''What are you looking at?'' she heard Anthy asking.
''The usual.'' Utena answered with timid voice.
''You still think he's after us?'' Anthy asked, her voice becoming more nervous.
''I know it sounds silly but somehow I can sense it.'' Utena stated and the felt grip around her waist tightening.
She pulled away from the grip, turned around and took the other girl into her arms.
''Hey, don't worry. I won't let him touch you, I love. Remember?'' Utena said reassuringly while holding Anthy gently.
Anthy sighed lightly and pressed against Utena as she answered: ''Yes, I remember. I love you too.''
''That's the spirit. So what do you say, should we go to the next place or do you want to stay here for a moment?''
Anthy looked over Utena's shoulder; even though she liked the place with its cliffs and sea scenery, she wanted to get away from the coast and find some nice inland town where they could settle in and live a normal life.
''We can go now, if you want it too.'' Anthy answered and leaned slightly on her tiptoes to kiss Utena.
When they broke apart Utena brushed Anthy's purple locks aside and whispered looking straight into her eyes: ''Yes, but I have something I need to ask before that.''
''Cherish the thought of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy you keep bringing into my life (I'm alway singing it)
Cherish your strength you got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought of ever leaving, I never would''
Anthy's eyes widened in surprise as Utena dropped on her left knee. For a moment the two just stayed there, lost into each other's eyes while the cold breeze caressed them softly.
Finally Utena was able to speak again: ''Before I met you, I was sure I couldn't love anyone ever again. You proved me wrong. Every time I saw you my heart started to beat faster and my knees went weak. I wanted to hold you and protect you. I wanted to give you my heart.'' while Utena spoke she took out a little box and Anthy looked like she was about to pass out.
''I can't imagine I could be whole again in anywhere else than in your arms. I don't have much to offer right now than myself, I hope it's good enough for you because I'm all yours if you want me to be. I love you so much.. Himemiya Anthy, will you marry me?''
Anthy stood there, totally unable to say anything and Utena was starting to panic.
''Kami-sama! Yes! Of course I will marry you, Utena! Get up here so I can kiss you.'' Anthy finally blurted nearly yelling.
Utena stood up with shaky legs and grinned like a maniac. She took Anthy's left hand and slid a golden ring into Anthy's ring finger. It was Tenjou's family ring, passed down generations and now Utena's love would be the one wearing it. Anthy pulled Utena into her arms, never wanting to let go. When they finally parted Anthy whispered: ''I love you so much.''
''I was never satisfied with casual encounters
I can't hide my need for two hearts that bleed with burning love
That's the way it got to be
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view''
''Hmm.. I'm glad to hear that..'' Utena murmured as they embraced each other.
''Do you think we could take a head start to our honeymoon before we leave?'' Anthy asked with a familiar glint in her eyes.
Utena shivered a bit with anticipation, Anthy's passion had been indescribable after she had been freed from her past life. The passion she had showed then had been forced and unwilling, but after she had recovered from the past and the shyness it had brought, she had finally been able to express emotions in her own terms.
''I'm sure we always have time to practise for our honeymoon.'' Utena answered, lifting Anthy in her arms.
''This was rather beautiful place.'' Anthy stated, as Utena carried her in bride-groom style to their car.
''Yes it was. It would b-'' Utena started to say, stopping in the middle of sentence as she felt it again.
Carefully she lowered the now alarmed Anthy back on the ground.
''Is it him?'' Anthy asked cautiously as Utena gazed around.
''Yes, it is.'', Utena answered looking Anthy straight in the eyes, ''Please, let me settle this for good. Let's not run anymore.''
Anthy hesitated for a moment; it would be wonderful if the nightmare would be over and they could have a fresh start, but she didn't want Utena to suffer anymore: ''I don't want you to fight anymore.''
''Only this once. Let me free you -I mean us for good, please. I have sworn I will protect you no matter what.'' Utena said solemnly, her voice never faltering.
Anthy studied Utena's expression and realised neither of them could be truly free if she didn't let Utena have her way.
''Okay. Just for this time.'' Anthy whispered and Utena nodded for reply, a sword materializing before her from the pure will to protect the only thing that was important to her.
''Stay behind me, no matter what.'' Utena murmured and stood before Anthy protectively.
Anthy gulped out loud and managed to say weak ''Yes.'' as reply.
There was a hard gust of wind and suddenly before them stood a figure glad in a heavy cloak. Almost theatrically the figure threw his cloak off and there before them stood the man from their nightmares: Anthy's so-called brother.
''I have finally come for you, sis'', Akio said his short white hair blowing in the wind as he spoke in calm voice, ''Come back with me.''
''Who? You! Can't get away I won't let you
Who? You! I could never forget to
Cherish is the word I use to remind me of your love
Romeo and Juliet, they never felt this way I bet
So don't underestimate my point of view''
For a long time the three just stood there, none of them moving an inch.
Finally Akio spoke again, looking at Utena this time: ''What's the matter, Utena-chan? Too afraid to speak?''
''You didn't say anything to me earlier and Anthy is quite capable speaking for herself.'' Utena answered coldly.
Akio frowned a bit by the answer but decided just to ignore Utena.
''So sis, come with me now. You know that is your destiny and duty.''
Anthy's heart beat faster by fear and all the horrible memories of her past life flooded into her mind as she said firm ''No!''
''Then I just have to come and get you.'' Akio stated grinning and drew a long sword out of its sheath.
Utena raised her own sword and stopped Akio's approach.
''You heard the lady quite clearly, she doesn't want to go with you.''
''Do I look like I care?'' Akio said raising his sword.
''Wait!'', Anthy said suddenly and they both turned to look at her, ''Let's settle this without bloodshed. A duel: if Akio wins I will go with him. If Utena wins Akio will leave us alone for good.''
Utena stared her in disbelief but understood that Anthy trusted her completely.
''Very well then. This will be easy.'' Akio said cockily.
Anthy glared at him before she searched for two flowers; a black lily for Akio and a white lily for Utena. Both duellist took their fighting stance and charged at the same time, their sword connecting with loud crash and bright sparks. Anthy took unconsciously a step back as the two duellists met each other stroke by stroke. The battle was furious; every struck was blocked by the other, but Anthy noticed Utena was having the upper hand. Finally Akio made a fatal mistake by letting his gaze wonder on Anthy for a second. It was enough for Utena and suddenly black lily petals were floating in the air as Utena had made her move. Akio stared angrily at Anthy's sad eyes and his expression changed insane as he followed Utena's movement and hit her in the back of her head with his sword hilt even though the match was already over. Utena fell on the ground almost losing her consciousness. Akio smiled satisfied as he raised his sword ready to slain Utena, but froze as he saw and felt a blade coming out of his chest.
''But we had an agreement.'' he said trying to look Anthy who was standing behind him.
''Yes, which you already broke. Good bye 'brother'.'' Anthy said quietly and twisted her sword.
Akio screamed in agony and slowly vanished into air, as if he never were there in the first place.
''Cherish the thought of always having you here by my side (oh baby I)
Cherish the joy you keep bringing into my life (I'm always singing it)
Cherish your strength you got the power to make me feel good (and baby I)
Perish the thought of ever leaving, I never would''
Anthy breathed heavily as the sword disappeared from her hand, having fulfilled its purpose. Utena lay on the ground a bit shaken, her sword disappearing as well.
''Oh god, that bastard! I never meant to make you a killer.'' Utena whispered angrily.
Anthy turned to look at her, her expression softening back to normal.
''I don't know whether or not it is considered killing to destroy ones nightmares. I don't think he was real anymore.'' Anthy stated while helping Utena up.
''Really? At least that hit felt quite real.'' Utena said suspiciously.
''Yeah, but you don't have a bruise, do you?'' Anthy asked caressing the back of Utena's head, making her to blush lightly by the sensual contact.
''I think our nightmare is now truly over as we found the courage to face it. We're free now, Utena.''
Utena smiled brightly as she answered: ''I feel that too, our final freedom. Now it is just you, me and our future. Let's go and make it real.'' Utena said while lifting her giggling soon-to-be-wife into her arms again and carrying her back to their car.
They took off, cherishing their second chance to happiness, which they both deserved with each other.
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