429Chapter 26 Alternate Ending: My angel
Disclaimer: This is the one that my aunt hated, just because it's a tragedy. I didn't put it on because I knew everyone would hate me. I don't own Yu-Gi-Oh, just the plot.
This is the ending that all my friends hated. Pft, like I care what they think, but I knew that you guys would hate me if this is what happened, and I just can't lose all my faithful readers. Personally, I like this ending better just because it's better written, but you can see for yourself, and decide which ending you prefer.
WARNING: READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. IT IS NOT MY FAULT IF YOU HATE IT, YOU READ IT YOURSELF. IT IS A TRAGEDY! DON'T LIKE IT? DON'T READ!
Seto's limo pulled up to the black iron gates. Two stone angels stared at him as he passed through, a boquet of red roses in his hands. The mud slushed under his shoes; a light drizzle was falling. As he walked, his mind went back to that day when everything had changed.
Flashback
"What's happening?! What's wrong?" Seto rushed past all the doctors in the hallway.
"I'm sorry, sir, this is the E.R. Only immediate family is allowed in." A nurse told him quietly.
"But I am immediate family! I'm...her brother...Joey Wheeler...".
The nurse looked him over skeptically. "How do I know you're not lying?"
"Listen, lady! Why would I lie about something like this? Please, let me see my sister!" he pleaded. He knew she didn't believe him, but she gave in and started leading him down the hall to Serenity's room.
"What's wrong with her?" he asked outside her room. The nurse put her hand on his shoulder and gave him a look of sympathy.
"Mr. Wheeler...she's dying."
These words didn't register with Seto. Serenity? Dying? For God's sakes, she was 17 years old! How could she possibly be dying? He opened his mouth to say something, but no words came out. The nurse looked softly at him.
"...How?" Was all he could say.
"Joey, as her brother, I'm sure you're aware of how weak she is..." The nurse started. Seto nodded, and she continued. "It appears she was under extreme stress about something which practically burnt out her body. The freezing rain didn't help either, practically freezing her to death.
"C-can I see her? Seto found himself almost unable to speak.
"Yes...But try not to say anything that will...upset her."
"How long does she have?"
"These are her final minutes."
Seto swalloed and walked into her room. She had two tubes running up into her nose, giving her oxygen, and an orange I.V hooked into her arm. A monitor was checking her heartbeat. It was unusually slow. Setoo had never seen her in such a condition, and he almost had to turn away.
"Seto..." She breathed, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'm...so sorry...I...I let you down..." She was having trouble speaking, and she had to take a breath between every few words.
"No..." Seto's voice quivered as his eyes filled with tears. "It's...not your fault...it's mine...I...I shouldn't have made you choose." he started crying. "I love you so much, Serenity! I'll die if you leave me!"
"Seto..." She whispered. "It's okay..." He leaned down next to him so she could be near him. She touched his soft hair. "I know...that I'm dying...and I'm okay with it...I've lived a happy life..."
"But your 17!" He cried.
She smiled softly, sadly. "I said happy...not long..." Seto closed his eyes to stop himself from crying. "Can you do just...one last thing for me?"
"Anything."
"Hold my hand...until it's over..." She whispered. Seto nodded and took her hand. They sat together, reminiscing about the short relationship they had shared. Seto did most of the talking; Serenity was growing weaker by the minute. Over and over, he told her how much he loved her.
Ten minutes later, Serenity died. Seto threw his arms around her and, for the first time in years, sobbed. "I'll love you forever...my angel."
End flashback
Three weeks later, as Set made his way through the rainy graveyard to lay roses on her grave, he was surprised to see another person standing there. The young man's blond hair was damp, as were his amber colored eyes. Seto walked to him, laid the roses on the grave, and placed a hand on his shoulder. Their eyes met briefly, and a silent message passed between them. Despite their many differences, they shared one thing in common. They both loved her: Joey as his sister, and Seto as his true and only love. His angel.
The end.
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