Title: in his memory
Rating: G
Fandom: Lkyt.
Relationship: none
Wordcount: 335
Short summary: It’s been 10 years since Fuuka’s brother “passed”.
Maybe it was the sound of music signaling the beginning of the annual festivities. Maybe it was the sudden increase in decorations on the streets. Because Fuuka woke up today and realized she was now the same age as her brother when he “passed”.
10 years.
10 years since the decisive victory that brought the end to the Dark Reign. 10 years of peace and recovery allowing for the blossoming of new life.
10 years since her brother stopped walking on earth and instead became the sacred tree.
They held a funeral for the Divine One, a magnificent one that was much more joyous than solemn. The sacred tree was also praised, even if her brother by name was not celebrated as wildly. But those in the know did know. And besides, her brother was never in this for glory. He fought and lived as a human with his entire heart and soul. He likely still persisted, as part of the tree, for that same very reason. Although Fuuka wasn’t sure exactly how that all worked…
Fuuka thought about telling her brother about the funeral, since he was not dead. She was sure he could hear her words every time she visited and spoke, even if he couldn’t respond. But he’d probably just smile and laugh sheepishly, if he were able to do so. He was always modest about those things, never bragging about how he had been so close to the Divine One, because for him the honor was enough of a reward. He was a simple man. Simply lived with love for his family, the nation, and his partner…
Fuuka missed her brother dearly. Realizing it had been 10 years since he left being mortal felt like a blow to her chest. However, she knew he did not leave with regret. He did what he did for love. So she too swore she would live for love for her future family and partner, as the best way to honor her brother’s human memory.