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It's a story from a long long time ago, when the wind was pure and the sun shined more than today.
A young boy with peculiar hair walked through the vast forest.
There was no reason for such a thing to happen, a lonely boy walking alone in the forest.
His eyes were of a bright gold tone, and his gaze was some that you'd see on a cat rather than a human; he touched the plants and trees with love and care, softly caressing them.
He hummed a calm melody while walking, nature was his fruend and he was theirs, he felt peace, he felt at home.
Suddenly, he heard something, a voice, one that was so melodic and pure that he felt he didn't deserve to hear it; the melody coming from the voice felt so peaceful yet sad, so much that his heart cried in pain from it.
He followed the noise only trusting his ears, carefully avoiding rocks and poisonous plants until he reached a clear spot in the forest.
His gaze was captivated by the presence of the one who had said beautiful voice, a young girl with a plain white dress, what amazed the young boy was not only her voice, but the pair of fluffy wings on her back.
"So… beautiful…" he couldn't help but to say that in a whisper, still, the girl was able to hear him.
He thought she was going to run away but she didn't do anything about his presence.
"Are you lost?"
That was the only thing she said.
Noticing that she wasn't scared, the boy smiled and walked slowly towards her.
"You can't be lost if you have nowhere to go, back or forward, it's the same"
The girl tilted her head, not understanding what he tried to say, so with a soft laugh, the boy explained himself.
"I have nowhere to go, nor I have somewhere to belong, nature is my friend and I'm theirs, that's just how it is"
"But that's sad"
The boy was not expecting this answer, he was expecting her to just brush it up and talk about something else.
"How can you say that with such a calm face, I wonder" the girl snickered before looking at him again. "You're a particular one"
"Funny to hear that from you"
This time, the girl laughed loudly. "Is this the first time you see a non-human?"
"I'm pretty sure it is, I was wondering why you didn't run when I got here" the boy got tired of standing, so he sat by her side.
"Number 1, just like you say you're nature's friend, I can feel that, this forest loves you, and you love it too"
"Number 2, I could not run away even if I wanted" she showed him her right leg, which had a big bleeding wound on it. "Worst part of it is that it doesn't end there" she said before showing him her right wing, which was also hurt and bleeding.
"How… How did this happen?" The boy tried to check around the wound, avoiding touching the wound itself.
"I was flying across this place, someone used some kind of weapon or something against me… at least I could avoid getting my arm hurt too"
"I think I can take care of it, if you let me," the boy smiled. "You could get out of here in some time"
"You sure? I don't want to bother you but-"
"Your leg and wing are bleeding"
"I know but there's still no need" the boy got up before she kept talking.
"I will take care of this, don't worry"
The boy spent weeks and months slowly treating her wounds, in this time, they learned more about each other.
He learned she was a Canary, but not the type of Canary he knew, she was a descendant of a mystic canary from a long time ago.
She said her blood can bring fortune to people and that's why someone tried to get her before, luckily she avoided dying and met him instead.
He kept hearing her sweet singing, it was amazing, it was perfect, her voice was pure and melodious, soothing.
He fell in love not only with her voice but with her, too.
Her wounds got better and eventually she was able to walk and fly again.
Seasons kept passing, spring became summer, summer became autumn, and soon, winter was close.
"Thank you so much for everything you've done for me" the girl was really happy for the help she got from the boy.
"There's no need to thank me, I had to do it" the boy was resting on one of her wings, it was like a soft pillow.
"You know.. I'll have to leave soon" the girl said softly.
The boy couldn't understand at first, or more like he wished to not understand.
"What do you mean by that, canary? Why?" The sadness in his voice was heartbreaking.
"Winter is coming, canaries cannot live in such environment, I have to take my leave soon"
"But…" the boy had tears in his eyes, he didn't want to cry.
"It hurts for me too" the girl took his hand. "I want to tell you, months may not be a lot of time, but those months were the happiest time I ever had in my life"
"Dear Canary, my, my beloved canary… I loved you so much I don't know how to react to this… I.. I just don't know.."
"I'll see you again, my dear"
The next weeks were really sad for the young boy, because he knew he had to prepare himself to say goodbye to the Canary, even if he didn't want to.
And on the last day of autumn, when the winter was close to come, he was ready to say goodbye.
He held the hands of the canary with care and love.
"Dear Canary, my beloved Canary, why is it that your feathers are so dazzling?" he asked with a quiet voice.
"It is because you love me so much that you see them as the sun itself, my dear" she answered, with love.
"Dear Canary, my beloved Canary, why is it that your wings are so soft?"
"It is because you love me so much that you feel them as the softest pillow"
"Dear Canary, my beloved Canary, why is it that you look so beautiful?"
"It is because you love me so much that you think of me as the prettiest thing, my dear"
"Dear Canary, my beloved Canary, why is it that saying goodbye to you hurts so much?" This time the boy could not hold back his tears.
"It is because you love me so much that you don't want to watch me leave, my dear"
"Dear Canary, my beloved Canary, will you miss me?"
"I will, my dear, my beloved"
"Why?"
"Because I love you so much I don't want to leave your side, but I have to"
"I will see you again, Canary, I'll wait for you, so please don't forget me"
"See this is why I hate love stories, the book doesn't even tell you if they met again"
Tsukasa put the book back on its place on the shelf at the library.
"But Tsukasa-kun, think about it! They probably met each other in another life!" Emu jumped happily before pointing at the cover. "Look! Don't you think they look like Rui-kun and Nene-chan?" she asked, this time, whispering.
Emu pointed at the couple who were chattering with each other.
"Come one dear Canary, can you just be nice with me for once? Pleaseeeeee?" Rui was just bothering Nene while she tried to read.
"Ruru, I'm trying to read" and she still ignored him.
"Pleeeeeeaaaaaseeeeeee??"
Nene sighed before kissing his cheek. "Can you stop now, my beloved?"
Rui just giggled and took a book for himself to read.
"You may be right Emu, they actually met in another life, they are Rui and Nene!"
Rui and Nene just looked at Tsukasa and Emu talking.
"What are those two talking about?"
"I have no idea…