There wasn't a single moment in my life where I have regretted loving you. The first time I met you, I knew there was something special about you. Because of our families' histories, you and I were to one day be married. We were only children at the time but when I looked into your eyes, I realized that I wanted to learn all about you.

I thought you were so cute, the way you would stand up to authority and never say a word. You acted really tough and never cracked a smile, yet I was the only one who could make you grin and laugh. Despite the times you tried to stay away from me, you never turned me away when I would discover you hiding. It was a game back then, a game that you and I would continue as we grew older.

It was fun pretending but as time passed, I began to see past your aloofness and childish behavior. I saw a bold, brave young warrior. Eyes as blue as the sky and hair as white as freshly fallen snow. Your eyes were only gentle for me and me alone. I cannot help but feel so selfish and happy knowing that you look at me like so fondly. I loved the way you held me in your arms, your embrace so warm and comforting. I felt so safe when you held me.

Your laugh, your smile, your kisses--these were all for me and me alone. You didn't do this for anybody but me. You are such a cold, harden warrior yet when I'm with you, you turn so gentle and kind. You remind me of the sun, so bright when I'm with you. When I step into the sunlight it keeps me warm and safe, just like your embrace and your kisses.

That day, when you discovered the Kuroi Kikoutei, everything seemed to change. No longer did you come to see me as we did every morning before the men go out to hunt. When I would see you, you wouldn't look in my direction or acknowledge my presence. It hurt so much, it was as if I were invisible. You were silent around me and even if I tried to make you laugh, your face would remain as still as stone. It almost frighten me... But I didn't want to leave your side. We were engaged to be married and more importantly I still loved you.

I did what I thought was right without wanting to hurting you, my love. When I thought those two Samurai Troopers killed you with their powers, my heart shattered. My whole world had been destroyed--what was I to do without you? I didn't want to be anybody else but you!

Yet you broke free with such incredible power, most likely from the Kuroi Kikoutei. I secretly smiled, thanking the gods that you were alive, yet I also feared for the lives of the two armored boys. I was so torn on what to do back then. The armor was evil and it was slowly corrupting your soul, yet every time I tried to get close to you, you pushed me away or I would held back by some of our tribesmen. Everyone was so smitten with their "God" that they couldn't see the truth. The status of a warrior, you, was higher than a priestess, myself. But status wasn't the issue here--my love for you was.

I remember you threw me into a prison along with Nasty, Jun, and Byakuen so you could go off to the crystal fields. I was on the verge of tears but I forced myself not to cry. I didn't want to show any weakness because all I wanted was to have you return to your normal self, I wanted _my_ Mukara back.

And there I was, riding on Byakuen's back towards the battlefield. You know I don't normally jump into things without thinking about the consequences. But you were going to be killed and I would rather die than see you get hurt. I saw you and Rekka no Ryo about to collide and I screamed out to you. I screamed out your name and it was the last thing I'd ever say. The brilliant white haze surrounded myself and Byakuen...

Where I was, I cannot say. It was so dark and cold. I was so alone and I looked everywhere for you yet as far as I could see was darkness. The sun in my life had been shut away forever, leaving me in this abyss. I never blamed you once for what happened. The black armor was controlling you and you didn't know, you couldn't have known...

As I had told you long ago and every day since then, I would sacrifice myself for you. If I had known this was to happen, I would've told you how much I loved you. Even if you wouldn't had said anything, I know deep down you would hear my words.

I can still remember waking up and seeing you walking towards me, tears in your blue eyes. _Your_ eyes, the eyes I fell in love with. I felt the tears in my eyes, the tears of joy running down my face as I saw you smile for the first time in so long.

You held your hand out to me and said my name. "Naria."

I knew then that the devil armor had vanished and you were yourself once again. I reached over and our hands touched. Your hand was soft and firm. Our fingers intertwine and you gently pull me into your arms, embracing me. I couldn't help but bury my face into your shoulder and weep for joy. You had come back to me and nothing could ever take this moment away from me. Nothing.

"I'm so sorry," you said to me, your voice trembling.

I hugged you tighter and pulled back only to look up into your eyes. "Please," I whisper as I touch your smooth cheek with my fingers. "Don't blame yourself. I'm just so happy we're together again."

I gazed into your eyes and smile. I see laughter and happiness in your eyes--yes, that was the look you gave only to me. You tilted my chin up and lowered your lips to mine. We kissed, pouring all of our emotions onto one another. We had suffered through so much in such a short time, our love had been tested and in the end, it was that very love that kept us together.

I never blamed you for anything, Mukara. No matter what happens now or in the future, I will always be there for you. Never will I regret being pulled into your world because I don't.