Chapter 8 "Runaway" ~ Entry 33: "...He's gone..." Suboshi Amiboshi is missing. Soi told me he left an hour ago and didn't come back... He left without so much as leaving a note. I can't believe this. He...ran away. Probably to Konan to see Miaka...again. Yes, I know about his secret meetings with her. I know he'll never forget her... I'm trying not to resent her. She always seems to make him feel better...I guess. *sighs* Damn it, I'm not making sense, I'm totally incoherent, and I'm just... Angry. Why did you run off into the night and not tell me, aniki? It's dangerous out there! You could be hurt, or...*shudders violently* k -killed... Death is closer than ever now... Both Suzaku and Seiryuu have lost a Seishi... Anyone could be next... Anyone. ... *throws some things into a sack and slings it over his shoulder* I've got to find him. *gets up, brushing away stubborn tears* I'm not going to lose you again, aniki. Entry 34: "Still no sign" Suboshi *collapses onto the bed, out of breath, tears streaming down his cheeks* No one's seen him. I've looked everywhere, asked everyone... Aniki... It's not that I'm afraid he's defenseless and can't stand up to anyone- hell, that flute of his is a pretty dangerous weapon if used right! I just...don't want him to throw himself into a river again. He's been so depressed lately, I... I'm so afraid... Aniki... Please...please be okay, wherever you are. Please come back. Please... *dissolves in tears* Entry 35: "Reunited" Suboshi I finally discovered him in a well-hidden area of the woods...in Konan. Of course. He was just barely sheltered under a makeshift tent, made from a blanket and a few sticks. Shivering, tears streaking his beautiful face... I couldn't do or say anything for a few seconds... He said he ran away because he was afraid he would hurt me...that he was a traitor, a horrible person because of mere wishes... It was my fault. I was so hell-bent on destroying the Suzaku Seishi and their miko...I was so selfish, obsessed with Yui-sama and obsessed with revenge... I tried to tell him this was my fault, but he just...threw himself into my arms and sobbed his heart out...it broke my heart. All I could do was hold him and tell him to come home. "I won't leave you again," he said. Aniki... I'm so sorry I drove you away with my anger...I love you. Welcome home.