Utena, Revolutionary Girl Fan Fiction ❯ Tears Of Love ❯ Change ( Chapter 7 )

Chapter Seven: Change

As I leave the arena, Anthy joins me by the front gate. Her fake smile is replaced with a look of content, "Are you ok, Ms. Jury?" I simply smile at her, "I'm fine, thank you. I want to thank you, Anthy. It was you who showed me that I do indeed have a life outside of Shiori. I finally feel freed from my chains of despair." She smiles back at, appearing genuinely happy, "Well, I'm glad then." I smile back at her one last time, "Anthy, I know you will never truly love me. And it is for that reason that I wish to concede from my role as the dueling champion." A shocked look appears on her face, "But Ms. Jury, why?" I lean in close, saying softly, "Because I know how much you really do love Utena. I want you to go to her and be her Bride again. I think, in a way, she needs you too. You complete each other." Anthy smiles at me, bigger than I have ever seen before, and jumps into my arms, hugging me close, "Oh thank you, Ms. Jury!" I hug her back, "No, thank you, Anthy. Thank you for everything." She pulls back. I grin, "Now, go find Utena. Share the good news! And please say hello to her for me." Anthy continues to smile, "I will!" And with that she runs off. As I watch her leave, I can't help but smile. Taking a deep breath, I look up at the rising moon. It's beauty still astounds me, but this time for many different reasons. It's alone, yet it stands strong, free, and capable. I return home and wrap myself up in my bed sheets, pulling them close. As I drift slowly off to sleep, the smile never leaves my face, and I find myself curious as to what wonderful possibilities the future may bring…