I see dark clouds out my window
I know the storm is coming any minute

Rain. Not a heavy down poor, but not a steady drizzle either.

Lightning is seen in the distance, and in its light is seen the silhouette of a man. This man is an ancient. The same ancient that gave his life to open a way in to Talpa’s palace, for those of us who were to fight against him.

And the thunder just confirms my fears
And I know that tears are in it

He walks towards me, his robes and hair blowing in the wind coming off the storm. He holds nothing in his hands, so I know he’s not here in my dreams to warn me. He has another agenda, and I know not what it is.

I’ll be crying only for it to stop
Look here comes the very first drop

He approaches and lifts his hand to my face. “Rowen,” He starts. “Ronin of Strata.” He pauses again. “You must forget.” Tears fall down his face, flowing from eyes unseen.

Cause every time it rains
I fall to pieces

“But why?” I ask, my own tears starting to fall. “I want to remember.” I protest. “I want to remember everything about you. I want to remember_” He cuts me short by putting a finger to my lips.

So many memories the rain release
I feel you, I taste you

“You must forget us. We can not be together. You have many that love you, you do not need me. Forget me, Rowen. Forget us.”

I can not forget
Every time it rains I get wet

My tears flow harder down my face, and I throw my arms around him, not ever wanting to let go again. I love him. I’ve loved him for a very long time, and I know in my heart that I can not just forget him…forget us…forget what we had. As time goes on, I only feel more of how much I miss him, and how much it hurts to know he sacrificed himself for the Ronin’s cause.

Darling I am still in love with you
As time passes by it just intensifies

I know that I’ll never see him again, save for in my dreams, and I know that I’ll never feel his touch again, save for in my dreams. But it’s those dreams that I hold onto. Those dreams that let me be with him again, if only for a moment. I have the others, I know. And I know they love me, but none of them have that same exact kindness. That same exact love. And at the moment, it is his kindness and love that I miss the most.

I know I’ll never be with you again
I’ll never find another with the kindness in his eyes

His arms snake around my waist, and his lips find their way to the juncture between my neck and shoulder, where he kisses gently. I feel his tears…or is it the rain?…fall onto my shoulder, and role down my arm. I turn and capture his lips with my own, wanting to taste him again…wanting to feel him again. Rain falls down my face washing away my tears of earlier, soaking through my clothes, and making the moment that much more intense.

I’ll be crying only for it to stop
Look here comes the very first drop

Our kisses become heated and passionate, warming us even though the rain is cold. His hands work deftly to undress me, as my hands do the same to him. We want this…need this. I need this…to… remember…

Cause every time it rains
I fall to pieces

I’m crying again, but this time, it’s out of joy, and of memories that have rushed back to me. I know this can not last, and I know that sooner or later I will have to wake up from this lovely dream; but for now, I prefer to just revel in the feelings surrounding me.

So many memories the rain releases
I feel you, I taste you

He kisses down my chest, mumbling that I must forget after this, knowing that I will not be able to, but begging me to anyway. I know I will never be able to forget him. Forget us…or forget that day…

I can not forget
Every time it rains I get wet

He still has on that hat of his, and the rain is falling down over it and onto my face, causing my eyes to close. I want it off. I want it gone. I want to see his eyes. Those eyes…so intense, so kind, so loving, so…. I reach up and pull off his hat, and lay it on the ground beside us. I know he can’t see me the way most people would. He sees my energy, my light, my…element…he sees my soul. His eyes…so piercing…see through me, to my soul. That is why the hat covers his eyes. They are frightening to most people; seemingly cold, and so intense. Little do they know…he’s blind…and if they would just look a little closer, they would see what I see. Kindness, understanding…love.

On sunny days I’m all right
I walk in the light

I know that this will soon end…and that I will wake, the sun pouring through my curtains, begging me to get up and to enjoy the day. And I will…

And I try not to think about
The love I live without

…I will get up, and go about my day…loving those around me, and smiling, happy that I am where I am. But in the very far reaches of my mind, he’ll be there. And in my heart, there will always be a place for him. Always. On sunny days, I’ll try not to think about it. But when it rains…

But every time it rains
I fall to pieces

I will always remember, and I will always be sad.

So many memories the rain releases
I feel you, I taste you

I will never be able to forget him, no matter how many times he visits my dreams, begging me to do so. It’s impossible. I can not do it.

I can not forget
Every time it rains I get wet

So now, when it rains, I walk outside, and let the rain run over my body.

Cause every time it rains
I fall to pieces

I let my tears flow freely down my face, disguised by the rain, unseen by any who might be watching me from the house.

So many memories the rain releases
I feel you, I taste you

And while outside in the rain, crying, I’m remembering him with all I have, I know…I know that I will never be able to forget him, no matter how hard I try. The rain will always remind me of him. And remind me of that day…that day that I was taken from him…forever…

I can not forget
Every time it rains I get wet

Cause every time it rains
I fall to pieces
So many memories the rain releases
I feel you, I taste you
I can not forget
Every time it rains I get wet