This story was done as a birthday present for YaoixAlchemist ^^ Also as a request from her. She had very specific criteria for the fic ^^ Criteria Being:

-Established KuroFai
-Kurogane and Fai both have twins
-Kurogane skateboards
-Fai is an openly gay skater
-Youou and Yuui are on the Archery Team

There were other ones but those I'm saving until the next chapter ^^ These aren't really spoilers for the fic or anything either. I have to say she certainly poses a challenge but it was nice to take a risk! Let me know what you guys think and Happy (belated) Birthday YaoixAlchemist!

Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing but the Plot ^^ All characters belong to CLAMP


The room was a mess. Clothes and papers were scattered everywhere. Dried dirt coated the bottoms of almost every pair of shoes that was unceremoniously strewn about the floor. Amidst the chaotic muddle, more and more clothes were being tossed around the room. Kurogane growled in aggravation as he shuffled through pile after pile of trash, dirty clothes and useless belongings. He crawled to his knees to search underneath his bed.

"Oi!" he called to no one in the room. When he received no response he removed his head from under the mattress and called again.

"OI!" he shouted. There were footsteps walking down the hallway towards the room. In the doorway stood a boy his age with the same face. He sighed.

"I have a name." he spat, rubbing his temples together. His brother was such in impatient person, it gave him a headache.

"Have you seen my skateboard?" Kurogane asked, ignoring his brother's earlier complaint. This only strengthened his headache.

"How should I know? I haven't lived in the same room as you for 4 years." he retorted. Kurogane ignored him and returned to his search.

"Have you asked Tomoyo? You know she likes to tease you with stunts like that." he pointed out. Kurogane scoffed.

"You mean annoy me." he said. The twin at the door rolled his eyes. He made a move to leave.

"Next time, my name is Youou." he scolded. Kurogane waved a dismissive hand.

"Yeah yeah I know what the hell your name is." he said callously. Youou glared.

"I can't believe YOU'RE the older brother." he sighed. He looked at his brother in stoic pity. "Try the garage. That's where mom usually throws your things when you leave them by the door." he said before he left. Kurogane looked back to see his brother leave.

"Tch. Whatever." he huffed as he threw on a pair of shoes without dirt dried on them and sprinted down the stairs to the front door.


"Yuui!" a voice called throughout the house. Yuui sighed. He was standing in front of the mirror, practicing. He threw the rubber bow he'd use to practice his archery on the bed. Following Fai's whine he saw his brother situated in front of the door, a hopeless expression on his face. He looked up at him.

"Yuui." he pouted. Yuui sighed as he spotted the problem. The laces on his roller blades were tangled…again. Fai never liked to unlace his blades all the way so they became tangled by the next time he used them. Yuui knelt down to untie the knots.

"Why can't you do this yourself Fai?" he scolded lightly. Fai smiled.

"You have fingernails and I don't. It's harder for me to untangle tight knots like this." he replied. Yuui gave him a dubious look. Fai chuckled. Yuui smiled.

"There, but why don't you just buy some new laces? These are getting frayed at the ends." the younger twin suggested, rolling the tips of the rainbow laces in his hand.

"There's no way I'm using new laces! I like the ones I have." Fai said adamantly. Yuui quirked his eyebrow.

"Why? They're falling apart." he argued. Fai looked down.

"I've told you why before Yuui. I won't buy new laces until these are nothing but string." he said determined. Yuui sighed. He did know why…and it aggravated him to remember it.

"Yeah I suppose I do know why," he said in defeat "Those are the precious laces that Kurogane-san bought for you when you came out to him." Yuui said. The memory of Fai retelling his fluttery story of him and Kurogane grated on Yuui's nerves. Fai flushed slightly but smiled.

"That's the reason." he said standing up. Yuui stood up with him.

"And is that who you're meeting up with now?" he asked suspiciously. Fai cast him a guilty smile. His younger brother twitched.

"You're not going out like that are you?" he asked condescendingly. Fai rolled his eyes. He knew of Yuui's distaste for Kurogane. He was used to all of Yuui's pathetic attempts to keep Kurogane away…including the occasional criticism of his apparel.

"Oh Please, I've worn worse to the public bath." Fai joked. Yuui didn't seem amused.

"That's because people don't wear anything at the public bath." retorted. Fai sighed. The worst of his attire was the blue t-shirt that stopped around his belly button. His dog-tag matched his rainbow laces which might draw attention but not so much to be concerned about. His jeans might have been tighter than what Yuui would wear but that wasn't abnormal either.

"Fai, I was talking about protection." Yuui said. Immediately Fai's face flushed. Yuui's did as well in response to Fai.

"Mind out of the gutter Fai! I mean elbow pads! Knee pads! Helmet!" the archer admonished. Fai chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck.

"S-sorry." he said as the color of his face returned to normal.

"Don't worry about me! I'm a professional skater!" he grinned. The younger looked at him disbelievingly.

"What kind of professional skater doesn't know how to untangle his own laces?" he asked. Fai gave Yuui a hug.

"The kind with a brother like you!" he chimed as he opened the door and took off down the street. Yuui watched him helplessly.

"And he's the older brother." Yuui sighed to himself, rubbing his temples.


Kurogane kicked the back of his skateboard up to grind down the railing of the school steps. He smirked when he landed without a single flaw. He picked up some speed so he could flip his board over the few steps and grind the railing again.

He heard the sound of light plastic wheels rolling interchangeably across the pavement, making their way in his direction. He had a feeling he knew who it was. Well that's not exactly true. He knew EXACTLY who it was. They'd agreed to meet up here yesterday.

He pushed off on his skateboard towards the hill that led down from the school. Once the ground began to slope he picked up speed. He could still hear the wheels behind him, also picking up speed. Unfortunately for him, rollerblades were faster than skateboards when going downhill. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a flash of blonde.

"You knew I was coming." Fai smirked at him. Kurogane glared.

"And?" he retorted. Fai smiled.

"You're so cute Kuro-tan! You're so shy that you run away when you see me coming for our date!" he teased.

"That's not how it is idiot!" he shouted. Fai chuckled. The hill began to flatten as the two traveled down the deserted road at a conversational pace.

"Then how is it Kuro-tan?" the blonde asked. Kurogane sent him a harsh stare.

"First of all, I don't know who the hell this 'Kuro-tan' is but he must be an idiot to let you call him something so stupid." he started. Fai smiled as he saw a tint of red in his cheeks.

"Second of all I didn't run away! I was delaying the time I had to listen to your annoying voice." he continued. Fai pouted.

"Well you don't have to be so mean about it." he muttered so Kurogane could hear.

"THIRD of all," he said gritting his teeth. "There is no way in HELL that I am cute, or shy or any of that sissy crap you're always spouting about me!"

"But it's true! Underneath that big brute is a sensitive, shy and adorable Kuro-tan!" Fai baited. Kurogane just scowled.

"Fourth of all…this is not a date." he said. Fai sighed.

"Kuro-sama's in denial again. When will he learn that there's just no use?" Fai said dramatically, screeching his blades against the cement to make a sharp turn. Kurogane likewise, scratched his skateboard against the ground and pushed off in the direction Fai was heading.

"Oi, will you stop talking about me like I'm not here?" he scolded. Fai flashed him a cheeky smile.

"Jealous of who I may be talking to Kuro-sama?" he teased. Kurogane flushed slightly.

"Why the hell would I be!" he replied vehemently. Fai smiled. He skated a bit ahead of Kurogane and turned to face him, bringing Kurogane to a halt. Fai rolled up to him slowly, stopping himself by placing his hands on Kurogane's chest.

"Because you love me." he replied simply, leaning up to capture Kurogane lips in a kiss. Kurogane closed his eyes and returned the kiss lightly. He placed his hands on Fai's hips while Fai moved his hand up and around his lover's neck. When they pulled away, Kurogane adapted his previous demeanor and blushed.

"I-Idiot! Don't do weird things like that in public!" he scolded, removing his hands from Fai's waist. Fai smiled and rolled backwards.

"I blame Kuro-sama. He's just so attractive that I can't resist." he chuckled. Kurogane furrowed his eyebrows, face still flushed.

"Try harder then." he said. He kicked off again to catch up with Fai who was skating backwards. He looked down and noticed what he was wearing on his rollerblades.

"You still have those? Get some new ones already!" he chided gesturing to the rainbow laces. Fai looked down and frowned.

"Why? These are special to me. Kuro-sama bought these for me remember?" he smiled. Kurogane sighed.

"I have no idea who this 'Kuro-sama' is moron." he retorted. Fai laughed.

"You've never heard of him? He gets along well with Kuro-tan you know. They both have so much in common. They're both loud and grumpy people." he joked. Kurogane raised his eyebrow.

"Is that so?" he seethed. Fai nodded.

"It is. And you know they've both made passes at me. You should be careful Kuro-run. I might just get stolen away." he smirked. Kurogane spotted a light post a little behind Fai and to his left. He kicked up his board at Fai so he would tilt his blades and skate backwards into the post. Kurogane used this chance to roll over to him and corner him against the light, the proximity making Fai blush. Kurogane smirked.

"Then show me where those assholes are and I'll beat them to death." he grinned maliciously. Fai smiled.

"You really do have a disturbed personality Kuro-run." Fai chuckled, his cheeks still red. He placed his hands on Kurogane's face and brought him down for another kiss. Kurogane leaned one arm against the post and wrapped the other around Fai's waist. He ensured that this kiss would last longer than the last.


"Kuro-tan, we should be heading back to the school." Fai said, glancing at his wrist watch. Kurogane took out his phone to check the time for himself.

"Alright fine. I still don't see why we need to head there on a weekend." he said bitterly. Fai pouted as he turned left at the next street.

"What do you mean you don't see why? Why don't you want to see Yuui and Youou in the archery competition?" Fai questioned. Kurogane rolled his eyes.

"Everyone else in the damn audience always gawks at us when those two are up to shoot. It's annoying." he huffed. Fai smiled sympathetically.

"It's only because we're both twins. I'm going because I love Yuui and I want to support him. What about you? You love Youou right?" the blonde asked. Kurogane looked away.

He sighed in resignation.

"I get it already." he said. Fai smiled. He veered to the right at the next turn and built up some speed to make it up the steep hill to the school. Unfortunately, halfway up the hill he started to lose momentum and roll backwards. Kurogane caught him by the back of the shirt before he could roll back down the hill faster than he could stop himself.

He dropped his skateboard momentarily so he could wrap his arms around Fai and hoist him onto his back. He picked up his skateboard again.

"Idiot. You can't go uphill in roller blades." he scolded. Fai blushed slightly and smiled. That wasn't true. Fai was about to tilt his skates to the side so he could walk sideways up the hill. Kurogane knew he could do that. He'd done it before. Fai saw through his pathetic excuse to be close… It made him happy.

"Kuro-sama, I think I've sprained my ankle. So you have to carry me all the way to our seats at the archery competition and back to my house." Fai said, resting his head on Kurogane's shoulder. The taller boy stiffened for a moment, almost believing him before he scoffed.

"Liar." he muttered. Fai chuckled.


Yuui was dressing himself in his hakama when Youou walked into the locker room to change as well. The blonde turned around surprised.

"Youou!" he said in shock. The boy was almost never late. If anything he was always early. Youou nodded to him in acknowledgement and packed his things away in his locker and pulled out his own hakama. Yuui walked over to him as he finished pulling his hair back with a tie.

"Why are you so late? You're in the first group of archer's competing you know!" he said, a note of urgency in his voice.

"I know. I lost track of time practicing with the rubber bow." he explained, pulling his shirt off and over himself quickly. Yuui chuckled lightly.

"You too huh?" he smiled, seeing as that was the very same reason why he was dressing so late as well. Youou nodded curtly. As he was changing, Yuui did his best not to stare. He turned around when he felt his cheeks heat up and the urge to look became too strong. He wasn't quite sure what attracted him to the boy but he did his best to avoid showing his attraction whenever possible. He wasn't just his friend. He was the brother of his own brother's boyfriend!

Youou hurried up tying his hakama in place properly and followed Yuui out to the archery field. All the other archers were dusting their hands and stringing their bows and some freshman were dry shooting* for practice. Yuui had just finished stringing his bow when he heard an all too familiar voice come from the stands.

"Yuui!" Fai shouted. The blonde archer looked up and smiled kindly to his brother. He glanced at his companion and his benign smile turned cold and forced. He took great pleasure in seeing Kurogane turn away from his gaze. The big guy wasn't as tough as he made himself out to be.

"The Archery Competition will now commence. Will the first group of archers from Horitsuba Gakuen please come forward and greet the first group of archers from S school." The announcer said over the speakers. People quickly made their way to their seats as Youou, as well a several others from Horitsuba Gakuen bowed to the competing S school. Likewise the members from S school bowed to those at Horitsuba Gakuen.

Yuui sat on the far wall, watching the competition. He was in the second group of archers from Horitsuba so he would be next to compete after Youou. He noticed Fai and Kurogane in the audience, watching silently as the members of the first group from each school took their shots.

When Youou was up to shoot Yuui stood up straighter. Youou readied his arrow, his face stoic and focused. He drew the arrow back, making the string creak. His muscles seemed to tense as he prepared to shoot. After a pause he released, his hand rearing back slightly and sending the arrow flying towards the target. It landed in the white ring next to the center. The audience clapped and some cheered when he dropped his bow. Yuui saw him release a breath that he'd been holding when shooting. He smiled.

The reason why he liked Youou's form so much was because he was a complete natural at a technique that took experts years to perfect. He had a habit of tensing his back muscles before he shot. That worked like a spring that reached throughout his hand. The tension then cause his hand to jerk back and release the arrow with incredible power and speed. His only flaw was that he tended to aim lazily…

But what Yuui liked most though, was the look on his face when he shot an arrow.

His eyes were unwavering, firm, determined. It was such a strong gaze that Yuui had found him caught up in it on more than one occasion. He would imagine what it would be like to see those eyes straight on…what it would be like if Youou looked at him with those eyes.

"The next group of archers from Horitsuba Gakuen will now shoot." the announcer said. One of Yuui's fellow archers nudged him with his elbow. Yuui snapped out of his daydream and smiled apologetically at the boy who had nudged him.

"Sorry Syaoran-kun." he said. Syaoran smiled reassuringly.

"Do your best." he said. The blonde had a feeling that he was referring to more than just the competition. It wasn't surprising. He was the only one he'd told about his immature feelings towards Youou. He hadn't even told Fai. It's not like he didn't want to. Fai was his brother, so of course he'd want to discuss things like that with him. The only problem was…Youou was Kurogane's twin. What if Fai thought he was a pervert? What if he thought he wanted Kurogane? The very thought disgusted him. In the eyes of many, the two after all, had the same face.

Then why did he always see Youou and never Kurogane.

Was it the same for him?

Did Youou see Yuui and never Fai?

Yuui took a deep breath as he cast those thoughts to the side for now. All he needed to do was concentrate on was his bow. Archery. That's all that mattered now. Nothing else. Just pull the arrow back and send it straight to the target…straight to the center. Once his mind was clear, he took his position with everyone else and readied his arrow.


The way that Yuui shot his arrow wasn't anything like how Youou shot. No.

Yuui was better.

He watched in masked fascination as Yuui walked up to his position, his eyes swimming with otherworldly thoughts that didn't belong on the archery field. He closed them and took a deep breath. When he reopened them they were filled with one single minded purpose.

Get the arrow in the center.

Yuui drew his arrow, the string creaking slightly. With the subtle movements he used, it was almost like he was caressing the arrow as he drew it back, his hand stopping next to his lips. With the blonde's long slender limbs, the arrow seemed to become an extension of his arm rather than a tool. The look in his eyes wasn't anything that Youou felt when he shot. Youou tried to enforce his will into the arrow so it would fly straight and clear. Yuui…was different. It wasn't just a strong will.

It was conviction.

His eyes were determined but his face was soft, almost like he was communicating with the arrow. Using a form of diplomacy to convince the arrow to hit the target rather than brute strength. Fixating on the target, Yuui released the arrow.

It was close, but he did it. Yuui hit the black center of the target. The tip was almost an inch away from the white. Youou smiled, a rare sight. Yuui was a much better archer than he was. No matter how much the blonde wouldn't admit to it. It was obvious. Yuui and Syaoran gave a calm high five as the blonde returned to his place to sit and wait for the other archers and team to finish. He briefly locked eyes with his dark skinned friend. Youou kept his smile and gave him a thumbs up. He frowned when the blonde turned away, hiding his face from him. He sighed when he realized that he couldn't just get up and ask him if he was alright. He'd have to wait until after the competition.

"Way to go Yuui! You're amazing!" a loud and airy voice called from the stands. Youou rubbed his temples.

"Shut up idiot! The kid's next!" he heard his brother shout. Youou rolled his eyes and muttered something to himself about 'loud siblings.'

He approved of Fai. He really did. He was a charming person. How he ever managed to win Kurogane's heart he'll never know, but he was sure that Fai wasn't a bad person…it was just…all those little annoying quirks about him that Kurogane could overlook…Youou couldn't.

He glanced over at Yuui. He was also hiding his face in shame. He relaxed. He and Fai were so different. It was a little like how he and Kurogane were. Kurogane was impatient, irate, angry, childish, loud, rude and kind of threatening to strangers. The only thing they really had in common was the rude characteristic.

He and Kurogane always told it like it was, even if it was insulting. He was at least connected to his brother in that way. The two of them had drifted so far apart over the years. It wasn't upsetting, but it would be nice if he could see that determined, protective side of his brother he saw when they were kids again. He supposed he saved that part of himself for Fai now. Which was fine with him. Absolutely fine.

"The next group of archers will now take position." the announcer said.

The two sets of twins turned their attention to their mutual friend, Syaoran. The brown haired boy took a deep breath and drew his arrow back. He stared hard at the target, focused on aiming more than anything. He released his arrow, just making the center of the black ring outside the white one that Youou hit. A textbook shot. The audience clapped for him as he lowered his bow.

Yuui smiled affectionately at him.

The boy was still a freshman, so no one could blame him for not hitting the center. Striking the target was a feat in itself. He shot it perfectly. Just as he was taught. A textbook shot.

The one thing he lacked was the proper mindset when shooting. What made Yuui and Youou exceptional archers, was their 'relationship' with their bows. It was communal. Neither treated their equipment like equipment and that was something that Syaoran had to figure out how to do on his own.

The remainder of the competition went by without much more excitement. Horitsuba Gakuen won by 5 points when S school's lead archer, Shizuka Doumeki, injured his arm and their errand boy, Kimihiro Watanuki, had to stand in his place to avoid forfeiting.

At the end of the competition and all the Horistuba Gakuen students bowed respectively to those from S school, Youou cast a glance at Yuui. He still looked like there were uncertain thoughts swimming in his head. Though he didn't smile as broadly as his brother would have to cover any hidden feelings, his knitted eyebrows were a dead giveaway to Youou.

He frowned when he felt himself overcome with a kind of uneasiness. It wasn't a churning sensation, nor was it dread. It was more of an itch. Anxiousness.

He had to force himself to move as slowly as inconspicuously possible so he could talk to Yuui alone.


Alright, I'll admit this right off the bat. I'm not an expert on archery and nor do I pretend to be. I had to do a little research to finish this chapter. I don't know whether actual Japanese High School archery competitions go like this. This is just my image of them. There was one term in here that I had starred.

Dry Shooting- Drawing the string of a bow and releasing (shooting) without an arrow in place

The first chapter is up for now! I'm at my computer less often now so the next chapter may take a while. For the time being, because I still want to be a part of the community here, I'll upload this one chapter.

I would also like to say that my favorite part about writing this was writing "S school". I see that so often in anime that I just couldn't help myself!

If you review you'll get magical archery abilities!

Kidding ^^