Disclaimer: The characters found within this fan-fiction do not belong to me. They belong to the wonderful mangaka genius Takanaga Hinako. I would suggest that you purchase your own copies of The Tyrant Falls in Love and yes they are being released in the English Language. Try Barnes&Noble or amazon.

Note: This fanfic takes place after the scene with Morinaga and Souichi in Canada... but the prologue takes place before the characters were ever born.

Prologue: Souls in Waiting

Vibrant hues of blue and white swirled above the pearly gates, where the guardian stood watch, waiting for those who were worthy to pass through into the eternal resting place. He could hear the laughter coming from behind him, that of the happy souls who had found their reward, but also that of those whom had as yet to be tested by the life of the flesh that awaited them in the dimension where the planet Earth existed.

He wondered if they would be able to overcome the obstacles that awaited them in a world they had never before been a part of, and soon, too soon there would be a number of them who would have to take their turn. Hopefully those who had been created as part of one another would not be torn from their soul mate, for it had been known to occur, and it was always saddening for both parties when it did happen. He himself could not imagine what it would be like to be parted from his other half, for there had been those who had, not just for a human life time, but for the rest of eternity... since not everyone made it past the pearly gates.

Emerald eyes looked up into an unusual dark goldenrod color which could almost be mistaken for a light shade of brown. Even white teeth flashed at the one standing, "Hello my love." He held up a hand to the delicate features of the the other male before him, with his long flowing hair. He truly looked like an angel, although the darker haired of the two knew that the blond could act like a little devil when he became enraged.

The man glowered down at him, "And where exactly, have you been!" His mouth was drawn tight, brows furrowed over his eyes, as he slapped the others hand away. "Have you forgotten? Today... today I have to leave." He averted his amber-gold eyes with a weary sigh, not wanting to think about that. "And you're not even concerned..." he whispered.

The dark haired man stood up, "Hey," his fingers circled the blond's chin, forcing him to gaze up into his green eyes, his were slightly glossy, moisture clinging to long thick lashes. "I am concerned. They're not letting me go as the same time as you. I'll miss you," he leaned in toward him, his lips nearly grazing the slighter males, his hungry eyes staring into the wide depths of the mate of his souls own. He saw fear written there momentarily, before agitation took its place and the blond tried to shove him away. However he was quick enough to grab his arms and bring his mouth down on to the paler males.

"Mmmph!" was all the noise the man was able to make, slowly closing his eyes as each second passed, and if he'd had a human heart at that time, it surely would have gone into overdrive. All too soon, they broke contact from one another. The time was drawing closer to the moment where they would have to break all contact with each other, and there was absolutely nothing either of them could do about it.

"My beloved, though I do not wish to be apart from you, I'm sure... I'm sure we'll be together again. We belong with each other after all... don't we? The elders would not be so cruel as not to let us face the trails ahead of us with one another. I'm certain... I wont be to far behind." He whispered into the light haired man's ear, an ear which turned a vibrant shade of red.

"Don't whisper in my ear, how many times do I have to tell you, it tickles?" he made a fist, sending it toward the other man's face, far to frustrated at the thought of being all alone, even if he really wouldn't be alone.

The darker man staggered back from the onslaught of that punch, having not been in time to duck, placing his hand over his cheek. "Sheesh, what was that for?"

He shook his head, crimson creeping up over his nose and on his cheekbones, head downcast, muttering, "Nothing... sorry."

Before either of them could say more, or console one another, one of the elders called out the names of those who were to depart that day. The two that had been speaking not too far from the gates, gazing into each others eyes with anxiety, but there was nothing either of them could do. They clasped hands, but the blond man was being pulled toward the group by invisible hands, that were to be born of the flesh that very day on the Earth. Both of their mouths parted, but no words came out, as the blond disappeared completely.

The dark haired man with the green eyes fell to his knees, mouth agape and what appeared to be tears forming on his lashes, before trickling down his face.

"Don't worry my love, no matter what... I will find you... and we will be together again... no matter what! That I, solemnly swear!" His hands formed into fists as he hit the the ground, his body shaking, he had never imagined that he would feel so completely at a loss.

The gatekeeper heard this vow and hoped that the pair would find happiness in the short human lives they would each lead. Although, he sensed that there would be at least one major obstacle in their way as he saw the name of Tatsumi Souichi of Nagoya born the first son of Tatsumi Soujun and his wife. He rather thought that that could present problems, unless Tatsumi Souichi's soul mate was born a woman.

Two Earth years later, he learned however that, Tatsumi Souichi's soul mate was born to the Morinaga's as their second son. He had to wonder, what would become of the pair, especially when humans thought they knew best when it came to those matters. Would they be able to overcome each obstacle, to finish the trials properly and be able to come home, both of them, or were they doomed from the onset to be torn apart.

Only time and events would tell, if they were to come home together or be damned together, but worst of all would be if they each were to part, for surely even in heaven when one was separated from their other half, they would have been better off in damnation.