Title: Integration

Chapter: Prologue

Current Rating:T for violent acts done to a minor

Chapter Pairing: Vague Ritsu/Soubi

Summary: Why does Soubi never fight back?

Notes: The fic on the whole will be about several things, but the main focus is going to be Beloved's relationship. Yes, this will be Seimei/Soubi. :D

Disclaimer: Not mine, except in my dreams..

xXxXx
Raising the whip above his head, Ritsu paused, head tilting in consideration. "Why don't you fight me, Soubi?" The whip snapped forward.

The pale form before him shook, the Fighter's head tilting forward in apparent exhaustian. "You're my teacher. Students obey their teachers."

Ritsu threw his head back and laughed. Adjusting his grip on the whip to curl it around his fist, we walked forward, and trailed the handle up the boy's spine. "Now, don't lie, Soubi. You know you aren't allowed to lie." He smiled, knowing Soubi picked up on the almost-threat-- the boy was smart, that way. Leaning forward, he inhaled the mixed smell of sweat and blood that surrounded the blond.

A sudden wave of impatience crashed over him. His hand darkted forward, gathering the pale strands of hair in a fist. "I've spoken to your other teachers. You fight THEM. So tell the truth; why won't you fight me?"

Soubi's eyes difted closed; he didn't seem concerned, or even aware, of the tears that trailed down his face. "Because..."

Almost beyond patience now, Ritsu growled, "Because what, Fighter?"

"Because you know who my Sacrifice is." Despair coated his voice, still high with youth.

The teacher smirked, tilting Soubi's head further back to whisper in his ear. "And when you do finally meet?"

Soubi's eyes drifted open as he answered; he turned his head and they were empty of even a hint of emotion, despite the shadow of tears. "Then..."

"Then I won't fight, because you'll keep him safe until I can."

Ritsu let go of Soubi's hair. He smiled. "That's enough for today. I'll see you tomorrow, Soubi."

Nodding, the boy picked up his shirt, and left.

xXxXx

More to come. :3 This thing should be... quite long. Oo;