"Aki Soyokaze"
~Tsuihoonin~

Disclaimer: I don't own Weiss Kreuz... Lucky me...

Notes: I dedicate this fic to my friend LilStarry! She encouraged me to write a fic and therefore I am! ^^

WARNINGS: It IS yaoi, so please don't flame me because you don't like it. I DID warn you... Ran/Ken, hints of Yohji/Omi, angst and petty amounts of sap. Mild language and minor AU because it never actually happens in the show...

Please, be nice. I've never really written a fic before and I am scared... I'll appreciate any feedback though...

Italics are Ran's thoughts
Bold are Ken's thoughts

Silky strands of red hair softly caressed the sides of the silent man's cheeks as the cool autumn breeze stirred up fiery colored leaves. The scent of winter hung deeply in the air as the violet-eyed otoko leaned into the gentle current. Ran stared up into the night sky with a placid look replacing his normal icy one as a chilling rain dripped down from the clouds above. He smiled inwardly as he felt as though he was being sanctified outwardly. Inwardly though... Cerise locks fell upon closed eyes and Fujimiya Ran stood up from his perch on top of the house. Swaying slightly from the loss of blood to his head, the caliginous redhead managed his way to the open window.

For some odd reason, the rain reminds me of how much life can beat you down but how chillingly refreshing it is...

The morbid thought ran through the now drenched man, laughing at how pitiful he seemed.

Rain is nothing, compared to what I've been through...

Why won't you let people get close to you?
It's not like it hurts to love someone... I feel as though it hurts to NOT love...

Rain is so calming... the chill of new beginnings...

Ran shivered slightly under his ebony coat and sighed softly.

"Ah, Aya-kun?" a small voice emerged from behind the closed door of Ran's room.
"Hn, Omi." A grim expression replaced the content one as the door slowly opened to reveal Omi.
"Ayyyaaa-kuuun! Dijoubu ka?! You're soaked!" the chibi blonde shounen cried, rushing over to Aya's side.
"Na, Omi, dijoubu. I was just outside." Aya nodded, wiping damp locks from his bright violet orbs.
"Oh, Aya-kun! You're dripping all over the carpet! I'll go get you a towel!" and before Aya could protest, the blue eyed assassin dashed off to fetch the older male a towel.

Hmm... just what I wanted... a babysitter...

His thoughts immersed with sarcasm, Ran shook his head, droplets of water covering his immediate surroundings.

Why can't you accept the fact that you've grown used to us?!

I don't want to admit it but... I've grown closer than I've wanted to these people... But... they could never understand my inner turmoil...

If you would just give us... me... a chance...

"Here Aya. Dry off." Omi re-entered the room, bringing the towel up to wipe off Aya's arm. "My god Aya-kun! You're freezing! Maybe taking a hot bath would warm you up!"
"No... I--"
"Really, you should! You don't want to catch a cold do you?" Omi pouted with big puppy eyes. "But if you don't want to listen to me, then fine. But don't say I didn't warn you..." Aya nodded solemnly and took the fluffy towel from his teammate. Omi looked at him a minute then sighed and exited the room.

Maybe a hot bath WOULD be nice...

The lone Ran smiled faintly as he moved from his spot near the open window to the bathroom. Pulling an extra towel out of the closet, he set both that towel and the one Omi gave him on the counter next to the sink. Gracefully, he turned the faucet on in the bath and let it run until it got to his preferred temperature, he then, plugged the drain. Ran gently slid his wet clothes from his shoulders and rubbed up his arms, which were colder than usual.

I wasn't outside THAT long...

With delicate fingers, Ran undid the button on his jeans and slid them, along with his boxers, down his silky like legs. Sitting on the edge of the tub, he traced the clear water with his fingers and nodded inwardly at the warmth. This serene state of mind sent his mind reeling into comfort. The assassin known as Aya was shoved to the back of his mind and the happy, loving Ran came out and grinned. He missed his old life but enjoyed the company of his new friends, even if he didn't show it.

Hmm... Aya-chan...

Painful memories flooded back as Aya fought for control of Ran's mind. He placed a hand on his forehead, trying to block out his recollections.

Why can't I forget my problems? Is it... because I don't want to?

Why can't you let us help you Aya?! I... I want to help...

The chocolate-eyed otoko sat in the small den, staring blankly at the TV screen. Somebody had found the body of their last assignment and all was well with the world because there was no trace of evidence. The TV, which wasn't being paid attention to, suddenly flickered and went out. The rain outside came down in heavy sheets, slicing the air like a katana.

Darkness... that's all I'm ever in is darkness...

Aya held his bare chest in an attempt at warmth from bitter reminisce of his past. With violet-eyes closed, Aya stayed his seat on the edge of the tub, rubbing his hands up his frigid arms. Opening his eyes slowly, he realized he was REALLY in the dark.

"What the...?" Aya grumbled, his icy look replacing the painful one that had made its way to his face. Noises from outside the bathroom door found his sensitive ears and Aya tried to decipher them. A loud crash sounded outside of the room and a quick "It wasn't me!" followed.

"Yohji-kun? You DID remember to pay the electric bill right?" Omi squeaked, then a thump was heard. "Ow... I tripped on something..."
"That would be me..." Yohji grumbled, groping around in the dark for his lost sunglasses. A soft chuckle left the younger of the two's throat as Yohji poked his side.
"Stop Yohji! That tickles!"
"Heh! My little chibi is ticklish!" the lanky blonde grinned and attacked the smaller with a tickle frenzy.

"Ugh, don't they ever stop?" Aya growled deeply before standing up and roaming around on the counter. Stopping suddenly, he felt a presence join him in the small room. Breathing lightly and not moving he felt as a small breeze was let in the window, moving the moon-illuminated shower curtain. The listening Aya, now, by the door, heard a rustling of cloth, and he quietly leapt at the chance to attack the unknown offender.

"Hello Ayaaa..." a seductive greeting left the dark figure's lips.
"Shuldich?! What the hell are you doing in our house?! I have my right mind to kill you right now!" Aya glared at the chuckling Shuldich.
"Don't worry Aya! My little visit has NOTHING to do with you! It has to do with your little friend, Ken..."
~End chapter one~

Don't ya just LOVE cliffhangers?! Heh... I don't, so I'll write more, if ya liked it, ASAP! I hope LilStarry liked it! ::cries:: I'm scared! *hides under bed* Eheh...

Extra notes: I've seen Shuldich's name spelt 5 million different ways and I just picked one, so sorry if it's wrong... I also forgot how to spell Aya's last name...

Also, sorry if I spelt anything wrong. I went through it 2 times with spell check. 'Aki Soyokaze' is Japanese for Autumn Breeze! ^_^ *Bows* Ja ne for now!