Author's note: It's supposed to take place just after the end of anime tv series - the first night after Teito and Frau left the church. Mind it, that the story in manga is slightly different.
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Have you noticed that the dessert sky seems completely different compared to that outside our church? You'll never see such a deep blue in the city. Not to mention the stars. Have you ever seen them in such plenty? In an hour or two, when it's dark already, the sky will be lit much more than any zaiphon could ever make it so.
A long journey awaits us, so get enough sleep. We set out at dawn. I think I'm going mad, for I feel like spending the night awake, under the stars, just to never miss the moment you open your eyes. No, wait, I've been mad for some time now, it must be something else then.
I keep looking into the sky, otherwise I couldn't watch anything else but you. I know you're lying there, curled under the cover, with Mikage sleeping by your ear. Sometimes you whisper in your sleep. It's too early for the nightmares to torment you. For now, this expedition is only a new and exciting adventure, though, in fact, it's nothing like a school trip.
I feel like it's only two of us in the world, and the whole time belongs to us. The cause of our journey is tragic, but somehow I enjoy it more than I'm supposed to. I have you here with me, at last... I have you only for me.
No, I'm not crazy. It's too late for such rubbish. The fate bound us together much longer ago. Though... I suppose I simply try to find an excuse for my selfish desire. But sleep peacefully. I don't even dare to brush aside the hair on your forehead.
You are safe - even though the only thing I long for is to take you in my arms and give myself to you in so many ways that nothing will be left for me. But you trust me, and this very thought fills me with peace - and with happiness I've never experienced before in my life.
You smiled for me. You came with me. You are here.
I wouldn't mind dying by your hands. But I keep praying to God - tonight He seems closer than ever - that He'd let me stay by your side as long as possible. One thing I'm absolutely convinced of is that I don't want to make you sad. I'm here to protect you. I have to support you. I want to see you smiling. I wish you could rely on me and take a breath - knowing you don't have to carry all the burden alone. Just like you did today, for the first time. I will cherish this memory to keep me warm.
Sleep peacefully, Teito Klein. Perhaps one day I'll tell you about our first night together. About the first prayer that Bishop Frau had consciously said. And about the stars that come to life when you look at me.
However... If one day you look at me in another way... Then I'll show you the true light that reaches to everywhere and embraces everything. I'm not an angel, just be sure. If you wish for more than protection, support and peace... You'll have no chance, you damned brat.
Sleep peacefully.