Disclaimer: I do not own Shaman King or any of its characters. Please don't
sue me, I only have debt, you can have it if you want.
This is shounen-ai, if you don't like it don't say I didn't warn you.
Notes: I used the manga version of the fight between Yoh and Faust. If you're unfamiliar with this, Faust operates on Manta because he's short for his age. Faust gets to keep his legs though, I didn't want him in a wheel chair the whole fic.
Comments: This is the spawn of far too many rainy days. I should just apologize in advance and get it over with. I hate the title and this fic. enjoy?
Death is Eternal: Chapter 1
Faust VIII has always been a lonely man. Even when he was a child, spending most of his days studying to become a doctor instead of going out to play. Even after many years into his adult life, he was just as lonely, if not more so. There once was a time when he remembered being happy, yet compared to all he's been through, it seemed like only a short moment. It feels like he's lived his whole life to get to that moment, just to have it taken away. Now he lives only to bring it back. Eliza, he would find a way to bring her back, even it cost his soul.
Ever since he gave up sleep, he had all the time in the world for thoughts like these. At least they helped him pass the time. At the thought of that he decided to check the clock. 8:00 AM, everyone should be getting up about now. If things go the way they had for the past week, then Anna would send Manta to the store at 9:00 as usual, and then Faust would accompany him as usual. It was their morning ritual. Besides, Manta couldn't possibly carry all those groceries by himself. Sometimes he felt sorry for the boy. He was barely able to reach the cashier to pay him. He knew he might never be forgiven for what he tried to do in the graveyard that day. The last time he treated him, he almost went through the roof when he found out. But the fact was he was actually concerned about him that time.
Look at that, lost in thought again. It was about time he got ready, he didn't want to be left behind. He thought it was best he wore his coat, hat, and scarf. The weather had been rather poor lately.
8:49 looks like he'd make it after all.
* * *
"Manta, go to the store." Anna commanded.
"Hai." Manta replied tiredly.
Manta slipped his shoes on and opened the door.
"F-Faust!?"
"Good morning Manta-kun." Faust greeted with that sad looking smile of his.
It's been like this for at least a week now and yet it never failed to shock him. Being around Faust, especially by himself, always made him uncomfortable. Though he had to admit, he wasn't sure how he'd manage without him.
"Shall we go?" Faust asked politely.
"Aa." Manta answered quickly, just realizing he'd been standing there for several minutes.
* * *
Manta always looks so unhappy on their trip back. Faust couldn't help but wonder if it was really that terrible to be around him for a little while. They walked in silence for a little longer until he noticed an ice cream stand, maybe that might make him feel a bit better.
"Could you please wait here for a minute?" He motioned to a nearby bench and walked off.
"Two vanilla please." He told the vendor, who just so happened to be Silva.
"$2.50" Silva requested, handing the cones to Faust.
This man seemed to be everywhere. He must posses some kind of ability. It might be worth 'investigating' later. After giving Silva the money and many strange looks he decided he should get back before the ice cream melted on him.
"Here." Faust said, presenting Manta with his cone wearing the smile from earlier this morning.
"Thanks." Said Manta, looking at Faust questionably.
They ate in the same silence they had walked in. Overall the results disappointed Faust. Though a few times, he could feel Manta's gaze switch over to him. It was odd, he usually avoided eye contact with Faust. Maybe it wasn't a complete loss after all.
When they finished, they continued the walk back, only breaking the silence long enough to say their good byes.
- End of Chapter 1 -
This is shounen-ai, if you don't like it don't say I didn't warn you.
Notes: I used the manga version of the fight between Yoh and Faust. If you're unfamiliar with this, Faust operates on Manta because he's short for his age. Faust gets to keep his legs though, I didn't want him in a wheel chair the whole fic.
Comments: This is the spawn of far too many rainy days. I should just apologize in advance and get it over with. I hate the title and this fic. enjoy?
Death is Eternal: Chapter 1
Faust VIII has always been a lonely man. Even when he was a child, spending most of his days studying to become a doctor instead of going out to play. Even after many years into his adult life, he was just as lonely, if not more so. There once was a time when he remembered being happy, yet compared to all he's been through, it seemed like only a short moment. It feels like he's lived his whole life to get to that moment, just to have it taken away. Now he lives only to bring it back. Eliza, he would find a way to bring her back, even it cost his soul.
Ever since he gave up sleep, he had all the time in the world for thoughts like these. At least they helped him pass the time. At the thought of that he decided to check the clock. 8:00 AM, everyone should be getting up about now. If things go the way they had for the past week, then Anna would send Manta to the store at 9:00 as usual, and then Faust would accompany him as usual. It was their morning ritual. Besides, Manta couldn't possibly carry all those groceries by himself. Sometimes he felt sorry for the boy. He was barely able to reach the cashier to pay him. He knew he might never be forgiven for what he tried to do in the graveyard that day. The last time he treated him, he almost went through the roof when he found out. But the fact was he was actually concerned about him that time.
Look at that, lost in thought again. It was about time he got ready, he didn't want to be left behind. He thought it was best he wore his coat, hat, and scarf. The weather had been rather poor lately.
8:49 looks like he'd make it after all.
* * *
"Manta, go to the store." Anna commanded.
"Hai." Manta replied tiredly.
Manta slipped his shoes on and opened the door.
"F-Faust!?"
"Good morning Manta-kun." Faust greeted with that sad looking smile of his.
It's been like this for at least a week now and yet it never failed to shock him. Being around Faust, especially by himself, always made him uncomfortable. Though he had to admit, he wasn't sure how he'd manage without him.
"Shall we go?" Faust asked politely.
"Aa." Manta answered quickly, just realizing he'd been standing there for several minutes.
* * *
Manta always looks so unhappy on their trip back. Faust couldn't help but wonder if it was really that terrible to be around him for a little while. They walked in silence for a little longer until he noticed an ice cream stand, maybe that might make him feel a bit better.
"Could you please wait here for a minute?" He motioned to a nearby bench and walked off.
"Two vanilla please." He told the vendor, who just so happened to be Silva.
"$2.50" Silva requested, handing the cones to Faust.
This man seemed to be everywhere. He must posses some kind of ability. It might be worth 'investigating' later. After giving Silva the money and many strange looks he decided he should get back before the ice cream melted on him.
"Here." Faust said, presenting Manta with his cone wearing the smile from earlier this morning.
"Thanks." Said Manta, looking at Faust questionably.
They ate in the same silence they had walked in. Overall the results disappointed Faust. Though a few times, he could feel Manta's gaze switch over to him. It was odd, he usually avoided eye contact with Faust. Maybe it wasn't a complete loss after all.
When they finished, they continued the walk back, only breaking the silence long enough to say their good byes.
- End of Chapter 1 -