Title: Entwined by Fate
Author: Cloudy daze
Rating: As it stands now PG-13. I'm sure it will change with time. ^^
Category: Yaoi, Angst, Sap, OOC (I tend to do this a lot), AU (also something I always do), and maybe lemon. That's for the lemon muse to decide.
Pairings: Yuki x Shuichi. Various others that I will let you figure out as the story progresses. ^__~
Feedback: What author doesn't want feedback?
Author's Notes: Wow my first Gravitation fic. I seem to be doing a lot of firsts lately. We had the Earthian fic, I'm in the middle of a Weiss one, and now this. Since it is my first Gravitation story though you'll have to forgive any major out of character things you may see. There is also several changes I've done with the characters that I wanted to let everyone know before they read. First of all every character that is above the age of thirty will now be ten years younger. ^^ Just wanted to get the couples closer together in age. So for example K who is 36 in the anime is now 26 and Touma, who is 32 in the anime, is now 22. Hint Hint on one of the couples. The others like Hiro and Shuichi will keep their original ages. The other change I've done is that Touma and Fujisaki are now brothers, instead of uncle and nephew. Trust me it just fits better with the storyline. So that said I hope everyone enjoys the story. ^^

Entwined by Fate
Prologue

The small child smiled softly as he stood on his tiptoes, gazing down past the railing. Golden locks of hair blocked blue eyes from view. His focus was on the crashing waves, the play of blues and greens fascinating to behold. The blonde knew he would never bolt into those waters, even though the fall itself wouldn't cause injury, the prospects that the land beyond their home country would.

His country was hidden, floating above the human world. Only those of their race and a few selected others could see and enter the suspended land. The boy had been warned never to drop down to the human soil, told of the horrors that would befall him by their society. Informed of others who had gone and never returned.

The boy jerked forward when a pair of small hands wrapped around his neck, followed by a childish giggle.

Guess who? a soft voice asked.

The golden haired boy smiled faintly, knowing only one individual who was so small that he couldn't reach his sapphire eyes. His friend never let that fact get to him though, instead choosing to cover his neck instead, playing the same game every time they met.

Mika, are you shrinking? You sure are smaller then usual, the blonde joked, turned around to give the small pink-haired boy a quick hug.

Silly, do I look like your sister to you?

You're cuter then my sister, Shuichi.

The small boy laughed quietly, pulling away from Yuki to gaze at the water below. He carefully set his foot on the rail, pulling himself up with his arms until he reached the last rung.

Careful Shuichi, the blonde warned, climbing up after him. He then shifted his body to the top rail, his legs dangling towards the drop. He balanced himself before allowing one hand to release its hold, aiding Shuichi to obtain the same position. Hold on tight now.

The smaller individual giggled and nodded rapidly as strands of magenta fell across his face. I know Yuki. We do this all the time, remember.

I know. Where's Mister Abbud? He'll pull you off again if he finds you up here, the taller boy stated.

I snuck away from him. He's so silly; he still thinks I'm in the bathroom. I told him I was a big boy so I didn't need him to go with me. Then I climbed out the window. I'm so smart, Shuichi exclaimed, kicking his legs as he laughed.

That you are. I wouldn't have thought of doing something like that. Mika just told me to watch the water for a little while well she talked to someone. She told me not to get on the rail though, Yuki remarked with a smile.

Shuichi giggled, Well if we don't get caught they can't get mad at us.

The blonde nodded before asking, Are you doing anything later today? Mika is taking me to the pool and well if you're not busy could you come?

I'd love too. I'm sure Abbud will let me if he can come along as well, Shuichi exclaimed, We'll have so much fun together! The child bounced happily on the rail, making sure to keep his grip firm.

Yuki laughed quietly, watching his friend in amusement. Shuichi was just the best person he knew. The boy was sweet, fun, and so easy to please. He knew they would have a great time at the pool. Being able to breathe under water was one of the few powers that their race possessed, which made for some interesting games. Playing tag underwater was a game they both played with several of the other children all the time.

Master Shuichi! I insist that you get off the railing right now. It's not safe, A deep voice commanded.

I guess he found out you snuck out, Yuki whispered as he watched the older man race up to the two. Strong arms wrapped around them both, working to pull them from their perch.

Let go both of you, Abbud commanded.

Yuki released his hold, allowing himself to be lifted slightly. He frowned when he realized his shoelace was tangled around one of the bars, halting his progress.

I'm stuck. Can you untangle me please? the blonde inquired.

The man leaned down, juggling the children in one arm as he carefully tugged at the small string. He released the hold right when Shuichi screamed, pulling from his hold.

Bee! It'll sting me! the pink-haired boy squealed, climbing to get closer to Yuki and away from the small insect.

Master Shuichi stay still! You'll slip The man's eyes widened in absolute horror as the boy slipped, his small body falling from his grasp. Both Yuki and Abbud screams as the boy tumbled over the edge, crashing down into the waters below their land.

Yuki cried, the tears covering his cheeks. The area was quickly covered with guards, barking orders about how to proceed in retrieving the lost boy. The blonde sobbed silently as hours went by, his sister clutching him tightly to her body. Abbud returned, a heavy-hearted look on his face. The man slowly made his way up to the two huddled figures, patting the boy affectionately on his head.

Can you explain to him Mika? he asked.

The girl nodded, rubbing the tears from her eyes. Yuki didn't need to be told though, the sobs growing loudly. He's gone forever.'
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TBC...