Chapter 1... Bitter Reunion

Cold, the rain wasn't a calming warm- but a bitter sorrow. Why of all days did it seem the saddest? And why could he not help but bask in its saddness? Some how it seemed befitting of this particular day...but why? Maybe the young teen had put too much thought into it- it seemed anymore he found himself thinking too much, there was nothing else he could seem to do. No matter how much he tried to occupy himself, he paused and again found himself thinking such things.

Ritsuka took in a sharp breath, he was sitting out, shivering in the rain. He couldn't pull himself away however, the feeling allured him to its icy sting. He was supposed to be in school, but why bother? He lost interest and any lectures and the work was too easy. He always felt, at least lately, being in school every day wasn't a good thing. People would end up pestering him about his attitude and his well-being and that was really bothersome to a mind like his. He still turned in work and showed up for major tests, but more then that, he refused to go. He let out a heavy sigh, the bandage on his cheek finally prying loose do to the water beads bumbarding his pale skin. The wraps on his arms bean to unravel as well, growing weak and starting to tare- normally he would get them changed, but something about today made him to sad to bother.

With a limp zombie like motion, he was to his feet- the young fifeteen year-old frowning at the grey skies above. He stood that way for several minutes before he heard watery footsteps drawing near, well, until they stopped several feet away. He could feel it, a looming presence grinning sadisticly at him. Did he dare turn his gaze? He felt like he had nothing to lose nor to gain by meeting the gaze of the melitious being. His eyes shifted slowly, followed by the turn of his head- what he saw nearly knocked him back with utter shock.

"S-Seimei...?" He whispered, his eyes widening as he was speechless for a moment.

The older male took a step closer, his grin growing slightly "Miss me, Ritsuka?" His purple hues meeting that of his little brothers. Same soft violet cast, but different gleams. Ritsuka's of course being soft and sad, a rather gentle look. Seimei's, piercing, harsh and yet seemingly distant.

"What are you doing here?!" The younger demanded, taking a step backwards. He didn't want his brother near him, he didn't trust him and more then anything, he did not want to be pulled in by his sweet words- they were lies.

"Come now, can't I visit my beloved little brother?" He replied, again taking a step forward "Ritsuka, didn't you always want to be with me again? Didn't you hate that I left your side? I came so you could be at my side, isn't that what you want?" He grinned, reaching a hand out to the smaller frame.

Ritsuka froze, trying to force another step back. Were Seimei's words really getting to him already? Didn't he loath his brother? Didn't he hate him for harming others, countless others? Then why? Why could he not back away? He tried not to be captivated by him "What...did you do with Soubi?" He demanded. It slipped out of his mouth, though he still could not move his footing.

"Soubi? Why ask about him? He left you for me" He stated coldly "He doesn't love you, not enough to return to your side. Not like me," twisting words, making people bend to his will. Beloved, he could do such devious things- especially to one who bore the name of Loveless, his dear little brother.

"T-that can't be true..." He said, his body starting to tremble. His brother's words were capturing him, he couldn't leave- he could not move a muscle.

His brother's hands drew nearer until his fingers curled around his small wriste and tugging him to him. Ritsuka wanted to fight, he wanted to fight with everything he had. Why couldn't he?

"Ritsuka, you are mine now. You belong to me, you were born for me and me only" his voice was low and smooth as to soothe him into complying- to twist the boy's mind.

What are you doing you idiot? Your brother lies, he hurts people. Why wont you fight? You'll be hurt, betrayed. It was a battle inside his head, he thought he knew he hated him, he thought his hatred for him would keep those snake like words from twisting around his heart. By the time he finally started to realize he had to fight back, he felt his brother tugging him along the wet empty side streets. He blinked, and tugged back hard. He broke free of Seimei's grip for just a moment before he felt a crushing grip back around his thin forearm.

"And what do you think you are doing?" Seimei's look grew cold and scary "You are coming with me, Ritsuka. I told you that you are mine and I am going to be sure it stays that way" He barked "Unless, you want me to call Nisei out here to help me"

Ritsuka tugged again "Seimei! Let go of me!" He replied as he used his other hand to try and pry his grip away. It wasn't long though before he grabbed ahold of the other wriste too, his grip just tight enough to keep from causing too much damage.

"What did I say? You have no choice, you are mine no matter how much you try to fight" je smirked, pulling the younger male close "We do not have much further to walk before we are to the spot" Seimei proceeded to tug him along harshly. After soom time, they reached an old house near the outer edge of the city "Ah, here we are at last"

Nisei was waiting on the front porch, Seimei must have ordered him to wait for him "About time" the male huffed, pulling open the door in an irritated manner.

"Ah Nisei, so loyal. I'm going to need your help with this" he grinned, tugging the smaller male through the door. The realization only just hitting Ritsuka of what his intentions were. He tried to struggle more, but by now it was futile, even if he did break free, Nisei was there and he would not fail to get a handle on him.

"Seimei! S-stop this now!" He pleaded

"Oh, and why would I do that? I thought you loved me Ritsuka, after all, I protected you all those years" he replied, pulling off his wet coat and handing him to Nisei to hold onto him while he found a place for it to dry "Off with his too, getting filthy water all over the floors will be unsightly"

Of course, Nisei complied, but he wasn't kind or gentle about it- he stripped it off the boy and passed it off to Seimei to hang with his. Seimei let out a satisified breath as he started up the stairs "Bring him" he commanded.