Rated T for now.

I do not own Blood+ and all that jazz.

I love the Solomon/Haji pairing too much for there not to be more of these. Yes, it's after the end of the series, yes, I know Solomon's dead, yes, I changed it so that I could do this. Don't hate me. xD

Final Warning: There is yaoi. Don't like it, then don't read it.
Solomon/Haji - Main Pairing. Seme/Seme.
Solomon x Haji x (Saya)

I don't know how long this will be or how much there will be in the way of sexual content. Without any further adieu, my second Fanfic here (working on title).

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Chapter One

The evening was unusually calm, as though the wind had been told not to rustle the leaves in the trees. It was early in the spring, and the vacancy of the breeze was strange. The sun was beginning to make its descent, appearing to sink into the ocean itself. The sky was a bright orange with few clouds, the trees silhouetted against it. It was warm still, the perfect temperature for a family picnic or an outdoor dinner.

The mind behind a set of wandering, passive grey eyes, however, was not thinking of such a meal. The soft eyes struggled to focus on anything in particular, as though everything was staring straight back with enough intensity to frighten him away. Two slim, pallid fingers slid back and forth across a thorn-covered stem unconsciously. A small blue bow was tied around the middle of the pink rose - a trademark of sorts.

The wind remembered its job suddenly, and wrapped around the tall figure, though he seemed not to notice and continued to twirl the rose in his fingers.

"She should be awake tomorrow, Haji."

The male did not even flinch to the voice that was not far behind him. His fingers stopped moving and the rose slipped from his gentle grip, falling to the ground. The world seemed to shatter under the weight of such a simple flower as the wind quieted once more.

"Why do you wait for your mourning to begin?" The irritatingly calm voice spoke again. Once more, he ignored. "She won't remember you, Haji…"

"Why do you strive for a love that cannot be…Solomon?" He responded, his eyes narrowing slightly, though still staring at the chamber in front of him where he knew she was sleeping.

"And why do you claim such a hold to her? She was never yours to love."

He spun around now, eyes narrowed at the blond with a deeper loathing. "Your naïve nature disgusts me…"

Solomon's eyebrows arched backward and he sighed slightly. "As does yours, Haji."

The chevalier frowned slightly, though disregarded the comment quickly. "Why are you here--?"

"Do I not have the right to--?"

"--while I'm here…"

The two figures stared at each other for a long moment, the sky darkening to almost purple now. Haji's dark, long hair fluttered in the temporary breeze, though all other movements were absent. Slowly, their expressions both seemed to soften, their minds moving to the one they loved.

"I've been counting," Haji sighed, eyes drifting to the ground next to him. Solomon seemed silent, his gaze also averting to the stones beneath them. Moments later, however, he broke the silence.

"I haven't been chasing after a forlorn love," He looked at Haji briefly, who frowned in confusion. "I know it won't ever become a reality for me. I honour that you could maintain such a jeopardizing love." Despite the sincerity in his voice, his expression seemed distressed.

Haji nodded, taking in a deep breath of the fresh air. He had never been fond of Solomon, and that much couldn't change. "I respect your intentions…" He whispered, slightly adjusting the large case on his back.

The blond chevalier grinned slightly, his expression soft and patient. He turned and looked down at the ocean, the sun barely able to stay above the surface as it continued to descend. The wind ruffled his hair momentarily, as though for added effect, before once again disappearing.

"You and I are not so very different, Haji…" His words muffled slightly as though he didn't care for them.

Keeping his feet planted, he turned toward the other chevalier with a tilted head and a faint grin on his face. Slowly, he extended his right hand and a moment more of silence. "Come…" He offered.

Haji kept his hands at his sides, though stepped forward. Noticing this, Solomon dropped his hand and started down the steps. The dark haired male walked slowly alongside the other, his feet almost silent on the stone steps. As the two chevaliers descended the steps, all life around them seemed to cease. Haji reached the bottom, only having to wait for a mere second for Solomon to touch the sidewalk as well.

Silently, the pair, both appearing unique to the scene as they were, crossed the street and continued downward into the soft sand. As they carried on, the sand became more firm and easier to walk on. Solomon stopped where the water would be just short of reaching his shoes. Haji did the same, looking out at the setting sun.

"It's hard to believe it's almost her time," Solomon spoke to the ocean. Haji was silent. "We've been waiting for so long. To think that we will finally see her again…"

"It's harder for you to believe such," Haji answered, turning to look at the blond. "I've already waited for her."

Solomon turned away from Haji's gaze, remembering Diva for a moment. He knew he had been taking even his life for granted. He'd almost been killed once and for all. He touched the place on his shoulder where a faint scar still belonged. A scarred chevalier…it seemed almost impossible. Though he had escaped death, perhaps just once too many. He belonged to Saya now.

"She doesn't know…does she?" He whispered, frowning slightly as he turned to look at Haji.

"No," He simply answered, knowing exactly what he was referring to.

"I hope that isn't a bad thing," he added, chuckling quietly.

He knew that if she remembered who he was, she wouldn't greet him the same as she would Haji. Though, he couldn't help but wonder exactly how she would address him.

"Solomon."

The blond looked up at the fellow chevalier, suddenly realising there were tears on his cheeks. He flicked away the salty drops, breathing quicker with embarrassment. "Haji…"

Haji put his hand on Solomon's shoulder, raising his eyebrows slightly. The blond grinned even as the other's hand dropped away. He shuddered slightly, though not due to the sudden breeze and slight chill that had come with it. Thirty long years, and barely an hour had he spent with Haji. Somehow, still, he cared even more about the other. He'd stopped loving Saya in a romantic aspect, though maintained a dutiful love to her. And now here he stood with Haji, whom he had always respected.

His gaze drifted back to the other chevalier, his face calm and almost angelic. "Forgive me, Haji," he whispered.

The dark haired figure frowned, though he didn't have time to reply. Before he could utter a single word, Solomon had pressed his lips against his. He pulled away fiercely, pushing the blond back as well. His mouth was open in disgust, his face torn in complete loathing.

"You disgust me, Solomon…" He growled.

Solomon sighed slightly, having nothing more to say. The sun had set completely, the darkness casting shadows on both of their faces. He knew what he had done was probably wrong by all means, though he felt obliged to do it somehow. Haji moved again, starting away from the beach.

"We should go wait," He stated simply, surprised at his own tongue for including the blond. Solomon followed, a bit slower, so that Haji was ahead of him the entire way up to the tomb.

The dark-haired chevalier reached the top of the steps, inconspicuously noting that the other was still a bit further behind. His mind couldn't bear what had just happened, or why it had happened. Solomon was in love with Saya, whether he liked it or not, though it would never amount to anything. He could only try and ignore what had happened on the beach, but such occasions are not easily emptied from the mind.

He removed the large case from his back, and pulled out the cello and bow. Solomon reached the top step and stared for a moment, sighing and sitting on the opposite side of the stone area. Haji sat on the stone wall, placing the cello just so and begun to play for Saya.

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Tell me what you think so far! It's been a while since I've seen Blood+ because I finished it back in August, so I'm hoping to get their characters just right.

As always, thanks for reading!
-Red