Touya made his way slowly to Yukito's house; he had asked him to come to the festival with him but he never showed up. He wasn't answering his phone either so Touya was worried about him.
Eventually he reached Yuki's house quietly and made his way up the path "Yuki?" he called casually. He might have fallen asleep or forgotten by losing track of time; he could be a ditz sometimes. No reply came which worried Touya; he had a feeling something was wrong but he hadn't made a big deal of it in front of Sakura.
He opened the door and his heart just about stopped; Yukito was laid upon the floor. He was unconscious and non responsive. No wonder he hadn't been answering his phone; but how long had he been like this?
"YUKI!" Touya cried anxiously his tone filled with worry. He rushed to his best friends side and cradled him in his arms. Yuki was so pale and for a second his body became translucent and cold.
Yukito slowly opened his eyes for a minute; he looked at him weakly "Touya" he whispered quietly his tone happy. But before Touya could respond the boy passed out again as soon as he had woken up.
Touya felt as though his heart was being crushed; Yukito was the single most important person in his life next to Sakura. He made him happier than anyone else in the world, his kindness made his life less lonely, his smile made his heart race. Yuki was the person he loved more than anyone and he couldn't bare to lose him.
He picked Yuki up slowly holding him in bridal position; He clung to him tightly. Despite the fact that Yukito hid the fact he was going to vanish; Touya already knew too well what was going on.
He knew Yuki would try to get up but he wasn't going to allow it; he was going to stay in bed and rest. He knew what he was going to give up was a big deal; he would never be able to see his mother again or be able to protect Sakura. But it meant Yukito would live and Yue could protect his sister; that was what mattered.
He carried the silver haired boy upstairs slowly; his body was cold and heavy. His heart was beating slowly; he was growing weaker by the second. He had to save him now before he vanished completely.
"Yuki; I won't let you vanish. I won't let you and Yue leave me" he said solemnly his tone hinting anger and sadness.
1 hour later
Yukito came to weakly; he couldn't remember what had happened earlier. The last thing he remembered was going to meet Touya and passing out. He found himself in his bed only dressed in his clothes; His coat and other items gone.
Touya was sat beside the bed quietly; his arms folded and his expression solemn. He already knew what was wrong with Yuki; but he wanted to speak to Yue in person. Yuki was already aware Touya cared for him; but Yue was not.
"Touya..." he said gently. He got up slowly and smiled at the brunette beside him "Forgive me Touya; I must have felt tired again" he apologized.
Touya gave him a pained look but his eyes remained solemn "Yuki; I know" he said firmly. He knew all about Yue and the fact he needed his power to sustain his body because Sakura wasn't powerful enough yet.
Yuki's expression became stunned and afraid; Touya knew?! He didn't want to vanish but he had tried to keep it from Touya so he wouldn't worry him. But in the end he had found out anyway and he was hurting now because of him.
Touya hated seeing Yuki like this and hurting so much; He knew he'd blame himself but it wasn't his fault. It was just unfortunate that his new master happened to be it 13 year old sister who had no idea about how to wield so much power.
It would have been convenient if someone more around his age with better control and strength could have been the new master. But that wasn't so and it was the way things were.
"I...I don't want to lose you Yuki; I don't want to lose someone else close to me" Touya said stiffly his tone filled with hurt. The idea of losing Yuki killed him inside and he would never be the same again.
Yuki's eyes became pained and touched by Touya's words; he leaned back gently closing his eyes. A blue light surrounded his body and he transformed into his true self Yue.
Yue opened his eyes slowly; surprise filling him as he saw his alias's best friend and love interest beside him. He himself cared for Touya deeply as his emotions were linked to everything Yuki felt. "Touya?" he said quietly.
Touya smiled fondly; it had been a while since he had seen the white haired guardian. While he had fallen for Yuki at first; he had slowly over time become attracted to his other form. They were two completely different personalities but the same being.
"Hey; It's been a while" he said playfully his brown eyes gentle.
Yue stood up and climbed out of the bed Yuki had been laying in; he knew what Touya was here for. He felt guilty for what he was taking away from Touya; but knew at this point there was little else they could do.
He stood before the brunette quietly his expression solemn "Is this truly what you want. If you sacrifice your powers you will never be able to see your mother again" Yue said sternly.
Of all the powers he was capable of; Touya's most treasured were his abilities to sense when Sakura was in danger and his ability to communicate with the dead. Using this power he could speak to his dead mother who watched over Sakura always.
Touya's expression became hurt; what he was sacrificing was very precious to him. He had been very close to his mother and was heartbroken when she died. But after meeting Yuki he had been able to forget the loneliness he had felt before; his heart was able to heal because he had come into his life. Over time his feelings of friendship had become ones of love; and he didn't want to lose Yuki...ever.
He breathed in slowly "I'd rather give up my powers; then have to lose Yuki" he said sternly his tone hinting sadness.
Yue smiled fondly; he had become quite fond of his mistresses brother over time. While he knew Touya's feelings lay directly for his other form Yuki; Yue had found himself falling for Touya too. He moved closer to Touya and placed his hands on his shoulders; he then pulled closer to Touya and planted his lips upon the teen's mouth.
Touya was rather taken aback by the fact Yue had kissed him. He knew Yuki and Yue were one in the same; but even he could be shy around others. He hadn't even told Yuki he had liked him yet; then he was going to tell Yue after.
Slowly he felt his powers draining out of his body; they flowed into Yue like water. But it didn't hurt; it just felt like he was losing energy except it was his magic. But he wanted Yuki/Yue to live and if giving up his magic would save their lives; it was worth the sacrifice.
As he grew weaker he pressed against Yue returning his kiss; he wanted to show how dear they were to him but he was too weak. He just hoped they knew how much they meant to him.
Eventually Touya passed out completely; slipping out of the kiss into Yue's arms and falling onto his chest. He was gone to the world and completely unconscious; transferring your powers would do that to a person.
Yue held the brunette close to his chest tightly; he felt so bad about doing this to Touya. But his love for him grew at the fact Touya was willing to sacrifice so much so he would live.
He picked up the teen and gently placed him in Yuki's bed; he stroked his tanned face gently "Thank you Touya" he said tenderly. With that he reverted back into Yukito as the process was complete.
Yukito came to feeling dizzy but refreshed; he no longer felt weak and his body was overflowing with power. He then remembered that he had changed into Yue and...
The realization hit him; he had taken Touya's magical powers in order to sustain Yue's body so he wouldn't disappear. A feeling of guilt, sadness, joy and love swept through him; his beloved Touya had given up his precious powers to save him "Touya-chan" he said softly.
He tucked in the brunette gently so he could rest; he then went downstairs to make some tea. He didn't want to disturb Touya's peaceful sleep after such a draining ritual; after all he had taken something precious from him.