Authors note: Well, I figured it was time to contribute to this site since I have ghosted it for o so long. So I made an account and thought that I would make like a D. Gray Man one shot (how I love thee Lavi) or something calling it a job well done. So, why the 'ell am I trying to write a full blown Tsubasa story? I do not even…

Summary: Fai tries to run, intending to grovel in his own self pity. He somehow can't help but save a familiar red eyed CLAMP face. It is only a matter of time 'til he is befriended by more. What is in store for our sad blond? Only time (and a few train rides) can tell. OR A Tsubasa tale retelling in a world of my own creation.

Overall warnings of things to expect while inspecting this story: OOCness (I am almost positive that you will see it everywhere) Bad jokes at weird times (I have really "peculiar" sense of humor) Swearing (I swear I did not mean to, I just cannot contain Kuro-badmouth) Wordy (words be tasty) Inspired by Bus Tickets so you may see some similarities (Amazing story by the way) I have no beta reader (Should I put up a signup sheet?) I am lazy (See how the chapters don't roll out) First fanfic/story of really any proportion (run for the hills because it will be bad)

T to be safe.

Chapter warnings: Swearing filled, angsty, and short is how I roll out the first one.

COPYRIGHTS! I do not own any of the Tsubasa characters, and I definitely do not own CLAMP or any of its characters. What I do own is this world and all of its countries and OC that may be necessary to further the plot plus my fingers (though I seem to have misplaced my soul in a Munchkin game).

With all that out of the way, let our story begin with a funny face.

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Some adventures can't start unless there is some sword chucking involved

I look up at the timetable wondering where to go next. Reaching the end of the list without seeing one country that I was interested to go to in particular, I just had to sigh. Maybe I can just stay here… A sudden chill made me decide otherwise. It was too cold here. It was too much like home. Anyway, the longer I stayed here, the more of a chance for him to find me. He could not leave the estate (not easily at least) but he still could find me through other means. When he did…

I chose not to imagine. I need to figure out where to go next before the tide comes in. That would leave me stranded here for another half a day. There was no way to concentrate, though. It was too loud, too many voices. There are too many voices. I looked over to my left where a large group had gathered. There seemed to be a fight of some kind. Over the buzz of the crowd, I still heard a yell of, "What do you mean 'take my sword'."

Curiosity got the better of me. I pushed past the people so that I could see what was happening. In the center of the circle stood two men, one was obviously a train employee while the other… Well the other was certainly intriguing man. I could probably call him terrifying and I doubt anyone would say otherwise. Standing at least a head taller than the employee, the man was glaring down on the other with blood red eyes. Not blood-shot, mind you, just blood red. If I had to guess what he was thinking, I would guess it would be about strangling the poor other. His slightly spiked, black hair plus his large, black cloak made him resemble a death bird from old wife tales that would swoop down and gobble good and bad children alike that stayed out after dark. The words of the employee broke me from my trance.

"It is just what it sounds like. I need to take your sword. And Mr.… Kurogane was it? I will need you to come with me into custody for some questions."

I do not know why I did it. Maybe it was because I did not want to see the poor employee killed; maybe it was because I wanted to see more of this terrifying man; but no matter what the cause was, I felt an urge to help. I rushed to Mr. Kurogane and flung my arms around his neck. With a large (fake) smile, I said "Kurgs, it has been so long."

"What… What the hell?" choked the now flustered Kurgy, making my fake smile just a little true.

"Kuro-forgetful, have you forgotten me already? We shall have to talk about this later." I left Kurgy sputtering and turned to more important matters, the employee. "I am very sorry. Has my friend caused you problems?"

"Uh, yeah… wait, no! Not-not that much at least…"

"That's good," I exclaimed.

"But he will still need to be taken to customs for… questioning."

That's bad. "Oh, isn't there another way?" I summoned a little magic, "Maybe you could let him off with a little warning?" I felt my lips become a little warm and tingly as the enchanted words slipped out of my mouth. It was a pleasant feeling but I could not help hating it too. I had to force away a grimace as the employee's eyes became blank and his facial features relaxed.

"Yes, I can do that. Mr. Kurgs, please do not carry weapons around this country unless you have permission." At that, the employee turned and began to walk in a straight line away. The crowd parted like he was infected by the plague, some just plain ran. Most of the disgruntled group just stared at me with disgust and shot a few choice words at me like freak or monster as they backed away. I tried to ignore them. After all, they would not physically hurt me. They were too afraid for that and I did deserve those words. Anyway, right now, I had to get this Kurogane out of the station and away from his sword before my spell wore off. If he would even accept my help anymore, not that he had a choice earlier but... I looked up at him. His expression did not seem disgusted. It was more like curiosity and maybe a little awe. That may have been wishfully thinking though.

"Come," I commanded as I dropped my arms from his neck to his hand. I pulled him to the door that would lead out.

"Hey! Wait a sec." Kurogane tried to pull his hand from mine but I was obviously stronger than he thought I was. "I need some explanations."

"As soon as we are out of danger, Kuro-impatient." Kurgy quieted at that, choosing to grumble instead of voice his complaints. I tried to concentrate on the door and not on the way people went out of the way to get as far as they could from me. It really was no surprise. I was a monster here, and scum to everyone else. Door, door, door… Do not think about anything else.

The space seemed to shorten very slowly. I pretended that I could hear my footstep on the cold marble reverberate around the station, that it was just me in this entire room. Of course, if pretending something made it real I would never had started this voyage in the first place. But at least I could pretend that my hoping that I would reach the doors worked since I finally reached them. I watched as they automatically opened, gracing us with the white picture outside. Snow covered everything but the few dreary people wandering the street fast enough for the snow not to stick. It was past lunchtime and most people had already gone back to work. I heard the call for the last train of the day behind me. I could make it if I ran.

"Why the hell is it so cold here," muttered Kurgs. He rubbed his arm with his one free hand. "So what now? Are we out of danger?"

No, I could not leave now. I am sure that they would not even let me on the train anyway. "Nope. You need to lose that sword somewhere," I stated with a smile.

"What," thundered Kurgy. "You're just as bad as that other guy. This sword is important to me. It is not something I can just throw away so stop saying that crap."

So he would make this hard then. "Mhmm. I see. I guess that sword is more important then your life then?"

"Wait, what?"

"You heard me. This country is in political turmoil. Rebels are everywhere, bidding their time to strike. Because of that, weapons have been banned. Anyone carry a weapon like you Kuro-pu is labeled as a rebel."

"But that person said that he just wanted to ask me some questions."

"Yes, that is what they say. In reality, no one ever comes back from 'questioning'. I am sure that whatever happens during questioning is not pleasant. They will catch you if you are carrying around a big sword like that even if it is well hidden. If you lose it now, it will mean a better chance for survival for the both of us."

Kurgs stared at me for a moment before he nodded. He unbuckled the sword and tossed it hilt and all into a nearby trashcan. I could not help but giggle a little at the thought of what the foragers would think when they saw it there during their nightly 'sortings'. It was a waste, though. It really was a nice looking sword. "Well, we really should not be standing around here then."

"You are absolutely right, Kuro-smarty. We should get some lunch."

"It isn't Kuro-smarty or anything else like that it is Kurogane. K-U-R-O-G-A-N-E."

"And I am Fai, Fai D. Fluorite."

"Huh?"

"You introduced yourself so I just did the same. Now come on, Kurgs, we do need to get out of this doorway." At that, our adventure would really start.

A/N Well, this is that and short is not long. I will try to make the next one to be at least three times as long! We shall see what happens. Anyhow, Fai has successfully acquired the rare but powerful Kurgy doll. Now he just needs that SS set and Mokona buff to be all set to run far from our little Ashura boss. I wonder when he will level up. Maybe it will be next chapter or maybe it will be never or maybe I don't even know what I am saying anymore. Hey, is milk supposed to be chunky? Don't know but it taste funky like disco on a Sunday noon. I think I want a cookie. Snickerpoodles preferably. Oh and I shall shoot for the next chapter to be on August 7th. Can I do it? No, I can't!

P.S. A/N ZOMGBBQ Hate this chapter all you want. I will happily take your insults packed in a review and wrapped with a you. (Translation: I will happily take negative reviews. I will just as happily take good reviews too but… well you know. The greatest positives are found after the negatives. Aka, tell me what is wrong and I can make it right.) And feel free to suggest any ways the story should go. I can try to accommodate. I like a challenge. If you have any questions on something confusing, just ask. Hopefully they will all be answered by Fai as he explains the ways of the world to Kuro-clueless.