Even if we're foes

Disclaimer: No I don't own CC and its characters, only this fic plot

Chapter 1 - Between Love and Fate

Glenn looked at the starry night sky. His thoughts were flying, thinking about something horrible that might really happen even if he doesn't wish it. Now that the Time Devourer has defeated and everything has returned to normal, the long journey with Serge has ended.

It was unlike he doesn't want it over; he's thinking something that he feared most all the time: the battle with Porre nation. It wasn't that he's a coward or chickening out; he's afraid of losing something – or someone, for exactly – that he cares so much.

Norris Ishito, the Commander of Porre Army, is the one that he's afraid of losing of. He doesn't want to betray the Dragoons, especially his own brother, Dario; however, he couldn't – and doesn't want to face Norris in battle.

Must he betray his best friend, who never threatens him despite they're foes? Or must he betray the ones who put high hope on him? If there's the third choice, he'll choose the third one. But nobody would give him the third choice, even make it.

Norris, he's so gentle and caring, yet he's so strong. If Glenn could say bluntly, he quite likes Norris. Despite his status as a dragoon, Norris accepts him friendly; one thing that makes Glenn feels calm when he stays with Norris.

What should I do? Glenn murmured. I like him, yet we must face each other in the battle...I don't want to do it! He turned his face at the grasses where he laid. Why can't we just end this damn war over?! I've had enough of bloodshed and fights!

He still remembered when he heard Karsh called Norris as scum. Norris was only silenced when he heard that, but Glenn felt that his ears were burnt. If he could, he'd break Karsh into pieces, but he couldn't. He only cursed Karsh in his heart.

Glenn's thoughts were broken as he realized someone's face blocked his face from the night light. Glenn looked above. It was him, Norris.

"What are you doing at this late night?" Norris sat beside Glenn. "It's hell cold out here, you know."

Glenn woke up and looked back at Norris. "And what are you doing?"

Norris hugged his knees and sunk his body. "The cold air was the one that should be accused. I can't sleep in such cold air."

Glenn chuckled and he moved closer to the older boy. He put half of his mantle on Norris.

"Thanks, it's much better..." Norris smiled. "I owe you."

Glenn shook his head. "Just doing what I should do as friend..." He inched a bit closer to Norris. "Besides, I don't know when I can do this to you again."

Norris looked at him deeply. "Friend, eh...I hope this'll last forever."

For some time, it was a long silence. Both of them were thinking what they should talk about next.

"Umm..." both of them voiced at the same time.

"You go first." Norris looked again at Glenn.

"Er, I guess you better go first..."

"No, go first..."

"Well then..." Glenn sighed, a little of sadness showed in his eyes. "Norris, will we see each other again...after the war ended?"

Norris silenced. Aside the fact that they'll fight each other in the battlefield, he doesn't want to get separated from Glenn. He put his arms on Glenn's shoulders.

"I hope so..." Norris murmured. "I don't want to lose you...I know that we're foes in the battlefield, but even so..." He closed his eyes; his throat feels too narrow to continue the words. "Glenn..."

He didn't continue his words as Glenn suddenly pulled his body and kissed his lips. Norris stunned for awhile, but he quickly twined his arms around Glenn as the younger boy held him tightly. There wasn't any sense of malice or lust; it was the true love between each other that drove the moment. The kiss was rough, but it was warm at the same moment.

Norris slightly pushed Glenn so he was laid under him. Glenn closed his eyes and let himself enjoyed the warmth of Norris's hands. For about five minutes, they laid still until Norris slightly pulled back and sat back.

"Now promise me one thing, Glenn..." Norris looked deeply at Glenn. "Even we're foes in battle, don't die. I won't threaten you if I can, I promise. Let's spend our time together again as the war ends, okay?"

Glenn looked at him and smiled. "I promise, Norris...I'll never hurt you, because...I love you..."

Norris pulled Glenn onto his chest. "I love you too, Glenn..."

Glenn smiled until he slightly closed his eyes and rested in Norris's arms. Norris smiled at the sleeping boy and gently kissed his forehead. Yes, even the war was drawing near, even they'll be foes soon, they'll make through it alive, because there's still love between them. A love that'd never fade even the flame of war blazes...

Well, in fact, I can end this fic in one chapter, but I think it's better if I write some conflicts, so I decide to end this fic after 2-3 chapters...