Rei-Chama: Guess who's back~?

Hime: A crazy bitch?

Rei-Chama: DON'T YOU DARE START WITH ME YOU LOUSLY EXCUSE FOR A PERSON!

Hime: Ouch… but you do realize I'm technically apart of your mind right?

Rei-Chama: *Grumbling to self-* and for those of you who mind cussing… it is a part of modern culture; deal with it. Though that's probably just me being paranoid, got chewed out in Religion yesterday after the teacher looked over my shoulder and caught me writing a very… awkward scene.

Yume: Anyway since the 'smart one' here forgot to put up the pairings last time here they are:

KamuixFuuma

SeixSub

KarenxAoki

Kotori = single (hurray for the peace maker =D)

(And Rei may decide to put Hokuto and Kakyou in there, and the rest of the pairings are pretty much canon…)

Rei-Chama: Thank you for that Yume… Anyway on with the boring fic along with more perverted goodness~! Oh, and the two main couples are of course FuuKam and SeiSub XD

Hime: PLEASE ENJOY~~~!


Chapter Two:

Buried Feelings

KAMUI P.O.V


Kamui glared angrily at the uniform laid out before him on the couch adjacent to him and Subaru. Honestly, what in the hell had possessed that woman to enroll into CLAMP Academy anyway? The academy was a boarding school that was located in Central, the capital of Clow Country. It is the elite among the elite schools in the country and Kamui probably didn't want to know how Karen had gotten the money to send them there.

Since every human and or magic user is born with an individual ability there are schools that teach magic to blooming users. Of course pure blooded vampires, werewolves, and shapeshifters had powers too but due to their… certain affliction to the humanoid race; they are usually put into separate schools and universities.

Though, since CLAMP is the top school in Clow they do not discriminate and allow all species to enroll. Of course vampires are a special case. They happen to be the only species that can't hold their blood lust besides werewolves; so the academy requires them to either have good enough control to go to school or have a 'charge' or 'donor'. They were even cautious enough to limit the amount of humans going to the school and had a 'no tolerance' motto that as soon as anyone, no matter what the race, caused trouble they are immediately removed from the system; though that is only if they are caught directly.

And sure Kamui had no real ties to this town because in a small town, there is always 'that family' the weird person that lives next door or the odd neighbors that the parents tell their children to stay away from. The Katsumi was that family, so Kamui never really had anyone but Karen, Subaru, Kotori, and Fuuma. Now that he thought about it, Fuuma was probably his only friend that isn't related to him in some way… He sighed irritably; the teen hated to admit it but he would really miss his adoptive mother, she would be staying here and working extra hard to pay their tuition. Kamui was grinding his teeth; why, why in all the seven hells did she work so hard? She couldn't take very good care of herself, if left alone she would forget to eat and sleep. And, his mother couldn't cook, she overworked herself, she got lonely easily, she loved the three of them to death…!

Control…control… Kamui chanted to himself as he took three deep breaths to calm himself.

.: Kamui? :. Subaru's crystal voice mumbled sleepily in his mind.

Ah, sorry Subaru; did I wake you up?

.:Yes actually… I had a weird dream again – that's all...:. the raven looked worriedly at his twin's stiffening figure for a moment, but let it go. Subaru had been having dreams for the last couple months; lately his twin had been having strange dreams of "fire" and "death". This of course pained him because naturally if people are dying he'd want to help; Subaru is the type of person who was too kind for his own good. And Kamui wouldn't be surprised if he would cut off a limb for a dying stranger if he thought it would somehow help them. Heck, he felt bad after killing a vampire trying to kill him.

Anyway, how are you holding up?

.: I don't want to leave, but Karen-nii is trying so hard to send us to this school and… I don't want to cause trouble…! :. The teen bit his lip and looked at his older brother with apprehension clear on his features.

Kamui smiled fondly and ruffled Subaru's raven-colored hair. Since an early age, the two had always understood each other perfectly; whether it be verbal or unspoken. It hadn't been until he'd begun seeing the Dreamscape that they could directly send thoughts to one and other. Karen said it was probably because they were twins and that their bond was deep; though Kamui didn't really think of Subaru as a twin. The 'bond' ran deeper…not exactly romantic but not just family either. More like, his other half Kamui couldn't live without him like Subaru couldn't go on without Kamui, and he wasn't flattering himself. It was just plain fact.

Suddenly something finally registered in the raven's head, Subaru…?

.: Eh? :.

"Why are you even sleeping on my chest?" he mumbled using his voice. His brother was a bit heavy.

"I guess we fell asleep like this…" Subaru said as he sat up with a yawn. The two ravens fell into a fairly comfortable silence as they watched over Kotori sleeping soundly; "You know Kamui…" Subaru began hesitantly "I-I don't know why, but all my instincts are screaming that we shouldn't go to Central… I don't think it's a good idea to go to that school."

Kamui sighed and also sat up, "What's wrong with Central?"

"I don't know… It's just a bad feeling…" he fidgeted on the couch.

"Now that I think about it, I remember a friend of mine lives in Central…" Kamui smiled dimly as he thought of Fuuma. I hope I get to meet him…

"Who's Fuuma?" Subaru asked curiously.

Realizing his slip up Kamui stood up quickly, "N-No one…! Err, let's get ready, Karen-nii will be really mad if we aren't ready to go before eight o'clock." He smiled weakly as he made a hasty retreat to the shower.

Subaru watched with skepticism as his eyes followed after his brother leaving the room, "I wonder what he's hiding…?" the raven mumbled in a barely audible whisper.

His twin and blocked Subaru out when he wanted time to himself or if he was troubled by something. And usually he respected his brother's wishes and left it alone. Usually. When it got to the point where Kamui was hurting himself in anyway – physically or emotionally – then he'd have to step in…

Yawning, he stood up and went over to wake up Kotori.


After taking a quick, ten minute shower and getting dressed into the uniform; Kamui crinkled his nose in distaste as he looked himself over in the mirror. The uniform consisted of standard black uniform pants and a newly dry, cleaned, and pressed white short-sleeved uniform shirt; with the CLAMP Academy school crest engraved on the pocket. Sighing yet again, the raven took his luggage from the sliding closet.

"Kamui, are you done yet! Karen-nee's bringing the car around!" Kotori called from the living room.

"Got it, I'll get there in a moment!" he said loudly in response, slinging a large jet black duffle bag over his shoulder and heading out of the bedroom.

Kotori waited patiently leaning against the chair, "Where's Subaru?" she asked, casually pulling a pink hoodie over her head to cover her white collared shirt and only half covering her white uniform skirt.

"He's back in his room, forgot something."

"In a six room apartment,"

"That's Subaru…" Kamui stated drily.

Kotori nodded with a slight giggle, "So, what are your thoughts on going to the big city?" she asked with a small excited twinkle in her eyes.

"I don't know exactly how calm I'll be around bipolar vampires and batshit insane werewolves. Other than that I'll be fine." The raven grumbled indignantly, perching on the arm of the chair next to his stepsister.

"I agree with you," she answered, crinkling her nose in distaste, "I don't even think that I could be normal around them. I mean they aren't really bothering anyone by living but even if they do have a 'charge' it still makes me uncomfortable to be around them considering that we kill their kind…" she sighed in self-hatred, "AGH, I feel like such a hypocrite!" plopping down on the chair she lay her head on Kamui's lap.

Kamui was also slightly worried about going to the academy, considering vampires have a tendency to attack him and Subaru. Unfortunately they would be expelled if they got into any fights and the teen really hoped that no one would take notice of them and take an interest in the three.

Vampires are separated into five levels; the E-levels are the lowest of the low. These parasites are the scum that feed on humans and witches (slang for 'magic user') they are the result when a vampire of C-rank or higher injects too small a dose of venom into a human; they rely completely on instinct and are basically soulless, rotting, zombies who live only for blood. And the D-levels are exactly the same, except for the fact that they are witches. The only reason that they are of a higher rank is because these vampires can do a little bit of black magic and spells; out of instinct of course but it can mean life or death if you aren't paying attention.

Vampire Hunters are only allowed to kill vampires on these two levels – that and the rouges who just kidnap humans off the street for the hell of it, for a food source and if you're really unlucky a sex slave. And – no matter how hypocritical this is going to sound – any other killing, even in the self-defense, is considered murder by the legal system. Thankfully, about 200 years ago, the Council made a sort of treaty to reduce… incidents… from happening as often by creating a law stating that all vampires must take a 'charge' by age twenty-one to control their blood lust or risk being put on trial or if the situation is dangerous, deported.

A Charge is the one and only one who the vampire can eat or soul-suck from. And when they seal the pact with a kiss their souls become intertwined, in other words, if one of them dies; they both die. It's the same concept if they are too far away from each other for two long. Of course there is a way to break the pact; unfortunately it is supposed to be extremely painful – "like burning to death in hell but 600 times worse." Karen had quoted. Sadly, this law doesn't help much in the high school division…

"Well Kotori, I just hope that you don't have to deal with any of them." Kamui said under his breath.

She smiled up at her brother and sat up, "Just please don't get into any pointless fights alright? I really don't feel like patching you up again!"

"No promises…" the teen mumbled truthfully.

Before Kotori could retort Subaru walked into the living room sporting black gloves, "I found my protection charm."

"Well thank goodness you didn't lose those; they hide most of our scent you know!"

"Do you still have yours?" nodding Kamui took out a small silver rosary tied to a maroon red ribbon around his neck, hidden under his shirt. "What about yours, Kotori-chan?" she pulled back her hair to reveal two matching indigo colored earrings.

Just then a horn beeped from outside the apartment complex, "I think that Karen-nee's ready" Subaru stated as he picked up both his forest green duffle bag while Kamui decided to carry Kotori's pink one along with his.

"It's time to go."

Kamui was the last one out as he stole on last glance at the familiar home he had grown up in along with his surrogate family. Turning out the lights he shut the door behind him;

The rest of the day went without a hitch as they loaded up the minivan and got into the car, Kamui couldn't help feeling slightly depressed as they began the six hour journey to Central. This might as well have been on the other side of the country. About a half an hour into the trip, Kamui grew sleepy and soon nodded off; he really hated sleeping in front of anyone because, he remembered Kotori saying something about him talking in his sleep. For some reason the raven had a feeling that no one should know about what he dreamed about or about Fuuma; it was just something he automatically knew.

I hope… that I get to see Fuuma… these were his last thoughts before drifting into a comfortable sleep.


FUUMA P.O.V

Fuuma sighed irritably as he lay in the endless green meadow, "I really hope that Kamui doesn't decide to take a nap today…" Last night was hell on earth. He had been avoiding the subject of his…previous problem like The Plague. The older teen was really grateful that Kamui was actually very naïve despite his looks; because of this trait he had been able to avoid talking about it by cleverly switching topics. Unfortunately, Kamui seemed to catch on just before he left…

Suddenly a shadow blocked out the light of the sun, Now why can't things ever go right for me?

"Fuuma," a soft yet firm voice said standing over him; though he knew it wouldn't fool the raven he pretended to be asleep, "Hey, Fuuma!" the voice was angry now, "I know you can hear me! Damn it Fuuma…! Please, just answer me."

Hesitantly, the brunette sat up slowly, "What is it?"

Kamui turned red. Well, that's an interesting reaction… "Y-You know exactly what I'm talking about!"

In all truth, even if the boy did demand answer; he honestly didn't think he could give him an answer. As of late he had begun to have odd feels – mental and physical – for his very male best friend. And it seemed like he was having less and less control over himself by the day; especially since this was the Dreamscape. Fuuma was fairly glad that he was nowhere near the teen right now… otherwise he feared he would probably attack him. Somehow he had a feeling that letting his 'outside mask' that he wears slip in that way wouldn't be good for his reputation or a first impression.

"Fuuma answer me!" he sighed, maybe it would be a better idea to lie…

Against his better judgment Fuuma turned to his friend, "I didn't get one." The brunette said with an amazingly straight face.

Kamui glared at him until he looked away, "Then – Then what the hell was that 'pock' I felt…!" he turned a darker shade of red.

"I had something in my pocket," he lied without much difficulty; it was practically in his nature. And it was a bonus that Kamui didn't know that material objects could enter the Dreamscape, so as long as he didn't tell anyone about it he shouldn't know much…

"Really, what did you have?" the younger teen asked uncertainly, it only took a seconds hesitation before the brunette continued.

"My cellphone, I must have fallen asleep with it in my pocket." He smiled as sincerely as he could without looking fake. I am such a coward.

"I see… sorry for accusing you then…" they lapsed into an awkward silence.

"So, are you doing better? From yesterday I mean…" his smirked as the raven twitched slightly in response to the question.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Really, everyone is exaggerating over nothing!" he pouted in a way that made Fuuma chuckle, "What's so funny?" he asked clearly confused.

"Go show that face to a pedophile then come back," the boy fumed as he continued laughing. Fuuma couldn't show this face to anyone, he would only ever smile at Kamui… Other than that nothing else could ever disturb his "mask". There were very few things that he kept from his friend at the moment he could only count two. The first being his ever growing love for the boy and the second… being the very thing that Kamui hated the most…

After talking for a while, the awkward moment was quickly forgotten and the two boys were now in a heated debate of who would win in a spare – Kamui or himself.

"Besides, I'll be getting extra training!"

Fuuma raised an eyebrow at this, "Really now, where?"

"Oh, didn't I tell you?" violet eyes blinked slightly puzzled, "Karen-nee is transferring us from homeschooling to CLAMP Academy."

The brunette froze. "Central?"

"Yes, what about it,"

"Which room number will you be in?" Fuuma really hoped that the goddess wasn't being a bitch today…

"Room 777, I think, why?"

"No reason, it's just that, I'm a senior in the High School Division and –!" Fuuma's eyes widened and a slight blush lit his cheeks as Kamui lunched into his arms; knocking the both of them to the ground. "Kamui!"

"I'm really happy!" the raven said burying his face into his chest, "I'm really, really happy…!" Kamui looked up with a smile, "I'm not really sure why but, I've always wanted to see you in person." He blinked suddenly as Fuuma turned red as a tomato.

I must endure… I must restrain…. must… tolerate…

"Are you alright?" the younger said worriedly as he sat up, straddling his waist.

Endure… TOLERATE Fuuma focused on his creepy older brother and instantaneously his erection calmed down before Kamui noticed again. He sighed in relief that did it…

"Fuuma," Kamui began, oblivious to the internal battle raging inside of his friend, "I think that I'm waking up, I'll give you my building and room number,"

The older boy sighed, "Which building," he could already guess but it's always nice to hope…

"Room 777… Building C, the Boy's Dormitory." He said hesitantly as if trying to collect his memory.

Damn it all.

"Anyway, I'll be seeing you soon; bye."

"Later Fuuma," Kamui disappeared into a red glow.

"…" the brunette sighed and his amber colored eyes glistened over with sadness. Now he had to look forward to Kamui seeing himself… the real him. Yet… why did he have the feeling that Kamui somehow knew that he was lying…?


KAMUI P.O.V

Kamui let out a small yawn as the car came to a stop. He felt a weight on his lap looking down sluggishly; he saw a full head of blond hair. Kotori… he thought dimly. Then the raven felt another weight on his left, Kamui looked over to notice Subaru nodding off on his shoulder.

"…" he smiled fondly. Honestly, what am I a human pillow?

"Good, you're awake Kamui." Karen's velvety voice him as he flinched slightly, "Be a dear and wake up Kotori and Subaru. We're here." She said in a fake sugar coated voice.

Rolling his eyes he gently shook Kotori awake, "Kamui…chan?" she rubbed her eyes as she sat up with a yawn.

"We're here."

"…But I wanna go home…" Kotori said dumbly, still half asleep.

"It's alright," Karen grinned as she found a parking space, "It'll all turn out fine if it's you three!"

As the two continued talking the raven decided that now would be a good time to wake up his brother.

Subaru?

.: Go away… :.

Wake up; it's time to get up! He thought holding back laughter.

.: No… too… early. :.

It's three o'clock…

.: But we got up at seven. :.

At this rate they would have to drag him to the dorms… Suddenly Kamui got an idea. Do you want to face Karen-nii's "wrath" then?

Instantly Subaru sat up into a sitting position, "N-No, I'm fine thank you!"Kamui chuckled. Subaru had been traumatized back when he was about nine or ten; a spell had backfired on him and it effected Karen who was a couple feet away – turning her hair neon green. And that was the day that the twins ignited the pinkette's wrath. She grabbed Subaru and –

His twin shuddered beside him. .: Goddess, please don't remind me! :.

Kamui raised an amused eyebrow. All she did was tickle you…

.: For an hour and a half. :. Subaru corrected lightly.

Well I'm just glad that I'm not ticklish.

.: That's a dirty lie and you know it, brother! :.

No it isn –

"Ahn~!" he let out a girlish squeak as he turned slightly pink. Karen and Kotori turned their attention to the twins and put two and two together. Kamui had his mouth in a tight line as he steadily turned into a cherry and Subaru was giggling with his finger half way down his back.

Karen smirked, "That's a nice voice you got there Kamui."

"Humph," he turned away, "So, are we going to move in or not?" he concentrated on getting his face back to a somewhat normal shade.

Kotori smiled slightly, "It's too bad we'll all be in different rooms. I'm gonna miss you two…"

"I'm going to miss you too, Kotori-chan!" said Subaru as he clasped her hands in his.

The pinkette smiled at the scene, "Come home for holidays, alright?" she opened the car door for Kotori and helped the blonde out.

"I promise we will, and I'll call you and write...!" Kotori threw her arms around her aunt, "Bye, bye, Karen-nii!" Kamui simply looked on as Subaru also said his goodbyes with tears in his eyes.

Finally Karen stood in front of him. She smiled softly as his adoptive mother held out her arms, Kamui stood stiffly as she sighed in response. Really this boy, "I'm going to really miss you, Kamui!" before he could react she already had him in a tight embrace. "It'll be lonely without you kids around the house…" she whispered into the smaller boy's hair.

Shifting his eyes to make sure that nobody but Subaru and Kotori were watching he only picked up on a few people outside of their cars paying the small family no mind. Tentatively Kamui stood up of his tip toes and kissed Karen's forehead, "Bye, Bye… Okaa-san." Her eyes stayed wide for a moment before she smiled warmly.

"See you soon, Kamui…" she answered, a strange melancholy feeling spread throughout her being. For some reason she felt like she would cry if she had replied with a simple "good bye".

After hugging them all one last group hug, she watched her children walking away with their luggage until they were out of site.

"I really hope that nothing happens to those three…" Karen said a prayer under her breath as she started her car. "They really don't deserve it."


Kamui sighed for the tenth time that day, as he walked in long strides down the halls of the dorms. Kotori and had parted from him and Subaru a while ago to go to the girls dorm and a few minutes ago he had parted from Subaru as well. He now stood in front of his assigned room. Drawing in a sharp breath, okay, first impressions are most important…

He cautiously opened the door and blinked. The first thing he noticed was someone on the bed drying their hair and that someone happened to be shirtless, and with nice tan abs.… When the older looking teen looked up violet met familiar amber.

"F-Fuuma?"


Rei-Chama: CLIFFHANGERS ARE EVIL!

Hime: Agreed.

Yume: I second that.

Rei-Chama: anyway please forgive me for the wait you see I –

Hime: The idiot lost her password.

Rei-Chama: You shut up!

Yume: Why don't the BOTH OF YOU SHUT UP! Really, you're scaring the readers…

Rei-Chama: Anyway, thanks to all of you who reviewed!

Yume: And alerted.

Hime: And Favorited LOL.

Rei-Chama: Please remember that I love you all and to please review or whatever.

Yume/Hime: When the story gets three more you shall be rewarded with another chappy!

Hime: Oh, and remember to pray for Japan! (Or whatever religion you're from. Personally I support CLAMPISIM!)

Rei-Chama: And guess what~? I found CLAMP's Website and I have confirmed that they are alright from the earth quake! So no need to worry!