Title: "Our Final Night"
Rating: PG
Genre: Romance, angst (big ass time)
Pairings: Mochizuki Ryoji x Arisato Minato
Warnings: Yaoi, hella lot of spoilers
Summary: Ryoji suffers the consequences when he reveals his true self to Minato. Minato's reaction brings an even further dawning upon Ryoji, and hurts him beyond comprehension.
Assisting Song: "All I Need" by Within Temptation (I'm addicted to this freaking pretty song)
Our Final Night
"Please... Minato... don't hesitate," Ryoji encouraged sadly, looking at Minato. "I... I'll disappear anyway. Please, I don't want to make you suffer..."
"I... I can't," Minato replied softly, "There are... too many reasons I can't do that, Ryoji."
"Minato... please..." Ryoji began to insist.
"N-no, Ryoji... if anything, I don't... I don't want to forget you," Minato replied sadly, his eyes watering. Ryoji touched Minato's shoulder. Minato shivered under Ryoji's touch. The boy's face was streaked with tears. "Ryoji..." he whimpered, tears flowing freely. "I can't. I won't."
"Minato," Ryoji attempted a more firm approach. "I didn't want to have to--"
"Ryoji," Minato interrupted, "I love you. There is nothing you can show me, or do to me, that will change that. I... I will do anything for you, except kill you. That is my only selfish desire."
"Minato," Ryoji sighed, "I didn't want to show you this, but you leave me no choice." Ryoji's form faded in favor of Thanatos. Minato looked upon him, eyes wide with fear. Ryoji could see Minato tremble in fear, and it made what little of his heart that was human tremble in unison. "Minato. This is only a glimpse of what I'm to become. Are you certain that you will not kill me?" Ryoji pointed his sword reluctantly towards Minato, who although incredibly frightened, did not move to defend himself.
"I won't!" Minato cried, beginning to sob and shake even more. Ryoji retreated into his human form, approaching Minato again, who was backed against the wall, crying and shaking his head. "No, Ryoji, I can't...!! I... I..."
"Hey," Ryoji said softly, brushing Minato's blue hair from his face, "You don't have to force yourself to love me. I know you're afraid."
"I-I'm terrified," Minato sobbed, looking completely out of his usual character. "But I... I still love you. I'm so scared of what you showed me, Ryoji, but I still love you. You... you've always been with me, haven't you? Since I was little. Even though I'm scared witless of you... I still... I still..." Ryoji cut him off, kissing him passionately. "R-Ryoji..."
"It's okay," Ryoji whispered, a tear streaming down his cheek. "Please. Please don't cry. I don't like to see you so upset. Even if it's my fault..."
"I-I can't help it," Minato whimpered, "I... once I start, I can't really stop. I don't want you to go, Ryoji. I want to go with you. I want to be with you. I wish... I wish none of this was happening... but I never want to forget, even the worst parts..."
"Minato..."
"Do you love me, Ryoji? Do you feel emotions, like I believe you do? Do you love me with all of your heart?" Minato asked, pressing his forehead against Ryoji's.
"...Of course. But I have to go," Ryoji whispered, "I don't want you to watch me disappear. I don't want you to see something that horrible. ...Come on. I'll explain to everyone how to challenge Nyx."
"...Okay," Minato whispered softly, rubbing his eyes dry and holding Ryoji's hand as they went down to the lounge.