Author's note:
Ah, sorry I've forgotten to say that of course the characters aren't mine. I just borrowed them.
Chapter 3
"Just hold on, Bon! Don't you dare die! I will follow you to the after life and bring your sorry ass back here, you hear me?" He shouted desperately as he run. Bon opened his heavy eyelids and looked at him, smiling. He never changes.
"Rin… Promise me you will give me another chance… So I will have a reason to keep living…"
"You bastard, that's not fair!" Tears were steaming down his face as he finally reached the room and laid him down on the bed. He looked at his pleading eyes and felt his protective walls around his heart falling again. "I promise…" He said very softly and kissed his forehead. Then he let the doctors treat him. Bon just laid there and smiled, getting his wish granted.
After he was all bandaged Rin sat at the edge on his bed and softly held his hand.
"Are you serious, Bon?" He finally managed to ask, afraid of the answer. "Are you sure you want to get involved with Satan's spawn?"
"Don't call yourself that. I know it wasn't your choice, you didn't wanted that bastard's flames. I feel so stupid. And horrible. Of course I want to get involved with you again… But I don't want to force you. I know I just did back there but I was in pain. I apologize. I understand if you don't want me anymore…" He whispered the last part, pained. Rin acted before he could question himself again. He leaned in and brushed Bon's lips with his own.
"I love you Bon. This will never change. I will give you another chance but please… don't break my heart again. I can't go through that pain again. It would break me."
"I love you too, Rin. No matter what. I promise you, I will never make you sad again. Just trust me, please…"
"I do. I trust you with my life so I will trust you with my heart. Just remember that you are responsible for me now. If you betray me I might really lost myself in my flames as everyone is afraid I would."
They kissed again and then Rin laid down next to him, hugging him to his chest. He has forgotten how good it felt to be happy again.
More and more strong demons appeared constantly at the Academy. Half of the school was destroyed, walls fallen or burnt from the fire. Everyone was at their limit. So many injured, so many dead. The worst damage to the cram school student's hope was made when one of theirs closest friends was killed.
Rin was fighting alongside his brother, trying to make a large beast move back. It was very hard to kill, as it's green skin was thick and shell-like, covered in fur. Big, sharp teeth left marks in Rin's arm, blood was oozing from them and some kind of poison stopped his healing abilities. The boy didn't pay it any mind though, like always taking or blocking any hit that was directed at his love. Bon recovered fairly quickly from his wound but was still a little weak. He was so stubborn that no one could stop him from coming to fight. Rin was irritated with him, but had to admit that in their situation, every fighter was needed. Besides, Bon knew a lot about demons and which verse would kill it. Standing behind Rin, he was chanting with concentration, his brow furrowed.
While fighting the beast, Yukio got distracted as another demon, smaller but a lot more faster, attacked him suddenly. He switched his aim and tried to shot a fox-like creature. It made Rin move away from Bon to slash at the green beast, because it followed his brother. Then he heard a scream. Two people were shouting and with a quick move he checked what was happening. His blood frozen in his veins at what he saw.
Bon was being attacked by a strange looking demon, with violet, shining skin and too many limbs. He couldn't get away, not only was he weak but the creature had him pinned and was snarling at him. It showed it's black and very sharp looking teeth, obviously preparing to go for Bon's throat, licking it's mouth with glee.
The other scream went from Paku, who really didn't know how to defend herself. She was there to help Izumo, but the girl got lost in her own battle and didn't hear her. The fox-like demon attacked the girl, biting into her arm.
Everyone was occupied, the battle blazing around them with fire and flashes. Monsters roaring and people groaning in pain, it was all in chaos. No one paid any mind to others, focused on their own targets.
Rin acted in a blur. He had the hardest decision of his life, choosing who to save. He knew he will be blaming himself later for not helping a defenseless friend, but he couldn't let his love die. He jumped on the demon as it was about to rip Bon's throat apart and blocked it's teeth with his sword. Then, as he was pulling his katana through it's skull, he heard a pained scream. Paku.
He moved, as quickly as he could and killed the fox that was on her. Too late. The girl was lying there, in a puddle of her own blood. Her neck was almost bitten off, a big oozing wound that made him sick. He knelt before her and tried to stop the bleeding. Suddenly, Izumo and Bon were there. The girl, seeing her best friend dying, screamed and fell to her knees. She snapped Rin's hands away and pressed her own on the girl.
"Paku! Oh God, Paku please don't die." Tears were rolling down her cheeks. Someone went to get Shiemi, who was working on the side, saving any injured person she could. "You will be alright, you will live. I won't let you die!"
Shiemi came but it was too late. Paku closed her eyes and went still. She stopped breathing. After fruitless attempts, they had to face the truth. The girl was dead.
The fighting stopped for now and the silence was dreadful. Yukio came near hysterical Izumo and tried to take her away from her fallen friend. She started screaming and kicking, making him restrain her.
"No! Paku, Paku! No! It's that damn demon's fault! He was supposed to protect her!" She screamed, pointing at Rin and trying to break free of Yukio hold. Rin lowered his face, silently crying as well. Bon stood by his side, shocked. He knew that Rin has chosen to save him instead of the girl. So it was actually his fault. He opened his mouth to say just that but Rin spoke first.
"You are right. I could have saved her." His voice was strained. Yukio gasped. He didn't see what happened, killing the fox took his whole attention.
"Nii-san what are you saying?" His hold loosened and Izumo managed to get free. With a mad shout she attacked Rin, landing a punch at his face. He took it without even trying to dodge. He spat blood and looked at her. She was breathing hard, her tear stained face red from anger.
"I hate you!" She spat and punched him again. Yukio finally got a grip and pulled her away.
"Izumo, please!"
"She's right. I deserved worse, Yukio. Let her go, if she wants to hit me again, it's her right." Rin's voice was resigned. From his broken lip flowed blood. Bon moved close to him and wrapped his arms around him, not giving a fuck about anyone else's opinion.
"It's not true! If it's anyone fault, it was mine!" Bon shouted, glaring at Izumo. "He protected me instead of Paku. I screamed when the demon attacked me, just when she needed help as well. If I weren't so weak from the wound I would have been able to defend myself. If Rin didn't save me, I would have been the one dead. I'm so sorry! I should have died instead!" Izumo looked at him, not knowing what to say to that.
"Shh… Bon. I would have never forgiven myself if I could have saved you and didn't. I wouldn't be able to stand it. If I lost you…" Rin finally let his sobs out. "Bon… I knew I would hate myself if I didn't save Paku but if I had lost you… I would have died with you…" He whispered.
Yukio looked at them, surprised. It seemed that between those two were something more than friendship. Izumo finally stopped fighting to get free, looking at the boy with something akin to understanding.
Rin continued to cry in Bon's arms and he decided to calm him in the only way that really worked. He cupped his wet cheek gently in his palm and leaned in to kiss him. Rin's sobs stopped and he closed his eyes, kissing back. When they parted, he was almost calm again. They both blushed, knowing they had an audience.
"You two are together?" Izumo looked just as shocked as Yukio felt. He didn't have a clue. And it seemed it wasn't something new. Were they together even before anyone knew about Rin's flames? He suddenly understood why Rin was so devastated. His heart was broken.
"Um… Yes…" Rin admitted, his face getting red again.
"I understand now. I'm sorry I shouted at you." Izumo apologized, which shocked them all. "I would have done the same. I would have chosen my love over a friend." Saying that, she looked at her fallen friend again. Shiemi put a white sheet on her and went to treat the ones she could help, silent tears rolling down her cheeks. Rin knew then than Izumo just lost the one she loved. He couldn't imagine the anguish she was coming through. His arms tightened around Bon. He knew he had been close to feeling it himself. Had he been any slower, Bon would be lying there as well.
The situation calmed down. The injured were treated, the fallen buried. Izumo cried through the whole funeral, leaning on Yukio's shoulder. Rin gripped Bon's hand tightly, feeling the horrible guilt. It was as bad as when his father died. It was his fault, even more so now than before. He had a chance to save a friend but chosen Bon, because he was selfish. Because he couldn't imagine life without him.
After the night has fallen, Rin laid in his boyfriends arms, sadness gripping his heart. War was a horrible thing. It destroyed so many people, break so many. So much blood, so many tears. He felt Bon moving around and facing him.
"Rin…" He whispered to gain his attention. "Rin, it wasn't your fault. Stop blaming yourself, please. I can't stand it when you are in pain."
"But it was my fault and you know it! I couldn't save her! I didn't even try! I've chosen you because I am selfish!" Rin exclaimed loudly.
"No. You had to choose. There was no other way. Whatever you would have done, someone was doomed to die. You are not selfish. Even Izumo understood your choice. I feel guilty as well but rationally I know neither of us should blame himself. And you did save my life. Thank you." He kissed him chastely and tried to move away. Rin's hand on his neck stopped him.
"Bon…" His shaky voice whispered against his lips, like a plea. "Please… I almost lost you. I missed you so much! Those dark days without you… I never want to feel like that again. Please… make me forget. I need to forget the pain, I need to feel the love… I need you!" Rin kissed him desperately, grabbing at his hair. Bon returned the kiss, feeling the need and the loneliness Rin still had in him. His heart felt like breaking when he imagined how his boyfriend felt after he betrayed him. They separated for breath. Bon looked deep into his beautiful, blue eyes.
"Rin, I love you. I'm so sorry! I was so stupid before, I hurt you so much… I…"
"Shh, I've forgiven you, love. Please stop apologizing. What's important is that we are together now." He kissed him again and Bon melted into his arms.
I'm sorry I had to cut the scene out as they are deleting stories with sex in it. Write to me if you want me to send it to you :)
"That was… amazing." Bon commented after catching his breath. Rin chuckled and agreed.
"And I love you too, Rin."
They fell asleep in each other arms, finally not thinking about the war, pain and darkness. They were happy.
If only they knew what fate had in store…
