Zypher: Well, here we are with another birthday oneshot. Today, we shall be celebrating Ruby's birthday. Nice, short, although not too short, and sweet one-shot for him. Give him a shout out for his birthday as you read. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: Songs used in this ficlet are owned by Savage Garden and is in no association with meh
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Songs of Love
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It was quiet in the early dawn in the Kaiba household, until...
"Oh no! It's Ruby's birthday today!"
...a cry of terror rang through the mansion. Kaiser paced back and forth in his room. Jou and Kaiba finally got over their differences and insults once Kaiba learned of the secret they have kept to themselves for the longest time. Being beaten to nearly an inch of their lives. He still remembered the day. It was really Ruby who spotted it out but they were grateful that Kaiba was willing to do something about it.
-Flashback-
Kaiser gave a small sigh as Kaiba and Jou got into another argument as always. "Ugh. Come on, Jou! We don't really have the time for this again!" he shouted and Jou gave a final glare at the teen before walking off. He shook his head before walking off behind him, rubbing lightly at his side from where he was last hit by father and still had the bruise to remind him. Ruby saw the action and was even more curious.
Unlike Kaiba, he cared about the wellbeing of the two of them and he was always observing their actions without them noticing. Throughout the day, he was watching Kaiser and saw him rubbing at that exact same spot and wincing as he did so. 'There's something going on and I'm going to find out.' he thought to himself before turning to Kaiba. "Seto, we're following them." he said without warning. His eyes widened as he looked to Ruby. "And why do you want me to follow the mutt?"
Ruby scoffed. "Don't play coy with me, Kaiba. You like him and just use arguments as an excuse to keep from saying anything. Well now's the time to bury the hatchet. Something's wrong and I'm getting tired of thinking that they could be hurt." Ruby explained, leaving no room for argument. With that, they both left out the school and started after Kaiser and Jou without them noticing.
When they reached the decrepit home that they lived in, Kaiba found a reason to regret the insults that he always tossed at Jou. Ruby looked to him, easily discerning his feelings and knew that he had finally figured out that the insults he always used were probably more hurtful than he would've thought.
A scream tore through the air and Ruby gasped, recognizing it as Kaiser, and quickly dashed up the patio, looking in through the window and his expression said everything. Kaiser, now bruised and bleeding slightly, was trying to escape his father's clutches who was currently wailing on Jou with a bottle that soon broke as it connected with his shoulder again and a scream was torn from him, holding the shoulder which was possibly dislocated from the repeated hits.
Done with his fun, he turned to Kaiser and Kaiser's eyes widened, knowing he can't escape. Red hot fury burned through both of the teens as Ruby ran to the door, slamming it open with a well-placed kick and Kaiba ran in to help Jou and Kaiser, punching the older Katsuya straight in the face, that punch alone just showing his anger towards the male.
With the other unconscious, they both took the two broken teens back to the mansion where they cared for and let them lived there, soon admitting what was long buried deep within.
-End Flashback-
"And now today's Ruby's birthday and I need to think of something special for him." Kaiser thought as he paced through his room. The doorknob wiggled a bit and in walked Jou who was rubbing his eyes. "What's with the screaming so early?" he questioned softly. Kaiser turned to him before giving a sigh. "I need to think of something to give to Ruby but I'm sure that anything I can think of won't even appeal to him." he explained. Still in a half-asleep state, Jou only said a few things.
"Try a song."
Kaiser perked up at this and grinned, running over to Jou and giving him a big hug. "Thanks, Jou!" With that, he ran out the room, leaving the now sleeping teen to stand there in the doorway before a servant saw him and silently took him back to his room so he could sleep more.
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"Ok, everything's almost done. Now I just need to get Ruby to come down." Kaiser mumbled to himself as he left the club where he arranged everything. Back at the mansion, Ruby was curious about where Kaiser was. Mokuba was kind enough to throw him a small party in which Yugi and the gang came over to wish him a happy birthday and give him some gifts.
He now sat in the lounge, waiting for any sign of Kaiser. The sound of the door opening reached his ears and he stood, heading to the foyer where Kaiser was just walking into. "Kaiser." he murmured and the younger jumped, turning to see him there.
"Oh, Ruby...I didn't know you were there..." He said meekly.
"I just walked in. So, mind telling me where my little kitsune went off to during the day?" questioned Ruby as he waited for the explanation. "Oh! Well...I wanted to prepare something for you as a gift." Kaiser replied, waving a hand as he started back for the door. "And it's done now. All we need is the birthday boy." Ruby watched him go before following behind him, grabbing his house keys before leaving out the door locking it behind him and caught up with Kaiser. "So, where are you taking me, kitsune?" he asked.
"You'll see when we get there."
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Soon, they reached the club and walked inside. The manager walked up to Kaiser and whispered something to him quietly so Ruby won't overhear and he nodded before he left. Ruby looked to him curiously. "Anything I should know about?" he questioned. Kaiser shook his head and smiled. "You just find yourself a seat and enjoy the show. I'll be back in a moment."
With that, he ran off and Ruby watched him go before deciding to do as he said and went to find himself a seat. He sat in the shadows, chair tipped back slightly as he waited for any sign of Kaiser. The lights dimmed upon the stage and the manager came up to the mic, smiling warmly to the crowd.
"Hello and welcome all to the Golden Nights bar. We have a special treat today. In honor of the second CEO of Kaiba Corp, Ruby Jewelstone, his wonderful little lover, Kaiser Kasiya is here to sing a song for him. Give this kid applause for choosing our bar for his performance." he spoke and the people clapped and cheered, ready to hear the song he was about to sing. Ruby himself was quite surprised at this and watched as he came out onto the stage and thanked the manager as he walked off and looked to everyone out on the floor.
"Thanks everyone for being here. This is a special song that I wanted to sing for my lover. I wish him a very happy birthday and I hope you all will do the same." Kaiser spoke before the music started up and when it was his cue, he started to sing with a beautiful tenor voice.
Cool breeze and autumn leaves
Slow motion daylight
A lone pair of watchful eyes
Oversee the living
Feel the presence all around
A tortured soul
A wound unhealing
NO regrets or promises
The past is gone
But you can still be free
If time will set you free
Time now to spread your wings
To take to flight
The life endeavor
Aim for the burning sun
You're trapped inside
But you can still be free
If time will set you free
But it's a long long way to go
Ruby was enamored by his voice. So much that he got up from where he was sitting earlier and started walking over to the stage, eyes still trained on his beautiful golden lover up there singing the song for him. Kaiser smiled as he looked down to see Ruby standing there and reached out a hand to him, who eagerly took it and Kaiser pulled him up onto the stage, smiling to him as he continue to sing.
Keep moving way up high
You see the light
It shines forever
Sail through the crimson skies
The purest light
The light that sets you free
If time will set you free
Sail through the wind and rain tonight
You're free to fly tonight
And you can still be free
If time will set you free
And going higher than mountain tops
And go high the wind won't stop
And go high
Free to fly tonight
Free to fly tonight
Once the song was done, he was given a standing ovation by the crowd and he smiled, thanking them all for listening to the song directed to his lover. Ruby, still standing beside him, pulling him into his arms and gave him a deep kiss that brought catcalls and wolf whistles from the people, making Kaiser blush hotly once he was let go. Ruby smirked to him and gently caressed his face. "Thank you for the song, kitsune. I couldn't wish for anything more for a birthday gift." he whispered. Kaiser blushed more and nodded.
"You have to thank Jou and his half-sleeping self. He suggested it and it was a good idea to me so I prepared all of this just for you. And the manager here I knew quiet well since...well...you know...so he let me set up a show here." Ruby nodded, knowing that Kaiser was talking about the past. "Well, I guess I have to thank him. Maybe a little donation here would be in order." Kaiser smiled and kissed his cheek as they walked off the stage. "That would be great. I would love it if you do that for him."
Ruby smiled. "And so I shall." Kaiser smiled brightly and hugged Ruby as they walked out, waving to the people as they were leaving and a limo was waiting for them when they came out. Kaiser chuckled softly as he got in with Ruby following behind him. "Guess you prepared for this earlier, didn't you?"
"Yeah. After hearing you sing a song for me, I'll think I'll do the same." replied Ruby as he reached out and turned on the small radio that they had in the back and soft music started to play as Ruby brought Kaiser into his arms as he started to sing softly.
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant and there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy but I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only this sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces I'm searching for
I think I found my way home
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy but I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I found you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life...
Once the song was over, tears gathered into the younger teen's eyes and he went to hug Ruby tightly. "Oh, Ruby...that was so sweet of you..."
"And it's all true. Just like how Yami and Aqua probably felt without Yugi before he solved the puzzle, I felt like something was missing until I saw you for the first time in class. I just knew that one day, we would end up together." Ruby whispered as he kissed Kaiser lightly who deepened it. Once air started to become an issue, they broke away but Kaiser curled up beside Ruby, resting his head upon his chest. "I love you, Ruby."
"Same here, Kaiser. Same here. And I thank you again for the wonderful song you sang to me today. That was the best birthday gift I received yet."
"Glad you liked it."
And in silence, within the presence of each other, they relaxed and enjoyed the rest of Ruby's birthday together in each other's arms.
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Zypher: Well, I like how it turned out and I don't like how it turned out. Darn you procrastinating fairy! -slaps it away- Honestly, wanted to do this earlier so it would be done by today but bleh. Now I have to suffice with my horribly rushed ending just to get this out on time. Anywho, hoped you enjoyed and I will see you all next time with the next birthday one-shot.