A/N Yay! I got my first request for a drabble. Here you go fish-hugger

I Know

Characters: Hagi and Saya

Word: dawn

Rating: K

The bow flowed smoothly over the strings, creating a timeless masterpiece of song. Ebony waves of silken hair danced in the salty breeze against the star-filled blackness of night. His face remained expressionless as his hands and arms flowed with the effort, drawing the sweet, sad song from the belly of the old cello.

It was only 4 years that he was buried in the rubble of the Met. He survived, though, as he always did. As promised, he was watching over his beloved queen. The song he played soothed her in her rest, reassuring her that he was still alive.

The week after he had placed the first rose at the tomb, Kai had brought the cello up the steps with a few inappropriate words about the weight of the old instrument and case. He didn't see his sister's faithful servant in the shadows above the tomb. He was grateful to the red haired young man for all that he had done, but the quiet chevalier was not one for human companionship.

His eyes finally opened as the song came to an end. Stories without end seemed to be hidden in the depths of those steel-blue orbs- stories the chevalier would only share with one person.

Saya.

He leapt from the beach to the tomb effortlessly as he carried the heavy case over his shoulder. The horizon was turning a pale lavender and deep fushia, signaling the dawn of a new day. He could feel it, the change in the atmosphere.

The lovely song had lulled her to sleep, once again. Why should it have that effect on her? The innocence of that smile was breathtaking as she stretched sleepily within the warm embrace of the soft fibers that held her. The questions of who, what, where, when, and how didn't matter right now. All that mattered was that she felt all was well and she was safe in her shell. Not knowing or caring that anything happened outside.

She felt the small dip in the softness that surrounded her. What was it? This happened quite a bit and she knew, somehow, that it was no threat, but a reassurance that she was surrounded in love. This time, though, it awakened something within her. It called to her to awaken a part of herself that she couldn't remember.

Remember? She couldn't remember anything!

Hagi pressed his hand to the surface of the cocoon, calling to her. The time had come for her to awaken. Removing the bandage from his chiropteran claw, he pressed each digit to the surface and watched as the webbing began to part.

She shrieked silently as her weakened hands tore at the inside of her once safe place. It was now a prison to her. She wanted it gone! The one on the other side was calling to her. She didn't know what it was about this being, but she had to get to him. Him? A name came to her lips without any coaxing of her mind.

Hagi

She didn't know how, but the solid ground gave way and she fell. Captured in the familiar feeling of warmth and strength, she settled against the warm smell that her mind recognized as safety and home. He was hers. Allowing her lids to flutter, her liquid brown eyes regarded the soft light of dawn creeping into the cold stone of the tomb.

Smell. The scent was intoxicating and delicious. Completely driven by her instincts, she pulled closer to the man until her lips rested on the thick artery in his neck. Before she could think, her eyes blazed red and her teeth sank into the vein.

Both shuddered with the contact. It had been so long since either of them had been in contact with anyone, let alone each other.

Memories flooded back in a tidal wave. The words came to her mind as images flashed before her eyes- the blood of awakening. It was true, the previous time she was in deep sleep, she had lost her memory and it took nearly 2 years to remember. She had not been given her chevalier's blood upon awakening, so she had to be told the information instead.

He felt her taking gulps of his blood as he moved his head to the side, baring his neck further to her. He sighed as his arms went around her, to steady her. His brows arched and his mouth opened with a gasp. Her fingers tangled in his hair to hold him in place.

With one last gulp, she settled in his arms. Memories washed over her and she began to sob. She felt his arms surround her as she snuggled into his strong chest. So many losses, so much pain, how to deal with it all?

He rocked her gently and let her pour out her emotions. Sensing she needed this release, he held her close to him as the morning sun rose, bringing the world outside to life. It was a new beginning to a day and, for them, a new beginning at life.

Her voice was hoarse as she spoke, gripping him tighter, "I thought I lost you, Hagi." Tears streamed down her face, but this time, there was no sadness in those tears. She pressed her cheek against his and felt him lean into the embrace. His lashes brushed her face as his eyes closed.

"You will never lose me, Saya," he responded in the deep voice that seemed to vibrate peace and contentment through her being.

She owed him an answer. He had waited so patiently. Taking a deep breath, she pulled back to look into his eyes. They were looking into hers questioningly as she smiled and spoke, "I love you, Hagi."

His response caught her by surprise. His lips pressed against hers, eyes shut. She shut her eyes just as he began to pull back.

"I'm sorry for being…" he spoke against her lips.

Her upturned hand stopped him. "Don't apologize. I liked it." She leaned and moved her lips over his in a soft, sweet kiss.

He didn't have to answer her- she already knew.