Hello readers. Hohoho This chapter finally Takahiro is back with Misaki but what will happen next? XD There is a bit of fluff here and there. The characters are getting more obvious with their feelings~ I enjoyed writing this chapter I hopped you guys will enjoy it too! Oh and I'm bad at giving names so usually I named animals by their colors.

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Chapter 9 - Changed

Takahiro close his eyes tightly, his hands clenching together. He was waiting to be squashed by the horse but the pain he prepared for never came.

He slowly opened his eyes and saw Sumi standing right in front of him, gently patting the horse, brushing it's fur with his hand.

"I told you he's different," Sumi said, not looking up from the horse. "His name is Kuro."

Sumi whispered some words into his ear and the horse went back eating it's hay. "Now about you coming here alone..." Sumi noticed Takahiro's eyes never left the horse.

Seeing him distracted, Sumi carefully approached him. He bent and lifted him.

"Wah!" Takahiro cried, shocked.

He held him against his chest, his legs dangling over one forearm while the other cradled his back. "Do you want to ride him?" Sumi smirked as they walked towards Kuro. Takahiro's eyes widened as he nodded enthusiastically.

Sumi chuckled at his innocent reaction. He sat him on the horse and he himself climbed up, sitting behind Takahiro and holding the gold reins. "Hold on tight." he said as he used one hand to press Takahiro against his chest, the other firmly holding the reins. "Let's go boy, show him what you're made of." Kuro got excited. He stand on his rear legs let out a long neighs and galloped out of the stable, running against the wind.

"This is amazing!" The wind gently brushing his cheeks, his heartbeat almost matching the gallops of the horse and his body bathed under the sun. His eyes brighten and full of spirit.

Sumi stared at Takahiro as they galloped on the field.

His face was so full of light and happiness even he knew I kidnapped him here...

Without knowing what he was doing, Sumi released the reins, his hands cupped Takahiro's face and gently and slowly, he placed his lips against his.

Takahiro was shocked when he saw Sumi's face slowly getting close to his face. He wanted to resist but he saw the brown eyes, so unsure yet yearning. He found himself unable to move away, frozen at where he was. When the distance between them finally disappeared, he found a familiar yet different warmth on his lips.

Time seemed to have warped around them into an endless void. The only sound Takahiro heard was the thumping of his heart, getting faster every second. He can only feel the warmth on his lips. He forgot to breath, forgot where he was.

Finally when Sumi broke the kiss, Takahiro started breathing, panting lightly.

Looking at Takahiro who was catching his breath, Sumi was mesmerized. His cheeks slightly flushed, his eyes were confused yet not distant. His face made him wanted to kiss him again. He knew he was losing it.

"Let's go back..." he mumbled as he took the reins again and directed the horse back to the castle.

Takahiro eyes widened as he stared at Sumi. Sumi could guess what he was thinking but he kept clam and pretended nothing ever happened and rode back.

How can he look as if nothing ever happened he kissed me! This is not the first time but it was different...But what was I feeling back there...?

They rode silently for the rest of the journey back to the castle.

When they reached the castle, they left the horse back into the stable and headed for Sumi's chamber. It was then a demon came running towards them.

"State your business." Sumi glared at the demon. He was thinking of going back with Takahiro in the chamber alone.

"My lord...," the demon hesitated. "The carriage that was with Lord Usami have not came back. They are three days late..."

"What?" Sumi roared. "What happened? For your sake I would hoped that you investigate before coming to me. Three days! You waited three days to report to me?"

"What does he mean?" Takahiro asked, tugging Sumi. "Where is my brother and Usagi-san?"

Sumi turned to glared at Takahiro but his eyes soften at the sight of Takhiro's worrying face. He hand brushed his cheek gently and said, "I'm sure they will be fine." He turned to the demon and asked, "Did you find out where they were?"

The demon nodded. "Takahshi seems to be spotted in the Water Kingdom but we have no news of Lord Usami…Ah!" the demon cried when Sumi caught him by the throat and threw him across the field.

"Useless fool!"Sumi thundered. He wanted to do more but Takahiro grabbed him by the hand and stopped him. "Don't, he did his best. "

"You're lucky. That Takahiro pleaded for you," Sumi said coldly. "I want to depart to the Water Kingdom now. Prepare the carriage."

The demons get back on his feet and nodded lightly to Takahiro like a way of saying 'Thank you'. He turned to look at Sumi and said in a almost panicking voice. "But my lord, please consider. It is not safe to be there. It's –!" Before he had the chance to finish his sentence, Sumi roared, "Now!"

"Yes, my lord…" he bowed and retreated.

"What does he mean by 'not safe'," Takahiro asked, his voice filled with worry.

"It's nothing you should worry about. You want to see your brother don't you? Well, I am giving you a chance." He said, avoiding Takahiro's eyes.

Takahiro knew he can't ask anymore. He was worried but glad that he could finally see him brother.

X.X.X

"Come on, honey don't be like that." Miyagi pleaded as he caress Shinobu's arms.

The four men were eating in the huge dinning room. But something happened earlier made Shinobu mad at Miyagi.

"Weren't you calling him honey just now!" Shinobu turned and glared at Misaki who jerked back by the stare.

Usami put his hand in front of Misaki and scowled, "Don't stare at him like that! He's a human!"

"As if I didn't know. But it seems our lord Miyagi has taken a liking for him. You better take good care of your boyfriend." Shinoub said coolly.

"Come on, I thought he was you. He were in your room." Miyagi used his fingers to brush Shinobu's cheeks.

Shinobu laid against his hand and said softly, "Fine...I'll forgive you this time round..." and he planted a kiss on Miyagi's cheeks.

"My dear, that's not enough." Miyagi said and he crushed his lips onto Shinobu's lips. The both of them seemed to have forgot about the guest they have.

"Are they always like that?" Misaki whispered to Usami.

"Don't bother about them, eat." Usami said as he took a bite of the steak with his fork.

Misaki nodded and quietly eat his food, trying hard not to stare at the two love birds.

Then came a knock on the door.

"Che... Disturbance," Miyagi scowled as he broke the kiss "Come in!"

A demon came scurrying in. "Lord Miyagi, there is a emergency at the border."

"What is it?"

"Someone from the Fire Kingdom came from the border."

"What?" Shinobu cried.

"You may leave." Miyagi said as he waved the demon off. The demon nodded and retreated from the room.

"How can someone from the Fire Kingdom come here?" Shinobu cried agitatedly.

"Why can't they come here?" Misaki asked.

"It's complicated." Usami answered.

"And from the looks of it, it's the 'big boss' coming here." Miyagi said, most relaxingly.

"Yet, you can be so clam!" Shinobu cried, grabbing Miyagi's collar.

"Who is the boss?" Misaki asked, still confused at the situation.

"Lord of the Fire Kingdom of course, Keiichi Sumi." Miyagi replied.

"Sumi-senpai is coming?" Misaki said as a smile formed on his face. He was happy to hear he is able to see his senpai again.

Usami saw his smile and he became pissed off. He grabbed Misaki by the waist and scowled right at his face, "What are you so happy for?"

"Well...I..." Misaki muttered for he was shocked when Usami brought his face so close to his.

"My lords, the intruder is here and he request to see you, Lord Miyagi. It seems he brought someone with him." A demon came in the dinning room without knocking.

"Sent him to the library, I'll receive him there." Miyagi said as he rose from his seat.

"I'm coming too!" Shinobu and Misaki said as the same time as they rose from their seat.

"Che...I guess I'll be coming too." Usami said calmly as he wiped is mouth and stand.

All four men went to the library together. When the butler opened the door and it revealed Sumi standing in the middle of the library under the golden chandelier.

"Well, why we have Lord Sumi coming all the way here." Shinobu said sarcastically and he folded his arms right across his chest.

Sumi raised a brow and paused before saying, "Please pardon my intrusion. I heard that the carriage that was suppose to escort Lord Usami disappeared so I came to see if he's alright. But I guess my worries are not needed." he said as he looked at Usami and Misaki.

"We're fine senpai." Misaki said as he approached Sumi but Usami wrapped his arms around his waist.

"What are you doing let me go." Misaki hissed but Usami did not care.

"As you can see, we're fine you can go now." Usami said coldly.

"I see..." A hint of hurt could be seen in Sumi's eyes but it disappeared as quickly as it appeared.

"Wow, the books here are great. I've never seen so much books in my whole life." A voice came from the top shelves.

Everyone turned and saw Takahiro up there, balancing on a ladder and in his hands he held three thick books.

"Ni-san!" Misaki cried.

"Oh, Misaki, hello." Takahiro said casually. But then the ladder started shaking and Takahiro was losing his balance. "Waaa!" He cried as he fell and the books slipped from his hand.

"Takahiro!" It was Sumi who cried his name. He summoned his wings and spread them, revealing a pair of orange-red wings and he dash to the falling Takahiro and skillfully caught him in his arms. When he caught Takahiro, he slowly flew down and gently set Takahiro on his feet.

"Thank you." Takahiro mumbled.

"Ni-san that was dangerous!" Misaki cried as he broke free of Usami's embrace and launched himself forward to hug his brother.

"Oh, Misaki, I've missed you." Takahiro mumbled as he hugged his brother back.

"Where were you? Why are you here?" Usami asked as he approached the brothers, his voice hinted a bit of jealously.

"Well, I was with Sumi." Takahiro answered and turned to look at Sumi. When he saw Sumi he was shocked. Sumi's face was drained of all colors. His lips turned white and his eyes looked like he was in pain. The wings he summoned earlier turn from bright orange-red to dull orange color.

"Sumi, are you alright?" Takahiro asked as he approached him. But just when he approached him, Sumi fainted and Takahiro went forward just in time to catch him.

"Sumi!"