Disclaimer: I so want to own Soubi and Ritsuka, yet I can't. Too bad for me since they belong to Yun Reiko and Keiko of course ;)

Thoughts are written in text like "this"

Spotted!

Ritsuka woke up the next morning feeling happier then he has been in a long time. He was safe from Seimei,he had Soubi and thats all that mattered to him at the moment. Soubi was gone though. This worried him a little but he soon relaxed. He was probably downsatirs having something to eat. He closed his eyes for another moment. Soubi had come back upstairs. He slowly opened the door. It creaked a little but Ritsuka hadn't woke up.

He looks so peaceful, I wish I didn't need to wake him but breakfast is waiting.

He strode over and gently shoke Ritsuka awake. He opened his eyes and yawned.

'Morning Ritsuka, breakfast is ready'

'Morning my love' Ritsuka said blushing slightly. He had never referred to Soubi that way. Soubi also blushed and smiled. He didn't seem to mind, he actually liked it. Ritsuka quite literally rolled out of bed. He got dressed into his favourite black T-shirt and skinny jeans. He slipped on his shoes and began making his way downstairs with Soubi by his side. Soubi rested one arm on Ritsukas shoulder whilst Ritsuka had his arm wrapped round Soubis waist. They got halfway downstairs when Soubi froze. Something was off. He could feel a fighter domain. It wasn't Boundless.

'Ritsuka stay behind me and be quiet. There's someone here.'

Ritsuka did as he was told. But kept close to Soubi.

If it is Seimei I'll make him regret it, we will kill him and this time...nothing will stop me giving the order!

They went down the stairs carefully. One step at a time. Soon they were at the bottom. Soubi was horrified at what he saw. The Boundless pair were knocked out cold and ties up together in the kitchen. Someone had found them. Who and how, Soubi didn't know. What he did know is that his precious Ritsuka may be in danger. This cannot stand.

'Who is here? Show yourself!' he bellowed.

I know your here, if you hurt my Ritsuka I'll make you pay

In the doorway of the kitchen appeared the person he was calling for. There. In the doorway. Stood none other then Nisei.

'Nisei?' Ritsuka growled.

I don't care if Seimei is here I'll kill you too. Without a fighter Seimei will be helpless without him

Ritsuka didn't like the idea of killing someone, especially not Seimei but truthfully he had become an out of control monster. He wasn't much of a brother anymore anyway. His true brother was dead, so killing him now would make no difference to how Ritsuka currently felt about him.

'So...you decided to run away and hide like little girlies in a playground' Nisei sneered teasingly.

'What are you doing here?' Soubi growled in return

'I needed to pick up a lost package. One that the master hadn't received as soon as he had hoped, I've been sent to collect it at all costs. I don't mind killing you in the process.' he threatened.

'Not if we kill you first' said Ritsuka

'Battle sytem intiate!' Soubi called

' We challenge you to a spell battle' Ritsuka declared

'We accept'

Seimei?

Ritsukas jaw dropped. He was here the whole time. He doesn't care if either of them get hurt. This pained him and motivated him to be strong. Seimei didn't act like a brother anyway.

'Soubi let's finsih this once and for all'

Soubi nodded as Seimei walked out beside his fighter.

'We are Loveless, we have no love but still found love with eachother.'

'We are beloved, ones to be loved' said Seimei.

Why doesn't Seimei love Nisei like other fighter units love eachother. They are supposed to be madly in love a destined to be together. Seimei doesn't seem like that. I wonder why.

Soubi cast a strong spell. Unfortunately it was deflected and Ritsuka was struck with wrist restrictions. This worried him a little. They weren't making a good start. His face dropped but lifted again at his thoughts earlier.

'Soubi they can't truly be one. Seimei never seems to love his fighter. They aren't connected or bonded like we are, we can defeat them. The damage is worse because of that. Seimei doesn't love or have a connection with Nisei. They can be beaten' He encouraged.

Seimei was concerned. His little brother was a lot smarter and wiser since they last saw eachother. He realized that he was right. Damage would be higher. Nisei loved him, he knew that. But he didn't return his love because he wanted Ritsuka. To change bonds and names so they could be a unit.

I won't get Ritsuka, he's too in love with Soubi and won't come to me.I might as well love Nisei now and create a stronger bond. We can still be the most powerful pair.

'I love you Nisei' He said whole-heartedly

Nisei was taken a back and gasped. Seimei had never said that before. He turned to face a smiling Seimei. He had truly admitted an emotion he actually had along. His monstrous plans kept him from noticing them. Seimei felt better finding this feeling as well. He decided to complete the deed. He placed a hand on the back of Niseis neck and pulled him into a kiss. Soubi was also shocked and dis-heartened. They can become stronger. In this moment he saw an advantage. He cast a spell. Nisei was too distracted and shocked to react. Seimei was hit successfully. He wore wrist and neck restrictions. Ritsuka was had a chance at winning.

'Seimei are you ok?' Said Nisei. It's the first time he has been concerned for his sacrifice.

'I'm fine, keep battling.' He ordered

The battle carried on. Spell after speel flew around the room, neither unit was winning nor losing. Ritsuka was concerned that Soubi was tiring. Soubi flinched. He was getting worn out. Ritsuka became afraid. Afraid they could hurt him.

'Soubi keep going you can do this' he encouraged.

Soubi needs strength. He can take mine. A sacrifice needs not strength but endurance.

Ritsuka closed his eyes and started to breath deeply. He was focusing a lot on what he was trying to do. He started to feel very weak and he heard Soubi gasp. Ritsuka realized that it must be working. He carried on. The more strength Soubi will receive the stronger he became.

'Ritsuka stop. Please, it's too much you'll collapse. Ritsuka you need to stop I have enough strength.' He pleaded.

It was too late Ritsuka slowly collapsed to his knees. He was panting. Ritsuka was exhausted.

'Ritsuka...' Seimei whispered. Seimei knew what he was doing was wrong. He still cared for his baby brother. Sometimes his brotherly love can take control of his body without him noticing.

'Nisei let's leave. We can't fight this unit. They have a strong bond, we can't possibly defeat them without more practice.' Seimei ordered calmly.

This excuse was good enough for Nisei. Within moment he started to cast them away with a spell similar to the one Soubi had used to get them to the cottage. Soubi also cast a spell. It was extremely powerfull and made Ritsuka wince in pain. He didn't shout in pain, it would distract Soubi from the task at hand. The spell was casted but noone knows whether or not it actually tried desperately to keep his eyes open. Slowly the darkness claimed him.

'Ritsuka, you'll be ok im here' comforted Soubi.

Soubi laid Ritsuka on the floor, while he untied the girls. Reiko untied Keiko and hugged her tightly with tears staring to roll down her face.

'I'm glad everyones Ok. I need to care for Ritsuka now so I want you girls to be good and don't let your guard down. Any problems just shout. I'll be here if you need me.'

He grasped Ritsuka under the legs and around his shoulders. Like holding a young toddler he carried his sacrifice to the bedroom where he could rest. He closed the door behind him. Without bothering to turn on the light he laid Ritsuka down and made him comfortable.

'It was very nice and brave of what you did just now downstairs Ritsuka, you shouldn't have done that though. You nearly gave me a heart attack when you collapsed. Thank you for helping me though but not again untill you are stronger or when you know when to stop. ' He smiled and kissed him on the forehead.

(In a far distant place we know nothing of yet)

Seimei started panting.

'Nisei are you ok?' he asked between breathes. He wasn't quite ready for the trip and it didn't quite go as successful as he had hoped. Both of them were fulng to the floor upon arriving.

Nisei was still laying on his side facing away from Seimei. He had not flinched.

'Nisei, answer me. Please?'

Still there was no response. Now Seimei was worried. Something was wrong. He gathered all the strength he had left to crawl over to him.

'NISEI.'

Seimei was in a panic, he hadn't felt this terrible in years. Not even when he had abandoned Ritsuka. He truly did love Nisei now he wasn't distracted by his plans to get Ritsuka to be his and his only. Seimei shook him slightly by the shoulder. Nisei winced and groaned. Seimei let out a sigh of relief. He was obviously in a lot of pain but at least he was alive. Nisei was hit by Soubis spell after all. It must have caught him just as they ported away. That would explain the bumpy ride and a large impact instead of a landing.

'Master..I failed...you. I'm sorry. You may...punish me.' Nisei breathed.

Before Seimei had known they he actually did have feelings for the man he was destined to be with since birth, he punished Nisei in a cruel matter for each failure. But now. Now he didn't have the heart to do such a thing to his fighter. Especially seeing the state he is in and how hard he tried in the battle for him.

'I won't punish you Nisei.' He said calmly. He smiled and glided his hand down Niseis cheek.

'And call me Seimei. That is my name after all.'

Nisei smiled. He felt strong enough to move but not able to walk yet. Seimei helped him inside the small bungalow. They were at an abandoned home that they had made their own many years ago when they ran away. It was comfy and homy. It was a place that they felt like themselves,at home and safe.

'Thank you mas..I mean Seimei. Thank you.'

Seimei set him down on a chair in the kitchen. It was small, but big enough to handle what they needed of it. He made Neisei his favourite hot chocolate to help him get his strength back and to cheer him up. He handed the mug of cocoa to him and kissed him full on the lips. Nisei kissed back this time. Both were wearing smiles when they had stopped.

'Mmm mint, my favourite.'

'I know teehee' Seimei giggled. ' I was wondering, when did you lose your ears?'

Althoug the same age true enough Nisei had no ears. He had given them to someone else. Seimei was not upset because when the time is right he could give up his ears for him. Nisei took a long sip of his drink then replied,

'It was a girl about two and a half years ago. I didn't like her much.' He admitted

'Then why give her something so precious?'

He said precious. He really does care. Now I wish I saved my ears for him. He deserves them and is my destiny.

'I did it because of peer pressure and to fit in. Everyone else in my class had. They made fun of me because i was the only one who still had their ears and tail. I knew the girl liked me so I guess I kinda used that to my advantage. She accepted of course. Now im just wondering whether or not it was worth giving that up just to stop being bullied and to fit in.' Nisei frowned.

Seimei completely understood. He was also suffering from the same sort of thing but he wasn't the only one. His best friend hadn't shed his ears either. They stuck together and didn't give in to the pressure. Seimei was glad he did because a few weeks later they found out that they wre hiding their ears and making up stories to look good. Most people used hair pins to hide them from visibility. It worked and some innocent kids did lose their ears too early because of the pressure for nothing. At least Seimei and his friend wasn't one of them.

'It doesn't matter. It's all in the past. What matters now is us and what I've finally come to accept' He said kissing him once more before leaving the room to take a nap.

'I love you Seimei'

'I love you too' and he said looking back and smiling like a little boy at christmas.