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Ritsu sat down on the Hospital bed completely exhausted. Takano had introduced him to Angel after Angel who was curious about him. Ritsu didn't know why they were so excited to meet him; he thought they would run away not come to welcome him. Takano's voice sounded guilty through the whole thing. Why?

How much longer do I have to stay with the guy? They walked into the city and the way Takano described it was so beautiful and detailed that he could see how in the middle of the city there was a beautiful fountain with lily pads decorating the clear blue water, how nature was welcomed in the city and how it decorated each buildings with vines and flowers. Ritsu's favorite was the Cherry Blossoms around every corner. Takano said that this was the month for them to bloom.

Ritsu was a bit disturbed by how captivated he was with Takano's voice. Like something pulled at him, leading him closer to Takano. Ritsu cringed at the thought.

Takano was currently outside while Nowaki checked his progress.

Nowaki nodded in satisfaction. "Your wing grew a little." He watched as Ritsu stretched his wing with little pain. Nowaki's attention was soon captured by the other wing. "I have never seen this kind of wings before. Usually a Demons wings are completely black."

Ritsu shrugged. "They weren't always like this; I had them like every other Demon but they changed one day." He admitted.

"Fascinating, I wonder why." Nowaki's attention went to Ritsu's eyes. He lifted the band aid. "The black around your eyes receded, that's a good sign. Can you open your eyes for me?"

Ritsu hesitated, could he trust him? Nowaki noticed his hesitation. "I need to see if the chemical messed with your vision or if the elixir helped heal that as well."

Gradually Ritsu opened his eyes to pure blinding light. "Fuck!" He quickly closed them again, they burned. His arms were in the process of scratching them when Nowaki stopped him.

"Don't, let it pass. Now I need you to take it easy for a few days. Any sign of tension can slow down the healing process. Do you understand?"

Ritsu nodded. While Nowaki put on fresh new band aids Ritsu asked. "How is it that you're not disturbed by me? I am a Demon."

Nowaki smiled. "You're not the first Demon I checked, there was Shinobu."

"Shinobu is here?" Ritsu wondered if he was with his Mate. The last time he saw them they were running toward the exit gate of Hell.

Surprised Nowaki asked. "You know him?" Ritsu nodded, curious. "If you like I'll ask Takano to take you over to see him."

Ritsu shook his head. "We weren't friends, I just heard about him." Ritsu didn't want to take the chance that the couple might recognize him. He needed to regain his strength and leave.

"Ah, I see then."

Takano came in then, impatient. "Done yet?"

"Yes, he's all yours." Nowaki left the two alone. Takano helped Ritsu up and shifted them to the Cherry Blossoms.

Ritsu rested against his usual spot. But with Takano here he couldn't relax the man always made Ritsu restless. "You may go now."

"I want to ask you a few questions first." Takano also sat. Neither has been there when the night and day touched creating a new color. It was beautiful to see the light purple with the pink Cherry blossoms.

Ritsu frowned. "No." He didn't want anyone's company right now. Ritsu only had a few minutes to enjoy before Takano had to leave for war.

"Why did you come here in the first place?" Takano asked, ignoring him.

Ritsu stayed quiet not trusting the man.

"Come on it's a simple question."

"Why do you want to know?" He couldn't tell him that he came here to escape all the bickering about who should to lead the war.

"I just want to know more about you that's all."

"Don't expect me to answer." Ritsu shook his head for empathies.

"Why not?" Takano scooted closer to Ritsu.

"Cause, it's not of your business!" Ritsu seriously wasn't used to communicating with others. He wished he knew a way to make Takano leave him alone.

"Well you don't have to yell."

"Well you don't have to be a jackass about it." Ritsu clenched his teeth together, anger building up again.

"Ha?"

"You heard me. Just shut up already."

"I'm only asking why you came here, you don't have to bite my head off."

"Seems to be the only way to shut you up."

Takano growled, no longer amused. "What the hell is up with you?"

"You're the hell that's up with me; I'm not going to answer so just let me relax."

"It's a simple question." Ritsu growled he wanted his sword; he wanted to beat the crap out of him. He must have said it out load because Takano drew back sharply.

"Damn little devil."

Ritsu groaned. "You're still talking!"

Night was coming, the end of any relaxation Ritsu hoped to get before he returned to the dream land. Takano shifted them both to Onodera's bedroom. "Go to sleep." Takano ordered.

"Fuck you." Ritsu was surprise that he didn't lose control, usually he would have torn this guy up on the first minute. But he actually...enjoyed fighting with him.

With one last glare Takano left for war.

-Ritsu

"Ritsu! Run! Run Ritsu!" Ritsu ran in the direction of Ann-Chan's room, his mother's instructions were to keep her safe.

His heart was beating fiercely, a small sword clutched tightly in one hand. The enemies were losing so they were desperate; deciding to kill as many of their enemy's as possible. Ritsu prayed that his father would prevail in this invasion. He reached Ann-Chan's room.

"Ann-Chan! let's-" Ritsu was struck speechless.

Ann-Chan was on the floor, blood pooling around her purple gown, her eyes open, unseeing.

"Ann-Chan!" Ritsu ran to her, dropping the sword. The child's mind not processing what has become of Ann-Chan. "Please no! Ann-Chan? Ann-Chan wake up, please…I...I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." Ritsu rocked her back and forth, tears streaming down his eyes. "I'm sorry, I should have-"

Ritsu heard soldiers coming. Ritsu had no choice but to leave Ann-Chan behind. He kissed her on the forehead, praying the Lord will take her to Heaven. He picked up his sword and ran out the room in search for his parents and older brother.

Explosions rocked the castle, they didn't have long.

Around a corner there were more enemies so he drew back. He peaked over again to see if he could somehow pass them unnoticed when he spotted them holding his older brother down.

Shocked Ritsu stepped out, readying his sword for a fight and prepared to die to save his brother. But before he could move his brothers green eyes locked on to his. He shook his head and said in their language. "Hide, find mom and Dad, keep them safe." They swung the sword and decapitated him.

Ritsu quickly covered his mouth to hide a scream. He quickly hid back around the corner, frozen for a few moments, trying to register what just happened. Shaken to his core he stumbled back where he came from, tears blurring his vision.

This was not happening, it couldn't be happening; it was all but a nightmare. He ran until his legs started to burn. His brother was not dead, this was a nightmare.

Ritsu fell to his knees a scream forcing itself from his lips.

No...Not my brother, not my brother...anything but my…

Ritsu clutched his chest, crying his eyes out. He couldn't breathe right; he was losing consciousness form shock. Memories of his brother playing with him in the gardens when they were small and training in the field, laughing and enjoying life played through his head.

He looked up to see a solider swinging a sword at him. Ritsu closed his eyes ready for impact. He heard metal meet flesh; he felt the blood spray on his face. But there was no pain. Ritsu slowly opened his eyes and then widened them when he saw his mother in front of him.

Ritsu's father killed the solider but it was too late. His mother fell to the side, dead.

"Mom!" Ritsu father grabbed him before meeting contact with his mother. Tears were streaming down his father's face. "Ritsu listen to me, I need you to run away." Ritsu shook his head, his eyes never leaving his beautiful mother.

His father pushed him in a trap door in the wall near them.

"No! Let me stay with you! Please! Please Dad don't leave me!" Ritsu tightened his hold on his father's shirt.

Ritsu's father kissed his forehead. "Live my son. I love you."

Ritsu screamed. His father pushed him in and closed the door trapping Ritsu in darkness.

-Takano

Takano went into his room. He had four hours before the sun came up this time. Takano signed, his shoulders started to ache from fighting.

Angel's didn't sleep. There was no need to. But since Onodera was human turned Demon he needed it. Takano signed, he didn't mean to fight with his Angel. He only wanted to know more about him. Takano admitted that it was his fault he was being so pushy.

Takano heard Onodera yell out in his room. Panicked Takano shifted to find his angel struggling in the sheets.

"Onodera calm down." He was breathing hard; he looked to be clawing at something in front of him. "Onodera?" Takano reached to comfort him, grasping his shoulders. At contact his claws shot out, raking down his chest. Takano jumped back as his Angel sat up in bed, sweat running down his forehead.

"Shh, don't be afraid." He once again came closer to Onodera. Onodera just sat there not moving a muscle. Takano engulfed him in his arms. "I'm here now, easy." Onodera was shaking, he felt tears stream down his shirt. His heart clenched. What had hurt him so?

Takano touched his heated cheeks, trying to cool him down. Onodera shuddered. Takano climbed into bed with him, pulling Onodera across his chest to run his fingers through his hair.

"I'll be here when you wake up, I won't leave you alone." Onodera relaxed and fell asleep. Takano held him close to his heart, wondering what had made such a reaction from this beautiful Angel.

P.S when I wrote that scene it made me cry. Literally! And I was at work so yeah my co-workers freaked out…XD. Hoped you enjoyed!