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"Well now that that's settled, here are your passports and plane tickets," Yuko gestured to the table.

"Can you at least tell me where we're going?" Kurogane sighed.

"Amsterdam Holland."

"Never heard of it."

"It's in Europe, Kuro-wan," Fai said.

"How do you know that?" Kurogane asked exasperated.

"I don't use my social studies text book as a pillow."

Kurogane muttered something unintelligible that sounded like, smug bastard.

"Your flight leaves tomorrow morning," Yuko cut in, "Once you land I've arranged for you to meet some people who will help you in the beginning of your journey. Syaoran, Sakura you know one of them very well."

"Really? Who is this person," Sakura asked.

"Your brother," Yuko said.

"Touya?" She started, "But he left to study abroad when I was ten! I haven't seen him in years."

"Well, he wasn't exactly truthful with you, dear. When Touya was fifteen he found his partner, a boy named Yukito," Yuko explained.

"I remember him, he lived next door," Sakura said, "But why didn't he tell me?"

"Yukito is a dream seer," Yuko replied, "in his dreams he saw your power and that Syaoran was your partner. He also saw that you all would come together, and the great things you would do. Had he told you about this, the future would have been changed. However, both boys knew it would be a few years before this little group was formed, so they volunteered to help out. I have been sending sending them to high-activity areas. They will help you get used to this new life, Touya might even be able to give you some sort of training Kurogane. He has the same ability as you."

"Really?" Kurogane asked excitedly.

"Yes," Yuko smiled, "I think he will be a great help to you."

"You'll adore him Kurogane!" Sakura said, "He's a lot like you,actually."

"How so?" Fai asked curiously.

"Well, he's really strong and brave. He allways acts like a tough guy but underneath he's really very kind and sensitive," Sakura replied.

"I have a feeling the two of them will be best friends!" Fai said.

"Well," Yuko cut in, "I think you all should get some sleep. After all your plane leaves at 6:00am."

"Why the hell do we have to leave so early?" Kurogane demanded.

"The earlier the plane the better deal on tickets."

"Come on Kuro-puppy, let's get some sleep. Goodnight Yuko," Fai said, leading a grumbling Kurogane out.

"We will show you to your room," Maro and Moro chimed leading them upstairs to a small spare room. A futon lay on the floor.

"Thank you," Fai said, smiling at the girls, "Goodnight girls."

"Goodnight Fai."

The girls left closing the door behind them. Fai smiled to himself. He had never had a friend before, and now it seemed he was gaining more every day. And the man responsible for this was laying on their futon, his expression thoughtful.

"What are you thinking about?" Fai asked laying down beside him.

"This is great, I might actually learn something from Sakura's brother that will help me be on the same level as you guys."

"Kuro-silly, you don't need to learn anything."

"Yes I do. I don't want to be dead weight and I don't want you to have to worry about protecting me because I'm 'supernaturally retarded,'" Kurogane replied, then he thought of something, "Everyone keeps talking about how you're a magician, but I don't think I've seen you use magic."

Fai looked away, "I don't like to use magic if I don't have to. All the spells I was able to learn are offensive. I could never learn any defensive or healing magic. I figure It's because those types of magic are a gift, a gift I'm not worthy of. Ashura said he couldn't learn healing magic either, that we were the same-" Kurogane cut him off.

"Don't say that! You're nothing like that bastard!"

"I know that now," Fai whispered, "but when I was younger all I wanted was to be just like him. I thought he cared about me."

"You've got people who really care about you now."

"I know," Fai said as tan arms wrapped around his waist, pulling him close.

"I'd still like to see you use magic. It's a part of you, and I want get to know everything about you."

Fai hesitated then, sighing, he pointed a finger at one of Kurogane's bags. He mumbled some words in a language Kurogane had never heard. It sounded like poetry, or song. Blue sparks began to dance around the bag and then it was being lifted from the floor, it moved lazily toward them before settling in Kurogane's lap.

"Well there you go."

"Your magic is beautiful," Kurogane said giving him a chaste kiss, "and you've certainly got me under your spell."

"I don't get it," Fai said, "No matter what I say or do you still tell me how wonderful I am. Isn't there anything about me you don't like?"

"The only thing about you that I don't like is that you can't see how truly incredible you are."

"Well at least I have you to tell me."

"I love you, Fai."

"I love you too, but we really should get some sleep. Our flight leaves in a few hours." Fai snuggled closer, laying his head on Kurogane's chest.

Kurogane grimaced, "Don't remind me."

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