Guys don't even ask me about this. I just wanted to write an Assassin!YumaxAstral fic. I'm not even sure why. Somehow Shingetsu worked his way in and this was the result. :/

So there are currently 2 types of fics I want to write for these two. The first is a genderbend AU (don't even ask me why. I have no clue.) The second is one where one of them is a Yandere. *hides behind my assassin OC, Gabe; peeks out* umm…if anyone would like to give suggestions about the Yandere fic-like who would most likely be Yandere-feel free.

Anyway… *comes out from behind Gabe* I own nothing. Enjoy~!

Word used: "Secret"

Yuma didn't like to keep secrets from his friends and lover, but this wasn't really his choice. He HAD to keep it a secret. They just wouldn't understand.

Yuma looked around to make sure no one was watching before slipping into the dark alley. Before him stood his boss, Shingetsu Rei. His amethyst eyes shined with an unreadable emotion, and his oddly styled fiery red hair flowed slightly in the full moon.

"Yuma-kun," he said, "About time you could make it."

"It wasn't easy," Yuma said, "Today was Cat-chan's birthday. I attended the party to be polite but I had a hard time leaving without being noticed." Yuma shook his head. "Anyway, what's my latest job?"

Shingetsu's twin, Vector, stepped out from the shadows, taking his place next to his brother. "It's quite simple, really. The target shouldn't be hard to locate."

Shingetsu held up a photo of a young male with light blue hair and olive green eyes, a bright smile on his face. "This is your target."

Yuma took the photo, looking at it in disbelief. "But that's-!"

"Okudaira Fuya," Vector said with a smirk, "Also known as renowned TV star ESPer Robin."

"You must assassinate him tonight," Shingetsu said.

Yuma's hands shook as he stared at the picture. Fuya was his friend. How was he supposed to…?

He opened his mouth to object, but was cut off by Vector saying "You haven't forgotten our deal, have you?"

Yuma flinched. He hadn't. How could he forget? If he didn't do these jobs, take the lives of these people, they'd make absolute sure that his friends-and Astral-would suffer. And these two were known for keeping their promises.

Taking a deep breath, Yuma nodded. "Alright. I'll do it."

Shingetsu and Vector smirked, and Yuma felt a cold feeling pool in his chest. "Perfect."

Midnight found Yuma in the alley beside Fuya's home. He was fighting an internal battle with himself, one side saying they should do it and get it over with, and the other screeching for him to stop and go home.

Eventually, Yuma had made up his mind. However, before he could start climbing into the overhead window, a familiar voice that sent chills up his spine said "Yuma?"

Yuma didn't dare move or breathe. He turned his blood red eyes to the ground as footsteps drew close, stopping a mere arm's length away. "Astral."

"I knew you were hiding something," Astral said, tone completely blank of emotion, "But to think you were the one committing those murders..." he could feel Astral's mismatched eyes burning into the back of his red and black jacket. "And now you're going after Fuya! Our friend!" Astral had raised his voice, making Yuma flinch at the tone of betrayal and disappointment. "Why?!"

Yuma didn't answer for a while, trying to push down the guilt that was eating away at his being, clogging his throat and making him want to jump off the closest skyscraper. "I had no choice," he finally said.

"How do you not have a choice?" Astral asked.

Yuma sniffled, trying to push back the tears gathering behind his eyelids. "You know who Shingetsu Rei and Vector are, right?" stupid question. Everyone in the city knew of them. How could they not? Those two were involved with every single criminal act in the city in some way and somehow have not been jailed yet. If someone didn't know who they were, they were a fool.

"What of them?" Astral asked cautiously.

"They threatened me," Yuma said, still refusing to look at his lover, "They said if I didn't assassinate these people for them, they'd hurt you and the others. I tried to resist at first, but after Kotori was attacked by a gang and ended up with a broken leg and was unconscious for nearly a week…" Yuma swallowed. "I knew I had no choice. So I accepted and took so many lives… I wanted to stop, but…" Yuma's voice cracked and he shut up.

"…how long?" Astral asked.

"…" Yuma tried to remember through his guilt-filled mind. "Roughly…4 months, give or take?"

This was it. Yuma knew what would happen now. Astral would yell at him, scold him, and probably leave him. Yuma couldn't bear the thought. He couldn't lose Astral. He meant the world to Yuma. He just couldn't-!

A pair of arms wrapped around his waist, making Yuma freeze solid as Astral's head pressed against the area between his shoulder blades. What…?

"I understand," Astral said with a tone that was stern but hiding a bit of amusement, "It isn't your fault."

A tear escaped Yuma's defenses, many more quickly following. "Astral…" Yuma turned to the other, a soft smile playing with his lips. "I'm glad but…I have to turn myself in. I'm probably going to be facing a couple of years in jail."

"Perhaps Kaito could convince his father to soften the sentence?" Astral suggested, "After all, you were being blackmailed, and you could lead the police to Shingetsu and Vector."

Yuma smiled, wrapping his arms Astral's neck and pressing his forehead against the others. How did he get such an understanding lover? The answer to that question still escaped him to this day.

"Thank you," Yuma said.

"Just promise me one thing," Astral mumbled, "Don't keep anymore secrets like that."

"I promise."

Emilio: uhh…nani?

Theabridgedkuriboh: they only creep me out sometimes. But I adore Hunters from L4D. :3

vividRegulator: thanks. And I think so. I saw it while browsing Tumblr, typed it in and saw some works featuring those two, so I think so. XD

Leah Yamaguchi: thanks. And it's okay. I don't mind. :3

Annika: he does, doesn't he? XD

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