Title: The Promise of a Faraway Day

Rating: M

Pairings: Kurogane/Fai, Doumeki/Watanuki, Syaoran/Sakura, Touya/Yukito, others

Warning/Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Tsubasa. If I did there would be a lot more Kuro/Fai moments. Mpreg (don't like, don't read), there will be a few OC's but none will be too significant to the story line.

Author: Youkohiei_fan (LJ), Tsubasa_fan ()

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The two of them were deposited onto browning grass, not too far from them they could see the beginnings of a town. Mokona meanwhile did a somersault in the air before landing atop Fai's head.

"Does Mokona feel anything?" Kurogane took in his surroundings, seeing the near deserted town in the distance as Fai asked Mokona.

"Yep, there's definitely something here...but it's faint."

"Which means it might be in another town?"

"Maybe we should ask the person over there?" Fai pointed to a lone figure that seemed to be working in a nearby field.

"Until we're alone again it's best you stay quite. Don't want people thinking you're some kind of weird monster or something."

"Roger Puppy!" Mokona saluted before bouncing off of Fai's shoulder and onto the man's hand. Kurogane's fist shook at Mokona as it froze, taking on the appearance of a stuffed animal in Fai's hand.


"Excuse me, but we're new here. Could you tell us exactly where we are?"

"This place is Requiem. It's rare for anyone to want to travel here even to just pass through to the larger towns." The man stood and faced Fai. A gloved hand wiped sweat of the man's brow as his other hand rested lightly over the shovel's handle that now rested against his hip.

"Oh my." Fai brought a hand to cover his slackened jaw as he stared up at the shirtless man. A tick began in Kurogane's brow as he saw those pale cheeks burn a light red.

"We came here not long ago and need a place to stay." Pushing Fai aside, Kuorgane stood in front of the shirtless man, trying to not just pummel the bastard where he stood.

"There used to be an inn, but with no travelers it's just a run down building that hasn't been used in years."

"Then we'll ask around to see if anyone can rent us a room." It seemed that Fai had snapped out of his stupor and noticed the blood thirsty aura that had started to ripple off his lover.

"I didn't introduce me and my grumpy companion here. I'm Fai Flowright and this is Kuro-wan, but don't worry his bark is far worse than his bite." Kurogane's palm moved over Fai's face, pushing the blonde backwards again.

"It's Kurogane. You know I hate it when you introduce me with those stupid names."

"Kyoshiro Tohdoh. The two of you can follow me I might know of a place that's available." Fai smiled sheepishly at Kurogane, who crossed his arms over his chest, before following.

Walking through the town they saw just how small it really was. What few shops were open had evener fewer patrons in them. Other buildings stood empty, now just former shells of what they once were. While the town was small, it citizens paid it no attention. Children ran down the streets laughing and rough housing as the adults watched with warm eyes. It made Fai and Kurogane homesick, wandering how Suwa was holding up and more importantly how the twins were doing.

Towards the outskirts of town sat a small house, the white paint chipped along its sides and the fence surrounding it had seen better days. A small garden was to the side as flowers sprang up in patches around the house's edge. Tohdoh opened the rickety gate and into the yard, placing the shovel he'd been carrying against the fence, as the other two men followed silently behind him.

"It's not much, but there should be a room for you." Tohdoh said before opening the front door and stepping inside.


Walking in the three men were greeted by a blond man with his back to them. Said blond was currently sitting in front of a painting that looked nearly finished. An easel held in one hand as a brush moved with ease across the canvas in the other. Though after hearing the door close the man turned and smiled, paint smudging his right cheek he lay down his tools.

"Ah, you're home" Blue eyes took in the two behind Kyoshiro. "and it seems you've brought guests."

"They're new in town looking for a place to stay."

"There is the room in the back that's empty." Depositing his brush in the pocket of his smock, the blonde stood, wiping his paint stained hands, before grinning.

"We'll pay you for the room." Fai offered, hoping to persuade the other blond.

"As soon as the two of us get jobs." The taller of the two added, he didn't want to seem like a complete bum to their hosts.

"You're in luck, Kyoshiro's always slaving away with repairing things around here, the two of you can help with that and we'll call it even." The blond stood, wiping his hands on the smock tied around his waist.

"Thank you...uhm?"

"Call me Clovis."

"Fai." Both men shook hands as the other two in the room stood to the side.

"I'm not much of a cook, usually Kyoshiro does that, but I can go and buy something at the diner down the street."

"Please let me cook to show our gratitude for your hospitality."

"I'm afraid we don't have much to choose from, but you can have full reign over the kitchen."

"Kuro-min?" Clovis titled his head to the side in confusion at the strange name as Kurogane heard the unsaid request to follow.

"It's Kurogane and I'm coming." Kurogane followed the two blondes as Tohdoh went the opposite direction, disappearing into a room.


"I may have you teach me how to cook some of these things Fai." The other blonde smiled as he ate and praised Fai's culinary skills.

"I'd be happy to."

"What exactly brings the two of you here?"

"We're searching for something for a friend." Kurogane huffed and rolled his eyes at calling Yuuko a 'friend'.

"What is this thing you're searching for?" Tohdoh asked a he took a drink fro his glass. Seeing the look given to them, Kurogane knew that at least the older man was suspcious of them.

"We're not really sure exactly what it looks like just that it's in the area."

"Is there anything we can do to help?"

"You've already given us a room, we couldn't ask for anything else."


"Here's your room, sorry but I'm not much of a cleaner." Clovis shrugged as he patted down the comforter on the bed, dust flying into the air as he did. Kurogane tossed their bag to the floor as Clovis opened the only window in the room to circulate some frsh air into the bedroom. Fai in turn was wiping down the nightstand next to the bed with his sleeve.

"Hope you two don't mind sharing a bed."

"We're together."

"I thought as much, the two of you give of a 'we have sex with each other' vibe." Clovis smiled cheekily as Fai laughed at the other's bluntness. At that moment, Kurogane had realized that Clovis may have actually been just as bad as Fai.


"What's wrong Kuro-min?"

"You're absolutely clueless."

"Tell me then...please?" Fai looked up at Kurogane and pouted, knowing it wouldn't be long before the other man relented. The ninja averted his gaze, not wanting to get caught in the blonde's trap again. He sighed instead, knowing Fai wouldn't stop until he talked.

"That Tohdoh guy, the way you looked at him when you first saw him."

"Do my ears deceive me or is Kuro-sama jealous?"

"It's not fucking funny!"

"I'm sorry."

"It's not like I can stop you from looking idiot."

"You want to know why I was looking at Tohdoh like that?" Under different circumstances Fai would have mercilessly teased his other half, but seeing as how Kurogane was serious about this the blond would refrain this time. Huffing in finged indifference the taller man looked away as he tried to burn a hole in the wall with his glare. Really, sometimes Kurogane was just too cute for words and Fai had to hold back the urge to pinch his cheeks. "It's because he reminds me of you."

"Bullshit."

"It's true. Tall, lean, and muscular with dark eyes, short hair and a permanent scowl. What can I say? It's a real turn on for me."

"That's the dumbest thing I've heard come out of your mouth all day."

"But it's true; Kuro-tan is very sexy." Fai sidled up to Kurogane, before slowly easing his way onto his spouses lap. "Besides it's not like you have to worry about Tohdoh trying to hit on me."

"Why would I worry?"

"Kuro-san really is thick headed." The ex-mage shook his head in disbelief as he settled himself on Kurogane's lap. "Tohdoh is already involved with someone."

"How the hell do you get that?"

"Clovis of course. Really Kuro-san you're suppose to be the more perceptive one." Fai was mere inches from his face as he smiled down at Kurogane.

"S-shut up you!" Kurogane hated it when he blushed, but it was hard not to when Fai was trying to undo his pants.

"Besides doesn't Clovis remind you of me?" Fai brought his hands up to cup Kurogane's face as he kissed the taller man.

"No." Kurogane cursed himself for answering too quickly, now Fai would think he was lying.


"Actually, I was very spoiled back then, I remember hating anyone that wasn't an upperclassman. I despised them. I was very naive."

"Tohdoh changed that I presume?" Fai asked as both men sat at the small dining table. Over the past week they had gotten to know each other better and developed a friendship and while their significant others were out working on the outside of the house, the two blonde's found themselves talking.

"He was an instructor at the local barracks. Father took me and my siblings there often so we could practice with a sword." Clovis smiled at the memories as his tea cooled in his hands. "I was clumsy as a child, even more so when I was a teenager, but Kyoshiro was always helping. He even stood up for me to my father. Once I got to know him I changed. You see, my father's mayor of one of the larger cities, so of course he didn't take too kindly to me being with someone 'below me' and the fact that his seventeen year old son was being courted by someone fourteen years his senior. So I decided to leave, start over again."

"We have a lot in common."

"You and Kurogane look happy, even if he tries to hide it."

"Yes."


"Ah...Kyoshi..."

"If I have to hear them one more time I'm going to stab something." Kurogane removed the pillow covering his face as Fai tried not to laugh beside him.

"At least now we know what everyone else was doing when we were busy." The blonde man lay on his side, his arm used to prop himself up as he watched his husband argue to himself.

"You're not helping."

"I seem to recall us being much louder."

"You're enjoying this aren't you?"

"Shit....please hurry." Both of them blushed at the proclamation.

"Well it's not bothering me."

"Pervert."

"Stop grumbling and I'll help you get some sleep."

"How the hell do you expect to d-" His breath caught as he felt cool hands grip his semi-erect cock. Kurogane made an indescribable sound as Fai's hands began stroking him. "Shit, what the hell are you doing?!" Kurogane hissed between his teeth as Fai smirked up at him.

"I'm trying to help you relax."

"The fuck you a-are." Kurogane shuddered as a tongue lapped at the head of his now fully engorged cock. Large hands gripped Fai's head as the blond wrapped his lips around his lover. Slender fingers dug into Kurogane's hips to keep the larger man from bucking up. Kurogane could feel Fai smile around him as he was deep throated. The sounds from the other two down the hall were drowned out as Kurogane's senses focused in on what Fai was currently doing to him. With the sight of his lover's head bobbing, the heat from his mouth and the building pressure in his gut, Kurogane didn't last very long. So when Fai began moaning, he was in sensory overload, which before too long caused him to come with a strangled moan of his own. After he was spent, Fai rose up; resting against his partner's chest as he languidly wiped his mouth clean with the back of his hand.

"We're not done." Kurogane breathed heavily as he moved them to their sides. Fai now facing the bedroom door as his back was pressed against Kurogane's chest.

"Kuro-rinta, it's not necessary."

"Shut up." Fai squirmed under his lover's touch; he could feel his cheeks burning as hands slipped under his clothes. Covering his mouth with one hand Fai struggled not to be too loud as Kurogane began pumping him with one hand while his other was at work worrying his nipples. Open mouthed kisses were placed on every inch of pale skin Kurogane's mouth could reach in their position as he listened to Fai's breath hitching as he was jerked off at an ever increasing rate.

"Ooh, Kuro-t-tan..." Kurogane winced as Fai's nails probably drew blood, but the feeling of his lover's body arching against his own as he climaxed over his fingers was enough of a distraction. Tucking Fai back into his pants and wiping his soiled hand on the sheets, Kurogane wrapped an arm around him, one hand on Fai's stomach as his other arm was used as a make shift pillow.

"Now maybe we can go to sleep." Wiping his hand on the rumpled sheets Kurogane tucked his head in between the juncture of Fai's neck and shoulder. Kissing the blonde's pale throat as he relaxed Kurogane grinned.

"Daddy's very...sweet." Fai turned kissing Kurogane's hair before closing his eyes.


The next morning Kurogane and Fai stumbled into the kitchen as Clovis was handing Tohdoh what looked like breakfast.

"Good morning, hope the two of you like sweet rolls."

"Clovis I thought you said you couldn't cook? These are delicious."

"I wanted to try the recipe you taught me the other day."

"Not a fan of sweets?" Tohdoh smirked at Kurogane as the younger man glared at the rolls in front of him. Pouring another cup of dark liquid, Tohdoh passed it to Kurogane who eyed the drink. "Here try this, makes them not as sugary."

"Thanks." The bitter taste of his drink did help with the food.


"You're in need of some help and it's been more than a few years since I last saw Avalon."

"Avalon?"

"The city my father governs."

"Hopefully he won't have me killed on sight and you brought back." Tohdoh said as he took a seat beside Clovis.

"We'll stay away from his estate and go to Schneizel's home." Clovis waved his paint brush in the air as he looked over his shoulder to the older man.

"Kuro-wankoro and I will go alone. There's no need for you and Tohdoh to have to risk your lives."

"Nonsense, the four of us will leave tomorrow. It will take the better part of the day to get there."

"Does anyone know we're coming?" Tohdoh crossed his arms and leaned back against the couch. He sighed, knowing when his own lover thought of something it was nearly impossible to persuade him otherwise.

"I sent a letter to Schneizel, he's expecting us."


"Ah my dear little brother, how have you been these last few years?" Standing outside a house that would nearly rival there own back in Suwa, stood who they expected was Clovis's brother. The blonde man was broad shouldered with an air about him. It reminded Kurogane and Fai of the noble's they had met back home.

"Better than ever, how has everyone else been doing?"

"You'll never guess, but our Lelouch has grown up and gotten himself a lover, not to mention how Euphemia has become quite the activist. Nunnally has also transformed into a beautiful girl as well." While the two brothers caught up with each other servants came to take their luggage and escort them to their respective rooms.

Fai glanced over to Tohdoh, seeing the man was uncomfortable with being waited on. His attention returned to the young girl who was speaking, smiling sheepishly at not having listened, Fai and Kurogane followed her up a large set of stairs and what he presumed was their room.


"Clovis tells me you're searching for something?" Schneizel said as a servant refilled his glass.

"Yes, it's why we've come here." The older blonde nodded in thanks to the girl, who blushed and bowed, before she retreated to kitchen.

"Do you know where it is?"

"Close by, we'd have to search for it."

"Search for something you don't now the appearance of? That's a lot of work, it must be something important."

"It belongs to a friend of ours; she lost it not long ago and asked us to retrieve it for her." Both Kurogane and Fai could tell Schneizel was an analytical mind, the way he calculated every move, every word. The man was in complete control of anything that could come his way.

"Then if you are in need of my services, I would be happy to help."

""Thank you, Schneizel."

"Tohdoh, don't act so uncomfortable, you're a guest and family here." Said man had kept quiet during dinner, not wanting to garner the older brother's attention.

"It's hard to relax, when I'm this close to your father."

"You're a retired general of the royal army, you shouldn't fear our father, especially after he has had these years to cool off."

"It's best to be ready for anything, when Charles Britannia is concerned." His eyes turned hard at the name, memories resurfacing as Tohdoh thought of the older man.


"Lulu. Nunnally." Two sets of eyes whirled towards Clovis. Both teens were in shock at seeing the elder brother after so many years apart. Nunnally ran over, hugging the blonde around his waist in joy.

"Clovis? W-what are you doing here?" Lelouch nearly choked in surprise at his brother's sudden reappearance.

"Helping some friends, Schneizel has told me a little about how you've faired."

"Schneizel talks too much." An old spark of anger flared in violet eyes. It was something Clovis remembered of Lelouch, the boy had always been rather cynical, even at an early age.

"Are you getting ready for the purse?"

"Father is finally going to let Lelouch race this year, we've been taking care of his horse until then." Nunnally smiled up at Clovis, who returned the gesture whole heartedly. Lelouch ran his fingers down the soft muzzle of the horse that was lazily munching on oats.

"You always did enjoy riding, I suspect you have a winning colt?"

"There are a lot of horses in the race that are good. You remember Galahad? He's sired Lancelot and Tristan which are both in the race." That had been news, the stallion had been a monster of a creature, bad tempered, a natural winner and the pride of the Weinberg family. To think two such horses would be in a race with his brother was a bit frightening.

Clovis smiled, he had missed his younger brother and sister, though he couldn't help notice how much the boy had changed since his absence. Lelouch had grown calmer, more at peace with himself and his surroundings. No doubt it was due to their tyrant of a father and the mysterious boy in the teen's life. Nunnally was much the same, she had always been a gentle child, but he could see that her kindness had only grown with age.

"You've grown Nunnally and you too Lelouch, maybe we could talk over a game of chess and tea?"

"Loosing all those times before didn't teach you anything did it Clovis?" The blonde laughed loudly and ruffled his brother's hair.


"Fai, Kurogane, Mokona found it!" The white creature jumped up and down on the bed, a paper in it's tiny paws. Snatching the flier from Mokona, Kurogane scanned the paper. "Hey!"

"Now Daddy, don't be rude." Fai smiled as he moved in front of Kurogane and read over the paper.

"This is what we're looking for." Blue eyes widened as Kurogane pointed at a picture of the race's trophy. Atop it sat two small silver horses, between them rested a bright blue stone.

"Mokona sensed it around the stables at the track, but couldn't find it with everyone walking around."

"We'll have to get invited to the race and get close enough to the trophy to take the gem."

"Did you find anything else about this?"

"When Mokona was sneaking around, there were a lot of guards in the room where the stone was." Frowning at having failed in securing the one thing they had come for, Mokona stopped its hopping.


"Lelouch isn't able to compete this year, he's broken his ankle during training." Tohdoh sighed as he stepped outside the room. Schneizel didn't seem phased by the news, while Clovis moved to his own lover. The lanky brunette that had been in the room grimaced before stalking into the room where Lelouch was resting. Nunnally gasped, worried for her brother, before she made her way towards his room.

"I could take his place." Clovis spoke, his face stern as he looked at his older brother.

"As much as that's appreciated, Gawain belongs to father and I doubt he would let you ride his prize horse." It was terrible news for all of them. "I could however ask Fai to race, I can recommend him to father as an up and coming rider." Kurogane glared as Fai sat surprised.

"You really think that man would fall for it?" Everyone turned to see Lelouch being helped into the room by Suzaku and Nunnally on either side of the teen supporting him.

"It isn't foolproof, but it is the best plan we have. Father won't let any of us race or anyone that isn't trusted. Fai will come with my own recommendation." Lelouch scowled at the situation, keeping quiet.


"Here you are, Lulu's horse Gawain will go to Fai, while Kurogane will ride Agravaine." The slender teen spoke as he lead to horses. Gawain, a sleek black colt with gold and green silks and Agravaine, a flaxen chestnut drapped in the purple and gold of Schneizel's own crest. Both horses were handing over to their new riders. Suzaku stood by with each horse as Schneizel walked towards them.

"The two of you will simply race, you will have to watch out for other riders, especially the ones on Mordred and Gorlois, and they've been known to use dirty tactics. The only horses that could possibly beat your own are Tristan and Lancelot, both of them are dangerous in their own right. Keep the horses from getting trapped and they'll take you the rest of the way." Schneizel smiled airily as he talked to them. Kurogane only half listened as his horse jerked its head up, energetic and moving about. "You'll have only today to prepare." With out further words both men saddled both horses and had them walk around the estate, getting a feel for their steeds before the race.


The city was alive, the air static with excitement as people crowded the stands and infield of the track. On the far side of the track, behind several buildings, was nestled the stables. Clovis, along with Tohdoh had decided it would be best for them to stay behind, instead of risking a confrontation with the rest of the blonde's family. Mokona meanwhile had stayed behind, not wanting to risk trying to hide the small creature in such a crowded place.

"Kuro-rinta looks cute." Dressed in a deep green pea coat with black pants and gold trim, Fai looked himself over in the mirror he had found inside the changing room. Something moved just outside the blonde's vision and Fai smiled knowing what it had been.

"Call me that one more time and I'll beat the shit out of you." Kurogane himself was dressed much the same, except his colors matched those of his horses silks.

"Now, now, you two, there's no time for flirting the judges have called for riders to mount." Schneizel clapped lazily as he approached them. He smirked as Kurogane grunted and walked off towards the stables, Fai nodded before following after his lover.


Each rider waited on their horses on the track, a long line of rope stretched in front of them to prevent any from beginning before the bell sounded the start of the race. Fai smiled leaning a bit forward on Gawain as he shouted at Kurogane from the other side of the lineup.

Kurogane could feel his head throbbing as he tried to count to ten before jumping off his horse and mauling Fai. Several other riders were looking at the blonde curiously. The announcer above them thankfully drowned out Fai. Kurogane tensed, grabbing the horses reigns after he had secured his goggles. It was almost instantaneous, the line dropped just as the bell rang. Each horse sprang into action leaping across the fallen rope and breaking out into a run.

The sound of hoofs beating against the dirt track drowned out any other sound. Fai smiled, determined as he held back his own horse, not wanting to tire Gawain before the final stretch, as he maneuvered between to horses fighting for fifth, the ex-vampire wondered briefly where Kurogane had ended in all the commotion.

Every other thought was directed to the rider in front of him, who had cut Kurogane off as they entered the first turn. He could barely hear the announcer over the horses running. Red eyes were trained on the blonde a few lengths in front of him, worried that the lithe man could be trampled. The dark bay they had been warned about, Tristan galloped past him, and Kurogane knew the rider was inexperienced.

Schneizel watched from his box seat, his smile never faltering as he watched Kurogane and Fai. He had been right to use both men in the race, each were proving to be experienced horsemen. "Kanon, get me a phone would you? I think Clovis would like to know how his friends are doing." The man behind him smiled.


It was the final stretch of the race, people were standing in their seats. The races favorites Mordred and Lancelot were neck and neck, each trying to gain the lead. Fai leaned forward urging his own horse forward as he eased into third place. With a scowl, Kurogane gritted his teeth and urged his own ride forward, he was barely in fourth.

Smiling to himself, Fai released his tight hold on the colt and let Gawain have free reign, taking it's chance the creature sprung forward with a boost of energy. The crowd roared as the black horse charged forward. Seeing it's stable mate gallop for the lead, Agravaine fought Kurogane, before the man relented. Kurogane smirked as he say the surprise on both rider's faces as he sped past them, he knew he would have to try and keep them from going after his lover who had already outrun them seconds before. Fai had already taken the lead and was pulling away from the other with each stride Gawain took.


"Did you know they would win?" Kanon asked as he stood behind Schneizel. The blonde smiled as he watched Fai jump down from his horse in the winner's circle. Reporters surrounded them as Schneizel accepted teh trophy and the purse they had won. Kurogane slowly rode up to the group, slipping his goggles off and wiping his mud covered face. The dark haired man had finished in third, just being beat out of second by a head.

"Kuro-tan!" Fai yelled as he tried to wave his lover down. Rolling his eyes, he dismounted and tugging his horse along walked towards the others.


After coming back to Schneizel's home, Fai had excused himself and Kurogane and the couple now found themselves soaking in one of the mansions many porcelain bathtubs after having watched away most of the mud in a quick shower.

"I don't think I won't to ride horses again for a very long time."

"I'm suprised we did as well as we did." Kurogane didn't look at anything in particular as Fai laid against him, one of the blonde's legs was draped over the edge of the bathtub, small rivulets of water trailed down the pale limb where fat water drops splashed against the tiled floor.

"We're not trained riders or anything."

"You think it was fixed?"

"No, but something wasn't right." Fai smiled languidly as rough lips pressed against his temple. It was something he still had trouble getting used to, but accepted it readily.

"We could ask Yuuko-san about it later."

"I'm not paying that witch for something that could be nothing."

"It doesn't matter as long as we get the stone." He said with a determined voice, both of them wanted to finish their journey as quickly as they could and get back to their lives.


"As for your reward in helping us win." Schneizel leaned onto his open palm as he sat, facing the others in the room. Kanon stepped forward, the stone in his hand before he handed it over to Kurogane. "Tell me, this friend of yours, how did they come to loose such a thing?"

"We didn't get details, only that we needed to find it and bring it back."

"You'll be leaving soon." Clovis spoke as he sat off to the side of his older brother. Tohdoh was next to him.

"Yes, we have a family to get back to." Fai smiled at his friend.


It had been another two days before everything was in order and the five of them left Avalon to return towards the small town they had come from. Kurogane glared as he sat beside Fai, who in turned laughed knowing what was troubling his partner. Mokona had found its way inside the taller man's shirt and was moving about as much as she dared to without being caught by the other couple in the carriage.

When they arrived back in the small dusty room they had slept in the first two weeks here, Mokona jumped out from its hiding place and onto the bed to face both men. Kurogane unbuttoned the coat he had been forced to wear here, reaching for his old clothes to put on. Fai moved to sit on the bed with Mokona, a pen and piece of paper in hand.

"Are we leaving now?"

"We have what we came for."

"It would be rude to leave our friends without a goodbye, but we've caused enough trouble, let me finish this letter and we can go." Kurogane didn't protest as Fai wrote a small letter thanking the people here for their help. Sealing it, he set it neatly on a nearby dresser. "Well, it seems with the way things are going, the three of us will be finished in no time at all." Fai said, happy at the thought of returning home with his family.

"Yeah."


It was nearly an hour later when Clovis stumbled across the empty bedroom and the note left behind, he smiled and tucked it into his coat, not needed to read it to know what it said.