Clow Reed smirked as he looked at the dark aura surrounding his body, and he laughed cruelly. In the distance, a large mansion owned by a magician named Daisuke had been reduced to a pile of ash. Such black magic when there was an angel sleeping peacefully on the bed nearby. Yue had only been home for a week now, but things had changed.. the guardian's confidence was gone, and he was scared more easily.. he was like a little puppy that had been kicked around.. Clow frowned and cursed softly as he noticed the black aura falter around Yue. It would just have to wait. He lay down on the bed, sighing. The dark power had felt so incredible, but Yue was more important right now. He rolled over and embraced Yue from behind, hearing a sleepy yawn.
"Clow?" Yue whispered, turning two heavy-lidded eyes up at his master.
"Mm-hmm." He smiled, kissing the guardian's cheek. Yue nodded, and then as an afterthought, cuddled against his master. Clow tightened the embrace somewhat and sighed. What a choice.. He could have a full life with this beautiful creature who was fully devoted to him and loved him.. or have absolute power and be the most famous (or infamous) sorcerer in history.. He had a feeling that the choice would have to made soon, and as of yet, there was no answer.
"Is something wrong, Clow?"
"No, no, angel." He murmured, letting Yue's head fall against his chest.
"I love you Clow-sama."
The words hit him strongly and for now, the choice between love and power seemed futile. "I love you too, Yue."
"You won't let him hurt me again.. will you?" His voice was quavering, and Clow shivered at the terrified look in Yue's eyes.
"No.. he won't hurt anyone again, koi" He said quietly. "I promise."
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
The room was silent for a moment and then Yue spoke. "I'm sorry I left."
"It's all right now.. shh.. just rest."
He broke down into tears and Clow sighed, running a hand across Yue's wings before pulling the guardian closer and rubbing his back lightly. "Shh..."
"I'm so sorry, Clow-sama.. please don't make me go back.."
He jerked back. "Why would I ever want to do that?"
"B.. because I wronged you."
"No you didn't Yue.. now rest, before you hurt yourself."
"But.."
"That's an order, Yue." He said firmly, and Yue hesitated a moment before closing his eyes obediently. Clow exhaled slowly and held the sleeping creature in his arms. "We'll see about this.. " He whispered. "But even as the most powerful sorcerer in history of magic.. I will still love you.." With that, he too closed his eyes and went to sleep.