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Disclaimer: Inoue Takehiko
Author: PhO3Nix craZ3d (Hey, I'm crazy anyhow)
Pairing: HanaRu!! (Sigh) But there will be other pairings as well.
WARNING! YAOI elements present. Read this fic at your own risk and don't sue or flame me. I want to thank those who reviewed for me. ARIGATO!!
GLADIATOR CHAPTER 5: BY CHANCE
It was sheer happiness to be able to be close to a certain raven head that had captured my heart. I didn't want to admit it to anyone but face it, it's a fact and it will stay that way. I can't believe that I had gazed into those sea blue eyes. So innocent and pure. And yet, there was something in those depths that I can't seem to read. Was it misery? Was it something bad?
I don't know.
I wanted to know everything about him. But I don't know how to start or how to react even if I did. He would think that I was some kind of lunatic or a freak. It was already a week Rukawa had joined the team and he was showing signs of great improvement and was even better than Hanamichi in every skill. " Oi, kitsune! Don't be so slow!"
I saw those cold eyes glared at me. Not in shock. We were alone in the jungle, assigned to scout the area as well as to show the newcomer our grounds. Rukawa. He had finally said his name.
" Urusai!"
Kaede couldn't help it. Whenever he's around with Hanamichi, he would say things that he'd used to say to people whom he hated. Did he hate Hanamichi? But that redhead had never done anything to make him angry or irritated. He ignored the smirking Hanamichi and walked ahead, pushing the low branches away and then.
WHACK!
" ITAI!!!"
Kaede spun around to see Hanamichi on the ground, his hands covering his nose and he was groaning in pain. " Hana-kun, daijoubu desu ka?!" He rushed towards the other fallen gladiator and he.
//Guess what happen? Come on, it's very easy.//
.tripped and fell onto Hanamichi. When, Kaede got his bearings, he realised that he was in an awkward position. Blue eyes clashed with brown eyes, sending electric shocks through Kaede's body and his heart began beating very fast indeed until he could hear it in his ears. His throat went dry and no one spoke.
Kaede almost blushed when he felt Hanamichi's body warmth enclosing him. Hanamichi had lashed out his arms to help stable Kaede's fall and now were resting heavily on Kaede's waist. Kaede mumbled an apology and tried to get up but Hanamichi didn't let go instead he turned around and pinned Kaede onto the ground, his swollen nose forgotten.
" Hana."
It was only a whisper. Kaede didn't even resist when Hanamichi's lips slowly descended onto his quivering ones. The kiss lingered on until both of them were breathless. Kaede was under a spell. A spell that he didn't want to break free forever. He wished that time would stop and let this situation continue on forever. The, he decided to be daring. He reached up and tugged Hanamichi's front shirt and pulled him down again, his mouth still slightly swollen from the previous kiss.
" Yeow!" Hanamichi pulled away and held his nose. " That hurt!"
There, the spell had broken. Kaede had totally forgotten about Hanamichi's swollen nose and he mumbled another apology before getting up, wanting to get away from making himself more embarrassed.
" Rukawa."
Kaede stopped but he didn't turn around. " What?"
" Don't go," Hanamichi whispered. He didn't know what had driven him to kiss Rukawa but he couldn't stop himself from doing so. He'd just wanted to drown himself in Rukawa's embrace and explore the contours of that slender body.
" Hanamichi." Suddenly it didn't sound like Rukawa's voice anymore. " Hanamichi." The scenery was blurring and everything was spinning. " Hanamichi."
Hanamichi closed his ears. His name was constantly being chanted all over again. NO! NO! He could hear whispers of voices and he heard the last sentence. " .wake him like this!"
BONG!
" ARGH! You stupid Gori!" Hanamichi shouted, obviously annoyed and angry with Akagi for disturbing his 'wonderful' dream. " Would you stop hitting my head!?"
" You should have got up earlier for practice, you lazy bakayaro!" Akagi shouted back as he dragged Hanamichi out of bed. " Now, go dressed up and get READY!"
" Ceh!" Hanamichi could see Miyagi and Mitsui laughing outside of his room when Akagi opened the door, a grinning Ayako and.
Rukawa.
It was all a dream. He thought as he pulled off his clothes and wore his usual training clothes. There's no way Rukawa would be interested in me. I wonder why he joined this team when he lived in that luxurious place.why?
" But Your Majesty, the Emperor of Kitsuno is not here. He went out early before dawn," Minami explained, feeling slightly nervous and surprised at the sudden descend of Akira Sendoh. " His Majesty has been absent from his duties often for the past week and no one knows where His Majesty is."
" Is that so?" Sendoh gave Kitsuno's Lord Chamberlain his sunniest smile. " Don't worry, I'll wait for him until he returns." Before Minami could say anything else, Sendoh turned and entered His Majesty's bedroom.
So, Kaede has gone out. He may own that redhead but I will win his heart in the end. Sendoh settled himself on the luxurious couch nearby and began plotting 101 ways to gain the favour of Kitsuno's red-haired gladiator.
Meanwhile.
" Hanamichi! Pay attention!" Akagi shouted angrily. Hanamichi had been performing poorly during training and the tournament is only about a week away.
" Teme, Gori! Don't order the tensai! I know what I'm doing." Well, it wasn't really true. He had been distracted throughout his intensive training. His eyes kept on wandering towards Rukawa's direction unwillingly. He was still disturbed by his dream about him kissing Rukawa. There was something definitely wrong with him but he still felt good about it.
After several hours, Akagi drew to a halt and told everyone to rest except for Hanamichi. He was being punished for not paying attention and was to continue his training for another couple of hours. Hanamichi scowled at Akagi but was unable to do anything about it.
Kaede felt sorry for Hanamichi. For the past week, he had been close with Hanamichi. He was able to watch him train, eat, and his reaction towards everything that provoked him. Kaede almost smiled to himself as he remembered earlier today how Hanamichi slept before Gori rudely interrupted him. He looked like a baby.
" What?"
Kaede glared coldly at Miyagi who was studying him closely. " What's with the stupid look on your face?" Miyagi asked innocently, his eyes never leaving Kaede's. Kaede could feel the flow of blood increasing its speed to his face and he turned away, pretending to be annoyed like he usually does to everyone.
" Leave me alone."
" Fine, whatever." Miyagi shrugged and moved back to his place. Geez, this place is going to be infested with gay people. He turned to his right and noticed how Kogure wiped Mitsui's eyebrow with his towel. But I'm different, I like my Aya-chan and I will stick by it. Miyagi thought of how to win Ayako's heart with his sincerity and didn't notice how stupid he looked like with the drool trickling down his mouth and him gawking at Ayako like a wolf.
You're also just the same as us, baka. Kaede narrowed his eyes at the drooling Miyagi. He turned to focus on Hanamichi again, his eyes trying eagerly to drink in his masculine profile. When he noticed that it was time to leave, he took his things and moved away reluctantly without even saying goodbye to anyone. He knew that if he was late, his guards will come looking for him and he didn't want to risk Hanamichi's trust in him.
He knew that Hanamichi disliked the Emperor of Kitsuno intensely because of stupid rumours. Curse it! Kaede had tried several attempts to convince Hanamichi about how untrue those rumours were but the redhead just ignored what he said. Sticking to his pride, Kaede never mentioned about it again. One day, he would be able to gain Hanamichi's trust completely and then, what would happen?
Should he tell Hanamichi that he is the Emperor of Kitsuno?
Should he risk the trust from Hanamichi in him?
He will know it soon.
And then what would happen?
Hanamichi would ha.hate him.
Kaede couldn't even bear that thought of Hanamichi leaving his side, saying that he'll never want to see him again. He paused for a moment. No, I will stall time as long as possible until I'm sure that Hanamichi would forgive my lie. It's not that Kaede has ever lied to Hanamichi because he didn't tell Hanamichi who he was or what he was. He continued walking until he reach a very tall white wall. The barrier between the outside world and his home. He backed a step or two and jumped up and over the wall with great ease.
He moved quickly into his chamber unseen and unheard by any guards who were patrolling on the palace grounds. When he had made sure he bolted the doors, he threw his things onto his bed.
" My, my, you've been out playing?"
Kaede swirled around and saw Sendoh sitting rather comfortably on the couch. " What are you doing here?" He asked with the coldest tone he could muster. How long had Sendoh been here? I'm going to skin that Lord Chamberlain alive for letting Mr. Smiley into my chambers uninvited.
" Oh dear, did I come at the wrong time? I was so sure that you would welcome me, Kaede," Sendoh smiled humourlessly. He was keeping his anger intact so that he could stay that way long enough to provoke his rival.
" You're not invited."
" Temper, temper. " Sendoh waved his finger at a very boiling Kaede, his head slanted slightly as though to mock Kaede. " You should learn to be patient, you know. Patience it virtue."
" Not to me it isn't. Now, get out before I throw you out!" Kaede growled menacingly, hating every single moment with this freak here.
" I will, later."
" Now!"
" . I have a proposal to make. I want to make you an offer."
" Not interested." Kaede approached Sendoh, his eyes shooting daggers.
" Fine then, have it your way. I want to challenge you, Kaede, to exchange favours with me."
Kaede stopped. He was confused. " What are you up to now?"
" If you win the tournament, you can anything you want from my kingdom but if I win." Sendoh took a deep breath and grinned.
".I want your red-haired gladiator, Sakuragi Hanamichi."
Tsuzuku.(t.b.c.)
A/N: Whew, finally! I'm done writing and my brain is almost fired to a crisp for thinking too much. I've been busy nowadays and Chapter 6 will be out quite late due to the work I'm stuck with even though exams are over. WAHHHH!!!! _
Will Kaede agree? Will Sendoh win?
Find out in the upcoming chapters as Kaede and Hanamichi finally clicked before something wrong tears them apart.
I want to thank those who gave me your comments about my fic! These reviews are able to boost my confidence to write better fics in future and I promise you all that I will! Keitsu Han'ei, please don't use your bokken on me! I promise you that their relationship will progress into something exciting. NYAHAHAHAH!!!
Please don't forget to review! If you do, Phoenix Crazed will be crazier and write better fics about HanaRU!! So, ja matta ne.!!
WARNING! YAOI elements present. Read this fic at your own risk and don't sue or flame me. I want to thank those who reviewed for me. ARIGATO!!
GLADIATOR CHAPTER 5: BY CHANCE
It was sheer happiness to be able to be close to a certain raven head that had captured my heart. I didn't want to admit it to anyone but face it, it's a fact and it will stay that way. I can't believe that I had gazed into those sea blue eyes. So innocent and pure. And yet, there was something in those depths that I can't seem to read. Was it misery? Was it something bad?
I don't know.
I wanted to know everything about him. But I don't know how to start or how to react even if I did. He would think that I was some kind of lunatic or a freak. It was already a week Rukawa had joined the team and he was showing signs of great improvement and was even better than Hanamichi in every skill. " Oi, kitsune! Don't be so slow!"
I saw those cold eyes glared at me. Not in shock. We were alone in the jungle, assigned to scout the area as well as to show the newcomer our grounds. Rukawa. He had finally said his name.
" Urusai!"
Kaede couldn't help it. Whenever he's around with Hanamichi, he would say things that he'd used to say to people whom he hated. Did he hate Hanamichi? But that redhead had never done anything to make him angry or irritated. He ignored the smirking Hanamichi and walked ahead, pushing the low branches away and then.
WHACK!
" ITAI!!!"
Kaede spun around to see Hanamichi on the ground, his hands covering his nose and he was groaning in pain. " Hana-kun, daijoubu desu ka?!" He rushed towards the other fallen gladiator and he.
//Guess what happen? Come on, it's very easy.//
.tripped and fell onto Hanamichi. When, Kaede got his bearings, he realised that he was in an awkward position. Blue eyes clashed with brown eyes, sending electric shocks through Kaede's body and his heart began beating very fast indeed until he could hear it in his ears. His throat went dry and no one spoke.
Kaede almost blushed when he felt Hanamichi's body warmth enclosing him. Hanamichi had lashed out his arms to help stable Kaede's fall and now were resting heavily on Kaede's waist. Kaede mumbled an apology and tried to get up but Hanamichi didn't let go instead he turned around and pinned Kaede onto the ground, his swollen nose forgotten.
" Hana."
It was only a whisper. Kaede didn't even resist when Hanamichi's lips slowly descended onto his quivering ones. The kiss lingered on until both of them were breathless. Kaede was under a spell. A spell that he didn't want to break free forever. He wished that time would stop and let this situation continue on forever. The, he decided to be daring. He reached up and tugged Hanamichi's front shirt and pulled him down again, his mouth still slightly swollen from the previous kiss.
" Yeow!" Hanamichi pulled away and held his nose. " That hurt!"
There, the spell had broken. Kaede had totally forgotten about Hanamichi's swollen nose and he mumbled another apology before getting up, wanting to get away from making himself more embarrassed.
" Rukawa."
Kaede stopped but he didn't turn around. " What?"
" Don't go," Hanamichi whispered. He didn't know what had driven him to kiss Rukawa but he couldn't stop himself from doing so. He'd just wanted to drown himself in Rukawa's embrace and explore the contours of that slender body.
" Hanamichi." Suddenly it didn't sound like Rukawa's voice anymore. " Hanamichi." The scenery was blurring and everything was spinning. " Hanamichi."
Hanamichi closed his ears. His name was constantly being chanted all over again. NO! NO! He could hear whispers of voices and he heard the last sentence. " .wake him like this!"
BONG!
" ARGH! You stupid Gori!" Hanamichi shouted, obviously annoyed and angry with Akagi for disturbing his 'wonderful' dream. " Would you stop hitting my head!?"
" You should have got up earlier for practice, you lazy bakayaro!" Akagi shouted back as he dragged Hanamichi out of bed. " Now, go dressed up and get READY!"
" Ceh!" Hanamichi could see Miyagi and Mitsui laughing outside of his room when Akagi opened the door, a grinning Ayako and.
Rukawa.
It was all a dream. He thought as he pulled off his clothes and wore his usual training clothes. There's no way Rukawa would be interested in me. I wonder why he joined this team when he lived in that luxurious place.why?
" But Your Majesty, the Emperor of Kitsuno is not here. He went out early before dawn," Minami explained, feeling slightly nervous and surprised at the sudden descend of Akira Sendoh. " His Majesty has been absent from his duties often for the past week and no one knows where His Majesty is."
" Is that so?" Sendoh gave Kitsuno's Lord Chamberlain his sunniest smile. " Don't worry, I'll wait for him until he returns." Before Minami could say anything else, Sendoh turned and entered His Majesty's bedroom.
So, Kaede has gone out. He may own that redhead but I will win his heart in the end. Sendoh settled himself on the luxurious couch nearby and began plotting 101 ways to gain the favour of Kitsuno's red-haired gladiator.
Meanwhile.
" Hanamichi! Pay attention!" Akagi shouted angrily. Hanamichi had been performing poorly during training and the tournament is only about a week away.
" Teme, Gori! Don't order the tensai! I know what I'm doing." Well, it wasn't really true. He had been distracted throughout his intensive training. His eyes kept on wandering towards Rukawa's direction unwillingly. He was still disturbed by his dream about him kissing Rukawa. There was something definitely wrong with him but he still felt good about it.
After several hours, Akagi drew to a halt and told everyone to rest except for Hanamichi. He was being punished for not paying attention and was to continue his training for another couple of hours. Hanamichi scowled at Akagi but was unable to do anything about it.
Kaede felt sorry for Hanamichi. For the past week, he had been close with Hanamichi. He was able to watch him train, eat, and his reaction towards everything that provoked him. Kaede almost smiled to himself as he remembered earlier today how Hanamichi slept before Gori rudely interrupted him. He looked like a baby.
" What?"
Kaede glared coldly at Miyagi who was studying him closely. " What's with the stupid look on your face?" Miyagi asked innocently, his eyes never leaving Kaede's. Kaede could feel the flow of blood increasing its speed to his face and he turned away, pretending to be annoyed like he usually does to everyone.
" Leave me alone."
" Fine, whatever." Miyagi shrugged and moved back to his place. Geez, this place is going to be infested with gay people. He turned to his right and noticed how Kogure wiped Mitsui's eyebrow with his towel. But I'm different, I like my Aya-chan and I will stick by it. Miyagi thought of how to win Ayako's heart with his sincerity and didn't notice how stupid he looked like with the drool trickling down his mouth and him gawking at Ayako like a wolf.
You're also just the same as us, baka. Kaede narrowed his eyes at the drooling Miyagi. He turned to focus on Hanamichi again, his eyes trying eagerly to drink in his masculine profile. When he noticed that it was time to leave, he took his things and moved away reluctantly without even saying goodbye to anyone. He knew that if he was late, his guards will come looking for him and he didn't want to risk Hanamichi's trust in him.
He knew that Hanamichi disliked the Emperor of Kitsuno intensely because of stupid rumours. Curse it! Kaede had tried several attempts to convince Hanamichi about how untrue those rumours were but the redhead just ignored what he said. Sticking to his pride, Kaede never mentioned about it again. One day, he would be able to gain Hanamichi's trust completely and then, what would happen?
Should he tell Hanamichi that he is the Emperor of Kitsuno?
Should he risk the trust from Hanamichi in him?
He will know it soon.
And then what would happen?
Hanamichi would ha.hate him.
Kaede couldn't even bear that thought of Hanamichi leaving his side, saying that he'll never want to see him again. He paused for a moment. No, I will stall time as long as possible until I'm sure that Hanamichi would forgive my lie. It's not that Kaede has ever lied to Hanamichi because he didn't tell Hanamichi who he was or what he was. He continued walking until he reach a very tall white wall. The barrier between the outside world and his home. He backed a step or two and jumped up and over the wall with great ease.
He moved quickly into his chamber unseen and unheard by any guards who were patrolling on the palace grounds. When he had made sure he bolted the doors, he threw his things onto his bed.
" My, my, you've been out playing?"
Kaede swirled around and saw Sendoh sitting rather comfortably on the couch. " What are you doing here?" He asked with the coldest tone he could muster. How long had Sendoh been here? I'm going to skin that Lord Chamberlain alive for letting Mr. Smiley into my chambers uninvited.
" Oh dear, did I come at the wrong time? I was so sure that you would welcome me, Kaede," Sendoh smiled humourlessly. He was keeping his anger intact so that he could stay that way long enough to provoke his rival.
" You're not invited."
" Temper, temper. " Sendoh waved his finger at a very boiling Kaede, his head slanted slightly as though to mock Kaede. " You should learn to be patient, you know. Patience it virtue."
" Not to me it isn't. Now, get out before I throw you out!" Kaede growled menacingly, hating every single moment with this freak here.
" I will, later."
" Now!"
" . I have a proposal to make. I want to make you an offer."
" Not interested." Kaede approached Sendoh, his eyes shooting daggers.
" Fine then, have it your way. I want to challenge you, Kaede, to exchange favours with me."
Kaede stopped. He was confused. " What are you up to now?"
" If you win the tournament, you can anything you want from my kingdom but if I win." Sendoh took a deep breath and grinned.
".I want your red-haired gladiator, Sakuragi Hanamichi."
Tsuzuku.(t.b.c.)
A/N: Whew, finally! I'm done writing and my brain is almost fired to a crisp for thinking too much. I've been busy nowadays and Chapter 6 will be out quite late due to the work I'm stuck with even though exams are over. WAHHHH!!!! _
Will Kaede agree? Will Sendoh win?
Find out in the upcoming chapters as Kaede and Hanamichi finally clicked before something wrong tears them apart.
I want to thank those who gave me your comments about my fic! These reviews are able to boost my confidence to write better fics in future and I promise you all that I will! Keitsu Han'ei, please don't use your bokken on me! I promise you that their relationship will progress into something exciting. NYAHAHAHAH!!!
Please don't forget to review! If you do, Phoenix Crazed will be crazier and write better fics about HanaRU!! So, ja matta ne.!!