by Anne
Warnings: Shonen Ai, death
The future was already decided. It had always been determined that the "Kamui of the Dragons of Earth" would win this fight and bring revolution to the earth.
Why did his heart hurt?
He could feel his Twin Star coming nearer. The Shinken in his hand was vibrating with foreboding.
There he was, climbing the last few steps to the platform and then facing him. "Kamui of the Dragons of Heaven." His face was set, he had made his decision. His beautiful violet eyes were fixed on his face.
He smiled at his opponent and raised his sword in greeting. The other attacked.
Their swords clashed together and parted, joined again in a deadly dance. He could now see his adversary's face close up.
His eyes were sad. Those dark, expressive eyes were filled with sadness and regret. He wasn't a match for him.
It was then that he made his decision.
He bound the other's sword with his own and pushed it sideways, leaving the boy defenceless. Within seconds, he had him trapped as he had had so many times before. He pressed his lips on the other's, the way he'd always wanted to but never actually dared, hungrily taking what little he could get, then pulled back regrettingly. There wasn't really time for this.
He stepped back and raised his sword again. Confusion, hurt and sadness were written on Kamui's face as he brought up his own sword hesitantly, facing his nemesis again. He attacked.
The sword went easily through flesh and tissue. He watched in morbid fascination as the blood gushed out around the blade sliding through his body. Kamui stared up at him in utter shock. Blood was staining his clothes. A few droplets had splashed upon his face, red against white skin. He leaned over him to lick them away even as he felt his body going limp. As his knees gave away, Kamui drew back the sword and caught him, going to the ground as well.
It had hurt at first, but now the pain had dulled. His hand reached up to cup Kamui's face. So beautiful... he really couldn't have sacrificed him. He smiled.
"I couldn't keep my promise... but then I probably shouldn't have made it. I knew I wouldn't be able to hold it. I worked so hard to convince myself I could do it... but I really couldn't bring myself to kill you. Because all I ever wished for... was for you to live happily..."
He coughed and tasted blood in his mouth. But he didn't care.
"Earth must be disappointed with her angel... she sent him to save her... she really shouldn't have chosen me of all people..."
Kamui's face before him became blurry and then clear again. Tears were running down his cheeks. His hand was clutching his own to his face, which was a good thing, because he didn't think he could have held it there by himself anymore. His consciousness was fading. But there was still one more thing he needed to say.
"Kamui... " It came out as only a whisper. He felt Kamui bend down to him. His tears fell on his face. Don't cry, he wanted to say. This is what I have chosen.
He didn't say it. There was something more important.
I love you, Kamui. So please... live on...
He didn't know whether or not Kamui heard him. The darkness was embracing him.
Note: The "promise" Fuuma is talking about is that that he made in his Character File, that he would kill Kamui. You can find it at