WARNING: this is a YAOI fic as it maleXmale relationships and if you don't like that then buzz off.
Oh and I don't own Dragon Knights I'm just using them to fulfill my own sick fantasy. Hey, at least I addmit it.
Sorry about any difficulty in understanding my switching caused. If you have any other confusions feel free to e-mail me and I will try to clear it up.
Triangles can be fun
Chapter 10
Rune clenched his hands into fists coming to terms with the strange dream. It had to be a dream, or a nightmare. To see Rath so depressed and not being able to comfort him, touch him. The thought made the elf shiver with cold dread. A warm arm came up around his shoulders and he looked up with a smile. Thatz was on his back having pulled the elf half onto his own body. Now he was adorably red faced and looking away.
The blond knight stayed in that position taking the opportunity to simply gaze at the map of scars along his friend's cheek. Smaller thin marks were crisscrossed by the deeper 'X' and the slash that crossed his nose. Rune brought up a hand, running his fingers over the fine lines using the distraction to unburden the feeling the dream left behind.
"I had the most terrible dream," the water knight's breath barely stirred the air, "Rath was in so much pain. I couldn't help him." Rune hardly noticed Thatz stiffen as leafy green eyes turned to him, "You were there," he continued, "Rath was about to.." he couldn't bring himself to say it.
"Jump," Thatz finished for him just as softly.
The water knight nodded grateful that he didn't have to say it. "But you stopped him.. It felt so real. I know that it was a dream but," the elf took a calming breath, "Thank you."
Thatz's other arm came around and squeezed him in a reassuring hug. "Don't worry so much, between the two of us we can keep Rath out of trouble."
Rune's smile turned concerned but what ever he was going to say was interrupted by the sound of running. The two knights looked to the door and it was quiet for a moment.
Suddenly the door flew open startling them into a sitting position, "Thatz have you seen Ru..?" Rath asked and paused. A crimson color touched his cheeks and a smile appeared. "I'll leave you two alone then." he said cheerily and vanished back through the door.
When the two knights were suddenly alone they turned to look at each other and their noses bumped. Rune blushed furiously realizing he had nearly jumped into the other's lap when the door was slammed.
"Sorry," Rune mumbled looking down. Surprisingly smooth, lightly tanned skin greeted him on the collarbone of the man supporting him. The elf may have been embarrassed, but it didn't occur to him that he should move.
"Well I guess we don't have to worry about Rath," Thatz's chuckled degraded to more of a nervous cough.
Rune glanced back up as Thatz laid back, the sight of his soft lips brought the elf's sleepy memory into full contrast. Rath had run after their kiss, but he came back, if the pause between doors was any indication. How would Thatz feel about this? How would forming a couple affect the dynamics of the team? But he didn't want Thatz to feel left out. He knew it was strange but he felt strongly for both of his comrades. Suddenly he felt ashamed, Thatz had always treated him practically like a brother and he was taking that away.
Thatz frowned at the sudden forlorn look in Rune's blue eyes. Giving the other a reassuring squeeze he asked, "What's that look for?"
The elf tried to smile and said, "You're such a good friend to us. We're practically like family and,.. I don't want you to be left behind."
"Behind?" Thatz echoed, not sure where this had come from.
"Rath and I," Rune paused turning red, "We.. that is I .."
"Yea?" the ex-thief prompted feeling a cold lump form in his gut.
"We?" Rune had been avoiding eye contact, but action speaks louder then words. With renewed resolve the elf closed the distance between them and sealed the red head's mouth with his own.
Thatz froze. This had to be a dream. He just pecked Rune's lips once, but this was completely different. And completely better. Just as he began to kiss back the other withdrew. Taking with it a piece of himself. As the ex-thief opened eyes he hadn't remembered closing he smiled. The real elf tasted better that any dream. Cool and sugary like that imported flower candy Master gave him on holidays. The stuff was his secret addiction, just like the beauty before him.
Rune broke the kiss burying his face in the other's shirt. His whole frame shook with a startling realization. He wanted, no needed to have Thatz and Rath in his life forever. He couldn't imagine life without them. There had to be something wrong with him. No elf as far back as he could remember had ever taken two lovers, and this elf yearned for nothing less.
Full of confusion Rune sat up. Preparing to leave with a muttered, "Sorry." He had to figure this out. He needed to meditate.
A warm hand took a hold of his bicep, preventing him from leaving. The questions whirled through his mind faster as he looked back into determined green gems.
"What's going on?" came the question Rune really didn't know the answer to.
The silence stretched between them until the blond gave in, "I don't know.. I've never felt like this. Just give me some time to think and maybe I can figure it out."
Those green eyes softened as the red head let go, "Sometimes it is easier to talk things out."
Blue eyes went from confusion to defeat. There was no way he could run from those eyes. And that was what he nearly did. Pulling his back straight he sat Indian style with the blanket pooling around his hips. Drawing hope from the feeling he knew dwelled within himself the water knight gained confidence that there was a possibility that he would not be rejected.
In one bold stroke he said, "Thatz, I love you and I love Rath."
~~ Down the hall ~~
Rath sneezed. The only movement he had made since adopting this silent vigil.
He had left the scene of some of his more involved dreams as fast a he could. The water and earth knights with bed-mussed hair had made his heart pound with the need to touch them. But that was the last thing he was going to do.
The dark haired knight had heard some laughing after he left. They were probably laughing at him. And that was fine he knew he must look ridiculous in their eyes. An obsessed demon slayer falling prey to his own personal needs. It was pathetic, but that didn't matter. His final act would be seeing them both safely from this castle and healthy again.
His train of thought was brought to a halt by a small sound. Glancing around sharply the ruby gaze snapped to a red and orange cat as it stepped out of a near by door. The small creature slowly stretched causing its double rows of claws to squeak on the stone floor.
Rath recognized it as one of Kharl's early works. The ultimate pest catcher. Along with the extra claws it had a prehensile tail and enough intelligence to go after a specified target. They were the only creation of the alchemist that he could stand.
It trotted up to him and purred like the raw material it came from. "Oh no, your not coning me this time, go find that other hairball," Rath said. The creature tilted its head to one side as if thinking about what he said. But he knew from experience that it only listened to the mad man and could be just as temperamental. One second it is happily purring in your lap, the next it is biting and clawing to get away from you. After a moment though it seemed to shrug and continue coming.
Hoping that by ignoring it the thing would go away, he did just that. Purring the cat thing rubbed against his leg as he continued his vigil.
It could have been all the emotional stress or the days of carrying his friends, but whatever the cause Rath's eyes became heavy and started to close.
~~ Bellow in the lab ~~
Kharl looked around again, but couldn't find it anywhere. He had only one option open if he actually wanted to do this. "Garfakcy?" the alchemist called over his shoulder.
"Yes Kharl-sama?" came a call from the next room.
"Have you seen the wolf beast extract? The rabid one?" he specified after a breath.
"If it's not in the rabid extract cupboard then I don't know where you put it."
Frowning he knelt by the cupboard and started to rummage. He didn't remember pulling that out sense making those pest catchers. To bad they were all gone. But that happens when your main ingredient goes extinct. Oh well.
~~ TBC ~~
Oh and I don't own Dragon Knights I'm just using them to fulfill my own sick fantasy. Hey, at least I addmit it.
Sorry about any difficulty in understanding my switching caused. If you have any other confusions feel free to e-mail me and I will try to clear it up.
Triangles can be fun
Chapter 10
Rune clenched his hands into fists coming to terms with the strange dream. It had to be a dream, or a nightmare. To see Rath so depressed and not being able to comfort him, touch him. The thought made the elf shiver with cold dread. A warm arm came up around his shoulders and he looked up with a smile. Thatz was on his back having pulled the elf half onto his own body. Now he was adorably red faced and looking away.
The blond knight stayed in that position taking the opportunity to simply gaze at the map of scars along his friend's cheek. Smaller thin marks were crisscrossed by the deeper 'X' and the slash that crossed his nose. Rune brought up a hand, running his fingers over the fine lines using the distraction to unburden the feeling the dream left behind.
"I had the most terrible dream," the water knight's breath barely stirred the air, "Rath was in so much pain. I couldn't help him." Rune hardly noticed Thatz stiffen as leafy green eyes turned to him, "You were there," he continued, "Rath was about to.." he couldn't bring himself to say it.
"Jump," Thatz finished for him just as softly.
The water knight nodded grateful that he didn't have to say it. "But you stopped him.. It felt so real. I know that it was a dream but," the elf took a calming breath, "Thank you."
Thatz's other arm came around and squeezed him in a reassuring hug. "Don't worry so much, between the two of us we can keep Rath out of trouble."
Rune's smile turned concerned but what ever he was going to say was interrupted by the sound of running. The two knights looked to the door and it was quiet for a moment.
Suddenly the door flew open startling them into a sitting position, "Thatz have you seen Ru..?" Rath asked and paused. A crimson color touched his cheeks and a smile appeared. "I'll leave you two alone then." he said cheerily and vanished back through the door.
When the two knights were suddenly alone they turned to look at each other and their noses bumped. Rune blushed furiously realizing he had nearly jumped into the other's lap when the door was slammed.
"Sorry," Rune mumbled looking down. Surprisingly smooth, lightly tanned skin greeted him on the collarbone of the man supporting him. The elf may have been embarrassed, but it didn't occur to him that he should move.
"Well I guess we don't have to worry about Rath," Thatz's chuckled degraded to more of a nervous cough.
Rune glanced back up as Thatz laid back, the sight of his soft lips brought the elf's sleepy memory into full contrast. Rath had run after their kiss, but he came back, if the pause between doors was any indication. How would Thatz feel about this? How would forming a couple affect the dynamics of the team? But he didn't want Thatz to feel left out. He knew it was strange but he felt strongly for both of his comrades. Suddenly he felt ashamed, Thatz had always treated him practically like a brother and he was taking that away.
Thatz frowned at the sudden forlorn look in Rune's blue eyes. Giving the other a reassuring squeeze he asked, "What's that look for?"
The elf tried to smile and said, "You're such a good friend to us. We're practically like family and,.. I don't want you to be left behind."
"Behind?" Thatz echoed, not sure where this had come from.
"Rath and I," Rune paused turning red, "We.. that is I .."
"Yea?" the ex-thief prompted feeling a cold lump form in his gut.
"We?" Rune had been avoiding eye contact, but action speaks louder then words. With renewed resolve the elf closed the distance between them and sealed the red head's mouth with his own.
Thatz froze. This had to be a dream. He just pecked Rune's lips once, but this was completely different. And completely better. Just as he began to kiss back the other withdrew. Taking with it a piece of himself. As the ex-thief opened eyes he hadn't remembered closing he smiled. The real elf tasted better that any dream. Cool and sugary like that imported flower candy Master gave him on holidays. The stuff was his secret addiction, just like the beauty before him.
Rune broke the kiss burying his face in the other's shirt. His whole frame shook with a startling realization. He wanted, no needed to have Thatz and Rath in his life forever. He couldn't imagine life without them. There had to be something wrong with him. No elf as far back as he could remember had ever taken two lovers, and this elf yearned for nothing less.
Full of confusion Rune sat up. Preparing to leave with a muttered, "Sorry." He had to figure this out. He needed to meditate.
A warm hand took a hold of his bicep, preventing him from leaving. The questions whirled through his mind faster as he looked back into determined green gems.
"What's going on?" came the question Rune really didn't know the answer to.
The silence stretched between them until the blond gave in, "I don't know.. I've never felt like this. Just give me some time to think and maybe I can figure it out."
Those green eyes softened as the red head let go, "Sometimes it is easier to talk things out."
Blue eyes went from confusion to defeat. There was no way he could run from those eyes. And that was what he nearly did. Pulling his back straight he sat Indian style with the blanket pooling around his hips. Drawing hope from the feeling he knew dwelled within himself the water knight gained confidence that there was a possibility that he would not be rejected.
In one bold stroke he said, "Thatz, I love you and I love Rath."
~~ Down the hall ~~
Rath sneezed. The only movement he had made since adopting this silent vigil.
He had left the scene of some of his more involved dreams as fast a he could. The water and earth knights with bed-mussed hair had made his heart pound with the need to touch them. But that was the last thing he was going to do.
The dark haired knight had heard some laughing after he left. They were probably laughing at him. And that was fine he knew he must look ridiculous in their eyes. An obsessed demon slayer falling prey to his own personal needs. It was pathetic, but that didn't matter. His final act would be seeing them both safely from this castle and healthy again.
His train of thought was brought to a halt by a small sound. Glancing around sharply the ruby gaze snapped to a red and orange cat as it stepped out of a near by door. The small creature slowly stretched causing its double rows of claws to squeak on the stone floor.
Rath recognized it as one of Kharl's early works. The ultimate pest catcher. Along with the extra claws it had a prehensile tail and enough intelligence to go after a specified target. They were the only creation of the alchemist that he could stand.
It trotted up to him and purred like the raw material it came from. "Oh no, your not coning me this time, go find that other hairball," Rath said. The creature tilted its head to one side as if thinking about what he said. But he knew from experience that it only listened to the mad man and could be just as temperamental. One second it is happily purring in your lap, the next it is biting and clawing to get away from you. After a moment though it seemed to shrug and continue coming.
Hoping that by ignoring it the thing would go away, he did just that. Purring the cat thing rubbed against his leg as he continued his vigil.
It could have been all the emotional stress or the days of carrying his friends, but whatever the cause Rath's eyes became heavy and started to close.
~~ Bellow in the lab ~~
Kharl looked around again, but couldn't find it anywhere. He had only one option open if he actually wanted to do this. "Garfakcy?" the alchemist called over his shoulder.
"Yes Kharl-sama?" came a call from the next room.
"Have you seen the wolf beast extract? The rabid one?" he specified after a breath.
"If it's not in the rabid extract cupboard then I don't know where you put it."
Frowning he knelt by the cupboard and started to rummage. He didn't remember pulling that out sense making those pest catchers. To bad they were all gone. But that happens when your main ingredient goes extinct. Oh well.
~~ TBC ~~