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This is a Fanfic so obviously these Characters do not belong to me. They belong to whoever owns the rights to the anime Weiss Kreuz. All yaoi implications towards the characters are works of my own and have little to no relation with the actual characters in

the anime.

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Tribulation: 7

Cold steel met flesh as Crawford rolled in the snow, white becoming crimson red. Aya had landed a blow to his side after what seemed a life time. Both men were exhausted and yet pushed on. Aya moving in for a finishing blow, was met ounce again by a quick swing from Crawford, only to be distracted from the side kick that followed. The dance of death continued, but in the minds of both men a concern began to form. In Aya the name Omi formed and in Crawford, Nagi. Both men stopped for a second and gazed back at the observation building. Both seemed to realize what the other was thinking and for a second each smiled at the other, before continuing. Crawford, reading Aya's next move, turned Aya's momentum against him into a throw. Aya was flung full forced into a tree nearly knocking him unconscious. Crawford, breathing heavily picked up the sword and pointed its tip against Aya's throat.

"It's a shame Ran. Maybe if things were different you and I could have been partners, maybe friends."

Crawford raised the blade readying to thrust it forward.

"On the other hand, if things were different it would be you holding this sword and me laying there. But that's li..."

The sound of Crawford's voice was cut of, by a thundering explosion followed by an earth shaking rumble. Crawford turned around and witness the remnants as the observation building came crashing down.

Omi hid behind the refrigerator as Nagi slowly walked towards the kitchen. Omi had shot several more arrows and darts at him, but all were tossed aside, getting nowhere close to the other boy. Hearing the footsteps now nearer to him Omi dashed for the door leading out from the kitchen to the outside. It was lock. He had no choice, but to fight Nagi. Nagi appeared and stared at Omi, raising his hands for the next wave. Omi realizing he could not use his weapon quickly rushed up to the other boy and hugged him, wrapping his arms around the boys waste. Nagi caught of guard by this was momentarily distracted. Omi saw the opening, and with all his strength lifted Nagi and slammed the boy face fist into the floor. Nagi brought a hand to his face and as his eyes adjusted saw the red splatter. Omi lay on top of Nagi, hands still firmly clasped around his waist. Omi realizing Nagi was regaining his senses screamed out loud and with all his remaining strength lifted the boy again and slammed him backwards against the kitchen cabinets and this time let go of his hold, sending the other boy head first collapsing onto the floor. Omi fell backwards hopping he had knock the other boy unconscious. Omi's moment of relaxation was premature for Nagi slowly raised a hand and pointed it at Omi. A brief second latter Omi found himself being forced up against the kitchen stove behind him. His throat began to close as Nagi slowly got up from the floor. Nagi, entire body now glowing, blood dripping from his nose walked towards Omi. Omi tried kicking at the Nagi as he came closer, but the psychic grip around his throat grew tighter. Omi feeling the life escape his body, now kicked more franticly. Omi felt his foot hit a knob and heard a click. He had turned on the stove. Nagi, not noticing now raised both hands to finish Omi off. Omi concentrated now on the knobs, and began aiming for the clicker, to turn on the fire. Nagi began closing his fists as Omi with one last kick before seeing black, felt the knob turn. Nagi screamed and fell backwards as a blaze of fire erupted from the stove flying into the air. Both of Nagi's sleeves were on fire as the boy began rolling up and down on the floor to put it out. Omi lay on the floor coughing as he watched Nagi roll. Omi instinctively now went for his crossbow. Reaching his cross bow Omi shot an arrow at Nagi. Nagi, after putting the fire on his arms out, barley dodged the arrow as he felt it brush up against him. Both the boys prepared to go for round two when they both heard a loud "CLING". The noticeable sound of when metal hit metal. In this case the metal being the arrow head, puncturing the metal gas tank under the stove. Omi quickly picked himself up and rushed passed Nagi as now both boys were racing for the front door. Both boys jumped through the door and ran as fast as they could as the stove exploded. The old observation building which had not be maintained for several years, gave into the blast without a struggle. The walls and support beams folded in on themselves as the fire and force of the blast shook the ground. Omi and Nagi were sent flying through the air as the shockwave propelled them forward. Omi landed hard against the thinly covered snowed ground. Nagi, being the unlucky one out of the two, was thrown against a tree, falling to the floor unconscious. Omi raised his head, ears still deaf from the sounds of the explosion looked to find his foe. Seeing Nagi knocked out, lying at the base of a tree, Omi closed his eyes, assuring himself Aya would come for him.

Youji eyed both men as they walked towards him. He had to somehow reach Ken, but in his present state he would be lucky to make it out of their alive. Youji readied himself and called out to Ken, seeing if there was any life in him. To his amazement Ken began to move as the ropes came free. Youji watched; anger and shock twisted his expression. Ken untied his feet and proceeded to walk towards them.

"I didn't want it to come to this Youji, believe that if you believe nothing else I say".

"You...you set..You set us up..."

"He was mine. WHY CAN"T YOU UNDERSTAND THAT!!...he's mine...now I have to go make Aya see that he is mine...he was always mine".

"KEN!!"

Youji cried Ken's name as Farfarello and Schuldich began their final onslaught against Youji. Youji fell to the cold exterior of the roof floor as a series of punches, kicks, and slashes began to destroy his body. Ken headed towards Crawford and to face Aya. Leaving the sounds of a dying Youji behind him Ken carefully made his way to the main fight. He hid carefully as he watched both Aya and Crawford exchange blows. Ken waited there now cheering silently to himself for Crawford to weaken Aya so it would be easier for him to show Aya who Omi really loved.

Youji no longer felt the pain. He was no longer aware of he kicks and the slashes. The feeling of floating had now over come Youji due to the tremendous loss of blood. Youji felt himself begin to shake and thought to himself, "This is what it feels like to die". Youji looked up and saw a bright light. He gave himself to that light as everything around him came crashing down.

Crawford dropped the sword and ran as fast as he could towards the ruined building. Aya lay still for it hurt to move a muscle. He and Crawford had fought in the past on several occasions, but this was the first time he had been beaten this badly. Aya felt someone approaching him. He forced himself up and steadied himself against a tree. He expected to see Crawford ounce more, but never expected to see the bloodied cover man before him. At first Aya was going to ask what happened, but his eyes were drawn to the sword in the man's hands. Aya, drained and disoriented from the fight with Crawford, had no time to register what had happened next. For a moment Ken was standing in front of him and a second latter Ken was hugging him. Ken held on to him, embracing him as if to say sorry. Aya looked into his eyes and felt the warmth begin to spread within him. "He's mine Aya...He's always been mine". Ken let go of the sword as it was embedded within Aya's stomach. The blood continued to flow as Aya watched a smiling Ken standing over him. Aya grasped the sword by the hilt and tried to pull it out. With each inch the sword moved, Aya screamed. Ken looked on in horror, unsure what to do if Aya managed to pull the sword out. Ken could hear someone shouting as a voice was running in their direction. Ken left Aya and ran into the woods. He could no face the others for they did not understand. Ken loved Omi and he would do anything to keep it that way. If only they understood Aya was the problem, they could be one happy family. Ken stopped to look back, as Aya had pulled the sword out. With the sword out of his side, the blood poured forth. The snow around him became a bloody slush as Aya held his side and collapsed.

Crawford arrived at the devastation. He began to scan the rubble looking for any sign of his love. A single bloodied hand could be seen sticking out. Fear took hold of him as he approached it. He sighed of relief, but still hung his head in sadness. "Rest in peace my friend..." as he nodded his goodbye to Farfarello. Crawford scan to see if Schuldich was any where in sight, but could not see him. He returned to his search for Nagi, screaming the boy's name, calling to him. Seeing in the clearing a ways from the wreckage, Crawford saw two bodies and a third one standing over them. Crawford made his way carefully incase the stranger was not alone. Ounce there, his attention had left the stranger and focused on the boy lying under a tree.

Manx was standing over Omi shaking the boy gently trying to see if he was still conscious. Manx turned around to see Crawford standing behind her. She drew her gun and pointed it at the man, but he did not seem to notice. She watched as he rushed to the boy lying under the tree and picked him up into his arms. She watched as the tears began to form in his eyes as he cried the boys name over and over again. Manx put her gun away and continued to shake Omi. Omi turned his head to look at her, eyes half closed.

"Aya...?"

"Shh it's ok. Can you stand up?"

Omi tried lifting himself up and with the help of Manx.

"Manx what are you doing here?"

"We received vital information about the mission a few hours after you left. It was a setup, Ken..."

"Ken-kun...AYA!"

Omi now filled with worry and still in pain, rushed of to find Aya.

"Omi!!"

Manx called his name, but Omi ignored her and raced off. Manx turned back to face Crawford. He was still crying, but now Nagi was crying as well. Manx knew her orders, so she simple said: "If you're here when I come back...". Crawford did not look at her, but kept looking at Nagi, but nodded his head in understanding. Manx headed for the ruined building to see if any other members of Weiss could be found. Ounce arriving to the site she carefully made her way through the rubble. She came upon a bloodied and cut body. Manx brought a hand to her mouth, eyes wide in shock and sadness. She fell to her knees and took the man's head into her lap.

"Youji..."

Youji opened his eyes and looked at her.

"So this is what an angel looks like..."

Manx began to cry herself as she picked up her phone to call for assistance. Youji closed his eyes again.

"Youji...Youji...don't die..please..don't go..."

Manx laid her head next to his and cried.

Snow. It had not snowed for a while now and yet at this time it chose to fall. Aya felt the first few flakes land on his cheek as he lay sprawled out on the damp grass. The smell of iron and copper filled his nostrils as he tried to clear his head of the dizziness. His eye sight was still blurred as he used his left hand to feel his surroundings. He attempted to use his right, but with each slight move he made a sharp pain would strike him in the pit of his stomach, freezing him from any further movements. The snow continued to fall creating a soft blanket over him as to try and console his pain. The coldness brought a sense of calmness to him. He drew in slow breathes now, for it was becoming harder and harder to breathe. The pain now seems to grow spreading to his entire body. Aya, unable to bear any longer gave in to the darkness, closing his eyes and laid to rest.

"Aya..."

Omi lay next to his lover's body as the tears came. Omi kept crying Aya's name hoping for any sign that he was still alive. Aya raised a hand painfully to the boy's cheek. Omi grasped his hand and held it to his cheek. Aya spoke:

"Everything that has happened in my life, you were the only one thing I was most sure of. Every time I look into your eyes and hold you, everything in this world, the hate the pain was no longer there. I always thought I was fighting for vengeance, but now I know. I was fighting for you...fighting to be with you."

"Aya-kun..."

Aya pushed himself forward as Omi lowered himself. As their lips touched Aya left this world. His head fell backwards and into Omi's hands.

"Aya..Aya-kun...AYA!!!!!"

Omi rested his head in the arms of his dead lover and cried.

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THE END

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Thank you all for reading my story. This is the end of Tribulation 1, but no worries for all those craving more and hoping Ken does not get away with it, wondering what happens with Youji and Manx, and Crawford and Nagi. Is Schuldich alive? What will happen to Omi now, his true love is gone. No worries all this and more can be found in the fan fic TRIBULATION: REVENGE. So be sure to look out for that. I'm going to write a different fan fic on a diff anime to take a break from Weiss Kreuz, but then I'll start on revenge. Don't worry If you like Tribulation one, you'll love Revenge ï