Boundless

By: Kuroi Neko-kun

Summary: After a fiasco with a drunken Borus and his happy sword wielding tactics in that condition, Fred and Caesar discover feelings for each other and find that love is boundless.

Disclaimer: Don't own them. Damn.

Warning: Yaoi included. Bring your own batteries.

A/N: A tradition that I used to do was introduce weird pairings. Well, it's back in the form of a Caesar/Fred fic. Enjoy.

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Yesterday I didn't feel anything about the way you are

But today it's really dearly and blinding

It's irritating me

- A part of Boundless Love by TO DESTINATION

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Chapter 1

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In between stacks of papers, books and rolled parchments, the redhead buried himself in a book belonging to Shu, a strategist from the Dunan Unification War. It was definitely one of Apple's most prized possessions. She had once told him that the man gave the book to her himself, seeing that he had no use for it. It was a chronology of the Dunan War and Shu's battle strategies. Caesar found the book most interesting as he tried to play out in his mind the battles itself. He was so absorbed into the book that he didn't realize someone had invaded his room and was clearing his throat. Caesar looked up and found the Maximilian Knight staring at him.

"So this is where you've been hiding," he said. Caesar allowed the easygoing smile to fall on him again.

"Miss me already, baboon?" he teased.

"What? Did you call me a baboon?"

"Me?" Caesar said, feigning innocence. "I didn't say that. How dare you accuse me of such things? And you call yourself a knight…" Fred's face contorted from anger to confusion.

"But you said…" he mumbled.

"It's late, Fred. As much as I wish to continue this conversation, I can't keep my eyelids open with your droning," he said, further confusing the knight. As much as he enjoyed picking at the brain of Fred Maximilian, he had other things to prepare for. The knight apologized before leaving. Now alone, Caesar grabbed his book and re-read the page.

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Moments later, Caesar was unable to sleep. Lately, a lot of things floated in his mind, causing this problem. He usually blocked these thoughts by imagining a fantasy. Anything from the thought of flying on a griffon to having… nightly sessions with the most beautiful lady in Budehuc. It was understandable for a man his age to have such thoughts as long as he doesn't enforce them. That night was no different. He was about to lay a fairy tale in his mind when a knock came from his door. Cursing inwardly, he wore his robe and sthrew open the door, seeing Fred standing there, hand poised for another knock.

"What is it?" Caesar said gruffly.

"I was wondering if you could house me in your room. Sir Borus had too much wine tonight and Sir Percival spread a nasty rumor about me and Lady Chris. He's planning to chop me into pieces so…" Before Caesar could object, Borus's voice could be heard from the hallways.

"Sir Fred! I would like to have a word with you!" he shouted, clanging his sword for added effect.

"Why can't you just face him?" the redhead said, placing a hand on his hip.

"Because he's drunk! I'm afraid I might cause serious harm to him," he reasoned.

"As opposed to what he's about to do to you?" Caesar pointed out. The helplessness that showed on the usually stubborn knight was something Caesar couldn't deal with. He sighed before pulling the knight in and closing the door. Coming up with a plan, he grabbed Fred and brought both of them onto his bed.

"What are you doing?" Fred asked.

"Getting that oaf off your back for good," he answered simply as he threw his robe to one side and positioned himself below Fred.

"Fred! Please!" he shouted, "You're in trouble with Borus! This isn't the time! FRED!" At that moment, Caesar pulled the knight into a kiss as his door was kicked open.

"Found… you?" the Swordsman of Rage stared wide eyed as he realized what he had charged into. Caesar turned to him and screamed bloody murder, causing the Zexen Knight to back up into a wall.

"Sir Borus! Get out right now!" Mumbling an apology, Borus quickly ran out of the room and closed the door. Caesar grinned before turning to Fred who was shocked.

"Why did you do that for!" Fred shouted as he got off the bed.

"I was getting him off your back," he said before standing up.

"Well, that wasn't the way…"

"Whatever," Caesar muttered before climbing into bed. "You better get some sleep." Confused, Fred headed for the door.

"Where do you think you're going?" The Maximilian knight turned to the redhead.

"My room," he answered. Caesar let out a sigh before shaking his head.

"Fine, but Borus will know that you're lying and that blonde goof will come after your head and mine," he said, "I like my head connected to my neck, thank you very much."

"As so do I," Fred agreed, "But what do you propose I do then?" Caesar just wanted to tell him to figure it out himself and watch him act like a complete buffoon but he was tired and he wanted to sleep.

"Shed your armor and climb into bed. You have to spend the night here," he said, despite not wanting to.

"In your bed?" he repeated, swallowing.

"Of course in my bed, unless you've developed a way to sleep standing," Caesar huffed as he shifted to the side. Fred sighed as he undid his straps of armor and placed them neatly on a chair. He took off his boots and climbed into the bed. Feeling rather sheepish to having to share a bed with a man, Fred tried to keep to his side as possible.

"Uh, good night," he mumbled. Caesar couldn't help smiling before closing his eyes.

"Good night," he said before drifting off to sleep.

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When he woke up the next morning, he woke up to the feel of something warm around his waist. Caesar opened his eyes and found the knight, still asleep, using him as a bolster. Caesar found the scene all too amusing. He would have let it go on all day but he had work to do.

"Fred," he said as he shook the man, "Fred, wake up." A grunt came from the knight before he held on Caesar tighter.

"Fred! Borus is out to fondle you!" he exclaimed as he tapped the man's face. Fred only responded by waving his hand before letting it fall back on Caesar. That hand had fallen exactly on his crotch which was reacting like most normal men would in the morning. He pushed Fred aside, slightly offended by the invasion, before climbing out of bed. He grabbed his robe and wore it, tying the straps together. He turned to see Fred, now cuddling his pillow. He smirked at the sight before he opened the door. Usually, he enjoyed reading the Budehuc Times before everyone was awake. But he was surprised to find Chris standing at the doorway with Rico. Both of them looked stunned before the Silver Maiden gained her composure.

"Sir Caesar," she started, "Have you seen Sir Fred? Borus told me that I'd find him here."

"Master Fred wasn't in his room when I checked. I'm worried he might have gotten hurt or some sort," Rico said. Caesar ran his hand through his hair before sighing.

"Well, yes. He's here," he said, moving aside to allow them a full view of Fred all snuggled in his bed. Chris and Rico were dumbfounded at the revelation.

"You two didn't—"Rico shook her head, not allowing her option run through her, "No, it couldn't! I was under the impression that he was interested in Lady Chris!" Chris felt the blush coming to her cheeks at the sudden outburst. The redhead shook his head.

"No, no, no," he said, "Nothing happened in that sense. So don't worry your pretty little head, Rico."

"Then what exactly happened?" Chris asked. For the better, he told them the story. Once he was done, Chris let out a sigh.

"That Borus," she muttered before looking up, "I apologize for this, Sir Caesar. When Sir Fred wakes up, tell him my apology as well."

"Yes I will," he said.

"Too bad there's nothing we can do about the rumors," Rico said, sighing.

"Rumors?" Caesar asked, looking at the servant in confusion.

"Yes, rumors about you and Master Fred. I was pretty shocked about them myself," said the attendant, "But as long as I know the truth, I would set things straight."

"I'll do my best to banish these silly rumors as well," Chris said, "Honestly, that Borus…"

"Was he the one who spread the rumors then?" Caesar asked.

"Borus doesn't seem the type but I'm pretty sure I know who would. If I know my knights, it'll be Percival telling tall tales such as this one," she said, "Well, it can't be helped, I suppose." Chris turned to Rico. "Best you stay here. Sir Caesar might need some help breaking this news to Sir Fred." Rico nodded. Chris bowed slightly to him.

"I apologize for the intrusion. Have a good day, Sir Caesar." With that, Chris left.

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Caesar had read the Budehuc Times, surprised that the rumor had already reached the paper. The rumor hadn't lasted a night and it had become a topic in Budehuc. He knew that kid Arthur will be at his tail soon as well as the annoying detective wannabe, Kidd. He slowly walked back to his room, making sure to avoid everyone at the moment. He opened the door to find Rico jumping on his bed, trying to wake the Maximilian Knight up.

"MASTER FRED! EVIL IS OUT TO GET YOU!" she shouted at the top of her lungs. Fred only rolled over before grabbing the pillow. Rico huffed.

"Honestly, there's nothing I can do about this," Rico said. Caesar closed his door before stepping in, an amused smile on his face.

"He's a worse oaf asleep," he commented.

"Sir Caesar!"

"Now, now, Rico, I'm only poking some fun," he said, surrendering. Rico knew that Caesar meant it as a joke. It was the way he is.

"If he doesn't wake up soon…" Having an idea, Caesar went up to Fred before squatting beside him. Rico watched, slightly curious.

"What are you doing?"

"Something my brother used to do to me when I was a teen," he said before smiling. He bent down and whispered with the most feminine voice he could pull in Fred's ear.

"Oh Fred… My dear handsome knight… Will you wake up?" Fred's brow knotted before a smile curved upon his lips.

"Kiss me, Angel…" he whispered. Both Caesar and Rico frowned at the name but the redhead continued on.

"Well, if you want it so bad, you baboon," he said, reverting to his normal voice before pecking Fred on the lips. His eyes opened instantly before he shoved Caesar off him.

"What in the world are you doing in my room, Silverberg!" Caesar got up before sighing.

"It's my room, you dolt. This is what I get from saving your hide from Borus last night?" he said before sighing. At that moment, everything returned to Fred's mind as he mumbled an 'oh'.

"I should leave before something else gets out from here," he said as he grabbed his armor. Rico looked at Caesar at that moment. Sighing once more, the strategist turned to Fred.

"There's something that you should know before you leave," he said before revealing the horrible truth.

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Ignoring the murmurs in the restaurant, Fred settled himself in one of the seats while waiting for one of the ducks to take his order. Wilder came up to him and took his order. The knight tried his best to remain polite but the eyes around him were making him uneasy. Once the duck had turned away, Fred was left to his own. The eyes were looking at him were now avoiding him as he turned a direction and the murmuring stopped as well. Silverberg, what did you bundle us into? He thought as he looked around. This was definitely making him uneasy. He stood up and headed to Mamie.

"Milady," he said, "Can you please pack my food instead? I wish to eat it somewhere else," he said. The chef didn't raise any questions. She just gave an okay. Once he received his food, he left the restaurant only to hear the buzz return. I'm going to have to talk to Caesar and get him to set things straight!

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"It's a mere suggestion, there's no reason to get your knickers in a bunch," Caesar said as he glanced at the current Flame Champion and the Master of the Castle. Hugo sighed before looking at the military strategist before sighing.

"I'm not," he said, "But like Thomas said, to enforce such a defense plan, the castle would have to be properly repaired. With the funding we've got so far, we'll be running out of food in no time."

"Okay, okay… I'll think of something," the redhead said, "But if we do want to win this war, I suggest we get at least the main castle repaired. We've got about a hundred souls in this castle, might as well make them do something."

"Make them?" Hugo said as he cocked his head to one side.

"Yes, make them. You give a long winding speech about how this castle in important to us and make them fix up the place. That'll help the funds a bit," he pointed out.

"Do you realize that you're not making any sense?" said a new voice. They looked up to see Nash walking into the room.

"I'm making perfect sense," Caesar countered. "If Master Thomas wishes to house the Fire Bringer, then his castle has to be fixed up. What are you doing here anyway?" Hugo and Thomas turned to Nash as if asking the same question.

"Your friend is not handling the rumor situation too well, just so you know. As much as I enjoy making a spectacle of him like you do, I suggest you talk to him and remind him of what the meaning of rumor is," he said.

"So that baboon is making things worse?"

"Quite so. He almost snapped at Lilly Pendragon. You know how serious that offence might lead." Caesar let out a sigh before turning to the two.

"Well, this is up to you two but I strongly suggest you put up to it," he said before leaving the room. Nash followed him a few steps before Caesar turned to him.

"What are you following me for?" he said. Nash only responded by pushing the redhead to a wall by his shoulders. The blonde spy traced the cheek of the young military strategist with a thumb before grinning.

"I find it hard to believe that you instigated such a rumor, Caesar. I thought you wanted to keep it a secret," he said before smirking, "Or was it all just an act?"

"I intend to," Caesar shot back fiercely, something he never done in awhile," This was a ploy. Didn't Chris tell you that?"

"Yes, she did. But I find it hard to believe that you'd actually help that goof," he said, chuckling. That was something Caesar could agree upon but he refused to say it out loud. His thoughts were disrupted when Nash slid his hand under Caesar green coat.

"Stop it," he growled," Nash…" There was nothing Caesar could do. After all, Nash had proven to him once that he was strong.

"I'm irresistible, you know that, right?" he whispered in the redhead's ear before licking it. Caesar shuddered.

"No, I don't find you that way," he said, keeping his voice steady. His body, however, was proving otherwise.

"I see," Nash said as he moved in, closing the gap between them with a kiss. Caesar wanted to struggle but he found himself giving in instead. A moment later, they heard the banging of armor before they spotted Fred running away from the halls.

"Damn!" Caesar outwardly cursed as he pushed Nash away. "Thank you very much. Now you've practically driven him away from me!"

"Why do you even bother? He doesn't mean anything to you, right?" The question seemed to repeat itself in Caesar's head but instead of answering, he decided to keep mum about it and run off in Fred's direction. Nash could only smirk.

"Figures," he said to no one in particular.

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To Be Continued

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