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Warning: Mild language, violence, sexual content between males, INCEST, and disturbing imagery. If any of this bothers you, do not read.

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Aya's Awakening

She had flinched when she saw the bruises on Ken's cheek and neck. He tried to hide the ones on his neck by wearing a turtleneck, but she saw them when he scratched at the blue and black marks. When she asked him what had happened, he said something about a mission but he had the bruises before they had gone out on their mission. She didn't know why Ken would lie to her. Now they were at the game with Ran sitting on the bleachers looking bored. She suspected Ran might be behind Ken's bruises, but neither were acting mad with the other. Actually, Ran had been acting a little nicer to Ken--not much, but at least he wouldn't glare at Ken as though he were the stupidest man alive.

"Come on, Hiro, I know you can do it," Ken yelled, smiling proudly at the boy Aya smiled as she watched Hiro block the ball. Ken and she had trained the kids hard that week and it was paying off. They were so far ahead of the other teem there was no way they could catch up. She would really miss the kids but she couldn't stay. Ran was slowly slipping away, and it was because of her. She had it all planed out; she would study abroad and visit them on holidays. Maybe by the time she came back, Ran would find someone new. Now all she had to do was ask Ran if he would pay for it. Hopefully he would jump on the chance to get her out of his life.

"We won!" the kids screamed as they came running at her.

"Yeah, we sure did. I guess that means that Ken will be buying you all ice cream." Aya hugged them as they surrounded her.

"Ice cream it is." Ken said as he herded the mothers and kids together. It was a tradition that after the games they would all go out for ice cream. Aya looked up at her brother who was slowly making his way towards them. Now would be the perfect time to talk to him. Youji and Omi would still be working at the flower shop.

"Ken, I don't think Ran and I will be going. Sorry, guys, I'll celebrate with you later." Ken just nodded at her as she turned to go get Ran.

"Aren't you going out for ice cream?" Ran asked as she meet him halfway.

"No, I'm going home with you. We need to talk."

"Okay," Ran bit his lower lip as he jingled the keys in his pocket.

The car ride home had been silent. They walked through the shop briefly saying hello to Youji and Omi as they made their way into the house. Aya could feel her stomach turning; she wasn't sure how Ran would react to her request.

"So, what did you want to talk about?"

"Well, um."

"Um, what, I don't have all day."

"Um, I think I should study abroad. I don't think I should stay here, but I'll need you to help me financially. I know you have a lot of money saved up so it shouldn't be a problem."

"Why do you want to leave?" Aya flinched at his cold tone.

"I think you know why." Her voice came out more harshly than she had expected.

"No!"

"What? I thought you would want me to leave."

"No, and that's final."

"But I want to go, and you can't keep me here."

"I lost you once Aya, and I'm not gong to lose you again." Ran's voice raised as he stepped closer to her. Her heart raced as she looked into his violent eyes. She saw pain there too.

"Ran?"

"Don't leave me again, Aya. I would die if you left me; you're what I live for." She looked with surprise as his cold face cracked and the corners of his mouth dropped as his eyes began to water. No, she didn't want to cause him more pain; she had only meant to make things easier on him.

"Don't worry, Ran, I'm here and I'm not going anywhere." She stepped closer to him wiping the tears away from the corners of his eyes. He was so beautiful like this. He was human. She leaned up running her fingers over his lips remembering his lips pressed to hers. She flushed at the thought of it.

"Aya," he whispered, as he leaned in and before she knew it their lips were pressed together. She couldn't stop and she was frightened to realize she didn't want to. She wanted to make Ran smile and laugh again. She felt his hands sliding up and down her back but she didn't push them away. She wanted his hands on her, and she felt a warmth spreading through her body as she trailed her hand up under his shirt feeling the finely defined muscles that he worked hard to maintain. His hand moved to her chest. She panted as he felt her out over her clothes. It was too much too fast. Things were moving too fast; she couldn't think. Ran backed her up against the wall grinding their hips together.

"I want you so much, Aya. Please."

"Stop! We can't do this, Ran; it's wrong." She moaned as she continued to kiss him. Ran immediately stopped grinding up against her.

"Don't say that, Aya." He leaned his head onto her shoulder.

"We can't; it's wrong. You're my brother, and I'm your sister." She pulled her hands away from his chest, finally snapping out of her haze.

"I gave up my morals the day you went into a coma. I'm already a killer what's one more sin," he whispered as he traced her lips with his fingers.

"I'm not. I'm not a killer. Do you want to send me to hell with you? Is that what you want Ran?" Tears fell from her eyes she didn't even know what she was saying. She had to get out of there. If anything else happened she didn't know if she would be able to stop it.

"Aya, I'm sorry, I'm so messed up." Once again she felt his tears on her shoulder. "Please, just don't leave me. I won't let this happen again."

"I won't leave you, but I do think I need to get out for a little while. I don't think it is wise for us to be alone right now. I think I'll meet up with Ken at the ice cream shop. I'll walk; it's only a couple of blocks away."

"Good idea." Ran was shaking and she could feel his need pressed against her. She was the one who made him this way.

"I'll be back in a little while; don't worry I'm not going to run away. I love you Ran, no matter what happens." She pushed him away and straightened out her clothing as she rushed out the door leaving Ran alone to take care of his need. She blushed when she thought of Ran thinking of her while he pleasured himself. She remembered before the coma catching him touching himself. He was laid out on his bed completely naked and touching himself while moaning Hitsumi's name. Hitsumi, was a popular girl at their school who every guy lusted after. She had come home early that day, usually she stayed after on Thursday for cleaning duty. But that day she had switched days with a girl who couldn't do it later in the week due to family problems. So, she had come home and heard Ran moaning. She thought he was hurt but when she opened the door she found her brother seeking his release. She had screamed and Ran had yelled at her while he quickly dived under the covers. After she had gotten over the shock she started teasing him relentlessly about Hitsumi. But now she was the girl who made him feel that way.

"Hush." Suddenly a pair of hands grabbed her as she walked by an alleyway. "If you value your life you won't fight us." Her eyes widened as she recognized the nasal voice. "Yes, that's right it's me, my twisted little one. Don't worry, we're not going to kill you now. I heard every little thought about your freaky older brother. You sure have changed haven't you, Aya?" She could feel his breath on her neck. She twisted around wanting to see her tormenter. But she didn't get the chance as a piece of cloth was tied around her eyes.

He was still shaking as he leaned up against the wall. He almost had her; he was so close to being able to hold her in his arms. She had let him kiss her and feel her breasts. It was just as wonderful as he had imagined. Her breasts were soft and her mouth was even more delicious. She had made him feel everything at once: love, pain, lust, guilt, hatred, and pleasure. A few fumbled kisses he had shared with a girlfriend he had in high school were nothing compared to this.

He got up and went to the bathroom, stripping off his clothes as he stepped into the shower and turned on the cold water. He closed his eyes trying to wash her away. He needed to get her smell off of his body or he would be up all night. He stood in the shower for a long time resting his eyes as the cold water soothed him.

"Ran, are you okay?" He opened his eyes to see Ken staring at him oddly. "You've been in the shower for a really long time and where's Aya?"

"What? Isn't she with you?"

"No, she rode home with you right."

"Yes, but she went to meet up with you a while ago." Ran shut the shower off, his heart was racing. She had promised she wouldn't leave him, maybe she really did just want to be alone. She could have gone to the park and just hadn't come back yet.

"I haven't seen her." Ken's voice was panicked. "I'll go look for her."

"Hold on, Ken, she told me that she needed to be alone. She probably just went to the park. Let's give her another half hour before we panic."

"But what if something bad happened to her? She's your sister, don't you care," Ken shook him.

"Yes, but I just think she needs some time. We kind of had an argument."

"Oh," Ken backed away. "I see, I hope it wasn't too bad. Do you think she needs someone to talk to?"

"No, she'll be fine." He hoped, but he really didn't want Ken to talk to her. They heard the doorbell ring and Ken raced down the stairs, leaving him alone in the bathroom. He quickly got dressed and meet Ken to see if it was Aya. Ken was staring at a letter.

"Ran!" Ken looked at him with a frightening look on his face. He handed him the letter.

Dear Weiss, it has been too long since we have seen each other. You most likely thought we were dead, but luckily we have survived just like cockroaches. You are probably curious why Schwarz would be writing Weiss. Actually I know you're wondering why, after all I have the power to read your thoughts. Just like I have the power to read Aya's thoughts. My, Ran, your little sister is beautiful all bound and gagged, but you don't need me to tell you that. Don't worry, your little sister's innocence will remain in tact or what's left of it, only if we get a hold of that disk you took on your last mission. You give us the disk and you'll get Aya back. You have two weeks to figure out how to get us the disk from Kriticker. After that you can say goodbye to your sister.

Sincerely, your old friend Schuldig

"Oh, no." Ran felt as if someone had ripped his heart out. Once again he had lost Aya to Schwarz. Only this time she was awake to experience the true horrors of them.

"I'll kill them, I'll rip their hearts out," Ken howled as he headed out the door.

"Stop." He grabbed Ken's wrist in a tight grip. "We don't know where they are. Don't leave, you won't be able to find her." He was shaking as he tried to remain calm in front of Ken.

"But, Ran."

"We need to get a hold of Manx. If you really want to help, go get Omi. He'll know how to contact Manx."

TBC