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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.

Aya's Awakening

Ken held Aya in his arms as Youji raced down the street in his jeep. They had been lucky in only having to deal with Schuldig and Farfarello. Farfarello had put up a fierce fight, but Schuldig had practically handed her over, telling Farfarello they were out numbered and there were other ways to get the disk. Now Ran and him were in the back of the jeep holding the most precious person in the world. They hadn't talked much since their fight, but that didn't matter, when it came to Aya, they were all willing to set aside their differences.

"Is she okay? I hope I didn't give her too much." Omi looked back at them from the passengers' side.

"No, she's fine. I think the sleeping pills will be good for her. Seeing us fight only would have scared her," Ran responded as he brushed Aya's hair out of her face.

"I told you they wouldn't hurt her. She is safe now, Ran, you don't have to worry. She's back where she belongs." Ken smiled at him as he grasped Ran's hand making sure Youji couldn't see them. He expected Ran to pull his hand away, but he squeezed it instead.

"Finally home. I just can't help but think Schwarz has something up their sleeves. It was just too easy." Youji looked at them with concern as he helped them drag Aya up the stairs and into her room. They set her down on the bed.

"We should leave Ran alone." Omi whispered to Youji and him. Ken agreed reluctantly. Ran really should have some time alone with his sister, but a part of him knew of Ran's lust and wanted to stay to protect the sleeping girl. Youji and Omi promptly left and Ken gave one last glance at Aya before turning to leave. Ran grabbed his hand.

"Don't leave. I don't want to be alone. She's asleep just like when she was in the coma. Only this time she's going to wake up, right, Ken?" Large frightened eyes looked up at him pleadingly.

"Of course she's going to wake up; it's just some sleeping pills." He wasn't used to seeing the strong and silent Ran acting so pathetic. "She's fine now, she had her big brother to protect her." Ken came up behind Ran grabbing him and holding him close. Ran turned around snuggling into his arms. He smiled stroking the red hair and kissing his forehead.

"I'm sorry I wasn't any good but please give me a second chance. I need you. I don't want to hurt her anymore," Ran choked.

"You were perfect, Ran. I only said that because you were acting all possessive. You should know there is noting besides friendship between Omi and me. I would also like to be given a second chance. Lets put that fight behind us." He tilted Ran's head up and gave him a soft slow kiss. Ran pulled away and wiped away his tears as he sat down and held Aya's pale hand.

"Stay here and sit with me until she wakes up. Please, Ken, don't leave me. I know she'll want to see you when she wakes up." He smiled as he took a seat next to Ran and leaned his head on Ran's shoulder and entwined his fingers with Ran's. He knew Ran and he could never really be together, but he could pretend at least for a little while.

"Nagi," Aya murmured as she opened her eye's feeling confused and drowsy. She wasn't in the bedroom at the Schwarz house. She was in her own room with Ken and Ran looking at her with concern.

"You're safe now, Aya. We got you back; they can't hurt you anymore." Ran squeezed her hand. His hand felt so warm and safe. She was home, and Ran was there. He had saved her, and she loved him. Nothing mattered anymore; she was safe.

"I'll leave you two alone. I'm glad you're safe and well, Aya." Ken gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before exiting the room. She stared up into her brother's beautiful violet eyes.

"Ran, you saved me. I was so afraid they were going to kill or hurt me, but they didn't." She sat up and hugged him, drawing him close.

"I never want to be apart again. I won't lose you ever again." Ran whispered in her ear as he gave her a quick kiss on the lips. She smiled; there was nothing sexual about the kiss. It was a loving kiss one that only they could share. It didn't matter if Ran didn't act the way he used to. He was still her brother, and that would never change; no matter what, she would always love him.

"I'm the luckiest girl in the world to be saved by the four handsomest men in Tokyo."

"Don't tell Youji that; it will go straight to his head, and the man already has a big enough ego." Aya laughed as Ran gave her a slight grin.

"My, Ran, were you actually making a joke? I do believe my ears deceive me."

"I love you, Aya, I'm glad to have you back. We're all glad to have you back."

"I'm glad to be back. Listen, Ran, whatever happened before I was kidnapped is in the past. Let's start over." She looked at him pleadingly, hoping he would feel the same.

"Don't worry, I won't do anything like that again. I don't want to be weird anymore. I'm going to try my best to be your brother." He entwined his fingers with hers drawing her hand up to his face and nuzzling her hand. She wanted to believe things could be normal between them, but it didn't matter anymore.

"I love you more than you will ever know." Aya brushed her hand over Ran's rosy lips and high cheek bones. Her brother was so pretty. It would be easy for someone to fall in love with him. She had to wonder if she could be happy seeing him with someone else. Of course she would she would love to see him with someone who would treat him right.

Ran sighed as the warm water beat down on his body. Aya was safe and she seemed to be untouched. He couldn't help but think those bastards did something to her. She didn't seem too upset, but it wasn't like Schwarz to not torture their victims or give up without a fight. He shook his head and leaned up against the tiles. All that didn't matter she was back and well. But a part of him couldn't help but think she was safer with Schwarz than she was with him. He still couldn't help getting hard just thinking about her and he visibly shook whenever she was close.

"Ahh." He jumped when he felt arms wrapping around his waist and a chin on his shoulder.

"Wow, it's so unlike you to space out. Thank goodness it wasn't Schwarz sneaking up in the shower. You know you should be more careful; it's only been two days since we got Aya back."

"Schwarz, coming after me in the shower? I could only be so lucky."

"That would be hot," Ken whispered in his ear. He was surprised Ken was taking such a risk when everyone was home. Ran was starting to question weather or not Ken and he had truly made up. They had barley talked or even looked at each other. They had all been busy smothering Aya with love. Youji had actually been staying home, and Omi had been helping her catch up on homework.

"Ken, you should get out. Omi or Youji could walk in at anytime.'

"I locked the door."

"Yeah, but if they came looking for one of us then they would realize that we're both in the bathroom."

"Don't worry it's okay." Ken kissed the back of his neck. "We haven't had much time together, I wasn't sure if you were really okay with us. Sometimes people just say things when they are upset."

"I meant it." Aya turned his head to look back into Ken's eyes and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. Ken pressed his body up against his back.

"Need help getting clean?" Ken reached out from behind him and grabbed the shampoo. He moaned when he felt Ken's fingers massaging his scalp. "I was thinking maybe we could go out tomorrow. Aya and Youji will be working, and Omi's going to the library. No one will be home to notice if we're gone."

"Um." He didn't know what to say. Ken was asking him out on a date. This wasn't a relationship, and he really didn't want to lead Ken on. "I don't think that would be a good idea." He was glad Ken was behind him he didn't want to see the hurt in his eyes.

"Okay, I didn't mean it as a date or anything. Just thought you might want to get out of the house. But you're right just another one of my stupid ideas."

"Yep, ow!" Ran yelped as Ken tugged on his hair.

"You're not supposed to agree with me." Ken smirked as he grabbed the soap and began soaping him up.

"I'm not a baby I can clean myself."

"Want to clean me?"

"No."

"Oh come on, Ran, you know you want to."

"Only if it will shut you up."

"Okay, I'll shut up if you wash me." He turned around soaping up Ken's hair and body. Ken made a cute little purring noise in the back of his throat when he ran his hands over Ken's six pack. He felt himself reacting to Ken. He remembered what it felt like to be inside the athletic body. It had been pure heaven; one of the most exciting feelings. He felt completely lost when he was in the heat of the moment.

"Mmm, talk all you want, Ken. Chatter away, go ahead; I know it's what you want to do." He spun Ken around and held him.

"I think I could get used to this. All I have to do is make a few cute noises and you're begging me to talk. Well, as much as I'd love to stay here and talk and talk at you I should really go blow dry my hair so no one questions it when we both come out with wet heads."

"Don't leave." Aya grabbed onto him holding Ken back. Ken tried to wiggle out of his embrace but he kept a strong hold on him.

"Ran," Ken whined.

"I'll go out with you tomorrow, but we're not a couple, okay."

"I already know that. Let me go I need to get dressed." Ran loosened his grip and allowed Ken to make his escape.

"Aya that looks perfect." Youji smiled at her flower arrangement.

"Thanks." Never in a million years did Aya think Youji and she would actually like working in the flower shop, but it felt normal plus Aya liked not having Ran hovering over as though she was going to be taken at any moment.

"So, Aya, why don't you tell me what really happened now that big brother's not around."

"Happened?" Aya looked at Youji with confusion.

"You know with Schwarz. I know those bastards must of done something. I really hope they didn't torture you or touch you where they shouldn't have."

"They really didn't do to much. Well, Schuldig said some cruel things cut besides that not much else happened. You know when they first kidnapped me I could hear Schuldig in my mind. So I guess this time I was used to his taunting."

"I'll never get used to it. It's not right for anyone to read another person's thoughts."

"He didn't choose to have that ability. He was born with it."

"Are you sticking up for that bastard?"

"No, I was just stating a fact." Aya couldn't imagine what it would be like to have someone else's thoughts in your mind let alone a whole bunch of people. It was no wonder the man was out of his mind.

"I'm glad you're okay. You should have seen how worried we all were. We all almost lost a sister." She smiled as she watched the tears form at Youji's eyes threatening to fall, but he quickly wiped them away and put on his sunglasses.

"Aw, does perverted Youji care about me?" She smirked as she wrapped her arms around him. "It's okay go ahead and cry."

"Stop making fun of me." He laughed as he playfully pushed her away. She smiled; this was her new family.

TBC