We Go On.

AlexiaMuriel

Notes

I tend to have a difficult time in writing decently long fics. :-p I hope this is not to short!

EndNotes

C.h.a.p.t.e.r One: Where Are We Now?

It had been almost a year now. A year since Fayt had returned to Elicoor II in search of Albel.

He had found him rather quickly; he had been in Kirlsa for a brief stay at his childhood home. And now, they were traveling together. No destination, no plans, just wandering. Fayt wasn't even sure he knew how it happened.

"Albel."

Albel looked at Fayt with one visible eye in response. He had never very verbal.

"Why did you come with me? Why didn't you stay in Ariglyph?"

"Fool. I couldn't let my prey just leave." He sneered.

"I'm serious, what reasons do you have?"

Albel remained silent. What was he supposed to say? That there's nothing left for him there? That since the war was over he has no purpose in the Ariglyph kingdom, or maybe that he just didn't belong anywhere anymore.

Fayt kept his eyes on Albel, he knew why he came back to Ellicor himself, but he wanted to know why Albel would actually travel with him. He had hopes, but no real expectations.

"Albel?" Fayt pried.

"I told you," Albel stood in slight irritation and proceeded to the door. "You're my prey and no one else can have you." And with that he left the inn.

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Albel stepped out into the cool evening air. Why did he go along with Fayt to easily? A better question is what else was there for him? What would he be doing if he had not left? Command the black brigade? Not likely. Not after being convicted for treason.

He sighed deep and heavy.

So why leave with Fayt, why not just leave of his own accord?

He didn't know so putting no extra wasted thoughts on it and headed out for a walk into the darkening city.

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Fayt sighed as his body hit the bed. Albel had always been distant, hard to talk to, and a pretty good jackass. And he didn't know why, but he loved it. It drove him crazy to think about being with someone so… different, so… mysterious. 'Dark and handsome to a T' he thought. But the possibility that he could ever actually be with Albel, the chances of that were… well there were no chances.

After returning to earth Albel was the only thing he could think of, the only thing he was missing. And even if he couldn't have have Albel at least he could be around him.

But…he wanted more…

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Albel returned to the inn to discover Fayt had fallen asleep on top of the bed, fully clothed. The boy was obviously more fatigued than he let on. He glanced at Fayt's sleeping face and his heart slightly fluttered. In an almost ashamed action he turned away. What was that about? He wondered if he should wake the sleeping boy to let him change out of his clothes but decided against it, why the hell should he care? He was Albel the wicked after all.

He decided to take a bath before going to sleep. Maybe that would clear his head, and hopefully Fayt would wake up and change himself.

After bathing Albel sat on the edge of the other twin bed, facing Fayt. Who, by the way, had not woken up and had not changed himself. Grunting to himself he began to finish towel drying his hair, which was thicker and longer than one may believe. Then he moved on to the task of separating and wrapping each long rope of freshly washed hair. (which didn't happen often mind you!)

Unbeknownst to Albel, Fayt, had woken. He did not stir, but instead allowed his eyes to roam freely over Albel's half-naked and still damp body. It was beautiful, no flaws, and to make it even better, he had let his hair loose to wash, which he had never witnessed before. Not realizing it, Fayt, had moved to sit up, distracting the other from his task.

"I didn't know you washed your hair," said Fayt, who immediately regretted saying that of all things.

"Hmph, fool."

"No. That's not what I meant. I mean, I've never seen it down like that. I mean, it looks nice." His face turned the most slight and almost unseen shade of pink. But Albel saw it, and was confused. Was he embarrassed? Of what? Sure he's an idiot, but he didn't, or couldn't understand.

"Maggot," he said as he turned to face the other way, disappointing Fayt.

Albel was befuddled, he had turned because, oddly enough his face and turned a slight shade of pink as well. Why? What the hell was this? He decided to push it out of his mind and continue the task he had started.

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In the morning they were quickly packed and on there way. They had been traveling west for a while now and did not break from routine. As they began walking Fayt started to drop behind, but Albel did not slow his pace.

He didn't mind that Albel didn't slow down for him. He had things to think about. Like how he saw his fellow traveler blush the night before. At first he wasn't sure, but the other forgot about the mirror on the opposing wall. What did it mean? Albel was probably even more confused him self. Has he ever even blushed before? He didn't actually think he was capable of such an act.

He looked up and watched Albel walk a little further before he plopped down underneath a tree and begin removing this from his pack. Fayt was quite far behind by now and took the opportunity to catch up to his friend. Friend? Was he a friend? He guessed so.

Fayt dropped down next to Albel and took out his own pack and started munching on what ever was closest to the top. They both ate in silence. Neither of them wanted to make the already awkward moment even worse.

Fayt turned to look over at Albel whose eyes were close and his head tilted down. It was an obvious 'don't talk to me' pose. Fayt wasn't turned away by this however, most of the acts Albel put on he believed to be a load of crap anyhow.

"Albel, what are we doing?"

Albel did not make any attempt to answer.

"Where have we been going our wanderings? No where. We have no purpose anymore."

'We keep each other from going insane from isolation,' thought Albel to himself.

"Albel are you even listening to me?"

"You are a fool to think so pointlessly."

"Don't you think we should do something worthwhile in our lives?"

"Like what, maggot?"

"I don't know. I just feel so lost"

Albel in some sort of response stood and walked off. Albel had felt less lost now that he was with Fayt, did the other not feel the same? He decided it was too petty to waste his time on, so he just kept going.

To be continued. HA!

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