Crystal: Heylo, everyone! I really don't have anything to say right now, so off to the responses, shall we?
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Shayde Amelia Phoenix: Lol, glad you're taking my advice!
Witch Tigress a.k.a Kit: Hehe…if Kai says yes you can…
Forfirith-on-a-sugar-high: I know she doesn't need two heads or mouths… it'll be bad enough…
Saber-kon: As much as I would love to do that, I can't…I still need her for the wedding…
Moon Bind: He was little OOC? Oh…heehee…well, lets just say that he's using he's brain for once.
Kodoku Wolf: --grins sheepishly-- I don't know when would Kai confesses…
Enelya Aldarion: Haha…hyper Bryan? You know…I can't picture him being hyper…
Platinum Rei: Yes…Mariah's starting to bug everyone too…
The tigris: What took awhile? Oh, confession thing? --sighs-- I'm too slow today…
Tariki Rania: Lol, she might die by humiliation, you'll just have to see!
Raku Ozzarian Princess: Yeah! Heehee…make sure you have to keep a close eye for Mariah real closely, ok?
Prozacfairy: --gasp-- I can't let Mariah screw up the wedding!! Grr…lol, don't worry I'm going to make sure she won't be messing the wedding.
TigerRain a.k.a Tara: Lol, great idea! Don't worry though, cuz! There will be more KaixRei fluffiness…
Koneko no Rei: Hehe…poor you, you have to give up your lunch, because of the pink harpy!
Crazy nek0-JIN: Don't worry, the wedding coming soon. Very soon!
Shirohikari: Yeah…Kai and Rei's moments are cute… --sighs happily--
Devilburns: Here's the next chapter!
Lokisash: Yes…Mariah is a pink haired freak…and yay for Rei!
Yugi Lover: Wow…thanks for the plushies! --cuddles them-- Ok, don't worry, Max and Tyson will have their moment soon!
Lady AA-chan: Heehee…that's a very nice plan. --nods-- Anywhoo, here's the next chapter!
Songs make me cry: hmm…I don't know if the vows should be revealed in the rehearsals or during the wedding… but you'll just have to wait!
BloodMistress: Here's the next chapter!
Wolf whirl: Lol, that idea was hilarious! And yes…were you on sugar high at the time? LOL!
Kand3e: yeah! The wedding's coming up…hehe
IndigoDeath666: Thanks for the waffle! --smiles cheerfully-- Here's the next chapter!
Devlinn Reiko-sama: Glad you like the chapter! Here's the next one!
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And special thanks to StarryNightObsession: Thanks for BETA-ing again, Mae! --smiles cheerfully--
Crystal: Now…as reward for all of you people, Ice cream sandwiches for everyone! Now on to the chapter, enjoy!
Breathe – Chapter 15: A very surprising idea, indeed!
Bryan walked into the corridors; opening every door he could see just in case Rei, Max, Tyson or even the pink freak was there. He walked over to one of the doors and opened it. None! 'Where the hell could they be?!' he thought, as he slammed the closed doors once again. He went down the grand staircase and went outside, hoping to have luck in finding his friends. Unfortunately, as he walked outside he saw Mariah looking for something, or rather someone.
"What are you doing?" asked Bryan, making Mariah jump off at least 3 feet from the ground. "Argghh…what do you want?" Mariah said, while glaring at Bryan with all her might.
"What I do is none of your business," the lilac-haired boy said coolly, making the pink haired freak scream in frustration and stomped her foot into the ground. "Ugh, as if I want to what your doing." Mariah muttered, while following where Bryan was walking.
Bryan sensed that he was being followed and kept on walking faster, until he saw Kenny and Dizzi playing cards by the gazebo. Dizzi saw Bryan walking towards them and waved happily. "Hey Bryan! Walk faster, damn it!"
Kenny sweat dropped and waved at Bryan. The other boy smirked at the sight; it looks like Kenny and Dizzi are going along fine…very fine. "Have you guys seen Rei, Max, and Kinomiya?" Kenny shook his head. "No, we haven't seen them, why?"
Bryan slapped his forehead and cursed slightly. "Damn, I was going to see if Rei's finished his vow." Dizzi shot up like a bullet looking all excited and stuff. "Is Kai finished with his? I want to read it! Now, now, now!"
"No…he isn't done yet. But…do you have any idea where the other three could be?" Kenny shrugged at Bryan's question while Dizzi just went to her thinking position. Silence consumed them for a few minutes until Dizzi snapped her fingers and grinned.
"I know where they could possibly be! Come on, follow me!" With that, Dizzi grabbed Bryan and Kenny's arms and dragged them inside the forest.
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Tala groaned, as he was lying down on the couch. He looked over to where Kai was still writing his stupid vow and groaned even more. Geez…how long do you have to write a one vow? Kai looked at the red head and rolled his eyes. 'What a lazy ass,' he thought and kept on writing more.
"Kai…are you freaking done?! It's been at least an hour since you're butt has been on that chair, writing that vow!" Tala whined, while Kai just glared at him. "If you were so bored, then why didn't you followed Bryan instead, rather than annoy me to death here?" muttered Kai, still scribbling at the piece of parchment.
Tala sighed and slapped his head. "Why didn't I think of that before?" He stood up from the couch and walked by the door. "See you later, Kai!" Kai ignored the boy and just continued writing.
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Rei sighed, and looked at his written vow. There, he was finally done! He looked over to where Tyson and Max were and saw that both boys had fallen asleep. It was a very cute sight, since Max's head was leaning against Tyson's shoulder, while Tyson's head was leaning against Max's. Rei jumped off the rock and walked around the place. It was really a beautiful sight. Most of the marble statues were still standing and Rei looked at one of them very carefully.
It was a phoenix, with its wings stretched out, making it look strong and magnificent. The statue was really a work of art. Every lines and edges were very detailed and very well carved. Somehow, the statue had reminded him of Kai; Strong, magnificent, powerful, and in every other way that it could be described. Suddenly, Rei felt very cold; he could not bear to think to marry someone who's will-freed and can rule a land easily.
'He doesn't deserve someone who's gentle and vulnerable like me,' Rei thought, while touching the statue, feeling it's coldness against his warm palm. Just as he was about to let go, he saw four names that were etched by the side of where the statue was standing. He gazed at the names and realized that it was Kai, Tala, Tyson, and Dizzi's names that were etched here.
"I guess you've found that," Someone had said. Rei turned around, startled at the voice, but realized that it was only Dizzi, Kenny and Bryan. "Dizzi! You scared me half to death!" Rei said, clutching his chest, sighing in relief.
Dizzi gave a small giggle. "Sorry about that Rei. Hey! I never knew that it was still there! I thought weathering and erosion had erased it all away!" She walked over to Rei and the statue and peered her eyes over the writing. She gave a smile and put her hand on the marble stone.
As Dizzi kept on reminiscing her childhood memories, Rei walked over to where Bryan and Kenny were watching their little buddy Max who was taking a cute nap beside Tyson. The neko-jin rolled his eyes at the two since Bryan was smirking way too much and Kenny was just smiling there like Max when the blond was on sugar high. They all know that Max and Tyson have deep feelings for one another, though both of them are way too naïve and oblivious about it.
"Would you guys quit it?" he whispered, so he could make sure that both people won't wake up. "How long were they asleep for?" asked Kenny, while Bryan just sulked since Rei had ruin his fun.
"I don't really know, I was to wrapped up writing my vow that I didn't realize that they fell asleep," Rei had explained, while going back to his previous seat, holding his vow protectively. Dizzi turned around, away from the statue and looked at Rei with curiosity in her eyes. "You're done with your vow?" The girl had asked while Rei just nodded his head. "May I see it? Pretty please?"
Rei blushed lightly and looked away. Should he let her read the vow? He thought about it for a few seconds and shook his head reluctantly. "Sorry, Diz. I think my mother should be the first one to look at it." Dizzi was disappointed at first, but agreed to Rei that his mother should take a look first.
They stayed by the ruins a little bit more, waiting for Max and Tyson to wake from their slumber. Kenny and Bryan had explored inside the ruins, going inside the buildings that haven't been destroyed yet. As they entered the buildings, they've seen lots of stuff that weren't destroyed. Tables were still in perfect shape, with chairs tucked in neatly under the table. There were paintings of the meadows, being moved by the wind in perfect rhythm. Kenny was ecstatic; he's read about these kinds of paintings! He'd never realize that he'd see one in actuality! Bryan on the other hand, was amazed yet bored.
In the meantime, Dizzi and Rei were talking about the wedding and of course, the groom: Kai! Dizzi couldn't help squeal every now and then, babbling how grown up Kai was. It seemed like only yesterday when they all had first met in the garden. The two didn't even realize that someone had entered inside the ruins, until they had decided to join in at their conversation.
"Diz…are you telling Rei about Kai's embarrassments?" Rei and Dizzi turned to their left and saw that it was Tala, with his infamous smirk. "Tala! How could you say such a thing? It's Ty's job to do that, not mine!" Dizzi gave a too sweet smile and then turned it into a smirk.
Rei gave a small sweat drop and sighed. Tala looked around the ruins, and noticed Max and Tyson sleeping. He gave a small smile at the pair and took a seat right beside Dizzi. "Has anyone seen, Bryan?"
The neko-jin tilted his head, indicating that he was confused. "Why are you looking for Bryan? Has he done something bad? Oh great…" He slumped on his seat and his eyes were starting to twitch. Wait until Bryan gets here… Tala shook his head and tried to get his boyfriend out of Rei's little misunderstanding.
Well, speak of the devil; just as Tala was about to explain, Bryan and Kenny had come back from their little exploration of the place. You could see that Kenny was about to cry that he had seen some stuff that he'd never thought he'd see for millions of years. Bryan on the other hand, was in deep thought. His arms were crossed over his chest, and you can't see his lilac eyes since Bryan's eyelids have covered them.
Before Rei could speak or…yell at Bryan, Tala had gotten to him first and crushed his lips against Bryan's. Rei was surprised and realized that Bryan didn't do anything at, Tala was just look for him. The neko-jin smiled really widely and clapped his hands together. Finally they've gotten together! Wait… Rei gave a look towards Dizzi and Kenny's way; they don't seem to be surprised at all! Until he realized that he was the last one to know, Rei face faulted and sighed. Oh well, at least now his best friend has the happiness that he deserved a long time ago.
The neko-jin now turned his head towards his other best friend who was still sleeping peacefully. Now…it was Max's turn to also get the happiness that he also deserves. He still remembered the day when the adults had come back, and how Max was feeling so down. Rei knows that it had something to do with Tyson and he was going to find out what it is. Rei looked up at the sky and saw that the sun was setting now, with a beautiful colour of orange and blue mixing together. He walked over to the sleeping pair and shook Max lightly on the shoulder.
"Max? Wake up now," Rei said softly. Max groaned and snuggled more into Tyson's shoulder. Rei sighed, sometimes Max is really hard to wake up. "Bryan?" The neko-jin turned towards the other boy, who was in the arms of Tala.
"Yeah?"
"Could you carry Max? He's still sleeping and it's almost dark," With that, Bryan reluctantly moved away from Tala and picked up the blond, who was still sleeping. "Who's going to get Kinomiya?" he asked while adjusting how he should carry Max so he wouldn't drop the boy.
"I'll carry, Tyson," volunteered Tala, and with that they all went back into the castle.
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Kai smirked with satisfaction as he looked at his finished vow. He looked at the window and realized that he'd been writing his vow for the whole afternoon now. He stretched his tense muscles and looked at his vow again; he never had thought that it would take that long just to write one vow. But then again, he never thought he would put a lot of time writing one vow.
He heard a knock on the door and realized that it was one of the servants, telling him that dinner was served. Kai folded his vow and put it in his pocket. He stood up and walked out of the room, still stretching his muscle. While walking down towards the great hall, he saw Rei's father walking towards there as well.
Lord Rai noticed Kai coming down the grand staircase and waited for him. Feeling like he just had to talk to his future son-in-law. "Hello there, Kai."
Kai nodded and being a polite young man that he is, walked with Rei's father towards the great hall. Silence had taken over, making the phoenix anxious, though he felt kind of idiotic. Why would he feel anxious? The man right beside would be his future father-in-law anyway.
"So, have you started on your vow?" asked Lord Rai. Kai nodded his head, and answered. "Yes, and I've also finished it already." Lord Rai was surprised. He was already finished? Just before he could say something to Kai, they were already at the front door of the great hall. Before they could go to their separate seats, Lord Rai clamped his hand on Kai's shoulder, indicating that he made him proud.
"Ah Kai, there you are," Lady Leila acknowledged Kai's presence, as she gave a peck on Lord Rai's cheek. "How was your day?"
"It was fine," Kai said politely, sensing that Rei and the others haven't come in yet. As if on cue, Rei and the others have arrived, except for Max and Tyson who seemed to be sleeping more. Rei gave his mother a kiss on the cheek and took a seat right beside Kai, making the pink haired freak seethed with jealousy.
Rei looked at Max's mother, and Tyson's father and told them that their sons were sleeping in their quarters. Soon, dinner has already started. Kai was very surprised to see that Tyson wasn't here, stuffing his face with god knows what. Anyway, Kai looked at the adults who were discussing some very important parts. He assumed that they were talking something about the wedding. Whatever it is, it made Lady Leila and Judy giggle in a non-ladylike way.
Kai turned to Rei and hopefully he wished that his fiancé knows what the adults were talking about. "Rei?" Rei looked at Kai, "What's wrong, Kai?"
"Do you know what the adults were talking about?" asked the phoenix, while Rei just leaned and looked towards the adults who were indeed discussing some important issues. Also, he could have sworn that Sir Ivanov and Sir Kinomiya have been giving him and Kai glances. Rei blinked confusingly, turning his back so he could look at Kai again.
"I have no idea what they were talking about," he muttered back. "Though, I could have sworn Sir Ivanov and Sir Kinomiya stole a glance from us. Kai just nodded and turned his attention back to his food, while Rei was still thinking about what the adults have been talking about.
'Oh great, now Maxie's curiosity has rubbed off on me,' the neko-jin thought sarcastically, while turning his attention back to his sweet potatoes and beefsteak.
After that wonderful supper, Sir Minamoto and Sir Tokugawa had requested that everybody should not leave the great hall until they have heard Lady Leila, Lord Rai and Lord Hiwatari speak.
"Well, during our wonderful dinner here," started Lady Leila. "The rest of the adults here and I have decided on something very important here between Kai and Rei." Upon hearing their names, Kai and Rei looked towards the adults' way, with curiosity, anxiousness, and confusion written in their faces.
Lady Leila turned her head towards the pair and gave a gleeful smile. "We have decided that Kai and Rei should share one room now!" Everybody excluding the adults were surprised, especially Kai and Rei. They're going to share the room, the bed…wait, the bed TOO?!
As if hearing Kai and Rei's thoughts, Mariah fainted, making a loud THUMP! Right across from Dizzi's seat. Lord Rai went over to his niece and checked her pulse. "She's fine," he reassured Lady Leila that the girl was fine, though the rest of the people, including the advisors were disappointed. Sir Ivanov muttered something about having an overreacting niece, to Tala muttering about having a thick head. Wow…like father, like son, eh?
Lord Rai picked up Mariah and left the room with Lady Leila in tow, leaving the rest of the people there. In the meantime, Kai and Rei were still dazed from the announcement, making Dizzi and Kenny drag into following Sir Tokugawa upstairs into their new room, since everything's probably already been taken care off.
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When Kai and Rei had entered the room, it was a perfect sight. There was a four-poster king sized bed with dark red sheets, and the fluffiest pillows you've ever seen. There was also a small desk and a small bookshelf, filled with books and other material. The balcony window was also big, with dark red curtains made out of silk and satin. A big fireplace was placed on one side of the room, right across from the bed, and two big armchairs were right in front of the fireplace. And last but not the least, a golden chest was lying oh so innocently in the front of the foot end of the bed, with a little note of parchment on top.
"What's this?" Rei's curiosity got a hold of him, and walked towards the chest. Kai soon followed and now both of them are standing right in front of the golden chest. Kai saw the piece of parchment and looked at Rei, as if like saying he should open it.
Rei shrugged when he saw Kai's look, though he eyes deceived him for in his look, was the expression of curiosity and agreement that Kai should open the note. Kai saw that look and opened the parchment, for he himself too has an overbearing curiosity to look and open the note.
The note said:
To the newlyweds, Kai and Rei:
Congratulations! We're very happy for the two of you, and I'm very sure that you will rule the kingdom fantastically. For Kai: Take care of our little Rei and please protect him with all you could, though we're pretty sure that you already know that yourself. And for our little Rei: we've never been more proud of you. It seems like only yesterday that you were crawling all around in the castle and now look, a ruler with a mighty husband. Remember: be truthful to one another. That's the only way of having a wonderful family and a mighty kingdom.
Yours truly,
Rai and Leila Kon
PS: Don't open this chest until after your wedding. And don't forget, we love you so much!
After reading the letter, crimson eyes looked at the golden ones and looked away, red tints marking in on Rei's tanned cheeks and Kai's cheeks, blending in with his dark blue shark fins. Kai refolded back the parchment and put it on top of the chest again. There was a big silence between them, until Rei cleared his throat and went around a huge flat board so he could change. Once after that, he went out and walked towards the bed, still blushing at the thought that him and Kai would sleep in the same bed.
As Rei walked out from the other side of the huge flat board, Kai went in changing into his nightclothes. When the older one had finished, he walked towards the bed and took the side near the door since Rei had been occupied the one near the balcony. Silence still fell upon the two boys as slumber slowly claim them.
But, before the neko-jin fell asleep, he said to Kai, "Good night, Kai. Sweet dreams."
A small smile played across Kai's lips as Rei said those words. "Good night, Rei. Sweet dreams to you too."
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Meanwhile, in another part of the castle, a certain bluenette woke up in the middle of the night, feeling hungry all of a sudden. But then again…he's always hungry. Anyway, he lit up three candles in a candle holder and went outside his chamber, walking into the dim, and cool corridors, though he could just easily go through the secret passages where only him, Tala, Kai and Dizzi knew.
Still walking down the corridor, Tyson heard some footsteps, making him very startled. "W-who's there? S-show yourself!" he managed to sputter out, still holding candle out. When he heard nothing, he sighed in relief, and kept on walking towards the empty corridor.
Though, once again, he heard footsteps, and before he could turn around, someone had tapped Tyson's shoulder making Tyson jumped three feet off the ground and started screaming. "Aah!"
It was Max, and it seemed like Tyson wasn't the only one who's hungry in the middle of the night. "Sshh! Tyson, it's me, Max! Tyson, shut up! Stop screaming!" Max started to panic. What if Tyson's scream wakes up everyone? He had no other choice but to do one thing. With that, Max grabbed Tyson's head and kissed him on the lips, muffling the scream.
When Max was about to break off the kiss, Tyson had kissed back, wanting more by licking Max's bottom lip, asking for entrance. Max happily obliged at Tyson's request and opened his mouth slightly, so that Tyson's tongue could enter. They continued until they had to break apart for air. Tyson smiled at Max, while Max did the same thing.
Yep, Tyson was very sure that he wasn't hungry anymore.
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Crystal: Heehee…aww…Max and Tyson are together now!
Max: --blushes—
Crystal: Anywhoo, I have one question for all of you people:
Should Rei be in a GOWN or a TUXEDO?
Crystal: I really need your responses for the question, and I would very much appreciate if you guys answer it. Now, don't forget to review! Ja ne, minna-san! --waves happily--