Writer's note: Hee-hee… Here again! Sorry for the delay. Aaahh… so some of you do like my previous WK-fanfics! *whew* I was getting worried that I have lost my touch in writing any kind of fics. Thank you all you have reviewed my WK-fics so far!!! *kisses & hugs*
Before I let you go, I want to thank Koori-chan for beta-reading "Something Much More"! ^___^ Arigatô gozaimasu! (Psst, Koori-chan, keep up with that interesting story you have written so far!) Reviews or e-mails, please! (Wherever you're reading this...)
Pairings: Ran + Omi / OMC x OMC / others may appear in later chapters
Rating: PG-13 (for now. This fic will turn into a R-rated in later chapters!)
Category: Multi-part, shônen-ai, yaoi, definitely an AU, a slight of angst-nature in later chapters
Fiction note: Takes after the ending of the anime. Remember, that this is a sequel for the prequel "Something Much More"-fanfic. Every soul has someone. Every soul needs someone. Ran is becoming more his old self again… and less the Abyssinian of Weiß.
Warning: This fic contains mild male x male relationship. If you're bothered with that please, leave! Those who aren't bothered and are matured enough, enjoy reading the fic! ^_^
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A Weiß Kreuz Fanfiction
LONELY SOULS
Chapter 1: Kinder Souls
Written by M.K. a.k.a. Fall Angel © 2003
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To some, the setting sun is a beautiful sight. To others, the rising sun is most wonderful scene to watch. A pair of blue eyes is watching the setting sun with interest. Observing as the red sun was going to its resting place for the night, giving the space in the sky to the soon appearing moon.
Yet, another day was over. Another lonely and heart tiring day is behind. Leaving the young archer of Weiß in his room. Alone.
The next morning, the sun rises once again, waking up all the living things in the world with its ray. A sleeping man's eyes twitched under the closed eyelids for few minutes, and then opens, revealing the pair of amethyst violet eyes.
The sunray blinds his eyes for few seconds, making him to shut them quickly and then try to open them again. After blinking for couple of times, he was fully awakened. Running his fingers through his scarlet locks.
Narrowing his eyes as he stared at his window, at the rising sun. Yet, a new day arrives. Bring along the new feelings of loneliness… into his soul.
"Only couple of weeks left, then the school's over!!" Ryoji said cheerfully, letting out a little whisper of 'yahoo' in the end.
Omi turned at his classmate, smiling. "Yeah."
"So, what are you going to do after school? Going to college or something like that?" Ryoji leaned onto his palms as his elbows are resting on Omi's desk.
"Umm… I'm not sure. Maybe." Omi continued reading his English book.
Ryoji was quiet for a second, then he dipped Omi's book so that it was on the desk now, giving the greenish-blue haired boy a chance to look at Omi's face.
"A genius like you, doesn't know where to head to in his life? That's hard to bite. Don't tell me that you're actually planning to work at that flower shop?"
Omi shrugged. "Maybe… I don't know. All I know is that, I can't go to college…" 'Because the Weiß are on a "break" for now… I can't live a normal life until Manx confirms our current status in Kritiker's organization.'
"Why not?" Ryoji's word cut into Omi's thoughts, genuinely interested to hear Omi's reason.
"…Not enough money…"
"Oh." Ryoji gave a blank look to the honey-blonde boy. Just then, their English teacher came in and began the attendance before starting the class.
Omi's thoughts wandered off to the events when they finally defeated the Esset and the Schwarz. He had done many searching of them, but there was no trace of them. None. They are gone.
"Tsukiyono?"
Blink. "Here!"
After bidding farewells with Ryoji (as his boyfriend came to pick him up), Omi headed to "Koneko no Sumu Ie". But then, after walking for ten minutes or so, he changed his mind and went to the park.
Once he got there, Omi went to the tree, where he likes to sit by. From there, he could see the whole park and the pond… where people can meet their friends and families, exchanging their "hello's" and news of their lives.
This spot, is Omi's favorite one. This spot, gives Omi the strength he needs for his nightly missions. To see the reason, why he was killing those whose minds has been drugged with the hunger for more power - who were hurting the innocent lives.
A reason… to live.
There were times and moments when Omi felt both physically and mentally tired. Times, when his mind was about to give up on the living. Such as, when he found out about his true origin and the time when Ôka died in his arms. Her death left an empty feeling inside him. Loneliness and sorrow for the lost of his relative, the only relative he really wanted to get know of. Who really cared for him.
If it wasn't for his team and friends… Omi could have give up. They alone gave him the new strength and will to live. Also his feelings for their leader-in-action, Ran, strengthened his soul to live. Omi still hadn't told the scarlet-haired man of his feelings. He was a bit… helpless how to confront the man, and tell him about his feelings.
Had Omi been more watchful of his surroundings, he could have noticed a man next to him, who just appeared to stand by the tree.
Ran got out of the hospital where his sister was, after hearing the latest news about her medical status and well-being. After her kidnapping from the hospital and rescuing her from the hands of their enemies, Ran has been worried of her condition.
Fortunately, she made it and was now fine - or as fine as she can be, in coma.
According to the doctors, Aya will be fine under their care, with guards now securing the hall, where her room is located.
Ran didn't trust the security, but then Manx came by, telling him that she personally signed the guards to secure his sister's safety. In case if it will happen again. Hearing this, Ran became a little bit relaxed. Knowing that Aya was under the watchful care of Kritiker… or what's left of it.
Subconsciously, Ran let his feet take him to the park and once arriving to the park, Ran realizes where he was. Oh well, what harm can it do? Ken and Yôji can handle the shop without him. He glanced at his wristwatch. The school should be over for Omi now. So Omi will be there with them, helping those two out with the customers and flowers.
Ran sat down on the park's bench, letting his arms drop over his knees.
Omi.
Recently, his thoughts were on Omi besides Aya. When Takatori Reiji's organization was destroyed, Ran was free of his revenge. Free to live a normal life. But his life was anything but normal… in his own eyes. He cannot continue with his life from where it was left off. Not until Aya has recovered from the coma, and until Manx tells them if they will continue working for Kritiker as assassins or not. The Kritiker also were on a progress to affirm the fate of their enemies, the Schwarz. Until then, the members of Weiß will continue on living under their cover-up.
Sighing, Ran finally let his eyes wander around the park - watching the people's every day's routine. Talking and gossiping with each other, kids playing and having fun. Having nothing to fear during the daylight. But at night… that's the different story.
Then his eyes caught of a familiar figure, not far from him, sitting under a tree.
'What's Omi doing here?' Ran thought genuinely curious for the reason of Omi being here.
Without realizing it, Ran stood up from the bench and walked toward the honey-blonde youth who had his knees pulled up against his chest and his chin resting over them.
Omi must have been in deep thoughts since he didn't notice Ran's arrival. Standing right next to the tree, looking at him.
Finally, Ran made him noticed and sat next to Omi, who was startled of the other man's sudden appearance.
"Ack!! A-A-Aya-kun?! W-where did you come from?? (I didn't see you here.)" Omi tried to calm his poor, rapidly beating heart. Still surprised of Ran's arrival.
"Came from the hospital."
"Oh. H-how's Aya-chan doing?" Omi mentally kicked at himself. 'Stupid question, Tsukiyono!'
"As fine as she can be." Ran answered almost mechanically, his eyes locked on the activity in the park.
"Oh. That's… good to hear… I think." Omi blushed at his own stumbling with words. After that, both of them were silent, observing the people passing by them. What really got their eyes was a young couple deeply in love.
Omi watched, how the girl's boyfriend paid attention to her and likewise. 'To be like them,' Omi sighed thoughtfully, the blush creeping back over his face.
Ran also watched the same couple with interest and then at the slightly blushing teammate.
"What are you doing here?"
"Eh?" Omi blinked at Ran who had his eyes turned to the pond.
"I thought you went to "Koneko" after the school." Ran mentally frowned. He did not mean to say that.
"Well… I thought to come here for a while to clear my mind of things that has happened to us…" Omi played with his fingertips, staring at them.
Ran leaned his head against the tree. "That takes two of us then."
"Eh?"
"I also came here to clear my mind as well. What happened with the Esset and the Schwarz… and what will happen to Aya-chan… and us…"
Omi's blue eyes widened with interest, thinking about something before looking at the older man. "What do you think will happen to us?"
Ran stared at Omi from the corners of his eyes. "Tell you the truth… I don't know. As long it's for the best."
"What about Aya-chan?"
The amethyst violet eyes were spaced out for a second before Ran finally found the answer for Omi. "In my heart, I hope she will wake from the coma… so she can live a normal life…"
"And you?" Ran turned to face Omi. "What about you, Aya-kun?"
"Me?" Ran stood up and brushed away the grass from his coat. "I only wish for another chance to live… as myself."
"Yourself?" Omi asked, puzzled.
"As I was before all this…" Ran said quietly.
Omi nodded, understanding him. 'It's amazing… that Aya-kun talks this much… with me, nonetheless.'
"What about you?"
Omi looked at Ran who had his hand in the pocket of his coat, looking back at him.
"I don't know. I guess… I can try living on my own as well… thinking about getting another job. If Manx confirms that there is no need for us anymore. That the Schwarz are really gone."
The scarlet-haired man hummed, accepting his answer.
Who knows how long they stayed as they are until Ran extended his hand for Omi who blinked his eyes twice before accepting Ran's help, lifting himself up from the ground. The moment when their hands touched, Omi felt an electric shock run through his skin. Ran didn't go unnoticed of the same feeling.
Their hands were locked for seconds before Omi finally realized he was still holding onto Ran's hand and let go of it. Already missing its warmth.
"I, umm…"
"Let's go back. I have my car still parked at the hospital's parking place." Ran walked away, leading them back. Omi stood there for a moment and then gathered up his things, then followed Ran.
It took them a while to arrive to the hospital's parking place and to find Ran's Porsche. Ran opened the door and went in, unlocking the other for Omi to enter. Once in, Omi quickly put on the seatbelt as Ran started the car. And they were off.
"Thank you and come again soon!" Yôji called after the young woman in early twenties. Pity that she already has a boyfriend. The lanky blonde sighed, bored to his wits, and leaned his elbows against the counter. "Aw, man… how much longer? Oi, Ken! Any sight of either Aya or Omi?"
"Nope. I…" Ken was interrupted by a sound of car's engine coming to the garage. "Never mind… Aya's here."
"Tadaima! Sorry that we're late." Omi chirped with his usual cheerfulness.
"O-okaeri," Ken managed to mutter out, surprised.
"I will be right back," Omi shouted, already at upstairs. Not a moment later, Ran also went to the upstairs, leaving behind Ken and Yôji at the downstairs.
"Is it just me or is there something going on between them?" Yôji rubbed his neck, his detective instincts kicking in.
"I think it's just you, Yôji. Aya must have seen Omi on his way home from school and gave him a lift." Ken reasoned putting away the flower arrangement he has been carrying around.
"Yeah… maybe you're right… for once."
Eye twitch. "Nani?!? Oi!!!! Don't turn your back at me!! Face me like a man and tell me, what did you mean by that!??! Kudô!!!"
The moon is up, shining its silvery glory and beauty in a nightly sky. Creating an atmosphere across the sky that calms the restless souls of people, who haven't yet closed their eyes and gone to sleep.
In a place called "Koneko no Sumu Ie", only two out of four men were awake. Staring and admiring the moon - one from outside, the other from inside - searching for an answer from it, thinking about themselves, others… and their future.
To be continued…
Next: Chapter 2: Aya-chan's Waking
Translations:
1. Koneko no Sumu Ie = Kitty in the House
2. -kun = a suffix used for people of equal/younger age and equal (social) standing
3. -chan = a suffix meaning cute or little, a common endearment; used to address children, (close) younger friends and relatives, mainly females
4. oi = hey
5. tadaima = I'm home / we're home
6. okaeri = welcome home
7. nani? = what?
Second draft: August 15 - 16, 2003