Yoh and Hao: Brothers for a lifetime, Lovers through eternity

Was it meant to end this way? Were we meant to meet as we did, when we did? Was this all pre-determined by someone else? Did something else call us together?

Perhaps. We will never know, will we?

But, if this is already happening, if I am already told to love you, then why am I shaking? It is not because I am cold; it is because I am afraid, of what others will say when they find out.

Now, don't be afraid. I'll always be here to protect you from everyone else.

Really? Thanks, I guess… Was that a trick, a way for you to seduce me, something of the sort?

No.. Despite all the times I hurt you, if I could, I would have never done all those horrible things I did to you and your friends..

What do you mean? Were you being controlled?

No.

Then what do you mean? I do not understand..

Patience little one..

Mind if I stay close to you?

Why would I mind? We are brothers..

Everyone else says we should stay away..

Don't listen to them Otouto

Onii-chan..

-They fall asleep for the night, in eachothers arms.-

Onii-chan..

What is it Otouto?

Can we stay like this?

If you want to..

-nods- I like it when you're near me.

-smiles- I'm here to protect you, Otouto.

Thanks…

-They fall asleep again.-

Was it difficult?

What do you mean, Otouto?

Living without me?

Ah.. It was very difficult.

But you did your best to find me, right?

That I did, Otouto.

Thanks Onii-chan.

You're welcome Otouto.

There are so many questions I have for you.

I'm here to talk if you like.

Well, why did you leave?

I left, because your parents made me leave, Otouto.

What do you mean, Onii-chan?

They were afraid that I might hurt them, and they took me away from you..

Onii-chan, I'm here now. I'll always be here.

-smiles- I know, and I'll always be here too Otouto.

I love you, Onii-chan.

I love you too, Otouto.

The two brothers sleep peacefully through the rest of the night