I've just got one thing to say, and that's this: Cookis are awesome. Heh, sorry, just thought I'd share that with you. My mom said she'd take me shopping today, though I guess I really don't need her to go shopping, and apparently she forgot. Yeah, I woke up and she was at the grocery store, then she got upset that I was mad at her for forgetting! Ugh, that woman drives me crazy...Anyway, enjoy!

CeTe: Heh, which incident from HoTwB? The one where they all go around and kick each other's asses for apparently no reason? Hmm, that's not in the plan as of yet, but who knows? Ah, who am I kidding? I don't have a plan! Thanks for reviewing! Oh, and my mailbox is fixed (apparently yahoo knows what they're doing), so just disregard that little note in Trust.

Red Kitsune Flames: Yay, I'm glad you weren't wanting other pairings. Not that they aren't great in their own little weird way, but I much perfer senseless yaoi sometimes. Though, this story is threatening to have a storyline of some sort...scary. Hmm, Rio and Hiyono...oh. Hiyono will freak when she finds out that Ayumu surrendered to Kanone. Heh, and of course Kanone will be there to rub it in her face because you know he must hate her for giving Ayumu so much hope and support. It's going to be hard, but I think I might keep Ayumu with Kanone, and just have poor Eyes over in the sidelines being all broken hearted. Aw, I don't know if I can do that to him, though. Well, I guess we'll see...thanks for reviewing!

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Morning came too early for Ayumu, and he stretched as he woke up. He immediately felt two arms wrap around him in a hug, and he smiled as Kanone kissed his neck, "Good morning." he said, sleepily, "Did you sleep well?"

Ayumu nodded, and tilted his head to kiss Kanone, "Yeah, what about you?"

Kanone smiled a little, but said nothing. He didn't want to outright lie to Ayumu, but he didn't want to worry or upset the boy either. He hadn't gotten much sleep last night after Eyes called. He went over their conversation several times, each time the longing and lonliness in the younger one's voice came through clearer and more desperate. He remembered that tone of voice very well, and remembered the horrible events it led to.

Flashback

"Kanone?" Eyes asked, glancing to his boyfriend, who was at his side.

Kanone smiled that same smile he always did whenever Eyes said his name. It was just something about the way his name rolled off the brit's tongue that he loved so much, "What is it?" he asked, squeezing the hand that was intertwined with his slightly.

"Can we talk?" the younger one asked, hesitantly. He didn't want to do this, but didn't see any other option. Perhaps if he did this now, it would save the one he loved later.

Kanone heard the uncertain tone of his companion this time, and stopped walking. They were currently heading to Eyes' home to see what they could cook for dinner tonight. After Eyes' mother died, Kanone had come over to his house practically every night to help him cook dinner, and sometimes stay for...umm, dessert. It was a rare occasion when Kanone walk his boyfriend home, and tonight was looking to be no exception. Of course, things always come up. Kanone turned to Eyes, still holding his hand, "Of course, but wouldn't it be better to talk inside, it's getting cold out."

Eyes shook his head, he had never had a problem with the cold anyway. Of course, it was nice on a cold winter's night to snuggle up in Kanone's arms near the fireplace, but thoughts like that needed to be avoided right now. Thoughts like that would only make this harder, "I'd rather get this out now." he said.

"Alright, what is it?" Kanone asked, thinking it was nothing important. It was also a rare occasion when Kanone was wrong, but tonight was shaping up to be full of suprises.

"It's about Kiyotaka." Eyes said, glancing up at Kanone as he said this. He knew Kanone basically hated Kiyotaka, and their opinions of how the Blade Children's lives should be handeled differed greatly. Eyes also knew that Kanone wouldn't like what he was about to say next, giving all of that.

"I thought I told you I didn't want to talk about him." Kanone reminded him, bitterly.

"I know you don't, but I need to tell you something." Eyes informed him, a little afraid of how Kanone would react to all of this.

Kanone sighed, if Eyes wanted to talk, then they would talk, no matter what or who it was about, "Alright, what's so important about the bastard?" he asked.

Eyes winced at the tone, this wasn't going to be easy, "I...I think that he might be right." he confessed, "I think he might actually be able to save us." Eyes bit his bottom lip, and looked up at his boyfriend's angered face.

"What in the world are you talking about?" Kanone demanded, "Eyes, you know very well that Kiyotaka can't save us. It will be up to us when the time comes, you have to believe that."

Eyes shook his head, "No, Kanone, that's what you believe, but I can't agree with you. I've always followed you without question because I've always believed that you knew what you were doing. Now, though, I think you're being foolish in not accepting Kiyotaka's help. It won't make you any less of a person to accept his help. I know it won't...because I have."

Kanone's eyes widened at this, "What? I told you not to talk to him, Eyes." he shook his head, "I'm only trying to protect you, why can't you see that? You said you've always trusted my decisions, so why not trust me now?"

"I just don't see how you can refuse his help when he's offering it to us. We need all the help we can get right now, and I don't want to throw away our only chance of salvation."

"We will be our salvation." Kanone informed him, "No one else could possibly understand our situation like Kiyotaka says he does. Eyes, are you truly sure that you're willing to suffer the consequences of following that fool?"

Eyes was near crying, something he hadn't done in as long as he could remember. His mother had once told him that she couldn't even recall him crying once as an infant; Eyes Rutherford simply did not cry. So, when he felt the tears burning his crystal blue eyes, he blinked them away. He had thought over all of Kanone's possible reations. The worst, of course, was the one that was quickly becoming reality, "Yes."

With that one word, Kanone understood, and nodded, "I see. I truly hate to see you ruin yourself like this Eyes, because I really do love you. However, if you are going to choose to follow Kiyotaka, I have no choice but to follow my own beliefs as well." Eyes made no move to say or do anything, but simply watched as Kanone turned, "I hope you'll be okay on your own for dinner tonight." he added, and walked away.

End Flashback

That was the last time Kanone had seen Eyes for a whole year. His thoughts had been so focused on Eyes, and he never once lost hope that his love would come running back to him, admitting that he had been foolish in following Kiyotaka. That hadn't happened, though, even when Kiyotaka admitted he himself couldn't help them. Instead, Eyes continued to hold onto the false hope the older man had given them, and turned to the younger brother.

Kanone now looked to their lame excuse for hope, "If he's our hope," he thought, "then we're doomed." It wasn't that he didn't love Ayumu, he was actually becoming quite fond of the younger one. No, it was that he still held firmly onto the belief that only the Blade Children could save themselves. In a way, Eyes had proved him right by saving the others. Though, he was sure the pianist could find some way to twist it around so that he was right. It was a bit frustrating to have Eyes stand up for himself so much, and not lean on Kanone. It was also a bit deterring that he no longer needed Kanone. That was one of the reasons he had come back, to show Eyes the truth behind Ayumu and Kiyotyaka; to show him they couldn't provide any manner of hope for the Blade Children. It seemed, though, that his efforts might have been in vain. It seem Eyes still believed.

"Kanone?" the said boy was cut off of his thoughts by the one person he should be hating right now. Of course, there's a very thin line between love and hate.

Kanone smiled at the younger Narumi, "Sorry, I suppose I spaced out." he said.

"Are you alright?" Ayumu asked, only a bit concerned.

Kanone nodded, "Yes, but there is one little problem."

Ayumu looked at him funny, "What's wrong?" he asked, worried that perhaps Kanone was beginning to regret his decision. Even though that really didn't sound like Kanone at all.

"You're going to be late for school." Kanone informed him, motioning to the alarm clock that had been failed to be set.

"Wh-? Crap!" Ayumu yelled as he scrambled out of bed, and pulled his school uniform on. Kanone smirked as he watched his lover fumble around trying to get ready, "I don't have a toothbrush or anything..." he continued complaining.

Kanone laughed, "Just use mine." he suggested. Ayumu took the offer, and appeared back in the bedroom a minute later, "You ready?" Kanone asked, getting out of bed and pulling his clothes on as well.

"Yeah." Ayumu answered, then paused, "Where are you going?"

"I was going to take you to school. Unless you have any objections to that..."

"Actually..." Ayumu hesitated, "If any of the Blade Children see you dropping me off at school, they'll get suspicious." he explained.

Kanone considered this, and nodded, "You're probably right. Well, in that case, I have a few things I need to take care of."

"Alright, I'm going to go home after school, I want to make sure Madoka's alright." Ayumu informed him, "Also, I want to see if that Hunter's still there."

Kanone got serious at hearing this, "Perhaps I should go with you for that." he suggested, "I don't want you getting hurt."

Ayumu saw that there was no arguing, so he smiled and kissed Kanone, "Alright." he agreed, "Then I'll stop by here. Hiyono will probably make me walk her home anyway, and she's on the way here."

Kanone nodded and returned the kiss, "I'll see you after school then." Ayumu nodded and the two said goodbye. After his boyfriend was gone, Kanone sighed, "Time to get down to business." he thought, as he grabbed his coat and headed out the door. He only hoped Eyes was still in his apartment.

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That flashback was kind of depressing, I know. There'll be more of them, too, but much happier ones. It also kind of explains what I think happened to make Kanone leave, and also why he came back. I realize probably not everyone thinks the same thing, but that's why it's my fic! Okay, so next chapter I'll bring in any and all other characters that might be in this fic. I've gotten a request to put Rio and Hiyono in here, which I can do easily enough. Any others that you want? Speak now or deal with it! Yeah, right, you all know I'll throw anyone in here that you want anytime you want it. I'm just nice like that...review!