Hmm, to tell you or not to tell you...I think I won't, but I'll tell you this: pay attention to Eyes and Kanone's conversation very closely and you might notice something interesting about what Kanone tells him. That's the only clue I'm going to give you! With that said, enjoy!
Polaris18: Yes, yes, you're in the story, lol. Aw, who said you're not nice? No, seriously, who said it? Was it Kanone? That ass has been acting up lately...Thanks for reviewing!
Red Kitsune Flames: Eh, it might not have been the best chappy, but I promise you'll love the end! Well, it'll be a suprise at least, I don't know if you'll like it or not..it's actually kind of sad...anyway, thanks for reviewing! Oh, and Polaris is giving you her points for this quote since she already won a game in one of my other fics.
Answer: The quote was from Kanone to Eyes. The episode was Dry Eyes.
Points: Polaris18:8 (2 bonus points)
Red Kitsune Flames:7 (1 bonus point)
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The brown-haired Blade Child sighed as he stood outside of his ex's apartment, looking up to the room he knew was Eyes'. He thought over how much they had grown apart, and how much they had changed. Kanone knew he had changed the most; back when he and Eyes were still together, he would have never done something this rash. He would have never gone against Eyes like this, and he most certainly would have never considered the other one his enemy. Things changed, though, and Kanone knew this better than anyone. Even Eyes hadn't changed that much, he still loved Kanone and was holidng true to his promises. When was the last time that Kanone had done something that proved his love to Eyes, when was the last time he had cried for him? A faint smile crossed his lips as he realized exactly when that time was, the first time he had told Eyes he loved him, even if he hadn't said the exact words.
Flashback (maybe the last one...who knows?)
A small pant left the silver-haired boy's mouth as he gripped Kanone's neck, pulling him closer, "Kanone." he whispered. The older one knew exactly what he was asking for and obliged, happily, driving himself into the small body underneath him. A low moan sounded from the younger one's mouth as he climaxed, spreading his essence onto their stomachs. His muscles spasmed, clenching around Kanone's member and sending the older one over the edge. Kanone moaned louder than Eyes did when he came, which was to be expected. The entire time they were together, Kanone had been more vocal about it.
The latter collapsed on top of the younger one, kissing his neck and sighing softly, contently. He brought their lips together in a soft kiss that the younger one eagerly returned, wrapping his arms around Kanone's neck. As the parted, trusting, loving blue eyes glanced up at him, "I love you." Eyes said, his voice barely a whisper.
Kanone looked down at him, at his perfect, blue eyes that were waiting for a reply; waiting for something that would never come. Kanone had long ago decided he was in love with Eyes, and they both knew he was, but he could never bring himself to say the words. It was quite ironic that the ice prince that was his boyfriend could utter the words so carelessly, so freely, yet he couldn't manage to even think them let alone say them.
What made the situation even worse was that this was the first time Eyes had ever told him he loved him, so of course he didn't know not to expect Kanone to say it back. In fact, it seemed the realization that Kanone wasn't going to say anything at all was only now sinking in. Of course, the first time he said these words had to be right after they had slept together for the first time, right after he had officially given Kanone everything that he could. Blue eyes averted to the side as he realized that Kanone wasn't going to tell him he loved him as well. And what else could he translate that as other than Kanone didn't love him and only wanted him for his body? Eyes knew it was ridiculous to think something like that, he and Kanone had been together too long as both friends and lovers to think that Kanone could feel anything towards him except love. Still, his fears were getting to him; fears that Kanone would simply laugh at him for saying such a thing and leave right then and there.
These fears were also the reason he jumped slightly when Kanone rolled over to his own portion of the bed; the reason he immediately followed him with his own body, clinging to him slightly and resting his head on the well-built chest. Even though he was only 15, Kanone was already slightly muscular, nothing like the other boys, including Eyes himself. Kanone wrapped his arms around the smaller boy and kissed his soft, silver hair, nuzzling it softly. He thought of saying something, maybe even apologizing, anything so that Eyes knew how he truly felt, but dismissed that idea. Eyes knew that Kanone loved him, he had to.
"Eyes?" Kanone found himself saying, though he wasn't sure why. What was he going to say when the younger one glanced up to him with hopeful eyes? What kind of response could he give that questioning gaze, asking him, almost begging him, to say that he felt the same way.
"Yes?" came the soft, brittish accent. There they were; those beautiful, azure orbs that Kanone loved so much, peering up at him. They held a certain amount of hesitation, as if the boy they belonged to already knew that Kanone hadn't meant to say anything and had nothing to tell him. He frowned at this realization and at Kanone saying nothing else, and laid his head back down on the older one's chest, "Goodnight." he said, saving the other boy from having to say anything.
Kanone looked down at the silver head of his boyfriend, and felt endless pity for him, "Goodnight." he whispered. He knew Eyes wouldn't cry like anyone else would in that situation, he just took the lack of answer in stride, not getting upset with Kanone or yelling at him. Kanone felt tears burning his eyes as he blinked them away hastily; he didn't need to be crying, not now.
Once he got himself back under control, Eyes glanced up to him, "Kanone..." he trailed off before looking away for a moment then back up to the patiently waiting face of his lover, "Regardless of what you feel towards me, I'll always love you; I promise."
Kanone wondered if they had entered a parallel universe somehow where Eyes was the one constantly explaining his feelings and Kanone was the closed-off one that never hinted at having such a thing as emotions. Right now he felt like the heartless bastard he must have seemed like, but still couldn't bring himself to say those three words. It would make everything so much simpler, but everytime he tried to say it, he stopped and hesitated. He thought back over what Eyes had just said, and knew he had to say something; staying silent wasn't an option.
Kanone nuzzled the soft head once more, breathing in his boyfriend's scent, "And regardless of what I say, you'll always know how I feel." he replied, hoping that was good enough.
Eyes looked up to him, searching his eyes for any hidden deciet. Finding none, he allowed a sliver of a smile to grace his lips, "I know." he assured Kanone. In those few words, Kanone had, in his own way, told Eyes that he loved him. That was good enough for him, at least for now.
End Flashback
That night had been so long ago, but Kanone remembered every moment of it. It was the first time he and Eyes had ever slept together; of course he remembered it. He looked up to the room again, and realized that it was getting late. If he was going to go through with this, he had to do it now. Soon enough, he was in front of Eyes' door and, after taking a deep breath, he knocked twice. A moment later, the door swung open to reveal the silver-haired boy himself. He looked only slightly suprised to see Kanone since he had been half expecting him for a while. Without a word, he moved to let the older Blade Child in and closed the door behind him.
Once seated, Eyes looked to Kanone, waiting for an explanation of why he was there, even though he already knew. It was the only likely reason why Kanone would visit him at a time like this. After a few moments of silence, Kanone finally spoke up, "How have you been?" he asked. It wasn't just a question to break the ice since questions like those went no where with the silver-hiared boy. No, it was a way of asking Eyes all the things he wanted to without actually doing so.
Eyes studied Kanone's face for a while, thankful that he didn't have one of those smiles plastered on it. If he had, Eyes would most likely not have even let him in, "I can't allow you to do this, Kanone." he said in a soft, yet stern voice.
Kanone smirked at how typical it was of the younger one to get straight to the point; he had never been one for small talk. His smirk soon faded into a frown as he thought over the words, "Are you so sure you know what I'm doing?" he asked.
"Don't I always?" Eyes shot back, wondering if Kanone was truly intending on questioning him. He then remembered who he was talking to, and realized that he was indeed doubting him.
Now, Kanone smiled, though it was more of a sad smile than anything, "You used to." he replied, "Not anymore, though, you don't."
"Why do you insist on hurting yourself and those around you?" he wondered. If Kanone was being honest with him, then he had to reconsider his actions.
Kanone frowned at the question, "I've done nothing but try keep the ones I hold dear close." he told Eyes, "I'm doing nothing different." he added, hoping that hadn't been too big of a clue. He didn't need Eyes knowing what he had up his sleeve, not if things didn't pan out like he expected them to.
Blue orbs narrowed slightly as Eyes caught on to at least part of what Kanone was talking about, "If your method didn't work in the past, what makes you think it will work now?"
Kanone stood, seeing that he had apparently let on too much, "It didn't work before because I was dealing with you." he whispered, "Ayumu is not as capable." Having said that, he turned and opened the door. One more glance back at Eyes and a quick, true smile to the boy, and Kanone was gone.
The gesture had left Eyes wary of the brunette, but he turned his attention back to their conversation, "Ayumu is not as capable?" he thought, "What if you're underestimating him, Kanone?" He sighed, standing and donning his coat, "What do you have planned?" he thought once more before heading out.
"Damn it." Kousuke muttered, reaching for his phone and flipping it open, "What?"
"Hello to you, too." Ayumu muttered.
"It's Little Narumi." Kousuke told a questioning Rio, then turned his attention back to said boy, "Did something happen?" he asked.
"Yeah." was the short reply he recieved, "I'm heading over there now, I'll be there in a few minutes."
"Alright." Kousuke agreed and hung up, turning to Rio and Ryoko, relaying Ayumu's message to the girls.
"Do you think everything went okay with Kanone?" Rio asked. She had told Ryoko and Kousuke what had happened as soon as they got home, and they both agreed that it would be for the best if Ayumu made peace with Kanone, if only for the time being.
"I don't know." Kousuke admitted, "I suppose we can only hope so."
The two girls nodded in agreement, and the three stayed mostly in silence until a knock sounded on the door, "I'll get it!" Rio exclaimed, jumping up. Pulling the door open, she smiled at the brunette on the other side, "Hi, Ayumu!" she greeted the teen.
"Hi, Rio." he said, then followed her into the living room where Kousuke and Ryoko were waiting for them. He nodded to each of them as a greeting, and sat down.
After a moment of silence, Rio spoke up, "So, Ayumu, how did everything go with Kanone?" The other two Blade Children looked up in interest at his answer.
"Fine." he said, blushing slightly as he remembered exactly how well 'fine' that night had ended, "Have any of you been in touch with Eyes?" he wondered.
The three traded glances and all shook their heads in unison, "Why?" Ryoko asked. Ayumu then proceeded to explain everything he knew to the three. He told them that Kanone had let Madoka go, but she was now missing once again, that Eyes had officially joined the fight, that Kiyotaka had begun the game, and that Eyes believed Kanone was planning on killing himself.
The last bit startled the three, and Kousuke intejected, "Why the hell would he do that?" he demanded.
"Maybe if he fails." Rio suggested, "It would be too much to take."
"That doesn't seem at all like Kanone, though." Kousuke pointed out, "He wouldn't just kill himself because he failed. Kanone always told us that suicide was the easy way out, that only cowards killed themselves."
Ayumu frowned at hearing this, "You're right, that doesn't sound like Kanone at all." he agreed.
"Maybe Eyes was wrong?" Rio suggested, half-heartedly. None of the Blade Children nor Ayumu had ever known Eyes to be mistaken about nearly anything, especially something such as this. To make a claim that serious, he would have to have either some sort of proof or complete belief that that was what Kanone was planning. Still, would Kanone do something that was so far-fetched, at least for him?
No one objected to or agreed with the statement, and the four sat there, trading glances until the non-Blade Child finally stood up, "Where are you going?" Rio wondered.
Ayumu sighed, "I need to check back at my place and see if Madoka's come home yet." he told them, "I'll keep in touch, though, and let you know if anything else comes up."
The three nodded, and Ayumu turned to leave, "Ayumu!" Rio stopped him in his tracks.
"Yeah?" the brunette asked, turning back around.
Rio hesitated, but Kousuke spoke the words he knew were on each of their minds, "Be careful."
Ayumu was tired of hearing those two words come out of everyone's mouth, but he supposed it was only because they care about him, so he nodded, "I will be." he promised, and walked out the door.
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I think this chappy's long enough, so I'll save Madoka and Kiyotaka for the next chappy. After I get done with them I think it might be time to start the final game. I know how exciting that is for all of you (yes, that was sarcasm). Eh, who knows, it might be exciting...Anyway, review!
"It might be small, but you fear this miniscule light."
a)All Things That Are Possible To You
b)Relentless Rain
c)The Sound of an Iris Freezing and Melting
d)Spiral of Destiny
Good Luck!