KuroFai Drabbles - AlphaBeta
Warnings: Shonen-ai
Rating: K+
Pairing: Kurogane x Fai...er...do I even have to mention this from now on? xD
Disclaimer: Clamp owns all! Only the drabbling is mine /3
- Kuro: Sue her anyways!
- Me: NO!
- Kuro: You must pay for doing this to me! (takes out sword)
- Me: Aaaaaaaahh! Fai help meeeeeeee!
- Fai: (glomp)
- Kuro:Get off me!
- Me: YAY!
Beloved Ballerina
"WHAT?" Kurogane stared in disbelief, "HAVE YOU NO SENSE OF DIGNITY?"
Fai smiled, "But Kuropun…" he flung his arms around the dumbfounded ninja "…it'll be fun"
Trying to break free of the mage's vice-like gripe, Kurogane growled, "Fun? Are you kidding me?" Disturbing images of Fai in a frilly dress came to mind and he couldn't help but shudder.
Of all the places they had been to, this was definitely the worst. There were times when Kurogane wondered if that stupid little manjuu dropped them into these chaotic worlds on purpose. He wouldn't put it past Yuuko to lie to him. That fat steamed bun must have dropped them into this world with the sole intention of torturing him. Why he aught to wring Mokona's neck…that is, if the little thing even had one…
Who would've thought that there was a world obsessed with dancing. All over town, not a single person was seen walking or just standing. No, these people were not normal. They would waltz over to the bakery or do a little jig while waiting in line. For them, dancing was living – if they ever stopped, they'd probably drop down dead.
Fai, of course, skipping around like his usual cheerful self, found himself right at home. For Kurogane, however, it was a living nightmare. Not only did the people always dance, they were just naturally bouncy and hyper. When something was funny, they didn't laugh, they giggled. Either there was some special "happy" gene installed in them or they were high on drugs and being surrounded by them had a very bad effect on the ninja. His eyes were beginning to feel as if they would twitch themselves out of their sockets one day.
And as if things weren't bad enough, Mokona just had to sense a magical aura coming from the town hall. Of all the balls these crazy people attended, none was more important than their annual "Winter Wonderland", which, of course, was held in the town hall. It was a ball open only to couples but it did not specify what kinds of couples. Be it a girl and a guy, two guys, or two girls, all were welcome as long as they abide to two simple rules. Both of them had to be between 20 and 50 years of age and if it was two guys or two girls, one of them had to play the role of a girl and the other, a guy. For guys, that meant wearing makeup, donning a dress, and all the other merry horrors of cross-dressing.
"Why the hell do I have to do this again?" Kurogane sighed, having given up on breaking free of the arms around his neck… who knew the mage could be so strong?
Fai found a nice place on Kurogane's shoulder to rest his head as he began to explain the whole ordeal to the ninja once more. Kurogane could be very slow at times…or perhaps just prone to denial, "That's because, the wave of magic Mokona felt is probably another feather. To find out if it is, two of us must attend the ball, but Syaoran and Sakura are too young. So…we will have to go instead…you and me…as a couple…"
The ninja flushed and Fai gave him a nice little lick on the neck, giggling as Kurogane went wild, "WHAT IN BLOODY HELL!"
"It's just a dance, Kuromyuu!" Fai smiled, still unwilling to set Kurogane free, "You know…you're really cute when you get all riled up like that."
The ninja couldn't take anymore…
Ripping Fai's arms from his neck, Kurogane pushed the mage roughly onto the rolled-up futon, a wicked smirk playing across his face as all the different ways of murdering the blond waltzed happily across his mind. But before Kurogane could execute any one of his ingenious plans, Sakura entered the room with a humongous pink bag. Scrawled over it, in an elegant script, was the name of the town's most famous dress shop.
"Fai-san, here's your dre – Kurogane-san!" Sakura dropped the bag in shock. For a few moments, she could do nothing but stare at the awkward scene before her. Then slowly, with much willpower, she backed out of the room and shut the door.
"…you should think before you get aggressive, Kurorin!" Fai smiled, planting a kiss on the ninja's nose.
Kurogane had caught a glimpse of the dress when Sakura dropped the bag but it was no more than a glimpse, and a mere glimpse could not prepare him for what he saw when Fai stepped out of the bathroom.
What ever aspects made Fai even slightly masculine before were completely effaced. If he hadn't known better, Kurogane would've described Fai as being – well – beautiful. But, no, men were not beautiful…or at least they shouldn't be…not in Kurogane's mind. Yet, the ninja couldn't help but admit that Fai looked disgustingly good in a dress. Perhaps for Fai, he would make an exception. Yes, the mage was indeed beautiful.
Covered in frills and bows, the gown was a blend of all blues, the darks and lights accentuating Fai's – odd as it may seem – curves. The top was a strapless corset, adorned with many unnecessary ribbons and kept up only by how tightly it had been laced. From this corset erupted several layers of frilly skirts, only knee-length in the front but creating quite a long train in the back. The mage had gone as far as wearing white knee-high stockings, which, of course, were frilly as well. But they did make quite a nice contrast with his midnight blue heels.
And then, there was Fai himself: his pale cheeks were now a tint more pink, his lips, a hint more red, and his eyes actually looked nice in the mascara and eyeliner he had applied. No, not nice…more like amazing. His hair had been swept out of his face with a diamond-studded barrette, making it easier to see his facial features. Everything about the mage bewitched Kurogane and he couldn't help but wonder why nature made the blond a guy.
"Sorry for taking so long in the bathroom," Fai said, grinning, "Corsets are impossible to lace on your own."
"Y – you could have asked me to…" Kurogane trailed off, realizing what he had just said.
Fai smiled and took the ninja's arm, "I'll let you unlace it for me when we come back…"
Kurogane grunted, trying very hard not to blush, "We are only doing this for the feather…"
"But it requires us to be a couple," Fai whispered, putting extra emphasis on the word couple.
"STOP WHISPERING!" Kurogane took Fai's hand and walked stiffly out the room. Hopefully the children would be asleep by now. There was no need to inflict more damage on his dignity than was necessary…that is if he had any left to damage.
The number of people who had attended was impressive to say the least. There were so many that several couples had to move out into the courtyard to make room. Kurogane and Fai had been lucky, though, and found themselves inside the warm shelter of the ballroom. Though squished and having hardly enough room to breath, let alone dance, they were grateful that they did not have to spend their night out in the snow. Fai was quite accustomed to this weather but wearing a dress in this kind of weather was a completely different matter.
"WELCOME!" A voice boomed from the balcony and the hustle and bustle quieted down. A man in silk red robes strode out from the shadows. His long, ebony hair was braided and his face held a warm smile.
"That's interesting…" Fai quirked an eyebrow and at Kurogane's questioning look, he broke into an enigmatic smile.
Before the ninja could ask what was so funny and interesting, the man on the balcony continued, "My fellow dancers, I welcome you tonight to the annual 'Winter Wonderland' ball. It is my pleasure to announce that this year we are going to award the 'Prima Ballerina' and his/her date with a little jest. I will leave it to you to guess what it entails. And now, let the dance begin!"
The drummers drummed out a steady three-beat pattern and instantaneously, all the neighboring couples got ready for the first waltz. Looking around, Kurogane took note of where his hands should be: one on Fai's waist and the other taking his hand. The mage smiled and followed suit, delicately placing his other hand on Kurogane's neck, the icy touch sending shivers down the ninja's back.
"Just follow my lead…" Fai whispered, "that is, unless you know how to waltz…"
Kurogane just grunted. The music started and Fai whirled into motion, pulling the ninja with him.
After several clumsy stumbles, Fai said quietly as not to be overheard, "You have to act like you're leading, Kurorin. After all, you are the guy."
"But you said to follow your lead!" Kurogane hissed.
"Yes, but that doesn't mean I have to drag you across the dance floor. I'll never win "Prima Ballerina" like this…"
"WHAT?"
Fai grinned giving the ninja another tug that sent him flying into another couple, "It's obvious, isn't it? The feather must have something to do with this 'jest'."
"Could you possibly tug any harder?" Kurogane growled.
"Then take the lead, Kuromyuu! Waltzing isn't that hard to learn…"
Obviously, "that" did not apply to Kurogane. It was only during the fifth and last waltz that he finally got the hang of it. Sadly for the ninja, the orchestra did not wait for him to learn and after their string of waltzes, they switched to the more sedate minuet. After so much twirling, it took another torturous round of dances for Kurogane to learn. And when he finally acquired this skill, another was presented. Thus, his evening progressed, one impossible dance after another.
When at last the clock struck midnight, the man from the balcony strode out once more, now to announce the end, "I have watched you all with close scrutiny. Your extravagant dancing and magnificent clothing astound me. And now as I bring this ball to an end, it pains me to choose only one 'Prima Ballerina' for there are far too many lovely men and women out there who deserve this title."
The robed man paused as his audience broke into applause. Kurogane, having been pushed to his limit, slumped against Fai's slender frame, hoping the mage could hold up his weight for his legs were reduced to nothing but jelly and wax.
"You better win," Kurogane said wearily.
Fai just smiled, "We'll see…"
With the fervent claps diminishing, the robed man continued, "Tonight our lovely 'Prima Ballerina' is indeed a beauty to behold. He is a man of whom our country has never seen before. He is a traveler to this world, new to our customs and culture. Yet, he has proven himself exceptionally graceful and fit for this title. Let me introduce the belle of our dance tonight, Fai D. Fluorite!"
"Waaaahhh!" Kurogane cried as Fai dropped him in surprise, "What the – You didn't have to just let go of me! F – Fai…"
Slowly, the mage rose into the air, his expression, one of bewilderment. Reaching the height of about four meters off the ground, Fai's ascent stopped and there was a flash of blinding light. The whole ballroom broke into excited whispers, then "Ooooh"s and "Aaahhh"s as Fai emerged from a shower of petals, with a beautiful pair of feathered wings. The mages eyes were now closed and his entire body hung limply from the wings as if he were asleep.
"Fly," Kurogane heard the man on the balcony say. In a gust of wind, the wings flapped into action and brought Fai's unconscious form out through the main doors.
"Flutter, fly as angels do,
On winter days of dreamless sleep,
Touch the skies, so dark, so blue,
Then like the snow, in heaven's keep,
Unlock the skies, I call,
And down to earth, you'll fall…"
Before the robed man could finish, Kurogane had already understood the chant and was fighting his way through the crowd, "FAI!"
Just as he broke free of the throng and stumbled into the cold chill of winter, he saw the mage's wings disappear and Fai's still unconscious body fell "like snow" from the sky. Cursing under his breath, Kurogane dashed in the direction of the mage, arms extended to catch the stupid blond. Slipping precariously on some ice, he barely made it in time, falling backwards as Fai's weight dropped abruptly into his arms.
"Shit!" He swore, toppling over into the snow.
Slowly, Fai's eyes opened, his expression, dazed, "W-What happened?"
"That crazy guy on the balcony nearly killed you, you idiot!"
Fai blinked.
"How the hell can you not remember?"
Slowly realization dawned on the mage, and he smiled "Oh!"
"What? Do you find amusement in your attempted murder?" Kurogane muttered, his eyes twitching. How Fai could smile at such a thing was beyond him.
The mage just shook his head and continued smiling. Leaning down, he rested his head in the crook of Kurogane's shoulder and whispered gently into the ninja's ear, "I'll tell you everything when we get home…"
"…so you knew that the man had magic? And you knew that what Mokona felt wasn't the feather?" Fai nodded, "Then why the hell did you let him almost kill you!"
"Because, Kuropyuu, he wasn't trying to kill me," the mage smiled.
Kurogane shook his head, "If he wasn't trying to kill you, what in god's name was he trying to do?"
"Didn't you hear his spell?"
"Yeah, I heard enough to know that you were going to plummet down to earth…"
"Well, if you had listened a little longer you would've caught the last couplet:
…into arms of fair beloved,
The prince your heart doth covet."
Fai turned around giving the ninja a kiss on his nose, "It means, I love you."
Kurogane stared, paralyzed by the mage's soft gaze, "I – " For the first time, it didn't matter that he had been sent on a ridiculous mission only to find out that the stupid manjuu had miscalculated again.
Taking the ninja's arms, Fai wrapped them gently around himself and whispered, "You can help unlace my corset now…"
A/N: (O.o) woah! That was actually long! xD shocked myself as well... Fai's dress is so pretty! Wheee! runs off to do fanart now :-D my imagination is so awesome! bows xD xD jkjk, this was such a cliche piece...I know (sweat drop)
Well I hope you still C&C and await my next installment...
...I just had to get B out of the way cause guess what? CHRISTMAS is coming up! xD Wonder what tortures that will hold for our poor little Kurowanwan
Kuro: (squirms under Fai's body...the mage refuses to get off even after the glompage is over) I WILL KILL YOU! One of these days! I WILL kill u!
(sweat drop) eh heh heh heh ...(runs away)