Chapter Six -

Hatori's POV

Hatori had a strange dream that night. He saw Ayame walking down a dark street by himself. Suddenly a shadow emerges from a alley and advances forward. There's a flash of light and Akito was raping and torturing the snake.

Fingers numb, feel sick again

Hatori wakes with a start. The dream had nearly made him sick. Why had he thought something so vile? Maybe it was because he's spent the whole day with Ayame.

I call on you, you my friend

Of course the God had been upset when the dragon had come home. After explaining about Ayame's condition, and how he needed special care, the God's eyes had flashed with some strange emotion. Maybe it had been disbelief. But whatever it was, it had disappeared quickly.

You've stung my heart

Hatori stood up and stretched. The clock read 5:00am, and he decided to get up now.

With your good-byes

After stumbling through a shower and getting dressed, Hatori goes to check on Akito. He find Kureno standing outside the receiving room.

The lemon sweet of your lies

"Where is Akito-Sama?" The dragon asks. "The God is busy." The rooster says, his expression blank. Hatori stands there waiting for a short period of time thinking about who Akito could be seeing this early in the morning.

Let the dirt cover me

The door opens and Akito walks out, an evil grin upon her face. Blood was spattered on her face, neck and clothes, and her hands were covered in blood.

Kiss the sky, as you fly on high

"Kureno, I need to wash that sinner's blood off. Please escort me." The God notices Hatori an smiles more broadly. "Hatori! I'm glad to see you up. I've left a present for you in there. Enjoy my angel."

Over all that's left to be

Hatori's heart drops to his feet. What would he find on the other side of that door? Akito and Kureno walk away, leaving the dragon to worry. Had Akito done something to someone? Yuki, Kyo or even Tohru? Oh Kami!

I'll see you when I fall

Hatori opens to door to the windowless room. It was dark and he hears a person moaning in pain. "Hello? Can you hear me? It' Hatori. I'm here to help you." The moaning seems to become sobs. The dragon quickly tries to find a light, without stepping on the person. He finds a lamp, and clicks it on.

I'm so tired, put me to sleep

The sight that meets him is enough to knock the dragon over.

I dig a hole, I dig down deep

Ayame lay in a pool of blood, mangled and pale. He had new wounds and the old ones had roughly been torn open, or perhaps even cut open. Coarse rope bound the snake's hands together and it looked like a large phyllus was shoved in his entrance. There was a gag across Ayame's mouth, which prevented him from speaking.

I see faces in the black

Hatori was shocked at first and didn't move, but when the snake's eyes meet the dragon's, it almost broke him.

Grabbing hand pulling me back

Ayame doesn't hold the gaze long, and looks away. Hatori snaps back to reality abruptly when he realizes the snake had passed out. He removes the gag and unties the rope.

I am lost within myself

The task he most hadn't wanted to do was pull the sex toy from Ayame, but the amount of blood coming from his entrance, was cause for concern. He tugs on it gently and it pulls out with a squelchy sound. Hatori felt sick and suddenly wanted to retch. He was glad Ayame hadn't been aware of what had just happened.

No I can't be someone else

The dragon checks Ayame's pulse and finds it to be stable. The snake's breathing was good too, but if he didn't stitch up the many wounds, Ayame would be in trouble.

So many things still left to say

Hatori takes off his jacket and wraps the snake in it. The white of the fabric and Ayame's skin blended almost perfectly and the blood splatter contrasted horribly.

I'll see you when I fall

The dragon quickly scoops the snake up and hurries to the infirmary room. Ayame stirs and moans in pain. His eyes flutter open and he stares up at the dragon.

Face the phantoms in my sleep

"I love you Hatori." He sighs, then passes out again.

They say time heals, will it help for me?

With every cut, you're in too deep

As sorrow plants another seed

All good things they come to die

Behold sadness in my eyes

But I'll forget and live my life

Thought you'll burn inside of me

I'll see you when I fall.

Song: "Dearly Departed" - Arid

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(A/N So sad, I know. But things will get better, I promise. Review please.)