By: Katthiea Uraboku is Boy x boy, if you don't like please don't read thank you
This war of mine
Chapter 9: Injured body, broken soul
"Please...stop" Yuki begged but Regia wouldn't let go, his eyes were an icy cold blue, frozen over by time Yuki could only continue to beg and hope for help.
I knew you would want to teach me a lesson...show me your stronger...you were always like that but...to take it this far...it's like you've been taken over by a darkness I'd never seen before...was this my doing? I had I created a Regia who cared for no-one other than himself? Just because I wished to save his life...
I told you I didn't know yet...so why won't you listen...please...I will remember...so don't be the monster they all called you!
"Yuki, Are you awake?" It took a moment but he would know that voice anywhere, "Luka?" Yuki looked towards the direction of the voice and above him sat Luka smiling down at him. "You're home don't worry, you can rest as much as you need to. Having you here is helping me to rest too, so I'm not going anywhere..." Luka spoke calmly but Yuki placed his thin hands on Luka's cheeks and after checking the life and warmth in his eyes, he reached up and kissed Luka passionately on the lips.
"Luka...You're alive...I knew but, I was so afraid...He kept saying you were dead" Luka frowned at this fact, "I'm right here and I won't ever leave you, do you understand Yuki?" Luka asked him while moving a piece of stray hair out of Yuki's face. Yuki nodded with tears in his eyes, slightly shaking in relief and happiness.
"You saved me...as always" Yuki said with no surprise letting the last of his tears fall, "I should have saved you earlier" Luka said simply. Yuki looked at him since his voice had raised in volume a little "Where did he touch you?" the jealousy was apparent in Luka's voice, he wanted to hold back because of what Yuki had been through but he began kissing places where Regia had marked him "Here?"
"Ahh...That's..." Yuki reacted straight away out of embarrassment or enjoyment he wasn't sure "or was it here?" Luka kissed him on the lips passionately.
If you keep asking that way I'm not gonna want you to stop Gezz!
"I'm sorry...he wouldn't listen, it's like he got possessed all of a sudden...he just wouldn't let go...he wouldn't stop, even though I asked...he was stronger than me but I really did try to..." "I know Yuki, you don't have to explain to me, Regia hurt you so he hurt me and yet here I am acting like a child, getting jealous when I know you don't care for Regia that way" Yuki shock his head "It's not childish if fact I think you're acting quite calm for you ha-ha"
Maybe saying it like that is a bit mean but it's not like I want him to be angry, he being jealous on the other hand proves he cares so it's fine...
"I love you Luka, thank you for saving me" Luka looked at him surprised and smiled sadly "Always so do not thank me Yuki, it will always be in my nature to be there for you as long as you want it that is, maybe even after that"
Yuki was about to let Luka kiss him, when a knock at the door made him jump a little, "Yuki and Luka it's me and Toko" the doctor's voice came from the other side of the door. After letting go of Luka but noting Luka wasn't going to let go of him around the waist he smiled and said "Come in". Toko walked in first with surprise on her face "You're awake? Oh thank god Yuki-Chan" she walks over and takes Yuki's hand, noticing Luka's closeness she looks at the situation a little closer "Yuki?" knowing what she wants to ask he pretends to be a little indifferent about Luka holding him.
"Yes Toko-Chan, what is it? Oh wait are you and Tskumo okay after the battle?" He asked a little worried, "Both fine, Tskumo was pretty determined to help, he's got a lot stronger over the past few months"
Huh? Few months...?
He looked out the window to see snow, "What? When? How?" he asked quite quickly, "Time moves slower in infernos, you were gone for a month there but three here" Luka explains so that Yuki doesn't confuse himself. "Didn't know that Yuki-Chan?" Toko asked simply, "No...honestly I thought it was the same" "It's why the Giou clan has to work twice as hard because Regia still has a lot of fight left, when we are running low on strength" Toko explains.
No that she mentions it...that rings a bell, as to why the elders always wanted my powers saved for later use...
"Enough about all that, Yuki I'm going to do some health checks alright? You were in infernos for a while, moreover without a Grimwore I'm curious how Regia kept you alive, if you don't mind me saying so...the atmosphere should have worn you down alone" the doctor explained his concern and brought over a box of needles that made Toko shiver and Sodom run away.
"A coma...I was in one for a month, at least that's what he said he did" Yuki mentioned hoping that would mean a few less needles, "Hmmm, Coma that would help I suppose but he'd still need to keep your body well fed and less time I checked they don't have IV bags for human in infernos. I checked local hospital to see if he was taking any from there and it seems not, did you wake up with an IV bag Yuki?" the doctor asked hopefully looking for an answer.
"I'm sorry doctor no; it was just him there when I woke up. I only ever saw the other Opasts when Regia wanted dinner, I think he thought they'd annoy me into saying more or something. They probably would have if I knew more but I don't..." Yuki looked at the doctor who was looking at the door, Yuki followed his eye line.
Takashiro...
He walked up to the side of Yuki's bed and without saying anything took Yuki into a hug, little but then stronger, Yuki could fell Takashiro's relief at his safety and behind him, Yuki's aunt Ibuki was doing her best not to cry tears of relief. Yuki hugged Takashiro back and stayed there until he could tell Takashiro had calmed down.
It's alright Takashiro...I'm okay...I'll be fine...
"I'm glad you are alright Yuki" he said this as he stood up straight and let go of him. Looking over to Luka who was giving him the death glare, "Ha-ha something wrong Luka-kun?" knowing full well to Luka there was. "Come on now Takashiro don't tease him" this surprised him coming from Yuki, but he knew what it meant. "You've remembered about Luka, good" he said with a smile, "Huh!?" Toko who had remained quiet for them could not let this go by without investigating.
"Is that true!?" Toko looked at Yuki-Chan, "Uhm well...Yes" Yuki answered and in matter of seconds Toko was over the moon with stars in her eyes, she didn't even notice Luka rubbing his frowning forehead. "Oh I'll tell the others your awake Yuki-Chan, oh but you can tell them about you and Luka yourself but can I tell Tskumo? He'll be so happy for you!" Toko asked excitedly "Of course Toko-Chan, just let them know me and Luka are resting will you?" Yuki asked "Of course Yuki-Chan" Toko left the room after saying goodbye excitedly to everyone.
"Well someone is pleased...Ha-ha" Ibuki states as Toko has left and Yuki can't help but laugh with her, which turns into a cough.
"Cough...Cough..." "Are you alright Yuki, how long have you had the cough for?" the doctor asks by instinct alone "Sorry I'm fine...first time I even noticed it" Yuki answered so no-one worried. "I see if it continues let me know, coughs are easy enough to treat as long as you are careful" the doctor nodes his head as if believing it shouldn't be a problem.
"Well for now that should be all I need, when I have results I'll come and visit again, moreover if you feel unwell or that cough gets worse, call on me. Get lots of rest and try your best to eat, you have lost too much weight alright?" the doctor looked at Yuki "I understand Thank you" the doctor nodded and after saying goodbye to Takashiro he also left.
I'm fine...my ego is bruised more than anything else; I thought Regia would stop but...
"Yuki I'm aware Regia must have treated you horribly for the past few months and for that let me apologise, I should never have let him get through the barrier, let alone take you." Takashiro said what Yuki knew he would say "No Takashiro, this is nobody's fault and if it is, it's mine. It maybe have been over 1000 years ago, another lifetime in fact but Regia wanted to know why I saved his life, I believe I just wanted to but maybe he is right and I haven't remembered the real reason yet? Either way I'll find out when I remember. I wish Regia could have been more patient with me but I guess he was never really the patient type was he" Yuki finishes looking at Takashiro. "No he never really was, at least not with humans" Takashiro answered honestly and stood up, "I'll leave, you're in safe hands with Luka, get well soon Yuki"
Takashiro left and Ibuki followed with a quick wave goodbye and Yuki smiled but it quickly faded, Luka looked at him curious. "Don't worry it's just me, Ibuki is my aunt and wish she could be happy all the time but...she's in love with Takashiro" Yuki explained to Luka "You don't approve?" Luka asked him "I do, Takashiro would look after anyone he loved with great care I know it but, that's sort of the problem...He loved Yomi romantically in the past and with everything that happened and still no answers. I guess you could say it's no surprise he hasn't moved on since that night"
That's right...he is still angry at Regia even though he knows he didn't kill me...what a strange feeling that must be...still angry because he betrayed the Giou clan after they blamed him? I'm not sure if it's really even angry anymore...
"You're thinking really hard again" Luka points out after Yuki has been spaced out for a while, he didn't even notice Tachibana bring them something to eat, Sodom is happily chomping away.
"Ha-ha you're right I am, I guess Takashiro and Regia aren't the only ones confused at the moment huh?" Yuki laugh self-deprecatingly as Luka placed his arms around him once again. "Let's eat something Yuki and think tomorrow?" Luka proposes "Yeah that sounds like a great plan" Yuki nodes and takes a ham and cheese sandwich to share with Sodom, at the little dragon's delight.
Who is it...who's there? I could have sworn...
"Yuki...Tell me!" Regia's voice echoes loud within the frozen room Yuki sits in. "I'll make you tell me" his voice seems louder somehow...
Regia...where are you? Please If I knew I would tell you but I can't remember...at least I haven't yet...Please we can talk...we used to, we can figure it all out together...not against each other...I know part of you wants to end this peacefully...
"Who are you to tell me what I want Yuki?" Regia asks in angry voice and that's when out of the frozen darkness Regia leaps out upon Yuki, he tries to move away but is too late.
Regia what are you doing? Get off...
His eyes like frozen diamonds, now look dead the man he knows as Regia the human is long gone into the darkness. "I'll punish you, for not answering my question" Regia has started to attack Yuki again but a lot more aggressive than before, terrified Yuki knows he won't hesitate like he did last time.
No...you're different from normal...even worse than before...this is my fault...I let you see there was more to know I shouldn't have done that...you're becoming someone you were never meant to be...it's my fault...I was selfish and saved you're life and because of that everything changed... Do you hate me?
"I'll claim your body in order to break that soul of yours Yuki, I'll bruise and break every bone and make you beg for me every night until you're soul can't live without me, and don't you see? As long as I have you I don't need the Echnotch to destroy and rest the world, I can just use you, and without you humans will falter even the great Giou clan"
Please stop...I don't want that...not any of it...please get off...me...this has...to be a dream...nightmare...
"Or perhaps your future?" this voice comes from Yuki but not him his past life, Yomi. "Get him off if that's what you want, you're strong enough to make it happen, and why do you hesitate?" He looked himself in the eyes
I don't understand what you mean? Make him? I'm not strong enough...
"First off this is a dream, so you can do whatever you want, second that doesn't matter because even in my life I could have told Regia where to go. Please excuse my language" Yomi spoke slightly worn out.
"This is all because your felling guilty you haven't remembered everything yet, but you will so tell him" Yuki speaks out.
I'll remember so please wait for me...
"There told you" not only was Regia gone but Yuki was sitting in a field next to Yomi, for a moment he was confused because she looked a little different, but he realised it was her clothes.
Wait...Yomi are you?
"Yes?" Yomi wondering what he wants to ask.
Are you pregnant?!
Yuki looks at the obviously very pregnant previous him in shock, "Well of course I am, I'm not carrying extra weight for fun you know Ha-ha" she laughs at technically her own reaction. "Is it really that surprising? I mean I know we lost kids before but that didn't mean we'd never have any again, ha-ha I like children besides I didn't plan for this little one so all the more proof they are meant to be"Yomi giggled some more.
Takashiro didn't say anything...
"Well of course he wouldn't he never knew and as for Regia...he just doesn't remember, well he knows we were pregnant but he didn't see it as anything to do with himself" Yomi explained as she plucked more herbs from the ground.
Wait then who is the father? I don't remember being in love with anyone other than Luka's soul, when he was human he was called Ren; did he have another human life or something?
"No we did fall in love with another; romantic yes, but I suppose not as long lasting as Luka. Luka is a soul mate, a bond that even if somehow broken could be fixed straight away but this love wasn't that strong, it was strong in other ways" Yomi spoke calmly. "I'd prefer we remember by ourselves when we are ready but, things are getting chaotic. It was Regia, I and Regia had been a couple for over two years, kept hidden because off how the Elders would React it surprised us both when this one came along. Regia forgot about our relationship and the baby, a small price to pay for his life, the child died along with us, I was too weak and the baby too young to survive. If Regia knew all of this I fear it would break him, along with how the Giou clan treated him it scares me"
Yomi sighed and Yuki's face in shock and horror "Alga was possessed by the King off Duras himself, or so they call him anyway. In realty he is just an insane boy with family issues, wishes only for power and darkness. He learned of my and Regia's child believing it too powerful to be born he attacked me that night threw Alga, Regia tried to defend me and he almost died, since I was already dying or my body was at least I switched places with Regia and that's when he forgot everything. To think after all these years I had managed to make a bond with Regia, and the one to destroy it was none other than my brother, the angel who swore to destroy my soul...Lucifer" Yomi finished speaking and the second Yuki heard the name he began to hurl and remember things he wish he could forget.
Well honestly I found this chapter harder to write and I'm not sure why because I have it basically planed out in my head. I have Uni work to do over the weekend so then Christmas day but I intend to write as much as I can. I hoped you all like it, please let me know what you think and see you next chapter! Merry Christmas :)! xx
