The blonde mage held his son close to him, "Kimihiro-chan," he said softly, "things weren't all too calm at the time." he said quietly.

(flashbackness)

Fai wasn't able to dodge another attack, causing him to get hurled easily back. It seemed like he couldn't fight back; his stamina gone along with some of his strength. Where was Kurogane?! He couldn't defeat this alone! There was a loud sound of the clash of swords, and a swirling of black material so fast that it made it hard to tell who, or what, was moving. The sound of bells chimed, and members of another race called out in their unfamiliar language for their forces to retreat. The crisp autumn air stung his face, but Kurogane, even covered in his own blood and the blood of others, still stood strong; his black cloak billowing around his muscular frame.

"Are you okay?" His blue eyes opened at looked at the ninja,

"Y-yeah..." he muttered with a small smile, carefully sitting upright. Fai made a small noise, clutching his stomach, though ignored the cramping pain and stood. Kurogane was next to him, wrapping an arm around his torso to keep him up,

"We need a doctor."

"I'm fine...Kuro-rin..." he murmured, leaning against Kurogane for support. He couldn't understand...he didn't get hit in the abdomen at all. Why was it hurting so much? Kurogane frowned,

"No you're not. I know you." Fai bit his bottom lip lightly, looking up at Kurogane with a forced smile,

"Worry about yourself first."

"Fai." He said sternly, "I'm fine. You're not. Tell me what's wrong."

"..." he looked away, "I don't know...Kurogane. It just hurts." he murmured, rubbing his stomach slightly, "alot." Kurogane's eyes flashed with surprise; he'd seen a million women back in his home country of Japan say things like that he knew what that meant.

"Did you get...hit there?" The mage shook his head,

"No." he murmured, taking in a deep breath. Kurogane sighed deeply. They didn't need this. Not now. Not in this time of heavy war and turmoil.

"Fai, we need to see a doctor." The mage clung to Kurogane tightly,

"W-why? I'm...fine...I'll be fine." he said.

"I know what's happening and I want to make sure I'm not being an idiot." Kurogane said, "Please." Fai hesitated to respond. Kurogane...knew? He himself doesn't even know!

"...fine, Kuro-rin. Let's go then."

TSUBaSAHOLiC

Kurogane sat without a word outside the door to the office of the town's doctor. Everything was silent and it was chewing him up from the inside out.

"Fai-san, I have your results." Said a nurse in a white dress. She smelled like chemicals and perfume, a mixture of herself and the whole room. A piece of paper was held in her shaking hands and she looked scared and confused. The blonde's heart rate sped up, nothing ever was good when someone with your test results looked scared...

"And...?" he asked quietly.

"Fai-san, I don't know how this could happen to you. You are a male after all, right? There must be a mistake." She shook her head, "The doctor says that you're..."

"Yes, Kurogane, your prediciton was correct. Fai-san is pregnant; I don't know how it's possible, but there is a human life form living inside of him." Said the low voice of the doctor outside the office. Kurogane took a deep breath, the iron-like smell of blood making him want to puke and the events of today giving him a massive headache. Fai swore his heart stopped. A child? Now? During this war? He quickly got off of the table,

"Where's Kurogane?" he hissed darkly. He needed him. Now.

"Outside the office," She said meekly, stepping back a foot or so. Fai quickly darted out of the room, going outside and into the other room. He spotted Kurogane easily, "Kurogane!" The doctor side-stepped back into his office, shutting the door behind him. Kurogane gave a sigh,

"You realize we need to lay low, don't you?" The blonde latched himself onto Kurogane in an embrace,

"I'm sorry..." he muttered quietly. He was so afraid at the moment...what where they going to do...

"how is this even possible?" Kurogane asked him, "I've seen you, I've seen every inch of you and you're a man. How is it that you can do this? Is it your magic?" Fai sighed a little. He knew an explaination in order,

"I knew...I could get pregnant. I really don't know how, and I was born with the ability, but it was rare that I could concive. And my magic just cut that slim chance I had in half." The mage explained, "I guess it was a rare ocassion."

"Why didn't you tell me this?" Kurogane asked him. Silent tears fell from Fai's eyes,

"...I didn't think I actually could..." he put a hand on his stomach, "I'm sorry..." Kurogane pulled him closer, wiping tears off his face. He knew he'd have to learn to do that alot, but he was still new at it. Fai calmed down slightly, relaxing in the arms of the ninja. He was going to stay with him...right? "Kurogane..." he whispered, "...we can't raise a child with this battle going on."

"I know someone we could ask." Kurogane said, "So at least we don't have to kill it." Fai visibly winced with the word 'kill',

"...you think she could help?" he asked.

"For a price." He said, and the words were branded into the brain of every customer she'd ever had. Fai breathed in deeply. He knew; the price was something he was willing to give to endure their child's safety through it's life.

"When can we see her?" he asked.

"We need a looking-bowl." He said. The blonde nodded,

"But, let's go home first." he said quietly. Kurogane gave a nod, smoothing his hair.

xxxTRC

Fai couldn't help but cling to Kurogane the whole way home. He just didn't feel...right. But it was the same feeling that's been going on, just this time he knew what was 'off' about him. As soon as they got inside, the mage laid on the couch. Quite honestly; he was exahsted. Kurogane kneeled next to the couch, his hand reaching over to grab the other's. The blonde gave a weak smile, letting their fingers lace together. He gently tugged the other's arm closer, snuggling against him as best he could, "Kurogane..."

"Oi," He said softly, "Don't eat yourself up about this." Fai inhaled deeply, though Kurogane currently smelled like blood, he didn't care. He still enjoyed his scent...

"I know..." he replied quietly, "but...let's contact Yuuko...after it's born."

"She could do it now." Kurogane said, "I don't want it to get hurt." He smiled,

"that's my good puppy." he said softly, "But...can I sleep first?" he asked.

"Yes," Kurogane said with a slight frown. Fai closed his eyes, drifting off to sleep.

TRCxxx

Fai woke up a few hours later, though as expected, Kurogane wasn't there. He blinked a few times, looking around before feeling another sharp pain. He gripped his stomach, curling up tightly. Kurogane splashed the water with his hand, "What does it take?" He couldn't get a hold of her. Fai winced, standing up,

"Kuro...rin?" he said weakly, "where are you?" he asked.

"In here," Kurogane called, and the picture in the water fizzled in and out.Fai gripped his head. Such a headache...

"where's 'here'...?" he asked.

"The kitchen," And the scene of the long-familiar shop is coming clearly into view now. Fai nodded, poking his head into the kitchen and smiling,

"there's Kuro-wanwan!" he said brightly.

"Kuro-wanwan, huh?" Came a smooth voice from the bowl of water. Kurogane looked down in horror, seeing one of the most beautiful people he'd ever seen, not to mention the most evil. The Far East Witch came her trademark smirk, her blood red lips matching perfectly with her eyes, "What is it Kurogane-san?"

He frowned,

"You know everything." The blonde mage walked right next to Kurogane, looking at Yuuko,

"Hello Yuuko-san." he said with a smile. Kurogane gave a frown, Fai's breezy atmosphere troubling him.

"Hello Fai-san." She switched her smile from evil to caring in less than a second.

"Yuuko-san, as you probably know...I'm pregnant. And what you also probably know, we can't raise a child right now." he said softly.

"I am fully aware of this Fai-san." She said, suddenly serious, "I have seen him. The inevitable will guide you back together eventually. The price is rather hefty though." Fai closed his eyes, nodding slightly,

"I know...What would the price be?" he asked quietly.

"You will not have the ability to carry any more children, or even name this one. He will go through hardships in his live, and your blood is going to amplify that." Yuuko said "And you cannot speak to him until he is sixteen."

He bit his bottom lip, nodding slightly.

"If that what will keep him safe, then I accept the payment." he said quietly.

"How much longer will you keep him?" Yuuko asked him. The blonde mage looked down at his stomach, he didn't really want to answer that question right away. He was too busy thinking of the one and only child he will ever carry,

"I would like...to atleast carry out the pregnancy." he said softly. Yuuko nodded solemnly,

"You know that it is your responsibility to care for this child. You know that you will be alongside Kurogane in your travels, and he will be able to protect you. But keep your guard up. A body carrying a child is not swift and not fit for battle. You may also damage the baby." Fai nodded silently. He knew the risk; but he was confident he could at least defend the child, even if he couldn't defend himself.

"Thank you, Yuuko-san." he said so quietly it was barely heard.

"I will speak to you in due time." She said as the picture started fizzling.

"How will we know where to find you?" Kurogane asked.

"Let hitsuzen do it for you." She said and she was gone. Fai just looked at Kurogane, an out-of-character blank but somehow sad expression on his features. He just staid silent, before giving a faux-grin,

"Kuro-pii," he said, "I'm going to lay down for a little okay?" He said brightly.

"I told you I don't like it when you do that." Kurogane said, "I don't like it that you feel you have to fake around me to try and cheer me up." Fai only gave an innocent look of confusion, though replaced by another smile,

"Kuro-myuu, you worry too much." he said.

"It doesn't make me feel any better," He continued, looking down at his lap, "It just makes it worse." Fai's facade deterriorated, slumping down to Kurogane's side. He nuzzled into he's neck,

"...Kuro-rin..." he said quietly, "I want to take care of our child..." he said quietly.

"What do you mean?" Kurogane asked him.

"If it was any other time...we could have raised it together." he said in a near whisper. Kurogane silently pulled Fai into an embrace,

"I'm sorry." The magician curled up in his lover's arms,

"Don't say you're sorry," he said softly closing his eyes, "I was the one who should have been careful."

"But it's mine," Kurogane said back quietly. Fai just didn't bother to reply. It was senceless to even strike up this argument and really, he didn't feel like talking. Not now, not to him. Kurogane didn't like the feelings radiating off of the other man, "Why don't you go to bed?" The blonde just nodded, untangling himself from his lover and walking out of the kitchen, into their room. Kurogane slid down a little in his chair, feeling drained but not sleepy at all. Fai was going to be a pain to be around in this condition, and there was really nothing that Kurogane could say to make him feel better. If he couldn't apologize, what could he do? Wasn't it his fault too? He didn't regret it, but his worry was eating him alive. Fai snuggled deeper into the blankets. It always seemed hitsuzen was never on his side...but he paid no mind anymore; for now atleast.

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End of Chapter 2!

Wasn't Fai's story...lovely? It's not over though. Things get worse 8D

Special thanks and love to everyone who has commented and read this story!

And it has come to my attention that Mor-kame has had a name change when my back was turned. She is now Axel Danger Flynn VIII