I know there was the sign saying COMPLETE. but what would be the fun to always follow every capital word? ENJOY if you will.

SECOND PART

Kurogane was amazed. Not because of something fantastic had happened, but the mere amount of the mage's idiocy. The guy seemed to think that he would leave the mage behind, that the support and safety he offered would be taken back at any given moment. He frowned and kept polishing and sharpening his sword.

He wasn't the type to change his mind constantly. He had swore he would keep the mage alive, and he intended to so and in the process get the idiot enjoy life a bit, to find something worth living. Heck, he wished the mage could see he was serious and how precious he was he stood up and swung the sword around, testing if it was good. Satisfied with the result, he sheathed the blade and went to look for the mage.

The mage was in the kitchen baking something. He stayed in the doorway a while, listening the quiet humming.

"Hope you are doing something edible" he grunted, startling the mage. The blue eyes flashed to him and for a moment they stared into each others eyes. The blue eyes were unsure and seeking and he was relieved to see something real in the eyes instead of the mask of happiness and joy. Apparently Fai saw whatever it was that he needed to see since a small smile crept onto his lips and tilting his head to one side answered

"I always do. Kuro-po is just picky eater, that's all". He glared at the guy who grinned back

"Says a guy who can't eat sushi" the mage shivered

"Raw fish should not be eaten. Why else would the fire been invented?"

"So people could have warm caves"

"Kuro-tan, people live in houses". He fell silent. The mage who had turned back to his work, looked at him over his shoulder. Fai's lip twitched and the blue eyes sparkled with amusement. The mage quickly looked back to his baking but he could see the shoulders shaking. Stepping closer he asked.

"What's so funny?". The mage shook his head and stuttered

"You.." he lifted an eyebrow, waiting " the look on your face was priceless!" then the mage burst out laughing, taking support from the counter, laughing truly for his heart's content. He let the mage have his fun before getting serious

"I won't leave you" he stated. Fai was taking deep breaths to calm down and catch his breath. The blue eyes glanced at him and the mage shook his head and straightened up.

"You will loose your temper. Get bored and move onward"

"Earlier you said people around would get hurt. I'd say all these reasons are just excuses because you are scared of being hurt". The mage straightened up some more, pulling his shoulders back and glared him

"You don't know me. You can't understand". He stepped closer

"And whose fault is that? I try, but I can't reach you if you keep running and hiding". The mage frowned, waved a hand and turned his back to him.

"I don't need to reach me. I a fine alone". He snorted to that. The mage might be strong but he was also fragile, just like he was clever but sometimes a complete idiot.

"No you are not." he said and pulled Fai into his embrace. The mage struggled a bit, trying to break away but his hold held. "You reached a hand to me once. I take that as a right to grab your hand every time I think you need it. To help you when you are loosing your way. So I won't stop now just because you try to push me away. You may or may not allow me to help you, you can fight all you want, but you won't be alone anymore." While he had been talking the mage had ceased struggling and once he was finished, Fai leaned his head to his chest.

They stood there a while and the mage turned his head to look him in the eyes

"I better finish up the food" he sighed and let go. He had no idea had his feelings reached the mage. If not, he would repeat them some other time. He turned, getting ready to walk out of the kitchen when the mage talked again "I left a batch without chocolate so you can enjoy a snack with everyone too" . In surprise, he turned to look at the mage, who glanced at him over his shoulder and smiled briefly before focusing on baking again. He snorted and headed out again, satisfied that at least something had gotten through to the mage. He was already out the door when Fai called after him

"Thanks Kuro-rin" he kept walking but there was a happy little grin that flashed over his face.

It had taken a long time. But gradually he had learned to trust Kuro-pin, more accurately he had been unable not to trust after all they have went through and what they had given for the sake of the other one.

He smiled to himself. Kuro-tan had been honest the whole time, not leaving his side and being ready to pick him up if he fell. The ninja had given him faith and reason to live, and furthermore, to be happy.

He crossed a road and could see their house further down the street. His pace quickened and he nearly flew the last few yards to the door. He was not sure if Kuro-wan would be home yet and he was excited to find out. Breathing out, he placed a delicate hand on the handle and grinned, here goes nothing.

"Already off work?" a deep voice said behind him. His heart jumped in his chest and he pressed a hand to his chest to calm his heart while turning around. He knew what he would see and the rush of joy was energizing.

The grin broke into a wide smile seeing the dark man standing few feet from him. With an excited cheer he jumped from where he stood to Kurogane. With a smirk Kuro-pon caught him in the air and held him there a moment. He pouted a bit and then Kuro-chi victoriously lowered him to the ground. But as soon as his foot touched the ground, he attacked the ninja again managing to kiss the him right on the mouth. He snaked his arms around Kuro-don's neck. The ninja answered the kiss and wrapped his arms around his waist, pulling him closer.

"Mmm, Kuro-chu, I think that's enough" Kurogane grunted back, but let him go anyway. Grinning, he duck the keys out of his pocket and opened the front door. He quickly took off his shoes and once Kuro-pippi was indoors too, he turned around and chirped

"Welcome home!" and then he once again jumped at his most important person, who accepted and him with a playful and expecting smirk.

how was it? I would like to hear thoughts considering the end after the end. if you WILL