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Ch. 3: Make a Wish

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Soubi sighed as he took in the scenery around him. He was out in a somewhat garden area that the school kept and maintained. It was truly beautiful, the flowers, the buds, the shimmering glow of the sunlight, and the dazzling butterflies that perched themselves upon the grass. It was all so beautiful, which was the reason he hated it all, beauty, was only external, and if you spent time digging further, going beyond the beauty, you would find desolation, vulgarity, and wickedness. Soubi snapped out of his reverie at that point returning to his state of concern, running one of his hands through his hair he sighed once more, thinking of Ritsuka. The morning after he cried himself to sleep, the neko boy launched himself into the books Ritsu had allowed him to borrow. When Soubi had asked Ritsuka what he was doing, the small boy ordered him to be quiet and then proceeded to part from the information momentarily and push the blonde adult out the door.

This had become routine, every morning, the fighter unit would wake up, be shoved out the door, and only return to bring Ritsuka food, or to go to bed. Soubi assumed his little sacrifice was doing it so he would be free of distractions, but, regardless of motive, the adult was beginning to feel lonely. He sighed again and stood, it was almost lunch and he wanted to bring his sacrifice food, otherwise Ritsuka would starve himself, forgetting about food while deep in study. Soubi then trudged off toward the cafeteria, willing his mind with thoughts of the raven haired child.

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He had woken around dawn, immediately got up, remaining in his pajamas, and stuck his nose into the first book he grabbed, reading for hours and hours until night fell and he could no longer stay awake. Day after day for the past two weeks, this was habitual day for Ritsuka. He was worrying over the test, and knew the only way to keep Soubi was to find out everything possible about fighters and sacrifices.

Ritsuka continued studying and studying, until the door creaking open detracted him momentarily. Soubi strolled in with food, a smile spread across his face. 'Food…right, I forgot…' Ritsuka thought as his stomach growled quietly.

"Still studying?" the fighter wondered.

"Yeah, I have to be prepared for the test." The small child replied.

"How about you take a break and eat?"

"Okay. I guess I could use a short break."

Ritsuka hopped of the bed where the books were scattered and placed himself on the floor near Soubi, whom sat down as well. The two ate in silence, neither wanting to bring up the perils that may ensue the next day. After their meal was finished, Ritsuka stood and placed himself in his previous spot on the bed, and continued to look over the information; unlike all the other days though, Soubi didn't immediately leave. The golden haired fighter stayed on the ground, staring toward the other with inquisitive eyes. Ritsuka attempted to continue with his studies, but the blue pools driving into him were too much to take.

"Is there something you want Soubi?" Ritsuka asked irritated.

Soubi just continued to stare and smile at his sacrifice, remaining unresponsive.

Ritsuka just glared at him and carried on.

"Ritsuka?" Soubi asked, smile suddenly gone.

"What?" the boy responded angrily.

"Why?"

"Why what?"

"Why are you trying so hard? There isn't a need, I'll take care of…" the fighter was then interrupted.

"That's the point. You take care of everything. I want to reliable. I'm going to pull my own weight. Besides, you should be more appreciative." The amethyst eyed boy firmly stated.

"And why is that?" Soubi smirked.

Ritsuka face turned red, as he mumbled his response.

"I can't hear you if you mumble Ritsuka." Soubi continued to smirk.

The neko boy to a few deep breaths and then blurted, "Because I'm doing it for you!"

Soubi genuinely smiled, stood and walked over to him sacrifice.

"What do you want?" Ritsuka squeaked embarrassed.

"You've done enough studying, you'll do fine. Why don't we go for a walk?" the adult suggested.

"But…Sure, that sounds nice." Ritsuka wanted badly to remain in the room and gain the knowledge he needed to pass the test, and keep Soubi as his, but the offer sounded too nice to pass up, and he did need the fresh air.

With that, the adult grasped his sacrifice's hand and they walked out nonchalantly.

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Though they couldn't leave the academy, Soubi gave Ritsuka a very elaborate tour (excluding areas regarding Ritsu or Nagisa) and showed him all of his favorite spots when he was a student.

Ritsuka was almost entranced by it all, on its own, the school seemed like the epitome of hell, but with Soubi showing him all of the secrets and hiding places the academy seemed somewhat bearable.

The two pranced through the outdoors; into a forest like setting and even father through the brush until Soubi pulled back some of the debris to reveal the most glorious meadow. It contained a small strip of land, a shallow creak, and a rare pattern of flowers. The land was beautiful, all a rich green color; the flowers bright colors matching it perfectly, as well as the crystal water rushing throw the area.

"This is where I used to come to be alone." Soubi smiled down at Ritsuka.

"It's so pretty." The younger one observed, and proceeded to drag his fighter over to the creak.

Everything was so amazing and peaceful. The essence of it had Ritsuka imagining Soubi as a child, coming here, watching the majesty of it all.

"Ritsuka, there is one more place I would like to show you. If you would like. It is getting dark. " Soubi uttered, bringing the boy back to reality.

"Yeah, let's go, but you need to take me back here sometime okay."

"Of course."

They turned around, the child allowing the adult to lead the way as they entered the forest background again. Soubi towed his smaller counterpart through heavy brush and up steep hills, till lastly they reached the finale of Soubi's small tour.

Once again the brush cleared away, leaving an open circular area elevated above everywhere else. The two walked to the edge and seated themselves down. Night had fallen, bringing a dark night filled with stars that scoped across the sky.

"Beautiful." Ritsuka said as he stared up, gazing at the gorgeousness.

"I suppose." Soubi frowned.

"You aren't impressed?" Ritsuka questioned.

"I know of something even more beautiful." Soubi stated matter-of-factly.

"And what might that be?"

Not giving a verbal reply, Soubi placed one of his hands on the side of the raven-haired boy's face and bent down to give him a chaste kiss. The fighter pulled away slowly, staring into the eyes of the now red-faced child. Uncomfortable with the look in the blue eyes glowing back at him, he turned away and resumed looking at the stars.

"A shooting star."

Ritsuka turned back to the other man, "Where?"

Soubi pointed toward the moving object in the sky, "Make a wish Ritsuka."

The small boy closed his eyes and thought of what he wanted, 'I wish I was strong enough to pass the test. I…I wish I could have Soubi as my fighter forever.'

Once his wishing was through, he opened his eyes slowly.

"What did you wish for?"

"I…I can't tell you…" Ritsuka stuttered as his blush grew. If Soubi ever found out his wish, it would be mortifying.

Soubi smiled at the tint his sacrifice's face turned, knowing that his wish most likely concerned himself.

"It's dark, and we have to make our way through the forest, we should head back." Soubi stood, offering a hand towards the other.

Ritsuka took it, still embarrassed, and silently left the splendorous view, caught up in thought of the difficulties that would occur the next day.

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All done! Another smut chapter, but I promise, part 1 of the actual test will happen the next time. I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

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