Title: Does it really matter?

Author: .KuroxFye.

Rating: T

Warning: … nothing really in this chapter.

Disclaimer: I do NOT own Tsubasa or any of its characters.

Ohh, and you should know… this chapter picks up after the cell flashback were Ashura and Fye first meet… I think it's in chapter 5.

//What goes up… //

Flashback part 1

Standing in the jail cell before his king Fye smiled with a tilt. It was a bitter sweet smile and doubled as a warning to what might lay beneath the façade.

As if it were even possible Ashura became even more frustrated with the blond, wishing so dearly to inflict various sorts of physical pain on him… but the king was far from stupid; he knew it wouldn't serve any purpose. Hell, if the cursed being had THIS much power maybe he should be working for the crown, better a friend now then an enemy later with this one.

"Hmm" Ashura huffed beneath his breath. "You've proven worthy… that should have been impossible. Gather your things and follow me." The jewel of his forehead shined in the light.

Fye's grin widened, was this really happening? He had expected to be ordered back into the cell, he knew the king wasn't serious about the job to begin with… you could see it in his telling eyes. But all the same now he was being taken? It didn't make any sense to him but whatever, like mentioned before: nothing to lose and all to gain.

"I have no things… I am what you see before you, nothing else."

"Very well then." Ashura turned slowly as if he didn't trust the wizard not to stoop to underhanded trickery, but for now he had to gain the trust of his new servant… trust that will need to be strong. Ashura walked down the long hall of cells leading Fye out into the open again, pointing to the castle Ashura ordered. "There, take us there."

Fye hesitated for a couple moments. 'What am I doing?!' the thought ran threw his head… why am I using magic, this is wrong, so wrong but I can't find a reason not to. Come to think of it why did I stop in the first place? No matter how hard he tried to find an answer nothing came to him, whatever the vow was made for he no longer remembered… or maybe just no longer cared. With a nod of the head Fye complied, a light magic formed around them and they were taken to the castle arriving right between the two front pillars.

Ashura o looked stunned and pleased at once. "You… are going to make a fine addition to the court so long as you continue to comply with what is asked of you."

"How could I not?" Another smile slid into place, this was also odd… Fye had never been one for smiles, especially forced ones but he was doing an awful lot of them today. "You are the king… you can order me to do anything."

He figured the smiles were probably just because it was the 'king' he was addressing… because who would be foolish enough to upset the king?

This is how all subjects should behave, Ashura thought to himself. His fingers weaved together as the thoughts filled his head. There are so many things that can be accomplished with this new magical addition, Celes will be in it's full. While Fye wore fake smiles Ashura's was defiantly sincere.

"I'll have the servants prepare a room, in the meantime please feel free to familiarize yourself with the castle. You will be living here for now on."

Ashura moved down the long hall stopping to talk to whom Fye decided must be a maid. Ashura pointed back towards Fye while explaining something to her, Fye guess he was just telling her to ready a room. After a minuet or so she hurried off further down the hall and the king slowly followed out of sight.

Fye couldn't believe his luck, within one day he had gone from street scum to living in the palace… it was like a fairy tale!

Despite his happiness though he was frustrated about why he didn't use his magic before, there was a reason… there had to be one, but what was it? It was confusing him to no end over why he couldn't fit together pieces of memory.

Absent mindedly he began to wander the castle amazed at every little detail. From the lovely art work to just the fact it was clean… everything amazed him.

………………………Time

Two years had passed since Fye was taken to the court. Since then he had managed to make quite a name for himself, he was not officially the 'high mage' and had say over very important matters, his power was what kept Celes safe… him being their only defense.

In the gapped time his relations with Ashura also became a little more intimate. No more then 4 months after he moved into the castle had he found himself gazing at Ashura in every spare moment. A month after that Ashura, as a surprise to Fye, had ended up making the first move. A light kiss was given and a silent moment exchanged, since that day they had been an un official couple… with love only to themselves, it was of no matter to anyone else.

Fye was very accustomed to how things here worked now; everyday he'd wake at around 9:00 and be at the table for breakfast by 9:30, after that he had about 15 minuets to make way to his post work area sort of room. It wasn't really a work area… more like a large busy room where he sat and watched over the activities in Celes threw his magical projections. When invading army's attacked he would leave, defeat and return, though those occasions were few and far between, since he became high mage neighboring lands leant not to intrude if they valued their life. After watching the activities during the day until about 8:00 pm he would pass the duty of night watch onto one of the lesser mages. He on some days was called on special business to create seals or spells for the king… that was the extent of his job. He would again eat supper very late and then head for bed, about once or twice a week he would meet with Ashura after the long day for numerous reasons.

Lately Fye had noticed his memory becoming even worse, for so long he had dwelled over why he didn't use magic before Ashura… not long after that he couldn't remember anything that happened before meeting Ashura, and now he couldn't even remember the day they had met. It was concerning the blond to say the least… but he concluded that he would need to tell the king of this realization, because what if there was something really wrong with him? He wouldn't trust himself if this became serious.

So that night he told him…

This night was one of the few where Ashura joined Fye in his late meal, though the king had already eaten he still wanted time with his wizard.

"Ashura…" Fye had brought their previous conversation to a halt with the seriousness in his tone.

With a turn uprising his head "What is it Fye?"

"I think… I think something might be wrong with me."

"hmm, like what? You seem perfect to me."

With a slight flush over his face Fye replied. "Well I'm glad you think so" he said with a lazy smile on his face, and then it turned back to the lower tone. "No, I for a while now have been noticing my memory of anything before you becoming hazy… and now even a little of my early memories WITH you are clouded… It's concerning me."

"Mmm, you just sound paranoid if you ask me." He quickly gathered his staff and stood. "Well I've had enough; I'm tired and hope you don't mind me running out like this. I'll see you tomorrow, night."

"G night" Fye answered lazily…. 'Paranoid?' he thought… ' I'd say lack of memory is cause for concern… it's almost like he didn't want to talk about it, he just ran off.'

'Then again, maybe I am just paranoid.'

Ohh I'm so SORRY! I took forever to update, it because school finally started up (grumbles) and I have rugby after school… and I coach my little sister's basketball team… I have no time… PLEASE DON'T EAT ME!

Okay, this chapter won't make as much sense until you read the next… because Fye obviously starts to remember things eventually. Though I have no idea when the next will be up, I'll try and make it soon.

Heh, the next chapter will be called 'Must come down' it works ne?

Thanks for reading… reviews encourage me.

- KuroxFye