Hello readers. I got lots of reviews for the previous chapter. A total of 11 reviews. Thanks to all who review. I hope to get as many for this chapter. And since most of you are worried about Misaki, I'm posting this chapter early. The next chapter is also half way done. I hope it can be posted within a few days.

Acknowledgment: Thank you Patcher for editing my mistakes.

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Chapter 15 – Saving him

"I did what I could. Now it's all up to Misaki himself." Nowaki told Hiroki when he finally came out of the room.

"How about our lord?" Hiroki asked.

"He will be up soon."

"Hmm..." Usami stirred in bed; his eyelid twitched and he slowly opened his eyes.

"My Lord, how are you feeling?" Nowaki asked as he took his place.

"My lord, you're awake." Hiroki said with concern.

Usami's hand went to his head and he said weakly, "What am I doing here...?"

"Don't you remember? You used the teleportation spell to teleport you and Misaki - "

His memories for the past day came back to him and he panicked. "Where is Misaki?" He roughly cut off Hiroki and stood up suddenly. Dizziness claimed him and his legs gave way to his weight. He was caught by Nowaki who assured him, "He is right over there." indicating where Misaki was asleep, on the bed about a meter away from his.

He staggered over and saw Misaki's pale face. "How is he?" he asked Nowaki, his eyes never leaving Misaki.

Nowaki hesitated and choose his words carefully, in fear of getting Usami worked up and making his injuries worse. "He's fine. I treated all his injuries. But..." he hesitated.

"But?" Usami hissed.

Nowaki sighed and continued, "I can't find the reason why he's still not awake."

Usami stay silent. Awfully silent. Then after an awkward silence, Usami ordered softly, "Leave."

Hiroki wanted to argue but Nowaki grabbed his shoulder and shook his head. He then led Hiroki out and slowly closed the door behind him.

Usami gently brush Misaki's bangs off his forehead, took his hand to his lips and gently kissed it.

I'm so sorry, Misaki. Don't worry, I'll do anything to wake you up. Anything!

Lights started to gather and form around Usami. Slowly, the lights moved from Usami to Misaki.

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"But Nowaki, it's been two days!" Hiroki said, worriedly.

"It's best that we leave them alone." Nowaki pulled Hiroki to his lap when he was about to stand up.

Usami had been in his chamber with Misaki for two whole days. He refused to eat or let anyone into the room. He set a barrier around his room, allowing no one to enter.

"I'm worried..." Hiroki relaxed in his lover's touch and snuggled closer to him. "Usami still has not recovered yet."

"I know." Nowaki caressed his lover's cheek and said to him, "We'll visit him later. In the mean time, I know just what we can do." With that, he sealed his lips against his and tasted him.

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"My lord?" Hiroki knocked softly on the door, hoping for a response. But for a long moment, there was none. Nowaki began to worry. Did he overexert himself?

"My lord?" Nowaki asked in a louder, anxious voice. He touched the door knob and realized that the barrier was gone. Fear crept up his spine. He hurriedly opened the door and dashed into the room. He found Usami lying on the floor, unconscious.

"My lord!" Nowaki and Hiroki cried out at the same time. Nowaki went to look at Usami and found his face pale. His lips that used to be in a healthy pink turned white. The dark circles that was caused by his sleepless nights turned gray. He took his pulse and realized what was wrong. "He gave too much of his life essence to Misaki! Quick, help me carry him to his bed." Nowaki explained.

When Usami was tucked into his bed, Nowaki called forth the servants to bring his potions. "Why would Usami want to give Misaki his life essence?" Hiroki exclaimed while Nowaki begun mixing the potions that the servants brought. "He was trying to save him." Nowaki said, almost to calmly.

Hiroki's eyes widened in shock. "You knew!" he accused. "You knew he would do that! Why did you let him?"

"That could be the only way to save Misaki." he explained and fed Usami the potion he prepared. "Can you imagine what our lord would do if he found Misaki dead?" he turned to his lover and said, looking right into his eyes.

Hiroki was shocked but accepted the truth. He looked at Usami and asked, "Is he going to be alright?"

Nowaki nodded and turned to look at Misaki who was still not awake. "He just needs rest. I'm more worried about Misaki. After giving him his life essence, Misaki still does not look any better. I fear for the worse."

"Is he...?"

Nowaki shook his head, "Right now? I can't say. We can only wait."

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Misaki! Misaki, don't go!

Usami's eyes flew wide open. He found himself covered in sweat, on his bed and in his room that bathed in moonlight.

It's just a dream...

He turned and saw Misaki still lying on the bed. He got off the bed; his legs felt weak but he dragged himself to the other bed. He noticed that Misaki's condition still did not change. Instead, he looked paler.

I guess there's only 'that' left...

Usami took a deep breath and started mumbling some spell. A yellow magic circle appeared before him. The castle shook as he mumbled the spell.

I'll save you no matter what!

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Hiroki and Nowaki felt the castle shake. "What...?" Hiroki exclaimed.

"Our lord just cast the death spell!" Nowaki cried as he ran towards Usami's chamber, Hiroki close behind him. When they reached his room, Usami had already cast half the spell.

"My lord, you've got to stop!" Nowaki hollered. "If you cast the spell, there is no guarantee that both you and Misaki will be safe!"

"Yes, my lord, we'll think of something else! You're too weak right now. Please stop, there's still time!" Hiroki pleaded.

Usami glanced towards them with determined eyes. "This is the only choice I've now. I'll save him no matter what!" Usami continued with his spell and when he hit the last word of his spell, his surroundings turned into total darkness.