Hey everyone! Quick note: I haven't updated as quickly as I usually do for a few reasons. One, final exams and final assignments (they have been the death of me – why do we have to suffer with writing papers!). I also haven't had the time or motivation to write o.o But! Don't worry! Once everything is done, I will go back to updating weekly :D

Enjoy this chapter!

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Yuki still couldn't understand the ulterior motives that Luka had hidden. Luka had told him that he had betrayed him in order to save him. He had replayed those words in his mind over and over again, but no matter how many times he did, they never made sense. He also thought about the confession Luka had revealed to him. They used to be lovers in their previous lives. Yuki wished he could remember what it was like being a female and being Luka's lover, but no memories would appear.

Kissing Luka made him remember a sensation he must have felt in the past. His lips were perfectly in-locked with Luka's while his hands sought to grab Luka's black coat. He was afraid to be tricked again. He was afraid that Luka was telling him lies in order to gain his entire trust once more and then crushing it in the final moments of his life. He didn't want to think that way. He didn't want to believe that Luka was his enemy.

To Yuki's dismay, Luka broke away from his lips and stared down into Yuki's eyes. His silver orbs were filled with desire, sadness, and love. Yuki could feel the heat in his face. He wanted the kiss to last longer, maybe even forever, but he knew he was exaggerating. The reality of his situation wasn't a fairytale. He was a prisoner who would be executed in a matter of days by the person he used to call his best friend, his non-related brother. Yuki loosed his grip on Luka's coat and lowered his gaze.

"I want to know what you meant when you said you betrayed me to save me…I don't understand it at all. It's confusing me and I don't know whether I should believe you or not." The pain was evident in Yuki's voice, but he didn't bother to keep it hidden.

"I have to gain Reiga's trust in order to protect you. I had to make you and the Zweilts believe that I had betrayed you. It had to look real, Yuki. The Demon King is dipping his interest into this situation. He has the power to annihilate anyone and anything in his path. I want to save you from him."

"Then why didn't you just tell me? We could have made a plan with everyone else and figure out a way to defeat Reiga and the Demon King!"

"It's easier to work from the inside. I'll know of Reiga's next move. I'll be able to talk to the Demon King again. You are the most important person in my life. I'm willing to enter enemy territory and risk my own life to save yours." Luka grabbed onto Yuki's chin and lifted his head up so their eyes were in contact again. "I'm tired of having you taken away from me. This war has to end this time. In this lifetime, we will be happy."

"Even if I'm a male…?"

"That's not a problem. You're still Yuki. When I fall in love, I only fall once. So please, bear with me. I'll do everything I can to make sure you don't get hurt too much."

"I believe you…" Yuki smiled at the Opast. The gesture caused Luka's heart to skip a beat. He loved Yuki with everything he had. Luka leaned back down and kissed Yuki gently. He wanted to feel his lover's warmth, show him how much he meant to him, and mark him as his own. The two stayed embraced within each other's arms, unaware that Sodom was happily swimming in the bathtub meant for Yuki.

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"Reiga-sama, the duras are ready to be released." Luze stood feet away from his master who was sitting on his throne with a glass of wine in his hand.

"Good. Tell Elegy and Cadenza to prepare themselves. I'll let them have a little fun."

"Yes Reiga-sama."

"Also, go get Yuki and bring him here. Luka can come too."

"I thought you wanted God's light tied back up after he took a bath."

"I changed my mind. I want him here with me."

"Reiga-sama…"

"Don't ask anymore questions Luze and go do what I told you."

Luze carefully analyzed Reiga's movements and body language. He couldn't pinpoint anything out of the ordinary, anything that showed weakness. With a small bow to his master, Luze quickly turned around and walked out of the spacious room.

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"I wonder why I can't heal myself?" Yuki said aloud as he looked down at his blood stained wrists. After a while of kissing, Yuki had finally managed to make his way into the bathtub. Thankfully Luka looked away while he took of the rest of his clothes and stepped into the bath. Sodom was happily nudging Yuki on the cheek while he sat on his shoulder. Luka sat on the edge of the tub, as his eyes looked at the wounds across his lover's skin.

"Your body is probably exhausted to the point where you can't use your powers."

"I thought about that too. I just hope they come back by the time the Zweilts and Takashiro-sama find where we are."

"You can't use an excessive amount of power again. If you do, you'll end up killing yourself. Leave the protection of the Zweilts to me."

Yuki looked up at Luka in surprise. Luka smiled and grabbed onto one of Yuki's arms. He moved Yuki's wounded wrist towards his lips and placed a gentle kiss upon it. It caused Yuki to blush profusely. He wasn't used to being kissed or hugged. He never had a girlfriend or planned on dating anyone. It was funny how life was so unpredictable. Luka's kisses slowly started to trail up Yuki's arm which caused the younger male to shiver. It made Yuki wonder if Luka was bold in the past? As Luka made his way to Yuki's shoulder, he moved to Yuki's neck and sweetly kissed it.

At that moment, a knock was heard at the door. Startled, Yuki jumped a little and Sodom ended up falling into the water. Luka leaned away from Yuki and let go of his arm. He stood up and faced the door. "Who is it?"

"Reiga-sama wants to see God's Light. Get him out of the tub and dressed," Luze replied from the other side of the door. Luka moved over to grab a clean towel and handed it over to Yuki. Sodom popped his head out of the water and was lifted up by his master. Luka turned away, allowing Yuki to get up and out of the tub. He quickly dried himself and put his clothes back on. His heart was beating uncontrollably in his chest knowing that he would have to face Kanata again. What was Reiga going to do?

Luka turned around and helped Yuki button up his shirt. He leaned in closer so his lips were next to Yuki's ear. "It'll be okay. If he tries anything, I'll make sure to stop him."

Yuki nodded and smiled to show Luka that he believed in him. He came to the conclusion that he could at least try to change Kanata's mind while he was still alive. It was worth a try after-all.

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Well, I hope that was okay :D Again thanks for reading! It means a lot to me! I'll update again once I'm free! xD Reviews are welcomed!