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Time was up and the Demon King was waiting. Kanata was preparing himself for the confrontation. He had made a decision and was going to stick to it. He didn't feel scared for what might happen to him. All he wanted was for Yuki to make it out alive and live the life he deserved to live. Kanata had found happiness with Yuki and again with Luze. If he were to die because of his betrayal, he would die knowing that he was able to feel love thanks to two important men.

A knock was heard at the door. Kanata already knew who was standing on the other side. "Come in," he said as he put on his white gloves. The door opened and in came Luze, already dressed in his uniform and ready to be given orders by his master.

"What are your commands, master?" Luze asked.

"The Zweilts should be arriving soon to save Yuki. I want you to secretly guide Yuki and Luka out of this place to meet them. Once they are together, I want you to run with them and escape."

"What?" Luze couldn't believe what he was hearing. Why was Kanata going to let Yuki go after everything he went through to capture him? Why was he going to let everything go for the sake of God's Light? Kanata could see the confused look on Luze's face and walked over to him. He gently grabbed Luze's chin and leaned in for a kiss. He then leaned away and smiled at the Opast.

"I never stopped loving Yuki, even after I found out who I was and who he was. I also learned that I couldn't find it within myself to kill him or see him killed after he showed me that all of humanity wasn't corrupted. You can call me a weak master and a fool Luze, but when you find someone important, who melts your cold heart, you'll do whatever it takes to protect that person."

"Then what am I to you…?" Luze almost whispered the question. It felt like someone had just stabbed him in the heart. Kanata continued to smile and gently caressed the side of Luze's face.

"You're different then Yuki. I love him as a brother, but when it comes to you Luze, I love you as a lover. The nights we shared made me realize what I felt for you, but I never wanted to admit it. I made you submit to me because I knew you wouldn't refuse, but after a while, I wanted you to submit to me without being ordered to. That's when I realized that I had fallen in love with you."

Luze couldn't believe what was happening. Kanata felt the same way he felt about him. As if instinct had taken over, Luze wrapped his arms around Kanata and embraced him tightly. He didn't want to let the man go. He wanted to stay by his side until the end. He didn't want to say good-bye to the person who showed him what it meant to love. Kanata hugged him back. It was the least he could do. He was ready for anything to happen.

"Promise me, you'll protect Yuki and make it out of here alive," Kanata said as he tightened his embrace around Luze.

"I can't leave you alone. What purpose will there be for me to live with the enemy? I'm not like Luka. I won't be accepted so easily."

"You're wrong Luze. You've always been rejected because of the Bloody Cross. You've been looked down upon by your very kind. But Yuki won't reject you. He'll open his arms and welcome you like he did with Luka. That's the kind of person he is."

Luze remained quiet while he heard the sound of Kanata's heart beating. He didn't want that heart to stop. He wanted to continue to listen to it for years to come. For that reason he was willing to betray the Demon King too. He now understood why Luka decided to betray their family for the sake of love and happiness. Just like his brother, he was going to do the same thing, even if the ending wouldn't turn out the same.

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"I don't want to leave Kanata."

Yuki didn't agree with Kanata's plan. He didn't want to leave him behind and escape with Luka and his brother. It just wasn't fair. Kanata had told him before that he had left him behind. He didn't want to do it again even if Kanata said it was okay. He didn't want to live without Kanata beside him.

Luka looked at Yuki's serious face and could tell that there was no changing his mind. When Yuki made a decision he always stuck with it until the end. He had a feeling it would turn out like that. He knew his lover like the back of his hand. He wondered if Kanata also knew that Yuki wouldn't listen and try to save him from the Demon King.

"If it makes you feel any better, you can escape with Luze while I stay and make sure Kanata makes it out of here alive." It was a gamble of course. The Demon King was the strongest among them. There was a low chance that Luka would be able to survive. But if it was for Yuki, he would do anything to make him happy.

Yuki shook his head from side to side. "I want to stay and help."

"Your powers haven't been working Yuki. If you stay, you'll definitely be killed. Kanata doesn't want that and neither do I."

"I know Luka…But I can't find it within myself to leave the two of you here while I run away. I don't want to do that."

"If you die, then you'll let Kanata's betrayal be for nothing and let the Demon King win. This world won't have God's Light anymore and will be filled with darkness. Do you want the children you took care of at the orphanage to suffer? Your friends?"

Yuki knew that Luka had a point. It would be selfish. Luka moved over to Yuki and placed his hand on his cheek. "I'll protect you and everyone you love Yuki. I live for that reason and I'll die for that reason if I have to. Promise me you'll make it out of here and won't turn back."

Yuki looked into Luka's serious silver eyes. As much as he wanted to refuse he knew he couldn't. Looking down, Yuki hesitantly nodded his head. "I promise…"

The clock in Luka's room struck noon. It was show time.

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