Eh, hehehe... Hi all! Sorry I have been away for so long, I really have no good reason for such a long delay only that I am truly sorry. *Bows deeply* Now, this chapter is a short one, I am slowly easing my way back into writing again, but I will try to make the next one longer. Also this will only answer a portion of my storyline so just wait and the world will come clear, I swear. Thank you for reviewing and making my story a favorite. It really makes me happy! ^_^

This chapter is more cuteness than anything. Enjoy! Also so there is no confusion, there is a small flashback that is in italics. But thoughts are also in italics so don't get confused.

Disclaimer: I do not own Loveless or Kyou Kara Maoh! Sadly...TT-TT

Restless Minds

Ritsuka stared out the window, looking at the full moon that could be seen cresting over the hill. He leaned a little more onto the window sill, letting the night air caress his face as his mind mulled over the events of the past few days.

But his mind continuously drifted to the conversation that was held on the ship more than anything else that had happened to him.

*~*~*~*(Flashback)*~*~*~*

"What do you mean, Ritsuka?" came Gwendal's voice, uncertainty clouding up his tone as his eye locked onto the battered boy laying in the bed across from him.

Ritsuka looked away from his penetrating stare feeling all eyes burning into him. He tried to grasp at the words necessary to explain, but not really understanding how.

Minutes stretched by until Ritsuka's small voice filled the room.

"We-Well, in my world there are people who are basically one soul in two bodies." He began, trying to remember exactly what Soubi had told him so long ago. "An when the two halves meet, their true name appears somewhere on their body. Now, one of them is known as the Fighter unit, for they have the ability to initiate fights and they are able to casts spells with their words."

"Wait, why would there be fighting?" questioned Conrad, looking worriedly at the little boy.

Ritsuka simply shrugged his shoulders as he shook his head.

"I don't know, I haven't been a part of the fighting for long I just know that there are just two that share the same name."

There was silence for a moment as everyone digested this little piece of information.

"You said that Gwendal is your fighter, right? So what does that make you?" Gisela pondered out loud, causing all eyes to clear up from their musings and focus once more onto the small boy.

But only silence greeted her.

How would they react if they found out I am a Sacrifice? Ritsuka thought inwardly, fear beginning to creep into his heart.

"What does the second one do if one is the fighter?" probed Murata, a look of curiosity and knowing seeming to cloud his eyes.

Ritsuka fidgeted uncomfortably, his ears flattening as he looked at anything that was not a living person.

"Umm… the second half of the soul is known as…" Ritsuka trailed off, his voice dying on this tongue.

Suddenly there was a hand on his shoulder, startling him but also making him want to cuddle into the hand. He looked up into deep blue eyes that seemed to sparkle slightly as they looked at him.

"No one will harm you or be angry Ritsuka." came Gwendal's smooth voice, as his hand squeezed ever so gently as he sat on the edge of the boy's bed. "We just want answers to all that is going on."

Ritsuka bit his lip for a moment longer before sighing and his voice came out a little stronger than it had for the past few minutes.

"I am the Sacrifice. If we were to go into battle, than I would take on all the damage in the fight."

*~*~*~*(BREAK)*~*~*~*

Ritsuka allowed a small frown to cover his face. That had been an unpleasant conversation, especially after he brought up that last bit. Ritsuka could see in all of their eyes the burning need to protest such a thing, but Gwendal silenced all of them with a look and sent everyone away except Gisela so that she could finish healing them.

Ritsuka had been truly grateful for that small measure of kindness from his fighter. He felt a small flutter in his heart.

My fighter. Gwendal is all mine, and he is my real fighter! I never thought I would find the one who bears the same name as me. Ritsuka cheered mentally, before his thoughts turned down a darker path. Not that there was anything wrong with Soubi, I mean Soubi and I have been partners since the beginning. Sure, he lies to me and he betrayed me, but he has always tried to protect me. He even protected me from Seimei.

A larger frown crossed his young face.

Seimei has betrayed me more than anyone, yet I still love and miss him so. Ritsuka's look grew more forlorn as his thoughts locked onto the past.

He was only roused from his mental anguish when soft footsteps came down the hallway, causing him to turn and look at the person.

"You shouldn't be awake right now, Ritsuka." The smooth voice of Gwendal assaulted his ears, making a sigh escape his lips as his heart instantly took flight.

"I know Gwendal, sorry." Ritsuka spoke apologetically, a slight blush creeping into his cheeks as his tail twitched spasmodically.

Before he could even move though, he was swept up into strong arms that began to carry him down the hall. His cheeks burned a brilliant shade of red.

"GWENDAL!" Ritsuka shrieked in horror, shooting a glare that held little power at the man who was currently carrying him away like he was some kind of bride.

"Your leg is not fully healed yet, Ritsuka. You shouldn't be up and about on it yet." Gwendal scolded gently, the tiniest of smiles quirking up the corners of his lips.

Ritsuka continued to grumble under his breath at the older man, as his mind was only able to come to one conclusion.

I could really get used to all of this.

*~*~*~*(In Ritsuka's Room)*~*~*~*

Gwendal stared down at the sleeping form before him, unable to draw his eyes away as he gazed at the small figure that rested in the large bed. His fingers twitched at his side as his urge to reach out and touch those large cat-like ears had to be stamped down yet again.

He watched the slight rise and fall of the boy's chest as he drew in even breaths and how his cat tail seemed to swish even in sleep.

Ritsuka rolled over right then, causing his arm to fling out at such an angle that would cause his overly large shirt to slip off one of his pale shoulders and expose a portion of his small chest.

Gwendal instantly moved. Reaching out to adjust the shirt back into place when his hands stilled, his eyes locked onto the smooth skin. There, in the exact same place as Gwendal's own, was that foreign word.

Our name… Gwendal's mind supplied for him, his fingers moving of their own accord to move the shirt a little more down in order to see more of the word branded there.

He looked at the smooth lettering and felt his heart do a small skip, before his more gentlemanly side kicked in and he found his hands pulling the shirt back up to cover the shoulder. He adjusted the blankets more securely around the small boy.

He leaned in close and pressed a small kiss to the sleeping Ritsuka's forehead before gently whispering, "Sleep well, my heart."

*~*~*~*(BREAK)*~*~*~*

hehe, so? What do you think? I know it is all cuteness and less story, but I couldn't resist! *Blushes* I swear, I will update this story! And I am sorry that I have not updated for so long! PLEASE REVIEW! Even if it is to tell me you hate it!