hehehe...*gulps fearfully* sorry for the long wait! I have no excuse beyond laziness! I thank you all of you for sticking with me and reviewing, it means a lot to me and all of you who have favorited this story! I must admit that I never thought this story would be as popular as it is, it was only a random thought that came to me one day. ^_^ Thank you and enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Loveless or Kyou Kara Maoh...tragically...

Random note! I kind of suck at writing the spells for the fighters so please don't be mad at me!

Difficult Decisions and Destruction of the Heart

Ritsuka couldn't remove his eyes off of the person standing before him, his limbs were frozen and his mouth was agape in shock. He took in his brother's clothes, noting how they looked the same as the clothes he was wearing when he had last seen his brother in their world. His gaze finally could not stand another moment of looking at him, turning his eyes away, he took in the two figures standing behind his brother. Ritsuka's eyes widened in shock when his gaze landed on one particular person standing behind Seimei.

His voice bubbled up out of his throat sounding like a whimper.

"Soubi!"

Soubi was a wreck if ever he saw one, his clothes were rumpled and blood stained, his fair blonde hair was dirt covered and matted with what looked like more blood. His glasses were nowhere to be seen, his face covered in a multitude of bruises. His breath seemed to come in wheezing pants.

"Now, Ritsuka." Seimei's voice seemed to invade his mind, drawing his gaze back to his brother. "I finally find you again and the first thing out of your mouth in 'Soubi'? Are you saying that I am less important to you than him?"

"N-No that is not what I meant, Seimei!" Ritsuka tried to deny, as he heard footsteps racing towards him from behind.

He turned his head slightly, looking over his shoulder at the incoming people behind him. He could see the worried looks of Yuuri and his retainers charging towards him, but his eyes fell onto the one that had suddenly taken the lead and was sprinting towards him with a fiery look in his eyes. Ritsuka felt a small swell of happiness as Gwendal swept him up into his arms, holding him close for but a moment before setting him down once more and taking a step in front of him, shielding the boy with his own body and sword.

"Ritsuka, are you alright?" came the worried voice of Yuuri as he stood next to the boy as his retainers took up defensive stances around their king.

But before he could answer, a low growl could be heard over all others.

"What is the meaning of this, Ritsuka?" demanded Seimei, his eyes glaring at Gwendal with as much venom that he could muster, but finding it ineffective.

Gwendal narrowed his eyes onto the three men, taking in their strange clothing and how the one that seemed to be the leader had ears and a tail just like Ritsuka.

"Who are you?" Wolfram spat out, crouching slightly in a more offensive position in front of Yuuri along with the rest of the King's retainers, only Gwendal having separated from the group to stand in front of Ritsuka.

Seimei shook his head an arrogant smile crossing his features.

"What? Hasn't Ritsuka told you about me?" Seimei asked coldly, his eyes locking with Gwendal's. "I'm a little hurt, Ritsuka! How could you not tell them about your dear older brother?"

Gasps escaped the Mazoku present as all eyes glanced over at Ritsuka, only Gwendal's eyes did not waver from their locked position with Ritsuka's supposed older brother.

"Ritsuka, is that true? Is this man really your brother?" Yuuri questioned, his voice gentle as his kind eyes watched the obviously frightened boy.

Ritsuka turned his head away from the three newcomers and looked at the King of the Mazoku race, nodding momentarily before turning back to his brother. His voice coming forth in a trembling mess, "Seimei… Seimei what are you doing here? What have you done to Soubi?"

A sneer crossed his brother's face, giving another shake of his head as his smooth voice attacked Ritsuka's mind again, "Ritsuka, have you forgotten that you still have not given me an answer to my request? After all you are my baby brother, why wouldn't I come after you?"

Seimei voice turned slightly colder as his eyes turned to the beaten blonde, "And Soubi was being ever so unhelpful! It took a few hours of persuasion from myself and Nisei before he agreed to take us to you."

Ritsuka's eyes grew wide at the implications of what Seimei had just said, feeling utter sadness towards what had happened to Soubi and surprise at the other little slip of information.

"Seimei… Are you saying that I have only been gone for a few hours in our world?" Ritsuka shot at his brother, watching as his brother's face clouded in confusion as he nodded an affirmative.

"But-But that's impossible! Ritsuka has been here for over a month now!" Yuuri cried out in surprise, catching onto the conversation surprisingly fast.

There was a length of silence as this information was absorbed by all who were present, before the silence was broken by a small chuckle coming from the only man with ears and a tail.

"That makes no difference. Ritsuka, did you enjoy your little vacation? It is time you came to me and we headed on back home."

A growl emerged from Gwendal's throat as he crouched down in a more protective stance in front of Ritsuka.

"Ritsuka isn't going anywhere! He belongs here!" Gwendal angrily snapped at the three intruders, eyes locking with Seimei.

Seimei's eyes narrowed dangerously at the General, before murmuring something to low to be heard to the man standing right next to him who had long black hair and a crazed look in his eye. The man gave a small nod before he also spoke in a voice to low to be heard, a ball of lightening gathering in the palm of his hand before he threw it at Gwendal with a speed that prevented the General from being able to avoid it.

Gwendal was hit square in the chest, a grunt escaping his throat before he fell to his hands and knees panting heavily.

"Gwendal!" came the frantic voices of all the people who were currently standing in the entrance of the castle, none were louder than the fearful cry of Ritsuka.

"Soubi." Seimei's spoke softly, a commanding tone lacing his steady voice as his eyes flicked over to the bloodied blonde, "Take care of them. Don't let them get in the way."

"No Soubi! Don't do this!" Ritsuka shrieked out, running around Gwendal's crumpled form, ignoring the shouts from his fighter and friends, as he raced towards the blond. Slamming his body into the older man and staring up at him with pleading, tearful eyes.

Soubi looked down for only a moment, before his voice escaped him.

Bind them, stop all their movements

They are trapped, confined within their own bodies

Suddenly everyone went rigid, gasps of surprise coming from the Mazoku as they fell to their knees and their limbs became impossible to move on their own.

"Wh-What is going on?"

"Why can't I move?"

"Heika-"

"Yuuri!"

Ritsuka turned from his former fighter, his eyes glaring up at his brother.

"Release them, Seimei! They have done nothing wrong!" Ritsuka tried to sound strong, but his voice began to fail him, coming out more as a beg than a demand. "Stop all of this…"

Seimei turned to his baby brother, his eyes holding a mixture of emotions as he reached out an enveloped the crying Ritsuka, causing the boy to tense.

"Ritsuka, come with us, and I will let all of these people live." Seimei murmured into Ritsuka's large cat ears, just loud enough for all to hear. "You know what I want Ritsuka, I want you and only you. Come with us now before I have to punish you."

Towards the end, Seimei's voice was laced with a hard edge, promising pain to those who disobeyed. Ritsuka turned his face away, his eyes landing on Gwendal. He watched as the stern General's face was awash with fear and uncertainty, but under all that there was the pure love that sparkled in his eyes. Ritsuka could feel his heart tear itself apart, his love and fear for his brother warring against each other, along with the pieces of his heart that wanted to stay among the Mazoku, especially his fighter, and the need to protect them.

Ritsuka's eyes watered once more his voice coming out in a shaky whisper, "Alright…"

"Ritsuka! No don't go! -" Gwendal pleaded, his eyes growing larger in his fear of losing the boy.

"Silence them Soubi." Seimei, commanded, his arms never leaving the slight form of his brother, as a triumphant smile crossed his lips. Soubi stepped forward, his face twisting slightly in pain as his voice once more flew from his lips.

Take their voices away, quiet them now. Do not let them emit a sound.

Ritsuka watched in sadness as he could see the fear creep into all of the imprisoned Mazoku's eyes, as Gwendal still tried to call out to him but was unable to command his voice to work.

Ritsuka sent his fighter a watery smile, as his voice came out in a low tone that held both regret and love within it, "It is alright, Gwendal. I will never forget you…"

Seimei looked down at his brother who was held tightly to his chest, a look crossing his eyes that was quickly hidden before anyone could really take notice of it.

"Take us home Soubi." Seimei ordered the bleeding man, as he turned Ritsuka's face into his chest, before locking eyes to his own fighter who came to stand next to him in a shielding position.

Soubi's voice rose once more, a wind circling up around them as the words took form.

Return us to our proper place

The Mazoku's bindings fell away as the wind picked up, becoming a pillar of howling air before them. They soon discovered that their voices had returned to them as they were raised in shouts of fear. But only one voice could be heard over the turbulent winds and screaming voices. One voice, that cried out desperately to his lost Sacrifice.

*~*~*~*~*(Break)*~*~*~*~*

hehehe, that's it! Sorry. I was thinking of ending this story here and then starting up a sequel...Or simply continuing the story on this one...I haven't really decided yet. Tell me what you think! ^_^