Disclaimer: I do not own Tsubasa, neither do i own the starting of this story.

Warning: THIS ENTIRE STORY IS YAOI/ BxB. DO NOT PROCEED IF THIS IS NOT WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.

LOTS OF ANGST AND- About RAPE/ NON CON. BE-WARNED.

Chapter 9: Visitors of the Prisoner

Kurogane watched as a small figure scuttled swiftly from beyond the dark tunnel, its silhouette casting great big shadows upon those cold dungeon grounds. Small, almost silent footsteps accompanied him with every step he took.

It was as though he had been trying to minimize the noise he's making while walking, but in this silence of the dungeon, it was impossible to mask it.

"What do you want?" Kurogane growled just as his visitor came into view. The tall man did not have to guess to know that it was the messenger boy, Ryu who was approaching. There was no one else in this camp possessing such small frame.

"Just go away." Kurogane spat, waving his hand in dismissal. He knew he should have been more polite but he was really in no mood to entertain the child at this point of time. Furthermore, he never master the art of dealing with children.. They're just too.. troublesome.

"Sire, I know you are irritated, but please listen to me." The boy whispered as he pressed himself into the cold iron bars as though willing himself to pass through them just to get nearer the raven. "The conclusion of the meeting will not be to your liking but you need to agree to the plan."

The dark brows upon the tall man's face plunged at those words as confusion hit him like a wave upon a boat. "What plan?" He demanded as he walked froth to meet the sudden visitor.

"Kurogane-sama, remember I told you about a meeting which Mizuro-sama demands your presence two days ago? It's going to take place later tonight. No matter what the final decision is, you need to agree to it." Ryu hushed, babbling off in his local accent.

"What plan, what meeting, what decision?" The tall man grunted as he grabbed the kid's shirt, lifting him off his feet.

"Kurogane-sama, I'm just a messenger doing his job. It's not safe for me to be spotted with you now." The boy whispered urgently, eyes darting towards the exit as though he was expecting an army to burst through those doors. "Please just agree to the terms! I need to go now!"

"There's no one now. Tell me! What the fuck are you talking about?" Kurogane demanded, lifting the kid higher by another inch. Ryu's feet now dangled freely above the ground.

Just as those words came out of his mouth, indistinct sounds of people talking and the rattling sound of the gates opening in the far distance travelled down the aisle to the pair.

Ryu's worry was not unfounded.

At the sound of the commotion, Kurogane relaxed his grip on Ryu and returned his feet to the ground. His attention now focused in the far distance.

"I'm sorry Sire, you're not supposed to be in here. We cannot let you in." The voice of the solider on guard came in loud and clear.

"What's going on?" Kuragane growled, narrowing his eyes, turning back to glare at Ryu.

"I really need to go now. Kishimoto-san's hinting me." Ryu replied nervously, his eyes darting from Kurogane to the stairs in the far distance. "I told Kishimoto-san I'll help him deliver his letter to his sweetheart if he could help me look out while I'm in here."

"I don't care if you get caught or something. Give me the explanation I want now."

"What is going on?"

The chains rattled as the guard, Kishimoto reluctantly open the door. "Sire, I will report this to Mizuro-sama." Kishimoto's voice rang out, sending the 2nd cue to Ryu.

Ryu started to tremble in fear as sounds of footsteps coming down the stairs echoed from beyond the aisle.

In desperation, Ryu gave one last attempt at convincing the tall man. "Kurogane-Sama, I would explain everything to you if I have the time. But I really need to go. I'll promise to look after Fai-san for you. "

Huh..Fai?

At the mention of the name, Kurogane's mind blanked for a second. And so did his grip. In that split second, the boy caught the chance and wiggled his way to his escape.

The tall man tried to make a grab at him again but it was too late. The boy was well beyond his reach now.

"I'm sorry Kurogane-sama, but I cannot explain things to you now. I'm also not too sure what's really going on. But I'll protect Fai-san. I'll try my best!" Ryu whispered solemnly, placing his right fist on his heart as he took a 90 degrees bow. "Man's honour." He added, flashing a small grin.

With that, he scuttled off into the darkness and the boy was gone in a flash.

Footsteps in the far distance drew louder and stopped shortly.

"My my.. Look what we have here. A dog locked up in a cage." The distinct tone of a certain somebody mingled with the slur of the Shura Country's language Kurogane felt the blood in his veins shot right up into his head.

"Shozu." He spat with the utmost distain he could gather. "What are you doing here?"

The tall man gripped the metal bars so tightly that it almost bent under the pressure.

"What the fuck did you come here for?" The red-eyed raven glared in utmost distain as he hurled torrents of animosity at the man.

The sneer upon the scarred face widen significantly as Shozu simply looked at Kurogane.

"Nothing." He smiled lightly. "Just visiting to see how you're doing."

Blood shot to his head once again at his words. "Leave. I have no wish to see you." Turning to head back to the bench of a bed he was provided with, his hand clenched into a tight fist. Something is going on outside, in the camp and he need to get out to know what.

Shozu chuckled slightly."Ohh.. You don't know about that." An evil glint flashed across his eyes.

"I know you're up to something." Kurogane replied calmly.

The smirk faltered slightly and for a second, the fat man shook. For that second, a look of nervousness flashed upon Shozu's face.

But within another, he composed himself and the smirk resurfaced.

Gently he chuckled once again.

"You would really wish you can see me every day." The man replied as though what Kurogane said had not existed.

Then, just as sudden as he arrived, the man turned and left.

From the bed which he lied, he could see the face of that man hardened before smirking again.

Many could have missed it, but to the sharp-eyed and sharp-ear ninja it was as clear as out in broad day light and as loud as one would scream next to his ear.

Focusing on the exit, very softly, he threw a line, pausing in his step. It was as though he was talking to himself but also meant for Kurogane to hear.

"Ohh.. you have no idea what I'm up to.."

The man gave one last emotionless look at Kurogane and left.

A/N:

Sorry this took longer than i expected. Thanks for taking so many development chapters its all for the good stuff that are coming up!

PS: I wonder what is Shozu up to?:P