Okay! I'm back with chapter 7! I know, I screwed up my posting schedule AGAIN, but this week is extremely busy for me. So... yeah.
Anyways this chapter is er... interesting, at least in my eyes. Some of it may not make sense. In fact if it does make sense to you then I commend you, cause it made little sense to me as I wrote it. Anyways if you have any questions you can ask them, but I don't know how well I'll be able to answer them without giving away too much. Anywho hopefully everything is satisfactorily explained in the following chapters.
And, without further a due. Chapter 7. Thanks for the reviews!
Zero was acting strange. By everyone's standards, including Ichiru's. Curiously the younger Kiryuu watched his brother from across the room, stroking the pale locks of his lover's hair as he rested on his lap.
"Nii-Chan, what is going on?" he murmured quietly to himself.
"So it's not just me then?" Aido asked, opening his eyes and looking up at his lover. Ichiru tilted his head in confusion and the ice prince chuckled. "Zero, he's acting weird."
"Saa." The silver haired teen agreed, eyes narrowing. Suddenly the elder looked up, locking eyes with his twin. Ichiru held his breath, waiting for whatever was to come. Zero looked at him, his face carefully composed, but his eyes full of, something. Ichiru gulped.
Zero tilted his head and in an instant was standing behind the couch his brother rested on, leaning over his shoulder dangerously. "Saa Otouto, it's rude to talk about others behind their backs." He whispered, a soft grin touching his lips. He held up a pale hand and energy began to swirl in it. Aido looked on in alarm and Ichiru remained frozen.
With a soft giggle Zero was again across the room, tossing the spear of energy around. "Nee Otouto, play with me!" he giggled, tossing the spear to Ichiru.
Surprised Ichiru caught it, staring at his brother in confusion. "You're supposed to throw it back." Zero pouted, summoning the spear to himself instead. He looked ready to toss it again when the door opened.
Ichiru sighed in relief at the sight of the pureblood prince, hoping he would distract his twin. "Kana-Chan!" Zero giggled, dropping the spear which shattered and evaporated instantly.
Ichiru watched as the brunette stared at his twin in confusion and concern. "Zero, I've been looking for you." The prince scolded after a minute. Despite the reproach his face had softened and his eyes fondly watched the bouncing teen.
"Kana, Ichiru won't play with me." Zero pouted, his eyes large with a child-like innocence. Kaname look unsure of how to respond and glanced helplessly at the younger twin.
"Ichiru-kun?"
Ichiru just shook his head and shrugged, conveying that he had no clue as to what was going on with his brother. The brunette sighed quietly and shifted the book he was holding to his other hand. "Zero I-"
The mysterious Silverette giggled again and with unimaginable speed was behind his lover. Kaname startled in surprise and Zero snatched the book from his hand, dashing away gracefully. "Play with me, Kana-Chan!" he called, back behind Ichiru's couch.
Aido watched curiously as his leader's face softened again and he held his hand out calmly. "My book first, Zero." He said softly, locking eyes with the teen.
Zero slowly walked to his side and held the book out, his face blank. Kaname made to grab for it but once again Zero danced out of reach, the smile back on his face. "Ah ahh, you have to catch me first." He giggled, disappearing from the room.
Kaname looked surprised and Ichiru tilted his head. "What are you going to do?"
The brunette looked up a small smile on his lips. "It looks like I'm about to play a game." He said before exiting the room in search of his mischievous lover.
Aido's eyes were wide with shock at the thought of Kaname playing games. He looked to his lover again to regain some bearing and found Ichiru shaking slightly. "Ichi?"
"Nii-Chan terrifies me sometimes." The younger twin gulped, looking into pale blue eyes. Aido couldn't hold back his laughter, earning himself a glare.
-O-O-
"What the-?" Rima asked, staring blatantly at the sight of their beloved pureblood leader chasing the elder Kiryuu brother.
"They've been at it for about two hours now." Ichiru informed everyone, also watching the amusing sight. Aido had moved one of the couches into the grand hall which provided a wonderful vantage point to the balconies and surrounding areas.
"What are they doing?" Ruka asked eyes wide in alarm. The rest of the nobles looked just as shocked. Aido smirked slightly and waved his hand airily.
"Why, they're playing, of course." He said as if it were a daily occurrence. Takuma just rolled his eyes at the blonde's antics and watched his old friend with a soft smile. He had always thought the hunter was good for the pureblood, and this scene only strengthened that impression. No one else would have managed to coax the stern leader into a game of chase like this, though he did find the situation rather odd. Zero had always been the calm and collected one, though he was friendly and protective. He had rarely run around as a young child, but now his giggles were heard echoing off the walls as he gracefully danced just out of reach, teasing the brunette.
"Come now Zero." Kaname smiled, stopping at the top of the staircase while his lover stayed on the balcony a safe distance away.
"Nee Kana-Chan, what's wrong? Can't you catch me." The Silverette giggled, hugging the book to his chest. He watched the brunette carefully, analyzing his moves. When his foot left the ground Zero vaulted over the railing, laughing merrily.
"Oh!" The silver hunter gasped as strong arms wrapped around him before he touched the ground. Looking over his shoulder he stared into wine colored eyes in surprise.
"Got you." Kaname whispered, a loving smile caressing his face. Zero's eyes widened and he nodded slowly. After a second he giggled as Kaname pressed a soft kiss to his cheek.
"Aw! It's over." Ichiru pouted, turning to face his lover. "What do we do now?" he asked the blond. Aido just rolled his eyes before standing up slowly.
"You find something else to amuse yourself with." He answered calmly. "I'm taking a nap." He said, walking away. After a moment Ichiru followed him looking just a bit put off.
Takuma watched the pureblood couple happily, chuckling to himself at their antics. Kaname had lifted Zero into his arms and was spinning him around while the hunter laughed. Happily the two embraced and shared a tender kiss. The brunette was slightly flushed and looked younger as he played with his lover without inhibitions.
"Nee, Kaname." Zero stage whispered, looking into wine red eyes.
"What is it?"
"Everyone is watching us." He giggled. The brunette looked up and sure enough was met with the astonished stares of many of the nobles and the gentle smile of his blond friend.
"Ah, so they are." He agreed, tightening his hold around his beloved's waste. Zero leaned back against him, his cheeks rosy and his eyes shining. "My book, Zero." The hunter handed it over happily and instead amused himself with a small spear of energy he conjured.
Kaname smiled softly before looking around him again. His eyes landed on the couch and he quirked an eyebrow. Somehow he had missed that before. "Why is there a couch in the entrance hall?" he asked to no one in particular.
"Hana-Chan brought it out earlier for Ichi-chan. They were watching us the whole time." Zero said, still playing with his spear. "They just got here though." he said flicking his eyes towards the rest of the group without any real interest.
"Hana-Chan?" Ruka asked loudly as Kaname nodded in understanding.
"He is referring to Aido. Hana-Chan is the name we used for him as children." Takuma chuckled, eyes twinkling.
"Taka is right." Zero said, dissolving his spear. He yawned quietly and leaned even more against Kaname's chest.
Shiki just shrugged, walking over to his lover and taking his hand. "Did Zero-Sama just fall asleep?" he asked softly, nodding at the fair boy. Takuma blinked before laughing softly.
"That he did." He grinned. "Kaname-Sama, if you don't mind me saying, I think perhaps you should take Zero up to your room. He seems to have exhausted himself." Kaname's eyes widened as he took in his hunter's state before he too grinned softly.
"Perhaps you are right." He murmured, scooping the ten into his arms swiftly. "Should you require my attention I shall be in my quarters."
Takuma nodded, bowing along with the rest.
-O-O-
"Mou, Hana-Chan, how could you just leave me like that?" Ichiru pouted, his eyes wide and shining. Aido rolled his eyes as he removed his tie and dress shirt.
"That won't work on me Ichiru." He said, donning a night shirt. "It didn't work as children and it won't work now."
'No…' Ichiru thought to himself, hiding a smile. 'But crying always did' taking a deep breath and hitching his voice he looked down at the ground. "B-but I-" the silver teen sniffed, wiping newfound tears away from his eyes. Aido looked up, shock evident on his face. "I j-just want to spend t-time with Hana-Chan." He mumbled, a blush settling on his cheeks. "I missed Hana-Chan so much."
The silver pureblood gasped as arms wrapped around him protectively, pulling him into a strong chest. "You know I can't bear to see you cry." The ice prince whispered. "Even if you are doing so on purpose."
"Huh? You knew?"
"Bakka. I always knew. But that didn't mean I wouldn't take care of you." The blonde smiled, looking down at his boyfriend.
The blush on Ichiru's cheeks intensified and real tears started to pour down his cheeks. "Wha- no I didn't say that to upset you I -"
"No," Ichiru cried, burying his face in Aido's chest and clutching his shirt. "I'm just, so happy." Aido's gaze softened and he held the younger close again.
"Look at me, Ichiru-kun."
"N-no. I don't like you seeing me l-like this. It's hideous!"
Aido forced the pureblood's chin up to look at him, his eyes stern but kind. "Never say that." He murmured, stroking a pale cheek. "You are beautiful no matter what. Even when you cry. Don't ever hide from me, Ichiru. I love you, all of you. I always have, and that won't change."
"Y-you mean that?" Ichiru asked, scrubbing away his tears. The blonde nodded and he smiled. "I love you too, Hanabusa. Forever and always."
"Good." Aido smirked, picking up the smaller boy and walking towards the bed. "Now, watching Kaname-sama and your brother all morning has gotten me tired. What do you say we rest for a few hours."
"Nn, I'd like that very much." Ichiru smiled as his lover climbed onto the bed and held him closely. Entwining their fingers Aido pressed his lips gently to the silver teen's.
"Rest well, my prince."
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