Disclaimer: While most of the characters in this particular story are mine, I don't, however, own the characters of Gravitation.

Warning: Long chapter.

Kaname looked down at the blade that was currently coming uncomfortably close to piercing his flesh.

After a few moments and his expression shifting from surprised to amused, he spoke:

"Eiri. Son. We both know you don't have the balls or the power to do that--."

His breath was cut short as the blade pressed harder, piercing his flesh, causing a slight stream of blood to run down his neck. Looking up at his son with annoyed eyes, he found something he didn't recognize.

Anger.

Malice.

Not, his son. Not his child.

"Do you believe in karma, Eiri?"

"What?"

"Do you?"

"What does that have to do with anything?"

"Do you?"

Kaname was met with silence.

"In any event... it's not particularly important... at least not right now... really, Eiri. Just drop it."

"Talk."
"We both know that you won't kill me." Kaname sighed. "But what we both don't appear to know--." Emitting a burst of energy from himself, he pushed Yuki away before standing. "Is when you've met your..." His voice trailed off. "Master..."
Yuki stood before him, body radiating energy levels that Kaname had never felt from the boy.

"Now... I'm pissed."

X

Shuichi gasped, wrapping his arms around himself.

"What?" Sara asked, more out of habit than actual curiosity.

"Something is--." He gasped "Yuki... I can feel him..."

"That's because of your connection to him." Sara spoke. "You can feel when he uses a lot of his power."

"Then he's... fighting."

Sara nodded.

"Kaname?"

"Mmhm."

"I—I have to go to--."

"No you don't." Sara spoke. "Not yet." She patted the bed next to her. "Sit. Let me tell you a story."

"What story?"

"How I died."

X

Kaname stumbled backwards as Yuki's foot came into contact with his face. Reaching up to grasp his now sore chin. He sighed, watching Yuki take a step back, shifting into another fighting stance.

'Someone taught him well.' He thought, and felt a faint pang of guilt that it hadn't been him.

"Eiri. Stop."

"No."

Yuki lunged forward again.

"Alright." Kaname said, growing frustrated. "Fine. Have it your way." He dodged Yuki's attack, landing a fierce one of his own, his kick sending his con across the room.

Yuki attempted to get back to his feet.

"Chaos Chains!"

He grunted, feeling the heavy bonds surround him, pulling him down.

"Stop this!" Kaname shouted, feeling Yuki struggle against the chains. "Just listen to--."

His voice faltered as he fell to his knees. He stumbled forward, supporting himself with his hands. He took in a ragged breath.

'Is this it?' Kaname thought 'Is this all I can manage? One Chaos spell my limit?'

"Dad!"Yuki called out in concern, forgetting his rage and struggling against the bonds that still held him.

Unsteadily, Kaname got to his feet.

"Stand down." He spat. "And allow me to talk."

At first, growing enraged, Yuki allowed himself to relax, nodding his consent.

Kaname released the chains.

"Alright then, Kaname." Yuki began, crossing his arms. "Tell us a story."

Kaname made his way to his throne, taking his usual stance.

"Well." Kaname murmured "Where to begin?"

"Begin at the beginning."

"But, you already know the beginning." Kaname stated. "No. I think to tell this story. You have to begin at the end."

"At the end?"

"Yeah... where it all came down." Kaname chuckled. "Angels and demons alike. They don't like being denied what they want."

--Flashback--

"I can feel the earth." Kina said. "It seems sad."

"Perhaps it knows what I know."Sara responded, standing next to her.

Kina starred blankly ahead, watching Eiri run through the tall grass of their meadow for the gifts Kaname had hidden.

"And what is that?" She asked

Sara chuckled.

"You know as well as I do. That this world will soon become the battle ground for a war. A war over my child."

"How soon?"

Sara didn't answer.

"You... you should make me a promise, my dear Kina."

"Yes Mistress?"

"Look after Eiri. Always."

Kina narrowed her eyes.

"Wha--."

"Just in case--." Sara's voice trailed off. "Just... will you promise me?"

"Why not ask Kaname?"

"Because it must be this way."

A few meters away, Eiri shrieked with delight, having found one of his father's gifts.

"Yes." Kina spoke. "I swear."

X

"They mean to take him?! To harm my son?"

Kaname shouted, his voice filled with such rage that it shook even Mizu's practiced cool demeanor.

"There has been an official proclamation from Heaven." Mizu calmly reiterated.

"Give us your son or we'll take him." Kaname simplified. "Yeah, I got the memo." He stood from his throne, making his way out of the room and towards the armory. "And if they think I'll simply... back down and let them they are sorrowfully mistaken."

"Lord Kaname." Mizu spoke, rushing forward to keep pace with him. "Let's not be rash."

Kaname scoffed.

"Rash?" He sighed "I'm not being rash. They are being insane." He started to mae his way down the stairs that lead to the lower levels of the castle. "These are not the times of my father." Kaname spoke. "This dimension is no longer ruled by his policies and ideals. Unlike him, I see no reason to remain loyal to a treaty that doesn't benefit me."

"But, Lord Ka--." His voice was cut off, as Kaname's hand darted out, shoving him back against the wall, covering them in shadows.

Mizu gasped as Kaname's body pressed against his, his warm breath on his neck.

"We have been through a lot together, Mizu. You have grown with me. You were born to be mine." He spoke softly. "And I love you as such, as mine."

His voice grew dark.

"But... you are either with me, or you are against me. And in that case, regardless of my feelings for you... our friendship, I will kill you like a sick dog. Do you understand me?"

Trembling, Mizu nodded.

"Now," Kaname said, stepping away from him "Ready my troops. We don't have much time."

"Where are we going?"

Over his shoulder, Kaname muttered:

"Earth."

X

'I am going to die today...' Sara thought, closing her eyes 'But, it is for the best.'

She sighed gently.

"What now, Mistress Sara?" Kina asked, coming to stand beside her.

"The portals are opening." She murmured, slowly opening her eyes "Where is Eiri?"

"Hidden with the elves." Kina spoke "I know if no safer place."

Sara nodded in agreement.

"My poor son." She swallowed "Son of a goddess and a demon. Born with two opposing powers, light and dark... and so much Chaos... so much that I..." She inhaled, shaking "I cannot see his future." She said, matter of fact-ly.

"Does that mean that--."

"Everything depends on what happens today."

The boundaries separating the earth from the other two dimensions shattered, and both women felt it. A light filled what was once their peaceful, empty meadow and before their eyes could re-adjust, a voice spoke.

"We've come... for the child."

Sara didn't speak. She only laughed softly, her eyes scanning the troops decorated in ornate holy arm before her. Her eyes quickly located the speaker; an elder she couldn't seem to recall.

"Did they send you to do their dirty work?" She asked

The elder spoke again, repeating himself before the Earth was again torn asunder, and his eyes met Kaname's.

Sara took a deep intake of breath, her stomach stirring at the sight of her beloved. She took a few steps back, her hand covering her mouth to resist calling to him.

'This is for the best. This is all for them.'

He was dressed simply for war. Distantly, she recalled his father once commenting on his lack of armor on the battlefield. Of course, it was in a bunch of military jargon that Sara didn't care for. But she smiled at the knowledge nonetheless, thinking that it suited Kaname well, all action and no plan. No defense. Near him, on horseback, sat Mizu, staring out over the troops, an intense look in his eyes that Sara didn't know he could possess. She thought he was too fair for the battlefield. Too frail. But nonetheless, there he was.

"Demon Lord Kaname." The elder spoke "Your presence here breaks the treaty of our forefathers.:

"As does yours." Kaname replied coolly, pacing in front of the troops.

"We have come for the boy."

"You will not claim him."

"His existence shifts the chain of balance amongst our worlds, and per the Treaty of the Three Dimensions..."

"And that, dear Elder... is entirely why you're here? To correct the flaw in our bullshit system of checks and balances?"

"Hand the boy over--."

"He is my son." Kaname shouted, his voice carrying. "I will do no such thing."

"Lord Kaname. Do you wish to break the Treaty set up eons ago to keep the worlds in balance?"

Kaname just chuckled.

"Maybe not break it... but just... bend it a little."

The elder's eyes narrowed.

"I think... you must understand, these are not the times of my father." Kaname spoke, continuing to pace. "I will not follow outdated methods and teachings, especially those that seem to benefit every other dimension but mine. My son... will not be taken from Earth. He will not be taken from me. And if that means I must face the wrath of the two dimensions, so be it."

Tension hung heavy in the air between them. Sara watched from a distance, feeling Kina move forward towards the troops.

What say Earth in this matter?" The elder called, his eyes finding Kina as she advanced on the two. "Fair Kina, of the Immortal Elves... do you speak for you dimension?"

"No. But only for the magical creatures of it." Kina replied her eyes meeting his "And Earth wants no part in this battle. I... we, beg of you. Stay your swords. Let us not break into madness over such a matter. The child is but a child..."

"A successful breeding of light and dark magics... capable of untold power..."

"But a child nonetheless. Let him decide his own destiny. Do now spill your blood in our and because of it."

A silence hung between them.

'If only they would listen, Kina. My friend.'

"Will you hand over the child?"

"No." She replied. "We shall not."

"Then in this matter, you are against us." The elder drew his blade, swinging at Kina. "And the Kingdom of Heaven, shall kill you all."

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A.N. Yeah... so I know it's been a while. Life has kinda SUCKED on my end though, so I'm finally taking a moment for myself and writing fanfiction... which I imagine I could be working or studying but... those aren't particularly important, right? This chapter took quite some time to write, as did the one that comes next (After I update Coffeeshop, anyways!), but hopefully it was alright.

Oh, and on an interesting note. I bought an iPod not too long ago, and named it Mizu, and soon I plan on buying an iHome for it, and naming it Kaname, so I can have Kaname 'plug into' Mizu and Mizu 'receive'... er... his energy. …

Yeah... I'm a fangirl for my own characters. T_T