Three days later. Three days, and yet still no one was the same, the travelers still haven't gone back to normal, not since Sakura was killed. Ever since that day, it was like a black blanket was covering the sun, and without the sun, none of them were at peace.
It was obvious that Syaoran took it all the hardest. He was so upset over the fact, that he became physically ill. He was ordered by a concerned Fai to stay in bed until he got better. It was true that he was upset about Sakura, but that wasn't the only thing on his mind.
Fai...Syaoran wondered why he kept feeling weak and collapsing. He just wished that Fai would go see the doctor and see what was wrong, but he knew him better than that.
Syaoran was becoming angry at himself for not finding that demon that still held Sakura's feather, and now he had to wait even longer.
The mage was definitely depressed about it. He sat in his room more than usual, just sulking. Again, he was on his bed, when he heard two voices from out into the hall.
"You should be in bed, kid." He heard one gruff sounding voice speak. "I know, but I need to ask you a favor." a lighter voice spoke.
"You want me to go out and find that demon, right?" Fai slowly and quietly crept up behind the door and pressed his back against the surface.
"Yes. I need you to do it for me, since I am unable. The sooner we find it the better...That is, if you don't mind..." the younger sounding boy said in a quiet tone. "Alright, I will head out soon, give me a few days to prepare."
The mage heard both the voices part and walk separate ways.. When they were both gone, Fai stepped out into the hallway and quickly made a dash to the door to lead outside.
"And just where do you think you're going?" fai heard someone say from behind him. He stopped and slowly turned around. Kurogane was standing behind him with his arms crossed.
"I...Uh...was just going out...To the bar." he said like it was normal for a seven month pregnant alcohol addicted man to go to a bar, where they serve alcohol...
"Alright, but I'm coming with you." Kurogane said blandly, knowing what would happen if Fai was left alone with an alcoholic beverage. He walked past him and grabbed his coat off the coat hanger.
Fai cocked his eyebrow. "Why? To make sure I don't drink?" he chuckled coldly, like it was a ridiculous idea.
"Exactly." the ninja replied. Fai said and also grabbed his coat that was on the couch. 'It's bound to be cold out this morning. Plus it will hide my stomach well.' the magician though, slipping the coat on and walking behind Kurogane out into the quiet streets.
Fai was right, it was pretty chilly. Kurogane didn't seem to mind at all, even though his coat looked like it was supposed to be used in the summer mornings, not the late fall morning. Of course Fai didn't mind that much, since he lived in a frozen land that was way colder than that.
"Hey...Kurogane?" Fai asked, stopping in front of the bar and turning to said man. "Yeah?" the ninja stopped and also turned towards the other man. They both looked at each other.
Fai blushed suddenly. 'What did I stop him for? I don't even know what I wanted to say...' he looked down, embarrassed with himself. "I...well..." maybe he was going to finally admit his feelings.
Kurogane cocked his head to the side. "I have...really enjoyed these past months with you...and I just..."
Kurogane, without thinking, stepped forward and wrapped his arms around Fai, his lower stomach pressed against the mage's midsection. "You don't have to thank me, really. It's kinda annoying. You idiot mage." he buried his face into Fai's hair, and even though he sounded annoyed, he had a small smile on his face.
"H-huh? Kuro-tan! What are you doing!" the blonde shouted, but refused to pull away. The black haired man quickly noticed exactly what he was doing. "Well...I was-"he was cut off midsentece when he felt a flutter come from Fai's stomach. His eyes widened and he back up.
"W-was that..?" he asked, mouth gaped. Fai nodded and grabbed Kurogane's hand, placing it on his stomach. "He seems to really like your voice. He usually only kicks me when you talk." he giggled, looking at the swordsman's shocked face.
"You know, you look silly with your mouth open like that." Kurogane looked down in though. It was the first time he felt him move. He couldn't express what it felt like. It was a warm feeling, and he knew then that he was connected with this little being that he will forever call his.
He slowly and gently stroked his thumb over Fai's small stomach and felt the fluttering even more. "We should..get going." the ninja said, looking away with a slight blush as he turned his body towards the door.
"Yes, let's." Fai agreed, and then they both walked through the metal doors. They were suddenly greeted by a young woman with a bright smile. "Welcome!" she shouted cheerfully. She then proceeded to hand them both a piece of paper. The two looked down at the sheet.
"Today is karaoke night! Would you like to participate in it? It's free, and any one can sing, even if you're horrible!" Kurogane scrunched his nose at the thought of him singing. "Hell no! Birds sing, girls sing, but Kurogane's don't sing!" he said as he shoved the paper back at the lady.
Fai suddenly got an idea. If he can't TELL Kurogane his feelings, he will SING his feelings!
"I'll do it!" he said with a smile. The woman beamed. "Great! It won't take that long for you to go up, hardly anyone signed up." the ninja looked down at the blonde with a questioning look. 'What is he doing?' he thought as they walked into the area where the small stage was where they will be listening to the singers, and taking their seats. They sat at the long bar table and watched the first one up.
It was an elderly woman who looked like she would never be caught in a bar, but she ended up singing a hardcore rock song, and actually did it well! The second was a young teen boy that everyone thought could be quite the lady's man, that is until he sung "Bad Romance" by Lady Gaga, and then their thoughts changed. The next was a man who looked about 30, and drunk as hell. He staggered onto the stage and began looking for a song...in the drink menu. After a hard time finding a song he wanted, mumbling something about "stupid typos" or "slergish rhinos", he decided to go free style, which didn't even sound like singing, more like jumbled up words and something that didn't even sound like words. As the bartender, Aoi, drug him away, he shouted "I'ds be heere all WEEK~", then he just passed out on the floor.
The next was a young girl who sang Invincible by Pat Benatar, but she couldn't hit a single note. "Next, Fai Flowright!" Aoi announced. Everyone clapped and waited for him to take the stage.
The mage started to get real nervous. His heart started to beat out of his chest. 'Alright...Here goes." he said quietly to himself as he walked up to the stage. He grabbed hold of the microphone. "Hello...How are you all today?" he started off, voice breaking from the nervousness. No one did anything but looked at him, still waiting. "Well...Ok. First off, I apologize if I'm really terrible, I have never sung before in my life. And second, I'm going to sing for someone that means more to me than anyone. And I want him to know how I feel, I just don't know how to tell him. So this is the best I can do." he looked over at Kurogane and smiled.
The ninja looked around, confused. At first he thought the mage meant someone around him, that is until Aoi shined a flashlight on his like it was a spotlight. "That's so sweet 3" he said in his Australian accent. Everyone then "aww"ed. Kurogane then cocked his eyebrows curiously. 'What..?' he thought to himself. Fai was going to sing for him?
Fai turned around and looked for the song he thought would be fit his feelings. When he found it and grabbed the CD and handed it to the D.j. "Play this please." he said with a smile, then went back to where he was standing. The music started to play, and Fai closed his eyes, trying to calm his shaking hands down. He waited for his time to start.
He took a deep breath, and let his heart out. At first his singing was quiet and shaky. "At the very thought of you..A smile surrounds my face. The very thought of you, commend my heart to race. And I forget the yesterdays that broke me in two. 'Cause even they couldn't chase away the very thought of you..." as he continued to sing, it got louder and more powerful. He opened his eyes, which were beaming bright blue with joy.
"At just a glance from you, my knees begin to weaken. At a glance from you, I have a rough time speaking. 'Cause I feel a hundred things, and say just a few. But each one begins with the very thought of you."
Kurogane was amazed, one by how beautiful Fai's voice sounded, and two, he finally understood what the mage was trying to tell him all this time.
A girl next to him squealed. "He has the voice of an angel!" her friend added, "and he's so adorable!" the ninja looked over at the two fangirls, chuckling. "Too bad, he's mine."
When the song ended, the whole bar cheered like they haven't all night. Fai's face went from joy to a sweet and confused look as he looked over the many cheering faces. He smiled gently at them and bowed his head. "Thank you.." he quickly took his leave out the back door to save himself from embarrassment.
Kurogane got up as soon as he say Fai head towards the door.
When the wizard got out into the alleyway, he heard someone come up behind him, so he whipped his body around, but he was suddenly embarrassed by a pair of strong tan arms.
"Kuro-" he started, but was interrupted by Kurogane. "I understand now..." he said, holding Fai close to him. The mage smiled and rested his face into Kurogane's chest. He could have just melted into his touch at that moment.
"Does this mean that you feel the same?" he asked hopeful. After Kurogane thought for a second, he let Fai go and looked down at him.
"I don't know. My feelings aren't black and white. I'm having trouble understanding how I feel right now." Fai smiled, he then leaned up and kissed Kurogane on the cheek. "Let's go home."
The song Fai sings is "At the Very Thought of You" by Victor Mignogna, who which if you didn't know, voices Fai 33 X3 he's also the best singer evah~ so yeah, you should go listen to that song. And when you do, you will think of Fai :D I also made a video with Kurogane and Fai with that song, if anyone would like that link.