Escape the fate

"Should you be awake?"

"I-I'll be fine. Its almost time."

"Don't hope for too much. Things won't be the same."

x-x-x

A loud repetitive beeping filled his ears. Poking on arm from under the warmth of the covers, his hand slammed down on the alarm clock wincing as it was silenced for good. Shizuo cursed realising the mistake he had repeated again. It was the same every day. Throwing back the covers the blond stretched sweeping the pieces of the broken clock into the bin. Reaching under his bed he pulled out a large box half full of new ones. It was a little shameful especially since his younger brother had brought them for him.

"Nii-san, time to get up." Rubbing a hand through his hair he met the empty gaze.

"I'm up. Morning Kasuka. Do you have a shoot this morning?" Shizuo asked remembering his brother's schedule. His younger brother was a teen idol. "Is Delic still here?" His older brother was an idol too, though Delic was part of a duo. Psychedelic, the name made from the pair's names.

"Yes, he's downstairs. I have to go. Mum asked if you could take the neighbour's daughter to kindergarten." Again? Shizuo said nothing. It was becoming an everyday occurrence where the young girl was being left alone by her parents. He had been told to keep his mouth shut and not lose his temper.

"Shizuo, are you up yet? Anri-chan is waiting downstairs." Delic interrupted poking his head around the door. "Those no good parents left her by herself. It won't be long until social services get involved. Oops I have to meet up with Psyche." Shizuo raised his hand waving as his two brothers vacated the room.

Shizuo dressed in his school uniform taking Anri's hand as they left the house. So young and already the young raven had become reserved. Even a monster such as himself felt the need to protect the small child.

x-x-x

"What are you worried about now?"

"Shizuo-nii feels like he doesn't fit in again."

"Well its no surprise. He's the only one that hasn't changed."

"Yeah. You're right. Will he remember me? The others don't."

x-x-x

With Anri safely at school, Shizuo walked through the school gate freezing as he felt himself being watched. Slowly he looked up seeing a shadow in the window. A shudder went through him a dull ache in his chest. "Good morning, Shizuo. Feel like giving some blood?" Shinra. He was the only one weird enough to hang around with him. Though he had a feeling he was nothing but an experiment to the raven. "One of my old friends is transferring today. Come to the field at lunch and I'll introduce the two of you." Shinra's friend? He was bound to be weird.

No, not all of the raven's friends were bad. Celty was his best friend and like him there was something special about her. They were both monsters one way or another, maybe that was why they got along so well. "Fine. See you at lunch." His chest began to tingle his skin becoming itchy. Shaking it off the blond walked into the school building.

x-x-x

"It's time."

"D-do they have to meet again? What if its the same as last time?"

"It was meant to be. We've been here long enough to know what will happen."

"Yes, Roppi-kun."

x-x-x

Shizuo hated violence, contradicting himself as he threw the bigger teens across the field. An old sempai had given him advice. Together Tom and Delic had dyed his hair blond, his brother liking the colour and deciding to copy. For a while he had been left alone treated like a delinquent even if he did try hard to complete his homework. Today was the first time using his strength in a long time.

Breathing hard Shizuo looked up hearing slow clapping. It was that look. The raven haired teen in front of him had been the one staring. "Amazing as usual, Shizu-chan." The teen smiled hopping down from the bleachers to stand in front of him.

"...I..." What was it? The raven felt so familiar. Maybe it was because he was identical to psyche except with bright crimson eyes. Still it didn't explain the ache in his chest or the feeling of wanting to get close and wanting to run away at the same time. Shaking his head he glared at the raven. "I don't like you." The raven only smirked.

Shizuo hissed feeling pain. Glancing down he could see his shirt and blazer had been slashed. Shrinking back the blond growled getting angry. "Izaya. Already? Sorry Shizuo, this is Izaya. He's a bit of an a-" Shizuo didn't listen to the rest chasing after the raven.

"Izaaaayaaa-kun!"

x-x-x

"Still the same."

"Y-yeah. Izaya-san still has his memories, doesn't he?"

"Looks like it. He's not going to allow anyone to interfere this time." Tsuki clenched his fist.

x-x-x

Shizuo groaned holding his arm. The stupid truck had almost hit him. Almost. Walking through the automatic doors of the hospital, the blond walked to the reception desk holding up his bloodied arm. "You again?" Came a voice behind him. Turning around he glanced at the slim woman with dark hair, long white coat and crimson gaze. "I'll take care of this one."

"Yes doctor Orihara." Shizuo followed after the woman who had taken care of his wounds every time he had been hurt. "Nurse Shizuka should be with you soon." The teen caught the woman's smirk, her heels clicking against the floor. The doctor and nurse were never far apart.

"Sorry I'm late." A voluptuous blond burst into the room they were in. Shizuo couldn't help but notice the white dress barely held her assets in place.

"Idiot." The raven murmured. "Its a surprise you even got through uni."

"Oh shut up Kanra." Shizuka snapped. "Oh, hey Shizuo-kun. You got hurt again? I'll get the bandages. Kanra, where are the bandages?" Shizuo sighed turning to leave the pair to it. He found himself squeezed against the blonde's large breasts. "Where are you going?"

x-x-x

"...You're not saying anything? I thought you'd be happy seeing your mother again."

"She looks happy. It looks like the curse was broken during the reset."

"Looks like it. Its a surprise the two of them are already together."

"Mm." Tsuki smiled. "Lets check on the others."

x-x-x

"What do you think of this colour?" Tsugaru asked holding up the roll of dyed cloth. Outside the store he got strange looks from everyone for his choice of attire. Even in high school he had worn a yukata instead of the correct uniform. His teachers had though he was eccentric whilst the girls fawned over him as if he was some sort of prince. Truthfully he had just liked the feeling of the soft material.

He wasn't the only one. Sakuraya was the same age as him with the same taste. After graduating the two of them had opened a store specializing in yukatas and kimonos. "Its beautiful." Like the raven's the cloth was white and pink, though this one was more magenta. "Who's the customer this time?"

"The name on the order is Psychedelic. They're a popular duo. It looks like they want to use these as costumes on stage. What's wrong you don't look happy?" Sakuraya smiled though the raven was sly like a fox and he had never seen that smile reach those soft pink eyes. Shaking his head Tsugaru stood finishing his break.

"Its nothing. When are they coming in to collect?" Taking the order sheet his calm blue eyes glanced at the required time. "An hour? How long have we had this order?" Glancing behind the raven he could see the two yukatas hanging up behind him. "You showed me the material that was left. Don't tease so much."

As if on cue the door chimed as it was opened. Tsugaru smiled softly. "Welcome to the store, how can we help?" The pair in front of him looked a couple of years younger. It was like looking at a younger version of himself. It looked like the pair had chosen white and magenta as their colours. Looking away from the blond Tsugaru turned his attention to the small raven that looked like Sakuraya. Those innocent pink eyes settled on him and the blond felt the calmness of his heart shatter.

Their gazes locked his heart stopping. "I'm Psyche, we placed an order with you. You weren't the one who took my order." The raven smiled leaning against the counter. "Who are you?" Not once had he fallen in love, it was almost worrying and Sakuraya had teased that he might never. It just felt like his heart was waiting for someone.

"...Tsugaru. Sakuraya has your order ready." Turning away his hand was grabbed.

"Thank you, Tsu-chan. Ne, maybe we could get a drink together?" Huh? "I've fallen in love with you. A meeting like this must be fate." Next to him Sakuraya laughed lightly.

"I'll get your order. Delic-san if you'd like to come with me." The raven and the blond left him and Psyche alone. "Tsugaru, take a break I can handle things here." Tsugaru didn't say anything about just finishing his break. Nodding his thanks he stepped around the counter leaving the store with Psyche skipping cheerfully beside him.

x-x-x

"Roppi-kun, are the bonds fixed?"

"Yes. In whichever form their souls are bound to each other. The marks no longer show but the resonance is there. They'll think its love at first sight." Roppi explained.

"Hm. You never bound me and we're still together." Tsuki grumbled wanting the demon to touch him more.

"That's because I've never let go of your hand."

x-x-x

Delic watched as his hyper partner left the store with his double. "Are these to your liking?" With a sigh he turned back to the remaining store owner. "I doubt your partner will be back today."

"He better be. We have a concert tonight. I'll take these." With his costume obtained the blond singer turned from the store. Just as he was about to cross the road a limo blocked his path. The door him him as it was thrown out another blond dressed as a butler tumbled out.

"How much of an idiot you can be? I said gold not yellow!" Delic held out a hand helping the butler up. "Hey you, who gave you permission to touch my things?" The blond shivered a chill running down his spine at the familiarity. A shorter raven stepped from the car. At first he thought the young man was an entertainer like them. Then he realised it was just an eccentric rich guy with a prince complex. Delic felt like knocking the crown from the man's head.

"Me? I was helping someone up. You're a bit too old to be bullying someone like a child aren't you?"

"Why you. You will show me respect." Delic glared at the raven.

"Respect is earned." Even so he could hear the blood rushing in his ears, the pounding of his heart and a strange itch at the top of his throat. "I don't have time for this." Turning to leave his wrist was grabbed.

"I wasn't finished with you yet. Shitsuo you worthless servant. Fix your mistake." Delic shook his head in disgust seeing the blond treated that way. His eyes widened as he was pulled into the limo tumbling to the floor. "I'm going to show you what happens to those that disrespect me."

x-x-x

Tsuki flushed, Roppi's hands covering his eyes. "That guy will never change."

"D-Delic-nii will be okay, won't he?"

"...Probably."

x-x-x

Shitsuo brushed himself down clutching the beautiful yukata that his master hated. The limo door was closed. Feeling sorry for the blond that had helped him, Shitsuo pushed open the door hearing the chime. There was no sign of the man who had taken his order. Instead there was a slim raven in a white and soft pink yukata. It was hard to tell whether the ethereal beauty was male or female.

"Hello, how can I help?" Shitsuo walked up the counter placing the rejected clothing on the smooth surface. Soft pink orbs looked over the fabric. "Oh, this is one of ours. Is there something wrong?"

"No. I mean yes." Shitsuo found himself at a loss of words. Why were they the only ones in the store? Still his master wasn't here so he wouldn't be reprimanded for losing his composure. "Its beautiful work however my master wanted gold and not yellow. I'm sorry." Bowing his head he waited for the raven to say something.

"Is that so? Your master doesn't deserve you. I'll tell you what why don't you keep that one and I'll make a new one for your master?" Shitsuo blinked eyes widening. The only clothes he wore were the ones Hibiya gave him. "Come on, this way. You can call me Sakuraya." Shitsuo furrowed his brows following the raven wordlessly not understanding what the throbbing in his chest was.

"I-I'm Shitsuo." Tugged behind the curtain he found out first hand that Sakuraya was a man. "Sorry, I'm a bit clumsy." The raven didn't seem to mind hands resting on his shoulders. "I should go...my master..."

"Its no problem. Your master can wait. I want to see if it fits, if not I can adjust the size." Shitsuo felt himself relax against the man he had just met. Hibiya would have to wait. If he was punished later then so be it. It was the first time he had wanted to do something for himself.

x-x-x

"Shitsuo-nii looks so happy." Tsuki beamed.

"Should you be watching your brother get changed? Knowing my brother he's not going to leave the store with his innocence intact. Still its better than him serving Hibiya."

"Hehe. I-is Roppi-kun worried? You've become more gentle." The hand in his squeezed.

"Idiot."

x-x-x

"Will Celty be okay with this?" Shizuo asked carrying Anri. Celty and Shinra lived in the same apartment. Him and the flea visiting was fine but then he was babysitting Anri too.

"Hm? My beloved will be fine with it. I don't want you two fighting in the apartment." Shizuo scoffed turning away.

"Keep the damn flea out of my way." When he had returned after going to the hospital Izaya had still been a pain and he knew they would never get along. Hearing faint buzzing the blond turned around trying to find the source.

"Well that's not nice. Shizu-chan was the one who chased me." What was that? A growl left his throat a hand clapping over his mouth. And what was that? Did he just growl like an animal? If not for the child in his arms he would have torn the signpost from the ground to knock the flea across the city.

"Both of you, no fighting." Shizuo shrugged finding himself looking up at the sky. "Shizuo? Everything okay?" The teen couldn't answer feeling strange. "Is it that again?"

"That?" Izaya skipped in front of them looking interested. Shizuo shot Shinra a warning glance.

"Shizuo gets sick once a month." The bespectacled raven revealed. Izaya grinned turning to him.

"Oh? That's just like a woman."

"Izaaayaa-kun." His temper rose only the small hand tugging at his shirt stopped him from going after the annoyance. Anri smiled up at him before going back to resting against him. "Sorry, Anri-chan. I was being too loud."

x-x-x

Shizuo found his arms full as he was let into Shinra's apartment. As usual Celty was happy to see him. A puff of heart shaped smoke rose from her neck. So cute, can I hold her? Shizuo read the message carefully handing the little girl over. Is she the one you were talking about?

"Yeah. This is Anri Sonohara. If everything goes well she'll be my little sister." Feeling Izaya watching him the blond sighed moving away where the three of them could be alone. "Delic and Kasuka will use their influence."

I see. I'd like to see her smile myself. Shizuo paused feeling something tug at him. That buzzing was back too. The little girl who was so fearful of strangers was snuggling up against his friend without a hint of fear. It was like the pair had known each other from the beginning. If you ever need help looking after her, I'll help.

x-x-x

"Auntie Saika is still in there, her soul melded with Anri-san's. Celty is with Shinra again."

"Saika didn't have a fixed fate. Celty didn't either yet that doesn't explain why the three of them are together again. Pointless. Your brother is almost at his limit. It's time to go."

Tsuki smiled at the word. "Time. I have too much time, Roppi-kun. All I can do is watch over them. I-I'm scared, what if Shizuo-nii doesn't remember me?"

"The bonds are still there, even if they can't be seen. One day you'll all be together again. Human life spans are short."

"D-don't say that Roppi-kun. I want them to be happy."

x-x-x

Shizuo sat inside the empty house by himself. Kasuka was at a hotel and Delic was performing. It was already late at night. The buzzing in his ears was impossible to deal with. The sun had long set, a full moon hanging in the sky. It was strange how he managed to get sick on every full moon. This year though it felt the worst.

Turning away from the window Shizuo grabbed at the blanket around his shoulders, a glass of water in his hand. His vision blurred and he knew he should go to bed and let the sickness pass. Taking a step forward his eyes widened the glass shattering on the floor.

x-x-x

"There you are, Shizuo-nii." Tsukishima smiled reaching down to pick up the small puppy. Roppi in his wolf form nuzzled against his side. "Its been a long time." The god of destruction was still his brother. "I missed you." The puppy barked trying to wriggle from his arms. "So you don't remember me either." Maybe it was for the best. After all Shizuo had destroyed the world and he had reset everything though he had felt Izaya use his power as well. There was no knowing just what the god of manipulation had done.

Tsuki was now older and wiser knowing the loneliness of not having his family say good morning to him or ruffle his hair. It was only at certain times he could break through his own bubble. He was still a god, stronger than both Shizuo and Izaya. His days had been spent waiting alone with Roppi. One by one his family had been reborn into the world.

From then on his days had been spent watching them grow. To an extent he could use his power to help them stopping time of certain objects. One by one he had showed himself and not a single one had recognized him though his mother had started crying. A low growl came from the wolf by his side. "Roppi-kun?"

"I wondered when you would show, Tsuki-chan." Tsuki jumped not realising that Izaya was there. "I'll take Shizu-chan back now." Taking a step back the wolf bared its teeth crouching in front of him. "Roppi. You're still here too?" Izaya he knew remembered everything. "Tsuki-chan, you shouldn't take things that aren't yours."

Tsuki stepped back clutching the puppy to him. "Shizuo-nii isn't yours." Even if they were soul bound, it was clear that his brother hated the raven.

"Shizu-chan is mine. No matter what happens he will always belong to me. No matter what you or that new interference tries, you won't keep him from me." The puppy barked the street lamp exploding. "Oh, it looks like he only has his powers in this form." Tsuki took that chance to run, Roppi keeping by his side. In this form his brother was in the most danger.

x-x-x

Shizuo blinked opening his eyes. Daylight filtered through the curtains his sickness gone. Hopping out of bed he saw how late it was. Grabbing his clothes the blond rushed for the shower. Stripping off in front of the mirror he froze seeing a strange mark on his chest. "Huh?" Taking a closer look his fingers smoothed over the black mark. It was like a tattoo. "What the hell?" From his back brilliant crimson wings spread out behind him.

The blond stumbled back in shock screaming. He could hear footsteps on the stairs rushing up. "Shizuo? I heard you scream. Is everything okay?" Delic and Kasuka came running into the bathroom, their mouths dropping open. "You have wings."

"Nii-san." Kasuka stepped forward resting a hand on his shoulder. "So pretty." Shizuo began to shake. From the beginning he knew he hadn't been human. "It will be okay. We'll protect you."

"Try and calm down, they should disappear...I think." Doing as his brother suggested his wings vanished, though the strange mark still remained. "Like Kasuka says, we'll protect you. Do you want to skip school today? I'll tell them you're sick." Shizuo nodded hugging his brothers.

x-x-x

"Shizuo-nii." Tsuki murmured. "What are we going to do?"

"We watch over them. The only time you can interfere is when there is a full moon. We can protect your brother in his weakest form but apart from that he'll be on his own."

"No. Shizuo-nii isn't alone. He has his friends and his brothers. I'm sure he'll have more in the future. My brother was always strong." Tsuki sighed leaning against Roppi's shoulder. A hand ruffled his hair making him smile.

"Whether those two end up together is something for them to decide. Your brother though bound still fights against fate, if that's what it is. Get some sleep, Tsuki. I'll watch over them for you." His chin was lifted a soft chaste kiss pressed against his lips." The blond flushed averting his gaze. Sliding down his head rested in Roppi's lap his eyes closing.

THE END

A/N:- That's the end of this one. Thank you for your support and I hope you enjoyed reading this story.