inucrossoverlover: And I'm here with Chapter 1 of Twins of Fire and Ice. And here with me are our twin stars, Gray Fullbuster and Vixenique Kitsune/Fullbuster!
Gray: Yo!
Vixenique: Hey!
inucrossoverlover: So how does it feel to be twins?
Gray: Um, no idea. We were only babies last chapter.
Vixenique: Yeah, but it seems like it will be fun, especially since we seem to be so different in personality.
inucrossoverlover: True. Now let's do this! Disclaimer time!
Vixenique: On it! inucrossoverlover doesn't own anything other than me, her other original characters and the plot.
inucrossoverlover: Now Chapter Start!
Chapter 2: Meet the Prince of Ice and the Princess of Fire
*Flashbacks*
'Thoughts'
"Speaking"
Dreamscape
Recap: "Prince Gray Shiva Fullbuster of HeavenArctic and Princess Vixenique Inferno Fullbuster of Hellfire." Kaji stated as he held his godson. Koori agreed as she held her goddaughter.
"These two will go on to do very impressive things." Kei stated as he and his mate held on to her male heir while he held his female one.
"The first male heir of the Arctic Crystal Dragons and the first female heir of the Fire Ruby Foxes." Koori stated while Kaji nodded. "And our godchildren." He added.
"Gray! Get back here!" Koori shouted as she chased down her four-year old godson. A giggle let her know that her order wasn't going to being followed.
"But I don't want to go Koori-oba!" Gray whined right before he rounded a corner of the Arctic Crystal Castle, home of Queen Shiva and those of the Arctic Crystal Dragon bloodline.
"Gray Shiva Fullbuster! You are in so much trouble when I get my hands on you!" Koori growled as she rounded the same corner. She yelped as she almost tripped over her godson.
"Gray!" a voice shouted as a little body contacted with Gray's.
"Vixenique!" Gray shouted as he held twin sister. "Papa!" he shouted as he caught sight of his father.
"Mama!" Vixenique shouted as she raced to her mother, who had just entered the room.
"Hello my little Snowflake." Kei chuckled as he nuzzled his little son's black locks and inhaled his scent. Even after four years, his scent hadn't changed in the slightest.
"And how are you my little Spitfire?" Kyouko asked as she held her daughter on her hip.
"I missed you Mama! Oh right! I brought gifts!" Vixenique stated as she wiggled out of her mother's embrace. Gary was quite content to remain in his father's arms, especially if his yawn was anything to go by. Kei chuckled as he caught his energetic little daughter with one of his tails.
"Calm down kit! Let's get settled and you can give out the presents at dinner hmm?" Kei offered. His daughter pouted but yawned as well.
"Hai Papa." She conceded as she was pulled into her mother's arms again.
"I see that a nap is necessary." Koori chuckled as she entered the scene. Kaji nodded from where he was leaning against a wall.
"Hi Kaji-hakufu." Gray waved with a yawn.
"Hiya Koori-oba." Vixenique chirped sleepily.
"Runt." Kaji nodded in greeting.
"Flame." Koori greeted.
"Come on little ones. Nap time." Kei stated when he saw that everyone had been greeted.
Twenty minutes later found the four adults sitting in the parlor of Arctic Crystal.
"I'm worried about the amount of magic the two of them are already doing." Kyouko stated. The others all nodded.
"True, but they haven't used or can consciously tap into enough to do anything other than to make a small fireball or a little snow storm." Kei pointed out.
"At the moment, they aren't doing anything other than showing that they are extremely powerful wizards in the making." Kaji stated.
"True, but..." Kyouko stated.
"What's up love?" Kei questioned as he rested his hand on his wife's shoulder.
"They're both submissive. They're bound to have a lot of issues with dominates as is, add in the power that they're sure to have and well," Kyouko sighed. Everyone winced at that. They had been hoping to avoid that topic for a while longer.
"Be that as it may, we'll have to face that eventually." Kaji stated with a sigh.
"We'll be lucky if they aren't bombarded with marriage proposals and requests as soon as they're Presented." Koori groaned. The other adults all sighed in agreement.
"Since the two of them are the heirs to two different kingdoms, the children of two powerful wizards, and natural submissives, they're going to have a lot of marriage proposals anyway. They would have them even if they had no magical power whatsoever." Kyouko sighed.
"Ugh! And we only have one more year until they have to be Presented to the rest of the lords." Koori groaned.
"Presented?" Kei questioned.
"Ah, that's right. They came up with that idea after you two were old enough to take over. Anyway Presenting is when the ruler of one kingdom, like Yon-papa for example, shows off and 'presents' his children and future heirs." Kaji explained.
"And who came up with this idea exactly?" Kyouko questioned.
"The Magical Council. They decided that they needed to be aware of any and all children of powerful wizards." Kaji added with an eye-roll.
"The Presenting usually takes place on the heirs' fifth birthday." Koori stated.
"Oh god! So we have one year to make them presentable?" Kei questioned. The other adults couldn't argue with that logic.
Koori shuddered at the memory of last month. Both Gray and Vixenique had managed to get their hands on some sugar. The two had destroyed their rooms, terrified some of the castle staff, and gotten covered enough mud that they required multiple baths. Based on the shivers of the others, they were thinking of similar times.
"We are doomed." Kaji groaned with his face in his hands. Koori patted her brother's shoulder in sympathy.
"No we're not. The two of them can be the perfect little heirs, when they want to be. They just need to realize that being Presented is a good thing." Kyouko stated cheerfully. The others just stated at her.
"If you say so koi. If you say so." Kei said.
"Okay my dear little chibis! We're going to see just how much magic the two of you actually have." Koori stated the next day.
Standing in front of her were Gray and Vixenique. The boy was wearing a white T-shirt with a set of ice blue wings on the front. He also wore white shorts with ice blue stripes on the side.
His sister was wearing a black hoodie that had a set of fox ears on the hood, the sleeves and ears being lined in purple. On her bottom half she wore black shorts with a purple belt hanging from one side. The two of them were barefoot. Around both of their necks were necklaces.
Gray's was a silver chain with a sword-charm hanging from it. There was a small ice blue sapphire in the sword. Vixenique's chain was gold with a star charm hanging from it. Inside the star was a small purple amethyst.
The purpose of the necklaces was to hide the twins' supernatural appendages as well as to limit some of their magic so that they didn't use too much at such a young age and do permanent damage.
"So what are we going to do Koori-oba?" Vixenique questioned as Gray nodded.
"Well first, what exactly can the two of you do with your magic? And don't lie to me. I know you can do much more than you let your parents know about." Koori stated. The two looked down in defeat. The twins looked at each other before Vixenique moved away.
"Come on. Arise. Show the world your icy fangs. Show thy arctic determination. Arise Shinku!" Gray shouted as a large dark blue magical circle appeared under Gray. Another appeared a few feet away from the boy. A large figure started forming in the circle and rising from the ring. Koori's eyes widened as she realized what Gray was doing.
'Summoning? At this age? It should be impossible?! But I'm seeing it with my own eyes.' Koori thought to herself in a strange state of calm and panic.
Inside the magic circle, the figure finally finished emerging. It was a large cat, much like a tiger. However, it seemed to be at least twice the size of its normal counterpart. It was built like a bear with bulging muscles. It stood at least ten feet in height and at least over two hundred pounds, most, it not all of it, muscle. The creature's fur was a deep brownish-orange color with black stripes all over. The most notable thing about it was the large twenty inch long fangs that hung out of its mouth. The fangs looked like they were made of ice.
"A - a Saber-Tooth Tiger." Koori stated in monotone. Gray nodded as the large cat came over and licked his cheek, making him giggle.
"Not just any Saber-Tooth Tiger. That is Shinku, one of the Saber-Tooth Tigers that guard those of the Shiva Bloodline." Koori stated. The twins nodded as Vixenique walked over to her brother and was licked as well.
"Gray? How in the hell can a four year old summon a Guardian Beast of the Royal Family?" Koori asked with narrowed eyes. The twins glanced at each other.
"It might be better if you see what I can do first Oba-chan." Vixenique stated. Koori nodded.
"Arise. Smite the enemies of thy master. Arise Bloody Flare Blade!" Vixenique called. A purple magic circle appeared around her hand. Out of it came a large blade, much larger than the girl.
The hilt was a deep red color, bordering on scarlet that was at least three feet in length. There were little purple flame designs on the hilt as well. The blade was a deep shining silver that glinted in the light and was at least four feet in length. There were purple and scarlet flames on it.
"The blade of the Fire Ruby Kitsune Royal Family. Why am not surprised." Koori groaned.
"Cause we're awesome?" Vixenique questioned with a head-tilt. Gray face-palmed at his sister's antics. Shinku nudged the boy and licked his forehead, earning a whine in response.
"No you little runt." Koori stated with a sigh. "You two have a lot more magical power than I originally thought. Good, we'll be able to have a lot more fun in these training sessions." she purred with a grin.
"I feel worried." Vixenique stated to her brother. Said male nodded.
Three hours later found the twins' impressive stamina finally reaching the limit.
"Ow!" Vixenique groaned. Her brother just twitched on the ground.
"How in the heck did Mama and Papa agree to this?" Gray questioned as he lifted his head tiredly.
"Eh? They don't actually have any idea that this is happening." Koori stated nonchalantly.
Kei and Kyouko looked up from their paperwork at a strange noise.
"Did you hear that?" Kyouko asked.
"Did it sound like our kits screaming "What"?" Kei questioned. His mate nodded. "Probably has something to do with Koori." Kyouko shrugged in agreement.
"Are you serious?!" Gray screeched, loudly and high-pitched. Koori twitched at the high-pitch.
"I'm with Nii-chan! How could you Oba-chan?" Vixenique pouted with her lower lip trembling.
"Don't give me that look." stated Koori with a scowl. The twins pouted at her, their lower lips trembling and their blue eyes teary. Koori twitched at the looks.
"Alright! I'm sorry! Now stop with the puppy-dog pout!" Koori screeched.
"And why would they be pouting?" a voice behind them questioned. The group of three turned to find Kyouko standing there. Kei was standing there as well.
The twins whimpered and whined as they struggled to their feet. Kyouko growled as she turned to her best friend while Kei went to check on their kits. Interesting facts, Kyouko was more of the disciplinarian while Kei coddled and nurtured the twins. It had something to do with the fact the Kyouko was of dragon descent and Kei was a fox demon.
"Koori what did you do?" Kyouko questioned with a hiss. Koori twitched unhappily.
"Nothing! Just training." Koori stated with a pout.
"Hi Mama." Gray stated as he rested his head on her shoulder. Kyouko's eyes softened and she opened her mouth to say something on to be cut off by something taking her child from her.
'Who the fuck took my Hatchling?!' ran through her mind. She turned; ready to show off her dragon fury only to stop dead in her tracks.
"Shinku? How in the hell?" Kyouko questioned.
"That's what I would like to know." Kei stated as he held Vixenique in one arm and Bloody Flare Blade in the other. They both turned to Koori. As Vixenique's and Gray's godmother, she had been taught the spells in order to summon objects and creatures that were a part of their Royal Bloodlines. Kaji had been taught much the same.
"Don't look at me! I had nothing to do with it. It was those two." Koori stated as she pointed to the twins.
"Are you seriously suggesting that two four year olds could summon a Guardian Beast of the Arctic Crystal Dragon bloodline and the Royal Weapon of the Ruby Fire Kitsune?" Kei questioned.
"Hey, it's the truth! I didn't do it." Koori stated with a huff. The twins nodded sleepily before they dozed off.
Their parents continued to look torn before they sighed.
"Shinku? Bye bye." Gray stated before he fell fast asleep. A large dark blue magic circle appeared on the ground under Shinku, pulling the giant feline lower into the ground until she disappeared. Vixenique touched the Bloody Flare Blade until it too disappeared in a purple magic circle. The twins then conked out for a much-needed nap.
"Told you." Koori stated while sticking her tongue out.
"They are a lot more powerful than we originally thought." Kei stated. Kyouko nodded.
"We may not have a choice but to let Koori train them since Kaji is handling their studies." Kyouko stated. Koori just blinked but agreed. "Okay."
And so the next year of the twins' lives was spent with them being trained in a multitude of subjects, including magical training, educational studies, and everything that was required to run HeavenArctic for Gray and Hellfire for Vixenique.
"Mama? Do we really have to do this?" Gray questioned as his mother brushed out his long black locks, which now reached his shoulder blades. He pouted slightly as he looked over his shoulder at his mother. Her soft blue eyes stared down at him as she set the brush down.
"Yes Gray-chan. You really have to do this." Kyouko stated with a small sigh. It was obvious that she wasn't any happier than her son about the Presenting. The twins had finally reached five years old and had to be Presented to the world, no matter how much no one liked it.
"Koori-chan said that she'd be close by to keep an eye on things once you're introduced." Kyouko added.
"Kaji-hakufu is doing the same for Vix right?" Gray questioned. His mother nodded before sighing and stepping away.
"All done. Come on little one. The sooner we start, the sooner it'll be over." the woman sighed. Her miniature male clone nodded and followed her out of the room.
The two met up with Kei and Vixenique near the ballroom entrance.
The Kitsune King wore a deep ruby red male kimono that trailed along the floor slightly. There were golden flames along the edges and sleeves while a black border framed the entire outfit. He also wore black hamaka that had red flames running up his legs. There was a thick golden sash wrapped around his waist. On his feet were golden slippers. His purple hair fell around his face softly while his black eyes glared at nothing. There were gold and black hoop earrings in his fox ears while a red band was wrapped around his neck. An orb made out of ruby hangs from it. There was what appeared a topaz in the shape of a flame resting inside of it. It was the Fire Ruby, the heirloom and namesake of the Fire Ruby Kitsunes. A circlet rested on his head. It was made of black and gold metal that wrapped around each other with a red jewel hanging from it.
Vixenique was wearing a black kimono that reached her feet. There were purple flames on the ends and sleeves. A red border ran through the cloth while gold and red thread ran through the flames, giving them a shimmering effect. On her feet were black slippers. On her wrists were purple and gold bangles. Like her father, her fox ears and tails were out in the open. Around Vixenique's neck was a black choker that had a jewel hanging from it. It was shaped like a paw print surrounded by flames. It was the symbol of the Fire Ruby Kitsunes Royal Family. The jewel was colored purple to match the girl's outfit. The same symbol could be found to the left of Vixenique's belly button as a birthmark.
She squealed when she saw her brother.
"Onii-chan! You look so cute!" Vixenique giggled. Gray blushed and looked at the ground.
He was currently wearing a deep blue kimono that brushed against the ground. There were white snowflake designs that rested on the sleeves and the hem. The obi was a bright ice blue color. A black border ran along the cloth. On his feet were black slippers. Wrapped around his wrists were white and ice blue bangles. His black dragon wings and tail were free, both with an ice blue inside and underside. Around his neck was a black choker with a jewel hanging from it. It was a snowflake with a set dragon wings wrapping around it. It was colored dark blue to match the boy's outfit. The symbol was the mark of the Arctic Crystal Dragon Royal Family. The same mark could be found on the small of Gray's back as a birthmark.
"Hi Mama!" Vixenique cheered happily as she skipped over to her mother.
Kyouko smiled softly as she picked up her daughter. She wore a white kimono that had ice blue icicles printed on it. The obi was black in color while a dark blue border outlined the entire cloth. On her feet were white slippers. Her long black hair was held away from her face using hair clips in the shape of the Arctic Dragon royal symbol. Around her neck was a white ribbon choker that held what appeared to be a diamond sphere about two inches in size with what appeared to be a snowflake made out of crystal inside of it. This was the Arctic Crystal, the heirloom and namesake of the Arctic Crystal Dragons. A circlet rested around her head. It was made of white and silver metal that glinted in the light. There was a deep blue jewel hanging from it. Her wings and tail were free as well.
"Come on everyone. We have to put on a good show." Kei sighed as he pushed himself off the wall he was leaning against. His children scowled and pouted at that while his mate frowned with an eye twitch.
"Listen to your father. Be on your best behavior. And don't leave Kaji and Koori's sight. Got it?" Kyouko questioned. The twins nodded, though there was a confused look on their faces.
"Why do we need to stay close to Oba-chan and Hakufu-kun?" Vixenique questioned as her ears perked up. Gray just tilted his head to the side. Their parents sighed.
"You two know you're submissive right?" Kyouko questioned. She received two nods in answer.
"Well, the fact that you're submissives makes you unique from others. Plus, you're the heirs to two powerful kingdoms and our only children. There are people who won't hesitate to use you to get to us." Kei added. The twins still looked confused, but accepted the information. The royal couple picked up their children and headed towards the ballroom, where the Presenting was taking place.
"May I present, King Infrite of the Fire Ruby Kitsunes and Queen Shiva of the Arctic Crystal Dragons and Rulers of HeavenArctic and Hellfire!" the announcer, well announced to the large ballroom. It was full of people, all vying to catch a glimpse of the King and Queen of the former warring nations. A shaky peace treaty had been created by the former rulers of HeavenArctic and HellFire, which had resulted in Kei and Kyouko meeting without the pressure of war negotiations. The two had become friends and eventually ended up mating and getting married. This had led to a stable negotiation between the two countries. The eventual birth of the twin heirs had made it a permanent alliance that eventually saw the King of HellFire all but moving into the Arctic Crystal Castle to be closer to his wife and children.
Everyone bowed to their King and Queen as they descended the stairs. Every pair of eyes was on them as they kept up the stoic facade that they were required to have in the face of people who could eventually become enemies.
"May I present, Princess Vixenique Inferno Fullbuster, crown princess and heir of Hellfire!" the announcer continued after everyone had risen to their feet after Kyouko and Kei reached their table. Vixenique stopped at the bottom of the stairs and bowed to the people gathered in the room, just like how she had been taught. An even look rested on her face, even as her tail swayed calmly behind her. The crowd bowed back, some of them already forming plans for the little princess. Vixenique made her way to stand at her father's side.
"May I present, Prince Gray Shiva Fullbuster, crown prince and heir of HeavenArctic!" the announcer finished as Gray made his way to the top of the stairs. Out of the corner of his eye he could make out his godfather keeping an eye on all of the guests. Gray could hear the soft mutterings of the crowd as he came to a stop and bowed. The crowd bowed back, just like before. Gray then made his way to stand at his mother's side, inwardly more than happy to get out of the limelight. Being the center of attention had always been more Vixenique's thing really. His face stayed in its neutral mask no matter what.
"I must thank you all for coming here today! It is quite a pleasure to see so many of our citizens here with us to celebrate our heirs fifth birthday and Presenting!" Kei stated as he smiled. Despite his smile, his tails flicked and curled around his daughter, a dark glint in his eyes. Kyouko was much the same as her wings had expanded slightly, just enough to bring Gray closer to her frame. Their stances screamed something very simple, 'come near my children, and I will kill you!'
As the ball continued, it became apparent who was there to truly celebrate the twins' birthday, and who was there to try and gain more power.
One of the few who were generally happy were the rulers of a distant land called Haven. Well three of the four leaders anyway. One was Hikaru Yon, the King of Haven, the other three lords reported to him. He was also the adopted father to Koori and Kaji and their siblings. The twins brightened up when they found out that. They had also questioned when they would meet their adopted aunts and uncles. Yon's reply was to laugh and say that you'd never know where those 'runts' would show up.
The other two were the rulers of the East and West regions of Haven. They were excited to meet the twins and had introduced their own children. They were all males, Eclipse Rosado being the heir of the Eastern Region, seven years old, and well on his way to being an overly confident jerk. He had nearly made Gray cry, until the smaller male had kicked him in the knee and wandered off to meet the heirs of the Western Region. They were Drake de Blanco at six and Chase de Blanco at four. The older males had some weird rivalry going on. The twins predicted that the two would be dating by the time they were teenagers. Chase had agreed with them completely.
There were also many who had mechanisms for the twins. All offers for marriage contracts and consorts were denied by Kei and Kyouko quickly and harshly. The twins didn't exactly know what was going on, but decided to ignore it and go explore.
"Pretty!" Gray breathed as he found his way to one of the balconies that bordered the ballroom. As a mage with ice as his element, the many bodies in the room were starting to produce more heat than he was comfortable with.
The image painted before him was a garden filled with large trees and plants, especially rose bushes of all colors. Everything was covered in a light layer of snow, making it all sparkle and glimmer. The moon was full and hung in a completely clear sky, sending a glowing silver glow to everything.
"Ah it is isn't it?" a voice behind him questioned. The dragon price jumped slightly before turning to face the person who spoke. It was a teen of about eighteen. He wore black and tan robes with gold trimmings and an open collar, along with a large, flowing white toga draped around his main body and across his chest. He had black hair that sticks upwards at the top, dark eyes and abnormally sharp canines. He also wore a circle-shaped necklace.
"Hi! I'm Gray!" Gray greeted.
"Hello Little One. I'm Zeref." the teen introduced.
"Why are you out here by yourself?" the teen continued.
"It's hot inside." Gray pouted. Zeref chuckled as Gray's pout got deeper.
"Nii-chan! Nii-cha- there you are!" Vixenique says as she pounces on her brother. The girl looked over at the teen her twin had been talking to.
"Hi! I'm Vixenique! Who are you?" the fox eared girl asked.
"Imouto, this is Zeref." Gray introduced as he tugged on his sister's hand. Vixenique giggled happily while waving.
"Hello to you too Little Princess." Zeref greeted as he patted both twins on the head. They giggled happily.
"You two should probably head back inside. Your parents are probably getting worried." Zeref stated as he cocked his head to the side. The two pouted but nodded in agreement.
"Bye bye Zeref-kun!" the twins called as they waved. Zeref waved back until the two were out of sight. The Dark Mage turned to face the moon, his eyes bleeding red.
"Stay happy while you can little ones. It won't last for much longer. Gomenasai." he said as an unnatural wind blew. When it died down, the teen was nowhere to be found.
The twins yawned as the night wore on. The little dragon and fox heirs were trying to stay awake, but it was nearing midnight and they were only five after all. Eventually the ball came to a close and everyone was released. The twins stayed awake until the last of the guests were gone.
"Come on. Bedtime." Kyouko chuckled as she picked up Gray, who had been dragging his feet behind her for the last hour or so. He blearily peered up at his mother before closing his eyes and falling fast asleep. His twin was already fast asleep, having passed out ten minutes ago.
"They look utterly and completely exhausted." Koori stated as she exited the shadows in her usual outfit. Around her wrist was a black ribbon that had a violet jewel in the middle that was glowing softly. Kaji stepped out of the shadows as well, a matching ribbon on his left wrist.
"Like when we had that all Guardian spar not too long ago?" Kaji questioned with a grin. Koori matched his grin while nodding.
"Come on, you guys go get changed. I'll handle these two." Kaji said as he took his godchildren from their parents. The two nodded in agreement before heading up stair. "Go ahead. I know you're hungry. I can handle it." he directed towards his sister. She nodded thankfully before turning.
"Come on you two." Kaji said as he nuzzled his sleeping god children's hair. The two mumbled in their sleep while nuzzling closer.
After the twins had been changed and placed in their bed, they cuddled closer. Even fast asleep they were affectionate with each other.
"Night night Kaji-hakufu." the twins muttered as they fell back into a deep sleep.
"Night you two." Kaji called as he nearly closed the door, leaving it open slightly so that a hint of light from the hall could enter the room. He tensed when he saw something moving, but relaxed when he noticed that it was a set of Nekomata kittens that the twins had gotten as a birthday gift. The two kittens were twins and familiars, drawing on some of the twins' magic.
The female kitten, Kira, who could use ice magic, was curled up next to her owner Gray. The male kitten, Shiki, with the ability to use fire magic, settled by Vixenique's head.
Gray whimpered as he woke up. Something was wrong and he could feel it. He sat up and rubbed at his eye. Next to him, his twin did the same.
"Nii-chan?" Vixenique questioned. Before the older twin could say anything, the familiar twins hissed and growled at something out the window. The twins' eyes widened when they saw smoke outside in the sky.
"Something's really, really wrong." Gray stated as he climbed out of bed, dragging his sister with him. The door suddenly slammed open, making the twins scream.
"Calm down. It's just me." Koori stated as she hurriedly entered the room. She slipped the twins' necklaces around their necks before picking them up and the Nekomata twins and hurried out of the room.
"Koori?" Gray called. Koori shushed him and reached a corridor that led to the basement of the castle.
She finally reached a blank wall and pressed her hand against it. An ice blue magic circle formed on the wall before glowing and sliding away.
Inside the hidden room was a large cot, a mini kitchen, and a bathroom. There were no windows and the only light came from the torches on the walls.
"I need the two of you to stay here, okay? Don't leave the room unless either me, Kaji, or your parents come for you? This is serious little ones. You need to stay here." Koori stressed. The twins nodded in confusion and fear.
"Koori-oba? What is going on?" Gray questioned as he hugged Kira to his chest. The kitten mewed and pawed at him. Vixenique cuddled into her twin with Shiki curled around her neck. She was shivering slightly, either in fear or due to the cold draft in the room, was unknown.
"We're being attacked. We don't know what they want, but we aren't willing to put you two in danger. Keep these with you." Koori stated as she slipped the Arctic Crystal around Gray's neck and the Fire Ruby around Vixenique's. She then turned towards the 'door'. "Don't leave!" was the last thing that was heard before the door shut.
"Nii-chan? I'm scared." Vixenique whimpered. Gray pulled her onto the cot, where they cuddled under the blanket.
"I know. I am too." Gray said as he held his sister. The two of them were quiet after that.
The twins were awakened three hours later by an explosion. The two screamed as they sat up from where they had been dozing on and off. The explosions continued as dust started to fall from the ceiling.
"U-um, this place will hold up right?" Vixenique questioned nervously.
"I hope so." Gray whimpered. Yet another explosion sounded and straining could be heard coming from the walls. "Okay I don't think it is!" Gray shrieked as he dragged his twin out of the cot.
"We have to get out of here." Gray muttered.
"But Koori-oba said not to leave!" Vixenique squealed, even as she clung to her twin.
"I don't think she thought that it would come down on us!" Gray cried as the walls started to shake.
"We can't stay here! Come on!" Gray cried. Vixenique didn't even bother to complain as the ceiling started to creak. The two glanced behind them as soon as they were clear of the room. Just in time to see the ceiling cave in.
"We're gonna get in trouble." Vixenique whined as Gray dragged her down the hall.
"I'll take trouble over bring dead. Now shh!" Gray ordered. A shadow suddenly covered the twins. They looked up to find a giant lizard behind them. They screamed before dodging away from the strike on the ground.
"Vixen run! We'll meet up later!" Gray yelled. The girl nodded before the two went their separate ways.
"It's getting colder." Gray muttered to himself. He was currently walking down a long ruined hallway. "I hope Vix is okay. She doesn't do well in the cold."
A scream sounded. This made the five year old scream. Gray sniffled as Kira trembled on top of his head.
"I want Mama and Papa. I-I just want this to end." Gray whimpered.
"Is that so?" a voice behind him questioned. The boy spun around to see a man who appeared slightly familiar to him.
"Well aren't you adorable? I wonder if I'll be able to keep you?" the man questioned. Gray whimpered and turned to run only to have his shoulder grabbed. "And where do you think you'r-ow!" the man yelped, releasing his hold as Kira bit him. Gray took off running.
"Got to find Mama and Papa. Got to find Mama and Papa." Gray chanted as he ran. He gasped as he turned the corner.
"Mama." Gray whimpered in fear. Kyouko weakly raised her head at that. The Dragon Queen was currently battered and bruised and utterly defeated. She had multiple deep gashes that were bleeding heavily while bruises covered her entire body and her face. There was a deep cut over her left eye that was bleeding into that eye. She was currently strapped by both wrists to two large rocks using silver chains. Her wings had dropped and were covered in tears and blood. There were chunks of her tail missing.
"Gray? What are you doing here?" Kyouko questioned shakily. Her voice was raspy and full of pain. Her heir whimpered in fear.
"The, the ceiling started to come down, so we had to leave. Me and Vix got separated and I'm scared." Gray answered with tears in his eyes.
"Gray I need you to listen and listen well. Go find your sister, one of the others and get out of here. Never look back, no matter what you hear. Understand?" Kyouko questioned. Gray nodded fearfully. He suddenly yelped as he was trapped in something.
"Gray!" Kyouko yelled.
"Mama!" Gray yelped in fear.
"Hello again." the man from earlier said as he held up the net with a terrified Gray inside. Kyouko growled lowly and snapped at the man, but could do nothing due to the chains.
"I guess if you won't do the ritual, this little one will have to do." the man stated as he shook the net, making Gray shriek. He was trembling in fear as he tried to get out of the net.
"I have no choice. I love you Gray." Kyouko said as she stopped struggling. She glared at the man, but stayed quiet.
"Mama! Mama!" Gray cried as his net was tied in was hung in the air. Kyouko smiled sadly at her heir before a white and ice blue glow started to surround her. A scream rang out from the Dragon Queen as the light got brighter. Gray started sobbing in fear. When the light died down, Kyouko wasn't moving. There was blood coming from her eyes, nose, ears, and mouth. There was also a pool of blood forming under her. Gray just sobbed harder in fear.
"What the hell? This should have unlocked the Arctic Crystal." the man wondered. He then turned to Gray and noticed the Arctic Crystal resting around his neck.
"So that's why it didn't work. You have the crystal." The man stated as he walked over to the five year old. The boy shrieked and continued to struggle to get out of the net. The Arctic Crystal around his neck started to glow softly as ice spikes jutted out of the ground, trying to spear the man.
"Interesting." the man stated as he dodged the ice spikes. "It's reacting to his emotions. Could he be Shiva's heir?" the man questioned.
A roar echoed throughout the area. Gray looked up from his panic at the sound. "Oba-chan?" he questioned timidly. As Gray was distracted, the Arctic Crystal had stopped glowing and the ice spikes stopped forming. The dark-haired man grinned before launching himself at the net. Gray screamed, especially as the net broke.
"You'll bring me a lot of money-chan." the man grinned insanely. Gray whimpered, before yet another roar sounded, this time louder and closer. The man held Gray up by the back of his pajamas and grinned.
"Remember me little Gray-chan. I am Ivan Dreyar. We'll be meeting again one day." The man stated before he dropped the boy on his butt and ran out of the area. Gray stared after him, just seconds later, a ten foot tiger entered the area. Its fur was a bright ice blue color with black stripes. Its eyes were a mix of purple and blue. Gray turned his teary eyes to the tiger before bursting out into sobs. "Koori-oba!" he cried as he ran over and hugged one of the tiger's legs. There was an ice blue glow as the tiger turned into Koori. She glared in the direction that the man had disappeared in before picking up her godson and cooing and rocking him to help him calm down. Her eyes roamed around the area until they landed on Kyouko's body.
"Gray?" Koori questioned shakily. The boy looked up before following the woman's line of sight. He burst into another round of sobs as he buried his face in her chest.
"You saw this didn't you?" Koori asked softly. Gray nodded. Koori closed her eyes and buried her face in her godson's hair. Kira, who had been hiding in Gray's pajamas, peeked out and mewed sadly.
inucrossoverlover: And this is the first chapter of Twins of Fire and Ice.
Vixenique: Damn, wasn't expecting something like this.
Gray: Damn, I'm overly depressed now. I think I need to go sit down. (Vixenique nods in agreement)
inucrossoverlover: Let's just end this chapter.
inucrossoverlover, Gray, and Vixenique: Ja Ne Minna-san!