Replacement von Ai_Mikaze (KuroFai <3) ================================================================================ Kapitel 5: Unspoken ------------------- Kurogane was a way too cruel to Fai when he told him about everything he did with Yuui but he never was a nice human and people who know him should understand how it was meant. The problem was Fai itself. He took so many words and actions personally even if he didn’t show it and in Kurogane’s mind, Fai would accept his decision and would leave this world without Kurogane. Before Kurogane had left the house, he had looked in his room and had noticed that Yuui was gone already. That was good, because Kurogane just needed a few minutes to himself for thinking about the words he said and that he had nearly touched Fai against his will. “Idiot,” Kurogane hissed. This day just started some hours ago but it was a mess already. Kurogane’s hand stroke through his hair while he was starring in the sky. It was clear blue, the sun was shining and some birds were ruining the silence. “Could you shut up for a moment? I need to think,“ the black haired man complained. Not knowing where his way led to, Kurogane began to move. There was a path leading from their house to the city, but also a path into a little forest near the city. Kurogane went there from time to time when he wanted to be alone. He felt the presence of magic all over this world but it was stronger inside the forest. It was nice to be alone but also it was terrible to be surrounded by of all this magic and animals. That’s why he never stayed there for too long or went deeper into it. Without realizing Kurogane had gone deeper, ignoring the strange feeling he had. The landscape turned into an opening with a lake. Only a few sunrays shone through the thick forest, the water surface started to sparkle while he could only hear birds, the burbling of water and the slightly wind. For Kurogane’s taste it was a way too cheesy and tasteless but also … beautiful somehow? The perfect place for a world composed of magic. Kurogane wanted to turn over immediately to leave this strange place but when he turned his head, he saw a person standing on the surface of the water. He couldn’t see clearly who this person was nor if this person was human but he could feel something familiar. While staring on the back of this one he examined the appearance and got clearly sure that it was Yuui… kind of. He wore a white coat with a big hood and the fabric was floating. Well, Kurogane knew about Yuui being a magician too but he never used it … just like Fai. So Kurogane could just guessing which magic he controlled. It wasn’t a magic to fight it felt more like the opposite of Fai’s. Kurogane still doesn’t know much about magic and even does not know why he was able to tell which is which but he really felt it. Maybe he got used to this world. Yuui didn’t noticed him yet and Kurogane went some steps to his side without bothering him. Kurogane wanted to watch. Bright lights in different colors appeared around Yuui, floating over the surface and they felt warm when they suddenly came closer to Kurogane. Surprise wasn’t the right word but Kurogane didn’t expect them to include him into Yuui’s… ritual? He still didn’t know what Yuui was doing. “Don’t move,” Yuui gently spoke. His eyes were closed after all but he knew he wasn’t alone anymore. “It may helps you to relax,” he continued. His arm rose with elegant movements like he was playing with the light balls. “You just need to close your eyes.” Yuui must have a strong feel of trust if he doesn’t bother to look who joined him. Kurogane was on the point of telling Yuui that he wouldn’t do any kind of magic or want to be involved but his eyes closed automatically. “…” A soft smile laid on Yuui’s lips when a strong wind came, blowing the hood from his head. The wind played with his long hair. He normally wore his hair in a messy updo so you couldn’t see how long it was. Kurogane could not even see the full length when they had sex because it was too dark. It was a bit longer than Fai’s. Tiny and warm light balls danced around Kurogane and just some seconds later they disappeared. “I can use magic too,” Yuui started to talk quietly. He still smiled softly when he turned around to look at Kurogane. “I know,” Kurogane replied unimpressed. He already was aware of this but didn’t thought it would feel this relaxing. Yuui smirked as he noticed his reaction. While he was still standing on the water the floating stopped and Yuui’s hair lay all over his shoulders. “But unlike Fai I can use healing magic and a lot of supporting magic. I guess I couldn’t fight if I had to.” It really was the opposite of Fai but Fai never used his magic to defend himself, instead pretending he wasn’t able to use it. “Unlike Fai you’re using it. But what’s the point of comparing yourself to him?“ “I’m not comparing myself with him… not anymore. I lost to him I suppose,” Yuui smirked. Yuui came closer when he talked to Kurogane, stopping right in front of him. “What are you doing here, Yuui?” Kurogane wanted to know when he suddenly felt Yuui’s hand on his cheeks. Yuui still smiled but it wasn’t honest like the days before. Kurogane felt he hides a pain deep inside his heart like his Fai does. “I’m surprised you found this place, Kuro-sama. It’s my personal hideout, just a few people know about it since I’m hiding it with my magic.” “You do?” “You know… this place is really special to me. It holds most of my magic besides it is the only place I still can talk to… my Kurogane,” Yuui spoke with a slight sadness in his voice. Kurogane didn’t move nor back away from his hand. He didn’t even responded to his words. So, Yuui told him about Yuuko and a strong wish he had but couldn’t afford the payment but not about the wish itself. Kurogane knew this world’s Kurogane was already dead but not why he had to die. A lot of questions weren’t answered and he didn’t dare ask them. Yuui walked on tiptoe to kiss Kurogane’s lips very gently before he pulled Kurogane with him onto the surface of the water. Kurogane was shocked for a moment when he thought he would take a bath right then but instead he stood there with Yuui. The mage held his hands, stood close to him and looked in his eyes. “I need to be close to use the magic, otherwise you’ll get wet,” Yuui explained. “I hate magic,” Kurogane grumbled and Yuui started to laugh. “I know. But trust me… just once.” “I guess I have too.” Kurogane didn’t really meant it but he couldn’t admit that he really trusted him. “You’re thinking about Fai, am I right?” “Yeah…” “That’s good… I guess. I’m sorry for messing with you and Fai but I wanted to see if you really share the same destiny,” Yuui started to talk. He closed his eyes struggling with himself not to cry. “Yuui, what’s the point?” “Do you remember when I told you my Kurogane died already?” “I do.” It felt strange and most of all: It suddenly happened. Kurogane didn’t come here to talk with Yuui, he just wanted to be alone. He was kind of confused that he found Yuui in the forest and just more confused that he stood with him on a lake now. Kurogane wasn’t upset. He felt more calm than he ever did and that maybe was because of Yuui’s magic? “Don’t judge me for not telling you and using you as an replacement. I really loved him and I still do. When he died I learned about Yuko and tried to talk to her but my wish was too… big. She couldn’t fulfill it, even if I could have paid for it. She just said that one day someone will appear in this world who is struggling with his own fate and if this person’s feelings were not strong enough for his destined one I could fulfill my wish.“ “You mean having _your_ Kurogane back?“ Kurogane was curious. “It’s not that easy. You know… what’s once lost is forever gone. I may not be exactly like Fai but you appear exactly like my Kurogane. And the reason why Kurogane died is… me.” Kurogane stopped to breath for a moment. Just for a few moments he thought about Fai’s behaviors and words. He never told him about his true intentions but hinted about them. Back to Yuuko’s words: The same souls in different worlds. “What happened?“ “I had to kill him,” Yuui answered honestly. The moment Yuui ended his words he waited for Kurogane to kick him away but nothing happened. “Kurogane…?” “You didn’t have bad intentions. I can feel your pure and broken soul. You must have had a good reason to do it,” Kurogane answered calmly. “Show me what happened… I knw you can.“ Kurogane was still affected by Yuui’s magic when he pulled him closer. He released himself from Yuui’s hands and laid his arms around Yuui’s hips. Yuui must have expected Kurogane would hate him instead of wanting to know more about his story. After a long silence Yuui pulled Kurogane’s head closer and kissed him passionately to show him the past… Hosted by Animexx e.V. (http://www.animexx.de)