Card Captor Sakura Fan Fiction ❯ Ruler of the Moon ❯ Chapter 6 ( Chapter 6 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Around noon, Rakesh finally awoke and dressed. He had thought long into the night about Yue. He soon found that his ankle didn't bother him nearly as much and his ribs were almost as good as new. He also discovered that most of his magical energies were returned to him. Calling his staff out, he rose from bed and made his way to the bathroom before heading out and to the top of the stairs. He stood there for a moment, contemplating if he could make it to the bottom without falling, when a voice called from behind, "do you need some help?"

Turning to the side, Rakesh saw his angel looking at him and said, "If you don't mind, I'm not quite sure if I could make it down yet."

Smiling slightly, Yue walked up and, once again, swept Rakesh's feet out from under him. On the short flight down, Rakesh took the opportunity to peck Yue on the cheek. That slight gesture made the ever stoic Moon Guardian blush for only a moment that had Rakesh blinked, he would have missed it.

Yue landed at the bottom of the stairs and set Rakesh gently down. He did not wish to let go just yet and kept his arms around Rakesh's shoulders. Rakesh moved his arms around Yue's waist and, wanting to once again taste that sweetness, moved ever closer to his two beautiful lips and that tantalizing warmth.

They both heard the soft creek as the front door was being pushed open. Reluctantly, they separated and Yue took a step back, just as Keroberus bounded in and announced his presence by saying, in his loud and booming voice, "ah, home sweet home. When's lunch?"

Clow walked in, chuckling at Keroberus' exuberance, and noticed Yue and Rakesh standing in the hall. "Good day to you Yue and to you K. How are you feeling this fine afternoon K?"

"My ankle is still a little sore, but my ribs are nearly as good as new." Rakesh replied, smiling at Clow's good humor. "I am a little hungry though. I didn't get to sleep until late and I only just woke up," Rakesh remarked as he stole a glance at Yue.

Clow noticed the glance and fought himself to not show the knowing smirk that threatened to cross his features. Keroberus, as always clueless about anything but food, suddenly brightened at the prospect of lunch. "Well then let us go get something to eat. Come on Clow. We had breakfast almost two hours ago." Keroberus said as he motioned for Clow to precede him into the kitchen.

"All right Keroberus," Clow laughed, as he began walking towards the kitchen, Keroberus following close behind, and Rakesh and Yue walking more sedately behind.

After lunch, Keroberus practically dragged Rakesh out of the dining room and into the study. Keroberus hated to do chores and appointed himself Rakesh's company for the day to get out of helping with the dishes.

As Yue and Clow were picking up dishes and glasses, Clow suddenly asked him, "What are your feelings towards Rakesh?"

Yue looked up sharply, momentarily afraid that he had somehow angered his master, into the face of a smiling Clow. He was a little shocked, but when he thought about it, Clow knew just about everything that went on with his guardians.

"Rakesh is a good man and if he makes you happy then I am happy for you." Clow said, and saw Yue smile ever so slightly. "So tell me, what are your feelings towards him?"

Yue thought for a moment. He wasn't quite sure of his feelings. He had never felt anything like this. He felt something similar to Clow, but his feelings for Rakesh were different. So he said, "I am not sure, but I . . ." He trailed off, unsure of how to put his feelings into words.

Clow seemed to understand his predicament and said, "I understand, Yue. You care for him but are still unsure. I am sure he cares for you just as much."

When they were finished with the dishes, they made their way to the study. Upon entering the study, they could see and hear Keroberus laughing at something Rakesh had probably said, for Rakesh was smiling at the Sun Guardian. Looking up, Rakesh, seated on the couch, turned his smile to Clow and Yue as they walked into the room. Keroberus was still smiling as Clow seated himself in a chair and Yue remained standing next to the other chair.

Clow faced Rakesh and remarked, "I can sense that your magic is growing stronger."

"Yes, I am happy to say that I am almost back my normal, magical self." Rakesh remarked happily.

"Since you are feeling so much better, I thought, if your ankle is up for it, you would like to accompany us into town tomorrow. I must run a few errands and it would give you a chance to get out of this stuffy, old house."

"I am pretty sure my ankle can handle it as long as I use my staff as a walking stick."

"I am glad to hear it." Clow said and along with Keroberus, and the occasional remark from Yue, they talked well into the night about many different things.