Dragoon

Part VI

Rath woke up with some comforting warmth next to him. He didn't want it to disappear because he's afraid that it's all a dream. But he decided to take a chance. He slowly opened his eyes to see locks of blond hair, familiar blond hair. He sat up quietly and was surprised to see Rune. Now Rath thought he was dreaming. He pinched himself painfully just to make sure. Okay so he wasn't dreaming. He sighed in relief and lied back down. He felt Rune shift and looked to see the elf waking up. He smiled slightly and sat up.

Rune fluttered his eyes open and blinked the sleep out of his eyes. Looking around, he saw Rath sitting up looking at him. He didn't know what to do. He was sure Rath would be asking him some questions. Questions he would much rather avoid. He sat up slowly and backtracked to what he remembered what happened last night. God he hated himself even more. He wished he were somewhere else right now, isolated from the rest of the world. He panicked as he was pulled into an embrace, only to find that it was Rath and relaxed a little. He didn't return it but just stayed there and didn't push. He wanted so bad to go back to the Draqueen so he could be secluded in his room.

"Oh god Rune, I'm so glad that you're okay," Rath said softly to him. Rune stayed silent and just let the moment last. He never remembered the demon lord doing something like this for him. He shook his head at the thought. Why was he thinking of him? He was out of there, for a while, and he was now here with Rath. Memories came back to him as he thought of the past few months. His form trembled as he sobbed quietly.

Rath felt Rune shaking in his arms. He pulled him away for a bit to see tears running down his cheeks. He brushed them off with his thumb. Rune looked up at him with no emotion shining in his eyes. Rath didn't know what to do. He was surprised as Rune placed a hand on his face and traced his fingers around his eyes and to his temple and settling it on his cheek.

"You know, both of you look alike. Your eyes are red just like his. And your hair is the same color. Tell me…What sets you apart from him?! What makes you so different?! Why is this happening?!" Rune yelled out shutting his eyes and clutching Rath's shirt in his hands. Rath gasped a little in shock. He didn't know how to handle this situation.

"Rune…" Rath began.

"I hate it. Why did it have to be me?! Why did he do this to me?! Why?!"

Rune pushed away from Rath and fell to the floor. He sat up with his left leg flat on the floor folded and his right leg tilted and bent at the knees. He began to tear at his skin. He dug his nails in and dragged across his skin hoping to tear it out. Rath gasped and went down. He grabbed both of Rune's wrists and subdued his actions. Rune struggled as he fought to let go. Rune began flailing his legs and body around just to try to break free of the strong grip.

"No! Stop it! Let me go! Let go of me!" Rath was tired of this and he backhanded Rune across the face. Rune touched where he was hit and looked surprised and fear at Rath. It was silent for a moment.

"Rune…I'm sorry. I didn't mean to…" Rath said reaching out to Rune. Rune backed away in fear that he might get hit. He backed away until his back hit the wall. He panicked as Rath came towards him slowly. He looked around for any form of escape but it was too late because Rath reached him. He shut his eyes tightly awaiting any form of violence towards him. He gasped as he was being pulled forward. He was sitting on his lap with his head resting just below the shoulder and arms were wrapped around his waist holding him upright. He just began crying again. Rath just rubbed his back in small circles to calm him down. When Rune calmed down Rath helped Rune up and brought him back to the bed.

Rath leaned against the headboard while Rune sat on his lap just like the way when they were on the floor. This time Rune wrapped his arms around Rath's neck and buried his head in the crook of his neck. Apparently it was still the middle of the night. They were going to leave tomorrow.

"Rune," Rath stated through their silence, as he expected, no answer, "You asked…you asked what makes me so different from him. It's because…it's because I love you," he whispered the last three words out. Rune slowly lifted his head to look at him. But he avoided his gaze.

Rath mentally cursed himself. He slipped. That wasn't supposed to come out. He waited for a response. Of course what he was thinking was the complete opposite of what happened. Rune kissed him fully on the lips. When he pulled away he stared straight into ocean blue eyes.

"Why? Why do you say this now?!" Rune demanded.

"Because I do." Rath answered and brought their faces closer until there wasn't any space between their lips.

Their kiss was soft at first and gradually went fierce and passionate. Rath pushed Rune away for a bit as he just registered what happened or what was about to happen. Rune looked at him questioningly. Rath sighed.

"Rune what are you saying?" Rath asked.

Rune immediately acted way out of character and pushed Rath down on his back while he straddled his waist. He gave him a harsh but gentle kiss. He pulled away and looked straight into cherry colored eyes. His hair fell on each side somewhat covering their faces.

"Does that answer your question?" Rune said. Rath smirked.

"Yes, it does." He said and brought down Rune's face for another kiss.

(A/N: Whoa another lemon in such a short period of time. Hmm… Well it begins now until I say it ends.)

Rune moaned as he writhes against the body under him. Talented hands explored almost all the contours of his upper body. He broke off the kiss and kissed all over Rath's jaw and neck earning him moans from the other. Before he knew it he was undressed while Rath wasn't.

Then he was suddenly flipped over and was now lying on his back. Rath began attacking his neck as one hand trailed down his smooth exposed skin. Rune moaned in delight as he was loosing himself quickly. He tried to regain some state of mind because the other party wasn't undressed yet. His hands brushed across the material of the other's shirt and went into taking it off. As Rath grounded their hips together he thrust back. His arms went around his neck breaths coming in short gasps. His body was still touching the cool fabric of shirt and pants.

Rath got off him and began to take off his articles of clothing. He went back over to the bed and crawled on top of Rune. He flicked his tongue over a nipple and placed it between his lips, sucking on it. He bit softly earning him moans coming from the pale, slender neck. He did the same treatment with the other one.

Rune felt himself responding to the sensual treatment. The pleasure he was receiving was overwhelming. He thought he would come any moment. Hot fire danced across his skin as the other's talented hands and mouth did wonders on his body. His hands clutched tightly to the sheets as Rath began sucking on his erect cock. Rath continued his ministrations. Restrained hips encouraged him to go further. He licked, slurped, and sucked the hard shaft. He could tell that the elf was close to release as the other's hands clutched tightly in his hair. Before he could release he stopped. Rune whimpered in need but Rath silenced it by claming his lips. Rath pulled away and whispered in Rune's ear. Rune nodded slightly and complied.

He flipped himself over on all fours. He was on his knees, which were bent, legs spread, and he, himself exposed to the wanting eyes of the other. His breath came out in harsh pants as his body ached for release. Rune gaped as he felt Rath erection pressing on his back as he leaned forward. Rath placed a kiss on his exposed shoulder and brushed two fingers over his lips.

Rune got the message and took the fingers in his mouth. He sucked and swirled his tongue around them, coating it with saliva. Rath shuddered as he felt the attention his fingers were getting. He could experiment other things some later time. When he felt that it was enough he took them out and inserted both fingers through the tight ring of muscle. He made a scissoring motion, stretching the hole larger. Rune let out breathless moans and pushed back on them trying to let it probe deeper inside him.

Rath took out his fingers and slammed into the tight sheath. Rune cried out sharply as Rath touched something inside him. He moved in a slow torturous pace making Rune moan loudly and begging for more. Rath gradually increased his pace until he was slamming full hilt into him. He then started pumping Rune's length in time with his thrusts until finally both of them released.

(A/N: You people know. Lemon's over.)

Rath collapsed next to Rune and pulled him closer. Rune snuggled up to the fair warmth of comfort. He pulled the blanket to cover them up to their waists. He placed his arm around his waist and rested his head on his chest. Rath had his arm around his waist bringing them closer. It was silent.

"Rath?" Rune spoke softly.

"Hmm?" Rath responded.

"I love you too."

Rath smiled slightly and kissed Rune's forehead before they both drifted off to sleep.

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Rune woke up to the bright rays of the sun on his face. He heard a beating heart. He noted that beds don't have hearts and he bolted up in a sitting position looking around frantically. He noticed that he wasn't in the demon lord's castle but somewhere around Dusis and he was traveling with his companions. He sighed in relief. He looked beside him and paled as he saw Rath there. Memories from last night came back to him. Rune gasped and stood up. He couldn't believe himself, what had happened, what he did. Plus he couldn't believe he said that either.

He ran inside the bathroom, throwing up. When he was done he went and cleaned himself up. He scrubbed his skin roughly making red marks and some bleeding on the pale flesh. But then he stopped and thought of something. It was the best sleep he's had in a while wrapped up in someone else's arms, warm comfort. His hand gripped the sponge tightly. Even when the demon lord was being generous he had the same feeling.

That thought just made him hate himself even more. He brought his hands up to his face covering them as he cried softly. God things were just so hard. He stood up, water dripped down his body as he reached for a towel. He stepped out and dried himself up. He wrapped the towel around his waist and walked out to the room. Rath was still asleep. Rune picked up his clothes and put them on silently as he could so he wouldn't wake the other up. His eyes glanced over to his and Rath's swords.

Rune didn't know what was happening but his feet were moving on its own accord. His hand picked up his blade. The feel of the cool metal against his skin felt great. Now all he had to do was drag down sharply and he'd be finished. His hand trembled as words rang through his head.

"You belong to me."

"You look so beautiful helpless and covered in blood."

"Do you really hate me that much?"

"I love you."

He was about to go through with it until hands grabbed his and prevented him from doing so. His body froze up. He was afraid he'd get hurt again. Rune didn't bother struggling because it always ended up the same way. He'd always be the one to surrender.

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Kinshin: Yes I'm finished! There's about a few more chapters to go before the alt. endings come up. Thanks to minny for reviewing and for your people's visits!

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