Fushigi Yuugi Fan Fiction ❯ Nightengale's Song. ❯ Part.1. ( Chapter 1 )

Disclaimers: I don't own Fushigi Yugi. Thank god. I'm not into a rape theme for my mangas. Bad, Yu Watase!!

Warnings: Hmmm… Twincest NC-17 in their finest form!!!

Purple Mist: Yes, those two lovable, blonde bishounens twins are back and boy, are they bonking each other! Suboshi-chan is such a little animal in bed. Ne, Suboshi baby?

Suboshi: You make me sounds like a pervert.

Purple Mist: Naw, you're just a healthy teenage boy.

Amiboshi: Anime ways, at least.

Purple Mist & Suboshi: AMI-CHAN!! * each glomps him. * * Suboshi glares at fan girl * Grrrrr…

Purple Mist: * sweatdrops* Err… * glomps both twins & winks * Okay, on with the fic!!

General Nakago walked down the corridors of the Kuto palace. He could sense a cloud of hidden frustration and depression building up inside one of his fellow Seiryu warriors, Suboshi. Up ahead in the bedroom wing hallway Nakago spotted the mika Lady Yui leaving the boy's room She too, had also been sensing her warrior's unhappiness.

" Has he locked himself up in his room again, Lady Yui? " Nakago asked.

" Yes, Nakago-sama. I've tried talking to him, but he only snaps at me and tells me I could never understand his feelings. I might if he would just give me a chance. It's not good to keep what he's feeling bottled up inside, " Lady Yui sighed.

" I'll talk to him, Lady mika. Meanwhile, some of the peasants are asking for an audience with you. A newly wed couple seeks the blessing of their priestess for their unborn child, " Nakago said.

Lady Yui smiled, " Then I shall go see them. Thank you, Nakago-sama. "

With that said, the blonde girl left her general to try and talk to Suboshi. After knocking twice on the boy's door with no answer, Nakago entered the young warrior's chambers and looked around for him. He found Suboshi sitting on the windowsill. The younger blonde looked up and frowned when he saw the older man.

" What do you want? " Suboshi gruffed.

" Lady Yui only means well. She worries about you and you should try to treat her with more kindness. Remember, Suboshi, anything that bothers you, she can feel, " Nakago said.

" Like anyone can understand how I feel, " Suboshi muttered. He glanced over at the general and added, " If I at least tell you, will you all leave me alone? "

" If you wish? " Nakago replied as he took a seat across from the boy.

" Fine, " Suboshi huffed. He felt silly telling the older man this, " If you must know, I'm lonely. "

An amused smile spread over the general's face, " Well, if that's all I'm sure I can arrange for one of the court girls to- "

" That's not it! " Suboshi snapped, jumping up. He held up a clutched fist, " I don't want or need the empty comfort of a court whore offers in a bed! "

" Then what is it you're looking for? " Nakago asked.

" The part of me that's missing, " Suboshi said softly. Nakago raised an eye brow in interest as the boy continued, " I mean, it feels like something important is missing from my life. I've often felt like a key part of my soul is missing and there's the dreams of when I'm an infant; I always feel another laying next to me and the emptiness is gone. "

Suboshi then snorted, " You must think I'm crazy or something. "

" No. I do know you were adopted when you were very young. Perhaps you have a sibling from which you were separated. Maybe even a twin. It would explain this deep emptiness you feel. Twins are said to have a special bond, " Nakago said.

" You think that's it? Out there I have a missing brother or sister? Or even a twin? " Suboshi asked.

" Yes. We Seiryu warriors are supposed to have seven and we are missing one still. The mark on your shoulder means you do have a missing twin. I have just recently researched the Seiryu scroll for clues on our missing warrior and my guess was proven right. I just didn't want to say anything to you till I was certain, " Nakago replied, " Otherwise, you might have fallen into deeper depression. "

Suboshi started to tremble with happiness and shock, " I have a twin… I have a twin? I have a twin! Then I'm going out to find him or her and bring them back with me! "

" No, I don't think it would be wise. I'll send out some scouts to find a young man or women who looks like you and who holds the mark of ' Higher Spirits, ' " Nakago replied.

" But why can't I go?! ' Suboshi frowned.

" Because, my young one, you are too hot headed and will get into trouble. You don't know these lands as well as my scouts do, " the general said, " And you still have your training to worry about. "

" But… " Suboshi started to argue.

" Trust me, " Nakago interrupted, " My scouts can cover more ground then just one young boy. I'll even send word to our allies in Konan to ask them to keep an eye open for our missing Seiryu warrior. "

The younger warrior nodded in agreement. A smile spread over Suboshi's face and for the first time in his life he felt truly happy. He was going to find his missing half. " Then I'll wait, " Suboshi said.

Nakago nodded and left to make preparations. " For your sake, Suboshi, I hope we find your twin, " he said as the general headed down the hallway.

* - * - *

" Aye, we'll stop here in this kingdom and see if we can't squeeze a bag of gold from the emperor's pockets, " a member of a traveling gypsy show called back to his crew.

" If not him, the priestess. I've heard she loves traveling show like us and likes to hear stories and gossip from other lands, " an elderly gypsy woman smiled.

" The priestess likes cheap entertainment? " A young blonde boy said as he stepped up to the un-appointed leaders of the gypsies.

The head -man frowned, " Watch your mouth, boy, before I whip your worthless hid. "

" 'Worthless hid,' eh? Well, this worthless hid brings in a lot of money from dirty men's pockets who just love to watch chaste boys like me dance in practicality nothing at all, old man, " the blonde snapped back.

" I don't know why I put up with you, " the gypsy snarled.

" Because my Nightingale is good business and you know it, " the elderly head- gypsy woman chuckled. She turned to the others, " Okay, gypsies, let's make ourselves presentable for his highness and her emince, the priestess of Seiryu. "

There was a chorus of agreements and the old woman turned to the blonde boy. " Come with me, Nightingale, so we can make you beautiful for the fat rich pigs. " She said.

" Why you still insist on calling me Nightingale, Grandmother? " The boy asked as he followed her into the wagon they shared. Out of all the gypsies he had lived with for all his life, Nightingale only truly trusted her. She had raised him and they loved each other as if they truly were grandparent and child.

" Why, because you make suck fine music on your flute, Nightingale, " his grandmother smiled as she picked out his clothes to wear while he bathed.

" But Nightingale isn't my real name. It's Koutoku, " the blonde replied. The elderly gypsy woman's eyes grew soft with an old sadness as Koutoku dried off and wrapped a robe around him before sitting down in front of here so she could comb his long blonde hair.

" Humor an old woman, Nightingale. I had a little girl of my own and her name was Nightingale. Not very pretty, but she had the sweetest voice like the bird's. She died when she wasn't even a woman yet, " his grandmother sighed.

" I'm sorry to have asked, " Koutoku said, lowering his eyes. His grandmother had never told him of her past before. Maybe because of the pain it held for her.

" Don't be. My daughter sent you to me in her place. How happy I am to have found such a pretty child with a kind soul, " his grandmother smiled.

" Then I'll make sure I earn enough coins so that you can have a dress just as pretty as those ladies in the courts we entertain, " Koutoku promised with a smile, " Or a bed of the softest pillows for your old bones, Grandma. "

The gypsy women kissed his head and continued to brush his hair. Koutoku always worried about her health. She knew she wasn't as young as she used to be and had a hard time getting around on foot, but whenever her Nightingale went out to entertain she made sure she was with him. Otherwise her partner might sell her beautiful virgin child to the first dirty rich man he came across. Koutoku's grandmother wanted him to save his virtue for his love.

" Grandmother? " Koutoku spoke up.

" Hmm? "

" Do you think we'll find my missing twin brother or sister here? "

" We'll never know until we look. After we entertain his majesty and the priestess, we'll go look around, " his grandmother smiled.

" That is, if your partner doesn't sell me off to a rich old man first, " Koutoku snorted.

" He can never. You're my child, " she gruffed, " Come, let's get you dressed so we can earn our pay for food. "

The old woman dressed Koutoku in women's fashion; an almost see through pale blue, satin skirt with long side slits to show teasing hints of his slender legs when he walked that hung low on his hips tied up with a braided gold ribbon, a cropped, matching mesh tunic trimmed with a darker blue ribbon, his long blonde hair pulled back into a loose braid so that the loose strands would frame his pretty face to give an alluring effect, and red silk shoes with a simple gold collar around his neck finished his attire. Koutoku's grandmother had prevented him from developing a muscular frame to keep his remaining feminine appearance. When Koutoku was ready, she and her partner and crew of musicians dressed in their very best clothes saved for their shows and approached the palace. Because of Koutoku's looks, the guards allowed them in. The blonde boy frowned and avoided the wandering hand.

They were informed that the emperor was away on business, but the priestess would be glad to have someone entertain herself and her Seiryu warriors. Koutoku looked around himself as they were led to the priestess' meeting chambers. The doors were opened and the crew was led inside.

" Make whatever preparations you need while her emince and her warriors make themselves ready for your show, " a guard informed them.

" Thank you, sir, " the head- man of the gypsies bowed and they were left alone in the room with other guards, hidden away from sight in case of thieves among the crew and for her emince's safety, to make themselves ready.

The gypsies sat themselves on silk and satin pillows, tuning their instruments. Koutoku was instructed by his grandmother to give a song and dance after she had told news and gossip to the priestess.

" Stay behind this curtain and practice till you're given your cue, " his grandmother smiled with a bit of excitement. After so many years, she still loved to perform.

Koutoku nodded, " Just make sure you don't put too much stress on your bones, Grandmother. The priestess will still hear you if you're sitting. "

* - * - *

Suboshi had decided to join his priestess and his fellow warriors in their viewing of the traveling gypsy show. It would help make time go by and he may even enjoy himself now that the blonde was in a better mood.

' I wonder what the gypsies look like? ' Suboshi thought. He had a few minutes before the others would arrive with Nakago's lover, the lady Soi who had been left in charge with him gone. Suboshi walked down to the priestess chambers and crept into a spying hall used in times of war. There he could easily spy on the gypsies and saw through a peep hole the gypsies setting up for the evening's entertainment. There wasn't as many as he had thought and the only woman didn't look like much of a singer. In fact, there was hardly any attractive gypsies in the bunch which tossed Suboshi's past thoughts that all gypsies where these glamorous, exotic people.

' Maybe I'll skip this instead. ' Suboshi thought. Movement from behind the curtain in the room caught his attention. Curious, he moved over to the next peephole. The blonde boy blushed as he watched the blonde gypsy girl he could only describe as breath taking, practice her dancing, a style that pulsed with sensuality. Suboshi felt his body flush and react with youthful urges as his gaze trailed down to her hips and watched them sway. Then the girl turned around and Suboshi's blush darkened when he saw this wasn't a girl, but a boy his own age instead.

Koutoku kept his eyes closed as he danced. He couldn't stand to see the lust filled gazes of those who watched him. He did love to dance, but those eyes ruined it for him, so Koutoku learned to dance blind. It, in turn, helped him tune into the music and concentrated on his body movements better. He felt eyes watching him and opened them. The blonde looked around and saw no one.

' There's no one here, Koutoku, ' he told himself, ' must be my nerves. I have no idea if the priestess of Seiryu would even want to watch a boy dressed as a woman dance. I need to calm down. '

Koutoku sat down and pulled out his flute. He played a gentle melody that spoke of his feelings; the nervousness, how he hated his job, how he loved to sing and dance for the love music rather then the need to earn money to eat, and last of all, the searching for his missing half and the emptiness he felt. Suboshi wiped a few tears away. He could sense the other blonde's feelings through his music and figured the boy must be some kind of sorcerer. Suboshi didn't see the Seiryu mark glowing softly on Koutoku's shoulder, but the warrior knew he wanted to save the beautiful boy from this life. He felt a kind of link with him, an understanding.

' Maybe he could become my friend, ' Suboshi thought. Another part of him was arguing that he only wanted the blonde around because he desired him for a lover. Suboshi couldn't disagree with that. He grew angry at the thought of other men only wanting the other boy for a one night's desire and even wished them harm, but a part of him told him he was no better then them since Suboshi himself wouldn't mind laying the blonde gypsy down, kissing those pink lips, caressing those pale thighs as his tongue explored the boy's neck. Suboshi snapped out of those distracting thoughts. ' But maybe I am better. I don't want him as an object. I'd like to get to know him. '

Suboshi left the hidden hallway and joined up with his priestess and fellow warriors as they came into the hallway. Lady Yui sat in her chair as the top of the elegantly decorated steps of her own throne with Soi on her left with the others sitting on pillows on the stairs below her. Servants entered and offered food and wine for everyone. Lady Yui looked up and smiled as Suboshi entered the room and sat besides Soi. " I'm glad you're feeling better in spirits that you would join us, Suboshi. "

" Yes, m'lady, " Suboshi bowed.

Lady Yui smiled, welcoming her guests and asked the gypsies to tell her of their travels and any news of tales they'd heard of from other kingdoms. Koutoku's grandmother bowed as she began to unfold her tales of legends and folklore to present gossip of pervious kingdoms and lands she had traveled through. The other gypsies played out music. Suboshi waited with un-growing patients for the gypsies to introduce the blonde boy. Finally, the old woman motioned for her gypsies to ready Koutoku's cue with different music.

" And now my lady of Seiryu and esteemed warriors…" she began as the lights were dimmed and she tossed powder into the air that burst into colorful puffs of smoke with small firework like- sparks, " It gives me great pleasure to introduce the star of our show, the bewitching beauty who sings like the nightingale herself and dances of the airs of heaven- " Koutoku's grandmother paused, to tease them and perked their interests. She tossed a large handful of her colored powder into the air and was swallowed up as she finished, " -I give you Koutoku! "

The dark rose smoke cleared and in the elderly woman's place stood Koutoku, who stood with a raised veil hiding his face. A slow, sensual beat began as the blonde lowered the veil and Koutoku began his dance. Soi chuckled to herself at the flush spreading over her mika's face as the young man before them swayed. Even though the boy was a wonderful dancer and could capture an audiences' interest, Soi found herself uneasy at the thought of a boy so young having to perform for dirty, old men with lustful intentions. She remembered being sold off by her parents to a run down harem. Nakago had saved her, her virtue as well, and had brought her back with him to the palace. The blonde general had been making rounds in his kingdom he served and protected, hearing the commotion and saw two men dragging a lovely young woman towards a run down building with a shabby harem sign. For the lady Soi, it was like her knight in shinning armor when he galloped over and carried her off in the blink of an eye back to the palace. Later that very night the general found out Soi was a Seiryu warrior by accident when they were making love, both having fallen in love with each other.

As much as Suboshi was enjoying himself, watching Koutoku dance, he also felt sad that deep down inside Koutoku was ashamed to live like the way he did. He shuddered, wondering just how long till his people started to sell his body for money?

' Maybe I can ask Lady Yui to try and buy him so he won't have to face a future as a whore. ' Suboshi thought. He knew some of the rumors about gypsies and looked over at the mika. The other male warriors were enjoying themselves, watching the beautiful boy dance. Soi met his eyes and he too saw that she had been thinking the same; to get the boy out of that life.

" My lady…" Soi whispered, leaning over to make her concern for the boy known. If Lady Yui would agree to go along and help save the boy, Soi knew there would be little chance the gypsies would turn down her offer to buy Koutoku. Suboshi smiled when he saw Lady Yui nod her head.

The danced then ended and Koutoku sat besides his grandmother as he received applause. He looked over the viewers and his eyes fell upon the youngest. A boy with blonde hair like himself.

' He kinda looks like me. ' Koutoku thought and looked away, refusing to allow the flame of hope to spark, only to be dosed, ' And so doesn't every blonde boy my age with the same color of eyes. The chances that he's my brother are nil. Besides, he looks at me the same way as the other men do. '

Lady Yui stood up, " We thank you for the show and yet we have one request. I will pay you handsomely for the boy. "

Koutoku's mouth dropped open. She wanted to buy him? Like a pretty pet? Anger boiled up inside Koutoku and before anyone else could speak up, the blonde cried out, " How dare you?! I'm not some slave to be bought and sold! I'm a free person and don't you forget it! I don't care who you are! "

" Quiet, you little bastard! " The gypsy head- man roared, having drunk too much free wine. He rose up and struck Koutoku across his face. Suboshi jumped up with rage burning in his eyes.

" Don't touch him! " Koutoku's grandmother yelled.

" It's about time we got something worth while for his worthless hid them a few loose coins from off the streets. A pretty virgin boy like him will fetch nicely for someone who wants a pet! " The head-man spat.

" I'm not selling my boy! " Koutoku's grandmother cried.

" Stupid hag. Some partner you are. You allow money to slip by because you refuse to use him as he should be. A whore! " The man roared and struck the old gypsy woman down, hard. Koutoku stared in horror as his grandmother was struck down. She was so old. His grandmother fell down to the ground with a sicken crack.

" Guards! Seize him! " Lady Yui cried out, jumping to her feet.

" Grandma? " Koutoku whispered as he gathered her in his arms. When she didn't move, the blonde knew her neck must have snapped. Tears blurred his vision as Koutoku held his grandmother tightly to him, sobbing, " No! You killed her, you bastard! Her bones were too old! Murderer! "

" Guards, take him away to the dungeons! " Lady Yui ordered.

" No, that's too good for him. To rot away in some dungeon, " Koutoku whispered in a husky voice filled with anger. He placed his grandmother carefully down and slowly stood up. He pulled out his flute as rage and anger blinding his better judgement.

Suboshi gasped. He didn't understand why or how, but he knew Koutoku was going to use that flute to kill the man who has struck down his grandmother, " Everyone, cover your ears! "

Koutoku quickly began to play a mind shattering melody on his flute. Being dropped by the guards, the gypsy man wasn't able to cover his ears in time. He screamed as his mind throbbed while his skull started to crack. " The pain! " He howled.

' Is nothing short of what you deserve! ' Koutoku thought. The gypsy man screamed before his head caved in and blood shot out, splattering over Koutoku, snapping the boy from his moment of madness. The blonde dropped his flute as he watched the man collapse to the floor. Koutoku covered his face with his hand, ashamed at what he had done. Allowing his anger to take over.

" I'm no better! " He sobbed. Koutoku looked over at the other gypsies and pointed to his grandmother, " G-go and bury her. Under the most beautiful tree you can find for a marker and then go choose a new leader. I must stay here and face my murder charges. " He gave his grandmother a kiss on her check, " Good bye. "

The gypsies nodded and they left to carry out the boy's request. Koutoku stood up slowly and turned to face Lady Yui. She gasped when she saw the glowing symbol on his right shoulder.

" 'High Spirits,' " she gasped, " You're a Seiryu warrior! "

" What? " He blinked.

" You're one of us, a Seiryu warrior born to protect the mika of Seiryu. Didn't you know that? " Soi asked.

' So he's my brother? ' Suboshi thought and blushed.

" What will you do, priestess? " Tomo asked, " He did just kill a man. "

Lady Yui shook her head, " He had only done what the guards would have done at dawn. As a Seiryu warrior he is allowed a few allowances to carry out justice in Kuto. " She turned to a guard, " Guard, go and inform the gypsies we shall provide a funeral for Amiboshi's grandmother and pay them for the caring of him for all these years. "

" Yes, Lady Yui, " the guard bowed and left.

" Amiboshi? " Koutoku asked.

Lady Yui smiled and walked to him, " That is your Seiryu name. I guess those who took care of you weren't from this kingdom so they wouldn't know whom you really are and what that symbol means. " She turned to Suboshi, " Suboshi, we found your missing twin brother. "

" I-I really have a twin brother? " Amiboshi whispered.

" Amiboshi, " Suboshi smiled, liking that he had someone to address that name with finally. His heart felt overjoyed at the finding of his missing half. Suboshi walked over and locked his twin into a hug. Holding Amiboshi close, Suboshi could feel their ki's reacting at each other and felt the void filling. Now all he had to do was tell his body to stop enjoying the way Amiboshi's body felt pressed up against his. He could only love Amiboshi in a brotherly fashion.

Amibosh's mind was over flowing with the sudden information, the shock of finding his twin after long searching, and from the killings. When Amiboshi felt his brother's ki, the blonde passed out. Suboshi caught his twin when he went limp.

" Amiboshi! "

" The poor child. I'm afraid this was all too much for him, " Soi said.

Suboshi lifted his twin into his arms and held him in a protective grasp; " I'll take him to my room so he can rest. "

Everyone nodded. Soi gave out orders to have the room cleaned and for general Nakago to be sent word that Amiboshi had been found.

" Send word to the kitchen to have food and drink be sent to Lord Suboshi's room, " Lady Yui told one of her handmaids and left to retire to her room. Soon only Tomo and Moboshi were left. The taller young man looked up at the being in his borrowed form.

" It makes me wonder, " Tomo said.

" About what? "

" Whether or not Suboshi will make any attempts to sleep with Amiboshi? "

" But they're brothers. "

Tomo chuckled, " I saw the looks Suboshi was giving the boy before he knew of his identity. He may have even falling in love. This will be interesting to watch. "

" You heartless bastard, " Moboshi chuckled.

Tomo chuckled again, " Not that I care. It's not my family, but do you care to make a wager? "

* - * - *

Amiboshi slowly opened his eyes and saw he was facing a wall. Focusing from his sleep, he found he was in a soft, warm bed lined with light green, silk sheets. Amiboshi smiled and curled up under the sheets, enjoying how they felt against his bare skin. Bare skin? Peeking under the covers Amiboshi saw his clothes had been removed and he was now wearing a pair of knee high sleeping pants. The bed stirred and Amiboshi looked over his shoulder. Suboshi was lying next to him under the covers as well still asleep. Amiboshi blushed and sat up. He looked over his brother and out the widow to see the last traces of the sunrise.

" Did you sleep well? " His twin asked, opening his eyes.

" How long was I out? " Amiboshi asked, looking back at Suboshi.

" Two days. You seemed plagued by nightmares and you kept calling out for your grandmother while tossing and turning in your sleep. You settled down when I laid besides you. I'm glad you trusted me even asleep, Ami-kun, " Suboshi smiled and sat up, " Do you have any idea how long I've been waiting for you? "

" Probably for about as long as I have, "Amiboshi said with a smile and glanced around the room, " Where are my clothes? "

Suboshi frowned, " I burned those things. I won't have my brother dressed as some whore. "

Amiboshi looked sad, " I wanted them buried with my grandmother. They belonged to her daughter, the one she lost. "

" Gomen, Amiboshi, I didn't know. If it makes you feel any better the necklace is still here. I was going to sell it for her tombstone, but- "

" That's okay. There wasn't anyway for you to have known. Just make sure she's buried with her daughter's necklace. I hope those two are together again, " Amiboshi smiled, blinking back his tears, " Maybe she turned senile in her old age, calling me her daughter's name, but… "

Suboshi frowned unhappily as he watched his brother his hid his tears in the cock of his arm. For the two days Amiboshi slept, his brother had taken care of him and trying to keep his body under control proved difficult while stripping, washing, drying, and redressing his twin's beautiful body, more slender then his own. It seems Suboshi still needed to care for his twin, emotionally now as he reached over and pulled Amiboshi into a hug, rubbing his back in a way he hopped would comfort the blonde. Amiboshi, in turn, wrapped his arms around him and cried into his chest.

' He's so gentle. I don't think he would have really wanted to kill that man if he hadn't been mad with grief. ' Suboshi thought.

Amiboshi sat up and wiped his tears away, laughing softly, " Look at me, acting like a baby instead of the older brother. "

" Who says you're older? " Suboshi challenged.

" Our ki's tell me so, " Amiboshi grinned.

" Yeah, well, you look more like the older sister with that hair and girly figure of yours, " Suboshi teased.

Amiboshi pouted, " Not my fault. Grandma made sure I looked as much as girl as possible and she grew out my hair because of Nightingale. " He tugged on a long strand, " It's got to go. Today I start living as a normal teenage boy with short hair. "

Suboshi chuckled and crawled out of bed, " Come on. The baths should be ready and I'll cut your hair. "

" Like yours, " Amiboshi said.

Suboshi smiled and slide an arm around his twin's waist, " Even the same stupid bandanna. We're got catching up to do. "

* - * - *

" I'm so glad Amiboshi's been found. Suboshi's never looked happier, " Lady Yui said.

" Where is Amiboshi now? " General Nakago asked.

" He's in the baths with his brother, Nakago, " Soi informed her lover.

" I would like to meet with him later so he can be informed of what his duties are as Seiryu Seven warrior. He'll need combat training as soon a possible since the Lady Miaka of the Suzuka Seven in our allies' kingdom has invited our mika to meet with her. I would like to send the twins to go with her as he bodyguards, " Nakago said, " Suboshi hasn't been outside the city in a year or so and the journey will do him some good. "

" I'd like that, " Lady Yui said, " I've been wanting to meet with the Lady Miaka for some time now ever since I've heard of her. I've heard she's around my age. "

" Yes. Gossipers say she can pack away a meal like no other, " Soi giggled.

" Is she pudgy? " Lady Yui pondered.

" No, she's said to be very energetic so she burns off the excess fat from her enthusiasm and her enthusiasm only makes her desire for more food and thus, " Soi smiled, " Either that, or she's a charming glutton. "

" She sounds like fun. I can't wait to meet her, " Lady Yui giggled, " I'll make sure to bring her something edible as a gift. "

* - * - *

Amiboshi sat on the stool as his brother carefully cut and trimmed his hair to match his.

" Done. Take a look, " Suboshi grinned proudly as he held up the hand mirror and rested his chin on Amiboshi's shoulder so the boy could compare. Amiboshi smiled back at their reflections. Now they really looked like twins.

" I diffidently prefer shorter hair, " Amiboshi said. He stood up, walked over to the swimming pool sized bath, and jumped in. Popping up he motioned for his twin to join him, " Water's great. Come on in! " And he dove under the water again.

" I can do this. He's just my brother. ' Suboshi thought and used the stairs to enter the bath, praying his towel would hid his sudden erection from seeing his twin's backside when Amiboshi's towel flew up.

Amiboshi was over by the man made waterfall getting a gentle massage from the warm falling water when he saw Suboshi join him in the bath. He grinned and snuck over. The two were in the middle of a water fight started by Amiboshi when Tomo entered the bathroom wearing one of his more theatrical bathrobes. He stopped by the edge at the twins and smiled at Amiboshi.

" Hello. I don 't believe we've introduced ourselves. I'm Tomo, " the older young man said.

" I'm Amiboshi, " the blonde replied. He turned, whispering to his brother, " Boy, and you thought I looked like a girl with my hair long? "

Tomo smiled, like a snake would at its dinner, " I see you cut your hair now that you've moved on from that former life. Too bad, you were an excellent dancer. "

Suboshi frowned and moved closer to his twin, not liking how Tomo was looking at his brother and flirting. Tomo had a rep of being a male slut in his past and the blonde didn't like the way he was attempting to get his hooks into Amiboshi. He had tried it once with Suboshi when the boy had first arrived.

Amiboshi laughed, embarrassed while scratching the back of his head, " Not too many people tell me that without wanting to sleep with me afterwards. " He thought venomously, ' Like I owe it to them for the compliment. '

Suboshi spoke up before he gave Tomo a chance to reply at that remark, " Tomo, did you have a message for us from Nakago-sama? If not, Amiboshi and I should leave now to meet with him. "

" Yes, I do actually. Nakago-sama does wish to speak with you, " Tomo said.

" Fine then, " the blonde replied and swan shore along side with his brother. He made sure Tomo didn't see Amiboshi in his wet towel by quickly wrapping his robe around him before grabbing his own and practically half dragged his twin from the room.

" Shu-chan, let go of my arm! " Amiboshi said.

" Gomen, but I didn't like the way Tomo was looking at you. It only reminds me of your past and I want to put as much space between you and that kind of life as possible, " Suboshi said, his nose red.

" Yeah, but… " Amiboshi shook his head, not finishing his train of thought. ' That was before he knew he was my brother and now he probably feels bad for how he looked at me like one of the common viewers. He's just trying to protect me. '

Amiboshi smiled and stopped Suboshi in his walk by hugging him from behind. " Don't worry, Shu-chan. Nothing is gonna make me worry about my past now that I've got my future, " he smiled. Suboshi blushed and nodded.

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" Nice to finally met you, Koutoku. Or should I call you Amiboshi? " General Nakago asked when the two blondes entered the general's quarters dressed and ready for orders.

" Call me Amiboshi. It's just easier, " the blonde smiled.

" Alright then. Amiboshi, as a Seiryu Seven, I'm sure your brother explained to you your purpose to being born with your powers, " Nakago said.

" Yes sir, " Amiboshi nodded.

" Excellent. In a month Lady Yui is going to meet with the Lady Miaka who is mika of the Suzuka Seven for a pleasure visit. I want you two to accompany her because the experience will you both some good. The others and I will be training you for combat so you will know how to protect Lady Yui and to get your powers sharpened in the next four weeks, " Nakago said.

" I understand, sir, " Amiboshi replied.

" Good. You'll start training today with Soi-san and Suboshi, " the blonde general said.

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