Original Stories Fan Fiction ❯ Ice and Snow ❯ Chapter 1 ( Chapter 1 )

Ice and Snow

By Sai Hikawa

 

Author's Notes:

Characters here were created by me, and will be used by me alone. Do not steal.

Stealing is for losers.

Warning: Shounen-ai/Yaoi stuff. Don't worry, it's pure love... I don't intend on putting some 'intimate' scenes, unless necessary.

 

Characters:

Nagi Zefiric - 18 Years old

Daisuke Morizukawa - 18 Years old

Sai Zefiric - 14 years old

Kai Saohara - 18 years old

Leila Gray - 17 years old

Mira Rhymeless - 17 years old

Some classmates

 

More Authors' Notes:

I feel sorry for using Nagi in this one... well, because he's sooo cute. Anyways, I have license, so let's get this story started!

'Some text' <- means thinking.

"Some text" <- means talking.

(Some text) <- means some comments.

[Some text] <- means some author's notes.

 

Chapter 1 -

 

"Ok class. I do hope you're ready for this one." The teacher came in and walked to the board. "QUIET!" She shouted. "Anyway, we have a school play, entitled "Ice and Snow". I do hope you know the story."

"We do ma'am. You had us make a report about it earlier this year." The blonde girl said.

"Yeah, I think I remember. Anyway, we need the cast. Of course you know the two protagonists, Reion and Shou?" A rhetorical question released by the teacher, "so who will play as Shou?"

'This is my chance to be popular!' The silver-haired boy thought as he raised his hand. At that instant, everyone in class looked at him, and all the other boys dropped their hands in favor of Nagi.

"Well then, Nagi will play as Shou. Next, who will play as -" Before the teacher finished her sentence, a blue-haired boy raised his hand. To the teacher's surprise, she noticed the boy's glaring eyes, trying to imply silently that the role must be his. "Ok, so Daisuke will play Reion." Everyone was surprised. They didn't expect such a pairing [neither did I... just out of randomness....], Nagi, a vigorous boy at his age, with a normal teenage lifestyle, paired to Daisuke, a silent and exceptional student, yet has a reputation for being kind and gentle. No one would expect them to get along, since they never talked to each other ever since they saw each other.

"Ahem. Other characters will be portrayed by Leila, Mira and the rest of the class. Guys, I expect you to do your best here." The teacher said before leaving the class. "And, you should start talking about it. The play is scheduled in a month." The teacher left.

 

'This is going to be a long month...' Nagi thought. He was disrupted by Leila's voice. "Everyone, we need to practice. Here are the copies of the script. I do hope you read them and memorize your parts. Class dismissed." and they all went out. Nagi went out last, right after Daisuke left. He wanted to have a talk. He wanted to know what he's thinking. He was silent all the time. Whenever Nagi goes near, Daisuke goes away. It's like Daisuke's evading Nagi, which made him curious, and a bit angry.

'Why the hell would that guy ignore me?' He thought. "Anyway, Sai must've been worried. I need to go home." And he went home.

 

"Oni-chan! Welcome home!" Sai greeted her big brother with a kiss on the cheek. "I'm home. So, what's for dinner, my princess?"

"Oh brother, that's so old." She giggled. "Anyways, I cooked your favorite, Meat spaghetti." And they ate happily, brother and sister.

"Ne, oni-chan..." Sai opened up a topic just after finishing both their meals. "I have a favor to ask."

"Anything for my little sister, so what do you want oni-chan to do?"

"Umm... Can you give this... to... umm... a certain... schoolmate of yours? I heard he has blue hair...."

"Daisuke?"

"Yeah! That's the name. Can you give this gift to him? It's his birthday tomorrow..." She shyly placed her eyes away from her brother.

"No. I won't. I can't." Sai then looked at her brother, surprised to see him decline. "Why?"

"Because..." He was caught up with words. "He... he doesn't like gifts."

"I know." She pointed out. "But he will. It's his birthday."

"And..." trying to add more excuses. "He... he hates me."

"Why would he hate you? What made you think he hates you?" Sai asked in surprise.

"I don't really know if he hates me... But, whenever I go near him, he goes away. It's been like that. Plus the fact that we haven't talk since the day we met."

"That's so tragic. Brother, there's a first time for everything. If you wouldn't do an effort of trying to make him speak up, nothing will be solved." Nagi was taken back by his sister's reply. "Well, are you going to do something about it?"

"I don't know..."

"Well, oni-chan... please, give him this gift." Her eyes pleading and so Nagi couldn't resist anymore. "Oh alright. But after this, no more Daisuke stuff, ok?"

"Ok!" She smiled.

 

Later that night, Nagi lied on his bed. He can't sleep. 'Why the hell can't I sleep?' Then the thought of Daisuke came up to his mind. 'Why the hell would he show his face in my mind? Maybe it's my sister. Hell, don't show up for a while on me, would you? Give me a break.' And he tried his best to get through the night.

 

The next day...

 

"Yo Nagi! Looking so damn dead this morning. Isn't that too early?" He was greeted by a bluenette, just around his height. "Don't bother making my morning even worse, Kai. You had your fun." Nagi replied, lackadaisically. "What's with the lone attitude? You had some bad dream?"

"No... Haven't had much sleep." 'Actually, I didn't sleep... `“Hey, what's that you're holding, a gift?" Kai pointed to the icy-blue box with a vivid blue ribbon. "Yeah, it's a gift. It's from my sis. Just doing a job for her."

"Oh. Anyways, I'm going. I have to catch something. Ja ne!" Kai left. 'Damn, he's so alive even at early morn.'

 

As Nagi enters the room, he was crowded up by a lot of girls. He saw Daisuke caught up in the very same situation. He tried to politely ignored them, and saw Daisuke finally managed to escape them. He then bid farewell to the girls, and followed Daisuke. Daisuke walked faster, and turned. Nagi soon followed and to his surprise, Daisuke was gone. 'Shit, he's gone. Now, how am I supposed to give him this?'

"What do you want?" A voice broke his thought. He slowly turned around and saw Daisuke giving him a glare. "Well... um... I was looking for you." 'What?'

"Looking for me? What do you want?" Daisuke asked again, this time, about to run out of patience. "Well, we can't talk here. Let's go somewhere else. Come with me." I followed him to the rooftops. "Well, cough it up."

 

'Aren't we pushy? Well, here.' "Here you go. This is for you. Happy Birthday." I gave him the gift from my sister. He moved it closer to him to inspect it. "This isn't some kind of joke, is it?" He said, as I can feel his anger is rising. "Of course not. And don't think of anything, coz that ain't from me. It's from my little sister." He returned the gift to me. "Tell your sister that I am flattered that she bothered to give me a gift, but I am sorry to decline because I do not like gifts -"

"Shut up!" I said in fury. "Take this. My sister made this for you, and you have the nerve to decline? My God, where did you hide your so-called kindness?" I then left, leaving the stunned red-head behind.

 

The next day, Kai ran to me, "Hey, I didn't think you would actually do that."

"What the hell are you talking about?" I said in surprise. "You don't know? Aren't you the one who gave him that blue gift?" 'Yeah... I suppose I did... But it didn't come from me.' "And now he's wearing that ring inside, ON HIS RING FINGER! You might want to hide yourself, coz the girl's and some new male admirers are coming." Quickly, I obeyed. 'Why do I need to go through so much hell?'

 

[Ok... some scenes on the play]

 

Alone and Dark. Not to mention Cold. Yet, this coldness was not from the outside, it was... from me. Why should this world sink into despair? Why would the world turn cold so suddenly?

 

"Why is everything looking dead? Even this... Gack!" Suddenly, this golden-haired stud fell down a freezing lake. "Help! Help me, please!" The golden-haired boy kept on shouting as he desperately goes for his life. Suddenly, just before he goes unconscious, he saw a glimpse of a man running to him, but it all seemed too late.

 

"Are you fine now?" The man asked as the golden-haired boy opened his eyes. To his surprise, it wasn't heaven or hell; rather it was just a cozy hut. He was there, lying on the bed and the man he saw before he blacked-out was there too. The brown-haired boy asked again, "Are you feeling okay now?"

"I think so.... yet I... *cough* * sneeze*" It's very obvious that he caught cold. "Here, eat this. You'll feel a lot better." The brunette handed him a bowl of warm chicken soup. "Thank you." He accepted it shyly, and ate it slowly. After finishing, he put the plate on the desk just beside him. "Thank you for the meal. That was very delicious."

"Who are you and what are you doing in these parts of the woods? It's dangerous out here, especially with that frozen lake." The golden-haired boy looked at the brunette just after he asked the question. "I am..." He mustn't tell anyone that he's a prince, since he might be killed in an instant, and so he called off a new name. "Klein. I wanted to wander the woods for a while... that's why I'm here. I don't know that that was a frozen lake... so... I fell."

"Ok Klein, but next time, be sure to look at where you're going. By the way, the name's Reion." He replied in respect. "So, I think you should be back to your home by next day. You're going to stay here for a while, until that cold goes away." He stood up. "But... I really think I need to go."

"IN hurry? Well, ok. Where would you be going?"

"Back to Astaria."

"Oh, what a coincidence. I'll be going there too. So, rest now and we'll be going tomorrow morning." He picked up the blanket and put it on Klein [That's Shou for you guys]. "Thank you, and sorry to be a burden."

"You're welcome and you're not a burden. Good night. Don't worry, I'm just here." And Klein [Shou] fell asleep.

 

'Ok, so I'm supposed to go back working tomorrow. Sigh... I could've asked for a break. Anyway, they told me I'll be promoted, so what the heck, I'll be going. Anyway, I need to take care of Klein for a while. It's not like I have visitors every now and then.' Then Reion went to sleep.

 

The next morning....

"Wake up, Klein. We have a long day ahead of us." Reion said as he wakes up Klein. "Take your bath now. I'll be waiting outside." Klein obeyed.

After a while, Klein went out. To his surprise, it was very sunny, and you couldn't feel much cold, even if it's winter. "Are we going to Astaria?"

"Yeah. I'm needed there, that's why I'm going. And you?" He asked. "Well... I... I have some business too." Klein lied. Well, he's of great importance to Astaria, and we shouldn't be telling anyone about that, don't we? Anyway, the two of them walked. Suddenly, Klein slipped down a cave, causing him to break his leg [or at least, he believes so.]. "Reion... I think I sprained myself..." Reion, in panic, tried looking for a safer way. Luckily, he did. He went to where he thought Klein fell, and so he found him, blooded and crying in pain. He was in panic. 'Oh, please be safe... God... Why do I have to go through this kind of stuff?' He ran to Klein. "It hurts so much! I'm sorry I'm so clumsy... I'm sorry I cause you so much trouble..." He said, crying as Reion tries to tend his wounds. "It's not your fault. Don't cry. I'm here." He then finished tending his wound, but he was sure Klein wasn't able to walk for now, and so, he carried him. "You could sleep if you want. We have a long way to go." He said as he walked carrying Klein on the back [again, Klein=Shou...]. "I'm really sorry about this..."

"Will you ever stop apologizing? Go on. Rest or you'll sprain yourself even more." Reion said as he carried him to Astaria. Once there, a woman was waiting. "Oh, there you are Klein. I'm sorry for causing you trouble, mister. Klein's such a young man."

"It's fine, lady. Anyway, I think I would need a proper introduction."

"Oh, how rude of me. Forgive me. I am Lisa, Klein's guardian. We're supposed to be at the castle by today, but he ran yesterday... I can't possibly go out at that snow." Knowing that Lisa couldn't possibly carry Klein back to wherever they might be, he asked where they are staying. And, Lisa showed the way. Till then, he left Klein with Lisa and went off to do his job, going to Castle Astaria.

 

"Wake up, prince Shou. You're safe now." The blonde lady said to Klein [I mean, Shou]. "Lisa, where's Reion?"

"Oh, you mean that guy who carried you? He's off the castle. I think he's a soldier or something."

"Then we must go to the castle immediately. I'm sure fathers worried."

 

At the castle...

 

"Reion, after countless of times, you have shown loyalty upon the King, and so, as the power bestowed upon me, by the king, I upgrade your status from a soldier, to the prince's personal guard."

"I'm sure you would do a wonderful job, Reion. I do hope you would. The king said.

"Don't worry your highness." He replied, bowing. "I would serve your son with utmost importance." He wasn't sure. No one had seen the prince, ever. Since 18 years ago, the King had announced his prince, but never did anyone saw the prince. But we are sure there is one, since the servant knew about the prince, but not that personal. No one ever got close to be the prince's personal guard, since he rarely leaves his room. I was the first, and so, I'm happy to be awarded with such honor.

 

Time for the first day of my new job - meeting with the one I will serve. And so, I was directed to the prince's chambers. As I thought, the door was decorated with etched gold and ivory. Very typical, but the design is just plain. Anyway, I knocked first as to show some respect. "Your highness, your personal guard is here. Shall I open up the door for you?" I heard someone talk inside. I can tell it's a woman's voice, and it's very much familiar. Anyway, the door opened. "Come in. The prince has been expecting you." The woman left, leaving me and the prince alone.

 

"Your Majesty, I am Reion, your new personal guard. I'm at your service." I kneeled before the figure who's just sitting from the bed, just behind those curtains. I couldn't see any glimpse of the person behind those curtains, since all I could see was just shadows. "Come closer. I want to see you." My heart was pounding fast. I would be the very first one to see the prince in person, except for the parents and loyal servants. I am to spend my entire lifetime serving the prince, and I knew I will get the chance to meet him personally, but still the pressure's building up like a mountain. "Yes, your highness." There was coarseness in my voice, as obvious as the light of the sun. I could almost hear the prince giggled. "Don't be nervous. I just want to see what you look like. And please, do not be formal. I'm not worthy of any formalities, let alone from you."

 

'Formalities? From me?' that gave me something to ponder about. Anyway, I gathered up my strength to stand up and enter through the curtains. "Good morning, Reion." I looked up at the talking figure before me. I gasped after seeing the prince's face. "...Klein?"

 

[That's enough for a while... It'll spoil more fun... hehe]

 

"Good!" The teacher clapped with amusement. "That was great work, you two." Nagi and Daisuke went down from the stage just to be blocked by more fan girls. "You're so good, Nagi-chan!" One girl said.

 

"You're amazing, Daisuke-kun!" Another fan girl screamed.

 

'Sigh... why do they always clog up our path... It's becoming such a nuisance.' The two boys thought at the same time.

"Hey, you two." Leila called their attention, failed once. "HEY YOU GIRLS, CUT THE CRAP RIGHT NOW!" At the instant, all the girls disappeared. "Now, I want you to memorize parts 2 to 4 tonight. We will practice parts 2 to 4 for 4 days, starting tomorrow. By then, we would have the costume ready. By the way, you should give us a measure of your... waist and others." There was a brief pause. "Now, let's call this a day. Everyone, have a good rest so we can do better. Good day."

 

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Author's notes:

Well, I knew you guys had some... anger because I cut the scene just when it's about to go oh-so good. Hehe, I'm reserving this part. Maybe I should turn this into a separate story.... Yeah, that's it.