Tsubasa Chronicle Fan Fiction ❯ Everyone Must Face the Dark ❯ The Demand ( Chapter 4 )

Title: Everyone Must Face the Dark
Author: Spirixx
Genre: Drama/Romance/Action
Rating: M for …mmhmmm good
Pairing: Kurogane/ Fai
Spoilers: Read up to Shara
Summary: The mysterious six months Kurogane and Fai spent together.
Word Count: Too lazy… about 1000 a chapter

Warnings: There is some talk of Yukito/ Touya but nothing REALLY graphic. Oh and there are very graphic scenes regarding Fai, Ashura, Kurogane and Fai's adopted father (a character I created). There is hot sex and violent rap in this story… somewhere so be warned. I tried to make the rape scene short because I don't like rape. There is only one of those scenes.

Disclaimer: As much as I wish I do not own Tsubasa or Card captor Sakura.
Distribution: Also posted on Media Miner and Ficwad.

Dedication: To the Edmonton and St Albert Transit system since I wrote almost all of this while sitting on their buses. I live in the city… writing keeps the weirdoes away.

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Chapter 4

The Demand

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Kurogane could feel someone approach his silent vigil as he sat by the mage's bed, still some what oblivious as to what was going on. The last thing he remembered before waking up in this sick ward was falling from a tree with the unconscious man whose hand he held fondly. He didn't open his eyes when the intruder stopped at the foot of his. Kurogane wanted to retain the element of surprise. His sword may be missing but he was far from helpless.

 

“You can relax. I am not about to attack my own guest.”

 

The ninja wasn't impressed. He kept his eyes closed just to prove this as his mind raced. Where were they and why did this mysterious man sound so familiar? It didn't matter though. What really mattered was what was wrong with his blonde companion. With this thought he tightened his grip on the man's hand, but just a little.

 

In the short period of time Kurogane had watched the mage sleep he was able to explore his new feelings. But were they really new? He decided he had liked the man from the start. That very moment he saw those blue eyes at the damned witch's house he was entranced, even if it took him until now to realize it. The man had the uncanny ability to get under his skin no matter the time of day. This was quite a feat considering NO ONE got under his skin. Kurogane was just about to consider how he was going to deal with the mage's distance when his visitor spoke again.

 

“You should really stop pretending I am not here. I have a lot to say and very little time to say it all, Kurogane-san.”

 

How does this man…

 

Kurogane opened his eyes in curiosity and caution. This man knew too much just by knowing his name. The ninja didn't look at him but contented himself with looking at the fare skinned man, wondering if he would ever re awaken.

 

“I never said I wasn't listening. Talk if you want to so much.”

 

“I used magic to mend your three broken ribs and various scratches. You have taken to it very well and should be able to be up and about by tomorrow. It is unfortunate that I cannot say the same for your friend.”

 

This caught his attention.

 

“What do you mean-”

 

Turning his head he spotted none other than Yukito, the high priest from the kids' world or at least the version of him that lived here. He sat on the bed adjacent to the mage's with a sad expression on his kind face. He carried with him a simple oak staff that looked well used. Kurogane secretly approved of this choice in weapon. The man looked to frail for close quarters fighting and the staff would keep his opponent at a distance.

 

“Your companion here,” he said more to himself than to the raven-haired man, “is not responding to the magic. Normally this is impossible as my magic is skin to skin and as long as I have contact I can do anything. But that only goes when I am the more power of the two or object. Now I am the most powerful wizard in this world aside my king so this has never been an issue…”

 

He seemed to drift into deep thought. Kurogane was becoming impatient. What was wrong with Fai!?

 

“It has been along time since I have been out matched, and it grieves me that that man is one in a coma.”

 

“Coma?”

 

“Yes, he is in a self-inflicted coma it seems, to protect his mind and body in his weakened state. I think he believes me to be a threat, even if it is sub-consciously.”

 

Kurogane stood to his full stature, an imposing figure to say the very least. He loomed over the too men, casting his shadow over white sheets and pale complexions. This magical nonsense was too much for him.

 

“So why is he in this predicament? We didn't arrive here with injuries. Explain his arrow wounds, now.”

 

Another sad look crossed over Yukito's face, laced with worry. He laid down his staff against the wall and touched the blue eyed man's wrist. They glowed briefly before the unconscious man flared and Yukito was forced to retreat his hand as if burned.

 

“You were both attacked by one of our scouting parties. I was unable to get the message to them in time to not harm you. I am also a seer Kurogane-san. I saw your arrival but knew not when you would make an appearance. I felt you tearing through time and space but by the time I found you both, it was too late. You were in restricted territory. Just count yourself lucky you were both in a condition where your injuries could be reversed.”

 

Yukito looked back at the blonde and rubbed his hand.

 

“I cannot save him with his defences up. I have done all I can think of and have yielded no results. He needs to accept me in order for me to heal him.”

 

Kurogane did not like the sound of this. Letting your guard down meant death to a soldier, to a warrior, to a ninja. If the blonde had his shields up it was probably for a good reason. He was not stupid even if foolish at times. There was something else going on here and Kurogane was very tempted to beat it out of the healer.

 

“I want to know the whole truth. Stop deceiving me. You will regret it if you do, I'll make sure of it,” the raven haired man growled, “my patience is running out.”

 

Kurogane didn't give a damn about his tone. He hated secrets. This lead him to the paradox that was his feeling towards the blue-eyed mage, for that man was webbed in untruths.

 

“Fai-san is the only one who can help him now. He must awaken.”

 

“How do I wake this idiot up? I can't shake him out of a coma, can I?”

 

Kurogane was annoyed with his travelling companion. He had a flash back as he glared at the mage, one that involved being smacked by a fan for refusing a healer's aid. His mother never had time for such bravado nonsense and neither did he.

 

“Have you been having odd dreams, Kurogane-san?”

 

“…Yes,” the ninja simply stated. He had the feeling he wouldn't like the reason why and how this man knew this.

 

“In this land everyone has those dreams. They are how we learn about ourselves. The dreams are our own souls made into a landscape through which we can travel and explore. There are the monsters of our past and it is in this way we can deal with them.”

 

“Why do you need this dreamland to deal with life?”

 

“We do not need it, Kurogane. It is apart of this land, among many other things you will soon discover undoubtedly. My point is-”

 

“Were you the voice earlier?” the ninja asked, maintaining his gazed as another piece of this twisted puzzle fell into place. The healer looked uncomfortable in a way that unnerved the blazing eyed man.

 

“Yes but you fail to understand something. Time is now growing thin. Fai-san is trapped in his dream world by one of his monsters, his demons. You need to invade his mind and bring him back here. I know this is wrong but if you do not, he will die within his fears.”

 

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Well this is the long awaited chapter four. Now that the setting is in place it should get more interesting. Fai isn't in the next chapter but the one after focuses on him so that should make most of you happy. I will be updating more often now. If you want to next chapter soon, please feel free to leave a review asking for such. I wrote this whole fan fiction out already but haven't made the time to type it.