Tsubasa Chronicle Fan Fiction ❯ You're the One to Take Me Away ❯ The Strongest Two ( Chapter 7 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]
Title: You're the One to Take Me Away
Rating: M
Pairing: Kurogane/Fai
Warning/Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Tsubasa. If I did there would be alot more Kuro/Fai moments.
Author: Youkohiei_fan (LJ), Tsubasa_fan (FFN.Net)
Note: Does anyone know Chun'yan's mother's name?

The group fell into their next world, literally. Mokona spit them out up into the air over a metropolis. Seeing this, Syaoran and Kurogane snatched their significant others in order to prepare for a rough landing. Swords in front of them, the two swordsmen called out their attacks, using the force to soften their landing while also slowing them down.

Landing not so gently, everyone made sure nobody was injured. Kurogane swiped at Mokona who just hopped out of his reach. Before he could get another shot, Kurogane was stopped by a gasp. Turning he saw the look on Sakura's face as she looked out into this new world. Following her gaze he saw what caused her surprise.

A creature was looking at them. It resembled the dragon creatures of Shura Country, but it was pint-sized. A closer inspection showed that it was a bright pink color and had a small bell attached to it's neck.

"Who are you? Don't you think it's dangerous blowing up a sidewalk?!"

Looking up from the dragon, they saw a girl with long dark hair that was tied back.

"Well, aren't you going to say anything?"

"We're sorry, we fell from the top of uh....that building over there! Yeah, and we had to stop ourselves from being killed." Syaoran stated hoping she would believe his story.

"But how did all of you manage that?"

"It's a long story."

"Uhm, excuse me but, we're new around here, in fact, we arrived here not too long ago."

"Oh? Sorry about that, I'm Chun'yan, and this is Kashinn, my dragon. Welcome to the country of Enicidem!"

"I'm Sakura, and the person you just talked to is Syaoran. Over there is Kurogane and in his lap is Fai. This is Mokona."

"Wow, I've never seen somethiing like it, where did you get your pet from?"

"Mokona's not a pet, I'm the team's mascot!"

"And it talks too, amazing."

"Excuse me, but you wouldn't happen to know where we could find a place to stay?"

"You can stay at my house! My mother won't mind having some guests around, because we have some spare rooms that are never used."

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Chun' yan led the group to her home where they met her mother. She was a kind woman with ebony hair that was tied neatly in the back, just like her child's. The white doctor's coat she wore only added to her elegance. Her young daughter clung to her mother, affection clear on the girl's face.

"You all are welcome guests here, Chun'yan tells me that all of you just arrived in Enicidem earlier today."

The small family bowed, except for Kurogane, in appreciation to her kindness. Fai straightened himself and said,

"We will gladly pay you back for your kindness, just as soon as we find jobs."

"If you wish to do so then, that's perfectly fine, but should you be working? It seems that you'll be giving birth any day now. You need to go to the city hospital. I work there in the pharmacy section. It is admired by all surrounding countries for it's state of the art equipment."

"That's right! The hospital and doctor's of Enicidem are the best in the entire world!"

The small girl shouted as she threw a fist in the air, and Kashinn gave a high whistle as if saying the same as it's owner. Pleased by this news, Fai and Sakura offered to help around the home as payment, while Kurogane and Syaoran opted to find jobs. Tomorrow they decided would be best.


That night as everyone else slept, Fai was still awake. Kurogane's head rested on his shoulder, but he was lost in thought. The blonde ran his fingers through dark hair. He was filled with happiness to know that soon their baby would be born, and the mage couldn't wait to see his lover hold his child. So many good things had happened since the dangers that had occured in Celes, yet Fai was worried that this would come back to haunt him.

Stroking Kurogane's hair, he still thought how absurd it was for him to even consider harming the taller man. Forget what Fei Wong Reed had told him, his fate had been altered. He would no longer be Reed's pawn, and no longer be tied down by Ashura. He had even almost come to terms with his past in Valeria and his twin, the real Fai.

Kurogane was always telling him that what was in the past stayed there, and that he forgave Fai. That he would be there to protect the blonde. Hadn't he proven himself enough in Acid Tokyo when he saved the wizard's life, and again in Infinity after Sakura had been stabbed? Then again in Celes? He was in love with Fai, nothing could change that. Together, Kurogane said, they would defeat Fei Reed so that they could finally find peace.

Kurogane woke to the sight of a contemplative Fai.

"Mmm...why are you still awake?"

"Just thinking."

"About what?"

"About everything. About how much I need you. About how much we all need you."

"Idiot."

Tilting his head upward the ninja placed a kiss on thin lips. Returning it Fai felt his worries melt away; it was times like these that the blonde was almost happy for his misfortune's. Laying back down Kuroane nuzzled into the blonde's neck, savoring his scent.

"Hehe, good night Kuro-rin. Sweet dreams."

"Go to sleep, you need the energy."

"Yes, sir."

"Shut up."

"Of course."

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It was a new day. Sakura and Chun'yan had woken up earlier to prepare breakfast, and Mokona and Fai were sneaking, none so quietly, food from Kurogane's plate, earning a few choice words from the taller man and the laughter of the others.

Chun'yan's mother had told Fai and Kurogane that she was going to get an appointment for them just in case the baby was born soon. Taking her leave, she waved goodbye, giving her daughter a kiss and Kajinn a scratch on the chin.

Teacher and student set out in search of jobs, but only after Kurogane pried Fai from his side. The others got to work, cleaning, washing, dusting. Later that night, Tai'yan, the small girl's mother, had sent a hologram message to saying that she had set up an appointment for the blonde and Kurogane later that day. Not long after that said ninja and Syaoran returned, having already found jobs. Kurogane was working at a nearby store as a security guard, while Syaoran found a job as a waiter at a diner.

The proud to-be parents took off towards the hospital, yet on the way they kept getting looks from both men and women. It was safe to say that by the end of the trip the ninja was ready to kill something. He was even more inclined to do so when they had to wait outside the doctor's office for 30 minutes.

When they finally got in to see the doctor Kurogane was asked to leave after a few questions. He was suspicious of the doctor, but he did what he was told for once without arguing, yet it was not like he didn't glare at the physician's back.

It seemed that male pregnancy wasn't inheard of in this world, though it was rare. The dark haired male was called back inside after a while and he was told that it seemed that Fai was due any day now and the other standard things, like he should rest more and that he was healthy. The doctor also asked if the couple wanted to know the baby's gender. They declined, wanting it to be a surprise.

When they arrived back at their temporary home both men were bombarded with questions. After answering them and getting ready for the night, the pari was tired out. When they were finally able to go to bed for the night it didn't take long for sleep to take them.

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It had been nearly a week since the group had arrived here in Enicidem. Fai's stomach was large and the dresses and others clothes he had to wear here were a bit tight. Everyone was excited, knowing that the baby would arrive any day now. The others had surprised Fai and Kurogane with a baby shower, complete with balloons and cake. Sakura and Syaoran surprised the two again when they presented them with gifts during that party.

They had gotten the baby some blankets with kitten and puppy embroidery. Mokona had even gotten a gift of two plushies for the couple. Chun'yan and her mother had gotten the couple a solar powered light that, when activated, began playing a soft melody and showed small stars on the walls of the house.

Everyone celebrated late into the night. The childeren and manjuu eventually were fast asleep in the living room, blankets and pillows placed with them as they slept. The adults talked quietly for a little longer then headed off to their rooms to sleep.

Kurogane and Fai laid next to each other, one whispering softly to the other, proud and happy at their friend's gifts and the caring that shone in their eyes. Giggling and deep soft laughter echoed in the bedroom until the couple fell asleep wrapped in each other's arms.

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It was nearing the end of the week, yet Mokona hadn't sensed a feather and in a few more days they would be setting out for the next world. Everyone worked diligently during this time. These times were so much better than what had transpired about six feathers and half a year ago. Everyone was truly happy; even Mokona had said so.

It was a day when Sakura, Chun'yan, Mokona, and Kashinn had gone out to play and take in the sights of the city. The others were working and Fai was left alone. He sat on the couch watching the hologram TV in front of him, him with a glass of tea and a snack placed on the coffee table. Waiting for his Big Puppy to return home, he absent mindedly flipped through the channels. Bored, the blonde went to his and Kurogane's room in order to make the bed.

Once he had finished the bed he heard a slight 'thunk' sound. Looking down, he saw part of the lamp that Chun'yan and her mother gave him last night. Even when bending over he couldn't quite reach the object, so he stretched his arm out, but as he feit his fingers touch it's smooth surface he let out a yelp of pain. It felt like he was being stabbed in the gut. Clutching his stomach, he fell to the floor, face scrunched from the pain.

Syaoran was on his way back from work. Business was slow that day so his manager said that he could leave early. On his way home the boy bought some apples from a fruit stand he had passed this morning. It was odd that in such a city there would be fruit vendors, but oh well.

The girls and the small creatures with them were in a park making crowns of flowers. Kurogane was still on the job, during which some bum had tried to steal some merchandise, but he had to admit it was a bit too easy, stealth was practically his middle name.

Sliding in the card key, Syaoran entered the house. He was about to set the apples he had bought earlier in the kitchen when he heard a scream. Dropping the bag and it's contents he made towards the source of the noise, ready for anyone who had dared to threaten the princess or the mage. What he saw shook the boy. Fai was withering in pain, sweat clung to his brow. Moaning, blue glazed eyes tried to focus in on the kid as he scrambled to Fai's side.

"Fai-san, what happened?!"

"Doc..oc...t-ter...Sy..ao...ran"

"Doctor, right!"

Running into the living room, he lifted the phone and called for an ambulance, telling the operator that he had no idea what was wrong. Hanging up, he rushed into the bathroom, drenched a washcloth in cool water and headed for Fai. He held the wet cloth to the blonde's head, hoping to ease his pain. It was little help.

In a few minutes the paramedics arrived, just in time, and they left for the hospital the blonde once they gave contact information to Syaoran.

Panicked, he couldn't decide if he should search for the others or just stay here and wait.

He soon realized that he was unable to wait, so he made a mad dash for the shop that Kurogane worked at. Syaoran couldn't see his mentor so he began yelling.

"Kurogane-san!! Kurogane-san!!"

Kurogane was bored. There was nothing to do, and there were only three more hours before he could go home. When he heard his name being yelled, though, he jumped out of his seat and ran to the front of the store. There he saw an out of breath Syaoran.

"Kid? What's wrong?"
"Fai-san...'gasp' I, he...found him...doctor..."

"What happened to Fai?!"

"I found him, he had fallen and he was in pain, I called the hospital, they came and got him. The paramedics gave me a number and other information so we could go to him."

"He's at the hospital now?"

"You go back and wait for the princess, then bring her and the manjuu as fast as you can, got it?"

"Yes."

"Good."

With that Kurogane was out the door running at full speed towards the hospital, a black blur through the crowd. Syaoran ran back to their home in order to wait for his princess' return.