Tsubasa Chronicle Fan Fiction ❯ You're the One to Take Me Away ❯ The Lonely Princess ( Chapter 16 )
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By: tsubasa-fan 
Anime/Manga: Tsubasa Chronicle Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Action / Romance / Hentai | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 01.18.2008 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 254 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Tsubasa Chronicle Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Action / Romance / Hentai | Type: Yaoi | Uploaded On: 01.18.2008 | Pages: 5 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 254 | Status: Completed
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. Mpreg. Yaoi
Author: Youkohiei_fan (LJ), Tsubasa_fan (FFN.Net)
It had been a few months since their journey to Nihon and Kurogane continuing on with the rest of his family. They had managed to secure several more feathers and had seen the destructive trail that had been left behind by the clone. The twins were getting older, the two were almost a year old. It was hard for everyone to believe that it had been over a year since they had learned that their little family was going to expand.
This new world was on the verge of war, and because of it Kurogane, Fai, and Syaoran kept a close watch on their charges. Above the town they were currently in, a castle floated overhead by some sort of magic. It was too far up to exactly see it, but every now and then they would see things flying in and out of it.
They had managed to secure a home on the outer limits of the city, which also happened to be the poorer districts. The city they had landed in was dingy and grey. The sky always looked as if were about to burst with rain and the buildings around them were masses of greys and browns that muddeled into the background. They had managed to get jobs working at a small cafe.
Sakura, with Syaoran by her side, left to gather what medicinal herbs they could find out in the nearby fields and forests. Fai had been worried about the health conditions as well and was going to join the princess on her search when he was stopped by Kurogane who needed the blonde to help with making their dingy abode livable.
It seemed that the roof would need some patching up and they would need to be some blankets and air out all of the bed sheets and pillows, to get rid off the wet musky scent that stuck to the fabrics. Sighing in resignation Fai began washing what he could, while Kuro-pin opened the few windows of the house to air the shabby living quarters out. Ryu and Yuki were being watched over by Mokona who made sure that the two didn't wander off or put some foreign object in their mouths.
Kurogane was on the roof, patching it up as best he could. Nails between his lips as he hammered away. "Kkkkkyyyyyaaaahhhh!!!!" The ninja barely missed slamming a hammer down on his hand and luckily avoided swallowing nails. He looked around him to see what was going on, when he saw Fai running into the house, dropping a sheet he had been hanging up. He jumped down and followed the blondes lead.
Inside he saw Fai's back, his arm was lifted, staring inside the doorway of the living room. Kurogane was panicked, until he saw he walked beside the mage and saw he was covering his mouth, trying to keep his laughter at bay. Red eyes followed the others gaze and his grimace was replaced with a chesire grin.
Ryu and Yuki sat in the middle of the living room, they each had a side of Mokona and were currently playing tug-of-war with the furry creature. The Manjuu was being stretched out, it's arms and legs kicking wildly, trying to escape.
"Moko, Moko." Sang Ryu, her black her tied back, her shoulder length hair fell in spikes. Her brother smiled at his sisters song. The twins began to swing there arms back and forth, Mokona flailing as it tried to escape.
Kurogane approached his kids. He squatted down and looked at them. Yuki looked up, blonde bangs partially covering his red eyes. Ryu looked and saw her parents and smiled.
"Alright, I think the pork buns' had enough, you two can play with it later, for now here." Kurogane offered the two their plushies, which they took giggling happily. Mokona was immediately dropped, where it procceded to run to Fai. Kurogane was bombarded with tiny arms yelling 'daddy!'
"Haha, no smothering daddy or he won't be able to play with you." Fai was currently petting Mokona, calming it down as he got closer to the toddlers.
"Mommy, you play." Ryu looked up with dark blue eyes, begging. The mage sat the Manjuu down by Kurogane and hugged his daughter, who hugged back, they two were cuddling like a pair of cats. Kurogane sweatdropped and stared at his son.
"I've already lost your sister to your mother, it's just you and me now."
"Don't say that Kuro-bun, Yuki-chan is just like me, come here cutie!" Fai motioned for his son to come to him.
"You've already got one of them acting like you, we don't need another crazed person in the house." Fai released Ryu.
"Daddy's just jealous cause Mommy's not cuddling up with him." Mokona said as Fai crawled over to his lover. It was immediately caught by its ears by an angry ninja and dangled over the twins.
"Listen, Manjuu, you owe me, I didn't have to rescue you from Yuki and Ryu, so no more insults or else." He the turned Mokona to see the toddlers eyes on it. It pouted and agreed.
"Kuro-chan, you shouldn't do or say such things, I don't want our babies to be brutes like you." He wrapped his arms around the tallers neck, giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"Whatever, idiot. Ryu, Yuki, don't play rough with Mokona." He then turned his head slightly to look at Fai. "And you, lazy ass, get back to work."
"Daddy's no fun."
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It wasn't until Fai had finished the laundry and Kurogane had repaired the roof that the rest of their family returned.
"Fai-san, look at all the herbs we found!" The princess raised her arms, which were brimming with oddly colored and numerous plants.
"Those will come in handy, especially with this world the way it is." Fai smiled at his princess, glad to see her smiling.
"And we can sell any extra we have." Syaoran, had just as much greenery in his arms as he walked towards their home. They walked inside, Kurogane was resting on a thread bare couch, twins playing by his feet, while Mokona sat beside him, talking to the other Mokona.
Fai took the medicinal plants from Syaoran's arms' and took them to the kitchen, Sakura following close behind. Syaoran greeted his father figure and sat down next to his siblings. Yuki smiled up at his brother.
"Ran-ran, play with us." Blood red eyes looked cheerfully up at him.
"Of course, Yuki-chan, what would you like to play?"
"Horsie, horsie!" Syaoran looked confused at the two toddlers. Kurogane smiling at his students' situation was gracious enough to feel him in. "He means for you to act as a horse, while he rides on your back."
"Uuh, o-okay."
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Laughing was heard as Fai made his way to the living room. He stopped and laughed loudly at the scene before him. Syaoran was running around on all fours, Yuki and Ryu sitting on his back. The little blonde was clutching his brothers collar tightly, laughing loudly. Ryu had her small hands clasped on her twins shirt, trying to hold on as Syaoran reared and twisted, neighing loudly.
Fai made his way to sit beside a chuckling Kurogane. A thin eyebrow raised in questioning.
"Yuki wanted the kid to play with them, so they chose to play 'horsie'."
"If I only had a camera."
"You know, Fai-san, I could get you a camera for a price!" A grinning image of Yuuko appeared beside the ninja. Fai shook his head 'no' at the witch's statement. Sakura walked in to see Yuuko in the living room, and Syaoran running around neighing.
"Yuuko-san, it's so nice to see you again, we've needed to give you something since we left the last world."
"Thank you Sakura-chan, you got me a gift?" She smilied.
"That's right, Kuro-pon, where did we put that necklace?"
"In your coat pocket." Fai walked to their room and returned shortly with the necklace they had gotten from Madoka. Mokona sucked up the necklace and the time-space witch cooed at the necklace she now held. Syaoran had collapsed by now, too tired to get up.
"It's payment from Madoka-san, she asked us to give it to you."
"I'll have to thank her, for such lovely payment." She placed the jewelry out of sight and smiled broadly. "I have wonderful news to tell all of you all, guess!"
"I can have Ginryuu back?"
"Kuro-daddy doesn't owe you a gift anymore?"
"You got a new dress?"
"Your sending us something!"
"Not even close." Her grin became wider. Now everyone was curious, except the twins and Syaoran, who were on the floor.
"What is it Witch-san?" asked Fai.
"As you probably know our Watanuki-chan is happily dating, and I think I hear wedding bells and the pitter-patter of little feet, in the near future!" Sakura gasped, her eyes shining brightly. Fai was grinning widely, Kurogane had an eyebrow raised, Mokona cheered, even Syaoran who was being pinned to the ground perked up at the news.
"What did you just say!?" An angry Watanuki appeared, arms waving frantically.
"Congratulations, Watanuki-kun, who are you going to marry?" Sakura asked, unaware of the sweat drops that her 'parents', Yuuko, and Watanuki gave her.
"Uuh...Shizuka, Sakura-chan."
"Kuro-seme told me the two of you seemed close when we last talked.":Fai turned to see an affirmitive nod from the seer.
"I knew when I saw Doumeki-kun in the dream world, that he was in love with you."
"What!?" Watanuki dropped the broom he had been holding, while the witch and mage laughed. "Where is you other half?" "No, don't get him in here?!"
"Oi, stop yelling." The amber eyed teen appeared beside Watanuki, covering his ears.
"Doumeki-chan, we just heard the news, how long have you and Wata-chan been dating!" The ninja and archer raised eyebrows at the blonde's nickname.
"Around two months."
"That's wonderful news, so what did Yuuko-san mean when she said she could hear the pitter-patter of little feet?." Watanuki blushed, trying to sneak away, but was caught by Doumeki.
"Kimihiro can't become pregnant, or at least I don't think he can."
"No way, the world doesn't need more of you walking around!"
"So, how are my grandchildren, Kurogane?" Asked Yuuko as she sipped her tea, a knowing smile playing on her lips. Fai happily replied, as Kurogane yelled "Like hell they are!" Syaoran had finally recovered from the twins mauling. Sakura laughed at Watanuki and Doumeki's antics, while Mokona talked to its' counterpart.
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It was another day in this dingy town, and it was Fai and Kurogane's turn to wander the streets gathering information. They had left a bar, finding no leads, only talk of the upcoming war and the grim tales of the sky castle, that loomed high above them. They walked down crowded streets, earning the gazes of passerby's and those who sat in the damp alleys.
When they asked the locals of anything strange, no one had noticed anything strange. Their outing proved worthless, until a gust blew through the part of town they had been walking through. Kurogane had shielded Fai from the strong wind. Everyone looked up to see the back of a giant bird flying off towards the castle.It's white feathers practically glowing in the grey hues of this world.
"What was that?" Fai asked, unsure of what he had just saw.
"That was one of the sky castle's messengers." said an elderly man.
"A meesenger, I've never seen them before."
"They rarely show themselves here, and with war on the horizion they and their giant birds are needed elsewhere."
"So they're from the castle, and I take it that the only way there is by riding one of those birds?" Kurogane said as he looked at where he had lost sight of the creature.
"Correct, only guests are allowed in the castle."
"Is there anyway to become a guest?" Fai was curious now, perhaps this castle held a feather.
"You may be able to ask a guard, but I doubt they'll be of any help."
"Thank you for the advice." They parted from the old man, both thinking about his words. Maybe they could find a way to get to that castle.
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It didn't take much snooping around to find out that the messengers only brought important people to the castle. They would need to find a way inside, if there was a feather nearby it would have to be there. They stopped searching, and returned to their home. It was time for them to start working anyways.
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A week had passed and the dingy shack the group were staying at had become cozy almost. They had yet to think of a way inside the castle, not to mention the twins birthday were in a few days. The family seemed cheerful even in the dull city, Fai had even become somewhat popular amongst the districts citizens, his food a fresh touch to the surrounding buildings.
It was the day before they were to celebrate Yuki and Ryu's birthday that a woman entered the shop. She was dressed in white flowing robes, and covered in jewels. She took a seat at a nearby table. Sakura walke dup to her ready for the woman to order.
"May I speak with the new cook here?"
"Of course." Sakura walked quickly to the kitchen. Fai stood icing a fresh batch of cupcakes, Kurogane was caring in a large bag of flour. Syaoran, along with Mokona, had babysitting duty for today.
"Fai-san, there's someone wanting to talk to you." The blonde turned, setting down a half done cupcake. He wiped his hands off on the apron he wore.
"Nyah, someone who likes my food, unlike a certain Puppy!" Kurogane's head snapped towards his lover, he was about to yell when he noticed that Fai had already left. Sakura laughed, finishing the cupcakes.
Fai walked to the woman, a smile plastered onto his face. "I was told you wanted to speak to me?"
"Yes, I've heard that you are quite the chef."
"You're too kind, may I interest you in one of my desserts?"
"No, I'm here to hire you for a birthday party."
"Oh, I suppose I could do that, am I to bake a cake or..."
"My lady did not say, I am to simply hire you for the job."
"Ah, when and where is it, may I ask?"
"In two days at the sky castle." Fai's eyes widen for a second before he brought his mask up again. No was his chance.
"If I'm to do such an important party, I must insist I bring my workers with me."
"I suppose that will be fine." The woman stood bowing at the blonde, she walked towards the door and turned to look at Fai once more.
"Three messengers will arrive for you and your help to take you to the castle."
"Of course." Fai rushed to the kitchen, startling the princess and ninja. He excitedly told tthem about what the woman had told him.
"That's wonderful news Fai-san!"
"Now we'll finally be able to get into that damned castle."
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The small house was buzzing. Fai woke up before everyone else, and prying himself from Kurogane's arms, made his way to the kitchen. The last dishes were set onthe table as the mage finished making breakfast for his family. H e left to wake them up, first was Syaoran, who after a few yawns got up and left to wake Sakura.
Fai sniggered to himself as he crept towards his own room. Kurogane was still sound asleep, his arms wrapped tightly around Fai's pillow. The blonde straightened as he stood at in the doorway. Getting ready his began counting down in his head. '5...4...3...2..' He lunged towards the sleeping figure of the ninja. The 'Nyah!' that was yelled as Fai was muffled by the scream that came from Kurogane as he was tackeled.
"What the fuck?!"
"Kkkkyyyaaahhhhh!!!! Kuro-pun's awake!"
"What the hells worng with you?!"
"I wanted to wake Kuro-pin up for breakfast!" The feline-like blonde began nuzzling the chest under him.
"You couldn't wake me up anyother way?" Fai grinned at Kurogane's words, and began kissing along the other's jawline. "I could think of some nicer ways." Their lips locked heatedly as Fai dominated the kiss. The ninja wrapped his arms around Fai's waist pulling him against his chest. They broke apart for air, the mage moving sitting up and away from Kurogane's mouth. A slim hand reached behind him, fingers brushing over Kurogane's semi-hard arousal.
The shinobi started to roll them over, when Fai stopped him. "Kuro-tan, breakfast is ready, and I still have to wake up the twins, we don't have enough time to have sex"
"Your the one that started it!"
"True, what kind of a lover would I be if I just left you like this." Fai's smirk reappeared, he lifted himself off Kurogane to settle between the other's legs. Pale fingers slipped beneath the waist band of the ninja's pants, earning the blonde a moan. Fai kissed his lover's bare stomach sending shivers up the others spine. The ex-vampire tugged the pants down Kurogane's thighs, freeing his lover's straining erection. The ninja gasped as the cool morning air met his heated flesh, he moaned loudly as Fai wrapped his hands around his arousal, moving slowly.
Kurogane's hips jerked as Fai's paced increased, the friction from the blonde's hands making him even harder. Fai loved how he was the one making those noises spill from the shinobi's lips. The wizard leaned forward and kissed his lover, he then kissed the tip of Kurogane's erection. Smiling at the choked groan he received, Fai began placing butterfly kisses against the heated flesh. In one swift movement he engulfed his lover.
Kurogane's hand's entangled themselves in blonde hair, trying to direct the mouth that was currently around him. Fai began moving his head slowly up and dowm his lover's length, licking and humming as he quickened his pace. The taller figure began bucking his hips, pleasure overwhelming his senses. Fai placed his hands on the tan hips, stopping them, his pace became even faster as he used a hand to wrap around Kurogane's arousal. Kurogane moaned loudly and released into Fai's waiting mouth.
Pulling up the ninja's pants Fai got up, tugging the other man into a sitting position. "Kuro-daddy is so sexy." Fai purred as Kurogane pulled him in for a searing kiss. "Hurry up Kuro-myu, the foods getting cold and we havve to wake up the babies!"
"Fine, fine, I'm up."
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Fai danced around the small table as everyine sat around the twins. Mokona had even called Yuuko; who was accompanied by Doumeki and Watanuki.
"Now, Kuro-chan, start singing!"
"Like hell I'm going to sing!"
"But daddy has to, it's Ryu-chan and Yuki-chan's birthday!"
After a few more insults everyone began singin 'Happy Birthday' as Fai settled a huge chocolate covered cake in front of his kids. Kurogane lit the candles and as the song ended. Both toddlers blew out the candles and giggled as their family cheered. Fai began serving the birthday cake, sending several pieces through Mokona to Yuuko and the others.
Cleaning away the plates they made room for gifts. Sakura and Syaoran had gotten their younger siblings toys from one of the cities wealthier districts. Watanuki and Doumeki gave them a pair of teddy bears, as well as one of Watanuki's home made desserts. The proud parents had gotten several outfits, including small coats with puppy ears attached. Kurogane didn't care much for the dog jokes that came from Yuuko.
The family celebrated long into the night until eveyone was either drunk or well on their way. Kurogane as usual was the one to put everyone to bed.
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Fai was rushing to get everything ready, he had told his boss about his encounter the other day and was given the morning to prepare. Kurogane with Sakura's help got the twins ready to leave as Syaoran and Mokona gathered everything else.
It was arouund noon when three large birds landed in front of the small cafe. Passerbys coward in fear of the sharp beaked creature's. Their riders sat perched upon black saddles waiting for the group. The family filtered outside, and with little help from the riders, were precariously perched upon the great necks of the birds.
Snow white wings, as large as the dragonfly's of Piffle, spread out. A shreik and up great beat of their wings sent the birds up, gusts of wind blowing up dust and debris from the dank streets. Sakura held on tightly to Syaoran as the flew higher and higher. Fai held on tightly to his son, smiling at his son's reaction. Kurogane felt sick, Ryu and Mokona laughing at the ninja's green face.
Breaking the clouds, they saw two things. The Sky castle and dozens of birds, many just as large as the one they currently rode and others of varying sizes. The castle shone brightly against the sun. It's rocky surface beautiful as hues of blues and greens contrasted starkly with the gigantic white tower that protruded from the center, lined with gold and other precious materials.
The birds landed on large rocky arches and the group climbed off the feathered creatures. Smaller birds flew everywhere, some barely missing Kurogane's head. They were greeted by two women dressed in flowing robes.
"Welcome to the Sky castle, we're to escort you and your help to the kitchen. Our Queen will met you once you are done."
All of them walked through the castle, it's interior surpassed the gleaming outside walls. White walls were contrasted by huge living gardens that overfloed the palace. Birds flew in and out, singing and chirping from their perches.
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Fai had just finished some last minute touches on the layered birthday cake. Small roses and swirls decorated the pink dessert. Everyone else had finished their own jobs and were anxiously awaiting the right moment for them to go searching for the feather.
Two armored men entered the large kitchen behind them entered A tall woman, a rather large bird sat atop her shoulder, her long flaxen hair tied up with a small crown tinkling in the light.
"Hello, I hope all of you had a nice flight?" Fai wiped his hands on the borrowed apron he wore. He smiled grabbing the woman's hand, kissing it lightly. The rest of the group bowed deeply as well.
"Why yes we did, and may I ask your name?"
"I am the Queen of this country, Karura."
"A lovely name, Karura-sama."
"I thank you for coming here, my younger sister will love this, ever since she was brought one of you treats, she has talked non-stop about them." Her face softened as she talked of her sister. Fai noticed.
"Will we be able to met the birthday girl?"
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The party had started, a large banquet was laid out with exotics dishes and rich aromas flooded the palace. Fai's cake lay at the head of the table. Queen Karura sat at the front of the table, a small child sat beside her. Music played and people danced around, birds flew and sang merrily.
Karua stood from her seat, garning the attention of all in attendence.
"Welcome everyone, I hope all of you enjoyy the entertainment and food, and may we welcome our guests. Fai-san and his workers have baked a beautiful cake for Karyoubinga's birthday." Everyone around the family clapped and cheered. They enjoyed themselves, Fai and Kurogane drinking as Syaoran talked to several guests, Sakura and Mokona even joined the dancer's, the twins squeeling in excitement as small birds fluttered to and fro..
The party went far into the night, and ended with a song from the birthday girl herself. Karura had given the group rooms for the night saying that tomorrow they would go to meet her sister. Mokona had told them, once they were in their romms, that a feather was close by. Syaoran along with Kurogane snuck out later that night, when the guards would be lenient and drunk, and returned in the early morning.
Syaoran fell ontop of his bed, not caring to slip under the covers, and fell immediately asleep. Kurogane climbed under the sheets, Fai woke to cool morning air washing over his heated skin.
"Kuro-pon?"
"Go back to sleep." Fai cuddled up to his lover's side, trying to warm himself again, a pale arm laying atop Kurogane's chest.
"Did you find anything?"
"No, all these birds, were watching us, we couldn't find out anything."
"Don't worry, we'll find the feather and then we can go." The mage kissed Kurogane's cheek, and closed his eyes. Kurogane huffed, turned onto his side and held the blonde close to him as he drifted off to sleep.
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Tomorrow came, and the were escorted to the dining hall for breakfast. After they had finished, Karura herself escorted them to a bright chamber. shrubs and flowers aligned the walls, a enormous sheer curtains drapped over the room. Inside sat Karyoubinga.
"Sister! You brought guest's!"
"Yes, now Karyou, don't exert yourself." The small girls smile faultered, though her sister didn't notice.
The small girl talked to them feverently, she praised the blonde about his cooking skills, saying how happy she was that he had made her cake. Sakura and Karyou became immediate friends, the small moon light bird sat chriping happily at thee princess' and Mokona talked to the young girl. The twins sat enthralled by the small birds that had landed on them. Even Karura laughed at their expressions. Mokona's eyes had opened slightly, alerting the other members of the group that the feather was near.
"Karura-sama, may I ask you something?" Sakura asked, looking up from her seat by Karyou.
"Of course Sakura-chan."
"I'm looking for something very important to me and it was lost in this country, my family and I have been searching everywhere for it, and we think it's here in the palace." Karura's bird, Garuda, sqwauked atop it's master's shoulder. The Queen's eye's narrowed.
"What is it you seek?"
"A feather, with a heart marking on it." The others were ready for anything, afraid Karura would send her guards after them.
"Why would yo ask me something like that?"
"Because you and your sister are very kind, I can sense it."
"Sister, does she mean the feather that Garuda brought the moonlight bird?" Karyou stood, walking over to a small jewelry box. Turning, she showed them the feather they had been searching for.
"Yes, that's it, my feather. Could you please return it to me?"
"This feather, whatever it is, is very powerful. Great magic seeps from it, it is why this war started."
"Why is that Karura-sama?" Fai spoke. Kurogane stood, thinking of an escape plan, just in case.
"The enemy's seer's saw that we had acquired a powerful item, and out of fear they declared war on us, hoping to gain the power for themselves."
"Then we'll take the feather and leave.All we want is the feather."
"Sister, if they take it then won't the enemy know it's gone? We can say that it was stolen." Sakura smiled at her new friend, the younger princess stared at her elder sister, determination in her eyes.
As the Queen thought on her sister's words, guard's poured into the room.
"Your Majesty, the palace is being attacked!"
"What, how did they get into the palace?!"
"We don't know, they just appeared!"
"Karyou stay here, all of you" she looked at Fai and the others. "Watch my sister, I'm trusting you with her!" With that the Queen left, Garuda flying close behind.
The screeching of birds echoed thorough thre halls. Kurogane and Syaoran unsheathed their swords, putting themselves in front of the others. Armoured figures came into the room, they didn't last long against Kurogane's slashes and Syaoran's kicks.
"Here, Sakura-chan, your feather!" Karyou pushed the feather into the other princess' hands, Sakura absorbed the feather and fell asleep. Fai caught her, laying her down gently on the pillows.
"Don't worry, she's fine, she's just sleeping." Fai turned to the ninja. "Kuro-san, you and Syaoran go and help Karura-sama."
"No, we're staying here to protect all of you."
Moments later Kurogane cursed, and with the kid in tow ran out of the room. Fai tool the children and huddled in a corner, sheilding them from enemy eyes. They waited for what seemed like hours, screams and the scent of blood, flooded their senses.
"Karyou! Karyou! Where are you?!" Karyoubinga wrenched herself from Fai's arms, running into her sister's embrace.
"Sister, I'm here, what happened!"
"The enemy sent some of their forces into the palace, but our guards toook care of them, in fact I would have been killed if it weren't for your new friends." Kurogane and Syaoran walked in, covered in their own blood and the blood of the enemy.
"Fai!" Fai was greeted by Syaoran who sat by Sakura watching her sleep. Fai grabbed his children and rushed to the ninja's side.
"I'm sorry for doubting you, all of you may leave the castle as friends, you have helped me and my people, and for that I am grateful." Karura bowed, a smile gracing her lips.
"Is there anything else we can do for you."
"Take the feather, you have helped more then enough." Mokona spread it's wings and as they were being taken to the next world, Karura spoke. "We will meet again, my friends, maybe then I can repay your bravery."
Rating: M
Pairing: Kurogane/Fai
Warning/Disclaimer: I DO NOT own Tsubasa. If I did there would be alot more Kuro/Fai moments. Mpreg. Yaoi
Author: Youkohiei_fan (LJ), Tsubasa_fan (FFN.Net)
It had been a few months since their journey to Nihon and Kurogane continuing on with the rest of his family. They had managed to secure several more feathers and had seen the destructive trail that had been left behind by the clone. The twins were getting older, the two were almost a year old. It was hard for everyone to believe that it had been over a year since they had learned that their little family was going to expand.
This new world was on the verge of war, and because of it Kurogane, Fai, and Syaoran kept a close watch on their charges. Above the town they were currently in, a castle floated overhead by some sort of magic. It was too far up to exactly see it, but every now and then they would see things flying in and out of it.
They had managed to secure a home on the outer limits of the city, which also happened to be the poorer districts. The city they had landed in was dingy and grey. The sky always looked as if were about to burst with rain and the buildings around them were masses of greys and browns that muddeled into the background. They had managed to get jobs working at a small cafe.
Sakura, with Syaoran by her side, left to gather what medicinal herbs they could find out in the nearby fields and forests. Fai had been worried about the health conditions as well and was going to join the princess on her search when he was stopped by Kurogane who needed the blonde to help with making their dingy abode livable.
It seemed that the roof would need some patching up and they would need to be some blankets and air out all of the bed sheets and pillows, to get rid off the wet musky scent that stuck to the fabrics. Sighing in resignation Fai began washing what he could, while Kuro-pin opened the few windows of the house to air the shabby living quarters out. Ryu and Yuki were being watched over by Mokona who made sure that the two didn't wander off or put some foreign object in their mouths.
Kurogane was on the roof, patching it up as best he could. Nails between his lips as he hammered away. "Kkkkkyyyyyaaaahhhh!!!!" The ninja barely missed slamming a hammer down on his hand and luckily avoided swallowing nails. He looked around him to see what was going on, when he saw Fai running into the house, dropping a sheet he had been hanging up. He jumped down and followed the blondes lead.
Inside he saw Fai's back, his arm was lifted, staring inside the doorway of the living room. Kurogane was panicked, until he saw he walked beside the mage and saw he was covering his mouth, trying to keep his laughter at bay. Red eyes followed the others gaze and his grimace was replaced with a chesire grin.
Ryu and Yuki sat in the middle of the living room, they each had a side of Mokona and were currently playing tug-of-war with the furry creature. The Manjuu was being stretched out, it's arms and legs kicking wildly, trying to escape.
"Moko, Moko." Sang Ryu, her black her tied back, her shoulder length hair fell in spikes. Her brother smiled at his sisters song. The twins began to swing there arms back and forth, Mokona flailing as it tried to escape.
Kurogane approached his kids. He squatted down and looked at them. Yuki looked up, blonde bangs partially covering his red eyes. Ryu looked and saw her parents and smiled.
"Alright, I think the pork buns' had enough, you two can play with it later, for now here." Kurogane offered the two their plushies, which they took giggling happily. Mokona was immediately dropped, where it procceded to run to Fai. Kurogane was bombarded with tiny arms yelling 'daddy!'
"Haha, no smothering daddy or he won't be able to play with you." Fai was currently petting Mokona, calming it down as he got closer to the toddlers.
"Mommy, you play." Ryu looked up with dark blue eyes, begging. The mage sat the Manjuu down by Kurogane and hugged his daughter, who hugged back, they two were cuddling like a pair of cats. Kurogane sweatdropped and stared at his son.
"I've already lost your sister to your mother, it's just you and me now."
"Don't say that Kuro-bun, Yuki-chan is just like me, come here cutie!" Fai motioned for his son to come to him.
"You've already got one of them acting like you, we don't need another crazed person in the house." Fai released Ryu.
"Daddy's just jealous cause Mommy's not cuddling up with him." Mokona said as Fai crawled over to his lover. It was immediately caught by its ears by an angry ninja and dangled over the twins.
"Listen, Manjuu, you owe me, I didn't have to rescue you from Yuki and Ryu, so no more insults or else." He the turned Mokona to see the toddlers eyes on it. It pouted and agreed.
"Kuro-chan, you shouldn't do or say such things, I don't want our babies to be brutes like you." He wrapped his arms around the tallers neck, giving him a kiss on the cheek.
"Whatever, idiot. Ryu, Yuki, don't play rough with Mokona." He then turned his head slightly to look at Fai. "And you, lazy ass, get back to work."
"Daddy's no fun."
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It wasn't until Fai had finished the laundry and Kurogane had repaired the roof that the rest of their family returned.
"Fai-san, look at all the herbs we found!" The princess raised her arms, which were brimming with oddly colored and numerous plants.
"Those will come in handy, especially with this world the way it is." Fai smiled at his princess, glad to see her smiling.
"And we can sell any extra we have." Syaoran, had just as much greenery in his arms as he walked towards their home. They walked inside, Kurogane was resting on a thread bare couch, twins playing by his feet, while Mokona sat beside him, talking to the other Mokona.
Fai took the medicinal plants from Syaoran's arms' and took them to the kitchen, Sakura following close behind. Syaoran greeted his father figure and sat down next to his siblings. Yuki smiled up at his brother.
"Ran-ran, play with us." Blood red eyes looked cheerfully up at him.
"Of course, Yuki-chan, what would you like to play?"
"Horsie, horsie!" Syaoran looked confused at the two toddlers. Kurogane smiling at his students' situation was gracious enough to feel him in. "He means for you to act as a horse, while he rides on your back."
"Uuh, o-okay."
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Laughing was heard as Fai made his way to the living room. He stopped and laughed loudly at the scene before him. Syaoran was running around on all fours, Yuki and Ryu sitting on his back. The little blonde was clutching his brothers collar tightly, laughing loudly. Ryu had her small hands clasped on her twins shirt, trying to hold on as Syaoran reared and twisted, neighing loudly.
Fai made his way to sit beside a chuckling Kurogane. A thin eyebrow raised in questioning.
"Yuki wanted the kid to play with them, so they chose to play 'horsie'."
"If I only had a camera."
"You know, Fai-san, I could get you a camera for a price!" A grinning image of Yuuko appeared beside the ninja. Fai shook his head 'no' at the witch's statement. Sakura walked in to see Yuuko in the living room, and Syaoran running around neighing.
"Yuuko-san, it's so nice to see you again, we've needed to give you something since we left the last world."
"Thank you Sakura-chan, you got me a gift?" She smilied.
"That's right, Kuro-pon, where did we put that necklace?"
"In your coat pocket." Fai walked to their room and returned shortly with the necklace they had gotten from Madoka. Mokona sucked up the necklace and the time-space witch cooed at the necklace she now held. Syaoran had collapsed by now, too tired to get up.
"It's payment from Madoka-san, she asked us to give it to you."
"I'll have to thank her, for such lovely payment." She placed the jewelry out of sight and smiled broadly. "I have wonderful news to tell all of you all, guess!"
"I can have Ginryuu back?"
"Kuro-daddy doesn't owe you a gift anymore?"
"You got a new dress?"
"Your sending us something!"
"Not even close." Her grin became wider. Now everyone was curious, except the twins and Syaoran, who were on the floor.
"What is it Witch-san?" asked Fai.
"As you probably know our Watanuki-chan is happily dating, and I think I hear wedding bells and the pitter-patter of little feet, in the near future!" Sakura gasped, her eyes shining brightly. Fai was grinning widely, Kurogane had an eyebrow raised, Mokona cheered, even Syaoran who was being pinned to the ground perked up at the news.
"What did you just say!?" An angry Watanuki appeared, arms waving frantically.
"Congratulations, Watanuki-kun, who are you going to marry?" Sakura asked, unaware of the sweat drops that her 'parents', Yuuko, and Watanuki gave her.
"Uuh...Shizuka, Sakura-chan."
"Kuro-seme told me the two of you seemed close when we last talked.":Fai turned to see an affirmitive nod from the seer.
"I knew when I saw Doumeki-kun in the dream world, that he was in love with you."
"What!?" Watanuki dropped the broom he had been holding, while the witch and mage laughed. "Where is you other half?" "No, don't get him in here?!"
"Oi, stop yelling." The amber eyed teen appeared beside Watanuki, covering his ears.
"Doumeki-chan, we just heard the news, how long have you and Wata-chan been dating!" The ninja and archer raised eyebrows at the blonde's nickname.
"Around two months."
"That's wonderful news, so what did Yuuko-san mean when she said she could hear the pitter-patter of little feet?." Watanuki blushed, trying to sneak away, but was caught by Doumeki.
"Kimihiro can't become pregnant, or at least I don't think he can."
"No way, the world doesn't need more of you walking around!"
"So, how are my grandchildren, Kurogane?" Asked Yuuko as she sipped her tea, a knowing smile playing on her lips. Fai happily replied, as Kurogane yelled "Like hell they are!" Syaoran had finally recovered from the twins mauling. Sakura laughed at Watanuki and Doumeki's antics, while Mokona talked to its' counterpart.
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It was another day in this dingy town, and it was Fai and Kurogane's turn to wander the streets gathering information. They had left a bar, finding no leads, only talk of the upcoming war and the grim tales of the sky castle, that loomed high above them. They walked down crowded streets, earning the gazes of passerby's and those who sat in the damp alleys.
When they asked the locals of anything strange, no one had noticed anything strange. Their outing proved worthless, until a gust blew through the part of town they had been walking through. Kurogane had shielded Fai from the strong wind. Everyone looked up to see the back of a giant bird flying off towards the castle.It's white feathers practically glowing in the grey hues of this world.
"What was that?" Fai asked, unsure of what he had just saw.
"That was one of the sky castle's messengers." said an elderly man.
"A meesenger, I've never seen them before."
"They rarely show themselves here, and with war on the horizion they and their giant birds are needed elsewhere."
"So they're from the castle, and I take it that the only way there is by riding one of those birds?" Kurogane said as he looked at where he had lost sight of the creature.
"Correct, only guests are allowed in the castle."
"Is there anyway to become a guest?" Fai was curious now, perhaps this castle held a feather.
"You may be able to ask a guard, but I doubt they'll be of any help."
"Thank you for the advice." They parted from the old man, both thinking about his words. Maybe they could find a way to get to that castle.
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It didn't take much snooping around to find out that the messengers only brought important people to the castle. They would need to find a way inside, if there was a feather nearby it would have to be there. They stopped searching, and returned to their home. It was time for them to start working anyways.
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A week had passed and the dingy shack the group were staying at had become cozy almost. They had yet to think of a way inside the castle, not to mention the twins birthday were in a few days. The family seemed cheerful even in the dull city, Fai had even become somewhat popular amongst the districts citizens, his food a fresh touch to the surrounding buildings.
It was the day before they were to celebrate Yuki and Ryu's birthday that a woman entered the shop. She was dressed in white flowing robes, and covered in jewels. She took a seat at a nearby table. Sakura walke dup to her ready for the woman to order.
"May I speak with the new cook here?"
"Of course." Sakura walked quickly to the kitchen. Fai stood icing a fresh batch of cupcakes, Kurogane was caring in a large bag of flour. Syaoran, along with Mokona, had babysitting duty for today.
"Fai-san, there's someone wanting to talk to you." The blonde turned, setting down a half done cupcake. He wiped his hands off on the apron he wore.
"Nyah, someone who likes my food, unlike a certain Puppy!" Kurogane's head snapped towards his lover, he was about to yell when he noticed that Fai had already left. Sakura laughed, finishing the cupcakes.
Fai walked to the woman, a smile plastered onto his face. "I was told you wanted to speak to me?"
"Yes, I've heard that you are quite the chef."
"You're too kind, may I interest you in one of my desserts?"
"No, I'm here to hire you for a birthday party."
"Oh, I suppose I could do that, am I to bake a cake or..."
"My lady did not say, I am to simply hire you for the job."
"Ah, when and where is it, may I ask?"
"In two days at the sky castle." Fai's eyes widen for a second before he brought his mask up again. No was his chance.
"If I'm to do such an important party, I must insist I bring my workers with me."
"I suppose that will be fine." The woman stood bowing at the blonde, she walked towards the door and turned to look at Fai once more.
"Three messengers will arrive for you and your help to take you to the castle."
"Of course." Fai rushed to the kitchen, startling the princess and ninja. He excitedly told tthem about what the woman had told him.
"That's wonderful news Fai-san!"
"Now we'll finally be able to get into that damned castle."
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The small house was buzzing. Fai woke up before everyone else, and prying himself from Kurogane's arms, made his way to the kitchen. The last dishes were set onthe table as the mage finished making breakfast for his family. H e left to wake them up, first was Syaoran, who after a few yawns got up and left to wake Sakura.
Fai sniggered to himself as he crept towards his own room. Kurogane was still sound asleep, his arms wrapped tightly around Fai's pillow. The blonde straightened as he stood at in the doorway. Getting ready his began counting down in his head. '5...4...3...2..' He lunged towards the sleeping figure of the ninja. The 'Nyah!' that was yelled as Fai was muffled by the scream that came from Kurogane as he was tackeled.
"What the fuck?!"
"Kkkkyyyaaahhhhh!!!! Kuro-pun's awake!"
"What the hells worng with you?!"
"I wanted to wake Kuro-pin up for breakfast!" The feline-like blonde began nuzzling the chest under him.
"You couldn't wake me up anyother way?" Fai grinned at Kurogane's words, and began kissing along the other's jawline. "I could think of some nicer ways." Their lips locked heatedly as Fai dominated the kiss. The ninja wrapped his arms around Fai's waist pulling him against his chest. They broke apart for air, the mage moving sitting up and away from Kurogane's mouth. A slim hand reached behind him, fingers brushing over Kurogane's semi-hard arousal.
The shinobi started to roll them over, when Fai stopped him. "Kuro-tan, breakfast is ready, and I still have to wake up the twins, we don't have enough time to have sex"
"Your the one that started it!"
"True, what kind of a lover would I be if I just left you like this." Fai's smirk reappeared, he lifted himself off Kurogane to settle between the other's legs. Pale fingers slipped beneath the waist band of the ninja's pants, earning the blonde a moan. Fai kissed his lover's bare stomach sending shivers up the others spine. The ex-vampire tugged the pants down Kurogane's thighs, freeing his lover's straining erection. The ninja gasped as the cool morning air met his heated flesh, he moaned loudly as Fai wrapped his hands around his arousal, moving slowly.
Kurogane's hips jerked as Fai's paced increased, the friction from the blonde's hands making him even harder. Fai loved how he was the one making those noises spill from the shinobi's lips. The wizard leaned forward and kissed his lover, he then kissed the tip of Kurogane's erection. Smiling at the choked groan he received, Fai began placing butterfly kisses against the heated flesh. In one swift movement he engulfed his lover.
Kurogane's hand's entangled themselves in blonde hair, trying to direct the mouth that was currently around him. Fai began moving his head slowly up and dowm his lover's length, licking and humming as he quickened his pace. The taller figure began bucking his hips, pleasure overwhelming his senses. Fai placed his hands on the tan hips, stopping them, his pace became even faster as he used a hand to wrap around Kurogane's arousal. Kurogane moaned loudly and released into Fai's waiting mouth.
Pulling up the ninja's pants Fai got up, tugging the other man into a sitting position. "Kuro-daddy is so sexy." Fai purred as Kurogane pulled him in for a searing kiss. "Hurry up Kuro-myu, the foods getting cold and we havve to wake up the babies!"
"Fine, fine, I'm up."
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Fai danced around the small table as everyine sat around the twins. Mokona had even called Yuuko; who was accompanied by Doumeki and Watanuki.
"Now, Kuro-chan, start singing!"
"Like hell I'm going to sing!"
"But daddy has to, it's Ryu-chan and Yuki-chan's birthday!"
After a few more insults everyone began singin 'Happy Birthday' as Fai settled a huge chocolate covered cake in front of his kids. Kurogane lit the candles and as the song ended. Both toddlers blew out the candles and giggled as their family cheered. Fai began serving the birthday cake, sending several pieces through Mokona to Yuuko and the others.
Cleaning away the plates they made room for gifts. Sakura and Syaoran had gotten their younger siblings toys from one of the cities wealthier districts. Watanuki and Doumeki gave them a pair of teddy bears, as well as one of Watanuki's home made desserts. The proud parents had gotten several outfits, including small coats with puppy ears attached. Kurogane didn't care much for the dog jokes that came from Yuuko.
The family celebrated long into the night until eveyone was either drunk or well on their way. Kurogane as usual was the one to put everyone to bed.
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Fai was rushing to get everything ready, he had told his boss about his encounter the other day and was given the morning to prepare. Kurogane with Sakura's help got the twins ready to leave as Syaoran and Mokona gathered everything else.
It was arouund noon when three large birds landed in front of the small cafe. Passerbys coward in fear of the sharp beaked creature's. Their riders sat perched upon black saddles waiting for the group. The family filtered outside, and with little help from the riders, were precariously perched upon the great necks of the birds.
Snow white wings, as large as the dragonfly's of Piffle, spread out. A shreik and up great beat of their wings sent the birds up, gusts of wind blowing up dust and debris from the dank streets. Sakura held on tightly to Syaoran as the flew higher and higher. Fai held on tightly to his son, smiling at his son's reaction. Kurogane felt sick, Ryu and Mokona laughing at the ninja's green face.
Breaking the clouds, they saw two things. The Sky castle and dozens of birds, many just as large as the one they currently rode and others of varying sizes. The castle shone brightly against the sun. It's rocky surface beautiful as hues of blues and greens contrasted starkly with the gigantic white tower that protruded from the center, lined with gold and other precious materials.
The birds landed on large rocky arches and the group climbed off the feathered creatures. Smaller birds flew everywhere, some barely missing Kurogane's head. They were greeted by two women dressed in flowing robes.
"Welcome to the Sky castle, we're to escort you and your help to the kitchen. Our Queen will met you once you are done."
All of them walked through the castle, it's interior surpassed the gleaming outside walls. White walls were contrasted by huge living gardens that overfloed the palace. Birds flew in and out, singing and chirping from their perches.
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Fai had just finished some last minute touches on the layered birthday cake. Small roses and swirls decorated the pink dessert. Everyone else had finished their own jobs and were anxiously awaiting the right moment for them to go searching for the feather.
Two armored men entered the large kitchen behind them entered A tall woman, a rather large bird sat atop her shoulder, her long flaxen hair tied up with a small crown tinkling in the light.
"Hello, I hope all of you had a nice flight?" Fai wiped his hands on the borrowed apron he wore. He smiled grabbing the woman's hand, kissing it lightly. The rest of the group bowed deeply as well.
"Why yes we did, and may I ask your name?"
"I am the Queen of this country, Karura."
"A lovely name, Karura-sama."
"I thank you for coming here, my younger sister will love this, ever since she was brought one of you treats, she has talked non-stop about them." Her face softened as she talked of her sister. Fai noticed.
"Will we be able to met the birthday girl?"
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The party had started, a large banquet was laid out with exotics dishes and rich aromas flooded the palace. Fai's cake lay at the head of the table. Queen Karura sat at the front of the table, a small child sat beside her. Music played and people danced around, birds flew and sang merrily.
Karua stood from her seat, garning the attention of all in attendence.
"Welcome everyone, I hope all of you enjoyy the entertainment and food, and may we welcome our guests. Fai-san and his workers have baked a beautiful cake for Karyoubinga's birthday." Everyone around the family clapped and cheered. They enjoyed themselves, Fai and Kurogane drinking as Syaoran talked to several guests, Sakura and Mokona even joined the dancer's, the twins squeeling in excitement as small birds fluttered to and fro..
The party went far into the night, and ended with a song from the birthday girl herself. Karura had given the group rooms for the night saying that tomorrow they would go to meet her sister. Mokona had told them, once they were in their romms, that a feather was close by. Syaoran along with Kurogane snuck out later that night, when the guards would be lenient and drunk, and returned in the early morning.
Syaoran fell ontop of his bed, not caring to slip under the covers, and fell immediately asleep. Kurogane climbed under the sheets, Fai woke to cool morning air washing over his heated skin.
"Kuro-pon?"
"Go back to sleep." Fai cuddled up to his lover's side, trying to warm himself again, a pale arm laying atop Kurogane's chest.
"Did you find anything?"
"No, all these birds, were watching us, we couldn't find out anything."
"Don't worry, we'll find the feather and then we can go." The mage kissed Kurogane's cheek, and closed his eyes. Kurogane huffed, turned onto his side and held the blonde close to him as he drifted off to sleep.
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Tomorrow came, and the were escorted to the dining hall for breakfast. After they had finished, Karura herself escorted them to a bright chamber. shrubs and flowers aligned the walls, a enormous sheer curtains drapped over the room. Inside sat Karyoubinga.
"Sister! You brought guest's!"
"Yes, now Karyou, don't exert yourself." The small girls smile faultered, though her sister didn't notice.
The small girl talked to them feverently, she praised the blonde about his cooking skills, saying how happy she was that he had made her cake. Sakura and Karyou became immediate friends, the small moon light bird sat chriping happily at thee princess' and Mokona talked to the young girl. The twins sat enthralled by the small birds that had landed on them. Even Karura laughed at their expressions. Mokona's eyes had opened slightly, alerting the other members of the group that the feather was near.
"Karura-sama, may I ask you something?" Sakura asked, looking up from her seat by Karyou.
"Of course Sakura-chan."
"I'm looking for something very important to me and it was lost in this country, my family and I have been searching everywhere for it, and we think it's here in the palace." Karura's bird, Garuda, sqwauked atop it's master's shoulder. The Queen's eye's narrowed.
"What is it you seek?"
"A feather, with a heart marking on it." The others were ready for anything, afraid Karura would send her guards after them.
"Why would yo ask me something like that?"
"Because you and your sister are very kind, I can sense it."
"Sister, does she mean the feather that Garuda brought the moonlight bird?" Karyou stood, walking over to a small jewelry box. Turning, she showed them the feather they had been searching for.
"Yes, that's it, my feather. Could you please return it to me?"
"This feather, whatever it is, is very powerful. Great magic seeps from it, it is why this war started."
"Why is that Karura-sama?" Fai spoke. Kurogane stood, thinking of an escape plan, just in case.
"The enemy's seer's saw that we had acquired a powerful item, and out of fear they declared war on us, hoping to gain the power for themselves."
"Then we'll take the feather and leave.All we want is the feather."
"Sister, if they take it then won't the enemy know it's gone? We can say that it was stolen." Sakura smiled at her new friend, the younger princess stared at her elder sister, determination in her eyes.
As the Queen thought on her sister's words, guard's poured into the room.
"Your Majesty, the palace is being attacked!"
"What, how did they get into the palace?!"
"We don't know, they just appeared!"
"Karyou stay here, all of you" she looked at Fai and the others. "Watch my sister, I'm trusting you with her!" With that the Queen left, Garuda flying close behind.
The screeching of birds echoed thorough thre halls. Kurogane and Syaoran unsheathed their swords, putting themselves in front of the others. Armoured figures came into the room, they didn't last long against Kurogane's slashes and Syaoran's kicks.
"Here, Sakura-chan, your feather!" Karyou pushed the feather into the other princess' hands, Sakura absorbed the feather and fell asleep. Fai caught her, laying her down gently on the pillows.
"Don't worry, she's fine, she's just sleeping." Fai turned to the ninja. "Kuro-san, you and Syaoran go and help Karura-sama."
"No, we're staying here to protect all of you."
Moments later Kurogane cursed, and with the kid in tow ran out of the room. Fai tool the children and huddled in a corner, sheilding them from enemy eyes. They waited for what seemed like hours, screams and the scent of blood, flooded their senses.
"Karyou! Karyou! Where are you?!" Karyoubinga wrenched herself from Fai's arms, running into her sister's embrace.
"Sister, I'm here, what happened!"
"The enemy sent some of their forces into the palace, but our guards toook care of them, in fact I would have been killed if it weren't for your new friends." Kurogane and Syaoran walked in, covered in their own blood and the blood of the enemy.
"Fai!" Fai was greeted by Syaoran who sat by Sakura watching her sleep. Fai grabbed his children and rushed to the ninja's side.
"I'm sorry for doubting you, all of you may leave the castle as friends, you have helped me and my people, and for that I am grateful." Karura bowed, a smile gracing her lips.
"Is there anything else we can do for you."
"Take the feather, you have helped more then enough." Mokona spread it's wings and as they were being taken to the next world, Karura spoke. "We will meet again, my friends, maybe then I can repay your bravery."