Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction ❯ Balineses Orchid ❯ Talent ( Chapter 7 )
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By: saturnssavior 
Anime/Manga: Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 11.16.2003 | Updated On: 03.08.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 505 | Status: Completed
Anime/Manga: Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance | Type: Alternate Universe | Uploaded On: 11.16.2003 | Updated On: 03.08.2004 | Pages: 3 | Words: 4.1K | Visits: 505 | Status: Completed
Balineses Orchid
by rose
saturnssavior@netscape.net
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disclaimer: I can only dream of them 'cause dreams are all I have!
thank you for all the wonderful reviews I really luv all you guys!^_^!
I'm now writitng this for all my lovely fans especially to my number one fans! You know who you are!! enjoy!! ---------seven
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Chapter Seven
~Day Eighty-Three~
Sleepy eyes opened to reveal a sea of red. Body awakened to be flourished in surrounding warmth. Senses livened to the the smell of lavender and vanilla orchids. Yohji woke up in Aya's arms. Right now life couldn't get any better. Moving his body as slowly as he could Yohji uncurled himself from Aya's embrace and freed himself. He took great care in making sure not to awaken his sleeping beauty. Getting dressed and making himself presentable he wondered out of the room and made his way downstairs. As he entered the kitchen he ordered breakfast and waited patiently until it was prepared. Once it was served he took it upstairs and entered his room, setting the tray of food down on the small table against the wall Yohji kneeled down next to Aya intending to wake his love with a tender kiss. He leaned down and set his lips against Ayas. A murmur told him he was awake and a soft moan told him he was willing, Yohji pulled back, not yet.
Sleepy violet eyes opened for him and a small smile welcomed him.
"Morning love" Yohji whispered leaning down for one more kiss.
"mmmnnnnn......." Aya moaned as Yohji kissed him with a softness that had him breathless.
Pulling back to sit on his heels Yohji smiled at the picture Aya made with his tossled hair and sleepy eyes that were also hazed with passion and......love maybe?
"How's breakfast sound to you?" Yohji asked getting up to retrieve the tray he left on the table. Setting down again beside Aya, Yohji lifted the top of the plate and revealed eggs, ham, rice, and bread. On the tray next to the plate was a pot of hot jasmine tea. Ayas favourite.
Aya smiled geniuenly at Yohji as he sat up. "Breakfast in bed Yohji? Here I took you as the non romantic type." Aya said, shifting over so as to make room for Yohji.
"It's just my way of showing you my affection for you. You don't mind do you?
"not at all, I quite enjoy being served on hand and foot." Aya smirked before popping a piece of ham into his mouth.
"careful on how you eat in front of me Aya, I might just be tempted to retrieve that piece of ham." Yohji flirted placing a hand on Aya's cheek. caressing.
"hn"
I'ts been three days since that fateful night that Yohji told Aya about his illness and since then the two of them have been spending their nights together. Omi was the only one who know of them sharing the same room together as he was originally Aya's roomate first. They have yet to consumate anything but Yohji had mentioned partnership with Aya. The subject was left unanswered as they were still just getting to know each other.
A loud knock tore them from their flirtatious morning rendevous. Yohji got up and opened the door to a blushing Omi. "Sorry guys...I didn't enterupt anything did I?" Omi asked all too innocently.
"Not at all, come on in Aya and I are having breakfast." Yohji opened the door a little wider and Omi walked in.
"Good morning Aya" Omi greeted as he walked over to Aya. "I came to tell you that we're moving on out today. Dad said that we're to reach our next village in three days and a storm is supposed to be heading that way in four days time. So we're going to try to get there before we're stranded in the rain."
Aya dropped his chopsticks. What already? He hadn't even asked his parents if it was alright for Yohji to accompany them yet! Aya looked past Omi to Yohji's face for any suggestions.Yohji only looked at him uncertain. He turned his gaze back at Omi and began to scowl.
Omi flinched at the look on Ayas face, "sorry Aya I shouldn't bother you so early in the morning."
Aya immediately regretted his harsh reaction and quickly apologized for his rude behaviour. This was Omi, his little brother.
"That's okay Aya I know you're not mad at me" Omi smiled. "I'd better get downstairs soon, Farfarello needs help packing things up and Quatres waiting for me. We leave in an hour." Omi turned around and faced Yohji. "Yohjisan I fed and groomed Seven for you already and his saddle is clean and ready for use. I'll saddle him up for you when we're ready to leave." He winked at him before leaving the room with two stunned men.
Yohji looked at Aya and then turned back to Omi's retreating form. Why that little! He planned on having Yohji accompany them to the next town. Yohji looked back at Aya and noticed an expression of relief upon his face. So he noticed it too.
Yohji went back to sit next to Aya again. "you think anyone else knows?" Yohji asked.
"I don't see how I mean we've been pretty quiet and careful not to show any personal affection in public."
"True, hey Aya why is your dad in a rush to get going? I thought you guys were almost finished for the year seeing as how you stayed here for five days already?" Yohji asked taking a sip of Aya's jasmine tea.
"No we're not done yet we've got another four maybe five more villages to visit before we're finished for the season. But since we've stayed here we'll probably only reach two of them before the storm hits and then the season will be over for us." Aya said looking down.
"but then why did you stay for so long when you have so many more vi....." Yohji stopped when he realized it. "It was because of me wasn't it? Your family stayed in this village this long because of me right?" Yohji took Ayas chin in his hand and lifted the smaller mans face. "what have I told you about lowering you head?" Yohji said "Aya why didn't you tell me that your family still had so many more towns to hit. Exactly how much money is your family going to lose because of me?"
"I'm not telling you." Aya stated calmly getting up to get dressed.
"And why not?" Yohji asked coldly, stern.
Aya stopped in mid dress and looked at Yohji. Did Yohji just order an answer from him? Were did that come from?
"I'm not telling you because I don't want you feeling responsible or guilty for anything that isn't your fault." Aya answered just as coldly.
"We'll see about that" Yohji said in a low menacing voice, one that had shivers go down Ayas spine.
"Yohji where are you going?" Aya called out as Yohji was starting to walk out of the room.
"To see my horse!" Yohji barked out.
"Yohji wait!" Aya called out running to Yohji and wrapping his arms around the blondes waist.
"Yohji what's got you so irritable today? You were in such a good mood this morning what happened?" Aya asked looking up to Yohji's scowling face.
As soon as those words were said Yohji's anger immediately disappeared. What did get into him to make him so angry all of a sudden? Was it his condition? Or was it learning of what true family was when they were willing to sacrifice a chance of a cozy winter in turn of taking care of a stranger just because he saved one of them and fell in love with another? Maybe he was jealous.
Yohji returned the hug and squeezed his love closer to him. "Sorry Aya I don't know what got into me really. I'm usually very calm and passive but when you told me about your family it...angered me I...I'm sorry I really shouldn't involve myself in matters that do not belong to me." Yohji apologized.
"It's alright you just had me worried....I thougth maybe it had something to do with your illness." Aya pulled away to finish getting dressed. "By the way have you taken your medication yet?"
"No I haven't. I didn't feel the need to this morning." Yohji answered picking his bag up off the floor and pulling it open.
"Feeling better?" Aya asked hopefully.
"yeah I actually managed to sleep all the way through the night this time. It was nice." Yohji stated pulling the little brown bottle and opening it to take out one tablet. Swallowing the pill with some jasmine tea, Yohji replaced the bottle in his bag and began packing away his items.
Once Aya and Yohji were finished packing up their belongings they headed out to the stables to check up on Seven and to gather with the troupe. As soon as they reached the troupe angry shouts could be heard from within the circle of actors. Pushing his way through Aya discovered that one of those angry shouts belonged to his father while the other belonged to Schuldig. Yohji stood beside him equal looks of concern on their faces as the fight proceeded.
"WHY YOU UNGRATEFUL LITTLE ...." Shuichi fumed, fists clenched by his side as his face was red with anger.
"Would you just let it go already! Why is it so hard for you to just let me be!" Schuldig retaliated, indifference shown on his face.
"Now you listen to me Schuldig....."
"Listen?! That's all I've ever done! 'Schuldig not like this' 'Schuldig put more effort into it' 'Schuldig we need more practice do you hear me' etc....I'm done listening to you old man!" Schuldig spat back.
"You ungrateful...if it hadn't been for me you'd still be some on the streets with nothing to eat and nowhere to go because who's going to take care of a little german kid who couldn't speak japanese!"
"Look there's no need to get nasty about things. I'm sorry I didn't live to your expectations but I'm tired of doing this already. I need to get out and do something with my life. Acting, as well as I may be at it, is not the life for me. You're just going to have to deal with it okay. I Quit. End of story" Schuldig shrugged.
"Schuldig I understand your need to find your place in the world but you could have at least told me before hand that you had no intention of finishing this season with us! We could have found a replacement for you!" Shuichi tried reasoning with him.
"Look I'm sorry but your just going to have to deal with it."
"Get out of my sight!" Shuichi growled
"My pleasure!" Schuldig barked, turning around he spotted Aya and walked up to him.
"Aya love I'm sorry we couldn't be better friends us two. But I'm sure you'll find somebody who's almost as beautiful as me" Schuldig smirked teasingly at him. Aya just glared at him before turning to leave but stopped when Schuldig turned his attention to Yohji. "And I'm sorry that you and I didn't get better aquainted Yohjisan but I'm sure you must be tired of this ridiculous travelling circus as much as I am. Why don't we leave together we could get to know each other better......" Schuldig siddled up next to Yohji and reached out to brush his hand against a lean chest. And even in front of the whole theather troupe Schuldig still slid his hand down to the hem of Yohji's pants and began to slide his hand under the material. That was until Yohji caught his hand and held it in an iron tight grip.
Still holding Schuldig's hand Yohji turned to face him and spoke in an authoritative voice that he was raised to have.
"It is better that you remember your place and your status.....sir." Yohji almost forgot to remind himself that he was currently not holding the role of Lord Balinese. "We wouldn't have to let things get out of hand for some misbehaving manners now would we. It wouldn't be fitting for the local villagers to have to witness such a sight will it?" Yohji leaned down as Schuldig tried to step back. "Now do as I say and remember your place or heaven help you hell will be trying to get it's hands on you before I'm done."
Yohji let go of Schuldig's hand and watched as the stunned german took his leave. Everyone shocked as to what had just occured began whispering things and soon everyone was asking a thousand an hour questions as to where Yohji learned to immitate such a position of authority and whether he could teach them so they could use it for their next role. Aya reached in the huddling group until he got ahold of Yohji's hand and pulled his newfound boyfriend away from the hourde of enthusiastic actors.
Aya checked Yohji over quickly with his eyes before satisfied that he wasn't hurt in any way. Shuichi approached them.
"Yohjisan I apologize for the actions of Schuldig." Shuichi bowed.
Yohji bowed as well. "Sir you have nothing to apologize for, clearly the actions were those of Schuldig and seeing as how he is a grown man he's responsible for his own actions."
Shuichi smiled, relief and approval written on his face. "I'm glad, I thought surely you would have been much angrier and sought out some form justice."
Yohji shrugged "too much work".
Shuichi laughed before throwing an arm around Yohji's shoulders. "come let me buy you a drink I think we both need one." Shuichi said leading Yohji back to the hotel.
Aya smiled as he watched his father and his love walk together. Maybe he won't have to ask after all.
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~Elsewhere~
A carriage arrived at the front doors of the manor and coachmen opened the passenger door awaiting the person inside to come out. Dr.Brad Crawford stepped out of his carriage and approached the front doors of Lord Balineses' manor. Quickly knocking on the doors Crawford waited on the steps until the caretaker opened the door.
"Good Afternoon I'm here to see Lord Balinese I'm his doctor please inform him that I'm here for his examination." Crawford spoke out as he entered the drawing room and began taking off his gloves.
"My lord he's not available at the moment." the caretaker said.
"Please inform him. Trust me he'll see me." Crawford persuaded removing his jacket.
"But my lord he's.....he's...."
"He's what? Tell me." Crawford asked getting irritated by the minute.
"He's gone sir.......he's missing." the caretaker said nervously, bowing apologetically.
"WHAT!! Where that hell is he then?!" Crawford yelled out.
"We don't know my lord he left us strict orders to not follow him or send a search party. He said he would contact us as soon as possible but it's been six days sir and still no word. We're worried about him sir." the caretaker informed him. Crawford could see that the man wasn't lying and by the look from the other staff members he could see they were geninuenly worried about their master.
"Do you know which direction he took off at?" Crawford asked immediately replacing his jacket and grabbing his gloves.
"He rode north of here sir in the direction of Kyoto." the caretaker watched the man with glasses rush out of the house and into his carriage. As soon as the carriage left the gates of Balinese Manor the caretaker whispered out what everyone there wished. "Please find the master my lord, send him back home to us."
STUPID!STUPID!STUPID! What was going through Yohji's head? How could he just leave knowing damn well he isn't fit to ride. He should have known damn well his illness forbade riding. Unless maybe the illness made him mad. Maybe madness drove him onto this insane escapade. Or maybe a sense of duty? Crawford thought about what the caretaker had said, Yohji rode north in the direction of Kyoto. Yohji's brother lives on the outskirts of Kyoto. Then maybe Yohji rode off to Uesugi Manor to visit his brother and maybe settle some old debts with Lord Eiri. Probably settling paperwork for Eiri to inherit his brothers fortune since Yohji has no heir. Yes maybe that's it. Fine as soon as he gets back to his clinic Crawford was going to send Lord Eiri a message for the wherabouts and current condition of his patient and then prepare himself for a trip to Uesugi Manor.
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~On the road~
"So where are we going now?" Yohji asked. Sitting next to Aya who drove the wagon with costumes. Shuichi had informally informed Yohji that he was now part of the family even if he wasn't acting. Since Yohji had no intention of leaving Aya anytime soon he agreed to accompany them to the next few villages. After that he was planning on making Aya his 'partner' and return to Balinese Manor, of course that is after he visits his brother.
"It's called Wing Castle, it's owned by Lord Heero and his partner Lord Duo Maxwell." Aya informed him snapping his wrists with the reins making the horses pick up speed.
Yohji paled. Wing Castle. Heero Yuy and Duo Maxwell. Two of Yohji's best friends since the war.
"Yohji are you alright you look pale." Aya asked looking at him concerned.
"Oh I'm fine..I'm fine, just thinking that's all. Say Aya have you ever met Lord Heero and Lord Duo?" Yohji asked curiosity getting the better of him.
"Once.. after we performed a talent show for Lord Duo's amusement."
"Amusement?"
"Yes it seems he's not interested in plays as much as the actual talent of people. Last year we held a talent show. My mother sang, Omi threw darts at apples placed on peoples heads fifty yards away and not miss." Aya smiled at Yohji's stunned expression. "didn't know he could be so dangerous did you?" Yohji shook his head. "My father spouted poetry in three different languages, and some of the other actors did some of their own talents. All in all it was the most fun we had on the road. That's why everyone is eager to arrive at Wing Castle."
Yohji nodded then realized his love didn't mention what he did for talent.
"What about you love, what did you do for talent?"
Aya was waiting for this. "I performed with a sword" he stated simply.
"A sword? Aya I did'nt know you knew how to wield a sword." Yohji asked awed.
"My father started teaching me when I was seven years old ever since then I practice on my own whenever I get the chance." Aya smiled proudly at his accomplishment.
"That's awesome Aya. Aya my little swordsman. I like that." Yohji chuckled before leaning over to kiss Aya on the cheek making his little flower blush.
"So tell me Aya are you going to perform with a sword again this year?" Yohji asked, ideas running through his blonde head.
"I had planned on it why?"
"Well I was just thinking that I've never performed on stage before and a talent show seems awful tempting to just pass up. But the only talent I have is also with a sword. And since it wouldnt' make any sense to hold two separate sword shows I was wondering if........." Yohji hinted.
Aya laughed, "you want to put on a sparring show between me and you right?" Aya said looked over to Yohji who nodded sheepishly.
"All right I'll spar with you. But out of curiousity Yohji why do you want to perform on stage?"
"Well it's my last chance to do things I've never done before and since I've never performed on stage before I wanted to do it at least once before I die." Yohji answered softly looking towards the sky.
Aya wanted to beat himself for asking such a stupid question. Of course Yohji wanted to do things before he.....before..........why did he even ask knowing what Yohji was going through. Reminding him of his impending death. Aya wanted to beat himself over the head and let the wagon run over him just for good measure.
Yohji glanced over to Aya's now silent figure knowing the man felt like a heel for unwantingly mentioning the shaky truth. Aya still dosen't understand all of Yohji's needs for independence and that's because Aya was raised in a loving family that would support him with whatever he decideds on. Yohji of course wasn't so lucky and so now that his time is limited he intends on spending it doing things that at one time of his life was completely out of the question.
Needing to get closer to his smaller love, Yohji snaked out an arm around Aya's shoulders. Smiling at the sudden jump from Aya, Yohji tightened his grip and pulled his love closer to him so they sat together more snugly. Aya relaxed a bit now that he was sitting closer and allowed himself to momentarily forget the harsh reality that is his and Yohji's relationship.
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~Two days later~
Pounding on the clinic door brought the doctor back from his dreamworld and he quickly threw on a robe and went to open the door. Grabbing his medical bag just incase it was an emergency,
Dr.Brad Crawford opened his door and immediately someone pushed past him and entered.
Crawford looked at his intruder and almost gasped when he saw the blonde hair and honey skin. He was about to scold him when the man raised his head and instead of green eyes Crawford was confronted with amber ones instead.
Lord Eiri Uesugi Balinese came face to face with the doctor and in harsh tones demanded.
"Where is my brother and what's wrong with him?"
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tsuzuku....
enjoy? let me know!^_^
thanx
by rose
saturnssavior@netscape.net
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disclaimer: I can only dream of them 'cause dreams are all I have!
thank you for all the wonderful reviews I really luv all you guys!^_^!
I'm now writitng this for all my lovely fans especially to my number one fans! You know who you are!! enjoy!! ---------seven
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Chapter Seven
~Day Eighty-Three~
Sleepy eyes opened to reveal a sea of red. Body awakened to be flourished in surrounding warmth. Senses livened to the the smell of lavender and vanilla orchids. Yohji woke up in Aya's arms. Right now life couldn't get any better. Moving his body as slowly as he could Yohji uncurled himself from Aya's embrace and freed himself. He took great care in making sure not to awaken his sleeping beauty. Getting dressed and making himself presentable he wondered out of the room and made his way downstairs. As he entered the kitchen he ordered breakfast and waited patiently until it was prepared. Once it was served he took it upstairs and entered his room, setting the tray of food down on the small table against the wall Yohji kneeled down next to Aya intending to wake his love with a tender kiss. He leaned down and set his lips against Ayas. A murmur told him he was awake and a soft moan told him he was willing, Yohji pulled back, not yet.
Sleepy violet eyes opened for him and a small smile welcomed him.
"Morning love" Yohji whispered leaning down for one more kiss.
"mmmnnnnn......." Aya moaned as Yohji kissed him with a softness that had him breathless.
Pulling back to sit on his heels Yohji smiled at the picture Aya made with his tossled hair and sleepy eyes that were also hazed with passion and......love maybe?
"How's breakfast sound to you?" Yohji asked getting up to retrieve the tray he left on the table. Setting down again beside Aya, Yohji lifted the top of the plate and revealed eggs, ham, rice, and bread. On the tray next to the plate was a pot of hot jasmine tea. Ayas favourite.
Aya smiled geniuenly at Yohji as he sat up. "Breakfast in bed Yohji? Here I took you as the non romantic type." Aya said, shifting over so as to make room for Yohji.
"It's just my way of showing you my affection for you. You don't mind do you?
"not at all, I quite enjoy being served on hand and foot." Aya smirked before popping a piece of ham into his mouth.
"careful on how you eat in front of me Aya, I might just be tempted to retrieve that piece of ham." Yohji flirted placing a hand on Aya's cheek. caressing.
"hn"
I'ts been three days since that fateful night that Yohji told Aya about his illness and since then the two of them have been spending their nights together. Omi was the only one who know of them sharing the same room together as he was originally Aya's roomate first. They have yet to consumate anything but Yohji had mentioned partnership with Aya. The subject was left unanswered as they were still just getting to know each other.
A loud knock tore them from their flirtatious morning rendevous. Yohji got up and opened the door to a blushing Omi. "Sorry guys...I didn't enterupt anything did I?" Omi asked all too innocently.
"Not at all, come on in Aya and I are having breakfast." Yohji opened the door a little wider and Omi walked in.
"Good morning Aya" Omi greeted as he walked over to Aya. "I came to tell you that we're moving on out today. Dad said that we're to reach our next village in three days and a storm is supposed to be heading that way in four days time. So we're going to try to get there before we're stranded in the rain."
Aya dropped his chopsticks. What already? He hadn't even asked his parents if it was alright for Yohji to accompany them yet! Aya looked past Omi to Yohji's face for any suggestions.Yohji only looked at him uncertain. He turned his gaze back at Omi and began to scowl.
Omi flinched at the look on Ayas face, "sorry Aya I shouldn't bother you so early in the morning."
Aya immediately regretted his harsh reaction and quickly apologized for his rude behaviour. This was Omi, his little brother.
"That's okay Aya I know you're not mad at me" Omi smiled. "I'd better get downstairs soon, Farfarello needs help packing things up and Quatres waiting for me. We leave in an hour." Omi turned around and faced Yohji. "Yohjisan I fed and groomed Seven for you already and his saddle is clean and ready for use. I'll saddle him up for you when we're ready to leave." He winked at him before leaving the room with two stunned men.
Yohji looked at Aya and then turned back to Omi's retreating form. Why that little! He planned on having Yohji accompany them to the next town. Yohji looked back at Aya and noticed an expression of relief upon his face. So he noticed it too.
Yohji went back to sit next to Aya again. "you think anyone else knows?" Yohji asked.
"I don't see how I mean we've been pretty quiet and careful not to show any personal affection in public."
"True, hey Aya why is your dad in a rush to get going? I thought you guys were almost finished for the year seeing as how you stayed here for five days already?" Yohji asked taking a sip of Aya's jasmine tea.
"No we're not done yet we've got another four maybe five more villages to visit before we're finished for the season. But since we've stayed here we'll probably only reach two of them before the storm hits and then the season will be over for us." Aya said looking down.
"but then why did you stay for so long when you have so many more vi....." Yohji stopped when he realized it. "It was because of me wasn't it? Your family stayed in this village this long because of me right?" Yohji took Ayas chin in his hand and lifted the smaller mans face. "what have I told you about lowering you head?" Yohji said "Aya why didn't you tell me that your family still had so many more towns to hit. Exactly how much money is your family going to lose because of me?"
"I'm not telling you." Aya stated calmly getting up to get dressed.
"And why not?" Yohji asked coldly, stern.
Aya stopped in mid dress and looked at Yohji. Did Yohji just order an answer from him? Were did that come from?
"I'm not telling you because I don't want you feeling responsible or guilty for anything that isn't your fault." Aya answered just as coldly.
"We'll see about that" Yohji said in a low menacing voice, one that had shivers go down Ayas spine.
"Yohji where are you going?" Aya called out as Yohji was starting to walk out of the room.
"To see my horse!" Yohji barked out.
"Yohji wait!" Aya called out running to Yohji and wrapping his arms around the blondes waist.
"Yohji what's got you so irritable today? You were in such a good mood this morning what happened?" Aya asked looking up to Yohji's scowling face.
As soon as those words were said Yohji's anger immediately disappeared. What did get into him to make him so angry all of a sudden? Was it his condition? Or was it learning of what true family was when they were willing to sacrifice a chance of a cozy winter in turn of taking care of a stranger just because he saved one of them and fell in love with another? Maybe he was jealous.
Yohji returned the hug and squeezed his love closer to him. "Sorry Aya I don't know what got into me really. I'm usually very calm and passive but when you told me about your family it...angered me I...I'm sorry I really shouldn't involve myself in matters that do not belong to me." Yohji apologized.
"It's alright you just had me worried....I thougth maybe it had something to do with your illness." Aya pulled away to finish getting dressed. "By the way have you taken your medication yet?"
"No I haven't. I didn't feel the need to this morning." Yohji answered picking his bag up off the floor and pulling it open.
"Feeling better?" Aya asked hopefully.
"yeah I actually managed to sleep all the way through the night this time. It was nice." Yohji stated pulling the little brown bottle and opening it to take out one tablet. Swallowing the pill with some jasmine tea, Yohji replaced the bottle in his bag and began packing away his items.
Once Aya and Yohji were finished packing up their belongings they headed out to the stables to check up on Seven and to gather with the troupe. As soon as they reached the troupe angry shouts could be heard from within the circle of actors. Pushing his way through Aya discovered that one of those angry shouts belonged to his father while the other belonged to Schuldig. Yohji stood beside him equal looks of concern on their faces as the fight proceeded.
"WHY YOU UNGRATEFUL LITTLE ...." Shuichi fumed, fists clenched by his side as his face was red with anger.
"Would you just let it go already! Why is it so hard for you to just let me be!" Schuldig retaliated, indifference shown on his face.
"Now you listen to me Schuldig....."
"Listen?! That's all I've ever done! 'Schuldig not like this' 'Schuldig put more effort into it' 'Schuldig we need more practice do you hear me' etc....I'm done listening to you old man!" Schuldig spat back.
"You ungrateful...if it hadn't been for me you'd still be some on the streets with nothing to eat and nowhere to go because who's going to take care of a little german kid who couldn't speak japanese!"
"Look there's no need to get nasty about things. I'm sorry I didn't live to your expectations but I'm tired of doing this already. I need to get out and do something with my life. Acting, as well as I may be at it, is not the life for me. You're just going to have to deal with it okay. I Quit. End of story" Schuldig shrugged.
"Schuldig I understand your need to find your place in the world but you could have at least told me before hand that you had no intention of finishing this season with us! We could have found a replacement for you!" Shuichi tried reasoning with him.
"Look I'm sorry but your just going to have to deal with it."
"Get out of my sight!" Shuichi growled
"My pleasure!" Schuldig barked, turning around he spotted Aya and walked up to him.
"Aya love I'm sorry we couldn't be better friends us two. But I'm sure you'll find somebody who's almost as beautiful as me" Schuldig smirked teasingly at him. Aya just glared at him before turning to leave but stopped when Schuldig turned his attention to Yohji. "And I'm sorry that you and I didn't get better aquainted Yohjisan but I'm sure you must be tired of this ridiculous travelling circus as much as I am. Why don't we leave together we could get to know each other better......" Schuldig siddled up next to Yohji and reached out to brush his hand against a lean chest. And even in front of the whole theather troupe Schuldig still slid his hand down to the hem of Yohji's pants and began to slide his hand under the material. That was until Yohji caught his hand and held it in an iron tight grip.
Still holding Schuldig's hand Yohji turned to face him and spoke in an authoritative voice that he was raised to have.
"It is better that you remember your place and your status.....sir." Yohji almost forgot to remind himself that he was currently not holding the role of Lord Balinese. "We wouldn't have to let things get out of hand for some misbehaving manners now would we. It wouldn't be fitting for the local villagers to have to witness such a sight will it?" Yohji leaned down as Schuldig tried to step back. "Now do as I say and remember your place or heaven help you hell will be trying to get it's hands on you before I'm done."
Yohji let go of Schuldig's hand and watched as the stunned german took his leave. Everyone shocked as to what had just occured began whispering things and soon everyone was asking a thousand an hour questions as to where Yohji learned to immitate such a position of authority and whether he could teach them so they could use it for their next role. Aya reached in the huddling group until he got ahold of Yohji's hand and pulled his newfound boyfriend away from the hourde of enthusiastic actors.
Aya checked Yohji over quickly with his eyes before satisfied that he wasn't hurt in any way. Shuichi approached them.
"Yohjisan I apologize for the actions of Schuldig." Shuichi bowed.
Yohji bowed as well. "Sir you have nothing to apologize for, clearly the actions were those of Schuldig and seeing as how he is a grown man he's responsible for his own actions."
Shuichi smiled, relief and approval written on his face. "I'm glad, I thought surely you would have been much angrier and sought out some form justice."
Yohji shrugged "too much work".
Shuichi laughed before throwing an arm around Yohji's shoulders. "come let me buy you a drink I think we both need one." Shuichi said leading Yohji back to the hotel.
Aya smiled as he watched his father and his love walk together. Maybe he won't have to ask after all.
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~Elsewhere~
A carriage arrived at the front doors of the manor and coachmen opened the passenger door awaiting the person inside to come out. Dr.Brad Crawford stepped out of his carriage and approached the front doors of Lord Balineses' manor. Quickly knocking on the doors Crawford waited on the steps until the caretaker opened the door.
"Good Afternoon I'm here to see Lord Balinese I'm his doctor please inform him that I'm here for his examination." Crawford spoke out as he entered the drawing room and began taking off his gloves.
"My lord he's not available at the moment." the caretaker said.
"Please inform him. Trust me he'll see me." Crawford persuaded removing his jacket.
"But my lord he's.....he's...."
"He's what? Tell me." Crawford asked getting irritated by the minute.
"He's gone sir.......he's missing." the caretaker said nervously, bowing apologetically.
"WHAT!! Where that hell is he then?!" Crawford yelled out.
"We don't know my lord he left us strict orders to not follow him or send a search party. He said he would contact us as soon as possible but it's been six days sir and still no word. We're worried about him sir." the caretaker informed him. Crawford could see that the man wasn't lying and by the look from the other staff members he could see they were geninuenly worried about their master.
"Do you know which direction he took off at?" Crawford asked immediately replacing his jacket and grabbing his gloves.
"He rode north of here sir in the direction of Kyoto." the caretaker watched the man with glasses rush out of the house and into his carriage. As soon as the carriage left the gates of Balinese Manor the caretaker whispered out what everyone there wished. "Please find the master my lord, send him back home to us."
STUPID!STUPID!STUPID! What was going through Yohji's head? How could he just leave knowing damn well he isn't fit to ride. He should have known damn well his illness forbade riding. Unless maybe the illness made him mad. Maybe madness drove him onto this insane escapade. Or maybe a sense of duty? Crawford thought about what the caretaker had said, Yohji rode north in the direction of Kyoto. Yohji's brother lives on the outskirts of Kyoto. Then maybe Yohji rode off to Uesugi Manor to visit his brother and maybe settle some old debts with Lord Eiri. Probably settling paperwork for Eiri to inherit his brothers fortune since Yohji has no heir. Yes maybe that's it. Fine as soon as he gets back to his clinic Crawford was going to send Lord Eiri a message for the wherabouts and current condition of his patient and then prepare himself for a trip to Uesugi Manor.
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~On the road~
"So where are we going now?" Yohji asked. Sitting next to Aya who drove the wagon with costumes. Shuichi had informally informed Yohji that he was now part of the family even if he wasn't acting. Since Yohji had no intention of leaving Aya anytime soon he agreed to accompany them to the next few villages. After that he was planning on making Aya his 'partner' and return to Balinese Manor, of course that is after he visits his brother.
"It's called Wing Castle, it's owned by Lord Heero and his partner Lord Duo Maxwell." Aya informed him snapping his wrists with the reins making the horses pick up speed.
Yohji paled. Wing Castle. Heero Yuy and Duo Maxwell. Two of Yohji's best friends since the war.
"Yohji are you alright you look pale." Aya asked looking at him concerned.
"Oh I'm fine..I'm fine, just thinking that's all. Say Aya have you ever met Lord Heero and Lord Duo?" Yohji asked curiosity getting the better of him.
"Once.. after we performed a talent show for Lord Duo's amusement."
"Amusement?"
"Yes it seems he's not interested in plays as much as the actual talent of people. Last year we held a talent show. My mother sang, Omi threw darts at apples placed on peoples heads fifty yards away and not miss." Aya smiled at Yohji's stunned expression. "didn't know he could be so dangerous did you?" Yohji shook his head. "My father spouted poetry in three different languages, and some of the other actors did some of their own talents. All in all it was the most fun we had on the road. That's why everyone is eager to arrive at Wing Castle."
Yohji nodded then realized his love didn't mention what he did for talent.
"What about you love, what did you do for talent?"
Aya was waiting for this. "I performed with a sword" he stated simply.
"A sword? Aya I did'nt know you knew how to wield a sword." Yohji asked awed.
"My father started teaching me when I was seven years old ever since then I practice on my own whenever I get the chance." Aya smiled proudly at his accomplishment.
"That's awesome Aya. Aya my little swordsman. I like that." Yohji chuckled before leaning over to kiss Aya on the cheek making his little flower blush.
"So tell me Aya are you going to perform with a sword again this year?" Yohji asked, ideas running through his blonde head.
"I had planned on it why?"
"Well I was just thinking that I've never performed on stage before and a talent show seems awful tempting to just pass up. But the only talent I have is also with a sword. And since it wouldnt' make any sense to hold two separate sword shows I was wondering if........." Yohji hinted.
Aya laughed, "you want to put on a sparring show between me and you right?" Aya said looked over to Yohji who nodded sheepishly.
"All right I'll spar with you. But out of curiousity Yohji why do you want to perform on stage?"
"Well it's my last chance to do things I've never done before and since I've never performed on stage before I wanted to do it at least once before I die." Yohji answered softly looking towards the sky.
Aya wanted to beat himself for asking such a stupid question. Of course Yohji wanted to do things before he.....before..........why did he even ask knowing what Yohji was going through. Reminding him of his impending death. Aya wanted to beat himself over the head and let the wagon run over him just for good measure.
Yohji glanced over to Aya's now silent figure knowing the man felt like a heel for unwantingly mentioning the shaky truth. Aya still dosen't understand all of Yohji's needs for independence and that's because Aya was raised in a loving family that would support him with whatever he decideds on. Yohji of course wasn't so lucky and so now that his time is limited he intends on spending it doing things that at one time of his life was completely out of the question.
Needing to get closer to his smaller love, Yohji snaked out an arm around Aya's shoulders. Smiling at the sudden jump from Aya, Yohji tightened his grip and pulled his love closer to him so they sat together more snugly. Aya relaxed a bit now that he was sitting closer and allowed himself to momentarily forget the harsh reality that is his and Yohji's relationship.
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~Two days later~
Pounding on the clinic door brought the doctor back from his dreamworld and he quickly threw on a robe and went to open the door. Grabbing his medical bag just incase it was an emergency,
Dr.Brad Crawford opened his door and immediately someone pushed past him and entered.
Crawford looked at his intruder and almost gasped when he saw the blonde hair and honey skin. He was about to scold him when the man raised his head and instead of green eyes Crawford was confronted with amber ones instead.
Lord Eiri Uesugi Balinese came face to face with the doctor and in harsh tones demanded.
"Where is my brother and what's wrong with him?"
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