Weiss Kreuz Fan Fiction ❯ Love On A Leash ❯ Let Me Help ( Chapter 18 )

Love On A Leash

By: Atsureki

Disclaimers: I don't own them, don't even know the one who does, so leave me alone /whines/

Paring: Ran/Ken, Yoji/Omi

Warnings: AU, Shounen-ai, OCC, Angst, Slavery, Very Short Chapter.

Notes: Stuff written in Italic are thoughts.

Okay so this chapter took eons to get out and I am so very sorry! My muse has moved to another planet or something and I'm having major problems with all my fics. /sniffles/ But! I'm NOT giving up!

Chapter 18. Let Me Help

The change was slow and if Yoji hadn't been paying so much attention to the brown haired slave he would have missed it completely. With each day that passed Ken transformed from a lifeless body into a man that seemed to be half slave, half something else. The emptiness in his eyes slowly gave away to a flicker of hardness and determination.

He started eating but still spent almost all his time in bed. Somehow Yoji got the feeling that Ken was up a lot more than he appeared to be though. Every now and then he got the feeling that someone was walking around his apartment, listening to conversations, but he never saw anyone.

It had been a month since Aya had been arrested when he spoke to Omi and told him that in another four months his cousin would appear in court. Nothing he had been able to do had improved the redhead's situation and he was losing hope. Aya had calmly told him that it would be better if he didn't come and visit him and Yoji had reluctantly agreed.

There didn't seem to be any way to rescue the silent man from a life in slavery and it gnawed on the blonde constantly. He had just returned from a job and was sprawled out on the couch when his suspicions about Ken were proven true.

"Could I talk to you for a moment Yoji-sama," a low voice said and Yoji damn near had a heart attack. Shocked he sat up and stared into shadowed brown eyes.

"Ken? Oh of course." The slave came into the room and kneeled in front of him. To the blonde's surprise Ken kept his head up and even though the submission was still clouding his gaze there was something else there too.

"I need to see Aya-sama," Ken stated slowly. Yoji frowned and studied the slave, who almost succumbed to his training and lowered his eyes to the floor.

"I… You…" the blonde stammered and shook his head. "Why?"

"I need to see Aya-sama," Ken repeated stubbornly and the look on his face clearly stated that he wouldn't explain why no matter what Yoji said.

"I'll see what I can do." The slave bowed and rose to his feet.

"Thank you Yoji-sama," he mumbled before he turned around and left. Yoji stared after him and frowned again.

"What was that about?" He glanced at Omi and shook his head.

"I have no idea, no idea."

"You know," Omi started and sat down on his lover's lap. "I think that if anyone can help Aya it's Ken, he's the only one who really knows what happened and… I… Something tells me that there's more to Ken than what we think. He loves Aya, I can see it in his eyes." Yoji nodded and absently caressed Omi's hair.

"Yeah and I'm willing to bet that he knows exactly what's going on with my cousin."

"Me too and it strikes me as highly unlikely that he's gonna allow Kase to win this. Kase took everything from him once and when Aya sold Ken to you it was another nail in his coffin. Ken would never go against Aya's wishes but he's not gonna sit by and watch as they turn Aya into a slave. He's going to fight for him with everything he has in him and I have a feeling that that's quite a lot," Omi said quietly with a thoughtful look in his blue eyes.

"Ken's stronger than people think, otherwise he would never have survived this long. Fear and hopelessness put him on a leash and somehow Aya managed to set part of him free again. It wouldn't surprise me if the submissive and obedient Ken turns out to be a very dangerous opponent, especially when he fights for something he loves."

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"You have a visitor Fujimiya," a guard said gruffly and tapped the bars with a pair of handcuffs. Ran rose and glared at him with hate. It was probably Yoji since the blonde never had been one to do what he was told. Sighing he approached the guard and held out his hands.

Cuffed and scowling he was lead down the long corridor to a visitor room. It was empty so he plopped down on a chair as soon as the guard had released his hands. He had his back to the door and didn't bother turning around as it opened and someone walked in. Soft footsteps came up to him and then it became quiet.

Frowning in confusion Ran turned around and gasped as his eyes landed on a kneeling man. Ken. The slave didn't move but he was sitting close enough for the redhead to be able smell him. His nose took in the familiar scent and his hands twitched with the need to touch.

"Ken?" Ran asked hoarsely and stared at the brunette. Silently the slave rose and came even closer before he kneeled again just beside his former owner's right leg. The redhead's eyes widened when Ken placed a trembling hand on his thigh and then rested his head there.

"Aya-sama," the slave whispered and Ran couldn't keep himself from reaching out and burying his fingers in the soft brown hair he had missed so much. A sigh of contentment escaped Ken and it went straight to the redhead's confused heart. He had missed Ken before but now with him so close, touching him; it seemed to be the only thing he felt at all.

"What are you doing here Ken?" Ran asked softly and caressed the slave's soft cheek with his thumb. To his utter surprise Ken grabbed his hand, kissed the palm and looked him straight in the eyes.

"Tell me I'm allowed to help you," the brunette murmured. His brown orbs were conflicted. Years of training fought with something else that Ran didn't quite recognize. "Please Aya. Let me help you." The redhead leaned forward until their foreheads where touching. Amethyst and chocolate eyes stared into each other.

"It's too dangerous," he whispered.

"I know," Ken agreed and his breath fanned over his former owner's face. "But…" His eyes dropped and his hold on the redhead's hand tightened. "I have nothing left to lose. I… I need you." Ran's eyes widened in shock. His fingers trembled as they curled around Ken's chin and lifted his face up.

There was so much he wanted to say, wanted to explain but he couldn't get a single word out. While his head battled with what it couldn't say he again leaned forward and before he could stop himself his lips brushed against Ken's. He didn't push, still not sure of how much he could get away with without scaring the slave. The brunette seemed okay with it though because he changed the soft caress into a kiss. That did it for Ran.

He had longed to taste those lips again for so long and now his body took over. Slowly he covered Ken's mouth with his own, gently licking at the soft lips, asking to be let in. Ken didn't hesitate at all, just gave him access. The kisses deepened, grew more urgent and Ran's heart pounded faster. Eventually they had to break apart to breathe.

"Be careful," he mumbled into Ken's hair and felt how the slave laced their fingers together. "If anything happens to you…"

"I will," the brunette promised and rose to his feet. The guard standing in the corner was watching them with interest but Ran paid him no mind. He knew that they were talking too quietly for him to hear anything and so what if he saw them kiss? It wasn't like he was the first prisoner to be visited by his slave.

He stood up and blinked, again surprised, when Ken pressed himself against his body. Ran hugged him even closer and felt the shorter man breathe against his neck. Then Ken started whispering to him. The redhead listened as the slave explained what he was going to do, how he was going to help him. He had to give Ken credit for the plan he had come up with.

There had never been any doubt in Ran's head that the brunette was smart so he didn't find it too surprising that the slave seemed to have thought of everything. The only question was; could he let Ken go through with it? When they finally separated he knew the answer by looking into those brown eyes. They told him that Ken wouldn't do anything if he was told not to, but they also said that if he refused then Ken would never forgive himself for not being able to help.

"Get Yoji and Omi to help you Ken, they're both good at what they do," he sighed. "Yoji has a ton of connections and Omi knows more about computers than anyone else I know. Don't do it all on your own, promise me you won't."

"I promise," Ken said softly. The guard cleared his throat, signalling that their time was up. Ken kissed his former owner one last time before he lowered his head and followed the guard outside. Ran stared at the door for a while.

"Please keep him safe," he begged. "If something happens to him I don't know what I'll do."

~TBC~

See Ken is a smart cookie /snickers/ Oh and yeah Ken is changing but let's all remember that he's been through a lot for a long, long time so he really has to struggle and I hope I was able to show you all that. With a huge fat truckload of luck the next chapter won't take like 3 months /begs for mercy/ Ja/Atsureki