| Title: Of Past and Present Author: Kitsune Spirit Warnings: PG-13-R? Major character death *is a MAJOR spoiler for most of the fic*, angst. Japanese Translations at the bottom AS THIS DOES HAVE A SPOILER FOR THE MAIN PART OF THE STORY INCLUDING DEATH YOU MAY NOT WANT TO READ THIS, YOU CAN GO ON TO PART 1, AS IT DOES STAND ALONE, BUT THE PROLOGUE DOES HELP YOU TO UNDERSTAND A LITTLE MORE. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Prologue ~California, USA 2001, present time~ For the past 5 nights that week, Kalen lay tossing and turning in his bed; he was dreaming again, although they weren't the dreams that had filled his life before of pain and sorrow, or more recently the love he had found. These dreams, like the first, were no less disturbing in some ways and others reminding him up happy times. In his dream, he found himself in a forest, thick trees as surrounding plantation. Birds softly screeched as day broke the peacefulness unsettled by a heart-wrenching sob, a cry of raw pain. Running towards the cabin that lay hidden within the dense forestry, he stopped at the sight before him. Walking closer to the open entranceway, he watched the two men before him. Like his other dreams, they focused on the same two, living out their life each night in his dreams, and tonight's seemed the closing chapter. He watched the two men silently, the one he had learnt of as Kala-nesh from previous times was holding his lover in his arms, weeping. Zesian, the other man, was cuddled up against the other's body. Kalen could see the dark crimson of blood seeping through the man's cotton clothing puddling on the floor and in the other's lap. An anguished sob from Kala-nesh made him move closer. He peered down at the two; tears coming to his own eyes as he watched the others heartbreak. "Zesian, you can't die, you can't leave me," Kala-nesh's sob of pain brought a cry from the man in his arms. "Kala-nesh, it's the way it has to be, I'm dying; there's nothing you can do." Zesian touched a blood-coated hand to his love's cheek, whispering softly to him. "We will be re-united in the next life, my love' he whispered gently as his hand fell from its position, leaving a bloody stain trail and his eyes closed. "Noooooooooooooo!" came the sob from the other as he clutched the body to his own, rocking back and forth as the tears flowed from his closed eyes. He hadn't cried for over six years, and now the tears came freely. Gently, he placed the body to the ground; leaning over he kissed the cold lips, stroking the silky black hair. "I love you" he softly whispered, moving he stood up, coming to rest at the fireplace where he withdrew Zesian's forgotten katana. His feet led him to the body, and he knelt over it, closing his eyes as he positioned the blade over his heart. "Ai shiteru, Zesian" he whispered as he slowly drew the sword back and rammed it into his own chest. The sob of pain racking his body filled the small room. He slumped down over the body as he swiftly pulled the katana out, blood flowing freely from the wound, soaking his black kimono. Grasping his koi's hand, he let the darkness surround him. "Forever," he whispered as death took him to be re-united with his love. Kalen awoke screaming loudly, thrashing in the bed, tears still streaking down his cheeks. He rocked slowly, only calming slightly when he felt arms come around his waist. He sighed as a gentle hand wiped at the tears whilst the other turned his face, allowing him to look into the eyes of his lover. "Another dream?" he was asked gently. The hands soothing him still. He nodded his head wiping at the tears himself. He refused to tell Zechs what the dreams were about, and Zechs, knowing his love, didn't try to ask. He knew whatever Kalen dreamt he wished to forget. He had been use to waking up to the screams when they had first met, and now, after 2 years, they had started again. He pulled Kalen down to his chest and positioned his koi's head on his shoulder. "It's okay, Kalen" he whispered, soothing him. "I won't let the dreams hurt you again." Zechs tightened his grip on the shivering form above him and continued to stroke his hair as the other drifted off to a restless sleep. _________________________ ~TRANSLATIONS~ Ai Shiteru: I love you |