Fayted

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** Dreaming of Lemonaide **

A/N: I believe the title says alot about this chapter, and for those who don't know Lemon, it means Smut. But this chapter isn't really about smut...( wow...that was rather paradoxial of me -_-;;) Anyways, aside from the A/F stuff there is some more violence ( of course). Also I will make a present for anyone who can send me an accurate description of Luther. (can't leave the guy out of this I guess ^^;;) The present that I speak of is a drawing of a scene from this story of the person's choice.

In response to Anon's statement about the M/F thing: Yes it says M/F in the summary, but it also says Yaoi. This means that there are M/M relationships AND M/F relationships. I apologize for not clarifying this more. This story is going to incorperate more then just the Fayt/Albel pairing, but also the Cliff/??? pairing and a few others. I will update the warnings so that this will not come up anymore.

In response to Nox: Thankyou so much! OMG! Your reveiw made me blush when I read it ^//^ You can ask my roommate lol! I need to go through a fix typos that I missed now that I look back at it ><;;

In response to Lee: LOL! ^^ Yeah when you guessed Albel I was all like " Shit, that was way too obvious!" But, that's ok! As for the past, I am actually going to be having a bit of a time warp every now and then that will show bits and pieces. ^~

In response to liankitty: I am glad that you have changed your mind about this story ^^ Yes Albel is still a degrading smart ass, but would we love him any other way? LOL! Thankyou very much for reading!

Ciissi-Sama I am honored that you read my story *^^*

BlackRoseDamael: ^^ I am glad that you like it thus far!

And to all of my other readers out there who are too shy to speak up, thankyou for reading along ^^

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Fayted are we the entwined souls.
Fear not,
For the void comes soon.
Desperation demands a sacrifice,
And the waltz continues on...

The steel door slid open and a blue haired woman stepped inside of the dark room. A dim light flicked on instantly and her eyes fell upon the fallen boy, and a small smile worked it's way onto her face. The commander strode over to the medical unit and looked down at the monitor.

" Brain activity has increased ten fold." She stated.

" As expected..." Came a female voice from the door. She strode toward the commander, her blue eyes glancing from the figure within the green liquid to the unconcious Anki. She was a well formed woman, her stance confidant and filled with an air of dominance even in the pressance of the commander. The commander turned to glance at the crimson haired woman, and a small smile graced her features.

" Hello, Nel." The younger woman stated.

" Maria. It's been a long while hasn't it?" Nel replied, crossing her arms over her chest. She was clad in tight fitting leather and leather boots that rose up to mid thigh. Too say the least she was an impressive looking person, even to the higher ranked female.

" Yes, it has. I am glad to see that you are well." Maria said, " How did your mission go?"

" Very well...although, I believe we have more problems then we had anticipated." Nel sighed, rubbing her temples with her fore fingers.

" Hmm...I will finish up here. Gather up the others and meet me in my main room. You can explain there." Maria stated after a moment. Nel nodded and saluted her before turning and exiting the room. Maria turned back to Anki's fallen form and lifted a blanket and pillow from a table nearby. She had expected him to come here, but she hadn't thought it would happen so quickly. The blue haired woman crouched near the boy, lifting his head slightly to place the pillow beneath his head before tucking the blanket around his body. The commander rose and turned to leave. She cast a fond glance at Anki and the figure within the medical unit before the lights kicked off and the door slid shut.

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A soft whimper escaped Anki when Albel's lips left his. Albel let out an amused chuckle and a sadistic grin graced his lips. The taller male trailed his lips down Anki's jaw before feasting rather happily on the sensitive neck of the young man. Anki's eyes went wide and he uncontrolabley tilted his head to the side as a shudder rolled through his body. A moan forced it's way from his throat when the sharp fang-like teeth of the dual haired man registered against his flesh. Anki felt a nagging feeling in the back of his mind. He should stop Albel. He wasn't Fayt. But, how could Albel NOT see that. After all, Anki was rather different from the blue haired boy.

"A-Albel-" He moaned, unable to control his voice. Albel took this as encouragement and sank his teeth into Anki's neck, the boy's eyes going wide. A tremor of pleasure worked it's way through him and he felt heat wash over him. Anki hadn't even been aware that he was a masocist in any form. But, apparently he was with the way his hips moved on their own accord to press against Albel's. He earned a soft groan from the other male. Albel soothed the bite with his tongue, savoring the young man's blood. The younger male felt his knees growing weak and let out a soft yelp of surprise when Albel easily scooped him off of his feet bridal style.

" W-ha?!" He exclaimed, feeling rather girly at the moment. It wasn't like he was a woman or something!

" Shutup, Fool." Albel snapped in reply. Anki felt his face flush red from embaressment and clung to the man as Albel carried him to god knows where. He felt the other's bloody gaze boring into him and Anki looked up to lock his own eyes on them. The young man was startled by the lustful gleam that filled Albel's eyes and felt his skin heat drastically. But, he wasn't Fayt! Before he knew it Albel had stopped, a dark grin curving his lips. Anki gave him a weary look. He had a feeling that the man was up to something. But what, he had no clue. Without a word Albel abruptly dropped the smaller male. Anki let out a yelp of surprise, his eyes going wide and his body tensing as he awaited the hard ground. But, the ground was not hard, but soft and very very very wet. With a splash he was submerged in a stream of sorts. Anki thrashed to the surface, coughing and sputtering. The water was surprisingly deep, the bottom just out of the young man's reach. Deep laughter reached his ears and he cast a murderous glare up at Albel who still stood on the bank. This only seemed to make him laugh louder.

Anki shuddered as the cold water chilled him, the young man treading to stay afloat. By this point Albel was to the point of tears, and Anki's face had turned nearly fifty shades of red. That's it! The boy reached out with as much speed as he could muster and grabbed Albel by the ankle, pulling hard. The older man let out a grunt of surprise as he toppled uncerimoniously into the stream. He splashed to the surface a moment later. If looks could kill Anki would have been dead twenty times over. He flashed Albel a victorious smirk and sniggered at the now drenched male. Anki could have sworn that he saw Albel's right eye twitch. A growl escaped the man before he tackled Anki, forcing the both of them under. The two stared at each other through the moonlit water with matching grins. Apparently even nearly grown men liked to play in the water. Albel's arms slipped around Anki's waist and he covered the boy's mouth with his own. Anki found himself drawn into a deep kiss despite the fact that the two of them were underwater, his lips parting to allow Albel access to his mouth. He let his hands tangle in the thick blonde tresses that flowed about the taller man and his eyes slid shut. Apparently the thought of Fayt slipped from his mind.

The two were forced to the surface a moment later, both panting for air. Albel ran his hands over Anki's shivering body slowly and the boy found himself heating under that man's touch. The dual haired male crushed his lips to Anki's, his questing hands brushing lightly over a certain part of the boy's anatomy and causing the poor kid to practically go into convulsions as his whimper was drowned out by Albel's kiss. Albel gasped and arched back suddenly when Anki ground his hips against the other's. The taller man couldn't stand it any longer and looked into the emerald eyes of his lover hungrily. One of his large hands trailed down the boy's spine, Anki's legs going around Albel's waist instinctively. The younger boy had no idea of what had come over him. Hell, he wasn't even sure that he liked men! Actually now that he thoughts about it, he had never really had an interest in either. That is, except for the man who held him now. Albel fisted his free hand in the viberant blue hair of the boy who was all but clinging to him and caught his lips in another bruising kiss. Anki's eyes went wide in surprise when he felt something foreign enter his body, the boy squirming uncontrollabley against the uncomfortable feeling. Then he felt the thing move deeper inside of him. He arched back under the powerful sensation that had rocked through his body.

It was like being hit by lighting and he thrust his hips into what he had determined to be Albel's finger. When he arched back, the taller man's mouth clamped down on the bite mark he had made, only adding to the boy's pleasure. Albel began moving his finger slowly, and Anki moaned in response. The boy needed more, needed something. But...what? His fingernails raked down Albel's back, the man letting out a hiss before moving his hand a bit faster. Apparently, Anki wasn't the only masocist. Pain jolted through him with the addition of a second digit and he gasped softly. Albel stretched him carefully, hitting that wonderous spot yet again. The pain vanished under a wave of pleasure and a deep moan escaped Anki.

" P-Please!" He whimpered as Albel continued to move in that torturously slow pace.

" Please what? Do you want me to stop?" Albel asked seductively, an evil grin plastered on him slightly swollen lips.

" No!!" Anki cried, pressing his hips as tightly as possible to Albel's hand. The man chuckled in amusement and stilled his motions.

" Then tell me what you want..." He purred. Anki could have throttled him. He let out a whimper and glared into the other's eyes angrily.

" T-that's not f-fair!" He stuttered. Albel's smirk broadened.

" No one ever said anything about fair now did they?" He asked in that seductive tone that made Anki tremble. " It's not too hard is it? Or are you too much of a worm to say it?"

That did it.

" Maggot, if you don't get inside of me I am going to dro-AHH!" Anki's sentance had barely made it off of his lips before he felt Albel's fingers leave him and something much larger replace them. Pain seared through his body as Albel completely embedded himself within the boy. Anki felt tears gathering in his eyes, the taller man wiping away the few that escaped with his thumb before kissing Anki lightly.

" I'll make it feel better..." He purred as he manuvered them to the bank. The water came up to his chest now,and Anki's upper body shivered against the night air. Albel supported the boy's lower back with one hand while the other fisted in his hair once again, bringing Anki into a kiss. He withdrew himself almost completely before thrusting into the boy, hitting that spot again and causing a mewling sound to escape the smaller male.

" Mine..." Was the low growl that came from Albel when they parted for air. Anki clung to the man, moving into each movement that was steadily becoming harder and quicker. Once again Albel clamped down on Anki's neck and the boy's nails dug into his shoulders. Closer. Anki's head fell back against the sensations that were rushing through him. One more well placed thrust was enough to send the young man over the edge. Anki's muscles clamped down around Albel which in turn took the dual haired man over as well. Both were panting heavily as the after shock slowly ebbed away, and somehow, Albel manuvered them out of the water without removing himself from the boy. This was perfectly fine with Anki, because he had no intention of letting the man. Albel allowed himself to flop onto the grass, holding Anki in his embrace.

" I've missed you, fool." Albel said almost fondly and stroked his lover's blue hair. Anki mumbled something undistiguishable and the older male smiled faintly. Soon both of them were lost in sleep.

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" So now what?" Cliff asked as he leaned back in his chair, arms crossed over his chest. He was with five others in a spacious room, all seated around a large table.

" Nel, explain what you've found..." Maria stated after a moment. The red haired woman nodded and turned her gaze to the others.

" I have just recently returned from Elicoor, the site of Fayt's death. While I was there, I was able to aquire the artifact that we- or rather our previous selves, placed nearby to record the event." Nel began, withdrawing a small round sphere that was a brilliant blue hue.

" Why on earth would they do that?" Hana asked, mortified by the concept of recording someone's death.

" Because Fayt wanted it done. We don't know why exactly. He just gave the others that thing and told them to hide it nearby in order to collect something." Cliff answered " And if I remember correctly, Hana, you were there too."

"What!?" She yelped in surprise.

" All of us were in one form or another..." Maria added. Nel nodded slightly in agreement, a little annoyed with the interuption.

" Anyway, while I was there I ran into Vendeeni. Apparently they are looking for this thing as well. Also I noticed something else..." Nel continued, her voice lowering. " The creatures who did this the first time...I believe that they are back."

The room seemed to grow still and cold, all eyes locked on the woman. Hana felt fear rush down her spine. Her wide eyes moved to Maria hesitantly, noting that the woman seemed rather tense.

" W-what do you mean the first time? This has happened before?" She asked hesitantly. Cliff looked to be lost in his mind as his dark eyes stared a hole in the table before him.

" Yeah...this is the second time all of us have been together...and the second time your friend has been hunted..." He stated after a moment. " I would rather explain things to you once the kid wakes up."

Maria nodded firmly and rose to her feet. She surveyed the room stotically, her mind rapidly place this new information. This could be very bad. The commander knew that these creatures had violently tortured and killed Fayt as well as many thousands of people in a span of about thirteen years. The entire universe had been under attack by them and no one knew how they managed to manifest out of nothing. They were robed figures, normally clad in black or red and silent as the grave. Maria shuddered unconciously at the description of these men she had been given by her own commander when she had first been declared as Maria. Her true name had been practically forgotten, mainly because it no longer mattered. And now like her ancestor, she would have to protect Fayt Liengod, the legandary Child of Heaven.

" Until our leader is ready, we must stay low...Nel, I want you and Clair to continue gathering info. Adray, will you be able to provide support?" She asked. The large man nodded firmly, his steely gaze flicked to Nel and a silent sort of communication passed between them.

" Of course, Can't allow my daughter and her...friend to go off without protection." Adray stated. Nel winced at the emphasis he made on "friend". Maria cast the dark skinned warrior a warning look that he ignored. She rolled sher eyes in annoyance before turning her gaze to Cliff.

" I am assigning you to be Anki's closest bodyguard, Cliff. His safety will be your first concern as well as the safty of Takai-Sama. If either dies we will be back where we started from and I don't want to have to wait another Millenia for them to appear again." Maria said, earning a nod of comformation. " Mirage, You will be his support. "

" Yes Ma'am." The blonde woman replied. Maria's gaze then fell on Hana and a soft smile graced her lips.

" I will need you to help take care of Anki, Ms Hana." She stated. The girl blushed faintly and nodded dumbly. Maria rose to her feet, the others mimicing her action.

" When Anki wakes we shall continue this conversation. For now, you are all dismissed." The commander added before exiting the room.

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Albel let out a content yawn, his eyes fluttering open almost unwillingly. He had finally gotten back his fool, his lover. No, his Fayt. The air felt so wonderful on his still overheated skin and he tightened his hold on the sleeping boy in his arms. How long had he waited to be reunited with the man that he had wanted more then anything? An entire Millenia spent in this place between thoughts and his body. Ah. That's right. A coma. That's what he had slipped into when Fayt had been murdered. That thought made an intense anger surge through him at a startling speed. Albel the Wicked was not someone who was easily flustered. Oh he remembered that night, that horrible night that destroyed his heart and shattered his soul. Those memories encased him in their wicked claws and refused to let him go. The dual haired man's eyes glazed over slightly as those images played in their depths. Pain. Sorrow. A blood curdling scream that had been seared forever into his mind sounded all around him. He had not left as Fayt requested, no. He could not do that. Instead he had followed after the blue haired male, intent upon taking the life of the one responsible for the ordeal. Rage consumed every part of him as he slipped through the shadows. His sword was drawn and ready to taste the blood of the men who he could now see within the clearing. Suddenly he felt a pair of strong arms grab him, a sharp pain in his right hand forcing his blade to the ground.

" Let go of me now maggot!!" Albel snarled viciously and he struggled against the one who held him.

" Albel, we can't let you...We know that it is hard...But-

" SHUTUP BITCH!!!" The swordsman interupted, turning his murderous gaze on the woman who had spoke. " YOU HAVE NO FUCKING IDEA!!!"

The woman only stared up at him with sympathetic eyes as the man who held him tightened the hold on the enraged male. He wanted to kill the both of them, to rip out their hearts with his bare hands. He felt so discusted. How could they stop him!? How could they deny him his right!? He felt his stomach churn and he fought against them with everything he had.

" Sorry 'bout this." Another large man stated before a sharp pain filled Albel's gut, causing him to let out a grunt and fall limp into their arms.

" I...I won't forgive you for this!" The red eyed male growled. Suddenly the sound of chanting filled their ears and all seven of them turned to look at the scene that had played out before them. Fear, no, Terror shot through Albel and his eyes widened dramatically. He watched the black figures draw their knives and move toward the motionless Fayt.

" NO!! DON'T YOU FUCKING TOUCH HIM!!!" The pale man screamed, his voice growing hoarse from yelling. He delivered a hard kick to the blonde man who had hit him, knocking the surprised male to the ground. In a single fluid movement Albel flipped the older, tattooed man who held him over his head and slammed the muscular man ontop of the other. Albel turned to run toward Fayt only to be closelined by a blue haired woman. The warrior let out a grunt and landed hard on his back, the wind rushing from his lungs.

" Albel... Fayt doesn't want any of us to interfere. He is doing this because he loves you, so respect his wishes." The woman stated, crouching near him. Albel looked up at her tear stained face momentarily before allowing his head to roll to the side. Fayt was coated in blood by now and Albel dug his claw-like nails into the earth. No. In an instant he was on his feet again, sprinting toward the platform. His left hand reached out with deadly intent when he neared his target. A white robed figure who stood near the edge of the sea of black.

" I WON'T LET YOU!!" Albel roared and the white figure turned toward him with a smirk. Violent black lighting snaked outward, Albel's left arm burning in pain when it struck. He was thrown back nearly twenty feet and landed with a dull thud on his chest. His six allies appeared around him with their weapons drawn. The blue haired woman crouched next to Albel again and placed a hand on the fallen man's good shoulder. Albel watch in horror as the white figure disrobed, fighting to his knees and trying to leap forward again. He felt the woman's arms go around him in a fierce embrace.

" Don't! I can't let you die as well!! How can the two of you ever find each other again if you die this way!?" She screamed, causing his eyes to widen. Albel clung to the blue haired girl bruisingly and shut his eyes tightly. Fayt's chilling scream caused him to jerk sharply, the swordsman watching as an intense light whited out the area.

" FAYT!!!!!" Albel screamed painfully over the roar of power. Then, silence. Deafening silence that tore at the dual haired man's soul. The sobs of the other's did not reach him, only soft words whispered by his love resonating around him. Albel released the woman and stood slowly. They did not bother to stop him as he stumbled toward the crater that was all that remained of the platform. He stopped at the edge of the gapping hole and stared into it without seeing. No. He can't- The tall male's shoulders shook violently and he raised his eyes to the stars.

" HOW DARE YOU LEAVE ME FOOL!!!!" He yelled, before collapsing on the ground.

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A soft whimper broke Albel from his nightmare and he realized that he had been hurting the boy. He lessened his hold on his love slightly with a sigh. It was ok now. Fayt was here again. Albel turned his gaze down to look at the sleeping male, only to feel a stab of confusion jolt through him. The dual haired man shoved the boy away as though he had been burned, staring in shock at the now fully awake Anki.

"wha-?" The younger boy began in confusion as he tried to gain his bearings.

" Who the hell are you!?" Albel demanded, now on his feet. The blue hair that had coated Anki's head was now a rich brown, his skin as tan as ever and his body back to it's typical build. The confused teen stared up at Albel with his wide emerald eyes as he tried to figure out what exactly had been going on. Then it hit him. Albel must have realised that he was not Fayt.

" A-Albel I-"

" You tricked me! You are NOT Fayt Liengod!!" Albel roared, a large red katana appearing in his hands. Anki's eyes widened dramatically and he tried to back away in vain as Albel brought the blade down toward him. So this was how he was going to die?

" I'm Sorry!! Albel!! Please!!" Anki cried out. The larger man had commited himself entirely to the act of killing the fool and Anki's words fell on deaf ears. He would have this boy's blood...

(A/N: Dun dun duuuuuunnnnn!!! Whoo cliffhanger. -hides before she is beaten- Hope you guys like this one ^^ Read and review pweeeaaaaaaaaassseee? -puppy eyes-