Time's Chain

by Kurara

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Part 17

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Sugizo walked into the stable after hearing from J that Ryu was in there, in the rafters, asleep. He quietly climbed up the stairs and crawled over the hay, straws clinging to his clothes, until he reached Ryu's form. He saw tears still clinging to his eyelids and bit his lip, feeling such pain in the thought that Ryu was not happy. He noticed Ryu shivering, so he took off his coat and draped it over him, immediately feeling the chill of the night's air on his own skin through the thin fabric of his shirt.

Gazing into the familiar face, Sugizo hummed softly while lightly playing with Ryu's hair. Ryu moaned in his sleep, and Sugizo saw more tears coming out of Ryu's eyes. //Crying in his sleep?// Sugizo brushed the tears away with trembling hands and covered Ryu's body with his own in a hug.

"Don't… leave…" Ryu muttered, clutching the hay. Sugizo slid his hand into Ryu's, feeling Ryu grip onto him instead. Ryu, feeling Sugizo even in his sleep, woke up and saw Sugizo, bringing more tears to his eyes and he held on even tighter to Sugizo's hand, wondering what Sugizo was there for.

Sugizo didn't say anything, just gazed into Ryu's eyes lovingly. //Ryu…// his free hand traced the outlines of Ryu's face before he lowered down to kiss the trails of the tears dry.

"Sugizo…"

Sugizo placed a finger over Ryu's lips. "Shh…" and he replaced the finger with his lips, slowly kissing him. He moved his free hand behind Ryu's head, lifting it as he deepened the kiss, still keeping his other hand in Ryu's. When he pulled away, he licked off the saliva that glistened on Ryu's lip before kissing Ryu's forehead. "Ryu…" He continued kissing down Ryu's face until he got back to the lips, which he stayed at until Ryu was nearly dizzy from lack of oxygen.

Sugizo traced his finger along the swollen lips before inserting it into Ryu's mouth, causing Ryu to take his free hand and hold Sugizo's wrist as he sucked on the long finger. Sugizo kissed along the wrist of the hand that held him, licking the smooth flesh of the underside. He placed kiss after kiss on the pale skin before taking his finger out of Ryu's mouth.

He removed the coat he'd draped on Ryu before undoing the ties on the front of Ryu's vest. Once it was removed, he unbuttoned the shirt, kissing the creamy skin as it was exposed, causing Ryu to sigh.

Sugizo pulled open the shirt completely, but didn't bother taking it off as he didn't want to have to release Ryu's hand. He kissed lightly along the collarbone, his fingers pinching lightly at one nipple. Ryu gasped and grabbed onto Sugizo's hair, pushing the head down closer onto him to increase the effects of the kisses. Sugizo kissed downward to the other nipple and enclosed it in his mouth, licking and biting lightly, causing Ryu to moan out his name and grip harder on his hair.

When Ryu's nipples were hard, Sugizo's lips found their way back to Ryu's; capturing the soft smile into a passionate kiss. Meanwhile, he undid Ryu's pants and slipped his hand in, wrapping his warm hand over the swelling organ. Ryu arched up and whimpered as Sugizo slowly moved along the shaft and his knee parted Ryu's legs wider; all with his lips still caressing Ryu's.

Ryu grabbed Sugizo's wrist and tried to make his hand move faster, but Sugizo wouldn't pick up pace at all. Ryu's captive hand squeezed onto the one that held it as he moved his hips up and down, trying another tactic at getting more pleasure.

Sugizo smiled as he pulled away from Ryu's lips and gazed at the pleasure filled face. His hand left Ryu's arousal and ripped away the pants before he instantly took Ryu in his mouth, sending shockwaves through the other's body. Ryu moaned and wrapped his legs around Sugizo's upper chest, pressing him down more against his body.

Sugizo's tongue slid around on Ryu as he slowly sucked, tasting the pre-cum faintly. His free hand went to the flat stomach where he pressed a finger into Ryu's navel, applying pressure and moving it around, causing Ryu to groan and throw back his head, screaming in delight. He gripped even harder on Sugizo's hand and pushed into his mouth as he came, seeing stars brightly as he shuddered.

As the last tremor passed through his body, his legs loosened and he felt flat against the hay, panting heavily and still gripping onto Sugizo's hand. Sugizo had swallowed every bit of Ryu that flowed into his mouth and he licked the shaft and tip clean before crawling up Ryu's sweaty body to capture his lips once again.

Ryu responded breathlessly, utter extacy (spelt X way LOL) on his face. His free hand was taken by the wrist and placed onto Sugizo's still clothed erection. He smiled against Sugizo's lips as he began to massage the bulge, causing Sugizo to deepen the kiss and start to one-handedly struggle with his pants. As soon as the buttons were undone, Ryu slipped his hand in and stroked Sugizo.

Sugizo pulled off his pants before tearing off his shirt and throwing it to the side. He held onto Ryu's hand and made it close tightly around his shaft and held it there as he moved, almost having sex with Ryu's hand. Ryu lifted up to Sugizo and kissed along his neck and up to his ear. He took Sugizo's earring (does Sugizo have one? Can't remember… if he doesn't, then he does now!) and tugged on it to get Sugizo's attention.

Sugizo groaned and Ryu asked, "Sugizo-sama… I want to pleasure you…"

Sugizo grinned and stopped his motions, feeling a pain so great in his erection. He kissed the hand he'd been holding the whole time before releasing it before guiding Ryu into a 69 position ( :: Kurara faints:: ). Ryu took Sugizo into his mouth and began to suck slowly as he took off his shirt. He expected that Sugizo would suck him too, being in such a position, but was shocked as his hips were lowered and his back curved slightly. His legs were parted as Sugizo began to lick his opening and his hands ran up and down his thighs.

He moaned and sped up his motions on Sugizo before he felt the hands and tongue leave him. He stole a look at Sugizo, seeing him licking his fingers, coating them heavily with salvia. Ryu closed his eyes again and had to stop his mouth's movements on Sugizo as he cried out, feeling Sugizo's fingers in him. His legs trembled as he tried to stay up, feeling Sugizo searching for his spot.

Ryu's heart sped up so fast he thought it was going to fly out onto Sugizo and he moaned before jolting at Sugizo's finding his spot. Sugizo hit it again and again until Ryu seemed as though he'd come again.

He removed his fingers and Ryu, anticipating Sugizo's next move, crawled around to turn himself around, staying on all fours for Sugizo. Sugizo sat up and pulled on Ryu's shoulder. "No…" he said.

Ryu turned around. "Nani?" He bit his lip. Had Sugizo done so much and now didn't want him?

Sugizo pulled Ryu onto himself and guided his legs to either side of his hips. He started to kiss Ryu's neck as he inserted himself into Ryu. Ryu moaned and locked his ankles together behind Sugizo's back as he gripped Sugizo's shoulders.

When Sugizo was completely in, he paused for a moment before kissing Ryu passionately, feeling the tightness of Ryu around his shaft making him increase the intensity of the kiss. He looked into Ryu's passionate eyes before bringing his lips to Ryu's ear. "Ai shiteru…" he whispered, as though it was a secret that only he and Ryu should know.

Ryu tensed; was this a joke? Was Sugizo lying?

Sugizo stroked Ryu's hair. "Hounto ni, Ryu."

Ryu hugged Sugizo as tears came and Sugizo started to thrust into him. He moaned and held Sugizo tighter as he cried, Sugizo still stroking his hair. "Aaa…. Sugi…" his head lolled back and Sugizo captured his lips with his own as he thrust a final time, coming at the same time as Ryu and they moaned into each other's mouths.

Ryu continued to hug Sugizo, wishing that he could stay like that forever, feeling complete for once in his life, but Sugizo had to pull out. Sugizo kissed Ryu softly before pulling out and bringing Ryu to lay down with him on the hay. He grabbed the coat nearby and put it over them as he held Ryu in his arms, unsure whether it was right to let Ryu know his true feelings, but it had felt so good to do so!

Ryu snuggled into Sugizo's chest and sighed contently. "Yokatta…" Ryu muttered before falling asleep again, one last tear sliding down his cheek.

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"No!" Toshiya cried out and started to sob.

Miyabi stopped and looked to his friend, who trembled and turned to the side. "Toshiya?" Miyabi laid down behind him and wrapped his arms around Toshiya. "Ne, Totchi, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

"Gomen ne, Miyabi… I… I can't…"

Miyabi kissed Toshiya's cheek. "I understand… but, you've got me, okay?" Toshiya nodded. "And don't hesitate to ask me anything. I'm your best friend and we've been through a lot, right?" Toshiya nodded.

"Miyabi… I can't live… can't live without him…"

"Without who?"

"Kaoru… I can't live without Kaoru…"

Miyabi nuzzled his head into Toshiya's shoulder. "Don't say that. You have to stay alive. There's more than just romantic love, Toshiya."

Toshiya turned around and looked at Miyabi. "What do you mean?" He wiped the tears off of his eyes and face, still having a quivering voice from the crying.

Miyabi started to stroke Toshiya's cheek. "You remember when Sakito died in that car accident while we were together?" Toshiya nodded grimly. "Well, I never told you, or anyone, but…" Miyabi bit his lip, "but, I tried to kill myself…"

Toshiya started tearing up again. "Miyabi?"

Miyabi cast his look to the side, unwilling to meet Toshiya's eyes again. "I had the gun in… in my mouth… and… I had the hammer cocked, ready to go… and you know what I thought of as I started to tighten my grip on the trigger?"

Toshiya shook his head. "No…" he whispered.

"You." Miyabi met Toshiya's eyes again. "I thought of how you depended on me, cared for me, loved me as your best friend. I knew that if I were to die, then you'd probably follow. I didn't want anything to happen to you, Toshiya, and I still don't. I was so damn worried when you were gone this month, ask anyone. I blew up in people's faces, took risks, ditched classes."

Toshiya had begun to cry more, now holding onto Miyabi's hands tightly.

"Toshiya… you have to live for people who care about you. Sure, life might not always have romantic love, but romance is so changeable. I have unconditional love for you, Toshiya. If you were to be gone again, I don't know what I'd do." Miyabi struggled to keep his own tears under control, but it wasn't working as streams stained Miyabi's face. "So, don't do it. Don't leave me. You'll get through this and I'll help you always."

Toshiya nodded and hugged Miyabi, falling asleep moments later.

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Levin rubbed his eyes and could barely open them the room was so bright. He groaned and tried to figure out where he was. //I'd fallen asleep in the stables, so where is this?// He looked around, trying to shield his eyes for a while before they adjusted, and saw Toshiya laying on the floor. //Toshiya?!//

He ran over to the bishonen and shook him awake. "Toshiya! Toshiya!"

"Uhh…" Toshiya rubbed his eyes. "Why's it so damned brigh—Levin?!" Toshiya jerked up, looking around. "Where are we?!"

Levin shrugged. "I don't know."

"I see you have arrived." An unfamiliar voice announced and the two looked up to see an angel with auburn hair. "Follow me." And he turned, walking away.

Levin looked to Toshiya, who shrugged, and they both jumped up, following him. The angel led them to another room, which was not as bright, and motioned for them to sit down. When they did, the angel bowed to another angel with black and blue hair. "Kazuki-san, I've brought them."

Kazuki nodded. "Thank you, Yukito-kun."

Yukito straightened himself before sitting in-between two other angels.

Kazuki's eyes wandered onto Levin and Toshiya before speaking. "You two have been put through tests to see if you deserve to go back into your true times and be with the ones you are meant to be with. Since we really didn't think this was necessary, we didn't make them too hard." He smiled. "Levin, yours was to see if you could sacrifice for love, and you did. Toshiya, yours was to resist temptation and to learn what true friendship was, and we think you did that well. So, without anymore delay, Toshiya, you'll be taken to Kaoru's time and live there forever and Levin, you'll be take to Kyo's time and live there forever. Got it?"

Toshiya bit his lip. "Kazuki-san… I… I can't leave Miyabi, but I don't want to loose Kaoru… and my dad…"

Levin nodded. "And Miffy! Don't I get her back? And what about Die and Shinya?" Levin gripped onto his clothes to keep control from crying.

Kazuki scratched his head. "We didn't expect this… I don't know what we can do…"

One of the two blonde angels stood up. "Kazuki-san, maybe we can do something so that Levin and Toshiya can stay with those that matter most to them."

Kazuki sighed. "But how?"

The other blonde angel stood up. "Kazuki-san… Kyo doesn't seem to have anything in his time, and Kaoru only has Shinya to take care of, but he's found Die for him. Maybe we can switch them instead?"

"And I'd get Miffy back?" Levin inquired.

The angel nodded. "And Levin would get Miffy back."

Kazuki nodded. "Brilliant idea Yuki!"


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"…and that way, everyone can be with their loved ones." Yukito finished. (note – everyone can see Yukito, because unlike Kami, Yukito is a higher angel and always has been while Kami is kinda like a ghost angel –K)

Kaoru looked to Die, Shinya, Gackt and Mana. "I'd have to leave all them?"

Yukito nodded.

Shinya ran up and hugged Kaoru. "Kaoru… you should be with Toshiya. We'll be fine." Shinya held back his tears, trying to be strong for Kaoru.

Kaoru hugged Shinya tightly. "Are you sure?" Shinya nodded against his chest. "Okaa-san?"

Mana looked up and nodded. "You're in love, Kaoru. You and he are perfect for each other. We'll get along."

Die smiled slightly. "You've been a good friend, Kaoru. We can't forget you and I know we'll miss you terribly, but, if this makes all four of you happy, we'll be happy for you."

"Otou-san…"

Gackt hugged Shinya and Kaoru at the same time. "You should do it, Kaoru. We all can see that if you stay here, then Toshiya will be miserable being away from his loved ones, and if Levin goes to the future, he'll be miserable and so will Die and Shinya."

Kaoru nodded. "Then…" he hugged Mana and went back to hug Gackt and Die.

Shinya stood away during these hugs, but when Kaoru turned to him, he threw himself onto Kaoru crying. "Kaoru! I'll miss you!"

Kaoru held him tightly and kissed his cheek. "I'll miss you too, Shinya." He looked up to Die. "Take good care of him."

Die nodded. "I promise."

Kaoru held Shinya for a bit longer before they parted. "Thank you, Shinya, for always being there for me."

Shinya nodded. "Kaoru, you too… I love you…"

"I love you too." He gave Shinya another quick hug and kiss before looking to Yukito. "I'm ready."


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"So, Hiro, you're saying I'd get to stay with Levin?" Kyo asked.

Hiro, the other blonde angel, nodded. "But you won't be able to stay in your time anymore, which means no more of whatever you have here."

Kyo nodded. "That's fine. My parents are whacked, my brother screws my boss, and the only friend I've really considered a friend is Toshiya, but this would make him happy too, so, of course. Just… will I get to see Toshiya one last time?"

Hiro nodded. "I'll take you to him right now."

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Yuki collapsed onto Kazuki as he released Miffy to Levin. Kazuki smiled and played with Yuki's hair lovingly as he watched Levin happily hug Miffy. "I got that wolf for him and now I'm exhausted! You always give me hard jobs Kazuki!" Yuki pouted.

Kazuki bent over and kissed Yuki's pout. "You know you can do everything better than the other two, so why not give you the harder tasks?" He grinned.

Yuki stuck out his tongue and watched as Yukito and Hiro came back with Kyo and Kaoru.

Kaoru and Toshiya hugged as Kyo and Levin hugged. Kyo looked to Toshiya and hugged him as Levin ran and hugged Kaoru. Levin introduced Miffy to everyone before Kazuki cleared his throat. "You know," he said as they all turned to face him, "we may be angels, but we need to get this done. We have more people to take care of and we're almost at our deadline with you guys, so, could you do your goodbyes?"

They all nodded and turned to each other. Levin hugged Toshiya. "I'm so glad I got to meet you, Toshiya."

Toshiya nodded and hugged back. "You're really cool, Levin. Take care of Kyo, okay?" Levin nodded and then Toshiya whispered in his ear, "Every so often, tie him up in the middle of the night and wake him after the room fills with cold air. He'll be cold and then you have him at your mercy. Be seme once in a while. He likes that, but you have to tie him up and go VERY slow."

Levin nodded with a hentai grin. "Okay!"

Kyo pulled on Toshiya's sleeve. "What'd you tell him?!"

Toshiya poked Kyo's forehead. "One of your fetishes." He smiled.

Kyo pouted. "Meanie."

Toshiya smiled and hugged Kyo. "I'll miss you."

Kyo, startled, shakily lifted his arms to wrap around Toshiya. Suddenly remembering that he'd never see the other again, he started to cry.

Toshiya was crying too and they held each other sadly. When Toshiya pulled away, he kissed Kyo's cheek and smiled sadly. "Sayonara."

Kyo nodded slowly and turned to Kaoru. "Take care of him."

Kaoru nodded. "Of course."

The air was silent for a moment until everyone hugged in a big group hug (kawaii! ^^) full of tears and good wishes. Miffy nuzzled his way into it and Levin hugged her by the neck. Kazuki walked up to them and smiled. "Ready?" Everyone nodded while wiping the tears from their eyes.

Kazuki smiled and motioned for the other angels. They all held out their hands and balls of light formed, each catching one of them (Levin and Miffy went into Kazuki's together). They were all then scattered as their bodies went back to Earth, Levin, Kyo and Miffy in one time, Kaoru and Toshiya in another.

As they left, Kazuki smiled and turned to Yuki. "We've healed one of Time's greatest wounds." Yuki nodded and kissed Kazuki softly. //We've broken the chains of Time and put the links back into place where they truly belong...//

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Saa... so, what do you all think? Thanks for holding out for so long with it ^^ And, Lady7, I finished it! I'll miss you!! Don't forget us! Keep in contact somehow, okay? ::hugs:: ~kurara


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