| abstract | - "...Uh...?" Gai Nagareboshi weakly opened his eyes. Surveying his surroundings, the Mototsu realized that he was in a darkly-lit bedroom. Not just a bedroom- someone's bedroom. Glancing around, he noticed several paintings of himself which decorated the walls. Immediately summarizing, "Ah...This person, what's with them? Are they a stalker?" he attempted to move. "Gah...!" Clenching his jaw in sudden pain, Gai noticed that his wrists were bound to the bed. Struggling to break free, Gai winced in pain, feeling a tinge in the back of his head. At that moment, he noticed that while he was in a helpless position, his clothes were switched with an incredibly revealing wedding dress, topped with elbow-length gloves and a lycrois flower placed in his hair. Upon realizing that, the Mototsu let out a scream for help, which was instantly silenced. Gently pushing open the timber door, Yuuki Kaburagi walked into view, approaching the tied-down Mototsu with a smile which held no emotion. Wearing his blonde hair in a bun which spiked up slightly at the top, gently flowing out to the left side, with several strands of hair sticking out at the sides of the bun as sort of waves, he plonked himself down next to Gai. Leaning in closer, Yuuki pressed his face against Gai's own, clutching onto his restrained shoulders. Struggling to break free, Gai gasped, "Y-Yuuki...What the...hell...are you...doing...?!" The Shinigami's grip tightened, causing Gai to tremble as Yuuki's elagonated and crimson painted fingernails dug into Gai's unblemished white skin, causing a sharp pain in his body. "A-Agh...Y-Yuuki...Stop...You're hurting me..." Seemingly complying with Gai's request, Yuuki removed his nails from Gai's shoulders which left painful-looking marks. Gasping for air, Gai demanded, "Y-Yuuki, what's the goddamn meaning of this!? What's wrong with you!?" Upon hearing Gai's angry criticism, Yuuki's eyes became dull, flat disks of emerald without any detail, highlights, reflections or even pupils. Gai spat at Yuuki, "Dammit! What the hell is going on!?" Tenderly caressing his face, Yuuki responded, "...Ah. It seems that I can't keep it locked up anymore. If I can't force you to remember, then I'll have to tell you the truth." Turning around to gaze down at the wooden floor, Yuuki sighed, continuing, "Don't you remember? Many moons ago, you and I...bonded. When we were all part of the Soul King's grand scheme to rule over the spiritual realms with an iron fist as his personal super soldiers, we were the final results of his research and delving into the black arts. Just us two. That time, it couldn't have been better. We were happy together, living together for a time. We found absolute bliss as we were united. However..." Yuuki's eyes became full of rage, as he bitterly finished, "But that one day....It all came to an end. That...That devil woman...Kuh." Clenching his teeth, Yuuki spun around, sitting on top of the Mototsu. "I was hoping we'd be able to become one again, even though I was reborn as a man. I have no shame about my feelings. You've been mine since long ago. But now...It's "Hizashi, Hizashi, HIZASHI!" I can't help...I can't help but be jealous! This is the truth, Gai Nagareboshi! All those years ago...This is what really happened! I...I have always loved you, ever since five thousand years ago!" Yuuki's voice echoed; it had a more sinister tone, yet he still managed to keep that serene smile plastered upon his face. Gai's eyes widened in shock, as he could only stare into a vast abyss of nothingness. Giggling slightly, Yuuki responded to Gai's shock, "Did...Did I say too much...?" Regaining his senses, Gai attempted to remain calm, but the sheer stature of this revelation caused him to stutter as all sorts of memories flowed back into his mind. "C-Calm down, Yuuki...I remember everything...but that was then and this is now. While I'm flattered, aggressiveness aside, we're both...guys...and more than that, Hizashi and I--" Gai's explanation was silenced, as Yuuki's left eye twitched. "I don't care. Something like that's no big deal. Because since a long time ago, we've been in love with each other. Such a minor quirk should be looked over, no?" Interrupting, Gai vehemently protested, "...Tch. No, I don't think you understand, Yuuki. I don't like you the same way you do with me. I'm sorry." Yuuki's left hand fixed itself around Gai's neck, as the Shinigami's grip tightened. "As I said, such trivial matters are minor. Don't worry; I'll take responsibility for you, Gai Nagareboshi." Instinctively chomping on Yuuki's hand, Gai managed to inch back slightly, still attempting to break free from Yuuki's iron grip. All semblance of emotionlessness had disappeared in Gai's tone of voice, now fearing for his safety. "Y-Yuuki, what's wrong with you!? Release me this instant!" Attempting to flail his legs around in the hopes that he could break free, Yuuki remained indifferent to Gai's futile attempts to escape, before calmly responding, "You are like a porcelain doll, you being the only one not noticing that. A delicate and perfect figure. From far away you appear remotely human... but once you look close, you're just something made up to take human form." Squirming, thoughts raced through Gai's mind. "Wha...? Why did she suddenly start talking about all this nonsense? I...I need to get the hell out of here, right now." Derailing Gai's train of thought, Yuuki continued, "Really, you still don't understand?" Gai's face became a pale white, and his mind became numb as Yuuki ran his fingers across his arm. "You really are like a doll, that you don't even want to admit to that. You're like an ornament that could break at any time." These words made Gai far more uncomfortable, as an intense desire to run as fast and as far as he could sprung forth from his mind. Gai declared, "I understand how you feel, Yuuki. I truly do. But I can't just do that." attempting to muster seriousness. Confused at Gai's words, unable to comprehend them, Yuuki questioned, "...Why not?" Gai continued, "Because the present me...!" Yuuki gripped Gai around the mouth, effectively silencing him. Attempting to reason with Yuuki in such a state could not happen, as Yuuki remained quiet. Gai's heart thumped loudly, as Yuuki's face was entirely devoid of expression, but his eyes- his eyes glowed like a predator stalking his prey. "Oh, Gai Nagareboshi...You truly are like a porcelain doll, one that's superbly handcrafted, but not magnificent. Because it's well done, you don't have any complaints, but you can't like it because it's just well done and doesn't have anything interesting about it. In order to make it special, I just have to break the doll and make it worthless. As a result, the superbly handcrafted porcelain doll will turn into trash. But the process, breaking what is "superb" for you, isn't it wonderful?" A nauseating feeling ran through Gai's systems. "Isn't it beautiful just thinking about it? I feel love and regret for that doll. The pain as the doll gets ruined, anger at myself for ruining it, frustration because it's beyond repair, and more than anything else, the fact that I am the only one who can break it is absolute. I think it is the happiness of owning it. Because it is the only one, and because the wounds on it are put on there by me, you feel more attached to it. Because the more you break it, the more it becomes yours." Like a machine, Yuuki laughs. "I want to break that. It would be enjoyable." Upon hearing these words, Gai rallied all the strength in his body, attempting to kick Yuuki away. For a brief moment, Gai broke free of Yuuki's hold on his mouth, screaming at the Shinigami, "Y-Yuuki, get a damn hold of yourself!" Yuuki merely responded with a serene smile, retorting, "Ah-ha. The look of you right now...You're like a doll facing dismantlement. Coupled with your pleasant, feminine voice...I remember why I fell in love with you all those years ago. You're cuter when you're struggling. But don't get so scared, Gai Nagareboshi." Running his fingers across Gai's snow-white wedding dress, Yuuki continued, "Don't fear. I'll make you fall in love with me once again over and over." Gai immediately retorted, angered, "...Tch! You think you can just get someone to love you through force!? Something's wrong with you-" Gai was silenced, as Yuuki shoved his pointer and middle fingers down his throat, causing the Mototsu to nearly throw up in disgust. "No. Something's wrong with you, Gai Nagareboshi. That filthy woman brainwashed you, ripping you and I apart." Nonchalantly reaching for the desk at the bed's side, Yuuki drew a large kitchen knife from the drawer, before holding it to Gai's throat. "I'll make you mine once again, Gai Nagareboshi. Relax. If you don't resist anymore, then I'm sure that you'll understand." "Now then...I've decided that it'd be best if we got married, Gai Nagareboshi. There's no-one to interrupt us. We could start a family here, just you and me. Free from that putrid outside world. They don't deserve your presence." Releasing the knife from Gai's neck, Yuuki, remaining cautious of any retaliation that Gai could provide, used the tip of the blade to stroke his cheek, cutting open Gai's skin in a thin curved line, tainting his formerly unblemished snow-white skin with crimson liquid which trailed down his cheek, dripping onto his dress. "So...what do you think? You and I...Together forever." Remaining stoic, Gai merely gazed at Yuuki with icy fury. A look said a thousand words, as Yuuki interpretated Gai's glance as rejection. "Gai Nagareboshi...I'm very patient. We'll sit here as long as it takes until you can understand your true feelings. We're in love. Now, the moment that you can truly admit that, I'll free you and we can pick up our life together. Please, don't make me angry. I don't know what I'd do to you if you reject me again. So, please don't attempt to break free or give me that ignorant look once again. I might hurt you by accident." Glaring at Yuuki in defiance, Gai mustered the strength to give Yuuki a swift kick in the stomach. Clutching his gut for a moment, Yuuki spat in anger, "I told you." Without hesitation, Yuuki gripped Gai's right wrist and slashed his arteries. Blood spewed out of the wound at a terrifying rate, staining the stark-white sheets of the bed that Gai was bound to. Wincing in terrible pain, Gai attempted to keep his collected attitude through this event; not giving Yuuki an opening to exploit a single moment of weakness. The crimson liquid seeped over to Gai's dress, staining it a dark red. Though Gai was trembling, he managed to remain calm. Yuuki's eyes showed no remorse; though he was in love with Gai, his defiant attitude managed to irk him greatly. "Now, look what you've gone and made me done. Please, Gai Nagareboshi, don't try and do something like that again. Don't even think about it. I could do worse; since you're oh so prettier painted in crimson." Clenching his teeth, Gai forced his body to become limp, as he knew that he could not withstand another of Yuuki's brutal attacks. Blood continued to flow from his wrist at tremendous speeds; even attempting to stop the bleeding by covering his wrist with a portion of a sheet that he was laying upon could not halt its progression. Unable to speak a single word, Gai could only lay in a pool of his own blood as Yuuki whispered into his ear, "There we go. See how much easier it is when you cooperate? Now, hurry up and agree to my proposal. The pain will end in an instant. You know I don't like hurting you, Gai Nagareboshi. But my love for you is greater than anyone else's. Today is our day of destiny. I won't let you go, ever." As Yuuki repeated these words, he pointed the knife down at Gai's chest. Continuing to merely glare at Yuuki with angered eyes, Gai's body remained unnmovable, like a marionette which had it's strings cut. Pleading, "Gai Nagareboshi, please give me the correct answer. I just wish...We could return to old times." At this point, Gai had shifted his emotionless gaze away from Yuuki, showing him cold indifference, thinking, "Never." Yuuki's facial features distorted into a look of pure fury, no longer bearing that unsettling smile, as Gai shunned his feelings. Gripping the kitchen knife, Yuuki swung at the Mototsu's left arm, cutting through Gai's flesh and bone effortlessly, completely severing it from Gai's body. Blood spurted out of the stump that remained from his upper body at a tremendous rate, as Gai's eyes widened in shock. All that remained was a twisted mass of pink flesh and jagged bone protruding from the stump. The severed arm fell to the ground without a sound, resting upon the floor in tatters as crimson oozed out of where the shoulder would be if it were still attached. Gai felt the need to scream in horrible pain, yet if he made another noise unrelated to the marriage which Yuuki desired; Yuuki would surely inflict worse upon his body. "Oh, oopsie. Sorry about that; but it probably wouldn't have happened if you'd accept." Yuuki responded, keeping that accursed serene smile plastered upon his face. "Gai Nagareboshi..." Yuuki's grip on the knife loosened, as he fell upon the Mototsu, suprisingly pulling him into a tight embrace. "Why must you make me do such horrible things to you? Inflicting pain upon your beautiful body is a sign of true love." Tears began to fall from his eyes, as Yuuki tenderly kissed Gai on the lips. "Please...Just marry me. Love is sharing feelings, both joy and suffering. That's the shape of my love for you, Gai Nagareboshi. Maybe this way, you'll understand. I don't want to hurt you, but it's neccessary for you to realize that my love for you is greater than anyone else's, and pain is the only way that I can make you understand." "...Gh!" Attempting to stay collected in such a desperate situation, Gai remained silent, not wanting to suffer another injury at Yuuki's hands. "...I guess I'm stuck until I can think of a way out of this. Tch." These thoughts ran through Gai's head, as he continued to keep his mouth shut. "Now, then...Enough plesantries. I'm sure you just don't understand it yet, but you and I both know that the red string of fate binds us and will continue to bind us for all eternity. We are inseperable. So enough procrastination. Shed your feelings for that putrid woman, and become mine. After that, I will make Hizashi pay for what she has done to you. And if you refuse...I'll kill her in front of your eyes and make you mine by force! So, chose carefully." This decision was near impossible to make. "Wait, those choices are the exact same..." Managing to force Yuuki to take his fingers out of the Mototsu's mouth, Gai weakly asked, "...Is there any answer I can give that won't result in Hizashi being killed and you and I having a shotgun wedding?" For a brief moment, Yuuki became immersed in thought, before answering bluntly, "No." Sighing, Gai sarcastically replied, "Oh. Lovely. Then I'm taking a third option." Raising his eyebrow in surprise, Yuuki responded, "Ah-ha. There's no third option. So submit to me and become mine and mine only." in an emotionless tone. Yuuki never had emotions to begin with; except when his object of usually restrained lust was concerned. Every ounce of kindness directed towards Gai's loved ones was faked in order for Gai to trust him more. Now that Gai Nagareboshi and Yuuki Kaburagi were alone and the Mototsu was properly restrained, possibly nothing could stop Yuuki from exacting his desires upon the Mototsu. Yuuki enjoyed seeing Gai squirm in pain. While the Shinigami was mostly unfeeling, watching Gai's futile attempts to resist his hand, which was reaching closer to the Mototsu's chest sparked a exhilirating rush that caused Yuuki to flash an eerie smile at Gai, who weakly retorted, "Here's my option. You've gonna let me out of these chains and I'm gonna get my ass out of here. Then, you'll keep a ten kilometer distance away from me at all times. Got that?" Yuuki's serene smile formed into an extremely disconcerting expression that didn't have an ounce of happiness in it, a downright terrifying grin which was in anticipation of Gai's punishment for refusing. The smile expanded to a degree that it threatened to split his head in two- Yuuki's terrifying grin was unmovable, permanently plastered upon his face. "Gai Nagareboshi...I'm sorry. But maybe this will help you remember our love. We shared pain and suffering together. Just the two of us." Yuuki's slender fingertips affirmed themselves around the edges of Gai's right magenta within blue eye. "Gai Nagareboshi...Your radiant, stunning eyes...They're the most astounding sight I've ever gazed upon. They sparkle like a cascading stream. I think I'll have one...On my necklace, but it could also work as an earring. Ah, I can't decide." Without hesitation, Yuuki's grip tightened upon Gai's right multicoloured eyeball, before ripping it out of its socket; severing the thin strand of flesh which kept it working. Blood flowed from the socket at a tremendous speed, from a vast abyss of nothingness that was formerly concealed by the Mototsu's stunning magenta within blue eye; Gai finally gave in and howled in pain, while Yuuki gazed upon his reward lovingly, licking the iris in glee with an almost satisfied look upon his face. "KUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!" As the blood flowed from Gai's right eye socket, the Mototsu felt an unbearable pain spring forth from where his eye once was. Still clutching the eyeball in his hands, Yuuki uttered, "You do know...you taste delectible. But that's beside the point. Gai Nagareboshi...Do you understand your true feelings? Deep down, you and I both know that we were meant to be together. Your words say no, but your heart says yes. Your words are acting upon your love for that putrid woman; but your heart tells me everything you wish to say in actuality. I know now, that your words are meaningless; your heart tells me that you want to be with me once again. So I won't have any more lies." Immediately shoving his pointer and middle fingers down Gai's throat once again, Yuuki sat on top of the Mototsu, disrobing from his kimono, revealing a tight, revealing latex outfit. A chill ran down Gai's spine, as he winced in fright. Gai's left eye flashed an ominous golden, as his pupil contracted and his scelera became a haunting crimson, attempting to intimidate Yuuki so that the crazed Shinigami would back off. However, unconcerned, Yuuki responded, "Don't attempt to threaten me, Gai Nagareboshi. You and I both know that we're in love; besides, your Envoy of Destruction form looks like the bastard child of Hollow Ichigo and a raven." Forcing his fingers down further, the pressure caused Gai's eye to revert to its normal colour; remaining afraid of what was to come. Yuuki's grip upon the knife slipped, as he reached towards Gai's chest, his eyes became dull husks of their former selves, all while sporting a malicious grin. At that moment, Yuuki Kaburagi had crossed the line; beyond a mere desire to be with Gai Nagareboshi, Yuuki's next action radicially changed both he and Gai; as Yuuki succeeded in breaking his beloved physically and emotionally like the frail porcelain doll he was; a construct that could shatter into a million pieces at any moment. "Your gestures of fright, pained behaviour, even your lovely voice are all so delightful. Well, it's natural to expect it from something from Gai Nagareboshi. There, it's done. At that moment, our destinies became intertwined once again. ...I may not hurt that vile woman after all; you were eventually cooperative enough for me to reconsider." Striking the frightened-beyond-belief face of the Mototsu, Yuuki whispered into his ear, "I love you, Gai Nagareboshi. And you feel the same." Gai timidly responded by nodding in fright, becoming Yuuki's doormat to walk all over and abuse, which was classified by the psychotic Shinigami as 'true love'. Thoughts raced through Gai's head at a mile a minute, as he weakly thought; "For the sake of Hizashi, I shall tolerate this and essentially become your slave to your depravity. Still...You did something at that moment...and I am unsure of it. ...Tch. Whatever." Gai coughed, "...I'm yours, Yuuki Kaburagi." before passing out from the tremendous pain and shock. Gazing upon the unconscious figure of Gai, Yuuki tenderly stroked the Mototsu's blood-stained cheek, happily replying while slipping a silver engagement ring upon his slender middle finger; "...Gai. There we go. See how much easier it is when you comply? Finally, we've become one again, for all eternity."
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