AN: Once again, I don't own this series, except the characters I make up (designed by ExtremeToast, whom I -heart- so much!). Setting is future, last year lower-secondary school (or 9th grade. Ritsuka is 14!) I'm following the Japanese school system to the best of my ability!

Ritsuka sat quietly in the back of his new classroom, trying to adjust to his new setting at the high school. After graduating grade school, he managed to get himself into rather academically acclaimed schools along with Yayoi. At least he had one friend with him, he vaguely remembered the bubbly pink haired girl they had to part ways with. The morning's announcements droned on, despite the noise his homeroom class made in total disregard to anyone that actually needed to hear them. He could care less; even though he was in his last year before attending high school, he had no interest in joining clubs.

Besides, he didn't have the time for anything. Between his mother and newfound lack of sleep, it was a miracle he was still standing! Rather, he was sitting, but that wasn't the point. His tail and ears twitched in annoyance as he thought over the past few days. His mother had been, well, his mother; and Soubi had been acting very strangely…

Plus he'd began having some very peculiar dreams. The kind you woke up panting and screaming from, but did not run to your parents to hide from the demons. In fact he'd been trying desperately to hide the nightly affairs from the household demon. Really, since when was he so attached to Seimei and Soubi? Deep down a part of him cried out loudly, clinging desperately to the both of them with all the might he had. He needed the love, wanted to feel safe; and he didn't know how to make his desires known, even to himself entirely. It wasn't as though he feared his beloved brother taking Soubi anymore; nor did he doubt his Fighter's love…he was afraid of choosing.

Ritsuka was startled out of his rather inappropriate thoughts when the homeroom door opened softly and a boy, older than him by at least two years, entered. He obviously didn't belong to this school, most likely the high school, so what was he doing here? He tensed as the increasingly familiar feeling settled within him, and he knew instantly that the other was a Fighter. Naturally he expected to be called out of the class, and was slowly starting to understand why he had arrived. If he wanted a fight, he was too early!

Making sure his cell was securely pocketed as he stood, he quietly followed the boy outside as he thanked the teacher. The boy closed the door securely behind him and motioned that he followed, which Ritsuka did obediently. He wanted to get to the bottom of this! He finally noticed that they were in fact not stopping after they turned down the third hall, but he calmed himself after remembering that he still has his phone with him. Just so long as Soubi picked up…

The blast of semi-cool air quickly brought him back to the present, and he forced himself to think fast. First he had to find out what this Fighter wanted, and why he came after him. Then he needed to get Soubi…

"Loveless," the voice was soft and sweet, as though honey dipped, and it compelled Ritsuka to listen to what the boy was saying. "I've found you…finally…" There was no usual telltale sound of intimidation, what he was used to hearing with those wishing to battle, and he looked up to look at the fighter for what seemed to be the first time. His long hair was a dark dried blood color, tipped in black, and was extremely healthy. The ears and tail he sported resembled that of a fox, but they still retained a cat-like quality to them and both matched his hair. What finally caused his breath to catch were the beautiful golden honey eyes resting so perfectly in that femine face.

"Who are you?" He finally found his voice, and did his best to sound guarded and annoyed. It didn't help that Soubi was never bothered by him when he got this way, he always said how much cuter it made him. This was not the time for that!

"Why, your true Fighter, Michihiko." The elder boy smiled, letting the new knowledge sink in. He watched in mild amusement as Ritsuka gaped at him, and he took advantage of the lack of guard as he admired the boy's features. Stepping up closer so their noses almost touched, "Call out Soubi if you want…I won't stop you," now he was smirking. He certainly felt sure of himself!

Flushing, Ritsuka glared at the infuriating pretty boy. Without wasting a moment, he brought out his cell, quickly punching in the keys that would bring up Soubi's number automatically. After a few seconds, he all but held his breath while mentally praying that he'd pick up, he was answered with a worried Soubi.

"Ritsuka-kun? What's wrong? Where are you?"

"Soubi! I'm at school…there's a Fighter here," he could feel his assigned guardian tense up, and immediately tell him he was coming. Mentally, he was sighing in relief. Without Soubi, he wasn't sure how he could handle this…

Soubi watched the new teen carefully, watching him for any moves that would jeopardize their safety. Of course he'd never really do anything too bad without asking for Ritsuka's permission first, if he thought he had to he'd fight! "…So you have proof of what you're saying?" He glared harshly at the now beaming boy.

"As a matter of fact, I do! Ritsuka, lift your shirt!" He wasted no time in unbuttoning his own uniform, showing off his upper body. On his stomach was etched the word LOVELESS in a scribbled font, and it matched the one on Ritsuka's now exposed skin. Satisfied with proving himself, he to cross over to Ritsuka, only to be stopped by Soubi. The stronger man held him back, glaring down at him as though he had just threatened Ritsuka's very life!

"Ritsuka, I'll see you again…" he let his gaze meet Soubi's, not at all intimidated by the attimidately strong foe. He had his found his Sacrafice, and it was meant to be for them to meet. Fate had decided they come together, and he wouldn't be intimidated away! Swatting off the appenge Soubi used to clasp him in place, he turned and walked off while letting Ritsuka ponder the day's events. He could feel something coming, and knew they would be together very soon. He'd be there for Ritsuka when he needed it.

AN: Whoo! Done! I hadn't intended for him to come in so soon, but that goes to show my fics have a mind of their own! Expect lemons in the near future!