Shadow Fire

Eiri sighed, closing his eyes as he felt the other's hands through his hair. "Just..." he began, thinking for a moment before continuing. "...give me a bit of time... help me... to overcome things." ----- Meanwhile, Fujisaki was grumbling. "Damn it..." he muttered. "Touma turned off his extension... I can't contact him..."

Eiri stared at him unresponsive for what seemed like ages, before finally looking away. ...I don't know..." he said simply. "That incident... made it hard for me... to be close with anyone..."

The writer shook his head. "Mika told me..." he said. "When you and her divorced... she told me that you had feelings for me." His eyes closed, giving a sigh, before opening them again and staring at Touma some more. "I already knew..." he continued. "You... only truly showed yourself... to me..."

Eiri sighed, slowly bringing his arms around Touma. "I never did thank you enough..." he mumbled. "...for helping me..." Glancing at his friend, he tried to smile. "I know..." he murmured. "...it's obvious. That's why it never worked out... between you and Mika. She knew... I know..."

It was a few moments later when the taller blond composed himself. His expression blanked, and he pinched the bridge of his nose. "It happened..." he muttered. "...didn't it?"

Tears had begun to pool at the corners of his eyes, Eiri looking at Touma as if seeking protection. Images flashed into his mind from his past, but he couldn't seem to piece them together entirely. "..."

All at once, Eiri stopped, his expression suddenly changing. His eyes lost their colour, and they seemed to be filled with what looked like fear. "...?"

The novelist raised an eyebrow, before giving a smirk. "Nice try, Touma..." he muttered. "I know what you've done. I guess you don't want to be interrupted in the middle of whatever big speech you're planning."

Eiri at once put out his cigarette and narrowed his eyes at Touma. "You know that's not why I have been in hospital..." he growled. "These things have actually helped..."

The novelist simply nodded. "Interesting..." he said, taking one last big drag. "But even more interestingly... when did you take up smoking? You always bitched me out about it."

Eiri chuckled, taking in more of the nicotine, releasing it once more. "I see..." he murmured. "By the way... what of that kid? I think his name was Shuichi..."

Eiri took another drag and gave a soft-hearted glare to his equally as blond friend. "Hmph..." he muttered. "So, you're saying it's my fault?"

Shrugging, Eiri just took another drag. "Just been busy with writing..." he answered nonchalantly. "Otherwise, I've been fine..." The blond whipped his glance around, staring intently at the CEO of NG. "What of you?" he asked, voice a little colder than he intended. "How have you been? Y'know, since you and Mika separated?"

Zidane turned towards Vivi, eyes narrowing as a Black Mage targeted him. "Vivi!" he yelled. "Watch out!" Eyes changing colour, he began to glow, returning to his Trance form as he raced over to block an attack on his beloved. "You..." he snarled. "...will NOT harm my Vivi!"

Umbra's eyes glowed with desire, his lips curling into a fanged grin. "Very well, my prince... you shall have it." The Twili closed his eyes, before opening them, his body beginning to shine with a dull aura. Fingers trailing down his lover's body, he let them rest at the older male's rear. "This time... the entire world will feel our love for one another... and the gods will be able to do nary a thing about it."

Eiri Yuki walked into the room, heading straight for the chair, sitting down on it. With a sigh, he lit up a cigarette, putting it to his lips. "So...?" he asked, taking a drag. "You wanted something, Touma?" ----- Fujisaki glanced over Hiro's shoulder, giving a blink as he saw the pictures. "Wow..." he mumbled. "I never would have thought that could happen?"

Espio walked inside, and gulped, gripping his love's hand a little tighter. What am I going to say?

Do it soon, or I'll spank you with the Demote-Swatter. >.>

Yeah... and I've been working on fixing them up too. Almost done, I think.

I can confirm this. Unfortunately, the only way to fix this up is for each post to be manually edited. At least until I figure out what is causing it. It appears that when Matt Mecham (the guy who owns Invision) made the rebuild script, he made a boo-boo. He's since fixed it, and I have upgraded it. I simply then backed up the post database, and then deleted all the info within, before restoring the data that was pre-upgrade, adding in the posts that were made after we upgraded. All that needs to be done is for the post-upgrade posts to be edited to restore the linebreaks.

Without any regard for his clothes, Umbra simply began tearing them away from his body, giving soft growls into his love's ear. "My prince... you will be moaning your love for me to the heavens and the dark. I may have always been your servant, but I have always dominated with our intimacy..." With another purr, he flicked his tongue over the fresh, warm blood that was pooling on Dusk's neck, his own body radiating with his heat, pulsing with desire.

Espio sighed, but gave a slight smile to the young bee. "Okay... I can never refuse you... but... I want you to come with me. I want him to know that it's you who holds my heart, and I intend to let you keep it." Slowly, he walked to his father's hut, gently knocking on the door. With a deep breath, he took Charmy's hand in his. "F-father... may I... enter?"

The thief gave a wink over at Vivi. "We won't kill 'em..." he assured his beloved. "But we need to fight them..." Zorn shrugged, pointing down at Zidane. "I guess it is not important..." he laughed. "Let's kill him."

Smirking wider, Umbra continued his treatments on his beloved. I want to make you feel every bit of pleasure we were denied for so long. Within his mind, he smirked at Link. You... watch this... You and Diggs have been tame... it's time we taught you how it's done... With a low growl, he sunk his teeth into Dusk's neck, before purring much like a kitten, tearing his beloved out of his clothes.

Ryuichi was back in his child-like excitement mode as he rushed about the park, still holding onto Shuichi's hand.