Pedigree
by Michalyn
for T-chan for the prompt, “Kunimasa and Norio. Jealous Kunimasa scenario.”
Notes: Sorry Kunimasa turned into an introspective sap on me >_<

The purpose of identifying a mate is to bear one’s child. It is not a matter of love but survival. Superior bloodlines must be cultivated or else they become contaminated. Contamination is weakness and only the weak are prey. Every Madararui knows this. Kunimasa especially understands this. So why does the sight of Norio napping on the couch, hand resting on his rounded belly make him him feel so damn helpless? Worse, when did he start to wonder if weakness was not such a bad thing?

End

Twilight
by Michalyn
Pairing: Cesare x Chiaro
For liriaen for the prompt, “Michelotto-centric, your choice of Souryo Fuyumi or You Higuri, with a prompt of ‘twilight’ ” .

Gray light spills onto the marble floor. In the mess of shadows Chiaro can just pick out a familiar silhouette. Cesare is half-turned towards him and the breeze from the window is ruffling his hair. He is not sure, but he thinks there is a ghost of a smile playing about Cesare’s lips as his master beckons to him. The moment stretches between them, quivering as the world hovers between light and darkness. Is the golden gleam he sees the dying sunset or a more sinister fire? Chiaro can’t seem to catch his breath. He rushes forward, love in his heart and his sword half-drawn out of its sheath.

End