Aya sat up in bed he looked out the window with a solemn expression on his features. Yohji had stayed beside him only getting up once while Aya slept to use the bathroom, now he lay silent looking up at the crimson haired man. Aya's back was bare and there was no trace of his wings. Not even a feather.

Aya turned regarding his companion with a pleased stare, " I am mortal now."

Yohji sat up slowly frowning, " I am so sorry...had I known I would have left you alone..."

Aya cocked a brow, " Would that have made you happy?"

" No," the answer was a whisper.

" Then do not regret your decision," Aya sighed, turning his attentions back to the window, " I am so content..."

Yohji leaned forward setting his chin on Aya’s bare shoulder, " You knew all along what would happen to you."

Aya nodded, " Yes."

" You broke your promise."

Aya frowned, " How?"

Yohji leaned back resting his weight on his hands, " You can no longer come to take me when I die."

Aya shook his head, " No need," he turned to look at Yohji, his eyes caring and full of compassion, " I will be at your side to place your hand into the one who will."

-End