I'm sorry, this had to be written! ^^; I haven't abandoned my other works, though! *reaches for them* I swear, I'm still working on them. Just... life's been hitting me in the face a good bit. I don't own any characters in this story, unless stated otherwise. Oh, and Yuui is older than Fai in this, they're brothers but not twins. . ____________________ . And this is super super short, sorry. *cries* but think of this as an introduction, okay? ;D

The snow had just started to fall. It was the prince's second birthday, and he stumbled around with a never-ending smile on his face. Servants scurried about the mansion, asking if people needed something, and serving them accordingly. Guests filled the ballroom, all acknowledging the birthday boy with nothing more than a ruffle of his golden hair. The blue-eyed boy continued his journey and soon tumbled into another boy, who was older by only 2 years. The prince's smile was evident behind his baby blue pacifier as he gripped the sleeve of the tanned boy.

The kid turned, "Prince Fai." He said, looking down at the toddler. "You can't go around bumping into people!" The boy's crimson eyes shone with concern, though the look passed as he noticed the smile on the toddler's face.

"K-kurr-oh!" The younger of the two reached out with his free hand, the pale and pudgy limb giving one of the boy's spiked hairs a pull. "Uh oh!" The tot giggled, his words sounding muffled behind his pacifier as he clapped his hands delightedly.

Kurogane gave a puzzled expression, before turning back around, only to find his father - who bent down to pat the birthday boy on the head. "Two years today! Wow!"

He rolled his eyes at his father's coos, but couldn't help but look over his shoulder at the younger one, watching as he clapped his hands, his smile showing plainly in those bright blue eyes of his.

"Go find Yuui, Fai." The boy nodded, toddling off, though stopping once he got to a window - completely forgetting about his 'mission,' and paying more attention to the snowflakes falling. The windows in the ballroom were large, almost covering the whole wall - though it cut off near the entrance, and it was hard for him not to be completely entranced by the white tears.

Kurogane's father turned back to him, and the son took in almost every movement - this man was his role model. "That boy over there - Protect him with your life." The man stated plainly, gesturing to the blonde. "That's what your training is for. Let it pay off, son, don't ever stop training - and soon you'll be just like your ol' dad." He gave a smile, and Kurogane smiled back. The Guard patted the boy on the shoulder, "I'm going to have to leave again." He said softly. "There's a war in the East. I'll be back before you know it." The boy gave a small smile, "Promise?" He asked, holding out a pinky.

The boy's father shook his head, holding out his hand. "That's for kids - real, strong men shake hands,"

The boy beamed, holding out his hand to shake his father's.

"Promise, kiddo."

And with that, Kurogane's father left - leaving his son alone at the party. Kurogane turned and spotted the blonde from the crowd, catching sight of the wavy blonde hair as the toddler maneuvered his way through the crowd - now focused on finding his brother. But the blonde's eyes showed a completely different reason for finding Yuui, he was merely tired. And this was proved when the blonde stopped in the middle of the ballroom to rub at an eye sleepily, using a pale, loose, fist. He gave a smile, making a silent promise to himself to always keep the boy safe. He would make the best guard ever. Better than his father, even! If that was possible...

Reviews please? I'll love you for them!! I will!! Isn't baby Fai so cute? ;) And I'm sorry the ending is so abrupt. o ____________________________ o This is also, like, super super short, as I had stated above. I'm so sorry for that, also. I'm working on the second chapter, now. And it should be done really soon, if anyone actually enjoys this.