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The Sower and the Reaper

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Too close. All this time he had imposed himself upon the ninja with a sole purpose - to force him to recoil. He would never have expected the oposite. Now the warmth of those broad arms has become too enticing and the desire to surrender and succumb into it too great. He clenched his fist on the dagger. Did he really think the cold silver crossguard would shield him from this caring warmth?
He raised his head to meet Kurogane's gaze. Too close. He could feel the man's deep, steady breath on his lips. He pointed the thin blade at the warrior's neck. The moment you come too near is the moment you die. That is the cursed fate of everyone around me.

Dying. He had never really wondered how it would feel. Technically he was just losing an insignificant amount of blood. Yet, the very moment the vampire's teeth clenched onto his vein, the icy wizard's subtle breath enveloped him and as it passed down his body, it took the very last bit of life away. Connected to the world only with the mage's awkwardly frore lips, he descended to the depth of abyss, deprived of hope, reigned by Death.
He was brought back by the soft tounge licking the drop of blood that slowly streamed down his neck. Killed and ressurected, he took a deep refreshing breath.
He recalled a myth he once heard, in which the god of fertility was being killed every autumn by his cursed deathbringing beloved and descended to the underworld only to be revived in the spring. As Fay pointed the ornamental dagger at his neck, he embraced the faint silhouette and hid Death in his arms, reaching his perverse Eternity.


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The extended story: [link]

:iconkuroganexfay: contest entry, Life vs. Death category.

Close-ups: [link]

Time taken: 1 week
Tools: Easy PaintTool SAI, Photoshop CS3, Wacom Intuos3 A6
Font: ChopinScript
Background: [link] and [link]
Reference: Kamui's Holy Sword (from X), Nataku's earing (X Infinity artbook)

Kurogane and Fay D Fluorite are a property of CLAMP
...but their love belongs to all the fans in the world ;)

Edit: I can't believe I forgot to mention O_O Very special thanks go to :iconcaspiankhorn: who adviced me about improving the lineart.
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roninnuren's avatar
what myth is this based off anyway? would really love to know.