Title:  Never Let Go

Game: Suikoden 3

Pairings: Hugo/Yuber

Characters: Yuber, Hugo, Sergeant Joe

Summary:  On the grassy plains Hugo finds the one he always yearns for.

An antelope races across the tall grassy plains and a young man urged him on faster.  It was only a few hours before dawn and the young man knew he had to get there soon. Finally he spotted the small woodlands he had been looking for and a feral smile lit his features. Sliding his mount to a halt he quickly leaped from the saddle and strode into the woods. He did not bother to tie the animal because he knew his mount would not go far. Even if his mount did a quick whistle would have it running back to him. 

The woods were dark and barely any light cut through the dense foliage.  He felt a few strands of his hair catching on branches but he ignored the slight twinges to his scalp.  Only one thing mattered and nothing would destroy his focus.   Pre-dawn slowly began to seep into the sky and bits of light slowly chased the darkness away.   He could make out a shape up ahead and slowly pulled his daggers free.  Green eyes glinted in fury as he watched what he had been searching for turn around.

Long blond hair rippled down a black clad form and it was hard to see the man’s face because of the black hat he wore. A pale hand suddenly gripped the hat and then the man bowed. 

 “Ah beloved Hugo you have finally come.”  

“Don’t call me that you demon.” Hugo spat out viciously. He wanted to kill this smug man before him so fiercely especially with that mocking smile on his face.

Yuber let out another laugh before dropping his hat to the ground.  His red and blue eyes glinted with humor and mischief.  Raising one delicate pale hand, he motioned at himself and said “Just don’t stand there Hugo come and give me a hug.  After all we are old lovers.”

Something snapped inside of Hugo and with an angry shout he lunged at his enemy.  He swung his knives in a vicious arc and missed Yuber by inches.  The demon moved faster then thought and every time Hugo thought he was close to dealing a deadly blow he would miss. 

“Tch tch you will have to do better then that love?  However did you make chieftain of the Karaya if you can’t even control that temper?”

Hugo narrowed his eyes at the slur and swung his leg in a round house kick.  A steely hand suddenly gripped his leg and savagely jerked him off balance.  He slammed into the ground and the air in his lungs left him a rush.  Gasping for breath he gazed up at Yuber and then turned his head away.   A hand gripped his chin and he was forced to gaze up at the victor.

Yuber’s colored eyes glittered in triumph.  “Nuh uh no turning away Hugo.  You know what happens if you lose.  Now stand up and deal with it.”

Letting out an angry snarl, Hugo slammed his knives into the ground and slowly stood up.  He hated himself for coming here, hated himself for losing, but more importantly hated what was about to come.  Pale hands gripped his chin once more and he was forced to look up into those odd colored eyes.

“Even though you pretend to hate this with your mind and body, you know your heart and soul belong to me.” Yuber murmured quietly.

“You lie you demon.” Hugo said coldly. He heart began to beat faster but he ignored it.  The demon lied he did not want this he didn’t!  And yet why did he feel the sudden yearning when Yuber was this close? Why?

Warm lips suddenly covered his and Hugo’s green eyes widened in shock.  Colored eyes looked down into his knowingly and he closed his own to escape.  A moist tongue slowly slid across his lips and he felt heat flare in his belly.  Passion overwhelmed him and he gasped.  When there tongues touched Hugo let out a quiet moan and his defenses shattered.   He could lie to himself how much he hated Yuber when the other man wasn’t around but when they touched, he couldn’t lie to himself any longer.  It was when they touched that his defenses melted away and in its place was all consuming passion.  He still hated Yuber with a vengeance and yet there was another emotion that he was afraid to face just yet.

Yuber slowly pulled away and Hugo whimpered in protest.  Opening his eyes he gazed up into the passionate colored ones and waited.

“When we touch I can feel just how much you want me.”  Yuber whispered throatily.  He raised a pale hand and threaded it through Hugo’s blond and black locks.  Leaning forward he kissed Hugo’s forehead gently.  “And how much you need me every time we kissed.  Only during this time do I know you can hide nothing from me.”

Hugo opened his mouth in protest but a pale finger touched his lips.  He gazed up at Yuber in confusion and watched as the other man shook his head.

“Don’t lie to me right now Hugo and don’t lie to yourself.”

Hugo closed is eyes in defeat and a single tear slid down one bronzed cheek.  Why did Yuber have to say that and why did it hurt so much?  Warm lips settled over his neck and he titled his head automatically to the right. Pleasure caused the hurt to vanish and he let out a wanton moan.  His neck was so sensitive and Yuber always went for that spot when he wanted to distract him.  Hugo was glad for the distraction and let himself go.

Yuber began to nibble more on his neck and Hugo’s knees began to buckle.  A rough surface was suddenly against his back and he wondered if it was a tree.  The thought soon left him as nip brought him back into focus.  Raising his hands Hugo threaded his fingers into silken golden locks and pulled Yuber off his neck.  Gazing into the colored eyes that reminded him of sparkling gems he pulled the golden head down for a passionate kiss.  He felt Yuber start for a second before warm lips curved against his own in a smile. A feeling of giddy happiness swept through him and he kissed the warm lips more passionately.

A quiet cough snapped the haze around Hugo and with a gasp his eyes opened.  He felt Yuber’s arms tighten around him and he couldn’t help but look at him in surprise.  Red and blue eys regarded him unhappily and he couldn’t help but feel concerned.   This was a side Yuber rarely showed him and he didn’t know what to think. Another cough drew his attention again and he stepped out of the embrace.

Sergeant Joe stood a few feet away and was watching him. Somehow he wasn’t surprised that the duck has found him since he had left a trail that anyone could follow.  He couldn’t help but notice the contempt but he knew the duck would say nothing.  The sergeant had already spoken his peace about this matter and he had long ago given up on trying to convince him to stay away from Yuber.

“What is it Sergeant Joe?”

“It is dawn Hugo and the camp is waking up.  Soon people will notice you are missing and ask questions.  I advise you to return as soon as possible.”

Sighing Hugo nodded.  He watched as the duck walked away and knew it was almost time for him to leave. Warm arms encircled his waist and golden hair cascaded around him.  Resting one bronzed hand on Yuber’s pale one he gripped it in reassurance.  For himself or Yuber he didn’t know but it made him feel better.

“I have to go Yuber.”

“Never let go.”

“What?”  Hugo asked in confusion.  He turned around in the loose embrace and gazed up at Yuber in concern.    

“Never let go.”

Hugo’s eyes widened and he asked helplessly, “What are you saying?”

“No matter if people tell you this is a mistake or whether we are suppose to be bitter enemies.  Never let go of this or your feelings for me.”  Yuber said fiercely. 

 “Feelings for you? I don’t have feelings for you!”  Hugo shouted. 

He felt terrified and wondered how Yuber had found out.  It was something he had not yet admitted to himself and he didn’t want to hear this. Yuber suddenly pulled him into a tight embrace and Hugo stiffened against him.

“I know you do.” Yuber said quietly.  “And I have feelings for you too.”

Hugo closed his eyes and took a deep breath.  It was something he was still unwilling to admit to himself but to hear Yuber had the same feelings helped relieve some of his anxiety.  Pushing against Yuber’s chest, Hugo took a step back and felt the warm arms release him.   He walked a few steps away before turning around and looking at the other man.  Dejection showed on Yuber’s face but he didn’t know what to say.  Turning around he quickly stooped down and grabbed his knives.  Replacing them in there sheaths he slowly walked away.

The sun was shining brightly as Hugo stepped out of the forest and out onto the grassy plains.  He whistled sharply and he waited as his mount halted in front of him.  Gripping the reins he turned around and watched as Yuber halted at the borders of the forest.  The sun glinted on his blond locks and for a moment it looked like liquid fire. Hugo felt his heart stop for a second and the unspoken emotion flared within.  It scared him this emotion but looking at Yuber lit by the sunlight seemed to release something inside of him.  With an excited shout Hugo let go of the reins and threw himself into a surprised Yuber’s embrace.  Perhaps someday he would be able to admit how he truly felt about this man and then he would be able to tell Yuber that he would in fact never let go of him ever again.