The Sign of Sin

Zaphikel Raziel

 Raziel:  ::Raziel is on his way to Zaphikel`s room. He just woke up and now he`s hot to tell his beloved master about his new friend Shariel and - of course - about the kiss::

 Zaphikel:  ::he is in his bathroom, taking a bath. The air is full of steam. Zaphikel enjoys the hot water::

 Raziel:  ::enters Zaphikel`s room:: Zaphikel......... ::looks around:: ....Sama? ::he sees nobody:: Where is he? ::he searches the living room and the kitchen::

 Zaphikel:  ::puts his head under water to wash his hair. He does not hear Raziel in the house::

Raziel:  ::he looks at the door to the bathroom:: **Maybe he`s there** ::he knocks on the door, and when he gets no response, he enters the bathroom. He sees that there is somebody in the bathtube. But he is too excited to just turn and go::

 Zaphikel:  ::comes up again and gasps for air. Raziel can see Zaphikel's bare chest with the branding on the left and his throat with the scar of the cut::

Raziel:  ::before he knows what he does, he lets out a little scream by seeing the scar and the branding. He takes a few steps back, scared, whispering the word:: ...... <w> ....Peccato.........

 Zaphikel:  Raziel? Is that you? ::his voice sounds shocked. His hands search for a towel but he can't reach it:: Oh no.....why did you come here? ::he feels fear in his heart::

Raziel:  ::standing in the door, still full of shock, he`s staring at the branding:: Zaphikel-Sama.... what...why...? ::he shakes his head for he can`t believe it::

 Zaphikel:  ::he still tries to reach the towel, but then he gives up. He stands up and turns away from you. Shame makes his cheeks turn red. He tries to put on a shirt to cover the sign but his wet skin makes it almost impossible for him::

Raziel:  ::watching him, he then sees that Zaphikel needs help. A bit ashamed tht he stared at him like this, he grabs a huge towel and Zaphikel`s bathrobe. He walks over to him and lays the bathrobe around the wet body and the towel over his wet hair:: Here, you will get a cold....

 Zaphikel:  <w>Raziel......I......::he lowers his head in shame and pulls the bathrobe close around his body. He can't stand the thought that his sweet young adjutant saw this awful sign on his body::

Raziel:  ::looking at his beloved master, he can`t be angry or scared anymore. He trusts Zaphikel too much to let the things he just saw make a cut between them. He softly takes Zaphikel`s hand:: Come, let`s go to your bedroom. There you can lay down and it is not that cold ::he smiles his soft smile at him, knowing very well that Zaphikel might not see, but feel it::

 Zaphikel:  ::he lets Raziel lead him to his bed and sits down. the bathrobe opens and slides off one shoulder, again revealing the scar and the sign on Zaphikel's chest.:: Raziel....this......::he seems to look at Raziel but his eyes are still dead::

 Raziel:  ::he softly puts a finger on Zaphikel`s lips:: <w> Shhhh...it is okay... ::he places the robe back over his shoulder and puts a blanket around Zaphikel`s body:: You know I will ask you. But not now, if you can`t talk about it. ::his hand rests on Zaphikel`s cheek for a moment, then he pulls off his shoes and sits down on the bed next to him::

 Zaphikel:  I will tell you......::he pulls the blanket closer around his body. :: you never asked why I'm blind and why Raphael-Sama does not heal it......

Raziel:  I... I thought you`d tell me one day ::lowers his head:: I have no right to ask you such things, Zaphikel-Sama...

 Zaphikel:  Come here, Raziel......::pets the bed close to him:: Well, I once loved a beautiful angel....her name was....::his face shows pain and he shakes his head:: <w> no...that doesn't matter........

Raziel:  ::he comes close to him, leaning his head against Zaphikel`s arm, on one side to sit most comfortable, on the other side to show Zaphikel that the little incident hasn`t changed anything between them. He listens to his words, frowning when he hears about the love to another angel::

Zaphikel:  She.....she got pregnant with my child. I was tricked by Sevothtarte and I killed her by accident. ::his faces still shows his pain but Raziel close to him helps him much:: ....I once hear the rumor that the child has survived.......Well, I was sentenced by the Council to kill myself by cutting my own throat, so I'll not be reborn.....

 Raziel:  ::shocked, he grabs Zaphikel`s arm, the one he`s leaning on:: You should do that by yourself? <w>..kill yourself? Kill her?.... ::his body shivers by the thought. And also when he thinks of Sevothtarte:: **So, that`s the reason why you two are enemies to the blood...** ::he grabs him harder::

 Zaphikel:  Yes.....and I did cut my throat......::He softly takes Raziel's hand and places it at the scar on his throat:: ....and I died.....but then...the Adam Kadamon appeared and brought me back but took away my ability to see........

Raziel:  ::feeling the soft skin of the old scar under his fingers, he has to fight to hold back tears. It hurts him to only think about the pain his master must have suffered. He never wanted Zaphikel to get hurt, for all he is he is because of this man:: <w> And that`s why Raphael-Sama can`t heal you....... 

 Zaphikel:  Right.....::his voice is soft and calm, Raziel can feel his vocal crads move when he speaks:: Sevothtarte was so furious when I had survived. He branded me as "Peccato"....so he always can blackmail me when he needs to.....::he takes Raziel's other hand and softly places it to the branding, underneath the bathrobe::

 Raziel:  ::he nods. His hand glides over the branding that now feels cold:: That really shocked me. ::he looks at Zaphikel, used to get no real look back from the beautiful but dead eyes. He is full of sympathy, not the smallest bit of shock or scare is left:: You said the child survived, Zaphikel-Sama.......

Zaphikel:  This is just a rumor I once heard.....I don't believe he's still alive.....::he shakes his head::

 Raziel:  But.... ::a bit lost in his thoughts:: If the child`s really still alive, there must be a way to find it........

 Zaphikel:  Raziel...please......he's dead.....just like his mother......I lost them both so many years ago......::he lowers his head and lets Raziel's hands go:: I.......I can't go on with that......::a tear rolls down his face::

Raziel:  ::seeing Zaphikel cry lets him very fast forget about his thoughts. He hugs him and softly kisses his cheek:: Oh please, don`t cry. I didn`t want to hurt you. I should have never asked you about it. I`m so sorry. ::he softly wipes away the tear with his fingers::

 Zaphikel:  It's okay.......I feel released......I...now I don't have to hide from you.....::he loves the soft touch Raziel gives him:: Raziel...? I...I have a request.....May I touch your face once?

Raziel:  I... ::looks at him in surprise, for Zaphikel never asked to touch him in any way:: Sure....

 Zaphikel:  ::his hands softly touch Raziel's face, he glides over the skin. Then he smiles:: You are so sweet...I wish I could see you only once with my own eyes......

Raziel:  ::he smiles and his own hand caresses Zaphikel`s cheek:: You`re beautiful, Zaphikel-Sama... ::he stops, not sure if he should have said that and a bit surprised of his own words. But looking at his master`s face that`s so close, he knows that he really feels that the blind angel in front of him is beautiful::

 Zaphikel:  ::he softly smiles:: I thank you.......::his voice changes from soft to his normal easy and lively tone:: Raziel, why did you come here? Was there something you wanted to tell me that could not wait?

 Raziel:  Yes..... ::he jumps up:: I met somebody, a girl.... ::he stops, thinking about what he just heard:: But....maybe it`s not the kind of thing to talk about right now.... ::and again the thought comes to his mind:: **The child may still be alive.......**

 Zaphikel:  A girl? Really? ::he smiles:: Tell me about her!

Raziel:  ::turns a bit red:: Well...... she`s really nice... and beautiful... <w>... and I kissed her......

 Zaphikel:  You kisses her? Bad boy.....::he snickers....:: Did she like it?

 Raziel:  I.... think so...... ::he lowers his head:: 

 Zaphikel:  ::he smiles and searches something with his hand underneath the bed:: Close you eyes and hold out your hand, Raziel.....

 Raziel:  ::he closes his eyes: What is it? Tell me.........

 Zaphikel:  ::he places something in Raziel's hand. Then a mean smile appears on his face:: Something to protect you.....::It's a condom::

Raziel:  ::getting even more red, he then jumps on Zaphikel:: You are so mean!!! Stop it!! You always have to make your jokes with me!!! ::sitting on Zaphikel`s belly, he grabs him by the bathrobe and looks down on him very angry::

 Zaphikel:  Hush, sweetheart......::he laughes happily about his young assistant:: I love your temper, do you know?

 Raziel:  ::he stops and lets go off him, but stays on his belly:: You really always have to do that with me, don`t you? That`s so unfair ::crosses his arms::

 Zaphikel:  Raziel.....come on.....don't make me cry again....make me laugh....::his voice is soft and calm again::

 Raziel:  ::playfully smiling at him:: No. I will stay here. And you will stay down, so I can be sure you don`t have the next mean joke in mind. I`ll watch you.

Zaphikel:  Do you have sinful thoughts, my lil cat? ::he smiles slyfully::

Raziel:  ::his eyes flash wide open:: WHAT???????

 Zaphikel:  HAHAHAHA! I gotcha!!!! HA!

 Raziel:  ::jumps off of him:: Zaphikel-Sama...argh... you`re such a beast!!

 Zaphikel:  Kitty.....don't go mad, okay? there's no reason for that.....::he softly smiles:: 

 Raziel:  Kitty? ::he grabs his shoes:: Wait till I scratch you! ::his words are bitchy, but he has a smile on his face::

 Zaphikel:  Raziel....you are so sweet........now tell me, do you have sinful thoughts? ::he smiles playfully::

Raziel:  ::he sits down on the bed again:: Well...... not really. I liked to kiss Shariel... I like the smell of her hair... ::smiles:: But I don`t have anything in mind about sex, if that`s what you want to know....

 Zaphikel:  Just be careful, Raziel-kun. Love grows.....::he turns away for a moment, then suddenly he hugs Raziel, whispering into his ear:: <w> If you two ever want to do it.....do it here......the Thrones protect this house, nobody will see or know...but be very careful, my lil angel.....

Raziel:  ::he looks up at him, at the soft face of his master, not sure what he should say to that:: I... thank you, Zaphikel-Sama... ::he hugs him back:: 

 Zaphikel:  ::he smiles:: But Raziel.....don't do it when I'm here in bed.....that would disturb my sleep.....just wake me up and send me to your small room with your small bed, okay?

 Raziel:  ::laughs:: Okay, no problem. I`ll just run in, tell you I need some sex and that you shall leave the room so I can use your bed.

 Zaphikel:  Yes......::hugs him again:: My bed is bigger than yours. Yours is too smal for two people, not to mention two people in action......

 Raziel:  ::shakes his head with a smile:: You`re really crazy sometimes. ::then he stands up:: I have to go now and look after the dolphins.

 Zaphikel:  Yes.........but Raziel.....I meant what I said....if you do...do it here in my bed.......so she has something good to remember......::he smiles softly::

Raziel:  Okay ::smiles: Thank you ::he opens the door:: It will maybe take a bit longer. I have to get some books from the library

 Zaphikel:  Sure......**If you only knew.......** I'll be here when you come back.....

Raziel:  Then see you later ::with that he leaves the room:: **I have to find out about that child**

 Zaphikel:  **My sweet lil angel....**

 The End....