Schwarz Mitternacht

After weeks of no extra food and seeing the young Denzel, Reno's and Vincent's spirits are almost non-existent. Reno losses all the body fat he had left, becoming skin and bones as Vincent becomes sicker.

Reno: *Sighs tiredly as he finishes a gun, setting it on the stack of finished ones.* I..wonder 'ow boyo is yo.. 'aven't heard from him for a long time..

Vincent: I hope nothing has happened to him... *He holds his knees while sitting in a cold corner of their dwelling, his body chills from his sickness.*

Reno: Ay'..Or tha' soldier lad tha' would come wit' food. *Picks up another gun and begins to clean it.* 'et in the bed, meh fella. Th' floor's gonna make ye sicker yo.

Vincent: I hope they're all well... *He struggles to stand, weak at his knees from illness and collapses on their cold bed. He covers himself and shivers from under the blankets.*

Reno: Meh ta... *Looks over at Vincent with worry, quickly finishes the gun he's working on before he walks over to the bed and lovingly rubs Vincent's back before he lays down behind him, trying to warm Vincent up with his small body.*

Vincent: What ever this is...I can't get rid of it. I feel so weak. *He rests his boney body against Reno's body, trying to get as much warmth as possible.*

Reno: Y-ye'll get better yo.. Ye 'an't leave meh, 'memeber? *Wraps his thin body around Vincent to attempt to warm him.* We gonna 'et a nice lil' place, where it will be hate free.

Vincent: I didn't say I was going anywhere. It's...frustrating because I can't focus on my work. *He rests his arm across Reno's waist.*

Reno: I jus' worry, yea'? I..already lost someone ta 'is place yo, I 'an't lose 'nother. *Gently kisses Vincent, holding him tighter.* An' don' worry 'bout tha', I 'ot them mostly finished!

Vincent: I won't let my body leave this Earth without a fight. *His body spasms with a sudden chill. He turns away from Reno to cough.* Oh...*His voice becomes hoarse from coughing all morning.*

Reno: 'Ey, don' push yeself yo... Go bac' ta sleep, ye body needs ta rest so it 'an fight 'is.. *Rubs Vincent's thin arms, wanting to warm them.*

Vincent: I'll try...but this cough keeps me awake. *He clears his throat and rests his head against Reno's chest.*

Reno: Jus' listen ta meh 'eart beat yo, let it put ye ta sleep.. *Runs his fingers through Vincent's short hair, holding him tightly as silent tears fall down him face.* (Please lord...Make 'im better..)

Vincent: Why are you crying? *He looks up at Reno and notices his tears.*

Reno: Meh prayin'... But I don' think he listens ta me anymore.. Jus' go ta sleep, yea'.. *Kisses Vincent's forehead before he begins to softly hum.*

Vincent: God is always listening. *He closes his eyes, but he is not able to fall asleep due to his cough.*

Reno: Fer ye, but not meh yo.. *Starts to hum again, a song he remembers his Ma singing to him.*

Vincent: I love your voice... *He kisses Reno's chest and tries his best to relax.*

Reno: Do ye want me ta sing fer ye yo? *Keeps running his fingers through Vincent's hair, picking out some of the lice he feels.*

Vincent: Would you? Your voice is soothing.

Reno: Ay', I'll do anythin' fer ye.. *Clears his throat before he begins to sing.* How oft 'as the Benshee cried!

How oft 'as death untied

Bright links tha' Glory wove.

Sweet bonds entwined by Love!

Peace ta each manly soul tha' sleepeth;

Rest ta each faithful eye tha' weepeth;

Long may th' fair an' brave

Sigh o'er th' hero's grave! We're fallen upon gloomy days!

Star after star decays,

Every bright name tha' shed

Light o'er th' land, is fled.

Dark falls th' tear of 'im tha' mourneth

Lost joy, or hope that ne'er returrneth;

But brightly flows th' tear

Wept o'er a heroes bier. Quenched are our beacon lights

Thou, of th' Hundred Fights!

Thou, on whose burning tongue

Truth, peace an' freedom hung!

Both mute - but long as valour shineth,

Or mercy's soul at war repineth,

So long shall Erin's pride

Tell 'ow they lived an' died.

Vincent: You have a lovely voice. Where did you learn to sing like that?

Reno: My Ma, she 'as th' voice of an angel yo.. She'd sing ta meh as a babe and I copied 'er, I 'member 'er face when I first sang.. She cried an' I would sing wit' 'er all day. *Chuckles softly.* I'd sing th' gospels in church yo.

Vincent: Pretty... *His sentence is stopped by a harsh cough.*

Reno: Don' talk, meh fella.. Rest yo.. *Rubs Vincent's back as he coughs, trying to comfort him.* But tha' life's over, I 'an ne'er return home an'...she wouldn't wanna see meh..

Vincent: Will you know if I'm still here if I don't speak? *He answers, trying to lift Reno's mood.*

Reno: I'll.. *Moves his hand to rest over Vincent's chest.* I'll feel your 'eart beat yo, I'll know ya wit' meh. I jus' wan' ya feelin' better, Vin..

Vincent: Alright...Mm... *He rubs the back of Reno's head* I want to feel better soon. I hate worrying you.

Reno: I..know ya do, I hate it ta.. *Sighs as he kisses Vincent's forehead, loving the feel of him in his arms.* I'll give ye meh share of food taday..

Vincent: Don't do that for me... You need to eat as well.

Reno: Ye need it more than meh yo.. *Lovingly kisses Vincent, playing with his short hair. Ignoring the lice running over his fingers.*

Vincent: Fine...although...I still enjoy your kisses.

Reno: *Smirks back at Vincent, the first one in weeks.* I hope ye ne'er stop enjoyin' 'em yo.. *Kisses Vincent again, softly sucking on his lower lip.* I lov' ye..

Vincent: Ahh...I love you too. *He gently touches Reno's cheek.* Wait...I can hear someone coming.

Reno: Feck it all yo.. *Groans as he gets back up and starts to polish the last few guns.*Jus' lay there..

Vincent: No, they'll probably kill me if I'm seen laying down. *He stands up on his own and groggily stands near Reno to work.*

Reno: Alright, jus' be careful yo.. Here, polish 'is handgun, Vin.. *Hands one of the smaller guns to Vincent.*

Vincent: *He smiles slightly, trying to keep his humor.* Are you trying to tell me something, Reno?

Reno: Hmm? *Smiles softly back.* Wha' could I be tellin' ye yo?

Vincent: Do I have to say? Hmm?

Reno: Ay' ye d-...* Stops talking when he hears the door open, keeping his eyes on the gun he's cleaning.* (Please, 'eave us 'lone yo.. We 'an't take any more!)

Several soldiers walk in to inspect the two men. They stand behind Vincent and begin to lead him away from Reno. Vincent stares back at Reno, not wanting to leave without him.

Reno: (No, please no!) Wha' ye doin? He's fine yo,why ye takin' 'im? *Asks with his eyes down, showing submission.* (I 'an't fight, we're 'urt 'nough already..)

Vincent keeps his head down as the soldiers ignore Reno. They push Vincent out of the door to join a line of workers outside.

Reno: (No..please, don' take 'im from meh yo!) *His eyes burn from tears his body can not produce, watching as Vincent is taken from him.*

Vincent: Don't do that Reno. I promise that I'll come back. *He is quickly led away.*

Reno: Ne'er..make promises ye 'an't keep yo. *Sniffs as he tries to busy himself with work.*

Night falls hours later and Reno lays on the bed, eyes sill fixed on the door as he waits for his lover to return.

Reno: (Where is he yo? He..he should be bac' 'ere by now.. D-don' let 'im be dead, please..I 'an't live wit' out 'im!) *Holds on tightly to Axel's bracelet, rubbing the hair against his cheek.*

Another two hours of waiting and Vincent returns. He walks towards Reno with a sullen look with his face covered with dirt and hair caked with thick mud.

Reno: Vincent! *Jumps up from the bed and goes over the Vincent, holding him tightly to make sure he's really there.* I..I thought I lost ye yo, I..Oh god.

Vincent: I...promised you that I would return. *He holds Reno weakly and rubs Reno's back.*

Reno: I..'ad ta ready myself fer th' worst yo.. Come, ye need ta lay down lov'. *Nuzzles Vincent's chest before he helps him to the small bed.*

Vincent: They had me digging graves. *He wipes a large chunk of dirt from his face once he lays down.*

Reno: Why not meh yo? I'm still stronger then ya, I 'an do it faster.. *Spits on his hand before he gently rubs it against Vincent's face to wipe off some of the dirt.* Ye were gone so long...

Vincent: Yes, I don't know why they chose me. They're probably trying to kill me off. I won't let them...

Reno: No, ye 'ave th' 'eart of a lion yo.. Ye'll ne'er leave meh, we're gonna escape an' go ta freedom..

Vincent: We'll do that... How...long was I gone?

Reno: H-hours yo, I..zoned out durin' work ta keep meh mind off missin' ya.. Half th' day I think, god it hurt so bad yo.. *Kisses Vincent lovingly, wanting to let him know how much he missed him.*

Vincent: Mm, now you sound like my mother. *He holds Reno as tight as he can. He shivers as the night air blows under the door.*

Reno: Someone 'as ta look over ye yo.. I 'an't liv' wit' out ye, meh fella. *Does his best to cover Vincent with his thin body, blocking the cold air.*

Vincent: It's cold, Reno. *He shivers against Reno's chest.* Let's go to bed...

Reno: Ay', jus' use meh warmth yo.. I lov' ye, so much! *Kisses Vincent's forehead before closing his own eyes, his tired body already giving over to sleep.*

Vincent: What will...we do when we're finally out of here? Where do you want to go?

Reno: Mm..Maybe..ta America yo, it's suppose ta be nice an' safe place. E'eryon' wants ta go there yo.

Vincent: I hope they're right. I don't care where we go, as long as you're with me.

Reno: If not, 'en we'll jus' keep movin' till we find our 'ome yo.. An' we'll always be tagether, meh fella. *Kisses Vincent's cheek lovingly.* 'et some res', lov'

Vincent: I'll try to rest. It will be hard though because I'll be thinking about you.

Reno: Think of meh when I 'ad some fat on meh yo, I los' meh great arse! *Pouts, nuzzles closer to Vincent.*

Vincent: I don't mind. I knew it would happen eventually. We're both just a pile of bones right now. I never had much body fat to begin with. But look at me now...

Reno: Meh gonna fatten ye up when we 'et outta 'ere yo, nothin' but pints an' bad food! *Kisses Vincent again, slowly making his way down Vincent's neck.* Ye still sexy ta meh

Vincent: Wait until I put some weight on. I used to be all lean muscle. And it will be yours to enjoy.

Reno: Mm, ye tryin' ta get meh hard yo? *Chuckles softly.* An' ye wait till meh arse is bac', ye gonna wan' it e'ery night.

Vincent: Why are you so cocky? *He mumbles and begins to fall asleep as he tries to keep up a conversation with Reno.*

Reno: Cause e'eryone lov's meh arse yo! It's th' best part of meh since they took meh 'air...

Vincent: Hair is something I can live without. I don't mind your short hair.

Reno: All men in meh family hav' long 'air, 'ave since our family lived in castles yo. *Sighs sadly, holding Vincent tighter.* But t'anks fer sayin' tha'.. (He's close ta passin' out yo..)

Vincent: Maybe...you should keep it short. *He closes his eyes and falls asleep snuggled close to Reno.*

Reno: Only if ye wan' it tha' way yo.. Ye meh life, I'll do anythin' fer ye, meh fella.. *Kisses Vincent's forehead lovingly, slowly letting himself fall asleep.*

A restless sleep for Reno and Vincent follow. Vincent coughs and shivers throughout the night while Reno awakens everytime he hears Vincent struggle.

Vincent groans and gets up from the bed. He stares at the fire of the kiln. His stomach spasms painfully from hunger. Vincent walks towards the fire and begins to gather ashes in a small pile. Driven by hunger, Vincent begins to eat the ashes from the ground just to fill the anguished void in his stomach.

Reno groans at the bed moving, being woken again. Sits up in the bed and looks around to find his lover. Gasps in shock at the sight of Vincent hungrily eating the ashes.

Reno: Vin, wha' ye doin' yo? *Runs over to him, holding on tightly.*

Vincent: It hurts, I have to eat something. My bones ache from hunger. I can't sleep...

Reno: I know, ye kept wakin' meh up yo.. 'ere.. *Reaches behind the kiln, pulling out a ash covered piece of bread.* I saved it fer ye, eat it..

Vincent: *He takes the dirty bread and slowly chews it. He moans as the ache in his stomach begins to subside.* Thank you...

Reno: Ye welcome, I'll give ye meh share taday ta yo.. I need ye healthy 'gain.. *Begins to wipe off Vincent's ash covered face with his shirt sleeve, getting the worst of it off.*

Vincent: Thank you Reno...I'm starving. I'm so hungry... *He quickly finishes the last of the bread.*

Reno: Ye welcome yo.. *Smiles softly as some of Vincent's pale skin is exposed, lovingly kisses his cheeks.* I'll giv' ye my share taday, I'm used ta missin' a meal..

Vincent: You don't have to do that. I...don't want you to go hungry either. *He leans against Reno tiredly.*

Reno: Meh not th' one who's sick yo, ye need it more than meh.. *Wraps his arms around Vincent, holding him close.* Come..we 'ave a bit before we 'ave ta start work, lets lay down yo..

Vincent: If we must. *He heads over to the bed.* I will as long as you'll lay with me.

Reno: Ye know I will yo, I lov' 'oldin' ye.. *Helps Vincent lay down before he joins him, holding him tightly.*

Vincent: Hmm...What kind of shop will we open together? I love metal working, but after this, I don't know if I will have it in me to do that again.

Reno: It's all I know yo, other 'an metal I don' know 'ow ta make a livin'.. *Chuckles softly.* Well, other 'an robbin' but I don' wanna be put in jail 'gain. *Sighs, nuzzles into Vincent's neck.* Maybe..a pub?

Vincent: That would be something I would like to try...

Reno: Ay', I know booze! An' I 'ave a friend in Erie who'd send us some 'ood ale yo! He' said if I e'er needed a place ta stay, he'd hide meh out..

Vincent: I thought you didn't want to go back to your country...

Reno: I..don' know.. Guess talkin' 'bout it made meh miss meh 'ome.. If..I dyed meh hair..an' co'ered meh tats they wouldn't know yo.. An' he would giv' us a place ta liv'..

Vincent: They already wouldn't recognize you. You've lost a lot of weight like me.

Reno: Ay', but meh tats are well known yo.. I'll 'ave ta change meh name ta.. *Sighs sadly.* I..would lik' ta show ye meh 'ome..

Vincent: We don't have to worry about it so much right now...

Reno: Would..ye lik' it? *Moves closer to Vincent and whispers.* I..'ave some money hidden in meh land 'ere.. Enough ta get us there an' clothes yo..

Vincent: I would like it...but I don't want to think about it right now. I want to focus on you...

Reno: I..jus' wan' ye ta know, if..somethin' happens ta meh..It's buried by th' big tree nex' ta th' lake, a 'eart is craved in it.. I wan' ye ta tak' boyo ta..

Vincent: What the hell are you talking about, Reno?

Reno: I..jus' plannin'...Ye ne'er know wha's gonna happen, I wan' ye ta 'ave e'erythin' ye need.. But ye right, lets jus' be tagether in th' now yo.. *Kisses Vincent lovingly, freezes when he hears footsteps.*

Vincent: Reno, your lips are still on mine. *He quickly pushes Reno away, fearing another beating.*

Reno: Feck! *Quickly moves away from Vincent on the small bed, takes deep breaths as he tries to calm down. Fearing another attack.* (Please..No more, we 'an't tak' 'nother beatin' yo..)

Vincent: *He holds onto Reno's arm, scared of being a part from him.* What do they want now?

Reno: Wha' e'er it is, I won' let 'em hurt ye yo.. I'll tak' all of it..*Comfort rubs Vincent's arm as he hears the door open, looks at Vincent with love and fear.*

A single soldier enters the room. He looks at the men with mercy in his eyes. The soldier closes the door and removes his hat, showing his auburn hair with natural gold highlights. "My name is Ziegfrid, Zechs sent me."

Reno: *Slowly sits up, using his body to protect Vincent from the new solider.* Th' General? ...Does he need us ta work fer 'im yo? Where's Zell, he usually gets us..

Ziegfrid: Both the General and Dincht are in no condition to perform their duties right now. Zechs is still on bed rest, and he told me that he wanted you two specifically to take care of things at his home.

Reno: (Wha' he mean? Were they 'urt yo? Is tha' why he hasn' gotten us? ) Ay', we're ready yo.. *Shakily stands up, his body stiff from the bed.*

Vincent: What all needs to be done?

Ziegfrid: House cleaning and cooking. His servants have been too busy taking care of his wounds, and work is spread very thin.

Reno: We'll do tha' yo, jus' tak' us there sir.. *Heads to the door, waiting for the soldier to open it.* (We'll 'et ta boyo, I wonder 'ow much he's grown yo.. I miss 'im..)

Ziegfrid: You men will also have some hot meals, soft beds, and running water...I know it's been awhile. *He sighs at the pitiful state of the men and places his hat perfectly on top of head before he opens the door.*

Reno: Ye..one of th' General's soldiers? *Looks a little warry at Ziegfrid, not trusting him.*

Vincent looks over at Reno and shakes his head, not wanting Reno to get in trouble for questioning a soldier.

Ziegfrid: Yes, I have taken Zell's duties for the time being. He has had some complications with his injury and is still at the hospital.

Reno: *Nods to Vincent, showing him not to worry.* Is..he gonna be 'kay yo? Wha'..happened ta 'im, sir..*Looks down not looking him in the eye.*

Ziegfrid: Dincht is a hero now. He saved General Zechs's life. Zell has a gunshot wound to his leg, and from what I heard, it became infected.

Reno: *Smiles softly, thinking of young Zell as a hero.* He is one, e'en before he did tha'.. (I hope he 'ets better, he's one of th' only people I lik' yo..) *Follows after Ziegfrid, wanting to see the General.*

Vincent sighs in relief, knowing that Zell is young and healthy, knowing it will allow for a good recovery. He flashes a slight smile at Reno.

Ziegfrid: Now it's official. Zell received an Iron Cross and was promoted to lieutenant.

Reno: Oh..I..bet he's happy yo.. *Smiles back at Vincent softly.* (E'en if he ne'er wanted ta join 'is evil group, now he'll 'et more respect yo.)

Ziegfrid leads the men towards the baracks where he has his vehicle parked; A pristine white Maybach SW 42. He quickly opens the door for the men to get inside before anyone notices them.

Ziegfrid: I know Zechs's house isn't far away, but I know you men won't be able to walk the whole distance there.

Reno: Ye sure yo? *Looks in awe at the car, looking over at Vincent to see the same reaction.* We're...co'ered in flith an'...yea'..

Vincent: You'll do that for us? *He stares at the glorious monster of a car.*

Ziegfrid: Don't worry...The interior is leather, I'm not concerned about cleaning it.

Reno: Ay'... *Looks down and opens the door to let Vincent in first before he gets in after him, sighing at the feel of the soft seats.*

Vincent: I have...never seen a car like this before. *He presses his face softly against the back seat, loving how the soft leather slowly warms to his body temperature.*

Reno: Meh either yo, I..ne'er dreamed of bein' in a car lik' 'is. *Leans back on the seat, his tired body relaxing into it. Makes sure Ziegfrid isn't looking and lovingly rubs Vincent's hand.*

Ziegfrid: I'm from Kirchweiler, this car gets me through the mountains when the weather is treacherous, without having to shift gears. I can focus on the road. *He sits in the driver seat and turns the key in the ignition, making the car engine roar with power.*

Reno: Oh, it's nice yo! I dreamed of havin' a car lik' 'is as a lad. *Leans against Vincent, making it look like he is leaning because he is tired.* (I..jus' wanna feel 'im..)

Vincent: I have...never seen a car like this before. *He presses his face softly against the back seat, loving how the soft leather slowly warms to his body temperature.*

Reno: Meh either yo, I..ne'er dreamed of bein' in a car lik' 'is. *Leans back on the seat, his tired body relaxing into it. Makes sure Ziegfrid isn't looking and lovingly rubs Vincent's hand.*

Ziegfrid: I'm from Kirchweiler, this car gets me through the mountains when the weather is treacherous, without having to shift gears. I can focus on the road. *He sits in the driver seat and turns the key in the ignition, making the car engine roar with power.*

Reno: Oh, it's nice yo! I dreamed of havin' a car lik' 'is as a lad. *Leans against Vincent, making it look like he is leaning because he is tired.* (I..jus' wanna feel '

Vincent: It's lovely... *He places a hand on the back of Reno's neck.*

Reno: 'ery lovely yo.. An' soft.. *Closes his eyes at Vincent's touches, letting his body fully relax.* (I could fall 'sleep 'ere yo..)

After a few minutes, they arrive at Zechs's house. Reno is woken up before they leave the car, young Denzel on the porch waiting for them.

Vincent: We're here, Reno...

Reno: Hmm? *Groans as he looks at Vincent with a sigh.* Sorry yo, I didn' mean ta pass out.. *Makes his way out of the car, smiles at the sight of Denzel.* (He looks good yo, better e'en!) 'ey Boyo!

Denzel hurries towards Reno and Vincent. He takes them by the hands and leads them inside.

Reno: 'old on, boyo. I know ye happy but we're not movin' as fast these days yo. *Chuckles softly as they walk into the house, sighs at the feeling of comfort in there.* God, I missed it 'ere.. An' ye, boyo.

Vincent: The air feels fresh in here... *He looks to the soft couches, wanting to sit down, but afraid he will soil Zechs's furniture.*

Reno: Ay' an' it's warm yo..*Follows Vincent's eye line and sighs sadly, wanting to do the same.* Maybe we 'an sit after seein' Zechs an' takin' a shower, yea'?

Vincent: Yes, but I feel like I would be intruding.

Reno: Lets jus' see wha' he wan's an' tak' it from there yo.. *Smiles at Vincent and Denzel before he leads them to the stairs.* (I've..actually missed Zechs.. I hope he's 'kay yo..)

Denzel knocks on Zechs's door before slowly pushing it open. Zechs props himself up on a pillow and frowns when he sees the condition Reno and Vincent have deteriorated to. Zechs sighs and welcomes them in.

Zechs: (My god..I should of stayed, they look close to death.. It's my fault..) Reno, Vincent.. It is good to see you, my friends.. I'm sorry I couldn't send for you earlier, but I haven't been in the right mind the past week from all the pills they have given me..

Vincent: Thank you for having us. It's good to see you and Denzel again.

Reno: Ay', we missed both of ye yo.. And jus' work on gettin' better, sir.. To many people need ye.. *Holds on tighter to Vincent's hand, rubbing it lovingly.* Wha' do ye need us ta do?

Zechs: That is all I have been doing and it is becoming very boring.. *Sets the letter he has been working on to the side, smiles softly.* First I need you both to shower and have a full meal with Denzel, then rest on the bed in the basement. And tomorrow, I have some wedding invitations for the camp I need you to ready..

Vincent: Is there anything else? You're going to need help gaining your strength back.

Zechs: I wouldn't mind hearing Reno's singing voice as well tomorrow.. But for tonight I want you to rest, you may do whatever you wish while here.. (It's the least I can do, for leaving you in this hell hole alone..)

Reno: 'an do, sir! I'll sing fer ye all day if ye want yo. *Smiles but blushes when his stomach growls loudly, not having food in days.* Sorry...

Zechs: It's alright, I will not keep you up here any longer. *Smiles softly.* Go clean yourselves up, I will have Denzel set aside temporary clothes for you and the girls will have a full meal ready for you.

Vincent: Thank you for everything, sir. We're happy you're safe. *He pats the top of Denzel's head and walks out of the room with Reno.*

Zechs: No need to thank me.. *Sighs softly, grabbing the letter he was working on to his wife-to-be.*

Reno: I 'an't wait fer a shower, meh dick needs a good cleanin' yo. It 'urts ta e'en piss. *Leads Vincent to the bathroom and begins to help him undress.*

Vincent: I know, and I'm sorry for not being able to fullfill you. I'm not in condition to, but I still feel bad about it.

Reno: Don' be, it'd make it e'en dirtier yo. I'm 'appy jus' layin' wit' ye, 'oldin' ye hand.. *Smiles softly as he finishes undressing Vincent and helps him in the tub.* 'an ye start th' water? I need ta undress.

Vincent: Yes, I can do that. *He turns the hot water on and sighs deeply in relief as filth is washed away from his skin*

Reno: I 'ate clothes sometimes yo! *Sighs as he takes off his dirty clothes, climbs into the tub behind Vincent. Grabbing a wash cloth and begins to gently clean Vincent's back.*

Vincent: You don't have to do all of that for me...I can wash myself. Mm... *He relaxes as he feels the wash cloth cleanse his skin.*

Reno: But..I wanna yo, I lov' ye..Plus I 'an't get ta th' water so I'm keepin' mehself busy. *Chuckles softly.*

Vincent: Here, stand in the water. *He moves to the side so Reno can cleanse his own body.* It's heavenly.

Reno: 'ight...*Walks under the water and moans at the feeling, tilting his head back in pleasure as the water beats on his neck.* Ohh, feck me yo!

Vincent: Feels good? *He curls his fingers in Reno's dingy hair to scrub the layers of dirt away.*

Reno: Better 'en sex yo.. Mmm, lov' 'en ye play wit' meh hair, Vin. *Closes his eyes as he rubs his chest and arms to get the dirt off, smiling at the feeling of Vincent's fingers.*

Vincent: I'm not playing, I'm washing your hair. *He scrubs Reno's scalp harder to remove dirt crusted in layers in Reno's hair.*

Reno: Mmm, I lov' it yo.. I 'ope ye ne'er stop, meh fella! *Moans softly as all the dirt, ash, and other unnamely things are washed from his hair, making it shine red again.*

Vincent: Good, I want to take care of you. *He applies a large amount of shampoo to Reno's hair and smiles as he watches even more layers of dirt fall away.*

Reno: An' I wanna tak' care of ye.. 'an I wash ye hair ta? It feels so 'mazin', I wan' ya ta feel it ta.. *Finishes cleaning his stomach and groan, hissing as he pulls his foreskin back.* Feck..!

Vincent: I would like that...You can wash my hair while I take care of your manhood.

Reno: I..don' wanna mak' ye do it, but..I'll need 'elp wit' 'is, as disgustin' as it is yo. *Stops cleaning his manhood, begins to try and get the lice from his pubic hairs.*

Vincent: Let me do it...It helps when someone else can do it. *He moves in front of Reno and kneels to assist in cleaning Reno's manhood.*

Reno: Ay', but..it's embarrassin' yo! *Blushes lightly as he begins to work on cleaning Vincent's hair, getting out the layers of dirt and grime. Shudders as he feels Vincent touching his inflamed length.*

Vincent: I know it's embarrassing. But I don't want you to suffer. I know this must be painful.

Reno: It..is, so much shite and crap get in it.. Ye 'ave ta clean it alot an' I 'an't yo.. Ye 'ave it lucky, Vin..

Vincent: It's just another part of you. I don't mind doing this for you. *He clears away several patches of lice eggs.* I hope that feels better.

Reno: Oh ay'! *Sighs in slight relief, adds some more shampoo to Vincent's hair.* Ye need it done ta yo. After ye 'air is finshed!

Vincent: I know it has to be done. *He slowly stands and rinses the shampoo from his hair. He faces Reno so his genitals can be cleaned as well.*

Reno: Plus ye 'et meh playin' wit' ye dick an' balls yo! *Chuckles softly as he gets on his knees, making a lather in his hands with the soap before he begins to clean Vincent's groin.*

Vincent: Thank you, not many partners would do this for one another. *He smiles at Reno.*

Reno: Ye jus' cleaned th' piss from meh foreskin, it's th' least I 'an do yo.. An' it's cause we lov' each other, all we 'ave is us.. *Carefully washes Vincent's large manhood before he moves his scrotom, cleaning all the creases that hold dirt.* I jus' 'ave ye lice ta do, 'en meh done.

Vincent: I still must thank you. I love you. *He sighs in relief as well, loving the rare feeling of a clean body.*

Reno: I lov' ye, meh fella.. *Gives Vincent a loving smile before he begins to pick out the lice, nuzzles at Vincent's thighs.* Ye smell so good now yo!

Vincent: You smell good as well. *He sighs again as he smells fresh food from the kitchen.* We're going to have a real meal tonight.

Reno: Ay'! I 'an't wait yo, meh been dreamin' of 'is fer weeks now. An' a big soft bed, wit' blankets an' pillows! *Looks up with excitement, quickly finishing Vincent's cleaning.*

Vincent: I'm ready for a fulfilling meal and clean clothes tonight. *He blushes slightly as his stomach growls in extreme hunger.*

Reno: An'..maybe some 'oldin' tanight? Kissin' yo? *Finishes picking out the lice and lice eggs from Vincent's pubic hair before he stands up and kisses Vincent's chest.* Lets go eat!

Vincent: I'll do anything we can get away with tonight. *He gives Reno a warm kiss.*

Reno: Mm, 'an't wait yo.. *Kisses back before he shuts off the water and gets out of the tub, drying off before he finds the new set of clothes for him.* 'ese..are ta much yo..

Vincent: They're brand new... *He steps out of the bath tub and wipes his body free of water.*

Reno: Yea', an' look warm yo! *Pulls on the pants, carefully tucking his still sensitive dick. Pulls on the shirt, finding a pocket to put Axel's hair in.* (Ye'll always be wit' meh, Axy..)

Vincent: *He quickly and excitedly pulls on his shirt.* Oh...it's been years since I've worn a real shirt.

Reno: *Lovingly pats his pocket before he turns to Vincent and whistles.* Shite, ye gonna mak' meh 'arder 'en a rock yo! Lookin' so sexy, yea'?

Vincent: I don't mean to, not yet at least. *He pulls his pants on and shakes his head slightly seeing that the pants barely stay on his body from being bone-thin.*

Reno: It's 'kay, meh fella.. I'll 'et ye fattened up yo! We'll both 'ave big arses! *Smiles softly, kisses Vincent's cheeks.*

Vincent: I never was a large man to begin with. *He holds his pants up around his waist so they won't fall.* I'm hungry... *He walks with Reno downstairs to eat.*

Reno: All th' pints gav' meh a gut yo, but meh arse 'as always been big! I loved meh plump arse.. *Pouts sadly, nuzzling Vincent as they walk.* Meh ta, I wonder wha' they 'ave made!

Vincent: I can smell it from here, is that beer I smell?

Reno: Oh god, tha' smells 'mazin' yo! *His stomach growls loudly at the smell of food, drool runs down his chin.* I been dreamin' of a pint!

Vincent: Watch out, you're drooling. *He wipes Reno's chin. He holds Reno's hand as his eyes grow wide at the dinner table. A bowl of dinner rolls and fried dumplings with butter sit in the center of the table, along with two pints of beer.*

Reno: Fuck meh! I've died yo! *Looks at the table in awe, more drool runs down his chin as he helps Vincent to the table, quickly sitting down and filling his plate with rolls and dumplings.*

Vincent: We must have died. This food...We can't thank Zechs enough. *He fills his plate with the moist rolls and dumplings.*

Reno: Mmhmm! *Looks up from his plate, his mouth full with a dinner roll.* (God, 'is stuff..It's 'mazin' yo! Zechs is gettin' all the singin' he wan's! I'an never repay 'im fer all 'is!)

Vincent: I feel...so hungry. *He fills his mouth with a buttery dumpling and washes it down with a swig of fine German beer.*

Reno: Meh ta! *Downs half of his beer before he digs onto the dumplings, moaning at the taste of food.* (I ne'er want 'is ta end yo! Maybe..) *Look around before he sneaks a few rolls into his large sleeves.*

Vincent: Are you going to take those back with us? *He watches Reno stuff his sleeves curiously.*

Reno: I..I was..an' fer a snack tanight.. *Blushes lightly.* Meh skills mus' be fadin', I was th' fastest pick-pocket in th' land yo! But ye see meh..

Vincent: Do you think I'm going to say anything? *He asks as he eats two rolls at once.*

Reno: Nah, I know ye won'. Jus' 'urts meh pride tha' I've los' some of meh skills yo. *Chuckles as he rips a dinner roll up and dips it in the sauce for the dumplings.* Mmm, 'is stuff is better 'en sex!

Vincent: No, I don't believe you. It can't be better than what I can give you.

Reno: It's close yo, 'is roll is nice an' warm lik' ye nuts yo! But it tastes oh so good! *Teases Vincent by licking the butter off the roll before taking a large bite.*

Vincent: We'll see about that... *He smiles slightly and wipes the butter from Reno's chin.* We'll see tonight.

~There it is! We're so sorry it took us so long to update! Vincent has been having a lot of pain issues and I (aka:Reno) went on a trip to DC, in which I went to the US Holocaust Museum and learned a lot to be applied to this story. We hope you enjoy and we'll get the next chapter out as soon as we can!~