Check (One-shot)

[konicoffee]

Title: Check
Chapters: n/a
Author: konicoffee
Genre: Angst
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in this story.
Warnings: Mentions of attempted suicide.
Rating: PG-13
Pairings/Characters: Saga/Shou, mention of Kenzo (Ayabie)/Shou
Synopsis: Saga and Shou play a little game of chess.
Comments: Requested by roku_kitty whose Alice Nine fics are like freshly

Comments

[roku_kitty]

Okay, okay, first, this whole concept kills me. Them playing chess, the logical game, while Saga is trying to convince Shou to let go of Kenzo and see him instead.

“Why can’t you get over him, Shou?” He asked me in that deep, kind voice of his. I said nothing as I nervously moved a knight back towards me. I needed him there to strengthen my defenses. He moved his queen one step to my right, getting it ready to attack. His eyes were still fixed on me.

THIS. I love how their moves in the game are reflecting what they're feeling, Shou trying to hide and protect himself and Saga striving forward like a KNIGHT IN SHINING ARMOR. I love how you wrote him, all quiet and stately, but got clumsy knocking over the pieces at the end when he moved towards Shou.

“I would do anything,” the bassist said, lifting a black knight off the board. “I would give anything.” My eyes widened as he took one of my pawns with his knight, placing it right beside my king. “Anything, Shou, to make you happy.”

AND SACRIFICING THE KNIGHT FOR SHOU. ;A; *mini bout of sobs at the symbolism*

Even though he ended up winning after all, which was just the perfect ending. I loved this so much. I'd be like "mooaaarr D8" but it's so perfect the way it is. <3<3<3

[konicoffee]

Squeee! <3 that's exactly what I wanted to convey, and I'm so glad you liked it.

And no need to ask, I'm definitely writing more of this pairing in the future. They're just gorgeous! :D

[roku_kitty]

Yesssss!!

I'm glad they've rubbed off on you. XD