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Nesting Habits
Author: Kinkou
Rating: M
Genre: AU Romance/Humor
Pairing: Jou/Seto, Yugi/Yami, Malik/Marik, Ryou/Bakura
Disclaimer: I do not hold any rights to anything in the Yugioh world or any monetary allowances/benefits. That all remains with its creator.
Summary: This is the story how Jou finds an injured Black Dragon Duel Pet one night and raises it regardless of petnappers, lovesick dragonesses, or sadistic CEOs.
Chapter {3/?}
*** Author Note***
Sorry this has taken so long to get posted. I've had quite a few major changes happening around here that just took a while to get corrected. I thank you all for waiting so patiently. But to all who read, thank you for your time. And I just want to see if anyone can guess some of my favorite games/animes hidden in this chapter. Have fun! ^^
Guide::
"Regular speech"
"Pet talking/speech to human"
Thinking/thoughts
"Pet Telepathy/speaking to other pets"
"Pet to human telepathy/speech"
CHAPTER 3
"Hmmm. Not quite right. The pixels need to be cleaned a little more." Tapping furiously on the keyboard, the cinnamon haired young man worked diligently. Whatever was on his screen had his undivided attention to the point the knocking on his doors went unnoticed. "Still too grainy." His exasperation sighed out. This was taking far too long to correct. Damn it! He needed that image NOW. Cursing, his fingers jabbed harder than necessary.
"You're going to break the glass if you're not careful, Aniki."
Glancing up, Seto's disapproving glare settled on his younger brother as he entered the room followed by three gleaming beauties. "Mokuba, where are your manners? You know to knock before entering."
The aforementioned Mokuba rolled his eyes. "I did. You didn't notice; just like you didn't notice the phone ringing to alert you I was on the way up or the door opening." He would have continued, but he realized that his brother's attention had already returned to the computer screen before him. Sighing, Mokuba stalked over to one of the chairs and took a seat. He knew when Seto was like this, almost nothing registered. It was almost like an addiction for the elder Kaiba. Until that small, grainy image perfectly showed what he desired, nothing short of an emergency would get through.
"DAMN IT!" Okay, so maybe not even an emergency could bring him out.
"Um, Seto?" Nervously, Mokuba shifted in the chair. "Why don't you use a better camera? It'd be a lot easier in the long run. Don't you think?"
Ice blue rose momently to lock on the other's eyes. Glancing back down, he continued his work. "I've already thought of that. The camera has to be small so it's not noticeable. Otherwise, he'd see it and get suspicious."
"Really. You don't say." Mokuba was not above snipping. This has been going on since Seto started high school, for Ra's sake! Mokuba was certain all the huge technological advances Kaiba Corp was responsible for held the underlying purpose to further fuel Seto's addiction. Hell. The fact that they were about to test a new high resolution camera the size of a pin head with both high memory and wireless capabilities was just further proof Mokuba needed to plead his case. Rubbing his forehead, Mokuba's sigh quickly followed three others. He glanced to the three white dragonesses staring at their master. Each holding differing forms of exasperation, worry, and amusement. They all had just about reached their limits on Seto's foolishness. "Why don't you stop being a stalker and just ASK him out already?!"
No reaction came from the elder as he worked furiously. This was getting ridiculous. Settling his gaze on the three dragonesses, Mokuba nodded. They had to get Seto's attention. Something had to be done. Mokuba's breath hissed in frustration. "Seto, I'm going to marry Yugi." Nothing not even an eye blink. "I've also decided to get a sex change and join Pegasus's dance troupe." Ok there was a grunt, but definitely not a sentient response. Looking for guidance from the others, he was at his wits end.
"Master, your mate is walking below in nothing but whipped cream and a smile."
Mokuba watched as the oversized chair spun around, empty. Its occupant standing, breathless, frantically searching the cement below for the delicious tease. Four resounding thwaps echoed through the room as foreheads met with tails or palms. Why was it no surprise THAT managed to break through to Seto? But Mokuba didn't stop to evaluate it more. Moving while his brother was occupied, Mokuba quickly set to work at the computer. A grainy image of a certain blonde's round bum seared his poor innocent mind as he mistakenly looked at the screen. His pained yelp went unnoticed by the elder as Mokuba continued on his mission. Hoping the whole while to find some brain bleach as soon as possible.
"That was a mean trick, Kisara." Seto's cold voice admonished the guilty party as the last keystroke locked the computer.
Shrugging, the dragoness moved aside to allow her own sisters to pass to their couches. "You need some diversion, Master."
"It does no good to sit and view…." Kairi chimed in.
"That which you desire, but are too cowardly to gain."Kirara snorted. All three dragonesses leveled disappointed glares on the CEO. "Really, Master. Why do you not simply grab your mate and have done with it?"
"This pinning and obsessing does your health no good." Kairi sighed as she lay back on her couch."Even Mokuba has gotten his mate's attention! You should be able to as well."
Paling, Mokuba glanced at Seto. Fear slivered down his spine as their eyes met. An explanation was demanded, but thankfully Kisara was not ready for the conversation to be derailed just yet.
"You will leave Little Master alone." She hissed stepping between the two. "You have no say nor footing on this matter since you, yourself, have yet to even SPEAK to your Chosen."
Seto mustered as much a glare as he could. He knew they were correct, but it still was uncalled for. At least he wasn't pouting. "I've spoken to him."
A four way snort echoed through the room. Could he sound more like a child? "You've insulted him and hurt him so many times…."Kairi sneered.
"He barely acknowledges your presence anymore." Mokuba rolled his eyes in exasperation.
"So now, you'd be far better off releasing him for I'm sure, Katsuya could find a FAR better mate than you." Kisara sniffed indifferently, strolling back to her couch.
"One who truly appreciates him." Kairi's eyes drifted shut; hiding the mischievous glint behind her lids.
Kirara was not so subtle. "One that REALLY loves him. Unlike a certain CEO!"
Oh these four knew what buttons to push. Snarling, Seto stomped back to his chair. "What do you know? I have a prospect at least. You do not have even that."
If he expected an argument, he was sadly unrewarded. Only Kisara deemed the matter worthy a word as her sisters fell into their naps. "And what of it? We have not met the right one yet. But when we do, we will not stop until he is ours." Lying primly on her couch with her head on her paws, Kisara's eyes stabbed at him. "We understand the importance of not waiting. If you do, someone else may grab them up." Soft blue eyes slowly closed with a sigh. "That's what we do not understand about you humans. You dance around each other and refuse to confront each other honestly. Really, it's a wonder you ever accomplish anything."
Seto watched as his three himes drifted further into their dreams. Their words , however, chased around in his brain. Settling back in his chair, he did not pull the image back up; his sight reflected inward this time. Mokuba's gaze never left the viper of a brother; afraid Seto'd interrogate him on his own 'mate' He allowed the elder his quiet time until Seto's secretary interrupted.
"Kaiba-sama? Your morning appointment has arrived. Should I move her to a conference room or do you wish to use your office?"
That snapped the CEO back to normal. Reaching over, he pressed the button. "No. I will meet her in conference room A. Make sure refreshments are available for our guest. She has had a long trip and was cordial enough to make this early appearance."
"Of course, Kaiba-sama."
Mokuba blinked. Seto being NICE to a guest? Was this the end of the world...again? Catching his brother's looks, Seto refrained from rolling his eyes. "Miss Navi was kind enough to come on very short notice to speak about a possible meeting between her own Blue Eyes and the Himes. I could only return the gesture." Seto's voice only strained a little from choking back his disdain.
"Matchmaking, Aniki?" Mokuba ignored Seto's slip. Hey at least he was TRYING to be civil, if only to the wrong person.
"No. Merely giving them some options."Gathering his paperwork, Seto shook his head. "You know, as well as I, they hardly get to meet other Blue Eyes. How are they to find a mate if they do not get to look?" Once all his items were safely stowed in his briefcase, Seto left the office followed by Mokuba. Glancing over his shoulder at his sleeping Himes, he smiled. They should be fine alone. So thinking, he closed the door and left for the meeting. Not noticing the shadow hiding behind the plants.
On the elevator ride down, Seto briefed Mokuba about Miss Navi and her Blue Eyes, Reyez. The extent of the report was amazing, but he was confused by one thing. "How did you get this report?" His voice squeaked.
"Suffice to say, I called in a favor from an acquaintance in the Balance Bureau."
"So in other words, you called Yami for help." Nodding to himself, Mokie ignored Seto's glare. "He's the only Justicar you know willing to bend the rules for you without losing his position. Privileges of being a Contact Family?" Mokuba couldn't resist the smugness of his question. After all, Seto and himself both fell in that 'privileged' category.
Choosing to ignore that, Seto strolled out as the doors dinged open, leaving his brother behind. His long strides carried him quickly to the conference room. Mokuba snicked at Seto's mental pout as he rushed to catch up. Once at the door, both schooled their expressions and entered; business before them.
Various drinks lined the back table as fruit and cheese platters sat temporarily in view. Mokuba paid no notice to the minimalist furnishings nor the elegantly clad female at the table. He merely retreated to the food. He was an observer only here anyway and having missed breakfast so far, it was only natural.
Seto's attention, however, centered on the curvy red-head seated patiently. Her long tresses were braided over her pale lavender clad shoulder with green eyes locked on his every move. The predator in him snarled sensing another present. She was beautiful with her creamy pale skin, long red hair, and daring green eyes, but none of that held the CEO's attention for long. Only honey eyed blondes populated his available thoughts. Well that and just what he wanted to do with said blond. "Thank you for joining me on such short notice, Miss Navi. I trust your trip was satisfactory?"
Seto almost retched as she adopted a 'seductive' look. Or at least that's what he thought that was what she was trying for; to him it only looked like she was constipated. RA! it was going to be one of THOSE meetings. He barely suppressed his cringe at her high nasal screech. "Very satisfactory. Mr. Kaba. It is my pleasure to aid you in ANY way I can." Leaning forward, she batted her eyelashes coyly.
*cough* "Yes. Well, tell me a little more about your Blue Eyes."
Her smile reminded Seto of a crocodile's; sly, cunning, yet totally evil and untrustworthy. "Of course! My darling Reyez is a seven year old Blue Eyes White Dragon . His pedigree has been traced back two centuries to the Count Verat line of Honor Guard Pets. His sire was Grim while his dam was Sumptra. Both held the International Duel Pet Champion title for several years before their retirement. Reyez has followed their path and has held the title for the past three years now."
Seto nodded. This was all basic public knowledge. Not what he wanted in the least. Yami's report divulged more than that in the first paragraph. He'd made a point in alerting Seto to Miss Navi's financial status as well as Reyez's mental discrepancies. All of which, he wanted expanded. He didn't trust the pair, but his himes' had the choice. "That's all well and good. But what I meant was, 'How would he treat my girls?'." His blue eyes scrutinized every movement. So his catching the narrowing of her eyes and thinning lips was not difficult.
"There would be no issue at all. He'd take care of them as they deserve."
Seto detected no lie, but her words set off every internal alarm. Mokuba, who remained stuffing his face through the volley of words, raised an eyebrow. That didn't sound at all good to him, but before he could voice an opinion, the intercom interrupted.
"Kaiba-sama. There is an issue in your office."
Never taking his eyes off the now smirking woman, Seto answered stiffly. "What sort of issue?"
Her smirk vanished at the next words. "An unknown Blue Eyes White Dragon is being attacked by the Himes. Should we call Pet Control?"
Hunches hatched as he watched the emotional flood cross Miss Navi's face. Snarling, Seto rose from his seat. "No need. His owner is with me. Have Security break the fight while I bring his owner up. Also contact Pet Emergency Services just in case." He grabbed a lavender shoulder and hauled the scheming skank to the elevator. Once the doors closed, she was pinned to the wall not at all gently. "What did you think would happen?" Seto's cold hiss froze her insides. "Did you think your PET could force my Himes to accept him?" So much disgust dripped from the question. She could only flinch in fear. "Was that your plan? Worm your way in by RAPE and expect me to accept you as well?" Her whimper told him he'd hit the mark. "Well you severely overestimated your dragon and yourself."
Throwing her from the elevator as soon as the doors opened, Seto stalked to his now open office door. KC security stood at attention upon his arrival. Two guards and their Partners watched a bloodied wreck laying on the floor while another Partner pair tried to calm the girls down in the farthest corner. Seto didn't acknowledge Navi's distressed cry as she raced to her poor Pet's side. Striding forward, he nodded to the Command Knight before addressing his partner. "Isono, report."
"After reviewing the tapes, Kaiba-sama, the male intruder snuck into the office shortly after both Kaiba-san and yourself left in the elevator. Once inside, he attempted to mount Kirara while she slept. Unfortunately for him, the Himes are light sleepers. When he was in an unguarded position Kisara and Kairi attacked. From that point on, it was no match. The Himes continued to maul him until we arrived on scene."
"Injuries?"
"Only to the intruder, sir."
Well that was a blessing. Seto'd have to destroy someone if any of his Himes were hurt. "And pray tell HOW he managed to gain entrance?"
Isono flinched slightly. He did NOT want to be the one to explain this, but there was no other choice. "There was a disturbance downstairs that required most of the experienced Partners to handle. This left a relatively new pair manning the monitors. The intruder simply walked the halls, much like the HImes, and ...well… the rookie could not distinguish male from female. He believed the intruder was merely one of the Himes and never raised the alarm."
That oh so familiar throb behind his eyes was back. His headache flared to life. "Do we not require such knowledge BEFORE hiring?"
"Yes, sir. The rookie's ratings were top notch so this error should not have occurred. I am personally reviewing his files, Kaiba-sama, to ensure this does not happen again."
Seto nodded. "I hope there are no further lapses." The threat hung undisguised. Isono was one of his dear friends and most trusted employees. He'd hate to have to discipline the older man.
Feeling the disappointment radiate from Seto, Isono nodded. He knew how much trust Seto placed in him and how rare that was. So Seto's disappointment only increased his own. He motioned for the other security members to move out. "I will escort Pet Emergency Services out and place the intruders under arrest until the Balance Bureau arrives."
Seto didn't acknowledge the statement ; he was too engrossed in calming and checking his Himes. He didn't even notice Isono's exit with the troublemakers nor Mokuba quickly following as well. Kisara, normally the calm one, was fit to spit lightning with the other two right behind her. Seeing his Himes beyond reason, Seto dodged a swirling tail to hit the emergency button hidden on his chair arm. In seconds, an indestructible barrier surrounded the rampaging reptiles just in time as all three started blasting. The shields absorbed the blasts; redirecting the energy to Kaiba Corp's specially designed generators. Recycled to power all of Kaiba's needs. Seto watched stoically as the girls vented but behind his cold exterior, he was ready to blast as well.
Finally, the destructive rage flickered out. Replaced by a cold, calculated one instead. Seeing his girls once more themselves, Seto pressed the barrier release. Kirara reached her snout out for a comforting caress that Seto was all too pleased to give. Soon all three demanded strokes and attention to remove the vial stench of their attacker. Kisara was the first to ask the question. "Why?"
His growl matched hers. "Idiocy. Plain and simple." Moving aside, he allowed them back to their couches. "A rookie could not tell the difference between a male and female."
Rolling her eyes, Kirara settled down."And his Partner did not alert him either?"
"That's hard to believe." Kiari wrapped her tail around her sister's in comfort as she lie upon her own couch. "Any true Duel Pet can easily tell between genders and species."
"So unless his Partner has never been around others," Kisara moved her couch closer to the other two and added her tail to the mix. "Then you've been set up."
Before Seto could lose his temper, Kirara quietly quipped up. "It's possible this Pet wasn't raised right." The other two lapsed into quiet thought. Seto, however, was lost.
"What does that mean?"
"Duel Pets are not supposed to be allowed away from their parents or groups until after the first week has passed." Kirara's unsettled gaze went to Kiari.
"However, there is an alarming increase of stolen infants and eggs being reported on our side of the Plane." Quivering, Kiari's voice broke slightly. "Poachers and illegal traffickers are getting bolder no matter what the Balance Bureau and the Shadow Police do."
Kisara took the tale up from her. "That first week is important to the infant. It's during this time that the collective knowledge is imparted." Her eyes glared at her master. "No. We are not born knowing everything. It is true we gain a … link ,if you will, to a shared knowledge base of our designated species. It holds our instincts and basic moves, true, but we still have to learn the actions for ourselves."
Seto hummed in thought. It seemed much like downloading a recipe from the internet. Even though you have the information, you still have to work the steps out yourself to either be a success or failure. Nodding, he walked back to his desk. "I think I understand. So being able to distinguish different species and genders are some of these basic lessons?"
"Yes. How else will a little one know who is friend or foe? It is highly possible this Partner is one of the Illegals."
Frowning, he reached for his phone. "I really do not need this today.
*Across town*
"Grrrrrrraaaaaaaahhhh." The slow shuffle down the hall caught the tired blonde's attention. Wide eyed, now, he raced around the room arming himself against the oncoming evil. "Arrrrrrggggghhhhaaa." Nearer the groans came. It seemed forever before he held the chosen weapon, but as he turned he realized he was far from prepared. "Ummmurrer?"
The pale zombie blinked in the bright light. "Morning, Ryou." Feeling a solid object thrust in his hand, the zombie shuffled in the vague direction of the table. "Hnkgerra." Jou barely kept his snickers in check as his friend tried to pull a chair out. Twice, Ryou failed due to no coordination. Thankfully, Kigai saw the other human's plight and pushed it out for the boy. "Luku." Sitting, the Ryou zombie sipped the cup of Earl Grey Jou'd given him.
The warmth spread slowly and with it spread consciousness. After a few minutes, the pale boy smiled at his roommate. "Good morning, Jou." A little belated, yes, but heartfelt.
Shaking his head, Jou chuckled at his friend. The first morning quite frankly freaked the blonde out to watch Ryou shamble around like an undead until he'd had his first cup of tea. Though he would admit it was adorable if not disturbing, Ryou had sworn him to secrecy. So teasing was out. Jou placed breakfast before his friend and Pet. "Morning, again, Ryou. Did you sleep well?" His question was directed to Ryou, but Jou's attention was on Kigai. The little dragon sniffed the new concoction in front of him. Sneezing in distaste, he pushed it away. Jou's frown met Kigai's pout. He wanted Momma to give him his breakfast not this mish-mash.
"Kigai, you need to eat. It's going to be a long day." The dragon's head moved side to side; arms crossed. Sighing, Jou thought back on his baby sister's time. He REALLY didn't want to eat some of the nutrient mush himself. "And here I thought you were a Big Dragon now. We were going to go outside and meet others today, but it looks like I was wrong."
Kigai's eyes glowed. He WAS a Big Dragon! He WAS big enough to go outside! Locking eyes on his enemy, the bowl, he gulped. Maybe… he wasn't that big? NO! He was a BIG DRAGON and he'd show Momma he was ready! Reaching out, he brought the bowl closer. The mish-mash sloshed around. Kigai's red gaze settled on a plea, but Momma only lifted an eyebrow in silent askance. There would be no reprieve. Taking a deep breath, Kigai closed his eyes, opened his mouth, and… promptly set his head on the table in defeat. He couldn't do it. A whine slipped out. The mish-mash was too powerful a foe.
Jou's eyebrows twitched. His dragon was a drama queen. Watching Kigai's sorrowful performance, Jou could only sigh. He wasn't about to eat that slop; so he could see why Kigai refused as well. It looked like the Little One had won. Jou stood to get a bottle when the world suddenly tilted. Grasping the table, Jou closed his eyes against the wavering sights and hoped it would end soon. From the darkness behind his eyes, an image played out. An adult Black Dragon was instructing its kit how to find honey and other edibles. Jou understood the growls and thoughts fluently as the lessons continued.
Then as soon as it began, the strangeness ended. Jou found himself crossing the kitchen and opening the cabinet holding various canned items. Grasping the clover honey Ryou used in some of his teas, Jou had a plan to get Kigai to eat. He grabbed the jar of blackberry preserves also to help cut the sweetness down a bit. Jou didn't know how or why, but he did know that Kigai would eat these safely. Once back at the table, he spooned a helping of both into the nutrient mash.
Ryou sprang to stop him when he realized what Jou planned, but it was too late. The deed had been done. "JOU! Pets aren't supposed to eat our food! It can make them sick!"
"This won't." Jou spoke with confidence. "Adult Dragons teach their kits to find edible things in nature from honey to fruits at this stage. These will be fine." Even as he said it, Jou watched the happy Kigai scarf the entire bowl… almost literally.
Ryou watched, mouth agape, as the little dragon demolished his food. "H-how did you know that? I didn't and it certainly wasn't in either of the books I gave you." It was not possible. Ryou'd studied since he was little and helped his father at times so he was well versed in Pet behavior and health. But here was teaching him something new.
Jou shrugged. "I don't know. I was about to get him a bottle when my eyes started to swim and dizziness hit. When I closed my eyes, I saw an adult Black Dragon teaching a hatchling what to do."
Blinking the pale youth tried to take in what his friend told him. Ryou knew some people gained special abilities when teamed with their fated Partners, but those were all from the 'Core' or 'Contact' families. Being from a Core himself, Ryou knew all the others, or so he thought. Almost all the Cores' lines were traced and updated religiously in the past few millennium by the Balance Bureau. A few lines went extinct over time; which is why Core families were so watched. Laws were in place concerning the matings of Core members and their Partners. Even specialized spells were created to ensure offspring of certain couples falling in the Cores.
Ryou shook his head. No. That could not be it. Maybe Jou had merely remembered something from a documentary he'd seen or something. "Well, okay. We'll leave it at that, but we'd better hurry or we'll be late to school." Jou's startled yelp brought a smile to Ryou's face. There was entirely too much seriousness right now. Standing, he started to the bathroom; he had a lot to do in such little time.
Whoever said 'May your life be interesting' obviously wasn't aware of how pointent a curse it was. Reflecting back on this morning's antics, Ryou giggled softly. Jou and Kigai had awoken early buzzing around the house in a flurry of activity. Breakfast was eaten, lunches packed, Kigai fed and washed, and finally time came to leave...only to find both Jou and Kigai out cold in a chair waiting for him. Now they were a good half hour late getting to school. Luckily Ryou had a good excuse to get them out of trouble. He didn't use it often, but the clinic made a viable excuse.
His eyes strayed to the other teen walking in front of him with his curious dragon on a leash. Kigai walked unsteadily on the harness leash, but his excitement was infectious. With a bounce in his step, Kigai tittered and pointed at almost everything. Shiny things seemed to catch his attention most, yet that was normal. Ryou smiled as Kigai's welcoming squeal pierced the noisy sidewalk again. An answering grunt from the passing Toon Alligator excited the little one more as he preened under the other's scrutiny.
Chuckling, Jou gently picked up the little one. "Come on, Kigai. We're already late. Wave bye to your new friend and let's go." As Jou turned, Kigai waved a little paw at the Toon Alligator, twittering more in what the humans thought a goodbye. With a laugh, Ryou nodded at the other Pet's owner in greeting. Soon the three traveled down the street again. It was amid laughs and chuckles that they finally reached the school's doors.
Once those doors opened, all sound between the three ceased. Whimpering lightly, Kigai buried his head in Jou's chest. Silence embraced the halls. Not a single soul was found. Jou shuddered. He always hated coming late. The school felt creepily abandoned at this time. Ryou walked unfazed to the office; the others merely followed.
Opening the door, Ryou was greeted with a bubbling voice. "Ryou! Glad to see you made it in today. Was there an emergency at the cl-." When the secretary spotted Jou, a sneer overcame her pretty face. "What are YOU doing in here Mr. Jonouchi? Get in another fight or detention?"
Doe-brown eyes narrowed on the older woman. "No, madam. Katsuya is helping me out in the clinic. He's my new assistant."
Jou almost laughed at the disgusted, astonished look plastered on her face. "You can't be serious!"
"I am. So, I need to add him to the emergency contact list for the clinic and passes placed on file. I've already alerted him what is needed and the procedures so there should not be any problems."
"But… he's just taking advantage of you! You can't mean to actually employ him! He's just a worthl-"
WHAM! Slamming his hand on the desktop, Ryou's soft voice echoed in rage. "He's my assistant and friend. I won't have you disparaging him any more or I will report you. Now he needs the paperwork." Nodding shakily, the secretary grabbed the needed papers. Ryou's voice interrupted her as an after thought. "We'll also need enrollment forms for a Pet into the Care Center and some class changes for Katsuya, also."
Grabbing the new forms, she turned in angered askance. "Class changes?"
Ryou nodded to Jou, who was standing stunned in the doorway holding the equally stunned Kigai. They'd never seen the smaller human like this. "He's just gotten a Duel Pet and needs to be enrolled in the proper classes."
This time, she kept her sneer to herself as she handed Ryou the papers Looking through them, Ryou started filling out everything and asking Jou for things he didn't know. After several minutes, Ryou had everything done. Sliding them back to the secretary, he nodded. "When will his new class schedule be ready?"
Frostily, she started typing. "Depending on availability, it could take a week or more."
"I'll check back with the headmaster later, just to make sure everything goes through without any problems." Ryou's voice was just as frosty. Turning, he motioned Jou to precede him out. Once out the door, his feet lead him towards the Petcare Center. His rage bottled up but evident in the stomping of his feet.
"Uh...Ryou?" Jou couldn't be heard over his shoes on the tile. "Ryou?" A little louder this time, but still unheard. "RYOU!"
Startled, the pale male jumped. "What?!"
Sheepishly, Jou rubbed the back of his neck. "Sorry bout that. I just wonderin' if yer aright?"
Ryou glared at Jou. "Why do you still talk like that? I know this isn't your standard. So why do it now?"
Jou's honey-gold eyes met the floor. "Habit, I guess. I've been using it so long that it's second nature. It's what's expected of me."
"Well, don't. Nobody should expect such and you know better. Let's show everyone the real you." Ryou's sweet smile called an answering grin from Jou.
"Deal. But you're going to have to help me."
"Deal." Laughing, Ryou strolled the last few steps and opened the Petcare Center's gate. It was just a simple child gate that they used to keep the Pets in.
Jou entered right after Ryou and looked around. This was the first time he'd been in the Petcare Center and was surprised. Several chibi-Pets ran around the room, playing. A worker crossed the room to intercept the three; her smile warm. "Hello. Welcome to the Petcare Center. How can I help you?"
"Hello. My friend here needs to drop off his Black Dragon, Lucky." Ryou motioned Jou to put Kigai down.
Hesitant, Jou did as directed. He wasn't too sure about this, but it had to be done. Biting nervously at his lip, he released Kigai. "Lucky's just started on solid food today and we've only been together for about three days." Kigai paid his Momma no attention as he raced over to some other Pets and started playing. Jou, however, looked ready to bolt after him. Jou's eyes watched every move he and the other Pets made. When Kigai fell, Jou's whole body quivered like a taut bowstring.
Giggling, the worker shook her head. It was obvious the blond was overprotective of the little one. "Do you have the papers?" She took them from Ryou, who also giggled at Jou's reactions. Looking over them, she nodded. "Alright. Everything looks okay. We'll look after Lucky until you come to claim him. If for any reason you can not return before the Center closes at 5 pm, we will have to charge after hours care. If you do not return at all before 8 pm, your Pet will be transferred to the Adoption Center. But I don't think that will be a problem." Her smile widened. "Since he just started solids, do you want to come back to feed him or should we?"
"I...I'll come back. He may not eat what you provide." Jou's eyes still did not leave Kigai's form.
"All right. I'll be expecting you later then. Is there anything important that I should know? Are there any offensive or defensive abilities he uses? Does he get along okay with others?"
"This is the first time he's met any others. So far, he's been excited and friendly. No signs of aggression. As to abilities, he's only a few days old. Nothing's developed yet." Ryou answered holding Jou back when he tried to rush to Kigai's side after a rather harsh tumble against some toys. "Now, we better get going or we'll never get to class. Please just call the classroom if there is any issues." After he got her nod, he pulled the struggling blond out of the Center.
Kigai didn't even notice they were gone. There were so many fun toys and new Pets around. Bounding from one station to another, from one new thing to another, Kigai just could not decided what to do! Finally settling on making a few new friends, he bounced over to a group of Pets.
It was a small group sitting all by themselves in the middle of the floor. In the center was unique pink-colored Shining Friendship grooming her silvery wings. Silence gripped the group when the strange Black Dragon hatchling bounced over to them. They could see the excitement around him. The only one that did not even look at the little one was the Shining Friendship. "Hi!" the little called two feet away. Still the Shining Friendship groomed her wings, ignoring him.
Kigai cocked his head. He knew she heard him. Maybe she was concentrating on her grooming too much. Momma did that at times and didn't notice him. Trying again, he smiled and moved right in front of her. "HI!" He called again, louder.
Frowning, the pink female glared at the new comer. "What do you want?" The rest of the group moved away and silently watched. They knew what was going to happen and it would be a treat. Snickering, they couldn't wait to see the new kid put in his place. This Shining Friendship was an exception to the stereotype of her species. Much like her mistress… a large hypocritical witch.
Confused, the little dragon looked at her. "I'm saying 'hi'. Wanna be friends? We can play and do lots of stuff together!" Again, his excitement was getting the best of him. Tail waving back and forth, he knocked a few toys around.
The Shining Friendship sniffed in disgust. "Why would I do that? You're just a lowly Black Dragon. Not even a true one at that!" Circling him, she snarled. "You're a weakling. I bet you can't even lift a block much less anything REALLY hard." One of her wings whapped the dragon across the nose. "It's a wonder any human even wanted you." Face to face to the dragon, she made sure he heard her. "YOU. ARE. WORTHLESS." Dismissing him, she turned back to her grooming; taking great pride in the shimmering tears in his eyes.
Kigai fought the sniffles, turning his eyes sought the others, but their upturned noses and snickering told him all he needed. Running as fast as his little feet could carry him, Kigai ran in search of Momma. After a full circuit of the room, he was faced with the realization that Momma was gone. Momma could not take the hurt away. He knew Momma couldn't always be around, but he REALLY needed Momma right now.
Making his way to the doorway, Kigai spotted the gate holding them in. His claws rested in the weaving of plastic, grasping tightly. A sorrowful whine thrummed from the little one. Releasing the gate, he sat harshly on his hunches. Tears streaming. His call didn't bring Momma, but the concerned worker rushed over. She checked him over but found nothing wrong, before she could ask what was wrong. two other Pets started fighting. Looking between the three, she had to make a hard decision.
Leaving Kigai alone, she went to break the two apart. His sniffling got worse. Well, if no one here cared about him...he'd go find Momma! But how? The thingie was in the way. And who did that little pink blob think she was being so mean! All he wanted to do was be friendly; she didn't have to say all that stuff!
His thoughts spiraled further and further into a tear-filled rage. This lead straight into a tantrum. He wanted Momma! He wanted friends! HE WAS NOT WORTHLESS! Closing his eyes, a outraged roar escaped. A strange taste was hot on its heels. Hot being a keyword. Opening his eyes in surprise, Kigai was not prepared.
Smouldering bits of gate and doorway fell to the floor. Everything in the room froze in shock . But only for a few moments. When the other Pets realized the gate was gone, several made a frantic break for freedom; Kigai leading the charge. The poor worker raced to the wall mounted phone, calling for help.
Twists and turns all around. Poor Kigai kept running as fast as his little paws could carry him. Every now and then, he'd try sniffing Momma out, but there were so many strange scents. Huffing, he chose a direction and started running again.
Ignorant of the unusual excitement in the school today, Seto stormed towards his classroom at a fast clip. So much of this morning was wasted between that...woman and her...Pet. He barely contained his sneer. If there was something he hated, it was wasting his time. Especially when he could have better used that time to stal- er observe his Puppy. He'd just have to make up the missed time later. Maybe a little playtime during lunch? Puppy's needed exercise, after all.
Visions of all the different exercises he wanted Puppy to go through with him played through his mind. One tantalizing image after another pulled his attention. Turning a corner quickly, he totally missed the little black form barrelling into him. The only thing he suddenly registered was PAIN in a VERY sensitive area! Falling to the floor, whimpering in pain, he tried to catch his breath again.
The little black dragon whined next to him. Seto cracked an eyes, he didn't know he closed, and focused on the little one. It had its eyes closed, rocking and whining in fear. Something tugged at his heart a little. Strange, but he knew to act quickly. Reaching out with one of his ability as a member of a Core Family, he tried to soothe the little one. "Calm down. It's all right. Everything will be fine."
"BUT I WANT MOMMA!"
OW! Ringing in his head, the dragon's screech hurt. Seto barely contained his flinch. So the little one was a hatchling. Maybe a student had just gotten one from a breeder and it was having separation issues. NO. If that was the case, it should be in the Petcare Center. Slowly, Seto could feel the pain in his groin receded. It'd be tender for sure, but at least he'd be able to limp around. Taking a deep breath, he started to sit up. "It's okay. I'll help you find your owner."
Sniffling, the little black dragon glared at the human. "No owner. MOMMA!"
Ice blue eyes narrowed. This little one really needed to learn some manners and etiquette. It was almost as stubborn as his Puppy. Seto was engrossed in his staring match with the little one, he never noticed the rapid footsteps heading their way… until something heavy tripped and landed on him. Growling, he was about to snap when he noticed the golden hair he loved so much.
"Mutt. What are you doing running in the halls. Forget your chew bone?" Damn it! There goes his promise to the himes to be nicer to his Puppy.
"Look Kaiba. I don't have time fer this. I gotta go find so-" Jou moved to get off the taller boy, straddling his hips to stand.
A happy squeal interrupted the blond. Snapping his head away from the brunette, Jou just managed to catch Kigai as he launched himself into Jou's arms. "Kigai! I was worried about you! Where were you? What happened?!" Jou cuddled the writhing form in his arm tightly. He'd been so scared that something happened to his Strong Spirit...his little big boy! Loving so much on his Kigai, Jou didn't notice he straddled Kaiba still.
Seto, however, noticed, remaining motionless. He was afraid moving would startle the blond away. Plus, he was in too much mental pleasure to ...no muscle moved much less twitched.
Wiggling happily in Momma's arms, Kigai knew everything would be all right now. Just like the strange tall human told him. Maybe the human could be a friend since the other Pets in the room didn't want to be. Trying to turn his attention to the human on the floor, Kigai was a little upset Momma was holding him so tight. He tried talking to Momma like he had the other human, but Momma couldn't hear him.
Pouting, he tried a different way. Not knowing he should not be able to. "M...Mo…" Both humans stopped what they were doing to stare at the little one. Encouraged, he tried again. "Mo..ma...Mo..ma..Mom..ma...MOMMA!" Finally, it sounded just like in his head! Smiling, he hugged Jou. "MommaMommaMomma."
Seto watched stunned as the little one called Jou his Momma. First, because there was no way Jou could be the little one's mother and two… how could the little one speak? True most Pets held forms of telepathy, but very, VERY few could manage human speech. Most of them being the humanoid Pets. Something was not adding up right in his brain. Of course with the blond still straddling him, no one would blame his brain short-circuiting.
Jou, on the other hand, was pleasantly surprised. It seemed Kigai was growing in leaps and bounds. Smiling at his Pet, Jou stood up, ignoring the disappointed groan below him. "That's great, Kigai! You are getting to be such a Big Dragon! But we have to leave now, it's time for your lunch. I also need to see what the Headmaster and Petcare Lady want to see me about." Without a glance back, the blond strolled back down the school halls.
Leaving a panting, stunned, and thinking Seto in his wake.
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