I don't own Yuri on Ice, just having a little fun while I can.

Well, here is another new story for you to sink your teeth into. I will be updating fics when I edit the chapters and I hope you will enjoy this new story.


Family Healing

Chapter One

Viktor smiled as he glanced at his fiance out of the corner of his eye. The two had talked a lot after the Grand Prix Final in Barcelona. And over the time it took for Yuuri to win Gold at the Japan Figure Skating Championship that had been held in the last few days of December, Viktor had wanted to get straight back to training when they returned to Hasetsu. He wanted to get onto the ice in time for the European Championship, but Yuuri and Yakov had been able to talk him out of it. It would be too hard to retrain himself up in such a short amount of time since it was being held at the end of January.

It was just after the new year, and both of them were enjoying a slow walk towards the Ice Castle for a little skating. Normally Yuuri would be jogging to the rink, with Viktor cheating and riding a bike. But this time the two of them were walking. Viktor would be joining Yuuri for his runs to the rink every morning and afternoon. Since he was getting back into training himself. The Four Continents Championship was coming up in mid-February and Yuuri wanted to make sure he would be able to win a Gold this time.

"So," Yuuri said, seeing the smile, "Just the easy training or are we going to work at it today?" he asked.

"I think we should do a half day of our normal training and then tomorrow back to full. I will be joining you on the run from now on. Need to get ready to go back to the ice in time for the Grand Prix," Viktor answered.

"I'm glad you're going to be coming back," Yuuri smiled, happy that Viktor had decided to come back to the ice as a competitor and not just carry on as a coach. "you know it's going to be hard to do both?" he reminded him. It had been something that was worrying Yuuri when Viktor first mentioned it.

Viktor smiled, "Don't worry. I know it will be hard, but I have faith that we will be just fine."

"If you say so," Yuuri said, though there was doubt in his voice.

"Yuuri, it will be fine. I know that we will have a lot of hard work in our future, with both of us being in competitions. I have no doubt at times we may even be rushing from one place to another," he reassured.

Yuuri was quiet for a moment before he nodded. "You're right, we can do it. You... You got me to win Silver at the Grand Prix, I think... I know we can do it."

Viktor looked pleased that Yuuri believed that they would be fine, "Good, now let's hurry to the rink. I want to see what we need to work on in preparation for 4CC's."

Yuuri nodded, "We'll go through both programs then?"

"Yes, we could always come up with something new, but we only have around six weeks. I don't think it would be enough time to perfect another," Viktor answered.

"I agree," Yuuri nodded as they reached the rink, "come on, let's go in."

Viktor nodded and followed Yuuri inside the rink. He smiled at Takeshi who was standing at the desk. Normal Yuuko would be there, "Where's Yuuko?" Yuuri asked as he walked over to him.

"She's in one of the booths, watching the ice. We have someone here. Unusual I know," He grinned as he saw the puzzled look on both of their faces.

"Who?" Yuuri wondered as he walked off, heading towards the booth where Yuuko would normally go to watch over the ice.

Viktor watched him go and turned to Takeshi, "Who is it? Someone that normally comes?" he asked.

Takeshi shook his head, "It's a kid, around nine, maybe a little younger. Not sure. Comes in every now and then just to skate. Yuuko tends to be the one here when he comes, though. He normally comes in on the afternoon, after school time. When we have the free skate."

"Right," Viktor nods, wondering why Yuuri was puzzled at him being on the ice if he comes in regularly.

"It's early morning, Viktor, the kid never comes until the afternoon, and Yuuko felt that there was something off so let him skate for a while. But told him that you and Yuuri would be coming in soon," Takeshi told him.

"Ah," he nodded again. He then walked off towards the booth where he knew Yuuko and Yuuri would be waiting.

Viktor walked into the booth, Yuuko and Yuuri standing side by side as they watch a small child skating around on the ice. Occasionally he turned, his head bowed towards the ice, transfixed by the shiny surface. The child turned occasionally, a lazy spin followed.

"He has good form," Viktor said softly, as though speaking too loudly would call attention from the child in front of them.

Yuuri nodded, "Yeah," he said, "How long has he been coming here?" he turned towards Yuuko.

"Around a year," she answered, "He normally comes in after the school lot start to leave. He spends an hour or two here each day. He leaves just before you and Viktor start your evening training."

"Would be why we've not seen him then, sometimes they hang around a little longer just to see Yuuri or me," Viktor mused, continuing to watch the child as attempted to do a waltz jump. The landing was a little shaky, but he managed it.

"He's not too bad," Yuuri smiled. He could see the small happy smile that appeared on the child's face as he landed.

"He reminds me of you Yuuri," Yuuko said, smiling to her friend. The two men looked at her, but she said nothing more on the subject before changing it, "I've been tempted to take him aside and show him some of the old video's of us and our skating over the years before you started doing competitions."

Yuuri looked at her, shaking his head, "No, don't do that. Mine aren't really any good, but if you have some of just you. Well..." he shrugged, blushing slightly. He was still unsure about his ability as a skater, especially when it came to his early years on the ice.

Yuuko gave him a look, but didn't say anything, "He's shy. Doesn't really talk much to anyone, not even the other kids that are here most of the time. From what I have heard, he moved here with his family about a year ago. Doesn't have friends from what I can tell," she said instead.

"What's his name?" Viktor asked, not looking away as the child attempted a single loop jump. He landed wrong and fell to the ice, sliding a few feet from where he had landed.

Yuuri went to leave to make sure the small child was all right when he felt a hand on his arm. He looked to Yuuko, who was shaking her head. She nodded towards the ice and he turned to look. Smiling in understanding as he watched the kid get up and carry on. Much like Yuuri did himself when he was learning to skate.

"Toshi," Yuuri answered Viktor's, "He's just turned nine."

"I'm going out on the ice," Yuuri said. He didn't look at either of the two in the booth with him as he turned and walked out of the room.

Viktor watched him go, turning to Yuuko as soon as the door closed behind Yuuri. "Are you going to say why Toshi reminds you of Yuuri?" he asked.

Yuuko turned to him, smiling softly, "I've noticed that he acts much like Yuuri did when he was young. Shy, nervous, shifting away from the other children. I know that Yuuri did it mainly because he has anxiety and he is painfully shy. And he was bullied rather badly at school. Toshi also comes here almost every day. He tries his hardest to follow some of the basic novice routines. Much like Yuuri and I did when we were kids," she is still smiling, though now it more with remembrance.

"But?" Viktor prompted.

Yuuko sighed, "There is something else going on, I'm not sure what yet. But there is a sadness about him. When you watch him, it's in the way he skates."

Viktor looked back out at the ice and the child slowly doing figure eights, "Yes, you can."

XxXxX

Yuuri tightened the laces and tied them. Standing he headed for the ice, standing at the side for a moment as he watched the child. There was something about the child that called out to him. Yuuri leant down and took off the skate guards putting them to one side he stepped out onto the ice. He glided around a little. Not wishing to go towards Toshi before the child noticed him. He didn't want to frighten him.

It took a few minutes for Toshi to sense that someone else was on the ice with him. His eyes went wide and he stopped moving, "I... I'm... I'm Sorry," he stammered, beginning to edge along the ice towards the gate.

"It's all right, I didn't mean to scare you. You look like you were enjoying yourself. And your jumps are pretty good," Yuuri praised, kneeling on the ice, hoping that looking smaller would work in calming the child down.

"I keep falling," Toshi said, looking at the ice.

Yuuri smiled, "I saw, but you got up and you carried on. I still fall a lot as well."

"Y... Y... You do?" Toshi asked looked up.

Yuuri nodded, "Yes."

"I... I want to get better, I really do. B..." he stopped himself from saying anything more, looking to the ice once more.

"We all have to begin somewhere. Just keep at it and you'll get there with practice. It's why I'm here every day, to practice," Yuuri told him.

Toshi nodded, glancing up to say something when he looked behind Yuuri. Yuuri turned to see who it was and smiled as Viktor made his way over to them. Viktor came to a stop beside Yuuri, smiling to the child.

"Hello," Viktor greeted with a smile and a wave of his hand.

"I..." Toshi stopped, seeming to collapse into himself.

"You're welcome to stay on the ice and skate for a while longer if you want," Viktor suggested, "I don't mind helping you as well if you would like," he finished.

Toshi shook his head furiously. He began to lose his balance and started to fall towards the ice. Yuuri reached out, steadying the child.

"You all right?" Yuuri asked.

Toshi winced and gave a small nod, "Yes. I'm sorry but I have to go," he said, glancing to Vikor before turning and skating as quickly as he could off the ice.

Yuuri sighed, standing. He felt a hand slip into his own and squeezed it. "He's so lonely and sad," he whispered.

Viktor nodded, "Yuuko believes there to be something else going on," he said softly.

Yuuri nodded, "Yeah, I think she might be right. She has a good sense about these type of things."

"Let's put it out of our minds for now, and hope that we can do something at a later time," Viktor said, though he knew he was already too late in saying it.

Yuuri just nodded, "Okay, what are we going first?" he asked, a forced smile on his face.

Viktor gave a soft smile in return, "Let's warm up first," he suggested, getting a nod as they began.

Viktor and Yuuri came together at the side of the rink sometime later, "Right," Viktor smiled, "I would like you to go through Eros for now."

"Okay," Yuuri nodded as he went out onto the ice and began, blowing a playful kiss towards Viktor. Viktor mimicked catching it and clutched his hand to his heart and smiled as he watched him go through the routine. Yuuri made his way back over as he finished, "So?" he asked, wincing internally, it wasn't a clean run.

"A few things we need to tighten up for the 4CC's and Worlds, but we will get them down. I think we shall practice your Quads a little today. Tomorrow we shall go through Yuri on Ice," Viktor said as he and Yuuri made their way to the middle of the ice.

"Which Quad?" Yuuri asked, wondering which one they would be working on first.

"Flip," Viktor smirked, "It is my favourite."

Yuuri laughed, "fine, I need to work on it more," he agreed.

Viktor smiled as they got to work. Viktor calling out corrections after each jump. They moved through the Flip, Lutz and Loop before Viktor got him to work on the Salchow.

XxXxX

Victor glided to a halt to where his phone was resting on the barrier. He looked at the time and shook his head. He had only planned for practice to be a few hours. Instead of almost the full day. He motioned for Yuuri to join him at the side. Yuuri saw and skated over.

"I think we shall call it a day for today, we've practised a couple of hours longer than I had planned," Viktor said.

Yuuri frowned, "I don't mind going again. I really want to make sure I can land the Salchow, I'm still shaky on that one," he winced. He had fallen a few times during the day.

"I know, but we can work on it tomorrow. Today I suggest that we go home, relax in the Onsen and get ready for the run tomorrow morning. I would like to get a good practice in on the morning. And another during the evening," he shook his head, shooting down the idea to continue.

Yuuri sighed, "all right." He wasn't happy, but he didn't want to go against Viktor. He knew that the older man was right and that he shouldn't push himself so hard all the time. There was time for him to get the jumps down.

"Come on Lubov moya, let's go home and eat. I'm hungry," Viktor said, handing over Yuuri's skate guards and grabbing his own. They made their way off the ice and into the changing room.

"Wouldn't mind something to eat me," Yuuri had to admit.

Viktor smiled, "We could go out, we haven't really been on a date have we?" he suggested.

"I..." he blushed, shaking his head, "I'd like that."

"Good, know anywhere that we could go?" Viktor asked, excited as going out for the night.

"There are a few places around," Yuuri frowned, trying to think.

"Okay," he smiled, unlacing his skates and taking them off.

Yuuri went quiet as he tried to think of where they could go. It wasn't like he had gone on a date before. Not even when he had moved to Detroit, between lectures, coursework and skating, there just wasn't time. Not that he could get the courage to ask anyone out with the way his anxiety had played up every time he found someone even slightly attractive.

"Don't over think things Yuuri," Viktor said as he was suddenly in front of Yuuri, pulling off one of his unlaced skates.

"Sorry," Yuuri tried for a smile, "I just..." he sighed, looking away as Viktor started to take the other one off.

"I know that you've not been in a relationship before Yuuri. I understand that if you can't think of anywhere where we could go. They why not ask Yuuko?" he suggested.

Yuuri nodded, "I could," feeling a little better as he started to put his skates away in his bag, "I think we should go home first and clean up before we go anywhere, though," he smiled, he was sweaty from practice and he knew that Viktor would be the same.

"Yes, good idea," Viktor laughed.

Yuuri smiled and put his trainers on, "come on then," he said, holding out a hand to help Viktor up.

Viktor took it and was pulled up, he moved in closer and pulled Yuuri to him, "We'll have some fun tonight," he leant in and kissed Yuuri softly.

When the kiss ended, Yuuri was blushing, glancing around. He always felt nervous when doing anything in front of other people, no matter what he was doing. "Let's go and say goodnight to Yuuko and see if she knows a place we can go to," he said, keeping hold of Viktor's hand as they walked out of the changing room.

"Good practice?" Yuuko called as she was reorganising the skates once more. Takeshi had messed them up when he was in charge. He did them one way, but she liked them to be organised in another.

"Yes," Viktor answered, "We was wondering if you know of any good restaurants that Yuuri and I could go to?"

"Hmm," Yuuko hummed as she put another pair on the shelves. "There is a nice place near the beach. Takeshi and I go there whenever we can get a break from the triplets," she smiled writing something down on the small notepad that was on the desk. "here, directions. It can be a little hard to find, it's in one of the side alleys. Really nice and quiet, the food is divine," she grinned.

"Thank you," Viktor smiled back, taking the note, giving it a quick glance before handing it over to Yuuri, since it was in Kanji, and while he was getting better and better with the spoken language, his ability to read it just wasn't there.

"Have fun tonight," Yuuko smiled as she waved them goodbye.

"We will," Yuuri smiled as the two of them walked out of the rink and headed back to Yu-Topia to clean up and get ready to go out. It wasn't too late, but it was later than they had planned to get home by.

"It will be nice to have a nice out. We don't do so often enough," Viktor smiled.

"Maybe not, but we've been practising instead. I know we haven't done much over the holidays, except for what we did for your birthday," Yuuri began, a soft smile on his face as he thought of what they had done.

"It was a wonderful night," Viktor agreed, "I enjoyed cooking with your mother, teaching her some of the dishes from my homeland," his voice took on a melancholy tone as he smiled, "I... It is something I never did with my mother," his voice was quiet.

Yuuri looked at him. Viktor rarely talked about his family. He knew that Viktor's mother was alive, but hadn't seen her since he was a child. And that he loved his father very much, who was now living in Moscow. "You know she'll have you calling her Mama soon enough," he smiled.

Viktor chuckled lightly, "Yes, she has asked me to do so already. I... I am unsure at times."

Yuuri stopped as Yu-Topia came into sight, "Viktor, don't worry, and never be unsure. She loves you as a son, since... since the Cup of China she has been talking about her Vic-chan all the time. She is proud of you and loves you. She wants to welcome you into the family."

Viktor smiled, "Maybe I shall."

"Good, I know she'll love it if you did," Yuuri smiled as he led the way inside. He took off his shoes and headed to the kitchen, Viktor quickly following behind him. "Mama, Viktor and I are going out for dinner," he said as soon as he saw his mother cooking.

"Oh," Hiroko said as she turned, "That's wonderful, you boys make sure to have fun."

Viktor took a breath as he answered, "We will Mama Hiroko."

Hiroko froze for a moment as he eyes began to fill with tears, "You... Oh my little Vic-chan," she bubbled as she dropped the spoon she was using and rushed over to the Russian skater.

Viktor was surprised as he was wrapped up in her arms, "I... I wasn't sure if it would be all right."

"Of course it is," she said, moving back and looking up, "You're my son just like Yuuri is." Reaching up she brushed silver hair out of his eyes for a second.

"Thank you, for welcoming me to you family," he smiled to her.

"Always, now why don't the two of you go and bathe and then get ready to go out. I remember date nights when I was young," she giggled as she let go of Viktor and ushered them out of the kitchen.

"Thanks, mama," Yuuri called out as he took Viktor's hand and they headed upstairs to shower and change.

XxXxX

Yuuri looked at himself in the mirror, black trousers and black shirt. He shook his head, "What am I doing?" he muttered to himself.

"Don't over think things Yuuri, I've told you that," Viktor said, coming up behind the younger man. Wrapping his arms around him and leaning his chin on Yuuri's shoulder.

Yuuri glanced back, smiling as he saw the same combo on Viktor, "Maybe I am."

"Good, let's say goodnight to your family and we'll walk," he suggested as he let go of Yuuri, after kissing his cheek and pulled him out of the room. "It's still cold out," he murmured as they went down the stairs.

"I know," Yuuri shook his head, the snow had cleared a few days ago, but the bite in the wind was still there. It was only the beginning of January.

"You both ready?" Hiroko asked as she stood in the entryway.

"Yes, Mama," Yuuri smiled to her letting go of Viktor to hug his mother. She had supported him in everything he had done, ever since he was a child and he couldn't be more thankful that she was his mother.

"Good, now wrap up warm, they said it might snow later on tonight," she warned them, grabbing their coats and handing them over.

Viktor nodded, putting on his coat, "We will be careful," he promised, getting a small look from Hiroko until he added, "Mama."

Hiroko beamed and went over to him, sorting out his coat and making sure that it was smoothed down, "Good, now have fun," she smiled as she quickly checked Yuuri as well.

"Thanks, mama," Yuuri said gratefully, kissing her on the check before heading to the door.

Viktor hesitated for a moment before doing the same, "See you later Mama," he smiled, enjoying the large smile and happy look that shone on Hiroko's face.

"She's so happy," Yuuri said as the front door closed behind them.

"I can see, thank you," Viktor smiled, there was something else in his eyes, a wistfulness that he would often see when Yuuri and his mother talked. Yuuri wanted to ask, but he had a feeling that he would have to wait until Viktor was ready to talk.

"So a meal, have some time to relax a little more," Yuuri shook his head, "It feels like we haven't done anything over the last few weeks."

"But we have, we've practiced a little. I know I haven't been my usual self when we are training. I thought it would be nice to have to the New Year off after the Nationals," Viktor laughed.

"It was, I just feel like I've let myself go too much," Yuuri said softly, voicing some of the doubt that he felt.

"Yuuri," Viktor's voice was sharp but soft, pulling Yuuri to a stop "You haven't, we've still worked hard whenever we practised. We might not be going for hours and hours at a time like we were before the Grand Prix and your Nationals, but we still carried on. Now, put those horrid thoughts out of your mind, we are having a night out, a date. We are going to enjoy it and tomorrow we will be having a full practice."

"Okay, a good run in the morning and another at night," Yuuri agreed.

"Good," Viktor smiled as they began to walk again.

"Love you Viktor," Yuuri smiled.

"Good, because I love you as well my Yuuri," Viktor smiled back, pulling him in close for a kiss.

Yuuri blushed as they carried on walking to the restaurant. It was just inside the alleyway that Yuuko had directed them to, so they had a good view of the ocean from where they had been seated. The conversation was wonderful, talking about the move to St Petersburg when World's was over. Viktor would start training properly, instead of what they were doing here. But he would still be coaching Yuuri. Though Yakov had already said he would help with that.

The food came and the two swapped bites on occasions, laughing and smiling. Enjoying the time they had. The walk home was quiet as Yuuri was arm in arm with Viktor, their heads together talking quietly and just enjoying life as much as they could before competitions would start up again.


Thank you so much for reading and I do hope that you have enjoyed this first chapter!