Ch. 1

"Damn you, Yuki! I was so close to finally beating you!"

"From where I stand, you weren't even close."

As usual, the rat and cat were having another battle and as usual, the rat won. Thankfully the house didn't get destroyed as the fight occurred outside and no one was home. Kyo was fuming while Yuki had his usual smirk on his face.

"I will say this, you have gotten stronger," he commented as he walked back to the house.

Kyo blinked. Did Yuki just compliment him? Maybe they can settle their constant fighting and be at peace for once? He stalked back inside and saw the rat sitting in his usual spot by the window coughing a little. Please don't tell me he's having an attack, he thought. However, luck wasn't on his side. Yuki doubled over, coughing and hacking his lungs out. Kyo raced over and attempted to calm him.

"Where's your inhaler?" he asked, putting a hand on the other's chest.

"In the dresser next to the bed," Yuki rasped.

"I'll be right back, okay?" Kyo raced off and came back a short time later with the item. Yuki took it and puffed twice.

"Thanks," he muttered.

Kyo grunted in response. They sat in silence for a few moments. The birds chirped their little songs and all was peaceful. Yuki stared at the sky and sighed. This is what he needed, peace and quiet. Even Kyo wasn't being annoying for once. He was enjoying the breeze and the sun. Sometime later, both zodiacs sensed something was wrong.

"Kyo, are you sensing what I'm sensing?" Yuki asked.

"Yeah," the cat replied. "Yuki, look out!"

Yuki turned around just in time as the floorboards suddenly flew at him. He ducked, punched and kicked whatever came at him as Kyo did. The two were doing well until the rat heard a thud. He turned around and saw an orange and red heap on the ground.

"Kyo, get up," Yuki yelled. "Damn cat, get up!"

Kyo didn't move. Yuki raced over to him while fending off any floorboards that came at him. Suddenly one struck the back of his head, making him see stars. The next one sent the rat crashing to the floor his vision blurry. He could barely make out Kyo's limp form with blood pooling around his head. His eyes slowly closed as he lost consciousness.


A/N: I know this is short, but if I continue this the next chapters will be longer. Plz tell me what you think of it and if I should continue this! =^..^= =^..^=