A/N: Hey there! Admin Nekonii here! So i was watching animal videos and this inspiration hit me like a brick hit Jason. Hope you like this animal AU!
Disclaimer: Rick owns the characters
Nico hissed as yet another stray cat came at him, raking its claws across his body. It sent him flying across the pavement, only to crash into a dumpster and collapse on the floor, weak, bleeding and helpless. The cats surrounded him with sneers on their snouts, as if mocking him. He batted his paws at them, ready to defend himself. He was silenced with another powerful swipe to his jaw.
Weakly, he fell back onto the cold concrete floor, staring dazedly at the long intimidating shadows nearing him. Is this really how it's all going to end? Like Papa and Mama? He thought bitterly, squeezing his eyes shut and waiting for the final blow.
It never came.
Instead, a bark pierced through the air, along with hisses and snarls. The tiny Calico kitten felt the intimidating presence gradually leave him and he opened his eyes a crack. He raised his head slowly to meet the bluest sky he had ever seen before.
Ah, what a beautiful day to die. He felt his consciousness slipping away just as a voice cried out in his head, Wait! Don't go!
Before he passed out completely, he felt a rough tongue licking his wounds. It was soothing, with a healing touch; something he hadn't felt in a long time.
When he came to, he wrapped in bandages and pressed against a fluffy body, surrounded by lots of warmth which came mostly from the warm flames dancing at the fireplace. He let out a soft mew of surprise when he realized he was in a house. Am I in Heaven?
No, you're in hell. Nico jumped and hissed, his fur standing on it's end as he heard an unfamiliar voice filled with humour and was met with the same brilliant blue sky as the wall of fur next to him shifted. Except that it was actually the sky trapped in two huge orbs. They, were the beautiful eyes of a golden retriever puppy. He grinned at Nico.
D-dog!
Hey there, name's Will! I prefer it to 'dog' thank you very much.
Are you... Going to eat me?
Ha! The dog-Will snorted, which Nico found extremely attractive. Please. Why would I eat you Angel?
Angel? Seriously, call me Nico. Anyway, what happened, where am I?
To answer his question, a plump lady strolled into the cozy room and exclaimed." Oh good! You're awake. How are you feeling?..." She shot a bunch of other questions at poor Nico who could only mew helplessly.
Will chuckled, watching a cute, confused Nico receive treatment for his wounds. You should thank Naomi you know. She was the one who agreed to pick you off the streets right after we found you.
He vaguely remembered the comfortable texture of a tongue running across his wounds. That was you? Wow... I... Thank you. He rubbed his head softly against Will's sleek body and purred to show his gratitude.
Naomi cooed at the sight of that. "Well look at that! Aren't you getting along just fine? Might as well, since we are all going to stay together from now on. " From behind her back, she produced a collar and fastened it around his neck. Nico shifted slightly in surprise at the foreign feeling of having a new accessory.
T-this is...! B-but why?
You heard her, you're one of us now. Will smiled warmly down at him.
I-I... He was at a loss for words. Really, Thank you. He felt tears prickle his eyelids. He felt Will nudge him forward and he padded towards Naomi and sniffed her curiously before giving a small lick to her finger, deciding that she was someone he could trust. She just giggled and rubbed his head gently. It was a long time since he had felt this much love. Nico decided that he liked the feeling very much.
He headed back to his new friend and settled down next to him, a yawn escaping from his tiny jaws.
Sleep. You must be tired.
W-will, Will you protect me? He shivered at the thought of stray cats attacking him in his sleep.
Yes, yes I will. Will placed a big paw over him and pulled him closer, sharing the warmth. No matter what it takes, I will protect you.
That's nice...Hmmm... I like you Will... Nico snuggled further into their embrace.
I like you too Nico. You're nice for a cat. He leaned down and bopped his nose gently against Nico's. The little kitten purred softly as his eyes got smaller and smaller. The larger dog put his head on top of Nico's smaller one and they both drifted off to dreamland.
Thank you... For bringing me warmth, and letting light shine into my life.
A/N: Adorable Nico and Will curled up with each other SQUEEEE. Literally so fluffy. Kudos and reviews are appreciated!:)
-Admin Nekonii
