If you asked St Petersburg local hockey team what they think of Zero Katsuki, you'll receive a variation of answers.

Most of Japan would say that he was a demon. Born to create chaos and loves trolling with anyone and everyone. The fact that he owns it and used to be all over the tabloids scandal after scandal, didn't help either. It wasn't that he was bad, but he was the rebel, the punk. The one who enjoyed the adrenaline of a fight, the party boy who drinks more than he should sometimes, the one who changes partners left to right cause he doesn't find the right fit- not that others saw it like that. A bad influence. The man no parent wants their son to look up to or their daughter to date.

Those in Hasetsu would state that he was the most loyal person that exists. Someone who would do anything for his family, and to some extent for his team. A young man who had went through a lot already an deserves some happiness. A diligent son who is always there to help his parents. An overprotective and doting big brother, who adores his baby angel from the bottom of his heart- to the extent that he sold his soul to the devil. They would say that he puts that front of a demon to his little brother from the media and make him come out as an angel.

If you asked his boyfriend, he would swear he is the most attentive and kind boyfriend ever. That his Zero was the most perfect man, who pushes him to become better. However, You can't trust everything that Dimitri says. They are both so engrossed with each other and so in love that the other could kill someone and they still would think that their partner was the best.

If you asked the local team of St. Petersburg, they would say that he is born lieder. A genius at ice hockey that despite his young age he was one of the most valued members of the team. A man of honour that believes on hard work, team work and fair play. Who always takes care of his team mates and is ready to lend a hand if needed. To be honest, they were glad that the media was wrong about him and Zero wasn't a troublemaker good for nothing. They liked this change of image he had ever since he came to Russia.

These last year and a half his name has been out of the tabloids, not counting when he is on the front cover for being on a date with the heir of one of Russia's most powerful men. The new image change brought more sponsors and brands that wanted endorsement deals with him and the team.

So, when a boy barged into the St. Ptersburg ice hockey team's rink and demanded to know where Zero was, they didn't make a big deal out of it. The boy must have just entered high-school, maybe a fan. He was clearly Japanese. He looked so cuddly and warm wearing his oversized sweater, and his hair all messed up. His big eyes added to his cute image. Various hearts skipped a beat when this angel blushed and stuttered an apology at his rudeness.

So, when this angel barged into their rink and demanded to know where Zero was, the hockey players didn't make a big deal out of it. This fan looks harmless and so adorable. And Zero couldn't have gotten into a bad situation, that's just not him... if they only knew.

"Are you fan?" Dimitri finally asked, he had came to pay a visit to his boyfriend.

"You could say that..." was the enigmatic response of the angel "His number one fan ever since Zero was nine and he was playing at the local rink at Hasetsu. Who do you think gave him the nick name?"

Suddenly, the expression of that cite boy was no longer adorable. A sly smile appeared making him look... dangerous. Dimitri felt a shiver ran through his spine and the desire to keep this boy far away from his boyfriend.

Of course, things not always worked out as one wants them to.

"Yuuri!?" Zero yelled, clearly shocked, when he stepped out from the changing room and ready to get on the ice.

In matters of seconds, the cute boy whose adorable expression turned into a dangerous one, now showed obvious anger... no, rage. He started yelling in Japanese. No one but Zero comprehended him, but by how the youngest team member winced and flinched every two seconds it couldn't be pretty.

Suddenly everything was quiet, the unknown boy had his hands on his hips and looked expectantly at Zero- waiting for a reply, an answer. The older Japanese looked down, as a child being scolded- if they weren't so confused at what the heck was going on, the Russians would have found it very hilarious.

Zero said something, it was in a soft and broken tone that had everyone in guard. They didn't understand what he had said, but he had never sounded so vulnerable before... at least, not in front if them. The cute and angelic boy from the beginning was back, but this time you could see some sadness.

The boy sighed and said something in a soft but firm voice. It seems that after that everything was... all right?

"Pleasure meeting all of you, see you around" with that said the younger Japanese turned around on his heels and left the rink, leaving every Russian confused as hell.

"Zero what the fucking hell did just happen?!" Alexei asked his team mate.

Dimitri looked at his boyfriend with a concerned expression. Could that boy had been an ex-lover? After all, Zero was known for his promiscuous behavior back in Japan.

"That was my little brother" the Japanese sighed "I haven't seen him ever since I moved here. It seems that he found a coach here. He is a figure skater"

"So, he is training under Yakov Feltsman?" asked Dimitri, this time much more relaxed knowing that he didn't have to compete against an ex-lover "Why was he so angry? Is it that you both don't get along?"

Zero laughed at his cute boyfriend's question "No, he is trainung under Alyona Kurosaki, Feltsman's daughter. Adn din't worry. We get along perfectly, that's not the problem... ah... you see, as many of you know I was an orphan. One summer day in Tokyo my training was interrupted by this cute little boy who soon became my first and biggest fan, not to mention my best friend. His parents saw how close we were and after knowing about the abuse I had to go through at the orphanage they adopted me"

His team mates were furious on his behalf, as every time his past abuse is mentioned. They had never met someone so strong before, who can mention such a dark past so easily. They kind of want to get on a plane to Tokyo and burn the whole place to the grown for making their new brother suffer, because being part of a team meant being family. Even if some do not understand his way of living, but they respect him and Dimitri anyway.

"I remember this time our parents and sister couldn't assist to one of my matches. Hasetsu as it is a small town doesn't have their own ice hockey team, but there is this club in middle of nowhere where people all over the region go. It is surrounded by small towns, so there is nowhere to train other than there. Our sister was studying for her finals and our parents were very busy with the inn. I was sad that none could go. But as things were getting difficult around home, because they had a new mouth to feed, I didn't say anything. Yuuri, my little brother, is a big fan of your famous ice skater Viktor Nikiforov and was saving his pocket money for a new limited edition poster he wanted"

The sweet smile that appeared on the Japanese's face, when he mentioned the story, had everyone holding their breath at how clear it was that Zero loved his little brother so much. But was had warranted such affection they wanted to know.

"He used all the money he was saving to get a one way bus ticket to my club and be able to cheer for me on my match... then, I knew that my brother would always be there for me and would do anything for me because he loved me so much. I promised myself that I would protect that angel with all I had... and then that had to happen" his expression turned to one of such anguish that had everyone worried again.

The Katsuki brothers really were something, in less than an hour they had the whole place on an emotional roller-coaster. Which had everyone already tired.

"What happened?" Dimitri was the one brave enough to ask the question that everyone was thinking, sitting at the bench next to his boyfriend and placing a hand on his shoulder for comfort.

"I'm a hockey player" Zero turned to English, too emotional to have to have a conversation in Russian. Thankfully, everyone was bilingual "I know nothing about ice skating. But my little brother always had confidence issues and that stops him from getting better and taking risks to improve his skating. So, I surfed the net for jumps that he could practise with me. His singles and doubles were solid, but he was having problems with his triples. I found one that's called Axel and thought it would be a nice one to start with, you know?" many knee already where this was going and didn't like it at all "At the beginning he refused saying that he wasn't able to do it and that at least there should be an adult with us. I pushed him, thinking that it was his anxiety talking..."

Zero took a deep breath, tears were already rolling down his cheek "I sometimes can still hear the crack his skull made against the ice... I'll never forget how the rink looked covered in red..." many gasps were heard and Dimitri wrapped his arms around his boyfriend rapidly "For a second I thought that I had killed my baby bro... when we got to the hospital he fell on a come, luckily, he woke up only a week afterwards. But he had forgotten everything that happened a week before the accident. The doctor scared us saying that he might end up with permanent brain damage. However, after a month various medical checks later there was nothing to worry about. The worst is that none of them blamed me... I could have handled anger and disappointment, but they were asking me if I was ok. Me?! The one who almost killed their biological son!"

Many were shocked at his reaction. The usual composed and tranquil Zero, was a mess breaking down in front of them. So, this was the reason why he had a sudden change of character.

"I coudln't handle it any longer. I wasn't able to step on a rink for over a month. But you know what finally broke me? What made me come all the way to Russia and chose this team over the offer Tokyo gave me? When I found out that there are skaters on the senior division that still have problems landing it. None of that would have happened if I would have just listened to Yuuri when he told me no. I moved here and cut all connections with my family, out of guilt. That's why Yuuri was so mad at me. Also, the fact that I kept pushing the photo shoot we have to do together for a Japanese brand of clothes so I wouldn't see him again"

"You can't blame yourself for that!" exclaimed Alexei "From what you had just told me, your brother loves you and wouldn't want you to blame yourself" many team mates nodded their heads in accordance.

"That's exactly what Yuuri told me before leaving... that and that he was expecting me at his house for dinner tonight" Zero sighed "Will you come with me?" he asked his boyfriend.

"Of course!" Dimitri replied immediately.

The team had to get on ice, cause their coach had lost his patience and wanted them to start practising now. However, they all had their mind elsewhere... Yuuri's dinner party that night. All wishing the best to the Katsuki brothers and that they would finally be able to fix things up.