A/N: Yay! I just finished reading the manga, and I loooved it!!! So…I decided to make up a story for Pet Shop of Horrors! Please enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own Pet Shop of Horrors or any of its 'unique' characters (no matter how much I wish I do).
Chapter 1
"Yo," Leon walked through the pet shop's entrance, and made his way to his usual seat. After coming to Count D's pet shop so often, the sweet, lingering scent of incense mixed with the scent of cavity-inducing pastries didn't seem to affect him as much anymore. In fact, Leon seemed to be comforted by the strange scent.
The effeminate, ebony-haired man stared up at the gruff, blonde man—his usual faint smirk in place. "Why, hello, my dear detective," He greeted in his velvety, polite voice, "As usual, you are just in time for tea."
Leon plopped down onto the couch, propping his feet up onto Count D's table, causing the plates and teacups to shake. The blonde man didn't seem to notice how D's eyebrow twitched ever so slightly.
D sat down in the chair opposite from the detective, holding a porcelain teacup steadily in his dainty, pale hand. He took a modest sip, and then set the cup back down onto its saucer. "What brings you here today, Detective Orcot?" D asked quietly. "I suppose you would like to search my shop for any illegal substances yet again?"
Narrowing his eyes, Leon roughly picked up the teacup set in front of him, and drank in huge gulps. D's eyebrow continued to twitch. Oh, how Orcot's unmannerly behavior irritated him. Didn't parents teach their children proper etiquette these days?
"Look, D," Leon said, a tad louder than he should have, "One of these days, I'm gonna put your ass behind bars. Just you wait." D didn't respond. Instead, D continued to frown, his mismatched eyes glaring at the detective's boots still propped up on his table, and the teacup which had been set carelessly close to the edge of the table.
Not taking it anymore, Count D stood up, and began to usher Leon out of his humble shop. "It would be best if you leave, Detective Orcot," D pushed him toward the door, "I am very busy today." And before Leon could say 'busy with what?', D closed the door.
T-chan and Pon-chan walked into the room, staring at the Count in disbelief. "Wow," T-chan whistled. "You didn't even touch your cake. Did he really piss ya off that much?"
The Count shook his head and sighed. "No matter how many times I explain it to him, he'll never learn." He sat down tiredly onto where he was previously sitting. He took a small bite out of the slice of strawberry shortcake on his plate. He swallowed, dabbing his mouth gently with a white, silk napkin. "Detective Orcot will always be a sloppy, inconsiderate pig."
T-chan stared up at the Count skeptically. Really?
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Suzuka stared up at the sign hanging above the modest-looking shop. It was small, and nothing looked out of the ordinary, but… She reached into her purse and stared at the address printed neatly on the small piece of paper. Hmm…I guess this is the place, she thought, I expected it to be bigger but… "It is Count D, after all," She muttered.
She brushed her long, black hair away from her eyes, and squared her shoulders. This was her fiftieth assignment, and she was not going to ruin her mission accomplished streak. No way.
Taking long strides, Suzuka reached the door, and slowly pushed it open. She was greeted by the sound of a small bell and the sweet smell of…incense? She wondered what exactly the scent was.
She looked around the shop, and found it to be exactly what she had expected it to look like: dark and small; candlelit. "Why, hello there, Miss." Suzuka stepped back and closed the door behind her, sealing away the last bit of light coming from the outside world.
Now, only the tiny flames of the many burning candles were the only sources of light. A beautiful person with short, ebony hair stepped out of the shadows. That was when she felt it: a strong surge of power knocking into her, causing her to stagger backward. That's him, Suzuka thought. That's Count D's grandson.
Suzuka stared at him, taking in his features. He had pale skin, and eyes that had to different colors—violet and gold. His dark lips were turned up into a sort of…charming smirk. And he also wore a long, black silk robe, with an elaborate gold pattern of a swan flying across his chest, surrounded by silver feathers.
It's time to get to work. Suzuka smiled shyly at the Count, bowing her head in respect.
"Um…I…hello…" she said in a small voice. She had disguised herself well enough. The Count won't be able to sense who she is…at least not yet.
D bowed his head slightly, his smile growing a bit wider. "What can I do for you, Miss?" He asked politely.
Suzuka shifted on her feet, playing with the strap of her bag. "I…I would like to apply for a job here…if you don't mind."
A/N: Sooo…here's the first chap. I think I did okay, but I'm not so sure. Please review! I would like to know what you guys think!!! (^0^)