Dino had known following the young Superbi neko, Squalo would only lead to trouble. But being new in a neighborhood and only knowing Squalo he hadn't had much choice in choosing someone to show him around. Which led into his current predicament. That being wondering around in circles. It didn't even look like Dino was even in his neighborhood from the looks of the buildings.
Stupid Cheshire cat for provoking Squalo. Stupid Squalo for taking the bait.
Dino though as he noticed the sun begging to sink, his shoulders slouching down even more.
And that's when he sensed something.
At first it was just that weird feeling that you get when you feel someone watching you. It made the young Callavone walk faster. Just as he was passing down an alley way he noticed a tail. He back-tracked a little to make sure it wasn't just his eyes playing tricks. But it wasn't. He could clearly see a small, black tail.
The rest was obscure by the shadow cast by the buildings surrounding the alleyway. Oddly enough the fact that the sun was down low enough that it would make buildings cast their shadows, didn't bother Dino as much as it should have. Carefully he took a few steps forward. And was about to take more until something made him stop cold. A pair of silver irises were staring at him. Wide but fierce. This was all Dino's mind had time to register before a small figure lunged at him.
Startle Dino stepped back in the same moment the little fact that he hadn't tied his shoelaces made itself known. This cause Dino to stumble back and land on his backside as the small- as Dino could now clearly see what the figure was- kitten land on top of him. In the same amount it took for the kit to land on top of Dino, the kitten was out cold against Dino's body.
There was a short pause before Dino started to panicked.
Huh? Wait, what? Eekkk! What should I do? No calm down Dino. Breath first and analyze the situation. After taking a few breaths he looked down to finally see his attacker. Well supposed attacker. It was no more than a kitten. 5 years at the most. Considering how small he was, Dino guessed he could be younger. Then again, Dino mused, why would anyone younger than 5 be wearing a sailor uniform.
Upon closer inspection of the kitten, Dino noticed he was covered in various scratches and bruises. A sudden urge of sadness and anger washed over Dino. Who In their right minds would hurt such a sweet kitten?
"Voiii! What the hell are you doing like that?" Came a loud voice from behind Dino. Relief surge through Dino at the familiar voi. "Squalo! What are you doing here? I though you left me to chase after the Cheshire cat." Dino said as he carefully picked himself up while balancing the small kitten in his arms.
"That's what I'm supposed to be asking! More so what's with the that brat in your arms?" Squalo finally catching the scent of another neko in the air. "Voi. You didn't do nothing to it did you?" Squalo notice scratches on the neko brat as Dino approached him.
"Eh? Of course not! While I was looking for you the kitten just leapt out of an alleyway and attacked me before collapsing!" "Well what are you planning to do about it?" "Uh… take him home?" "Voi! You can't be fucking serious!" "Well I am." Dino said as he walked past Squalo.
"Voi. You do know you're going the wrong way." "Huh?" A vein popped on the silver neko's forehead. "I'm not showing you the way back until you leave that brat here." "But, Squalo!" Dino began to whine in the way a little kid would to his mother.
"No."
"Squalo!" Dino started forming a pout.
"Fucking no." Dino decided to add puppy eyes.
"Voi. You know I don't fall for that."
Dino added watery eyes.
Squalo's left ear twitched.
Dino now looked like a kicked puppy.
Squalo's other ear twitched.
"…"
"Voi! Fine! Take the damn brat! Just don't blame me if the brat infects you with some disease!"
Dino all but squealed and trailed happily after Squalo while Squalo cursed himself for falling for Dino's kicked puppy routine.
This is my first story so I'm sorry if things go shaky, but I'll be glad if you'll review.