AN: First story for the Yuri! On Ice section, WHOO!

Had this idea nagging me for quite some time. It will balance itself between a strong T+, almost, maaaybe M territory but will always remain Rated T.

The chapters will be short so that I can actually dish them out faster than I normally would update a story.

Happy reading~

Summary: When Toshiya gambles away their onsen, it's up to Yuri – a rebel runner, to get it back but it's not as easy as it sounds when you're dealing with a Russian crime boss. Vikturi.

Chrysanthemums In Spring

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The Start To The End Of Normality

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The cold crisp air slashed through numb and reddened cheeks as he ran to a steady beat that only his type were familiar with.

For twenty-three year old Yuri Katsuki, running was the only life he knew.

He was considered a runner, a simple and straight to the point description.

To say he was a mere delivery boy would be putting things lightly.

His world was corrupted.

Where most things were illegal and the city constantly monitored only his breed dared to defy laws and physics.

Sore and broken bones were a small price to pay for freedom.

Yuri had no reason to rebel against the system, really, having come from a loving family and a place to call home - already he had more than others could say but his life wasn't perfect.

His family constantly struggled on a day to day basis by trying to keep their small onsen/inn afloat but it was hard to keep business when your father had a major gambling addiction and not just any gambling but underground clubs gambling.

Gambling was illegal to begin with in their world and these underground joints that opened up in the following years not long after it became illegal didn't help either.

It put a strain on his family life at home and today was probably the last straw.

Yuri had just finished an easy package delivery nearby his home when he came into full view of the onsen. The entrance was filled with bags and luggages as he heard a big commotion inside.

"My health can't take this anymore, Toshiya! I'm leaving until you clean up your act! Don't come looking for me, don't even contact me! Sayonara!" Hiroko, Yuri's mother yelled as she stormed out. She stopped in her tracks when she saw Yuri staring at her with wide eyes.

Sighing, she gave him a saddened guilty look and walked closer to him. "I'm so sorry I'm doing this to you, sweetheart. I'm a coward of a mother" she began as she raised her right hand to caress his cold cheek with.

Before she could continue, Yuri shook his head and gently placed his own hand on top of the hand she was caressing him with. Grabbing hold of her hand, he kissed her inner palm and spoke, "Don't be, I'll be fine. I promise you that I'll fix everything"

Hiroko bursted into tears at her son's words and quickly brushed past him to leave, unable to bear how painful it was to leave him behind but needing to get away as soon as possible.

Inside the onsen, Toshiya quietly watched as his own heart broke but he knew it was his fault. How could he tell his only son that he lost everything? They were running on borrowed time and soon they'd come to collect.

"Where's Mari?" Yuri asked as he entered his home.

"G-G-Gone already. She and your mother are staying with your aunt" Toshiya replied as silence swept over them, the air was thick with tension as he started, "Son… listen, I'm truly sor-"

"What did you do this time?" Yuri interrupted him as he crossed his arms and glared. He was feeling annoyed with a million of his anxiety inducing thoughts wanting to take control over him.

"I… I… gambled away our onsen" Toshiya confessed.

Yuri squeezed his eyes closed and pressed two fingers against the bridge of his nose.

His mind was racing with thoughts of, 'what are we gonna do now?'

'What if I had stopped him earlier?'

'Am I too late to do anything about this now?'

'I promised mom that I'd fix everything but HOW?'

Sighing, he simply asked, "Who?"

Toshiya gulped as he answered, "A mob boss from Russia"

A cold chill ran through Yuri's spine as he tried to remain calm. OF COURSE it'd be the Russian mafia! Who else would his dad be playing against? The tooth fairy and the Easter bunny?

Groaning to hide the start of his inner freaking out monologue, Yuri quietly but menacingly asked his terrified father, "Where do I find them?"

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Done! To be continued.

I'm pretty fired up about this story idea and can't wait to get to the juicier parts already, lmao. I actually wrote at least five chapters so far but it'd be really nice to get some feedback first. I will update this story soon enough!

Ps. Chrysanthemums in the language of flowers symbolizes and means a lot of things. Thought it was fitting for this story, you'll see~ Mwahahaha.

Remember to R&R! Plz & Thankies! :]

I don't own Yuri Katsuki or Viktor Nikiforov and all other characters mentioned or those that will be used in this fic – Yuri! On Ice is owned by Mitsuro Kubo/MAPPA Studio

I just own the idea/plot/story/whatever you want to call it~ lol :P