No Longer Pets
Alright! This story is kinda a twist to the hybrid/pet AUs. I really hope that you guys like it, especially since that it's a new work since my re-joining of this site.
THIS IS YOUR ONLY WARNING! THIS STORY DOES CONTAIN MENTIONS OF GRAPHIC ABUSE AND POSSIBLE OTHER TRIGGERS. READ AT OWN RISK. THIS IS ALSO A YAOI STORY! MEANING THAT THE MAIN PAIRINGS WILL BE MxM.
Hope everyone enjoys!
Chapter 1
The sweltering heat that settled over the evening had sweat pouring off of Kagami and Aomine as they both stood panting in the middle of the basketball court. Aomine gave a low growl as he wiped the sweat from his brow and faced the tiger hybrid before him.
"It's too fucking hot to play anymore." Kagami seemed to contemplate him before releasing a sigh, and nodding his agreement. He knew that the panther hybrid wouldn't budge an inch in this heat, meaning that playing one on one would be pointless.
"Yeah. Let's go grab something to drink then call it a day."
Grabbing the basketball from the ground, he moved to where they had tossed their bags. In all honestly, the heat was beginning to get to him as well, and he had to wonder about the unusual heat wave that had suddenly appeared.
"Oh, look over there."
At Aomine's words, Kagami looked at him before following his gaze to see a family walking around the park. From the looks they were a wolf hybrid family, with two little human pets. No doubt companions for their pups who were reaching for them.
A smile crossed his lips, finding relief that the humans were safe with the family. Both young humans looked well fed, had good name brand clothing, and were even smiling from ear to ear while playing with the pups and talking to the parents.
It had surprised a lot of hybrids when humans were found living in the wild around them, but with a bit of effort and patience they were quickly adapted to their society. Becoming pets, friends, lovers, and even gaining their own rights. Going so far as gaining jobs and everything within the communities.
However, he knew that not all hybrids were so open to the idea about humans joining said communities. Going so far as threatening them, abusing them, and much worse. But there were groups created that helped get human pets out of abusive homes, such as the kind Aomine and himself worked for.
It was beginning to become more and more scarce that they got pulled in to take pets away. But they still kept tabs on the ones that they received tips about, and even closer tabs on the ones that they have helped since they had developed great friendships with them. A decent amount of hybrids looked down on what they did, but neither of them really gave a shit of what others thought and were ready to fight whoever had the guts to stand in their way.
"When was our last run? Five? Six months ago?"
"Sounds about right. Think it means more and more hybrids are coming around to the idea of humans in our society?"
"I hope so. Doing that shit all the time gets on my nerves. Have to admit though, I did like the fighting." Kagami gave a snort of amusement at the near feral grin on Aomine's face before leading the way to the park trail.
"Speak for yourself. You didn't have to take a hit from that damn gorilla last time. Glad that the kid came out alright though. Especially since it was a pretty bad abuse case."
Aomine hummed before both of them blinked as his phone began to ring.
"Satsuki? Why are you calling this late?"
Kagami stepped closer as a feminine voice sounded over the line, sounding both frantic and pleading.
"We just received a call about two human pets escaping from the Akashi and Haizaki compounds. Apparently the youngest members had brought their pets together for a "play date" and the Haizaki pet grabbed the other before making a dash for it. We've had multiple reports against them for possible abuse to their humans, and we've had people report seeing the human pets are in your area. Do you think..."
"Say no more Momoi. We'll keep an eye out for them and get them somewhere safe."
Kagami heard the sigh of relief she released before she thanked them and said she would be sending them both descriptions.
"One more thing. Both families have hired hybrids out looking for them as well. You two have to find them first. If they're dragged back there will be nothing we can do and the absolute worse could happen to them." Once again she sounded near tears, and Kagami could only imagine what the pink haired rabbit hybrid was chewing on to relieve her anxiety over this sudden, time induced mission.
"We got it." Kagami grabbed his phone when it buzzed in his pocket as Aomine flicked his thumb across his screen. No doubt looking at the information that Momoi had just sent them:
Haizaki Pet: Kise Ryouta. Male. Medium, blond length hair and golden/yellow eyes. Piercing in left ear, tall and athletic build. Approximately 170 pounds, and is early twenties.
Akashi Pet: Kuroko Tetsuya. Male. Medium, light blue hair and blue eyes. Really pale looking. Short build, around 5'6". Weight 126 pounds. Also early twenties.
Unsure about health, physically or mentally. Please use caution because both of these families are known for their cruel acts and we don't know how many hybrids they've been exposed too. Or what kind for that matter.
Kagami winced, before looking at Aomine who released a sigh and slid his phone back into his pocket. Both of them knew that this was a case that not many hybrids would want, even human-loving hybrids. Especially since this case dealt with the Akashi and Haizaki family, two of the most powerful hybrid families around. To try and take something of theirs was damn near suicidal, but if there were two hybrids dumb enough to even attempt, it would be them. Especially since they truly didn't take kindly to any kind of abuse.
"Well...Didn't think we'd be getting a case right after talking about it."
Kagami rolled his eyes at Aomine's dry humor before starting down the trail. His gaze scanning his surroundings for any sign of blond or blue hair. His mind thinking of scenarios that they may encounter if they did happen to find these two humans.
Best case scenario they found just them, and not any goons with them. It would allow them to talk with them and explain who they were and gain their trust easier. Worst case, a huge blood bath between hybrids over two humans, which could very well make them even more terrified than what they most likely already were. It was already bad enough that they were intimidating in looks along, they didn't need the humans seeing their aggressive sides first thing.
"Where should we start looking? Head up to the North, or...Wait...She said that some thought they've seen them around here?"
Kagami gave a grunt. Their area was pretty big, but he doubted it would be hard to find these two. They already had some distinctive traits, having golden eyes and light blue hair respectively. Neither were common traits among humans, so if they got the word out through their close circle they should locate them quick enough.
"We've got someone rushing us."
He felt his ears perk at Aomine's words, just as the sound of a shoe scuffing on asphalt sounded behind them. Spinning around, he watched as someone collided into Aomine's back, no doubt thinking they could catch him off guard, but wasn't surprised when the smaller figure didn't even budge him.
"Shit."
The voice was obviously male, and he tried to back away, but the panther hybrid was just too quick. Aomine had the male human by the wrist and soon pinned to the ground. The hood of the worn, stained hoodie he was wearing somehow staying on his head.
"Oi, did you seriously just try to pickpocket a hybrid?"
Kagami watched as Aomine yanked the hood back, and felt shock flood his system as golden eyes glared up at him while equally blond hair fell across those piercing orbs. He had thought that they would have to do some serious looking, and get some extra ears and eyes out there. None of his scenarios had one of them trying to pickpocket them!
Looking up, he saw that Aomine was equally shocked and was slowly easing off of the human. Uncertainty written across his features, because neither of them had seen a human who had come from an abusive place be so...bold!
"Y...You're Kise Ryouta."
Kagami took a hesitant step forward, and stopped when the human released a sharp breath and tensed before shooting to his feet and moving to a position where he had both of them in his line of sight. His entire body looking ready to fight if need be, with his hands curled slightly and teeth ground together.
"Who are you two? Do you work with the Akashi's? I never recalled seeing you with the Haizaki's."
"Oi! Don't put us in with either of them!"
At Aomine's sharp growl, Kise narrowed his gaze and eased back a bit while crouching down. Kagami didn't know if he was about to run, or launch at them again. Stepping forward he brought up both hands and met the hard, golden gaze.
"My name is Kagami Taiga. He's Aomine Daiki. We're members of Hybrid and Human Alliance. We just recently got information on you, and a human male named Kuroko Tetsuya, with specific orders to keep an eye out to help you."
Pulling at the chain that hung around his neck, he showed the ring with the alliance emblem on it to the human. Looking over his shoulder to see Aomine holding up his wrist to show the band baring the same emblem before facing the human again.
"Y...Both of you are in an alliance? You two can help Kurokocchi?"
"Kurokocchi? I thought..." Kagami was cut off when Kise released a distressed sound.
"Eh, eh...It's a nickname I gave him. I add it onto the names of those that I...No, no that doesn't matter. You two can help him right!?"
At his frantic plea, Aomine stepped forward and gave a nod.
"We can help both of you. But you'll have to..."
"Don't worry about me! The Akashis really hurt Kuroko, and yeah I'm hurt too, but he's worse. Worry about him first, but you have to promise me. He won't ever have to see any of them again. Ever!"
Kagami winced at that. If they could get a solid case from these two, then it would mean meeting with the families just once more. Just so that they could legally remove them from those homes permanently, and allow them to be their own humans. Telling him that though could...
"You both might have to meet with them once more. But we'd be right there with you, as well as some other friends of ours. If we can get solid cases to go through, then those who harmed either of you face punishment and you two become your own humans."
Kagami shot a look over at Aomine, thinking that he was crazy for admitting that. It never worked in the past and usually had the human running from them.
"Fine. Once more should be alright, but if anything happens to Kuroko because of it..."
The threat was heavily applied, and Kagami had to stare at the human before him as a dangerous aura seemed to admit from him. Never before had he sensed this much bloodlust from a single human, and knew that if they did anything to harm this Kuroko they would have one hell of a fight from this human. It was surprising to say the least. He was going against all the usual reactions that came with this situation.
There was no hysteria. No panic. No fear! No, the male before him was willing to fight just like a hybrid would in order to protect someone that he cared for. He was quickly gaining a lot of respect from him, and a quick look at Aomine said that he was respecting the human as well.
"Come on. Kurokocchi isn't far from here. He really needs to see a doctor though."
Kagami perked at that, before pulling out his phone and following close behind. He had some old school mates that had went into the medical field, and were even members of the same alliance, so it wouldn't be hard to get one of them to come to his and Aomine's place to check the two out.
A glance from the corner of his eye showed Aomine typing something on his phone, no doubt already telling Momoi that they had already located the two pets. As well as promising updates as to their health and when she would be able to meet with them personally. Their main goal right now was to get them somewhere safe, and make sure anything they needed was provided.
"Can I ask why you were trying to pickpocket in the first place?"
Aomine's sudden question startled him as he finished his phone call and looked at the blond human leading them into the park's more heavily wooded area. Taking notice that he was limping slightly, but not letting it slow him down at all.
"I needed to get Kurokocchi some water and food. It's harder to steal food than it is money."
There was no shame in his voice, admitting that he had no doubt done both, but neither of them were holding it against him. He was merely trying to make sure that his friend and himself survived.
"I still find it crazy that you made it all the way down here in one day. How quick..."
When the blond began laughing Kagami went quiet and blinked when he turned to look over his shoulder. His eyes looking hollow and his body suddenly showing fatigue.
"We escaped nearly two weeks ago. I just recently managed to slip a note to an alliance member, but couldn't stick around since some goons were hanging about. Kuroko has never been a physical fighter, and there were just too many for me to try and take. I had to leave before too much trouble arose."
Both of them remained quiet as they took in that information. He had only recently gotten the information in. Meaning that goons were already scouring their area...Had been scouring their area without them even knowing...
Kagami looked back as Aomine released a small growl. No doubt not liking the idea that someone was hunting in his territory, and had to admit that he didn't like it either. But, they would have to be dealt with later. He couldn't go looking for those hybrids at the moment, not when they had two humans to protect.
"Just through here. There was a little cove in some trees." Kagami winced as thorns scratched through the shorts he had been playing basketball in, and found his respect growing even more. Kise had hid them in an area that most hybrids would avoid because of the dense foliage, and constant thorns. While he and Aomine were being cautious not to get too scratched up, Kise walked through like it was nothing. Completely ignoring the thorns when they snagged his clothes, and Kagami found himself growing envious of the thick hoodie that the man was wearing.
It was a few more moment, and countless small cuts later, when Kise finally crouched down in front of a small cove that was formed from tree roots, and foliage. Kagami and Aomine both hung back a bit as the blond human moved some of the leaves while whispering softly. Once the leaves were cleared, both of their ears perked as shuffling was sounded before Kise moved back some and allowed a young, male human to look over his shoulder to get a view of them.
Kagami could only stare as those soft blue orbs flickered between them in fear, before going to Kise with uncertainty within them. The smile that the blond gave him seemed to ease him some, but Kagami knew that it would be a long time before the blue haired man trusted any Hybrid that was near him.
"Kurokocchi. This is Kagami Taiga and Aomine Daiki. They're members of the Hybrid and Human Alliance, they're gonna help us." At Kise's words, Kuroko relaxed more before looking at them again, and Kagami showed his ring with the emblem again. Only to crouch a moment later so he was eye level with the human male.
"As you can see, I am a tiger hybrid. Aomine is a panther hybrid. I promise that no harm will come to you from us, or anyone that we associate with. We've already contacted our managers and told them that we have found you and will be taking both of you back to our place. If you wish instead to go to Headquarters we will take you there, but please...Let us have someone treat your wounds and gauge your health first." He kept his gaze steady with the human's, watching as he truly seemed to think about it before his eyes flickered between them again. It was a moment before he swallowed and gave a nod, causing a small smile to cross Kagami's lips as he slowly stood.
"Alright then. We've got a bit of a walk, so we should get started." He blinked when those blue eyes quickly cast down, the small frail body tensing again.
"No worries Kuroko, I'll carry..."
"No." The simple words was a bare, raspy whisper. One filled with concern and fear. Kagami blinked as Kise released a small pleading sound in the back of his throat before Kuroko looked up and met his gaze.
"A couple days ago, I lost my remaining strength, so I can't exactly walk on my own. Yesterday, Kise took a bad fall while carrying me and twisted his ankle. He shouldn't be walking on it..."
"Kurokocchi! I'm fine, really!"
"I don't know what your procedure is for situations like this, but..." Kagami crouched back down to Kuroko's level. Usually if something like this happened, they'd call for some assistance for transport. However, not even the Alliance had anything to get this far into such thick foliage.
"Usually we'd have a vehicle come pick us up and take us where we need to go. However, while we can have one wait for us near the basketball court, it won't make it this far into the woods. So, if you'll let us...We can carry you as far as the basketball court and then to the car. Only if you're comfortable with it. If not, then I'm sure Aomine and I can create a makeshift gurney big enough for the both of you." Kagami watched as Kuroko's blue eyes seemed to flash in surprise before looking down and over at Kise.
"Kurokocchi, you don't have to push yourself. You need treatment quick, but you don't have to just throw yourself into something like this. I can carry you just..."
"No, Kise. You shouldn't be walking on that ankle. Let...Let one of them carry you, and...and I'll let...I'll let the other one carry me." Kagami saw how Kuroko was shaking at just the idea.
"Kuroko, if you're not comfortable..."
"Neither of you are going to hurt us, right?" Kagami blinked at the look he was receiving from the man before shaking his head. Watching as some tension left his small frame before he gave another nod.
"Then I should be able to tolerate it for now." Kagami blinked before taking in the two humans before him. They were strong. Like, amazingly strong!
"Alright then. Blondie, I'll carry you and any luggage or baggage that you might have collected. Kuroko, Kagami here will carry you." Aomine looked down at Kagami who merely nodded before looking back to the humans. Kise still seemed to be thinking it over, but finally gave a sigh when Kuroko nodded his acceptance.
"Alright, fine. But, if it becomes to much for Kurokocchi. You put me down, and you hand him to me. Got it?" Kagami gave a smile to the blond while giving a nod.
"Understood. I'll call Momoi and have her arrange a vehicle to be waiting for us." Kagami agreed, while pulling out his phone as Kise reached back into the small cove.
