Hi.

I've been away for a really long time due to personal reasons that I ask for your understanding. I received something last night that states that perhaps I'm ignoring all your requests, that I left or I lost interest. I can reassure you that is not the case. This story is meant to be a one-shot and I do not have any ideas on how I can continue it. To the people who gave me their patience and understanding, thank you very much.

Should you have any problems, requests or questions with my writing, feel free to DM me and I will respond to you accordingly.

Here is the sequel y'all have been asking for. This is The Beast Inside, Asami's Point of View.

A person's soul animal manifests when they turn one and they're around to guide you to your soulmate. Or at least, that's what they're suppose to do.

Ever since Asami was five years old, he was taught about soulmates, soul animals and the whole fiasco about it. Everyone around him was starting to meet their soulmates (yes, that young) and Asami was slowly becoming one of the only few left to have yet to meet his soulmate.

Now, back to the whole 'soul animals are here to guide you' thing. Asami's soul animal is a black panther. A fierce and independent creature that is feared by many. And to be honest, the panther doesn't do anything but lay around and growl. Was there something around with his soul animal? He was sure he wasn't taught anything about soul animals not doing their jobs!

Asami had pouted, had cried and screamed about his concerns to his parents, his friends, his teachers and basically anyone who would stop to listen to a five years old child. His soul animal, which he named Takeshi, would just continue to lay on the soft blankets provided and bask in the sunlight filtering through Asami's windows.

On a particular day during the year Asami turned 13, his soul animal was noticeably excited. Prancing around with its tail swishing. Asami couldn't help but wonder it meant anything. Could it be? His soulmate was finally born? He was 13 and he still hasn't met his soul mate, whatever age gap he has with his soulmate was so rare, it's practically unheard of as soulmates usually are just a few years apart.

Asami was now 35 years old. He was businessman (both legally and illegally). His soul animal have grown so much over the years. Takeshi had grown to be as tall as Asami's hips, with black fur that glisten under the sunlight and teeth so sharp, they always make Asami's 'clients' give in to his conditions.

He was 35 years old and he still hasn't met his soulmate. Takeshi had shown no interest in it and hence, Asami had reluctantly accepted the fact that he probably was never going to find his soulmate.

Today, he was going to meet with this shady politician who wants to rise to the top of the food chain in the underground business. The politician, while not having anything much to offer Asami, wanted an in on the underground business. What makes him think that he's qualified for it, Asami will never know. What he does know is that with this politician on his side, it makes doing legal (and illegal) business much easier considering he was one of the top politicians in the nation.

That aside, the most interesting part of the day was how Takeshi have been acting the whole day. The panther was restless, pacing around and growling at anyone who would go near Asami. He had been particularly aggressive towards Kirishima and Suoh, causing their soul animals to be on guard and looking ready to attack Takeshi. If Asami hadn't threaten to lock the panther in the bathroom, he has no doubt that the stare down would have ended in a fight.

Takeshi got more agitated, more aggressive and restless when the meeting time with the politician became nearer (he would have worried about the politician being his soulmate, given Takeshi's behaviour, but he remembers attending the politician's wedding). When the limousine came to a stop and Asami had stepped out with Takeshi following closely behind, he was surprise to find his soul animal and him attacked by a silver-furred cat.

The cat seemingly came out of nowhere, meowed loudly at his direction before heading to his soul animal. Takeshi was laying down by his feet, paws in front of him and the cat was between it with its back against the floor, little fur bully facing up. Was this his soulmate's soul animal? It would make sense seeing how Takeshi is interacting with it. That would mean his soulmate is near… but where?

Asami turned his gaze towards the direction where the cat seem to have come from and spotted a bright mop of blonde hair. He smirked as he signalled Suoh to go get his soulmate. It was a real treat to watch the huge grizzly bear climb up the crates.

"Oh, for goodness' sake! I'll come down, you brute!" He could hear his soulmate's irritated tone. His soulmate was clearly a feisty one, and maybe a little dumb (since he snapped back at a bear).

The cat (Somali cat, his brain supplied) had climbed up onto his shoulder, licking its paw and tapping on his forehead. Takeshi was by his feet, one paw over his shoe while the other on the floor. Asami chuckled and scratch behind the cat's ear while waiting for his soulmate to come to him. He could go get the blonde himself but he was the boss and so, he doesn't.

His soulmate made his way towards him, coming closer towards him. From what Asami can see, his soulmate was a complete beauty. Blonde hair and slightly tanned skin, wearing ripped jeans and dirty sneakers while carrying a camera bag. The small frown on his face loosen up the closer he got to Asami.

The pulling sensation was so strong, it almost made him feel lightheaded. The feeling of completeness, rightness, of mine was so strong, so light. The insane wash of happiness that over him the moment he touched his soulmate made his knees weak. The blonde male grab at his sleeves, Asami's hand touching his cheek, the other laying on his hips. It felt like the entire world faded away, like time had stopped.

"Hello there, my little kitten." He could feel his soulmate shiver under his touch.

With a flushed face, he replied. "H-hi?"

The politician was left forgotten, the meeting can be rescheduled, the deal can be negotiated at a later notice. This moment was what he have been waiting for ever since he was five years old. This moment was all that matters, and the person in front of him is the only one that matters. This was his soulmate, the one he was going to spend his life with.

Looking at the young blonde, it made the wait worth it. He was beautiful, he was everything Asami have ever wanted and more.

"What is your name, young one?"

"Takaba Akihito."

Asami smiled.

Bright. A fitting name for this lovely man in front of him. Everything about him screams bright. He was going to be Asami's beacon of light in a life that is as dark as night.

Asami caressed Akihito's cheek with his thumb. The cat was now sitting by his feet, his soul animal had made its way to Akihito, shoving its head under Akihito's palm.

That was Takeshi's way of saying 'this one is ours'.

Asami's attention returned to his soulmate.

"A fitting name for a bright soul."

He then leaned forward, lips barely brushing against Akihito's ears.

"Asami Ryuichi."

Thank you for reading!