Deceiver: I finally got the 2nd chapter out! OMG I needed a good reason for Kido turning into a cat and had to keep weaving out a proper story and make it fit in the story somehow. I hope this works, because I still don't like this chapter…

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Chapter 2

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The sound of the door unlocking and opening woke Kido up from her nap. She saw Kano came in, taking off his shoes just as his friends Mary, Seto and Momo followed. "Kido, I'm home!"

"Meow," Kido ran up to them, only to have Mary pick her up, giggling. Kido stared at her, before reaching out and pawed at the girl's cheeks.

"Eh heh! Kido is still very cute!"

A hiss came from the cat but she didn't attack. She may hate people calling her cute, but Mary was an exception since to everyone's eyes, including hers, she was far too precious. Seto smiled at the small girl, ruffling the top of her snow white head before they made their way into Kano's home. "Kido seems to be doing well."

"And you two said I can't take care of her," Kano countered in a mock accusation.

"At first we thought that, but hey, you proved us wrong, Kano-kun," Momo piped up as they all gathered around the table and started doing their homework. Mary had set Kido back down on the floor and the little cat just sat herself between her and Kano, watching them quietly. Other than Mary, Kido wasn't as comfortable with Kano's other two friends. Seto was alright, but he was the first one who suggested to give her away to someone. He meant well, but Kido wasn't comfortable with being abandoned again. Momo, on the other hand, agreed wholeheartedly because taking care of a cat required a lot of attention and care – from food to vaccination, and that there was no way Kano could take care of her after picking her up off the streets. But after proving her wrong, Kido gave her the cold shoulders till she had to forgive her after the blonde girl attempted to console her with this 'special tasty' cat food (Kano almost flipped when Kido didn't use the litter box and that she was suffering a horrible stomach ache). Best way to get along with Momo was not to get near her, especially the edible things she brings with her.

"Anyone want some high-carbon red bean soup? "

Like that.

An hour after they started and Kido yawned and rested her head on her two front paws, getting back to sleep with everyone's conversation as background noises. Watching them gets boring after a while, especially when things get confusing with what they were working on. How this was done, how that was done, and how they were really done, it was just too much and it amazed her that humans could comprehend so much. She would get up whenever something interesting happens, like if an argument issued which sometimes lead to her jumping onto one of their lap or when someone wanted to play with her. A pat on her head slowly stirred her awake again and she looked up to see Kano smiling down at her.

"Bored? I think Mary is almost done and can read you a story soon."

Now that caught Kido's attention and she quickly sat up. Mary was humming softly to herself before she closed her textbook shut and placed it back into her bag. Kido walked up to her, her eyes curious on what she was going to tell today. The albino's stories were always strange and could occupy her bored mind on long days without Kano around. It started when she was writing and drawing something about 'forbidden love', but Seto and Kano hastily stopped her when she was reading it out loud. Still interested though, Kido liked to listen to other stories Mary wrote.

"But I'm not finished yet," Mary said sheepishly as she took out another notebook that had many animal stickers stuck all over it. When she opened it up, Kido quickly leapt up and landed herself on the table, staring at a page of two stick figures – a normal looking man and a girl with butterfly like wings, holding hands while being surrounded by flowers. Mary turned back to her bag, rummaging through it before she pulled out a bundle of colour pencils.

"What's this one's about, Mary?" Seto asked as he leaned forward to have a look. Momo did the same while Kano got up to refill their drinks, thinking that it was time for a break. Mary smiled at them shyly, brushing a strand of her white hair back.

"Um…" she started to colour the flowers. "It's about a forest fairy who could grant wishes. She could grant anything. Big, small, and even the impossible. But she was very good at hiding away from humans, because she could feel their greedy hearts and evil intentions to capture her. Many years past and many more who wanted her for themselves came into the forest, gradually making her hate humans and couldn't remember one single person that was sincere.

"Then one day, she met a strange man who wandered into the forest, lost and dehydrated. The fairy could sense that he was different from everyone else, and, cautiously at first, decided to help him. He had the kindest smile she had ever seen as they spent some time together and she learnt that he wanted someone to love him, even though he was different from everyone." She suddenly stopped, pursing her lips tightly for a moment before she changed colour, this time shading the girl's hair black. "For that and wanting to stay with the man who was so kind, she granted the wish by staying with him, and got to learn how happy it was to know that there were still wonderful humans like him in the world. They soon got married and created a family. And they lived happily ever after."

When Kano back with everyone's drinks, his face twitched a bit as his eyes darted from Mary to Kido, who was still in awestruck from the story. The cat glared at him, watching his every move until he finally calmed down and sat back down. "Well, Kido, did you like it?"

"Meow." None of your business.

Momo clapped her hands together, giggling a bit. "That's what I expect from Mary's story," she smiled. "So sweet and simple!"

"I'm happy that the fairy got to meet another person that showed her that not everyone is bad," Seto added. Mary blushed at his words, timidly reaching for his hand. Both the blonds had to hide their smiles, but Momo couldn't hide her giggles as well as Kano.

"Yeah…because meeting wonderful people…isn't so bad."

They tried to ignore Momo's squeals and Kano's teasing on them being such love birds. Kido watched them silently, sitting back and deep in thought.

Wishes…huh?

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"My, what's wrong with you?" Kano mused while applying some antibiotic to the new scratches on his hand. Kido glared at him for a moment, still angry that he was teasing her earlier. "Well, I'll just leave you alone, okay? Night, Tsubomi."

"Meow!" It's Kido! she huffed before turning back to the night sky outside the window. There wasn't much stars up there, but it should be enough. There were doubts in her mind if this would work, but compared to finding a forest where a fairy might live in and other wish making methods she heard, finding a shooting star was the easiest way to make a wish. It may sound silly, but it was better than doing nothing and worry about her stupid owner all day.

…I'm starting to wonder if I should even do this, Kido thought as she continued to look up into the sky. She was getting cranky as the hours ticked by with no results. Shuuya can be an idiot whenever he likes to be. But what to do, he's my owner. I want him to be happy. Sitting up straight, she let out a big yawn. I have to to try this, for his sake. I must find a shooting star.

But why won't it appear already!? She grumbled, her battle against sleep was losing again. Soon enough, her body gave out and she laid on top of the kitchen counter, staring tiredly at the sky one last time as her eyes began to shut. Her last thoughts were on one single thing.

I wish for someone who understands Shuuya and stay with him forever.

…I wish for someone…who understands Shuuya and stay with him forever…

…I…wish…

…for someone…

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…Shuuya…

My, persistent aren't you?

Kido's eyes shot open and nearly jumped out of her skin when the first thing she saw was a unfamiliar darkness surrounding her. It looked like it was moving…or they were moving, slithering around as if were alive, watching her every move.

Wh-Where am I?! She called out for Kano desperately, but there was no reply, only an amused snickering. Turning around, Kido stepped back when she saw a girl standing over her. She was dressed in a black attire, the dark long coat only revealing the skirt of her white dress. The colour suited her black, waist length wavy hair that was died up with a red ribbon. It might have been her imagination, but her hair seems to be moving along with the slithering darkness. Her legs, which were bare and showed her pale skin, moved forward to get closer to the cat's tiny form. She was terrified, trembling on the spot as she stared up at the crimson red eyes with her pale grey ones.

Who…Who are you?

The girl shrugged, her eyes passive as she brushed her hair back. The name's Azami, she said nonchalantly. Her voice did not suit her young body at all, it sounded way too old, like a middle aged woman. I am a being who can grant wishes. I heard yours, little kitty, and I wouldn't mind granting it. But I have to ask, her eyes were trained on the cat carefully, why such a wish?

At the words 'grant wishes', Kido immediately straightened up. Somewhere along her sleep like daze, she must have made a wish on a shooting star and this happened. Taking one brave step forward, she quickly answered, I don't want Shuuya to be lonely anymore. He's always hiding his feelings and only shows them to me. If someone knows him well, loves him and understands him, I believe he would be happy and won't be lonely anymore.

Hmm…for a cat you thought about this a lot, huh? But… Azami titled her head, aren't you that someone? You know this person well enough already, stayed with him for more than one year and already care that much about him. He even shows his weaknesses openly to you. Surely you are that someone.

I'm not human though.

The girl blinked. Does being human have anything to do with your wish?

A human lives longer than us cats. I will die before Shuuya and he will be alone. I don't want that. I want someone to be with him before I die.

Why don't I just turn you into a human? Problem solved.

I don't believe that would work. Cats and humans can't fall in love.

Oh, for crying out loud! Azami hissed and her hair suddenly flared up with her anger. Scared and wanted to run and hide, Kido was petrified on the spot as she looked deeper into those red eyes. How narrow-minded a cat with a human heart and mind can get? I'm sick of creatures like you making stupid wishes like this!

But, as much of a pain in the ass this will be, I did say I will grant your wish, she stared down at Kido, cold and hard. Little kitty, you better know what you're getting out of this. This wish is tough to grant and it will also require both you and your owner's help to work. You got that? All Kido could do was nod, half because she still wanted the wish granted, the other half because she was frightened to death. I need to turn you into a human, because he won't be able to look for that someone himself, so you'll have to help him. Say good bye to your house cat life for a while, because you'll be going out a lot.

But, she raised a finger up, an evil glint in her eyes, this wish can only be granted when you find that someone for your owner and they must prove their love together. If you don't find that person before this season ends, I guarantee you that not only will you return to being a cat, but Kano Shuuya will forever be alone. All his chance for happiness will be lost if you fail. You got that?

Kido weighed the risk, and still determined and scared, she answered Yes.

The smirk on Azami's lips sent chills down her spine as she raised her pale hands up in front of her. All the darkness around her suddenly halted and turned towards Kido. Before the cat could even react, they darted towards her and wrapped themselves around her small form. She tried to break free, but they wrapped around her tightly, suffocating and bringing her pain, bit by bit.

Bear with this, because I'm not a fairy like the ones you hear from that Mary, Azami drawled as she watched Kido's feeble struggle against her dark magic. I'm just a witch who grants the things you foolish creatures want. But I look forward to your performance and I hope you won't disappoint me. Good luck. little kitty.

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With a start, Kido woke up, cold sweat running down her temple when she shot up into sitting position. The pain that she felt in the dream was still etched in her body and it scared her to no end. A dream. It was just a dream.

Turning around to get off the counter, she froze when she saw a pair of long, milky white legs in front of her. It took a while for her to notice that they were actually her legs since they move to her will. Next she noticed she had a completely different body and wisps of green hair dangling in front of her face. Reaching up with her hand and combing through the long strands of hair with her fingers, Kido watched in amazement as she slowly realized that it wasn't a dream at all.

I'm…a human? "Meow." No way.

Her hand quickly came up and slapped itself on her lips, eyes wide as Kido stared down at herself. Did I just speak in my own language? What happened to human talk? She tried again, but it still came out as "Meow. Meow!"

What's going on?! She fumed, her tail and ears twitching in irritation. That witch said I was going to be human to help Shuuya, but I can't even speak and still have my tail and ears why do I still have them!?

Reaching back and feeling around, she felt a long, furry grey tail in her hand, swaying about as she moved them. Blinking, she slowly brought her hands up to her ears, freezing when she felt two pointy things sitting at the top of her head.

Why do I even…

"UWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

The scream made Kido jump and slip off the kitchen counter, landing herself harshly on the butt. Hissing in pain and rubbing away the soreness, she looked up to see where it came from. Kano was awake at the corner of the room, face bright red, eyes wide and jaws slack while pointing at Kido in astonishment. Kido tilted her head, before crawling up to Kano slowly.

"Meow." Shuuya, it's me. I'm Kido.

"S-S-Stay away!" Kano screamed again and threw the blanket over Kido's body. Startled, Kido quickly shoved it away and continued towards Kano.

"Meow?" Don't you recognize me? Shuuya!

"What do you want!? And how did you get in here? Tsubomi!" Kano looked around the apartment in haste, eyes growing even more wide when his trusty cat didn't come running to his aid. "Where's Tsubomi!? Tsubomi!"

"Meow!" I'm her!

Kido attacked Kano and pinned him into the corner, glaring at his flustered face. She was not going to move until he calmed down and realize that she was his pet cat. She was a bit surprised that her new body was strong enough to hold her owner down, what a benefit, she had to get used to this if he tried to annoy her again.

The blond spluttered out incoherent words, something about what this naked girl with cat ears and tail doing here in his apartment, pinning him down so closely. "Have you got no shame!? Any shame at all!? And where's Tsubomi!?

Stop calling me by that name and I'm her, stupid Shuuya!

A loud hiss made Kano cringe back, blinking for a second before he noticed something was quite familiar. An annoyed face…green hair…Looking up, he saw that the pair of green cat ears straightened up in anger. He had seen those ears before, but were they really…? Leaning forward as best as he could, Kano saw the tail was grey…and he had seen that too. Leaning back and looking at the girl, Kano could now see clearly how grey her eyes were. He gulped, unable to believe it as he uttered, "Tsubomi?"

Annoyance flashed across her eyes before she lifted her hand into the air to swipe at him. Even without her claws, she got him good.

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Deceiver: Don't worry, Kano didn't have cat claw scratches across his pretty little face.

You know I feel this is turning into something from Chobits? Forgive me!