As he drove home he listened to his little teenager talk about the new friends he made and the teachers that already liked. Rufioh put his car in park and removed his keys as he asked, "What would you like for dinner tonight Tavros?" The little Taurus chuckled before answering, "chicken!" The elder man smiled happily before both of them got out of the car. Tavros took out his house key as his father gathered his things and locked up the car before following his precious child. As he got to the open door he couldn't help but remember the man that walked into the bar.

The school bell rang again for the students to go to class as Rufioh was picked up by his mother. She expressed her worry verbally as she looked him over frantically. He assured her that he was fine and that he wanted to go home. As she drove she offered to take him out to eat but he refused and said he had already eaten at lunch. She stopped at the cosmetic story to pick up some more make up. He followed her in, not wanting to be alone with his thoughts. A girl with blue streaks in her hair looked over the tan boy from behind the counter. She smiled charmingly before speaking, "you would look good with your hair streaked red." The young Rufioh looked to her and smiled with his busted lip and black eyes. It hurt to smile but the girl was being nice, which he needed right now. "Thanks. But I might cut it so I won't be able to dye it." "Oh that's too bad." She pulled out her wallet and rung up some hair dye and put it in a bag as she placed the money into the cash register. She gave him a wink and placed the bag across the counter, "if you change your mind you can take this before leaving." Rufioh looked at the bag and then down and back up at the woman, "why are you doing this for me?" He asked a bit confused. "It looks like you can use the compassion." She said with a smirk as Rufioh's mother came trotting over with her hand full of eye liner, lipstick and foundation.

Before they had left the store Rufioh took the bag with the hair dye concealed inside and looked at the woman. "There's the rebel hidden in those kind bruised eyes." She muttered and waved at the young Rufioh who nodded to her and took off with his mom. In the car he looked at the bag and opened it to look at the box. The color was bright red, and the name had read 'Candy Red'. He chuckled as he rolled his eyes at the unoriginal name. He looked to his mom who was watching the road before asking, "Mom can I dye my hair?" She looked at him then the box and back to the road, "sure honey, we can get started today if you want." He moved his hand to his head rubbing gently at his two inch long hair. His head still hurt and he sighed, "maybe in a few days." His voice was heavy with heartbreak. His mother's hand reached over and rested on his shoulder. "It's okay sweetie, if you don't want to talk about it yet. Just know I'm here when you're ready. Okay?" Her voice was kind and loving. He nodded and leaned against the glass of the car window. The cool glass felt calming against his bruised skin.

"Dad?" Tavros's, voice called out bringingbhis fathers mind back to reality. Rufioh spun to look at his son whom smiled happily at him, "look at the tortilla's I made." Rufioh's eyes moved from his boy's face to the plate he was holding up. "Wow, those look really good. Put them on the table and help me with the beans. They might boil over and my hands are busy with the rice and chicken." 'Yes captain Pan!" He saluted his father before moving to strain the beans and water over the sink. Steam rose over the faucet and passed Tavros's face. "How's it looking over there lost boy Tav?" Rufioh asked as his attention moved back to the rice and chicken. "Things are looking good captain. Just need the masher and the cheese." "Retrieved them from the treasure chest and food storage then matey!" Rufioh said playfully as he moved the food to the serving plates next to the stove. Tavros smiled as he began to mash the beans into a thick paste. Rufioh set the plate on the table and moved to Tavros, placing a hand on his mohawk. "Good job. I will get you the serving plate for this." He reached up to the cabinet and pulled down the medium serving bowl as Tavros smiled happily and moved to grab the cheese from the refrigerator.

They said a prayer before beginning their meal and talking about how their day has went. The two Taurus's enjoyed their dinner and went to bed again saying a prayer before sliding into their blankets and sleeping peacefully. Rufioh's dreams were not dreams but memories being relived that night. It was a full week before teen Rufioh went back to school. He looked completely different with bright red highlights in his dark brown hair and his black and red clothing that hugged his toned body instead of hiding it. He walked though the gate with a new since of confidence. Girls stopped and stared at him as he passed them. He walked right up to the table of cool kids and smiled wide before connecting his fist to Cronus's face knocking him out cold as he fell to the floor. Rufioh cracked his knuckles befor looked at Kurloz and they both glared hateful daggers at each other, "Feeling froggy?" Rufioh asked as he pushed Makara's bag on to the floor. He looked at Horuss and smirked "You shouldn't hang out with these losers Zahhak. They will take you down a bad path." Horuss nodded as he moved away from the table and ran off into the crowd of teenagers. The young Rufioh turned back to face the young Kurloz. "From now on, we are enemies. If I see you even spit in my direction I will beat you worse than your friend there." The taurus gestured to Cronus still out cold on the marble floor. Kurloz grit his teeth and stood up face to face with the little Nitram boy.

Kurloz opened his mouth but his voice and expression were off. "-apa. Papa. Papa, I'm going to school." Rufioh groaned and lifted his head to look at the time 7:50am. "Shoot!" He exclaimed as he ran over to his bathroom to get ready. "Sorry Tav! I didn't know how late it was!" "That's okay dad, I can walk to school, you can just got to work after getting ready." Rufioh popped his head out of the bathroom, "I'm so lucky to have a son as understanding and sweet as you. Have fun at school my bullfighter." "Have nice day at work captain." And with those words Tavros left for school and Rufioh combed his hair, brushed his teeth and put on his second uniform. He rushed out the door to his car and stopped for a moment to see a note and a granola bar on its hood. The note read: don't forget to eat. Love Tavros. Rufioh smiled and made a mental note to buy Tavros some chicken nuggets on the way home after picking him up. He happily put the note in his pocket before hopping in the car and drove to work as he ate the granola bar on his way.

When got to work and punched in before heading behind the bar again resuming his day with a bright happy smile. When his back was turned he heard someone sit directly behind him. He turned with a smile and said , "welcome what could i-" he trailed off as his smile dropped. The Taurus stared into familiar deep Indigo eyes. "Heh heh heh. What's the matter fairy fuck? Ain't you gonna all up and take my order?" Kurloz asked as he leaned in with a sickening crooked smile. He grumbled and crossed his arms, "what can I get you?" The short man asked reluctantly. "bourbon." Answered the tall ex bully. "He placed a glass Infront of the Capricorn man and turned to grab the burning an pour it in the glass for him. There was a long awkward silence between them as hardly any customers had come in. It was just the two old bitter enemy's, the old drunk at the end of the long bar passed out from over drinking and the two kitchen workers. Time seemed to move slowly for the summoner as soon as Kurloz entered the bar.

"Fairy fuck," started the large man as the other interrupted, "It's Rufioh, you ignorant prick." Rufioh was on edge and greatly irritated. "Look, jackass, I was just gonna ask how you been all these years." "Why should I try to make small talk with the likes of you? Don't act as if we were once friends." He snapped and gripped the bottle of bourbon tight. "Forget it then motherfucker." Kurloz snapped back and downed his drink before paying and leaving. Rufioh inhaled sharply and sighed out loud. It was years ago but his heart still ached for the man. How could he still care about him after all the pain? He rubbed his hand across his face in frustration.