AN: Ok so I'm glad that everyone likes Anima Fai, and I'm trying hard to get Kurogane perfect. This chapter gives just a smidge of Fai's past, and lets Kurogane show his soft side.

Now just to let you know Kurogane lives in a small house. The living room, and the kitchen are separated by an island/counter thingy. The bedroom and bathroom are down a small hallway connecting to the living room, and along the walls are a few closets where Kurogane keeps his dry food, cleaning supplies, and other odd objects.

I just thought that you would like to know, and I hope that you get a better picture of his house/apartment.

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Whimpering in boredom, Fai tossed the now saliva coated shoe into the closet and went in search of something more entertaining. It had felt like hours since his master had left, (Even though it had only been one) and he didn't have a clue as to what he was supposed to do.

Even though he was glad that he wasn't with his old master anymore, he was still craving his room. It was his favorite place to be when he was bored. Food littered the floors, and even though it smelt really bad and he usually ended up stepping in something foul, toys were everywhere. Balls, rags, treats inside of balls, dolls, chew toys, there was always a box with pictures moving on it. Oh how he missed those moving pictures.

He knew that his Kurosama also had the magic box, but he had no idea how to use it. Sighing the anima stands up, and makes his way into the kitchen to find something to eat other then 'Anima Chow'.

Opening the fridge he pulls out a package of ham and takes a few hesitant sniffs at it. Licking his lips in hunger he drops it onto the ground and paws at it, trying to get it open. After a few tries of that he moves onto licking then biting. Lifting it up between his teeth the package opens up and the contents spill onto the floor.

Fai greedily ate up the ham in a hurry and swept the package under the table, hoping that his Kuromaster doesn't find it.

Now with the increased boredom, and extra energy the lithe anima made his way into his bedroom and began investigating his surroundings. There was an article of clothing on the floor, and it smelt a lot like his owner. Sliding his head into it he slipped up in under the bed and curled into a ball to fall asleep.

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Making his way into the house Kurogane sighed in annoyance. His favorite sneaker was peeking out of the closet and it seemed to be wet, the couch cushions were on the floor, an empty ham package was underneath the kitchen table, and the anima was nowhere to be seen, which made the dark haired man a little uneasy.

Grunting in dissatisfaction he was contemplating weather or not to give the anima the toy he had picked up or not. He was hoping it could have been a reward for good behavior, and even though the house was a mess, it wasn't as bad as he had predicted it to be.

He reached into the bag and pulled out a fuzzy pink and green pig. He squeezed its stomach and waited for the blond to come running. Almost instantly he heard a loud THUNK, and a whimper coming from the bedroom. Then it's head poked out and stared intently at the man. Kurogane smirked and squeaked the toy again, holding it out so that he would know it was for him.

A wide grin came across the surprised anima's face, and Fai came running. He firstly tackled his owner to the floor, licked intently at his face, and then jumped at the pig.

Kurogane couldn't help but smile at the sight of the blond thrashing the toy pig around. His blond hair was whipping around his face, and his sapphire eyes were squeezed shut. He would sometimes hit the squeaking mechanism and would freeze up; drop the toy and glare for a few minuets before picking it back up and continue on with the thrashing.

Kurogane laughed in slight amusement when the pig went flying from his grasps, and he was so focused on following it that he didn't notice the wall and ran full fore into it. The anima just fell back, looked around for his toy, found it then continued on with his routine.

Sighing the older man stood up and went to make himself some ramen. He was originally gonna have a ham sandwich, but due to the recent lack of ham he was gonna settle on the noodles. He just couldn't figure out how an anima that skinny could eat a whole Three-fourths of a pound of ham and not throw up.

Shaking his head he prepares, cooks, and brings the bowl and a soda to the couch. Grabbing the remote he switches the TV on and digs in. Kurogane switches between the game show, and the still thrashing anima. They were both equally entertaining, but he had to admit that Fai was much cuter, so his gaze eventually settled on him.

Fai was completely happy with playing with his new toy, but his owner's gaze was slightly unsettling. Fai cocked his head to the side, whimpered, then picked up his pig and brought it over to his Kurosama. Dropping it at his feet Fai grinned widely and nudged it toward the staring man.

"Kurokuro wanna play with Fai?" He asked hopefully, licking at the man's knuckles. Kurogane rolled his eyes and picked up the pink pig. Giving it a good squeak he waved it around in front of the crouched anima. Fai followed it with his eyes then lashed out and grabbed it between his teeth.

Kurogane smirked and tugged, trying to get the anima to release it's grasp. Fai growled playfully and pulled back. The battle went on for a few minuets until Kurogane gave a forceful tug and the blond went sprawling into his lap. Sitting up the smirking anima pulled the pig from his owner's hands and threw it over his shoulder.

"Fai wins!" He yelled, leaning down to lick excitably at the others face. Kurogane turned his head to the side and forced out a growl of annoyance. Fai playfully growled back and bit at his ear.

"Did Kurosama let Fai win?" He purred out, licking the shell. Kurogane froze up and shot the blond a wary look. Fai leaned back and smirked. "Aww! Is Kurokuro blushing? Did Kurosama like that?" He asked, leaning down to repeat the action.

Finally regaining mobility, Kurogane pushed the anima off, and sent him a confused look. "What was that?" He asked, rubbing the saliva off. Fai rolled over onto his back, and shot him a fearful look.

"Kurokuro was playing with Fai, so Fai played back. Is Kurosama mad at Fai?" He whimpered out, looking away. Kurogane sighed and nudged him with his foot.

"No, I'm not mad, but don't play like that anymore." He stated, leaning back onto the couch. Fai cocked his head to the side and shot him a curious look.

"Why not. Fai's old owner Ashura liked it when Fai played like that. Why don't you?" He asked, licking tentatively at the others feet. Kurogane sighed, and leaned down to pet the other.

"I just don't. OK?" he asked, poking the others stomach. Fai giggled and licked at his hand.

"OK!"