Chapter 2: New Home
A/N:
Etsuko: And we are back!
Emiko: And rested.
Youta: Well our beta fell asleep but she says, "Hi."
Emiko: It took us a while to write the chapter due to a lot of events happening.
Etsuko: But I'm dealing with them for now. I hope everything starts to get better.
Youta: For those who don't know Etsuko has PTSD, depression, panic attacks, and anxiety. And voices in her head but that's kinda a given already.
Emiko: And all those things were just getting worse and worse and she finally snapped.
Etsuko: Which is why if you've read my other stories, I didn't update any. It's all in my profile. I have days on which type of story I update on one of the days with the exceptions of stories I collaborate with or have a beta.
Emiko: Like this one.
Youta: Our Kuroko no Basket stories are normally updated on Sunday but because of our amazing beta, we get to work on this story more which gives this story more updates.
Etsuko: Now enough with the authors notes. We have a long chapter. We kinda over did it.
Emiko: Which was fun! But hard.
Youta: Finding songs to fit the story is super hard. So if you guys have any songs you think will fit the story send it to us or mention it in a review.
Emiko: There are so many songs in the world that it's impossible for us to know it all. Besides it's fun to know what kind of music you all like.
Youta: And what happens towards the end was funny. You'll see when you get there. Have fun.
Etsuko: So please favorite, follow, review/comment! We can't wait to hear from you all! Ciao Ciao!
Song: Who Is He (And What Is He To You)? -Bill Withers
"This is speaking."
'This is thinking.'
This is singing.
I do not own Kuroko no Basket or it's characters. I do not own Tangled: The Series or it's music, the music just gave me inspiration. I don't own any of the music that I put in the story. I do own this story though and any characters that I say that are mine.
The rest of the day was spent training. Soon all of the recruits were on their backs panting, sweating bricks, and trying to recover while Riko, Teppei, Junpei, Shun, Shinji, and Rinnosuke were smiling down at them as they were barely sweating.
"Great work everyone!" Riko smiled. "Now it's time to go home. Those of you who need a place to stay go into the bar and we'll set you up. Everyone be back here tomorrow at sunrise. We'll be having breakfast if you'd like to join."
"Great job for your first day." Teppei smiled at them. "Get lots of rest!"
They all nodded and left except for Shoichi, Yukio, Kazunari, Tatsuya, Taiga, Shuzo, and Tetsuya who walked into the bar. Riko and the rest followed them in the bar.
"Nowhere to stay?" Junpei asked as they all shook their heads to indicate no.
"Alright, we have three rooms. Two have two beds and one has three beds." Shun said. "Do you guys want us to pair you up?"
"If you guys don't mind me and Taiga want to sleep together." Tatsuya said. "We'll be glad to share with anyone who doesn't mind Nam Nam." Nam Nam lifted her head a bit when Tatsuya said her name. He smiled and pet her.
"We'll take the three beds." Yukio said as he Shoichi and Kazunari nodded.
"It'll be fun." Kazunari had a cheeky grin on.
"Don't you dare snore." Yukio said.
"Do you snore?" Shoichi smirked at Yukio.
"Not me." Yukio said.
Shuzo put his hand on Tetsuya's shoulder. "Looks like you're stuck with me." 'This worked out well.'
Tetsuya nodded. "I'll be in your care."
"Now you guys will be sleeping in our place." Teppei smiled as he pulled Junpei close.
"Are you guys together?" Shoichi asked as he activated his powers so to enter their minds.
"No. We just happened to live together." Junpei said. 'I wish we were living together because we were together.'
Shoichi smirked. "Oh really?"
Junpei glared. "Get out of my head Shoichi."
Teppei laughed. "What did he think about?"
Shoichi looked at Junpei.
'That he forced me to move in with him.' Junpei said in his mind.
"That you made him live with him." Shoichi smiled innocently. 'You owe me.' He told Junpei telepathically. Junpei simply nodded as discreetly as he could.
Teppei laughed. "I didn't force you. I asked and you said yes."
"You hugged me and made me say yes. You forced me." Junpei said as he hit Teppei in his head.
'He's so obvious.' Everyone except Teppei and Junpei thought.
"Ow! Junpei you're so mean." Teppei smiled before he looked at the seven recruits. "Come on. See you guys." He looked at Riko, Shun, Shinji, and Rinnosuke.
"See you! Come on Rinnosuke. Let's clean up the bar and take a bath." Shinji smiled as Rinnosuke nodded and they started to clean up.
"Come on Shun. Let's go home." Riko smiled as Shun nodded.
"See you guys." Shun smiled as he took Riko home.
"Follow us." Junpei said as he and Teppei walked out of the bar. The seven men followed them. They walked a bit down the road from the bar to a middle size house.
"It's beautiful." Tatsuya said.
"Thanks. My grandparents left it to me." Teppei smiled. "They got a bit too old to run it so I built them a house in the neutral territory so they can relax and do some gardening."
"That's very nice of you." Tetsuya said.
"Thanks Tetsuya." Teppei said as they entered the house.
"Why is it so big?" Kazunari asked.
"My grandparents had a lot of kids but they've all moved on with their lives. I'm their oldest grandson so it's my job to take care of them. I don't mind. I like it." Teppei smiled as he closed the door.
"Now we keep this house clean so we expect you guys to do so too." Junpei said. "Teppei, why don't you start dinner and I'll take them to their rooms."
"Okay Junpei." Teppei patted his head and went to the kitchen. A light blush was on Junpei's face before he turned to the stairs. "Your rooms are upstairs. Me and Teppei sleep in the downstairs bedrooms if you need us." They nodded and went upstairs.
Junpei put them in the rooms as he told them that he would call them once dinner was ready.
Tetsuya and Shuzo looked at each other as they each sat on one of the beds.
"Are you sure they don't know where you are?" Shuzo asked.
"They haven't been able to find me for a year. I doubt they will now. I do wonder something though." Tetsuya said.
"What is it?' Shuzo asked.
"They haven't sent anyone to find me yet. Why?" Tetsuya said.
"Maybe Seijuro thinks he can find you on his own. I'm sure they're all worried about you though. Especially Daiki and Shintaro. They must be going crazy." Shuzo said.
At the Castle
Shintaro was in his study reading a medical book. Suddenly the door slammed opened and Daiki stormed in angrily.
"Daiki, we knock before we enter a room." Shintaro sighed as he reminded him for what seemed like the millionth time.
"I don't care. Where is he?!" Daiki growled as he laid on the ground. "Where is Tetsu?"
"If we knew he would be here already." Shintaro said as he closed his book.
"It's been a year!" Daiki groaned. "A year! He could be dead! Or worse!"
"He's not dead." Shintaro went to Daiki and knelt down. He pulled his head up a bit and put it on his lap. "Tetsuya is just hiding. We have to trust that Seijuro will bring Tetsuya home."
"It's been a YEAR." Daiki wrapped his arms around him. "Mom, I want Tetsu back."
"I want him home too baby but we have to be patient." Shintaro held him, petting his hair to soothe him. "I want to hold and take care of Tetsuya too. But we have to wait for Seijuro to bring him home. Then everything will go back to the way it was, and we'll all be happy. Okay?" Shintaro smiled down at him.
Daiki nodded. "Yes Mom."
Suddenly, they heard a knock at the door, breaking the peaceful atmosphere.
"Who is it?" Shinatro asked.
"Seijuro." Seijuro said with chuckle.
"Ah, come in dear." Shintaro said as he pulled Daiki up a bit so his face was on Shintaro's chest.
Seijuro came in as he smiled at them. "I thought I heard Daiki in here." Daiki stayed silent. "How was your search?" Seijuro asked, but Daiki didn't answer. "Daiki how long are you going to ignore me? Come here."
"Seijuro, he wants Tetsuya back." Shintaro said, distracting Seijuurou.
"I know that. So do I." Seijuro went up to them and sat next to Shintaro. Daiki quickly shut his eyes and nuzzled his face in Shintaro's chest.
"Daiki, he's not going to use his powers on you. Right Seijuro?" Shintaro looked at him.
"That's right." Seijuro kissed Shintaro, who kissed back. "How are you?"
"I'm fine." Shintaro said. "Just taking care of Daiki."
"Daiki come on. Look at me." Seijuro pet his head. Daiki shook it as he held on to Shintaro. "I'm going to contact and hire a seeker. Someone who will find Tetsuya for us."
"If we haven't found him in a year what makes you think whoever you're hiring can?" Daiki asked.
"Because this person has a web of people to help us find Tetsuya. He can get inside information from the commoners too." Seijuro kissed his head. "He'll find him and bring him home. You can take care of Tetsuya then."
Daiki slowly opened his eyes and looked at him.
Seijuro smiled at him. "Hey buddy."
"You better find him." Daiki glared a bit.
"I will. I'll even let you meet the person who's going to help us." Seijuro gently cupped his face and moved him to him. Shintaro watched them as he slowly let Daiki go. Though Daiki held Shintaro's hand. "Now don't throw a tantrum anymore." He kissed him. Daiki moaned a bit and kissed back. Seijuro smiled as he broke the kiss. "That's my boy. Why don't you thank mom for helping you calm down." Seijuro smiled.
Daiki nodded and looked at Shintaro.
"Come here baby." Shintaro opened his arms. Daiki hugged him. Shintaro looked down at Daiki before smiling. "See, I told you he wouldn't use his powers."
"Yeah. You were right Mom." Daiki kissed him. Shintaro kissed back as he held him. "Mom. Mom."
"I'm here baby. Why don't you go practice with Ryota and Shogo. That way when Tetsuya comes home you can show him how big and strong you've gotten." Shintaro smiled.
"Because I'm the best right." Daiki said.
"That's right." Shintaro smiled and held him before he kissed him again. "Go. We can sleep together tonight."
Daiki nodded as he kissed him again before he kissed Seijuro and left.
Seijuro chuckled. "Weren't you going to sleep with me tonight?"
"Daiki needs me right now. He is the closest to Tetsuya. Something set him off, and he needs his mom." Shintaro leaned on him. "But that doesn't mean I can't please my husband right now."
"You're going to please me, my wife?" Seijuro smiled.
"If you wish it." Shintaro looked up at him.
"I do." Seijuro kissed him. He pushed Shintaro gently down on his back, now looming over him. Shintaro looked up at him as he blushed.
"Sei-" Shintaro was about to say but stopped. "Honey." He blushed deeply.
"Yes dear?" Seijuro kissed his neck and started to take off Shintaro's shirt. He kissed his neck and left a string of kisses down to his chest.
"Honey, wait, we didn't lock the door." Shintaro rubbed Seijuro's head.
"The kids are training. They won't come in." Seijuro kissed him. Shintaro moaned as he wrapped his arms around his neck. Seijuro deepened the kiss as he started to undo his pants.
"MOMMY SHOCHIN IS BEING MEAN!" Atsushi yelled as he stormed into the room. He looked down and saw the compromising position his brothers were in. "Daddy get off of Mommy so he can help me."
Shintaro blushed instantly three shades darker. "Atsushi! Knock!"
"But Shochin is being mean." Atsushi pouted.
Seijuro chuckled. "Come on dear. Let's go take care of the children."
Shintaro nodded. "Atsushi get your brothers and tell them we said to go to the living room. Now."
"Okay Mommy." Atsushi went over and kissed them both before he left.
Shintaro put his shirt back on as Seijuro smiled. "Later then. After we talk to the hunter."
Shintaro looked at him. "Hunter? You're sending a HUNTER TO GO AFTER TETSUYA?!" Shintaro gave him a look of disbelief.
"This is the only way." Seijuro gently put a hand on his cheek.
Shintaro pushed him off. "Get off of me." Shintaro stood and fixed his clothes.
Seijuro was on the floor before he looked at Shintaro. He stood up and fixed his own clothes. "Dear, I expect you to apologize for that." Seijuro said in a serious tone.
"I will not. You're sending a hunter after Tetsuya. A HUNTER." Shintaro glared at him.
Seijuro's eyes glowed instantly when Shintaro looked at him. Shintaro's eyes widened before they dimmed. "Apologize, Shintaro."
"I'm sorry, husband. I shouldn't have pushed and yelled at you." Shintaro said monotonously as he went to Seijuro. Shintaro leaned on him. "Forgive me, husband. I've been a bad wife."
"As long as you understand. You do, right?" Seijuro kissed him.
Shintaro nodded as Seijuro let his mind go. Shintaro blinked a bit as he held his head. He looked up at Seijuro who looked at him with a serious look.
"I-I'm sorry. I-" Shintaro was cut off by Seijuro's kiss. Shintaro closed his eyes and held on to him. Seijuro broke the kiss and smiled.
"Shh, it's alright my cute wife. As long as you understand what you did wrong." Seijuro smirked.
"Yes husband, I understand. I love you." Shintaro hugged him. "Though, please, don't send a hunter. They're ruthless. It's possible they will hurt him. Tetsuya is fragile."
"Don't worry. This is the best hunter in the kingdom. I gave him specific orders that Tetsuya will not be harmed." Seijuro cupped his face. "Trust me, my wife. I will bring Tetsuya home. I promise."
Shintaro nodded. "Yes honey. Now let's go to the boys. They must be wondering where we are."
"They're probably thinking we are making love." Seijuro smiled. "And we will later."
Livingroom
Shogo rolled his eyes as he sat on one of the couches in the living room. "Can't believe you told on me."
"You were being a jerk." Atsushi said.
"You're so sensitive." Shogo rolled his eyes.
"Come on Shogochii, just apologize and Mommy and Daddy won't get mad." Ryota said as he nudged him.
"I'm not apologizing." Shogo glared. "I will never apologize."
"Sei isn't in the mood right now either." Daiki said. "He's going to use those powers of his on you again."
"He uses them because I always fight him. He's always controlling me." Shogo said.
"That's because you don't behave." Seijuro said as he walked in. He had his arm around Shintaro's waist.
Everyone looked at them.
"Mommy, Daddy." Ryota said as he looked at them. He leaned on Shogo who internally gulped.
"Mom. Ass." Shogo said as he instantly closed his eyes.
"Boys." Seijuro said as he and Shintaro walked over to them.
"Ryota, Shogo, great your father properly." Shintaro said. "Shogo he is not going to use his powers on you so open your eyes." Shogo slowly opened his eyes. "Good now go on. Greet him properly."
Ryota went to them and hugged them both. "Hi Mommy. Hi Daddy." Ryota kissed them
"Hello Ryota." Seijuro smiled and kissed back.
"Hello Ryota." Shintaro kissed back.
Ryota smiled and moved as Shogo went to them next.
"Hey Mom, Dad." Shogo said as he kissed Shintaro first and then Seijuro. They kissed him back.
"Hello Shogo." Shintaro rubbed his cheek.
"Hello Shogo. Are you going to apologize for that little remark?" Seijuro asked.
"Yes sir, I'm sorry I called you an ass." Shogo looked away a bit.
"As long as you understand and remember to never do it again. If you do you'll be punished." Seijuro gave him a stern look. Shogo glanced at him a bit and nodded. "Good now that that is settled, what is going on? Why were you being mean to Atsushi?"
"I wasn't! He's just a baby." Shogo said.
"Am not. Right Mommy? I'm not a baby." Atsushi said as he wrapped his arms around Shintaro and held him.
"That's right. You're a big boy." Shintaro said as he patted his cheek. "Shogo what did you do? And don't lie."
"I told him that he's a wimp because he won't use his demonic powers on us so we can practice." Shogo looked at Shintaro.
"You know why he isn't allowed." Shintaro said. "Atsushi still isn't in full control of them. He needs time to practice and needs to do it safely. This is why we don't allow him to use his powers. We can't have him destroying the castle. You understand right?"
"I guess but still he didn't have to rat me out." Shogo pouted slightly making Shintaro chuckle.
"Apologize Shogo, that way we can all see the man who's going to bring Tetsuya back." Seijuro said.
"Y-yes Dad." Shogo looked away a bit before he looked at Atsushi. "Sorry Atsu."
"I forgive you Shochin." Atsushi smiled as he hugged him. Shogo hugged him back as he glanced at Seijuro who watched him. He looked away as he let go of Atsushi and went to Ryota.
Ryota held him and smiled, "So who's the man who's going to bring Tetsuyachii home, Daddy?"
"He should be here any minute now." Seijuro smiled. "Best behavior boys."
"Yes Dad/Daddy." Atsushi, Ryouta, Shogo, and Daiki said as they sat on the sofa together.
Shintaro smiled and went to his brothers and kissed their heads. "Whatever you do stay calm okay."
They nodded as they heard a knock at the door.
"King Seijuro, the hunter has arrived." One of the servants said.
Daiki's eyes widen. "Hunter?!" He looked at Seijuro.
"It's the only way to bring him back home safely." Seijuro said. "Bring him in." He told the servant. The doors suddenly opened a tall pale skin man with shoulder length black hair and grey-brown eyes. He had on a sadistic smirk as he walked in.
"King Seijuro. Princes'," The man bowed as the sadistic smirk was still on his face. "I am Makoto Hanamiya. I hope you don't mind that I brought a few of my men."
Seijuro shook his head. "It's fine, Makoto."
"Reo, Eikichi, Kotaro. Come here." Makoto called as three men came out. One of the men had long black hair and has gentle emerald eyes with long eyelashes. Another was tall and bulky as he had dark skin, short black hair, and a short beard as well as having purple eyes. The last man has short yellow hair and dark green eyes as well as having a snaggle sharp tooth on the right side of his mouth. "Boys, introduce yourselves."
The one with yellow hair went first, "I'm Kotaro Hayama." He smiled.
The one with short black hair went next, "I'm Eikichi Nebuya." He bowed a bit.
The one with long black hair went last. "I'm Reo Mibuchi, nice to meet you all." He winked at them as the brothers all slightly blushed.
Makoto chuckled as he pulled Reo close. "Reo here has an alluring visage, makes everyone fall for him. Isn't he just cute." He pulled Reo's cheek a bit.
Reo smiled a bit. "Ma-chan stop it."
"Is that your only power?" Shogo asked as he licked his lips a bit.
"I can also make someone stop moving, as long as I keep my eyes on them." Reo smiled at him.
"Impressive." Seijuro chuckled. "What about you two?" He looked at Eikichi and Kotaro.
"I have super strength and can duplicate things." Eikichi said.
"And I can control and create lighting and can give people a boost of energy, or take away that energy making them really tired." Kotaro said.
"Interesting." Seijuro smiled.
"What about you Makoto?" Shintaro asked.
"I have spider powers and hypnotism." Makoto said.
"Spider powers? Pft a spider can't do anything." Daiki laughed at him.
Makoto looked at Seijuro who nodded. Makoto lifted his finger as it shot out a spider web that landed on Daiki's mouth. Daiki looked and tried to take it off but couldn't. "You were saying, Prince Daiki?" He smirked. Daiki glared as he struggled to take it off. "It's impossible to take off. There are only two ways. One is by setting it on fire." He watch Daiki quickly shake his head. "Or two, I can take it off."
Seijuro chuckled. "Why don't we try the fire Daiki?"
Daiki shook his head and looked at Shintaro.
"They're not going to set you on fire, right Seijuro." Shintaro gave Seijuro a stern look.
"It's just a little teasing Shintaro. Of course we won't set him on fire. Makoto if you could take it off him now." Seijuro said.
"Of course." Makoto said as he went to Daiki and removed the web.
Daiki glared as he rubbed his mouth. "That is so nasty."
Shintaro rubbed his head. "What do we say to Makoto for taking it off?"
"Thanks." Daiki grumbled as he was pissed off.
Makoto chuckled as he moved back to his men. "Who are we hunting?"
"Our youngest brother." Seijuro said.
"Isn't that Prince Daiki?" Kotaro asked.
Makoto chuckled. "You were young so you don't remember but there is another prince."
Seijuro took out a drawing of Tetsuya. "This is Tetsuya." He gave them the drawing.
"He's so small." Reo said. "Very cute though."
"He can't be that hard to find then." Eikichi said.
"He has the power to turn invisible." Seijuro said. "This makes him really hard to find when he doesn't want to be found."
"Ah, I see." Makoto said. "This will be fun."
"We expect him to return unharmed." Shintaro said.
"Of course, we will not harm the prince." Makoto said. "He will be safe."
"Great. First if you find his location and can't get him at that moment then I want his location. Second, I don't want any witnesses. I don't care what happens to them." Seijuro said.
"Of course, come on boys. Let's go find the prince and bring him back home." Makoto smirked as they walk out.
"Ma-chan how exactly are we going to find him if he is invisible?" Reo asked.
"Well first we are going to get Teppei, we might need him." Makoto chuckled.
"Teppei is still mad at you though." Reo said.
"When isn't my boyfriend mad at me?" Makoto smirked.
Teppei's house
"Guys! Dinner!" Teppei called as he and Junpei set the table.
Shoichi, Yukio, and Kazunari came down first.
"Your house is amazing!" Kazunari smiled.
"Thank you." Teppei smiled. "Now clean up your hands and sit down."
They nodded and washed up before they sat down.
Taiga and Tatsuya came down next as Tatsuya smiled.
"Nam Nam likes the room. She's sleeping on the bed." Tatsuya chuckled.
"How cute." Teppei laughed, "Now wash up and sit." They nodded and did so. Lastly Shuzo and Tetsuya came down. "Great, you guys are the last ones. Wash up and sit." They did and sat down. Teppei and Junpei served them before they sat down.
"Thank you for making us a meal." Tetsuya said. "You didn't have to."
"It's fine. I don't mind." Teppei smiled.
"Actually, I was going to ask, why are there thirteen seats?" Yukio asked. "There are only nine of us."
"Ah, well I'm not the only one who lives with Teppei." Junpei said nervously.
"My other friends live here too." Teppei said. "Oh, and my boyfriend."
"Your what?" Shoichi looked at Teppei before he looked at Junpei who was clearly a bit sad.
"My boyfriend, Makoto. He and our other friends are off on a mission which is why they're not here." Teppei said.
"But Makoto made Teppei mad." Junpei said.
"Why?" Kazunari asked.
"Well Makoto is a hunter so he does odd jobs. He told me his last job would be the last one but then he went this morning to do another." Teppei said. "He makes me worry."
"Then why not tell him how you feel?" Tatsuya asked.
"Because he just lies to him more." Junpei snapped.
"He does not Junpei. He tries." Teppei said. "Besides he does good things only. He's not a bad guy."
"And yet you're mad at him." Junpei said. "He doesn't treat you right."
"Junpei you're making him sound like a bad guy. Of course he treats me right. Why wouldn't he?" Teppei said.
"Oh he's just jealous." They heard a voice come from the doorway leading to the dining hall where they were eating. "Teppei, I'm home."
"Makoto." Teppei smiled a bit before frowning. "Wait I'm mad at you."
"I'm sorry." Makoto came in with Reo, Eikichi, and Kotaro. "But I'll make it up to you." He went to him and hugged him from behind. He looked around and gave a smirk. "Well, well, well, we have some new guests. Welcome." He scanned them before his eyes landed on Tetsuya.
Tetsuya looked back at him with no expression on his face but he got a bad vibe from him.
Reo watched Makoto's sight and didn't see the baby blue haired teen until he looked closely. His eyes widen and he nudged Eikichi and Kotaro to look.
Teppei chuckled. "You guys must be wondering why the Captain of the Royal guards is here."
They suddenly noticed that Shuzo was next to Tetsuya but they nodded.
"He's on our side now basically." Junpei explained.
"Ahh I see." Makoto chuckled sarcastically. He looked over to see Shoichi, whose eyes widened a bit.
'No… why is he here? I thought he was gone.' Shoichi thought to himself before he entered Makoto's mind.
'Get out of my mind Shoichi. I know what you're trying. Talk and I'll make sure you disappear.' Makoto smirked.
Shoichi's own smirk formed. "Makoto, it's been years."
"Shoichi." Makoto smirked back but you could tell there was a hint of annoyance there.
"You two know each other?" Teppei asked as he looked up at Makoto.
"Shoichi is my childhood friend." Makoto said as he kissed Teppei's cheek. "Remember the one I said that would play all those pranks with me?"
"Oh, you're him." Teppei laughed. "What a small world."
"You can say that." Shoichi smirked. 'Want me to keep my mouth shut, you owe me big time. And don't you dare try to pull that shit on me like you did in the past.'
'You should have just followed me Sho, you would be the one in my arms.' Makoto nodded. "Babe why don't you serve us some food. We're hungry too."
"Hm." Teppei hummed as he thought about it.
"Did I tell you I brought you a present?" Makoto asked.
"Trying to bribe me?
"A little. Is it working?" He smirked.
"Sit down." Teppei kissed him before he stood to get them food. Everyone one who was standing sat in the empty chairs making the dining table completely full. Teppei came back with the food and served them before he sat down.
'What do you know about the baby blue hair kid?' Makoto asked.
'Name is Tetsuya Kuroko, orphan boy, has three powers. I think he's eighteen and he's pretty weak physically but he has a strong power. Why?' Shoichi asked.
'Let's just say that he's not everything as he seems.' Makoto said.
'Is he dangerous?'
'Not him exactly.'
'Does this have anything to do with your little mission?'
'Maybe. Don't expect to see him anytime soon. Also don't interfere. Can't promise you'll be safe if you try to stop it.'
'Whatever Makoto. Do whatever you want like always.' Shoichi glared at him a bit as he ate.
'I will.' Makoto smirked. "This is great Teppei. Such a good cook."
"Thanks. It tastes better because there are more of us." Teppei gave a huge smile.
After dinner they voted that Taiga and Tetsuya would do the dishes since they were the youngest.
"How the hell did they do that?" Taiga muttered to himself. "This is so not fair."
"I think it is." Tetsuya said as he dried the dishes and put them away while Taiga washed them. "Teppei and Junpei were the ones who made us food. I think it's fair we repay them since we are also living in their home."
"You're one of those goody toe-shoes huh?" Taiga looked down at Tetsuya.
"I don't know." Tetsuya responded.
"Why are you even here though. You look so weak." Taiga said bluntly.
"I came for reasons." Tetsuya said.
"You just seem, weird. I don't know. Like something's not right with you." Taiga said.
"Isn't it rude to say something like that? Especially to someone who you don't know." Tetsuya asked.
"Hey I'm just saying. You don't seem right. Like there's something different about you. Like you belong somewhere else."
"Don't we all belong somewhere? Even if it's not where we were wanted to be?" Tetsuya asked as he put one of the plates away.
"Hmm… I'm going to find out what you're hiding." Taiga said.
"I'm not hiding anything." Tetsuya said as he looked away a bit.
"Are you boys done?" Makoto asked as he came.
"Almost." Taiga said.
"Here, why don't I finish the dishes with Tetsuya and you can go see your brother." Makoto said.
"Uh, okay." Taiga said as he left.
Tetsuya looked at Makoto as he dried a cup.
"Hello Prince Tetsuya." Makoto smirked. Tetsuya froze as he dropped the cup in shock, but Makoto quickly caught it. "Now, now, don't get all shocked. I suggest you come quietly with me."
"How did you know?" Tetsuya asked.
"Think about it. Your brothers are the ones who sent me. I just didn't think it would be this easy." Makoto chuckled. "Now why don't you just look into my eyes for a bit."
Tetsuya looked away. "No. Please don't take me back to them."
"Too late. I already sent one of my men to go report that you're here. Now either come with me or your big brothers will come storming in."
"They would never come." Tetsuya glared.
"Oh no? Your big brother Seijuro said to get you by any means necessary. That it didn't matter what happened to anyone who was around you. As long as I didn't leave any witnesses." Makoto smirked. "You don't want people to get hurt because of you now do you?"
"Will you be telling Teppei that you're working for the king? Because he'll be hurt by that." Tetsuya said.
"You'll hurt him more since you lied to him. How do you think he'll feel? When he finds out you're the prince." His smirk grew.
"I just want to help-" Tetsuya looked at him a bit angrily but Teppei came in.
"Ah Tetsuya, Makoto. What are you both doing?" Teppei asked.
"I was just helping Tetsuya finish. See? Last cup." Makoto smiled as he went to him and hugged him. "Come on. Let's go to bed."
"Ah, okay, good night Tetsuya." Teppei smiled.
"Good night Teppei. Makoto." Tetsuya said.
"Night Tetsuya." Makoto looked at him with a smirk as he took Teppei to their room.
Tetsuya fell to his knees as he shook, now allowing himself to process everything since he was alone. 'He knows. They're going to come. I ruined it. I can't let them know I'm here. I can't. I'm not ready. I'm not strong-'
"Hey are you okay?" Taiga asked as he came in.
Tetsuya looked up at him. "I-"
"He's creepy huh." Taiga helped him up. "What were you two talking about? It looked serious."
"It was nothing." Tetsuya managed to say. 'I need to get to Shuzo.'
"Oh come on. That was not nothing. You heard what the leaders said. That we have to start trusting each other." Taiga said.
Tetsuya sighed. "I can't."
"Why not?"
"Because it will change everything and I can't have that happen."
"What is it?" Taiga asked. 'I knew he was hiding something.'
"I'm-"
Castle Dining Room
Shintaro looked at Seijuro as they ate. Everyone was eating in silence. They had just received the message that Tetsuya was hiding with the rebel group.
"Seijuro, when you think about it, it's not that bad." Shintaro said trying to get a reaction from Seijuro. Seijuro had gone quiet and hadn't spoken a word since then. "We know where he is now. I'm sure Makoto will bring Tetsuya back safe and sound."
"Or we can go get him." Shogo said. "It's not that hard."
"Maybe we can teleport there and bring him back." Ryota said.
Seijuro looked at them all before he smiled gently. "No, Tetsuya is going through his little rebellious phase. Let Makoto bring him back home, and if he can't then we'll let Tetsuya play his little game. Let him get it out of his system."
"I don't think that's wise." Shintaro said. "They can put ideas in his head about us."
"Fuck ideas, why don't we just bring him in right now and take care of that rebel group once and for all." Daiki stood up angrily. "Tetsu needs to come home. He's so scared that he joined the rebel group because he still thinks you're going to hurt him Seijuro."
"I would never hurt Tetsuya, Daiki. Now sit down." Seijuro glared.
"If you won't get him I will!" Daiki glared. "Tetsu is coming home tonight."
"Daiki, don't be rash." Shintaro said gently. "If you bring Tetsuya back by force it will get worse."
"Mom you know it's Seijuro's fault he left! You know it's true!" Daiki yelled.
"Don't yell at your mother Daiki." Seijuro ordered.
"Fuck you Seijuro! You're the reason Tetsu left! I'm bringing him back to show that I'm the only one who can protect him!" He glared at Seijuro before his eyes dulled and Seijuro took control of him.
"Seijuro! Let him go right now!" Shintaro yelled.
"Your son disrespected me. Once he's calmed down then he can come back." Seijuro said.
"Seijuro I am warning you. You'll be sleeping alone for a month if you do not let go of Daiki at this very moment." Shintaro stood up angrily.
Atsushi looked at them. "Mommy." He whispered. He was scared that Seijuro would control him too. He grabbed Shintaro's hand.
Seijuro looked at Shintaro, "Shintaro-"
"Stop. It. Right. Now." Shintaro warned. Seijuro looked at Daiki and let him go. Daiki gasped a bit before Shintaro went to him and held him. "It's okay Daiki. It's okay." Shintaro held him closely to his chest. Daiki was shaking in his arms.
"Daiki, I'm sorry." Seijuro said as he got up but Shintaro shook his head.
"Bring our son back now." Shintaro said. "Or else I will go get him."
"Yes wife." Seijuro said.
"Good." Shintaro said. "Daiki, do you want to finish your food? We can go to bed after." Daiki shook his head as he still held on to Shintaro. "Okay, let's go to bed. Let Mommy take care of you." He kissed his head. Daiki nodded as they left to Daiki's room.
Shogo, Ryota, and Atsushi looked at Seijuro who was sighing.
"Daddy?" Ryota looked at him.
"Don't tell your mother that you and Shogo are going to get him when the time comes." Seijuro said.
"But Mommy said you have to-"
"I know what your mother said. But sometimes Daddy knows best. I'll tell your mother when it's time." Seijuro said. "For now let's just hope that Makoto brings him back first before I send you two." Ryota and Shogo nodded. "Atsushi, don't tell your mother."
"But Mommy will want to know." Atsushi said.
"I know but for right now let me take care of it. You want Mommy happy right?" Seijuro asked.
"Yeah." Atsushi said.
"Then trust me." Seijuro said as Atsushi nodded. They all continued to eat their food.
Shintaro rubbed Daiki's head as they laid in Daiki's bed. Daiki rested his head on Shintaro's bare chest as he listened to Shintaro's heart beat.
"Daiki, have you calmed down?" Shintaro asked.
"Yeah." Daiki snuggled close. "Why is he like that?"
"You know Seijuro is stressed. It's been hard on him too." Shintaro kissed his head as he held him. "He misses Tetsuya too. He misses him so much. As do I."
"I miss Tetsu alot! He's my baby brother." Daiki whimpered.
"I know baby. I know." Shintaro held him.
"Can't I go get him? If I just explained then he would understand." Daiki pleaded. "Please Mom. Please."
"I don't think that's a good idea baby." Shintaro looked at him with worry.
"Please Mom. I'll be careful and I'll bring Tetsu back too." Daiki sat up a bit and kissed Shintaro. He looked at him with hope. "Please Mom. Please. I'm begging you."
"A-Alright but I'm only giving you thirty minutes." Shintaro said as he sat up. "You are to not use your powers. Understand?"
"Yes Mom." Daiki kissed him deeply. "Mom can we...after…" He hesitated.
"Yeah." Shintaro smiled and kissed him back. "Go on." He opens a portal for him.
Daiki smiled and went in.
Teppei's kitchen
"You're?" Taiga looked at him confused. Tetsuya looked at him a bit nervously before Taiga took his hand and lead him outside. Tetsuya was confused but followed as they went to a tree near the house. Taiga stopped and looked down at him. "I thought this could be more private."
Tetsuya blushed lightly. He could see Taiga's muscles as the moonlight reflected on his body. 'Wait when did he lose his shirt? Didn't he have a shirt on when we were doing the dishes? He did! Did he come back without a shirt? Why am I even having this conversation with myself about him not having a shirt?' Tetsuya thought to himself as he looked at Taiga's eyes.
'He's so small. I wonder what his secret is?' Taiga thought to himself as he looked in Tetsuya's eyes. "So what is it?"
"I have a secret. A big one. And if I say what it is it will change the way you view me." Tetsuya said. "I haven't proved myself yet."
"Why do you need to prove yourself?" Taiga asked. "You're just a normal guy."
"But I'm not." Tetsuya said. "You have to promise that you won't tell anyone."
"I promise." Taiga said as he watched him.
"I'm the sixth prince." Tetsuya said as he looked Taiga straight in the eye.
Taiga blinked before he laughed. "Okay, that's a good one." Taiga laughed as he looked at Tetsuya who had a serious look on his face. He stopped laughing as he looked at him. "That's a joke right?" Tetsuya shook his head. Taiga's eyes widen before he pinned Tetsuya against the tree and put his hand on his throat. "You little shit."
Tetsuya gasped as he tried to get free. "Wa-wait-" He tried to speak.
Taiga glared down at him. "You have no idea what you and your fucking brothers did to us. To us all."
"I-I-"
"You ruined families! Ruined lives! Hell your oldest brother has killed!" Taiga yelled at him.
Tetsuya's eyes widen as tears fell. "I-I kno-know." He let the tears fall.
Taiga blinked as he saw Tetsuya cry. 'Fuck, I didn't mean to make him cry.' He loosened his grip.
Tetsuya looked away as more tears fell. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry."
"W-wait, hey sorry. I, um, didn't mean to make you cry." Taiga started. "It's just, well, I didn't expect that."
"You're right. I'm horrible. I didn't know my brothers did all this. I really didn't. I just saw them change and I didn't like it." Tetsuya cried. "I just wanted my brothers back."
"Hey- don't cry. Please stop crying." Taiga said. 'He's basically a kid. He just wanted his family back. Fuck I don't like it when kids cry.'
"I'm sorry. If I had known I would have tried. I know I'm not strong but I could have tried." Tetsuya cried. "I'm sorry. I'm horrible like them."
"No- well you didn't know. It's like how Shuzo said right. You were kept in the castle. You didn't know much. And you look like you're trying to make things right." Taiga started as he tried to make Tetsuya calm down.
"But I should have done something already. I'm horrible." Tetsuya cried. "I'm sorry. I just want to make it right. I want to help everyone."
"You will." Taiga cupped his face with one hand gently as he wiped his tears away with the other hand. Tetsuya looked at Taiga as he sniffled. Taiga's heart skipped a bit. 'What the hell? Why did it do that? He's crying. How is that sexy? His eyes are all puffy and he is sniffling like a kid. He's so small and light. And cute. And-wait...cute?! What is wrong with me?' Taiga looked back at Tetsuya. 'He is cute. Passing all the he's the prince thing. He's… fuck. I'm going to regret this.' Taiga kissed him making Tetsuya's eyes widen. Tetsuya moved his hands to Taiga's chest and tried to push him away. Taiga just deepened the kiss making Tetsuya moan quietly. Tetsuya's eyes closed a bit as he gave up on pushing Taiga away. He wrapped his arms around his neck as Taiga lifted him. Soon Taiga broke the kiss. They both panted heavily as they look at eachother.
"W-Why?" Tetsuya asked as he panted. His face was flushed as he held on to Taiga.
"I don't know. You just kept crying and I didn't know what to do." Taiga said.
"And you thought I'd stop with a kiss?" Tetsuya asked.
"It worked." Taiga said as he kissed him again. "If you don't mind."
"I don't mind. You already did it anyways." Tetsuya gives him a small smile.
Taiga smiled and kissed him again. Tetsuya wrapped his legs around Taiga's waist as Taiga held him with one hand. He moved his free hand under Tetsuya's shirt. Tetsuya blushed deeply as he let Taiga do as he pleased. He opened his eyes a bit to see a black panther behind Taiga.
Tetsuya's eyes widened as he broke the kiss.
"Taiga, put me down slowly." Tetsuya whispered gently.
"You want to do that so soon?" Taiga asked.
"Not that!" Tetsuya whisper screamed.
"Then?" Taiga asked.
"Um… my big brother might be in panther form behind you." Tetsuya whispered. "Put me down slowly and get behind me."
"No. I won't let you go." Taiga put Tetsuya down but held him. The two turned around and saw the big black panther with dark blue eyes. The panther growled before it turned into human form. Daiki looked at them with pure anger.
"Big brother I-" Tetsuya started.
"What is this?" Daiki growled.
"Big brother I can explain-" Tetsuya tried to talk.
"Quiet." Daiki glared at Tetsuya. "You disappeared for a year, you joined a rebel group, and I find you making out with a stupid commoner."
"What did you call me?" Taiga growled back.
"You heard me. Now get off of my baby brother." Daiki glared. "Before I make you."
"You can't make me do shit." Taiga glared.
"Taiga stop it." Tetsuya said as he looked at Taiga before he looked at Daiki, "You too. Stop it."
"Tetsuya get away from that pile of filth now." Daiki said.
"Daiki please, if you just listened to what I have to say we can solve this." Tetsuya said.
"I don't want to hear anything." Daiki growled. "Tetsuya I'm going to count to three. You better be by my side when I'm done or your little boy toy will die."
"Daiki! Stop! You're being irrational." Tetsuya looked at him in disbelief.
"One." Daiki held up one finger.
"Daiki please. Let's talk about this." Tetsuya felt his heartbeat quicken. He was scared of what Daiki would do.
"Two." Daiki held up a second finger.
"Daiki please!" Tetsuya yelled.
"Three." Taiga glared as he transformed into a tiger and pounced on Daiki. Daiki turned into a panther and fought Taiga.
Tetsuya watched in terror. "Taiga! Daiki! Stop!" He went over to see if he could separate the two giant cats with huge claws. He stopped. "DAIKI STOP!"
Taiga and Daiki tried to bite and claw at each other. Taiga growled at Daiki as he attempted to pin him down. Daiki glared and managed to flip them over and pin Taiga down. He growled at him as he was about to bite his neck when Tetsuya pushed Daiki off. Well, he tried to. He ended up just nudging him. Daiki looked at Tetsuya giving Taiga the chance to push Daiki off, though. Daiki flew off a bit but quickly got on all fours and growled. Taiga stood in front of Tetsuya and roared. Tetsuya quickly went in the middle.
"Stop it. Both of you. Taiga please go back to the house. I'll be there in a moment." Tetsuya said.
"But-" Taiga started.
"Please." Tetsuya looked at him.
"I'll be watching." Taiga said as he stood back.
Tetsuya looked at Daiki who turned into his human form. He looked down at Tetsuya.
"Why, Tetsu?" Daiki asked. "How could you?"
"Daiki please understand me-" Tetsuya started when Daiki grabbed his arm.
A tiger we passed just tried to stare me down and when I looked at you, you looked at the ground Daiki looked at Tetsuya. Tetsuya tried to look away but Daiki made him look at him. I don't know who he is but I think that you do Dad-gum-it! Who is he, and what is he to you?
"Daiki I can explain-" Tetsuya tried to respond when Daiki covered his mouth.
Ahh, something in my heart and in your eye tells me he's not someone just passing by. Ahh, and when you cleared your throat, was that your cue? Dad-gum-it! Daiki glared down at Tetsuya whose eyes widened. Who is he, and what is he to you? Ahh now When I add the sum of you and me, I get confused and keep coming up with three. You're too much for one man but not enough for two Daiki uncovered his mouth and showed Tetsuya how hurt he was Dad-gum-it! Who is he, and what is he to you?
"Big brother-" Tetsuya tried again
Well, you tell me I don't have much intuition, is that what you really think or are you wishin'? Before you wreck your old home be certain of the new Dad-gum-it! He cupped his face and pulled it close to him. Who is he, and what is he to you? Dad-gum-it! He leaned down as the gap between their lips was almost nonexistent. Who is he and what is he to you? Dad-gum-it! Who is he and what is he to you? Tetsuya's eyes widened as he looked up at Daiki with a bit of fear and sadness. Dad-gum-it! Who is he and what is he to you? Daiki kissed him as he held him close. Tetsuya's felt tears fall as he kissed Daiki back. He had forgotten his brother's kiss. How much he had loved it when Daiki would kiss him. Daiki smirked as he broke the kiss. He saw his flushed Tetsuya's face was.
"There. Now you remember who you belong to right. He's nothing to you." Daiki smirked.
Tetsuya panted and looked at him. "Daiki…I think I like him."