Chapter 4
Kyo didn't like it when Akito held him, in human or cat form, really. There was just a feeling to it, like Kyo was just a pet to Akito, not a living person. But he definitely hated it more when Akito held him in his cat form, the god's arms wrapped around him, almost engulfing his whole body, the way he would stroke Kyo's body without consent and press the cat's body against his chest, keeping his hand's on the softest parts of Kyo's fur.
Obviously, it wasn't like Kyo didn't expect these kinds of things from the god, but that definitely didn't help to make him comfortable with the situation, or less afraid that Akito would take advantage of Kyo's even more so weakened state.
Kyo didn't feel safe with Akito holding him while he was this vulnerable, Akito had proven again and again how unstable he truly was and if he so wanted he could just wrap his whole hand around Kyo's small head and-
It didn't help that his bandages had slipped off of him when his form had changed, his broken leg (Arm?) aching without the splint's support and every time Akito (Deliberately?) shifted his shoulder's or arm's a jolt of pain would spark through the mute cat's leg.
Akito sighed resignedly "I might as well keep you with me until you shift back, we wouldn't want anyone taking advantage of you like that woman had, would we?" The god asked rhetorically, spitting out the would woman as if it were some kind of poison.
Unnerved with the fact that he would have to spend more time around Akito, Kyo worried about how the servant girl he had saved was, she had been left in a very bad state when Akito had finally stopped and had taken Kyo with him as he left.
(Flashback)
The sounds of closed fists meeting flesh filled the room as Akito hit and kicked at the sobbing girl, who had curled up into a ball to protect her belly and head. Kyo nudged at Akito's leg, trying to distract him from assaulting the poor girl, but the god wouldn't let up on his attack.
"Please, please! I wasn't trying to do anything! He just caught me as I fell!" The girl screamed out, sobs wracking through her body.
"You dare to lie in front of your god!?" Akito roared, his kicks increasing in violence. "TELL THE TRUTH! YOU WERE MEANING TO TAKE HIM AWAY FROM ME, WEREN'T YOU!? LEAVING HIM IN A SUCH A FORM SO THAT HE WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIGHT YOU OFF!"
When Akito had finally finished assaulting the girl, he easily picked Kyo up and walked away as if nothing had happened, brushing stray marks of blood off of his clothes.
Kyo attempted to look over Akito's shoulder to see if the girl was alright, or at least being tended to by some of the other servants that had been drawn to the scene by the girl's screams and Akito's yelling, but Akito pressed him so hard against his chest that he could barely move.
(Flashback end)
For the rest of the day Kyo sat in Akito's lap, the god running his hand's over the soft, orange fur until, with a cloud of orange smoke, Kyo's human form reappeared. From that point Kyo was forced to lay upon the ground next to Akito with his head layed upon the god's lap, nimble hands absently running through his long hair.
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One would think that having his feet cut open would bring some sympathy from Akito, but Kyo's work continued.
Some days were different to others, sometimes Hiro would be playing with Kisa when Kyo came to give them their meals, and Kyo would be blessed with the sight of the tiger hugging the furiously blushing ram, and Kyo couldn't hold back an affectionate hug for both of them, Hiro protesting hotly before resigning himself to the affection of both ginger haired felines.
Ritsu would visit from time to time and Kyo would make sure to never break anything around him- The monkey apologised enough already -while also being as affectionate as he could be with the jittery one.
Kagura was still much too affectionate for even Kyo, but the cat didn't have the heart to refuse the glomps (As they were too energetic to be called hugs).
Rin would come whenever Kagura was around, and while they were all a little too verbally quiet for each other, Kureno had been able to teach Kyo how to whistle certain tunes, which he had used to gather their attention.
Rin would also bring around small gifts for Kyo whenever she saw him, and while they weren't entirely his taste of style, Kyo had been fascinated with the studded black leather bracelets and would wear one on his wrist whenever he had to wear any of Akito's long sleeved kimonos that made him look like a China doll, giving him a small rebellion when everything else was chosen for him.
One night, Kyo had been woken up by a knock to his door. Confused by this- Only Akito ever woke him at night and he NEVER knocked -Kyo got out of his futon and opened the door.
He was surprised to find Rin standing at his doorway, almost blending in with the night with her dark hair and clothes.
"Hey," She greeted him in a half whisper, "I'm going out tonight, wanna come?"
Considering Kyo hadn't left the Sohma main house since his father had dumped him there, Kyo didn't necessarily know what 'going out' entailed, but any chance to leave this place was appreciated and used eagerly.
So, Kyo nodded.
Grinning, Rin shoved a bag of modern clothes (1) into his arm's, Rin kept watch at the door as Kyo hurriedly changed.
The clothes in the bag included a long sleeved black shirt with a V-neck, a pair of dark grey jeans that had seemingly intentional tears at the thighs, a black belt with silver studs, a black paper boy hat, knee length black combat boots and a thick black hair tie.
Kyo quickly got dressed, tucking the jeans into the boots and tying his long hair into a low ponytail before slipping the paper boy hat on, absentmindedly slipping on the studded wristband before tapping Rin on the shoulder.
The identically long haired girl gave Kyo a quick once over before giving him a bright smile.
"You look good!" She half-whispered, "Sorry I couldn't find anything more your style."
Kyo gave her a smile and hugged her, throwing his thumb's up, "It's alright! I like it." The actions stated.
"Alright, let's go!" Rin exclaimed, grabbing Kyo's wrist and running to her room, which had a window already open for escape. Rin slipped through the window first and helped Kyo get across the banister.
A car was parked close to the Compound's entrance, Hatsuharu and Kagura sitting in the back. Rin opened the passenger door for Kyo and ran to the other side, slipping into the driver's seat.
Haru was dressed in his usual brown soft-edged coat with black clothes underneath and Kagura was wearing a cute ruffled black shirt and a black skirt with stockings underneath. Both gave him a smile, Haru's a little more laid back than Kagura's perky one.
Rin gave a devilish grin to Kyo as she'd started the car, shouting "Let's get this shit started!" As she drove them to their destination.
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1-Being basically raised around VERY old fashioned clothes and buildings has made Kyo a little uneducated about modern things like electronics, clothes and certain other things, because the story will mostly be in the Sohma compound, I thought I might as well mention it. Also tells you that this isn't and Edo-Period AU.
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