A/N: I'm incredibly SORRY it took so long to update! I hope this makes up for it.

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God's Pet

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Shigure had heard the noise from upstairs and after consoling his distraught editor he was going to head up there. But then the phone rang before he could even leave the stand. Hesitant, he glanced at the ceiling, but after no further noise was made he picked up the shrilling device.

"Hello?" he greeted suddenly feeling nervous. The fine hairs on the back of his neck standing on end.

"Shigure, I need you to get Kyo ready." Hatori's voice swiftly replied. The inu felt like a block of ice was dropped into the pit of his stomach. "I'm going to be pulling up soon."

"W-what? Why?" he asked confused, looking over into the kitchen area for Tohru. The brunette was still, thankfully, unaware of the situation surrounding Kyo.

"I'm bringing him back with me to the Main house."

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Kyo seemed to have zoned out, staring almost blankly at the draped window of his room. Yuki hadn't known what else to do so he just stayed in the hugging position he found himself in. This was the closest he'd ever been with his cousin. Aside from fights, which didn't count. Yuki could even feel the fevered heat emitting from the red-head's person. He didn't want to speak for fear of bringing up an awkwardness he didn't think he was ready to face.

"I have to beat you." Kyo rasped a moment later.

The admission the silver-haired teen had heard countless times before somehow held a different air to it. It put a knot in his stomach and he unconsciously held his cousin a little tighter. He opened his mouth to say something.

"If I don't," Kyo continued cutting of whatever Yuki had planned to reply with. "I get locked up in the cage at the end of the year."

Yuki stilled.

The cage? He'd heard stories of the cage. Who within the inner circle hadn't? Previous cats getting put in there until the day they died? Almost synonymous with campfire ghost stories. Something to tell the younger children to scare them. But they were stories. Right? Stories.

But, if Kyo was saying what he thought he was saying… then Kyo was going to get locked away?

"Wh-?"

The door to the room was suddenly opened and Shigure came bursting in. Kyo jumped away from Yuki as if he'd been burned.

Yuki didn't get to finish what he was going to say or even ask what was going on as he was ushered into the hallway with a worried Tohru who'd been trailing the older Sohma.

"What's going on Yuki-kun?" She asked as the door was shut. Worried again as she remembered the dark feeling she had earlier.

"I don't know." Yuki replied just as confused. If not a little worried. He didn't know how to take what he'd just learned. But not willing to take this laying down he reached for the door, fully intending to go in there and demand answers from his cousin. He just didn't know which one he meant. He wondered who else knew.

When his hand touched the handle he stopped when he heard the front door open. Startled he and Tohru moved to the stairwell to see who had arrived, only to spot Hatori already at the steps.

"Hatori? Hatori what's go-"

The family doctor brushed by them not even pausing to acknowledge them. As he walked into the cat's room when the door shut behind him it was accompanied by the click of the lock falling into place.

A sense of dread filled the hallway.

(was actually thinking about ending it here but decided against it. So it continues.)

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"Hatori." Shigure greeted with surprise. Kyo remained unresponsive where'd he jumped away from Yuki. "That was fast." Confused when he saw his best friend lock the door behind himself as he entered.

The blue eyed Sohma grimaced as he kneeled before his younger cousin. He had caught sight of the determined look in Yuki's eyes and Shigure would most likely try to physically stop him if he really knew what he was about to do. The writer may not show it often but he had a soft spot for the cat.

"Shigure, grab some night clothes and a clean set to change into for Kyo." Hatori softly ordered looking up to catch the inu's eyes. He needed Shigure distracted. Kyo noticing the tone looked up at his older cousin's averted gaze. A wariness in the boys red-eyes.

When the light-eyed Sohma looked back down and came face to face with Kyo, he only had enough time to soften the hardened edge to his eyes before lifting his hand to lightly cover Kyo's own.

Kyo saw the apology and the next thing he saw was flash of white light and then darkness.

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Epilogue

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Yuki was readying himself to break down the door when it was swiftly opened and Shigure practically stormed out, an over night bag in hand. Hatori followed him soon after with a blanket wrapped Kyo cradled in his arms.

"Kyo's going to be staying at the Main house for awhile." Hatori explained walking passed them. Tohru looked on verge of tears confusion and worry overwhelming her while Yuki watched him with distrust. It didn't take them long to settle the pliant Sohma into the vehicle before Hatori drove off. Leaving the house darker, more lonely if that was possible. Shigure had locked himself in his study. An angry vibe rolling off the man for a reason the younger weren't privy to.

"What just happened?" Tohru asked hugging herself.

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Akito watched as Hatori led Kyo into his private room hand in hand. He watched a timid Kyo look at his surroundings with childish wonder, and open awe. The room done up to look and be as inviting as possible; warm and comforting.

"Come." he called softly, a lightness in his voice that hadn't been there before. Nervous, Kyo let go of the man's hand and walked forward to the one he felt drawn to. He didn't notice when the man left.

"Hello Kyo." Akito greeted when the boy was within reaching distance.

"Hello." the red-head replied with a hesitant smile.

"Welcome Home." Akito added drawing the teenager into a hug. Kyo returned the embrace without pause.

God smiled.

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A/N

And there it is. Fini.

Or not. There is actually going to be a sequel! Cheer! Just don't know what to call it. But here is a preview to wet your appetites. Thank you for reading and your reviews.

Kyo sat in one of Akito's private gardens, humming softly to himself a song that his mother used to sing. Eyes closed relishing the breeze he could feel whispering against his hair. His yukata soft and warm. He enjoyed every second of this.

"K-Kyo?"

He whipped his head towards the intruder and caught sight of a silver haired boy in a school uniform. Eyes wide, and suddenly self-conscious he stood up and turned to escape. But a firm grip caught his wrist.

"Wait! Don't go." The boy practically begged.

Kyo tugged, trying to get free.

"Who are you?" he asked looking the stranger in the eye. Silver eyes widened in shock.

"It's me, Yuki."