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Chapter Nine: Return
Yuuri's POV
"Ask Yakov for anything you want" I was surprised that Viktor still thought Yakov was my temporary coach. He enveloped me in a hug when he told me to give Yakov one. I was not going to follow that advice. "I'm sorry Yuuri, even when I'm not here I'll always be with you in spirit" I hugged the man I loved back.
Viktor went back to Japan promising to bring back Laurea and Venandi. I don't even know how well they'll do in an airport or hotel room. Or if they're potty trained.
I told him not to for those reasons. The plane took off and I watched as it left.
Time Skip: Next Morning
A male reporter mentioned that I never exchanged words with Yakov. "I'm only skating again because of Viktor.
I told him I didn't need a coach for this, I'll be too worried about Makkachin. Even with coaching it won't change the fact that worry makes me miss jumps" I told him. When the Cup started I stretched out my back.
Emil was the first to start. The theme he chose is 'Cyberpunk: I've Ceased to be Human' which matches the song he's dancing to. He has planned four quads for this performance. The first quad he did marvelously: a Quadruple Salchow.
He performed a Quadruple Toe Loop, Triple Toe Loop, and one or two other ones. I wasn't paying much attention. I got a text from Minako saying that my puppies were so cute but they were whimpering so much. She's apparently taking care of them while Makkachin's at the Vet.
He landed his Quadruple Toe Loop when I put my phone in my bag again*. 'Cold Hearted Snake' started playing on my MP3. Emil's Quadruple Loop was flawless as well as the other four quads.
He failed a combination and a Triple Salchow because of fatigue. Regardless of that he still scored 189.15 points with an overall score of 271.58.
I do not think I'll get in forth place, I'll be lucky if it happens. Michele was different, I saw it as soon as I saw him on the ice.
He was dancing to 'Serenade for Two' but it was more like 'Serenade for One' instead. I tried finding Sala to see I was right, the program he did drove her to make a decision. This may be his last year in competitive skating skating for Sala.
He landed the first jump and succeeded in the Triple Flip, Single Loop, and Triple Salchow combination. He landed the Triple Axel and I wondered what he's feeling. What he's thinking. A lost love could be seen in his skating.
If you understood the separation, the protective nature, of siblings you could tell that the distance between him and Sala is what caused the mellow movements. I smiled as I saw the familiar story in them. He's letting Sala go, he's starting on a new path of love. I hope they don't forget about the bond of familial love when they separate.
He landed his Triple Lutz and I saw that Sala was crying. She ran off a second later but I can't see why. Maybe she was moved to tears by it and couldn't wait to congratulate him.
Michele got a score of 193.24 and an overall score of 282.89. A good score that brought him to first place.
I was right about the reason she ran off and was crying. Seung Gil seemed out of it for some reason.
I know his Siberian Husky means a lot to him, is their something wrong with her? Is he just having an off day today? Seung lost a huge standing even after recovering from the first Quad.
I circled my arms getting ready for my turn to come. I heard that Seung lost his chance to compete before seeing him in the hallway. He was crying. I heard that Yuri was up and that he was dancing to 'Allegro Appassionato in B Minor'.
That's a heavy, ominous, and intense composition. It matches him perfectly. I heard that it was choreographed by Lilia Baranovskaya, Yakov's ex-wife. I know his dancing is beautiful.
I've seen videos of Lilia's ballet classes. 'There's nothing to strength if you don't have beauty' and what not. The Step Sequence looked difficult for many people, there's barely any time to breathe.
I haven't seen anything like that in a competition in a while. He landed the Triple Lutz but will he land the other five?
He isn't known for stamina and he already looks worn out. He landed the Triple Flip which instigated a round of claps and cheers.
He landed the Quadruple Toe Loop. He got angry before doing a Quadruple Salchow and Triple Toe Loop combination. Guessing he thought of the time he didn't get the place he wanted and thought he deserved.
As I continued stretching 'You Don't Know Me' by Elizabeth Gillies played over the lone earphone. The other one broke off in the parking garage a while back. Yuri landed his Triple Loop/Double Toe Loop combination. I knew he was better but he's even better than I imagined.
He's like a completely different person. Yuri completed/landed a Triple Axel/Single Loop/Triple Salchow combination. His Free Skate was beautiful. I would not think Yuri was capable of it when he was in Japan.
His Free Skate score was a 199.87 a personal best for him. His overall score is a 297.96. I haven't gotten anything back from Viktor or Mari or anyone about Makkachin's condition.
The worry I felt when I got on the ice and the feeling of being away from my other half for this long made my vision swim. I took a deep breath knowing I shouldn't shake my head or it'll make it worse.
I don't want them to think that everything Viktor has taught me has been wasted. I kept my eyes open the whole time seeing the program in my head.
If I pay attention to anything else I'll hit a wall. I landed the Quadruple Toe Loop but even with everything I'm doing to forget I can't forget that Viktor isn't watching me in person. That is enough to turn one of my jumps into a single.
They wouldn't understand the importance of having your other half leave for a long period of time. Well Yuri would but he's oblivious. I pretended Viktor was here and for a moment I was doing better. I remembered the time I had with Viktor and how I don't want it to end.
I ended up almost touching the ice when I remembered why I worried from the start. When the program ended I fell to the ice in exhaustion. I was able to get up two seconds later but it was kind of hard. Heading to the board I heard that I was in third place with a 282.84.
I looked at the board above worrying about Makkachin. "Spasibo, Yakov" I told him before I left the table. I checked my phone continuously for new messages.
JJ landed all of his jumps but as more people went on I grew whiter. I'm worried about Viktor and Makkachin and the pups.
"I can't take an interview right now" I told the reporter for the third time since I got off the ice. "Just one question" he said making me sigh.
"How are you feeling about getting third place? Is it because Viktor isn't here?" the reporter asked. they said one question, that's two.
"I don't care about winning never did. Before I started skating again when I was eighteen all winning ever got me was a trip to the cemetery to bury a loved one" I told the reporter. "And why do you think you got third place today?" the man continued. "I don't see any reason to show off for a bunch of people I don't know.
I see a reason to dance for Viktor but not anyone else" I answered going into the hallway. I got a text when the Rostelecom Cup was over so I ran down the hallway. "Sorry" I called when I ran into Michele and Sala. "Coming through!" I yelled when I saw Yuri.
"Why are you running so much Yuuri!" Yakov called. "Viktor and Makkachin got on a plane. They'll be here in three hours" they were on a private jet which will let Makkachin roam around.
They will also get here faster than it would normally take. "Do you really need Viktor that badly!" Yakov yelled.
"I only did well when I thought of him, I was worried about them so I did terrible on my jumps. Always happens when I'm worried or something's on my mind!" I yelled back leaving the building.
Scene Change: Outside Airport
I was in the snow glad I went to the hotel before I left the place. It was freezing out but I don't care. I'm too worried about the pups now because Makkachin will be here.
"What are you doing here Pork Cutlet Bowl?!" Yuri yelled before I was kicked in the side. "You have no reason to be down and don't blame it on the fact Viktor isn't here" Yuri told me. "I got a personal best just to lose to JJ! You have no reason to be upset" the skater said. "Makkachin was taken to the vet the day after I got new pups at home.
Vicchan died at the vets and I wasn't there for him. I worried about Viktor going through the same pain I went through when I lost my companion" getting off the ground. "I… guess that's reasonable. Don't you care about skating?
About winning gold?" he asked making me frown. "No, I don't care about winning, never did" I told him. "It's almost your birthday, you can have this" Yuri blushed giving me a paper bag.
I was confused when I realized what it was. I opened the bag finding… Pirozhki?
"Try it" I was confused again and asked if I should eat right here. "Eat it!" he yelled at me.
I pulled down my mask before I took a bite of the treat. "It's a Pork Cutlet Bowl!" I was shocked. "Right! My grandpa made them himself.
Great, aren't they?" Yuri asked cheerily making me nod. "They're vkusno!" I smiled before I checked the time. "Uwah! I'm five minutes late to pick them up" I ran into the airport once I finished eating the Pirozhki. I wondered what I should tell Viktor.
Hearing a round of barking and yipping I turned my head. It was Makkachin and… the pups? Why are Laurea and Venandi here? Looking up though I saw Viktor.
Seeing Viktor run I did the same. I kept my eyes locked with him as we ran to the opening in the glass wall. I ran in place as I waited for the doors to slide open.
They are way too slow! When they opened Viktor held his arms out. I ran into them easily as the pups barked.
"I've been thinking about what I could do as your coach" the man told me. I smiled before nodding thinking the same thing.
"I have to" I said pushing him back gently. "I want you to be my coach until I retire" I told him. He kissed the knuckles of my left hand before speaking.
"Sounds like a marriage proposal" I smiled slightly at this before wrapping my arms around his neck. What he said confused me but my eyes watered regardless when he spoke. "I wish you'd never retire" I nuzzled his neck as I felt one of Makkachin's paws on my leg. "You can be and do whatever you want, it's your life" I smiled.
A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 2:27 P.M. on December 11, 2017.
*Yuuri is no closet pervert Michele! Nor is he moody.
I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading.
