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Divorce?
Every once in a while something pops up in the lives of parents that builds to the already vast amount of work and stress of everyday life and Ren and Horo are no exception to this. Kids demand a lot of attention and stuff plus with all the work Horo still put into helping the dream of the lush green fields alive with the help of Ren and his resources wasn't easy. Running the Tao Empire is still a very big job and even though Jun helps a lot with that Ren still has business to take care of. Things tend to build and tempers were soaring high with both Horo and Ren getting a little stressed. The kids didn't notice mainly because as kids they don't need to worry about the big stuff like taking care of the house and others or bills and paper work so they didn't know how much Horo and Ren put into everything. It was an average Friday like all others Ren and Horo doing the usual and Yume and Koby were at school. When Yume arrived at school though she noticed a girl putting a suitcase into the office. Koby was handing in a note to the front desk that his teacher asked him to take and listened as Yume curiously asked what was with the suitcase
Yume: Hey, why do you need a suitcase?
Girl: Because my dad is picking me up to stay with him over the weekend
Yume: So you going camping?
Girl: No my mom and dad don't live together anymore
Yume: Why not?
Girl: They got a divorce… they said they don't love each other anymore so now I can only see my dads on week ends and my mom week days.
Yume: Why can't you see them both all the time?
Girl: When parents get a divorce they live in separate houses and whenever they meet they argue shouting at each other and fighting
Yume: Why do they hate each other?
Girl: I don't know… my parents kept fighting with each other then one day my dad shouted he wanted a divorce and ever since they haven't stepped into the same house and my mom is always bad mouthing dad and dad is always bad mouthing mom trying to get me on their side
Yume: I'm glad my parents are still together
Girl: They might be now but once they have a real big fight one of them will want a divorce and then one will leave… I didn't get to see my dad for a month but now I can see him on weekends
Yume: Really? You couldn't see him for a month
Girl: nope
Koby: Our dad would never leave Ba ever!
Yume: Well Ba and dad have been arguing a little more recently
Koby: so they always fight
Girl: so did mine and then one night I heard them from my room and they had a huge fight over how mom burnt dinner, they got divorced because of that fight… daddy shouted "that's it... I want a divorce" and mom shouted "fine" then daddy left
Yume: What if Ba and dad get a divorce?
Koby: They w-wont… will they?
Both Yume and Koby got a little worried about the topic divorce but soon forgot about it during the day like most carefree kids would. Yume and Koby ran into the house after school was over waiting to be greeted when a crash noise came from the kitchen. Rens voice could be heard and Koby and Yume went to check it out quickly peering in through the kitchen doorway
Ren: You idiot!
Horo: It was an accident
Ren: Well if you weren't so clumsy you would have broke anything
Horo: It's only a few plates
Ren: MY plates
Horo: A plates a plate!
Ren: How about I break something of yours
Horo: You're such a drama queen (Horo smirked at Rens annoyance)
Ren: I am no drama queen YOU'RE a clod!
Horo: Oh yeah well… I lied about that hair cut it does look dumb shorter (Horo stuck his tongue out at Ren childishly)
Ren: (Stabbed a knife in the counter just through Horos fingers missing them by millimetres) You are very close to loosing something (Ren lowered his gaze for a second then pulled the knife out of the counter cleaning it again and setting it on the drying board)
Yume: Ba? Dad?
The room fell silent for a moment with Horo recovering from nearly loosing something close to him and nearly having a knife stabbed through his hand before looking over at the clock.
Horo: Crap, I didn't realise it was that late
Ren: (Smacked the back of Horos head) Don't say words like that in front of the kids
Horo: What? … You mean crap? (Another slap to the head)
Ren: Yes, I do
Horo grumbled and left the room to finish off a job he needed completing. Yume and Koby looked at each other shaking their heads and walking upstairs to do their homework and think more on this divorce thing. It was like that the rest of the day Horo and Ren nit picking at each other first Ren got at Horo for filling in the wrong forms then Horo got at Ren when Ren threw out his favourite jumper which was older than Yume and Koby. Usually after Ren got really pissed off and gave Horo that look Horo left the room but Horo had been in a more arguing mood recently. A lot of things came up out the blue like Tao family business with other families had gone seriously wrong and needed fixing but on top of that there was a serious mistake in the tax records claiming Horo and Ren owed over a million to some company they never heard of so now they were going through all the paperwork to get that sorted… basically they were stressed tired and the only way they could show that they were stressed was to shout at each other. Koby and Yume didn't know about all the stuff that was going on so assumed the worst. Horo took them up to bed usually he would cheerfully read them a story but tonight he just said he was too tired hugging them both then going back downstairs Ren. The twins decided to have a conference with Koby sneaking into Yumes room and sitting on the bottom of her bed
Koby: Ba and dad keep fighting
Yume: And if they do…
Koby: They won't want to see each other anymore
Yume: They cant get divorced, what about us… we could be separated
Yume: Why do they keep fighting?
Koby: Maybe it's our fault… they sometimes fight when we argue
Yume: You think our fighting could be making them mad at each other
Koby: Maybe
Yume: (Fell silent for a minute then out on a determined face) Well… I wont argue with you if you wont argue with me
Koby: Fine… shake on it
Yume: We wont fight (Shook hands and smiled) in front of Ba and dad that is (Pushed Koby off the bed and laughed
Koby: Hey, hey, hey! That hurt!
Yume: really? (Smiled all innocent)
The next day both woke up not arguing or anything like they usually do, the first thing that usually happens at the breakfast table is Yume and Koby fight over food being thrown or how one got more than the other… the list of what they fight over is endless but siblings can be like that. Ren sat blankly as the 2 sat eating in an eerie silence too quiet for Rens liking being used to the bickering of the two
Ren: What are you two up to?
Koby: …Nothing…
Ren: I don't believe you, you haven't been this quiet since you were caught throwing eggs at that ladies house (Ren narrowed his eyes and glared down on the two)
Yume: But that lady deserved it, she called me a brat and said Koby was a good for nothing
Horo: Well… egging her house didn't exactly prove her wrong
Yume: No… but it was fun
Ren: Stick to the point, what are you to up to?
Yume and Koby: Nothing Ba
Ren: You better not be telling me lies
Breakfast passed too quiet but Koby and Yumes plan didn't work to well… Ren and Horo still got into little arguments. Koby and Yume listened distantly feeling like they had let their parents down somehow but not knowing how…
The afternoon was more quiet and Koby and Yume soon dismissed the divorce idea watching the chosen movie for Saturday night with Ren sat next to Horo who had fallen asleep with his head on Rens lap, Horo had been tired the last couple of days. The movie went by in peace Horo asleep Ren nearly joining him and the kids quiet and happy. When the movie finished lifted Horos limp wrist and looked at his watch before dropping Horos arm and shaking him till he woke up. Horo grumbled out a few requests for more sleep but Ren ignored each of them shaking him more before then slapping Horos chest as a form of shock awakening. Horo sat upright glaring at Ren for a second
Ren: It's late, better take the kids up
Horo: Fine, fine (Yawned and stretched)
Yume: But we want to stay up a little longer
Ren: you going to bed
Yume: But we're not tired (Yume pouted crossing her arms)
Ren: I didn't ask if you were tired I said your going to bed
Yume didn't argue with Ren any longer knowing Rens word was law in this house and Ren hadn't been in a compromising mood. Horo followed the kids up the stairs telling them the ending to the story he started a few nights ago then tucking them both in yawning himself before going downstairs. Horo made his way down stairs and saw Ren stood looking through the letters to find the one he wanted coming up blank looking peeved at how many bills and invoices there were. Horo walked over to Ren taking the letter from him and hugging him. Ren usually would choose work over play but didn't mind having a little snuggle. Ren got comfy in Horos arms and leant in kissing Horo with his hand on Horos shoulders. As Horo deepened the kiss Ren ran one hand down Horos side and the other across Horos chest. Ren did this a lot using one hand to pull Horo close and the other to trace over the ring that hung down around Horos neck. Ren and Horo both hated wearing rings putting them on chains instead to hang around their necks. Rens fingers traced up and down and they kissed but after finding nothing Ren pulled out of the kiss and looked down Horos t-shirt to see where the ring was only to see it wasn't there. Ren got a little mad, that ring was from him and even though the thought is corny it was his symbol of his love to Horo made especially for the Ainu.
Ren: Where's your ring?
Horo: (Put his hand on his chest and realised it was gone, he panicked but tried to dig himself out of it trying not to look guilty) Does it matter, it's only a ring?
Ren: You lost it didn't you? (Ren pulled away from Horo crossing his arms looking more peeved than ever before)
Horo: Is it important?
Ren was outraged he even asked that, of course it was important it was their wedding ring. Ren wasn't one for thinking a possession special but to him that ring was because of all it stood for and it was comforting knowing it was there it standing for the promise Horo made he'd never leave him. Ren looked at Horo in insult gripping his own arms and looking dangerously at the Ainu
Ren: I don't believe your even asking that!
Horo: What?
Ren: I gave you that ring the day I purposed, it… it stands for everything we have! (Ren hated himself for a moment for being so corny) It symbolises our love and bond!
Horo: We were in love before the ring and we will be after it, no big deal (Horo tried to cuddle back up to Ren not sensing the underline of hurt and that Ren was a little upset not to mention extremely angry at Horo)
Ren: Don't touch me! (Ren backed out glaring at Horo) I can't believe you, that's not the point how could you loose it!
Horo: You put too much importance on material goods, why do you need a ring to show we love each other! (Horo really not in the mood either)
Ren: Don't try twist this to make me feel in the wrong! You're the one who doesn't care!
Horo: Since when do you even care about that ring? You probably wouldn't have even noticed if I hadn't lost it!
Ren: Shows what you know Baka-Ainu!
-Upstairs-
Yume snuggled under her covers just about to nod off when Rens voice echoed through the house. Horos too rose out loudly so Yume sat up straight to listen more carefully. The words were muffled but she could tell by the volume they both were angry. She wanted to know what they were saying so she crept out of bed and opened her door hearing a few odd words like "baka" and "not my fault" stuff you would normally hear in a huge argument between Horo and Ren. Yume saw Kobys room door open and he peered out shyly before then fully leaving his room to follow Yume who sneaked on her hands and knees to the stairs. Usually Ren would of picked them up if they made a single noise but Ren was distracted and Yume and Koby were being extra careful. They managed to reach the bottom of the stairs and that must have been the furthers they ever got when sneaking downstairs but they didn't want to celebrate that fact upon hearing the raging Ren angrily insult Horo.
Ren: You baka! Cant you do anything right!
Horo: Hey, it could happen to anybody
Ren: But no, it is always you!
Horo: It is not!
Ren: You good for nothing!
Horo: You're not perfect!
Ren: Well this isn't about me it's you and your ignorance!
Koby and Yume heard them at it and stepped to just beside the doorway peering in undetected with Koby on his hands and knees looking in and Yume stood over him. They listened carefully to everything said between the 2
Horo: Ren!
Ren: You lost it, I can't believe you, and how could you loose that of all things!
Horo: You're such a drama queen!
Ren was in no mood and his first instinct was to kill Horo. He in a blind temper picked up a bowl that was on the counter that had held popcorn but now was empty throwing it at Horo. Horo only just managed to duck with it smashing off the wall behind him. Ren looked like he could kill as he picked up a small vase that they got from some shop as a free gift, Ren held it high ready to throw it if Horo said another word
Horo: See what I mean! (Smash! The vase just missed him smashing on the wall behind him)
Ren: I won't miss next time Horokeu Usui!
Horo: See! You don't even care if you hurt me!
Ren: Like you care if you hurt me or not!
Horo: I do care! You're the one who doesn't care
Ren: I always care!
Horo: Yeah right, your about as caring as a… a… something really uncaring!
Ren: You are such an idiot! I'm glad your brains weren't genetic!
Horo: It could have been worse your families whacked out ideals could have been passed down!
Ren: Leave my family out of this!
Horo: You stop calling me an idiot!
Ren: You are an idiot along with that entire Ainu race!
Horo: (Horo looked shocked for moment but soon boiled over) RIGHT! THAT'S IT!
Yume got scared remembering what the girl said her dad shouted at her mom, Yumes eyes went wide and teary she couldn't take them fighting like this anymore.
Horo: I WANT A…
Yume: NOO! (Yume ran and hugged her dad crying a little) You can't divorce Ba! You can't go! I wont love either of you anymore if you do!
Yume desperately clung to Horo hiding her face; no one noticed Koby sat around the corner still timidly looking in from the floor. Koby noticed something in the doorway… something shiny. He picked it up and saw it was Horos ring the chains lock had obviously broken thus resulting in it to fall. Koby sneakily picked it up holding it tight in a fist as Yume screamed and cried at a confused Horo and Ren.
Horo: Yume? What's wrong? Why do you think Ren and me are going to get a divorce?
Yume: (Yume calmed herself then began to talk loud and angrily) You kept fighting and… And then you were going to tell Ba you wanted a divorce
Horo: …Yume… You got it all wrong I wasn't saying I wanted a divorce I wanted an apology for what he said. Why would I want to divorce Ren? (Picked Yume up and shushed her)
Yume: Me and Koby thought you were arguing because of us always fighting but even when we didn't you still got into fights… then we heard you shouting at each other so we both came down to see why you were fighting
Ren: Koby came down?
Ren turned to the doorway and just got a glimpse of Kobys head before it pulled back round the corner. Ren slowly walked around the corner only to see Koby sat against the wall crossed arms legs spread ungainly out in front of him trying to look angry but he really did look pathetically cute trying to put on a mad face pouting because he still somehow looked upset through all his hard work trying to be mad at his dad and Ba. Koby looked up at Ren through his hair sulkily while Ren just looked sorry and guilty. Ren knelt down next to Koby who turned away still trying to look mad but coming across like a puppy whimpering. Ren got Koby by the arm and helped him to his feet putting his hand on the back of Kobys head as he lead him into the front room and indicating for him to sit. Horo had sat down with Yume sat in his lap and Koby sat next to Horo with Ren sitting next to him. Ren sighed and then let Horo begin the explanation
Horo: You guys don't need to worry about us getting a divorce, we fight but that doesn't mean we don't love each other
Koby: Yes it does (Koby mumbled with crossed arms) still tensing his hands into fists)
Ren: You and Yume fight none stop but that doesn't mean you don't love her
Koby: … (Koby blushed a little, no decent 10 year old admits he loves his sister)
Yume: I love you Koby (Yume sniffed and smiled)
Koby: Shut up… (Koby half-heartedly muttered averting eye contact with everyone in the room)
Horo: Me and Ren are never going to leave each other EVER!
Ren: Even if Horo stupidly looses his wedding ring (Ren said angrily still mad at Horo for the way he reacted to loosing the ring)
Horo: (Horo sighed) I'm sorry okay, I didn't know it was that important to you
Ren: I'm sorry I insulted your race… but you insulted my families honour and you wont be let off that easy
Horo: I never do (Horo rubbed his eyes tiredly)
Koby: Dad… (Opened up Horos hand and dropped the ring and chain into his hand) I found it on the floor
Horo: Thanks (Horo beamed away scruffing up Kobys hair playfully)
Yume: Now you got to kiss and make up
Yume crossed her arms and gave Ren and Horo a stern look with Ren rolling his eyes and Horos laughing at his daughters cute and eccentric behaviour. Horo leaned over and kissed Ren briefly then turned to Yume with a questioning look to sort of say "there we did it, happy?" but her face didn't look content yet
Yume: That's it? That was pathetic you can do better (Horo nearly burst out laughing but Ren hit him in the arm blushing slightly and glaring at his spouse)
Koby: (Gave Yume a nudge) once you get married you can't do that stuff anymore
Horo: (Horo beamed away about to tell Koby how wrong his theory was) That's not t- … (Ren covered Horos mouth)
Ren: Don't make me go out of my way to prove his theory right HoroHoro
Horo took the hint with Yume giggling Koby smiling gently along with Ren and Horos laughter being stifled by Rens hand. Kids all over are going through Divorces but I don't think Koby and Yume ever have to worry about their parents getting a Divorce.
Ha! I got some of you worked up for nothing… okay I must apologise for that I swear it's purely because of my emotional state TT hope this was satisfactory
Rock-On!
Reviews Commentary (Sorry I missed it off the last one)Naru Asakura – Aw…. That has to of been my shortest review ever congratulations on that lol
Ranma Hiqurashi – Yes we all love Chaos and here you go an update sorry it took so long updates will take longer now I'm working for ¾ of each and every day
Ren F and Spirit Of Darkness – Hey, sorry I panicked you and please don't make SOD kill me… I want to live so I can hopefully one day finish this story… it seems like it shall be never ending there's a lot to write about and yes I wanted the next chapter up too but I got stuck… sorry
Wild Stallion – See this chapter wasn't so bad was it lol
Horo-Chan – lol you thought the Gypsy Girl was just some whore… she might be a whore but I haven't made her sound to be one… she could be I don't know she's very mysterious sometimes… glad you loved the chap
Darkluv – Awww no problem and glad everything going well now woohoo
Jiao-Chan – thanks and I shall continue doing my best
Hope Usui – Yes I agree with that I guess it was super Kawaii and I shall see this fic through to the end
Lady Akuma – Don't panic they didn't get a Divorce ; sorry about that and yes Yume very naughty for running away but alls well that ends well
Kouga-luv – LOL yeah Ren thought the same thing and Horo but phew there isn't
KittyKalika – No sorry Pirika and Lyserg are still together but so are Horo and Ren… I cant believe people actually thought I WAS cruel enough to make them Divorce… though I can be cruel in my mood swings I would never do that
Rock-On! To all reviewers!