Hey guys I'm back from my vacationey thing. So you get to read more stories! :D

Random clarification: Yes, Klavier switches bands after he comes back from Germany. This is just his kid band, so expect no Daryan or other people the game may or may not have mentioned XP

Special thanks to White Weasel and my other anonymous friend (you know who you are)! I combined your ideas on this one :3

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"Klavier… Why is there a puppy in my room?!"

"There isn't as much stuff to break in your room as there is in all the other rooms." The ten-year-old greeted him with a bright smile, pausing his game of tug-of-war with the golden retriever pup. The dog now began to drool all over Kristoph's floor.

"Well… Err… Why is there even a puppy in this house?!"

"Mr. DeGernes came by and said that he would pay me fifteen dollars if I watched his dog for a few hours, so I said yes. And the puppy has a name, you know. It's named Vongole." When did Mr. DeGernes get a puppy? Isn't he like 90?

"Can't you ask about these things first?"

"I mean, I could…" Klavier grinned, placing his hands on his hips. "But it's funny to see your reaction."

"I want that dog out." Kristoph wasn't exactly a fan of being teased, especially not by his brother, of all people.

"Oh come on, Kris, lighten up." He started playing with his hair, still wearing a wide grin. Did he pick up these weird habits from his band-mates?

"Not in my room. Put it out in the backyard or something." While they had been arguing, the puppy had found its way over to Kristoph, and was licking his shoe. "What is it doing? Eww!"

"Kristoph, don't be a girl," Klavier laughed, reaching down to pet the… Beast. "Look, it likes you! Just pet it, it's cute." Seeing his brother's unbelieving expression, he added, "if you pet the top of its head, it can't slobber on you." Kristoph pet the furry creature, almost finding it cute, in a strange sort of way. He still didn't like the slobbery thing in his room, but… It's rolling on its belly? Why would it possibly want to do that?! Kristoph reached down to rub… Mongol?'s belly, and held back a smile at how soft it was. "See? It's cute."

"Hmph. I'd call it soft, but cute is pushing it."

"Oh come on! Look at him!" His voice rose and softened. "Come here, Vongole! Yeah, good boy…" Klavier smiled, petting the small creature happily. "He's only like, a year old."

"Why would an older man like Mr. DeGernes buy a puppy? It might outlive him…"

"If Mr. DeGernes dies, can we keep him?"

"Klavier! That's not something you say out loud!"

"Whatever. Please, can we?"

"I might be able to handle you two separately, but not at the same time," Kristoph grumbled.

"Well, maybe once you got back from college you could keep him or something." Both the puppy and the brother were staring soulfully into his eyes. He decided Vongole was much more convincing.

"Better than having him put down, I guess…" Kristoph murmured. Imagine what life without Klavier will be like… I'm not exactly great at making friends. I might feel lonely, even… Not that I'd tell him that. "Although Mr. DeGernes is still very much alive, Klavier."

"I know that." Klavier smirked. "So… Can you help me walk him?"

"I wouldn't mind the fresh air, actually." Or that slobbery creature… The puppy had crawled into his lap, and not even Kristoph could resist it anymore.

"Yay!"

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The sun was just beginning to disappear under the horizon, the sky still a clear blue. The air felt the warmest it had in months, though the sun's glow was just beginning to weaken. It's almost summer. Vongole panted, happily skipping alongside the brothers.

"Kristoph?"

"Yeah?"

"You're going to leave soon, aren't you?"

"For college? Eventually, although not for a few months."

"I don't want you to leave."

"I do regret leaving you behind."

"Do you though? I thought I was annoying and useless." Kristoph blinked in surprise at the young child's blunt words.

"What… Have I ever told you that?"

"No." Klavier looked up at the darkening sky. "But I still feel like I am."

"I don't think that… I mean, everyone has their moments, I suppose, but you have less than average."

"Do you really mean that though? Or are you just trying to cheer me up?"

"If I thought you were annoying and useless, I wouldn't be trying to cheer you up. You talk more when you're happy."

"Thanks. So you'll miss me?" Kristoph found himself met with hopeful eyes.

"Yes. I will."

Klavier hugged his brother, and they were so lost in the moment that neither of them realized that Vongole had marked his territory on Kristoph's shoe. Klavier noticed first, and laughed.

"I think he wants to keep you."

Kristoph just groaned.