Protect You X


Five months later...

It's been an entire year since the last sweep for Ryoga. It was four months after the sweep had finished that Rio found the lost member. She interrogated him for weeks, but only got one answer.

"We saw this couple and after that, I just remember the group finding me."

So Rio sat and thought. She needed to devise a plan that was discreet, and extremely effective. So after she thought it through, she realized. Why have incompetent soldiers do your dirty work when you can do it yourself?

With this in mind, she got up, and had Scorch escort her to the Suburban District. She took her time, deciding to do the opposite of the sweep and start in going out. She would stay a day in each area, scouting until she found the right house.

Today was day seven. She had finally reached the middle of the district. Scorch drove at a reasonable pace as she tried to find anyone that looked familiar. Hours went by and she saw no one of importance. Until two boys came out of a house ready to play in the snow. "Scorch." Rio said suddenly." Yes my lady?" Scorch replied. "That boy in the red. Is he sparking any memories?" She asked. Scorch looked at the boy and his eyes widened. "That's Ryoga's son." He stated.

Without another word, Rio got out of the car and put on her shades. Walking up to the boys, Rio smiled. "Hi boys. Do you like the snow?" She asked. They looked at each other and then at her. "I guess." The boy in red stated. "Hmm. What's your names?" She asked. "My mom said I'm not supposed to talk to strangers." The boy in green stated. "Oh? Who said I'm a stranger? I'm a Kamishiro." Rio argued. "You have my Dad's last name?" The boy in red inquired. "I do. You must be Beno then." She smiled, receiving a nod from the boy in red.

"I have to go, but surely we'll see each other again, my dear nephew." Rio told them, walking to the car. The boys watched her leave before looking at the snow and working on a snowman. "It seems my dear brother forgot to talk about me." Rio sighed happily. Taking out her phone, she told Scorch to drive off while she called an assistant. "You. Yes. Remember the ice sculpture I left in the large freezer? I have the perfect use for it." She said.


Dinner at the Kamishiro's

Aegnor, Caranthir, Fëanor, Thomas, Yuma, Beno and Ryoga sat down for dinner that Yuma and Aegnor made. They all chatted happily until the asked the boys about their day. "Today we built a snowman!" Beno said triumphantly. "We decided his name would be Mr. Melt." Fëanor added joyfully. "Oh! There's also this lady that—" Beno was interrupted by a loud bang on the door. "I'll get it." Aegnor got up. After they heard the door open, Aegnor called them over quickly. "You guys will really want to see this" He said as they came. Once they reached the door, both Ryoga and Thomas stopped in their tracts.

An ice sculpture of a woman with a plaque on the bottom, the words "Dear Brother, Do you remember me?" chiseled on it lit up.

"That's the lady we saw today!" Fëanor pointed out. "Ryo, are you alright?" Yuma asked, looking at Ryoga concerned.

Thomas and Ryoga glanced at each other.

"That's..." Thomas trailed off, unable to say the name.

"Rio..." Ryoga finished. As if on cue, a slender woman dressed in blue came out of a white car. She waltzed slowly to the edge of the street before waving at them.

"Big Brother~ Did you miss me?" She called out. "Rio!" Ryoga shouted back, trying to go to her but was held back by Thomas. "Let me go Thomas!" He tried prying him off to no avail. "Don't worry, I'll be back. I'll be back, and I'll be with you again!" She began to laugh as she backed up to the car. "I took his place you know..." She said before entering the car and speeding off. With her absence, Ryoga and Thomas went to the kitchen.

"Why did you let her leave?!" Ryoga growled at Thomas. "Don't go near her. Your duty is to protect Yuma, your unborn child and Beno. Everyone else, especially her, is secondary." Thomas calmly stated. "That's my sister! My only living relative left. She's just as important as my family." Ryoga argued.

"So you're telling me you didn't see it?" Thomas asked. "What?" Ryoga stopped. "She had one arm behind her back for a reason. She was going to harm someone." Thomas explained. "How are you so sure?" Ryoga inquired. "It's a feeling I got. That's why I didn't let you go." Thomas answered. Ryoga was going to continue, but Yuma and Aegnor walked in. "I think that's enough for tonight." Aegnor sighed.

"Ryo, you have to calm down. There are a ton of questions you have, I have...we all have. However, now isn't the time to deal with it. Let's go to bed and relax. We'll think about in the morning or so, okay?" Yuma said, putting his hand on Ryoga's shoulder. With a sigh, Ryoga gave Yuma a hug. "You're right. You need rest. Are the boys asleep?" Ryoga replied.

"They're upstairs talking. You two go get some sleep. I'll get them ready for bed before Car and I leave." Aegnor smiled, going to Beno's room.


Beno and Fëanor were sitting on the floor talking about "the lady". "Isn't it weird that she looks like Ryoga?" Fëanor asked. "It looks like she's my aunt." Beno sighed. "What was her name again?" Fëanor pondered. "Rio. Rio Kamishiro." Aegnor stated, leaning against the door. The boys jumped at the surprise. "Mommy, you shouldn't scare me like that!" Fëanor cried, hand on his chest. Beno laughed at his friends comical act. Aegnor walked up to them and tussled Fëanor's hair.

"Okay my little kit. You need to get ready for bed. So you know what that means." Aegnor said. the boys smiling largely. "Bubble bath!" They sang, passing Aegnor to get to the bathroom. "I've never seen kids so eager to bathe." Aegnor sighed out, slightly amused. "I hated it with a passion. Mother always complained how she couldn't get me to stay in the bath until I was six." He muttered to himself as he walked to the bathroom.

The boys talked as they held their towels. After a few minutes, Aegnor looked at them with the bottle of soap. "Boys, the bath is almost ready." He chimed. "Can we put the bubbles in, Mommy?" Fëanor asked. "Sure." He replied. "Do you wanna make the bubbles?" Beno asked Fëanor. "May I?" Fëanor gasped excitedly. "Yeah." Beno smiled. "Okay!" Fëanor shouted gleefully.

The boys began finishing the bath while humming their "Bubbles" song. Once the bubbles were abundant, they gave Aegnor the bottle and stripped for the bath. Settling in the bath, the boys became a giggling mess as they played with theor precious bubbles. "Enjoy the bath, you two. Don't stay in for too long. And remember to help each other wash up!" Aegnor told them, door in hand. "We will~" They singsonged. Smiling, he left the door ajar and allowed them to bathe.

Relaxing in the bath, the two began to ponder. "Leo?" Fëanor called out. "Yeah?" He replied. "Do you think your aunt is gonna do something bad?" Fëanor inquired. "Nope. I don't see why she would." Beno answered. "Well...I have a really bad feeling that she is." Fëanor confessed. Beno smiled, "Don't worry, Fë. If she does, we got each other's back." Fëanor smiled and nodded happily.

"Now turn around. you need to get your back as well." Beno ordered, rag in hand. "Alright." Fëanor said. As they switched places and Beno began washing Fëanor's back, he couldn't help but look at the other's hair.

"Fë," Beno spoke up, receiving a hum from Feanor. "Have you washed your hair this week?" Beno asked. "Nope, Mom didn't get around to it yet." Fëanor answered. "Then may I wash it?" Beno proposed. "If you wanna, sure." Fëanor replied.

Retrieving the shampoo and pouring the viscous liquid on his hands, Beno began passing it slowly in the other's hair. After making sure the scalp was thoroughly covered in suds, Beno messaged Fëanor's scalp gently and tenderly. "You know, you do it better than my mom." Fëanor pointed out. "Mommy is gentle but I don't relax as much." He added as an explanation.

"I'll be happy to wash it whenever you want." Beno proposed happily. "If you wouldn't mind." Fëanor smiled. "Okay, I'm done washing." Beno replied. Fëanor's head ended up in his lap. "Mommy usually rinses my hair from the back." He stated, looking Beno in the eyes. "Alright." Beno grabbed a cup and began rinsing Fëanor's hair.

Their closeness made him very anxious, but Beno ignored the feelings and focused on the delicate caramel strands he was rinsing off. Once they were finished, Fëanor dunked his head briefly in the water and came up again. "Leo, towel..." He asked softly. Beno fetched his towel and two for Fëanor. Fëanor used one to wipe his face and keep his hair from dripping and the other to cover his waist.

The two went to Beno's room and got dressed for bed. After they went to brush their teeth, Aegnor looked at them and smiled. "Fë, Daddy and I are going home. So I want you on your best behavior, alright?" Aegnor ordered as he prodded at Fëanor's nose. "Yes, Mommy—stop, you're embarrassing me!" Fëanor blushed as Aegnor continued to giggle at his son's actions. "I'm sorry, my kit. I love you and sleep well." Aegnor cooed, kissing Fëanor and walking towards Beno.

"Beno, promise me you'll take care of Fë." Aegnor teased, sticking his tongue at the boy. "I will, pinky promised." Beno replied happily. After a few more hugs and smiles, Aegnor went home with Caranthir. The boys continued to do what they usually did during sleepovers; play video games until they tired and then sprawl themselves on Beno's bed, cuddling and conversing until they both began to snooze.


Rio relaxed on her throne, watching the individuals in front of her. "So, any suggestions?" She asked. They audibly gulped, the reserved posture, demeanor and tone was an elaborate facade in contrast to her icy blue eyes; shining with unsettling predatorial amusement. "Well? Anyone?" She asked again, reclining. Silence. "It's quite the pity that you lazy urban idiots even lackthe ability to think." She scoffed dissatisfied with the group. "My Lady, we're not like you. You're the head, we're the limbs. We do what you want us to." A woman in red stated.

"Then we're going to give them time to recover." Rio commanded. "How long—" The woman was interrupted.

"Four months." She stood up, peering down at them. "I desire nothing more than for them to feel the pain I felt in that hospital before I was taken out to hell." She stated, her eyes emitting sadistic giddiness.

"Especially my dear big brother."


A.N:

Kirua: Hey everyone, two notices from me.

One I wanted to let you all know that I am going to be chsngong my name on here.

Two, I began to do this sequel due to being prompted to do it. So the progression is heavily invested in responses and with four chapters left, I'll most likely complete it but without any updates since no one seems to be interested in it. *sigh*

Anyways...Thank you for reading. It would hurt to leave me a review to know how I'm doing. Ja ne.