Chapter 55

It was a windy March day as Kurogane lifted two year old Sora up to ring the doorbell that was the front door of the Sumeragi-Sakurazuka manor. When the door opened, they were staring at a little girl with bright green eyes and dark hair. "PAPA! THERE'S SCARY PEOPLE HERE!" The door closed and Kurogane fought the urge to call her a brat.

When the door opened again, they were staring at the same green eyes but this time on a boy. They were staring at their former schoolmate, Subaru. "Ah! I'm so sorry! Mystic isn't exactly friendly with the tales her father and aunt and uncle weave up." He paused for minute as Mystic peaked from behind his legs. "Please come in, I'll make tea."

"Oh that would be great. We can't stay too long though, we need to get to St. Mungo's."

"Oh? Is everything alright?"

"Yes, just bringing Kanoko in for a checkup so we figured we'd leave a certain monkey here with you, if you don't mind."

"It's no problem, I need to head out to work, but Sei-kun is staying home with Mystic and Sora."

"Sora, you be good."

"Okay Dad, good luck with Kanoko."

"Be good or no dessert tonight."

"Yes Father."

As Kurogane and Fai left, Subaru pulled on navy blue robes. "Anya, make sure these two get breakfast. For the most part I'm sure Seishirou will watch them though."

As the maid nodded, Subaru went into the living room where he found Seishirou in black silk pajamas and his glasses on while he read a book. Subaru kissed his husband's temple. "I need to go. I know work isn't until another hour but I need to stop by Hokuto's for you know what. Anya is getting breakfast for Mystic, and Sora is here too."

"Mmhm have a good day dear."

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Subaru walked into his sister's shop to see her with another customer. "Oh my baby brother has come to visit me! Ohohohoho fabulous. I'll be with you in a minute little brother, just let me finish this up."

"No rush Hokuto." Emerald eyes wandered around the different selection of clothing in the store.

After the customer paid and left, Hokuto raised an eyebrow at her brother. "So what do you need? Maternity clothes for Sei-chan? Lord knows I need them by this point."

Subaru giggled at his sister's comment. "No I'm here for me. I need some new robes for work."

"Changing departments? Or what?" Emerald eyes narrowed as she tried to read her baby brother.

Subaru remembered the conversation when he learnt of what Seishirou was doing late at night.

"But...who else knows?"

"Your sister."

"She figured it out didn't she?"

"Of course she did. Very perceptive, your sister."

"I'm taking Sei-kun's place temporarily as Sakurazukamori. I nearly stumbled and fell wearing his robes, so I need my own black set."

"Subaru...just promise me…you won't go away somewhere I can't reach you anymore."

"Huh? I may have changed Hokuto, but I'm still me."

"Then let's get you measured and all set." He's still my little brother, no matter how grown up he is and I will still do everything in my power to make sure he doesn't get hurt.