Robotic City, Poetic Love
Chapter 21: Under One Roof…
"Let's get out of here. Omi, you're coming home with me. You're not living by yourself anymore." Kiba says to the petite boss.
"No! I'm fine now. I was just being silly earlier." Omi says to Kiba.
"I don't want you to live by yourself. It's not right. You are moving in my house and Toboe is going to keep you company." Kiba says.
"I don't know, Kiba-kun. Your place is scary. It remind me of Harry Potter's school. I don't want to wake up in the middle of the night and see the oil painting talking to me…" Omi rubs his nose and mutters.
Toboe and Quatre can't help but chuckles at what Omi said. It's nice to see the cheerful Omi-chan back.
"Who is Harry Potter?" Ken asks.
"You don't know who Harry Potter is?" Kiba asks Ken.
"You actually know what he is talking about? None of us ever understand anything that comes out from Omi's mouth." Ken says Kiba.
"Let's go back to my house." Kiba says. They get on the car and Omi opens Aya's box again. The uniform still has Aya's scent on it.
Omi sees a small iron case and takes it out. He opens it and sees a 3-D hologram picture of Aya holding his sister Ayami lovingly. The petite boy looks at the picture and smiles.
"Is that a picture of Aya?" Quatre asks Omi.
"Aya-kun is smiling." Omi says as he shows the others the picture.
"I don't know that guy actually smile!!!" Ken says, very amazed by the sight.
"He looks so different." Toboe says.
"I will do anything to see Aya-kun smiling like this. I wonder where he is." Omi says.
"Where ever he is, we'll find him." Kiba says.
"Aya-kun always looked as if he is troubled by something, but he keeps walking away when I ask if he needs help. I hope he is not in any danger right now." Omi says.
"Don't worry, Aya is a smart guy. He can handle himself." Youji says.
In the Metro Town Square of Future City, Aya is walking down the busy street. Everyone is laughing, shopping and eating. Streets vendors are shouting to Aya, trying to get him to buy something, street performers doing all kinds of dance and stud, trying to get Aya's attentions. Girls waves at Aya and tries to get to know the handsome red head.
But Aya doesn't notice any of them. He just continue to walks aimlessly, not knowing what to think. Aya has no idea his sister is being kidnapped. He has to give the Shark data from Omi's lab every week, and today is the day Aya has to give the Shark data again.
Aya is searching his brain for what to say to Shark. He has no idea what to do. There is no one who can help him. Aya sighs and tries to push the image of Ayami getting cut open in his head. "What should I do now?" Aya asks forlornly.
"Ni-san…" Someone calls. Aya stops. There is no way. Aya must be imagining things. It can't be.
Aya looks up and sees right in the middle of the town square, his sister is waving at him, calling him.
"Ayami?" Aya says.
"Ni-san!!!!" Ayami shouts. Aya runs to Ayami and hugs her. He is so happy to see his sister he doesn't even care about how his lost sister will suddenly appear in front of him.
Suddenly, Aya feels a strong shock attacks his body. The pain sends him straight to the ground. Ayami has electrocutes Aya with a shocker. Aya lays on the ground unconscious as a group of robots come and takes him away.
Tsume and Blue look for clues of Li whereabouts in the office for a whole day but they can't find anything. "Hello, are you two off yet?" Hige comes in and asks.
"Oh, hi. It's seven already?" Blue says as she checks the time.
"Yeah. Let's go back to Kiba's house. We can try again tomorrow." Tsume says. He is tired and his wounds are bothering him.
When they arrive at Kiba's mansion, they see Omi, Youji, Ken, Wufei, Quatre and Trowa are all there. "Wow, lots of people…" Tsume says.
"Hi, welcome home." Takuya says.
"Hi, Tsume! Nice to see you getting better!" Omi smiles.
"Hello, I remember you, you're the computer boy, right?" Tsume says.
"The computer GENIUS, mind you." Omi says.
"What are you all doing here?" Hige asks.
"Kiba asked us to stay here. He wants us to see how the statues in the hallway come alive in the middle of the night." Omi says.
"How many times do I have to tell you? The statues in the hallway doesn't comes to life, the gargoyles do. They like to come out in the middle of the night and take cute little kids like you away. " Hige says.
"Are you sure you want me to stay here? You have a lot of guest." Tsume says to Takuya.
"hey, I have 89 rooms here. I got 8 down and I still have 81 to go. It's nice to see this house fill with lives." Takuya laughs.
"Alright, you all, time to go to bed. You can have any room you want." Kiba says.
"Thank you for letting us stay at your house." Quatre bows. Trowa says 'thank you' and leaves with Quatre to a room. Wufei and Toboe go off to go to bed, too.
"Can I have the room furthest away from the Gargoyles?" Omi says.
"Sure, that's the room over there is good, no gargoyles…" Kiba says.
"Thank you so much, Kiba-kun!" Omi says.
"Just beware of the giant zombie spiders. They like to stalk that room in the middle of the night." Youji says.
"Eppp…." Omi squeaks.
"Youji! What do you scare him like that for!" Ken shouts to his lover.
Youji apologizes, "I'm sorry, I was just joking around."
"Well you are sleeping alone tonight." Ken scorns.
"Aw…come on!!!" Youji cries as loud as Omi.
"Come on, Omi. You can sleep with me tonight. I will chase all the gargoyles and giant zombies away for you." Ken says.
"Thanks, Ken-kun. You're the best!" Omi says.
"Come on, Ken. You know I can't sleep without you." Youji protests.
"Then don't sleep." Ken makes a face to his lover and leaves.
"Good night!" Omi smiles and follows Ken off.
"Serve you right." Kiba says to his blonde coworker.
"Hige was messing with Omi too!" Youji says.
"So? I'm gonna be sleeping alone anyhow." Hige laughs. He turns to Blue and says, "I'll see you in the morning."
"See you." Blue smiles to Hige. She looks around and says, "I think I'm going to check on Tsume. He doesn't look too good today. His wounds must be bothering him."
"Why don't you go to sleep, I will go check on Tsume." Kiba says.
"Come on, you guys, don't leave me here by myself." Youji says.
"Go find a room with giant zombie spiders to sleep in." Kiba jokes before heading to Tsume's room.
"Meanie!" Youji screams.
Kiba walks pass Toboe's room and knocks on the door. Toboe opens the door and looks at him. "Hi, are you tired? Blue says Tsume isn't feeling too well, I'm going to check on him. You mind going with me?" Kiba asks his petite lover.
"No, I don't mind at all. Let me get my computer." Toboe says. He gets his palm top and goes to Tsume's room.
Tsume sits at his room and reads the criminal files on his computer. Kiba knocks on the door and says, "hello?"
"Come on in." Tusme says as he hears Kiba's voice.
"Hi, how come you're not sleeping? You shouldn't stress yourself." Kiba says. Tsume is so into the computer it reminds Kiba of Omi.
"I tried to sleep, but the wounds are bothering me." Tsume sighs as he clinks onto another files on his computer.
"Do you like something to help you sleep?" A soft, sweet voice says. Tsume then realizes Kiba isn't alone.
"Toboe! I thought you're sleeping." Tsume says.
"Kiba was worried and he wants me to come check on you. Do you mind if I take a look at your wound, please?" Toboe asks politely.
"Thank you very much." Tsume says softly to the petite doctor. Toboe is so sweet and so adorable Tsume can't help but soften his voice.
Toboe takes out his palm top. The boy's computer has a scanner builds into it and he uses it to check Tsume's vital. "Your wounds are a little bit infected and it's swelling. Let me clean them up, then you won't hurt as much."
Toboe starts cleaning up the wound. "Tell me if it hurts." Toboe says to Tsume as he goes through Tsume's wounds carefully. The boy's face looks so serious and caring at the same time, it makes him even more compelling. Toboe always has been very eyes-catching; and now Tsume can't help but stare.
Tsume feels very happy and very miserable at the same time. Tsume feels wonderful with Toboe's soft and gentle touches on his body. Yet he is sad that Toboe will never be a part of his life. Sweet dear Toboe is the perfect match for charming rich prince Kiba.
Tsume shakes his head, hating himself for having thoughts on Kiba's petite lover again. Tsume looks at Kiba, hoping Kiba will not see him staring at Toboe. Luckily, Kiba is staring at Toboe and Kiba doesn't notice Tsume's longing glance.
"There. It shouldn't hurt so much now. I will get you some medicine to help you sleep." Toboe says after he finishes cleaning up Tsume's wounds. The small boy then lets out a yawn.
"Sorry I keeps you up." Tsume says.
"No, please don't mention it." Toboe smiles. That smile is so beautiful.
"Come on, Toboe. Let's get you back to bed." Kiba says. Toboe says 'good night' to Tsume and leaves.
Toboe goes back to his room and gets out his kitty jammies. He takes off his shirt and sees the scar on his stomach. The haunting memories suddenly hit Toboe again. Toboe sighs and rub his scar, trying to forget all the physical and mental pain that night.
"Toboe, you okay? What's the matter?" Kiba asks.
"Nothing. I'm just changing." Toboe takes his kitty jammies and covers up his body. Kiba frowns and walks up to the petite boy. Gently, Kiba takes Toboe's jammies away and looks at Toboe's scared abs.
"Are you looking at the scar?" Kiba asks. Toboe nods.
"It healed, but it still hurts me." Toboe says. Kiba puts his hand on Toboe's small stomach.
Toboe quavers lightly. He never feels such intimate and passionate touches on his skin. The sensations are too strong for the small boy. Kiba whispers, "it's okay, relax."
Kiba's hand feels strong and powerful on Toboe tiny abs. Kiba caresses the once perfect skin gently. The strokes are so heated Toboe feels like his pain is all melted away.
Tsume takes his medicine and lies down on the bed. He tosses around and lays on top of something cold and metallic. Tsume reaches down and gets the metallic object. "Toboe's palm top." Tsume says. Toboe has forget his computer.
Tsume gets up and takes the palm top back to Toboe's room. He is going to knock on Toboe's door when he sees the door is not fully closed. And through the gap of the door, he sees Toboe standing there, shirtless and Kiba is holding him.
Kiba gets down and kisses Toboe's stomach lightly before he picks Toboe up and puts Toboe down the bed. Kiba then gets onto Toboe's bed. Tsume signs. The policeman shoves his jealousy aside and quietly closes the door; he then walks lightly.
Later that night, Kiba walks out of Toboe's room and walks toward the kitchen. Tsume is sitting there, having a bottle of beer. "Hey. How come you're still up?" Kiba asks.
"Just getting a beer to wash the aftertaste of the medicine down. How come you're still up?" Tsume says.
"I was gonna get a drink of water, but the beer looks good." Kiba says as he gets a beer out of the fridge.
"You know what, Kiba. I think I'm gonna find my own apartment after all." Tsumes says as he drinks his beer.
"How come? You don't like it here?" Kiba asks.
"No, I like it here. I just feel bad sleeping under your roof and drink your beer." Tsume says.
"Hello." Someone says at the door. Tsume and Kiba looks up and sees Wufei standing there.
"Hey, you should be in bed. What's the matter? Do you want something to drink? Are you hungry? You want me to fix you a sandwich or something?" Kiba asks the boy.
"Actually, there is something I need to talk to you two about Aya. I hit the dead end and I don't know who else I can go to except for the two of you now." Wufei says.
The Chinese boy looks so serious, Kiba and Tsume can't help but sober up. "Why don't you sit down?" Kiba says.
Wufei sits down and tells Kiba and Tsume everything he knows about Aya and Ayami. From how Aya is stealing data from Omi to the Ayami's kidnapping. "I don't know if Aya's disappearing has anything to do with his sister's kidnapping. I had been making calls the whole night to try and find Shark and his yukuza, but no one seen him since this morning." Wufei says.
Kiba and Tsume look at each other. Neither of them know what to say. "You think you can find Aya?" Wufei asks Tsume.
"I will do my best." Tsume says.
"Let us worry about it for now. You keep contacting your connections and come to us if you hear anything else." Kiba says.
"I will do that." Wufei leaves the kitchen.
"I'm going to call my connections, too. You go and get some rest. No point of both of us stay awake if one of us can sleep." Tsume says.
"Don't worry about it. I'm gonna make some coffee." Kiba gets up and go to the stove.
Duo wakes up and realizes he falls asleep at the sofa in the lab. Heroo has put a blanket over him. Duo looks at his watch and sees that it's 1am already. Duo sits up and he can already hear Heroo punching the keyboard of the computer.
"Heroo, are you still checking how the hacker gets inside your computer?" Duo asks his lover.
Heroo grunts, "I just can't figure it out. It's driving me crazy…"
Duo knows Heroo very well and he knows it's impossible to make Heroo stops. The braided boy just put a jacket over Heroo's shoulder to make sure the Japanese doesn't catch a cold. Heroo takes Duo's hand and gives it a kiss.
"Why don't you go back to sleep? I will keep looking." Heroo says.
TBC…