Authors Notes: Well all I'm back with my newest story. I hope that this one will be as much of an enjoyment as the past stories I have written.

Disclaimer: I do not own PSoH's nor any of the characters within the wonderful stories written by Matsuri Akino.

Chapter 2:

Yin Li moves to close up the shop for the day when a sudden squeal is heard and a blur runs at him. He turns around in time to see a young woman with blond hair running to hug him tightly. He smiles as he returns the hug. A young man with fiery red hair and horns follows after the woman, chuckling. He nods to Yin Li as he moves to sit in the sitting area.

"Yin Li we saw China!" the young woman exclaims with an excited smile upon her face.

The young kami smiles to her, "That is wonderful Pon-chan," he says, then looks towards the door for something, "Where is father?"

Tet-chan looks up from his spot on the couch, "He's on his way in. It took longer than expected, but the elders did agree to allow him the privilege.

Yin Li watches the door for his father to enter into the shop as well. D enters the pet shop carrying another covered by a cloak. The previous shop proprietor nods to his son before vanishing to the back of the shop. The younger kami made a move to follow when Tet-chan set a gentle hand on the other's shoulder and shook his head no.

"But he is my father Toutetsu and I should be able to see him." the younger kami says, "I missed him so and wish to visit with him."

Tet-chan sighs, "He is very exhausted at this time and needs time to rest. The elders agreed to his request, but it did not come without a price. He now has to accept who he is now and accept his fate"

Yin Li sighs as he nods his head and moves to sit down, "I understand." he pauses as he pours himself and Pon-chan a cup of tea, "Oh Christopher came in today."

"Christopher? You mean the kid?" Tet-chan asks.

Pon-chan sets her cup down, "Chris came by! Did he mention missing me?"

Yin Li smiles softly, "Yes…Christopher Orcot. He asked for you and Tet-chan"

The young woman squeals in delight at hearing this and stands up before smiling, "I must really go and make myself proper so I may greet him when he comes in next time" she runs to the back and to her room.

Tet-chan shakes his head, "Well hopefully she won't be too disappointed" he comments as he notices the look upon the younger's face, "So what did he want? A pet?"

"A pet…oh goodness no. Actually he's working the cases where our customers have broken their contracts," Yin Li says, "And…to question me about my father"

Tet-chan chuckles, "Just like his annoying brother huh" he comments, "His brother was the one investigating the count when he was younger."

"So Chris-sama has followed in his brother's footsteps, but I wonder why" he ponders as he sips his tea.

Tet-chan just shakes his head as he stands up and moves from the front of the shop to the back. He wanted to check on D and their newest arrival. Tet-chan moves into the room as D was removing the cloak from the other laying down. Golden hair was exposed as pale flesh follows. The pale lips carry a smile as D caresses the other's cheek gently. Tet-chan moves closer as the slightly built body is exposed, now covered in one of the kami's cheongsams. The gentle rise and fall of the other's chest indicating a deep, undisturbed sleep.

"How is he?" the toutetsu asks softly.

"Resting peacefully. He has accepted his fate," D told him, the kami looking exhausted beyond his years.

Tet-chan moves to rest a hand on D's shoulder, "And how are you?"

"Exhausted, but I am happy that he has accepted this gift" D says with a soft smile as he watches Leon.

"Chris came here today apparently" he says to the kami.

"He did? Why now after so many years?" the tired kami asks as he moves to change his clothing, "Question though should be how he found us, unless it is like usual, the deaths are raising unwanted questions"

"That is possible," Tet-chan says, "You should rest, but first you may want to go see Yin Li. He is concerned for you."

D nods as he slips into a sleeping outfit of the palest blue, "I shall shortly. I do believe that I saw part of a fudge cake in the kitchen when I passed by it earlier" he says with a dreamy look in his eyes.

Tet-chan chuckle, "You'll never change. I sweet tooth to the very end. That was the reason why I enjoyed you 'company' so much. So sweet and untainted by the blood from meat."

D chuckles, as he moves from the room, "Watch over him for me?" he asks as he pauses just outside the room.

Tet-chan nods as he moves to sit in a near by chair. He would never say this to anyone and if they heard he'd deny it, but he was happy that the other accepted what he was offered.

D moves through the halls of the shop heading for the kitchen first thing, having needed to sate his sweet tooth by enjoying a slice of the cake that sits upon the counter. After finishing it and cleaning up his plate and fork, he moves to prepare a pot of his special blend of tea that his grandfather sends him once a year. Once the tea was prepared he moves towards the front of the shop. The former pet shop proprietor smiles as he watches his son speak to Pon-chan about their trip to China and all the sights she took Tet-chan to see, though not by the Toutetsu's choice have you.

D moves into the room, clearing his throat to grab their attention. Yin Li looks over and smiles to his father, quickly moving to bow before him. D smiles as he sits down, setting the pot of tea down and pouring two cups. Pon-chan smiles as she leaves the room once again and retires to her own room in the back of the shop. Yin Li excepts the cup of tea offered him as he sits opposite the other kami.

"Otou-san" he says softly as he keeps his eyes lowered respectfully, "I hope your trip was unhindered and moved swiftly."

D sighs softly, "Better than I had hoped for, but still it was too long there dealing with the elders"

"Otou-san, did he…" Yin Li pauses when D holds his hand up.

"He has and will need all of our help to adjust to the ways of a kami." the elder said, "How is business?"

"It is fine, but a few have recently broken their contracts resulting in their unfortunate deaths" he tell his father softly.

D sips his tea, "And any unusual visits?"

Yin Li nods his head gently, "One…an officer visited today, asking questions about you"

"And this officers name?" he inquires.

"Christopher Orcot" he says softly.

D chuckles softly at his son's unease, "Relax I will not reprimand you for such things. It's inevitable when we do as we do" he says.

"But you must also be cautious for some may not see what we do as a good thing and attempt to hunt us down or imprison us" he advises the younger.

"Like what happened to you and jii-san?" he asks.

"I prefer to not speak of that incident. Your grandfather was out of line with what he attempted to do and has dishonored our name and your great grandfather's name as well" D tells Yin Li.

Yin Li bows his head in apology, "I do so apologize Otou-san"

"No need for apology, just remember well what happened and do not make the same mistakes your grandfather made" he advised him.

A soft sound is heard in the door way as the blond kami stands there, a bit unsteady. Tet-chan behind him scowling as he moves to prevent the other from falling.

"He refused to stay put, insisting upon seeing you" the toutestu grounds out.

D moves to the other's side, "You should be resting" he says softly as he helps him to the couch.

The new kami shakes his head, "I…I didn't feel like being alone" he says softly as he looks at Yin Li, "Your son?"

D nods, "Yes…you never had a chance to meet him before we left. This is D…but his real name is Yin Li. My son this is Leon. He still has yet to receive a kami name, but soon."

Leon nods as he leans against D, "Nice to meet ya kid" he says, his American mannerisms have yet to be worked from his system.

Tet-chan sighs and leaves with a grumble of, 'Rude American's'.

Leon moves to sip the cup of tea Yin Li had just offered him, moving to say something about the visitor earlier when D made a minute motion of no. Yin Lin stands up and bows to the pair, excusing himself from them to retire for the evening. D just watches Leon as he pets his silky hair gently.

"D …. thank you" he says as he sets the tea down, "I mean…I may be rude and obnoxious at times and very much crude, but I'll try"

D smiles as he kisses him gently, "I know you will." he says softly, "Come now, let us retire for the night"

Leon nods as he moves to stand up, "Yeah…I'm about dead on my feet."

D leads Leon back to their room closing the door as they soon fall asleep in each others arms.

Another installment done and over with. I hope that you enjoy it as much as possible.

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