Chapter 2
Back at the school.
"Why the fuck did I have to get ALL of these!?"
Suiryu was doing a favor for Eso, Eso wanted to up his cooking skills, mainly ramen since it's become a hit with the family and the brothers when they are on the road doing their concerts. It's their go to dish and now tradition after a show. "I want to make a comparison to see what has the better flavor and what makes a good ramen." He explained. "Now then, want to help me?"
"Pass, I'm not the cook around here, besides, you usual sous chef is out on the town, and the other chef is the size of a baby."
Eso smirked. "Speaking of little brother, he has not been able to leave Choso's arms recently. Despite it still being cold outside, Choso refuses to leave Yuuji alone." He said and giggled shortly after. "Big bro tends to go overboard when it comes to something like this, doesn't he?"
"That's just Choso being Choso. Protective at the same time, slightly deprived and takes advantage of life moments you all should have had." He explained. "Besides, I don't think Yuuji minds it…"
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'OH COME ON!' Yuuji chirped aloud.
Choso had him tucked into his jacket, despite the weather being cold. Yuuji didn't mind it, well for the first five minutes he didn't. But it's going on an hour now. "I don't think you should be resisting me little brother, Kitsune said if you are exposed to the cold for more than twenty minutes, it can be fatal"
Yuuji knew that too, he had that instinct to be weary of the outdoors, especially in the winter. 'I know, but if that's the case, why are we still outside!?' Yuuji wanted to ask. But the answer was obvious the more he thought about it.
He can't go anywhere.
He can't leave Choso's side even for a moment due to the chill. He was captured and retained for his older brother's enjoyment, nothing more or less. "It's still a lovely day though. Look at the snow on the ground little brother. How crisp and clean it is…"
It was rather peaceful, and yet still, Yuuji wanted to go inside and crawl around for a bit. Or even find a space big enough to stretch his wings. He has gotten better a flying, thankfully, Junpei takes him to the gymnasium to train on flying without getting cold. However, this little body he is trapped in is not benefitting him the least bit.
'I wonder how I get out of this state…' Yuuji thought to himself. 'Also, how long have I been stuck like this? What's the point of it all? How… how do I even live like this if I can't break through this stage? What's missing?'
"Little brother?"
Peering up, he saw Choso had become concerned. Of course, he felt what he was feeling. "Yuuji, I know this is difficult for you, but I promise you it will get better. After all, you have your brothers looking out for you. Not to mention the favor of a dragon."
'Favor? What do you mean by that?'
"You appear confused little brother. Oh, you have yet to meet the great lady since you have become coherent. That's understandable. She's a very powerful being who has been helping us tend to you. I call her the great lady and so does everyone else. She has yet to tell us her name, but, once she does, we will honor her request as to how to address her."
He never understood what Choso or the others meant when they spoke of this 'Great Lady'. However even Suiryu addresses her respectfully! So she must be someone powerful.
Either way, he has yet to know who she is, and he is still stuck as a baby, so it doesn't really matter to him… unless this great lady can turn him back! He said she is a dragon right? Could she have the power to undo this? Or even perhaps put an end to it all? He never wanted to become a dragon…
"Little brother." He turned and peered up a Choso who spoke softly to him once more. "As trying as your life has been, just remember your blessings as well. This is difficult, yes, but at the same time, please consider everything else in between that has occurred."
'Well, that's the thing, I don't even remember what has happened from when I turned into this!' Yuuji thought.
