Author's note: I've long thought that one relationship that has not received enough attention in Furuba fandom is that of Isuzu (Rin) and Kyo. They were both essentialy cast-offs from their parents that were taken in by Kazuma, so in a way they are almost like brother and sister. But they never really interacted in the manga, and most fanfiction hasn't really looked at the two of them together, either.
So I was struck with a few ideas for vignettes in the history of the relationship between Kyo and Isuzu, and, so I'll be posting them over the next few days. They'll be in approximately chronological order. I hope you enjoy.
Filly and Kitty, part 1: Not as Happy
Her parents were in animated conversation as Isuzu came in. "...I just can't believe it. It just doesn't seem real to me."
Her father nodded. "Yes, such a terrible accident."
Isuzu looked scared. "Somebody died?"
Her mother smiled. "Oh, it's nobody you know, Isuzu-chan. It's the cat's mother."
"The... cat?"
"Oh, you've never met him. He's the most cursed of all of the possessed Sohmas. They say he has evil luck and can never be happy." She paused. "At least not as happy as we are."
Once again, Isuzu couldn't help thinking there was something wrong with her parents' smiles.