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Kyo's POV
Pulling up to Shigure's house, I stir myself and lift my head from the headrest. The ride didn't take as long as I thought it would. Like always, my neck has a dull ache but not as bad. Besides this, I'm feeling better since I left the main house.
During the trip over here, I tried to fall asleep, but only getting as far as resting my head against the rest and shutting my eyes. The ride was too bumpy, so I chose instead to just look out my window. Before I zoned out while watching the scenery go by, I overheard Master call Shigure, telling him we were on the way.
I stretch out my arms before unlocking my seatbelt and opening my door. Once I'm out, I'm a bit taken aback, only Shigure's standing outside. I would've expected to see Shigure and at least Yuki to be waiting for us. Tohru I can give a pass since she's probably cooking inside, but Yuki…It's not like I miss the guy or anything, it's just I'd hoped we'd have a brawl out on the front lawn to welcome me back.
Just because I couldn't fulfill my bet with Akito, it doesn't mean our fighting days are over. Not by a long shot.
Now thinking about it, he's probably out with his new girlfriend Machi, lucky duck. From the gossip around the estate, they've recently taken things to the next level and have started going out together, a smirk spreads its way across my face.
I wonder if she's tried to hug him yet.
As we approach, Shigure greets us.
"Nice to see you, two gentlemen, back already, did you bring our lost kitty home? I sure hope he didn't cause any trouble on the way back." Red hot anger swirls in my chest again.
"Give me a break, I've been gone for three months," He chuckles slightly.
"I'm just teasing you Kyo, you're still your old fiery, hot-blooded self. Here we thought Akito had broken you, but you're still the same person we all know and love," Shigure's face becomes serious, his chuckling stops. "All pleasantries aside, how do you feel?" The fire inside me soothes slightly.
"I'm a bit tired and hungry," more like exhausted and starving, "but other than that, I guess I'm okay."
"He did fine. No trouble to report, he rested and stayed quiet the whole way.
"Well if that's the case, come on in." He starts to walk up to the sliding panel doors. "If I'm being honest, you look a lot better than I thought you would after being locked away for so long." Trying to ignore him, I feel the hair on my arm stand up, this time not from the cold, remembering when he and Tohru snuck me hot food. My fingertips begin to tingle slightly.
"Wait, Shigure," he stops and turns around. I pause, thinking about how to ask the question I most want to be answered. "Is Tohru home or is she at work?"
"She's home," he replies. My heart starts to hammer in my chest again, heat flushing my face.
As we enter the house, the warmth of the space lessens the cold's brutal grip on me. From behind me, the three adults mutter to themselves, my ears catching all of it, though I try not to make it known.
"Has it affected you as well, Shigure?" asks Hatori.
"Yes indeed, I had just woken up from my dream when Yuki got back earlier this evening. It seems the transition period is nearing its end."
"And it seems Kagura had hers right before I left to go pick up Kazuma," Informs Hatori.
"Wait, what about…"
"We'll discuss Kureno later."
"By my count, that makes twelve that have gone through this including Kyo" Chimes Master. "Doctor, isn't there some test you can perform? I just don't want him to go back to the Cat's Room when he's just gotten out."
"Not to worry Kazuma, there's a blood test I can run. Regardless, the chances are high it has already taken place, he had the dream," Hatori assures him. "Truth be told, I could've drawn it while we were freeing him, but we didn't have much time and I didn't think his body could stand it. Plus, I didn't want Akito to have time to change his mind," He pauses, choosing his next words carefully. "However, one thing's for sure Kasuma, your son won't be going back to that room."
My pulse increases. What's going on tonight, is there some kind of illness spreading around the zodiacs? Furthermore, how can Hatori know I won't be going back to the cage. I'm not a member of the clan, so this arrangement could change any day.
Once Shigure reenters, he slides the panels together, blocking any more heat from escaping to the outside. I look towards the kitchen, expecting to see Tohru and her smiling face, but she isn't there. I look around. It would appear I've just missed her, judging from the aroma coming from the kitchen and the state of the counters, with the fridge's contents scattered all over the surface. The delicious scent enters my nose, making my mouth flood with saliva.
She must've left in a hurry based on the state of things. My stomach growls again while also getting upset at the same time.
Did I really make her that upset?
"Hello, earth to Kyo." I snap out of my thoughts and turn to face Shigure. "What tree were you climbing up? To be clear, I said she was inside the house, I didn't say she was just inside the house." I play it cool.
"I wasn't looking for her, I was looking for the food. Like I told you before, I'm hungry. I take the doctor's jacket off and hand it back to him. "Come to think of it though, it is a bit weird not seeing her in the kitchen, where is she?"
Shigure gives me a knowing look, his eyes narrowing. I guess I wasn't as convincing as I thought, but if he has picked up on it, he doesn't say anything. He walks around, coming to stand in front, his eyes cutting away to the kitchen before coming back
"Before and a bit after Kazuma's call, she was down here cooking dinner, that's why the kitchen's a mess," Shigure replies. "However, just before you three pulled up she excused herself and went upstairs to her room. Yuki went upstairs shortly after," I get a bad taste in my mouth again.
The thought of the rat being upstairs alone with her is enough to make my body begin to tense like a coiled spring, the aches in my back and neck becoming secondary. My hands start to ball into fists, but only for a moment, I relax, unbaling my hands and letting out a quiet sigh. From behind me, Hatori clears his throat
"If you're hungry Kyo, why don't you go wash up before dinner." I turn around and see my Master give him a nod of approval.
Washing up before dinner, just like my master taught me. Though in this case he's most likely wanting me to get a shower rather than just wash my hands. I start for the staircase but Shigure suddenly stops me with his hand.
"You won't be using the bathroom upstairs," he states, "you'll be using the master. In other words, my bathroom." I blink a few times
"What, why?"
"For one thing, it's already been set up for you. For another, this is our way of saying welcome home"
Okay, something's definitely up tonight for sure. Shigure seldom lets anyone inside his room slash study, let alone his master bathroom. The only one he allows to go in is Yuki, and that's only when the guy needs something.
My chest tightens, I look for a way to get past him and to the staircase, but when looking at Shigure's stance, I realize he would block me on all sides no matter what I try to do. I stop and think. The sooner I get this over with, the sooner I'll be able to get dinner and sleep. And hopefully, reconcile with Tohru, I add. Looking back at him, I reluctantly sigh.
"Alright."
A chill runs down my spine. To be quite honest, I'm a bit afraid of what I may find once I enter my eldest housemate's bedroom. I know all people have one or two skeletons in their closets, but how many does Shigure Sohma have? Out of the corner of my eye, I see Hatori put his jacket back on.
"Well, I think it's about time I head back to the dojo," says my Master. Hatori nods.
"I've got to drop him off before going back to the main house to check up on Akito." I walk back over towards them. Getting to Hatori first, I hold my hand out to him.
"Thanks for helping and keeping me alive the best you could while I was in there… and thanks for getting me out." He clasps my hand in his, shaking it firmly.
"You're more than welcome, I'm sorry I couldn't do more, it's my duty as a doctor, it's just…"
"I know," I reply for him, "you couldn't defy Akito's orders." He nods. "Don't sweat it, you did enough for me." A quick glow flashes in Hatori's eye. Letting go of my hand, lightly slapping me on the shoulder.
"Go on and enjoy your freedom, no one deserves it more than you." Though I don't know what he means, I give a nod.
"I will." Hatori turns and heads towards the panels again, turning his head back towards my Master as he slides them back apart.
"Kazuma, I'll be in the car when you've said your goodbyes and are ready to leave." Master looks back towards him.
"Thanks, Doc, it'll just be a moment." Hatori walks out, closing the entrance once again.
Once Master and I are alone, he turns his attention back towards me, giving me a slightly serious look. I come over, giving him full eye contact. He looks down, giving me the same
"Look Kyo, I know you want to start back at the dojo as soon as you can, but I don't want you to return at least for a week. You've got to let your body rest and recover." My heart drops a bit at this, but I nod respectfully.
"Yes Sir." He ruffles my hair, the way he used to do when I was a kid. He smiles at me.
"I'm so proud of you, enjoy the rest of your life my boy." He turns and starts to walk away. Without warning a question pops into my mind.
"Master, wait." He stops, turning his head around to face me, "Can I do my home workouts and stuff?" He shakes his head in annoyance but smirks.
"As long as you don't strain yourself too much, I don't see the problem in it." He starts to walk away again. While watching him, I feel empty, like there was more I should've said.
'Master." I start for him. He turns around just in time to see me wrap my arms around him. I pull him in, putting my mouth close to his ear. "Thank you for not giving up on me, even after all this time, " I whisper, almost mouthing the words.
"It was my great pleasure," he mutters. "If I had too, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
"Why did you fight so hard for me? You had to know deep down; it was hopeless."
"You're my son, it was my duty," he simply replies, without thinking twice about it. "When I took you in all those years ago, I vowed to protect and keep you safe. Tonight, that vow was assured. It doesn't matter what Akito, the Sohma's, or anyone else says, you will always be my son and I love you." At first, I don't know how to respond, but little by little my chest loosens, becoming lighter and my breathing getting easier.
"I love you too Master." A silence settles over the both of us. After a moment, he pulls away from our hug and grins at me.
"Take care son, I've got an early class tomorrow morning." I give him an understanding nod. My adoptive father turns and again starts towards the sliding panels, but yet again he stops.
"Oh, and that I love you for me doesn't count. There's still a special someone in this house who holds that honor." He then slides them apart and walks out, closing the house off behind him.
His last words suddenly make my chest feel heavy for a second. I hear someone clear their throat, I turn and have never been so grateful for Shigure, he's been standing by his study silently watching and waiting. When he notices me looking at him, he gives me a look.
"Well, you coming, Kyo?"
I nod and start to walk across the living room. As I walk past the table, something catches my eye. There are already four plates at the table.
She must know I'm back.
Once I catch up to him, Shigure slides the wall open to his room and enters. I hesitate for a moment before taking a step in and entering the unknown.
A/N Thank you all for reading the Third chapter of Locked up But Not Locked Away. Yay, Kyo's finally back home where he belongs, but no Tohru yet. All-around, this was a pretty fun chapter to write. To be truthful though, the best part for me was writing the Kyo Kazuma moment near the end, their relationship is one of the best in the show. To keep it short, their father-son dynamic reminds me a lot of my father and me.
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