Shizuru stared at him incredulously when Kuwabara walked into the house. "Kazuma, why do you have a kitten?"

Kuwabara held the kitten protectively. "His mom was killed by a dog. I couldn't just leave him!"

Shizuru stared at him for a moment and then looked back at the television she'd been watching before he came in. "Whatever. It's not like I care. Dad's the one you'll have to convince if you want to keep it."

When his dad got home, Kuwabara instantly rushed to meet him. "Dad, please, can I keep him?" Kuwabara asked holding the kitten up.

Mr. Kuwabara looked surprised. "Where'd you get that kitten?"

"I found him," Kuwabara said. "His mom was killed by a dog, and he doesn't have anyone now, so can I please take care of him?"

Mr. Kuwabara was quiet for a moment and then sighed. "Well, if you're going to keep him we'll need supplies. Come on, in the car. What's his name anyways?"

Kuwabara grinned from ear to ear. "His name is Ryuko."


Words: 172

AN: Note, I know in the anime/manga Kuwabara's cat is named Eikichi. This is not Eikichi.