Five years later, Jethro returns after his Tour as a Marine
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(Five Years Later)
He shakes out his mane as he steps off the train and sighs before breathing in the air of home. He smirks as he puts on his cover and tugs his bag onto his shoulder before heading home.
As he takes the short walk, he looks up as he hears girly giggles and chuckles as he spots a group of young girls watching him. He curls his tail and nods to the females as he passes them, inwardly smirking at the squeals of glee his actions cause and he rolls his eyes as he removes his cover before entering his Fathers Store.
Jack looks up at the jingle and pauses in shock at the sight of the striped white Lion. His eyes blur with unshed tears and he clears his throat "L-Leroy!?"
Jethro smiles "Hey Dad...I'm back" he opens his arms and chuckles as the Lion rushes over, enveloping him into a hug while deafening him with his loud purr. He glances down, marvelling in the fact that he has grown taller than his Dad and shakes his head before returning the hug.
Jack smiles as he gazes at his Son, taking in all the differences he can see and lifts a hand to softly stroke the thick mane "You finally grew your mane...you are an adult now"
The Liger shrugs "That may be...but I'll always be your Son, Dad" with that he straightens "My room still upstairs?" at the nod, he picks up his bag "Let me get settled then I'll give you a hand"
He nods and smiles at his Son "It's good to have you back, Leroy"
A smile is his answer as he walks pass his Dad "It's good to be back" with that he heads upstairs and unpacks his stuff before getting out of his Uniform. He chucks on a pair of jeans along with his red Marine hoodie and heads back downstairs, to help his Dad with the Store.
+NCIS+
After helping closing the Store and starting dinner, he looks up as he hears his Dad come in "So...was it a good days taking?"
Jack shrugs "It was alright, most people just popped in as they heard that you were back" with that he smirks as he takes a seat as his Son places a plate of steak and potatoes infront of him before taking his own seat. He gazes at his Son while slowly munching the succulent steak and shakes his head "Why don't you ask me what you are dying to ask?"
Jethro lets out a sad chuckle "Am I that predictable?" at the raised eyebrow, he sighs "So...have you heard about Tony?"
The Lion gives him a sad smile "Caught him a few times in your room at the beginning...noticed a few bites and scratches on him" he shrugs "The Canine refused to speak and hid from me...but that was to be expected as-"
Jethro rolls his eyes as he interrupts "You practically tried to kill him!"
Jack shrugs "That's the Past, Leroy! Your Mother showed me that she accepts your decision...and so, so do I" with that he takes another bite of his dinner before continuing "Anyway...after a while, the Pup started opening up and...and-" he gazes up into eyes like his "-and he told me that it was his Dad who attacked him! His Dad attacked him because he became Collared!" he runs a hand through his salt n pepper mane "Tony told me that he dared not tell his Dad that it was a Feline he was Collared to...but apparently 'Senior' had arranged the Pup to be Collared by some kind of rich Poodle and so...went mental at him for getting Collared while he was away!"
Jethro lowers his knife and fork before wiping his mouth on a napkin "I-I gotta go see him" with that he stands...only to growl as Jack grabs his tail
"Leroy, I haven't seen Tony for the past two years...it's like he disappeared or-"
The Liger snarls and bares his teeth "Tony isn't dead, Jack! I would know if he was!" with that he storms out of the house and runs to the Lake that separates the Felines from the Canines.
+NCIS+
Once he makes it to the other side, he hides his boat in the bushes...pausing with a smile on his face at the spot where he first met Tony, the place where he was pounced on. He shakes his head as he forces himself out of the Past and into the Present as he heads for the mansion.
After scoping the area, he cautiously approaches the back of the house, using his Marine training, and pauses as his sensitive ears picks out the sound of voices
"I miss Tony, don't you?"
"Yeah...can't believe his Dad went all Feline on him!"
"Yes, that God my Parents aren't like that!"
"Michael, your Parents don't give a dam where you stick it!"
"Pfft! As if yours care!"
Jethro rolls his eyes and decides to peek out from his hiding spot, huffing as he watches the Afghan and Rottweiler chatting amongst themselves and decides to leave them to it as he slowly makes his way to the house. He glances around, thankful for the cover of darkness as he retracts his claws and climbs up the side of the house, into Tonys Bedroom.
He widens his pupils, allowing himself to see in the dark and frowns at the sleeping form on the bed. He slowly approaches and gently shakes the sleeping Canine awake...only to jump back in shock at the scream as an unknown female makes a lot of noise. A grunt escapes his throat as a heavy body slams into him and he lets out a snarl as he goes on the defensive.
The male Canine growls and barks at him before going for his throat.
Jethro rears back, raking his claws down the Canines sides while letting out a hiss of anger.
The Canine snarls and fakes going to the left while attacking to the right, managing to snag his teeth against his Collar.
The Feline yanks his head back, his heart stopping as his Collar snaps and falls to the ground between them.
They both stare at the torn piece of leather before gazing at one another.
The Canine frowns as he gazes at the forest green leather and looks up at the massive Feline. He cocks his head to one side and lets out an unsure whine before cautiously moving closer "J-Jethro?"
His ear twitches at the sound of his name and he backs away, while picking up the torn Collar. He glances at the male Canine before glancing to the female and back again.
"Jethro? Jethro its me! It's Tony!"
His ears flatten in anger as he glances towards the bed "I shouldn't have come" with that he heads to the window, deciding to leave (I should have taken that NIS Agents offer...maybe it's not to late?).
Tony flattens his own ears in distress as he attempts to stop him "Jethro! Jethro please! It's not what it looks like!" but backs away at the aggressive hiss "Please...please let me explain?"
Jethro shakes his head "No...I should have listened to Dad, I should have never let a Canine Collar me" he goes to leave but turns with a snarl as Tony grabs his tail. He rakes his claws over the Alsations chest before tearing off the Collar he gave him.
The Canine yelps and backs away with his tail between his legs. He glances up with wet eyes before placing a hand on the bloody wound on his chest "J-Jethro...please?"
The Liger just hisses before turning tail and leaves.
Tony watches from the window as his Soulmate disappears into the night.
He continues to stare with tears running down his cheeks and jumps as a body presses up against his back
"Tony? Now you have no excuse but to take my Collar and-"
Tony turns with a snarl and pushes the Poodle away "Fuck off Wendy! I told you! I am taken and will never accept your fucking Collar!"
She flattens her ears and folds her arms over her chest "He doesn't want you! He has given you away!" with that she points to the torn strip of ice blue leather before growling "You have no excuse now, for not taking me as your Mate!"
He growls back before grabbing her by her Scruff and then chucks her out of his room "I don't and never did want you! And I don't care if Dad will disown me because of it!" with that he slams the door on her and leans against it. He glances towards the window and lets out a whine "I will make it up to you...you'll find out the truth, that I never cheated on you" with that he picks himself up off the floor and heads to the Bathroom, to sort out the claw marks on his chest and decides to speak to Jethro tomorrow...giving the Feline time to calm down.