A/N: hey people!

I'm sorry about not updating for a while.

Like the other two stories I updated I had some things saved for this story. I finally decided to put those things into the stories.

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Gilbert leaned back in his chair as he watched Francis bandaged the wound on Arthurs arm.

"So…how were the English lessons?" Gilbert asked.

Arthur threw him a dirty look before sighing. "I still don't know what I said or what I did to make him bite me."

Francis and Gilbert looked at him silently.

Arthur gritted his teeth as he admitted "Alright, alright. I tried to heal his wounds without his permission."

Gilbert sighed as he shook his head. "Didn't he tell you about ten times that he didn't want you to use your magic on him?"

"I thought I could heal him before he noticed."

Francis glanced at the bandaged wound once more. "I am sure that he noticed."

Gilbert's eyes skimmed over the paperwork on his desk not really taking in any of the information. He rubbed his eyes as he shook his head. Fuck this shit.

Sensing that someone was watching him he placed the papers back on his desk and glanced around the room.

The boy was peering around the side of the door.

"Something you need kid?" Gilbert called.

The boy didn't say anything.

"I know that Arthur was teaching you English." Gilbert said. "Can you understand what I'm saying?"

The boy still didn't say anything however he did step into the office. He walked to Gilbert's side and peered at the papers.

"Yeah this is the work I do." Gilbert said. "Still have no idea what it that I do but it's something. Brings the food on the table and everything."

Gilbert glanced at the kid. "I don't even know your name."

The boy glanced up at him and bit his lower lip before opening his mouth and saying in an accented voice "Name?"

Gilbert froze for a moment before nodding. "Yeah your name. What is it?"

"Ludwig." he said. "Name is Ludwig."

Gilbert smiled and held out a hand. "It is nice to meet you Ludwig. My name is Gilbert."

Ludwig took his hand and shook it slightly. He smiled up at Gilbert, his tail waved behind him slightly.

"You have got to be fucking kidding me." Gilbert said, dropping his fork onto the plate.

Arthur sighed. "No I am not."

"You want me. To send. Ludwig. To school."

"Yes."

"Are you out of your fucking mind?" he demanded.

"No I am not."

"Arthur I'm afraid I have to agree with Gilbert on this." Francis said. "I don't think this is the best idea."

Arthur sighed. "If Ludwig goes to school he will learn around children his age."

"Human children."

"Gilbert listen." Arthur said. "Just let him go to school he might even like it. And you really don't have a choice."

"What do you mean?"

"You have went to town with Ludwig right?" Gilbert nodded. "People saw the two of you and they will continue to see the two of you regardless of what you do. They'll realize that Ludwig isn't going to school. First they will send a representative from the school. Then a social worker. And finally if you continue to reuse the police will be called. Ludwig might be taken away and his wings and tail will be discovered. I don't think I need to go on."

"Alright. Let's say that I wanted to send him to school." Gilbert said. "What the hell do you want me to do about the wings and tail?"

In response Arthur reached into the bag at his feet and pulled out a number of clothes.

"I tailored each and every one of these shirts, sweatshirts, and jackets. They are modified like mine to held fold and hide the wings. The tail he will simply have to curl around his waist and keep it hidden in his pants."

Gilbert stared at him quietly for a few minutes.

"Okay he knows English but he's still learning." Gilbert told the teacher.

There he was. Standing in the doorway of a kindergarten class. Ready to throw Ludwig to the wolves.

The teacher, Toris he insisted on being called, was smiling slightly.

"Okay. He's kinda new to basically everything. You have to be patient, please. When you tell him that he is doing something wrong you have to explain it for a minute." Gilbert continued. He handed a box to Ludwig. "He can only eat a special diet. I make his lunch every day. Why are you smiling?"

"It just always makes me smile when I see over protective parents put their kids in school." he answered.

Gilbert flushed for a moment before turning to Ludwig who was clutching his pant leg tightly. He bent down so they were close to eye-to-eye.

"Alright kiddo." he said. "You're gonna stay here for a few hours alright? I'll be here to pick you up."

Ludwig immediately threw himself at Gilbert and held onto him tightly.

"No." he murmured.

Gilbert returned the hug. "I know you don't want to kiddo but you have to. I swear I'll be here to pick you up the moment this is over."

"Promise?" Ludwig asked holding out his pinky.

Gilbert hooked his with Ludwig's. "Promise."

"Well then." Toris said clapping his hands together. "It's time for class to start."

Gilbert stood hesitantly throwing another uncertain glance at Ludwig. "Ah. Alright then. I guess I'll be going now."

Toris nodded. "Don't worry. Your son will be fine, he is in good hands."

Gilbert nodded. "Play nice! Remember. I'll be here when you're done! Be good!"

Gilbert stood in the crowd impatiently. The time was up so let the kids out already. Antonio squeezed his shoulder reassuringly.

The door opened and the kids left the building in fast streams looking for their parents.

Scanning through the crowd he finally spotted Ludwig coming out of the building, holding hands with Feliciano and Lovino, Antonio's cousins that he looked after, following them, looking lost.

He took a few steps towards him and called out his name. "Ludwig!"

When he saw Gilbert he immediately let go of Feliciano's hand and ran to him. He immediately attached himself to Gilbert's leg once more.

"So how was your first day at school?" Gilbert asked as they walked back home.

"I don't know." Ludwig answered slowly.

Gilbert glanced at him slightly amused. "How can you not know?"

Ludwig shrugged. "Everyone was looking at me."

"You're the new kid, it's bound to happen." Gilbert said. He fought the urge to take Ludwig out of the school immediately and just homeschool him.

"The man was nice." Ludwig said.

"You mean the teacher?" Gilbert asked. When Ludwig nodded Gilbert continued "He did seem like a nice guy."

"I…ah…I did not…understand all." Ludwig said stumbling over the words.

Gilbert ruffled Ludwig's hair. "Don't worry; you'll catch up soon enough."

Ludwig smiled up at Gilbert. "I think that I wish to go again. It was some fun."

Gilbert gave a sigh of relief. "At least you like it. And you don't really have a choice now, you need to go back. Five times a week."

Ludwig's smile widened. "Good. I like it there."

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