Last chapter! It's a bit shorter than the first, but I had fun writing this. And another addition to the AnisxKaede fanfics. I plan to write more in the near future of course.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own Barajou no Kiss.
So, without further ado~
Two days later, Seiran asked for them to meet at the library once more. He was finished making the antidote. Unfortunately it didn't have an effect on Kaede whatsoever. He huffed and hung his head in disappointment. He wouldn't be able to survive another night at the Tenjoh household. He either almost got flattened or almost got holes poked into him. Mitsuru calls them 'the seven wonders of the Tenjoh mansion.'
"That's what you get for snooping in another person's house," scolded Mitsuru. It wasn't Kaede's decision to come with him in the first place. There was actually another room he had stumbled upon filled with... Anis. He shuddered. He'd rather not remember any of it.
"I'm sorry; I'll do my best this time around!" Seiran reassured him. It means he had to wait longer. He couldn't wait to get his body back and to be able to lie on a proper bed, away from the cold hard floor.
"Now then, it's time for you to take him home, Anis-kun," Itsushi said with Kaede in his arms.
She stared at him for a moment and sneered. Mutsuki didn't come over to the library today so he wouldn't have to take Kaede home. Anis grabbed the Black Rose card, getting ready to kiss it but was stopped by Ninufa.
"No, no, Kurama-kun isn't necessary. It won't be long till Asagi-kun can make a working antidote. I assure you."
Kaede hid his toothy grin under his fur at this. Finally he gets to spend time alone with his Dominion.
Anis sighed in defeat. "Oh yes, and here's his uniform. Please keep them with you for the time being." A paper bag was shoved in her arms along with the dog.
He tried to hide his excitement but wouldn't stop wagging his tail in his canine form.
She looked at him closely then. Kaede did look kind of cute like this. Why couldn't he just stay as a dog? Because he's my Knight. She thought. Might as well endure it. She was the Dominion after all.
-o-o-o-o-
Seiran insisted to walk Anis home so that she wouldn't have to carry Kaede all the way.
"This is it. Thanks for walking me home Seiran-kun," She said taking the bag from him.
"The pleasure's all mine," He smiled sweetly before talking. "Anis-sama, I'm sorry you have to go through this trouble because of me."
She placed a hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry about it, okay?"
Anis waved at Seiran as he left before entering the building and rushing to her room. She dropped the bag and locked the door immediately as she entered. She leaned on the door for a moment and sighed. She then jumped as she heard a small whimper. Oh right, Kaede! She went over to the bag and unzipped it. The dog jumped out of the bag and started wagging its tail, observing its surroundings.
"Shh! You'll get me in trouble!" Anis scolded him with a finger above her lips. Kaede looked at her with his big purple eyes in reply. He promised to be good; I just hope he keeps it.
'Ah, so this is where Anis lives. I wonder where her bedroom is.' Kaede thought as he walked around to check out the new habitat he'll be staying for a little while.
"So Kaede, what do you want for dinner?" Anis asked as she rummaged through the fridge. She knew what dogs could eat, but she asked him anyway. He was originally human after all.
Kaede gave her an annoyed look. How was he supposed to tell her?
She giggled and walked over to him to pat his head. She couldn't resist since he was really cute like this.
'Whatever...' He felt a blush creep up his face but she couldn't see. It was a good thing he was covered in fur.
Anis felt him leaning onto her hand. He was enjoying it. As she scratched behind his ear, he went limp and lied on the floor. So that's your weakness... She smirked and made a mental note of it for later. If only he could stay like this...
No.
That's right. He was still her Red Rhode Knight.
The Rose Princess stopped petting him and stood up to check the fridge once more. "All I have is leftover meat from the other day. Beggars can't be choosers!"
-o-o-o-o-
After dinner, Anis went to take her usual bath. Kaede was left behind in the living room. He wandered around until a sign on the door caught his eye. It had Anis's name on it. He jumped on the knob and turned it to open the door. 'Success.' He smiled to himself at his achievement. He then looked around his Dominion's room. It wasn't really girly like he'd expected. A bed with pink sheets, a study table, an air conditioning unit, frilly curtains and a wardrobe. It looked just like any other normal bedroom.
"Hey! How'd you get in here?" A shrill voice came from behind. Kaede froze and turned slowly. Anis had just come out of the bath so she was just wearing a towel with another one wrapped around her hair.
She blushed furiously. "OUT!"
The Red Rose Knight flew out of the room and landed on his face as she slammed the door shut. 'Ow...' He rubbed his nose with his paw and stood up. That wasn't the first time he saw Anis angry. The image of her in a towel came back to his head. Wet hair and white silky skin... His face went to a shade darker than his fur. He shook his head. 'I shouldn't be thinking of her like that! The others would kill me!'
That night, Anis didn't come out of her bedroom after she kicked Kaede out. He had taken a position to sleep in front of her door as if he was guarding her. He couldn't get comfortable and kept rolling on the floor. He couldn't stay still somehow. He stood up and went over to Anis's door and pressed his ear on it. Everything was silent. Seems she was sleeping.
He took a step back and jumped at the door knob as quietly as he could and turned it. He winced as the door opened with a small creak.
"Mmm..." She shifted on her bed. 'Phew, that was close.'
He crept near her bedside but paused for a while to look at Anis's sleeping form being illuminated by the moonlight. He went nearer and looked the peaceful facade she had on. If only Anis were always like this. He'd have more respect for her, but it's good that she always makes sure to put down the law on the Knights.
His face inched nearer to hers. Kaede observed the shape of her face, long eyelashes, and healthy pink lips. He felt his heart skip a beat. He didn't care about what the other Roses would think, he'll become the True Rose for her. He pressed his snout on her lips absentmindedly.
Anis felt something wet against her mouth. It smelled a bit as well. She opened one eye lazily to check what it was. "Hnnng!" Her eyes shot open. It was Kaede! He pressed his snout further on her. But only for a second it was his snout. Then it was lips. Human lips.
She felt herself lean into the kiss. It lasted for a few seconds. The only thing that made them part was the lack of air.
"...whoa," Was the first thing that came from Kaede's mouth. Wait a tick... Hands, arms, and normal human feet. He was back to normal! "Huzzah! Finally!"
Anis blinked a few times before she realized what had happened. Dog-Kaede kissed her and he went back to normal ol' Kaede. Itsushi-sensei, you are despicable. She thought remembering his suggestion. Who knew it would work?
She then blushed as she realized how the procedure went. She could still feel Kaede's lips on hers faintly. It was still hot. She watched him check if he had complete body parts but then flushed an even darker shade of red as she noticed something.
"K-Kaaaaedeeeeee..."
He turned to her as she called out to him eerily. "What's up Anis? Oh hey, why didn't we just try Itsushi-sensei's suggestion in the first place? It worked after all!" He saw her eyes gesture to his body. He was naked. Buck naked. "Uhh... I can explain?"
"GET OUT!"
The Red Rose Knight flew out of the room and landed on his face once more. She threw his uniform with him before she slammed the door shut. "Ow..."
-o-o-o-o-
"Kaede! You're back to normal!" Seiran said in surprise. "But, how? I don't remember my last antidote working on you."
"Long story short, Anis—! Ugh-!" He was cut off by vines at his neck.
Say it and I'll kill you. She glared at him and pulled at the vines once more. Surely the other Knights would fuss over how the procedure went.
"Hmm... Did you kiss him, Anis-kun?" Itsushi asked curiously. Kaede nodded simply in reply.
Shi-! Anis hung her head in defeat and braced herself with whatever Mitsuru had to say to her.
"Ah, then Blue Rose, turn me into something other than a dog so that Anis-sama may kiss me back to normal~" He ran a hand through his hair and flushed as he imagined how it would be.
Mutsuki stayed silent and scowled as he watched them bicker. He'd never lower himself to that level just for a kiss from the Rose Princess. He firmly believed that there would be other chances for him. Turning into an animal was his best bet though. He started to consider that.
"No way! I'm going to do it to myself!" Seiran retorted.
"Please don't, I beg you!"
The Phantom Dragon - I'm sorry I wasn't able to include dog-Kaede messing up Mitsuru's Anis relics. I already had this written and something wouldn't make me rewrite it. I'll make a note for it in the future instead!
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