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The ride home went in an awful silence. Milliardo was leaning on Trowa, staring out the window, not wanting to look at anyone else in the car. The removal of the collar had stirred up bad memories from the time he was with Dermail. He felt his Masters and Lucrezia's eyes on him. He knew they were both staring at the tattoo on his neck.'Master?' asked Milliardo not looking at the man. 'That collar you gave me for Christmas, do you have it with you?'
'Yes, it's somewhere in my coat…why do you ask? You want a collar around your neck so badly?'
'No, not really…I just want to hide my tattoo…I'm not proud of it. It reminds me too much about him.' He said. Trowa hugged his lover as he felt that Milliardo was about to cry again.
Treize searched his coat and found the collar. He gently clicked it around Milliardo's neck.
'You don't have to worry about it when you transform. I had it made so it would adapt in size if necessary.'
'Thanks.' Said Milliardo softly. He somehow found the weight of a collar somewhat relaxing. He was happy when the weight of his old collar was gone, that was until everyone noticed another thing that marked him as a slave.
'When we're home, may I transform and just take a walk? Alone?' asked Milliardo after another few minutes of silence.
'Of course you may. You don't have to ask Milliardo, you know I'll approve, as long as you make sure you don't get yourself into trouble.' Said the blonds Master nicely.
Kitty 13 (new! 31-08-2005)
'Milliardo, I've got to talk to you.' said Lucrezia just after lunch.
'Yeah, sure. Shall we go outside then?' Lucrezia nodded and both teens went outside.
'Something wrong 'crezia?' asked the blond concerned when they were alone.
'No, nothing's wrong.' she answered smiling. 'I just wanted to tell you something. You remember your last pregnancy'
Milliardo's expression darkened. 'Yes, I do. Why?' his tail twitched.
'Well, it's about in what shape you want to be when you give birth to the kittens'
'Does it matter then? I was a lion back then because I couldn't turn back after the full moon'
'Yes, and the kittens were little lion cubs. If you decide to stay in human form you'll get normal kids, and it will take the full nine months then. But if you decide to change into your feline shape, the kittens will be what you are. And it'll only take two months'
'So as soon as it's certain I'm pregnant I've got to change…will the kittens be able to transform like me then'
'At a certain age, yes.' answered Lucrezia 'And if you decide your feline shape it'll definitely be less painful. Especially when there's going to be more than one'
'I've got to ask Trowa and Master Treize, but I'm sure it'll be one of my feline shapes. Thanks for telling me Lucrezia'
'No problem at all.' she said smiling. 'Well, I've gotta go back home for a few days. Call me when there's something wrong, even if it's in the middle of the night'
'Sure. Don't worry. It'll be fine'
Milliardo checked if Trowa was at the stables but he couldn't find him there. All horses were present, so he hadn't gone for a ride.
'Still inside the house? That's a miracle…' The blond decided to be lazy and he transformed into a white tiger. That way he would be a few minutes faster. He used the kitchen to enter the house and when he neared the dining room he heard Treize talk to someone. He hesitated with entering. If it was someone who didn't know Milliardo yet, he would be scared to death.
Suddenly the blond recognised the voices. The people talking to Treize were the persons who tried to shoot him during Christmas.
'…so can we proceed on your land to find the horse, your excellency?' asked the man who had shot Milliardo.
'I assume you that my slave can find the horse and bring it back for sure. He had seen the horse five minutes before you came. He already probably has the horse'
'I'm sorry, but Duke Dermail doesn't want anyone to touch his horse'
'Then how are you supposed to bring the horse back? If you can't touch it.' retorted Treize. He didn't want those men on his land.
'That's not what I meant your excellency. Duke Dermail made perfectly clear he didn't want anyone lese but the two of us to touch the horse.' tried the man.
'So what would Duke Dermail do if I was able to bring the horse back?' asked Treize.
'Nothing'
'Yet you said no one but you could touch the horse.' Treize was trying to play a mind game with the men, showing them that he wasn't pleased with their company.
'Yes, but you are not a…' and the man stopped.
'I'm not what'
'A…A slave!' snapped the other man.
'And what is the stable boy at my cousins house? Don't tell me my dear cousin finally freed one of his slaves.' teased Treize.
'No! Of course not! I just wanted to warn you, 'cause Duke Dermail gave us permission to shoot anyone near the horse'
'Just like you tried shooting me!' snapped Milliardo as he entered the room. He was growling softly and his tail swished dangerously.
'It's that white tiger we saw on Christmas-eve!' reacted one of the men. He grabbed his handgun from his belt and aimed it at Milliardo. 'Don't come any closer!' he warned.
Treize stepped between Milliardo and the two men, forcing the man to lower his gun.
'I will not allow weapons drawn in my house.' he said firm. 'Milliardo, sit'
Milliardo did as he was told and he sat down.
'Lower your weapon. He shall not harm the both of you.' demanded Treize, eying the both men.
The man finally lowered his gun.
'Good.' said Treize. 'Now shall we go outside and look if Trowa managed to find the horse?' he said while he went outside. Milliardo followed Treize closely, but paying the most attention to the two men behind him.
When they saw Trowa coming with a horse by his side the two men ran to him.
'The mare is walking limp!' noticed one of the men. 'You'll pay for that slave! She's one of Dermails best jumping horses!' he snapped aiming his gun at Trowa.
Milliardo growled loudly and jumped on the man from behind. 'Don't you dare shoot him.' he said.
'Milliardo! Calm down!' ordered Treize. Milliardo complied and got off the man.
'Trowa.' called Treize. 'How come she's limping?' asked Treize as he approached his slave.
'I don't know Master. I found her like this. It looks like she didn't make a jump'
'Impossible!' snapped the man who just got up on his feet. 'She's one of the best'
'Well, I don't think she'll be one of the best anymore.' said Trowa handing the reins to his Master. 'I doubt she'll ever be able to jump anymore.' he went over to Milliardo and gave him a short hug.
'No more jumping? Then she's useless.' said the man who tried to shoot Trowa flatly. He aimed his gun again to shoot the horse.
'NO!' yelled Milliardo. He leaped at the man and bit him in his leg. The man shot in the air, scaring the mare. She ran away in the direction of the stables.
'AAAAAAH!' screamed the man. Milliardo still had his teeth in his leg. The man dropped his gun. Milliardo let go of the mans leg and carefully took the gun in his mouth. He walked to the lake and threw it in. he dipped his head underwater to clean away the blood and went back to his Master, like nothing had happened.
Treize bent through his knees and looked Milliardo in the eyes.
'I'm sorry.' whispered Milliardo.
'I know, though play along, okay?' Treize suddenly gave Milliardo a slap in his face. 'Inside!' he almost yelled. 'I'll deal with you later'
Milliardo pretended a hiss and left.
'I recommend you take your friend to a hospital. When you return to my cousin, tell him if he wants his horse back he can find her in my stables. I'll take care of the horse until then'
Treize directed himself to Trowa. 'Could you try and get the mare? I'll come in a few minutes to help. I've got to make a phone call first. I assume you two can find your way off of my property?' he asked icily, and he left.
Milliardo was waiting inside the house in the dining room. He was still in his tiger form. When Treize came in he said: 'If you change back you can help Trowa.' it was more an order then a suggestion.
'Yes Master.' he answered as he made his way to his bedroom, to get his clothes.
Treize sighed as he heard the blonds reply. 'Milliardo'
'Yes'
'I'm not mad at you'
'I know.' replied the blond with hesitation in his voice. 'I'll go change now'
Treize called Dermail and told him the great lines of what had happened. He missed one 'minor' detail though. He hadn't told that Milliardo had attacked one of his men. As Treize had expected, Dermail didn't want the mare back.
'Then you won't mind that I take care if her'
'Not at all. I've no use of her anymore. I don't care what you do with her. Anything else?' He asked irritated. 'No, that was all, bye cousin'
Treize smiled as the screen went black
I so want to see his face when he find out I 'forgot' to tell something…
'Master?' asked Milliardo carefully.
'O, Milliardo. How long have you been listening'
'Not that long, but why didn't you tell Dermail about me? He'll find out anyway'
'I didn't feel like telling him he whole story. Now, shall we help Trowa out?'
'Master, Trowa? I've got to tell you something.' said Milliardo while they were treating the mare.
'Go ahead.' said Treize.
'Well, it's about what kind of children you want to have walking in the house'
'What kind?' asked Trowa looking up from what he was doing.
'Yes, what kind. Normal kids, tiger, lion, lynx, panther, leopard, or whatever-cubs. The shape I'm in will be the shape of the kids'
'Cool.' remarked Trowa. 'And in all shapes it takes nine months?' asked Treize.
'No, only if I decide to stay like this. In a feline shape it'll take two months. So I already decided it'll be one of the cats, 'cause I don't want to take nine painful months, which they'll be if there is a twin, triplet, or maybe even more'
Treize smiled. 'I can understand that. What about the kittens then? Will they be able to shift, just like you'
'Yes, but Lucrezia told me only at a certain age'
'Sounds logical enough.' said Trowa. 'When they're young they don't have that much control over themselves'
The three of them were silent for a while.
'Lion cubs are cute.' said Trowa suddenly.
'But lions can't purr.' said Treize. 'Little kits should be able to purr'
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'Tiger'
'Panther'
'Normal cat'
'Normal cat! No way! Do you know how small I am then'
'Just teasing love, just teasing.' said Trowa smiling.
'You'd better be!' said Milliardo jumping on Trowas back.
'Hey! Get off!' he played along.
'Nope, never.' he said holding his lover tightly.
'Master?' tried Trowa 'Eh? What? O, Milliardo, spare your lovers back. You'll be needing Trowa in one piece of you want kittens'
'Aww…' complained Milliardo with a smile as they went back to the house.
'But now I still don't know in what shape to turn.' he added.
'Tomorrow is full moon, right?' asked Treize.
'Yes, it is.' answered the blond. 'Why do you want to know Master'
'And you can't control what you'll become, right'
'No, I can't control it'
'Then you'll change into the form you are tomorrow night'
'Sounds good.' said Trowa. 'That way we won't really force the kittens in a shape'
' 'kay. We'll wait for tomorrow night then'
They sat down in the living room. Treize in his usual leather chair, Milliardo and Trowa on the rug in front of the hearth, at Treizes feet, snuggled close to each other. The blonds tail swished happily, so now and then circling around his Masters ankle, showing him some attention as well.
'Something wrong love?' asked Trowa after a few minutes of silence.
'Why do you think there is'
'Well, you stopped purring and your tail is around your waist again. You're on your guard for something'
Milliardo mmmhed but didn't answer immediately.
'Perhaps I should leave you two alone for a while.' offered Treize.
'No, that's not it.' said Milliardo. 'I…I don't know how to say it'
'Is it something very important?' asked Trowa gently.
'To me it is, yes'
'Should I leave then?' asked Trowa.
'No. It's about the kittens…what'll happen to them'
'Happen to them?' asked Treize confused, looking up from his book.
'Well…Trowa and I are both slaves…so the kittens officially will be slaves too.' he said softly.
'I won't take the kittens away from you Milliardo, I promised you.' said Treize kindly.
'I know. And I would kill you if you did.' said Milliardo, really meaning it. 'But that's not it. I want the kittens to be learned to live amongst the people…I want them properly educated. I don't want them to be wearing collars, and I don't want them having to call you Master. They won't have to follow your orders, and'
'Milliardo, love, you're asking a lot.' said Trowa hugging the blond as he spke. 'I don't know where the line was, but you've definitely crossed it.' he added whispering. Milliardos tail curled around Trowas wrist.
'I know. I don't care. I don't want them to end up like me'
'End up like you?' asked Trowa. 'What's wrong with your life as it is now'
'Nothing'
'You've had a proper education, you're fed, cleaned, loved, you've got a roof above your head. I don't see anything wrong in that.' said Treize, his voice and expression unreadable.
'I'm not complaining about my life here. I just don't want the kittens to learn everything I've learned.' he defended, adding a soft 'Master'
'I understand that Milliardo.' he said. 'They won't be learning what you have in mind. I'll make sure of that. And I'll make sure they'll eventually will be able to live amongst the rest of the world, but after they have control over their Neko side'
'Thanks Master.' said Milliardo.
'But…' added Treize. 'Officially they will be slaves, so they'll have to wear collars'
'But…' started Milliardo.
'They'll be slaves, and I'll be their Master.'' 'But'
'I wasn't finished Milliardo.' he said. 'But I won't let them call me that. Until they are adults they are officially slaves like you to the outside world, but I won't treat them like that'
'I…But…' started Milliardo again.
'Love, let Master Treize finish first. Up until now he's been more than reasonable. Just listen to what he has to say'
'But'
'Milliardo!' warned Treize. 'The kittens will be slaves though they won't be treated like that.' said Treize firm. 'Do you understand Milliardo'
'I…Yes. I understand Master'
'Trowa'
'Understood'
'Good…so…what do you want the kittens to be taught Milliardo?' asked Treize changing the topic. 'The exact same as you have learned? 'Cause it might be a problem finding someone who can teach the Japanese language'
'Say what! You know how to speak in Japanese?' asked Trowa surprised. 'You never told me'
'You never asked.' teased Milliardo
Good. So he has the spirit to tease again. thought Treize. He's okay with it then…
'But yeah.' said Milliardo. 'I can talk Japanese, and also read and write it. As goes for German, French, and I've learned Politics, and mathematics'
'Wow. I never knew you were that smart.' said Trowa. 'But if you can read, write and talk Japanese, then why bother a teacher, you could teach the kids'
'Sure. I wouldn't mind at all. The only thing I need then is a good book to learn from'
'That shouldn't be too hard. I think if necessary I can get those books in only a few days'
'How did you learn it then Mil? It's not like Japanese is in a standard training program, is it?' asked Trowa 'No it's not. I taught myself. My trainer was kind enough to get me the books I needed'
'You taught yourself? How did you know then if you had the pronunciation right'
'The book described how to pronounce it'
'But even so. If you hear the language it's much easier to learn'
'I know.' said Milliardo. 'But I never said I never heard the language.' he teased as he stood up. 'I'll go and help Nathan and Ivy with dinner'
Treize nodded and continued reading.
'Hey! You haven't told me yet how you learned the correct pronunciation!' said Trowa following the blond.
Treize smiled as he saw his two slaves. 'Trowa.' he called.
'Yes Master?' he asked turning around.
'Could you take another look at the mare'
'Of course I could, but'
Treize gave him a don't-disobey-me look.
'I'm already on my way Master.' he said and went to the stables.
On the other side of the door Milliardo laughed quietly.
'That was quite harsh Master.' he said, his head peeking around the door. 'Thanks anyway'
'I have no idea what you are talking about.' said Treize in a teasing way. 'Weren't you on your way to the kitchen'
'Right.' said Milliardo smiling and he left.
Trowa came back from the stables when dinner was already served.
'I'm sorry. I didn't know I took that long.' he apologised as he sat down.
'It's okay.' said Treize. 'How is the mare doing?' he asked while filling his plate.
'Good. The wound is healing well, though I have the feeling she's in a light shock'
Treize had just taken a bite of his food so he only gave a 'hmmm' as a reply.
'Mil? Did you have a particular reason you rescued the horse? It happens often that if a jump horse can't jump anymore it's shot…it's not right, but it happens a lot.' said Trowa.
'No, not really a reason. I just didn't want the mare to be killed because she was injured. And not to forget, she was Dermails horse, so she deserved a second change. He probably wasn't good for her'
'I see.' said Trowa. 'So, are you now gonna tell me where you learned your Japanese?' he teased.
Milliardo didn't answer. He was still with his thoughts by the mare.
Not to forget, she smelled differen.t I thought I smelled a scent that I only know from myself…Neko…
Woohoo…Earth to Milliardo, are you there?' asked Trowa when he saw his lover spaced out.
'Eh? Sorry…I was thinking about something…what did you say'
'I asked where you learned your Japanese'
'O…in Japan.' he said flatly.
' 'Xcuse me?' said Treize. He almost choked in his food.
'In Japan!' asked Trowa in disbelieve.
'How did you get there? And when was that? Before of after you were changed into a Neko'
'After. And I'd rather not talk about how I ended up in Japan. My previous Master, after Dermail, lived in Japan. He learned me what I didn't know yet'
'Wow…Japan…' murmured Trowa.
'Wasn't it very hard on you there?' asked Treize interested.
'What do you mean Master?' asked Trowa immediately.
'The Japanese lifestyle is different than ours.' said Treize.
'True.' said Milliardo. 'Almost everything I was learned wasn't right in Japan. And being a Neko for only a few months didn't help at all. Akira-sama no Danna was very strict. He wanted me to completely adapt to the lifestyle of the Japanese. It was really difficult on me, but he helped me control my feline behaviour. He helped me with the language, and in return he asked nothing but an occasional hug or kiss. Being a slave in Japan is different then being a slave in Europe or America. He didn't use my feline transformations to show off, and he told me important things I never knew'
'Doesn't sound too bad…' said Trowa nicely. He stroked Milliardo's tail which was curled around his waist again.
'No, it wasn't that bad…'
Though finding out who my father was and thereby finding out what my last name is was something I'd rather hadn't learned at all…
Tree days later Milliardo woke up, cuddled in Trowas embrace. They had slept with each other all previous nights, and Treize had given them the privacy of an own room.
The first thing Milliard noticed was some sort of feeling he'd once felt before. He felt that the kittens had started to grow inside of him. He smiled and cuddled closer to Trowa. He didn't want to move away from the person he was carrying kittens from.
Not long after the brunette woke up cause Milliardos tail had unconsciously started curling around parts of Trowas body.
'Mmm…morning' love.' he yawned. The blond backed of a little to give Trowa the room to stretch himself.
'A very good morning to you too.' he said giving Trowa a kiss.
'It worked?' asked Trowa, sitting up while he yawned again.
'Yep. I can feel it already'
'That's great!' said Trowa happy. He hugged Milliardo and couldn't stop kissing his lover. Milliardo gave into the kisses 'cause he didn't want to stop his love at all. His Pyjama top was quickly shed and the brunette crawled on Milliardo.
'I love you so much Mil. I could never stop loving you, never ever…' he whispered in the blonds ear.
'That's good.' said Milliardo softly. 'Cause I won't either'
Milliardo was taking out Trowa's shirt he slept in when he suddenly stopped.
'Something wrong?' asked Trowa casually, yet also concerned.
'Someone's coming'
'Master Treize won't mind us being'
'No, it's not him…it sounds like Lu'
'Milliardo! I'm coming in!' she said and immediately opened the bedroom door.
'Oh…oops…' she said turning red. 'I'll wait…' she quickly added and closed the door behind her.
'O my…' said Trowa. 'We sure scared her'
Milliardo smiled sheepishly… 'Yeah, I guess we did…'
An hour later Trowa and Milliardo finally came downstairs. They found Lucrezia and Treize in the living room.
'Good morning Master. Lucrezia.' they both said.
'Sorry you had to find us like that 'crezia.' apologised Milliardo. 'I heard you coming, but it was too late'
'Nah, it's okay. I just was…surprised…that's all.' she said. She'd gotten over the worst shock by now. Not because she didn't expect to find two boys like that, but because she really liked Milliardo, and she wished she could have him as his lover, but she knew it wasn't possible. She'd fallen in love with Milliardo a few weeks after they'd met, but she knew it would never work out. She was happy for Milliardo now, but deep inside she wished she was Trowa.
'Okay. By the way, how soon should I transform when it's certain I'm pregnant?' asked Milliardo like nothing was going on.
'Almost immediately. It's the best for the kittens.' answered Lucrezia while Trowa sat down, but Milliardo didn't.
'Why don't you sit down Milliardo?' asked Treize.
'I will, in a seconds. I've got to tell something first. I woke up with an unusual feeling this morning. I'm pregnant.' he said with a smile on his face.
TBC
I am SO sorry for the delay. I haven't have had the time to type my story out, and once I did, the internet connection didn't work anymore...now it does though, and i'm busy with both Kitty and the sidestory...i'll see which one will be updated the soonest...
By the way, review? Please?