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Previous time:

Innocence is in the same room as that bastard!

Milliardo pushed the ajar standing door open with his nose.
'Master? Lucrezia has to take a look at Innocence.' the tiger said when he was in the study.
'I'll bring her to her as soon as I'm finished.'
'Master, she'd rather do it now. If it takes long, I can take Innocence back…' offered Milliardo, trying to get his daughter away from Dermail as fast as he could.
'How do you want to do that?' mocked Dermail. 'Let her sit on your back?'
'I'll take her the way wild tigers carry their children, sir.' he said glaring at Dermail. 'Master, may I take her back?' he added.
'If you want to take her with you like that, go ahead.' said the ex-colonel. He bend through his knees to be on the same height as
Milliardo.
The tiger carefully took Innocence in his mouth, not hurting her one bit.
'Don't wear yourself out too much.' Treize whispered in the tigers ear.
Milliardo nodded slightly and left the study.

Chapter 17

'You finished showering already? And why do you have Innocence with you?' asked Lucrezia when Milliardo came back.
Milliardo lay Innocence carefully down on a pile of towels.
'Dermail.' he said. He lied down next to Innocence.
'Is Dermail here?' asked Trowa surprised. 'Do you know why Love?' he asked patting the tiger. He lay Frannin next to her sister. She'd already fallen asleep. Innocence cuddled closer to her sister and fell asleep as well.
'No. And to be frankly, I don't care.' said Milliardo annoyed. 'All I thought about was getting Innocence away from him.'
'He saw her?' asked Lucrezia.
'Yes.'
'Hmmm…that's no good. He regretted killing your first kits. He didn't make it clear though when you were around, but as soon as you were gone he couldn't stop talking about "The great chance he missed of examining the kittens" because he killed them.' said Lucrezia.
'That arrogant Bastard! Who does he think he is? Playing with other peoples lifes like that!' snapped Milliardo. 'I swear…one day, I'll kill him.' he hissed.
'Love. Calm down.'I know you hate him, but if you kill him, you'll be put to death as well…As long as we stay here, nothing will happen. Dermail can't do us a thing as long as Master Treize keeps us. Including the kittens.'

Meanwhile in Treizes study.
'Well, I think I'll be going then.' said Dermail. 'Do tell me when you want to sell one of the neko's, cousin.' he added smiling evilly
while he left the room.

Treize sighed. He was sitting behind his desk. He leaned on the table on his elbows, his fingers intertwined.
'I wonder what he'll try next to get Milliardo or the kittens.' he said to himself. 'He's too obsessed. I hope for the neko at his place he won't be treated too badly…though knowing my cousin, my hopes are in vain…' he closed his eyes and just sat for a while. 'I've got to find a way to get that other Neko away from him… I don't want another boy to end up like Milliardo when I just bought him…It's even a miracle Milliardo could find the desire to love and trust someone again….his previous Master must have had taken very very good care of him…'

When Treize came back Lucrezia already had left for bed, and Trowa was sitting on the ground, Milliardo laying half on him, peacefully asleep next to their three kittens.
Trowa saw Milliardos ears twitch when the door was shut, but the tiger didn't wake.
'Trowa?' whispered Treize.
'Master.' he said softly.
'You okay?' asked Treize while he sat down on the couch opposite of his slaves.
'Yeah, though Milliardo is exhausted…He…he'll be needing a lot of attention…He's very protective about our kittens, and I can already say with certainty he will think about taking care of the kittens before taking care of himself.'
'I thought so also.' said Treize. 'The problem is I have to go to Japan for business in 8 days.'
'Japan? For how long?'
'I do not know yet. It could be a few days, but also several weeks.'
'Whatfor? OZ?'
'No. Romefellar.'
'I thought you stepped out?'
'Sort of. But I've got to go this time. It's important for maintaining the peace. As founder of OZ I have to go.'
'I understand…' said Trowa. 'Though the timing couldn't be any worse.'
'I know. I'm sorry. I considered taking you along, but that wouldn't work out with three kittens who need around the clock care.'
'True.' said Trowa. 'We'll be better off if we stay here.' he said. 'If it's a romefeller thing, Dermail has to go too, right?' he added.
'Yes.'
'Then Milliardo wouldn't even want to go with you, Master.' he said. He smiled sheepishly when he realised how bold he'd been. 'Sorry.' he added.
'Forgiven. You're completely right. Though let me tell it Milliardo tomorrow.'
'Of course.'
'Are you staying here for the night?' asked Treize suddenly changing topic.
'Yeah. I don't want to wake nor leave Milliardo.'
'I'll get you a few pillows and blankets. I can't let you sleep on the ground like that.' said Treize smiling.

When Milliardo woke up the next morning he was kind of surprised when he saw his lover sleeping peacefully next to him on the ground. He checked the kittens and saw all three of them were still asleep.

I'm surprised they aren't hungry yet… Milliardo thought. He carefully stood up, trying now to wake Trowa or the kids.

Time for a bath… He silently left the room and went to his bathroom. When he passed the Masters bathroom he saw the door standing open, and the tub was filled. He wasn't really in the mood to wait for the tub in his own bathroom to fill, so he called for Treize.

'Master?'
'Milliardo?' asked Treize from his bedroom. He wore only a bathrobe, ready to take a bath.
'May I join you Master?' asked the tiger.
'But of course.' said Treize smiling kindly.
Milliardo changed back to his human shape and stepped into the bath. He moaned when the warm water reached his waist, but welcomed the soothing effect it had when in the water a bit longer.
'Does it still hurt that much?' asked Treize concerned, joining the blond slave.
'No. I'm just a bit sore. I'm fine.' answered Milliardo. He dipped his head underwater. When he resurfaced he saw his Master looking at him with concern written all over his face.
'I'm fine Master. Really.' assured Milliardo. 'Trust me, I've been in far more pain.'
'That's one of my concerns. I don't understand why someone would hurt you like that.' said Treize. He gently pulled Milliardo on his lap, kissing the teens neck.
'The Masters before Dermail didn't purposely hurt me. Dermail is simply a bastard, and Akira-sama…I got hurt when I tried to protect him. Other than that I didn't get hurt after Dermail.'
'What about the time between me and your previous Master? You were brought back to the S.T.I, right?'
'Yes.' said Milliardo staring at the water. 'They told me they had to retrain me again, 'cause I was too much used to the Japanese way
of life. They only used the shock collar and stun guns to hurt me though…' he said softly.
'Even that isn't necessary. They could've used other tactics, but I'm sure that even wasn't necessary. What's wrong with the Japanese way of life? I thought the Japanese were people who don't show emotions too often, for a slave it's a basic principle, aren't I right?'
'Yes, you're right. It's kind of hard to explain. When I was with Akira-sama, I didn't really feel like a slave, though he kept reminding me I wasn't really a part of the family either. When I came back, I knew I had to act differently, but I just couldn't.' explained Milliardo. 'But I'd rather not talk about that…'
'Okay.' said Treize. He gently turned Milliardo around, so the blond was facing him. 'Milliardo?' he asked concerned when he noticed
Milliardo was crying. 'Are you okay? What's wrong?'
'I'm fine.' he said smiling faintly. 'I'm just happy you are not like all my previous masters Master.'
Treize smiled back. 'I'm happy you feel happy. Shall I help you wash up?'
'Yeah, that would be great.' said Milliardo while he wiped away the tears.

When Milliardo and Treize stepped out of the bath and started drying themselves Treize spoke up.
'Milliardo. I've got to tell you something.'
'Is something wrong Master?'
'Why do you think there is?' asked Treize.
'Because most of the time when someone starts with the words "I've got to tell you something" something bad is going to happen…' explained the blond, looking at his Master.
'You're right there.' said Treize smiling. 'But It's not something bad, just something… inconvenient.'
'Inconvenient?'
'I've got to go to Japan in seven days. Business. Romefellar. I'm not sure how long it's going to take…'
'But…'
'I'm sorry, but I really have to go, but I'd rather stay here, especially now with the kittens.' he said smiling faintly.
'I…I understand…'
'I'm very sorry to leave you and Trowa like this at the moment. Do I need to get you something from Japan?' asked Treize.
'Something for me?'
'Yes.' said Treize kindly, smiling. 'To make it up for you for not being able to take you with me.' he added.
'You really don't have to Master. I understand.' said Milliardo sincerely.
'Okay.' said Treize smiling. 'If you change your mind, tell me.' he added winking.
'I will Master. Thanks.'
'Don't mention it…by the way, are Trowa and the kittens already awake?'
'Not when I left. Then they were still peacefully asleep.'

Meanwhile…

'Mmm…get off Milliardo…' said Trowa, still half asleep when he felt something furry on his face. When it didn't go away he slowly opened his eyes and saw innocence lying on him, already asleep again. Trowa smiled and gently took her of his face and lay her down next to the others again. Phoenix and Frannin noticed movement near them, and started mewling.
'Are you hungry?' asked Trowa teasing. 'I'll see if I can get you something then.' he stood up, but immediately decided he couldn't leave the three kittens on their own in the living room. He picked them up, and went to the kitchen.
'Anna?' he called when he saw no one in the kitchen.
'Freezer.' she called. 'I'll be with you in a second.'
Trowa lay the kittens down on a towel.
'Good morning Trowa.' said Anna when she appeared out of the walk-in-freezer.
'Morning. Do you have something I can feed them?' he asked smiling when he saw Innocence, Frannin and Phoenix play.
'Of course. Lady Lucrezia asked me to make some special milk in advanced. I've got it in the refrigerator.'
'Thanks Anna.'

Anna got three bottles out of the fridge and gave one of them to Trowa. 'I'll help you. It's a pain to feed three at the same time. Two can be done, but three is a little bit too much, don't you think?' she said smiling.
'Yeah.' said Trowa smiling. He took Innocence in his arm, Frannin in his other, and fed them cross armed. Anna took care of Phoenix.

Milliardo was talking with Treize when they entered the living room.
'…and I don't think…hey, they're not here…off to the kitchen I think then.' said Milliardo.

'D'you need help love?' asked Milliardo when he entered the kitchen and saw the brunette with two of their kids in his arms.
'A little help would be appreciated yeah.' said Trowa smiling. He gave Innocence to Milliardo. 'Are you feeling okay now?' he asked
at the blond.
'Yeah. I'm fine. The bath really helped out.'
Meanwhile Treize helped Anna with breakfast, and immediately told her that he had to go in a week.
'Japan? How long will you be gone Master Treize?'
'I don't know yet. And please, don't call me Master anymore. I freed you, remember?' he said nicely, smiling kindly.
'I know.' she said blushing a little bit. 'A habit I guess. You will call when you come back, won't you?'
'Of course. Don't worry about that. I just wanted to tell you.'

Trowa eyed Milliardo, trying to find out if Milliardo had already heard it from Treize.
'Trowa, don't worry love.' said Milliardo, not looking up from Innocence.
'How…do you know I was …watching you?'
'I'm a neko.' he teased. 'I can feel it.' he said smiling.
'O, okay.' said Trowa smiling sheepishly. 'Did the Master already tell you?'
'Yes he did. We talked about it when we were taking a bath…'
'And?'
'I'm staying. So are you and our kittens. I'm in no condition to accompany the Master right now.'
'I thought the same thing, but I also thought you wanted to go back to Japan some day.'
'I want to yes, but now it's impossible for me to go. The kittens can't come along, and someone has to stay with them, and I don't
want to leave you alone.'
'I understand. I'm sure if you ask the Master later on he'll take you to Japan someday.' assured Trowa.
'I hope so…'

TBC

I know. I'm Late with updating…srry srry srry " I've been sooooooo busy … but I know that's not an excuse. I'll try and update soon, but I really can't promise anything…

Btw, thanks for all who stuck with me and reviewed

AFF Readers:

Throwerchick (AHHH! more kittens more kittens! so is there going to be a multiple litter phenom? since cats can have multiple daddies per litter n'all... I love this story! SO MUCH FUN GIVE MORE! dies of kitten overload..)

wow:) thanks one suggestion try to eat less sugar nah, just kidding ;)

Mermorietrail (oh so very happy you wrote more and man was it good more please.)

Thank you so much! I'm happy you're still with me

Miku: (Cute names. xx Can't wait for the next chapter! xx)I

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FFN Readers:

Makurayami Ookami: w00t…that's a lot of reviews! thanks!

this is good. not bad. bad kitty. no try escape.

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cute!

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wow!
THAT WAS TOTALLY UNEXPECTED!
good job.

Thanks

adorable! little bold at the end there.

I know he's adorable

ahh! poor millardo.

I know :P

poor millardo. i love the biird scene. cute. ha ha! i agree with trowa.

lol

poor millardo. i hate dermail, but then again, who doesn't,

I hate dermail too! but that's pretty obvious I think :P

cute! bad trieze. no snooping.

No snooping?Why not:P

wow! deep.

blush Thanks

poor poor millardo.

srry it was necessary though ;)

how adorable!

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ha ha! i like the conversation between the two. no change for slave trainer.

I'm glad you l liked it ;)

well at least its off.

Very true

yay! poor hosey!(horse)

Thanks, I guess :P

f...k. oh yay!

cute! no wonder.

Thanks again

adorable! no wonder. i wouldn't want his daughter in there with him anyway.

There's more Dermail threats to the kittens coming soon ;)

wow that were the replies for now till next time ;)