A/N: Hello, I do hope you like this chapter and story and will continue reading.

Disclaimer: I do not own No. 6 or its characters only the Shion or Saffron Tribe. In this I only own the Poems mentioned that are a part of Shion's past

Chapter Nine: Propositions

Shion's POV

I felt very bad for Dog Keeper and I could tell Rat did to. When I heard arguing and that Dog Keeper had enough I tried going out there but Rat stopped me.

It was crossing the line when Rikiga called her a young boy and a Gun was brought out after she threatened all of us. I was about to go out there but Rat beat me to it. I was ignoring everything that was going on except for the conversation.

Rat was lying but I don't know why. "I don't know why you lied to her about 'forgetting your lines' and such but that was mean Rat" I told him.

I turned around walking after her sighing as I found her. "Do you need help Dog Keeper?" I asked her before she said she hates all of us. I smiled slightly at that.

"You can hate me I don't mind, and I do get that you didn't like being advanced on by a crude No. 6 Official" I told her. She shook her head her shoulders shaking as she cried.

She put her head on my chest and I put my arms around her careful not to startle her. "I told Rat not to do that to you, he said you were the only one who could" I told her before she shook even more. "If you need to I can get Rat to let you out" I told her before she shook her head again.

I heard a door open before Rikiga said that the man's about ready to talk. I nodded before I looked at Dog Keeper who nodded as well thanking me which is unlike her.

Time Skip: Night Time

"Well the Facility is the same as before, difficult for Ametuers. By the way can you explain what the Pre-Holy Day Operation Mr. Yukimura mentioned is?" I asked him.

He was shocked by the question and I think scared of how I'll react. I know this because he turned around and said the Black Lab likes me. "Rat? I don't really care what it is exactly I've seen worse" I told him.

He just told me to memorize the Diagram making me sigh. "It's already memorized so try again" I said smiling at him as I said it.

He was shocked before he asked what was for Dinner. "Soup and Salad, I had found things around the area" I told him before he 'hmmed' in response. I walked beside him the rest of the way.

Time Skip: Morning

"You're Home, welcome back" I said as I heard the Pot screech. I saw him sit down on the Couch before I decided to try and ask something.

"Are Summers here hot Rat?" I asked him as I rummaged through books to read or get for myself later. He asked why I wanted to know and I hesitated at asking. "If it's too hot or too cold here without proper clothing you can easily get sick or die.

I had been wanting to ask this since we saw Mr. Akamori but I wanted to live together with you and Karan. If it was either too hot or too cold I would find a new place once this thing with No. 6 is over.

I haven't asked because I know you don't think about the future as often as others. At least this far anyway" I said opening a book. It was 'Nature' by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

"No I don't but I haven't been around an actual family in some time" he told me when I sat down on the bed so I can look at him. "As long as you're comfortable Rat, Home is where the heart is after all" I said smiling at him.

"You went to see Dog Keeper and Rikiga today right? You haven't talked since you got back so I have two guesses" I told him making him look up at me. "And they would be?" he asked making me smile. "Either Rikiga or you don't want me involved because it's too dangerous or you haven't figured one out yet" I told him.

His eyes drifted slightly on the first guess so it was a dangerous plan. "You can tell me your dangerous plan later if you want, I told you I'd stay with you" I said before I got up.

Karan's POV

I was walking through the street of happy people, this is what Shion saw everyday I'm guessing. I heard Lili say my name coming up to me. She had a Blush Pink Balloon with the No. 6 Logo on it.

Lili said she was excited about tomorrow. I had realized when she said this that today is the Pre-Holy Day and that the Holy Day is tomorrow.

Shion's POV

We were walking through the District before I decided to ask Rat about the Letter. "The Holy Day is tomorrow right? You wrote a Letter to Karan about it" I asked him before he turned to look at me. He was about to say something before a short man with a receding hairline came over.

He asked 'Eva' why he hasn't been by the Theatre in a while. I went over to Rat so I was right beside him, the Manager didn't seem to notice.

Apparently his Customers, who mainly visit to see Rat perform, have been on his case. He didn't say anything more before an explosion went off. I looked up at Rat to see his eyes wide with shock.

Two more Sonar Pulses went off toppling buildings. "Mercenaries" I said before a man yelled that the Man-Hunt is here.

"This is the Cleaning Operation Shion" Rat told me before he grabbed my left hand with his right. He started running down an Alley and I followed, I would've followed even if I had a choice. There was an explosion and I lost sight of Rat as I was underneath piles of rubble.

I heard a worried barking from the Black Lab before I pushed a slab of metal off of me. I stood up seeing a void before I looked around to find Rat.

He grabbed my hand pulling me and saying we have to go. I kept hearing more explosions as we ran. I saw Rat about to turn a corner before I heard a rumbling.

I kneeled down pulling on Rat's hand when he turned around, most likely to do what I did. I continued looking at Rat as he put on the Super Fiber Cloth Cloak.

He curled over me making sure I was also covered by the Cloth. I heard a baby crying after the explosions before I asked Rat to open the Cloth. When he did I saw a child crying in something's arms.

The something was most likely the dead mother. "I need to help him Rat" I said but I know he's worried.

I put my hand on his before he finally allowed me to go. I went over to the child before I picked him up. "Aitäh, Salvestatud elu" (1) I told the void as I took my coat off.

I put the baby in it taking out a note 'just till we get back – Shion' was what it said. I had figured something bad would happen.

I tied my jacket around the Black Lab thanking him. "Take him to Dog Keeper okay Must Koer?" (2) I said before the Dog walked through an Alley. There was a light shining on me before I looked to Rat who came out.

He held his hands in the air, we were surrendering. 'I guess this was his plan' I thought with an unnoticeable smile.

Time Skip: Sunset

"Your plan I'm guessing?" I asked him with a smile as I looked up at him. He nodded before I heard the Original say that they'll be taking us to a Correctional Facility. "Good plan, though I hope you know that she wants to see me, I might get controlled to go find her" I said and he nodded with a sad smile.

Karan's POV

I was walking up the steps on the way to the Bakery just to stop. I looked up to see Yoming by the door.

He wanted to talk and I see no reason why we can't. I pointed at the Balcony and he nodded before we headed there. Asking me if I considered his offer I just shook my head.

"I do care for Shion, and I know he's in something dangerous, he's not involved with some group in this City" I said looking at the Mug. Shion had painted a green Forest with a red background on it with a Mountain in the middle.

Yoming learned that every one of the witnesses of those who died of unknown causes were taken to a Correctional Facility. They were used as Lab Rats. I frowned at the Mug since I know it was painful for Shion when he was tested on that way.

The Twilight House, like Shion had once said, was used as an Execution Chamber for those no longer of any use to No. 6. "So why are you telling me something Shion already told me" I told him.

"My comrades are going to rise up when I give the signal through an internet message tomorrow" he told me. I asked if he was one of them but I didn't get to finish when he said I must've realized something. When he said this he stood up and I did to to get away from him.

He was scaring me with the way he was talking, this isn't the way to destroy No. 6. It's a way to start a revolt where many people will die.

I didn't want to hear what he was saying, for once in my life with Shion I wished he was here to save me from someone. I looked away from Yoming looking at the ground below. "You're talking with the same tone as them, as the ones who destroyed the lives of those children" I said my hand over my heart.

He asked me who exactly I was talking about making me frown. "The ones who built No. 6 and took those children from their homes and families" I said sadly.

He asked me if I was one of them and I nodded. Saying he was disappointed and nothing else he left. I heard a squeak and saw it was Nezumi, the black Rat my son named.

I walked over to him in a hurry anxious to see what the Letter he had said. I opened it and saw that Shion and I would be reunited.

It also said that until then he would watch out for him which made me smile but only at the last part. "I thank you Nezumi but he doesn't like it here, I don't either but I was born here" I said softly. "Thank you little one" I said petting the Rat on the head making him squeak.

Time Skip: Night Time Shion's POV

I looked around seeing all the sad faces before I heard Rat singing (3). His voice is beautiful as always which is why it's cheering them up.

I leaned on his shoulder when he started coughing from the amount of time he hasn't sung in a while. "Still beautiful as always Rat" I said smiling slightly. "It only works for a little bit though" he said and I nodded.

"The song may not save someone in every situation but it does in some Rat. It lifts peoples' spirits so they know that they're going someplace better than here" I said and he nodded.

After a while I heard Rat say that what I might see may change me but that he doesn't want me to change. "You don't know what I did to become so feared by No. 6, you know some of it but not all. Personally I don't want you to know because it'll change your view of me" I told him.

"I won't as long as you stay the same regardless of what you do" he said and I nodded. "Always Nezumi" I said before I heard a screech and the vehicle stopped.

I heard a swish which means Automatic Doors are opening. I felt a hand pull my head to Rat's chest so I know it's his before I felt the back tilt down. We were being tossed out.

I heard screeches of terror from the other occupants of the Transport Vehicle which worried me as we fell. My head was under Rat's chin and I know we were falling head first; this worried me since Rat could hit his head and I don't want that.

A/N: Hello, I finished writing this at 11:40 A.M. on December 10, 2016.

1) Should mean 'Thank you, saved life' I know that's terrible and I apologize.

2) Should mean Black Dog in Estonian.

3) Does anyone know the name of this song? It is so beautiful.

I do hope you like this chapter and will continue reading.