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Rascal: Hey, Kittens!

Lunny: RASCAL! *hugs*

Rascal: Yes, yes…Lunny-kitten, tell me that this chapter doesn't raise more questions…

Lunny: It may…

Rascal: Good, because I rather enjoyed answering them last time!

Lunny: Wow…ok, then! Can you do the Disclaimer?

Rascal: Sure, Lunny-kitten doesn't own DGM, she does own me and the others OC's that may appear. Enjoy the mayhem that ensues!

Chapter 12

Confessions and Mistletoe

The Black Order Academy
December 21- Monday: Noon

Allen woke with a small pain in his chest. He had been waking to that since the Garden Incident. Rascal never brought it up again, but the cat noticed that Kanda was either right at Allen's side, much to the concealed confusion of the younger, or far enough away that the newcomers wouldn't go near Allen.

-What's with the protective aura, Yuu-kitten? - Rascal asked one afternoon, keeping the thought only to Kanda. The two were watching Allen as he played with Lau and Timothy, Alma and Lavi joining in.

The vampire muttered, "Just a vibe that won't go away. Are the founders going to be at the School Ball tonight?"

-Yes, Lucas came without complaint once Ryuusei told him about Allen. He wants to meet the little one. - Rascal said, eyes twinkling as Lau jumped into a tree to escape Lavi.

"Good. I don't like those twins or the siblings they came with."Kanda's eyes were soft at the gentle care Allen had when handling little Lau.

-What brought that on? You never say things like that…I mean you're on tense terms with Daisaya but you certainly don't dislike him.-Rascal noted, looking to the vampire out of the corner of his eye.

"Just a feeling I get whenever they look at him." Kanda said, brows furrowing as he thought of those siblings.

-Ah…so, your territorial about your favorite meal, is that it?-Rascal said, fully knowing that he pissed off the vamp.

Rascal felt the wind rush past his fur as Kanda lifted the black cat by his tail. Rascal didn't move, but noticed that Kanda has teleported into a music room overlooking the play area.

"Now, listen here you damn cat. Allen is more than a meal to me…he's…uh…damn it!" Kanda said dropping the cat and stalking over to a nearby window. Rascal calmly sat on the piano Kanda dropped him on and watched Kanda's reflection. It was odd, seeing Kanda's full fledging vampire form* and looking at his human form at the same time. Rascal's own reflection was that of a young tanned dark haired, bright eyed male with black cat ears, long black tail and black feathered wings, but only those who have seen it before would ever notice it all others would see just a black cat with eerily bright blue eyes. None of the current 'kittens' ever saw his full form, and he hoped they never would. Flicking his tail he watched as Kanda leaned on the window with a tender expression.

"Rascal…damn it. I think I love him." Kanda whispered, as if saying it any louder would jinx it.

-Kitten, I could have told you that.-Rascal said, shaking his feline head.

"Looking back, I think my pride may have hurt him. Shit…think I fucked up?" Kanda asked, looking to Rascal.

-Yuu-Kitten, there may be things that can never be fixed, but then again there are a lot of things that can. - Rascal said jumping down and trotting up next to Kanda. The cat leaped up onto the window ledge, purring when Kanda started to pet him. Rascal watched as Allen looked for Kanda and then looked up. The cat's ear twitched as he saw Allen barely mouth something, Rascal smirked as the school picked it up as: beautiful. Rascal nuzzled Kanda's hand.

-Now kitten, get back down there as I see Wyatt making his way over.- Rascal said with a nod.

Kanda growled and was gone. Rascal sat there watching as Kanda stormed out, Wyatt skidded back a few feet by the vampire's mere aura. Kanda wrapped protective arms around Allen and Lau, who was on the white haired teen's shoulder. Allen laughed when Kanda blinked at Lau after the toddler demon kissed his cheek. Kanda smiled, causing Rascal to chuckle at the blush that appeared on Allen's face. The cat turned to look at Nathan, one of the two 5th years that hung out with the Kamelot siblings.

-You must be a strong demon to hide yourself as long as you did from me just now…-Rascal said, eyes sparking with a challenge. Only a certain bloodline of demons could cloak themselves like 'Nathan' did.

"Truly sorry, but the young vampire surprised me and I just held my ground out of fear." Neah said, walking forward with a slight bow.

-It's all right…what clan are you from?- Rascal asked, testing his theory.

"Ah…my clan is in hiding. I'm afraid I can't trust anyone with our name." Neah replied, telling the whole truth.

-Tactful. What's your connection to Allen, demon? - Rascal asked, protective instincts rising.

"Honestly, I've never seen the child before now." Neah lied, eyes diming with an unknown emotion.

-I don't sense a lie there…but, I'm not a lie detector. – Rascal admitted, eyes going back to the family-friendly scene before him. Lau was running around from Kanda and Allen.

"Right, you're nothing more than a cat with telepathy. Just as I'm no more than a 5th year here who just happened to spring out. Good day, Aetas." Neah said, fear rising as Rascal continued to watch Allen. The cat's aura was far too old…too powerful for Neah's like.

Rascal watched the youth leave out of the corner of his eye.

-Good day, Neah Noah.-**Rascal said, knowing for sure what clan and who exactly 'Nathan' was now.

Nathan never picked up speed but made as if he never heard the feline. Rascal smirked and locked eyes with Wyatt, who was watching Allen, the youth backing away and fleeing.

-And so the cat has found its mouse…or in this case mice's.- Rascal said to himself, counting the Kamelot Siblings as Noah.

*-With Lavi-*

Lavi laughed as he ran from Timothy and Alma, Allen and Kanda started Hide-and-Seek with Lau, with a few other students playing as well to make it more fun for the toddler. Alma and Timothy were playing Tag with Lavi and Lenalee. Lenalee said that since none of them were human it was training as well for Timothy and his shifting. Alma readily agreed. Lavi was the primary target as he was faster than Lenalee and smarter than them. The werewolf ran and never saw the pair of legs of the slumbering male until he tripped over them and went face first into the ground. He moved to lie on his back and stared at Tyler. Tyler meanwhile open half-lidded eyes and gazed at the poor werewolf. Lavi gaped and then scrambled up as he ran from those alluring eyes. Tyler smirked and lay back down, fantasying about a red haired werewolf at his mercy.

*-Later With Rascal-*

Rascal trotted around the Main Hall, tail twitching as unseen hands decorated the place. Due to the threat of the Akuma many of those who were afraid to fight had apologized and then fled home. Rascal himself had seen off many 1st and 2nd years, prodding the youngsters back to the protective arms of their parents. Those who stayed behind had no home to return to, so they called the school their home. Rascal paused as he heard the school itself fussing over the students like a mother hen. Chuckling lightly the feline continued his trot, passing the tall towering Christmas Tree. Lau and Timothy both had put up the eight pointed star that rested at the top. Garlands and tinsel lined the arches, doorframes and wall trim. Small five pointed stars centered themselves on the garlands, while twinkles appeared randomly on the ceiling and halls. Rascal smirked and nodded.

-Good, work. The kittens will love it.-

*-With Allen-*

Allen paused as Alma was going a mile a minute. Sitting in their living room, Allen and Kanda were treated to an interesting sight. Arystar chuckled as Alma and Lavi went back and forth on the theme for the School Christmas Ball. Rascal walked in after Timcampy let him in through the window and leaped into Arystar's lap he settled flicking his ears.

-On contrary, kittens…the theme isn't "Nightmare Before Christmas" or "Stealing Santa"…it's "The Nutcracker". - Rascal said, both boys paused and looked at him.

"As in the ballet?" Alma asked.

-Yes.-

"Why?" Lavi asked next.

-The founders are coming for this year's celebration and Yvonne got to pick as she is estimated to be the first to arrive. So, she picked her favorite story.-Rascal said, noting with glee at Lavi's paled complexion. Lavi only heard stories about his dear ancestor…but, it was enough to scare him witless.

"So, who's who?" Arystar piped in. Rascal snickered.

-Well, Kittens you have to come with me in order to find that out.-Rascal said, getting up.

Rascal walked ahead of the group and kept his tail high as he led them to the Great Hall where Noise, Miranda, Tevak, Madarao, Nathan, Timothy, Fou and Lenalee were waiting. Allen smiled at his friends and politely inclined his head to Nathan. The elder returning the sign of respect with a familiar comforting smile. Allen blinked, but snapped his focus to Rascal when the feline leapt onto a nearby pedestal. Madarao cleared his throat.

"So, what's all this about?" the warlock asked, voicing the thought of the more bored students present. Rascal sat regal and proud.

-Well, I have chosen those who will dress up as some characters from this year's theme: "The Nutcracker".- Rascal said, omitting the fact that Yvonne also begged for Lavi to dress his part personally.

There was silence and Nathan broke it with a small cough followed by the one question they all were afraid to ask.

"And who is dressing as what part?"

-Well, first off our Nutcracker will be Yuu-kitten.- Rascal said with a nod.

Snickers were repressed as Kanda took the offered bag from the unseen helpers. Rascal leveled an even look at Nathan.

-You, Nathan-tom, will be our Mouse King.- Rascal said, double meaning known only to him.

Nathan took the bag, a hidden gleam in his eye as Rascal turned his attention to everyone else.

-Our President will be Noise; Miranda will be his darling Wife.-Rascal said, playing matchmaker or devil, whichever they choose.

The two blushed lightly and nodded as they took their respected bags. Rascal gave Allen a knowing wink as the youth giggled.

-Their two children Clara and Fritz will be Tevak and Timothy. Lavi will be our insane, but brilliant Drosselmeyer.- Rascal said, noting Lavi's laughter.

Tevak and Timothy took their bags, while Lavi took his with a flourish bow. Everyone chuckled at him, even Rascal.

-Fou, you will dress as Marianna the niece. Arystar will dress as the family's Butler.- Rascal nodded to the two, feeling sure in his choices.

The two nodded knowing their roles. Rascal seemed to lower himself in hiding.

- Now, as for our supernatural cast. Lenalee, this is in no way a pun on your race, but I thought dressing you as the Sugar Plum Fairy would be fair. Madarao will dress as the Prince and counterpart to the Fairy.- Rascal said, ears lowered.

Lenalee shot the feline a heated look, but accepted the bag nonetheless. Madarao took the bag with a sinking feeling.

-The final two to partake, Allen and Alma will both dress as the two presents given before the Nutcracker. The Harlequin will be Allen, no pun intended and Alma will be the Columbine. – Rascal said with a sweatdrop.

Alma took his bag, thought about something and then peeked. Allen sighed and smiled at Rascal when the cat gave him an apologetic look. Alma beamed.

"Thanks Rascal!"

Everyone exchanged looks as Alma took off, Arystar following behind. Rascal snickered.

-What Arystar-kitten doesn't know is that The Columbine is female…- The cat said.

"Alma's going to cross-dress?" Lavi asked, eye wide.

-Exactly.- Rascal said with a short nod. Everyone shared a laugh at Arystar's expense.

*-A Way's Off-*

Yvonne Bookman gazed over the School that she and her four best friends started. Sighing sadly she sat down, head snapping towards an old path.

"Could of sworn I hear little Lero calling out for me. Gosh, it's been far too long. We're all scared to go back. Once you get to be our age the past tends to overtake your mind a bit." She muttered, head slowly moving to look out over the school.

"As long as you let it the past will overtake what is rightfully your territory, Tabby cat." A sudden voice said from behind her.

Yvonne's head turned to look behind her, standing with leathery white wings folded neatly along the length of his back was a youth. His long silky straight white hair ended just at his knees, silky white cat ears flicked at the top of his head, while a sleek white tail wrapped around his waist, bright orange eyes glittered with age and wisdom, and pale ivory skin glittered like ice.

"Morte." Yvonne whispered the name of Aetas' elder twin brother. The one who left when the massacre occurred.

"Yes, Bonnie-tabby, it's me. To be honest I too am frightened." The male walked up next to her. Eyes watery and pained.

"Of Aetas…or Tarsus as we called him." Yvonne said, nodding.

"My little brother who was furious when I left to track down Adam. I wanted that demon to pay for that tragedy his foolish pride brought on all. Even his own son." Morte's voice went slightly cold.

"Lero." Yvonne said, remembering a small boy with wide eyes and a tragic birth.

"That child did not deserve a father like Adam…did you ever hear Lero call him 'Father'?" Morte asked.

"Never…not even once." Yvonne realized with a sick feeling.

"That's right, he always called him 'Sir'." Morte said, Yvonne shaking her head.

"Lero was so small…smaller than most in his age group." She pointed out with a small smiled. Lero's size was a cute factor to her.

"Yes, I seem to remember the boys protecting him most of the time." Morte said, a small chuckle as he remembered some of the more interesting events regarding Oliver and the other Elders.

"They did…Lero befriended Lucas' twins." Yvonne muttered the last part, Morte didn't miss it.

"He was used by his own Father to lure the Halflings into that room." The orange eyed Neko defended.

"What did the school do to that room?" Yvonne asked, wanting to know.

"…It sealed it underneath itself." Morte said evenly.

"The school does a lot." Yvonne sighed, knowing that it took all it could to cloak itself.

"It does what it can. Aetas and I are needed if it is to do its best though. Aetas is at half power because of my absence. I am needed to return if we are to protect our precious kittens." Morte said with a small purr.

"You know, it always scared me slightly at how you and your brother came to know the students as 'kittens'…and something that always bugs me…" Yvonne mused.

She then smacked his shoulder, sending the startled male into a nearby tree.

"Why the hell weren't you in the portrait?" She asked, a playful growl to her voice.

"W-w-w-well, I was!" Morte stammered.

"Where?" Yvonne asked.

"Under the desk…" Morte muttered.

"Scardy-cat." Yvonne facepalmed. Morte shifted into a sleek pure white cat with bright orange eyes. She stood.

"You're going to wait for the others aren't you?"

[Yes. I will arrive with the last Founder.]

"Meet you in there then."

Morte sat and waited.

*-Inside-*

Rascal's ears perked, his head snapped to the door and he smirked.

-Kittens, a founder has arrived.-

Yvonne threw open the doors, looking for the entire world like a Christmas themed Gypsy. A large flowing green veil with red flora patterns draped over the crown of her head and shoulders, her shoulders were bare and her torso was wrapped in a green strapless with red veil sleeves, her naval was exposed and her lower body was clothed in five layers of alternating reds and greens, her left slipper was red while the right was green.***

The Headmaster facepalmed.

"And how are all my lovelies this fine evening!"

-Bonnie-tabby…where are the others?-

"Shortly to arrive I would suspect."

As if on cue as soon as Yvonne walked 10 steps away from the door another entered. This male was slight smaller in frame and body that the female werewolf. His black hair streaked with violet held bells on the tips, a red and dark green hat sat on top his head and flowing robes to match wrapped around his body; he looked like a darker version of Christmas Spirit.

-Hexi-tom!-

"Hexi!"

"Bonnie! Where's Ryuu and Lulu?"

"Most likely fighting…"

"Oh crap…well, I have the first aid kit in case they hurt each other."

"Good boy!"

-Ahem…tabby cat and tom...party?-

"Oh…Hello everyone! Ryuu and Lulu should most likely cut me off-"

"GET YOUR ASS IN THERE LUCAS!"

"NOOOOOOO! YOU CAN'T MAKE ME YOU STUPID FLYING RODENT!"

-Yup…they're here…-

"Bonnie, Lulu used the taboo insult again."

"I know Hexi, thankfully their sons are here!"

"Olly! Suzu! Go out there and stop your idiot fathers from killing one another!"

Allen and Kanda snickered as their Grandfather's grumbled as they walked out.

"DAD! GET YOUR TAIL IN THERE AND SAY HI TO YOUR GRANDKIDS!"

"FATHER! THIS IS CHILDISH AND UNDIGNIFIED!"

"OLLY! YOU CAME TO SAVE YOUR DADDY!"

"DAD!"

Lucas Walker was uncermonisly tossed into the room and landed flat on his ass. Ryuusei Kanda walked out, arms crossed and shaking his head.

"Ow! Olly how could you hurt your Daddy?"

Oliver stormed out. Subaru following him.

"Easily!"

Allen looked at Rascal.

"Seriously?"

-Seriously.-

Allen found that the Founders acted like siblings more than friends. Soon warmth and joy spread throughout the room. Lucas kept glomping Allen at every chance. Allen knew it most likely was because of the loss of his twins. Kanda also kept near him, Allen laughed and had fun…then an unfamiliar voice rang out.

[The Halfling is under the mistletoe with the vampire.]

-Brother!-

Allen and Kanda looked up, the elder with a knowing smirk. Allen gulped.

"Uh, K-K-Kanda…."

"Moyashi…I'll only say this once because you are the only one who can hear me. When the time comes…and we'll both know when it does…I'll stop feeding off of your right side and fed off of your left."

"What exactly-?"

"That means, Allen. That I want you for a life partner."

"Kanda."

"Moyashi."

They kissed. A pure simple, but ever so loving kiss. That kiss held more than Allen could say, and Kanda understood everything. When they parted; Rascal and a pure white version of himself said at the same time.

-[The cat wins!]-

End

*Re-read Chapter 6 to get an image of Kanda's vampire form. If you're not up-to-date with DGM Chapters (so far 201) then it's a Spoiler….whoops, I forgot that warning. It'll be in the next chappie.

**Rascal knew? Or he just found out from this little exchange? Thought's on this in your reviews!

***O.O overboard much, Yvonne?

Fanart of this baby would be awesome guys…if you would do it out of the tenderness of your heart?