Return of the Ex-Cat King

Haru walked into the hall where Baron was contemplating over what to do next.

"Baron," she said catching his attention.

"Haru, what are you doing here? You're supposed to be with Muta and Toto," said Baron walking over to her.

"I was looking for Yuki, hoping for some company. I sorta got bored listening to Muta and Toto's daily routine," replied Haru, a blush on her face at the concern Baron was showing.

"Arguing again?" said Baron, an amused yet knowing smile gracing his lips. Haru smiled back nodding her head when suddenly the sound of trumpets began to play from the entrance startling the two drawing there attention to the hallway. Baron stood in front of Haru ready to protect her if needed. When in walked a dopey looking yet recognizable figure. Natoru.

"Not him again," groaned Haru remembering the last time she had seen him.

"Introducing his royal excellency the Ex-Cat King!" called Natoru turning to see the ex-monarch enter with his trusted friend Natori.

"Hey babes," greeted the King walking in the room. "Oh Haru, Baron I didn't know you'd be here. I bet you're here to beg for my paw in marriage," he said, a lecherous look appearing in his eyes at the sight of Haru.

"Father what are you doing here?" interrupted Lune from the doorway having heard the trumpets earlier.

"Lune so good to see you my boy. How are things with you and that servant girl?" he asked not taking his eyes off of Haru who had gripped on to Baron's arm

"Yuki. And I love her more and more every day," replied Lune through gritted teeth. He respected his father and loved him but he didn't like the way he treated Yuki or the way he was looking at Haru right now.

"Good to hear son good to hear," he replied still not taking his eyes off of Haru, who was now trying to hide behind Baron who had his arm wrapped around her for support. "Tell me Haru, what are you and Baron doing here?" he asked hissing out Baron's name, remembering what happened the last time they met.

"We are here to rectify a problem," replied Baron in a calm neutral voice.

"Problem oh dear, Lune I do hope you're not neglecting your duties. Though with such a babe like Haru around, I can't see how you can get any work done," the Ex-Cat King said purring Haru's name and sparing a glance towards Lune before his sights set back on Haru.

"Father you still haven't answered my question. What are you doing here?" asked Lune walking over to his father, whilst Haru and Baron slipped out of the hall.

"Can't a father see his only son and daughter-in-law?" He answered with disappointment in his voice once he noticed that Haru had left.

Haru and Baron were in the hallway, making their way to the balcony where Yuki had told Baron she would be. As they walked along in companionable silence, Baron had started thinking about Haru, about all she had been through, and how much rage he had felt towards a complete stranger after discovering her wounds. How he had felt his heart break after hearing what she had gone through.

Haru, on the other hand, was thinking about Baron. She thought about the dance they had shared, about how he had managed to turn her, the most meowsy dancer she knew, into a graceful waltzer. She realised how much he had come to mean to her.

The two friends' thought processes seemed to entwine, though no words were exchanged between them, as they both began to wonder about the future. The possibility of ending up apart from one another seemed an agonisingly close reality. But reality had never been their speciality. Neither of them ever wanted it to be.

Haru blinked away her salty tears of mourning what could never be. She focused on the task in hand. She needed to find Yuki.

They walked onto the balcony only to discover it empty, Haru walked over to the edge of the balcony, taking in the breath taking view with Baron close on her heels.

"Wow it's beautiful," said Haru feeling peaceful a gorgeous smile coating her face.

"Yes, it is," replied Baron, who was looking at Haru instead of the view. Haru turned to see Baron staring at her, a blush creeping up on her face.

"Baron," started Haru "remember when I told you I may have a little crush on you?" she stopped staring into his bright glistening green eyes not sure if she was doing the right thing or why she was taking such a huge risk, after all he may not even like her that way but it just felt so........ so right.

Baron was staring into Haru's own chocolate eyes losing himself in there depths his heart pumping faster, his hands beginning to sweat under his gloves, not knowing why he brought his hand up to her chin tilting her head up stopping her from speaking before planting a kiss on her lips.

Haru was shocked her heart feeling about ready to explode, she felt herself start to kiss back, her legs turning to jelly.

Nothing else in the world mattered to the two kissing on the balcony, not Lock Jack, the Ex-Cat King or the problems that would occur for a cat doll to be dating a human and vice versa. The world had vanished from view and both of them knew that everything would be ok as long as they were together.