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CHAPTER 5

Sumire was in her office marking papers when she heard a knock at the door. Not long followed by someone opening it and walking in.

"Ahh Inoue, and may I ask what brings you to my office today?"

"Hey, Sumire. I thought I would give you the new release of the 'Monthly Pro Tennis' magazine. Me and Shiba are meant to be covering the tournaments in the schools taking place. But this month since there isn't any they said I could do it on a tennis player instead." With that said Sumire flicked though the pages until she came across the article he was talking about.

"Nanjiro Echizen, eh. I'm surprised you didn't do someone who actually still plays."

"How can you say that. He was my idol. Even after he quit."

"Yeah, I can tell. This thing has bias written all over it." Looking and continuing to read she suddenly remembered something and got up to look out the window. Seeing the cat and Momo having a match on the tennis courts she wasn't sure if she was pleased or not. After all Momo was meant to not put too much pressure on his ankle. But on the other hand it may not of looked like it but Ryoma was enjoying himself. "You know what Inoue. Do you mind if I keep this copy? I know someone who would love to read the article."

"Yeah sure, but I thought you said it was bias."

"I know what I said but this person needs to know about this man bias or not." With that she went to the door and asked if Inoue would like to join her.

(At the Tennis Courts)

Momo had just fallen over after Ryoma had done a drop shot.

"Hey Echizen. Let's say you won this round." With a 'che' from Ryoma, he walked away back to his bag. "Oi, where are you going now?" Ignoring the other he was about to leave the courts when he heard laughter.

"Ryoma! I thought Shan told you to make friends?" Sending a glare at the woman who had just appeared he replied.

"Well, old hag, He told me. He didn't say I had too."

"Don't be like that." Sumire laughed again. She knew Ryoma still wasn't happy with her or anyone being around him. "I have something for you."

With that his head lifted and for the first time he saw the man standing next to her. "Who's he?" Ryoma asked pointing at the man.

"He's from 'Monthly Pro Tennis' magazine." Meanwhile Inoue was taking in the boys appearance. He was surprised that the kid was 16. Sumire left the journalists side and walked up to the golden eyed boy. Ryoma as if on instinct took a step back. "Ryoma don't worry, it's nothing bad. Here." She said handing over the article. Ryoma's eyes widened for a second the he gave a small smile and let his face go back to facing the ground.

A picture of his father with a tennis racket in his younger days when he was competing in the grand slam. Shifting his eyes back to the writing he sat himself down when he once stood and started to go over what was said. Sumire on the other hand let her eyes soften and she watch the boy. All the others from first to second years along with Inoue couldn't believe what they where seeing. The boy had no care for his surroundings and sat just outside the gate of the courts. Also he had smiled. Throughout the whole match he didn't even smile once and now he gets handed some magazine and boom it appears that easily. Just as the others carried on with their thoughts they all heard a 'RYOMA!' Being shouted from somewhere. That was until another man made his appearance from coming round the corner. Hearing his name he jumped up realizing who it was.

"SHAN!" He shouted as he ran up to the man and giving him a hug of death with his legs wrapped around the mans waist. "I missed you." He mumbled into the man ear, squeezing even tighter. He felt arms going round him and patting his back. He then heard his adopted fathers quiet voice.

"Ryoma, can't breath."

"Oh, sorry." He said, letting go and rubbing the back of his head. Remembering what he was just looking at he show Shan the Magazine. "Shan, look it's dad." The man looked down to see the article.

Inoue on the other hand was getting over the shock. 'The article is of Nanjiro Echizen... Does that mean he had a son?' Looking at the boy he couldn't seem to get his mind round it. Turning to the lady in pink he asked.

"Does that mean his name is Ryoma Echizen? I never knew the samurai had a child." Ryuzaki let out a smirk.

"I'm surprised that it took you this long to figure out. But Ryoma has change so much from the time when he used to be normal." She whispered the last part but Inoue still caught it. 'Normal? What could she mean by that?'

"Oh, do you mind if I take a picture of him?" He asked. Now just realizing that his assistant was no where to be found.

"I'm sorry, but you'll need his permission and even then he'll probably say no." Letting her face show that she was having no arguments about this topic he decided to drop it.

Ryoma could not of been happier to see Shan. It felt like forever since he last saw him.

"Did you get to see your nephew?" The cat asked tilting his head and now just realizing how much his ears hurt from being confined all day.

"Yes he's decided to do home therapy. So Doctor Oishi will be coming ever weekend to give him his medication."

"Doctor Oishi? Is he the cold hands man?" Shan knowing fully well what he meant patted him on the head.

"Yeah, that's him. It means that he can give you a check over as well." Ryoma's face scrunched up at the thought. "Well anyway lets get to the car. Seiichi is waiting for us after all."

With Shan saying goodbye to everyone and collecting Ryoma's stuff he went back to the boy and made him follow to where he parked.

They where getting closer to the car and now Ryoma could just make out Seiichi. He could see clearly the blue hair. It was funny the fact the Yukimura looked like he was about to die of boredom. Ryoma having talked to him by email was still nervous. After all he had seen a photo of him but Sei had never seen one of the cat. Ryoma as Shan knew well hated photos because in the boys opinions they can catch what's hidden. They reveal the truth. So the blue haired never saw him until today and boy was he shocked.

Sei had emails from his uncle about what the boy looked like (minus the few important details) but he could never really picture it. He swore that at this moment he was staring at an angel. What annoyed him though was the hood which covered half of the boys head. The clothes he wore looked cute on him by being all baggy but they where just wrong. In Seiichi perspective he should be wearing black skinny jeans along with a short sleeve shirt. Just thinking about it made him angry. He loved having the chance to dress people in what he deemed fit. In his opinion he wanted to know if his uncle had finally lost it. How could he let the boy dress up in clothes that haven't got much style. It was then he remember the talk he had with Shan telling him that there was something important about Ryoma he had to know. He had asked what it was but his uncle said it was better if he saw. So now he couldn't wait to get to his new house so he could see what this big secret they where keeping from him.

The drive home was silent. Ryoma ignored the 'hello' from Sei as he entered the car and decided to slump right across the back. What Sei found confusing was that the boy keep checking his hood and then he would keep patting his stomach. Sei knew the boy went though a trauma of sorts but he never really understood the investigation. Only at the time children had gone missing from around the world. They said it was quiet clever of them. Doing that made it less suspicious. Hell it took year from them to realize that all the missing kids ended up in America. Well... what was left of them anyway. He couldn't imagine what the boy had seen. But without a doubt he wanted to know. He wanted the boy to let him in to his world like he did with Shan.

Shan had just drove into the drive way when he turned his attention to Ryoma.

"Ryoma, when we get inside the house I want you to show Sei." To anyone else it may of sounded like he was asking but the tiger knew all to well that Shan meant he had no choice in the matter.

"Fine." Ryoma muttered. "I'll stay in the car then."

Sei didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Right now he was sitting on the door step and waiting for Shan to get the boy out of the car. The funny thing was the back door was open and half the boy was already out. The only thing was that Shan had Ryoma by the ankles and was pull with all his might.

"Ryoma get you damn claws out of the seat and get inside the house."

'Claws?' Shaking his head thinking he might of heard wrong.

"NOOO! As long as I don't enter the house I keep myself safe."

"What the hell will Sei do to you then?" Shan stopped pulling when he saw the cat boy suddenly go quiet. "Ryoma, Sei's my family please, for me will you trust him." Then the man gave Ryoma the eye's. Making his blue ocean eyes slightly wider along with the trembling bottom lip. 'Shit... ' Was all he could think. In minutes they where all heading into the lounge. Shan with a smug smile on his face knowing he had won. Sei went to go sit on the sofa and Ryoma in his corner but Shan just stopped him.

"Ryoma first tell Sei than you can sit in the corner." At this point Yukimura had come to the conclusion that Ryoma had scars on him and his uncle wanted him to see to help Ryoma boast his confidence. But oh was he so wrong. The boy stood in the middle of the room his eyes looking dangerously at Seiichi.

"You tell anyone I'll rip your stomach open and feed it to Piranhas." Giving a nod telling him that he understood he wait and just the Ryoma reach up to his hood and put his hand underneath. The sound of something clicking was heard and then he took his hoodie off and all Seiichi could do was gape. The tail unwrapped from around his waist and he shook his head and two ears stuck up. To say breath taking was an understatement. He was somewhere up there with the gods.

"Wow." Was all he could say before looking to Shan who had a proud smile aimed at the boy. Now he understood why the boy was so shy. Even now people judge by appearances. He would either be shunned or experimented on. Maybe even left alone if lucky but people are not like that. "Umm... can I touch the ears."

"Don't you dare think about it." Ryoma said in a very firm voice. His ears going down to emphasize his disapproval. You could also hear a low growling noise coming from his throat.

"He's got a point they are very sensitive but not in touch. His hearing is top class so he could probably sense a mouse even if it's not making hardly any sound. He might let you touch his tail as long as you don't pull it."

"He" pointing a finger toward the blunette. "Is not allowed to touch me. He smells funny." Seiichi could not help but laugh whole heartedly at the cats childish way.

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