A Home of Our Own

A Home of Our Own

Summary: Kimi ga Iru AU. Neko fic! Nya nya!
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-gi-oh. If I did…*begins to laugh evilly*
Warning: none
Author’s Note: I’ve been thinking about this for a few days. Hi again.


Heart

Ryou looked down at his sleeping brother, wanting to lean down and lick his ear or show him some sort of affection, but it was getting to late after noon and the elder Neko was never to be disturbed from his afternoon nap.

Brother…Big Brother…I’m so sorry I made you angry…

He purred a little and got off of the bed, walking over to the door and looking behind him. His brother had told him never to leave the house alone, never to wander the streets alone, but the Alabaster knew he had to get the piece back if he was ever going to regain himself in the eyes of his brother.

I’m so sorry… he opened the door gently and slipped out.

He’d be back as soon as possible.

****

Jou watched tv, fully aware that Varon was licking leisurely at the back of his neck. It was day two of his heat and the Aussie Shepard hadn’t left him for a minute, still convinced if he did, someone else would “get him”. He’d tried to make Varon understand, that after his heat was over, he’d have no interest in other male Inu and that he should probably go home so his owner wouldn’t be worried, but the Shepard had refused to listen and was now eyeing Shizuka nervously as she came in with some food.

“Jou, Otogi came back and he brought lots of food!”

The blond sat up, shoving Varon off him and went for the tray. Otogi soon came and sat to one side of the low table, not bothering to acknowledge Varon in anyway. Honda soon appeared in the door, his ears drooping when he saw Varon, he started to growl viciously.

“Shut the fuck up Varon! Damn!” Jou waved the nervous teenage Inu in. “Eat Honda.”

They all sat down to eat, Honda jumping every time Varon moved around on the cushions behind Jou.

“B- Jou, is it a g-good idea to have such a vicous –”

Varon started barking at him and Otogi threw a shoe at him. ‘Shut up you stupid Dog! Damn! Get him out of here Boss!”

Jou began laughing uproariously, Varon rubbing his nose. They ate for sometime in silence until Honda just got up and left after Varon continued to give him sinister glances. After he was gone, the Aussie relaxed and began to watch tv.

“…Are you going to have Puppies Jou?” Shizuka asked innocently.

“Fuck no! It’s hard enough to feed Otogi!”

The black Neko shrugged and began cleaning his fingers, Shizuka following suit and not minding when Otogi moved to groom her as well. Varon moved close to the table and began to eat, Jou abandoning what was left of his share to go back to the cushions and watch tv. Varon quit eating and followed the retriever, getting behind him and putting his chin on his shoulder.

Otogi smirked. “Clingy isn’t he?”

“Who are you tellin’?” Jou changed the channel, trying to look disinterested, his tail going a mile a minute.

Shizuka smiled and got up to leave, pulling Otogi with her. Once outside, she giggled. “I think he likes him more than he wants to say.”

“I guess…”

****

Yugi laughed into the phone, tail waving around idly as he talked to his Grandfather.

“Nah…he’s watching the shop…no! You buy my clothes Grandpa! You’ll be home by the time school starts right?” the kitten heard something and looked down the hall, Yami was there, pointing to his watch.

The Tri-color sighed. “Yami says I have to go…but Grandpa –alright…I love you too!”

The youth hung up and hopped over to Yami. “Grandpa says he’ll be back in time for school! That means he’ll be home next week! Isn’t that great!”

Yami smoothed the boy’s hair. “Hm. You have to brush your hair Aibou. What do you want for dinner? I’m going soon.”

“But…you just came home!” Yugi smiled. “Why don’t we watch a movie instead? I have a new game Malik let me borrow we could –”

“Yugi, what do you want for dinner?” the Neko said, growing frustrated.

Ears drooped and Yugi’s tail stopped moving. “…I can make my own dinner. Just go out.”

“No. It’s my responsibility –”

“I CAN DO IT! GO AWAY!” he pulled away and went to his room, slamming the door. Yami followed him immediately.

“Damn it Yugi! I don’t have time for this!”

The kitten was on his bed, his back turned to the door and to Yami. “I know how to do it. I’ll do it.”

“I thought Grandpa told you to be good! Why are you doing this!?”

Yugi stiffened and he held his tail. Yami growled and left the room, stomping downstairs.

If Grandpa were here he’d know what I wanted for dinner…


Yami stepped out in the back alley behind the game shop, locking the door.

“You’re quick, I haven’t even been out here long.”

“I caught your scent.” He turned around and walked into the dark, letting arms surround him.

“He gonna be okay?”

Yami leaned his face up, wanting a kiss. “He can take care of himself…”

Mouth covered mouth and parted, pants loud in the still of the new night.

“Let’s go then…”


At the upstairs window, the curtains came together angrily. Yugi sat back down on his bed and grabbed a rabbit plushie, fighting the urge to cry. He’d checked the kitchen before he’d heard Yami leave. The Neko hadn’t left anything at all.

I can’t cook at all! Grandpa knows that! That’s why - The Neko let a whimper escape. He wasn’t allowed to use the stove and had only used the microwave a few times, what was he going to do.

“Grandpa…” he sobbed, starting to cry.

****

Ryou sniffed around the office, trying to locate the scarp with his nose, but not having any luck. The scent kept taking him to the door and he was extremely reluctant to leave the room, despite the fact that he had the floor planned memorized. He didn’t want to be caught again.

But Big Brother will be so angry… He paced in front of the closed door, tail twitching, unaware, he was being watched at all.

**

Dartz leaned back in his chair and put the remote down. He wondered how long this would go on. He hadn’t realized he was dealing with a kitten until he’d read up on the alabaster case.

Disgusting little fur balls…I wonder how they managed to escape elimination this long? Too bad Sugoroku fucked up, or we could have gotten all of them before the program shut down…not that any one would have suspected my stake in it.

He watched Ryou for sometime, yawning as the kitten reached for the door knob, then went back to the window.

Not a very brave one…

**

Ryou stood by the window and shook his head. I have to try. I have to!

He ran back to the door and opened it, running out into the halls. He’d find the piece no matter what!

His memory and nose led him along the corridors and finally to a closed door. It was a faint smell, but it’d been brought here. He opened the door and went in, cautious as the lights were already on. He closed the door and froze as he saw the room was full of toys.

Don’t be distracted…

The room was full of everything he’d seen when they’d passed on the city streets at night. Bakura told him continuously that these things were for kittens, pampered Nekos with no brains, but as he passed toy after toy, device after device, he was itching to touch one, to try one.

He came over to a chest and tested it. Finding it open, he looked inside. There were some clothes and a few stuffed dolls. He could tell their scents were old, but they didn’t stop him. He dug to the bottom and found a hand sized scrap of crimson cloth.

“I found you…” he whispered, taking the piece and tucking it into his pocket. He briefly wondered if he should have come here in these clothes, his own jeans and striped shirt so dull and dirty compared to the newness the light gave the room.

He got up and started to go back through the room, stopping to inspect some of the exercise toys and devices. He tapped his nail against a black screen and wondered at the small box with wires coming from it.

I’ll bet Bakura knows what these things are…

**

Dartz leaned forward, wondering what the kitten was doing. He was giving him ample time and opportunity to steal some of the latest things the corporation had to offer and he was passing them up. He wasn’t even trying them.

All he wanted was the stupid cloth?! I wonder what sort of owner they have that teaches them to pass up electronics…

**

Bakura cracked his knuckles and surveyed the hall. He’d taken out the cameras and downed the guards. Where the hell was Ryou?

Unlike his brother, he didn’t have the mansion memorized. He’d thought he wouldn’t be back with out Ryou in tow and was winging it all the way. He wasn’t sure where he was and was indiscriminately opening doors and taking out who ever saw him.

He sniffed the air and caught the scent of the office from before.

I can hold that Kaiba fool hostage until I get some answers…he’s got to have cameras at least. I’ll be able to find him that way.

He opened the door and dashed in.

Seto Kaiba looked up when the door was opened but was totally unprepared for what he saw.

What the hell!? Alabaster?!

He reached in his desk and gripped his gun, too late as Bakura vaulted over the desk and held a knife to his neck.

“Where’s Kaiba?! Where’s my brother!?”

The brunette waxed confused. “I am Kaiba…we haven’t captured your brother…”

“Don’t fuckin’ lie to me! Where the fuck is Kaiba!?”

Seto took his hand off the gun as he was bidden and indicated Bakura read the sign on his desk. The Neko moved swiftly and narrowed his eyes.

“The spot in the paper about the scales…?”

“My step-brother.”

Bakura still held out his knife, eyes narrowed. “Then we robbed him not you…”

“I don’t know what you mean, but since you’re hear, maybe you’d like to consider a deal with –”

“Shut it filth! I know how this place works!”

Something caught Kaiba’s eye and he glanced at the security screens. “Do you…” He stalled.

What are you playing at Dartz…

**

Ryou examined a small, round ball, poking it. The bell inside jingled and the youth jumped back, startled.

“Don’t you have toys at home?”

The kitten spun and crouched, realizing he wasn’t alone. His eyes widened and he glanced around.

“There aren’t any windows for you this time Kitty. You won’t be escaping so easily.”

Ryou’s heart quickened and his tail twitched. He didn’t think he was ready to fight his way out of a place.

Dartz smirked and stepped forward. “You want to tell me why you saw it fit to rob me the other day? And by the way, you have a very good nose. I did my best to hide that piece of cloth. Your owner teach you that?”

The boy backed up into the room, startled as he tripped over things. He didn’t dare turn his back.

Dartz advanced, tossing his hair. “I’ll bet you wish you could have some of these things don’t you? I saw you watching.”

Ryou waxed surprised and the man pointed to the cameras. “I can see everything with those. Now, how’s your owner? So we can straighten things out…”

The kitten was still trying to think of a way out, panicking inside when he could feel his back against the wall. Dartz was still a distance away, but Ryou knew it was going to be hard to get away now. His heart beat faster and he gave a hiss as Dartz continued closer.

“No need for that…” he held out his hand, smirking. “I just want to be your friend. Won’t you do that? We can forget this whole thing, say sorry, and we can be friends!”

And I can get the location of your owner out of you so I can punish the bastard for the numerous upsets we’ve had.

Ryou shook his head and hissed again, sidestepping toward the corner.

“Please?” Dartz asked, his smile not reaching his eyes.

And that’s when the kitten bolted. He was fast, but oddly enough, Dartz was faster and pinned him into the wall.

“You son of a bitch! Tell me!” He slammed Ryou into the wall, the kitten crying out in distress and pain, anything glass in the room shattering.

Dartz narrowed his eyes and beared down. “That shit won’t work on me! I know what you little abominations can do…what’s wrong with you…”

Ryou’s eyes were wide, the pupils huge as saucers. His breathing was shallow and as Dartz heard tinkling, he turned to see the glass shards forming themselves into a large sword.

“What the hell…” he looked at Ryou and shook the boy again. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?”

The sword came right for Dartz, the man jumping out of the way. The blade shattered before it hit Ryou, glass falling to the ground in a million pieces. Dartz captured Ryou before he could fall to the ground again and was about to slap him when he realized the boy was still unaware.

He stared into his face and shook him gently. “Kitty…” He called. “Ah, creature! You filth! Kitty wake up!”

Ryou slowly came to and tensed again, realizing what was happening. He hissed and clawed Dartz across the chest, fleeing the room. Dartz cried out and reached after him.

“RYOU!”

**

Bakura blinked and followed the place the brunette’s eyes had been stealing to for a few minutes now. He jerked Seto’s tie and growled. “What the fuck! You’ve been staring at that camera the whole time! Where’s Ryou?!”

The Neko was straddling the young CEO’s lap, knife at his throat menacingly. “TELL ME!”

Seto glanced at the knife and swallowed. “He’d heading back –back to my brother’s office –”

“INTERCOM!”

The youth nodded to a blue button on the desk and Baurak wheeled them closer. He pressed the button and called out.

“Maaaaooooo!?”


Down the hall from where Ryou had come, he stopped, staring around. He knew that voice.

“Meow?” he responded cautiously.

“Come to…Kaiba’s office! The one on the third floor…close to the stairs!”

Ryou did know that voice! It was his big brother! Bakura had come to rescue him!

Dartz came down the hall, blood coming from his wound.

“Ryou!” the man called, startling the Neko.

Ryou turned and ran for it, not bothering to respond to the calls of “Kitty!”

He made it to the office in no time, relieved when he saw his brother. “Meow…” he called softly, relived.

Bakura gave a smile to Ryou and looked back at Kaiba, staring him right in the eyes. “You killed Akefia. But since no blood has been shed tonight, you can escape with your life!” He shoved the youth back and hopped off him, racing over to Ryou.

“You owe us answers!” he shouted, dashing out.

Ryou nodded, flicking his tail. “…Y-yeah…you…Bastard!”

“RYOU!” Bakura called.

Ryou fled the room, not looking back.


When they made it outside and far enough away from the estate grounds, Bakura pulled Ryou into a bear hug and checked him over, sniffing his hair and licking his ears, trying to make sure he was alright.

“Are you okay? Are you alright?”

Ryou nodded and shakily reached in his pocket and pulled out the crimson cloth. “I- I got this…”

Bakura looked at it and shook his head. “you idiot…”

The kitten was crestfallen and looked away. “I’m sorry Big Brother –”

“You idiot…” he smacked the cloth away. “That isn’t important!” He pulled the kitten close and kissed him hard, hugging him tighter. “You are damn it!”

Ryou blushed and nodded fast. “I’m sorry I made you worry –”

“You ever leave like that again and I’ll kill you!”

“Yes Big –”

Bakura shook his head and kissed the kitten again and again. “Hush, just shut up, let’s go home.”

Ryou nodded and followed his brother as they ran into the night.

I love you too Big Brother…


****

Yugi sobbed into his hands, a dozen dented cans lying on the front in front of him. A can opener, a knife, a rock, and even the Millennium puzzle lay to the side of him. He’d tried to open the cans a dozen way, attempted to get some dinner after burning his finger on the stop top and burning five bags of popcorn.

“Graaaand paaaaa!” he cried, the phone discarded on the bed. “Why won’t they let me tak to youuuu!”

He started to wail and wipe at his tears, knowing he was bigger than this and that he should know how to do all of these things.

“What’s wrong?” a voice said.

“I don’t know hooooow!” he wailed. “Yami left me all alone!”

A shadow came over him and Yugi looked up, ears drooping. “Marik?”

“Stop all that crying.”

Yugi whimpered and continued to cry.

“I SAID STOP!”

The kitten jumped and stopped crying, sucking his lip.

“You’re telling me, you can’t use a can opener?”

“I…Grandpa –”

‘Pick it up.”

“But Marik –”

The Neko’s eyebrow twitched and Yugi grabbed it and a can of dented peas.

“Open the can Yugi. You know how to use a can opener.”

“But I tried –”

Marik snatched the can away from him and opened it. Yugi hopped up and reached for the can, stunned when Marik threw it out of the window.

“But –”

“But nothing. You don’t open it, you don’t eat it!” the Golden gave yugi another can. “Open these carrots.”

Yugi stared at Marik and crossed his arms. “I don’t have to do what you say –HEY!”

Marik tossed the carrots and scooped up a can of ravioli. “Open these.”

“I don’t know how –STOP!”

“Then open the fuckin’ can!” he shoved a can of corn at the kitten and Yugi took the can opener and tried it. It didn’t open. “See –”

Corn went out of the window.

“Try or starve!”

The boy pouted and Marik crossed his arms. “I’ve already eaten tonight.”

****

Jou moaned into Varon’s mouth, trying to growl and slap his hands away from his belt. He shifted and broke away from air, scratching at his side until Varon did for him. His eyes slid closed and his leg shook a bit, his whole body sliding back down to the cushions, where Varon claimed his mouth again.

“I want to sleep…”

“It won’t take long, I promise, just a little while and –”

Jou growled viciously and Varon backed off, getting up and going to another cushion. The blond glared at him and laid down by himself. He turned off the tv and let darkness take the room.

It didn’t take long for him to feel Varon’s nose against his neck. He felt hands up his shirt and when it was taken off, he shivered, trying to shove away the eager tongue at his nipples and throat.

“Varon…”

Jou growled slightly and sat up, Varon nudging him around. He got on his hands and knees and Varon was on him immediately, playing at his belt and already trying to get relief. The boy rocked on his hands, turning to bark at the other Inu viciously when his belt was undone. Varon bit into his neck and Jou yelped, trying to force him off. It didn’t work and the Aussie ripped down his jeans and continued to rub into him, clothed.

Jou panted and gripped the cushion. “Stop –stop –I changed my mind stop –Ahhh! Ahhh –”

Varon barked at him and Jou flinched, his neck bitten again. He didn’t move, but howled as he was pushed into and mated roughly. The other Inu grunted and growled, drooling and biting into Jou’s neck and he pumped in and out.

The blond whined, pushing back, finally giving in. He arched and Varon shoved him into the cushions, riding harder as he neared completion.

The Retriever mix was in a haze, the burn of heat retreating only to be replaced by growing passion. He didn’t want it to end, he wanted more. He whined and Varon just growled again, grunting as he released and drove his seed home.

When Varon was done, something in his mind clicked and he pulled out of Jou faster than anything. He spat the blood from his mouth and stared in to the dark, wet to the hilt, the realization why hitting him like a ton of bricks.

Jou whimpered and sat back, kicking off his jeans. He knew he was red and was thankful for the dark. He held the mark at his neck and waited for the warmth to return to the sleep cushions, but it never did. He saw the sliver of light that was the door and watched it slam again.

His tail wagged slowly, but soon stopped as whimpers wormed their way out of his chest.

****

Yugi consumed the canned spaghetti like a starving person, licking his fingers and not even really chewing. Marik glanced outside and counted numerous cans of perishable items.

“Is it good Yugi?”

The boy didn’t answer and Marik laughed.

“Marik, you have to help him.”

Rishid was right…I have to or he’ll be crushed by the world… He watched Yugi hold the can over his mouth, chuckling when the boy dropped it and it bounced off his face.

“Owie!”

“That’s enough…go wash up.”

Yugi got up and left the room burping loudly. When he came back, Marik had cleaned the mess and had the night lamp on.

“Go to bed.”

“…But no one’s read me a story yet –”

Marik gave him a look and Yugi’s tail flopped around. “…it’s only eleven –”

The Egyptian Neko gave him another look and Yugi yawned.

“Wow! I’m so tired…” the boy moved to change, hopping into fish pattern pajama pants and putting on a green tank top. He jumped on his bed and hugged his bunny plushy, which Marik snatched up and tossed in the closet.

“Noooo!” Yugi wailed. “That’s mine!”

He tried to go get it but was thrown back on the bed. “Go to sleep!”

Yugi looked like he was going to cry and just bit his lip instead. “Can I have it back?”

“No.”

Then he did cry. He threw his pillow at Marik and got under the covers. “I want my pillow!”

Marik kicked the pillow in the closet. “You forfeited it. Too bad.”

Yugi whimpered and hid under the covers again. “Grandpa….” He cried.

When the tears stopped, fifteen minutes later, Marik put a pillow back under the Neko’s head, taking his tail out of his mouth.

He sat on the bed and moved Yugi’s bangs out of his face. You’ve got to grow up Chibi…grow up so you won’t be eaten alive…


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*EFC: Experimental Feline Companion FFFC: Freedom for Feline Companions
* I fear what you’ll do in my absence….
*I’d like to thank Wicabeth for the inspiration for this fic!
*Schwarzwald loves ya’ll!