Fallen Angels

Chapter Fifty-five - Stirring Kittens

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Omi pulled out his uniform pants, a fresh white shirt and the accepted cable knit sweater that his school allowed in place of the uniform coat. He'd never felt comfortable in them because they were too binding. They also didn't allow enough hiding space for his darts or freedom of movement that he needed to use them.

He turned from the closet to see his lover standing by the bed looking at the only clothes he currently had. The soiled, bloody school uniform he'd arrived in. They hadn't even had a chance to try to clean it yet. Dropping his clothes on the foot of the bed he moved over and wrapped his arms around the smaller boy.

"You can wear something of mine if you want, itoshii," he told him, giving him a slight squeeze.

"They're too big. I'd get marks for being sloppy," Nagi murmured. "I can't get a demerit. Crawford... Essets... they'd...."

"They won't do anything," Omi reminded him. "You're free from them, now." The blonde archer had never been concerned about demerits. He never got enough of them for them to effect his overall grade.

But Nagi... his small lover had been punished for every demerit he received unless it was somehow related to his team's missions. He had even been put through 'retraining' in one of his first years, because he had gotten just one mark over the allowed limit before they began to count against the student's overall grade.

"I can't get a demerit," Nagi insisted shaking his head frantically.

Omi pulled him around gently and held him as the panic attack set in. He could feel the air movement that signaled his lover's powers had been triggered. "Alright, koi, alright. They don't even know you're back yet. Why don't you stay here today and rest. You can wear a pair of my shorts and a T-shirt and we'll throw your uniform in the wash before I leave. Then we'll go out after school and we'll get you knew things, okay?"

The soft breeze died as the brunette in his arms relaxed and nodded. The Weiss assassin ran soothing hands over his lover's back. The younger boy usually seemed so impassive, that when these outbursts occurred, it was a shock. Omi knew his lover had developed the trait while he was living on the streets as a child. He had perfected it to survive the intense Essets training he was put through in order to be placed with Schwarz years ahead of most of his peers.

"I'm sorry Omi. I didn't mean to..."

"It's alright, I understand," the blonde was quick to reassure him. "It's going to take time to get used to the changes. Why don't you go and pick something for the day from the closet while I get dressed. Then we'll get some breakfast and throw the laundry before I have to leave."

Nagi nodded and kissed him before going over to the closet to look at what it offered. A small smile curved his lips as he saw a pair of jeans that would have been tight on Omi, but would be just comfortable for him. He picked a long-sleeved T-shirt to go with it. He turned around and held them up to show his lover. "Are these alright?"

The older teen looked around and grinned. "Perfect. Manx gave me those jeans last year for my birthday and then a month later I had my one and only growth spurt and can't wear them anymore. They should fit you great."

As it happened the jeans were still a little loose around the waist but not seriously so. Omi pulled a belt out of one of his drawers and gave it to the younger teen. With the long shirt tucked in and a belt the younger boy looked very nice and was smiling happily when they stepped out of Omi's apartment. They both sobered a little when they looked at Yohji's closed door.

"They didn't come home last night," Nagi murmured as they walked into the still silent kitchen.

"No, but we'll just have to hope that means that Enzeru found him and they safe together somewhere talking," Omi answered as he set the kettle on for tea and started the coffee pot. What would you like for breakfast, itoshii. We have..." he broke off as footsteps came toward the kitchen.

Ken somewhat stumbled/limped his way into the kitchen. Sleepy eyes looked at the pair before a yawn caught the older teen by surprise. "Um, gomen." he said, a sheepish smile on his lips. "Please tell me that's coffee your starting?" he asked, in a slightly hopeful voice. He didn't mind the early shifts that much but the bruises from the bike crash made his sleep fitful at best.

He noticed that Yohji wasn't there but then again, the blond usually slept in. "Did Yohji and his angel boyfriend get in last night?" he asked anyway. He settled into a chair, hoping that he could down a little breakfast before dealing with the fangirls that morning. He could only hope that Aya's mood had gotten a bit better from last night.

"Yes, it's coffee. Stay there I'll pour you a cup." Omi grinned and pulled Ken's cup out of the cupboard and filled it with the rich dark coffee that he'd made. He set it down in front of ex-J Leaguer. Then while he waited for the kettle to finish boiling for tea for he and Nagi he began to pull out the makings for breakfast.

"No, neither one of them have come back yet. I don't know if that is a good sign or not," Omi answered as he put bread in the toaster to brown. "Yohji... he left a note for us that said he wouldn't be gone for more than a day or two. He just needed to get away, Enzeru went after him to try and bring him home." The kettle screamed and he pulled down two more cups placing teabags in to each of them and adding the boiling water before handing one to his lover, keeping the other close to him by the stove.

Ken sighed as the aroma of the coffee revived some of his senses. He frowned at Yohji leaving a note. "Hope everything is alright with the two." he said. He took a slip of coffee. "With Aya back, I don't blame him for taking off to think. He'll be back soon."

"Thanks for your wonderful words of encouragement, Ken." Aya spoke from the doorway, the sarcasm practically dripping onto the floor. "Anything else to add to that?" He eyed the group, getting himself a cup of coffee before taking a seat. He had crashed hard from the jet lag and the emotions going through him.

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Deiji lead the group across the entryway to the living room where Akiko-san told him that Enzeru and Yohji were waiting. Seto and Mokuba had been warned what to expect so hopefully this would go easily. He walked into the living room and stopped seeing the angel and Yohji in a clench.

He cleared his throat and forced down a chuckle when Yohji looked up embarrassed. "Um sorry to interrupt. Yohji you've met Seto and Mokuba. Enzeru this is Seto," Deiji indicated the tall young man beside him. "And this is Mokuba." He put a hand on the smaller teen in front of him.

Mokuba couldn't help but blush looking at the two and then looked up at his brother mischievously. "At least their not as bad as you and Duo I'll be scarred for life because of that... years of therapy I tell you!" He then turned back and smiled at the Enzeru. "It's very nice to meet you."

Seto who had a very distinct tint of red to his cheek nodded his greeting as well, "I'm also happy to meet a miracle worker." He then casually reached over and thwapped the back of Mokuba's head.

Deiji stifled a chuckle behind a hand and gave Seto a questioning look that said the other man wouldn't get away until he knew what Mokuba was talking about.

Enzeru smiled and wiped a bit of saliva from their kiss off his lips as he turned to Deiji and the others. His smile widened as he checked the men over, liking what he saw, even the young one was beautiful. He nodded in greeting then looked a bit confused as to why Seto would hit Mokuba and turned to Yohji, whispering. "Why did he hit him?"

Yohji grinned. "He didn't hurt him. But Mokuba embarrassed him. It's a gentle and fun reminder of who's the boss. But says it's okay also," he explained softly. He'd finally come to understand his lover's limited understanding of human interaction.

Noa moved around the group and went over to hug Enzeru without any fear of the winged man. "Thank you Enzu-chan."

Seto smiled at his new little brother and saw Mokuba do the same. It didn't take long for Seto to realize that this kid needed probably more love than anyone he knew. Mokuba wasn't sure what happened last night but he was happy that Noa seemed safe and sound.

Enzeru smiled and hugged Noa back. "You're welcome, I had fun in my special place, we will have to go back again sometime and play on the swings. Are you still feeling ok?"

Noa nodded after a moment. "Yeah, I just don't think about it and I'm okay."

Seto looked at Deiji and smiled whispering, "He's really adorable, I can see why you've become so protective of him. I just wish I had been here to help you take those bastards down."

Enzeru smiled down at the boy. "Good. Best not to dwell on bad things anyhow." He looked up and smiled again at the other men. "I am Enzeru, I don't think I introduced myself."

"Believe me I wish you'd been here too," Deiji sighed. "I knew you'd not be happy about not being in on the mission but it's better to keep you as far away from it as possible. With the way it went down the police will have a very hard time knowing what exactly happened. Only we and Kritiker will really know."

Seto nodded understanding, Deiji was right he didn't need to be involved. "So this is Yohji's new boyfriend... he's unique"

"Enzeru can heal tumors! He's really nice and has a playground in his head too." Noa tried to explain of the dark angel.

"Yes and I for one am very glad. It was sheer luck that I saw them together the night all this started," Deiji replied. He grinned at Noa. "He does chibi? Is that where you two went the other night when it looked like you fell asleep?"

"Uh huh, he put his hand in my chest and did this chant! He said..uh...it was.. I forgot the chant but he said it and I was alone so he brought me to this really nice playground."

Seto nodded and locked eyes with Enzeru. "Well it sounds like you may just have someone else to watch over you and I know you'll win Duo over easily."

Mokuba's eyes were wide. "A playground! How cool is that? Your going to have to tell me about it when we get home."

"I know I've said it fifty times already. But thank you. You have no idea the gift you've given us in healing him and with your help with the other matter as well." Deiji told Enzeru and Yohji with a smile as he walked closer to the couch.

Yohji just smiled and nodded holding his lover's hand.

Enzeru laughed, caressing the back of his lover's hand. "That was our little secret," he teased as he tickled Noa's ribs gently. He looked to Mokuba and smiled again. "Maybe someday I can take you there with us. I just need to rest a bit more...and you're welcome. It was a pleasure to help Noa, he is a great kid. I have never met one like him." He winked at Yohji and grinned.

Noa laughed a little at the tickling. "Sorry Enzu-chan, but it's so neat, you should take more people there."

Mokuba blushed. "Maybe you should keep it between you two Noa that way you have something special that no one else can touch."

Enzeru smiled at Noa and nodded. "Soon, I promise." He looked at Mokuba, confused again as to why the boy was blushing. "I don't mind, Mokuba. You can come with us."

Mokuba nodded, "only if Noa wants me to."

Seto smiled at his brother proudly. "He really is growing up Deiji isn't he?"

"Sure, I think it'll be fun. Gotta wait for Enzu-chan to be all better first." Noa touched the soft wings, knowing the angel was very special.

Enzeru closed his eyes and gently pushed Noa's hand away and patted it, trying to hold back the groan at the innocent touch. "I will feel better very soon, then we will go and play." He looked at Yohji and grinned. "But first, Yohji and I have some playing of our own to do."

Seto raised and eyebrow holding back the laughter that wanted to come. "Maybe we should let them play while we go get some breakfast."

"What are you going to play?" Noa asked, interested, thinking it was like a board game or with action figures.

Yohji eyes widened slightly and he stood up pulling his lover with him. "And we really need to get back to the shop. I need to be there to help Omi open. I'm glad we could help out and it was nice to see you again Seto, Mokuba."

Enzeru smiled at Noa as Yohji pulled him up and off the couch. "I... think you are too young to understand, when you get older, ask Seto, he plays these games too." He chuckled a bit as he tried to skirt around the subject, feeling that even if he were to be honest and tell the child, he wouldn't understand anyhow.

Seto looked like he wanted to faint, he remembered the last time he had to have the "talk" with Mokuba. That's when he found out that his little brother knew more about sex than he did... he chalked it up to working too much. Seeing the smirk on Mokuba's face he figured he was also remembering the same thing.

Yohji smiled thankfully at his lover then turned to Deiji. "Thanks for the room last night we appreciate it. Call me and we can all get together again for work or whatever, okay?" He started pulling his lover out of the room. "Bye Noa it was really nice to meet you."

Noa moved over to be near his family again, letting the two men leave and waved after them. "Bye mister!"

Enzeru grinned and waved as he was dragged out of the room. "Nice to meet you all!"

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End Chapter Fifty-five