His Happiness, Her Demise

Chapter 17

Huffing as the clang of keys reaches my ears, I peel my eyes open. Staring at the young Lion, I finally take the time to ask for a name.

"It'd only be fair, since you know my name that I should ask for yours."

He blinks at me slowly before replying,

"Tachibana Yasuhiro."

I nod my head and let him place the handcuffs back around my wrists and lead me back towards the Lucifer-look-alike interrogation room.

We stroll in and I'm greeted by the faces of the officer from my original arrest as well as the Raccoon female from the ride to the station. The door slams behind me as the older Baboon female storms in, smoke pouring out of her ears.

I chuckle slightly and the officer, who I now realise is another Lion, growls in my direction.

"You're really going to believe the words of a delinquent over the words of your coworkers?!"

The Raccoon snarls as the cuffs are removed from my hands and I slump myself lazily in the metal chair. The Lion bares his fangs at my unbothered frame and I feel Tachibana flinch and growl from behind me.

"I believe the facts."

Silence fills the room as the expressions of everyone except me, falls blank. The Baboon nods in my direction before walking to my side.

"The facts are as follows, she had her engraved apartment key with her legal name on it, she had her identification ready, she did not fight arrest, -"

I watch smugly as the faces of the officers droop and pale,

"- and if you and those idiot guards had done your jobs properly, you all would have seen her name and picture of the 24 hour entrance list."

Looking around the room, I slowly stand.

"Can I go now? I'd quite like to get medical attention and ensure that all charges are pressed and all parties held accountable to the full extent of the court."

Adjusting my clothes, I shake hands with the Baboon then Tachibana.

"Tachibana, I ask that you are the officer compiling evidence for my cases. I shall email this precinct images of my injuries. I also ask that you get copies of the recordings from the body and car cameras of every officer and vehicle that responded to the call as well as the names of every guard involved in the incident."

He emits complete seriousness as he shakes my hand and nods his head.

"Now, may I please have the keys to my own apartment?"

The Baboon chuckles under her breath and tosses them in my direction, catching them, I stroll towards the door. Pausing momentarily,

"See you all in front of a judge!"

I yip in fake cheer before slamming the door shut behind me.

Motherfuckers.

Now to go find my friends.

Strolling past the holding cells as I make my way towards the front desk, I flip of the guards as I do so, receiving many growls in return. I laugh loudly at their reactions before continuing. Arriving at the front desk, I quietly ask the receptionist to call a taxi for me.

The people in the waiting room watch me with a strange look as I lean against the desk. I shift uneasily and am quick to scurry outside once told that my taxi was on its way. The light dims over the horizon as the sun slowly begins to set. It begins to sink in how long I'd been in that unnaturally lit building.

The taxi pulls up and I greet the driver, giving him a street name from the block away from Gohin's house.

Rather not be suspected of heading to that hideous Black Market.

Upon reaching my destination, I realise I have no means to pay.

"I'm very sorry, I have no way to pay you right now. Do you know where the nearest bank is? We can go in together and I can transfer the money to your account?"

He looks at me strangely before replying,

"Doesn't work like that sweetheart, how about I give you my phone number and you call me once you have your stuff sorted then we'll sort the payment. I know how hard it is to get back on track after being arrested. It's derailing."

I thank him and make my way out of the car and start the walk to Gohin's house.

Fuck I just had to choose the long way.

After a long, slow and tiring walk, I arrive and slam my fist against the door.

"Damn, Kid! You're going to break my door if you continue like that."

Hearing Gohin shout from the other side, I laugh at his face when he opens the door. Annoyed and disgruntled, he grabs my arm and whispers in my ear.

"Please never invite your males to my house again or I swear to god, Kid."

I grin at him cheekily and make my way towards the lounge where my friends have spread out and laid themselves upon every single piece of furniture. Springing to their feet at the sight of me, I find myself scooped up into Collot's arms.

Screeching in discontent, I squirm in his grasp. Legosi watches on awkwardly and shuffles on his feet. Once Collot releases me, I throw myself into Jack and Legosi. Jack laughs and ruffles my fur before ducking and shoving me into Legosi.

His warm arms embrace me, his breath brushing the fur of my head as I fit perfectly under his chin. I give him a tight squeeze before stepping back to stand by his side.

Mentally, I try to prepare for the million and one questions from my friends but the only thing I do is relish in the warmth and seeming perfection of being tucked under Legosi's arm, pulled tightly into his side.

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What do you all think?

ALSO, to my original readers, should I post the rest of my original story and have this one up as well?

To my new readers, would you like to read my first attempt at this fanfic?

Many things have changed, developed etc. The original I was making up as I went because I was bored during lockdown in my country! Now I have a plot line HAHAH

Just something to think about!

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- Author Chan