Feline Lovin'

Chapter 16

Angel's POV

We parted and I stared at the wound I inflicted on my lover. How could I be so weak?

"Angel. I said not to worry about it." I shook my head.

"I caused it Kyo. I can't just forget about hurting you because I couldn't control myself." He pulled me close and held my head close to his chest. I sighed and inhaled his scent. So calming. He smelled earthy and homey. There was a knock on my door. It was Hatori.

"Yaro and Kono are back home and will be spoken to as soon as they wake up. I told Akito what happened and he wants to speak with you as soon as possible." I nodded and got up.

"Let's go then." Kyo grabbed my wrist.

"No you're not Angel. You are already hurt enough. You'll only get hurt more if you go." I sat back down and put my hand on his.

"Kyo, I have to. If I do now, he might be easier on me." Kyo shook his head. "Then come with me and make sure nothing happens." We got to the main house and Hatori apologized for everyone from the house being there.

"Alright. I forgive you Hatori. Angel, tell me what happened."

"Yaro and Kono came to the house and said that they wanted to put me in the cell that's on the estate. When Kyo tried to stop them they said something that reminded me of my dream, where they killed Kyo. I was afraid that my dream was going to come true and I was scared. I didn't notice that my beads had fallen and I transformed. When Kyo calmed me down, Yaro stabbed me and I started to flail. Kyo calmed me again and Yaro and Kono were knocked unconscious and removed."

"I see. Yaro, Kono. Why were you at Shigure's house if you know you aren't allowed near Angel and haven't been since the last time you visited her?"

"We wanted to protect-"

"Yaro! You have been told not to go near her! Leave her be and don't disobey me again!"

"Don't use that tone with me!"

"WHAT DID YOU SAY!? DON'T YOU SPEAK TO ME LIKE THAT! YOU HAVE NO AUTHORITY OVER ME!"

"AKITO! I COMMAND YOU TO WATCH YOUR TONGUE!"

"I'M THE LEADER OF THIS FAMILY IN CASE YOU FORGOT! AND I'M NOT A CHILD! I AM 21! YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING WITHOUT MY CONSENT!"

"STOP BABYING YOUR SISTER!" It went quiet. I stared at Akito with large eyes.

"Y-Y-You're my brother?" He looked at me and snapped. Akito grabbed me by my short hair and slammed me to the floor. No one moved.

"Quiet! Be quiet!" I looked up Akito. I stared. I couldn't help it. He slammed my head harder this time. "Don't stare at me like that!" Hatori finally stood and walked over.

"Akito-sama. Let her go. She was going to find out eventually. Don't take this out on her."

"I never asked for your opinion!"

"Onii-sama!" I screamed and it all went silent. Akito let go and looked at me. I looked up, tears in my eyes.

"What did you say?"

"Onii-sama." I grabbed his robe. He froze and stared at me more. Then he looked away, his bangs shielding his eyes.

"Don't call me that. I don't deserve it."

"Onii-sama." I kneeled up more and wrapped my arms around his waist. "Onii-sama. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I thought I was an only child this whole time. I've always wanted an Onii-sama."

"I'm sorry. I was so angry that Yaro and Kono had another child. I didn't want anything to do with you, but I couldn't stay like that for too long. After a while I realized how much I wanted to be your Onii-sama. As you grew up, you acted out more, after I hurt you, I couldn't, no, I still can't forgive myself." I hugged tighter.

"It's okay Onii-sama. I forgive you. But why did they tell me it was all my fault they couldn't have anymore children?"

"They only wanted two children. One boy, one girl, and we were it. Kono never wanted more than two children though and planned for everything, except your curse. They were heartbroken, but Kono refused to have the procedure reversed." I felt something wet fall onto the top of my head. I looked up and Akito was crying.

"Onii-sama." He wiped his tears and kneeled.

"Angel. I'm so sorry." He hugged me and I hugged him back. We left after a long struggle and Akito allowed me to stay with Kyo, as long as I'd come back and see him every so often. I sat between Kyo and Tohru.

"Who would've guessed that Akito was your Onii-sama, Angel." I looked at Tohru and nodded.

"That must make Kono about forty."

"Actually Kyo, Kono and Yaro are in their thirties. Akito was born when they were both 16."

"So Angel was born when they were 21?"

"Yep." I looked down at the locket Akito had given me. He said he was supposed to give it to me when I was born, but was told not to after Kono and Yaro found out about my curse. It had a picture of him holding me when I was a baby. I held it close to my heart,

"Angel?"

"Yes Kyo?" He kissed me. I smiled.

"No feline hormones in my car please." I pouted.

"Chichi!"

"Don't 'Chichi' me young lady. Your wound almost reopened with how Akito-sama was thrashing you." I held onto my arm.

"I'll be okay."

"Angel, I know that finding out that Akito-sama is your Onii-sama is a great thrill, but that does not excuse his behavior towards you." I smiled.

"I know." We made it to the house and I laid on the floor in the living room and stared at the ceiling. I couldn't wait until New Years. Akito-nii-sama said that those I was closest to would have a feast all on our own. I was so excited.