Animal Adventure

Chapter 11: Sirius' Trug Wing

Aka yawns out loud. That in turn makes Natsuki to yawn. It is late, almost around 10 or so. Aka and Natsuki are now in front of the twins' house. Because the two of the are tired, Aka decided to call a taxi to drive them home.

Earlier, the doctor wanted Syo to stay at the hospital to keep an eye on him just in case. Natsuki didn't want to leave Syo's side, but the hospital wouldn't allow him to stay. Aka told him that they can come back and see Syo early in the morning. Natsuki reluctantly agreed to stay with Aka until the next day.

Aka pays the driver as they reach the twins' house. Natsuki looks like he was about to fall asleep on his feet, which Aka does not blame him as he is still too young to be up this late at night. Aka just scoops Natsuki up and carries him inside. Natsuki didn't protest. Instead, he lays his head on Aka's shoulder and immediately falls asleep.

Aka thinks on how to open the door when, on cue, Teresa opens it for her. Aka gives her sister a tired smile as she walks in. Teresa gives Aka a slightly better smile. Teresa looks at Natsuki before directing Aka to one of the guest rooms.

"Looks like I'm not the only one to bring strays home." Teresa teased as she watches Aka tucks Natsuki in bed. "By the way, Otoya and Tokiya stole your bed."

"Guess I'll just sleep in your bed with you." Aka said.

The two walks out quietly and to the study/music room so they can talk without disturbing the hybrids.

"So, what are we going to do with them?" Teresa asked as she makes her way to a corner.

Teresa grabs the guitar that sat there before going to the couch. Teresa sits down and starts to tune her guitar. Aka sits right next to Teresa and leans heavily against her twin's side. Teresa didn't mind the sudden weight against her and just focus on tuning her guitar.

"I don't know. I still have to contact HAHP, but it'll be to get Natsuki and Syo back home. Especially with Syo's condition." Aka explained.

Aka called Teresa earlier about what she found out. Although it was brief, Teresa knows about Syo's condition.

Satisfy with the tuning, Teresa starts playing random notes. It isn't a song by any means, but Aka knows that Teresa is just getting a feel for it again. It has been a while since she heard Teresa playing, and by the sounds of it, Teresa hasn't been playing it recently. Still, even if it is just random notes, hearing the familiar instrument relaxes Aka.

"Are they going to stay here for the time being like Tokiya?" Teresa asked.

Teresa is now playing a song that Aka never heard before. Teresa also hums along as she plays. An original song is what Aka thinks while listening.

"Maybe. I'm not sure yet." Aka said sleepily.

Aka closes her eyes as she lets the soft melody lures her into dreamland. Before Aka can fully fall asleep, Teresa nudges Aka awake.

"Let's go to bed." Teresa said quietly.

Aka reluctantly gets off of Teresa, missing the warmth. Teresa puts her guitar back in its place and helps Aka get off the couch. Aka's eyes refuse to open, so Aka trusts Teresa to guide to their room. It didn't take long for them to get there. Teresa gently pushes Aka on Teresa's bed and takes Aka's jacket off. She also taking off her shoes that Aka forgot to do that when she walks in the house. Luckily for Aka, she is wearing quite comfortable clothes as her workplace doesn't have a strict dress code, so Aka only has just a t-shirt and sweatpants. Aka falls back on the bed and curls up into a tight ball.

"Don't forget to take off your contacts." Teresa reminded.

Aka groans as she sits back, with difficulty, and goes to the bathroom. In the background, Aka can faintly hear Teresa giggling before walking out of the room. Aka struggles to get her contact lens off as her eyes refuse to open long enough. Aka eventually removes them and goes back. Teresa comes back not too long after and gets in bed with Aka. Teresa pulls the blanket over them and snuggles close to Aka. Aka turns around so she can face Teresa and hugs Teresa tightly towards her. Once they settle in, Aka is knocked out.

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Aka groans as light hits her face. Aka buries her face into the pillow underneath her head to block the light away. Before Aka can go back to sleep, she can hear footsteps running towards the room she is in.

"AAAKKKKAAA!" Sunflower shouted as he slams the door open.

Aka hears Moonlight in the background saying, "Don't slam the door open like that, Otoya."

Aka is not prepared for the redhead's weight to be on top of her. Aka grunts on pain as she glares at the dog hybrid.

"Teresa said to wake up." Sunflower said, not bothered by Aka's glare.

"Well, I'm awake." Aka slurred as she sits up. "So, get off or I'll tickle you."

Although Aka said that, she starts to tickle Sunflower. Sunflower squeals as he feels Aka's fingers rubbing his sides and under his armpits. Sunflower tries to squirm his way out, but Aka already has him in her trap. Sunflower then tries to get Moonlight to help him, but Moonlight just stays out of the way. Aka sees a blurry Moonlight out of the corner of her eye. Even though she can't see properly, Aka can tell that Moonlight is smirking.

"You deserve it." Moonlight said.

Accepting his fate, Sunflower lets Aka tickle him until he is gasping for breath. His face is as red as his hair, and tears drip down his cheeks. Aka smiles as she waits for the redhead to breathing again.

"It seems like I have defeated the blooming Sunflower." Aka said as she stretches her arms out.

A few of her bones crack as she did this. Aka winces at the sound. Sunflower sits up and gets off the bed, swaying a little.

"As much as I enjoy the little show," Teresa suddenly said, "I would appreciate it if you eat the food I made before it gets cold.

Aka sees Teresa's figure leaning against the doorframe with her arms crossed. Just behind her is Natsuki's figure. Aka wonders if Natsuki is surprised that Aka's eyes aren't actually blue but can't see his face properly.

"Hey, Aka." Sunflower called, getting Aka's attention. "Is Natsuki going to say with us?"

This caught Aka by surprise. She was not expecting Sunflower to ask that.

"I don't know." Aka said honestly.

Before Aka can explain, Teresa interrupts.

"Why don't we let Aka get ready and ask her when she finishes?" Teresa suggested.

Teresa motions Sunflower to follow. Sunflower looks at Teresa, then at Moonlight, and then at Aka. Sunflower nods as he gets off the bed and out the door. Moonlight follows and Teresa shuts the door to give Aka some privacy.

Aka sits there for a minute or so before getting up. She grabs some clothes so she can take with her and change into when she finished showering. Aka decides to think of what to do with Natsuki and Syo as she showers. Hopefully, she has an answer that would work for everyone.