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minachan95-written-works-on-ao3 · 6 months

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Title: The Forgotten Memories

Fandom: King of Fighters

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami

Pairing: Iori x Kyo

Summary:

[A sequel to Be Careful what You Wish for..., but can be read as stand-alone story] Tonight, Kyo teases Iori for the n-th time and Iori is not happy about it. However, during their fight, Kyo accidentally reveals something that he desperately kept in secret from anyone for years. How Iori will handle it? Read and find out~

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It is a calm and chill late evening. Finally, after a long, heated fight for dominance, the Kusanagi heir rests in bed next to his partner and blissfully stares at him.

After he rests his palm on Iori’s chest, he presses himself close and nuzzles his head against his shoulder.

As the redhead places his hand on his partner’s, he closes his eyes and exhales. For now, he simply wants to stay like this for a bit longer before heading to the shower and later on, leaving the bedroom’s door slightly opened if their adorable kitten would want to come in.

Besides, at least for tonight, Kyo made these erotic faces just for him and was melting in the pleasure in his hands. Or so Iori hopes, while closing his eyes and wrapping his arms around his partner.

After all, it’s not the first time the brunette had sex with his other side.

Even though Kyo keeps assuring him that Yagami never actually hurt him, he doesn’t like the thought that he prefers this side of him.

More so, he is frustrated and annoyed at how his opponent is someone who he can’t face nor threaten to make him stay away and keep his hands off the Kusanagi.

That’s why marking his partner more often might drive away the impostor away. Or so Iori hopes as he closes his eyes and exhales.

However, his further thoughts are interrupted by Kyo’s half-sleepy voice. “You gonna squeeze me.”

As soon as Iori realizes he pulled Kyo into too tight a hug, he removes his hands and turns to the other side immediately.

“Hey, you’re okay, Yagami? Or did anything happen?” The brunette asks.

While Iori refuses to face his partner, he replies. “You worry too much. Just go to sleep.”

“Then tell me this again by facing me.” Kyo asked calmly.

In the end, the redhead rolls his eyes and sighs. After he lies on his back, he gives an irritated look while staring at the ceiling. “I’m fine. Are you happy now? If you don’t have anything to say, I’m off to shower.”

However, the brunette slightly frowns and rests his arms on his partner’s chest. “You’re lying. Something bothers you, and I won’t let you go anywhere until you say it.”

For sure, when Kyo stares at him with such demanding eyes, he understands it will be pointless to argue with him. Or so Iori thinks as he closes his eyes and exhales.

“About what sealing I should put on one idiot, who loves sticking his head inside beast’s mouth, and how to keep him away from the evil spirits.” The redhead explains.

The Kusanagi only raises his eyebrow. “Eh? What that’s supposed to mean? Or could it be - Iorin is jealous?~”

“Tsk. Don’t be so stupid. Like, hell, I would…” Iori replies while trying to keep his cool face. Unfortunately for him, the brunette now makes the smuggest face possible.

Soon, the Kusanagi speaks up in a teasing tone. “Aww, but you don’t have to.”

A second later, Kyo adds in a suggestive tone. “But to think of… Another you is really a beast in bed that I was genially worried that I’ll get pregnant by him and lose my mind. I swear he filled me up so much I could feel how my stomach was stretched. If you have only seen how much energy he had… Perhaps you should take notes from him.”

As his finger traces his partner’s chest, he addresses him in a nearly purring voice. “Hey, Yagami. Do you know how many rounds he fucked me mercilessly like an animal until he snapped out?~”

Meanwhile, Iori does his best not to lose his temper. Although, he continues listening to the brunette while grinding his teeth and his eyelid twitching.

Lastly, Kyo delightfully grins and shows his spread palm. “That much~”

That’s it! It’s the last drop of the redhead’s patience. After he sits up, he turns his head away and gives him a middle finger. “Just… Fuck off! If you like him that much, then why do you even need me? From now on, you can just wait until he’ll show up and you two can do whatever the fuck you want. As if I give a single damn, you damned sex-thirsted nymph!”

At the moment, Yagami only crosses his arms while containing his overwhelming disappointment and anger.

When Kyo notices how stiff and shaky his partner’s shoulders are, he realizes that perhaps, this time, he went too far.

After the brunette softens his gaze, he gently wraps his arms around Iori and rests his head on his shoulder. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to hurt you.”

��You’re only telling this now because you want to use me.” The redhead backfires without even bothering to brush the Kusanagi’s hands off.

“What makes you think that way, and why would I do it?” Kyo asks. After he places his palm on Iori’s cheek, he turns his head. “Hey, can I still say something before I’ll go to sleep on the couch? Please?”

After he gets his partner’s attention, he thanks Iori and confesses. “I thought it would be interesting to see how you react, and I hoped that you’d be hyped for the second round. That’s all.”

“So, that’s what it was…” Yagami murmurs as he rolls his eyes. After a brief pause, he warns. “Do not make it worse for yourself, Kyo. I suggest you shut your mouth. Otherwise, you’ll be doing all the house chores, aside from cooking, not just for a month, but a couple instead. It also includes not having sex for a month. And if catch you jerking off, you’ll have an extra week as a penalty.”

“I understand that you’re mad at me, but don’t you think it’s a bit too much?” The brunette objects. But for now, he pushes his luck.

After Kyo lowers his gaze, he continues. “At least let me clear something for you. Yeah, your other side is more aggressive and doesn’t hold back. However, he only follows his instincts, and his huge stamina burst doesn’t last long.”

As the brunette removes his hands from Iori, he moves closer and rests his head against his chest. “Meanwhile, I know you wouldn’t mind if I do this, and you will never do anything against my will or dispose of me as soon as I fulfill my purpose. And do you know what else I can do with you only?”

After the Kusanagi withdraws, he takes his partner’s palm and places it on his chest while looking at him with such loving amber eyes.

For sure, such a gaze makes even the angered redhead’s heart skip a beat and feel the heat rushing to his cheeks.

In the end, when Kyo places his other hand on Iori’s shoulder, he closes his eyes and pulls him into a long but soft, innocent kiss.

When the brunette withdraws his face, he opens his eyes and confesses. “There. That should be more than enough. Besides, even if it’s not you who took my first time, but you’re the first one who made me feel good. And you are you, no matter with a flame or not, having a curse or not.”

“Tsk. And you still manage to brag about your previous sex life…” Yagami comments while keeping a poker face.

As Kyo’s face darkens, he objects. “To be honest, I wish it was a case, but it’s not. And wouldn’t call being chained and molested by the machines just for someone’s entertainment… or they referred - in the name of science.”

“If this is one of your jokes, cut that out.” Iori briefly orders.

Unfortunately, after Kyo hangs his head and remains silent for a while, Yagami covers his mouth and widens his eyes. For now, he only shakes his head. “No… Just tell me you’re lying.”

“Who did that you to you? Who the fuck is that bastard I should kill?! Hey, answer me, Kyo!” Iori desperately demands while holding Kyo by his shoulders.

“I don’t think that there is anything you can do to those who are already probably dead or died under the lab’s ruins.” The brunette replies in a nearly emotionless voice.

“And you kept it in secret all these years? Am I the last one to learn this?” Iori asks in a serious tone while trying to keep his poker face.

“It’s not something that I could just talk about without getting shamed or mocked. I… I never told anyone, not to my friends or even my family, about what was happening behind NESTS’s lab doors.” Kyo explains.

After a brief pause, he cracks a bitter smile. “Hey, how do you think my mom or dad would have reacted if I had shown up out of the blue after disappearing for an entire year just to tell them ‘Mom, Dad, I’m sorry if I made you worry. However, I was busy getting raped by the machines while being watched by the bunch of scientists.’? I can bet you that not only they would be upset but also ashamed and disappointed at how low their son has fallen from the grace. Besides, the entire Kusanagi clan would have disowned me for being such an embarrassment and bringing nothing but dishonor.”

Within each word, the brunette feels how difficult to speak, as if something is stuck inside his throat.

Nevertheless, he continues his speech. “I… I couldn’t even tell about what NESTS did to me to you because I was afraid that you would not only turn your back against me but also be disgusted and treat me like a plagued corpse. I thought that after you went to bring me back from the depths of hell and helped me to recover, you would hate and blame me for being weak if you knew this. However, that one evening I was genially in shock when I learned how you felt about me. Despite that, deep inside I knew you would never abuse or hurt me for a sick entertainment. And it felt so right to entrust myself to you.”

Lastly, the Kusanagi adds while staring at him with such guilty eyes. “So, now you’re the first and the only person whom I told about this, and I would understand if you want to get rid of me and have nothing to do with me.”

“You fool…” Iori briefly responds. Suddenly, he pulls Kyo into a tight hug.

For sure, such a gesture bewilders the brunette. Yet, when Iori places his palm behind his head, Kyo closes his eyes and does his best to keep his voice down.

Meanwhile, the redhead refuses to let him go and whispers. “As if I’ll do this to you.”

In the end, Iori closes his eyes and declares. “No god or devil will dare to stand in my way, nor I’ll allow you to fall into anyone’s dirty claws again. Even if you are a reckless idiot and trouble-maker, you still belong to me, Kyo. Listen, you’re not going anywhere. Not tonight, not tomorrow or ever. More importantly, Oreo sees you as one of his dads and he cares about you.”

But for now, Kyo hugs back his partner and thanks in a barely hearable voice and none of them want to disturb such a peaceful and serene moment and stay like this for a bit longer.

Besides, it’s better to keep the talk about Kyo’s foul language and behavior for tomorrow. Or so Iori decides.

#kof #king of fighters #iori yagami #kyo kusanagi #kyo x iori #iori x kyo #fanfiction #complete #one-shot #kyoxiori one-shot #hurt/comfort #romance #fluff

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kyo-kusanagi-moon-kitten · 9 months

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Kyo really sang well, it seemed like Kyo and Iori had a soul for music, he performed the song for me like a flirting, I took it as a joke, it could be the way of the original singer behaved I thought, the exaggerated expression I liked it a lot, I couldn't resist the laughing.

Oliver: This cover was great, it even looked like the original.

Kyo: Ah, he copied me, now it's your turn.

He gave me the controller, he watched the list on the device wrapping his arms around my waist when I looked at the list, very close to my ear he asked me for a song trying to look innocent.

Kyo: Do you know the track six?

Oliver: A piece of cake, is it your favorite?

Kyo: Yes, sing for me please?

Oliver: If you help me a little.

Kyo: All right, I will.

I sang the song, it was declaration lyrics, maybe I was making a declaration fantasy for him, he didn't stop pay attention to me, when I finished the song he touched my hand exploring my fingers, he stayed in front of myself.

Kyo: Thank you for all those words.

His lips moved so calm, so drugged, he hugged me firmly.

Oliver: Hey, Kyo...

Kyo: Don't worry, I just wanted to feel you so near like this for a moment.

I blinked, he seemed to show signs of being in love.

Oliver: Be gentle it is not a fight.

I felt Kyo' chest, then I realized that I had already laid on Iori in this area one day in the past, I made a serious expression when I think about.

Kyo: What's wrong? Do you hate it? I am sorry... I...

I hugged Kyo and rest my head on his chest.

Oliver: Wait a minute, I just appreciate these muscles, it is like a pillow.

Kyo: Oh, feel free to use. [Giggles]

Oliver: How this is so deliciously full.

Kyo: Thank you...

Really Kyo was an amazing company, but he has a dark size too, sounded as a hidden possessive person, I really didn't know if it was health to be in strong interactional with him or develop more a friendship, however, sometimes I felt safe, but this safety is oscillating, I listened he said something almost in a mute tone in my ear.

Kyo: My girl.

• Oliver OC •

• Kyo Kusanagi [The King of Fighters] •

• The King of Fighters • SNK •

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#fighting games #kof #kofg #manga art #oliver kof #the king of fighters #barbarapainel arts #canon x oc #oliver the king of fighters #kyo kusanagi #kyo kusanagi girl #kyo kusanagi kitten #kyo_kusanagi_girl #barb kemono #barb_kemono #canon x oc shipping #the king of fighters for girls

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kyo-kusanagi-moon-kitten · 4 months

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Kyo Kusanagi [The King of Fighters] and Oliver my OC. Before I was very excited about the world of canon x oc, it represented my needs when I was studying constantly. In reality I like the male presence, this is expressed in how Oliver manages to relate to Benimaru, Ash, Iori, Kyo... Iori and Kyo mess with my hormones because they have vintage concepts and I love their wild expressions like wolves. 🐺

When I was a teenager, Kyo was the one I knew best and was one of my examples of bravery, in the game, Kyo's combos are more comfortable for me. 😂 My trio is more Kyo, Mai and Àngel, I can call it the Malleables of Blows trio: One makes a tornado with his body, another looks like a butterfly dancer, and a sinuous cat lady. 🤭

The fanart is about Oliver's night with Kyo, although friends they looks like a romantic couple, and it was intentional, I wanted Kyo to be obviously in his feelings, unlike Iori who maintains denial (The idea of Orochi planning Oliver for Holocaust is very sensitive, so I censored the fanfic in more detail, Oliver's ending was a travel by the moon turning herself as Kaguyahime, I thought it was better that way, a goodbye between a Kaguyahime and Iori). The idea was to show how Iori acquired an even more intolerant personality as we know in the games.

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#fighting games #kof #kofg #oliver kof #barbarapainel arts #canon x oc #manga art #the king of fighters #kyo kusanagi #barb_kemono #barb kemono kof #barb kemono #kyo kusanagi girl #kyo kusanagi kitten #kyo kof #kyo kusanagi girlfriend

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kyo-kusanagi-moon-kitten · 1 year

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Kyo: You tend to be very focused on what you do, how about diversifying? Your face looks like it asks for a lot of fun.

Me: I don't have time, I need to finish my books from my studies, otherwise it can accumulate on my weekend.

Kyo: We only live once, sharing moments with other people is better than sharing with inanimate things, don't you think? Come on, you deserve to relax of all that hostile environment, to increase your mental power.

I was being seduced by Kyo's captivating personality, I wanted to refuse the request, but his illuminating presence forced me to say "yes".

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• Kyo Kusanagi [The King of Fighters] •

• The King of Fighters • SNK •

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#barbarapainel arts #fighting games #kof #kofg #kyo kusanagi #manga art #manga artwork #oliver kof #oliver the king of fighters #canon x oc #kof oc #barb kemono kof #barb kemono #barb_kemono #kyo_kusanagi_girl #kyo kusanagi kitten

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kyo-kusanagi-moon-kitten · 1 year

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Chris: You shouldn't surrender to someone with mental problems, and besides, please enjoy my cooking while "I get some fun".

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• Kyo Kusanagi [The King of Fighters] •

• Chris [The King of Fighters] •

• The King of Fighters • SNK •

• Art by Me •

#fighting games #kof #kofg #kyo kusanagi #chris the king of fighters #the king of fighters #oliver kof #kyo kof #kusanagi flame #chris vs kyo kusanagi #manga art #canon x oc #barbarapainel arts #kof oc #barb kemono #barb kemono kof #barb_kemono #kyo kusanagi kitten #kyo kusanagi girl

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kyo-kusanagi-moon-kitten · 9 months

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Oliver created a character for her video channel, a pudding kitten called Purin, Purin is a character with graceful movements and loving dialogues, Oliver works hard to give her viewers the pleasant content, she herself says she wanted a friend like Purin, Oliver's strategic plans about Purin captivate Iori Yagami, who uses Oliver's videos as relaxing entertainment, and Shun'ei, who is more cheeky and even chats with Oliver in live chats.

Kyo Kusanagi being a snoop in Iori's life met Purin and accuses Oliver of subliminal effects, she really knows, after all, when she looks at the camera she believes that some eyes admires her and that causes the happy effect of her voice without forcing false tones.

Fanart of the moment that Iori tries to convince Shun'ei that Oliver is Purin, she denies it because sensitive things happened between her and Shun'ei, she doesn't wants Shun'ei know that she is the doll, she just say that she is just a cover and fan number one of the Pudding Kitten.

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minachan95-written-works-on-ao3 · 4 months

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Title: Painting the Snow in Red

Fandom: King of Fighters

Characters: Iori Yagami, Kusanagi

Summary:

It seems that 'Nagi has finally caught his dream prey. What will he do with it? Will he finish his victim or do something else with it? Read and find out~

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Somewhere in an old, abandoned construction site.

The snowflakes are gracefully dancing in the gray sky filled with clouds.

Upon reaching the silent scenery, which lingers in the submerging smoke, some snowflakes land and immediately melt away on one tanned brunette.

As he looks down on his newest victim, he smiles while his crimson eyes glow with natural excitement.

Even right now, the lingering sensation of the blood running down his fingertips thrills him, and he refuses to wipe them and lets them drip on the untainted snow, dying it in the same color as his slain opponent.

A second later, Kusanagi spreads his palm and sticks out his tongue like a cat.

After cautiously tasting his opponent’s blood, he freezes for a moment before breaking into a smile of delight.

As the tanned brunette enjoys licking off fingers, he comments in a nearly purring-like voice. “… So sweet~ Even your blood tastes so good.”

Soon, Kusanagi squats next to the weak and exhausted redhead.

“C’mon, don’t tell that all you got? Hey, stand up~” the tanned brunette addresses him while ignoring his wounds.

After he receives no response, he grabs Iori by his shirt and brings him close to his face. “Hey… Please don’t ignore me.”

As Yagami stares at him with blank eyes, Kusanagi lowers his head and grinds his teeth.

“Even if I finally defeated you, you're still down on me!” the frustrated brunette adds before roughly tossing his plaything on the ground.

Meanwhile, Iori only weakly grunts, without bothering to fight back or move even a single muscle in his body.

For sure, it makes ‘Nagi stand up and scream at the top of his lungs. “STOP TAKING ME SO LIGHTLY!”

A second hasn’t passed, and a lonely construction site already absorbed his voice.

Meanwhile, Yagami allows the falling snowflakes to cover his body with the snow blanket, which is almost as warm as his body.

Besides, he understands that any resistance or the slightest movement will only agitate his opponent, and he doesn’t have the strength or will to fight.

After all, he already lost. What’s the point of proving otherwise? That’s why it’s better to exit with dignity.

He also believes that ‘Nagi will still play with his corpse, anyway. So why he should be enabling this stray cat that hunts for pleasure and has too much unused energy?

Speaking of cats, he wonders if Kyo hasn’t forgotten to feed Oreo and keep its litter box clean. That’s all he cares for.

But for now, Iori slowly blinks and silently exhales while staring at the gray sky.

Instead of this world, he sees an image of his partner playing with their adopted kitten, the only remaining light in this world.

Yet, his further thoughts are interrupted by a familiar voice. “You know, I gonna break another bone if you gonna keep ignoring me.”

As Kusanagi rubs his nape and keeps his hand in his pants pocket, he sends a powerful kick to Iori’s side, making his body roll on his stomach.

While he stops on his opponent’s back, he adds. “Tsk. Ya even stopped reacting. Don’t tell me you gave up?”

After ‘Nagi removes his foot, he lowers his head and bites his lower lip. “You’re no fun at all. If that was that good-for-nothing original, you might be still full of energy. And so much of the Red Demon with the corrupted flame for ya…”

Kusanagi kneels close to the fallen Iori and turns him on his back. “You’re cold.”

After he places his arm behind Yagami’s back, he brings him closer.

At that moment, the tanned brunette softens his gaze and brushes the clotted bangs from his opponent’s face.

After he sighs, he brushes his fingertips against Yagami’s lips and the corners of it.

But for now, he enjoys tracing the blood down his cheek and neck.

Surely, the tanned brunette slowly admires his plaything.

To think of it, Iori is no different from the porcelain doll. Therefore, he also needs to be treated as one.

No. Yagami is far prettier than any of these or any living woman ever will. Even with these bruises over his face and body, he looks beautiful.

More so, that bright red suits his pale skin, as if it’s a perfect make-up made just for him. Or so Kusanagi thinks while painting the redhead in the same color as his hair and admiring his work.

When his fingers slide down to his black choker, ‘Nagi comments in a sweet voice. “You know, unlike the original, there is something that only I can do.”

After he ignites his finger, the tiny orange flame dances on it.

As the fire touches the choker, it immediately releases Yagami’s throat and sinks into the snow.

“See? You are free from him. So, you don’t have to chase after him anymore.” Kusanagi adds.

When he places his palm on Iori’s cheek, he asks. “Hey, can you look at me for at least once?”

After receiving no answers, the tanned brunette withdraws his palm and turns his gaze away.

At that moment, he can’t understand why he is so frustrated. But he doesn’t want to show his vulnerable side.

Unfortunately, ‘Nagi’s unusually shaky voice betrays him. “You’re so cruel… You know that, right?”

But for now, he cracks a bitter smile. “Well, whatever. As if it any of that matters anymore. Besides…”

When Kusanagi leans close to Iori, he whispers. “I like you. That’s why~”

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Meanwhile, Iori is swallowed by the darkness, and the outer world ceases to exist for him.

Even there, he remains immobile, without having control over his body or feeling anything - no sadness, no fear, no regrets, no happiness, no nothing.

Suddenly, a ray of light shines on him.

It’s so warm and strangely calms him down.

Soon, he notices one Kusanagi greeting him with a kind smile. “Welcome back.”

However, something is wrong.

When Iori attempts to lift his arm and reach for him, not a single muscle in his body moves.

All he can do is only silently spit the pitiful words.

A second later, Kyo widens his eyes in shock, and his face darkens upon realizing something.

“Wait… What are you doing here? You were not supposed to be here… Not yet.” The brunette addresses him.

Kyo only closes his eyes before pushing him away. “Leave. You do not belong here. It’s still too early for you, you fool. Return when your time will come!”

In the end, Yagami regains control over his body and desperately tries to reach Kyo while he falls until he disappears.

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But for now, while Kusanagi drags Iori by the back of his collar, he checks on him and smiles.

“Oh~ So, our sleeping beauty decided to wake up? Good.” the tanned brunette remarks on Yagami’s twitching limbs and his faint groaning.

At that moment, Iori only stares with his lowered head at the distancing scenery.

“You know, I would take you home. However, you will scare my boys. But don’t worry. We’ll find you a nice place.” Kusanagi adds in a cheerful voice.

In the end, a strong wind rises, growing into a storm that hides this couple.

#kof #king of fighters #kusanagi(king of fighters)#iori yagami #fanfiction #ao3 #archive of our own #complete #one shot #angst #dead dove fic

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minachan95-written-works-on-ao3 · 5 months

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Title: Dimming Little Flame (Chapter 1)

Fandom: King of Fighters

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami

Pairing: Kyo x Iori

Summary: Tonight, Kyo cannot calm down while impatiently waiting for his partner to return home. Unfortunately, his worries come true when injured Iori finally returns and collapses on him…

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It is a peaceful winter evening in Yagami’s apartment. However, one brunette comfortably sitting on the couch cannot find peace of mind.

When Kyo holds a warm cup of hot cocoa, he lowers his gaze and silently exhales.

It’s been more than a couple of hours since Iori promised to return. Knowing him, he would call and warn if he may take longer.

Of course, Kyo tried to call him an hour earlier. Unfortunately, his partner didn’t answer.

At first, he thought perhaps Iori was busy or on his way. Therefore, he didn’t bother to call back. However, even later on, he received the same response.

No matter how often the Kusanagi checked his phone - there was no new message or notification about a missed call.

But for now, Kyo turns his head to the side and says to himself in a gloomy tone. “Just where in the world are you, Yagami? It’s better to be nothing serious. Or else, what do you expect me to do with you?”

Meanwhile, when the tuxedo kitten notices how one of his dads is unusually upset, he lowers his triangle ears and wonders if these two fought again or if his other dad hurt him.

Therefore, little Oreo decides to cheer him up in the best way he knows. And thus, he jumps on the couch while letting out a brief trill.

After he approaches Kyo, he rubs his head and his body against his leg while his tail is lifted, trying to get his attention.

For sure, such an unexpected gesture surprises the Kusanagi.

When the brunette leans forward, he puts the mug on the coffee table and sits back.

As he strokes the kitten’s head and under his chin, Kyo softens his gaze and sighs. “Did you miss your dad as well? Let’s hope that he is fine and only decided to get something for you.”

After Oreo lies next to him and closes his eyes, and his beloved hand strokes his soft fur, his little motor engine activates.

However, his kitten’s presence and purring makes him lower his shoulders and feel how his heart aches.

In the end, he cannot help himself but irrationally worry about his partner without even knowing his whereabouts.

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Several minutes have passed.

Suddenly, Oreo lifts his head and ears upon hearing something.

“What is it, Oreo? Is your dad already home?” Kyo asks as he gets up and heads toward the corridor.

After rushing to his destination place, he notices that there is no one inside.

However, a faint banging on the door and the sound of the lock moving caught the brunette's attention.

Soon, the mysterious culprit opens the door.

Fortunately, Kyo’s reaction is quicker, and he catches the redhead in his arms without both collapsing on the floor.

“Oi, you’re okay?” The brunette asks him while closing the door.

When Iori places his hand on his partner’s shoulder, he withdraws his lowered head and faces him while surpassing his groaning.

Suddenly, Kyo widens his eyes and becomes pale upon noticing Iori covered in blood. After a closer inspection, he scolds him without containing his emotions. “What happened to you? Who the hell did this to you?!”

While Iori’s face twists in pain and panting, he backfires. “I just tripped over and fell downstairs! That’s what fucking happened… So, move, and let me catch a break.”

After hearing these words, the brunette’s face darkens. “Fell downstairs, eh? Are you sure about that?”

“Tsk. Do not test my patience, Kyo.” The redhead warns through gritted teeth.

Unfortunately, his attempt to stand up on his own fails.

Thus, the sudden pain on Yagami's side makes him hold his palm into the aching spot, and he loses his balance.

After the brunette throws Iori’s arm over his shoulders, he closes his eyes and sighs. “Let’s go… Let’s get you warm and see your wounds.”

Lastly, he helps Yagami to walk to the bedroom while wondering who could have done this to him.

However, on their way, one person comes to his mind. Although, even if his guess might be wrong, it doesn’t matter. Right now, prioritizing his partner’s well-being is more important. Or so Kyo decides.

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After he lies Iori in bed, he assists him with removing his outfit and spots that the redhead’s clothes are tattered and have holes with crispy burnt edges.

While silently exhaling, the brunette wonders how much Yagami suffered to become so passive and willingly accept any treatment from him.

“What’s wrong? If you dislike it so much, you can leave me alone. As if I need your pity.” The redhead comments as he observes his partner’s every movement.

When Kyo grasps the hemline of Iori’s t-shirt, he lowers his shoulders and head. As he cracks a fake smile, he replies in a cold yet calm tone. “You’re right… I guess it’s better to leave it in professionals’ hands.”

After he sits on the edge of the bed, he picks up his phone from his pocket.

However, as Kyo types a specific phone number, Yagami shakily sits up and gathers all his remaining strength into his palm.

Suddenly, the Kusanagi freezes in the same spot when the phone is hit out of his hand.

As soon as it lands on the ground, Kyo turns his head and stares at Iori.

Lastly, the redhead addresses him. “Don’t. I’m not that weak or ill.”

Meanwhile, Kyo remains speechless for a few moments.

Finally, the redhead breaks the intense silence. “Besides, who will feed Oreo if I’m gone?”

That’s it! It’s the last drop of the Kusanagi’s patience, and he lowers his head.

Suddenly, he roughly grabs Iori by his shirt and brings him closer. “Is that the only thing that concerns you?!”

A second later, he hung his head down while something stuck inside his throat.

Meanwhile, Yagami only narrows his gaze as he observes the trembling and stiff brunette.

“... You’re truly an idiot.” Kyo comments.

After he bites into his lower lip, he continues while holding back from sobbing. “You may have died and I wouldn’t even know that. What am I supposed to do then? Shrug my shoulders and say I had no clue that you died? Hey, you think no one would notice or care? But you’re so fucking wrong! How… how many times I’ve told that you’re not alone? It’s… it’s okay if you’re too stubborn and prideful to rely on anyone and I’m not forcing you to do so. … I never did or will do that.”

In the end, Kyo lowers his hands and buries his face in his partner’s chest. “But at least, … Please let me help you. That’s all I ask for.”

However, he widens his eyes when he feels how Iori’s palm rests on his head.

As Yagami closes his eyes, he sighs. After he opens his eyes, he gently ruffles his hair. “Who’s calling whom a fool? As if that will happen anytime soon. After all, who else will take care of Oreo and one stupid, nosy trouble-maker who worries too much? Listen. If I die, I’ll take you together with me into my grave. So, even after my death, you will still belong to me, Kyo.”

After hearing this confession, Kyo carefully wraps his arms around his partner and nuzzles his cheek against his chest while murmuring something gibberish.

In the meantime, Iori briefly bares his fangs as he explains. “Tsk. I’ve only dealt with one arrogant coward who dared to attack me. At least he didn’t show any interest in you and it’s all that matters. But I took longer than expected because out of nowhere he got the support and these two brats teamed up against me while that fool lied in his blood and laughed. That’s it.”

After a brief pause, he adds. “So, now when you know this, you can do whatever you want.”

Of course, such an answer is enough for Kyo, and he whispers. “Thank you.”

“Whatever. But keep in mind, you won’t drag me anywhere.” The redhead replies.

In the end, the brunette only silently nods.

No matter how much Kyo wants to stay like this, even if for a bit longer, he understands he cannot allow himself to rest. After all, he has become a temporary caretaker of two.

But for now, his first duty as a nurse is to examine his patient and wash him down. Or so the Kusanagi decides.

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Some time has passed. After Kyo finally finishes treating Iori’s injuries and put him in warmer pajama, he manages to change the bedsheets without tearing them or tripping over for the first time.

Of course, it doesn’t help that Iori observes him as if he is his entertainment.

On the other hand, seeing Yagami cracking a smile or reminding him how to handle such a simple task despite his body being covered in bruises relieved the Kusanagi.

But for now, he can finally take a break. Or so Kyo ponders as he changes into a gray tank top and shorts and snuggles under the blanket like a feline.

As he watches over Iori, he softens his gaze.

“What is it?” The redhead asks.

“It can’t be helped that I have to check on my patient,” Kyo explains.

After Yagami turns to the side, he throws his arm over his partner and brings him closer.

For sure, such a gesture surprises the brunette. Yet, he doesn’t show any desire to lose to Iori and embraces his new role by adding in a slightly indignant voice. “Oi, what do you think you’re allowing yourself, mister? Don’t forget - you are my patient and I’m your nurse. So, you have to do what I say.”

“Then where’s your uniform, nurse?” Iori backfires while keeping a smug look on his face.

Suddenly, the heat rushes to the Kusanagi’s cheeks, and he averts his gaze for a few moments. More so, it’s difficult for him to keep a serious face when Yagami’s hand rubs and squeezes his buttocks.

Certainly, his partner’s adorable reaction amuses Iori, and he teases him a bit. “I wonder what kind of outfit you have in mind. It seems that I need to discipline my nurse for having naughty thoughts about his patient~ And, you know, medical scrubs are a thing too.”

Instead of saying anything, Kyo opens his big amber eyes and pinches his partner’s nose. “Right now, you are under a strict bed mode. And that also means - no sex for you until you get well, got it?”

“You’re such a young nurse, but already as strict as an old one…” The redhead comments as soon as Kyo lowers his hand.

“I wonder thanks to whom…” Kyo replies while keeping a poker face.

In the end, without Kusanagi realizing it, he becomes temporally distracted by his own play.

On the other hand, if Iori can joke around like this, then his injuries are not as life-threatening as Kyo expected.

Despite the Yagami’s attempt to calm down the tensed Kusanagi, the brunette shouldn’t take this situation so lightly and not forget about it as it never happened.

More importantly, his suspicious intuition is correct about who could have beaten Iori.

That’s why he must seek the same man, who is so desperately obsessed with Yagami, and settle it down. Or so Kyo is determined.

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Title: If One Wasn't Enough Already… Chapter 6.

Fandom: King of Fighters

Pairing: Iori Yagami x Kyo Kusanagi

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Shingo Yabuki, Chizuru Kagura

Status: Completed (10 chapters) Summary: [The remake of 2 Kyos - 1 Yagami] [This story is set in between KOF96 and KOF97]

When everything seem to back to normal, Kyo has no idea about the new opponent lurking just around the corner, who might be a more intimidating and fearsome, than other foes. Who is this youngman? How did he got there? What kind of business he has with Iori? Read and find out.

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It is only the beginning of the new day. However, for someone, it’s already ruined. The redhead would have slept for a little more if it wasn’t for one tiny detail - it is so chill.

While he lies on the left side, he tries to grab the blanket from behind. But no matter where he lands his hand, he cannot find it.

Suddenly, Iori widens his eyes as he feels grabbing something along with the missing blanket.

Without looking back, his hand continues to grope whoever that slightly moving thing is. More so, it lets out sweet groaning noises too! That voice behind Yagami’s back is familiar, and he doesn’t like this at all.

The irritated redhead rolls to his other side to see who is this pesky fellow who ruined his not even started day.

To his surprise, it is someone sleeping wrapped in a blanket cocoon. With no further ado, Iori destroys it by tossing the blanket with a sudden move.

Unfortunately, instead of a pretty butterfly or moth, the Kusanagi, who wears a blue pajama, curled into a ball. That intruder even dares to sleep like a kitten.

Suddenly, the redhead gets alerted and checks himself. Yet, he feels relieved that all his clothes are on him and not missing.

‘‘That fucking brat better not have done anything weird. Otherwise, there will be one Kusanagi less on this Earth.’’ Or so, the redhead wonders as he observes the impostor.

Meanwhile, the brunette slowly opens his eyes and complains in a sleepy voice ‘‘What’s your problem, huh? Is it morning already? Just give me five more minutes, you idiot. Oh, and pass me a blanket. It’s cold, you know~’’.

After such demands, the Kusanagi’s heir delightfully closes his eyes and goes back to sleep.

However, Iori has other plans for his not so lovely guest. When Yagami leaves the bed, he heads to the kitchen.

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When the redhead returns with a glass of water, he exhales and addresses Kyo ‘‘So, you’re going to play like this…’’.

After he gets close to the bedside, he splashes the ice-cold water on the insolent Kusanagi.

Suddenly, the brunette rises from his slumber and lets out his wrath ‘‘What the fuck is that all about!? Are you out of your fucking mind? Or are you asking for problems? You better prepare yourself, you fucking asshole! ‘Cos when I get you… I… I… You better ask for mercy now!’’.

While Kyo widens his eyes and roughly breathes, he wipes his face.

Yet, such an intimidating and furious gaze doesn’t affect the redhead, who stares indifferently.

After a brief pause, Yagami replies in a strict tone ‘‘Who said that you are allowed to do what you want? Did you forget your place? If so, I’ll gladly remind you.’’.

‘‘ ‘‘Who?’’ he asks… Don’t tell me what to do! Besides, have you forgotten who was the first one who brought me here and took care of me?’’ The Kusanagi indignantly asks his rival without removing his eyes from him.

Iori only raises his eyebrow ‘‘What are you talking about?’’.

For some reason, Yagami’s question surprises the brunette, and turns his head away from the redhead.

After Kyo returns his gaze, he replies in a nearly disappointed voice ‘‘Anyway, have thought that I gonna sleep together with that stupid clone just because you told me?’’.

Lastly, the brunette defends himself ‘‘Dunno if that would make you feel better. Listen, I did nothing wrong with you! All I did is sleep next to you if that is why you are mad. Besides, the previous times you didn’t seem to mind it even after… Well, you know what I’m talking about, right?’’.

Yagami cannot understand why the brunette makes such innocent eyes.

‘Is that fool mocks me? What a hell he tries to achieve?’ Iori wonders. In the end, he facepalms and sighs ‘‘Why are you doing this?’’.

Kyo continues explaining while keeping his hand on his chest ‘‘It’s not my fault that cheapskate kicked me off the couch. He does not know with whom he messes around, does he? Even for a clone, he acts too arrogant when he is sleeping.’’.

As the brunette grasps his chest, he complains ‘‘That stupid bastard… I’ll show him what happens when someone messes with me!’’. Lastly, he furrows his eyebrows and murmurs something.

However, Yagami’s patience is almost gone. Instead of throwing away the intruder, Iori replies in an exhausted voice ‘‘Sure thing. Do as you please. But for now, we need to prepare for today’s trip.’’.

Kyo gives the questioning stare at the redhead and asks ‘‘What do you mean by that? Did you plan anything?’’.

Iori briefly answers ‘‘You’ll see. But first, wake up your twin. Then, I’ll explain the rest in the living room.’’.

Even if the brunette does not know about what’s inside Yagami’s head, yet, he is ready to do anything to prove that he is the original one. Perhaps that will help Iori realize he made a big mistake by aiding someone whom he hates more than anything.

But for now, Kyo leaves the redhead alone in the bedroom.

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Some time passed. The older brunette reaches the couch where his look-alike is deeply asleep. After he gets in front of the younger Kusanagi, Kyo roughly grabs him by the shoulders and shakes him ‘‘Oi, wake up, you lazy-ass! You can sleep all you want when you’re dead.’’.

However, the brunette in brown pajama turns away and hides under the blanket while indignantly replying ‘‘I got it! Just go away, you stupid bastard!’’.

The older Kyo backfires with a mocking tone while cracking his knuckles ‘‘Tsk, do as you please. But don’t blame me if you’ll get hurt. After all, I was kind enough to warn you~’’.

Suddenly, the Kusanagi in blue feels alerted by the menacing aura behind him. Once he turns around, he notices Iori, who is dressed in his casual clothes.

Yet, the brunette addresses him ‘‘Don’t stare at me like that! I tried to wake him up nicely, but that idiot ignores me.’’.

Iori only rolls his eyes and approaches the other Kusanagi while the older Kyo delightfully smiles.

After the redhead removes the blanket, he complains to the younger twin ‘‘Why do you have to act like this? I don’t know why did you team up against me. But once I figure it out, one of you will have an eternal rest while the other one will pay for pissing me off.’’.

As the younger brunette faces him like a kitten who got scolded for no reason, Yagami asks him ‘‘Do you realize that you’re making this more difficult for yourself? So, stop playing around.’’.

Just as Iori turns around and is about to leave, he widens his eyes when the younger Kusanagi holds into his sleeve.

After turning around, he notices Kyo making innocent eyes while asking in an embarrassed tone ‘‘Um, I know it is a weird thing, but could you lend me your clothes?’’.

Meanwhile, the older Kusanagi is not pleased by his clone’s behavior, nor how he poorly attempts to seduce Iori. The Kyo in blue scolds his replica ‘‘Oi! Do not act like that, you cheapskate. Yagami is maybe dumb, but not that he would fall for your tricks, clone. One wrong move and I’ll remind your place.’’.

When he rolls his pajama sleeve, he raises his hand and ignites it. In the end, the bright orange flame dancing on the older Kyo’s palm is enough to provoke a so-called replica.

After the younger brunette pushes Yagami aside, he repeats the same movement as his opponent. Lastly, both cannot remove their eyes from each other while impatiently waiting for when one of them will make the first move.

Meanwhile, Iori cannot decide if he should smack these fools or step back and observe the view in front of him.

Besides, it is a lifetime chance to see how Kyo would fight someone who looks like him. Maybe it will help to figure out which of these Kusanagi is real and which is just a fine actor.

On the other hand, Yagami’s apartment may not survive such a deadly battle, and he would have nowhere to go. Yet, since both Kyos are too busy and ignore Iori’s presence, he can always step in and knock them out.

Meanwhile, the older brunette makes the first move by mocking his enemy ‘‘What’s wrong? Are you scared that you cannot handle the original? Don’t worry, I may be gentle this time, and I’ll go easy on you if you beg me~’’.

However, the younger Kyo backfires in the same way ‘‘Ooh, can you see how am I shaking, you third-rate cosplayer? Where did you learn this cheap trick? Even Shingo can make a better flame than you~’’.

Suddenly, the other Kusanagi widens his eyes and frowns. After crushing the flame on his palm, Kyo in blue cockily approaches his opponent and declares to him ‘‘Then, don’t blame if you get burned, punk.’’.

Lastly, the younger brunette dims his flame and backfires ‘‘Bring it on!’’.

However, before the match begins, Iori interrupts them ‘‘Just a quick reminder before you plan to do anything else. If you destroy anything in this house, you will need to pay for it.’’.

The younger Kyo only dumbfounded stares at Yagami ‘‘What are you talking about? Do I look like I’m made of money?’’.

‘‘That’s none of my problems. If you know how to cause trouble, then you should also like to take responsibility for it.’’ The redhead briefly answers in a serious tone.

When Iori notices how the other Kusanagi smiles like an idiot, he explains ‘‘What’s so funny? This rule also applies to you. Because you must do the house chores until you pay the debt.’’.

Yet, the older brunette is not satisfied with such a decision. Once Kyo is in blue boldly approaches Iori and places his hand on the redhead’s shoulder, he speaks up ‘‘What’s your goddamn problem? If you want to hire a maid, do so. Listen, you can use that cheap clone as your slave. Besides, he is not even a human. So, you don’t need to treat him as one.’’.

After he swooshes his hair, he gives a mocking gaze ‘‘Anyway, what else oh-so-great Yagami-sama will think? No, no. Don’t tell me ‘cos I know. How about you add the maid outfit as the punishment and serve all master Iori’s needs?’’.

However, Iori doesn’t give in to the Kusanagi’s provocation. When the redhead takes a step back, he backfires in an annoyed voice ‘‘If you are into this, go ahead. But you need to buy it on your own and make sure that I won’t see you wearing it.’’.

Unfortunately, Kyo’s smug face is gone, and he gets bewildered by such an answer ‘‘What the fuck?… Oi, like hell, I was serious! You can keep your weird fetishes to yourself, you stupid freak!’’.

Lastly, before leaving, the older brunette turns his face towards Yagami, and ignites his middle finger ‘‘Oh, and screw you.’’.

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An hour passes. After both Kyos dress up and are ready, Iori joins them on the couch. Yet, before saying anything else, the redhead notices how the older Kusanagi doesn’t hide his jealousy towards his look-alike.

‘For the love of the, why he cares so much that I lend that stupid brat my clothes.’ Yagami wonders as he crosses his legs and avoids looking at the other Kyo too much. Besides, Iori didn’t know that his outfit was too big for the younger brunette.

However, his further thoughts are interrupted by the mentioned Kusanagi asking in an innocent tone ‘‘Hey, Yagami, why did you bring us here? Do you have planned anything?’’.

Iori tries his best to keep his poker face and replies in a serious tone ‘‘We’re going on a long trip to find out which one of you is the real Kyo and who is not. Lucky for you two, there is one annoying woman who might know the answer.’’.

No matter how the Yagami doesn’t want to visit that ebony-haired woman, he has no other choice and relies on her help.

Besides, eventually, Kagura would force them to team up because of one old snake, who might be the oh-so-scary threat.

Perhaps, Orochi is not that bad compared to having two Kusanagi and babysitting them. However, as soon as Iori gets rid of his new residents, he may finally have his desired peace.

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Title: If One Wasn't Enough Already… Chapter 4.

Fandom: King of Fighters

Pairing: Iori Yagami x Kyo Kusanagi

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami, Shingo Yabuki, Chizuru Kagura

Status: Completed (10 chapters) Summary: [The remake of 2 Kyos - 1 Yagami] [This story is set in between KOF96 and KOF97]

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Several minutes pass, and after searching inside the shelves, Yagami finally finds a small black suitcase with a red cross on the front.

Meanwhile, the brunette worries about why Iori takes so long. Besides, he is unsure what his rival is going to do with him.

Yet, one thing is for sure—it doesn’t sound so promising to him.

After the redhead returns, he spots the Kusanagi ignoring his request. For sure, he feels annoyed and disappointed by such behavior. As Iori facepalms, he addresses Kyo ‘‘Are you dumb, or are you doing this on purpose? Don’t tell me you cannot do anything by yourself?’’.

Meanwhile, the Kusanagi’s heir remains speechless and stares like a kitten who doesn’t know what he did wrong.

However, Iori scolds him further ‘‘Do you realize that you’re making more trouble for yourself, don’t you?’’.

After deeply exhaling, the redhead puts the medical kit on the couch's edge. Lastly, he addresses Kyo ‘‘You’re leaving me no other choice.’’.

Suddenly, the brunette widens his eyes and panics. His rival picks him up like a wounded princess and lays him on the couch. For sure, if Kyo wasn’t in shock at the moment, he would try to resist.

As the Kusanagi’s heir’s body touches the couch, he closes his eyes and lets out a small whimper.

‘‘What a hell you think you’re doing?!’’ The brunette indignantly protests while unbothered Iori sits next to him.

However, Yagami doesn’t say a single word and leans toward Kyo while gazing at him with a serious gaze.

The brunette can feel his rapid and loud heartbeat. Yet, he can only nervously swallow the saliva and wait for how Iori will act further. He is unsure whether his rival will kill him with whatever is inside the suitcase, or perhaps…

‘No, there is no ‘perhaps’ or any other options than that! Not at least with someone like Yagami.’ Kyo convinces himself while brushing off the impossible scenarios out of his head. The Kusanagi realizes now he has to fight back before getting finished.

Before he does anything, he feels his rival’s hands on his belt. Just as Iori is about to unbuckle the belt, Kyo furrows his eyebrows and pushes Yagami ‘‘Hold a sec! What a hell you’re doing? Get off, you fool!’’.

Lastly, the brunette covers his mouth with his elbow while staring at his opponent with wide-open eyes and roughly breathing.

The Kusanagi’s heir loves to push his luck and play with the redhead’s nerves. Or so, Iori is convinced as he is on the verge of losing his patience.

Perhaps Kyo does not know how Yagami does his best to hold back from unnecessary violence. Yet, the redhead fixes his hair and addresses the stressed Kusanagi ‘‘You didn’t handle such a simple task, you idiot. That’s why I need to help you out. Any problems with that?’’.

‘‘Can you remind me why you are doing this? Are you up to something weird? Not only that fucking perverted freak stripped me naked. But now you as well?! What a hell is wrong with you? Don’t you have anything better to do?’’ The brunette backfires.

Iori shakily clenches his palms into a fist. After loosening his fists, the redhead addresses Kyo in as patient a tone as he can ‘‘I’m not sure what happened to you, but I cannot simply leave your wounds like that. So, why don’t you behave yourself?’’.

However, the Kusanagi suspiciously stares at him while objecting ‘‘Oh, so, this is how you call it? You could only roll up the shank and not randomly undress me, you fucking pervert!’’.

It was that close for Yagami to slap his rival again. Yet, he resists such urge and replies in a serious voice ‘‘Sure thing~ When the blood won’t reach your leg, I’ll have to amputee it, and I would have an advantage over you. So, the sooner I’ll take care of your leg, the faster you’ll recover and face me, Kyo.’’.

Of course, the brunette remains speechless, yet these words are enough to convince Kyo to listen to this man. Meanwhile, Iori gives the further instructions ‘‘So, stop acting like a child, and make sure that you’ll rest here once I’m done, got it?’’.

In the end, the Kusanagi’s heir swallows his pride and moves his hands on his belt. No matter how much he feels embarrassed about being watched by his rival, he unbuckles his belt and unzips his jeans.

He can swear that Iori is secretly enjoying seeing him struggling like this. Why else he would make such a demanding face?

So, just before lowering his jeans, Kyo asks in a shy tone ‘‘Do you need to stare at me like this?’’.

However, Yagami pretends to be coughing for a moment. As he crosses his arms and legs, Iori replies ‘‘You cannot behave yourself without my presence. So, blame yourself for ending up like this.’’.

Kyo turns his head and lowers his gaze. Finally, he raises his hips and removes the jeans. Hopefully, he doesn’t need to do anything embarrassing anymore. Or so, the brunette expects as he impatiently stares at Yagami.

The redhead gives another demand ‘‘Lie on your back and place your legs on my lap. And do not you ask why, got it?’’.

Of course, even if the Kusanagi’s heir knows he has to obey, he swears that he’ll get revenge for this.

After Iori picks up the first aid kit, he opens it and gets a roll of medical bandages, sterile gauze, and disinfectant spray. When Yagami lifts Kyo’s left ankle, he warns the brunette ‘‘Do not freak out.’’.

At first, he does not know what his rival means, yet, a second later, he realizes the meaning behind these words.

Suddenly Kyo gasps at feeling how the sprayed liquid burns his left shank. Yet, he bites into the sleeve of his jacket and closes his eyes while enduring such a painful procedure.

‘‘I need to clean your wounds first. So, stay still.’’ Iori calmly explains.

As soon as Yagami disinfects the area of the wounded leg while holding the ankle, he remarks ‘‘It doesn’t look as bad as I thought. However, I still need to wait until this area dries up. Can you keep your leg lifted?’’.

While the Kusanagi has no other choice, he keeps his left shank lifted while Iori unpacks the sterile gauze and prepares it for the incoming procedure.

A few minutes pass by. Finally, as the wounded leg dries up, Iori covers it with the gauze and wraps the medical bandage.

‘‘Is it not too tight or loose?’’ The redhead asks while wrapping the bandage around Kyo’s left shank.

Yet, the brunette silently shakes his head.

Even if it is the first time when Iori is taking care of him like this, Kyo has to admit that it isn’t as bad as he expected.

‘Perhaps he secretly took the first aid courses. How else he knows what he is doing? But why does he have to go that far?’ The Kusanagi wonders as he observes the redhead.

‘‘What’s wrong?’’ Iori asks as he notices his rival’s curious gaze.

‘‘No… nothing.’’ Kyo defends himself without noticing how his cheeks are in a lovely pink color.

Finally, Yagami finishes, and as he tears the medical bandage, he ties it into a neat knot ‘‘Whatever, it’s done. Now, you need to take a rest for tonight.’’.

While the redhead packs the remaining items inside the first aid kit, he hears Kyo questioning ‘‘How do you think I can go home like this?’’.

After Iori closes and zips the black suitcase, he explains ‘‘What are you talking about? I won’t let you go anywhere tonight. Like hell, I want to search for the half-naked brat passed out or wasted in the middle of nowhere. You like it or not but you’ll stay here until the morning.’’.

As Kyo leans on his elbows, he objects ‘‘I can still make it on my own. Besides, I’ll kick anyone’s ass if someone tries to attack me.’’.

‘‘Like how you did today? Unless you call crawling like a dog with its lowered tail your self-defense. Listen, I’m not in a mood to dirty my hands with anyone’s blood who will try to even lay a single finger on you.’’ Yagami backfires.

It is pointless to negotiate or over-talk to the stubborn redhead. Or so, Kyo realizes. That’s why it would be wiser to stay here for tonight.

‘Besides, who knows whenever that crazy pyromaniac who attacked me earlier might be anywhere around? So, that stupid Yagami should be grateful that I’m watching him over.’ The brunette thinks.

Yet, Kyo replies like a prideful cat ‘‘As if I had any plans… Besides, you can’t tell me what to do. So, I hope that you are happy now. Because now you won’t get rid of me, no matter how hard you’ll try.’’.

‘He starts to allow himself too much. So, this arrogant feline needs to learn its place…’ Iori wonders.

‘‘I just remembered one thing – you still haven’t got your dose of vitamin B. It’s a painful but effective medicine, which needs to be injected into the first quarter of a buttock.’’ The redhead explains in a casual tone.

These words are enough to wipe away the Kusanagi’s smug smile. As he is about to stand up and leave, the brunette replies in a slightly nervous tone ‘‘And I just remembered something too – I need to use the bathroom before going to bed. So, I’ll return, perhaps not so soon. Ah, and I can walk on my own!’’.

And thus, Kyo carefully walks toward the bathroom or looks for it. However, he still has no idea about the presence of his look-alike, who is already asleep in Iori’s bedroom.

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Title: The Little Protector of the Family's Fireplace

Fandom: King of Fighters

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami

Pairing: Iori x Kyo

Summary:

[Sequel to Little Oreo's Big Rescue Mission] [This story was made as entry for June's month Aarinfantasy Writing Challenge.]

Life is not easy when you live together with your human cat-dads and have to take care of them. Especially, when you are just a small kitten.

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Life is not easy when you live together with your human cat-dads and have to take care of them. Especially when you are just a kitten.

All this time, the tuxedo kitten Oreo has a lot of responsibilities about his parents don’t have even the slightest idea. From making sure that he hunted every toy down, checking every corner in the house, to protecting his cat dads.

The little fellow loves his adoptive parents - Kyo and Iori because they love him and pamper in attention. However, he doesn’t like when his cat-dads may argue or even ignore each other.

Fortunately, these two stubborn men’s fights don’t last long, and most of the time they make up in the same way. Although, Oreo cannot understand why his parents shut in the bedroom while making weird noises and Kyo nearly meowing like a cat behind the door.

Nevertheless, the tuxedo kitten does his best to keep the peace in this household and the family’s fireplace warm and without the smoke.

However, one day, Oreo had to deal with another difficult mission.

It is a rainy afternoon outside, and the tuxedo kitten rests on Iori’s lap in the study room. He enjoys how the redhead strokes his fur before falling asleep during this kind of weather.

Some time passed. Suddenly, the little Oreo lifts his head and carefully listens to something. As the tuxedo kitten jumps from Yagami’s lap, letting out a short trilling noise, he rushes to greet his other dad.

‘‘Maybe the dad will give me more treats before my other daddy shows up?’’ The little kitten innocently thinks to himself while marching into the living room.

As soon as Oreo notices the brunette, he widens his eyes and slightly back-offs.

‘‘Dad, don’t come near me. You’re so scary and wet!’’ Or so, the little fellow would say while keeping his tail close to his little body. Yet, all his talk was just one loud meowing.

Soon enough, his other cat-dad shows up and nags on Kyo, who is soaking wet. Yet, the Kusanagi doesn’t take his partner’s words seriously.

‘‘Oh no… Are they going to ignore each other again?’’ Oreo wonders, as he observes his parents.

Fortunately, Iori only asks the brunette to dry himself and change clothes.

Later on the same evening. Little Oreo plays with one of his cat dads. However, the tuxedo kitten gets startled by the brunette loudly sneezing.

The poor little creature is even concerned about how Kyo instantly leaves the couch while covering his mouth and nose and desperately looking for the tissues.

As the redhead rolls his eyes, he leaves the room. After a couple of minutes, Iori returns with the paper tissues and a thermometer.

Meanwhile, Oreo feels relieved watching over how his daddy takes care of another one.

It is a late night. Little Oreo peacefully rests near the redhead on the couch. Tonight, Iori decided Kyo should lie in the bed without leaving it unless it’s necessary. Lastly, the brunette should follow such a strict mode until he recovers.

Of course, he and little Oreo would nurse the brunette in the meantime and make sure that he would act like a good patient.

Meanwhile, the tuxedo kitten stretches out and yawns, and he leaves the couch without waking up his cat-dad and goes to visit his other parent.

After reaching the bedroom, Oreo jumps on the bed and curls into a ball next to Kyo while he hopes it will cheer up his still ill dad.

Some time passes. The little kitten wakes up by the sounds of the brunette whining and murmuring something.

However, Oreo can sense that his dad is in pain because of nearly crying and calling Yagami during his sleep.

The more the kitten observes the suffering brunette, the more he feels bad for him. He is not sure whether he should call his daddy to help Kyo.

Yet, little Oreo refuses to leave his dad’s side, even if the brunette rolls on the side and curls into a ball while sobbing during his sleep.

In the end, the tuxedo kitten tries to comfort his dad in his way. After Oreo rubs himself near Kyo’s face and neck, he lays next to the brunette.

A second later, Kyo furrows while wrinkling his nose and groans. When he slowly opens his eyes, he notices a small ball of fur sleeping near his face.

The brunette is confused about where he is. Yet, it took some time until he realized that what he had seen and experienced before wasn’t real.

‘‘So, it was just another dream?… Oreo, what are you doing here? Shouldn’t you be with your dad?’’ The Kusanagi’s heir asks in a half-asleep voice as he sits up.

Yet, little Oreo is worried about how his dad grasps his chest around his heart area and looks about to burst into tears.

Of course, the tuxedo kitten has to do something about it! He would do anything that none of his parents would be upset or in pain.

As Oreo jumps on Kyo’s lap, he kneads and purrs. While the brunette strokes the tuxedo kitten’s fur, he asks ‘‘What is it with you? I’m fine, Oreo. So, go and check how your dad is doing.’’.

However, the little fellow shows his stubbornness by curling into the ball and purring. Even he can feel that the brunette needs someone to cheer him up until he feels better.

Kyo lies on his back while commenting ‘‘Fine. You won this time, pal.’’. In the end, the tuxedo kitten gets up and stretches out.

When the Kusanagi’s heir thinks Oreo will leave him in peace, the kitten proves him wrong. That’s right, the little Oreo finds a new spot to rest on Kyo’s chest.

While the kitten comfortably lies, the brunette complains ‘‘So, this is how are you gonna play, huh? Fine. I don’t mind this.’’.

Even if the Kusanagi cannot escape the traumatic past, the little Oreo makes him realize he is not alone, and neither the blood curse corrupted Iori nor hasn’t met a tragic end.

However, each time reliving these memories in his dreams hurts him.

Suddenly, the brunette can feel how the tears run down his cheek. For now, he continues gently stroking Oreo’s fur. To think of, do Kyo and Iori pick up and adopted Oreo? Or is it the other way?

Either way, such a small creature made a significant impact on their lives and allows them to grow. So, a little tuxedo kitten is like the most precious gift given to them.

In the end, Kyo admits that Oreo’s purring also has a relaxing and calming effect. Besides, the tuxedo kitten dragged him out from the same dreams which haunt him for years.

However, without realizing it, Kyo feels how his eyelids become heavier within each moment until he calms down and falls asleep.

Meanwhile, Iori checks where his precious little angel is gone, and at the same time, if his partner is doing fine or needs anything.

After entering the bedroom, the redhead notices how the brunette and the tuxedo kitten peacefully sleep together.

When Iori gets close to Kyo, he carefully touches his forehead while observing him. In the end, the redhead notes to himself that he should prepare fresh clothes and help him change into them. But for now, he goes to the bathroom to get a bowl of cold water and a small towel.

Besides, who else will take care of that reckless idiot if not little Oreo and the redhead?

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minachan95-written-works-on-ao3 · 2 years

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Title: Little Oreo's Big Rescue Mission

Fandom: King of Fighters

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami

Pairing: Iori x Kyo

Summary:

[Sequel to The Ghost of the Study Room] One day Oreo's parents got into a terrible fight, and they seem to ignore each other for the long time. However, the little Oreo would do anything to bring his cat-dads together and protect the happiness and peace of their home.

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Ever since his two cat dads adopted a little kitten named Oreo, life seems to be settled down and peaceful in Yagami’s apartment. As time passes by, he already becomes a dear and irreplaceable family member.

However, as time goes on, the redhead begins to only care about his precious little angel as his protective parent. Perhaps, he won’t be this caring if he had a child. Or so, the brunette continues to observe.

Of course, the Kusanagi’s heir is not mad about his partner’s behavior. Contrary, seeing how Iori pampers Oreo with love and attention also made Kyo happy.

However, the brunette feels like Iori only focuses on raising the little kitten while treating his partner so coldly and harshly. Or so he calls it how Yagami treats him recently.

In recent days, brunette feels frustrated about their almost non-existent sex life.

Hell, no matter what he does, Iori refuses.

At first, Kyo would keep directly asking him, yet the redhead would remind him where the bathroom was.

Then, the brunette tries another tactic. He tries acting like a gentle cat. That’s right, Kyo would try to surprise his partner when he is busy in the study room by snuggling and letting out purring noises.

Finally, he thinks it works because of how Yagami strokes his hair. So, the Kusanagi acts more boldly. He kisses his partner’s neck.

Unfortunately, it ends up with the redhead pushing away Kyo’s face and phrases like: not now, no, or even back off. More importantly, the brunette knows that when Yagami uses a strict tone, he can forget about trying to go any further.

Later on, Kyo convinces himself that maybe Iori is not in the right mood or he is just tired. The Kusanagi’s heir even thinks that such behavior lasts for too long.

One time, he even jokingly said to his partner that he would bookmark an appointment for the intimate massage while whining about how someone’s hands are always too busy and harsh.

Yet, Iori takes this little joke too seriously and as an offense. He decided the brunette must spend two weeks on the couch and keep at least a few meters away from his partner.

Even before the first days of ignoring Kyo, the redhead’s bitter reply was like that drawn line that made the brunette realize he has gone too far.

For some reason, it hurts every time just remembering Iori’s words: “You feel free to do what you want. However, do not involve me in your mess. Just try pulling anything like this ever again and one day you notice the changed locks and your packed stuff outside.”.

Despite that, the Kusanagi’s heir refuses to apologize for something that he prefers as an innocent joke and attempts to sparkle up the dimmed passion.

Besides, the Kusanagi convinces himself that Iori should beg for forgiveness because he accused him of being a selfish and pushy frat boy who does not care about anything but himself.

However, Kyo understands that telling the bitter truth may worsen the current situation. So, he was confident that Iori will get on his knees and beg to be forgiven.

Oh, how wrong he was.

Even a few days are barely endurable for the Kusanagi’s heir. He cannot believe Iori’s silence and ignorance are worse than the redhead losing his temper.

At least, when they get into an actual fight, they acknowledge each other’s existence, and during the heat of the fight, they would make up. However, now it feels like torture to be ignored like this.

Although, Yagami doesn’t mind if Oreo interacts with Kyo, nor when his precious baby gets anywhere near the brunette.

Perhaps Iori doesn’t want to put Oreo under any stress or discomfort just because of two adults acting like this. Or maybe because he thinks the tuxedo kitten has nothing to do with this mess.

On the brighter side, at least Oreo is still on his side. Or so, Kyo comforts himself.

Sometimes during the night, if the little fellow is bored, he will attack anything that may resemble a prey. And the sleeping brunette is no exception.

At first, Kyo seems to be not so happy when he gets waken up by the feeling of how little fangs or nails sink into his fingers. Yet, he would play with Oreo without carrying about scratches or when one of them would fall asleep.

If would fail, the brunette would offer snacks.

Meanwhile, the tuxedo kitten cannot figure out why his cat dads are acting so weird toward each other, and he doesn’t like the tension between his parents.

A week passes. These two keep ignoring each other, and there is no end. Yet, it got worse, and little Oreo is a part of their conflict.

Previously, Iori didn’t mind the tuxedo kitten spending time with Kyo. Yagami always takes care of his precious child and makes sure that nothing terrible happens to him.

Yet, recently, the redhead slowly ignores Oreo’s presence.

Meanwhile, Kyo walks away when he sees his ex-partner, even if he is in the middle of playing with the tuxedo kitten.

The poor little Oreo wonders if his parents do not love him anymore. He even feels upset he has done something wrong.

However, the tuxedo kitten hopes his parents made up and once again pamper him with attention and care. But for now, he needs to wait for the right moment.

Couple more days pass, and it is the end of the second week of ignorance.

It is already late night and Kyo is deeply sleeping on the couch. Nothing seemed to disturb his slumber.

Suddenly, a loud banging noise nearly makes him jump from the couch.

‘‘What a hell?’’ The brunette indignantly asks.

As the Kusanagi carefully listens, he hears nothing.

Before Kyo curls under the warm blanket, he comments in a bored tone ‘‘Maybe Yagami has finally snapped out… Whatever, it’s not my problem.’’. Lastly, he closes his eyes and returns to his sleep.

Meanwhile, before the disaster, Iori turned the night lamp on and was about to leave the bed. More so, he was half-asleep. And thus, this is where he made his fatal mistake.

The redhead wasn’t aware of one of Oreo’s toys lying around and made him slip and scare the poor kitten.

And thus, the redhead ends up lying on the floor and wriggling in pain. Yet, he is madder at himself because he cannot move his aching leg and get up.

While he struggles to crawl to the edge of the bed and groans, he addresses the frightened kitten ‘‘Oreo… Daddy is fine. I just tripped over.’’.

Suddenly, Oreo jumps from the bed and runs towards the door.

Meanwhile, Yagami is confused why the tuxedo kitten keeps trying to reach the doorknob.

After a few attempts, the little Oreo reaches the doorknob, opens it with his weight, and leaves the room while loudly meowing.

In the end, Iori wonders why his precious little angel tried so badly to leave the room. Nevertheless, he feels trapped and useless inside his bedroom. More so, the pain in his leg is unbearable.

Meanwhile, Kyo’s sleep is disturbed again, but this time by Oreo desperately meowing, which gets louder as he heads towards the couch. As the brunette searches for his phone, he speaks up in a sleepy voice ‘‘Oreo, what’s wrong? Are you hungry? It is the middle of the night! Go to sleep or go and bother your dad, okay?’’.

Lastly, the Kusanagi realizes that this sound is like the one from previous times when Oreo got stuck in the study room. Then, he turns on the flashlight in his phone and places it on the nearest surface to lighten the room.

While stretching and sitting up, he notices a loudly meowing kitten who sits on the ground and waits.

‘‘What happened? Do you want me to follow you?’’ Kyo addresses the begging little fellow.

When he lazily gets up and grabs his phone, Oreo stops meowing and leads him to the bedroom. As the Kusanagi’s heir follows the tuxedo kitten, he tells ‘‘Please, tell me that nothing serious happened…’’.

After reaching their bedroom, Kyo unsuspectingly pushes the door ‘‘You better have a good explanation for this, Ya-…’’.

The words stuck inside the brunette’s throat, and he nearly dropped his phone.

“What a hell do you want? Leave!” Iori yells while trying to get up. Unfortunately, his painful leg shuts him up.

As the redhead roughly breathes, he indignantly stares at the Kusanagi.

After Kyo squats in front of his partner, he scolds him “Do not rise your voice when your child is around, pops.”.

“Fuck you...” Yagami backfires.

Yet, the brunette backfires “Not now, okay? There are more important things happening at the moment.”. After a momentary pause, Kyo softens his gaze “Let me see where it hurts.”.

Meanwhile, Oreo silently observes from a distance how one of his dads takes care of the other one. For now, the tuxedo kitten is too scared to get any closer.

After Kyo barely touches Iori’s left shank, he nearly gets kicked into the face by another leg.

A second later, Yagami shouts “Get lost! Can’t you see that you are making this worse?! I can handle it on my own!”.

However, the Kusanagi’s heir scolds him “I told you to calm down! You are scaring Oreo. If it wasn’t for him, I would gladly leave you until your stupid head cools down. However, I cannot do that. Your son loves you and needs you. He was the one who made me follow him and showed me what happened to you. You can hate all you want, but at least this time only, listen to me for the sake of Oreo.”.

As the brunette sighs, he continues in a chill voice “I’ll call the ambulance. ‘Cos who knows if you broke your leg or not.”.

“There is no need for that.” The redhead objects.

Suddenly, Kyo replies in a reckless tone “Then, I’ll take Oreo with me and leave you laying here like a stubborn idiot.”. He calls the tuxedo kitten “Oreo, come here. Come on. Don’t be scared. I’ll give you tons of treats if you listen to me.”.

Surprisingly, the brunette’s tactic works. While the little Oreo approaches, he continues his sweet talk “Good boy~”.

Yet, losing the only sunshine in his life is more painful than any other suffering the redhead has endured. Therefore, if it means that his little Oreo is by his side, he has no other choice than to listen to the Kusanagi.

Finally, Iori swallows his pride and agrees with Kyo “Fine. Do as you want.”.

Surely, this decision secretly makes the brunette happy and relieved. The Kusanagi’s heir even forgets about the grudge against his partner or their fight.

A few minutes pass, and the ambulance arrives at Yagami’s apartment door.

When Kyo briefly explains what happens and asks for the medical staff to go together with Oreo. Even if he had to use his acting skills and convince that little Oreo is Iori’s supportive cat and how the doctors and nurses will thank him later for making the redhead more cooperative.

Surprisingly, the Kusanagi’s heir is the right. When Yagami gets the medical examination, he feels more comfortable and less stressed when his little Oreo is around.

Some time passes. Finally, there are x-ray results. Fortunately, Iori has broken nothing, and he paid off with the sprained ankle.

Of course, the redhead won’t be himself if he hasn’t demanded the medical staff not hospitalize him. Despite that, the doctor and nurses were putting on an ankle splint and explaining what he should do for a faster recovery.

In the end, Kyo apologized to the medical staff for his partner’s caused fuss.

After arriving at their apartment, it still surprised Iori how the brunette insisted on supporting him while carrying Oreo.

That stupid fool even went through the unnecessary effort to put the redhead into the bed so that the sprained ankle would deal with as little stress as possible.

Once Kyo is done, he checks on his partner before leaving the room.

However, he gets stopped by Iori’s voice “Wait. Aren’t you going to sleep here?”.

The Kusanagi only widens his eyes and as he turns to face his partner, asks in a concerned voice “What do you mean? Have you already forgotten about how you told me not to get any near you because of... well, you know, that incident? Are you sure that you are fine by this?”.

“Do as you please. I don’t care. Maybe I gave you too much credit after tonight. Forget what I said earlier.” The redhead complains as he frowns.

However, Kyo doesn’t want to spend another night on the couch or miss his chance to redeem himself.

As the brunette gets closer to the bed, he makes big guilty eyes, hoping that it will soften the redhead’s heart.

After Kyo sits on the floor and rests his arms on the bedside, he stares at Iori ‘‘Then, what should I do to convince you and prove that I learned my lesson?’’.

Yagami can swear that this stupid Kusanagi uses such acting just to getaway.

So, while the redhead doubts Kyo’s motives, he comments in a slightly irritated tone ‘‘You are just trying to get what you want, aren’t you? I’m sure that if I forgive you, you will act the same as before.’’.

Yet the brunette defends himself ‘‘If you still doubt me, I’ll prove that you are wrong. Hell, I won’t do anything that makes you uncomfortable or against your will. I promise!’’.

In the end, Iori deeply exhales and replies ‘‘I’ll think about that…’’.

Surely, such a decision is more than enough to make Kyo happy. That is why he is determined during the next three weeks to help his partner to recover. Of course, he might not handle this alone. So, he would need to work with the little Oreo to achieve this goal.

Meanwhile, the tuxedo kitten feels relieved that his parents finally stopped fighting. Later on, when his cat-dads asleep, he would jump on the bed and find a comfortable spot.

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minachan95-written-works-on-ao3 · 3 years

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Title: The Ghost of the Study Room

Fandom: King of Fighters

Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Iori Yagami

Pairing: Iori x Kyo

Summary:

[Sequel to A New Home for the Cat] It was a peaceful and quiet night at Yagami's apartment. However, the sudden noise from another room instantly awakens two cat parents. So, what kind of ghost is haunting them? Read and find out.

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A month has passed since one kitten named Oreo has become a part of the cat parents’ family. However, this little fellow in a black tail-coat has already become a curious explorer, who loves to search the narrowest corners of the apartment and discovering the hidden treasures in it. Or at least until one redhead interrupts his adventures. That's right, how come a mountain tiger like the Oreo is not allowed to listen to his primal call? So, why he is not allowed to reach the top of the curtains or silently lurk and attack his prey? Yet, soon enough, this kitten would see where his curiosity can lead him.

It was a late night when both — Kyo and Iori were already asleep. However, even a peaceful moment has been disturbed. Now, the sound of the rustling papers along something keeps felling down from another room. Surely, such annoying noises awaken the redhead, who silently groans and frowns while slowly opening his eyes. As Yagami rolls on his other side, he quietly whines in an irritated tone ‘‘What a hell you’re doing, Kyo? It’s the middle of the night. Just go to sleep.’’. However, he could feel that his partner rolls in the bed and how the brunette throws his arm over Iori without answering. It appears that Kyo was still deeply asleep. Perhaps, it was just a dream, or so, thought Yagami by closing his eyes. Just as he was about to return to fell asleep again-

Suddenly, the sound of brushing the guitar’s strings awakens Iori. That it! It was the last drop of the redhead’s patience. Whoever dares to disturb his slumber will pay for it! After Yagami climbs over Kyo to reach the night-lamp, he turns the light on. Once the warm orange light fills the room, Kusanagi closes his eyes even tighter and indignantly lets out a long groan. It was followed by him trying to bury his face into the pillow and covering himself under the blanket. Of course, he isn't happy that someone interrupts his peaceful slumber and wants to smack whoever dares to wake him up. Yet, he decided that it could wait until the morning. At the moment, the urge to sink into a deep slumber was stronger.

Now, the redhead, who wore a gray tank top and red with gray striped pajama pants, rolls his eyes and facepalms while shaking his head. After Iori deeply exhales, he grabs the blanket with his two hands and instantly removes it from his partner, who wore a white t-shirt and a pair of black shorts. It appears that the sudden feeling of coldness isn't pleasant to the brunette, and now, he tried to reach the blanket. Unfortunately, after grasping thin air, Kyo slowly opens his eyes and sits up. As he rubs the nape, the brunette turns his sleepy head to face Yagami while complaining, ‘‘What do you want? Can it wait until the morning?’’. Now, the redhead replies in a serious tone ‘‘Someone else is wandering in the house, and I don’t like it.’’. However, the Kusanagi’s heir only snorts and cracks a smug smile ‘‘Are you sure that you haven’t just dreamed about it? ‘Cos I can’t hear anything… Don’t tell me that a grown-up man is still believing in kiddies’ stories and is afraid of ghosts~ Haha, Yagami is such a scaredy-cat! What if a one is behind you? Oooh, poor little Iorin gonna be eaten by a big spooky ghost~’’.

Despite the younger man’s teasing, Iori keeps his irritated face on and asks ‘‘You’re done yet? Then, move your oh-so-brave ass. After checking each room, go and report me everything, captain brave.’’. Certainly, Kyo naturally surprises by such a reply and backfires ‘‘Huh? Why me? If you need to, go and check by yourself!’’. However, as Yagami quickly looks at the small open gap near the bedroom door, he changes the subject, ‘‘Did you left the door open?’’. It was followed by the confused gaze of the brunette and him replying in a casual tone ‘‘Yeah, as usual. Is there something wrong with that?’’. Meanwhile, Iori rests his chin on his thumb, he stares at the door and now asks his partner ‘‘Where is Oreo?’’.

At first, Kyo gave him a questioning look, and soon, he carelessly answered ‘‘Perhaps, he is snooping around or fell asleep somewhere. So, if you are worried about that, then go to sleep. I can bet that he’ll wake you up when he is hungry.’’. Now, the brunette snatches the blanket from Yagami and wraps himself. After curling into a ball, he closes his eyes ‘‘Good night!~ Ah, and don’t forget to turn off the lights.’’. Yet, Yagami didn’t want to give up so easily, and he’ll make sure that his word would be the last one ‘‘We need to find him and make sure that he is fine.’’. However, Kusanagi, who prefers the warm embrace of the blanket, objects in a half-asleep voice ‘‘Yeah, go and do that. Just try not to make a sound, okay?’’. ‘‘Then, you left me no other choice, Kyo.’’ replies Iori in a serious tone as he places his hands under the brunette, who is wrapped into a cocoon, and about to lift him into his arms.

It appears that all the Kusanagi’s heir’s sleepiness instantly disappears, and now his eyes were wide-open. Now, the brunette replies in an indignant voice ‘‘I get it! I’ll help you if you want it so badly. So, let me down, you idiot!’’. As soon as Iori puts him down on the bed, Kyo lazily removes the blanket and gets up. Unfortunately, as he places his foot on the ground, he lets out a short whine ‘‘Ouch… What a hell is this?…’’. After the brunette looks down, he noticed one of Oreo’s toy mice. It was followed by the redhead’s voice ‘‘Watch your steps. Oreo might leave one of his toys lying around.’’. As Kyo sits on the bedside and rubs his hurt foot, he gives a not-so-satisfied look to Yagami ‘‘You don’t say, huh? Gee, thanks for the advice. If someone was kind enough and told me earlier about that…’’. ‘‘If you have time to complain, save it for finding Oreo. Let’s go already.’’. No matter how much the brunette wanted to launch that toy at Yagami, but he decided to play along with his partner’s wish. After all, the sooner they’ll find a sleeping kitten, the sooner Kyo can go back to sleep.

Once they were in the corridor, Iori turns the light on and starts to call the tuxedo kitten’s name. Fortunately, a crying meowing and scratching, mixed with guitar string noises from the study room, respond to the redhead’s call. Now, Yagami continues in a concerned voice, ‘‘Oreo, where are you?… Oreo!’’. Once again, a loud meowing asking for help from another room, responds to him. He feared that something terrible happened to such a little fellow, and regretted not acting sooner. However, without any second thought, the redhead rushes to the study room. Meanwhile, Kyo remains chill and just follows him.

After Yagami storms in and nearly trips over the thin air, Kyo calmly walks in and turns on the light. However, the first thing, which they noticed was a big mess in the room left like after a tornado. All the papers and books scattered on the floor, the small bookshelf pushed away, the laptop balancing on the table’s edge and half plugged out. Even Iori’s guitars were lying on the floor. Now, the scratching noises and desperate meowing filled the room. This pair immediately kneels and looks over the floor. Meanwhile, Iori was searching around the study table, Kyo picks the acoustic guitar into his hands and notices something unusual — it felt a bit heavier, and something was moving inside it. Now, the brunette got nearly startled by the meowing of a certain kitten.

After looking inside, the Kusanagi’s heir notices a small and frightened Oreo inside it. It was followed by Kyo commenting in an unsure tone ‘‘Oi… how did you get there?’’. Once he lifts his head and turns towards the redhead, the brunette addresses his partner ‘‘Hey, I found Oreo! Help me to take him out of there.’’. Now, Iori instantly rushes towards Kyo, and as soon as he was kneeling behind the brunette, he asks in a worried voice ‘‘Where is he?!’’. Yet, his partner only points with his chin at the acoustic guitar. Surely, poor Oreo’s terrified big eyes and his lowered ears, along with as crouching while holding his black tail close to his body, nearly torn the redhead’s heart. The only thing he could do is call the tuxedo kitten in a silent and pitiful voice. However, soon enough, Iori desperately demands Kyo ‘‘Give it to me! You… go and get the pliers! Now!’’. Without any second doubt, Kusanagi nods and carefully passes the guitar into Yagami’s hands. After standing up, and walking to the door, Kyo softens his gaze, ‘‘I’ll be back soon. Just wait for me.’’. Lastly, the redhead was alone.

It didn’t take long enough, and the brunette return to the study room. To his surprise, Iori calmed down, and he was comforting Oreo. Now, Kyo just exhales and gently taps the redhead’s shoulder with the pair of pliers, ‘‘Here you go.’’. It was followed by Yagami raising his hand and taking the pliers without looking at the brunette. At moments like this, Iori takes a deep breath and closes his eyes. He knew he had to do this because the little furry fellow’s life was more precious and important than anything else in this world. After opening his eyes, Yagami brings the pliers closely to the first string of the guitar. Finally, the metal claws were about to cut the strings. One sudden cut — now, Oreo was one step closer to being safe. String after the string and the poor kitten’s was set free.

After placing the pliers and guitar on the floor, Iori scratches the pants’ material with one of his fingers while calmly calling the cat in tuxedo ‘‘Oreo, you can come out. It’s safe now. No one will harm you’’. Surely, it took a while until Oreo carefully lifts his head and observes his surroundings with his big golden eyes. However, as he notices how Yagami was patiently waiting for him, Oreo just stares at him. It was followed by the redhead continuing to encourage the kitten ‘‘Oreo, it’s okay. You can do it.’’. It appears that it was enough for Oreo to place his white paws on the guitar. As he lets out a loud trill, Oreo jumps and escapes from his prison while, with his black tail lifted, he rushes towards Iori. Lastly, the kitten in a tuxedo rubs his cheeks against one of Yagami’s legs.

As the redhead placed his hand above the Oreo, the kitten stands on the tips of his paws. After receiving a head-pat, Oreo blissfully closes his eyes and enjoys how Iori strokes his tiny back. As Oreo was rubbing his cheek against the redhead's thighs, this human pampers him in the affection. Eventually, the kitten starts to purr and knead his front claws into Yagami's leg. At first, Oreo stared at Iori with his golden eyes, like asking for permission from his adored human. However, once the redhead carefully moves his leg that it would be more convenient, Oreo climbs on top of Iori's lap. In the end, the kitten in a tuxedo curls into a ball and rests. Meanwhile, his tiny “motor engine” is still turned on. Certainly, seeing how this little ball of fluff was safe and happy, was one of the best things, which were precious for Iori.

Meanwhile, one certain brunette just silently observes this scene by covering his mouth with his hand, and without realizing starting to blush. It seems that seeing his partner gently smiling, relieved Kyo and glad that finally, everything was fine now. Yet, the only thing, which he was regretting — not having a camera near him and record this tender moment. However, the Kusanagi heir just walks closely to the redhead and squats. As he pats Iori’s shoulder, the brunette speaks up in a nearly purring tone ‘‘C’mon, you gonna catch a cold and get sore legs, if you’ll sit like this. So, take Oreo with you, and let’s go back to bed.’’. Lastly, as Yagami carefully picks Oreo into his arms and stands up, the kitten lets out the trilling noise. Yet, Oreo doesn’t seem to mind being lifted, and he just wanted to rest close to his precious human while enjoying being bathed in Iori’s attention.

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❤❤❤❤❤ First of all, I want to thank Miau for such a wonderful comic strip of Vampire's Kiss (◍•ᴗ•◍)❤ It looks cute and I love it! So, Thank You again and again, 'cos if I could, I would print this out and stick it on my fridge (‘∀’●)♡ And as author, things like this is like an honor to receive ❤❤❤ ❤❤❤❤❤

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