Sensei Knows Best

The World of the Crown

Achey? Acheron opened his eyes slightly not realizing that he had dozed off. Feeling fingers stroke his hair he for a second thought it was Dante until he caught the scent of the man who held his attention even after so long. Tears welled up at the corners of his eyes. He hadn’t been called that since the day Kakeru’s memories were sealed. No one dared too since it had upset him greatly. Up to the point where only either Dante or his mother could get close to him to get him to calm down.

He stayed silent, letting the situation remain how it was. He wanted to savor it because who knew when it would happen again. After all, Kakeru was a teacher now. Acheron couldn’t let his career end because of this. So reluctantly he spoke. “Achey, huh? That’s quite a nickname, Sensei~.” he said though his body was too comfortable with how he was positioned. He was still exhausted from the run he did, in order to get as far as he could from Suou. He wanted to tease Kakeru further but he decided to behave himself. “How are you feeling?” he asked as he pushed himself into a sitting position.

He took note if the other’s complexion. At least he’s not as pale as he was earlier. Acheron thought breathing a sigh of relief. “I’m sorry for earlier, Kakeru-sensei. We didn’t mean to give you a fright…I guess our acting got a tad bit too intense.” he explained. Dante was right. Better that he thinks it was something else than to have Kakeru find out that they’re vampires. Demon born vampires, but vampires none the less.

He tried to keep himself sitting up despite his body leaning towards the wall again for support. He had to make it appear that he was alright. That the run and fright from the other teacher had not worn him out. Course he could always blame the heat for this.

He looked away not sure how to continue this. As joyous as he was that he was called his old nickname…he now realized that it must be weird for Kakeru. Every time he thought of just vanishing, leaving Kakeru alone so that he could live his life, his heart would freeze and he felt short of breath.

Was this what his parents explained as love?

Or was he really just that obsessed with the other?

Yea. I’m screwed up. he thought.

His head was definitely broken, Kakeru needed to go home already and lucky for him, the bell should ring soon. He would leave a note on the classroom that after school activities would be canceled for him and if he still wasn't feeling his best he would call into work tomorrow. He had enough sick days saved up after all, he could get away with it if he wanted. He was never like this with someone because it was forbidden to be so... intimate with a student.

Though he could skid by barely because Acheron had been sick looking and it didn't look right to move him at the moment. It would be a close call, but the principle should let it pass so long as the student in question didn't try and push the matter as it being something more than what it was, a teacher comforting their student who looked unwell.

As Acheron moved off of his lap Kakeru slowly stood and brushed his lap off, looking up to the ceiling as the bell for release rang. Three O'clock, he never usually went home so early but he wanted to do nothing more than sleep.

“A slip of the tongue, I assure you. I'm sure plenty others have given you similar nicknames or messed your name up when pronouncing it. I would appreciate you keeping... this simply between us. Now, your brother has to be worried about you Achery---Acheron,” damn, “-it's best if you get up. If you're having a hard time walking I can take you to the nurses office and have the doctor page your brother.”

He turned to the boy and held his hand out, keeping the exhausted look off his face as best he could with a simple smile. How on earth did Renge do this everyday? Have so much energy? He knew the teacher ran before school too. He had to have some sort of secret, Kakeru would have to figure it out.

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Dante shot the other teacher a look. Suou didn’t frighten him in the least. His wolf, despite their normal lack of communication, urged him to stare down the other. Acheron was still out of it and waking up a bit, yawning. He had no idea what was going on other than that Dante had helped him get a few minutes of sleep.

And Dante wanted to keep it that way. “Tch.” Was all that he said as he went back to reading and tried to get Acheron to go back to sleep. However the moment Acheron caught sight of Suou he cursed vividly in their native language. So much for keeping his twin calm. Acheron was up and ran for it. “Thanks so much.” Dante growled before gathering up their things and then walked on, watching as his twin tripped over himself. “I hate it when he goes into that panic.” Dante growled as he walked past the other two not really caring. Now he had to go calm Acheron down again. Great. Just bloody damn fantastic.

“Ra give me strength…please.” he grumbled.

What was with today?!

Acheron nearly hyperventilated as he tried to find another hiding spot. Suou scared the crap out of him! He wasn’t as bad as the council but damn he could serve on it! He kept tripping over himself but he didn’t care as long as he got as far as he could from Suou-sensei. Acheron loved how Dante wasn’t afraid of Suou and wanted to know why or how he could keep-oh yea. He was used to handling those types of situations that called for a poker face.

Finally reaching an area that he knew he was safe in, Acheron stopped running and panted. “Sons of the Sahara…” he growled. Maybe he should have just stayed home today…with how this day was going he wasn’t sure if he’d have the courage to come back and face Kakeru tomorrow. He was shaking so much that his legs gave out and he fell to the floor. “Ow…” he whimpered. He knew that Dante would find him and with most of his energy spent, the floor cool against his hot skin, he was ready to curl up and go to sleep. However he couldn’t. “Fine, body. We’ll rest here.” he said as he got himself to sit up and lean against the wall.

Looking around he had to laugh bitterly at himself. “And you get yourself lost Ash…nice. Once Mom hears of this she’s going to make sure that I don’t come back here for a while. Nice on Idiot…” he said to himself. All because I can’t let you go Kakeru…he thought as a tear fell down his cheek.

With the key to his locker back and attached to his belt, Kakeru slowly made his way back into the school and toward the library. He was informed that some of the books he needed for his next week lecture were finally delivered and he wanted to make notes in them before the class so he knew what exactly to say and the work that would be done by the students on it.

He was thinking of covering American History the Cold War though there was also the chance he would do a refresher course on Japan Feudal Era since they had the test coming up soon. It really depended on the books and what exactly the kids needed. It was hard to decide based on that alone though as everyone had something that they were strong in and something they were weak in. Being a teacher wasn't easy but Kakeru had to admit that he loved doing his job more than anything else, that was why he was still a teacher after all. It also gave him the perfect place to mess with someone.

As he rounded the corner that would eventually lead him to the library Kakeru blinked at seeing someone sitting on the ground. He stopped and looked around, expecting someone else to run over to the kid seeing as it looked like he was waiting for someone, but when the teacher didn't see or hear another person he slowly started to approach them. In order to become a teacher Kakeru had to take a psychology class to help him better understand the children and how a human reacted to certain situation. That being the case he was fairly good at handling people, even when they cried. Teachers were often a source of comfort for someone because of this reason.

There was something different though, when he realized who exactly the boy on the ground was. Acheron was the one in class who had that book with him, the one that Renge said he locked away in the cupboard in his room. That book had started the odd situations he was in today. What made it even weirder though was the longer he stared at Acheron the stranger he started to feel.

As Kakeru reached his hand out to lightly shake the boy and see if he was awake, another sharp pain ran straight through his head, causing him to wince again. The teachers breathing increased as his heart did, almost to the point where it was painful and clenching his chest he moved to sit down next to the other instead. Wrapping an arm around Acheron's shoulder he lowered the boy down to rest his head against his lap and then slowly trailed the fingers from his shoulder to his hair.

“Seems I'm the big spoon again, Achey.” ….. What?

Why did he say that?

His head was broken, that was it his head was just broken. A book broke him.

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Great…Just great… “Now what?” Dante growled as Acheron began to panic. “I-He- Dammit! Now he thinks we’re into-” Dante placed his hand over his twin’s mouth. “Stop. Take a deep breath and exhale.” he instructed as Acheron tried to calm down. Obviously his twin was a bit more upset so he pulled him close and stroked his hair. “Easy Ash…let him think that. It’s better than for him to know of what we are.” he explained as he continued to stroke Acheron’s hair, yearning a small contented sigh. Dante always knew where to scratch his head and where to massage. Acheron relaxed into the massage of his scalp as Dante then told him to sit. “Go on and nap, Ash. We’ll figure something out.”

Acheron pouted and continued to sit up. “Dante-” He let out a yelp as his twin massaged his neck. “Dante you-not fair…” he moaned and relaxed even further. He yawned cursing at his twin. The heat didn’t help either and before Acheron knew it, he had curled up onto his twin’s lap. “Go on to sleep Ash…you stayed up too late again.” he said in calm and soothing voice. Acheron tried to fight it but he eventually fell asleep.

Dante decided that they would stay here, behind the bleachers. No one knew that they were here anyways and they didn’t really care for the other teachers. He pulled over his bag and rummaged through before taking out a book to read.

He never heard the bell ring to end the class, being too engrossed into his book. Acheron remained asleep only to wake when he sensed someone near the bleachers again. Dante took note and sighed softly before listening. It couldn’t be one of the other teachers could it? Judging from the smell there was a bit of perfume/cologne but that could be someone trying to cover up any bad smell.

Now it was clearer. Sort of. There was a masculine smell, indicating that it was a boy. So why did he smell perfume-ah crap. Probably another pair of students who want to actually be naughty on the grounds. They moved away and Dante stroked his twin’s hair to help keep him calm. He still strained to hear when his nose caught the scent of someone else.

Damn what was with today?!

Kakeru didn't make it very far from the bleachers before he bumped right into someone, catching himself quickly and looking up to the schools math teacher. Suou didn't make any sort of facial expression just simply seemed to inspect Kakeru over before speaking in that same, slightly weird, tone of his. “Kakeru-sensei, why is your face red? Have you been outside for to long? It doesn't seem so bad I was looking for a student of mine.”

Was his face red? He hadn't noticed. Rubbing his cheeks and nose the history teacher tried to get control of himself before answering the other back. “Ah, I seemed to have... walked in on something I shouldn't. A few students getting... frisky under the bleachers.” He laughed a bit awkwardly and rubbed the back of his neck, hoping that would be enough to cover his tracks in front of the other.

“Did you punish them?” The way he said it actually caused a small shiver to run down Kakeru's spine and he took a small step back away from the other.

“And just how do you purpose I punish them, Suou?” He was always curious as to what the other meant when he said that. There were rumors floating around of course and apparently Suou used the word punish and reward a lot. But it was the way he said it that always sparked interest in Kakeru.

A smirk actually made it's way onto Suou's face but just as quick as it was there it was gone and Kakeru actually wondered if he was seeing things. “I think it should be quite obvious, Kakeru-sensei.”

“Actually, Suou, the only one that it is obvious to is you.”

“Hm, and here I thought I made myself quite clear.” The teacher stepped around the younger and made his way toward the bleachers, making Kakeru blink and look over his shoulder to the man.

“Wait—Suou what did you mean?” He really wanted to know but apparently he wouldn't find out today. Pouting a bit Kakeru turned and looked to Renge who had finally made his over, dangling a key in his hand.

Suou stopped at the bleachers and dragged a few students out from behind them, the girl pouting while the boy struggled to get his pants on. The second they looked at the math teacher one of them made a run for it and the female tried her best to not cry at being found. He knelt down and looked further under, trying to find the others who had hidden away and easily caught the twins. “You two, out, get to class. If you don't have one you should be in the library. Don't make me punish you.”

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#ooc #oos #Inu PSA

Shirozakura Senior High Academy Teachers

Kazuya Renge- Physical Education Teacher Yamato Suou- Mathematics Teacher Yukiyanagi Kakeru- World History Teacher

#muse

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Acheron and Dante looked to one another both having the same expression. They didn’t have Renge for any of their classes or if they did, they never really paid attention. The only human they saw as worth their time was Kakeru. They felt for their old friend and wondered what happened. That was until Acheron’s red eyes landed on the book. He quickly signaled his twin who shot a glare at him. Acheron in turn rubbed the back of his head. It wasn’t exactly his fault. Sighing softly he watched Kakeru before looking out the window. His stomach wouldn’t un-knot itself which irked him.

Dante had no idea if the council even knew what the two were up to. They are probably playing into Ash’s game just to keep him from having another episode…he thought and his best not to shudder. If this was what the council was doing, then Dante wondered what would happen if they learned of Acheron’s feelings for the human. Now it wasn’t as uncommon for one of myth and legend, to take on a human lover; even have kids with them. But at the same time it was a dangerous gamble because of the half-lings. Kakeru’s case was a prime example.

“Ra help us…” Dante muttered, having dismissed Renge as important. Even with most teachers hating him and Acheron, Dante still regarded them as unimportant and it showed with his work. Kakeru was the lone exception. He trusted Ayako whenever he asked about the child, well now grown man. He was glad to see Kakeru alive and hoped that he would have a good life, full of what he wanted out of it.

And yet here the two of us are with my brother being a first-class rated nitwit. he thought before pinching the bridge of his nose. He looked over to see Acheron looking out the window and sighed but smirked. Looks like his twin lost focus again and it was adorable. Except that he would be scolded again…still worth to watch. Does that make me a bad brother? he wondered.

Renge had opened up the windows in the classroom and placed both the books into Kakeru's locker before locking it back up and placing the spare key in his pocket. He leaned against the window frame and watched the clock, completely uninterested in anyone else in the room until someone got up and attempted to leave. He was quick to scold them before shifting his eyes back to the clock and the door, waiting for Kakeru to return but when he didn't and the bell rang, the teacher gave a small sigh. “You're all dismissed. If someone sees Kakeru tell him to find me later. The rest of you who have me in Gym next, if I hear you spread rumors of what happened in the room....” The silent threat was clear and the class instantly nodded before vanishing out the door, slowly followed by the gym teacher.

Seeing as Kakeru had a work period next, meaning it was one of his empty blocks, he had gone down to the nurses station to get some medicine for his head. She didn't have anything really strong but it was enough to quell the pain to let him keep teaching for the rest of the day. School didn't have many periods left and all he had remaining was his tenth graders and the study sessions he held after school. He was actually quite tempted to cancel them today but there were a few kinds in the class that he enjoyed using to his advantage. One of them was keeping an eye on a school club for him while the other was silently tampering with it unknowingly. It was fun for him.

He made his way down the hall back toward his locker, his hands stuffed into his pockets as he passed a girl who called to get his attention. After learning that Renge was looking for him Kakeru turned around and made his way outside toward the football field, only stopping when something caught his attention out of the corner of his eyes. Slowly, he made his way toward the bleachers and peeked around them, his jaw slowly falling slack at the image that befell him.

He had seen a lot of things in his twenty seven years of life. But this was new.

Kakeru took a small step back to try and sneak his way out but unfortunately he bumped into something hard that caused quite a bit of noise and unfortunately drew attention to himself. Turning on his heel he quickly started to walk away, calling over his shoulder as he did so. “It's not my business. It is none of my business what you two do in your free time. I saw nothing. Oi! Renge where are you!?”

#Kakeru do not cause mischief

Things are getting a bit boring. Maybe he should start messing with people.

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Well that caused a commotion. The students began to whisper and Dante wasn’t too thrilled. Neither was Acheron who was more focused on Kakeru. He remembered what his mother had cautioned him. “If they see something that you gave them, it may cause a backlash. Humans can’t always handle the memories that were sealed. So be careful my Imp.” He looked to Dante who gave a slight nod. They would keep an eye on him. “Why didn’t you two mention that your mother was a fashion designer?!” one girl asked as Acheron sighed. “Because its none of your business.” he replied a bit harsher than he was known for. None the less this got the girls to create more gossip.

“Oi, shut up.” Dante snapped quietly at them. “Just get your damn work done.” Tch, this is why I hate human female groups…nothing but gaggles of stupid irritating high pitch laughs. Acheron didn’t blame his twin for being aggravated. These girls were able to get on his bad side within minutes. And that was a feat in itself since Acheron was known to be a bit more tolerant at the school. At home well that was a different story.

Thankfully everyone became silent after Dante spoke. Both boys would look up to look at Kakeru, making sure that he was alright. Their hearing picked up on the blood rushing in some of the students which left Acheron’s stomach in a knot. He hadn’t fed all day. Normally he had a bag or two of blood in the morning to keep him satisfied all day or until he returned home. But this morning he was running late having stayed up all night working on his commission piece and a personal project.

Dante caught notice that Acheron had started to bite his lip and cursed. He’ll have to feed from me…we can’t let anyone know what we are.

He gave Acheron a signal and the other nodded. Later, after class in a more private area of the school, Acheron could feed off of Dante. He then signed to his brother not to to take too much. Acheron only stuck his tongue out at his twin before taking a glance at Kakeru. He looks too pale…I don’t like this. He needs to lie down. Take the rest of the day off. he thought.

As the students started to quietly bicker at each other Kakeru slowly lowered his head down into his arms, attempting to not draw anymore attention to himself but unable to ignore the fact that his head felt like someone took an ax to it. He tried to ignore them as best he could but every little teaching bone in his body kept picking up on them and trying to pay attention to him. When they finally drew silent he let out a small breath of relief only to tense up a second later when he heard footsteps enter his room and approach his desk. “Kakeru? Are you alright?” The fact that it wasn't another student had him thanking whatever creature of the universe took pity on him.

Lifting his head up he flashed the Gym teacher a smile, though a pained one, and nodded his head. “Renge, I'm fine I just got a bit dizzy.” Kakeru flinched when the other reached his hand out and touched his forehead, and though part of him was tempted to move away he forced himself to remain still to keep the students as clam as possible.

“You don't have a fever, it could be the heat. You should open a window in here. Go wash your face in the bathroom I'll keep an eye on the class.”

“Are you sure?” At the other teachers nod Kakeru stood from his desk, bracing himself on the wall for a moment to let the world stop spinning and then turned to the class. “Listen to mister Kazuya, I'll be right back.” Kakeru's eyes drifted back to the floor and the books that Range picked up, lingering for moment on the hair one before he shook his head and stepped out of the classroom. It was just a book he was being ridicules, but his head was still killing him.

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Hyacinth Academy. Was this even the right place? Teddie had never actually been to a school, except during culture week’s crossdressing pageant and some occasional visits to see his friends.

At least this person was right. Teddie WAS adorable.

“Good morning! I’m new here, is this Mr. Yukiyanagi’s class?”

#KAKERU IS A BIG FLIRT #forgive h i m #it's alright take your time!#handbiter #v; koi

“Oh, a new student?” Then he had yet to be subjected to the way Kakeru taught, was there a way the teacher could use this to his advantage? Hm. “My name is Kakeru Yukiyanagi the students call me Sensei or Mister Yukiyanagi, either works for me. I am the World History teacher I teach tenth and eleventh grade History.” So, in other words yes this was his class he simply wanted to clarify to make sure that the boy really was in the right place. “And your name is? I’m sure it’s just as gorgeous as you are.”

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Before Dante could even warn Acheron, his twin jumped and let out a few curses in their native tongue. It was hilarious but that’s what the younger twin got for almost dozing off. And this was worth it. Seeing his twin flustered and repeating what he went over, Dante was just glad that his brother was happy again.

After Kakeru’s memories had been sealed away and he said goodbye to his friend’s sleeping form, Acheron went berserk. He created the worse kind of havoc anyone had seen since he was toddler. Dante didn’t even want to remember the body count that Acheron had tallied when he ran off. It took Dante months, almost a year before Acheron would even look at him and speak. With their mother it took at least a month.

And despite Acheron knowing the laws…it was rough. Dante hated himself for doing what he did, but it was for the safety of the community. It still hurt. Acheron did eventually move on about five years later, but he didn’t have the same zeal that he had. No one was there to make him smile like how he would with Kakeru. Those first few days without the boy…Dante shuddered. It broke his heart because Acheron was expecting to see the other. And that look on his face when he was reminded…

Oh yea Dante spoke to anyone who dared to remind his twin about the sealing ceremony. And those who did it for fun, well Ammit probably enjoyed those new snacks. When they came to the town to get away from the memories that had caused Acheron to lose interest in everything, they were surprised to find a grown Kakeru.

“I can’t believe it! Look at him! He’s all grown-up! And damn he’s hot.” Dante had not expected those words from his twin but the damn fox said them. They found out more about what happened and Acheron enrolled himself into the school. Dante did as well if only to keep his twin out of trouble. And out of harm’s way. Acheron I love you but you are a first class, love-sick Nitwit. he thought.

Kakeru full out laughed as the boy sat up, moving his head just in time to avoid a well aimed headbutt that could more than likely have given him the words worst nosebleed. He stepped to the front of Acheron's desk and placed his book down on the edge of it, listening as what he had just said was repeated back to him. As the boy spoke the teachers eyes moved around on the desk and eventually over to Dante's where a piece of paper caught his attention. Dropping the teachers manual onto Acheron's desk Kakeru stepped over to Dante and plucked the paper from his book, opening it up to scan the page. “Hn, what's this? A model show? Oh! My mothers going to be in this...” His eyes roamed down the page and rested on the fashion designers name. “Syrian Thanos... must be your mother?”

“Your mothers a model Sensei?” Kakeru lifted his head to look to the student who spoke and gave them a short nod before placing the paper back down onto the desk.

“She started work before I was born, she's very pretty. Much more pretty than me.” He gave the boy a wink and laughed as the kids cheeks lit up bright red. He collected his book from Acheron's desk and paused again when he accidentally knocked another book to the ground in the process. Giving a small apology he picked the book up off of the floor blinked a few times at it, slowly standing up and flipping it open. “It's a book on hair? That's odd...” He could have sworn he had seen it before, his imagination? Kakeru didn't read many English books.

A sharp pain and ringing noise ran though the teachers head at that moment, causing him to stumble a bit and drop the books back down to the floor. He barely managed to catch himself on his own desk as another student rushed up to his side, attempting to steady him and keep him from falling to the ground. Kakeru placed his free hand against the side of his head and leaned a bit away from the student when she stuttered out if he was alright, for some reason her voice sounding much farther away than it should have. “M'fine. We should switch to independent study now.” As he tried to make his way over to his chair the students exchanged looks of worry, unsure if this should be taken to the nurse or not. Kakeru slipped into his seat and rested his head in his hands, nodding only when the student asked again if he was alright.

Just breath, migraines passed eventually. As long as everyone else kept quite.

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The ceremony was quick and over before Ayako could even form a single thought. She had explained to the council that Kakeru was completely human and as consequence he had to be removed from the magical community for it's protection. They had agreed and declared law be handed down by the King to be despite the sobs and fearful cries of the small boy sitting in the center of the room.

Ayako was never more grateful for him being put to sleep than in that moment. After Dante had finished the ceremony she let Acheron say goodbye to Kakeru's sleeping form before leaving with him for the week. She would have to return to work soon but next time Kakeru could not accompany her... the thought was almost lonely.

“In January of 1692, the daughter and niece of Reverend Samuel Parris of Salem Village became ill. When they failed to improve, the village doctor, William Griggs, was called in.” The teacher read from his textbook as he made his way down the rows of desks, some students laughing quietly to each other as others actually followed along in his words. “His diagnosis of bewitchment and put into motion the forces that would ultimately result in the death by hanging of nineteen men and women. In addition, one man was crushed to death; seven others died in prison, and the lives of many were irrevocably changed.” He stopped in the back of the room near the last row of desks and placed a hand on his hip, the other closing the book as he looked up.

“To understand the events of the Salem witch trials, it is necessary to examine the times in which accusations of witchcraft occurred. Can someone tell me some of the problems going on around the time of the trials?” As he waited for people to answer Kakeru started to move again, slowly making his way up the last row of desks and eventually stopping next to the twins. “No? Did none of you pay attention in ninth grade?”

“But Sensei that was forever ago.” One girl complained and the teacher faked a laugh at her.

“Fair enough. There were the ordinary stresses of 17th-century life in Massachusetts Bay Colony. A strong belief in the devil, factions among Salem Village fanatics and rivalry with nearby Salem Town, a recent small pox epidemic and the threat of attack by warring tribes created a fertile ground for fear and suspicion.” As he explained the teacher peeked over one of the twins shoulders and slowly lowered his head down, his lips stopping inches from their ear. “Are you listening?”

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Acheron’s smile never left him as he laid down and before he knew it, he had drifted off to sleep as well. He never knew what was coming until Kakeru had started to pull on his shirt. “Huh, wha?” he asked as he came to. “Ayako what are doing?” he asked ready to take the boy back. Even though he was no match for the elder Kitsune, Acheron would do would what he could to get Kakeru back. He hadn’t noticed his mother coming from behind him and stroking his hair. “Mom what’s going?” he asked in a near panic. “Acheron please, you’re not helping.” she said as Dante looked away. This was heart-breaking.

Steeling himself he came over to help Ayako. “Mom please I don’t-No…No you can’t!” he shouted only for Syrina to place her hand on her son’s mouth. “Acheron please…you know the law. I know that you care for Kakeru, but you have to understand that this is something you can’t change.” she said knowing how heart-broken her son was. The look of horror, anger, desperation…she wished that he had remained asleep. “I know My Little Imp…I know.” she whispered as he fought. “Take him and go. I’ll be there shortly.” Syrina instructed.

Acheron couldn’t believe it! So what if Kakeru was human?! He wouldn’t hurt the damn community! He was a good kid! He didn’t care for the stupid law, he just wanted the other to stay. How could his-oh no wait she did care for one human and they had to be sealed. But this wasn’t just any human…this is was Kakeru! He didn’t realize it but his mother was holding him and signing the old lullaby to help him go back to sleep. She even shed tears as she watched him fight it only to close his eyes and his body relaxed.

Ayako felt horrible but it wasn't like she wanted to do this, this was her son after all. The magical community was cruel but the law was the law and if they disobeyed—something worse could happen to Kakeru and as a mother she just couldn't let that happen. Kakeru was her baby, her only baby and even if she wasn't the best mother in the world she would do anything to protect her son, regardless of what that might be. Losing his memories, unable to see the twins, it was a minor thing compared to some of what the magical community could demand to happen to him, and they all knew that.

“Achey? Acheron!” Kakeru wiggled around and tried to get back to his friend, confused and frightened when he realized that the older boy was crying. Why? What happened? What was going to happen? He fought against his mother as she tugged him tight to her chest and started to follow Dante out the door, a group of people already starting to gather as well as the elders. Kakeru looked over his mothers shoulder and watched as the other boy started to vanish from sight and the second he couldn't see him anymore, he turned his attention to the boys twin. “D-Dante... are you mad at me again? I didn't mean to do it!” Whatever it was.

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Acheron chuckled and praised Kakeru for sounding out the word. When he wiggled, Acheron shook his head with another laugh. “What do you mean by upset her?” he asked. With this family certain words would cause tears or like for him, cause him to run. He soon focused on the game and lost the race. He though was still proud of Kakeru. “You’re getting much better at this. Are you sure that you’re not practicing?” he teased. Even if Kakeru was, Acheron would be even prouder of him. As the old saying goes, “practice makes perfect.” It took him a while to understand that.

A snicker escaped Acheron as he looked down to Kakeru. “I’m a bit tired. I had stayed up most of last night finishing a commission piece.” he replied. “Come on, Mr. Winner.” he said with a smile.

Dante took a deep breath to steel his nerves. He cared for Kakeru. Just as much as Acheron, he just had trouble showing it. Dante had to be careful with whom he gave attention to, only because that person could be used against him. Acheron was no different but that was his twin. Acheron knew what he was thinking just by a subtle gesture. And he never meant to scare Kakeru either. Yes, he didn’t like to share his twin but the boy helped in distracting his twin from the hardships of being a prince. “It’ll be best to do it when he’s asleep. I don’t have Mom’s ability to enthrall someone but I can place someone under hypnosis.” he explained. It was killing inside but it had to be done. “Is he with Ash?” he asked.

Kakeru grinned and stood up off of his friends lap, skipping over to the bed and crawling up on top of it as he tried to figure out how to word the answer to the first question. “Mm, how you normally make a person upset? Sadness, tears, sad things.” He thought it was fairly obvious what he meant. “Or the tail thing! She gets really sad at that. Come on! I wanna be the big spoon!” When Acheron finally joined him onto the bed Kakeru crawled up behind his friend and attempted to wrap his arms around Acheron's chest. In the end, he ended up with his arms wrapped loosely around the boys neck and his face tucked into the others hair. He was still a bit small to be trying to hold someone so much bigger than him. It didn't take long for Kakeru to fall asleep, the soothing comfort and warmth from his friend being more than enough to relax his tiny body.

Ayako looked down to her watch and slowly stood off of the bed, starting to remove the dress and put back on her jeans and shirt. It would be bad to walk around the mansion in something her friend and boss was making for a show. “He should be.” She replied, tugging on her belt and adjusting it into place before starting for the door. “He's always with Acheron.” She quickly and gracefully made her way down the hall to Acheron's room, quietly knocking on the door before pushing it open. Kakeru had managed to wind his legs around his friends body and was almost on top of the other, sound asleep inside the large bed that could fit an entire family.

It broke her heart to do so but the mother gently wrapped her arms around her sons body and tried to detangle his small frame only for him to stir a and grab fistfuls of Acheron's shirt. “Nn, Mama no I'm finally the big spoon, Achey...” He whined, his small eyes blinking open as he tried to tug himself closer to his friend even halfway in the air.

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“The tails of a kitsune.” Acheron whispered. He smiled though at his friend and replied, “Your mother is a kitsune, Kakreu. The kitsune have tails and can sense the spirits of those who have long since passed.” Hearing how Ayako would go out and then bring someone knew home wasn’t something that Acheron expected. But then he didn’t have anything to be shocked about really. His parents were like that as well. Neither married each other but they were each other’s soulmate. And that counted the most. “You know my parents are sometimes like that too Kakeru. They still love one another though. When you get a bit older, I’ll explain, okay?”

Seeing as how the first race went to Kakeru he laughed. “Alright, three out of five. We can always pick this up later.” Acheron didn’t have work since Makoto had pretty much forbidden it while his arm healed.

Syrina nodded in understanding. Placing her tea down she went over to the phone and called up her son. Grimm answered the phone and handed it over to his son. “Mom?” he asked confused as Syrina smirked and let out a calm chuckle. “Dante, would you mind coming down here to my sewing room?” Dante knew that something was up and after a quick talk, his father told her that their boy was on his way. It didn’t take long for Dante to get to the room and when he entered he bowed to Ayako. “The dress is coming along.” he said keeping his tone stoic. He then turned to his mother. “Mom what’s this about?” he asked as she told him. Dante sat on the couch placing his head in his hands. “Kakeru…” he whispered still a bit shocked.

“Kit-su-ne.” He mimicked, rolling the word around as he tried to understand what was being told to him. Needless to say, it really didn't make that much sense to him. He pouted a bit at that and wiggled around in the others lap again, pushing the start button to start another race. “Mama brings lots of people home all the time. She doesn't usually do it when I'm there though, unless I upset her.” Ayako was a bit of a flirt and she worked her way to the top using her body. Kakeru didn't get it, but he had noticed the way people reacted to certain words. It was interesting and sometimes got him in trouble at school, something that also upset his mother.

“Later?” The pause button was pushed and Kakeru turned to his friend, tilting his head. “Do you want to sleep now? If you do that means I am still the big spoon!” He won the race! He wanted his prize.

Ayako sat on the couch and shifted around, feeling even worse as she watched the boys reaction. She didn't truly wish to do this to him but it was out of her power. The longer they waited, the worse it would be and the more memories Kakeru would lose. It wasn't fair, to anyone, but it had to be done. “I'm sorry, Dante, but your mother says you have to do it and unfortunately you have to put on a nice show for the council. Kakeru will be scared and confused.” It also didn't help that he was terrified of Dante and thought that the boy hated him. It wouldn't be easy in the least.

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Acheron chuckled when Kakeru sat in his lap. “Sometimes. But you also have to understand, Kakeru, my mom isn’t exactly like everyone else.” he replied. That was an understatement. Syrina was a handful and none of the council dared go against her. She has quite a nasty temper and the body count to prove just how bad she can be. Nothing that Kakeru needed to know though. Acheron didn’t want his friend terrified of his mother.

“What weird things has she been saying?” he asked. If he could help Kakeru understand then that was even better. He would do everything and possibly anything for Kakeru. His mother said that he spoiled the child but Acheron didn’t see why it was a bad thing. Kakeru was more than just a guest. He was his friend and he obviously cared for him. Probably more than he should.

“Dante will be the one doing it. He has inherited some of magic from Grimm’s bloodline. It’s not much but it will be enough to seal the memories. Once this happens…Acheron may never forgive Dante for it. Surely you’ve seen how much Ash dotes on Kakeru. Acheron treats the child as more than a friend. Very possibly he sees Kakeru as a younger brother, someone whom he can protect.” Syrina explained. She also knew that once this happens…Acheron would possibly run away and she prayed that he won’t kill anyone. Her son was much like her. And just as lethal. “And you are right. All of us have lost important ones during our life.”

Kakeru hummed and wiggled a bit closer to his friend, resting his head back against the others chest. His eyes were already starting to get heavy with exhaustion but he was determined to play this game. As he pressed the start button the race started to count down and he focused his head on the game as he tried to answer the question at the same time. “She talks about tails and asks me if I see strange things. When I tell her no she gets.... sad and another word I learned but I can't remember it.” Disappointed. “Then she leaves and comes home with someone.” It was difficult but his mother was by no means a bad parent. She tried her hardest and it counted for something.

The first race was Kakeru's and the little boy grinned brightly as he crossed the finish like, tilting his head back to look up to Acheron. “Three out of five, Achey?” If they actually played the game five times, Kakeru was getting more tired.

“He's still just a child to me no matter how old he gets.” Ayako would feel bad asking something so difficult of the boy but there was nothing she could do about it. She simply didn't have the power to do it herself and when she saw the terrified look on Kakeru's face she knew she wouldn't have the heart to do it either. He was the most important thing to her though she knew she wasn't always the best at showing it. “Will you call Dante? Perhaps it's best if we talk to him about it first.” It would... lesson the pain a bit if they got him in the right mind set first. “I pray that Acheron will understand at some point.”