Kuroba 'Verse
Author: Peppymint
Series: Kuroba 'Verse
Rating: T
Disclaimer: I own nothing and no one
Summary: It was inevidable really that Snake would one day manage to hit him.
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Ouch
The white clad man breathed slowly through his nose, forehead leaning against the cold steel pole in an effort to dull the pain. In, out, it wasn’t working so well. Kaito realized it was inevitable really, that Snake would one day manage to do more than graze him. All things considered, he had done fairly well. It had taken the assassin four years after all.
Not that that helped the magician now. Idly, Kaito considered the feasibility of investing in some enchanted body armor. Granted, his own talents didn’t lay in that direction, but perhaps he could commission a set from the clan of dwarves that lived under Mount Kurama. It would cost him a pretty penny he knew. Still, it would be worth it.
Abruptly Kaito shook his head, recognizing the trap he was falling into. A soft groan escaped his lips as his hand tightened over the wound in his side, blood dripping through his fingers to fall on the concrete below. Already his thoughts were beginning to stray. That couldn’t be good.
The hybrid knew this wound was far beyond what he could treat himself. In this case, pulling out the first aid kit and letting his natural abilities take care of things wasn’t going to cut it. Kaito healed faster than a human true, but not that fast. He needed to seek real medical attention.
At least he didn’t have to worry about the cops, the magician reflected. There was no way Shinrin-sensei would call the police. However, he looked down at the Kaitou Kid’s distinctive outfit, a grimace flickering across his features. This would not do at all.
Carefully, so as not to injure himself further, Kaito removed his top hat and monocle, the articles vanishing in a flurry of violet sparks. This was quickly followed by his jacket and tie. Dressed as he was now, he could pass for any other young man out on a date, save for the fact he had been shot.
Kaito grimaced again. Truthfully he doubted his minor subterfuge would fool the elf. Shinrin was very intelligent. Still, it was the principle of the thing. As long as the doctor didn’t ask, he certainly wasn’t going to tell. Now he just needed to get there.
Reaching out, the raven hanyou grasped a handful of shadows, visualizing Shinrin’s private residence as he did so. It was much harder than it usually was. Kaito staggered as he rematerialized, the world graying around him. For a moment, the young man just stood there, leaning against a wall. Then, he looked up to meet a glowing pair of amber eyes.
The healer did not look amused. “Oh Kaito,” Shinrin sighed moving forward. “What have you done to yourself this time?”
Kaito did not protest the familiarity when the elf slid one arm around him, helping him to lie down on a bed. The other had delivered him after all. A glass was pressed firmly against his lips and the magician reflexively swallowed, the cool liquid sliding down his throat.
Violet eyes struggled to focus, the drug taking affect almost immediately. “Cheater,” he murmured to the doctor in disgust. That totally had not been necessary. The last thing Kaito was aware of was the slender fingers that slid through his hair affectionately before the darkness closed in entirely. The magician didn’t fight it. He knew when he woke that all would be well.
Awakening
“Kaito,” someone shook him gently. “Kaito-kun, it is time to get up.”
The magician groaned, pulling a pillow over his face. “Just five more minutes,” he murmured sleepily.
“You’re going to be late for school.”
What?! Kaito sat bolt upright, the blankets falling to the floor. About this time, his mind finished rebooting and he looked up into Shinrin’s laughing amber eyes. A scowl crossed the magician’s expressive features. “Bastard,” he cursed. It was Saturday, and even if it wasn’t. None of his classes at the University started until ten.
The events of the previous night returning, the twenty-year old glanced down at his side. The wound had vanished, not even a scar was there to show for his troubles. The Doc did good work. Kaito started to get up, only to hiss in pain as he placed a bit too much weight on right shoulder. Groaning, he sank back down into the bed.
A frown crossed the elf’s face as he gently examined the limb. The start of a livid bruise was spreading across the skin turning it an unflattering shade of bluish purple. How could be have missed that? His frown deepened. “Hold still,” Shinrin ordered, beginning a healing chant. The doctor’s hand glowed a soft green, his magic healing the injury from the inside out. A moment later, it was gone.
“Thanks,” Kaito said softly, rising to his feet. Carefully, he rotated the previously damaged limb. Everything seemed to be in working order.
The healer just scowled. “It would serve you right if I left it,” Shinrin snapped. “Do I really want to know what you were doing last night?” If he ever had to dig another bullet out of the young raven hanyou it would be too soon. The other had really scared him.
“A little of this,” Kaito evaded the question. “A little of that.”
A pair of amber eyes flashed with a combination of anger and concern. “And would these be the same errands your Father used to run?” Shinrin asked instead. “The ones that got him killed.” He had patched more than one unusual injury up for Toichi in the years leading to his death. He hadn’t pried then, but now . . .
The magician’s head snapped around to stare at the elf. “You knew,” he whispered. “You knew Dad’s death wasn’t an accident.”
“I suspected,” Shinrin corrected him.
Hurt filled the boy’s blue violet orbs. “Why didn’t you tell me?”
The elf sighed, raising Kaito’s eyes to meet his own. “Because,” he said softly. “You were a child. Is it truly so hard to believe I wished to protect you?” Shinrin paused. “And I am sure your Grandfather feels the same way.”
The magician flinched, a sure sign that the words had hit their target. Aakesh was on Avalon, he had been since slightly after Kaito’s fourteenth birthday when Oberon had called all the children home for a Gathering. The raven hadn’t wanted to go, but there had been no choice.
To the best of the hybrid’s knowledge, his Grandfather was still unaware Kaito had discovered the truth about his Father’s death. The youkai certainly didn’t know he had taken up Kid’s mantle. Otherwise he would have said something by now.
The young man nodded, not trusting his voice to respond to the elf’s words as he took a few steps towards the door.
“Kaito,” Shinrin’s voice stopped him.
“Yes,” the magician turned halfway to look over his shoulder.
“Be careful.”
Kaito smirked, his indigo eyes glowing with power. “Always,” he promised.
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Parts of this are a bit confusing because of Aakesh
Sorry for that
There will be a few bits later to explain where he is ect.
Until then, hope you liked and please review