Ai No Kusabi Fan Fiction ❯ Forever Caged ❯ Forever Caged ( Chapter 3 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Disclaimer: I don't own Ai No Kusabi nor do i make any money from this fanfic.
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Iason/Riki, Raoul/Katze
Parts: 3 Of ?
Iason leaned back into his seat surveying the six faces down in font of him with an almost bored expression. Raoul, Mikhale Tain, Aisha Rosen, Orphe Zavi, Gideon Lagat and last Marcus Jayd, the seven of them were the most powerful Blonds on Amoi. While each Blondie gave their monthly report of the progress their departments were doing to the shimmering translucent form floating above them, Iason filed every word, facial expression and tone away in his formidable mind.
But it was the Blondie Sir Mikhale Tain that Iason eyes kept coming back to. He found it very curious when Aisha was talking about the Blondie's pet that he always called him by his name, not "My pet" which was the normal way everyone else refereed them as. Of course it could all mean nothing and he could be wrong...but he never was. Iason smiled, it wouldn't hurt to keep an eye on him could be very interesting, Iason thought.
"Now onto the subject that has been delayed long enough."
Iason lifted his eyes to his creator, Jupiter.
"I have stayed silent these past five months, Iason, on the near successful assassination on your life. Not because this matter was not worth my attention but because it required all of it."
Iason smiled as Jupiter floated down towards him, reaching out with glowing hands and caressing both of his cheeks, tucking a string of silk like blond hair behind his ear.
"Data needed to be collected, scenarios of potential possibility and the pros and cons of those needed to be reviewed and replayed."
"What was your conclusion Jupiter?" Raoul asked.
"That the Mongrel is to be brought forward to me. Iason you are to personally bring that Mongrel to me with hast. You will not brag your feet on this, my son. He will be given to me where upon he will be executed before my eyes. You will not be allowed to witness his death."
Iason froze under the hands of his mother, hands that still lovingly caressed his now cold expressionless face. His Blondie brothers were silent, none daring to meet his eyes. "Jupiter-"
"No Iason. My word is final. The Mongrel dies. Nothing you say will sway me from this."
Iason clenched his jaw but other then that showed no reaction. There was nothing he could do, he was helpless a feeling that he did not like.
"I know you are angered by my decision but this is what has been decided."
The room stayed silent for a few heartbeats. All eyes watched the A.I. as she lovingly caressed and hovered around her most favored child. "Now, my son," Jupiter cooed "Onto the most important. How is Riki?"
Iason blinked in surprise "He is well."
"Is he now?" Jupiter said harshly releasing Iason and floating into the middle of the room. "You have failed to schedule a check up with the physician, Iason, which would have kept me informed. Riki has gone through a, physically, traumatizing experience. He is not an elite with enhanced abilities like you. He is soft and weaker and as such needs constant care especially after the damage he had sustained recently."
Everyone looked at Jupiter in confusion, all but Iason who understood at once. All the anger drained from his body bowing his head slightly. "Forgive me Jupiter I will contact Riki's doctor and have him looked upon today."
"See that you do. Riki Mink is to be kept in the up most health."
"Of course Jupiter."
"Mischievous child," Jupiter said affectionately.
"Riki Mink?....May I ask why Iason's pet is now referred to like that?" Orphe Zavi asked a question that seemed to be on all of their minds.
"Why? Because I said so that's why. As of today Riki will no longer fall under the pet laws. He will be a permitted resident of Eos. Iason will have full control over him and he will have no restrictions. That does not mean that Riki is allowed to behave in an overly improper way Iason, is that understood? While I understand that, that feral child has more needs then an academy bred pet due to his nature there is only so much liberties you are allowed to give him."
"Yes Jupiter."
"This meeting is now over. Iason, Raoul you will remain. There is an issue that concerns the both of you."
Raoul was still in a state of half shock from Jupiter's decree. He could feel some of the other Blonds disbelief and anger. The blatant marked favoritism Jupiter showered upon Iason that even had surprised him. He was happy for Iason, yes, but he couldn't help but wonder if others would be granted the same luxury if they ever had a pet that they wanted to keep. That if others would go to such lengths, like Iason did, to make sure a pet would stay next to them would they get to keep them too?
Nodding back to each Blondie that pasted him, Raoul ignored the most pointed looks that were shot his way from Orphe and Marcus. The main two Blonds that seem to be the most offended. He would not be speaking negatively to Iason about Riki, if anything he'll be congratulating him. Orphe was a stickler to the rules and Marcus...well that Blondie disapproved of everything.
Jupiter waited a few moments after the other Blonds left and the doors banged closed behind them before she spoke. "I have taken into custody the Overseer of the Black Market."
Raoul's heart dropped with dread.
"Why?" Iason asked.
"For his part in helping, that Mongrel, who killed you and Riki, my son."
"Killed? We are not dead Jupiter."
"Both your hearts stopped...Riki's heart more then once. When ones heart stops it means you are dead. That Mongrel succeeded in killing you even if it were only for a few moments."
Raoul thought quickly. "Katze had no part in the Mongrel's attack on Iason or Riki. To say that he was involved is untrue."
"Wrong." Iason said.
Raoul looked at Iason aghast. "Iason...you more then anyone should know that Katze would never betray you in any way. His loyalty is unquestionable."
"I know."
"If you know then how can you agree?"
"Because Katze was involved. He took Guy away and helped him escape authorities."
"But that was at Riki's request. Riki wanted Katze to take that other Mongrel way to safety and thinking that he was granting Riki his last wish is the only reason why he did it. You yourself said so. So why is Katze being punished for it?" Raoul searched for some sign from Iason showing that he would do something, anything for Katze but all he saw as cold interference.
"Enough Raoul." Jupiter said. "He has already been found guilty for his crime and taken."
"Iason-"
"Quite Raoul." Iason rested his chin in on the back of his hands. "I am in agreement that Katze was involved BUT," Iason said raising his voice slightly when his friend was about to interrupt him. "Katze is not disposable to me. He is needed where he is. In the eight years that I have kept him in the Black Market the percent of profits made has tripled as has the security in which is needed to keep certain outsides out of our business. In regards to Guy he has also been keeping lookouts to where he might be hiding. "
"Yes...this data has been reviewed, which is one of the reasons why he was not immediately put to death. But the amount of freedom you have allowed him will not continue. I have come up with a solution to this problem." Jupiter floated to Iason and caressed his cheek then went to Raoul, shocking him when she did the same to him.
"Iason you will have total control over Katze when his services are needed as your Overseer but Raoul you will be his owner. He will be placed in your apartment where upon you will take care of all of his needs. He will be your pet but like Riki he will not fall under pet laws.
Raoul blinked in amazement, and not just because the A.I. was still caressing his face. The one thing that he had just admitted to himself that he wanted not long ago was being handed to him.
"Once he is released to you, you will tag him with a pet ring. He should be in your custody in another fifteen hours."
"Fifteen hours Jupiter? Where is Katze at this moment?" Iason asked.
Smiling Jupiter floated back to the middle of the room. "He was malnourished, scared and a castrate. Such disfigurements were unacceptable and so he was taken to be repaired. While he has been healing I have personally been keeping a, temporary, eye on the Black Market. I must applaud you Iason, your decision to put your rebellious Furniture in that position had me worried in the beginning but I see very clearly that, again, I should not have."
Iason smiled at Raoul, lifting a pale brow at his shell shocked expression.
"Go now to your duties, my children, and Iason I have taken it upon myself to contact and schedule that check up. Riki is to be given a full body review with the physician. He is to be taken to them now."
Standing Iason bowed. "It will be done at once Jupiter." Both of them continued to stay bowed until the A.I. disappeared in a sparkling display of golden light.
Iason chuckled as he turned to Raoul. "Well, my friend, I guess we won’t need to discuss the possibility of turning over ownership of Katze over to you."
"Are you angered by Jupiter's decision Iason?"
"Far from it, Jupiter has simplified what I myself was going to do from the very beginning and she has made it possible for you to be seen publicly with Katze without fear of being scorned by the others something that not even I would not have been able to do for you." Turning Iason walked to the now opened doors.
They were silent was the walked side by side heading to the elevators. Raoul's thoughts were on the pet tags that he had just then decided to get Katze but his plans were put to a halt when Iason stopped him with a hand on his shoulder. Raoul looked at Iason slightly irritated; he wanted to get to the jewel maker to get them started on the pet tags he just thought of.
Iason smiled slightly at Raoul's annoyed look. Motioning with his head to the two Blonds that where just around the corner. Iason put his finger to his lips to silence the question in Raoul's eyes.
"Please Mikhale don't tell me that you don't agree with me in thinking that Sir Iason almost being terminated by a Mongrel is not a sure sign of weakness."
"Actually I don't Marcus."
"Would you care to share your thoughts on why?"
"The only weakness I see is from his security detail. They should have taken into account the potential dangers Mongrels represent then just signing them off."
"They're Mongrels what danger could they be towards us? Besides getting their filth on us, they are nothing but wild animals."
"And as wild animals they are dangerous. Uncontrollable, unpredictable and that behavior is approved and applauded, encouraged from where they are from. If they had been born anywhere else they would have been targeted and watched as a threat but because they are Slum Rats they are tossed aside as a mere nuisance."
"Really....So I guess you’re not angered at all that he is allowed to permanently keep his Mongrel pet?"
"No I'm not."
"How can you say that? To have a Mongrel as a pet is disgusting and unbecoming to someone of his high rank. He is our leader; he shouldn't have that thing next to him."
"And here again I must disagree."
"Of course you do."
"I believe that Iason has made a wise choose in selecting Riki. Everyone may whisper about how much of a low bred alley rat he is but they all know, just as you do, that he isn't. Born from a natural womb he is perfectly imperfect. His skin, eyes and hair are exotic as is his body. The way he acts, past and present, caused a whirlwind of chaos that Eos has never been experienced before and whether you or any of our other elite brethren will admit to it or not Riki has breathed life into our dull lives."
"That's preposterous."
"Is it? Think of the first three years and the way everyone tracked his every move. They wanted to know what he was doing and who he was doing it with. Then think of the year Iason set him free, the lifelessness, the blandness of doing the same thing over and over again."
"He is still not worthy to be a pet to Iason Mink."
"Isn't he? Or is it because Iason Mink is the only one that has been able to tame a wild beast?"
"Are you sure your views aren't being tainted by your loyalty towards Iason?"
"I am sure. Anyway what Iason does with his personal life is of no concern to me. He has never failed in any of his duties or tasks that has been put in front of him, he in fact excels in everything that he does hence the reason why he is the leader of the Tanagura Syndicate."
"Well I for one do not agree."
"It is not your place to agree or disagree, only to accept. Jupiter's word is law and she has made it clear that Riki is worthy enough to stand besides Iason."
Iason stepped forward when he heard the elevator doors close signaling Mikhale and Marcus's departure.
"Eavesdropping Iason? I would think that such behavior beneath you." Raoul drolly said.
"There are many things, and people, that are beneath me, Raoul, gathering information in this manner is not. Besides wouldn't you say that they not being able to sense us a mark against them?"
"You’re blaming them for your eavesdropping?" Raoul laughed softly as the continued on their way to the elevators.
"They knew I was still here so they should have been careful in what they spoke of." Iason motioned Raoul to press the button to bring the lift to them while taking out his cell phone from his pocket. "Cal take Riki down to the hospital he has been scheduled for a full check up." Putting the cell away and stepping into the elevator to take them down Iason turned to Raoul. "In your opinion what to you think of Sir Mikhale?"
Raoul didn't take long in replying." A very good Blondie to have backing you. Who thinks for himself and does not believe in adopting another ones way of being just to fit in and not afraid to let others no that he won’t play their games. I like him."
"Umm... I've never taken the time to really get to know him, personally that is. Maybe I should change that. He seems to be a very interesting Blondie."
Raoul narrowed his eyes. "Your not going to do anything to him are you Iason?"
Iason gave Raoul a look of wounded innocents. "How hurtful Raoul. What could I do? Mikhale is a part of the seven, a very powerful Elite Blondie."
Raoul continued to stare at Iason with doubt. "His rank wouldn't matter to you. I know you Iason; if there is a way to do it then you know it."
The corners curled of Iason's lips curled up a little, not enough to call it a smile. "You give me too much credit, my friend."
Of maybe I'm not giving you enough Raoul thought as the continued their decent in silence.
"Riki is now a permitting resident of Eos. Even if one day Iason decides he no longer wants him Riki will not be allowed to leave."
"Good."
"How was his check up?"
"He is perfectly healthy."
"No sign of.....?"
"No. What ever it was that awoke within him when he attempted to escape, from the healing chambers, has regressed. There are no signs of it within him."
"I see..."
"As of right now I am still conducting tests for the unknown DNA strands uncovered from that day."
"What of the new subject?"
"The new subject...His code is a spot on match. Maybe because he is still going through the transition, as recorded in the tomes, regarding their kind that I have not encountered resistance like I have been with Riki. With him it’s a wait and see until he passes this faze."
"Good. I have another that I might have you look into but there is an obstacle in my way and it will take time before I can get around it to get you samples."
"I will be here when ever you need me."
"Be sure that you are."
TBC....
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