Pet Shop Of Horrors Fan Fiction ❯ Troubled Times ❯ Chapter 4 ( Chapter 4 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Copyright: I don't own "Pet Shop Of Horrors" or the characters, wish I did though. Matsuri Akino is the lucky goddess who owns them.

Characters maybe a bit OC, but this is my story. I came up with this idea at work. Slight AU, yaoi..

Warning- This is a Yaoi fic if you haven't noticed by now. This fic will involve mentioning of NCS (rape, not to graphic) and eventually lemon most likely. No likey then no readie. Minor series spoilers ahead from here on in.

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Troubled Times

Chapter 4

By: Vidalark

They arrived at Wong Lau's shop at 3:25. Yue was clean and Leon still wore his Chinese clothes from that morning. D carried a large satchel and looked slightly haggard but very happy none the less. Leon had a feeling that D was up to something.

"Ah I was beginning to wonder what was keeping you." Wong Lau said.

"Nothing to worry about. Now let us properly dress my Golden Lion." D said in Chinese knowing full well that Leon wouldn't understand a single word said.

"Come Leon we shall properly prepare and clothe you." Wong Lau said as he gently took Leon's hand.

"What?! D what is going on?" Leon asked sounding slightly panicked.

"Shh... don't worry, nothing bad is going to happen to you." D said softly. "I wish to treat you like a prince tonight. Trust in me."

"What do I need to do?" Leon asked in a soft whisper.

"Relax. Should anything happen that makes you feel uncomfortable just tell me and I shall stop that treatment and explain any action should you wish it." D's voice was kept in a soft soothing tone, very much the same tone he used on new pets that he encountered that might still be in some form of panic.

"Okay." Leon trusted D with all of his heart. He listened as D and Wong Lau quickly spoke in Chinese and decided that the normally hostile sounding language sounded absolutely musical when D spoke it.

(AN: go into any Chinatown in your area and listen sometimes they sound like they are fighting, but they aren't)

Leon was taken to a large bathroom that had a large bathing pool. Hot scented steam wafted from the water's surface. Large fluffy white towels sat in a large wooden basket. D was removing from his large satchel various crystal bottles that held various clear colored liquids. Q-Chan and Yue sat and watched as D carefully sat down each bottle with infinite care. Leon however was just marveling at how decorative the bathroom .

"Thank you Wong Lau. I can manage from here on." D said in English so that Leon knew that they would be alone.

"As you wish." Wong Lau replied in English and then in Chinese said. "When you are ready to dress him that clothes are behind the silk screen." with that Wong Lau left.

"I've got to learn Chinese." Leon said with a half grin.

"Hm... I can teach you, but it may ruin a few surprises."

"Oh? What would I hear? Maybe I'd hear what your friends really think of me? All of the rotten things they call me?" Leon said with a slight edge that D noticed. He could tell Leon still wasn't all that comfortable with things regarding his own person especially after the attack on him. He wished that there was an easy to way to get Leon to understand that none of it was his fault and that no matter what had happened he was still and beautiful and wonderful person. It was becoming more frequent that the people of Chinatown would compliment D on his handsome protector and wish him the best. He also couldn't count how many times he had to frighten off people who had even thought of trying to sway Leon's attentions to themselves and away from him.

"No you would constantly hear how handsome you are from many lips. You would know easily what gifts I order for you. You would constantly hear of my desire for you and you alone." D purred as he nuzzled Leon's neck. By this point Leon was blazing with embarrassment and fighting off his own rising desire. "Now get undressed so that I may bathe you."

"What?! D... D... I... uh..." Leon stammered not knowing what to think or do.

"Does the idea make you uncomfortable?" D asked kindly.

"No, not really you just kinda caught me off guard." Leon said in what he hoped sounded like a confident voice. He had to tell himself that it would be very much like the showers in a gym, though he knew that even he couldn't lie to himself about that one since he wasn`t going to be getting into a shower and that D wasn`t just some guy at the gym. So it was slowly and shyly that Leon removed his clothes while D just watched and fought off the urge to jump Leon and taste every inch of uncovered skin.

"When you are fully undressed I will quickly rinse you off and then you will need to enter the tub." D said before Leon was fully naked. Leon gave a hard swallow realizing how serious D was about bathing him.

D couldn't believe the number of scars that marked Leon's body. The knife marks from his attack were the newest ones mixed in with some added ones from the rape, but there were some that were by far older than any of those. A few old gun shot wounds were nothing but white star burst marks on Leon's skin, in fact there were a few more than D thought that there would be from the one time he did know that Leon had been shot in the line of duty. A few jagged scars covered various areas of Leon's torso, back, and legs. Many were so very old that they had all but vanished from sight, but not from D's keen eyes. Two sets of marks glared out to D specifically though. One was a set of three claw like marks across his chest which D remembered from the dragon incident and the other set was on Leon's arm from the night that they confessed their love.

"My Golden Lion how is it that you have gained so many old scars?" it was a thought that D hadn't meant to voice aloud but had.

"Life D. Some are from growing up, but many are from my job. Ya learn to live with the realization that you'll gain a few bad scars here and there in my line of work." Leon answered though he was very much afraid that D was repulsed by the many scars his body bore. He was suddenly over come with the urge to hide himself from D's ever watchful eyes because for once he was repulsed by the scars that he had once taken as a sign for what he had survived. His scars were reminders of what he did to protect those who needed his protection. He managed to fight the urge to run and continue removing his clothes.

"A shame that life would try to mar such beauty." Leon removed his last piece of clothing slowly as if unsure of himself. These words though were enough to encourage Leon. Slowly D took a wet towel and began to gently wipe away any and all dirt from the heated flesh. He rinsed the cloth out a few times before he had fully wiped down every inch of skin Leon had. Once that was done he led Leon to the bathing pool.

"Get in and relax." D instructed softly. Leon did as he was told and found a section that he could comfortably sit. Most of the water when he stood was waist high though at its deepest it was chest high. Why anyone would want such a extravagant bath tub was beyond Leon, but he found that he didn't really care with how the hot water soothed him. He was able to vaguely registered the whisper of falling silk but was fully jolted back to reality when he felt D's hands on his back softly tracing some of the new and old scars. Leon whirled around to find himself facing a very naked D. D had wadded into the water after he had removed his own clothes. Half of his pale body was still dry, but what had gotten wet glistened enticingly in the light. This was the first time Leon had seen D naked and he was amazed. D's china doll white skin was smooth and unblemished. No freckles, discolorations, or scars marred the smooth and lightly muscled skin. Leon quickly became even more aware or each and every blemish and scar his body held making him feel even more ugly beside the fey looking man before him.

"D..." his voice no more than a whisper. He didn't know what to say.

"Does it trouble you to see me like this? I can get dressed it you like." D could smell how nervous Leon was and he honestly didn't wish to push him.

"N..no I just wasn't expecting it."

"Do you wish for me to get dressed?"

"You don't have to." Leon said with a heated blush. He actually was pleased to see D undressed now that he had gotten over the initial shock. "I was just surprised at how beautiful you are." D wave off the compliment as if it were a joke.

"No you are the beautiful one. Now I'm just going to wash you. If you don't like how I touch you please do tell me and I shall stop. This evening is for you and you alone and I don't wish for you to feel uncomfortable for even a moment." Leon nodded his head not trusting his voice as he felt his body starting to react to the nearness of D's naked flesh. He knew that he wouldn't be able to hide his erection from D since the water was still rather clear and he didn`t want to risk his wondering eyes since he knew that, that would only bring him more frustration. D smiled warmly as he prepared a loufa sponge with an exotic blend of soap. At first contact with the sponge Leon tensed and it was only touching his arm. It didn't take long though for him to relax though as D washed every inch of his skin with the fragrant liquid soap. Leon felt completely boneless. He couldn't remember ever feeling so relaxed an yet so aroused at the same time. D was fully fixated on his task of cleaning and relaxing Leon though that he paid Leon's desire no real attention. He used various mixes of the colored liquids all over Leon's skin. When it came time to wash Leon's hair D made sure that he had Leon's attention before he doused his head with water. He worked the shampoo into a good lather on Leon's scalp. Leon had to will away the erection that was begging for attention which wasn't an easy feat but somehow he managed to. He was a little disappointed that D hadn't tried anything more than wash him but at the same time he was grateful since he didn't know how he would react with certain events still so fresh in his mind.

When Leon was fully clean D helped him out of the bath and with Q-Chan's help towel off Leon's hair and body. D instructed him to dress in the loose silk boxers he provided for him and the silk pants of the new cheongsam. While Leon dressed D quickly got into his own cheongsam (a mint leaf green one with cherry blossoms and peacocks) with a speed that a runway model would have envied. Once Leon was half dressed D had him sit down and used a blow dryer to finish drying off Leon's golden mane. With a little work they secured the rest of the silk cheongsam on Leon's frame. The cheongsam was a breathtaking royal blue and trimmed in gold. The picture was a work of art with the vivid colors. From the satchel D pulled out a small silk covered box.

"What's in there?" Leon asked sounding like a very curious child.

"You shall see in a moment." D grinned. Carefully he opened the box and pulled out a Chinese medallion. It was a beautifully carved piece of rich green jade Chinese dragon in a hollowed circle with surrounding clouds of sorts. A rather traditional piece roughly the size of a fifty cent piece. A long black silk cord allowed the medallion to dangle. Leon had the distinct feeling that this particular piece was by far older than any of the sister pieces he had seen throughout the various Chinatown jewelers.

"It's beautiful."

"I'm glad you like it. This is a very old piece that has been in my family for awhile. I wish you to have it." D said as he placed it around Leon's neck. "Please leave your hair down tonight, it finishes off everything so beautifully." Leon didn't know what to say. The medallion alone was a costly gift, but the compliment and pampering from D was more than Leon had ever expected and it touched and reassured him in ways he hadn't realized he needed to be.

"Ah you look wonderful. Your color suggestions and print ideas worked perfectly." Wong Lau said as he entered the room. "I must take a picture of this."

"I agree." to D, Leon looked very much like some long lost royalty. The clothes and pampering had created such a air about him that no one would have thought Leon to be a cop.

"Lee bring me my camera." Wong Lau shouted and quickly Lee showed up with a thirty-five millimeter camera. "Count would you please stand beside our young hero for the picture?"

"Of course, but only if you are willing to take a photo for us." this was an image that D wanted to be able to treasure forever.

"I wouldn't think of not giving you copies." Wong Lau had them pose in front of a beautiful silk screen and snapped off several pictures with the promise to have special copies sent over to them once the film was developed.

"As always you both have done a wonderful job." D said with a slight bow to both Wong Lau and Lee.

"You honor us." Wong Lau said as he and his son bowed in return.

"Thank you." Leon managed. "I'll treasure this always."

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D took them to a very fancy Chinese restaurant. Leon knew that there was no way he could ever afford to take D to such a place as long as he was only working his one job. D, sensing Leon's sudden air of regret, was able to quickly change that with a gentle caress to Leon's cheek as he brush aside a stray lock of downy gold hair. A young woman in a westernized Chinese outfit led them to a table in the non-smoking section much to Leon's displeasure though now that he thought about it he didn't really smoke all that much anymore if at all. D ordered for the both of them not allowing Leon even a peek at the menu once and he had ordered everything in Chinese so Leon couldn't even begin to guess as to what had been conversation and what was food since the waitress replied in Chinese also.

"You should enjoy what I've ordered." Leon wasn't all that sure though since he knew that their meals would be meatless since D was after all a vegetarian.

"Whatever it is that we're having doesn't matter. The fact that we're having a real outing is enough for me." Leon said softly causing D to smile in return and chuckle softly.

"My Golden Lion you flatter me."

When their meal arrived with their chilled wine Leon was very much surprised. He had several meat filled dishes. It was rare for D to allow him to eat any meat around him, normally Leon had to sneak his meats while he was working just so that the meatless diet didn't drive him crazy. However in front of him was duck, beef, pork, and chicken mixed in with noodles, rice, and vegetables. D predictably had a purely vegetarian meal. Leon stared at his food for a full minute not fully able to comprehend the fact that his food was real meat and not cleverly prepared tofu.

"Something wrong." D asked thoroughly enjoying the look of shock on Leon's face.

"Meat... real meat."

"Yes. As I told you I wish to treat you like a prince and my prince is a carnivore so I shall allow him his meal of meat for this one night." that was enough for Leon because instantly he dove in and began to savor his meal. D barely ate, but enjoyed watching Leon relish his own meal. Everything was rich and flavorful, their entire meal was a culinary delight as it should be for a five star restaurant.

After dinner D took them to a small out of the way Chinese garden park. Leon could've sworn that he had never seen the garden before since he prided himself on his knowledge of Chinatown's layout. The plants that surrounded them were both fragrant and beautiful. A small pond filled with various fish was the main focal point.

"I didn't know that a place like this even existed in Chinatown." Leon breathed as he looked around.

"Very few know about it. Just a small piece of China for us to enjoy."

"You look like you belong here." Leon said noting that D in his own cheongsam seemed more mythical in the garden. He could almost swear that he saw aura around him, but quickly dismissed it as having had to much wine. D only smiled knowing that Leon had seen something but wasn't going to admit to it. "Ya know D if I didn't know any better I'd have to say that you were a guy taking his girl out for a night on the town." he laughed.

"Really? So what would the said guy do at this point?" D inquired as he moved closer to Leon.

"Said guy would either finish getting said girl drunk or just kiss her." he whispered.

"Getting you drunk wouldn't be a good thing right now so why not..." D trailed off as he claimed Leon's lips with his own.

Leon swore that D's kisses alone could make him more drunk than any amount of alcohol. The kiss was sweeter than the wine he'd had during their meal and only seemed to become sweeter with each passing second. When they broke apart they were both breathless and slightly flushed. They could both still taste each other on their lips.

"I was right about you being involved in drugs." Leon whispered. A look of mild confusion and anger flashed on D's face, but Leon quickly spoke again before D could say or do anything. "You're highly addictive. The more I kiss and touch you the more that I want you." that was enough to vanish the anger D had begun to feel.

"Hmm... an addiction and crime that you surely can't arrest me for." D purred as he lightly nuzzled Leon's face and throat.

"Wouldn't hold a strong case in court."

"At home then?"

"Guilty on all accounts according to Judge Orcot." he whispered.

"My Golden Lion haven't I told you before that you can't judge me, you don't have that ability." D chuckled at the small joke.

"Kee kee!" Q-Chan look highly frantic as he flew up to them.

"What?!" D screeched becoming highly agitated himself. "Take me to him quickly."

"D what's going on?" Leon was beginning to wonder if all of their tender moments were destined to be eternally interrupted.

"Someone was trying to follow us and Yue convince them otherwise, but was hurt in the process." that caused Leon to freeze. Someone had been following them. He had a strong sinking feeling that he knew who it might be.

"Where is Yue?" he asked in a half shout forgetting that he really couldn`t understand what Q-Chan said. However Q-Chan just flew ahead of them and wordlessly D and Leon followed.

They found Yue standing not to far from the main gate of the garden. He held his front left paw up as if it hurt him to put any weight on it. His normally sleek fur was tangled and mussed up. A couple of feet away from Yue was a note.

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Leon

Told you not to say anything didn't I? Well it looks like I'll have to prove how serious I am. China Doll and all of his precious animals won't stop me from taking what have claimed as mine and you are mine. It is only a matter of time before I am able to take you as often as I want.

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"Yue's leg is only sprained fortunately." D announced. "I can tend to it in the shop."

"Good." carefully Leon's lifted the small dog up and cradled him carefully in his arms. The small dog licked at Leon's face in a show of mutual comfort. "I'm sorry that you got hurt because of me." Leon told Yue. Yue gave a few sharp barks that sounded very much like a scolding of sorts to Leon.

"Leon what does the note say?" D had noticed the paper that Leon had crumpled in his hand even though he was now holding Yue.

"He knows D." was all Leon's could say. "He knows that you know."

"Leon..."

"D I think that we should just go home and take care of Yue. Thanks for dinner."

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D had taken care of Yue's leg, but Leon had vanished soon after they had reached home. Totetsu had sent word to D that he would watch over the human and not to worry. The night had been going wonderfully until Yue had attacker their stalker.

"Yue who was following us?" a young boy with waist length gold hair with sections of white thrown in and pale skin sat across from D. He wore a simple Chinese outfit of yellow silk trimmed in white and he had a bandage wrapped around his left wrist.

"The guy who came earlier today."

"Khan? Why was he following us?"

"Search me. All I know is that he has a serious problem with me now."

"Yue has Leon said anything about his attack to you?"

"No... I wish he would though so I could find the one who hurt him and teach them why you don't harm my human." the boy growled.

"You may teach them after I've had my chance with them."

"What if it was Khan who hurt him?" Yue asked as he fidgeted with a lock of his own hair.

"Then I will have to teach my dear cousin to leave what is mine alone."

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Leon had left the pet shop alone, or so he thought not noticing Totetsu trailing him like a shadow. The night had been going wonderful and for the first time in awhile Leon had felt as if he was something special. Everything had gone to hell just as he was reaching the pinnacle of bliss while still being fully clothed. When they had got home he had found a note on his bed and after having read it quickly he changed into an old shirt, comfortable jeans, and good sneakers. Tucked into his belt holster was his service revolver.

"Fucking ass hole. Thinks he can continue to fuck with my life well I'll teach him. Bastard better be ready to pay." Leon growled in such tones that Totetsu almost felt sorry for the one Leon's anger was directed at, almost not quite though considering that he knew that whoever Leon was going to see was the one causing him so much grief. If Leon wasn't happy then Count D wasn't happy which made Totetsu very upset. A chain of events that Totetsu didn't like at all.

Leon had walked to a rather ritzy section of town and looked around until he found the place he was looking for. He marched up to the front doors and made his way right past the doorman not bothering to say hi. The most he bothered with was a quick flash of his badge which clearly told the doorman to leave him the hell alone if he didn't want trouble.

"Good evening uh sir." the desk clerk didn't know what to make of Leon. He wasn't dressed like any of their normal clientele and he looked like he was ready to shoot the first person to even cross his path.

"I'm expected in room 487. I was told that key would be left here for me." Leon told her in clipped tones.

"Name please."

"Leon Orcot."

"Why yes here you go sir." the clerk said as he handed the key over which was snatched away with such ferocity he was glad just to still have his hand. Leon made his way over to the elevator and began to mentally prepare himself for what was to come. Once the elevator arrive he was able to secure himself an empty one with a few death glares and a couple more flashes of his badge. Safely inside the elevator he re-read the note.

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I'll forgive your little slip and spare China Doll if you come to me willingly. Come to the Shangri la Empire hotel. Ask for the key to room 487 and once you have the key come to the room. Tell no one and submit to me and all of your loved ones will remained unharmed.

If you think that I am unable to kill then please do remember that lovely little street gang. They were such wonderful sport.

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This time Leon made sure that D wouldn't find out anything from a note. When he got off the elevator her tore the letter into tiny pieces and disposed of them in various areas and several ash trays. If he had been given more time he would have burned the note, but hotels in general frowned upon open flames aside from candles, matches, and cigarette lighters. He found room 487 at the end of a long hallway. Screwing up every ounce of courage he had he unlocked the door and prayed as he opened it that he was ready for what lay beyond the thresh hold.

To Be Continued...

Sorry that this chapter is so short, well shorter than my normal length. I wanted to get this part done so I could really get into the fun stuff. The next chapter should be the real mood setter for the rest of the fic.

Folks may notice that I kinda alternate here and there between Totetsu and Tetsu well that is just how it came out and I like it that way so I will not change it.