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To Forgive and Forget	By : missanime4eva Category: +. to F > Ai no Kusabi Views: 3596 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter List
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Hey they’re all. Nothing to report for now but I have been sick for the last couple of days which prevented me from starting this chapter. But I can assure you it was well worth the wait. So I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Just so you know, Ai no Kusabi does not belong to me.

Enjoy.

Chapter 4.

‘Well, that was a little too close for comfort. I thought we might have had a riot on our hands.’ Heath placed a hand on his hip and ran the other hand through his dark hair. He had watched the trio of Blondes and Luca walk away, taking with them the oppressive, suffocating tension that even now after they had departed, still lingered in the air. The meeting between Riki and the Blondie, Iason Mink was nothing but heart wrenching, and yet unexpected. He had known what kind of man Iason Mink was. He had seen the aggressiveness, the domination the Blondie possessed. He was a man who knew no equal.

Yet, there was no denying the deep emotions that shone from those once cold blue eyes. The gentleness. The love. And all were directed at Riki. A mere mongrel. But that was what was so obvious. Riki was his equal. His other half. The last piece of his soul. He could almost see Iason’s resolve weakening. Weakening to the point where the Blondie would have thrown caution to the wind and taken Riki away there and then. But he stood fast and unmoving, his eyes the only give away.

Chestnut eyes glanced around and noticed most of the crowd had remained and continued to stare at him and his crewmates as if they were exotic animals on display for their amusement. Well he was a mongrel, might as well act like one. He barred his white teeth. ‘This is not pet show. Go on with you.’ The men in the crowd gasped at the audacity of the mongrel’s attitude and quickly dispersed, probably running away to tell their workmates about the group of mongrels that had accompanied a Blondie. Heath sighed and turned his head. The news would be over all over Tanagura by dinnertime. He could guarantee it.

Seiren was still sitting on the ground with Riki in his arms, who had drifted off to sleep thanks to the medicine that Ion had injected him with. His unusually long, charcoal eyelashes lay like crescent moons over his defined cheekbones, making his already youthful face look even more vulnerable and unguarded. It made Heath want to protect him even more. Over the last two years, he had come to treat Riki like a little brother he never had. For Riki was a mongrel just like him. A mongrel born of circumstance on a cruel, unforgiving world where their kind was neither welcomed nor treated with kindness. Kindness is a sign of weakness. Heath knew that better then anyone.

Aya seemed to have calmed down after her little outburst and she and Maddy were crowding around Seiren. Her pale hand rested on her enlarged stomach and the other on her hip, trying to support the extra weight of her unborn child. her usually sparkling grey eyes looked tired and worn. Her earlier attack rattling her more then she realized. Heath sighed again and walked over.

‘What’s the plan?' Seiren asked and his chocolate brown eyes looked up just as Heath reached them.

‘Ion has given us our orders. He is trusting us to get Riki to Eos tower safely.’ Heath touched a small button on his wrist guard. ‘The hover car is waiting just outside the Aerospace station.’

‘Easier said then done, Heath. I have never met so much hostility before.’ Aya said and rubbed her arms as if a cold chill had settled in the air, causing the long haired mongrel to glance around and take note of all the open animosity directed at them. Maddy, who had stayed strangely quite was huddled securely against Aya’s side. Her shoulder length hair curled around her face in little ringlets of midnight black, much like his own which was a rarity in a mongrel. Her expressive dark eyes held fear and uneasiness. Her voice small. ‘Why do they hate us?'

Heath decided to keep silent regarding the young mongrel’s naive question. Instead he bent down and gently took Riki from Seiren’s arms. He brushed a loose strand of long black hair from the young man’s face. 'There’s no time to dwell on petty things right now. Let them think what they want.’ He said with cool composure before standing up and bringing Riki snugly against his chest. ‘We have a job to do and I won’t let these clowns stand in my way.’

He turned away and began to walk down the ramp. ‘Seiren, close the ramp and activate the alarm.’ The others looked at each other and shrugged before following the mongrel down the runway. Seiren touched the small holographic screen on his wrist pad and a second later the ship’s heavy ramp lifted up and closed behind them. The ship went into lock down

Heath attempted to flag down an approaching passenger car. The man driving the cart spotted them and stepped on the accelerator, hoping to pass them.

Seiren snorted. ‘I don’t think the bastard is going to stop.’

Heath blew out a puff of air and handed the sleeping Riki back to Seiren. He flipped his long black hair over his shoulder and stepped forward, right into the path of the advancing cart. The man behind the wheel slammed his foot on the breaks and the car screeched to a sudden halt, just inches from the towering mongrel. The man spurted and screamed his rage, drawing quite a crowd.

‘What the fuck! Get out of the way before I run you down. You filthy mongrel.’

Heath didn’t even flinch at the man’s gall but walked around the car to the drivers’ side and grabbed the man but the scruff of his shirt. His voice cool and collected. ‘There is no need for the language, Sir but we are in need of a ride to the entrance where our car is waiting. You could either give us a ride or I will be forced to tell my Blondie how you treated his comrades with disrespected. You don’t want that do you? He has such a wild temper.’

‘I know that this might not be important to you gentlemen but this kid weighs a ton. If you don’t let us on I might have to kill you.’ Aya said irritably from behind Heath’s shoulder.

The jaded-haired man gulped. He looked at the pregnant Faeier then into the tall mongrel’s chestnut eyes. He did not want loose his job. Even agreeing to ferry this mixed breed and his companions to the entrance was better then receiving the direct assault of a Blondie’s scorn. He had to bite his lip to keep the insults at bay and nodded his agreement. Heath smiled sweetly. ‘Good man.’ He let go of the man’s shirt and stood up. He held his hand out to help Aya onto the cart and Maddy took the seat beside her. Seiren stepped forward and the Jade spotted the handsome mongrel sleeping peacefully in the Amorian’s arms. His eyes widened considerably in recognition. ‘ Is that…’?

Seiren’s eyes narrowed and held Riki more tightly but it was Heath who answered. ‘He is none of your concern. Just get us to the entrance.’

The man mumbled something under his breath about not being paid enough for this and when everyone was onboard he took one last glance at the beautiful man unconscious behind him before advancing forward. Once they stopped at the entrance of the Aerospace port Heath climbed out first to assist his companions from the car, blatantly ignoring the fresh wave of stares and gossip that seem to wave around them like a dark cloud. The jaded-haired man didn’t say anything as he drove away leaving the group to fend for themselves.

‘Well that was pleasant.’ Seiren stated sarcastically. ‘I suppose it’s always like this?'

‘Come on. I don’t want to hang around here anymore then we have to.’ Heath didn’t like the open hostile glances darting their way and began walking to the open gates of the spaceport. The crowd kept their distance and Heath silent thanked Ion for letting the guards at the entrance know of their arrival. As expected, a large white hover car waited on the sidewalk with a small port android stood at attention at the front of the car. It bowed low when they approached. Its voice void and lifeless, much like all built androids.

‘Your transport.’

Seiren whistled. ‘Well this is more like it. Ion sure knows how to show off.’

‘If you think this is showing off I have news for you. Here put Riki in the back.’ Heath opened the door and so Seiren could place Riki gently on the back seat. His head lolled to the side but he remained asleep. Aya and Maddy also climbed in the back and Heath and Seiren were at the front. As soon as the last door closed the car came to life. Screens flashed and lights blinked on and off. There was a beep and emotionless computer-like voice spoke over the intercom.’ Your destination, Eos Tower.’ The engine switched itself on automatically and the hovercraft lifted off the ground moved forward off the curb to merge with oncoming traffic.

A comfortable silent rained down inside the craft. There was no need to steer so Heath leaned back and closed his eyes. Seiren leaned his arm on the upholstery and rested his head on the window panel, looking out at the world flowing past them with a hint of boredom. Maddy sat on her knees and also looked out the window, but her eyes held so much emotion it was hard to tell which would win the battle. Aya rubbed her belly absently and began to hum a little tune. Her soft voice breaking the comfortable silence.

‘Its hard to believe.’

‘What is?'

‘That were finally here. That we have made it this far, despite all that was against us.’

‘We still have a long way to go. We can’t afford to let our guard down, now more then ever. Its us against them.’ Heath didn’t open his eyes as he responded to her analogy. His voice was soft yet unyielding. It made Aya touch her belly once more.

‘This is your home?'

Heath clicked his tongue. ‘Home.’

‘Amoi has never been kind to us.’ Maddy pointed out.

‘But isn’t Amoi your home world, Heath? Just like Riki, Luca and Maddy. Each of you were born to be a citizen of your planet.’ Seiren pointed out.

‘Being born and being a citizen is two totally different things. On Amoi, there are only two worlds- the citizens of Midas and the Elites of Tanagura. The mongrels of Ceres drew the short end of the stick. We are outsiders. Half-breeds that belong to neither world.’

‘But you managed to get out. You managed to build your own life, despite what you are.’

‘That might be true, but at what price. Not all of us have been so lucky.’ Heath opened his eyes and looked into the review mirror at a sleeping Riki.

‘You know,’ Seiren said trying not to smile. ’If Ion heard you speak like this he would probably kick your ass.’

‘Put a sock in it, will you’

‘But you know I’m right.’

‘Yes and its annoying.’ Heath turned his head and meet Seiren’s eyes and couldn’t help but grin at the humour he saw there. Suddenly the vehicle slowed down and came to a halt. The occupants in the car looked out the window and found themselves in front of a large and very tall building. Its high steal columns reached all the way to the sky and its glass structure gleamed in the bright sunlight. You could probably see all the way to Ceres from its high balconies. Tall, beautiful man walked around in different coloured suits, many with a pet in tow. Some even had the coloured hair as Ion.

Seiren’s eyes widened. ‘Is that Eos tower?'

Heath grinned at Amorian’s awe struck look. ‘Yeah, that’s it. The home of the Elites.’

‘That’s not a home. That’s a palace.’

‘For a race belonging to the Amoian commonwealth federation, you certainly don’t know much about the Elites of Amoi.’ Heath pointed out.

‘What can I say?' Seiren shrugged. ‘The dealings of the Elites never interested me. Now the workings of an engine, that really gets me going.’

‘Is that a pet?' Aya pointed to a small beautiful boy, no older then thirteen with pale blue hair and violet eyes. He supported a black, jewel-encrusted collar around his neck and was being shepherd around by his master by a long leather leash. His clothes were nothing but leather strings and strips of cloth. The normal attire for an Elites plaything. Humiliation. Submission. It was what was required of a pet.

Heath resisted the urge to sneer in disgust but settled for shaking his head. ‘Yeah that’s a pet.’

‘His wearing nothing but a loin cloth.’ Seiren pointed out.

Heath snorted at the naivety of this Amorian. ‘Its what’s required of a pet.’

‘Riki was a pet, wasn’t he.’?

‘Yeah. For almost four years, which could be classed as unnatural in the Elites society. A pet is usually kept for no more then one maybe two years before they are either sold to another master or a whorehouse or left on the streets to fend for themselves. Also, pets that reach the age of around fifteen are considered too old and tossed aside. Pets are disposable goods. Trash to be thrown out. Riki is the exception. He was almost twenty-two when Ion found him. A pet at twenty-two.’

‘Then that Blondie from earlier was his master?'

‘Yes.’

‘Damn. This place is fucked up.’ Seiren swore and shook his head.

‘Well, your going to have to learn fast because this our new home for a while. I hope you are ready for this?'

‘For what.’

Heath gave him a glance before he opened the door and regally stepped out. The whole outside world skidded to a halt. Pets and their masters stopped right on the sidewalk to openly stare at the tall, handsome mongrel who had emerged out of the elegant white vehicle. He was tall and very nicely muscled. Pleasantly tanned and smooth. His red shirt stretched over his broad shoulders and over his trimmed waist. He had long flowing hair that swam down his back in a long arch but what was so fascinating was that it was black. More shocked gasps were heard as Seiren and the others stepped out as well. All eyes were on them.

‘A mongrel.’ Someone in the crowd whispered loudly.

‘No, two Mongrels. The other ones a female.’

‘But how can that be?'

‘And a pregnant Faeier as well.’ The crowds grew louder. Pets stared in both awe and disgust while their masters turned up their noses in open spite.

‘So much for a warm welcome.’ Aya mumbled under her breath, her hand landing protectively on her swollen belly.

‘I don’t like this, Heath.’ Maddy said and bit her lip. She huddled closer to the back of the taller mongrel.

Damn. Heaths eyes narrowed. No matter how much he want to yell at the crowd to go away, he couldn’t afford to take the risk of Aya and Maddy getting caught in the crossfire should the crowd retaliate. And there was also Riki, who slept peacefully in the car. With no option, He wiped his hand over his mouth and stepped forward

‘We are the companions of the Blondie, Ion Cassis. We demand you give us entry into Eos Tower. Now!’

………………………………………………………..

In the heart of Midas, inside a small dark electronics room, Katze sat comfortably in his faded black chair in front of his glaring computer screen. The black market boss typed furiously on his keyboard, as if they had a mind of their own. He didn’t even bother to read what he wrote. He knew what he typed was correct. He had done it so many times that it was second nature to him. Hacking was his life, His skill. It was how he had managed to run the black market all these years.

With sip of his lukewarm black coffee he finally let his golden eyes resume his latest work and nodded in satisfaction. He absently touched his scar that traced his cheek before he resumed typing. The phone beside his terminal started to blare its tune causing Katze to pause and remove his headphones. He picked up the phone and pressed it to his ear.

‘Yes.’

‘We have a situation at Eos Tower.’ Jonas, one of his informants said from the other end.

‘Situation?’ Katze eyes narrowed.

‘Yes a bunch of people are asking to gain access into Eos.’

‘And you call me because…’

‘There are mongrels among them. One is a female. They say they are the companions of Ion Cassis.’

Katzes` breath was suddenly caught in his throat. Did he just say Ion Cassis? It was impossible. The Blondie had been abroad for the past five years. No one had seen or heard from him in half a decade. Until recently.

‘Are you positive that’s what they said?'

‘There is no mistake.’

Katze hung up and swore as he stood up. Without even bothering to turning off his computer screen, he grabbed his jacket and raced out of the room. He dived into his car and sped away from the curb. He flew through the streets of Midas until he came to the main gate that would take him into Tanagura. He flashed his pass and the guards let him through. Katze was on autopilot as he drove through Tanagura and almost breathed a sigh of relief as the famous tall structure of Eos Tower loomed ahead.

He came to stop right in front of the tower and sure enough there was a big crowd gathered around the entrance and also assembled around a small group of males and what looked like females. One of them was defiantly a female mongrel. The leader, a tall, dark-haired mongrel seemed to be arguing with the guards at the tower’s gateway. The others stood behind him in wariness but seemed to be staying right beside the car as if protecting whatever was inside.

One of the females, the red head was clearly pregnant and very agitated, if her flowing hair was any indication. Katze ran a hand down his face and opened the door to step out. He had to stop this before things really got out of hand. He walked over and heard the tall mongrel yell at the guard.

‘I am not lying. Ion Cassis granted us entrance and will not be pleased if he learns that you have delayed us with your disrespect and uncouth manners.’

Katze eyes widened at the mongrels authoritive and confident attitude. The guards laughed however. ‘Disrespected, Uncouth. Can you believe this half-breed? Go on out of here before I call the authorities to remove you. You don’t want anything to happen to your friends do you? Especially the pregnant one.’

The guard snickered. The man’s chestnut eyes narrowed and was about to step forward when Katze thought it was time to intervene. ‘What’s the meaning of this?'

The guards, the mongrel, as well as the mongrel’s companions all turned in his direction. Those brown eyes of the dark-haired man narrowed even more before widening in recognition.’

‘Katze. Is that you?'

Inside the car, dull black eyes opened slowly and blinked a few times. His mind still disoriented from the sleeping drug, Riki sat up slowly. His body felt like lead. Heavy and unresponsive. ‘I don’t know what Ion injected me with, but if he ever does it again I am going to kick his ass.’

Unconsciously, Riki began to move his hands up and down the upholstery and knew he was in a car. And expensive one. He could clearly smell the heartiness of the leather seats as well as the mingling scents of his friends. Voices outside his door drew his attention and his head snapped up when he heard Heath’s troubled voice.

‘It is you isn’t it Katze?'

‘How do you know of me?' Katze asked suspiciously.

‘You are the famous boss of the black market. Your red hair and scar are hard not to miss.’

‘Your black hair is quite distinctive also. I must ask what you are doing at Eos Tower.’

There was a loud buzzing noise coming from the communication panel at the guards’ station and one of the guards turned and pressed the intercom. ‘What was that; please repeat.’ He was met with only static. The other guard stood tall and crossed his arms. ‘This mongrel clearly has no business here. I say we take them into custody and interrogate them.’

Suddenly the car door swung open and a dark figure stepped out. ‘I don’t think that will be necessary. Not if you still want your fingers.’

Katze would know that familiar voice he would know anywhere and his golden eyes darted around the crowd, hoping that maybe he had imagined that voice, but just behind the small group of outsiders stood Riki. Proud. Confident. Alive.

‘Riki. Your awake.’ Heath said.

Katze continued to stare in undisguised surprise at Riki. It’s impossible. He is supposed to be dead. I watched him walk back into the Dana Burn. Back into the raging inferno. But more importantly… Does Iason know?

His gaze ran up and down Riki’s form and couldn’t believe the changes. His black unruly hair was now long and curved around his face like a caress. He looked older, vigorous and some how more mature. It strangely suited him. Muscles were more defined and stretched across his taunt arms and under his tight white shirt. His skin had a healthy glow to it. Riki had always been tanned but now it was deeper, exotic even. But what set all that apart was the Mongrel’s black eyes. They were dull and unsightly. As if the spark of life had vanished from its dark depths.

And there was still something question that plagued his intelligent mind. Where had he been for the last two years and why was he with a group that claimed they were associates of the Blondie, Ion Cassis?

Loud whispers spread like wildfire trough the crowd and some even stared with their mouths open. Riki ignored them all and proceed forward with his arm out, as if searching for something to grab. His hand met Seiren’s, who closed it over his gently.

‘Can you walk me towards the intercom, Seiren.’ Riki whispered, His dull eyes staring ahead.

‘What do you plan to do?'

‘Just trust me will you.’ Riki stumbled slightly and Seiren had to steady him.

‘You are still weak from your earlier attack.’

Riki waved his concern away. ‘I’m fine. Just do it.’ Seiren nodded reluctantly and moved forward, Riki moving with him, making the stupefied crowd part for them to advance. The guards went to step in their way but Heath growled for them to back off. They halted at the animalistic growl radiating from the tall man and reluctantly stepped back to let the mongrel and the Amorian through. They came to the entrance and Riki let go of Seiren. His hands reached out and touched the metal door before gliding them towards the communication panel. His fingers brushed the small voice box. He smiled and crouched down. He extracted a small pocketknife from inside his boot and stood up.

Brushing the intercom again, his nimble fingers found the edge of the speaker box and dug the small knife into the thin crease. With a little force, the box covering the transmission device came away. Riki placed the knife back in his shoe and reached in to lightly touch the multiple cords and wires that criss- crossed inside the terminal.

‘Which ones are the red, black and blue?' Riki asked Heath, whose eyebrows creased in confusion but took the mongrels hand anyway to directed him to the three main coloured wires. Riki nodded when he felt them and with a little tug, the wires came out. He felt the thin cords of copper and at once he felt the slight singe on the end of two of them.

‘I need something to tie these two wires together. Glue or maybe some tape.’

‘I have some gum.’ Maddy spoke up and ran forward, reaching into her dress pocket and holding out a small tab of pink gum.

‘That will do.’ He took the gum from female mongrel’s hands. He popped it in his mouth and chewed for a moment. He took it from his mouth and wrapped the sticky substance around the wires` frayed ends and put the copper cords carefully back inside. Riki replaced the plastic covering over the transmission speaker and pressed the small intercom button.

‘Can you please repeat that.’

‘Their cleared. Let them through.’ A man said clearly from the other end. The guards gaped and the crowd’s whispers grew. Riki turned to them.

‘Your wires were just damaged. I fixed them temporarily…’ Riki staggered as a wave of dizziness hit him with full force. He shook his head to try and clear the rush of vertigo.

‘Riki, what’s wrong.’ Heath caught his pained expression and touched his shoulder. Riki’s sightless eyes tried to land on him but just stared beyond his shoulder.

‘I think I’m…’ His eyes fluttered and closed before he began to fall forwards. Katzes` eyes widened at the falling Riki and he rushed forward but Heath beat him to the punch. He caught Riki in his arms and gracefully slunk to the ground, holding the younger mongrel securely is his arms.

‘Is he alright?' Katze asked breathlessly as if he had run a marathon.

‘Yeah his alright; just a little tired.’ Heath said and looked once at the man in his arms and then glared at the two guards, who stood at attention when the mongrel’s eyes landed on them.

‘I believe we are cleared.’ Heath said coolly. ‘Are you going to let us in or am I going to have make you.’

…………………………………………………………………

‘Jupiter.’

‘I said leave us.’ The AI repeated in her mechanically, voidless voice. Her mercury eyes landed on golden child. If she could smile, she would have had amused smirk on her face as she looked at the irritable, angered expression on Iason’s face. He was not pleased in the least at the order of dismissal. If his brain waves were any indication. They were frantic and erratic. Conveying his confusion and enmity. Her Golden Child had been thrown off balance and he was not happy about it.

Ion on the other hand reflected a steady stream of calmness. His firm, blue eyes were set hard on the floor of her sanctum and his broad body stayed rigid and still. Iason beside him was about to protest but thought better off it. He nodded and regally stood up and elegantly bowed before turning and walked away. Ion heard the door closed with a loud bang that resonated throughout the room.

Outside, Iason fist flew into the wall in a sudden burst of rage, startling the assistants and causing them to scatter. His golden hair hung around his face like a curtain, shielding the harsh look of anger spread across his face. What the hell was going on? First, Riki shows up alive after two years, blind and with no memory of who he was. And second, in the company of the Blondie, Ion Cassis. He had witnessed the tenderness, the fondness the beautiful man had directed towards Riki and it almost made him boil with possessive rage. Riki was his. Every part of him belonged to him It had been ever since they met. And the very fact that his mongrel was alive and Cassis didn’t bother the curtsy of informing him made his blood boil even more.

And then Jupiter dismisses him so abruptly that had him drawn into a spiral of confusion and irritability. Iason Mink liked to be aware of everything around him. Like to be in control. Whatever was happen with Riki and Ion was throwing his whole control system out the window and it pissed him off.

He clenched his fists until they were white and forced himself into some sort of calmness. He stood up straight and ran a hand through his hair. He had to be patient. Answers had away of revealing themselves to those who wait. The question was; could he wait that long with his beloved so close?

Back in the Jupiter’s sacrum, Ion remained on his knees as his maker floated above him. His face was void of all emotion but to say that he was surprised as Iason’s dismissal was an understatement. Her golden child. His Excellency. Dismissed like some mere fledging.

‘Lift your head, my child.’ Ion obeyed and stayed perfectly still as the AI glided effortlessly down to float in front of him. Her sightless, barren eyes bore into his blue ones. He could feel her borrowing inside his mind like a serpent. Her cold touch drifted over his mind and he instantly felt the ‘push’ to gain access to his memory bank. Ion, ever clever, threw up mental shields and blocked her invasion. Her mercury eyes flashed for a moment before she withdrew her mental touch.

‘Well done Ion. I see you’re as sensitive to my touch as I had anticipated. Your mental shields are formidable. Not even my mind probes could penetrate your safeguards.’ Jupiter said with what could be considered as pride. Ion almost smirked and stood up to so that he and Jupiter were eye level, her form still floating just above the ground.

‘I’ve been practicing.’

Seeming satisfied with her little test, she ghostly touched Ion’s smooth cheek before turning and gliding back up. She stoped and turned back to gaze down at her child.

‘It satisfies me greatly to know that your development is coming along smoothly.’ She all but cooed. ‘Your shields seemed to be strengthening at a geometric rate.’

Ion in all his beauty, stared up defiantly at his creator. ‘ I'm pleased you approve. It has taken me sometime to repel any mental invasion.’

‘While you were in your early conception stage, I did not anticipate a fatal flaw being discovered in your genetic coding. A coding that was supposed to be flawless yet held something unnatural. You had all the physical appearances of a Blondie but your mind was unusual. An anomaly.’

‘A freak. Shunned by others of my kind.’

‘You felt compassion and sadness. Even at a young age. Your mental signature emitted strange waves whenever you saw someone who was suffering or need help. It was why I kept you under my surveillance. To learn how you would adapt to life with your fellow brothers.’

‘I was a lab rat then.’

‘You had a purpose. You all did That is all you need to know.’ Jupiter’s word was final and Ion thought it wise to keep his mouth closed.

‘Now to get to the point at hand. The dark one, the mongrel named Riki. You have come quite affiliated with him.’

‘I consider him a great asset to my team.’ Ion said calmly even when those soulless eyes bore into him. ‘I kept him under constant surveillance while he was healing onboard my ship.’

‘Do you have innervations for this mongrel?'

Ah its finally out. Ion did not rise to the bait. ‘My feelings for him are neutral. He is under my protection and therefore I feel its necessary that I take care of him.’

‘The injections you are providing him with are not helping.’ Her computer-like voice asked and floated absently in the air. She had witness at the Aerospace port the scene where Riki collapsed.

Ion knew this and almost sneered, instead he ran a hand through his blonde hair ‘His headaches are becoming more sever. The injections seemed to suppress them for a time before he gets another flash or a relapse of a memory. If his memories do manage to return, who knows what would happen to his fragile mind.’

‘Keep him under watch. Make sure he is kept safe.’

Ion almost let the surprise cross his face. ‘I intent to.’

‘Indeed and what of the others in your care.’ She asked.

‘I consider them my family also.’

She seemed to be contemplating his answer for a moment before she sent a mental command over her private channel and a second later, the portal to her sanctum opened and Iason stepped in. He found it strangely odd that Ion was standing in Jupiter’s presence but didn’t comment. Instead he gracefully walked over to where the other Blondie stood and went down on one knee in respect.

‘You called me Jupiter?' Iason’s smooth voice drifted elegantly from his lips. Jupiter looked at both of her children. Almost identical in physical characteristics yet their minds were totally different.

‘Yes. I have come to a decision concerning the ownership of the Riki the dark.’

Iason held his breath and Ion steeled himself.

‘The dark one will remain in the care of Ion Cassis’ She said after a moment. Iason was ready to burst as his anger surged to the forefront. He had never disobeyed his maker before, except for taking Riki his pet, but his raging emotions were pushing him over the edge.

‘But, Jupiter…’

‘Silence!’ Her emotionless voice resonated throughout the sanctuary.’ ‘And I also have one last command.’ The AI said with a sly glint in her depthless eyes. They bore down towards Ion. ‘You are to take Riki that dark as your pet.’

Ion’s eyes widened and didn’t hesitate to voice his opinion. ‘Jupiter I must protest. I have never taken interest in requiring a pet.’

‘The dark one would still be under your guidance.’

‘Yes, that is true but….’

‘Then there should be no hindrance to your plans. As he no longer wears a pet ring the ownership of the pet is invalid. He and his companions can not run around Tanagura unguided. So he is to continue his place under his caretakers` keeping and is to remain there until I say otherwise. As well as the others under Ion’s command. Is that understood.’

Iason hands curled into fist at his side and he had to bow his head, should Jupiter see his blazing eyes. His mongrel, his beloved was being given to someone else as a pet. He didn’t know how long he could keep his rage in check. Patience be damned. Iaason could feel the dead eyes f his creator land on him and he said with hint of coldness. ‘Yes, Jupiter.’

Ion bowed his head also and murmured. ‘Yes, Jupiter.’

‘Very well. Take this.’ A flash of sudden light appeared in front of Ion and he reached out to grab it. It vanished and in its place was a pet ring. A simple silver band that would fit snugly around the ring finger. He turned it over in his hand. Something that looked so simple and ordinary now changed everything. Jupiter had forced his hand and now he was caught out.

‘His new registration is A- 3M10.’

Ion looked up from the small piece of jewellery in his hand ‘That’s a class A academy breed registration.’

‘You are correct. And that is all I am going to give on the matter You are both dismissed. For I believe your charges are causing quite a scene in front of Eos tower.’

To be continued.

Well that was long. But hopefully well worth it. I know I haven’t posted in a while and I’m not going to promise that I will be able to get a chapter out all the time but I do try and make an effort to keep you guys interested. Anyway remember to read and review. I like reviews. They keep me happy.
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To Forgive and Forget