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Yuma climbed out of the bushes and shifted to neko. She then, too, waved to the van untill they were out of view. She pulled slightly at the collar that was stil around her neck as she watched, then headed inside, her tail waving back and fourth behind her. She held the two feathers Daft had let fall and gave one to Dorian before disappearing inside behind Aya.

Derek gave the address and watched until the few who were left behind disappeared. He bit his lip slightly as his eyes never left Aya. Once they werent seeable, he turned back around in his seat and was mostly silent throughout the entire trip.

Yuma heard something outside and dashed out to see what was wrong. She looked at Mrs. Aramaki, and then looked around for Aya and Dorian. A long wail echoed throughout the forest, scattering birds. Yuma panted after her outburst, then sniffed at the air. "Dorian... Aya..." she murmered, then caught something that wasnt either of them. She started following the scent, grunting as she was reminded of a bloodhound.

Yuma gave a soft squeak before her ears drooped and her eyes darkened slightly.
"Hypnosis, dear Kai." she said in a mannor that Dr. Bloor himself would say. "I suppose I should let her go, but... Not entirely, until you do what I ask. She wont be effected by your spells as easily, under my control."
Yuma slumped over for a moment, then stood up straight and shook her head slightly, hands rubbing her temples.
"Wh- where am I? Who are you?" She asked, noticing Kai. She looked around confusedly as if she had been sleepwalking the whole time.

"Huh?" Yuma asked, ears drooping slightly at the tone he'd used. "you mean Dr. Bloor? That guy who runs that crazy school?" A shiver went through her, showing obvious discomfort. "Why would I want to talk to him?" Red eyes flashed up into blue, a hatred boring deep inside the red.

"Grr.. Damn that-" She started, but anger turned into blankness. "Huh?" she managed before pulling at the collar slightly, making it junkle slightly. "Cant live on the streets without worry from the lousy animal-catching people if you dont got one of these." She said. She gave it another gentle tug. "Besides... some kid gave it to me before he knew I was just an endowed rather then his pretious 'poofy'." She moved so her arms rested on her hips slightly. "Do you know if he's still in my head?" She asked, sounding slightly disgusted.

Yuma blinked slightly, then observed Dorian as if she'd never seen him before. She trailed slightly behind, wondering who the girl was in the catboy's arms, and why the other neko looked so blank. "Whats up with them?" she asked as she caught up with Kei slightly. She still had a look of discust on her face, but her eyes were full of curiosity.


"Thats it." Derek said as the van pulled up.
The house was a light green color and seemed rather small compared to Aya's house. A small, rather pregnant-looking woman waved to them from the door and a boy hid behind her slightly. "Mom, my brother, and our soon-to-be addition to the family." Derek said, smiling. He turned to Linx and added, "You're gonna love it." He said.

The house was two stories, and the paint peeled slightly. There were a few toys up front, and a garage attatched to the house with a rather old looking vehicle in it. Derek's father soon appeared at the door and grinned.

Mrs. Doomsdon smiled. "Not at all." She said, giving a slight wave to Derek as he climbed out of the van. The little boy peeked around his mother and then ran full-boar at Derek.
Derek caught his younger sibling in a hug and laughed with him as he spun him around a bit. "You didnt get into trouble again, did you?" He asked after setting the boy down.
"Nope! Mommy says I was good this week, right mom?" He shouted to his mother, who nodded in responce. He then went and helped get the bags out, pausing to stare at Daft. "Cool!" He exclaimed. "He's got wings!"
Derek's father strode up and grabbed some bags as well. "Is this it, Derek?" He asked as Derek's younger brother began a conversation with Daft.
"Yeah." Derek said. "Dad, this is Linx. I want us to adopt him." He said, and nudged Linx forward.
"My my. We'll have to talk with the Mrs, but I'm sure you will be welcomed to the family." He said, smiling.

((Gotta go clean. BBL))

"Thats understandable." Mrs. Doomsdon said. "Derek, why dont you show them the house? I'm sure they would like to get the heavy bags off their shoulders. I'll make something to drink." She disappeared back into the house, and Derek led the group into the house.

Inside, the house was rather homely. Wooden floors greeted them as they entered the livingroom, small tan couches resting around a short coffee table, while a TV with an assortment of game systems and videos scattered about sat in the corner. Derek led the group into a thin hallway, to the left, a doorway to what looked like a small study, a tiny bathroom, and the kitchen. To the right, an old staircase leading upstairs. There was a small stained-glass window decorating collorful light on the group as Derek led them upstairs.

Another small hallway greeted them, but slightly wider then downstairs. The staircase curved so one didnt have to turn to continue on, and showed off a lovely view of the bathroom that sat at the end of the hall. 4 rooms lined each side, and two of the doors were decorated. One, with papers with child-like writing with 'kep out' and the like, marking it Derek's little brothers' room. The other door was decorated with an assortment of art peices, ranging from Picasso, to Van Gogh. This was the door that Derek led them into.

A small bunk bed sat in the corner, a window next to it. A desk sat in the opposite corner, and a closet was near that. There had been several extra blankets and pillows put on the bottom bunk, and Derek dropped off the bag he was carrying on the floor. "Home sweet home." He said, and smiled.