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Title: Like on the Mischief...
Fandom: King of Fighters
Pairing: Bliss!K' x Bliss!Shingo
Characters: Bliss!Mero, Bliss!Hoki, Bliss!Shingo, Bliss!Kusanagi, Bliss!K'
Summary:
It seems that the clone gals found a new target for bullying. Will Shingomi manage to survive the menace of these naughty fellas and their Big Sis? Read and find out


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“Hey, Hoki. I’m bored.”

“Then what do you suggest me to do?” The brunette with a face mask in brown with three white stripes tracksuit asks.

After scratching her head, Kyoko’s look-alike scratches her head and closes her eyes. She frowns as she ponders deeply. “I dunno. Hmm... “

Opening her eyes, the brunette in a matching blue tracksuit adds. “Ah! I know! How about we ask this loser?”

While they observe their new target wearing a headband and a dark blue tracksuit with a white t-shirt inside from the corner of a local convenience store, Mero mischievously smiles. “You know what? She could pay for our lunch. Besides, she has nothing better to do.”

“I dunno... what if she says no or runs away?” Hoki asks while watching Shingomi putting down shopping bags to tie up the loose laces of her sneakers with a zero sense of danger.

Instead of listening to her twin, Mero makes her appearance while keeping her hands in her jacket pockets. “Hey, onee-chan, these look heavy. So, how about you need some help to carry those?”

A familiar voice like that makes Shingomi turn and tilt her head. “Kusanagi-san?”

However, the brunette in a blue tracksuit only keeps her hands in her pockets and raises her eyebrow. “I’m not Big Sis, you silly. But then you bought this for her, right?”

As she picks up the grocery bags, Shingomi becomes confused and cracks a nervous smile. “You’re acting a bit weird, Kusanagi-san. But I think I have to go now. So, excuse me...”

Just as she is about to leave, she senses another person behind her back who grabs her shoulder.

Hoki frowns while keeping a calm face. “Where are you going? You’ll hurt your back carrying such a weight. So, don’t turn our kindness down.”

Realizing that these siblings are her precious mentor’s clones, Shingomi panics. I… Weren’t they gone? What are they doing here?

As Shingomi becomes even more tense and shakes her head, she politely objects. “I’m sorry, but I have to really go now.”

Even if this trio attracts the bystanders’ attention, Mero looks around and responds. “Why are you all looking like that? Our little sister got lost, alright?”

When her eyes are fixated on her twin, she briefly instructs her. “Hoki, hold her tight.”

Upon Hoki locking her arms, Shingomi gasps. “Wha-! What are you doing?”

When Mero grabs the grocery bags, she addresses the poor brunette. “Don’t worry, onee-chan. We’ll take you to Big Sis. So, leave it to us.”

Lastly, she glances at her sibling. “Hoki, make sure she’ll behave until meeting our Big Sis.”

Throwing her arm around Shingomi’s shoulders, Hoki speaks to her. “See? We are even inviting you for dinner. So, you better be thankful.”

Even if she is uncertain where she’ll be taken, Shingomi only clenches her fists and tries to remain calm. Please save me, Kusanagi-san.

However, the very little that this poor gal knows is that her prayers might be answered, even if by someone she least expects.


After some time, reaching an old storage, Shingomi accepts whatever fate awaits her behind the steel door.

After all, even if she attempted to push away and run as fast as her legs allowed, she got caught by one of the twins. More so, after getting pressed to the ground, she was restrained by her own headband.

For now, Mero lowers the grocery bags and knocks on the door. “Big Sis, it’s us, Mero and Hoki!”

Soon enough, the door opens, and the clone in the purple gakuran suspiciously looks at them through the gap.

Noticing they brought an unusual guest, she raises her eyebrow. “What did you get there? We don’t need another mouth to feed.”

“Come on, now, Sakura. Just let us in.” The brunette wearing a blue tracksuit smiles.

When she points with her thumb at Shingomi, she adds. “That onee-chan over there not only was kind enough to offer her food, but she seems to know Big Sis.”

While Sakura remains suspicious, she opens the door wider and turns her head. “Big Sis, Hoki and Mero are saying they brought a person who knows you.”

A moment later, the clone in purple gakuran nods and lets her siblings inside.

Thus, while Mero carries the bags, Hoki slaps Shingomi’s back and prompts her to go into their fortress.

As the heavy door slams, the brunette nearly jumps from the same spot.

Despite that, the twins take her deeper into this place.

Quickly looking around, Shingomi scans her surroundings.

The very first thing that she notices is the lighted-up storage and a huge group of Kyoko’s replicas in different color gakurans or tracksuits are gathered around the person at the end of the storage sitting on her throne and observing her.

That person sitting with one of her legs thrown over the other one in the expensive-looking black leather office chair nearly resembling her adored one and only Kusanagi-san if it isn’t for a few details.

This tanned woman with dark hair and mildly glowing crimson eyes looks down on Shingomi with a rather bored look on her face while resting her head on her knuckle and yawning widely like a large feline.

More so, she wears an open black long coat with rolled-up sleeves, and under it, a medical bandage wrapped around her chest revealing her well-built figure, and dark jeans.

As she continues resting her head on her knuckles, she looks indifferently at Shingomi. “Huh? Who the hell are you?”

When her eyes fixate on the clone in a green tracksuit, she orders. “Sage, take these bags. You know what to do with them.”

The replica in question gets up and nods. “Yes!~”

After Mero hands her sibling the bags, Kusanagi further instructs the twins. “Check if she has anything more valuable.”

As Hoki locks Shingomi’s arms and Mero places her hands on her, the brunette struggles. “What are you doing? Just wait and Kusanagi-san will get you!”

Hearing her own name coming from this girl puts an amused smile on Kusanagi’s face and makes her eyes glow in a brighter crimson. “Eh?~ We barely just met, but you are already fond of me. Who are you, little girl?”

Of course, being touched by someone resembling her idol makes the brunette close her eyes and turn her head away.

However, as soon as the replica in the blue tracksuit is about to pick up her phone from her pants pocket, Shingomi takes a deep breath and kicks into Mero’s chin. “DO NOT TOUCH ME!”

Certainly, grasping her aching jaw while regaining her balance, Mero hisses and growls.

Immediately removing her palm, she raises her fist and lashes out at her new opponent. “You bastard!-”

Meanwhile, Shingomi instinctively shuts her eyes and prepares for the strike.

Before the moment of impact, Mero becomes alert as someone pulls her back by the collar of her jacket. As Kyoko’s look-alike gasps upon being lifted into the air, she remains in shock without moving a single muscle.

“Big Sis?…” Mero whimpers in a small voice.

Thus, everyone’s, including the captured brunette, eyes follow the hand possessing such raw strength and the owner of it.

However, Kusanagi comments with an annoyed look. “Enough. You don’t have to jump on our guest like this. So, watch your Big Sis handle her.”

Lowering Mero like a kitten and releasing her collar, the tanned woman gets close to shrugging Shingomi, who is like a scared little animal.

After bending, she roughly holds the brunette’s cheeks and narrows her gaze.

Cracking a mocking smile, Kusanagi yowls. “When did a puppy grow bold to object?”

Releasing her face, she adds. “Now, tell me your name, puppy.”

However, Shingomi only lowers her head and tightens her lips.

“… You will pay for this.” She murmurs.

Gathering her courage, she lifts her head and declares. “As Kusanagi-san’s number one disciple, I’ll teach you a lesson!”

Clearly, Shingomi’s determined eyes alone are entertaining for the tanned woman, who only loudly laughs at her.

After fixing her hair, Kusanagi stands up and keeps her hands in her jeans pockets, looking down at her. “It was funny at first. But now, you are getting on my nerves. So, how about I’ll show you your place?”

Just when she raises her leg and is about to stomp on her head, a banging on the door and the clone’s voice stops her.

“Big Sis, it’s K’-san.” The clone in a purple gakuran announces.

Lowering her leg, Kusanagi does not have the smartest-looking face and addresses the gatekeeper replica. “Then are you gonna stand like you were kissed? Open the door.”

Meanwhile, Shingomi feels like dodging a bullet, if not melting like jelly in the same spot.

However, hearing another familiar name makes her turn her head. K’-san?... What in the world is happening?

As the clone in the purple outfit opens the iron door, a tanned woman with short silver hair and sunglasses enters the storage. She wears a not fully zipped biker leather jacket, white t-shirt, and ripped jeans.

Meanwhile, Kusanagi gets up and greets her with spread arms and the smuggest look. “Hey, if it isn’t K’-chan? How are you doing?”

While keeping her hands in her jeans, K’ straightforwardly responds. “Just checking whether you or your girls have enough food or anything else.”

Surely, it makes Kusanagi grin. As she approaches her, she rests her palm on the white-haired gal. “That is so considerate of you, you know. However, you won’t believe this – a couple of my girls actually met someone who bought us goods.”

“Do they?” K’ raises her eyebrow.

Suddenly, Shingomi’s voice gets everyone’s attention. “Don’t listen to her, K’-san! These Kusanagi-san’s clones attacked and robbed me!”

Surely, it makes Kusanagi grind her teeth and growl.

When she turns her head, she yells at the top of her lungs. “STAY QUIET, YOU STUPID WOMAN! AND WAIT FOR YOUR TURN!”

However, K’ grips her shoulder with her crimson gloved hand and ceases her further menace. “What do you think you’re doing?”

Kusanagi tilts her head while keeping not the smartest look. “Huh? That little girl over there claims that she is my student or something like that. So, chill and let me handle her, okay?”

The white-haired gal only narrows her gaze and fires back. “Eh? Just what did you want to do with my girlfriend?”

“Girlfriend? That thing?” Kusanagi chuckles and points with her chin at her new plaything.

Meanwhile, K’ turning gaze toward Shingomi startles this poor girl.

For now, she addresses the stressed brunette in an unusually deeper tone. “Come here.”

Despite the confusion, Shingomi doesn’t object and immediately follows the command. After getting to K’s side, the tanned girl wrapping her arm around Shingomi’s waist and pulling her closer bewilders the brunette.

But for now, without removing her eyes from Kusanagi, K’ declares with confidence. “Yeah, she is my girlfriend. Do you have any problem with that?”

However, Kusanagi rests her hands on her waist and narrows her entertained look. “You never mentioned that before. So, how long did you keep it a secret?”

Feeling Kusanagi’s curious eyes on her, the white-haired gal responds. “Is it really that important? Look, you’re scaring her.”

However, the tanned brunette turns her head toward one of her girls. “Mero, grab a bottle of whiskey for me. You know where it is, right?”

“Right away!” This Kyoko’s look-alike nods before rushing to the box row next to Kusanagi’s throne.

Watching Mero opening the box and picking a dark amber-colored bottle, K’ widens her eyes and comments. “You don’t have to go that far.”

The tanned brunette laughs and roughly pats her friend’s shoulder. “Come on, don’t be shy! Just take it as a small gift from me.”

After taking the whiskey bottle from Mero, Kusanagi proudly adds. “So, next time we hang out, bring your puppy girlfriend and I’ll give you my blessings. I can’t believe that our little K’ has grown up so fast~”

Shoving the bottle into K’s hand, Kusanagi orders her. “Come on, I insist.”

Meanwhile, Shingomi clings to K’, who only rolls her eyes and groans. Suddenly, the brunette is startled by Kusanagi looking at her with glowing crimson eyes.

But for now, Kusanagi addresses her in a suggestive tone. “You know, you should have told us earlier that you two are dating and we would have avoided this silly misunderstanding.”

Just before the tanned brunette says anything else, K’ grips her partner’s shoulder. “We’re leaving.”

Despite still not comprehending what is happening, Shingomi entrusts K’ and nods.

Lastly, Kusanagi watches this couple leaving the storage and chuckles. “Fiine~ I’ll give you some privacy. But don’t forget to drink responsibly else you or your little girlfriend may end up hugging the toilet.”

Says who… K’ groans and slams the iron door behind them.


Some time passes by. As the warm orange sunset dyes the sky, one couple sits next to the vending machine outside the convenience store.

Getting up and cleaning the dust from her outfit, Shingomi quickly scans the items inside the vending machine.

Upon inserting a few coins and selecting the wanted items, the brunette waits for them to fall. After picking a couple of coffee cans, Shingomi sits down and hands one to her partner while averting her gaze. “Here.”

However, the white-haired girl gently pushes her hand away. “I’ll be fine. So, you have it.”

Shingomi faces her and lowers her shy gaze. “But you paid for my groceries and you’ve saved me. So, that’s the least I can do to thank you, K’-san.”

Suddenly, the sensation of touching someone’s palm makes the brunette panic and withdraw her hand as it gets burnt. “So-sorry!”

Damn... I’m so screwed! Shingomi stares at her with wide eyes.

At first, K’ tilts her head and gives a questioning look at the brunette, not understanding her out-of-blue reaction. “You’re okay?”

The brunette tightens her lips and averts her gaze. “Er... Um, I didn’t mean to.”

Seeing this stressed-out fellow, K’ calmly asks her. “What are you apologizing for?”

For now, Shingomi shakes her head and straightens her back. “It’s... It’s nothing.”

That’s right, I’m the only one making a big deal out of nowhere. Besides, I may have caused K’-san too much trouble already. The brunette rests her clenched palm on her chest and lowers her gaze.

However, her further thoughts are interrupted by someone’s hand resting on her shoulder.

When Shingomi faces her, ‘K leans closer to her. “Did the clones or ‘Nagi hurt you?”

Clearly, such a close distance confuses the brunette, but she manages to respond in a slightly nervous tone. “Um, not really, just a bit shocked. But that’s about it. So, I’m okay... I think.”

After lowering her shoulders, she adds while rolling the canned coffee in her hands. “It's just... It’s weird how that scary woman claims that she is Kusanagi-san when she is clearly nothing like her.”

As she tightens her lips and frowns, she complains. “I’m not sure why she does that, but for whatever reason, I don’t like it at all. What if she wants nothing but to cause problems like Yagami-san? She even treats you as if she knows you.”

At that moment, K’ can swear that Shingomi looks no different from a whimpering puppy who may just need comfort.

Thus, she throws her around the brunette’s shoulders and brings her closer.

Such an unexpected gesture bewilders Shingomi. “K’-san?”

“Sorry that you have to deal with her. However, next time you get into trouble, call me or Kyo, got it?” ‘K sighs and ruffles Shingomi’s hair.

Meanwhile, the brunette doesn’t mind the given affection, but she knows she shouldn’t push her luck too much.

After all, that is nothing more than a friendly gesture. Even how K’-san acted in the storage infected by her mentor’s clones was nothing more than getting her out of trouble again, right? Definitely, there’s no other reason than that. Or so Shingomi convinces herself and nods.

When she faces her friend, she declares with a strong determination. “But then I also have to train harder so that one day, I’ll be strong enough to protect you, Kusanagi-san and the others!”

Even at a moment like this, the white-haired girl can feel how she skips a heart beat by witnessing Shingomi radiating as bright as a sunshine ball. Perhaps even brighter than the sun.

Nevertheless, she manages quickly to regain her cool.

For now, she sighs and rewards the brunette with more head pats. “Sure, but promise me you won’t go overboard.”

Lastly, she prompts Shingomi who barely understands what just happened. “Anyway, let’s get you home.”

Thus, after getting up, the brunette follows her. Even if she cannot explain why she feels out of the blue craving to cling to K’s arm, she doesn’t dare to ask for permission. Not now. Not when she is afraid to ruin this peaceful moment. Besides, maybe next time... if she won’t forget about it or not have enough courage.


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Title: Girl Psychopath
Fandom: King of Fighters
Pairing: Bliss!Iori x Bliss!Kyo
Characters: Iori Yagami, Kyo Kusanagi, Kusanagi (King of Fighters), Kyo-1, Kyo-2
Summary:
After Kyoko wakes up in an old, abandoned storage, she realizes that she is surrounded by the bunch of her clones. However, the very little that she knows that it is not her replicas she should be worried about, but rather about one dark entity. Will she survive this time? Read and find out


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Soon enough, the Kusanagi heir regains her consciousness… and perhaps not in the most pleasant way one would expect. Apparently, somebody is poking her cheek, and strangely familiar voices are talking about something between themselves.

“Hey, hey, look! She is waking up.” One of the female voices comments while continuing to poke her with her finger.

“Oi, be careful! What if she’ll jump on you?” The other voice responds.

Thus, Kyoko, finally, shakily opens her eyes while groaning. However, as soon as she notices countless clones are gathered around her while studying her like some picked fallen stray animal, she becomes alert and tries to get up.

Unfortunately, her attempt ends with failure, and she whimpers. A second later, she turns her head and realizes that her hands are tied behind her back, not with a simple rope but with a sturdy metal wire. More so, her ankles are restrained by the same material.

Upon quickly scanning her surroundings, she guesses she might be brought into an old, spacious storage, which is outside the city. But for now, Kyoko narrows her eyes and frowns. “I thought you were all gone… Just where am I and why did you bring me here?”

As she glares at her look-alikes, a couple of braver versions of herself step in. One in a blue gakuran uniform keeps her hands in her pants pockets and bends.

After a brief pause, she gives a watchful gaze. “Eh? And that’s the first thing you have to say? No hi or thank you. You’re rude, Onee-chan!”

Yet, the voice of the clone in the brown uniform next to her makes her fix her posture. “You know, you shouldn’t lower your guard, Mero. She really behaves how Big Sis described the Original.”

“No shit, huh? But she acted too casually for any of us around these people. Besides, I could swear that she had That Thing. So, there is no mistake…” So-called Mero addresses her twin.

After closing her eyes and scratching her chin, she holds it and adds. “Hey, Hoki, we should keep her like this until Big Sis returns.”

However, the sudden banging on the iron gate makes all the clones lift their heads and look in that direction. Thus, one look-alike in purple rushes to the gate and asks. “Who... Who is there?”

“Who, who? It’s your Big Sis~ So, open the door.” The menacing yet chill voice speaks up.

Thus, this clone unlocks the well-protected gate and invites the mysterious person in.

Just as the familiar tanned brunette with crimson eyes wearing dark blue jeans, a bust covering several layers of snow-white bandage and an open leather jacket enters her lair, her intimidating presence alone makes Kyoko widen her eyes and gasp.

More importantly, she carries something behind her back. Without further ado, Kusanagi throws a heavy-looking large sack on the floor with a thud noise and leaves it resting against the wall. “Here. You should have enough food for tomorrow.”

A few moments haven’t passed, and a couple of Kyoko clones rush at their Big Sis brought goods and take them out before moving and placing them in the enormous closet at the end of the storage.

But for now, ‘Nagi raises her eyebrow and rests her palms on her hips while staring at her girls surrounding one restrained and struggling brunette. “What did you get there?”

When her gaze turns to the twins in blue and brown, she makes them immediately fix their backs and look at her with obedient eyes. “Hoki, Mero! … Don’t tell me you two brought another one of you.”

After she closes her crimson eyes and rubs her nape, she sighs. “I swear… She probably just got lost, and you are already treating our new family member like this.”

“But, Big Sis, you must see it by yourself!” Mero objects while making big eyes and places her hand on her chest.

“That’s right! The way she lashed out at us… We had to defend ourselves, even if she might be the Original.” Hoki responds.

For sure, such an honest confession puts a smug feline look on ‘Nagi’s face, and she crosses her arms. “Hoo~ Ye better be not lying, ‘cos then I would have to punish you.”

After she fixes her hair, Kusanagi approaches their caught-up little prey, who only stares back with her stubborn amber eyes and silently growls at her.

When Kusanagi gets close enough, Hoki gets behind Kyoko’s back and lifts her until her upper body rests on her lap, while Mero grabs the hem of her t-shirt and exposes her stomach. “Here. There is no mistake that she might be Original. She even has That Thing too.”

Of course, such a gesture bewilders the Kusanagi heir, but all she can do is endure this humiliation and not let them enjoy her suffering.

At the moment, ‘Nagi only squats closely to the indignant brunette and holds her chin while squinting her eyes. After lowering her gaze, she delightfully smirks at the spotted belly button. “You’re right… That’s the same good-for-nothing original.”

As Kyoko’s eyes and the tanned brunette’s one meet up, her heart skips a beat. When she turns her head away, Kusanagi roughly holds her cheeks and forces her to look at her.

“What’s the matter with you? Did a cat get your tongue? Hey, say something.” The tanned brunette addresses her with a strangely sleepy look while her other hand grasps her partner’s shoulder.

Instead of saying anything, the Kusanagi heir closes her eyes and remains silent.

Such a reaction entertains ‘Nagi and makes her chuckle. “Being shy, eh?”

After a brief pause, she taps her new plaything’s cheek. After lifting her eyes, she commands the twins while keeping a poker face. “Hoki, Mero, I’ll take her over from there. You two, keep your home safe while I’m gone, okay?”

“Y-yes!” a couple of Kyoko’s look-alike respond in unison.

When Kusanagi picks up the speechless Kyoko and throws her over her shoulder like a sack of potatoes, she announces to everyone. “Girls, don’t get bored without me, okay? Your Big Sis just gonna exchange a couple of words with your original. See ya~”

As the clones bid a farewell and wish for her safe return, ‘Nagi cracks a proud smile while gently slapping her partner’s bottom. “They’re a bunch of good girls, don’t you agree? So, that’s what you have left to die.”

Lastly, the tanned brunette lifts her hand and waves without looking back before taking her leave, while Kyoko patiently waits to whatever place she may be taken and would use her chance to escape. Besides, taking care of these clones before they cause any trouble can wait a bit longer.


Some time has passed. After reaching her destination place, ‘Nagi picks the keys from her pocket and unlocks the rusty metal door. However, just before entering, she stops and checks on the brunette. “Oi, you’ve been so quiet all this time. Did you fall asleep?”

Instead of arguing with her kidnapper, Kyoko remains calm and closes her eyes. “Release me now, and I let you go off the hook this time.”

Suddenly, the Kusanagi heir silently gasps and frowns as ‘Nagi harshly slaps her bottom. For sure, her reaction makes the dark entity laugh. “Where are you rushing? Do you have a date or something tonight?”

After receiving no reply from her partner, ‘Nagi makes sure she won’t fall off and puts on a serious look. “Well, I didn’t plan to have any guests. But the more, the merrier. Let’s go.”

Thus, as the iron door closes behind them, this couple is surrounded by the pitch darkness in this freezing, echoing room. Whatever this place is, it doesn’t put Kyoko at ease even a bit.

However, her further thoughts are interrupted by the tanned brunette’s igniting her palm. While she watches the orange flame tracing and reflecting on the cracked and peeled paint wall, she hears a loud clicking.

Thus, the hanging light bulb reveals the true face of this place. As this couple goes deeper into the basement, Kyoko begins to struggle and even kicking with her feet upon noticing the dark, splashed stains on the walls and the burns. Although, her poor attempts only amuse the tanned brunette.

“Come on, now. We already here~” Kusanagi addresses her in a playful tone.

Soon, she puts down Kyoko and sits her like a doll against the wall. But for now, she squats next to her and smirks like a feline while brushing away the hair from her partner’s face, who growls at her like a small wounded animal.

“Just what do you want from me?” the Kusanagi heir speaks out without removing her eyes from this dark entity.

‘Nagi ignores her question and comments. “You know, you haven’t changed since our last encounter.”

After exhaling through her nose, she kneels and leans close to the brunette. “Not even a bit. Same annoying and whiny woman that acts like the entire world turns around her.”

When she narrows her gaze and tilts her head, she holds Kyoko’s chin and comments in a mildly annoyed tone. “I don’t get it… How come That Woman with the purple flame is so obsessed with you?”

Kusanagi only cracks a mocking smile. “Well, we have all night ahead, you know. So, why don’t we see it by ourselves?”

Kyoko only shakes her head. When she gets rid of her opponent’s hand, she calmly backfires. “I dunno what kind of business you have with Yagami, but you better leave her alone! Or else -”

“Else what? Are you her little pet or something?” ‘Nagi chuckles and smiles like a Cheshire Cat.

Suddenly, she grabs Kyoko’s t-shirt and brings her close. “Listen. Now, cry. Cry all you want, but your tears won’t work on me, you stupid cuckoo bird!”

After a brief pause, she aggressively slams the brunette against the wall, making her gasp and grunt.

While Kyoko’s face twists in pain, she shakily respires and groans. “You bastard… Untie me and face me fair and square!”

Such a response irritates the tanned brunette, and she presses her lips. When she clenches her palms into fists, she sends a harsh slap across Kyoko’s cheek, making her turn another way.

The Kusanagi heir only widens her eyes, feeling her stinging cheek, and remains dumbfounded.

Meanwhile, ‘Nagi only wipes her palm into her thigh and yowls. “Who do you think you’re talking with? At least I am not the one who breeds like a crazy bitch on heat and then leaves a bunch of your spawns for anyone else to raise while you continue to live with no shame and sing like a cuckoo bird… Disgusting. Tsk. If only these NESTS workers sprayed you before spoiling you in their sanatorium. It cannot be helped that a bunch of idiots forgot about it...”

At the moment, Kyoko shakily closes her eyes and bites her lip as she can feel her guts twisting and something stuck in her throat. Yet, she interrupts the dark entity’s speech. “Shut up… You know nothing about this, you fool.”

Kusanagi only raises her eyebrow and backfires in a louder voice. “Huh? Did you say something? Or did I hurt your feelings, princess? You know, many of these clones have gone through a living hell and were slaughtered, and you still have the audacity to whine when you had the best of your life.”

These words pierce like arrows at Kyoko and give her flashbacks of being restrained to the examination table like a defenseless little animal crying for help just for these wicked scientists to grope or cut her while injecting various drugs.

Even reliving these traumatic experiences alone makes the Kusanagi heir shakily respire and stare into the void while unable to hug herself. Despite that, she opens her amber eyes and softens her gaze while avoiding facing her kidnapper and seeing her vulnerable side. “Is this why you brought me here? Do you want me to apologize to these clones?”

The tanned brunette only grins and proudly announces. “You bet your ass you will! And you’ll become our doormat. But not now… Not until I am done with you!”

When ‘Nagi grabs Kyoko’s throat and picks a switch knife from her pocket, she brings the tip of the sharp blade close to her chest. Lastly, she grins like a delusional maniac and adds. “Let’s see how rotten you are from the core~”

Meanwhile, the Kusanagi heir faces her without a single sign of fear or having nothing to lose. Hell, even if she is on the verge of death, she keeps a calm face and slowly blinks.

Slash! As the knife tears the brunette’s t-shirt, it exposes her worn black sports bra and well-built body.

Despite that, Kyoko stubbornly stares at Kusanagi as her gaze alone warns that she will accept even the worst torture from her executioner. Even the sharp blade in her opponent’s hand moving down to her belly doesn’t threaten her.

This reaction entertains the dark entity, and as her crimson eyes blaze with madness, she addresses her plaything. “I could simply open your guts and wrap your intestines around your neck as a decoration. However, it would be boring, don’t you agree?”

When her palm slides from Kyoko’s neck and rests on her shoulder, she lowers her knife to the ground. A moment later, she arches her back and strokes her cheeks while making purring-like noises.

Even when their eyes meet and the dark entity starts rubbing her thigh, the Kusanagi heir stares into this demon’s eyes and listens to her twisted talk. “You know, I could treat you with a nice and slow knife massage or boil you alive by your own flame. But I’ll be kind and let you decide whichever you prefer~”

However, thanks to the suspicious flat bulge in her partner’s pocket, Kusanagi makes a small thrilling noise. “Hoo~ What do you have there? Let me see.”

When Kusanagi picks up a phone, she unlocks it and looks through her contacts until one name catches her eye.

“Yagami, eh? Hmm, how did you get her phone number? Well, it’s not important now.” Kusanagi says with a smug look.

Just as she is about to press the call button, Kyoko frowns. After gathering strength in her upper body, she pushes her down.

After ‘Nagi grunts and is tackled down by her captured plaything, she hisses. “You bitch!…”

When she grips her upper arms, she tosses Kyoko away and yells. “JUST WAIT FOR YOUR TURN!”

As the Kusanagi heir hits the cold ground, she groans and curls into a ball. Unfortunately for her, she immediately and painfully moans after receiving a powerful kick into her stomach.

More so, her whimpering and her pathetic face don’t intrigue ‘Nagi at all.

After the tanned brunette removes the dust from her clothes, she murmurs. “Tsk, you stupid, annoying woman… But don’t worry, I’ll let that woman with purple flame to learn how she wastes time on such a low-life as you. Just you wait and see~”

While Kusanagi presses her phone against her ear and patiently waits for Yagami to pick it up, she forces Kyoko to lie on her stomach and sits on top of her.

Finally, as she hears the redhead answering, she imitates the Kusanagi heir’s voice. “Yo! How ya doing? Listen, I’m bored as fuck. So, why don’t you come to play with me?”

Suddenly, Kyoko turns her head and desperately screams. “Yagami, don’t! It’s a trap!”

“Kyoko?… Where the hell are you?!” the redhead asks without hiding anxiety.

However, just before Yagami says anything, ‘Nagi cracks a nervous smile and yowls as she pulls Kyoko’s hair and yanks her head. “Shut up!”

While Kyoko closes her eyes and hisses in pain, Kusanagi is delighted by Ioriko’s raging tone behind the phone call. “You bastard… Get your hands off Kyoko! Where are you hiding, you coward?!”

Lastly, the tanned brunette says in a suggestive tone while keeping her plaything under her claw. “Now, now~ Don’t be impatient, my dear. I know you cannot wait to meet me, but let me tell you where you can find me. So, listen up ‘cos I won’t repeat twice...”


After a while, the slammed wide-open door makes the tanned brunette, sitting next to her cornered prey, immediately turn back. For sure, seeing one enraged redhead glaring down at them sparks the excitement in Kusanagi’s crimson eyes.

“So, you really came~” The dark entity says in a thrilled tone while watching Yagami taking step by step down the stairs. When she sits unconscious, Kyoko, like she is her precious doll, she proudly displays her like her masterpiece. “Look, I was so waiting for you for so long that I couldn’t help myself but to kill some time.”

As she wraps her arm around the Kusanagi heir, who is stripped to her underwear and covered in cuts and dried blood, she holds Kyoko’s cheeks and makes her face Yagami. After she respires, ‘Nagi adds without removing her amorous eyes from Ioriko. “I met this little kitten and decided to play with her. However, she was no fun~”

As she delightfully smiles and strokes her partner’s side, she confesses nearly in a singing voice. “Not fun at all. Hell, she cannot even handle her own flame and passed out when I showed her a more interesting way of using it.”

For sure, seeing her long-time rival ending up like this boils the redhead’s blood. When she lowers her head, she silently growls. “I’ll make you fucking pay for this…”

After ‘Nagi gets up and thrusts her chest forward close to Yagami, she keeps her hands in her jeans pocket. “Eh? What’s that?”

Suddenly, Ioriko launches a powerful punch into Kusanagi’s stomach, making her groan.

Even when the tanned brunette hunches and covers her stomach, she cracks a smile while panting. “I missed you too, darling...”

Yet Yagami ignores and removes her long coat. After all, her partner’s well-being is more important, and how she got into trouble can wait until she wakes up.

Just as she bends down and is about to cover the resting Kyoko, Ioriko becomes alert.

“Don’t ignore me!” Kusanagi yells as she charges at the redhead with the flaming punch.

Fortunately, Ioriko’s reaction is quick. Thus, she sends the crescent-slashing strike. As the blood splashes like a fountain, the tanned brunette hits the ground and grunts.

“I’m… I’m not done yet!” Kusanagi yells as she shakily leans on her elbow and tries to get up.

Meanwhile, when Ioriko covers her injured partner with her long coat, she turns her head and gives a deadly glare to ‘Nagi. “You still hadn’t enough?”

After the redhead leaves Kyoko’s side, she ignites her palm and steps forward to her fallen enemy without hiding her murderous intentions. “I’ll show you what happens when anyone dares to touch someone who belongs to me!”

In the end, Ioriko unleashes the wave of the purple flame at ‘Nagi, who shakily stands and holds her arm. “Go and die!”


Some time has passed. One brunette is awakened by the stinging sensation when the warm water spray and wet clothing wash over her. Of course, that unexpected burning pain all over her body makes Kyoko whimper and sigh, even if she is still too weak to resist whatever force is assaulting her.

After lifting her elbow and covering her face, Kyoko slowly opens her eyes and spots the redhead holding the shower head in her hand aimed at her while lowering the white, small towel soaked in a barely visible light tone of red.

“Yagami? How?… What are you doing?” The brunette asks while dumbfounded at her partner. When she lowers her gaze and realizes that she is sitting in the bathtub without a single piece of clothing, her cheeks are dyed the same color as Ioriko’s hair, and she immediately covers her breasts. “You! What are you up to, you stupid pervert? If wanna take me down, then at least do it without using dirty tricks!”

Instead of arguing with her rival, Yagami only rolls her eyes and sprays warm water on her face. Besides, it secretly amuses her how Kyoko, at the moment, is not so different from a domestic, trouble-maker cat that needs to be washed.

When Ioriko sighs and turns off the shower, she grabs and tosses a large towel at her soggy feline. “Here. Can you do it by yourself?”

Meanwhile, the brunette only stares with her big eyes and tilts her head to the side, without being able to figure out what her partner wants from her partner’s motives.

For sure, her rival’s curiosity like a cat’s makes Ioriko turn her head and cover her face, along with feeling the heat rushing to her cheeks. After a moment, she grips the towel and starts drying the Kusanagi heir’s hair.

At first, Kyoko struggles for a moment, but as soon as their eyes meet and she sees her mildly concerned look, she lowers her hands and allows her to do as she pleases.

When Yagami closes her eyes and sighs, she adds. “I swear… it cannot be helped that I have to do it when you’re like this. But you better not get used to it, got it? It’s the first and the last time, you idiot!”

At the moment, the brunette only silently nods and entrusts her body to Ioriko. More so, when her long-time rival dries her, she seems to be careful doing so and busy studying whatever part she is working on.

‘At least it’s not life-threatening or serious. Thank goodness…’ Ioriko wonders while checking on the injuries on the brunette’s body. For now, she closes her eyes and silently exhales.

“What is it with that look on your face, Yagami? Don’t tell me that someone is worrying about me?” Kyoko cracks a playful smile and addresses her partner.

“Hmph. If you can still talk like this, then you’re more than fine.” The redhead backfires. When she finishes her current task, she swallows the saliva and wraps the towel around her rival’s shoulders.

“Come. We need to cover your wounds.” Yagami briefly orders before leaving her side and searching for one item on the shelves.

When Kyoko lifts her arm, she fixates her eyes on the cuts and responds. “It’s okay. There is no need for that.”

“And then they may get infected and I won’t be able to face like an equal, Kyoko.” Ioriko responds as she picks up the first aid kit.

As the redhead approaches, Kyoko hangs her head and hugs her knees. “But what about that dark entity who has the same flame as mine? I’m sure that woman might keep you entertained more than me.”

“What are you talking about?” Yagami asks as she opens the first aid kit. When she picks up the scissors and the roll of medical clothing and bandage, she gives another command. “Show me your arm.”

After the brunette does what she has been told to, she softens her gaze and tightens her lips while avoiding her partner. “But I will never reach the full potential of my power… I don’t think that I want to now.”

Ioriko only raises her eyebrow while treating Kyoko’s injuries. Nevertheless, she further listens to her.

“You know, when she kept me in that basement, she told me that my ancestors used our flame to do the really awful things to punish others… if not to take anyone’s lives.” The brunette confesses.

After a few moments, she inhales and shakily respires before continuing. “She even shown it to me that with concentrating her body heat into her palms alone can be dangerous. And trust me, even if she only been just playing with me, but it hurt… It hurt that I could swear she’ll boil or burn me from the inside whatever place she was touching me.”

When Ioriko finishes working on her arm, Kyoko forces herself to offer the other one and adds, no matter how something is stuck in her throat and preventing her from speaking. “No wonder why NESTS workers and some people in the past called me a freak or feared me… As if they knew already, since I was a child, that I was a monster with a power that can only make others suffer.”

As the redhead’s face darkens, she is done working on her partner’s arm and lowers her head. “And you believe in that bunch of nonsense, Kyoko?”

After a brief pause, she covers her eyes and briefly chuckles. “Hmph. Just because some discounted knock-off told you that you’re going to take her word seriously? Don’t make me laugh.”

Suddenly, Kyoko widens her eyes as Ioriko places her hands under her armpits and lifts her like a kitten while her towel barely hangs on her. While the redhead wraps her arms around her and takes her out of the bathtub, the brunette closes her eyes and clings to her.

But for now, Yagami’s hand slides on her rival’s lower back, and she whispers into her ear. “I’m not interested in anyone aside from you. Do not forget it because you belong to me, Kyoko.”

This confession gives her pleasant goosebumps and makes Kyoko’s heart skip a beat that all she can do is quietly call Yagami’s name.

More so, she starts making purring-like noises when the redhead strokes her hair and adds something in a nearly mute tone.

Just before Kyoko says anything, Ioriko bends and wraps her arm around her thighs, lifting her like a wounded princess.

When the brunette clings tighter to Ioriko, she addresses her while keeping her indignant yet blushing face. “Oi… What do you think you’re doing, Yagami?”

“I still have a lot of unfinished business with you. Besides, I need to mark you so that no one will dare lay their hands on you. So, you’re going with me.” The redhead responds with a smug look and heads towards the door.

In the end, even if that doesn’t sound too promising, Kyoko lowers her gaze and murmurs while being carried. “You better not try to drop me or else…”

On the other hand, she doesn’t really mind whatever Yagami has planned for her. Besides, even if she can feel deep inside that her partner may ask her to stay tonight, she is fine with her rival’s company. More so, she can swear that Ioriko’s presence strangely comforts her.


Notes:

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First of all,
I want to thank 🥭Mango for the IorixKyo Midnight Bliss yuri💖
Yup, I love them and they were a nice birthday present!
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Title: Dimming Little Flame (Chapter 3)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Pairing: Iori Yagami x Kyo Kusanagi
Status: Completed (3 chapters)
Summary: Tonight, Kyo cannot calm down while impatiently waiting for his partner to return home.
Unfortunately, his worries come true when injured Iori finally returns and collapses on him…

AO3 Link


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It is the middle of the dark night. Somewhere in one old abandoned building site.

One tanned brunette watches how thick, large snowflakes slowly fall while he impatiently waits for his opponent to show up.

“Why ye taking so long? Or are you bold only by using words?” ‘Nagi says to himself and fixes his red scarf.

Suddenly, he widens his eyes and turns his head toward the direction of a familiar voice. “I finally found you!”

At that moment, Kusanagi’s crimson eyes sparkle with excitement, and he greets the redhead with spread arms and a wide smile. “Oh, look what we’ve got there~ Thank goodness, it’s you! I won’t lie - ya got me worried for a second that I would need to deal with that little whiny fool.”

However, his festive mood is ruined as soon as behind Iori’s back when he sees Kyo taking a step to the side to reveal himself.

But for now, Kusanagi leans on the side and frowns, addressing his rival. “Why a hell you’re staring at me like that? Do you have too many eyes or what? Stop using him as a shield! Or ye only know how to hide behind anyone’s back.”

As he gets step by step closer to Iori like an intimidating, large feline, his voice changes into a nearly thrilling tone. “In any case… How’s your wounds?”

When ‘Nagi stands close to the indignant redhead, he thrusts his chest and delightfully narrows his gaze. “Good. Did you miss me that much?”

Despite the sensation as if an invisible Kusanagi’s panther tail wraps around his thigh, Iori keeps a poker face.

Yet, such a reaction only makes ‘Nagi respire and deeply chuckle. “No? Then why are you here? Come on, you don’t need to be shy around me. And don’t try to deny it - I know you want it as much as I do~”

Unfortunately, just before he touches Yagami’s cheek, his hand is caught.

As Iori grips his wrist, he reveals his bare fangs. “For being a cheap knock-off, you are allowing yourself too much.”

“Oh~ Now that’s what I’m talking about. You’re finally into that mood,” Kusanagi backfires in a nearly flirtatious tone.

After he brushes off his palm, he raises the index finger and ignites it. As a little orange flame is reflected in both eyes, the dark entity suggests. “You’re going to take his place, right? Hey, let’s do it, already~”

However, the redhead nearly gets startled and turns his head when Kyo gently places his hand on his shoulders.

“Do not fall into his trap. It’s better if we team up and take him down together.” The Kusanagi heir warns him in a calm voice.

After ‘Nagi blows the small flame, he narrows his gaze and shows a middle finger to his original. “Do not interface, and just wait for your turn.”

Meanwhile, Iori closes his eyes and replies, ignoring his foe’s presence. “Just watch carefully and you’ll see what happens when anyone dares to touch who belongs to me, Kyo.”

For sure, such a response makes Kyo exhale. “And you better not try anything reckless or else this time someone will spend a night in hospital.”

Lastly, when the Kusanagi heir withdraws, he observes from the distance how these two keep a distance.

Thus, after ‘Nagi tosses his scarf, another fight between the dark entity and Yagami begins.

At first, the redhead patiently waits for his opponent to make a first turn.

After ‘Nagi ignites his palm, he launches a fireball at Iori.

Just as Yagami blocks the sent attack, Kusanagi charges at him with full force.

For sure, it was a close strike. Yet, Iori evades it.

A few more sent kicks and punches by the tanned brunette. Yet, Iori successfully blocks these attacks again.

After Kusanagi ceases his attacks, he gives Iori a mocking look. “Ya know, I wonder how long you gonna keep up like this~ Maybe I should motivate you a bit…”

Just as ‘Nagi raises his hand and aims at Kyo, Yagami rushes at him.

Before he reaches his throat, Kusanagi lowers his arm and dodges the strike.

A second later, the tanned brunette hits his back with his elbow. Soon, the redhead grunts as he hits the snowy ground.

Of course, Kyo cannot just stand there and do nothing.

Unfortunately for him, ‘Nagi’s reflexes are quicker, and his flame reflects his rival’s fireball.

As the fire submerges into the air, the tanned brunette’s eyes flare with rage, and he growls at him. “I TOLD YOU TO WAIT YOUR TURN!”

Meanwhile, Iori grabs his opponent’s shank and pulls him down.

After ‘Nagi hits the ground with a brief groan, the redhead manages to get up and stand up.

While Iori steps on his back, he bends down and grips his neck. As his nails sink into his skin, he narrows his gaze. “Any last words before I’ll send you to hell?”

Meanwhile, Kusanagi only cracks a mocking smile.

After a brief pause, Yagami lightens up his fingertips with purple little flames, and the loud explosion bangs all over the construction site, making Kyo instinctively cover his face with his elbows.

A couple moments later, the Kusanagi heir lowers his arms and observes how the dark smoke fades away, revealing the victor of the battle and fallen ‘Nagi.

After Iori removes the dust and ashes from himself, he comments. “What a bunch of wasted time.”

Meanwhile, Kyo gets alerted and stares at his partner.

But for now, Yagami only gives a questioning look to his partner and addresses him. “What is it? As if that fool would die that easily. Let’s go. Or do you prefer to freeze here?”

Apparently, the tanned brunette’s upper body and soon the rest of him raise as he is controlled by the strings.

“Do not underestimate me~” ‘Nagi speaks up as he fixes his shoulders while his arms are loose.

Lastly, he ignites his fist and charges at his opponent.

However, just a moment before the impact, the redhead turns and delivers a hefty kick into ‘Nagi’s stomach.

Thus, the dark entity’s flame is dimmed, and he is sent off flying.

Upon his body harshly hitting the ground, it slightly bounces before sliding on the frozen gravel.

But for now, Kusanagi shakily leans on his elbow while panting. “I’m... I’m not done yet!”

Instead of saying anything, Iori only closes his eyes and exhales.

Soon, he approaches his opponent and bends down.

After the redhead grabs Kusanagi by his t-shirt, he brings him close to his face.

Meanwhile, ‘Nagi doesn’t resist and keeps a smug face.

“Do not test my patience any further.” Iori warns him while keeping a straight face.

After he tosses down ‘Nagi, he adds. “However, if you still have your death wish, I’ll give it to you... But you have to earn it first. ”

When Iori turns his back, he declares without looking back. “So, you better do not disappoint me next time.”

As soon as he gets close to Kyo, he prompts him to leave.

On their way, the brunette is complaining while keeping his hands warm in his jacket pockets. “Why do you also have to instigate these things? You know, you’re only encouraging him.”

After a brief pause, he lowers his gaze and complains. “I swear, if I didn’t know you, I would think that you just have nothing better to do…”

“You worry too much. Or perhaps…” The redhead backfires.

However, when Iori makes a smug face, the brunette realizes something is off.

When Kyo’s poker face cracks, he asks in an unsure tone. “Wha-, what is it with you?”

“I just finally figured it out something,” Yagami proudly explains.

While his partner’s expressions entertain him, he concludes. “It seems the original is jealous of a mere copy and sucks so badly at hiding it.”

Suddenly, the heat rushes to the brunette’s cheeks, and he indignantly replies as if he is about to jump on Iori. “What are you!-”

However, Yagami only places his palm on his partner’s face and holds him back like a kitten trying to get food.

A few moments later, he ruffles Kyo’s hair and makes him briefly close his eyes.

After he withdraws his hand, he grasps the brunette’s scarf.

Besides, sometimes, it’s enjoyable to give Kusanagi a taste of his own medicine and tease him. Or so Yagami decides.

Lastly, he fixes his scarf without removing his eyes from Kyo. “Either way, you’ll catch a cold if you expose your neck like this.”

Meanwhile, the brunette only averts his blushing gaze and murmurs something under his nose, yet being secretly relieved that this time he didn’t need to drag the injured Iori from the battlefield.

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Title: Dimming Little Flame (Chapter 2)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Pairing: Iori Yagami x Kyo Kusanagi
Status: Completed (3 chapters)
Summary: Tonight, Kyo cannot calm down while impatiently waiting for his partner to return home.
Unfortunately, his worries come true when injured Iori finally returns and collapses on him…

AO3 Link


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A day has passed since the mysterious entity assaulted Yagami.

Even if Iori is in better shape than yesterday and almost acting the same as before the incident, Kyo keeps an eye on him whenever he can.

More so, the brunette cannot rest until he takes matters into his own hands and visits one abandoned storage where all his remaining clones live.

But for now, he waits until Iori falls asleep and hopes he won’t get caught trying to sneak out.


Some time has passed. It is the middle of the night.

All the clones are sleeping peacefully under the warm futon.

After all, their adored leader is watching them over tonight on his throne, which is at the end of the storage so that he can check on everyone without needing to leave his comfortable seat.

By far, nothing has disturbed such a serene night. Not even a tiny mouse dares to run.

But for now, one tanned brunette’s, covered in a snow-white bandage, hands are itching for the action. It’s too boring!

If it wasn’t for the snow and too cold outside, he would leave and seek anyone who may be a suitable time killer for him, even if it’s for a few minutes.

Unfortunately, only fools want to catch a cold or any other nasty disease in such weather.

However, a strong feeling in his guts insists that something interesting may happen soon. It has to. After all, it never betrayed him before.

But for now, Kusanagi relaxes with one leg thrown over his lap, rests his head on his palm, and yawns as wide as a large feline.

After he opens his glowing crimson eyes, he cracks a smile and speaks up in a sleepy tone. “Come out, come out, wherever you are. How long ya gonna keep me waiting?~”

Suddenly, he shakes his head and shrugs.

As he rubs his arms, he murmurs. “Maybe I need to grab more heaters or warm clothes for the boys. Yeah… Tomorrow is gonna be a busy day~”

In the end, he leans to the side and picks up a bottle of the finest brand of whiskey from the box beside his throne.


A half-hour passes by. Finally, the brunette has fallen asleep with his arms crossed and his head thrown back.

However, thanks to the loud banging on the metal door, his sleepiness is gone instantly.

As a few replicas of Kyo lazily lift their heads, Kusanagi addresses them in a chill voice. “It’s just a stray animal. Go back to sleep, okay?”

However, after a several seconds, a loud banging continues.

When Kusanagi lifts his eyes, he orders one of the clones. “Sakura, go check who is asking for the problems.”

“Fine…” the clone in purple replies in a half-sleepy voice and gets up, no matter how much he prefers staying under the warm embrace of the futon.

When he makes his way to the door, he asks. “Who is it?”

“It’s me - Kyo. I only came to talk with your leader. So, is he there? Or do you want me to leave a message for him?” The voice behind the door asks politely.

Suddenly, Sakura widens his eyes and turns his head. “Big Bro, it’s original! What should we do?”

Meanwhile, ‘Nagi cracks a smile and narrows his gaze. “What do you mean, what to do? Of course, we’re gonna greet him! So, how long you’ll stand like being kissed? Let it him in.”

The replica in purple only lowers his gaze and doesn’t object to Kusanagi. Lastly, he removes the lock and opens the door.

Most of the clones are in awe as if a living ghost is in front of them.

However, the tanned brunette only chuckles and observes with amusement the Kusanagi heir brushing off the snow from himself but keeping a serious look on his face.

While ‘Nagi cozily sits on his throne, he mockingly addresses his guest. “Why would you look at that? How’s the weather outside? It must be a lovely one, eh? Come on in, and we’ll get you warm, princess.”

A second later, he grinds his teeth and frowns. “Oi, ya gonna just stand there? Close the damn door and stop letting the draft in! ‘Cos then I gonna catch a cold and die, you fucking selfish moron!”

Meanwhile, Kyo only closes his eyes and enters, while one clone immediately closes the door and turns on the light switch.

As the entire storage lightens up by the orange light, Kusanagi asks. “Don’t just stand there? I ain’t gonna bite you. Unless you get on my nerves. Then I would chop you into pieces and feed you to the pigs.”

While Kyo keeps a serious look on his face and approaches ‘Nagi, he looks on sides time from time at his replicas, who don’t trust him and move aside.

But for now, ‘Nagi raises his eyebrow while resting his chin on his fist. “What’s wrong? You didn’t come all this way to stare at me like you ate some shit, did you?”

“You have gone too far this time. However, I’ll consider sparing you if you apologize to me for hurting Yagami and promise me you will stay away from him.” The Kusanagi heir explains calmly.

Meanwhile, the tanned brunette covers his mouth and snorts.

Suddenly, the replica in brown frowns and shields with one arm the precious leader. “Oi, you better watch your mouth! Remember to whom you’re talking.”

“That’s right! It was the Red Demon who assaulted Big Bro first. So, we had to protect him from that bastard and show him a lesson about what happens if he attacks the wrong person.” The clone in blue indignantly adds while repeating his brother’s moves.

Meanwhile, Kusanagi only keeps a smug face and interrupts them. “Hoki, Mero! Enough.”

When he gets the twins’ attention, his face changes to a serious one. “You two, and anyone else - do not interface. I’ll take care of him. You all just watch, got it?”

Lastly, these two clones only nod and step back while staying close to Kusanagi’s sides.

After a brief pause, the tanned brunette stands up and rests his hands on his waist. “Apologize to you? When did a not feathered little rooster like you grew so bold to speak like this to his superiors? You are nothing but an inferior breed. Either way…”

Meanwhile, Kyo only patiently listens and refuses to give in a cheap provocation.

After all, it’s better to refrain from unnecessary violence for now and let ‘Nagi speak. Or so the brunette decides.

When Kusanagi stands close to his new prey, he thrusts his chest forward to touch his one and looks down at him. “Listen up. What I do with him shouldn’t concern my boys or you. So, why do you care about him so much? Who are you? Is he your boyfriend or something? Aren’t you supposed to hate his clan and pray for his downfall like the rest of you should?”

As he gently slaps Kyo’s cheek, he grins like a Cheshire Cat while studying the brunette. “Hey, a woman should not stick into men’s business. So, why don’t you let us settle down like adults, baby face?”

After the Kusanagi heir closes his eyes, he brushes off ‘Nagi’s palm.

When Kyo opens his amber eyes, he replies in a strict tone while trying to remain as patient as possible. “I won’t repeat twice - leave Yagami out of this.”

Yet, the tanned brunette only comments. “Oh~ Look who is speaking.”

When he places his palm on his chest, he proudly explains. “Hey, ever since your oh-so-precious husband left a huge scar on me I can’t just leave him as nothing happened without taking any responsibility. You see, it’s something very personal between us and I can’t just let it slip through my fingers. Not until he is under my foot and I’ll crush his beating heart in front of his pathetic little face.”

But for now, Kyo lowers his head and clenches his hands into fists.

“Aww, what’s wrong?~ Did I make ya cry? Go on and cry like that one oversensitive fool!” Kusanagi teases him.

Suddenly, Kyo launches a powerful punch into the tanned brunette’s face.

As Kusanagi rubs the running blood from his nose by using his sleeve, Hoki growls. “You son of the bi-!”

However, before he charges at Kyo, ‘Nagi’s voice stops him. “Hoki, didn’t I tell you all earlier? Do not interface.”

“But he hurt you, Big Bro!” the replica in brown objects.

“Shush… What did I say?” Kusanagi turns his head and gives an icy glare.

After this, none of the clones dare move and only silently observe their adored oldest sibling.

Meanwhile, Kyo straightens his back and keeps a calm stance.

Suddenly, ‘Nagi grabs his opponent by his jacket and barks like a feral animal. “Hey, you think you can mock me?! I’ll make a piece of shit like you into our doormat, and you’ll beg to lick my shoes ‘til they shine!”

However, the Kusanagi only narrows his gaze and judgmentally stares at the beast, who grinds his teeth.

“DON’T MAKE FUN OF ME!” the dark brunette yells at the top of his lungs.

After Kyo tightly grips the arm that holds him and his neck, ‘Nagi feels the rising heat on these parts.

“Let me go. Otherwise, you won’t leave the hospital for a while.” The brunette warns.

However, Kusanagi only removes his hand and gives him a mocking look. “As if you’ll do this. You are just a weak creature without a will. A freak and mistake of god as your dear prototype.”

When Kyo releases the tanned brunette, he gives him a piercing look. “If you weren’t someone important and dear to these clones, I would have beaten a living shit out of you until you won’t be able to get up. But now, I can’t just leave them without someone looking after them.”

After a brief pause, the Kusanagi heir adds. “Listen, how about we’ll do it tomorrow at the same old building site where you brought me last time? If I win, you’ll leave Yagami alone.”

Surely, such an offer peeks ‘Nagi’s curiosity. Yet, he interrupts his speech and raises his eyebrow. “Why can’t we do it now? Or you’re afraid of taking more than you swallow? You know, it won’t change the inevitable~ So, ya better prepare to bring someone with you to gather your scattered ashes.”

Yet, the brunette doesn’t get confused and keeps his poker face. “Don’t forget - tomorrow, at the same time as today, got it?”

When ‘Nagi looks around and announces to all the clones. “You heard him, boys? Tomorrow, I gonna beat the original’s ass! So, you better start preparing a big feast.”

After such a speech, all the replicas of Kyo chant Kusanagi’s name and cheer for him.

Soon, Kusanagi raises his hand and silences all the clones immediately.

As the tanned brunette ignites his palm with the same flame that dances in his eyes, he addresses his opponent. “You better do not disappoint me.”

When Kyo repeats the same movement, he backfires. “Same goes for you. However, be careful or else you may get burned.”

In the end, as both lower their arms, the bright orange flames immediately perish. And thus, the Kusanagi heir understands that despite defeating this dark entity in the past, he shouldn’t take him lightly.

Nevertheless, Kyo worries more about whether Iori will catch him this time and tag along or persist that he faces ‘Nagi again on his own.


Some time has passed.

After the Kusanagi heir returns home, he undresses and sneaks into the bedroom without waking up his partner.

However, when he sits on the edge of the bed, he gets startled by Iori’s voice. “Where have you been wandering around all this time?”

As the brunette turns his head, he notices the irritated redhead lying on his side.

When Kyo softens his gaze, he explains. “Sorry if I wake you up. I just went to the bathroom.”

Meanwhile, Yagami sits and pats Kyo’s arms up to his cheeks.

Such a gesture surprises the brunette, but he doesn’t mind Iori inspecting him.

The redhead narrows his gaze, holding his partner’s cheeks. “You’re cold. I’ll ask you again - where have you been? … Don’t tell me you went after that cheap copy. Haven’t you learned anything from the previous times?”

“He only took an advantage of me because he back-stabbed me. This time, I came to his lair on my own and gave him a small warning. However, he refused to listen to me. So, I would need to come back tomorrow to explain to him in the only language he understands.” The brunette explains.

Meanwhile, Iori only sighs and stretches Kyo’s cheeks. “You are truly a stupid, reckless cat.”

When he slides down his hands on the Kusanagi’s arms, he adds. “If I knew that you were going after him, I would have stopped you.”

After a brief pause, he shakes his head and continues without removing his eyes from his partner. “Tomorrow, you will show me where he is.”

“Not under my watch. You are not allowed to throw your life at risk.” The brunette backfires.

Yagami only cracks a smile. “It’s that fool who begs for his death. So, I’ll be kind and grant his wish.”

At that moment, Kyo understands that he’ll convince the wind not to blow sooner than over-talk his stubborn partner.

Besides, even if Iori is bedridden, he would still crawl to face anyone who gives even a single wrong look to the Kusanagi, no matter how many times he is stopped.

In the end, he closes his eyes and sighs. “What am I going to do with you?”

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Title: Dimming Little Flame (Chapter 1)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters: Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Pairing: Iori Yagami x Kyo Kusanagi
Status: Completed (3 chapters)
Summary: Tonight, Kyo cannot calm down while impatiently waiting for his partner to return home.
Unfortunately, his worries come true when injured Iori finally returns and collapses on him…

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It is a peaceful winter evening in Yagami’s apartment. However, one brunette comfortably sitting on the couch cannot find peace of mind.

When Kyo holds a warm cup of hot cocoa, he lowers his gaze and silently exhales.

It’s been more than a couple of hours since Iori promised to return. Knowing him, he would call and warn if he may take longer.

Of course, Kyo tried to call him an hour earlier. Unfortunately, his partner didn’t answer.

At first, he thought perhaps Iori was busy or on his way. Therefore, he didn’t bother to call back. However, even later on, he received the same response.

No matter how often the Kusanagi checked his phone - there was no new message or notification about a missed call.

But for now, Kyo turns his head to the side and says to himself in a gloomy tone. “Just where in the world are you, Yagami? It’s better to be nothing serious. Or else, what do you expect me to do with you?”

Meanwhile, when the tuxedo kitten notices how one of his dads is unusually upset, he lowers his triangle ears and wonders if these two fought again or if his other dad hurt him.

Therefore, little Oreo decides to cheer him up in the best way he knows. And thus, he jumps on the couch while letting out a brief trill.

After he approaches Kyo, he rubs his head and his body against his leg while his tail is lifted, trying to get his attention.

For sure, such an unexpected gesture surprises the Kusanagi.

When the brunette leans forward, he puts the mug on the coffee table and sits back.

As he strokes the kitten’s head and under his chin, Kyo softens his gaze and sighs. “Did you miss your dad as well? Let’s hope that he is fine and only decided to get something for you.”

After Oreo lies next to him and closes his eyes, and his beloved hand strokes his soft fur, his little motor engine activates.

However, his kitten’s presence and purring makes him lower his shoulders and feel how his heart aches.

In the end, he cannot help himself but irrationally worry about his partner without even knowing his whereabouts.


Several minutes have passed.

Suddenly, Oreo lifts his head and ears upon hearing something.

“What is it, Oreo? Is your dad already home?” Kyo asks as he gets up and heads toward the corridor.

After rushing to his destination place, he notices that there is no one inside.

However, a faint banging on the door and the sound of the lock moving caught the brunette's attention.

Soon, the mysterious culprit opens the door.

Fortunately, Kyo’s reaction is quicker, and he catches the redhead in his arms without both collapsing on the floor.

“Oi, you’re okay?” The brunette asks him while closing the door.

When Iori places his hand on his partner’s shoulder, he withdraws his lowered head and faces him while surpassing his groaning.

Suddenly, Kyo widens his eyes and becomes pale upon noticing Iori covered in blood. After a closer inspection, he scolds him without containing his emotions. “What happened to you? Who the hell did this to you?!”

While Iori’s face twists in pain and panting, he backfires. “I just tripped over and fell downstairs! That’s what fucking happened… So, move, and let me catch a break.”

After hearing these words, the brunette’s face darkens. “Fell downstairs, eh? Are you sure about that?”

“Tsk. Do not test my patience, Kyo.” The redhead warns through gritted teeth.

Unfortunately, his attempt to stand up on his own fails.

Thus, the sudden pain on Yagami's side makes him hold his palm into the aching spot, and he loses his balance.

After the brunette throws Iori’s arm over his shoulders, he closes his eyes and sighs. “Let’s go… Let’s get you warm and see your wounds.”

Lastly, he helps Yagami to walk to the bedroom while wondering who could have done this to him.

However, on their way, one person comes to his mind. Although, even if his guess might be wrong, it doesn’t matter. Right now, prioritizing his partner’s well-being is more important. Or so Kyo decides.


After he lies Iori in bed, he assists him with removing his outfit and spots that the redhead’s clothes are tattered and have holes with crispy burnt edges.

While silently exhaling, the brunette wonders how much Yagami suffered to become so passive and willingly accept any treatment from him.

“What’s wrong? If you dislike it so much, you can leave me alone. As if I need your pity.” The redhead comments as he observes his partner’s every movement.

When Kyo grasps the hemline of Iori’s t-shirt, he lowers his shoulders and head. As he cracks a fake smile, he replies in a cold yet calm tone. “You’re right… I guess it’s better to leave it in professionals’ hands.”

After he sits on the edge of the bed, he picks up his phone from his pocket.

However, as Kyo types a specific phone number, Yagami shakily sits up and gathers all his remaining strength into his palm.

Suddenly, the Kusanagi freezes in the same spot when the phone is hit out of his hand.

As soon as it lands on the ground, Kyo turns his head and stares at Iori.

Lastly, the redhead addresses him. “Don’t. I’m not that weak or ill.”

Meanwhile, Kyo remains speechless for a few moments.

Finally, the redhead breaks the intense silence. “Besides, who will feed Oreo if I’m gone?”

That’s it! It’s the last drop of the Kusanagi’s patience, and he lowers his head.

Suddenly, he roughly grabs Iori by his shirt and brings him closer. “Is that the only thing that concerns you?!”

A second later, he hung his head down while something stuck inside his throat.

Meanwhile, Yagami only narrows his gaze as he observes the trembling and stiff brunette.

“... You’re truly an idiot.” Kyo comments.

After he bites into his lower lip, he continues while holding back from sobbing. “You may have died and I wouldn’t even know that. What am I supposed to do then? Shrug my shoulders and say I had no clue that you died? Hey, you think no one would notice or care? But you’re so fucking wrong! How… how many times I’ve told that you’re not alone? It’s… it’s okay if you’re too stubborn and prideful to rely on anyone and I’m not forcing you to do so. … I never did or will do that.”

In the end, Kyo lowers his hands and buries his face in his partner’s chest. “But at least, … Please let me help you. That’s all I ask for.”

However, he widens his eyes when he feels how Iori’s palm rests on his head.

As Yagami closes his eyes, he sighs. After he opens his eyes, he gently ruffles his hair. “Who’s calling whom a fool? As if that will happen anytime soon. After all, who else will take care of Oreo and one stupid, nosy trouble-maker who worries too much? Listen. If I die, I’ll take you together with me into my grave. So, even after my death, you will still belong to me, Kyo.”

After hearing this confession, Kyo carefully wraps his arms around his partner and nuzzles his cheek against his chest while murmuring something gibberish.

In the meantime, Iori briefly bares his fangs as he explains. “Tsk. I’ve only dealt with one arrogant coward who dared to attack me. At least he didn’t show any interest in you and it’s all that matters. But I took longer than expected because out of nowhere he got the support and these two brats teamed up against me while that fool lied in his blood and laughed. That’s it.”

After a brief pause, he adds. “So, now when you know this, you can do whatever you want.”

Of course, such an answer is enough for Kyo, and he whispers. “Thank you.”

“Whatever. But keep in mind, you won’t drag me anywhere.” The redhead replies.

In the end, the brunette only silently nods.

No matter how much Kyo wants to stay like this, even if for a bit longer, he understands he cannot allow himself to rest. After all, he has become a temporary caretaker of two.

But for now, his first duty as a nurse is to examine his patient and wash him down. Or so the Kusanagi decides.


Some time has passed. After Kyo finally finishes treating Iori’s injuries and put him in warmer pajama, he manages to change the bedsheets without tearing them or tripping over for the first time.

Of course, it doesn’t help that Iori observes him as if he is his entertainment.

On the other hand, seeing Yagami cracking a smile or reminding him how to handle such a simple task despite his body being covered in bruises relieved the Kusanagi.

But for now, he can finally take a break. Or so Kyo ponders as he changes into a gray tank top and shorts and snuggles under the blanket like a feline.

As he watches over Iori, he softens his gaze.

“What is it?” The redhead asks.

“It can’t be helped that I have to check on my patient,” Kyo explains.

After Yagami turns to the side, he throws his arm over his partner and brings him closer.

For sure, such a gesture surprises the brunette. Yet, he doesn’t show any desire to lose to Iori and embraces his new role by adding in a slightly indignant voice. “Oi, what do you think you’re allowing yourself, mister? Don’t forget - you are my patient and I’m your nurse. So, you have to do what I say.”

“Then where’s your uniform, nurse?” Iori backfires while keeping a smug look on his face.

Suddenly, the heat rushes to the Kusanagi’s cheeks, and he averts his gaze for a few moments. More so, it’s difficult for him to keep a serious face when Yagami’s hand rubs and squeezes his buttocks.

Certainly, his partner’s adorable reaction amuses Iori, and he teases him a bit. “I wonder what kind of outfit you have in mind. It seems that I need to discipline my nurse for having naughty thoughts about his patient~ And, you know, medical scrubs are a thing too.”

Instead of saying anything, Kyo opens his big amber eyes and pinches his partner’s nose. “Right now, you are under a strict bed mode. And that also means - no sex for you until you get well, got it?”

“You’re such a young nurse, but already as strict as an old one…” The redhead comments as soon as Kyo lowers his hand.

“I wonder thanks to whom…” Kyo replies while keeping a poker face.

In the end, without Kusanagi realizing it, he becomes temporally distracted by his own play.

On the other hand, if Iori can joke around like this, then his injuries are not as life-threatening as Kyo expected.

Despite the Yagami’s attempt to calm down the tensed Kusanagi, the brunette shouldn’t take this situation so lightly and not forget about it as it never happened.

More importantly, his suspicious intuition is correct about who could have beaten Iori.

That’s why he must seek the same man, who is so desperately obsessed with Yagami, and settle it down. Or so Kyo is determined.


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Title: Demystify the Beast
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami (Hinted Kyo x Iori)
Summary:

[This story was made as entry for August’s month Aarinfantasy Writing Challenge.]
One night, Kyo wakes up being tied up in the cold bathtub and soon shows up his kidnapper. What does he wants from him? Will he be escape alive? Read and find out~
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August’s writing prompt: “I have bad news for you. You’ve been kidnapped.”
Write a story based on this line. Be sure to incorporate the line into the dialogue of the story.
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Eventually, the Kusanagi’s heir slowly regains his consciousness. Even so, he has a terrible headache and feels like being beaten by a heavy bag.

No, it’s not an awful hangover despite that earlier, he celebrated with a blast his disciple’s birthday with his friends. After all, he got home safely and with no incidents, right?

For now, he shakily opens his eyes while groaning. To his surprise, his vision remains in the darkness. Kyo understands that it’s not his room or Yagami’s apartment.

Along with that, he realizes that not only he is blindfolded but also his mouth is shut by the duct tape.

The brunette’s senses finally become clear once he hears the mild water splashing around him in the chill room. For now, he feels how his soaked, cold clothes are sticking against his body while he is sitting, from what he assumes, in the filled bathtub with lukewarm water.

After Kyo tries to move his arms behind his back, he fails. After all, something is wrapped around them and his ankles.

Of course, if his hands weren’t under the water, he may burn the rope and escape. Unfortunately, such an attempt to do so may only boil the water.

Whether it is someone’s sick prank, Kyo doesn’t care, and he is ready to punch or even beat a living shit out of that person or anyone involved in this.

However, he is alerted upon hearing how the door is opened and the click of the light switch.

Suddenly, Kyo feels cold shivers down his spine when he senses a powerful, malicious aura as the mysterious person enters inside. More so, he can swear that it is awfully familiar too.

“Oh~ So, our precious sleeping beauty is finally awake?” The menacing male comments in a nearly identical voice to the Kusanagi heir’s one.

Of course, Kyo instantly recognizes this person. Suddenly, he lifts his head and struggles. Even through his shut mouth, he makes it clear that is mad and will fight if needed.

The tanned brunette only narrows his gaze and smirks. After he covers his mouth, he chuckles and adds in a nearly singing voice. “Yeah, I’m also happy to see you again.”

As Kusanagi approaches his prey like a hunting, dominant feline, his crimson eyes glow in excitement.

When Kusanagi gets close to the brunette, he pulls his hair and yanks his head up. Although he is indifferent to his victim’s suffering. “Come on, now. If you wanna say anything, just say. So, don’t be shy~”

After he peels off the duct tape from Kyo’s mouth and removes the blindfold, he curiously observes how the brunette growls at him.

So, his senses were correct. It’s the same tanned dark-haired male that also wields the Kusanagi clan’s flame. Instead of wearing an identical gakuran that Kyo once wore before getting abducted by NESTS, he wears a pair of jeans, a white t-shirt, a black leather jacket, and biker gloves.

“Untie me now, you coward! Or are you afraid that I’ll kick your ass?” The Kusanagi’s heir threatens him.

Kusanagi releases his prey’s scalp and replies. “You still do not understand your position, do you? It can’t be helped that I need to spell it out for your brainless head, then.”

As he roughly holds Kyo’s jaw, he makes him face him and adds. “I have bad news for you. You’ve been kidnapped. And you ain’t going anywhere~”

Instead of showing any signs of fear, the brunette only narrows his piercing gaze. “You won’t get away with, pal. I will fucking ROAST you!”

The dark male only gives him a mocking look and remarks. “The weaker dog is, the louder it barks, eh? Tsk, I don’t get it. Why that man whom you call Yagami is so madly obsessed with a weakling like you? Beats me… But how about we figure it out together?”

After he releases Kyo’s jaw, he walks away and leaves.

A few minutes pass by. Finally, Kusanagi returns carrying a couple of bottles of fine whiskey.

Once Kusanagi delightfully approaches Kyo, he lowers one bottle, and while he opens another, he gives a suggestive look. “The night is still young. So, how about we gonna loosen your tongue and help you to relax?”

His cheeks get warm, and his eyes become predatory when he chugs strong liquor like water. “You should thank me. After all, it’s something from my private collection.”

As he shoves the tip of the bottle against the brunette’s mouth, Kyo keeps turning his head away.

For sure, such behavior annoys Kusanagi. However, he remains persistent.

Instead of poking Kyo’s cheeks, he takes a good amount of alcohol and keeps it in his mouth. When he roughly holds his partner’s jaw, he buries his fingers into his scalp and presses his lips against his.

Suddenly, Kyo widens his eyes as his kidnapper’s tongue also tries to break through his lips and tastes burning like fire liquor.

No matter how hard he resists, his effort is an utter failure. In the end, as he closes his eyes, a tear runs down his cheek.

For now, he hates how he instinctively swallows whiskey from the enemy’s mouth and feels how it burns his throat. As it goes down, it eventually warms his belly.

After he drinks from Kusanagi, he widens his eyes when the dark male’s tongue tries to get inside him while his other hand grabs his throat.

Even if he is being choked, Kyo furrows his eyebrows and closes his eyes.

When he closes his eyes, he gives up and allows his partner to dominate him and explore every little corner inside him. Lastly, he lets out sweet gasps and whimpers while desperately catching air.

It doesn’t help that now his head spins like crazy, too.

Finally, when Kusanagi least expects it, Kyo bites his tongue.

Suddenly, the ebony-haired man withdraws his face and hisses. “You filthy, little whore… WHO THE FUCK ALLOWED YOU TO DO WHAT YOU WANT!?”

He grabs Kyo by his t-shirt and sends a harsh slap across his face. While the red-eyed male’s eyes glow in fury, he observes how his partner stares at him without showing fear.

Eventually, Kusanagi chuckles. After he fixes his hair, he comments. “… To think of, it won’t be that interesting if you didn’t resist. You can look at me with these threatening eyes all you want. You won’t scare me because, without your flame, you are nothing.”

When the tanned male rubs his nape, he adds. “But now it makes even less sense why Yagami is so fixated on you. You can’t even fight and you are fucking little pussy who refuses to use his flame as intended.”

After a brief pause, Kusanagi begins his speech. “We share the same flame, but unlike you, I use its full potential. Hey, have you ever felt that feeling against your palms when you boil anyone alive or watching them burn to crisps while they pathetically scream in pain? That is good that it almost makes me cum. Or at least it was at first, until I got bored.”

When he bends down and takes another shot of whiskey, he squats in front of Kyo and wipes his mouth. “Anyway, you sure miss out a lot~ Hell, even when Yagami finally snaps out and unleashes his power, all you do is cry instead of enjoying yourself. It must be fun to fight someone who is not holding back and will be ready to kill you.”

After a few moments, he exhales and continues. “…You are a lucky motherfucker. He even calls your name, and you still avoid to indulge yourself in a fight until only one of you would remain alive.”

“You know nothing about him. So, leave him out of this! If you have anything against me, then untie me and we gonna settle this.” Kyo indignantly backfires.

Meanwhile, Kusanagi stands up and leans to pick up a showerhead. While he keeps his hand in the jeans pocket, he sprays ice-cold water on the brunette. “Shut up. You’re annoying. What are you? Are you his boyfriend or something? If I remember correctly, he fucking hates you and wants you dead. Why is your corpse isn’t in the dumpster yet?”

After the tanned male turns of the shower, he adds while he observes his trembling victim with lowered head. “You know, while you were asleep, I checked your phone. Dunno why you have his number, but that saved me from a lot of trouble.”

When he takes a deep breath, he grins like a Cheshire cat. “He should show up any moment now~ So, don’t get bored without me. I promise I’ll come to play with you once I’m done with him.”

In the end, Kusanagi turns around and, before taking his leave, he turns the lights off. For sure, he is excited to greet one certain redhead.

Meanwhile, the brunette doesn’t show any desire to stay here any longer. After Kyo closes his eyes, he gathers all his strength and pushes himself out of the bathtub.

As Kyo harshly hits the ground, he groans and rolls in pain. However, he knows he cannot lie here while Iori is in danger. While he pants and opens his eyes, he tries his luck.

Suddenly, he ignites his palms from behind, and the orange flame lightens the room. Soon, the rope around his wrists falls off.

That fool shouldn’t have underestimated him. Either way, he must hurry and stop that dark being. Or so the Kusanagi is determined.

After he burns downs the remaining rope from his ankles, he hears a loud explosion outside.

Kyo only lifts his head while half sitting. “Yagami… Shit, just don’t do anything reckless.”

Lastly, he manages to stand up and runs through the door. Right now, he ignores his aching body and dizziness. After all, there are more important things to worry about.

“For the love of the-, please, just stay safe. That’s all I ask for.” The brunette prays while he rushes downstairs and hears a beast-like loud howling outside.


Somewhere in the abandoned construction site.

Aside from a tattered outfit, ‘Nagi barely has any bruises while he gives a mocking look to the injured and panting redhead. “Aww, is that all you got?~ Come on, just stop holding back and give in to your instincts.”

Meanwhile, Iori holds onto himself and gives a piercing, stubborn look. “I won’t repeat it. Where is Kyo?”

Yet, Kusanagi puts his hand into his jeans pockets and replies. “You still care about that cheapskate? You know, he is not the center of the world.”

As he thrusts his chest forward, he points his thumb at his own chest and declares. “Besides, your opponent is over here. So, focus on me or else you may die~”

After ‘Nagi removes his jacket, he tosses it and charges at Yagami.

Meanwhile, after Kyo rams into the exit door and destroys them, he is finally outside.

Of course, as he expected, both - Kusanagi and Iori are there. Just as he is about to call his partner’s name, his voice is cut by the sound of tearing flesh.

Before Kusanagi slams Iori with his burning palm, the redhead crouches and ignites his fingertips. In the end, he uses a crescent upper slash.

As the blood splashes, the tanned male is sent flying until he hits the ground. In the end, his smoking body lies while his hands twitch.

For now, the victor of the fight mercilessly looks at his victim while wiping the dark crimson liquid from his fingertips on his shirt. “Don’t test my patience any further. You are already wasted too much of my time. So, lie here and die!”

Meanwhile, Kyo calls his partner’s name and rushes towards him. Unfortunately, he almost loses his balance when his foot slips.

For sure, hearing the familiar voice again bewilders Iori, and he immediately turns his head. Lastly, he whispers Kyo’s name.

At the moment, he is more surprised to see the brunette in one piece rather than him being soaking wet.

Yet, the alcohol’s effect and his exhaustion kick in, and the brunette collapses. Fortunately, Iori’s reaction is quicker, and he catches Kyo in his arms.

“Looks like I wasn’t too late. You’re fine and that should only matter. Everything gonna be alright now.” Kyo murmurs while resting his head against Iori’s chest.

“Yeah. Sure. You owe me a huge explanation once we return home.” Yagami backfires while patting his head. After he throws Kyo’s arm over his shoulder, he adds. “Tsk, just leave you alone for a second, and look how it ends up, you idiot. Next time I’m going with you.”

The brunette closes his eyes and smiles while Iori helps him to walk. “Don’t tell me that someone is worrying.”

Of course, he could have teased his partner about his out-of-blue request. On the other hand, he doesn’t want to stress Iori more than he is now.

That’s why Kyo thanks Iori in a barely hearable whisper, even if right now he only can do this. However, the brunette plans to show his gratitude properly once he gets better.

In the meantime, Kusanagi shakily leans on his elbows, and his face grimaces in pain. When he looks down and sees the claw cut across his upper body, he grins. “It’s ain’t over yet… We’ve just started. So, don’t you dare to run away.”

However, when he is about to get up and send a fireball at Kyo, he hears a unison voice of a couple of twins. “Big Bro! Here you are.”

After Kyo’s clone in blue uniform squats near him, he speaks up. “What a hell happened there? We knew that something was off when you were gone for too long. Did the Red Demon attack you?”

In the meantime, the replica in the brown uniform helps Kusanagi to sit, places his arms under his armpits, and addresses Mero. “So, will you help me or not?”

For sure, this clone doesn’t like being ordered around, but as long as it is for their precious Big Bro, he would let it slip in.

When Mero lifts Kusanagi by ankles, Hoki lifts his upper body.

While the twins carry the tanned male to their storage, he closes his eyes and shakes his head. After Kusanagi opens his eyes, he plots how to get Yagami’s attention and thinks to himself. “This is not the last time we meet. Next time I’ll crush your corpse under my foot~”

“If we knew that you were going after That Man, we would have stopped you even if you complained, Big Bro. We thought you went drinking with your friends.” Mero nags on Kusanagi.

“Well, it’s kinda too late for that, don’t you think? So, don’t drop him now.” Hoki calmly backfires.

“Like hell I would do that, you stupid!” Mero replies while carrying the leader of the clones to their home.


Some time passes. After getting into his apartment, Iori lies the slumbering Kyo on their bed. When he removes the brunette’s wet clothes, he changes him into a warm pajama.

He lets his partner rest as much as he needs tonight and leaves tomorrow’s worries until then. After all, the brunette doesn’t look heavily injured, or he broke anything.

Surely, Iori feels slightly relieved. But for now, he looks for the first aid kit to treat his wounds and wants to take a shower and sleep next to Kyo.

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Title: Swallowing More Than You Can Take
Fandom: King of Fighters
Pairing: Bliss!Iori vs Bliss!KUSANAGI
Characters: Bliss!Iori, Bliss!KUSANAGI, Bliss!Mero, Bliss!Hoki.
Summary: When someone tries to bully Mero and Hoki, there is always the Big Sis ‘Nagi-chan, who will protect them from any big bad wolf. In this case, one red-haired woman picked the wrong twins to mess with, and now she has to pay the price~

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Somewhere, near abandoned storage. One tanned brunette wearing dark uniform pants, a long open coat, and instead of a proper top, this woman wrapped a medical bandage to cover her bust, enjoys the sunlight on the ‘‘borrowed’’ foldable bed from the nearest neighborhood.

It’s difficult when you are a Big Sis who takes care of your adopted siblings. Besides, these Kyoko clones weren’t as troublesome as they seemed.

Therefore, ‘Nagi-chan claims that she deserves at least a break for her hard effort in raising the twins on her own and bringing the bread home.


After all, she discovered them hiding near the NESTS’ ruins a couple of years ago. Poor girls were shielding each other while trembling in fear. Even if they were wounded and feeling cold, they gave their gaze to the tanned woman like a warning that if one of them was hurt or threatened, they won’t hesitate to attack.

However, Kusanagi wasn’t affected by such behavior and took them with her as if she was a mother cat carrying her cubs.

At first, the siblings doubted the red-eyed woman who took them to the abandoned storage. Although, as time passed, the dark-skinned brunette won their trust and love by offering water, food, and shelter from the rain and wind. The clones even received something the rest of their kind could never dream of - they finally got names and not just being called by the lab numbers.

Kusanagi even got everything they wanted - warm clothes and other necessities to live like a normal person. Lastly, she convinced the clones that she won’t disown them nor allow anyone to harm them like these scientists and other terrible men, including the red demon who wields the purple flame.

And thus, Mero and Hoki finally found a loving home where their adored Big Sis protects them.


But for now, ‘Nagi-chan’s peaceful slumber is disturbed by the familiar voice ‘‘Big Sis! This is terrible! The… the red-haired woman is chasing us, and she almost got Hoki. What… what should we do?’’.

As the tanned brunette stretches, she addresses the clone in a blue sailor uniform ‘‘Red-haired one, you say? Where is she, Mero?’’.

‘‘Big Sis, that is the same demon with the purple flames. We thought she died during the NESTS accident, but she lived! We won’t stand a chance! So, we should run before it’s too late.’’ The other replica objects.

Yet, Kusanagi only gives the smuggest face she can make ‘‘Are you thinking that your Big Sis is weak and cannot handle one pesky woman?’’.

After Hoki lowers her gaze, she explains ‘‘That’s not what we are saying… But that demon is dangerous and scary. Not only does she kill most of us, but when she howls like a wolf, you know you are screwed. She even broke the steel gate as if it was nothing while screaming the Original’s name!’’.

While the tanned brunette rubs her chin, she playfully comments ‘‘If that so? Hmm, perhaps, I can play with her.’’. Lastly, she addresses the twins in a serious tone ‘‘Hoki, Mero, I need you to stay inside the home and do not open the door to anyone until I say it is safe, got it?’’.

In the end, clones believe in their beloved ‘Nagi because when she makes such a face, none of her targets can escape their punishment. However, very little do the twins realize that Kusanagi allows no one to leave the battlefield until they are dead or get tortured until they become living meat.

‘‘Leave it to us, Big Sis!’’ the replica in blue replies with sparkling excitement in her eyes, and her sister adds ‘‘We’ll protect our home from any intruders.’’.

In the end, ‘Nagi-chan throws one arm around Mero and another one around Hoki and pulls them into a tight hug ‘‘That’s my girls! Your big sis will beat the shit out of that big bad wolf and bring your something nice.’’.


After reaching the old construction site, the dark brunette spots a new challenger and, possibly, the bully of the clones. The redhead wears an open-chest red blouse with long sleeves and white pants and has a silver necklace with a crescent moon. More so, that woman seems to be anxiously searching for someone.

Therefore, Kusanagi makes her pompous entrance “Oi, red onee-chan! You seem to be lost? Or is it me you’re looking for?~”.

It makes the red-haired woman turn towards the fool who asks for the trouble. Yet, Ioriko widens her eyes when she notices ‘Nagi-chan. Even from her flaring eyes alone, she can tell that it isn’t just ordinary Kyoko’s look-alike. Lastly, Yagami shifts to the defense position without removing her eyes from Kusanagi.

Such a reaction amuses the brunette who boldly approaches her opponent “What’s the matter? Did I scare you? Hey, you don’t have to, you know~”.

“What a hell do you want, you stupid woman? And where are these pesky brats?” Ioriko indignantly asks as she could attack any moment.

After the tanned woman places her hand under the redhead’s chin and strokes her cheek, she gives a suggestive look “Ho~ So, this little lady is the one who bothers the clones? Do you know how many you upset? That is not very nice, you know.”.

Suddenly, Yagami brushes away her opponent’s hand while she growls “The hell with you!”.

“Calm down, alright? You don’t have to fret like this. All I want is to play with you, red demon-chan~” ‘Nagi-chan replies as she gently slaps Ioriko’s cheek. Lastly, the dark-skinned woman whispers something while seductively winking.

It is the last drop of the redhead’s patience, and she doesn’t hold back any longer. Unfortunately, Kusanagi catches her fist and strikes with the knee into the redhead’s stomach.

Suddenly, Ioriko gasps in pain as her opponent’s knee deeply sinks into her. While she holds her belly, she hisses at ‘Nagi-chan ‘‘You bitch…’’.

The brunette only chuckles at her suffering opponent ‘‘I’m flattered that you think I’m that good~ However, how can you be so sure? Unless you want to find it out.’’.

While Kusanagi keeps her hands in the pants pockets, she sends the side-kick ‘‘Unfortunately for you, I’m not into wriggling maggots!’’.

Unfortunately, Ioriko’s blocking is too weak, and she hits the ground. Despite that, the dark-skinned woman doesn’t waste a second and several times stomps on Yagami’s back while mocking her ‘‘Oi, is this all you got? Don’t tell me that I got tricked. Hey… Hey! Get up, I say!’’.

Meanwhile, Ioriko hears how slightly her ribcage got cracked. In the end, ‘Nagi-chan gives her victim a last kick into the side.

At first, the redhead wriggles and groans while she lies on the side. Soon enough, she stops struggling, lowers her head, and relaxes her muscles.

‘‘Aww, don’t tell me that you’re already dead? You’re no fun at all~’’ Kusanagi comments on her fallen prey. Even pointing out the body with her foot doesn’t make Yagami respond. ‘‘And so much for the Red Demon… Even the crackheads and other degenerates who were attempting to hurt my girls were far more entertaining than you.’’ she adds in a disappointed voice while rubbing her nape.

After the brunette squats in front of the not-resisting body, she roughly grabs her by the scalp and yanks her head up. Instead of seeing the struggling face, she notices the lifeless eyes, which aren’t staring back at the executioner.

When ‘Nagi-chan sighs and drops Ioriko’s head, she asks ‘‘Hey, onee-san. Do you smoke?… Oh, wait, it doesn’t matter~ I hope this will reach you in hell. Cheers!’’.

Lastly, the tanned woman picks up a pack of cigarettes. When the tanned woman lightens her finger, she brings the cigarette towards the orange flame. Finally, after dimming the little fire, Kusanagi inhales and releases the gray smoke into Yagami’s face.

Unfortunately, this is where the brute entity makes a fatal mistake.

Suddenly, the clawed hand breaks through the smoke and grasps ‘Nagi-chan’s throat. As the brunette forcibly pushed on her back, she feels how the sharp nails slowly sink into her neck.

Once the mist is gone, shite can see Ioriko bending close to her while holding her throat with her claw. Despite bleeding and facing death, Kusanagi smiles at seeing that piercing and hating gaze.

Lastly, the purple flame bursts from Yagami’s palm and bangs a loud explosion. After standing up, the redhead turns away and removes the dust from her.

At least that should put this lousy woman into her place. Or so, Ioriko thinks as she is about to leave the battlefield. She doesn’t bother anymore to search for the mischievous duo.

Suddenly, the tanned woman’s palm twitches. A second later, the fallen Kusanagi’s silent chuckle grows into a hysterical laugh. When she gets up, she throws away her long coat and addresses her opponent ‘‘We’re not done yet! Not after what you showed to me~’’. Lastly, she ignites her palm.

However, Ioriko ignores her big talk and walks away. Surely, it annoys the brunette, and she sends the fire pillar toward Yagami.

Instead of dodging the attack, Ioriko counter-attacks it by sending back the purple pillar of flame. As the flames clash, it creates another explosion. Soon enough, the entangled flames submerge into the sky.

After the brunette places her hand on her face and lifts her hair, she remarks in an excited tone ‘‘Not bad~ For the woman wielding the corrupted flame, it’s not half bad!’’. After reigniting her hand, she rushes to Yagami.

As Kusanagi dashes at her, the redhead crouches and waits. Just before the impact, Ioriko uses an upper-crescent nail slash. In the end, when the blood splashes from the dark-skinned woman’s chest, she harshly lands on the concrete while letting out an agonizing scream.

Meanwhile, Ioriko wipes the dark crimson liquid from her indifferent face and paints it on her chest.

‘It isn’t worth continuing this fight anymore, nor even starting it. That woman barely sits. Besides, it doesn’t bring as much thrill as facing Kyoko, nor make me alive. Of course, it would be wiser to finish this cheapskate before she causes more problems. Yet, letting her live should be a good lesson for her not to swallow more than she can take. Besides, staining hands with the weakling’s blood will leave a bad after-taste in my mouth.’ Or so, the redhead wonders as she observes the roughly breathing woman who covers her wounds with her arm.

‘‘Not yet… I need more!… I won’t be satisfied until one of us dies. I gonna beat the living shit out of you... Just wait, and you’ll see.’’ ‘Nagi-chan addresses Yagami as she gives a determined look.

However, the redhead ignores her words and looks around for one piece of clothing. After finding the long black coat, she walks in front of the topless brunette and throws it at her ‘‘Lick your wounds first.’’

When she turns her back, Ioriko gives the final gaze to her ‘‘If you are still so desperate to die, I’ll grant your wish. But not soon. Find me during the full moon when you are ready to face me, Kusanagi woman.’’.

After the red-haired woman leaves her alone in the building site, Kusanagi holds the bloody coat to her chest while cracking a smile ‘‘Do not think I’ll forget this so easily. Sparing me was your greatest mistake, Yagami. Next time we meet, you will sing the most beautiful swan song.’’.

When she stands up and heads toward her home, ‘Nagi-chan daydreams about the lifeless red-haired woman covered in the same color liquid as the ground cherry.

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Title : About That Kind of Desire… (Chapter 5)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (5 chapters)
Summary:

[Sequel to Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road].
Kyo seem to be concerned about the unexpected presence of one pesky redhead, who seemed to be in some deep trouble. So, this brunette simply follows him just to find out what it was all about…
[Ch 5: hinted Kyo x Iori]

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After the twins reached the storage, the clone in blue carefully releases Kusanagi’s legs and desperately starts to slam the door and beg ‘‘Hey, open the goddamn door! Big Bro might die! Open up already!’’. It seems that before another hit into the iron door, the replica in purple uniform finally unlocks the door. However, once he noticed this exhausted couple and their carried ‘Nagi, Sakura could feel how he was showered by the cold sweat. Fortunately, Mero’s voice woke him up ‘‘Don’t just stand here! Wake everyone and prepare everything for saving the Big Bro!’’. The replica in purple didn’t hesitate to rush and help this couple to carry their Big Bro.

Apparently, it was only the manner minutes when all clones divide duties for each other. So, either those who were responsible for preparing the tatami where Kusanagi should rest, either for picking all medical supply they got, or even laying their Big Bro safely. It did not matter what kind of role each clone got, at the moment every single one was important. Perhaps, despite the poor conditions, the flawless team work of these replicas even surpassed the most advanced medicine and professional staff. That’s right, the once supposed to be a massive destruction living weapons, were fighting as one to save their most important person’s life.

A couple of hours has passed~ Finally, the race against the death was over for now. Meanwhile, the twins who wore purple and green were tidying up the medical waste, Hoki sits in their Big Bro’s ‘throne’. Now he gives commands to others in serious yet calm tone ‘‘Once we’re done cleaning up this mess, each one of us will take a turn, who’ll watch over the Big Bro. So, in the meantime I’ll keep the eye on entire storage. It seems that until Big Bro recovers, we need to take of ourselves and protect our home’’. In meantime, Mero carefully covers already slumbering ‘Nagi with a warmer blanket. Of course, it was a pure miracle that their leader managed to survive, even if whole this time he was screaming and resisting like a wild animal until passing out. However, before losing his consciousness, Kusanagi was proud by seeing the clones working hand by hand as one. Even so, these boys could survive on their own, if he died. Or so thought Kusanagi before sinking into deep slumber.

Nevertheless, seeing their Big Bro so peacefully sleeping, concerned the replica in blue. So, even hearing a weak yet deep breathing was not enough to convince him that ‘Nagi would wake up any time soon. However, once Mero places his hand on Kusanagi’s forehead, he instantly with-draws his hand as it was burned ‘‘Shit… This is bad.’’. It was followed by the concerned Mero’s request ‘‘Oi, Sakura, I need a bag of ice. Can you pass me some from the fridge and maybe a towel? Big Bro has a fever…’’. Of course, the clone in purple would normally smack this replica’s head for bossing around, however, this time he made an exception. So, after digging into the fridge and nearest closet, Sakura was approaching the resting ‘Nagi’s side. After kneeling and placing the ice-bag wrapped in a small towel, he asks ‘‘What a hell happened? I’ve never seen Big Bro like that. Even after his friends brings him already passed out and reeking of cheap alcohol, but he still manages to get up without any problems. More important, on the very next morning he is already full of energy!’’.

Yet, Mero’s face darkens, and now he briefly answers in serious tone ‘‘Big Bro has fought that man with purple flame. It seems that even Big Bro was no match against that monster. So, he told us to run and hide. This where we also found injured Original. Perhaps, this time Big Bro was also protecting that idiot. Who knows… But then, we thought that if that is truth, then we must help him too. However, later we heard how Big Bro was horribly groaning outside the hide-out. So, this is how we noticed that he collapsed. More important, ‘Nagi holds the end of the chain, in which was wrapped that redhead man. Probably, Big Bro did defeat that creature, but at what cost?!…’’. Sakura listened without any interruption their story. But for now, he tries to comfort his brother “Maybe Big Bro doesn't hate Original, after all… But that explains why he offered whiskey to Original without any second thought. Maybe when we brought Original to our home, Big Bro saw this as a special occasion. Hell, Big Bro doesn’t share his precious whiskey even with his drinking buddies…”.

It appears that Sakura and Mero could talk all night long. However, that started to annoy the clone in brown uniform. Now he could only face-palm while resting in the ‘throne’, Hoki interrupts this couple “Wouldn't be better to ask Big Bro about this? So, let him rest as much as he needs now.”. In the end, both — Mero and Hoki knows that it was pointless to blindly guess about what happened to ‘Nagi and the Original before they have shown up. More important, these Kyo’s words about Kusanagi stuck inside the twins’ mind, and they wanted to know what kind of relationship their Big Bro shares with him. Perhaps, the tanned brunette may just laugh and dodge these questions, but any kind of answer could do. Or so, felt this couple of clones while waiting for Kusanagi to return to them…

Meanwhile, in the abandoned building site~ One certain brunette somehow managed to craw up upstairs and leave the basement. Of course, once again opened up wound was the very least concern of this Kusanagi, however, being able to escape from this place meant for him to get a step closer to Yagami. That’s why even enduring the piercing pain on his left leg was such a minor detail to him. However, upon noticing one familiar redhead, Kyo tried to call out for him. Unfortunately, no answer or reaction from Iori — like he remained lying stomach and being chained, he stayed like this. Only a cold wind passes through them. Certainly, seeing once a fearsome man now lying like a violated corpse — all beaten up, burned up and scratched, made this brunette feel unbearable ache inside his heart and being full of regrets.

Yet, even if this Kusanagi’s legs were too weak, but he desperately tried to reach Yagami’s side. Hell, Kyo for the first time in his life prayed. More important, his only prayer was that this man would be still alive. So, after being closely to this redhead’s side, Kyo sits on his knees and tires to roll Iori on his back and see his face. Surely, it did not help to see a peacefully asleep Yagami’s face, which, like this brunette feared might not be the one of eternal rest. After bringing Iori to rest on his knees, Kyo tried his best not to break in front of this redhead. Despite that, the small droplets one after another were falling on this man’s face. While this brunette started to gently stroke Yagami’s hair, he cannot bring himself to speak. It felt like something stuck inside his throat without allowing even to say a single word. Perhaps, now a long silent sigh was the only sound, which he could make.

However, after softening his gaze, Kyo manages to comfort his partner in a shaky and sorrowful voice ‘‘I told you not to go. But you haven’t listened to me. You knew perfectly that only if we would work together, we might have defeated that dark being… But look where your stupid pride leads you…’’. Now as he cracks a bitter smile, this brunette continues ‘‘What should I do with you? If it wasn’t for my leg, I would take you to the hospital by myself. However, now we need to wait for the help to arrive. So, you like it or not, but I won’t leave your side, no matter what. ’’. Yet, it seems that during this endless night full of countless stars, a shooting star has flown across the sky, leaving the ray of hope.

Lastly, as Iori began to silently groan and starting to slowly open his eyes, Kyo couldn’t hold himself back. All of a sudden, he brings this redhead close to his chest and pulls him into a hug while refusing to let him go. At least even if it was for a while, but this Kusanagi wanted to stay together as much as possible by Yagami’s side. It seems that no words could express how much this redhead meant to this brunette. Neither the words were needed during this serene moment.

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Title : About That Kind of Desire… (Chapter 4)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (5 chapters)
Summary:

[Sequel to Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road].
Kyo seem to be concerned about the unexpected presence of one pesky redhead, who seemed to be in some deep trouble. So, this brunette simply follows him just to find out what it was all about…
[Ch 5: hinted Kyo x Iori]

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Meanwhile, in the abandoned building site~ The sounds of explosions and clashing flame have filled this battlefield. As the gravel was squeaking under the redhead's feet, he manages to stand still after a heavy strike. However, the darker brunette just stares at his opponent, who roughly breathes. Now ‘Nagi mockingly comments while keeping his hands in his pants pockets “Come on, don't tell me that's all you can do?”. At this moment Yagami bends down without removing his gaze from his foe. Despite that, 'Nagi just yaws loudly while covering his mouth with a spread palm and with the same hand ruffles his hair behind his head.

Now Iori’s gaze burns bright as a flaring storm. More so, these hands were itching so badly to finish-off this impostor that he couldn’t stand it anymore. That copy-cat poorly imitates Kyo’s flames and his fighting technique. A rabid dog driven by a blind fury and envy, who only barks loudly. This creature’s existence alone was the insult for this redhead. So, Yagami can’t let this pesky parasite to annoy him any longer.

As he charged at this ignorant fool, his claws ignites in purple flame. One sudden hit and that arrogant bastard should be dead, right? However, something is wrong… ‘Nagi just carelessly stands without paying too much of attention. Just the moment before the impact, the darker brunette evades the attack and sadistically smiles ‘‘Hey~’’. Now Kusanagi strikes with his elbow into the redhead’s back. It was followed by a painful groan of Yagami. Yet, this darker brunette didn't show any mercy to his opponent and harshly kicks into one of Iori’s sides while asking in annoyed tone ‘‘Oi… Get up, you lazy-ass!’’. No response. Only the hissing from this redhead. So, the darker brunette presses his foot on his victim’s side and pushes him around. Lastly, ‘Nagi’s patience ran out, and he sends another kick ‘‘Stop doing nothing! Why are you such a bore? Come ooon~ I just want to play!’’.

Even so, this brunette widens his red eyes as he felt how someone roughly grabbed his shank. Just before he opens his mouth, Yagami suddenly ignites that palm. Once the purple flame sparkles, the loud explosion echoed through the battlefield. Surely, that should blast that bastard into the pieces, or so thought Iori as the black smoke started to clear. Certainly, he could see lying Kusanagi, who now tries to sit back and grasp his wounded leg. ‘Nagi only growls at his opponent ‘‘You dirty sunnuva bitch… I’LL FUCKING MURDER YOU FOR THIS! YA GONNA CHOKE LIKE A GODDAMN BITCH!’’. Despite this brunette’s rage and attempt to get up, Iori finally stands up and decides to ignore this arrogant fellow. After all, Kyo is still in the basement. So, taking care of this Kusanagi heir was the top priority now. Even so, Yagami jolts and as turns his head while widening his eyes, ‘Nagi yells ‘‘Where you think you’re going?! I ain’t done with ya!’’.

All of a sudden, he sends a tall wave of the orange flame at the redhead. Fortunately, Iori was fast enough to send back a purple flame as well. Both flames were overlapping with one and another. Even so, when the hot pillar submerges into the night-sky, behind the faded flame Kusanagi holds his ignited finger and now brings that finger closely to his lips. As he blows away the orange flame, he gives a mocking look at Iori, who seem to hardly panting, but burning rage in his eyes. Now ‘Nagi once again ignites his palm and playfully invites ‘‘Now we’re talking about~ Come at me!’’. Nevertheless, this redhead imitates the same movement and both dashes at one and another. At this moment the rest of the world did not exist, only two of them. Even so, only one would return alive from this bloody fight.

Meanwhile, Mero and Hoki finally reached the forest area. It seems that according the given directions of a clone in purple, they weren’t far away from the abandoned building site. However, now something catches their attention. The dark sky began to glow in the mix of purple and orange colors, which were followed by the sound of roaring flame. These two stops for a moment to observe such a magnificent sight. Despite the calm face, which replica in brown uniform made, his eyes were sparkling with innocent excitement ‘‘So pretty~ Are those are the things, which Shiro told us about? How they were called? I think, it was a ‘fireworks’, right? ’’. The clone in blue replies without removing his gaze from the night sky ‘‘Perhaps. So, let’s tell about it to Big Bro!’’. However, as soon as the fire appeared, it fades away, leaving only the black night filled with countless stars dancing the sky and entertaining the moon by their company.

Of course, it was followed by the sinister silence. Only Mero interrupts it with a naive question ‘‘Eh? It’s over already? I thought it will last for a bit longer.’’. Now Hoki adds ‘‘Beats me. But we need to get moving.’’. That moment when his brother opened mouth to say something, both were startled by the eerie howl of a ferocious beast and loud explosions distantly. Of course, it made both widen their eyes in terror, but replica in brown uniform grasps tightly Mero’s hand and in slightly shakily voice prompts ‘‘Shit… what kind of animal it could be? Mero, we need to rush! What if that beast might attack Big Bro?’’. It appears that these clones knew that they won’t have a chance against the mysterious creature. Despite the threat of dying, the twins’ desire to protect their precious ‘Nagi was way stronger. So, without a second thought, they start to run towards the abandon building site.

Fifteen minutes has passed~ Finally, both — Hoki and Mero reached the old building site, even if both were barely catching their breath. However, the replica in blue started to feel too dizzy that he stops walking. He bends down and places his hand on his knees, while trying to regain strength. Nevertheless, a clone in brown uniform roughly grabs his brother’s shoulder ‘‘There is no time! You can’t stop now, Shiro once told that if you stop running all of a sudden, your heart will stop, you idiot… So, don’t you dare to die on me!’’. Of course, Mero was not happy about being scolded, but after Hoki offers a hand to stand up, he accepts it. So, once the clone in blue throws his arm over his brother’s shoulders, both stands up and continues their path. The further twins goes, the closer they get where their Big Bro, who, according them, was defending himself from a ferocious beast.

After reaching an open-field of the construction site, clones freezes in terror upon seeing a bloody massacre committed by the man, whom they fear and despise the most. Apparently, it was one certain redhead, who was kneeling in front of his victim and tearing it with his nails. That madman was growling and screeching like a demon as he mercilessly tears the flesh of his prey. Unfortunately, this cruel man’s prey was none other than Kusanagi, who didn’t resist at all. Of course, both clones are in shock and unable to do anything to protect their adored Big Bro. Yet as Mero starts to sob, he began to tremble. However, deep inside he felt nothing more than pure rage and hatred for that redhead man. Now as he quickly scans the surroundings, he notices a rusted metal pipe near his feet. As he bends down, he hisses ‘‘Y-you will pay for this, demon… ’’

Once he immediately takes a metal pipe into his hands, Mero rises it into the air. All of a sudden, this replica rushes at full-speed at Yagami with his battle-cry. All Hoki could do is fell on his knees and stare in fear and despair. However, on the last moment, Iori’s eyes shines in deadly flame. Now this redhead turns his head towards the sound of that scream. One sudden slash attack with his nails was enough to shut the impostor. At that moment it felt like the time has stopped. A dumbfounded Mero widened his eyes, yet on the last second he manages to with-draw, even if the poor clone harshly hits the ground. Like never before he could sense Death’s claws around him, while Yagami managed to stand up, swinging on the sides, facing his new target. However, just before greeting his pitiful fate, Good Fortune shows some mercy upon him.

All of a sudden, Iori’s shank was grabbed with raw force, followed immediately by the sound of a voice, groaning in pain, ‘‘We ain’t done yet…’’. As the darker brunette grins like a Cheshire cat, he's revealing its bloody fangs. His eyes glow in Hell's fury. And now, right after pulling Yagami’s leg, the once wild beast driven by the instincts of Orochi's blood, collapses. Nagi yells from the top of his lungs ‘‘HOKI! GRAB MERO AND RUN AWAY! HIDE IN THE NEAREST BUILDING UNTIL I SAY SO!’’. That surely got the clone on his feet, hastily rushing towards his dear brother’s side. It was just a matter of seconds for Hoki to bend down and throw Mero over his shoulder.

The clone stood up and fled to safety, leaving his Big Bro with fatal-looking wounds. For the first time in his life, the tanned replica prayed desperately for Nagi's return, even if that meant no salvation for him.

Kusanagi gathered his strength and started crawling over the lying redhead. Once his hand reached Iori's head, and just before igniting his palm, Nagi uttered his swan-song ‘‘You’re going to hell with me~ BURN!’’. The loud explosion echoed through the abandoned building site.

Meanwhile, the clones entered the basement without noticing the presence of their Original. After carefully sitting Mero, who is still in shock, against the wall, Hoki startles upon hearing a familiar voice in the corner of this room ‘‘You two… What are you doing here?’’. It didn’t take long enough to recognize the owner of it. Now, both clones takes a better look at this Kusanagi heir, and the replica in brown uniform asks in unsure tone ‘‘You look like after a train-wreck. Did that man with purple flame do this to you?’’. Yet Kyo only cracks a fake smile and replies ‘‘Why don’t you ask your oh-so-adored leader? I bet that asshole have a lot to tell — from his various crimes to getting rid-off all evidences and his victims. Just look what have he have done to Shiro!’’. Surely, such a disrespect from this ignorant fool angers the clone in blue.

Now before throwing a punch to silence the foul mouth of the Original, Mero growls ‘‘You bastard, how dare you…’’. However, on the very last moment Hoki grabs the fellow clone from behind, who indignantly barks at him while struggling ‘‘Let me go! I cannot let that fool speak ill about Big Bro like this! ’’. Yet, the doppelgänger in brown uniform shakes his head and holds his brother while scolding him ‘‘Calm down! That idiot may know something about Big Bro ‘Nagi or Shiro.’’. Now this replica addresses the wounded Kusanagi heir ‘‘Did Big Bro brought you here?’’. Without avoiding the question, Kyo straightforwardly answers ‘‘What if he did? But if you have so much energy to waste, then untie me. I need to leave as soon as possible. Or else, who knows how it will end…’’.

All of a sudden, Mero turns his head towards the other replica and now tries to prove his point ‘‘See!? Big Bro was too kind to someone as this good-for-nothing and even saved him from that merciless monster’s claws! And that ungrateful lazy-ass is still complaining and speaks poorly. So, why do you want to defend such a selfish and arrogant fool?’’. Nevertheless, Hoki only sighs and addresses the Original ‘‘How you gonna even stand up when that knife stuck in your leg? Besides, it’s a safe place while Big Bro would defeat that shameless murderer, who took Shiro from us and definitely… killed him. In the end, we were too afraid to oppose that man and because of that Shiro was taken from us.’’. Of course, after seeing such a gloomy and regretful reaction of the twins, made Kyo realize that maybe these two do actually care about their prototype. So, this brunette felt that these siblings deserve to know the truth.

Therefore, he couldn’t bring himself to be mad or blame Hoki and Mero. After all, they were just like children, who acted according how they are feeling or thinking at the certain moment. That’s why, Kyo only sighs and while he softens his look towards the twins, this brunette speaks up in a more forgiving tone ‘‘But Shiro is still alive.’’. Certainly, such a reply made both clones to widen their eyes and leaving them speechless. Despite that, this Kusanagi continues ‘‘ It only took the couple of weeks for him to get well and return to back to normal. To be honest, it’s hard to believe that he managed to survive lethal wounds or go through countless traumatic events without breaking. So, even if Shiro lost his left eye, but he looks so healthy and happy to me. At least he seems to be much more relaxed and calm nowadays. Plus, there was no day without him telling about his life in storage and missing everyone is doing including his Mother and you two. How was it?… Hoki and Mero, I think?’’.

Apparently, it was more than enough to convince these two that their eldest brother Shiro is truly alive and fine. More important, their senses were right and did not trick them, after all. Somehow, learning this news even left these clones relieved. However, now Mero asks his brother in slightly irritated voice ‘‘Pass me your headband.’’. Yet, Hoki only gave a questioning look while the fellow replica adds ‘‘Don’t stare at me like that and give it already.’’. Once he receives this fellow’s headband, the clone in blue removes his one as well, and now he was approaching the Original. After kneeling in front of this brunette, Mero studies the stabbed left thigh and that blade.

However, now this clone honestly asks the Original ‘‘ Can you still move this leg? ‘Cos that would save me a lot of trouble, you know… Anyway, try not to scream, okay?’’. As soon as this Kusanagi just doubtfully stares at the fellow replica, yet Mero adds ‘‘Hey, like heck, I planned something weird. So, think of this as a returning the favor, got it?’’. Now, this replica gives orders to his brother ‘‘Hoki, hold him tight. I don’t want him to struggle.’’. Apparently, it only confuses the Original much more than before. However, all of a sudden, this doppelgänger grabs the handle of the switch-blade and with one sudden move removes it. As soon as it was removed, Kyo gasped in pain. Yet, at the same time Mero places his folded headband against the newly opened wound and pressed it as hard as he could. Despite the struggling and whining of the Original, Hoki manages to hold him tight as his brother puts another folded headband on top of the already soaked in blood one.

As this Kusanagi was roughly panting, clone in brown uniform comforts him ‘‘ Just a little bit… I already removed the blade. But can you try to stay still? Give any signal, if you can’t speak yet.’’. Despite that, this brunette tries to nod while trying to deeply breathe. ‘‘You sure? Then I need a bit of this…’’ continued Hoki, who now places his hands on the bottom of Kyo’s black shirt. One sudden movement and he has torn that shirt until the chest level. Surely, it made this brunette widen his eyes and gasp, but Hoki added ‘‘We don’t have a bandage. So, that should do… Like Big Bro told once — the survival does not require looking pretty.’’. As Hoki rip-offs the material, the clone in brown uniform makes sure that it would be torn into a long bandage.

The room now was filled with the sounds of the tearing noises of material and the silent whining. Of course, the poor light installation and the scent of the fresh blood reminded of the war-field hospital tent. However, at the moment, Mero gave a demanding gaze to his brother, who now passed the torn material to him. Without any second to waste, the replica in blue starts to carefully to wrap this piece of material around Kyo’s injured leg while still pressing the headbands against the wound.

Some time has passed~ As Mero finishes tying the knot, he wipes the sweat from his forehead by his elbow ‘‘There. It’s not much, but if you don’t move too much it can hold the bleeding for a while. Or at least, this is what Shiro mentioned once…’’. However, this Kusanagi gets alerted after the fellow clone gets closely to him and now starts to search his jeans’ pockets. Of course, this doppelgänger ignores such a reaction of the Original, and now he picks a cellphone from one of the pockets. After standing up and leaving Kyo’s side, Mero immediately checks the contact list. Surely, it piqued the curiosity of Hoki, who was still aside this Kusanagi ‘‘What are you up to? It’s not the best time to prank people.’’.

Nevertheless, the replica in blue replies in irritated tone while tying a longer message ‘‘Shut up! Instead of doing nothing, untie the Original.’’. Meanwhile, the clone in brown uniform prompts Kyo to turn back, and now trying to untangle the iron wire, Mero selects all listed contacts and presses ‘send’. As he was returning to these two, the fellow doppelgänger gives a shyer look and explains to Kyo ‘‘There. Now let’s hope someone actually arrives in no time. So, you better do not try to hurt Shiro, got it? Once you get better, we’ll come to visit him and ask him if you behaved yourself. ’’. And now this clone passes the phone to its true owner. It appears that this Kusanagi only closes his eyes and sighs, as he puts the phone into one of the pockets ‘‘You two worry too much. But I’ll let him know that he should expect visitors in the near future.’’.

The clone in blue could feel how his cheeks were dyed in light pink. However, despite that, he looks away and addressed his brother ‘‘Let’s go, Hoki. Big Bro needs us. So, before it’s too late…-’’. However, all of a sudden, sounds of eerie and agonizing groaning outside, startled the twins. But they immediately recognized that it was their adored Big Bro’s voice. So, now these rushes towards that voice, but leaving Kyo behind and alone in the building. However, for some reason, the twins felt bad for abandoning him when he might need their help the most.

As soon as this couple were outside, they kneel in front of fallen ‘Nagi, who despite being covered in terrible wounds and burns, cracked a smile for the twins. Now he speaks up in groaning and weak voice ‘‘It seems your Big Bro had a bit too much… Yet, it was sooo fuuun… ’’. However, Mero grasps Big Bro’s hand and through sobbing replies ‘‘Big Bro… Please, don’t speak right now… The help is on the way. So, save your breath…’’. Despite that, the darker brunette tries to answer carelessly ‘‘The… the fuck, you’re talking about?… T’is nothing, but a scratch… I won~… look! I… I did it…’’. Now he looks towards next to him was wounded Yagami, who was wrapped around in a metal chain, and lying without consciousness. Yet, this time Hoki speaks up in a concerned tone ‘‘Big Bro… Damn, we need to get you to the storage! Big Bro, please, don’t die on us! So, we’ll take care of you!’’.

Now Hoki gives a command to his brother ‘‘Mero, you hold his legs! I’ll take him by shoulders, got it?’’. Without a second thought, the clone in brown uniform quickly gets behind ‘Nagi’s back and lifts him from behind, while Mero wipes his tears with his elbow and gets towards Big Bro’s legs. After firmly holding the legs, both clones gathers all the strength they had and now starts to run. Right now, every second was value and there was no time to waste even to praying that ‘Nagi’s little flame won’t dim on them.

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Title : About That Kind of Desire… (Chapter 3)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (5 chapters)
Summary:

[Sequel to Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road].
Kyo seem to be concerned about the unexpected presence of one pesky redhead, who seemed to be in some deep trouble. So, this brunette simply follows him just to find out what it was all about…
[Ch 5: hinted Kyo x Iori]

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After ‘Nagi straighten up his knees and stands up, he spreads his arms wide open and warmly greets one certain redhead with a sensible hint of malice in his voice ‘‘I’ve been waiting for you.’’. However, it seems that despite having a serious look on his face, Yagami’s hands were itching to shred this darker brunette into pieces. More important, once he spotted the injured and hardly breathing Kyo, this redhead ignores the presence of Kusanagi and now rushes his step forwards. Surely, this kind of behavior amused ‘Nagi, who just blocks the new center of this Yagami’s attention in nearly yowling tone ‘‘I didn’t know that you’re so eager to see me, but-’’. Unfortunately, this darker brunette was interrupted by Iori harshly pushing Kusanagi away with his one arm.

Even tho, this darker brunette was about to hit the ground, but managed to keep his balance. Now Kusanagi only furrows his eye-brows and hisses as he watches how Iori was getting close to Kyo and now bends in front of him. Surely, ‘Nagi grids his teeth and clenches his hands into the fists as he feels being ignored, even his crimson eyes glows brighter.

Meanwhile, this Kusanagi just silently stares at this redhead until they eyes have met. It was followed by this brunette turning his head away and lowering his gaze. At this moment it was hard to face Yagami thanks to a rising sense of guiltiness. After all, it would be natural if this redhead would only blame him by being tricked by someone and then having his ass kicked so easily, ‘cos he was too lazy to do anything, right? Or so, thought Kyo until his further thoughts were interrupted by Kusanagi’s irritated voice behind Iori ‘‘Stop ignoring me! And leave that weakling alone!’’ and a small wave of orange flame was sent towards this redhead.

However, Yagami’s reaction was slower, and now he briefly groans as the fire hits his back. All Kyo could do just widen his eyes in shock as Iori collapsed on top of him like shielding him with his body. As the dark smoke submerges into the air from this redhead’s back, ‘Nagi impatiently waits for any response while keeping his hands in his pants’ pockets. After grinding his teeth, this darker brunette bends down, and he was about to touch Yagami’s nape. However, all of a sudden this redhead turns his head to see his opponent. These blazing red eyes, filled pure fury, alone warned that this darker brunette won’t get away so easily, even if he manages to crawl away alive.

Despite that Kusanagi just chuckles ‘‘Hey, get up-’’ and now he felt a slashing strike across from his torso up to chest. Apparently, this redhead was also igniting his fingertips with purple flame, making already sharp and piercing pain even more unbearable. As the blood splashes and the purple flame disappears, ‘Nagi loses his balance and fells. It seems that even an attack like this did nothing to this darker brunette, who shakily push himself by the elbows and now was half sitting. After he places his hand on his chest, Kusanagi roughly breathes while giving a satisfied look for this redhead ‘‘As I expected from you. Such a raw and primal passion. I like it~… You and I are not that different, after all.’’.

As the murderous aura surrounds Iori, he stands up and approaches the darker brunette, who was shakily standing. Now this fearsome man stretches his hand and the purple flame was ferociously dancing on his palm. Kusanagi's eyes were sparkling with pure excitement and as he was blissfully smiling, he told in purring tone "This basement might be to small for us. So, how about we settle this outside? Besides, this building may not hold up, and you'll be buried alive along that stinking rat~".

As 'Nagi was getting step by step closer to this redhead, he ignites his palm and thrusts his chest forward. Now when both sides were facing each other, Kusanagi gave a challenging look and adds in delightful tone ‘‘You are smarter than that dumbass over there. Don’t worry, I promise that we gonna have a really good time~’’. However, Kyo knew that this match won’t end well, and he needs to stop this. So, now this brunette shouts from the top of his lungs ‘‘DON’T DO THIS, YAGAMI! Please, I know you’re not that dumb. So, please, don’t fall for his traps!’’. Nevertheless, this Kusanagi struggles to move a bit yet no reaction from this redhead, who just lowers his ignited palm and follows the darker brunette.

It seems that his voice didn’t reach out Iori and soon enough he was left alone in this cold room until one of them returns alive. All this brunette could do is to spit out the silent curses and as he hung his head down, he blames himself for being that foolish enough for involving anyone else to this mess. Hell, he never felt so pathetic and weak, however, the knife piercing his left thigh reminded his sense of pain as he accidentally moved his leg a bit. As he rests his head against the wall, he turns it to the small caged window and silently observes it. Perhaps, only if he listens carefully, he may imagine what is happening outside. He tried to have a faith that Yagami returns to him safely and, in the end, just scolds him for being reckless. At least, this is what this brunette believed so.

Meanwhile, in one familiar storage~ A clone wearing a blue high-school uniform was so comfortably sitting in their Big Bro’s ‘throne’ that while he observes peacefully sleeping his brothers, his eye-lids becomes heavier and heavier with each second. However, no matter what, this replica refuses to rest and watches over the younger siblings. So, after he lazily gets up and stretches his body, Mero decides to look inside the boxes near the 'throne'. At least it would be killing some time.

When this brunette carefully gets closer to the box, which was on the right side, he opens it as quiet as he could. Aside the bunch of bottles of whiskey packed neatly, this replica could swear that he noticed something big and square through this dark amber color liquid filled bottles. So, whenever, his mind was playing tricks on him or not, but all Mero’s sleepiness instantly disappears, and he knew that he can’t rest until his curiosity is satisfied. That’s why without further ado, this clone starts to take out bottle after a bottle. However, no matter how this replica in blue was cautious, or at least he thought so, but the clacking sound of the full bottles of fine liquid awakens one of the clones.

Surely, Mero freezes in the same spot while holding two bottles when he hears the sleepy yet annoyed voice of one clone ‘‘Oi, what do you think you’re doing? You wanna drink Big Bro’s supply? Put it down, before I tell that you’re the one who empties Big Bro’s whiskey.’’. Apparently, this voice belonged to none other than a familiar replica in brown uniform, who now was resting next to the clone in purple uniform. The replica in blue only indignantly whispers ‘‘Keep your voice down, okay? There is something hidden under these bottles. So, help me to get them out of the box, you fool.’’.

Of course, Hoki only rolls his eyes while he lies on his stomach and now tries to get up. However, as he pushes himself up, he hears a sudden groan and muttering. Surely, it got this clone alerted, and he suddenly checks the source of this noise. Apparently, Hoki accidentally pushed his hand against the back of one clone, who was sleeping next to him. As the replica in brown uniform widens his eyes and with-draws his hand, he can hear the fellow clone complaining and giving an annoyed look to his brother ‘‘Watch where you move, idiot. It hurts.’’.

Meanwhile, the clone in purple uniform half lies on tatami, he hears how Hoki addresses him ‘‘Fii~ine, sorry. Just go back to sleep, Sakura.’’. This fellow replica in purple watches over how the replica in brown uniform carefully was trying to get close to Mero’s side and in nearly scolding voice asks the twins ‘‘What are you two up to this time? It’s the middle of the night, unlike you, we're trying to sleep here.’’. However, it seems that these two completely ignored Sakura’s words and just takes out the rest of the bottles. Of course, it maddens this clone, who’s all sleepiness was completely gone by now. It can’t be helped then, he had to do something about it.

So, when these two were done with removing all the bottles, Mero bends down to reach a mysterious suitcase from the box and takes it out. Certainly, it was followed by an honest and impatient Hoki’s question as the clone in blue places the suitcase on the ground ‘‘What’s this? I wonder what is inside.’’. Just when the replica in blue uniform kneels down and about to remove the locks on the side, he was interrupted by a strict demand of a clone in purple ‘‘Oh no, you don’t… Whatever you do, put it back and leave it alone.’’. Definitely, it got the attention of this couple, who fixated their gaze at Sakura who was standing behind them ‘‘Neither I, you two, nor anyone else should know what is inside. Only Big Bro ‘Nagi have the right to look into it and use whatever is inside this suitcase.’’.

However, without trying to hide his dissatisfaction, Hoki complains ‘‘Stop acting like you’re the mom. We just gonna take a quick peek, that’s it. Big Bro won’t even notice. So, if you don’t wanna know, then it doesn’t mean that we don’t wanna too. That’s why do us a favor - turn around, close your eyes and cover your ears.’’. It seems that the clone in purple just holds his arms crossed and averts his gaze from his brothers for a couple of seconds. After returning his gaze, Sakura sighs and replies in low-key tone ‘‘But Shiro knows, that’s for sure, and after seeing the way how reacted… I don’t think that it is worth.’’.

Nevertheless, Mero carelessly objects ‘‘Well, he isn’t here. Besides, he is such a scaredy-cat and always over-reacts. Remember that one time when he was very fond of that injured rabbit and treated it until that rabbit recovered? That fool got too much attached to some animal and guess how it ended? One day we found that someone killed a rabbit, right? Sheesh, it was dead already, so, what’s the point of freaking out? Like grieving and tears could change anything or brought it back to life, but that idiot got too upset and, of course, you had to be on his side as usual and scold us for no good reason and even apologize while that stupid idiot clings into you. For the love of the-, he is the eldest of us, but acts as such a kid. So, what can be that bad inside this suitcase?’’.

It seems that Sakura only could face-palm and shake his head in disapproval after he listens to this clone, so, now he speaks up ‘‘You know, it’s not Shiro’s fault that he acts or thinks a bit more different from us or ‘Nagi. Nor that he was treated differently than any of us when we were at lab, like heck, we had a choice what to do either… Anyway, do you guys recall that one time when he was unable to speak for the entire month or even refused to sleep and lost appetite for a while? After he managed to calm down, he told me what it was all about-’’, but it seems that clone in brown uniform interrupts him ‘‘Correction - hugging you and acting like a small child. That crybaby just weeps even more as you were hugging him back and comforting.’’.

But the replica in purple only rolls his eyes and continues ‘‘He had his reason for that, and even I felt bad for him, you know. From what he told me that what he found inside the suitcase didn’t scare him, that only made him curious. However, Big Bro caught him in action and then promised Shiro that he would show in practice how he uses his ‘box of tools’, which were used to ‘fix naughty people’. Oi, you two, don’t stare at me like that, it is Shiro’s words, not mine. Anyway, another evening ‘Nagi took Shiro with him somewhere and asked him to carry that suitcase. So, from what Shiro told me, Big Bro has another place to hang out where he punishes ‘bad people’ or just chills out.’’.

Surely, it got Mero frown and without hiding his jealousy, he comments ‘‘What a lucky bastard… Big Bro even shown his special place to hang out, but that stupid Shiro still not convinced that Big Bro is a very kind person. He should feel grateful, but instead that, urgh…’’ and turns his head away from the fellow replica.

Even so, as Sakura continues telling his story, Mero returns his gaze and listens further ‘‘I don’t think that Shiro was happy when ‘Nagi ties him up with metal wire before bringing the half conscious person into that basement, or o he told that. However, it seems that Shiro only shakes his head and no matter what refused to tell me what happened next. According to him, ‘your big bro have a side, which none of you should know about it, if you really love him that much. Unless you feeling ready to learn the truth about him’. ’’ as the twins were giving a questioning and curious look at this clone, this replica adds ‘‘You think I have an idea what he meant by that too? But, ooh boy, I don’t know how about you two or the rest, but I felt very uncomfortable by seeing how these two have acted when they returned. It was somehow even unsettling.’’.

As the bad shivers runs down this clone’s back, he holds his arms and now rubs them to warm up, after he nervously swallows saliva and widens his eyes ‘‘Big Bro looked so smug and proud, and cheerful while he was carrying Shiro like a princess in his arms. Hell, I’ve never seen Shiro so terrified and shocked. He didn’t even react to us. Just what in the world he has he seen? He was so pale and speechless, heck, that distant stare tho… Even after Big Bro asking us to bring out the tatami for Shiro to rest, who could only blankly stare and trying to say something without making any sound with his trembling lips. But ‘Nagi simply told us that ‘Shiro only learned how the real world works, and he’ll get over it soon.’. You know, even if Shiro refused to say what happened in that basement, but he told that if ‘your big bro’ gone for a longer time being, you can find him in that place. Later on, he gave me the directions but warned me that we should avoid this place at any cost and simply walk away, because ‘no one deserved to see or experience such a terrible and cruel behavior’. ’’.

However, Hoki closes his eyes rubs his temples while replies in annoyed tone ‘‘I don’t get him at all… Why Shiro is so stubborn? If something that bad, as he says, happens, he can rely on us and tell what’s wrong. Even if he is a prototype and likes Original better than Big Bro or acts more different, but that still makes him being one of us, right? Hell, even that good-for-nothing Original can be counted as a part of our family, if you think of. So, you better tell us where that basement is, ‘cos what if that redhead killer found Shiro or Big Bro... Their last encounter proved that even Big Bro can be finished-off by this blood-thirsted demon, so, we need to stop that and help Big Bro defeat him once and for all. Maybe beating answers out of him when Big Bro is not around should help learn what that bastard did to Shiro after… that thing happened.’’, now he looks at the clone in blue and orders him ‘‘You’re going with me or what, you lazy-ass? ‘Cos whom else Big Bro entrust most difficult task than us?’’. "Don't tell me what to do, I have already gone with you even if you didn't want me to follow you.", or so objected the replica in blue.

Lastly, the replica in purple realized that it is useless to fight back this fellow clone once he feels so determined ‘‘ Not sure what you mean by that last part, but Shiro was perfectly fine when he visited us in the storage, right? Unless, you two know something that we don’t. Anyway, I’ll tell you where that place is, so, listen carefully and if you meet Big Bro ‘Nagi, don’t tell him, who told you this, got it?…’’ and Sakura explains without missing even the smallest detail, just the same way as Shiro has told him back in the day. It seems that this time the twins listened carefully without any interruption as well. In the end, the clone in purple added "...and don't worry, I'll tidy up there and look over the others while you're gone. So, take care of yourself and return safely, you dorks."

"Just make you that you won't doze out while you're on duty. Or else we gonna tell Big Bro that you were drinking whiskey~" Mero cheerfully bids a farewell while leaving with Hoki on their way to find their Big Bro and bring him home safely without having even the slightest idea about what kind of unfortunate fate this encounter will lead.

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Title : About That Kind of Desire… (Chapter 2)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (5 chapters)
Summary:

[Sequel to Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road].
Kyo seem to be concerned about the unexpected presence of one pesky redhead, who seemed to be in some deep trouble. So, this brunette simply follows him just to find out what it was all about…
[Ch 5: hinted Kyo x Iori]

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It didn't take long enough for Kusanagi to find his hide-out, which he keeps in secret even from the clones. That's right, this old unfinished to build flat was once a den of crackheads and other questionable type of people, who were counted as no longer human beings. However, when this darker brunette discovered this place by accident nearly half a year ago, he was the center of local fauna's attention and wasn't greeted so warm and kindly. From being surrounded up to teeth armored with cold or other lethal weapons wielding thugs to straightforward freaks, who had nothing to lose by attacking with bare fists and fangs. Even so, from the first glance 'Nagi could have been mistaken for an average street punk or delinquent, who's face alone asks for the problems, and could be taken down with no sweat.

However, just as soon anyone jumps into unfair battle along with back-stabbing attacks against this darker brunette, it becomes their signed death sentence. That's right, from breaking the bones until they pierce the victim's skin or pulling out inside organs as a finisher and showing it before crushing them in front of an unfortunate soul, to being burned alive until nothing but crispy ashes remains. Kusanagi shown no mercy for his enemies and eventually this how he claimed this abandoned building as his own lair. Yet mostly he used just a basement as a place for anyone, who gets on his bad side or as time went on also for those, who are threat for the clones as well, and then personally deal with them.

But for now, 'Nagi lays down Kyo against the wall and after looking inside this brunette's pockets, he found a cellphone. Surely, this darker brunette was grinning as wide as a Cheshire cat once he started to look into the contact list. After he finds one certain contact and dials it, Kusanagi just delightfully stands up and impatiently waits for the answer. Apparently, 'Nagi seemed to be as excited and impatient as a high-school student waiting for the biggest crush's call. Heck, he even started to lean on his toes or even walking in circles.

Just when that person picked his call, Kusanagi cheerfully speaks up as he tries to imitate one certain brunette's voice ''Yo, fuck-face! How ya doing?~ Listen, I am bored and I wanna some fight. So, drop whatever you're doing and face me! I'll give you thirty minutes to drag you lazy-ass over here. After that, I may feed up and die from waiting. Then blame yourself if you find me being wasted by someone else~ So, you better listen carefully, 'cos I ain't gonna repeat it twice, you can find me at…'' and it seems that after this darker brunette took his time to explain some other details and without even giving a chance for one redhead to reply, 'Nagi cuts the call. Now this darker brunette, bends down and places this Kusanagi heir's phone back to his pants' pocket while saying ''Not sure why you have this phone number, but that saved me from a lot of troubles. So, rest while you can.'' and with that 'Nagi picks Kyo like a sack of potatoes and continued carrying him until they got inside the building.

Finally, one certain brunette started to slowly open his eyes. He didn't know how much time has passed, but he was certain of one thing - that unbearable headache won't allow him to rest any longer. It felt like this Kusanagi's head may explode at any moment. Right now all this brunette could do is letting out a long groan while lowering his head on side. He was still not sure whenever it was just a terrible hungover or not. However, he could sense that his back was leaning against the cold concrete wall, and he's sitting on his knees.

Even through the jeans material this brunette could feel an ice-cold smooth surface. Definitely, that allowed this Kusanagi to understand that it wasn't his room. More important, the temperature inside this place wasn't so different from the outside, yet somewhere from above the fresh air was getting through this fumed room. As soon as Kyo opens his eyes, he notices that this room sank in the blinding darkness. Hell, the only thing that was closest to the light source was the very tiny square window with a few metal bars. The only sound in this silent place where his own breathing and time from time a quiet noise of rustling cloth material.

Now this brunette tried to move his hands, however, he couldn't do it. It was like they were tightly tied up behind his back. Of course, after leaning forward, Kyo ignites his hand and tried to burn that rope, however something was off. It seems that it wasn't very effective and now this Kusanagi started to feel the rising heat around his wrists, which was like he was being touched by a hot wire. Even if he dimmed his flame, the metal wire's heat successfully soaked through the clothing material. It was painful and this brunette tried to deeply breathe through his nose. Hell, someone, who did this to him surely knows well about Kyo and where to strike him.

Nevertheless, he felt like his body was still too weak to even stand up, so, being stuck in the middle of nowhere wasn't the most assuring feeling, and it only made this brunette more anxious and his shoulders being stiff. Once this Kusanagi tried to open his mouth, he felt that some kind of duck-tape was pressed against his lips and covering the mouth. Without any saying, this brunette knew - the sooner he'll escape, the better.

Unfortunately, Kyo got alerted upon hearing footsteps outside this place and how they were getting close. It wasn't Yagami, that's for sure, even that redhead wouldn't radiate such a malicious aura when he was under the blood riot. Plus, the person behind this menacing energy seemed rather chill and happy as he was getting closer. This Kusanagi could even hear his own heart beat and how it even echoed through his ears. Now another source of light appear after someone opens the basement's door, which was in the other end of the room. It was followed by a shadow figure blocking the pale light.

However, as soon as the dark shadow slammed the door, the ray of light was killed. Nevertheless, the sound of sparkling fire managed to disturb the silence and now a small orange flame was dancing in the air. The old and half peeled off paint on the wall was revealed by the reflected orange light. Even so, below the floating flame there was a visible dark spread palm, and behind the flame, the orange light revealed this darker brunette's face and these red eyes shining.

After 'Nagi climbs down the stairs while his other hand was inside the pants' pocket, he walks further until he reached the wall and noticed a yellowish light switch, which perhaps was white but as time passed and thanks for current conditions, it changed into this disgustingly color tone. As this darker brunette suddenly lowers his ignited arm, the orange flame has faded away. However, after a clicking sound the darkness has been vanished by the daylight-like light imitation, which fully exposed this empty room with cracked walls and nearly peeled-off white paint, which revealed the hiding putrid greenish paint.

Now the awkward silence between the predator and his victim added more tension, which was accompanied by the buzzing light installation above them, which time from time flickers. Kyo only widens his eyes and observes the darker brunette, who instead of a familiar high-school uniform wore a white t-shirt, longer finger-less gloves with a certain crest of the sun on them, and a pair of black jeans. 'Nagi was approaching him without saying a word and only predatory staring at this Kusanagi with flaming impatience in his eyes.

Once 'Nagi was close enough to this brunette, he squats and gently a couple of times slaps Kyo's cheek while teasing ''So, how our little princess is doing? Did you sleep well? Ya sure took your time~'', of course, this brunette narrows his gaze and turns his face away to this impostor. Hell, that familiar coldness, which was changed with the heatwave where this dark being touched him. Surely, such a natural reaction amused Kusanagi, who just chuckles in deeper voice and delightfully smiles ''What is it with ya? I haven't done anything, and you're already trembling. What a heck is wrong with you?''.

However, no matter as the darker brunette radiated that crushing and intimidating energy, Kyo decides to try to escape this place. Hell, no restraint or any amounts of freaks will ever stop will defeat him, or so, convinced himself in his mind. So, this Kusanagi heir frowns and fixates his furious gaze at this darker brunette while waiting for the right moment to act. Surely, this kind of staring wasn't left without 'Nagi commenting ''Ya giving me that look again… It's the same one as that poor little bastard Shiro used to give me at the very beginning, if I told him the truth about that wank doctor or his oh-so-precious original. But a second later that over-sensitive cry-baby would be looking like about to burst in tears. So, you two are both weaklings, who can only whine and get away by making teary eyes.'' as Kusanagi lowers his head and his face darkens, he continues in disgusted hissing ''You are fucking sickos, you know…at least that traitor is finally dead.''.

Nevertheless, Kusanagi lifts his head and now after he slams his one hand into the wall, he corners Kyo and nearly in singing voice asks ''So, how does it feel knowing that someone, who dedicated their entire to you, dies like a dog?~ Ya know, I would have just only split his stomach wide and pull out his guts while he would be roasted alive like a pig. But it seems a couple of your clones didn't want him to die in a quick way and later on, they were scared away by that man, which you call, Yagami. So, it seems poor little Shiro died somewhere alone in slow and agonizing death, without his oh-so-precious original even bothering to show up at his final moments~''.

So, like Kyo feared, it was really 'Nagi's fault that Shiro was one-eye blind and ended up looking like being dragged away from the slaughter scene. Surely, that infuriates, but also at the same time sends down shivers this brunette's spine what this darker brunette was capable of. However, as Kusanagi leans closely to him, Kyo uses his chance. Now he closes his eyes and slams his forehead against 'Nagi's as hard as he could. While the darker brunette places his hand on his forehead and his face twisting in pain, he lost his balance and fell on his back. In meantime, this Kusanagi's back hits the wall, but he gathers all his will and strength to stand up, even if knees didn't want to listen to him and were shaking. More so, having his arms being tied up behind his back only adds more unnecessarily difficulty.

Now Kyo fastens his step and moves forward. Unfortunately, this brunette widens his eyes in terror and looks back when all of a sudden 'Nagi's grabbed his shank. The darker brunette only viciously hisses at this brunette "You little piece of shit...THE HELL, YOU THINK YOU'RE GOING?! YA GOING WITH ME!" and roughly pulls Kyo's leg closer to him. As this Kusanagi harshly hits the ground, he lets a loud brief groan. However, despite that this brunette was kicking off Kusanagi with his other foot and trying to shake-off this fiend's hand from his other one, 'Nagi manages to squat and now grabs the other foot.

After Kusanagi firmly grasps both of Kyo's shanks, he starts dragging his prey back to his spot and starts scolding as he noticed a blood traces left on the floor "You filthy bastard! WHY DO YOU HAVE TO MAKE SUCH A MESS?!". As 'Nagi ferociously stares at his victim, he makes sure that Kyo leans against the wall. Now after placing his hand on this brunette's head and sinking his fingertips inside his scalp, he yanks this Kusanagi's head up. Surely, this darker brunette gives a malicious smile and roughly breaths as he observes how the weak blood stream runs down Kyo's face, even that sensation of warm liquid against his palm was so thrilling.

When 'Nagi places his hand on this Kusanagi's throat and starts to squeeze it, he adds in sweeter but at the same time menacing tone "You would have avoided all this trouble, if behave yourself. All you need to do is sit and wait nicely, but nooo!~ You had to make such a scene... You know, I could slit your throat at any time, however, I don't want to stain my hands with weakling's blood, because that would be a bother, if we don't get attention from one certain person."

Once Kusanagi has released this brunette's throat, there were left cyan color marks, which didn't look like going to disappear any time soon. However, 'Nagi already got bored and indifferently stares how Kyo's face was still nearly purple and trying to catch a breath. The darker brunette only mockingly smiles and adds "You know, I'm tired from speaking alone. So, how about we let such pearls of wisdom as you to speaks up?".

As he carefully grasped the duck-tape with a couple of his fingers, 'Nagi peels off the duck-tape with one sudden movement and tosses on the ground. However, this brunette refused to say even a single word and just gives a indignant look for this fellow. Kusanagi only prompts in playful tone "Come on, don't be shy~ Ya have something to say, right?-" however, for the first time Kyo replies in serious tone "What are you even talking about? I don't know what do you want from me, but you won't get away so easily, pal! Hell, you are nothing than a coward, who can't face your opponent fair and square!-".

However, it seems 'Nagi wasn't so glad hearing this, and now he harshly slaps this brunette's cheek. Surely, it left Kyo dumbfounded and forcibly turn his head another way and lower it. Hell, even to this very moment this Kusanagi heir could feel a stinging pain on his cheek yet while he was shocked, he could hear how the darker brunette comments in strict voice "I told you to speak up, not to whine! Haven't you learned that since last time? So, you better don't temp me, got it?!".

A minute has passed yet no response from Kyo and that was getting on this darker brunette's nerves, who just bites his lower lip and silently growls while observing his non-responsive target. Now Kusanagi violently grabs this brunette by the hem of his shirt and brings closer to him. Apparently, Kyo tilts his head up and narrows his gaze while directly facing this fellow with such indignant and stubborn look on his face. The darker brunette only briefly chuckles and comments "You know, I don't get it why your so-called Yagami is interested in such a pathetic and annoying loser like you. You can't even fight-back, and I could blast your brain without a sweat, yet you're always ending up in the center of this man's sight. I wonder why...".

Despite being cornered by a rabid beast as 'Nagi, this brunette starts to object in serious tone ''Then, why don't you ask him directly? If you have some sort of business with Yagami, then deal with him personally. You're just showing off your fragile ego, nothing more, or you may not realize that? So, have guts not only to back-stab, but also ready to challenge your opponent fairly.'' Now the darker brunette frowns and looks for something inside his pants' pocket and after picking it, he opens the switchblade and points the tip of this weapon at Kyo's neck so closely that it touches his skin. While giving annoyed look 'Nagi replies ''Shut the hell up! I'm tired of you. So, how about I'll slice you into pieces and use it as clues to find me? I bet even wild animals wouldn't eat your disgusting flesh…''.

Lastly, this Kusanagi heir just cracks a mocking smile and replies ''Just do it instead of barking.'' when the darker brunette aims the sharp blade at Kyo's throat, Kusanagi threats ''Then you left me no choice…DIE!''. However, just the moment before the impact the violent slamming noise behind them interrupts this darker brunette. Once he noticed, who was behind this scene and still smoking door, 'Nagi lowers the switchblade and plays with the blade in his hand until he stabs the Kyo's left thigh and delightfully smiles ''So, you finally came~ Took long enough…''.

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Title : About That Kind of Desire… (Chapter 1)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (5 chapters)
Summary:

[Sequel to Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road].
Kyo seem to be concerned about the unexpected presence of one pesky redhead, who seemed to be in some deep trouble. So, this brunette simply follows him just to find out what it was all about…
[Ch 5: hinted Kyo x Iori]

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Couple months have passed since this Kusanagi heir along with Yagami has defeated a dark entity, which shamelessly self-claimed to be a real Kyo. Surely, this brunette to this very day has been wondering who was exactly so-called Kusanagi and why he was summoned to this world. Nevertheless, Kyo was so assured that he doesn't ever again need to encounter this terrifying creature, also a self-claimed leader of clones and taking them under his care. Yet somewhere deep inside he felt that this vile being been lurking and waiting somewhere until this brunette will find him. However, very soon this brunette will learn to think twice before acting.

It was rather a chill and moonless night accompanied by the cold silver starlight. However, the deadly silence on the old construct site was disturbed by the sound of rustling sand under one certain brunette's feet, who wore a white jacket and black long-sleeved t-shirt and a pair of tighter jeans. That's right, Kyo had a very bad feeling that Iori was involved into some kind of deep problems and, of course, as usual, his pride won't let him to ask for help.

More important, that stubborn idiot may be on the verge of death or in bloody mess, but he would still be able to growl and bark on anyone with 'don't interface', 'none of your problems', even if this brunette instead of with-drawing, only would get closer to this man. That's right, the more time Kyo could spend in private with this redhead, the more he could notice, even if it is not that significant and instant, but slow yet steady process of Yagami starting to show signs of settling down.

This Kusanagi already noticed how he was that reason why Iori keeps clinging and striving to live, however, only later on this brunette began to realize that his presence also had a strangely healing effect on this redhead. Probably Yagami could feel that too, even if he did not want to admit it. Nevertheless, Kyo was doing all this not because he wanted to appeal as some sort of messiah or act as one. Hell, he's also not trying to pity this redhead, because both knew - it would only end up as pouring gasoline on fire. No one forced him to be by Iori's side, nor care for him.

This brunette took this as his own made decision and perfectly knew all the possible consequences of approaching Yagami. So, in the end, this Kusanagi heir not only swore to become a morning sun who will vanish the darkness, but after once mentioning to Iori after match, he just made this redhead turn his head away and silently chuckle. But for now, this brunette was wondering what could happen this time that made Iori act so weirdly tonight…

Earlier on the same evening, he felt how someone harshly grasped his shoulder and tried to push him forward. Definitely, this brunette was alerted by awfully familiar energy. After he quickly looks around, this Kusanagi spots a certain redhead from the backside, who wore a long red coat with a crescent moon symbol on the back and a pair of black gloves. However, it seems that his old time rival started to run away without even looking back. So, before Kyo lost this redhead in the crowd, he tried to make his way through countless people in the street. Hell, this Kusanagi even loudly called out Iori, but this redhead only runs away without even trying to look back.

Kyo knew that something was wrong, something that Yagami is so afraid to tell that even facing this brunette was impossible for him, yet in his own way trying to reach for a help. While this Kusanagi leans against the nearest wall and deeply breaths, he just blankly stares and countless people passing by. He wanted to find Iori no matter what and figure out what was behind such a behavior.

Nevertheless, all of sudden Kyo's attention was drawn by a raised gloved hand in the crowd of people, which rather shows a suggestive gesture and now tosses a piece of rustled paper at this brunette. Of course, this Kusanagi was lucky enough to catch this piece of paper and once there were a fewer people, this brunette fully saw the backside of this redhead, who didn't bother to face him and now starts to walk away with his hands putted in his coat's pockets.

This brunette just unwraps this piece of paper and reads it. Apparently, despite the writing style was rather too simplistic and clumsy, it was written "Meet me at the old building site. Bring any of your little friends, and I'll slaughter them at the same spot. Don't try anything funny. I'll wait you there.". Of course, as Kyo closes his eyes, he frowns and after taking a deep breath, this brunette opens his eyes and silently tells to himself "So, you wanna play cat and mouse, huh? What a hell you think of, Yagami..."…

Back to presence~ Kyo looks around, yet it seems aside him there were no one. So, maybe Iori just wanted to mess with him, or so thought this brunette, who was already fed off of waiting. However, as he takes step forward, this brunette could swear that he could hear a rustling clothing material not that far from him. Someone was behind him, there was no mistake. Without a hesitation, this Kusanagi turns back, but it seems that there were no one aside him.

However, the intimidating and menacing aura near him was growing stronger, and he did not like this at all, whenever it was some kind of sick joke or not. So, he only widens his eyes wide-open and deeply breaths, as he walks further.

Now a pair of glowing in red eyes shines brightly in the distance, like the owner of them waiting until this naive small animal will fall into the set traps. Once this brunette stops for a while, this shadow person reveals its fangs by sadistically smiling. This naive fool have no idea whom he was messing with, or what kind of fate awaits this foolish Kusanagi~ Or so, the person with a certain hair-cut reminding one specific redhead, nearly in silent singing voice told to himself.

Upon hearing the sound of footsteps, this brunette ignites his hand with the bright orange flame and was ready to attack any given time. While looking to the sides, this Kusanagi heir declares ''Stop hiding and face me, you coward! I know you're here. So, enough of your games, Yagami!'', which was followed by the malicious and deep chuckle by the mysterious fellow. It was only the matters of seconds and Kyo frozen in fear and could hear his own heartbeat.

That's right, as quick as the flash of light, the menacing foe was already behind this brunette's back. However, just before Kyo turns back, he felt how a high voltage strikes his nape. As this Kusanagi widens his eyes and gasps in pain, he fells like a rag-doll on cold ground. Meanwhile, the redhead fiend puts the stun gun into his coat's pocket with such a delighted smile on his face. As this person closes his eyes and deeply exhales, he puts his hand on the scalp and now with a sudden move removes the red wig. Now the nearly a pitch-black short hair been ruffled as this dark skinned brunette shakes his head and tosses the wig on the ground.

After this creature opens his red glowing eyes, which shines as hell's fury, he looks down on his prey and mockingly comments "I knew that you are brainless dumbass, but not that much~ Sheesh, you didn't show any effort even at losing...". However, Kusanagi lifts his one eye-brow when he receives no answer from the fallen brunette. So, now this darker brunette a couple times pushes his victim by using his foot. Yet after it failed to response, 'Nagi puts his one hand inside pants' pocket and with the other one face-palms while speaks up in careless yet irritated voice "Don't tell that you actually died... For fuck's sake, you can't even handle a single hit.", after chuckling he continues "What a sore loser~".

However, Kusanagi squats and places his palm on Kyo's neck. It seems this dark male started to smile as an excited child upon discovering something great. Apparently, he could sense a weak pulse on the sleep artery. After moving his palm on this Kusanagi heir's eyes filled with remaining shock, he carefully closed them. Now the darker brunette picks Kyo like a sack of potatoes and throws him over his shoulder. Once 'Nagi straighten up his knees, he managed to stand up with his newly picked toy and before heading to his secret lair, the darker brunette few times pats Kyo's buttocks.

Lastly, Kusanagi speaks up in menacing yet nearly in singing voice "Make sure that you won't die 'til we arrive, 'cos I need you for summoning our main guest~ And then...we all gonna continue where we left since last time, right? It's gonna be so much fun!~", now 'Nagi was cheerfully humming while carrying this Kusanagi heir to the final destination place.

Meanwhile, in one familiar storage~ Apparently, most of the clones were deeply asleep on the floor under the warm embrace of tatami. However, most of the clones have to share it in pairs or, if they lucky - having their own. That's right, thanks for the Mero's and Sakura's suggestion in early days of settling down in the storage, their Big Bro brought a couple large closets and constructed them, which were placed in the left corner of the storage, and along with a lot of various bed-sheet sets. So, even as artificial beings, they felt safe and calm around 'Nagi, who was their guardian and that older but responsible sibling. Perhaps, Kusanagi was also that very first person, who actually cared for the bunch of these abandoned clones, who were at that time nothing more like blind baby kittens crying out in the box and left to die in the harsh human world.

But for now, usually, Kusanagi would keep an eye on them while they were peacefully resting when he was around, but tonight, it seems that a couple of clones, whom 'Nagi lets to be in charge, took this torch. Right now a replica wearing a brown uniform sits in Kusanagi's comfy black leather office chair and while resting his head on a palm, he nearly falls asleep. However, it seems one clone in blue uniform started to get up and leave his brothers' side. That's right, even if Mero looked too sleepy, he started to felt concerned about Hoki, who stays awake for pretty long time.

After carefully making his way through his sleeping brothers, the replica in blue managed to get close to the fellow clone, Mero places his hand on Hoki's shoulder and softens his gaze "You don't need to stay awake all night, you idiot. So, go and rest before I smack your head.". However, it seems that this fellow replica's word didn't reach him, and even if from the first glance Hoki looked calm, but his gaze was fixated into nothingness. The replica in blue adds in a slightly irritated tone "Are you thinking about when Big Bro returns? Or, don't tell me you are worrying about Shiro again?".

Nevertheless, the clone in brown uniform calmly replies "Even if I don't get it why he prefers to stay with Original than with Big Bro, but I can feel that Shiro is much happier now, even despite that incident. So, I don't really have a reason to worry about someone, who is in a better place. However...", of course, Mero didn't realize that he started to smile thanks for his bro's honest answer, but he just listens further "You know, for the most of the time I'm not questioning what Big Bro does, but this time, I don't get him. Why did he ask us to get that red wig and coat?".

After Hoki frowns and lowers his gaze, he continues in serious tone "Since his last encounter against that sadistic bastard, who wields a purple flame, something really has changed about Big Bro and I don't like it at all. Big Bro become too obsessed about that shameless killer and sees nothing, but him. Shit...it's all his fault that Big Bro acting like he is not himself..." just when he was about to add something else, a replica in brown uniform widens his eyes when he felt Mero's hand pressed against his mouth.

The clone in blue gives a comforting smile and as he removes his hand from the fellow twin's mouth, he cheers up in careless tone ''Oi, have you forgotten who is the most chill and calm from our brothers, you dumbass? Plus, over-thinking and whining is not cool at all. So, have a faith in Big Bro 'Nagi, 'cos there is nothing that he can't handle. Heck, remember that one time when Big Bro was surrounded by a bunch of the street thugs? That's right, not only he saved Mochi, but also kicked these freaks' asses. So, we can trust him no matter how the things may look awful, you idiot.''. Surely, as Hoki sighs, he tried to change the subject ''So, I'll leave the 'throne' to you then. Make sure not to doze out, cos I don't want that Big Bro would get mad at any of us, just because someone fast asleep on duty, you moron.''. The replica in blue felt relieved and while these two were exchanging the position, there very little understand they have how 'Nagi was about to finish off his newly found toy just to satisfy his curiosity.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 7. Epilogue. Part 2)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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A week has passed since this replica was discharged from hospital. Even now staying in Yagami’s place didn’t seem as bad as he expected. At least this man isn’t that scary or violent as this clone feared. So, that cold piercing gaze may still remain yet gradually this redhead even started to exchange one or two phrases with Shiro. Maybe Kyo was right that this man isn’t that bad as may sound.

However, today this brunette have planned something different today. It seems that after telling about this, Kyo wasn’t so happy about it yet later on approved his decision. That’s right, Shiro wanted to visit clone graveyard and then telling ‘good-bye’ to his bros and ‘Nagi. So, after putting a pair of snickers, this clone was off. Fortunately, he could still recall the route from hospital to the graveyard. So, the bigger issue now was to find the way to hospital, thankfully for Kyo’s explanation, he shouldn’t get lost…hopefully.

After long wandering this clone reached the cemetery. It took couple hours to find the way yet now it was already a sunset. So, before going further, he wanted to let Kyo know what happened and that there is no reason to worry. After texting a quick message, he putted his cellphone back to the one of pants’ pockets and continued walking. Apparently, the cemetery was tidied up since that encounter. However, who done this? Were it some of the clones or could it be ‘Nagi himself? Or so now wondered this replica. In any case, first, he need to pay a visit for his brothers. Would they recognize him and how they going to react after not seeing after such a long time? This what made Shiro curious as he continued his way.

Meanwhile Yagami was carefully studying some kind of papers on the couch until he was disturbed by a phone call. Whoever was it, it has lot of guts to bother him in such a fine afternoon, or so told to himself this redhead as he lazily bends down towards coffee table to pick the cellphone. Apparently it was Kyo. Now he briefly answers in annoyed tone ‘‘Yes? What do you want?’’, it seems this Kusanagi sounded worried ‘‘Do me a favor, please…’’ after a short pause, Yagami could hear a sigh and this brunette continuing ‘‘Can you make sure that Shiro is fine? He just messaged me that he is fine yet even I can tell that something is fishy. What if he comes across that evil creature? Even if neither you or I don’t have a chance against him, then he may kill Shiro without blinking. So, can you check that no one would harm him during his trip?’’.

Iori only rolls his eyes at this request and backfires ‘‘Why can’t you do it by yourself? Just stop acting as worrywart parent and treating him as he was your child.’’. Of course, after this reply, this Kusanagi was speechless and remained silent. However, this brunette answers in slightly shaky tone ‘‘You know, I would not only kick your ass for this, but also later on I’ll make sure that you’ll beg that I would be merciful and gentler when…’’.

It seems that this brunette couldn’t finish this sentence and now this redhead playfully asks ‘‘When what?~’’. Kyo just back-fires with shyer tone ‘‘You better don’t wanna find out! ‘Cos then you’re screwed.’’ after a second he continues in serious tone ‘‘Anyway, I cannot be here now, ‘cos I have really important business to do. If I’m lucky enough, Shiro may not only have new identity, but also he could go out into public without worries. Finally, he may even get proper education and job.’’.

Yagami only sighs and replies ‘‘Fine. If that will stop you from whining, I’ll go. But where did he went?’’. Kyo simply answers ‘‘The same way where you found me and Shiro that day. He should be somewhere around there. So hurry up and if anything, call me, got it?’’as this redhead stands up, he replies ‘‘You worry too much, idiot. I’ll bring him by his collar and then make sure that I won’t hear or see how you two cuddling. So, if you have nothing else to say, I’m ending.’’, lastly, this brunette says in gentler tone ‘‘…Thanks.’’ and Iori just murmured as he finishes the call ‘‘You idiot.’’. It can’t be helped that even today he won’t have a calm afternoon, so, the sooner he’ll find this stupid brat, the sooner he can rest in piece. And thus, after this redhead puts his usual outfit, he leaves.

In meantime, Shiro finally reached a familiar storage. Even if he have left only for such a brief time, all of sudden he felt nostalgia and missing everyone. So, without waiting any longer, he knocked into iron door. Of course, he was greeted by one of clones asking ‘‘Who is there?’’, this replica replied in calm tone ‘‘Can you open the door? It’s me - Shiro.’’ and now the iron door was slightly opened and it seems one of clones was carefully watching through the gap. After awhile the door was completely opened.

Apparently, behind the door was a clone in purple, who was still at awe yet looked so pale and now started to tremble. This replica’s eyes become teary as he speaks up in quiet yet shaky voice ‘‘Shiro…But Big Bro…He told that you…that you…why? How?’’, poor replica couldn’t continue anymore, it was too hard. Even so, Shiro pulled this clone into hug and told ‘‘It’s so nice to see you again, Sakura. I missed you all. Sorry, but I couldn’t come earlier, because I was sent to hospital.’’, however, there no reply from this replica in purple, all he could do letting be embraced until he gradually stopped trembling.

Now so-called Sakura slightly with-draws until he could see Shiro’s face and addresses the prototype ‘‘So, it’s really you. But then why did Big Bro told that you were killed by that man?…I don’t get it at all. However, what happened then?’’. This clone sighs as he ruffles fellow replica’s hair and answers ‘‘Maybe he was not happy that I listened to Kyo instead of him. I tried to say to him that what he does is wrong. So, I might understand why he is mad at me or why did lie to you. However, then ‘Nagi lied to me about what kind of person our original is and bad-mouthed Doctor. Even to this day he hides that note, which Doctor Makishima left for me-’’.

However, it seems that these two were disturbed by annoyed voice from inside the storage ‘‘Oi, Sakura, what’s taking that long? Or do you want to fix door frame again?’’. This clone in purple was released from Shiro’s hug and asks him ‘‘Come. Let’s quickly go inside.’’ and Sakura takes the prototype’s hand and prompts to go inside. When both were inside, they were greeted by a swarm of curious gazes. One of clones, who wore green uniform pointed out ‘‘Sa-sakura, what a hell is this?! There is a ghost of Shiro next to you! Be-be careful or else he will haunt not only you but all of us!’’, however, this replica in purple pinches both cheeks of Shiro and explains in annoyed tone ‘‘Stop telling that he is dead! See? My hands don’t go through him and I can feel him.’’.

Now Sakura stops once he hears how the prototype began silently whine. After that he addresses this fellow clone in green ‘‘So, I was surprised as well, Sage. But it seems that Big Bro had his own reason to tell us that Shiro died.’’ and thus, this replica in purple addresses all clones ‘‘Everyone, listen! Apparently, our Big Bro doesn’t want to see Shiro again for some reason and we may get into big trouble, if he finds out that Shiro was here, but he has something that belongs to Shiro and doesn’t want to give it back. So, let’s find one note, which suppose to belong to Shiro.’’.

However, one clone in black objects ‘‘Are you going to rebel against Big Bro?’’, but once this replica in purple about to say something, Shiro explains ‘‘Kuro, everyone, this is the last time when I can see you ever again. I really want to be with you all, but there is no way, not after what I have done, I could live with you…So, I beg you, can you listen to my selfish final request and find Doctor Makishima’s note. It’s very important to me, ‘cos it’s like the last memento from Doctor and I sure that ‘Nagi still keeps it somewhere.’’.

Nevertheless, another clone asked with such a concern ‘‘Eh? Are you going to leave us? Where are you going?’’, the prototype softens his gaze and replies ‘‘Our all original is not as bad as ‘Nagi used to tell us. So, even before meeting ‘Nagi, I knew that both - Doctor and Kyo, are nice and very kind people. But since Doctor released me from lab, I hoped to find Kyo and that he would help me…However, ‘Nagi took away Doctor’s last gifts for me - that uniform and note. So, please, help me to find that note and I’ll be forever grateful for you all.’’.

One of these replicas told in disbelief ‘‘But that is completely different from what Big Bro told to us. Shiro, is this really true? If so, let’s do our best and find it! After all, if it wasn’t you, then Sakura and Sage wouldn’t be so interested to learn how to treat wounds.’’, then another one added ‘‘That’s right! Even if Shiro was sometimes reading aloud from his books, it was still nice background sound, isn’t it? Yes, even if for the most of time he acted as nerd, but Shiro is one of us! Besides, if it is the last time seeing him, then doing such a simple thing shouldn’t be a problem.’’.

In the end, Shiro was moved by such a words of his brothers and how they worked together for once. After long search, one of clones found certain piece of paper and handles to the prototype. However, now Sakura orders ‘‘Oi, don’t forget to tidy up! Or everyone wanna listen ‘Nagi’s nagging again? So, at least clean up this place.’’ yet it seems none of clones weren’t so enthusiastic about this request and one of them back-fires ‘‘We did as you told. So, do your part, you lazy-ass.’’.

This clone in purple rolls his eyes and murmurs something before tidying up his bros’ left mess. After all, someone has to be more mature and lower their ego. Just as he starts putting down random items to packing boxes, he addresses Shiro ‘‘What are you waiting? Don’t make me or anyone else over-emotional, ‘kay? Just don’t forget to take care of yourself and don’t let anyone tell you what to do. So, take care, we gonna miss ya!’’. As the prototype hugs tighter that piece of paper, he nods and quickly turns around. He already felt how tears filled his eyes, so, now after closing his eyes, he started to run. When the iron door closed, the replica in purple says ‘‘It wasn’t us who may get so sensitive, you idiot…Be strong and don’t let anyone see you crying...’’.

After running for awhile, this replica trips over the air and fells on cold harsh ground. So, was it really over, isn’t? He already cut all his ties with his previous life. However, what about ‘Nagi? No, whatever Shiro going to say, this darker brunette already have his own version of what happened during that never-ending fight. So, it would only further infuriate this vile being until he would achieve what he wanted so badly - death to anyone who opposes him. Therefore, it would be wiser to avoid him.

And thus, this replica clenched his both hands into fists and shakily stands up. After wiping tears from his face with his elbow, he picks dropped piece of paper and carefully folds couple times. When he puts into one of his pants’ pockets Shiro looks around and walks toward a familiar graveyard and bid a farewell for his brothers’ resting souls.

Once this clone was back on track, it didn’t took long enough to reach his destination place. Shiro sighs while observing a familiar scenery. He could swear that nothing has changed at all and that bloody fight didn’t happened at all. However, this replica could feel such a relief and calmness that this sacred place wasn’t damaged and thanks to whoever it was, the graveyard was restored. Maybe resting up a bit here won’t do any harm, right? With this thought, this brunette wanders around for awhile, either talking to one or another of the graves. And thus, Shiro thought that he done what he planned, so, there was no reason to stay here any longer. Besides, it started to get chilly. So, it was decided - it was time to leave.

However, all of sudden, he realized that something was off. Instead of usual serene atmosphere in the air, his sense of danger began to tingle. Now familiar menacing voice speaks to him, which made Shiro stand straight and freezes him in fear ‘‘Well well well…What do we have here?~ Isn’t our little Shiro got lost? What brought you here?’’. After turning his head to left, he noticed in trees’ shadows glowing crimson eyes and eventually the owner of this shadow figure, who was getting closer, revealed his true face.

That’s right Kusanagi was slowly approaching poor Shiro as he was the prey, who entered into this wild beast’s territory. This burning gaze, revealed white fangs yet calm stance - they already warned alone that this clone won’t escape alive. As ‘Nagi was in front of Shiro, he placed his one hand on this replica’s shoulder and whispers ‘‘You shouldn’t be here…But welcome back!~’’ and strikes this doppelganger into guts. As Shiro’s face twists in pain he fells on ground. While this clone was roughly breathing, he tries to shakily stand up.

Unfortunately, his hard effort was crushed as this darker brunette stomps on his back several times. Now ‘Nagi kneels down and grabs this replica’s scalp and yanks his head up. Once he was facing this cruel male, he could hear that cold and harsh voice ‘‘Traitor…’’. However, there were no time to react and now Shiro’s head was slammed against the ground. After Kusanagi grabs the hem of this clone’s shirt with one arm and as he stands up, he lifts this unfortunate victim into air.

Now as this darker male observes how despite bleeding, Shiro refuses to give up and just silently stares with his one eye. ‘Nagi just mockingly chuckles at such an effort. However, when this clone lowers his head he murmurs in pity tone ‘‘it didn’t hurt…’’. Surely, it annoyed Kusanagi, who now howls ‘‘Eh?…the fuck did you say? SPEAK LOUDER! I CAN’T FUCKING HEAR YOU!’’. As Shiro tried to swallow saliva, he inhales and faces this ferocious being. While giving a furious gaze, this replica declares from the top of his lungs ‘‘IT DIDN’T HURT AT ALL!’’. That’s it, it was the last drop of Kusanagi’s patience and now he throws Shiro into air and sends him off flying by side kick.

This replica crashed into one of trees with agonizing groan. He cough in blood yet wiped it with his elbow’s sleeve. Nevertheless, observing how this clone’s suffering amused this darker male, who’s eyes began to glow with pure passion to kill. Once he was standing in front of Shiro, he noticed that no matter what this replica stares with same stubborn gaze yet that little flame of fury become even brighter. Yes, this brunette was trembling and panting but he didn’t wanted to show even a single tear on his face or beg for mercy.

Kusanagi didn’t liked this gaze at all and he swore to himself that even if it is the last thing to do, but he’ll broke this mindless traitor’s spirit. Nevertheless, ‘Nagi smiles as wide as Cheshire cat revealing again his sharp fangs and now speaks with malice in his voice ‘‘You don’t know when to quit, do you?…yet since you are here, I’ll show you what happens, if you turn your back against us, you disgusting freak. I bet it will suit you the best and you can join your precious doctor and later your Kyo. Don’t try to move or good luck for your precious Kyo to pick up all of your scattered pieces. Hmm~ maybe I should have went for preparing him a nice Easter hunt, don’t you think? Oh well, at least picking your burnt corpse sounds nice as well.’’. Before he turned around and walked away, this darker male gave another stronger kick to Shiro’s side, making him fell and twist in pain.

After looking around, ‘Nagi finds couple of sturdy wooden planks and rope, he ties them so that it would resemble a cross and deeply plants into the ground. Upon finishing, he picks a sharp knife out of his pants’ pocket and cuts unnecessarily rope. It seems he was enjoying himself in a process, but now he was approaching this poor clone and declares his judgement with smile on his face ‘‘Our little Shiro gonna repent for his sins against humanity and us as he burns on cross~ However, no flame, even mine will ever burn away your dirtiness. So, let’s go, you fucking creature.’’ and after bending down, he throws this replica over his shoulder and carries him towards execution place.

When they reached this wooden cross, Shiro’s arms were spread and one arm was tied to left side of cross, other one to right side. Then, his torso and feet were tied up tightly. This replica didn’t bothered to lift his head anymore and kept it lowered. However, now Kusanagi speaks up in gentle yet menacing tone ‘‘Shiro, you don’t need to get upset, cos I’ll be kind this time and just split open your stomach and wrap your insides around you while you burn~ That’s all.’’.

Now this darker male once again revealed that sharp blade and pointed at Shiro’s belly while continuing his vile talk ‘‘It’ll be quick. One sudden cut aaand it’s done!~’’. When he with-draws the knife and aims for a better angle, he was disturbed by couple familiar voices from behind ‘‘Big Bro! What are you doing?! Stop!’’. Apparently, Hoki and Mero were rushing towards their leader and once they were close, both ran out of breath.

Clone in blue was dumbfolded seeing a familiar clone yet in shaky tone asked ‘‘Big Bro! Isn’t Shiro? B-but you told that he was dead! W-what is happening here? Why…’’. However, ‘Nagi just chuckles as he turns around to see these twins. Now he explains in reckless tone ‘‘Can’t you see? I’m making sure that this traitor is dead. So, pay attention, you fucking idiots!’’. Mero couldn’t take anymore and fells on his knees, all he could do is speaking in pity tone ‘‘But whatever he have done, he don’t deserve to die. He is one of us, right? So, please, spare him.’’.

While Hoki kneels down to comfort his brother, he speaks up ‘‘Big Bro, you called him a traitor, right? So, how about instead of barbeque roast him, just let him hang there. He won’t be able to escape, or at least I think so…’’. The clone in blue just something murmurs in pity tone as he presses his head against the fellow clones chest. It seems that Kusanagi’s curiosity was peaked by such a unusual smarter idea of this replica. ‘Nagi asked ‘‘Where are you getting at?’’. While this darker male was getting closer toward the twins, Hoki replies ‘‘If he did something unforgivable, then, leave him to suffer without letting him to die so easily. So, let us guard him and we make sure that he won’t escape…or at least let anyone get closer.’’.

Apparently, this kind of suggestion satisfied the leader of clones as he delightfully smiles. Now Kusanagi addresses this replica ‘‘Maybe your head is not so empty, after all. You do have some brain…Alright, since you shown some initiation, I’ll leave him to you. If you two are bored, I’ll grant you permission to do what you want. So, I’ll see you in a bit and have fun!~ ’’ and now when he putted his hands into pants’ pockets, Kusanagi without looking back left graveyard.

However, once the leader of clones left, Mero complains to his brother ‘‘What a hell are you thinking, you idiot?! It is Shiro, we can’t do this!…that’s it! I’m leaving! I won’t be staining my hands with anyone’s blood! More important, with one us!’’, one he tried to stand up, he was stopped by Hoki grabbing his hand and his calm voice ‘‘Big Bro has already left, right? And we suppose to guard him. So, if anything happens we can blame that man with purple flame, can’t we? Don’t just whine and help me, okay?’’.

When Hoki lends his hand to Mero to stand up, both we getting closer to tied up Shiro. After taking a better look at him, clone in blue gently slaps his cheek ‘‘Hey, are you okay? Shiro? Hey, Shiro, are you with us?’’ it seems that after a couple seconds, this clone reacts and slowly lifts his head, now clone in brown uniform comments ‘‘You look like after train-wreck…Hell, there is even something leaking out of your eye! It look so gross and creepy! Can you see with it? C’mon, let’s remove that rope. *sigh* Don’t worry, even if we don’t have a knife, I can use my flame. So, don’t die on us.’’.

After this replica ignites couple of his fingers, he orders his brother ‘‘Can you catch him?’’ and now he brings his fingers closely towards the rope around the feet, then torso and lastly the arms. Fortunately, Mero was strong enough to catch felling Shiro on him or at least stop him from falling. The prototype groans in pain and whines. ‘‘A-are you okay? Did you broke anything?’’ or so, the clone in blue asked. Hoki kneels down and carefully watches, yet he got scolded by his brother in blue ‘‘Oi, you mister smart-face, don’t you stare, help me to take him to hospital!’’.

However, Mero was alerted when all of sudden Hoki stands up and turn his back. It seems this clone was now in battle stance and ignited his fist. He was shaking as he was facing his opponent. Mero looked towards that side and noticed the man, whom they were afraid all their life - a man with purple flame, was getting closer to them.

Hoki warns him in shaky voice ‘‘D-don’t get close to them! I-I warn you! That bro is injured too. So, get away!’’, even so, this threatening did not affected Yagami at all as he pushed away this clone without telling a word. Mero quickly sits up on his knees and shields with his body injured Shiro while this redhead stares with cold and unforgiving gaze. Despite that gaze, clone in blue speaks up ‘‘You came to kill us, right? At least have some shame on attacking the weaker one…He is heavily injured. Please, leave us now or we’ll make sure that you’ll get what you deserve!’’. However, Yagami felt how something wrapped around his both legs and he growls at Hoki ‘‘Scram! If you have strength and guts to attack me, use it to take this clone to hospital. If he is dead, then you better crawl back and send your prayers to your creator!…For the love of the-…’’.

Neither of these twins expected this move and both were dumbfolded. However, this redhead repeats his request in annoyed tone ‘‘Are you deaf?! Just take him outside while I’ll call ambulance!…you bunch of idiots.’’. Even if they didn’t liked to listen to this redhead, but just for Shiro’s sake, they had to carefully pick up the prototype and carry outside the graveyard. While clones were carrying Shiro, Iori calls ambulance and then no matter how it sounded bothering, he needed to tell news to Kyo. So, after taking a deep breath, he calls him. After Kyo picks his phone, Yagami told in serious tone ‘‘I found him. Come to hospital. I’ll explain later.’’ and ended the call.

After 10 minutes, they arrived at reception department, where Kyo was impatiently and worryingly waiting inside. He felt useless while watching through the window when one of ambulances will arrive. When he noticed how the ambulance stops and couple of paramedics step outside and takes out a camp bed on which lies a familiar figure, there was even attached a stand next to bed with transfusion system. Of course, after that Yagami leaves ambulance as well while, from what this brunette assumed, giving the needed information about this fellow clone.

When paramedics arrived with Shiro, who’s nearly half of the face been covered in medical bandage. While his left eye was completely covered in nearly soaked in red cloth, the other one gave an apologetic gaze to original. However, even that soundless voice calling out for Kyo was more than enough to break this brunette’s heart. Once this replica was taken to examination room, this Kusanagi sits on one of nearest benches and lowers his head. When he leans downward and asks Yagami in sorrowful tone ‘‘…What a hell happen?…How the hell you allowed this to happen?! You told that you’ll bring him back safely. I-I knew I should have followed him, but now…Shit…It’s all my fault!’’, however, instead of words, Iori places his hand on Kyo’s forehead and brings closer next to him.

This brunette was too miserable that even didn’t minded when Yagami was stroking his hair. It only made him want to let out these emotions. As this Kusanagi sighs, he tries to ask in shaky and robotic tone ‘‘Don’t tell me that he got into fight with that vile creature…’’. However, once couple of nurses left the room while carrying camp bed with Shiro, Yagami asks them in serious tone ‘‘Where is he going to?’’ yet one of nurses gave annoyed gaze and replies ‘‘To ICU. Today no visits or disturbing, and tomorrow, please check the visiting times, which are written on board.’’, this redhead nods as showing his gratitude while someone was nearly grieving. With that Iori stands up and prompts Kyo to go ‘‘Let’s go. We have to use taxi, because you can’t walk like this.’’.

Nearly a week passed~ A certain brunette entered the intensive care unit, hoping to find still alive Shiro. After nurse guided Kyo to one of the rooms, he noticed how his look-alike was still resting. Probably, he was still taking a nap, so, this brunette decided not to disturb his peaceful sleep. Shiro was attached by a transfusion system and there were couple of bottles left to transfer, but also there were visible wires and electrical pods through his hospital pyjama. Even if this brunette did not understood these numbers and data on computer panel, he hoped that eventually, this fellow clone will open his remaining eye. It seems that according the doctor, Shiro’s left eye was badly damaged that it was beyond saving it and thus, they had to remove it, so, that’s why now that hollow space was covered with snow-white eye-patch.

It was painful to observe how this clone was calmly resting, while still being covered in medical bandage. Kyo just gently brushed away hair from Shiro’s face and sighed. Why such a innocent creature have to go through such a hardship and suffering? He did not deserve any of this yet this brunette knows that no matter what this clone will be optimistic and will try to comfort him with that warm smile. And thus without realizing, this brunette carefully took Shiro’s hand into his both hands while hoping that his words will reach this replica ‘‘Please, get well soon...I missed you…’’, he could swear that he could feel how weakly this hand tried to grasp him.

Once he looked at Shiro’s face, he noticed how he slowly opens his eye and tries shakily to sit up. However, Kyo calmly says ‘‘Please, rest as much as you need. You don’t need to rush, I’m by your side and I’ll keep visiting you even when you get discharged from here. So, you are not alone. You can have faith in me…’’ and Shiro grasps his precious original’s hand more tightly while giving such a warm, innocent and adoring gaze.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 6. Epilogue. Part 1)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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Couple days has passed since this battle and finally, it was a momentary peace. It seems that one certain redhead was just waking up from his slumber in hospital. Besides, there was nothing better to do when one nurse changed his dressings. Like heck, he needed these, ‘cos it was just a mere scratch according him. That’s right, this how he calls couple cracked ribs, minor burn marks, having deeper cuts over his chest, back, arms and bruised cheeks. At least Kyo didn’t saw him covered in bandages and medical plaster or even paid a visit for him yet. It would be such a riddance and that idiot would make a fuss out of nothing. It was still a surprise how come Kyo didn’t figured out where was he, or so Iori thought while sitting up.

Now he just stares at his clenched hands covered in white bandage, eventually, he sighs as he unclenched his fists. Maybe he should return back to his sleep. Besides, there is nothing better to do until dinner, or so wondered Yagami as he fixes a sleeve of his light blue pyjama. However, when he was about to lie down, he was disturbed by someone opening the door and nurse’s calm voice ‘‘Yagami-san, you have a visitor.’’.

Surely, very least at this moment Iori wanted to see anyone, but when he was about to ask this nurse that this person should leave him alone, he heard a familiar voice ‘‘Finally, I found you, Yagami…’’, it didn’t took long enough to recognize to whom belonged this voice. Of course, it nearly made this redhead jolt, but he tried to remain chill and turned his head to one brunette’s side. Apparently, Kyo was still standing in between door frame and keeping his one hands behind his back like hiding something while in other he was carrying a small plastic bag.

After politely thanking the nurse, this brunette enters this room. As this Kusanagi was getting closer, Iori asked in slightly irritated tone ‘‘Why did you took so long?’’ and when Kyo was close enough, he placed that small bag on bed table while still keeping his other hand hidden. However, that rustling sound of plastic behind Kyo’s back caught the attention of this patient. Even so, this brunette sighs and calmly explains ‘‘You know, I tried to contact each hospital around here during whole day and night. So, just yesterday’s evening I was lucky to find out that you are in this sector.’’.

However, now he lowered his gaze and continues in with slightly apologetic tone ‘‘Well,…It seems that I couldn’t catch with you two and then I didn’t have a clue where to find you, ‘cos that bastard was too persistent and it took more time to deal with him than I expected.’’, this redhead just carefully listens to this brunette while his bandaged hands one on another. Even so, because of such a curious look which Iori gave, Kyo turn his gaze away as he felt how blood was slowly rushing to his cheeks.

Despite that, this Kusanagi continued ‘‘I-I figured out that you may feel lonely being locked like this. So, maybe this would cheer up you a bit…’’ now he pulled a bouquet of white hyacinths from behind his back and as he turns his head away, handles them to Iori. Of course, this redhead was surprised at such a unexpected gesture, but he accepted these flowers and carefully holds them in his arms. It can’t be helped that he instinctively lowered and turned his head away from this brunette to hide his blushing face too. As paper wrapping rustled, this brunette was able to look at Yagami again yet seeing how he carefully holds and observes these white flowers, somehow comforts Kyo. Apparently, this redhead was even enjoying the scent of this cluster of star-like flowers.

After awhile, this brunette sits down next to Iori on the bed. Now this redhead closes his eyes and sighs. When he opens his eyes, he asks in calmer tone ‘‘What are you up to this time?…and why exactly these?’’, it seems Kyo frowns a bit at this question and now in irritated tone replies ‘‘Well, it’s because, because…*sigh* Listen, if you don’t like it, then give it back.’’. However, Yagami gently smiles and objects ‘‘No.’’ and as he placed flowers on bed table, this redhead takes Kyo's hand and pulls him closely to him.

Surely, this brunette didn't have time to react and how he was in Yagami's embrace. Kyo's face was against this redhead's chest, it can't be helped that he instinctively widens his eyes and starts to blush. It was so soft and comfortable, maybe could be a fine spot to rest his head. More so, it was one of these rare cases when Yagami didn't minded being touched there too.

However, this Kusanagi felt so relieved and calm that Iori was still alive and in one piece. That's right, maybe Kyo was a bit too much glad that he began to slowly slide down while without realizing letting out quiet purring like noises. While his head rest against Iori's abs, he just closes his eyes and wraps his arms around Yagami's waist. He simply wanted to stay like this, even if it is for awhile. This redhead could swear that this Kusanagi was acting like a cat, so, it can’t be helped that now one of his hands was drawn closely to this brunette’s head. However, when he was about to ruffles his hair, Kyo looks up to Iori with such a soft yet sleepy gaze.

Even so, Iori with-draws his hand as Kyo speaks up in gentler tone ‘‘Hee~ Look at you - all covered in bandage like a mummy.’’ now this brunette was leaning up and tried to reach up with his one hand this redhead’s cheek covered with medical plaster. Kyo sighs and continues in slightly concerned tone while brushing away hair from Yagami’s face ‘‘You should know when to stop. At least this time you were lucky enough to buy-off like this. What should I do if your next encounter might have ended worse? You won't be so happy if anyone would defeat me while you're being dead or injured, right? So, at least until one of us would settle a score, you're not allowed to die, got it? ’’.

This redhead just sighs and now he tilts this brunette's chin and as he brings Kyo's face closer to his, Iori replies "You talk too much..." and this Kusanagi gently back-fires with sparkling lil flame in his eyes "And you're a reckless idiot." and now impatiently waiting for his answer. However, this brunette feels how this redhead places his another hand on Kyo's buttocks. As he squeezes it harder, Iori seem to be enjoying this Kusanagi's sudden sweet gasping noises.

Of course, Kyo slightly furrows his eyebrows as he blushes over such a unexpected gesture, but Yagami continued to massage this spot. However all of sudden a soft pillow has been launched at Iori. Of course, it was followed by this redhead’s groan and gladly, Kyo reacts quick enough and more tightly wraps his arms around this redhead. Nevertheless, both of them were dumb-folded at such unexpected attack. However, second later Iori closes his eyes and frowns. It was so hard for him not to lose his temper, but he couldn’t let anyone to interface. Now Iori looks to his left side and scolds his roommate ‘‘What a hell you want?! Why don’t you stay quiet, you stupid annoying brat!’’.

It seems that another familiar brunette was looking through the curtain with not so satisfied look on his face. Shiro just opens this curtain and now in indignant yet calm tone replies ‘‘Just dare to touch Kyo in inappropriate way and next time it will be more than pillow!’’. Apparently, this replica was sitting on his knees on bed and leaning forward while he stares at his opponent. Of course, this clone wore same pyjama yet he wasn't covered with that much of snow-white bandage or medical plaster.

Even so, once this Kusanagi realized to whom this voice belonged and now looked towards that direction. He was nicely surprised and without hiding excitement, Kyo told ‘‘So, you’re alive! ’’, this brunette immediately leaves Yagami’s side and rushes to this replica. After he was close enough to bed, this brunette just stands still, but he clenched his hands into fists yet continued "I thought that I may never see you again. But here you are and no one took you into some lab or anywhere else...Yet how you been? Did doctors or anyone else acts weird around you? And I hope that Yagami wasn't too annoying roommate."

This brunette sighs and continues "Give me a sec." and now he walks towards this redhead's table to get that plastic bag. Despite being traced by Yagami's gaze, Kyo returned to Shiro's side and addresses him while he shyly turns his gaze away "If I knew that you are here, I would have brought you something so that you would get well soon.".

After opening the plastic bag, this brunette takes out mandarins packed in fish-net bag and handles them to Shiro. Of course, this gesture nicely surprised this replica and he just was at such a awe. However, all he could do is silently stare at these mandarins with rather demanding look.

Once he opens this bag, he takes one piece of them and carefully studies it. Surely, this Kusanagi just gently stares at this clone, who seems have no idea what he hold in his hands. However, when he sits on bed next to Shiro, he takes this orange fruit and as he started to peel it, he patiently explains "You know, you can eat this. It's called a mandarins. Have you tried this before? It's good for your health too. So, here.".

When this Kusanagi finished with peeling, he brings one piece closer to Shiro. He hoped that he would eat it, however, this replica takes Kyo’s hand into his hands and brings close to his mouth. Apparently, Shiro closes his eyes as he swallows his archetype’s fingers with given piece of mandarin. Even after pushing away original’s hand, this replica slowly opens his eyes, he gave to Kyo a gaze filled with innocent adoration. Now Shiro asks in calm tone ‘‘…It was nice. Can I have a bit more?’’.

However, all of sudden they were distracted by Yagami speaking up in irritated tone ‘‘Don’t spoil him, Kyo. He maybe not that stupid as he looks like. So, he can do this perfectly fine by himself.’’, once he was noticed by these twins, this redhead immediately changed curious look to serious one. Even so, this Kusanagi chuckles as he in playful tone asks this redhead ‘‘What is it with you? Do you want some as well? So, instead of starring, you can ask, you know...Or don't tell me that someone got jealous~".

However, Yagami counter-attacks in irritated tone "Why the hell I should be jealous of this cheap doll? If it wasn't for the smoke detector, I would have nicely roasted him in same spot. He is nothing more than helluva annoying!" yet this replica frowns and now leans towards this redhead's side while gently pushing away Kyo.

Finally, this clone answers in stricter tone "Well, I did nothing wrong and you just started a fuss over that both - nurses and doctors, were just doing their job and that I did as they told. So, instead of showing a gratitude for what they did for you, you weren't so co-operative, you just complained and weren't a good person! Igniting palm wasn't nice thing to do, cos we ended up soaking wet."

Surely, this Kusanagi tried his best not to crack up and now just snorted loudly. Of course, it even more irritated this redhead, who now addresses Kyo "See?! And this is what I've been putted through all this time. Move, because I need to remind this rascal his place." That ferocious gaze aimed at Shiro made this replica hide behind this brunette's back. While he starred from behind Kyo's back, he fights-back "You are so loud. People trying to rest, so, please, don't disturb them or else I would call the nurse."

Now this clone gave rather a possessive gaze for Iori like scaring off his opponent. That gaze alone warned 'don't you even dare to lay finger on him. Kyo likes me better. So, back-off and don't hurt him.'. Surely, Yagami figured it out that it was a throw challenge at him and he silently growls at Shiro. However, it was the last drop of his patience when this replica wraps his arms around Kyo and rest his head on his shoulder.

Therefore, such a gesture made the original widen his eyes, however, he just gently places his hand on top of Shiro's head and while ruffles his hair, Kyo comforts him "What is it with you? You don't need to be scared at him. 'Cos Yagami ain't that bad." and now he addresses the fellow redhead "Why are starring like that? You have no reason to be mad Shiro just because he is your roommate. At least it seems that he did a good job looking after you. So, that's a relief that you weren't acting so recklessly. However, what should we do with him?".

Yagami was left dumbfolded after such question and in indignant tone asked "What do you do mean 'we'? You alone can dispose him or return to the same dumpster where you found him. He is just a mere clone, but it seems you forgot about what happened when you been in lab and therefore you are already too soft towards this creature.".

This brunette gave a darker look on his face and replied "Rubbing the open wounds with a salt, eh? Once you get discharged from hospital, I'll make sure you that you'll get a special treatment." after returning back to normal and continued "Anyway, I own him helluva a lot. If it wasn't for him, either me or you wouldn't be here. Besides, he made a decision on his own to leave his past and go with me. It was already hard for him release whom he calls a family. More important, now he has nowhere to stay...".

However, Iori gives indifferent look and replies ‘‘And you think it is any of my concern? If you are so kind and generous, then let him live with you or with one of your annoying friends.’’, it seems that this Kusanagi just stares with sour look on his face and sighs ‘‘You know that I cannot do that, Yagami. I would gladly let him stay at my place, but you how much of unnecessary fuss it will cause… So, no, thank you. First, I need to sort out couple of things for Shiro and until then, you need to keep eye on him.’’.

While being observed by such a demanding look of Kyo, this redhead was about to say something, but been interrupted by this brunette ‘‘Besides, at least this what you can do for making up for him. Aaand nope! Don’t try to object, cos you don’t want to be checked daily by someone else whenever you behave or not.’’. It seems that there was no point to argue with this pesky Kusanagi, but one thing for sure Iori will make sure that Kyo won’t get away so easy.

And so, Yagami closes his eyes and shakes his head. After opening his eyes, this redhead declares his decision ‘‘Fine. I’ll let this clone to live for a bit longer. However, remember this - If he does something wrong or test my patience, it’s not him the one, who will suffer for his actions, it will be you. So, you better be prepared to take responsibility for his actions, because I won’t be merciful.’’, nevertheless, this brunette chuckles and jokingly replies ‘‘Ooh~ Should I be scared or not?’’

Now he continues in stricter one ‘‘You better not to try anything funny, ‘cos if I heard even the slightest complain from Shiro, you gonna regret it while picking your teeth from the floor. He already suffered more than enough, so, at least, do me a favor, don’t be a prick to him. I mean it.’’ now this brunette addresses this replica, who looked confused yet clinging into original’s side, in comforting tone ‘‘Shiro, it’s okay. After you’ll get discharged, I’m going to visit you every single day until we find the best option for you. So, until then I would bring you some of my clothes. Then, I bet you still haven’t tried most of nice food, so, I gonna treat you. So, how is it? Deal?’’.

Nevertheless, this clone was not sure about this idea yet since now Kyo looks at him with such a soft gaze, Shiro closes his eyes and nods. Of course, he was rewarded by being have his hair ruffled by his archetype. It was so nice and relieving by knowing that finally this time he found his place in this world where he can be happy.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 5)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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Shiro closes his eyes and deeply exhales. Once opens his eyes, this replica begins to confess ‘‘I want to be with you! But I cannot disappear like nothing happen. So, at least I need to say good-bye to my brothers and ‘Nagi. He wouldn’t be so happy about this, but maybe if I try to convince him…’’. However, all of sudden he widens his eyes and now pushes Kyo on ground.

The second didn’t passed and this brunette didn’t had time to react to this clone’s behavior. It was followed by loud explosion and Shiro painfully groaning. All he could do is watch how this replica fells on ground. It seems that from this clone’s back was covered in dark smoke. This replica was trembling yet he tried to warn his archetype ‘‘Run…the-there is no time..t-to…waste…’’.

Once he tried to reach out his original, he was interrupted by a threatening in cold and unforgiving tone ‘‘Why won’t you die already, you filthy trash?’’. Once Kyo and Shiro looked up, this brunette just says in barely hearable and pitiful tone ‘‘…Yagami…’’, however, it seems that this Kusanagi’s voice didn’t reached this redhead, who was now focused on his current target as he closes his ignited palm.

This brunette was dumb-folded and couldn’t move a muscle. He just silently watched how this fearful man was approaching Shiro. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long enough for this to realize who was this person. Now this doppelganger addresses this redhead in serious tone through his hard breathing ‘‘Purple flame…So, you are the one behind countless and vain deaths of my brothers! They didn’t deserved any of this…All they wanted is to live! What they have done wrong to you?!’’. These words only made Iori crack a smile. After this redhead sighs, he just mercilessly stares at this unfortunate creature.

Brief moment has passed, and now he declares his judgement in harsh tone ‘‘Is this your last words?…Then join them and DIE!’’ now he rises his hand and ignites his palm. The dark purple flame impatiently dances on his palm and just before launching his final attack, Iori was distracted ‘‘Yagami, STOP!’’. Kyo’s voice freezes him in same spot his flame disappear instantly. Now this brunette managed to get closely to this replica and while sitting on his knees, immediately wraps Shiro around his arms.

Of course, even this clone was surprised, but while his ear was pressed against his archetype’s chest, he just concentrated on Kyo’s heartbeat and his breathing. Was he afraid or rather worried about me, or so thought Shiro. However, Iori wasn’t so glad seeing this and now he began to scold this brunette ‘‘What’s wrong, Kyo! Are you been already brain-washed by this thing? Move! ’’.

This Kusanagi gives a flaring gaze at this redhead while replying ‘‘Then you might try to finish me as well, but in this case, don’t blame me, if you get burned! You sure are obsessed with me… And now you’re ready to shred anyone into pieces just because they look like me? You told that I am the only one, who can relieve your suffering and keep you alive! So, prove me and fixate only on me, you fool! Leave Shiro alone!’’.

Surely, Yagami was mad that this brunette was on the side of a pesky clone and now he growls at Kyo "Have you forgot that you were kidnapped so that these clones would be created?! Hell, these bastards deserve to die just from imitating you! Imperfect replicas, soulless dolls…because of them you were taken from me.". Even so, this Kusanagi was speechless at this honest confession and as he closes his eyes, he deeply exhales.

Upon opening his eyes, Kyo calmly replies ‘‘Perhaps so…But I cannot let you to harm Shiro. He maybe just artificial being, but he has what it takes to have a soul and deserve to live a decent life. Besides, if it wasn’t for him, then maybe you would be lucky enough just to find my dead body. So, you like it or not, but he is going with me. If anything, I’ll take responsibility upon him or his actions!’’.

However, such a heartwarming scene was instantly killed, by a familiar yet menacing voice behind Yagami’s back ‘‘So, this where our little Shiro is hiding…I warned you about what happens, if you try to run away. But it’s okay, since you even brought for me another toy to play with~’’. Even this redhead froze in fear upon this being’s presence and could barely breath. Once this creature touched Iori’s shoulder, this redhead turns his head to see what kind of ferocious beast was behind him.

Definitely, this creatures eyes were blazing with pure desire to kill yet his face holds rather a delightful look. ‘Nagi smirks and in playful tone addresses this redhead ‘‘Boo!~ Did I scared ya?~’’, this darker brunette’s chuckle echoed through Yagami’s ears. Even, if this redhead quickly brushes this fiend’s hand away, Kusanagi grabbed his hand, making Iori to face him. Despite this redhead’s furious gaze, ‘Nagi continued with a mockery ‘‘Aw, come on. Don’t be so shy~’’, as he hardens his grasp, this fiend threats ‘‘You know, I can blast your goddamn arm into pieces…But it wouldn’t be so fun, right?…RIGHT!?’’.

However, Iori only gritted his teeth and strikes this darker brunette into his guts. This redhead warns his opponent in cold and harsh tone ‘‘You’re so annoying…Did you fed-off by your pathetic life or what? Just get out of my sight, because I’m not interested in killing such a weaklings!’’ while Yagami turned to walk towards one certain brunette, ‘Nagi just placed his hand on his stomach and he was panting. Nevertheless, this vile being murmurs in pity voice ‘‘Hey, you shouldn’t have done that…you can’t ignore me like that.’’.

Even so, ‘Nagi closes his eyes and calmly addresses this redhead ‘‘Hey…’’. Now he rises his one arm into air while igniting his hand. The dark orange flame surrounded his arm, waiting for it’s master’s orders. Once this darker brunette clenches his hand into fist and opens his glowing crimson eyes, he launches a pillar of fire at his opponent while yelling ‘‘FACE ME WHEN I’M TALKING TO YA!’’.

Yagami just widens his eyes. On very last moment he counter-attacks with sending-back a pillar of purple flame at his foe. As these flames clashed together, they tried to swallow one another. However, Kusanagi charges through the mixed fire wall, leaving this redhead’s guard open. His punch to Yagami’s face sends this redhead flying-off good couple meters. As Iori was twisting in air, he crashes into one of the stone graves.

As Kyo tries to stand up, he was stopped by Shiro, who now tightly wraps his arms around the original and refusing to release him with all his might. Now this replica cries out loud ‘‘No! You must not interface! I cannot allow another death…’’, this clone continues with sad whim ‘‘Please, don’t fight where my brothers rest…it’s not the place for that…’’.

Meanwhile ‘Nagi was approaching his target while holding his hands in pants’. His eyes shines with excitement as a wild cat, which about to play with it’s prey before finishing it, even his walking step reminded one of the feline kind. But once he was close to Yagami, he turns his gaze towards Shiro and starts to scold him ‘‘Hey! Stop whining already! Besides, remember who took you when no one needed you. Who’s hand was feeding you?! So, why don’t you wait until it will be your precious Kyo’s turn?’’. After returning his gaze to this fallen redhead, Kusanagi delightfully smiles as Iori tries to push himself from the ground. Kusanagi looks down upon his victim, declaring ‘‘You know, I wouldn’t hit a person, who is lying down…But I didn’t told anything about not kicking them!’’, this darker brunette charged a strong kick into one of Iori’s sides.

This redhead only groans in pain yet he gives a furious look at this twisted person. Now he hisses at him ‘‘…you bastard…’’, even so, ‘Nagi just chuckles as it didn’t affected at all. He just stands and wait. However, Yagami managed to shakily stand up while swinging on his sides. After turning his head towards this Kusanagi heir, he addresses Kyo with such a rage ‘‘Don’t you even dare to interface! One step and I’ll kill you in same spot! I won’t forgive you even if you are dead! Just stay there, got it!?’’

Surely, these words not as much shocked as now hurts this brunette. That idiot and his stupid pride…even at times like this, why he have to be so stubborn? Like heck, he would let Yagami dying on him! Or so thought Kyo as he stared at this redhead. If it wasn’t for being trapped in Shiro’s strong embrace, then…But this clone was shaking and maybe it was his way of showing his concern. That’s why this brunette couldn’t leave his lookalike alone at the moment when he needed a support.

Meanwhile Iori just silently wiped blood from the corners of his mouth while giving a blazing gaze filled with hatred for this darker brunette. ‘Nagi just swooshes his hair as he taunts his opponent ‘‘You ain’t that good as I expected, but I’ll give you a credit for entertaining me for couple minutes. So, let’s finish this quickly, cos I have get rid-off other pesky prick.’’.

As this darker brunette closes his eyes, he cracks his knuckles without any worries. Even if it was a cheap taunt of Kusanagi, Yagami used this as a chance and quickly jumps back. Upon using a battle stance this redhead now launches a wave of purple flame at this ignorant fool. However, ‘Nagi masterly avoids this attack and rolls to right side. Once he about to stand up, Iori slides forward this fellow. Now this redhead sends Kusanagi into air by the upper claw slash.

The dark red liquid was splashing through the wounds left by Iori. However, ‘Nagi didn’t even touch the ground and now as this redhead with-draws his hand, he ignites couple of his fingers and drawing a purple line in air towards his foe. Now he launches a fire ball from left side then immediately repeated same from right side. As finisher, he crossed his arms in air and as bends down uncrosses arms, he releases a diagonal pillar of fire at ‘Nagi.

As he swallowed by the flame, this creature lets out a shivery screech until he falls like a rag-doll on cold ground. The dark smoke surrounded which surrounded Kusanagi slowly submerges into air. Yagami was barely standing and just tried to catch his breath. Was it over? Is he dead? However, all of sudden this redhead widens his eyes and covers his mouth. Blood has began leak out through the gaps of his fingers. Second later and he couldn’t stop coughing in blood. Shit, not at time like this…or so this redhead though.

Just when the things couldn't get worse, the sinister laugh echoed from darker brunette's side. As 'Nagi sluggishly tilts his upper body half, he announces in ecstatic as a madman voice "...It's so niiiiice~ Finally! A real thrill!~ More! I NEED IT MORE!~", now he smiles as wide as Cheshire Cat while giving a blazing gaze to his opponent.

Despite being thrilled, this darker brunette stands up and once noticing that his opponent was barely standing on feet and just shivering, 'Nagi told nearly in singing voice as he approaches Yagami with his spread arms "But that red really suits you!~ I really want to see more of it!...Hey, why don't we dye you in it?" .

However, even at state like this Iori refuses to give up, he was preparing for another attack, even if he might die. Now he charges at Kusanagi with all his might, but this darker brunette sends him off with upper punch. Once again Yagami crashes into ground with leaving splashing blood traces on stone graves. Despite that he gathers his remaining strength to stand up. The outside world was now non-existent for these two. It’s not over yet, not only one of them would be standing alive. Iori was so devoted into this one fight that even his own death would stand on his way and this darker brunette shares this mutual feeling.

Kyo knew where this is going and couldn’t stand watching this anymore. He understood that neither he, neither Iori would ever defeat this creature. However, he can’t let this redhead die just because of his stupid pride. That’s why he had to somehow distract Kusanagi’s attention and drag Yagami out of this fight. After this brunette clenches his hands into fists, he asks Shiro in serious yet chill tone ‘‘When I give a signal, act as quick as possible. Take him to the safer place.’’.

Of course, it didn’t took long to figure out about what person referred his original yet opposing ‘Nagi’s will was nearly impossible for this clone. More so, to help a person who slain countless clones without having a second thought…Yet it was a first and probably the last time when his archetype entrust him to do something or sees his as equal. So, which is the right thing to do? However, there were no time for hesitation and Shiro took his decision.

He releases this Kusanagi and stands next to him. Although, this replica in platinum honestly asked Kyo ‘‘Why do you have care about this person so much? Is he that important to you?’’. However, this brunette avoids this question and without looking back says ‘‘Please…There is no time for that.’’. Now this Kusanagi stands up and begins proudly walk towards ‘Nagi. As he was getting closer, this brunette launches an orange ball of at this creature. On very last second, Kusanagi with his hand brushes away this flame. Now this fiend turns his gaze at Kyo and yells in irritated voice ‘‘The hell do you want?! Just wait for your turn!’’.

This brunette chuckles and mocks ‘‘You left me all alone. Of course, I am bored. So, why don’t you finish me already? I know you wanna piece of me. So, come and get it!~’’. It seems that it helped ‘Nagi forgot about his formal enemy and now he cracks his knuckles while approaching Kyo, his eyes glows with hatred and madness ‘‘So, wanna die that badly, HUH?! Then…GO AND FUCKING DIE!’’ and launches wave of fire at Kyo. However, this brunette dodges this attack.

Meanwhile Shiro sprints towards Yagami, who was also distracted by Kyo’s sudden acting, and now once he was close enough, he grabs this redhead’s arm and throws him over his shoulder. Fortunately, this stubborn idiot was too weak to resist and now Shiro as fast as his strength allows him, drags Iori out of this battlefield.

Even so, ‘Nagi launches another attack again and again yet Kyo manages to dodge each time. Unfortunately, each time he gets more exhausted. Finally, this darker brunette jumps back and now slides forward this Kusanagi heir and now after grabbing him by his throat, ignites his arm. Kyo was sent by an explosion to the ground. He was groaning in pain and panting yet refused to turn his gaze from ‘Nagi. This brunette knew that he might not escape alive yet he mocks his enemy ‘‘…Looks like your opponent already gone…’’. Kusanagi slowly turns his gaze away and after noticing that both - Shiro and Iori were nearly gone out of sight.

Now this vile being grids his teeth and fastens his steps towards them. He swore to himself that he won’t allow these little rats to escape. However, this Kusanagi heir also didn’t planned to give up to someone who just look like him. Through hard panting he managed to get up and now this brunette tries to keep his balance. As Kyo gives a flaring gaze towards ‘Nagi, he says ‘‘I don’t think so, pal…’’.

He rises his crossed arms into air. As quickly he lowers his spread arms, he ignites his fists. After standing in battle stance, he dashes towards Kusanagi. Once he was close enough to his foe, Kyo quickly rises his ignited arm and grabs ‘Nagi by his throat. The explosion sends this darker male into the air and Kyo uses whirling up upper punch. One time, second time - this brunette was wrapped around bright orange line of fire.

After he gracefully landed on feet, this flame disappeared and his opponent fell like a rag-doll. Now it was a chance! Even if it is a temporally moment, this brunette ignored the exhaustion and feeling of having lead in his legs - he runs as fast as he could. It wasn't worth to wait and check if this unbeatable creature has finally lost. Kyo hoped that he may still catch up with Shiro.

Meanwhile, Kusanagi was getting up and about to chase down Shiro and his original, however, he was stopped by a getting closer familiar voice "Big Bro!". Upon looking behind, 'Nagi notices two clones rushing towards him. That's right, it seems that one of clones were in blue uniform and other in brown one. Once these two were next to their leader, Mero said in concerned tone ‘‘Big Bro, what happened? You look awful!’’, now Hoki kneels down to lend his hand, however, Kusanagi brushes this replica’s hand.

At moment he just takes a better look at himself and now he chuckles. One thing for sure, there were nothing left out of his white shirt - it was torn apart, plus the explosion also burned away good part of his vest and uniform. So, scratching wounds left across his chest along with some minor bruises or burn marks concerned ‘Nagi as much as his ruined outfit. At least he had some fun, even if it was for couple seconds.

Once Kusanagi stands up, he looks up to the moon as he puts his hands into pants’ pockets. His crimson eyes began to glow as he hopes that his request will reach that one person ‘‘We’ll meet again…So, don’t disappoint me or else you’ll die.’’ After sighing, ‘Nagi prompts this couple of clones to go ‘‘Are you going or what? You two own me good explanation when we reach home!…Fucking idiots…’’ and this duo gladly agreed with their Big Bro.

However, all of sudden this darker brunette's knees gave up on him. Of course, these twins rushed towards Kusanagi. After both bends down, Mero throws 'Nagi's right arm over his shoulder while Hoki does same, but with left arm. As both clones stands up supporting Kusanagi, they could hear his complains "T'is nothing but a scratch, you idiots.".

Nevertheless, Hoki calmly objects as they carrying their leader "Big Bro, keep this for later. First, let's treat you, then you complain. Besides, everyone are waiting for you.", this darker male lowers his head cracks a smile while he murmurs "...you are an idiots indeed...". And thus, these clones continued on their way to their home.

Upon reaching a familiar storage, they were greeted by clone in purple, who was leaning against the wall. Once he was noticed by his bros, clone in blue orders "Oi, Sakura! Don't you stand here like being kissed! Big Bro is injured!", even if this clone didn't quiet get along with Mero, but this time only he decided to forget their quarrels and now just to help their Big Bro.

Sakura rushed inside the storage. When clones and Kusanagi were inside, they noticed that there was already lying futon in the place where suppose to be 'Nagi's throne. However, on this futon there been already placed a bottle of medical alcohol, cotton and bandages. This replica in purple asks to lay down this darker brunette. Of course, all clones were gathering around to see how is their Big Bro. However, this replica gives a serious look like asking for do not disturb him.

After removing the upper part of ‘Nagi’s uniform, Sakura opens the bottle of medical alcohol and soaks a piece of cotton into it. When the soaked cloth touches the wounds on chest, this darker male suddenly sits up and hisses ‘‘The fuck you’re doing?…ya wanna kill me, huh?’’, however, this clone ignores this comment and now patiently replies ‘‘I need to clean it first.’’ and after couple brushes the clothe were already dyed in bright red and jet-black. It can’t be helped that he needed to get another piece of cotton and clean it properly. Even so, he didn’t liked these scratching marks and he already suspected one certain type - that same person, whom like any clone feared, that legendary rumored man with purple flame. However, this person will pay eventually for what he did to ‘Nagi, that’s for sure.

But for now, once this clone in purple was done with this area, he wraps around bandage over Kusanagi’s chest, making sure that the wound is properly covered. However, this replica sighs as he notices that there couple scratch marks and bruises on ‘Nagi’s face as well. After disinfection, Sakura places tiny piece of cotton and sticks it with medical plaster on this darker male’s cheek. Now Kusanagi asks this clone ‘‘Ya know you don’t need to overdid. I didn’t asked to go this far.’’, however, this replica innocently replies ‘‘Big Bro got into trouble and that’s why we are here to help him.’’.

As this clone in purple finishes with arms, while he wraps the white bandage around ‘Nagi’s arms, he asks in more concerned tone ‘‘But where is Shiro?’’ once he finishes with treating wounds, after short pause Kusanagi answers in cold tone ‘‘He is dead.’’. Surely, all clones were shocked about hearing these news and some didn’t knew how to react or act after that. However, this darker male continues ‘‘When I arrived that man called Yagami already finished him and it seems that your original has been terribly injured as well. So, in the middle of the fight he got scared and fled away. He even took Kyo with him. However, later I burned Shiro’s corpse to ashes. In the end, he died as he lived - being surrounded by misfortune and death.’’.

‘Nagi knew that telling the truth would not only hurt his ego, but these clones did not deserve to learn that Shiro was nothing more than a cowardly traitor. The less they knew, the better, now this darker male bitterly smiles and sighs. One of these replicas went to get a new clothes for him. After taking a dark gray uniform, Kusanagi throws a jacket over his shoulders. As he sits on his crossed legs, he announces ‘‘This is not the end! You may want to avenge our poor little Shiro, but Yagami is mine! He won’t escape from your Big Bro and this time I won’t play nice!’’ and now his loud laugh echoes through the storage while he was cherished by all clones. Now his eyes shines with excitement as he silently says in barely hearable voice ‘‘…When we meet next time, I’ll pull out your pulsing heart and crush it in front you…’’.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 4)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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After awhile of walking deeper into forest Kyo tries to remove his hand from this clone’s grasp, however, it seems that this doppelganger only tightens his grasp as refuses to let go original’s hand. This brunette indignantly demands ‘‘Let me go! Or else I’m gonna roast your arm!’’, but Shiro stops walking and turns his gaze towards the archetype. He only sighs and ignores the original's harsher words, patiently replying ‘‘Just a little bit. We are almost there.’’. Kyo only frowns and back-fires "Why should I listen to the clone? You all already caused me too much of problems and ruined my reputation! So, don't you think that you also get away by acting all nice. Back-off, before I'll put you in your place!".

This Kusanagi decided to use his other arm into good use, however, this replica catches Kyo’s fist with his hand. Even so, he didn’t say even a single word, just calmly stares. Surely such a gaze scared this brunette much more than anything, because he can’t tell what was going on inside this lookalike’s mind. At least if he would gave furious gaze or threat would be more suiting for a clone, but now?…this brunette lowers his gaze and bits his lower lip. Shiro sighs and replies in gentler tone ‘‘I’m not sure what happened when I was gone, but I’m sorry for whatever ‘Nagi or my bros have done to you. However, you can have faith in me, ‘cos I have no reasons to hurt you. ’’.

After releasing Kyo’s hand clenched into fist, this clone pleaded "Will you listen what I have to say?". For some reason this brunette could not hold his anger for too long and now he just shakes his head. He did not like a bit that a copy orders him, but for now he decided to play along with this lookalike’s rules. After all, if anything would go wrong, he can simply dispose this faker. It's just piece of flesh created to kill and destroy, who has no free will or mind and who just happened to look like this Kusanagi. So, letting this replica to vanish by this brunette's flames should be a proper punishment for this clone existence alone, or so thought Kyo.

However, why it’s so hard to do it? Is it because it was a living creature in front of him, who was in shape of man and shows emotions? These clones, whom Kyo seen in storage, were nothing more than lost children, who just simply strive to survive like any other living creature, but without understanding about the world outside the lab. Maybe it's not their fault that they were "adopted" by someone as Kusanagi. For them, from what this brunette understood, he was their Big Bro and the closest thing to role-model, they just honestly adored him and treated him as a parent.

One thing for sure, now Kyo began to doubt whenever to rise his hand against this clone, because maybe it would be the same as tainting his hands with someone’s blood. Even so, this brunette would never use his flame for merciless killing and now he doubted - Was he afraid of unbearable feeling of guilty for the rest of his life by snatching someone’s life? Or maybe that becoming the same like that nefarious creature, who claimed to be him? Could it be he just become too weak-minded after what happened in lab?

Nevertheless, Shiro noticed how Kyo was shivering and refused to look at him. So, now this lookalike gently took his so-adored original's hand into both of his hands. Surely, it helped to get this brunette's attention, however, the look on this face...Whenever it was still the side-effect of alcohol or not, but Kyo starred at him with such a teary eyes. Shiro asked him in concerned tone "You are shaking. Does something bothers you?", this brunette remains silent, but now this clone continues ‘‘I wanted to meet you for so long, but you are upset and scared. Do you hate me this much?’’, this clone sighs and lowers his gaze, continuing ‘‘Maybe ‘Nagi was right after all. You do see us as -’’.

However, this Kusanagi had enough and interrupts this replica by scolding ‘‘Will you ever shut up about ‘Nagi did that or that’? Or do you want that someone else decide for you what to think or act? You’re not in the lab anymore! So, you don’t have to take orders from anyone. It’s such a shame, because you do look like you would have a capacity to make your own decisions, but you purposely letting someone else to manipulate you.’’, surely, these words surprised Shiro and now he just eyes-wide opened starred at his archetype. He was at awe and simply lost a gift of speech.

Maybe his original wasn’t as bad as ‘Nagi used to depict for him, or so thought this replica. Somehow, it even strangely comforts him. Shiro now speaks up with more confidence in his voice ‘‘Then you need to see this.’’ and now fastens his steps, prompting this brunette to hurry up.

After awhile, Shiro immediately stops and Kyo accidentally bumps into this replica in platinum. Apparently, the moonlight shines upon this field, which was surrounded by forest and scattered by countless flatter stones. From first glance it might even looked like an old and forgotten graveyard. Before this replica takes step forward, he silently nods to the graves. Now in such a calm tone he announces without looking back ‘‘I’m back. However, this time I came not alone.’’ as he takes step by step closer, he continues ‘‘Today we have a very special person here. I promised that one day I’ll introduce him, didn’t I?’’. It seems that once Shiro was nearly the center, he looked like he submerged in the moonlight, which made him look like a wandering guardian spirit. Maybe it was this replica’s plan all along to lure Kyo into his own doom by using such a innocent look.

However, the atmosphere around this doppelganger wasn’t deadly or menacing, contrary, it felt so calm, comforting yet at same time it was sorrowful and melancholic. Now Shiro turned around to face the original and explained ‘‘This where our brothers rest. However, you have no reason to be afraid, they probably wouldn’t want to do any harm to you.’’. Nevertheless, Kyo approaches this clone and asks him ‘‘Why are you telling me this?’’. This replica proudly replies ‘‘Because it’s you. You are Kyo Kusanagi, the one who gave a life for me. I have so many questions about you, but I also want to tell you about so many things. So, will you listen what I have to say?.’’.

This brunette was confused and he just asked "But why me? Shouldn't you hate me that you exist?", even so, Shiro just chuckled and replied in naive tone "Why should I hate you? Yes, most of my life, I spent in lab, but if it wasn't you, I wouldn't able to meet you and Doctor. So, I should be glad for that alone, right?".

This Kusanagi now gave a questioning look for this clone and now asks "Are you sure you didn't hit your head somewhere or are you made to think that way that these freaks have even a grain of humanity left? They only see you as walking meat, you know.". However, Shiro begins to object ‘‘I think you are wrong, cos Doctor Makishima was very kind person. So, let me explain to you from another side. ’’.

This replica exhales as he begin in softer yet melancholic tone "To think off, we are not so different. Maybe the only difference is how we were born. While you been born in, how you call, a natural way, I was born in lab. That's all. Otherwise, we both have a person which cares about you no matter what, who is gentle and forgiving, simply accepts your flaws and just with open-arms wraps in their warmth. That's right, and the Doctor was the closest person, which I could call a Mother.’’.

After leaning closer to one of tombstones and crossing his arms, this replica continues his tale ‘‘Doctor was that person, who helped me to endure countless testing and procedures - be it being putted under extreme heat or cold, countless bullets, needles, being cut and so on, and so on or just being beating down when I did anything wrong…but once it was over, Doctor would remove the chains and just comfort me as I was her child. I-I don’t get how and why, but somehow even listening to her heartbeat and breathing always helped to calm down and survive another day. It just that motherly warmth and embrace…even for that moment, but I felt like I was forgiven and everything going to be okay.’’

This clone lowers his head and shrugs for a moment before continuing ‘‘Of course, I didn’t understand for what reason I was born. Even Doctor Makishima looked so guilty and sad when she observed these tests. Why would you get upset and pity such a creature as am I? Yet other scientists didn’t liked her behavior and maybe that’s why as time went on I was counted as defective and been disposed.’’.

As Shiro sighs, he lifts head up and returns his gaze to Kyo, continuing in calmer tone ‘‘One day I asked Doctor what’s the point of my life and is this what am I good for, why she acts like this towards me and others much different, what kind of person was on whom I was based. What have he done that deserved to be putted under such a treatment? This when after tests, Doctor Makishima would even risk to bring me to her room, where she would teach me how to read and write, about such a things as emotions and how to read and understand them, about the beauty of the nature and how our world is such colorful and wonderful place…It was surely amazing and fascinating. She even brought me as a present the outfit, which belonged to you - that uniform, gloves with crest of the sun and headband. Of course, I was happy, because finally I have something that belongs to person, who gave a life to me! But it seems that other scientists weren’t happy about how she treated me and she received a note to dismiss me.’’.

Shiro bits his lower lip and closes his eyes and after opening his eyes, he continued ‘‘She was afraid to tell me about this and on same evening, she brought me into one of testing rooms. I still remember her saying that it was just a check up, but you could notice that behind her glasses, she looked upset. Of course, I agreed to lie in the capsule and after that, she brought a syringe filled with some kind of medicine. Doctor’s hands were shaking, but she explained that this procedure might be unpleasant, so, she needed to inject a strong anesthetic. All I could do is silently nod and wait. Not sure why, but Doctor inserted the needle into my neck. It was painful, that needle was thick, but I endured, one or two tears fallen, but I silently endured for her. It seems that she was more sad than I am and once this needle was removed - I felt sleepy. I wanted to say that ‘everything is alright, I just feeling tired’, but at that moment I could only smile and look at her. However, as my vision began to fade, I managed to say ‘good-bye’ and ‘thank you’. Yet before losing consciousness, I saw that doctor started to cry. This what my last memory of Doctor Makishima or being in lab..."

However, this replica now addresses Kyo in apologetic tone "Yet I'm sorry that I cannot return Doctor's given clothes. ‘Nagi took them away from me and now uses as his own…" After Shiro rubs the back of his head, he continues "You see, as I regained consciousness, I noticed that the capsule's lid started to open and behind the glass a familiar silhouette were behind it. I thought it was you. I was so glad that I finally going to meet you! But as my vision got more clear, I realized that it wasn't you. That person had same look as you, but that dark skin and hair, these red eyes...He starred at me like expecting something to happened."

"I just sit up and asked him who is he and he told that he is you. But after I said that he is lying, he told me that he is looking for you as well and it would be better if I would join him. However, I didn't understood what he meant by 'for now, you should do', but then he asked me to give your clothes and that cash bag, which were inside the capsule. I gave the bag of cash, cos I didn't understand that these piece of paper have a value or you can get stuff by giving these, if you have them. So, I thought he gonna use it for setting a fire. But when he asked to handle the uniform...I refused to! Once he was about to grab that uniform, I shielded with my body! It wasn't his, so, why he want that?’’.

This clone lowers his gaze ‘‘He just grabbed back of my shirt and throw me out of capsule. Of course, I expected that he will kill me, but all he did only picking the uniform and finding a small note inside of it. I didn't understand why he was so smug when he read that note. He just laughs and said 'So, you got disowned? ', 'what a drag!' and 'you really hope that mistake of god, which is your precious Kyo, gonna treat you as human being while he is ready to roast alive clones like you?' or something like that…’’.

Shiro frowns and with slight indignant tone says "Just what does he knows about you or Doctor? Nothing, nothing at all. That what he does! Of course, I grabbed his leg and as warning, I heaten up. Please, don't worry, I didn't wanted to use my flame to kill or cause any pain, cos it's bad thing to do! I just wanted to warn him and asked to return the note and uniform...However, his eyes began to glow more brightly and he just starred at me. He did not said eve a single word. Just when he bends down, he throws me over his shoulders and began to carry me somewhere. After we arrived, he opened the iron door of some kind of storage and dropped me like a sandbag on ground. I’ve been through worse, so, it didn’t hurt that much…Even so, I had no idea what he gonna do to me, but I couldn’t let him get away because he took something from you and refusing to return it.’’

This replica sighs before continuing ‘‘I wanted to get up, but he stomped on my back and I could swear that I could hear how my ribs cracked! So, if he wanted, I would be dead by his foot…But then he removed his foot and after bending down, he grabbed the collar of my shirt and lifted me with his arm. All he did is starring at me with these glowing eyes and once smiles, he told me to wait until he returns or else he would find you and bring your corpse to me. Then he just dropped me and left the storage. After awhile he returned and thrown at me a white uniform and told me that from now on I’m going to be called Shiro and if this uniform will get stained, he would kill me. Of course, he didn’t allowed me to leave, because outside world would ruin me or so he claims that, and that I should be grateful for getting another life. I didn’t minded this outfit, at least it was better than just hospital’s pyjama.’’

At this moment Shiro looked like a child, who confessed doing what he shouldn’t and hoping that he would be forgiven. As Kyo was getting closer, this replica shakily closed his eyes and waited for harsh punishment. However, no matter how long he waited - nothing, just something gently touched his hair and Shiro shrugged. Later he realized that it was this Kusanagi’s hand and how it gently began to ruffle his hair. It didn’t took even a second to get used to it and now this clone finally started to relax.

However, once Kyo removed his hand, this replica now opens his eyes as this brunette speaks up in forgiving tone ‘‘And you think that I gonna loose my temper because of some cloth, you idiot? But I don’t get it why are you enduring such a treatment for no good reason.’’ as this brunette rubs the back of his head, he continues in slightly embarrassed tone ‘‘Listen, I know it’s a weird thing to say, but…I don’t want to live knowing that someone like you to live in such a dark environment. You just killing yourself and you know that. So, it just happened that you been surrounded by wrong people.’’

After swallowing saliva, this brunette confidently looks at this clone and now requests ‘‘Listen, I have a very good friend of mine, who will help you to get you new identity, proper education and will make sure that you would have a better future( ‘‘of course, it would be hard to convince him tho…’’ thought this brunette.) . From what I noticed, you could go far, if you just simply wish for it. So, all you need to do is use this chance, which you have and go with me. ’’. However, it seems that Shiro got upset by such request and now turns his gaze away. After returning his gaze, this replica replies ‘‘I cannot do that…You should understand why.’’, now he silently stares at his archetype and after brief pause, he placed his hand on his chest while the other hand was on original’s.

Shiro speaks up in more sorrowful tone ‘‘I’m sure that you have people about whom you care so deeply and want to protect. For you it might be a family, friends, anyone whom you hold so closely and dearly. However, for me, I have nothing, but only those, whom I want to protect. These clones become like a family to me and I cannot abandon them because of my selfishness. Who would take care of them? However, I’m grateful and proud finally meeting you, so, it’s more than enough for me. Besides, if I try to leave, ‘Nagi will find us no matter where and kill you. I can’t allow that! That’s why I must return.’’.

Kyo closes his eyes and shakes his head after hearing this confession and now asked this replica ‘‘Is this what you’re afraid of? Then, you have nothing to lose, only your chains. Besides, don’t you think these clones can’t live on their own? From what I saw, they doing pretty well and strong enough to protect themselves. So, should we go then before this faker found us?’’. Shiro doubts again, but it didn’t took awhile to take his decision…

Meanwhile in certain storage~ Apparently, the ruler’s of the clones patience was nearly gone and he murmurs ‘‘The fuck, he is taking this long? Did little Shiro really escaped this time?’’. However, now his further thoughts been disturbed by one clone rushing into storage. This clone in black looked terrified and was barely catching his breath. Now he nervously looks around and yells from the top of his lungs ‘‘Why the door is broken?! Shit… This is bad, Big Bro! We have to run!’’.

After ‘Nagi casually left his throne, he approached this clone while holding his hands in pants’ pockets and asked ‘‘What a hell happened, Kuro? Where is Aoi?’’, this clone nervously answered ‘‘H-he was killed by that man! That man wielding a purple flame mercilessly attacked by him! He is after us and gonna kill us! W-we have to run!’’, Kuro’s knees gave up on him and now he just trembles.

It seems that Mero was now pale as ghost after this mention and now addresses ‘Nagi ‘‘Big Bro, we have to listen to him…That man is living killing machine. He is too dangerous! He is not a human being! A demon! Wild beast! Last time, me and Hoki barely escaped from him. So-’’. However, this darker brunette addresses couple clones in the corner ‘‘Sakura! Sage! You know what to do…Take care of Kuro.’’. The clone in green and purple rushes towards scared Kuro. Lastly, Kusanagi declares to all clones as he smiles as a Cheshire Cat ‘‘ ‘Cos we ain’t going anywhere~ Besides, do you think that your Big Bro is weaker than some cocky roaster? I’ll play with him!~’’.

As ‘Nagi cracks his knuckles, he says to himself in nearly singing voice while his eyes glowed with pure desire to hunt down his opponent ‘‘Purples flames, huh? You remind me of one annoying little fry. So, you better do not disappoint me~’’. It was a time when Kusanagi was about to take his leave, but Hoki’s voice stopped him ‘‘Big Bro, but what about Shiro?’’ and after turning his head, ‘Nagi explains to this replica, who was comforting in a hug Mero ‘‘That big bad wolf will follow the traces of your original. So, he should be getting closer to him and that naive fool. I’ll leave the rest to you two. So, keep your home safe.’’ and thus Kusanagi left the storage with an desire to burn to ashes couple of innocent lambs.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 3)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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After looking around, this person now addresses clone in purple ‘‘Oi, you! Face me, when I’m speaking to you!’’ there was no way that Sakura couldn’t disobey. Of course, some of the clones already happily whispering between themselves ‘‘Ugh-oh, it seems someone is in deep trouble.’’, ‘‘It seems that in best case he gonna fix the door frame…again.’’, ‘‘Is it the third time in this week?’’, ‘‘Beats me…But it seems that he enjoys, so, let him.’’. It seems that this replica only could stare with his eyes wide-open and swallow his saliva. Now he just listens further ‘‘What a HELL happened? Did you asleep or something, huh?! Why no one is on guard? Do you want another purge?!’’.

However, it seems that something else caught the attention of Kusanagi. After closing his eyes, he deeply inhales and now after opening his eyes, announces ‘‘Something is off~ I can smell a fresh meat here. It's not one of us. Something with much stronger scent…Who is this innocent lamb ready to die?’’. Now as he was approaching Kyo closer, Hoki replies in careless to tone "Oh, this thing? Mero told that it supposed to be original. So, we just brought him just to introduce him to the Big Bro.". While 'Nagi carefully observes this restrained brunette, he scolds these twins "And the first thing you do is tying him up? You know that it's not to how to treat our guest, more so, your all creator."

However, Mero used his acting skills and now he makes a big innocent eyes as he objects with such a passion "Yeah, when he was about to roast us like a madman! He even threaten to kill the rest us just because we found someone's phone! I swear...We just wanted to return it to the owner. At least when he was concentrating his rage on Hoki, I managed sneak behind him. Then, thanks for that, er…baseball bat, I striked behind this bastard’s back.". After deeply exhaling, this clone continues in pity voice ‘‘He is so scary, Big Bro! Even when he was about to stand up, I pressed my foot under him and used that chain to tied him, of course, he was still threatening us, swearing, like I even could know whenever these words were real or made up, so, I asked Hoki to borrow his headband to shut him up a-a-and after blindfolding, we decided to show him to Big Bro…’’.

It seems that this mentioned replica just gave indifferent look while listening to this story and now he told in uncertain tone ‘‘Are you sure? ‘Cos I don’t think this how it went. You just kicked his ass and wanted me to do the rest of the job.’’. Certainly, this clone in blue angrily stared at Hoki and through gritted teeth scolds him ‘‘At least play along, you fool...’’. It seems that ‘Nagi was already fed-off and annoyed, so, while containing his anger, he addresses Mero in quiet chill tone ‘‘Telling lies?’’, and this fellow doppelganger briefly answers ‘‘No.’’. ‘Nagi demands this clone ‘‘Then, swear upon your head!’’, surely after such command Mero just replies ‘‘Yeah, I swear! It’s truth!’’. However, it seems that now his Big Bro smacked his head so hard that it made Mero fell down and after shakily standing up, he rubs his head. Now this clone in blue listens the lecture from their leader ‘‘I’ll give you a credit for creativity. Next time teach him to co-operate, you numbnut!’’.

Now Kusanagi fixed his hair and while he stares at Kyo with these crimson eyes, he comments ‘‘So, you’re the original, huh?…You sure caused a lot of chaos and problems by your existence alone, you know. ’’. However, after he looked at these twins, he orders ‘‘What are you starring at?! C’mon, Mero! Hoki! Bring him to the throne room.’’ without any second thought, these two obeyed and now while this replica in blue was next to Kusanagi, the other clone was dragging this brunette as prisoner, who about to face judgement of this court.

Once they reached so-called throne room, which was in the corner of the right side. However, it seems that it got such a name because there the Big Bro liked to sit in his fancy office chair and either make important announces, either teach the clones about the ways of life. So, not for nothing these replicas as a gift brought this chair to him, which they ‘borrowed’ from somewhere. It wasn’t really fancy - just a cozy as mini black leather couch, but if their leader wasn’t around, clones would use it to kill some time by spinning on it or as vehicle to quick travel across the storage and eventually crashing into wall. Of course, on each side there were placed a large packing box.

After Kusanagi cozily sat in his throne with his legs crossed and resting his chin on his hand, he observed Kyo like a cat, which finally cornered it’s prey. Meanwhile Mero was from his right side and resting on packing box and Hoki holding Kyo’s arm from behind. Now this darker brunette reached his hand towards archetype’s cheek and clone in brown uniform made him bend enough so that ‘Nagi should reach it. However, when he touched this brunette, he could feel how he tried to turn his face away.

Apparently, when this fiend touched him, Kyo felt such a coldness, but eventually it grew into heat. It felt weird and disgusting - of course, he wanted to shake him off so badly. However, 'Nagi with-draws his hand and lit his finger. The tiny orange flame was dancing on his fingertip, now the owner of it speaks in deeper tone ‘‘You quiet all this time. How about you say something nice?’’. As soon as this little flame touches the bandage on his mouth, this white cloth ignites and fells on ground. However, instead of words, Kyo was greedily catching his breath. Every gulp of air was so precious to him. Of course, watching over how this brunette was struggling, amused his lookalike and now he adds ‘‘And NESTS believed that producing mass of copies of such a weakling will help them dominate the world…What a bunch of idiots. Isn’t great?~ they expected to make a massive destruction weapon from a brat who is afraid to use his flame for it’s true purpose!’’

‘Nagi cracks a smile as he starred with piercing gaze ‘‘At least maybe they killed some time by playing god and thus, you gave a birth to the prototype and countless clones. You know, your so-called clones did not ask for such a life in cage and weren’t so glad to learn on whom they were based. Expect Shiro. He suffered the most not only that he was the first clone, but also he was the most accurate copy and wanted to know about his precious archetype. However, even being under doctor’s wing, didn’t helped a bit. So, your existence alone makes people suffer and broke their life completely. You destroy what you meet in your way by using them! You sure are the most fucked up bastard! Even more than these scientists…’’

After Kusanagi chuckles, he brings his ignited finger closely in between Kyo’s eyes. Another familiar heat touched this brunette and now the headband has fallen from his closed eyes. Finally, this dark being brought his finger closer to his lips and blew this little flame away. The smoke line was still lingering in the air as this Kusanagi heir opened his eyes and saw who was in front of him. It wasn’t his clone, neither it was a servant of Orochi clan. That’s for sure, otherwise Yagami would immediately react to blood riot and once again this Kusanagi heir would be the one who would calm his inner demons. In any case, this fellow radiated such a malicious aura and constantly red glowing eyes told alone that he is not from this world. It might be an evil spirit, who just had the same look as him and wielded identical flame like his.

Kyo couldn’t remove his gaze from Kusanagi and just silently starred at him. He knew that he need to escape as soon as possible. However, this leader of the clones roughly grabbed Kyo’s chin and tilted his head up. It seems that this brunette was nothing more than a toy to him and now ‘Nagi speaks up ‘‘You sure look exact the same as Shiro.’’ and continues with mockery ‘‘Is it all you can do? What’s wrong with you?! Hey, say something…Or you need something that would give you more courage?’’.

Now ‘Nagi looked at Mero and ordered him ‘‘Check inside the box. There should be one unopened bottle left.’’ after this command this clone in blue stands up and opens the box on which he was sitting. Like Big Bro told, there was a full bottle of fine whiskey and now he passes to ‘Nagi. However, it seems that Hoki sighs and murmurs while carefully watching over this bottle travels to the hands of Big Bro ‘‘Not fair. I want some too…’’. However, Kusanagi noticed this replica’s unsatisfied look on his face and now he comments ‘‘Did you forgot who is our guest here? So, let’s make him comfortable and warm. ’’.

After Mero opens the bottle for him, he returns to his seat and with curiosity observes what Kusanagi was going to next to the archetype. This dark-skinned brunette now cracked a smile and prompted Kyo ‘‘Please, help yourself.’’. However, this brunette turned his face each time when ‘Nagi tried to bring bottle to his lips, but ending up poking his cheeks. Of course, it was annoying and Kusanagi was nearly on verge of loosing his patience. Through his gritted teeth, ‘Nagi says ‘‘Just open you mouth, goddamn it! You’re gonna waste such good drink, you know.’’.

However, this brunette refused to listen to this lookalike and just angrily starred at Kusanagi. Now 'Nagi complains "Why do you have to be stubborn? Just relax already!" he frowns, he continues "Look, it's not poisoned!". After that this darker brunette chugged down good couple sips like it was nothing. He didn't even blushed or blinked - it was just a mere water for him. ‘Nagi just delightfully licked his lips and innocently says ‘‘See? I’m fine~ It’s only nicely warms you up. Now go ahead and try it!’’. However, Kyo further refuses to listen these orders.

Surely, it only infuriates Kusanagi even more and now he strictly adds ‘‘It can’t be helped then, if you need help even with the most basic things…’’. After taking a good sip of whiskey, ‘Nagi keeps it and once he placed his palm on this brunette’s scalp, bringing his face close to his. Surely, Kyo's eyes were wide-opened when 'Nagi pressed his lips against him. Hell, now he felt how 'Nagi's tongue violently tried to get through his lips and get inside his mouth. No matter how hard this brunette resisted, but soon he was utterly defeated.

Finally, ‘Nagi break through and along with feeling how the whiskey was filling him, Kyo was forced to swallow this burning liquid. He was already dizzy and his cheeks were burning in red. Hell, he even wanted to disappear at same spot once he felt tears running down his cheeks. However, now this darker brunette noticed that the remain of whiskey were running down from the corners of this Kusanagi’s lips. Of course, he savors these droplets by carefully licking around the corners of the lips and on it. There is nothing worse than being humiliated by a spitting-image of himself and this brunette just closes his eyes in disgust, but these silent whims in between only made him feel more pathetic. However, ‘Nagi slowly with-draws his face and observes the hot mess in front of him. This darker brunette delightfully smiles and mockingly addresses Kyo ‘‘And this the original for ya…One shot and you’re already like this. How come you’re so weak? You can even barely do anything. At least try to resist.’’.

However, it seems that Hoki for the first time objected in uncertain tone ‘‘Big Bro, don’t you think that is too much? Is this really necessary?’’, surely, it surprised Kusanagi, who turned his gaze towards this clone and replied ‘‘A riot in the ship? It’s rare for you to speak up like this. Besides, how else you gonna help someone with their drinks?’’, this fellow replica answers "I mean, he is already inferior to us, so, what's the point keeping him, if he can't do a thing? It's nothing different than having Shiro around.". Or at least not screwing around like that, wanted to add this replica, but he kept that in mind.

It seems that now this little phrase got 'Nagi's attention and now he orders in serious tone "Untie him.". After such a command, Hoki removed the chain, however, instead of fighting back, Kyo just felt on his knees. His wrists were still aching, but he didn't care less. Even so, his face was still blushing and with teary eyes and he could barely think straight. This brunette gave a furious look at Kusanagi. However, even when he tried to yell at his opponent, all it sounded like a whim "Why are you doing this?! What a hell is your problem? I'll make you sure pay for this!". He tried to stand up but it seems that alcohol effect was stronger, so, once again he fell on his knees.

After another failed attempt this brunette tried ignite his fist, however, as soon as orange flame shows up, it spread towards this brunette’s elbow. Now he just panicked and tried to dim his fire by other hand. It hurts and this brunette cursed that his own power disobeys him when it was needed the most. While holding his dimmed arm, Kyo growls at his opponent ‘‘Just you wait. I’m not done yet!’’.

'Nagi finally stands up and leaves his throne. After placing his hands in pants’ pockets, this darker brunette looked down on him with indifferent look on his face and kicked this Kusanagi heir into the chest and made him fall on ground. Now the leader of clones addresses him ‘‘You’re so annoying, shut up!’’ after kneeling, this darker brunette makes sure that Kyo lies on stomach, he climbs on top of him. After leaning closer to him, ‘Nagi presses his hand against Kyo’s face while other arm corners him. Meanwhile, Hoki kneels down and with such curiosity carefully observes what was happening.

Surely, being dominated like this only deepens the bitterness of being so easily defeated. More important, maybe this how he gonna die. So, it seems there is finally someone who will kill him. Certainly, if Yagami going to find out that the fuel, which keeps him alive, is gone, probably he will go berserk until he find the culprit and then...Then what? Would he treat this fiend as any clone and instantly finishes him? Or rather get killed by this thing too? wondered Kyo.

But what if he kill ‘Nagi? Will he find calmness and act on like nothing happened? Maybe from first sight no one would be able to tell the difference what has changed inside this redhead. However, outside, he may look perfectly fine, but inside that little flame would be dimmed and eventually even such a fearsome man would become nothing more than just an empty shell, a soulless pretty doll as time would go on - this brunette was so sure and he was afraid that his death would lead to another death. No, he didn’t want this and as long as he alive, he can protect this redhead from being reckless.

But then, why this fearsome man is so obsessed with him? If Yagami so much desired his death, why he can’t do that? He had so much good chances, but it only remain as words. He wouldn’t let even god himself or his blood curse to interface between him and Kyo. However, a week after a clone incident, he had such a perfect change to finish Kyo, but he didn’t. Instead that something else happened on that one rainy night. Something that proved that when this brunette thought that he finally knew everything about Iori, but then he realized that doesn’t at all. That night the moonlight and the stars were shyly hiding behind the clouds, only the relaxing and rhythmic sounds of raindrops tapping the windows dared to disturb the silence.

That restless night, neither Kyo, neither Iori spoke - there was no need for that. This Kusanagi didn’t even minded letting this redhead take a lead or being embraced by him. As long as he is fine, this brunette can be calm too. Besides, he was still strong enough to push him away at any moment, so, escaping wasn’t the problem in the first place. Therefore, Kyo stayed by Iori’s side that night. However, this brunette wanted to know why Yagami is doing, what was his reason. Even through these sighs and lovely whims, he managed to honestly ask in such a innocent way ‘You said that you gonna to kill me, but you doing exact opposite…’ yet this redhead’s did not say anything, his actions explained more than any words…

However, right now Kyo just deeper blushes at such a unexpected flashback and lowers his gaze while murmuring ‘‘You stupid idiot…’’. However, ‘Nagi asked him ‘‘The heck you said? Speak louder!’’ now he lifted the same hand, which corners this brunette and now places on his lower back, now he continues ‘‘You know why you had no chance against me? No, not just because your own clones are more advanced than original. You are doomed, ‘cos you can’t use your flame at full potential, you simply afraid to.’’.

After this darker brunette smiles as Cheshire Cat, he adds nearly in singing voice ‘‘We are the same person. Not only we share same flame, but I know even your weaknesses and darkest thoughts. Have you wondered what happens if you ever stop holding back and show the true nature of your power? Roasting someone until they become nothing more than crisping ashes, messing with internal organs and boiling them up…You simply refusing embrace your true self.’’.

This Kusanagi felt how stomach started to heat up and how that heatwave moved up to his throat. Once his hand stops, this brunette could hear how ‘Nagi adds in threatening tone ‘‘I could mess up your insides until you die nice and slowly or I just could blast your brain right away. It would be such a shame that Shiro would find out that oh-so-precious original is nothing more than like a shitty parent, who ran away.’’. However, after brushing his hand away, something caught this lookalikes attention. He just widens his eyes for a second and now he murmurs ‘‘What a…?’’. Apparently, it was a small red spot on Kyo’s nape, which visibly annoyed ‘Nagi. After chuckling, he says in slightly high-pitched tone ‘‘The fuck is this?! C’mon, let’s see, if you have some more…’’. now he placed his hand again on this brunette’s back and after grabbing a hem of this Kusanagi’s shirt, he quickly lifted up and now he just silently starred at Kyo’s exposed back.

Surely, this darker brunette just furrowed his eye-brows, but his crimson eyes furiously shines. He did not liked these scratching marks all over Kyo’s back and it didn’t helped that there were even couple bite marks near this brunette’s hips and chest. After ‘Nagi closes his eyes, he roughly lowers the shirt down and once he opens his eyes, he says in mocking tone ‘‘Aww, you poor thing~ You shouldn’t go outside when it’s dark. ‘Cos there are too many wild animals lurking and waiting for innocent lambs like you.’’. However, Hoki honestly tells to his Big Bro what he thinks ‘‘To think off, he is pretty much lucky to escape alive from whatever it was…yet I haven’t seen any dangerous animals around here.’’, Kusanagi just gave an fed-off look to this fellow clone and replies ‘‘Your face is not spoiled by intelligence, is it? You see, your original wants to be eaten.’’, this clone only gave a confused look and innocently asked ‘‘But what for? Why would anyone allow to hurt themselves and then ending up dying? I just don’t get it…’’.

It seems that Mero had enough and now he face-palmed and loudly sighed. While sitting on boxes, he scolds this fellow clone ‘‘Shut up and just listen what Big Bro has to say, you idiot!’’. After awhile ‘Nagi finally starts to explain to these fellow replicas ‘‘There is a certain kind of pain and suffering, which some people can enjoy-’’, however he was interrupted by one clone from the left corner ‘‘Does Big Bro can do that as well?’’. Kusanagi just chuckled and made such a suggestive look on his face while starring at Kyo and now answers ‘‘How about we gonna ask our guest about it?’’, but it seems that now he was disturbed by the familiar voice from the entrance door ‘‘How about you leave him alone!’’.

Finally, the clone in platinum walks closer to ‘Nagi. Definitely, only one a prototype of all clones could oppose their leader when he needed. Despite having a serious look on his face, he scolds this darker brunette ‘‘It’s none of your business what he does, neither you have a right to judge anyone’s actions. Have you been following his every single step he made, going through the same pain, grief or happiness? No. That’s why don’t assume that you know everything. It’s not up to you to say who is right and who is wrong. Please, release him.’’. ‘Nagi just mockingly replies ‘‘It seems our little Shiro is sentimental as usual…But I can’t do that. Not only after capturing your oh-so-precious original. First, he need to take some responsibility for his actions and pay with his own blood. Yet if you gonna plead me, I’ll let you to do anything to him for one hour. After all, you wanted to see him so badly.’’.

Once ‘Nagi climbs down from Kyo and forcibly stands him up, he pushes him toward Shiro, who fortunately, catches him in his arms. This brunette was still confused and couldn’t tell this clone’s motives whenever they were bad or good. A clone is a clone, after all, and he shouldn’t trust him. If he is a prototype, then he was the cause of the chaos and destruction. That’s why this brunette should hate him as well as any other clones. Besides, maybe this clone holds so much hatred and grudge against him as well, or so though this Kusanagi. Yet he felt no threat from Shiro, who just now said in gentler tone ‘‘Shall we go? There is something I need to show you.’’. However, ‘Nagi orders to this replica while crossing his arms ‘‘Make you sure that you return him or else I’ll find him and kill both of you on same spot. One hour - no less, no more, got it?’’.

After such a demand, Shiro left the storage while holding the archetype’s hand. Now replica in purple asked their leader ‘‘Do you think he gonna return as simply as that? He might let him escape.’’, however, ‘Nagi chuckles ‘‘No, he won’t. He is too fair, naive and didn’t learned to lie. Whenever he likes it or not, he’ll come back and bring back the sacrificial lamb…’’ and this darker brunette slowly returns to his throne, waiting for this clone’s returning.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 2)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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After awhile these clones stopped walking and from what this Kusanagi could tell is that they were far away from the city. First of all, it was so quiet that you could hear how the wind rustled tree leaves, secondly, when clones stopped walking, the banging noise of metal. Probably one of these replicas been knocking into the door and while doing that, asked ‘‘Oi, we’re back! Just open already, ‘cos our hands are full at the moment.’’. From what this blindfolded brunette assumed, someone slightly opened these high-pitched squeaking door. Now the person behind it, who sounded similar, replies ‘‘There is a lot of ‘me’ around in these days, so, which one are you?’’.

However, this doppelganger in blue face-palms, murmuring ‘‘Not again…that stupid nerd.’’ and now says aloud ‘‘Who who…Just open the door so that I could kick your smart-ass! It’s us - Mero and Hoki.’’ now the iron was wide open. It seems that the clone in purple uniform suspiciously rises his eye-brows as he stares at one certain type on Hoki's shoulder. He began to scold these two "What are you up this time? Did you forgot what happened last time when you brought half-dead bro?...You perfectly know that Shiro is too sensitive and seeing someone dying on him makes him depressed! So, hide him in bushes or somewhere else before Shiro notices him. Besides, do you have idea how hard is return him back to normal? So, drop this clone, will you?".

Even so, Hoki gives a mockingly smile and sarcastically replies "Yes, mo~oom! However, don't you think that one of our eldest is an absolute wimp? So, the more you tolerate his behaviour and encourage him to read these stupid poems, the more likely he turn out more and more sensitive to these things, which even humans forget to care or try to understand! Besides, he can't run from harsh reality all the time." now this clone in purple gives indifferent look and back-fires "Well, as far as I know, he has more brain-cells more than you. That's for sure. And instead of picking his finger from nose or ass and puts into mouth like certain someone, he spends his time in much better way.".

Of course, it took awhile for this replica in brown uniform to digest fellow clone’s insult while blue one was trying his best to hold his laugh by loudly snorting. However then, he gives not so smart look on his face and indignantly yells at this fellow "Oi, you know what? Fuck you!", this clone in purple just silently shows his middle finger and he started slowly close the door. Nevertheless, Kyo’s presence was ignored and for now he wasn’t really glad to learn that these clones are just bunch of noisy rascals. However, that one replica got his attention and he wanted to know more about this Shiro. So, for now pretending to be a defenseless victim seemed to be a better option and he listened further how his lookalikes talking.

However, on very last second Mero stretches his leg in the gap between door and door-frame, demanding ‘‘Hold it! Maybe Hoki is not the radiator of intelligence, but he has the point.’’ now he puts his hands into pants’ pockets and trust his chest forward, continuing "To think off, Big Bro once told that Shiro actually is the one who was putted under the most fucked up trials than the rest of us just because he wasn't afraid to show more humane feelings when Doctor encouraged him...Yeah, Shiro was keep craving to understand about such a petite and useless things as empathy, caring and being cared, *sigh* and, of course, to learn about the original and other philosophical mess…’’.

Now he shakes his head before continuing ‘‘That's just mess up no matter how you look at it! From what Big Bro mentioned, even if you chop his leg or arm, he wouldn’t complain or show any emotion, but once you insult or hurt his precious Kyo, which he never met tho, or any of us, he may be even scarier and more dangerous than ‘Nagi ever will be. Plus, he is the one, who insist giving a proper burial to anyone whom he knew…Hell, none of us surely will ever go to all this waste of time, but heck, I saw that once, but after putting a grave stone, he just stands and starts to cry. Surely, I don’t get him. He perfectly understands that no one aside himself would never care about him and if he dies, no one even notice. Stupid Shiro…’’.

It seems that replica in purple was convinced by Mero’s words and he softens his gaze and sighs. He opens the door and let his brothers in. Of course, the doppelganger in blue gives a smug look and now cheerfully says ‘‘See? I’m not just the most handsome lad, but also so smart as most of the time, Sakura-kun. It's such a burden to carry it by myself~’’ and now this fellow clone addresses these two in serious tone ‘‘Don’t test your luck. It’s only your fault that you’ll get into trouble for bringing this corpse.’’. However, finally this Kusanagi tries to lift his head and startled this clone yet he still disapproves his bros’ finding.

Once everyone were inside the storage, Hoki carefully bends down and now makes sure that Kyo leans against the wall. After brushing this brunette's hair with his fingertips, this fellow clone smiles and gently slaps his cheek "Hey, wake up, princess, we're finally here.". However, now the clone from the furthest left corner addresses him "Oi, you two, did you brought something tasty? 'Cos I'm hungry~". This time Mero, who stands near Kyo, turns his head "Close enough, but nope!We brought something better. So, you can't eat this one, 'cos we don't do that to the first things we see, right? This lil fella is either a good actor, either a real thing this time. Maybe even if Big Bro spare him, we could play with him later.", but it seems that couple of clones weren’t so excited anymore. Now Mero scratches his head and looks around. It seems that someone was missing and he asks everyone around ‘‘Speaking of which, it’s more quiet than usual. Hmm…Has anyone seen Shiro? ’’.

However, couple of clones just shrugged shoulders or murmured that don’t have any clue. All of sudden one of these replicas loudly sighs and this clone in blue turn his gaze to see which one of them was. Apparently, it was so-called Sakura, who was leaning near the door. While he was crossed his arms, he speaks up in grumpy tone ‘‘He just went to get some fresh air. So, leave him alone for once, will you? Either you, either that idiot keep bothering him. It’s ain’t funny, you know. Besides, not everyone is like a Big Bro and Shiro is not an exception. For example, Hoki may have strength, but he lacks of brain while you are one of most agile ones, but you can’t use flames. So, even Shiro is the weakest one, but I bet he has his own strength too.’’.

Even so, Mero just rolls his eyes and mockingly replies ‘‘And you’re such a bore as usual! So, you don’t want to look quickly inside what we got for Big Bro? Just come here, mmmkay?’’. It can’t be helped that his curiosity took over control and now getting closer to this duo and their new finding. After Sakura was close enough, this clone in blue gives orders to Hoki ‘‘Hold him from behind, ‘cos we’re not sure what he might be up to.’’ and this fellow doppelganger delightfully smiles ‘‘Sure thing.’’. He makes sure that his arms were around the original and now stands up together with Kyo.

However, Mero gave a questioning look when this fellow clone began to smile like an idiot and chuckles in deeper tone. Now this clone in blue asked ‘‘What’s the matter? Are you freaking stupid?’’, but this fellow replica delightfully replies ‘‘Look at him. How come he is so slim?’’. He just receives another orders from Mero ‘‘Let me see. Just hold his arms.’’ and Hoki gladly listens again. Surely, even if this Kusanagi was blindfolded, he closes his eyes as hard as he could do once this clone lays his hands on the sides of Kyo’s chest and sliding down to his hips.

Of course, he was ashamed being touched like this and it didn’t helped that he could feel how the swarm of clones clones observed him with a such a innocent childish curiosity and awe. Even so, he wanted to disappear at same spot. Mero just smiles and says ‘‘Yeah, unlike us, he is sure different. Maybe having a holiday trip to NESTS and living comfy life before and after that made him lazy. He can’t even fight-back. So, he wouldn’t survive even a day, if he live like us! What a weakling...’’.

However, Mero only frowns and addresses his archetype ‘‘What a hell is wrong with you? Stop acting like I’m doing something wrong! Hell, like you never been checked like this. Jeez, what a hopeless moron…And don’t you dare to kick me, got it?’’, after short pause, he was back to normal and now continues ‘‘Let’s see if you are really the original.’’. Once he masterly slides his hand under this Kusanagi’s shirt, he lifts it until his belly was visible. Now this clone gladly declares ‘‘So, you are.’’ and releases Kyo’s shirt. After this replica in blue places his hands on his hips, he whines ‘‘That’s too bad~ Why we are not based on Big Bro, but this thing?’’.

For the first time in awhile Hoki speaks up and asks this clone in blue ‘‘So, what we gonna do with him? Should we just beat a crap out of him already?’’, but Sakura just calmly addresses this replica ‘‘Don’t you think that it would be still such a pleasant treatment for him? How about we make him plead to be killed first? Yeah, let’s show him what happens when you mess with us!’’ while he fixes his gloves.

However, all of sudden someone aggressively from outside banged the iron door, then for good couple seconds it was quiet. Clone in purple just straightens his back and freezes in same spot, he just told in small, barely hearable voice ‘‘Oh, shit…Big Bro is back.’’. Once again loud banging, but this time everyone on this building heard how this beast growls ‘‘KNOCK KNOCK! OPEN UP ALREADY!’’. After several knocking, the door has flied across the room until it crashed into the wall, making clones instinctively back-off.

Now the mysterious figure stands still while being surrounded by the moonlight. This shadow opened his eyes, which glows in cold crimson red, even Kyo doesn’t need to see that this creature was neither a human being, neither a clone, he could sense it even from a far. But aside being afraid, something felt so familiar about this creature and he didn’t like this at all. Plus, he could swear that this creature was smiling, because he could sense his primal fear. Hell, even Hakkesshus and Orochi compared to him were like a fluffy kittens.

Once he took step inside and revealing his face, he announces ‘‘IT’S KUSANAGI!~’’ and from this moment Kyo knew, he was screwed for sure.

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Title : Perishing Little Flame on Winding Road (Chapter 1)
Fandom: King of Fighters
Characters : Kyo Kusanagi, Kyo-1, Kyo-2, Kusanagi, Iori Yagami
Status: Completed (7 chapters)
Summary:

…This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’…
One day clones meets their archetype by an accident. How this encounter end? Read and find out.

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A year has passed since the very last clone of Kyo been dismissed. Finally, this Kusanagi hoped that he would never need to hear a word ‘NESTS’ ever again, because it brings too much of painful memories - his pride stripped-off so easily and being used as a toy in someone’s dirty hands for nefarious purposes, so close of losing Yagami…it was just a beginning of the list why he despised this organization so much and wished that there no traces left of it. However, how naive this brunette was and soon he would pay the price for such a innocent thoughts.

It was an ordinary evening and nothing seem to be standing out. After long time in shower this brunette crashes into bed like a log, quickly fall asleep. However, couple hours has passed and in the middle of the night, Kyo’s vibrating phone awakes him from his slumber. He was still half asleep and didn’t show any desire to roll towards the night table side to see, who was this annoying person, and now just silently curses. He just lies in bed, trying to doze out while this goddamn phone does not give him a rest. Anyway, whatever it is, it can wait until morning, or so this brunette murmured. After awhile of ignoring this pesky fellow it finally was silent. This Kusanagi could finally peacefully sleep.

However, couple minutes passed and this cursed phone briefly vibrates again. That’s it! It was the last drop of his patience. Now he slowly rolls towards night table and with his arm reaches for his phone. Maybe if he removes battery, he can rest, or so hoped this brunette. However, before removing the lid of back side, he checked the screen. It was a missed call from Shingo and couple texts from him. It seems that his disciple was asking to hang out. In the middle of the night? Shingo of all people? It can’t be right and something was very fishy about it…

This brunette double-checks if it is his disciple’s number, but it was. Kyo just deeply exhales and he didn’t like anything about this at all. However, while still having a grain of faith that maybe there is nothing wrong, he texts back ‘What are you talking about? Check the time, idiot. Go to sleep!’. No answer. A minute has passed and he received a sinister reply ‘C’mon, don’t be a bore, Kusanagi-san. There is something I need to show you. So, I’ll see you in 30 mins in arcade, you know which one…’ and then he received a well detailed address ‘See you soon!♥~ PS. Come alone, we don’t want unwanted guests to ruin all the fun, do we?’. Kyo frowns - it wasn’t his disciple and whoever writes him, will pay for this! This brunette didn’t think a second thought and immediately jumps from bed and after switching light on quickly dresses up. There was no time to contact anyone else, even if probably this Yabuki’s life was in great danger. And so, while putting on his white coat, he rushed to towards given address.

After a half hour, he reached the destination point. Kyo was already out of breath after running all this time. However, there were no one around, it was empty street. No sign of Yabuki or anyone else, only cold wind and moonlight were the only company for this young man. Now this brunette nervously looks around and speaks up ‘‘I know that you are here. Show yourself already!’’, but he received no answer, only wind rustles his hair. Kyo could sense how the intense was lingering in the air, even so, he repeats ‘‘If you have guts to go against weaker ones, then have it to face me! You want me, aren’t you?!’’.

However, this Kusanagi’s heartbeat becomes more frequent when the dark silhouette was approaching him. Eventually, he recognizes who it was and Kyo was alerted. While he was in defensive position, this person replies in calm yet menacing tone ‘‘You don’t need to be loud. I can hear you just fine.’’, despite this Kusanagi ignites his hand in front of his foe while giving a furious look. Nevertheless, his look-alike, who wore a certain blue uniform, replies "And this is such a warm welcome from our original for ya...". It was the last drop of Kyo's patience and now he grabs his clone's shirt collar and growls while keeping his burning hand in front of him "Where is Shingo?! I'll make sure you'll pay for everything you have to him!".

Despite being threaten like that, this replica only chuckles and mockingly replies "Calm down, big bro, mmmkay? I have no idea what are you talking about. But you should take care of yourself first~" now this clone bends his knee and kicks into the guts of this Kusanagi. He just fells on his knees and rolls into the ball as his face was twisting in pain. All he could do is hissing at his opponent "You bastard..." now he tried to stand up, however, his effort was in vain. His look-alike stomps on Kyo's back as he was a mere bug and keeps him under his control.

Even so, this Kusanagi tries to get up one more time, despite being crushed several times, this look-alike says between stepping "Hush...you don't need to act like this. We finally met and you're already ruining the fun~ I can't believe that we were made after such a weakling.". This replicate so delightfully picks something from his pants’ pocket. It was a familiar phone, with which this imitation plays in his palm. Of course, Kyo was surprised yet all he could do is groan as he shakily fails to reach it with his hand.

However, Kyo’s clone so proudly as a child successfully pulled a prank claims ‘‘Oh? and this little thingie? Well, that it belonged to one stupid kid. That’s right, I had no problems to ‘borrow’ this for awhile while this dumbass was looking away. But surprise surprise, when I was checking contacts and texts, there was pretty interesting number in contacts saved as ‘Kusanagi-san’. *sigh* Who knew that this precious ‘Kusanagi-san’ is the same one, who gave life to us. To be honest, I never thought that our original would be a lousy idiot as well…’’.

Once he was about to add something, he was interrupted by another similar voice in annoyed tone ‘‘…Then it explains why you are so dumb and lazy.’’. Apparently, it was another clone who was casually walking closer behind Kyo’s back. This one wore a familiar uniform, but instead of blue it was brown one. After carefully observing his original, this other duplicate kneels near him and sighs. He wasn’t really pleased and shakes his head, now he saying in calm tone ‘‘Maybe I was expecting too much of you, but, oh well…’’ and carelessly shrug his shoulders. This imitation frowns and says in sad tone while starring at this Kusanagi ‘‘Hey, big bro, it’s your fault that we are given a life, which we didn’t asked for. How about it’s time to take some responsibility for your actions? So, let’s see who is really a freak and deserve to die or live…’’.

This doppelgander stands up and addresses clone in blue ‘‘Hey, do you think that it was worth? Just look at him…Should we barbeque roast him and take over his spot? At least ruining his personal life should teach a lesson or two.’’, he just impatiently waits for the answer while holding his hands in pants’ pockets.

While the imitation in blue smiles as Cheshire Cat, he answers in nearly singing voice "I don't think so~ How about we figure out how much he is oh-so-original? Besides, maybe the others would like to play with him?". Other clone was alerted when original one was trying to escape by crawling away. Now he rolls his eyes and bends down. After climbing on top of Kyo, he crosses this brunette’s arms behind his back and now while holding his wrists with one hand, he presses this Kusanagi’s face against the cold pavement.

However, the doppelgander in brown uniform lift his one eye-brow and sarcastically points out to other clone ‘‘And letting escaping him first was part of your plan, right?’’. Of course, this spitting image in blue clicks his tongue and backfires ‘‘Do you think that he would run far away? Anyway, let’s give him a nice trip and introduce him to the rest of the family. I bet it would be also a good birthday surprise for big bro ‘Nagi…Maybe then he would finally calm down.’’ and now he removes his headband. After he kneels, the other imitation grabs Kyo’s scalp and yanks his head up and wraps around his headband around this Kusanagi’s eyes. While clone in brown uniform holds Kyo’s wrists together, clone in blue moves his hand on his archetype’s right side of hips and removes the chain from Kyo’s jeans.

After tying up original’s wrists with this accessory, he hears how this look-alike addresses him and passes his headband ‘‘Hey, just in case, if he starts to cry for help. I’m too tired to deal again with one yelling idiot, ‘kay?’’, now he nods and ties his original’s mouth with it. Once he was done, other clone with-draws from this Kusanagi, he throws him over his shoulder and stands up. And thus, these clones departures with their newly found toy. This Kusanagi decided to patiently endure this pain and humiliation of being defeated. After all, if there is more of these pesky clones left, once he frees himself from restraints, he would dispose them and surely, Yagami would own him a good explanation. Heck, he better be preparing him an enormous feast too for all these troubles as a small compensation.

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