"Ugh," Nezumi groans. He leans against the wall, breathing heavily as he nurses tender wounds all over his body. That is the state Shion found him in. The white-haired boy's shock was clear as he hurriedly tried to lift Nezumi, and failed. "Who was it? Who did this?"

Nezumi looked up with affection, patting Shion's cheek. "The usual," he replied. "Don't worry - they always back off after a while. I got a few of them this time, too." Shion's red eyes were wide, but something... "Right," the boy sighed, leaning on the opposite wall of the injured one.

"Will you be fine for tonight..? I need to go home." Nezumi scoffed lightly. "Go on," he said. "I'll be fine." He watched Shion's retreating back for a moment, then he got up painfully. I'll tend to these wounds, he thought, glancing up at the darkening sky. Then I'll get those guys - for good.

This was a bad idea. Nezumi reluctantly admitted this to himself as he crouched on the roof of the gang's hideout. Inhaling, wincing, he swung himself silently through an open window. The coppery smell of blood made him pause, and he glanced down.

The whole ground was damp with splattered blood. A movement caught his eye, and he turned quickly, only to drop his knife with a clatter. "Shion..?" The shock of white against the black and red startled him. He could deal with the depths of hell - but not Shion being the cause of it.

The familiar eyes had hardened into unfamiliar red stones. Shion's voice was cold as he said, "Nezumi - I didn't think you'd be here." In a grand gesture he motioned to the room. "Look - they hurt Nezumi three times already. So now they're gone."

Desperately Nezumi grabbed Shion's bloody hand. "Please drop the knife, Shion." Looking surprised, Shion did so. "Why-?" Shion interrupted, "No one hurts Nezumi. I warned them off the last few times, but they didn't listen."

Hello~! I've always liked how cutesy Shion could turn into a killing machine, so I did a quick one-shot on it. Plus I've always loved this anime/manga, so... I hope you enjoyed, please read my other fanfics if interested!