Dante sighed, holding Oni close. He pulled his cellphone from his pocket and dialed a number into it. The call sent and he placed the phone to his ear. He talked to a man on the other line in Italian for a bit before closing it shut and slipping the phone away once more. "Oni, you'll be safe. I promise you. As long as I live, you'll never being touched by the man again."

"Sure, sure we can, Oni." Dante sighed, hearing the grumbling. He knew it. Oni had been out for over a day. He should be starved. "Hey, er..." He looked back at the green woman, having never really talked to her before."Nek-" Well, off she went anyways. He fell silent before leaning against Oni and closing his eyes, relaxing in the boy's arms. Finally she returned. He reached out, taking the fruit from her before holding the apple up to Oni. "Keep your strength up, Oni. You want to have the best advantage at all times. The healthier you are, the better."

Oni blinked when the lights were turned on panicking a bit before his eyes adjusted. He sat there on the floor keeping his hold on Dante. When the woman returned with fruit he always didn't want to eat it but he remembered if Dante said it was okay then it was. He took the apple and nibbled on it before devouring it. He said softly to Dante, "C-c-can I have some meat."

((lol nope, Ti is like his dad, Dante is like his cool older brother and Lukas is his boyfriend, they is the people he trusts the most. Normally Rain would be on the list but since he is so messed up those are the only people he will trust at the moment))

Dante nodded with a soft grin. "I'll make you some if you come downstairs with me. I'll be with you, Oni. I've already looked around the Inn. There's no one bad around. They're all gone." He took Oni's hands, hoping the boy would agree. "Will you come downstairs with me, Oni?"

"I wont, Oni. I'll stay with you." Dante lead the purple haired boy off out of the room and downstairs. He was hoping the familiar environment would help relax the boy, if even a little bit. His eyes fell to a certain sculpture of an Eastern white dragon; Bailong, before quickly hurrying Oni towards the kitchen. "How do you want it cooked, Oni?"

Oni's eyes flashed everywhere while they walked taking in every detail. As things at first seemed foreign they would then slip into recognition. Yes, he knew this place. This was the Inn where he stayed with Dante. This was a good place with people who did not want to hurt him or Dante.

As he was relearning the area he caught Dante's question and said, "Rare, i-it's good like that." He continued to look around and said, "This is the Inn huh. . it's safe?" It was between a question and a statement. He needed confirmation from Dante that what he thought was indeed correct.


((Dante is in chibi form, lol, he's gonna have fun in the kitchen XP You should bring Rain in))

Dante nodded and smiled up at Oni. "Yeah. It's safe. I made sure of it, Oni." The last phone call he had made had set up an information network around the town and the forest boundaries. If even a squirrel passes through ,the government would find out. He'd be able to get a well enough warning before the next attempted kidnapping.

He let Oni go as he reached the fridge, pulling out one of the thawed steaks and placing it up ont the counter. He then searched around for a pan, taking a good bit of time until he came across it. Placing it up top on the stove, he climbed up on top the counter and turned the burner on medium high.

Oni found a corner of the kitchen near the stove and plastered himself there. He kept his eyes on Dante the whole time. He wanted some juice but was too afraid to get it. No he would stay here and watch Dante. He wondered were the other people in the house were. He wanted more people he knew and felt safe around.

Hito got back and opened the door like a normal person. He heard two small heartbeats and wondered if Dante and Oni were up. He did not say hello in a booming voice but rather said in a soft voice, "Hello it's Hito. I'm back from town with some goodies." There now who ever was in the kitchen would know he was back.

Oni heard the voice and started a bit. His mind turned over the name and remembered who Hito was. He did not feel comfortable around Hito in normal circumstances. He hoped the vampire would not come in the kitchen.

Dante waited until the pan was hot to the touch before spraying it with oil and placing one of the steak on it. He sprinkled pepper and such on one side before grabbing a plate and putting it beside him. He then sat on the edge of the counter, feet dangling and eyes watching Oni carefully. "Oni... come here." He held his arms out, smiling softly to the boy, hoping beyond hope that somehow he could get the boy to smile again.

Oni did as Dante asked and went over to him going into his arms. He looked Dante in the eyes and said, "I am glad Dante is okay. I. . I was so scared when they kept hurting you." Tears were forming in his eyes as he remembered how they beat him mercilessly. He snuggled to Dante needed the comfort.

Hito followed Amoni's voice till her found her. He placed a kiss on her head and said, "So Oni is awake then. How is he doing?" He could smell the boy and was glad that he had finally gotten up.

She closed her eyes at the soft kiss and sighed, slowly sitting on the couch once more. She ran a hand through her hair, playing with a strand absently as she debated how to answer. “He…Is not doing so well… He seems scared and a little out of it…but as long as we stay away and only his closest are near….he should be alright… slowly….” Amoni sighed, shaking her head a moment and letting her hands drop into her lap. Her mind was filled with guilt once more, thinking tat the boy would be fine if she’d just been faster…smarter….something….


((a bad product of her rasing XD she feels responsible for EVERYTHING))

Dante looked crestfallen for a moment before lowering his head. "Oni..." He fell silent for a long time, his head leaning against the boy's. He grabbed a spatula suddenly from the side and flipped the steak, throwing more pepper and such on the other side before looking back up at the boy. "Oni, I'm fine. Please, you should just forget what happened. I don't mind the pain at all, as long as you're safe." He smiled to Oni, reaching up to pet the boy's head. "I hate seeing you so upset, though."

Hito said to her, "That is to be expected. He is young and innocent and has just gone through a great deal. I have a feeling he will be upset for a while. We just have to smile and be kind." He set his bags down then sat down next to Amoni. He put an arm around her and said, "You made the right choice letting him be. I will have to avoid him since he is a bit afraid of me."

Oni listened to Dante and tried to smile but failed. He said, "Yes Dante is strong like the dragon king." He snuggled Dante some more feeling comfort at those words. A thought snuck into his mind and he said slowly, "C- could I have some ice cream after breakfast. T-that would make me feel lots and lots better."

"Mmh. I think so." Dante grinned up at Oni. "As much as you want. You need all the energy you can get!" He reached over, moving the raw steak onto a plate before placing the pan on a cool burner and turning the oven off. He handed the plate to Oni with a big grin. "But you gotta eat first! Alright?"

"Okay,"Oni said as a got a ghost of a smile but it faded just as quickly as it had come. He cut a piece off and took a bite only to let it drop out of his mouth back on the plate. "Hot," he said to Dante. He was just so hungry and now he had to wait for it too cool down.

"I know you feel guilty when something good or happy happens to you when others are suffering but I have some surprises for you. If you don't at least pretend to be happy and surprised then I think I will just be crushed, " he said in a joking manner. He kisses her forehead lightly.

Dante blinked, then grinned wide at Oni. "Blow on it, then!" Then chuckled and crossed his arms. "And don't drop your food like that! It's gross, Oni! Have some manners."

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[[leaving for bed. night]]

Amoni smiled faintly as he spoke, simply nodding gently. She then tilted her head to the side, perplexed really. She hadn’t received many gifts in her life…so when she did it always got her curiosity and surprise. She twitched one ear, leaning against his shoulder a little. “I will do my best” She said with a trace of humor.


((T.T *wants to hug oni now*))