Chapter 33: Calm before the storm (5) Bonding

The Admiral smiles "Sounds good, what do you think Leone?"

Looking at my hand I turn it into my paw and smile "Leone Blackpaw… I like it"

She smiles once more "Then shall I update your ID?"

Shivering I look at my wrist "Another implant?"

She shakes her head while chuckling "No there's no need for that, we can remotely update the chip, as for your physical ID I'll get it to your chamber. Oh and shush about your rank at school it's considered a state secret."

"What if they ask?"

Smiling she crosses her arms "You're prohibited of telling students or teachers that are unaware of the situation your rank nor are you allowed to admit to being a commissioned member of the military. Tell them you're still in training or that you aren't allowed to speak about it. As for your physical ID, leave it here."

Saluting I nod "Understood Ma'am"

She smiles "When in private, there's no need to be so formal around me."

With another nod I smile "Okay."

Walking away she chuckles before looking back "Oh and make sure Khloe doesn't get hypothermia."

Khloe giggles "I'll be fine!"

The Admiral remains silent but seeing her reflected onto the windows it looks like she's smiling. As soon as she has disappeared from sight Khloe hugs me tight while beaming. "My Blackpaw."

Cuddling for a while longer I feel myself drowning in a sense of safety I've subconsciously missed for an incredibly long time. Despite the sky darkening, the lanterns turning on and a mild flurry to come dancing down. I feel so at ease I just don't want to let go.

When I feel her shivering I look up and smile "You okay?"

"Yes. But I think she was right, I am getting rather cold maybe we should go inside"

With a nod I smile and stand up holding her in my arms.

"Hey let me down!"

Giggling I shake my head "noh!"

Uncomfortable she gives me a wry smile "Please?"

Nodding I let her down "Okay"

"Sorry I…"

Shaking my head I smile "It's okay, some people just don't like to be picked up."

Tightly grabbing my hand she pulls me back inside. "Kinda funny how my sister managed to stay as calm as she was."

Smiling I squeeze her hand "Never seen her not calm… well twice"

Curious she looks up "When?"

Awkwardly giggling I scratch the back of my head "Well the first time wasn't my fault, but it was when I had to re-enter the chamber after waking up the day before. The second time… well it was when I leaped from her side and rushed to Felix's side to fight the assailants."

Giggling she shakes her head "So that's what Felix was talking about with Danny, seems they kept it out of the official report."

Looking down I blush slightly "It seems that once surrounded by conflict, well deadly conflict… I need to fight myself."

Pulling me towards her she frowns "How do you mean?"

Sighing in uncertainty I shake my head "I'm not too sure either. It feels like I'm dying of pain when I don't, only when I fight does the pain disappear… but then it turns into stimulating impulse."

When her frown deepens Felix chuckles in the distance "She's the warrior Goddess Khloe, meaning her entire being is made to fight. The impulse she means is most likely just a trigger for her instincts. However she most likely also serves as an anchor for the fallen so they leave this mortal world. At least that's what we think it is."

In shock she gasps softly "Oh…"

Felix nods "And it seems to manifest in incredible pain"

Shivering I nod "I think.. it's their pain and final thoughts as they die"

Both of them shiver and Felix gives me a compassionate look "Maybe that's why it was your abdomen?"

Looking up in confusion makes him smile "Usually I aim there"

Khloe shakes her head and drags me with her "Enough death talk! It's coffee time!"

Felix laughs "I'll join you in a bit, gonna try and wake Happy. Also Leone, don't worry about the damage, it's all be reported and repaired in a few days to weeks. And don't you dare blame yourself. Alright now I'm off!"

Khloe giggles "Good luck"

He laughs while jogging away leaving me with an oddly complex feeling within. Walking further I sigh softly and manage to push away the doubts from my mind before looking back at Khloe who tenderly grabbed my hand.

"Is it really that painful?"

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Nodding I squeeze her hand "Yeah… It brought me to my knees. But I thought you wanted to stop talking about it?"

She smiles but looks down "I just… I don't want you to get hurt."

Smiling I squeeze her hand causing her frown to turn upside down as well.

Walking down the hall we keep holding hands in silence. Which isn't interrupted until we enter the living room where Danny looks up from his screen "So finally told her eh?"

Khloe blushes while Zhloe who's sitting on the couch bursts into laughter "Told… yes… told…"

Giggling results in a tap against my forehead from a flushed Khloe

"Yeah she told me… afterwards"

Danny chuckles making Khloe smile. "Ma'am Blackpaw, take a seat on the couch. I shall bring you your godly drink."

Giggling I nod and sit down on the couch "Sounds nice"

Zhloe turns my way and smiles "Seems it wasn't one sided then?"

Blushing slightly I look down "Ehh.. I mean… I may not remember if I liked boys or girls, or if I ever knew the answer to that question… And currently my feelings may still be rather unclear but I do know that she makes me feel safe and comfortable."

Softly chuckling she scratches me behind my ear "I'm glad to hear that"

Blushing I look at my knees "Sorta makes me less anxious for school too."

My words cause her smile to widen and she wants to reply but that moment Khloe returns and hands me a large latte macchiato "A double"

Taking the mug I sniff before taking a sip and purr loudly from the comforting feeling of the warm foam on my lips and the flavor of the drink. "Thanks"

She gently ruffles my hair and smiles when I purr louder "Cutie"

Blushing slightly I simply take another sip without saying a word.

"So what are you two planning?"

Khloe smiles and sits down on her knees while leaning over the backrest. "Think I'll watch some series, wanna watch with me?"

Smiling I nod "Sounds nice, I think... I mean I can't remember any series, but I know what they are!"

She giggles and tickles my ear "good"

Smiling I simply enjoy the silence as we drink our coffee, a while later Khloe stands up and smiles while stretching "Wanna watch in bed? I'm lazy"

With a nod I place my mug on the table before standing up. "Oh wait do I need t-"

Zhloe shakes her head "I'll put it in the dishwasher, you two have fun"

Khloe smiles "Thanks!"

She grabs my hand and pulls me towards the bedroom, where she lets go and leaps on the bed "Come!"

With a giggle I get on the bed and sit down next to her "So what we watching?"

She grabs her tablet and smiles "I wanted to try this show, it's about a boy who one day suddenly gets attacked by a weird demon only to be saved by an Alien who in the end turns out to have the silliest personality possible. Later on friends of said alien join and the weirdness only get worse. Or so I'm told by my classmates"

Giggling I pull my tail from underneath me and lie down on side "sounds fun"

She smiles, taps around on her tablet to project the series onto the ceiling, places the pillows against the headrest before leaning back. She softly pats the pillow encouraging me to lie down next to her but smiles when I lie my head down on her shoulder instead.

"Cute cat"

Blushing slightly I simply enjoy her warmth and turn partially on my back to look at the ceiling.

Once the show starts it doesn't take long before we both burst into laughter from the earlier described weirdness.

Once the episode is over we watch the next, and the next, and the next. The episodes pass on for so long I feel myself getting sleepy and yawn widely.

"Sleepy?"

Rubbing my eyes I nod "Yeah a bit"

She smiles, turns off the projector and lays the tablet back on her nightstand. Cuddling up against me she smiles. "Then let's nap"

Moving around to get comfortable I can't help but smile when our foreheads lay against each other "Sleep well"

Widely smiling she giggles softly "Sleep well my kittycat"

It doesn't take long until I hear her breathing slow down and her heart to relax. Looking towards her tightly holding my hands a smile forms on my face as I once again close my eyes. Listening to her breathing it doesn't take me much longer to doze off.

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