So sorry for the Super long wait for this final chapter but I have school and then Word stopped working on my computer (it's still not fixed) so I couldn't do anything with my computer involving Microsoft Office. Also this chapter was surprisingly really hard to put together. I didn't know how to take care of all the loose ends. Some Spamano in this chapter!
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Toni sighed as he leaned his head against the window of the cab. He had only been gone about 4 days but it had felt like centuries! He had missed Lovi so much he could hardly bear it. Lovino hadn't called him at all for those four days and Antonio had begun to worry. Was his tomato ok? Had he gotten himself into some kind of trouble? He had gotten a frantic call from Veneziano saying that Lovi had called him claiming to have a demon in his house. Toni had reassured the younger Italian that it was just a kitten but what if there really was a demon? What if his Lovino was trapped in their house by some terrifying creature?! Antonio shook his head and slapped his cheeks lightly to rid himself of the irrational thoughts. I wonder if he had trouble with Roma. He didn't seem very happy when I brought him home. The cab driver cleared his throat, effectively snapping the Spaniard out of his thoughts. He realized that they had already arrived at his and Lovi's home, he gladly paid the driver before practically leaping from the car and running to the doorstep. "Lovi~! I'm home!" He sang as he stepped into the house. He gasped at the adorable scene in front of him. Lovino was spread out on the couch with Romano curled up on top of his chest. Both were sound asleep with a look of complete contentment etched on their faces. Antonio snickered and silently put his suitcase down. He tiptoed over to the unsuspecting Italian, not wanting to ruin the rare moment of utter cuteness. He kneeled down and poked Lovino's side gently, earning a small moan of annoyance. He's so sweet when he's asleep!
"Qué lindo~! (How cute)" He whispered, giving the little kitten a light pet. He frowned slightly when he noticed a dark bruise on Lovino's face and that the undersides of both his arms were covered in red scrapes. What happened to my little tomato? It wasn't unusual for the cumsy Italian to have bruises and scrapes but these seemed worse than normal. He poked the Italian again and kissed his cheek. "Lovi, wake up. Boss is home and he wants to give his tomato a welcome home kiss~!" Lovino groaned and hazel-green eyes opened and looked over at him tiredly. He blinked a couple times before springing up and glaring at a surprised Antonio. Romano tumbled to the floor and stared at his owner in annoyance at being thrown onto the floor. "Um…Hola querido." Lovino crossed his arms and turned away.
"Why were you gone so long you fucking bastard? I was put through hell while you were gone." Toni blinked and then a huge grin spread across his face. He leapt forward and hugged Lovino in a tight embrace. "The fuck?! I just tell you I went through hell and you smile?!"
"Aw! You missed me that much?" He pulled away from Lovino and gave him a loving kiss. Lovino's face turned a bright red and he lightly pushed Antonio away. "What's the matter?" Lovino frowned and tried to hide his tomato- red blush. Aw~ He looks just like a tomato! Antonio thought, seeing Lovino trying his best to hide a smile.
"Don't kiss me when I'm mad at you." The Italian pouted. Antonio beamed and pulled his lover closer, nuzzling his auburn locks.
"Why not? I always want to kiss my little tomate~!" He chuckled as he felt Lovino smiled against his chest. It was then that he remembered Lovino's disheveled appearance. "What happened to your arms and your face? Did you knock over the cabinet in the study again?" Antonio frowned at the memory of the large antique cabinet crashing to the ground, leaving his poor Lovi scowling and trying his best not to cry on the floor. Since then he had always gotten cabinets that did NOT have glass doors. A familiar scowl returned to Lovino's face and he leaned down to pick up Romano and shoved the kitten in Antonio's face.
"This little demon is the cause of all of it. Little fucker tried to kill me." Antonio's shoulders slumped forward in disappointment. Romano looked at them innocently.
"You don't like him after all? Do you want me to take him back?"
"What the fuck?! NO!" Antonio blinked and smirked slightly. "It's not 'cause I like him or anything! He's just too much of a moron and no one else would know how to take care of him. Plus he's already got a collar and sent me all across the neighborhood looking for him." Indeed the little kitten was sporting a green, white and red collar with a shiny tag dangling from it. Antonio mentally tucked away the thing Lovino said about running around the neighborhood for a later date. Suddenly he felt something rub against his leg and he looked down to see a large white and brown cat standing at his feet. It looked at him with wide green eyes and meowed happily. They stared at each other for a moment before Antonio picked up the cat. "That little bastard came home with Romano and now he won't leave. So congratulations, you gained a new cat." Antonio looked from Lovino to the fluffy cat in his arms. Something about the cat seemed familiar but he couldn't place it. He looked at the tag hanging from the bright red collar and his eyes narrowed.
"España…? Spain?" Lovino shrugged and held Romano to his chest.
"He was wearing a ratty, old collar and tag when he came here and it said his name was Spain. Who the fuck names their cat after a country?" Lovino scoffed. He ignored the oddness of his own cat's name, which was the name of a cheese. Antonio looked at the cat, Spain. The bright green eyes and fluffy white and brown fur just looked so familiar.
"Lovi can I see the old collar that he was wearing before?" Lovino looked confused but left to find the collar. Toni sat down on the couch and held the cat in his lap. Spain happily stretched out across his legs and purred happily. The Spaniard frowned at the obvious skinniness of the cat. He could feel his spine and hip bones under his fluffy fur. Lovino plopped down next to him and the instant Antonio saw the dull red collar he remembered exactly where he knew this cat from. "Lovino! This used to be my cat!"
~Spain's POV: Flashback~
I curled up in my small bed and looked around me sadly. All around me there was cold metal and meows of other cats. I had been living here as long as I could remember and had watched many cats come and go from this crowded prison. I came here as a kitten and for some reason no one had come and taken me yet. But that was ok because I knew someone would come and take me away from here eventually! I was almost 2 years old now and I was more than ready to get out of this place. I placed my head on my paws and watched a few people walk around the room. Sticking their fingers in other cats' kennels and then moving on to look at another one.
"Hola!" I jumped and blinked the young man standing in front of my own cage. He had thick, wavy brown hair and bright green eyes. He looks so happy! What a nice human! Maybe he'll take me home~! I stood and fluffed out my fur. He smiled and put his hand up against the bars of my kennel and I rubbed my face into his hand, loving the feeling his being petted. "You're so cute! I'm taking you home, amigo! I'm moving soon and I need a little friend to bring with me!" I purred and felt my heart start beating faster. He was taking me home! I'm going home with someone! Finally!
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Antonio set me down in our new house and I raced out of the carrier. He laughed and left to get more things for the house. I flicked my tail and fluffed out my fur in pride as I inspected my new surroundings. This was my new home so I should know every part of it! My new collar jingled loudly with each step and I felt pride swell in my chest at the fact that I was now someone's pet. The front door opened and I ran to greet my owner. "Antonio! It's so pretty here! Can I go outside?!" My paws tingled with excitement and I rubbed against his legs, waiting for his answer. I sniffed the ward breeze flowing in from the open door, reveling in the feeling of the air through my fur. I looked up at Antonio to see he was busy looking at some sort of odd buzzing rectangle. His face was the picture of bliss and happiness. I'll leave him be then! I'm sure I'll be able to find my way back anyway.
The air around me was warm and dozens of different smells drifted around me. The sun warmed my fur and I jumped with each step. It was all so amazing! I put my nose to the air and a familiar smell hit my nose. It was sweet but slightly sharp and fresh. Tomatoes! Antonio would be so happy if I brought him one! Adios Antonio~! With that I bolted down the road in search of the tantalizing smell.
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The sky was well on its way to darkening before I finally found the tomatoes I'd been looking for. The fruits were huge and bright red. Perfect for Antonio. I ran up to one and batted it with my paw. "Come on little tomate~! Come to Spain~!" I reared up on my hind legs and wrapped my paws around the tomato and pulled with all my might. After several pull I tumbled into the dirt with the slightly squished tomato next to me.
"EY! Allontanarsi dai miei pomodori! (get away from my tomatoes)" I jumped up and barely escaped as a broom came hurtling down on my head. My ears flattened and I lowered myself to the ground. Why is he being so mean? There are humans like this too? The tall man in front of me raised the broom again and before I could try and orient myself, I bolted into the rows of houses behind me. Houses towered over me in all directions and the sun had long ago sunk beneath the horizon. The warm breeze had been replaced with a chilling stillness. Where am I?
"Antonio?" My call was only met by the muffled sounds of people going about their night routines in their houses. I became aware of the ache in my paws from running on the hard concrete all day and the frightening realization that I had gone much farther from my house than I had thought. I clawed my way up a nearby fence and opened my mouth to get a better sense of where I was.
The warm smell of cinnamon and tomatoes didn't drift on the breeze.
My ears flicked in every direction; trying to pick up the sound of Antonio's happy humming. There was nothing. It was our first day in this new town and this new house. I had no idea where I was or how to get back home. I was lost. Antonio was gone.
~End of flashback and Spain's POV~
"I looked all over the place for him but I couldn't find him! I thought he ran away or got taken by some stranger." Toni looked down at Spain and smiled. "He kind of looks like me don't you think?" Lovino rolled his eyes and leaned against the Spaniard.
"Yeah you're practically twins." He droned sarcastically.
"One big happy family~!" Toni gently picked up Spain and went upstairs to put his suitcase away. Lovino leaned against the couch and let a smile slid onto his face. The house really did feel complete with Spain and Romano added to the mix. For the first time in the past four days Lovino finally felt at ease. "Lovi! What happened to my antique lamp?!"
"Ah, shit."
The End
And with that this story comes to a close! Thank you to everyone who read this and I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did writing it Oh and Veneziano went home after Roma was found if anyone was wondering where he went ^^"