WARNING: This is to be a Shouta story, not full blown to the point of YAOI. (unless I choose to do it later.), but yeah, romance between men, one rather young, the other middle aged. you've been warned :3 ***********************************************************

Curled up on the windowsill couch that I often spent my nights on, I would watch or listen to the going-ons in my master's bed. He used to bring home women, but now..

I don't think I'll ever understand the swap. At least the women wanted it, but these boys.. All they do is struggle, complain, or cry out. He once told me that they were sweeter then women, who were always bitter. Personally I would have chosen bitter happiness over sweet misery.

I knew how tonight was going to end. The same way as all the others. After he got frustrated with the boy, he would send him away, and then Kruin would draw his knees up to his nose and cry a bit.

Tonight was to be another on of those.. I simply sighed and turned away, I couldn't watch the same drama again, but I knew he would be more upset if I left him.

Light strokes down my back woke me. Lifting my head and looking over my shoulder, my gaze centering on his tearing eyes.

'Typical' I thought as I stood and stretched. Placing my front paws on his chest, I began to lap the tears from his cheeks.

He smiled a little and scooped me into his arms, "Oh Ackruss.." he sighed, "The emotion of Love is so cruel to me. I need it so badly yet can't find it anywhere."

I whimpered my sentiments and nuzzled his chin with my nose.

"Well I guess nowhere but with you. It's too bad you're only my dog."

That excuse hurt me a lot. I had been with him longer then his late wife and loved him with all my might, yet he.. he couldn't see past my Terrier exterior.

"Come on, let's get some sleep."

He scooped me up and carried me too bed with him, placing me on the pillow beside his own. He snuggled into bed facing me and I gave him one last kiss on the nose as a "good-night". He smiled again, closed his eyes, and with a sigh went to sleep.

~

The whole world was in a haze, I could barely make out the city street I was standing in. The dark and silence around me was rather stifling, but ahead a single street light offered a call of comfort. Walking towards its beckon, I saw a figure appear leaning against the pole.

Tan skinned, he was dressed in a heavenly blue suit, top hat and all. Raven black curls poked out from below the hat, whose brim was shielding his eyes from me.

Still a decent distance away, outside of the ring of light, I paused to let out half of a small bark.

A smile spread across his face as he raised his head to look at me. Flame colored eyes met my own.

"Hello Ackruss, I was wondering when I'd get to see you. Come, chat with me."

I simply cocked my head to the side, how was I supposed to chat with him? I can't speak.

He chuckled lightly and beckoned me closer. And that's exactly what I did, though I knew nothing of him, he had a very drawing charisma. When I got close enough he produced from his coat a mirror and turned it towards me.

In the mirror wasn't my reflection, but a boy's!! The odd thing was that he had terrier ears and the same spot around his right eye that I have. I had to chance speaking!

"Is that.. me?" It worked!

He smiled at the look of shock on my face.

"It could be.."

He swept his hand passed the mirror and the reflection returned to my own.

I whined. I wanted to be that boy, and then maybe..

"Then maybe he'd love you?"

My head shot up as I looked into his eyes, he had read my mind!

"Yeah, isn't it a fun talent." he grinned, "Anyway, I'm supposed to tell you my name and that I'm supposed to be your guide, so here it goes. Hello, I'm Daimeric and I'll be your guide.. eventually."

Guide? Where?

To "The Blue Fairy", she's the one that makes wishes come true for ones like you. But you gotta do the first part yourself. I need you to run away from home, and make it here, can you do that?"

I stretched my front paws out and growled a "yes", wagging my tail. He smiled again and pet me between the ears. I was shocked to really feel it! I opened my eye to see Kruin petting me.

"Morning Ackruss."

I panted happily before stretching and hopping off the bed. Walking to the door, I gave it a few scratches.

"Alright, just a moment." he said as he slipped into his robe, before crossing the room to let me out. I ventured down the hall, down the stairs and to the dining room where my breakfast was waiting in the corner near Kruin's chair. He soon appeared to join me for breakfast and then the revolving door of butlers and waiters began, one bring the paper, other's plates of food or dinks.

After breakfast, Kruin retired to his room again. Soon he would leave for work, and I would not see him again 'til the evening. Knowing this was my only chance to get out of the house, I sat at the base of the front halls stairs and watched as he got on his shoes and prepared to leave. Standing, I walked forward a bit and wagged my tail. He smiled down at me before patting me on the head. Finally he turned to open the door.

"Creeeeeaa.." Now! Peddling my little legs, I wove between Kruin's and burst out the door.

"What the! HEY! Ackruss! Come back!" Kruin called and whistled after me.

I paused for a moment to give him an "I'm sorry." look before wagging my tail and continuing my dash.