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Basis of the story was: Keith couldn’t make it to Shiro’s birthday party because of issues with terrorist groups, and while Shiro understands, he’s a bit hurt and reflective on their drifting friendship. But Keith always has Shiro on his mind, and no dangerous missions or enemies will keep him from using his connections to send his best friend a gift on his sixth birthday. Shiro wakes on the eve of his birthday to find an alien dog on his door step. A datapad is left with instructions and a care manual, as well as nearly a year supply of food for it. Shiro likes animals, but he didn’t think he was ready to care for one on his own. Luckily, the dog is well behaved and scarily intelligent, and Shiro finds a friend in the animal. They bond as days pass and Shiro realizes what an amazing gift the dog is and how much help it is, from helping with basic household chores to calming him down from nightmares in the early mornings. Slowly the others, minus Keith who had gone radio silent since Shiro’s birthday, began to notice how well Shiro’s been looking and feeling and are amazed at how much he’s improved. The dog is his closest friend, his companion, and the dog is there when Shiro gets the horrifying news of Keith’s Emergency signal. The dog is there when Shiro gets the message that he’s been found, and it is there when Shiro and the others visit the Blades main base to be there for Keith during his recovery. The fic ends with Shiro finally getting the courage to admit his feelings and they both live happily ever after the end!!