Fruits Basket
Darkness No More
Prologue
Roars of thunder echoed throughout the dark gray sky as flashes of lightning danced around the clouds. The tree branches danced as well with the help of the wind. At the Sohma house Akito stood by the door watching the horrific weather in action, she found such weather a wonder of the world. It always bought a smile to her face seeing how destructive Mother Nature could be. The winds grew more aggressive as a loud thump shook the Sohma grounds causing the electric to fizzle out. Akito eyes remained fixed outside with the flashes of lighting being his only source of light.
"Are you okay? A familiar voice said.
Akito turned his head to seeing Hatori standing a few inches away from her.
"This storm… it's different." Akito said.
"Indeed I have never seen such a violent storm." Hatori said.
"Leave me I wish to watch the storm uninterrupted."
Hatori bowed and backed out of the room, he then slid the door shut and continued down the hall. The moment he reaches his room Hatori laid a hand on his chest. He couldn't explain it, but he felt an intense twinge that wouldn't leave him alone. Shaking his head Hatori sat down and picked up a few papers and looked over them in hopes to get his mind off the sensation.
Akito eyes turned back to the side door leading to the back yard, her eyes were once again glued to the sky as the first few raindrops fell to the earth. It was slow a first with a drizzle that quickly turned into a heavy downpour. The rain added to the wonderful destruction this storm has caused. Soon her eyes widen when a thought crossed her mind.
"This storm is never ending how strange perhaps….no it couldn't be." Akito whispered.
A twinge caused Akito to clench her chest. Wincing she look to the storm with one hand held out to the dark gray sky as fresh tears trickled down her pale cheeks. The thunder roared even louder shaking the Sohma household as Akito fell backward on to the floor with her hand still reaching out to the storm. With her heart racing and her breathing ragged she had no choice like it or not she could no longer hold back the inevitable.
"I guess the time has come….every banquet must come to an end."
