Alrighty, I fought myself forever on whether or not I was going to write this, but I've finally given in. I apologize of any of the characters are OC at all... I'll do my best to make them not OC, but if they are... heh, you have my apologies. If you leave feed back, feel free to write whatever you want. Criticism is good because it helps me improve my writing!! Hope you enjoy!

Give it all Away

The day of graduation had approached quickly; now there was only one week left. And I still haven't broken the curse... Tohru thought sadly. I promised myself I would free them, but I failed...

Though she had tried her hardest, she hadn't been able to free them. I still have a week left! She thought, trying to keep herself optimistic, but it was hard. The words that Akito-san said still whirled around in her mind. When he had told her that all of the Juunishi would come back to him, and remain, unchanging, forever.

And Kyo-kun.

She truthfully did want to release all of them. But Kyo-kun was part of her top priority, ever since she had come to terms with her feelings. If she couldn't succeed in freeing all of the Juunishi, she would keep him out of confinement. She had to. She was willing to give everything to keep him out of that dark, lonely room.

And this was why she was standing in front of the main house gates.

Two days ago, she had realized something. No one could tell her the things she needed to know. She had tried multiple people; Shishou-san hadn't been able to help her with the way to break the curse. Isuzu-san was trying to break the curse too, but knew as little as Tohru did. Kureno-san had told her much, but still, she had no way to break the curse. The only person who could help her now was...

Before her courage failed her, she pushed the button. Nervous as she could ever be, she fidgeted, waiting for the reply.

"Can I help you?" came the gruff voice of a security guard.

"Uh... Um, m-my name is Tohru Honda... Um, I would like to speak with... A-Akito-san, please." she stuttered, her nerves getting the best of her.

"One moment please." The speaker in front of her went silent, then the man spoke again. "You may come in."

The doors before her slowly opened, and she stepped inside. As soon as she was in, the doors closed behind her, sealing her fate.

Unsure and nervous, Tohru stood at the sliding door that lead into Akito's room. She fought to find the courage to knock. For Kyo-kun! she thought to herself. Do it for Kyo-kun! Fueled by this thought, she reached up and knocked on the door.

"Come in." came a cold voice from inside.

Tohru shivered, then slowly slid the door open and stepped inside. "H-Hello, Akito-san..." she said, closing the door behind her and fidgeting nervously.

Akito, who was sitting on the other side of the dark room, rose. "Tohru Honda. Welcome." he smiled, but it was far from a nice smile.

Tohru smiled shakily in return. "A-Akito-san..."

He interrupted quickly. "I know why you've come, Honda." he said, glaring at her coldly.

"Y-you do?"

He shrugged and moved to look out a small window. "Naturally. You've come about my little monster, haven't you?" he glanced at her, and saw the confused face. "Kyo, you idiot!"

"Y-yes!" she replied, eyes going wide.

"You don't want him to go into the cage I have prepared for him, do you?" he laughed slightly. "Maybe you want to save him. You think so highly of yourself that you think you could save him from his fate? Is that how you see yourself? As his rescuer??"

Tohru swallowed hard. "N-no, Akito-san... W-well, yes, actually..."

"And what..." he boomed loudly, whirling on her furiously. He pointed a long, thin finger at her. "... do you think that will do to change my mind?!? You think I will relinquish my monster without severe consequences?!?"

"I... I know, Akito-san..." tears were welling in her eyes. Humbly, she got down on her knees and put her forehead to the floor. "I'm willing, Akito-san, to give it all up, if you would just give Kyo-kun his freedom. I'll give anything!"

"Anything?" he asked, a slow grin crawling up his face.

"Anything!"

Akito laughed. "Then you shall give much, Honda. You will give much!"