An Unexpected Twist
By Rachel Bruce
Chapter 1
Akito
Authors Note: Hey! I just wanted to let everyone know that in this story Akito is a guy. It makes for a better story. Also, since he is not part of the zodiac a girl can hug him. Okay, well, I hope you enjoy this chapter! Please read and review!
I woke up that morning feeling anxious and excited. Today is the day that I'm going to the main house with Shigure, Kyo, and Yuki. It will be my first introduction to Akito.
"Risa! Are you ready to go?" Yuki called upstairs to me.
"Yeah, just a second!" I said as I grabbed my coat.
It was just beginning to get colder, so we had to start bundling up.
We all walked out the door and were walking down the street when Yuki spoke.
"So, how do you like living with us so far, Ms. Daisuke?" Yuki asked politely giving me a sweet smile.
"It's been really great! Thank you for letting me stay with you." I replied smiling.
"Good, I'm glad you do. We certainly enjoy having you." Yuki said.
Kyo just grumbled.
"Is something wrong, Kyo?" I asked.
"No, he's just not in a good mood with the weather and all." Yuki said for Kyo.
Before Kyo could reply we arrived at the house. We stood there silently for a few minutes before we went inside.
"It's so…huge!" I exclaimed as we were walking down the hall.
"Yes. The Sohma estate is very big." Shigure commented as we got closer to Akito's room and everyone got quiet.
"Akito?" Shigure called through the door.
"Come in." Akito replied, a little muffled from behind the door.
We walked in as Akito turned around slowly to greet us.
"Ah, Shigure, Kyo, and Yuki. Nice to see you again. And who is this?" Akito asked politely looking at me.
"My name is Risa Daisuke, Sohma-san." I replied as I bowed my head.
"Nice to meet you, Ms. Daisuke and please, call me Akito." Akito replied as he smiled at me. "Now, come, all of you, let's talk."
We all sat down and we talked for a little while before we left.
"It was nice to meet you, Daisuke-san." Akito said to me as he smiled and bowed.
I bowed back and then we left.
A few days later, I had to go back to the main house to deliver something for Shigure. I walked inside and then before I got too far someone grabbed me roughly from behind and put a hand over my mouth. He or she took me down a hall and threw me in a cold dark room. When the person shut the door, I jumped up and ran to the door.
"Hello? Is anyone there? Please let me out!!" I cried as I banged on the door. No one replied. So I went to the corner of the room and sat down. I guess I must've fallen asleep because I was awoken by someone gently shaking me awake.
"Risa? Are you alright? Did they hurt you?" the familiar voice of Akito.
"A-Akito? Hmm?" I asked as I opened my eyes.
"Did they hurt you?" Akito asked again.
"Um…no. I don't think so. Did I fall asleep? What time is it?" I asked, becoming more aware of my surroundings.
"Yeah, I think so. Come on; let's get you out of here." Akito said, taking my hand. "Why were you here anyway?"
"I was delivering something for Shigure." I said as we walked down the hall.
"Those workers, they're suspicious of everyone." Akito mumbled.
"Risa! There you are-what happened?!" Shigure asked as he saw my dirty face.
"One of my workers must have thought she was a spy, because they locked her up in a room. I found her just a little bit ago." Akito said.
"Oh! I should have gone with you! I'm sorry!" Shigure replied.
"It's alright." I replied quietly.
"Why don't you two stay for dinner? Risa looks hungry." Akito suggested.
"Sure, Risa? Risa!!" Shigure exclaimed as he ran to try to catch me as I began to fall.
"Are you alright?" Akito asked, as he caught me first.
"I-I don't feel well." I replied trying to stop my head from spinning.
"Hatori! Hatori!!" Akito yelled as he called again for Hatori.
Hatori came quickly and knelt down beside us as he asked what happened.
"Someone locked her up, and I found her and we were out here talking when she fell. She said she doesn't feel well. I thought she may be hungry because I noticed her face is pale." Akito explained as Hatori felt my forehead.
"She feels kind of cold. Let's get her in a bed." Hatori replied as they picked me up and carefully laid me in bed.
"Can you tell me how long you were in that room?" Hatori asked me.
"Um…I remember coming here around 3pm, but I have no idea what time it is now." I said.
Before anyone could reply there was a huge bang and my father walked into the room.
