Chapter 2
A Fight and Challenge
Tohru and Yuki sat in the halls of Kaibara High talking. Well, Tohru and her friends were talking and Yuki was listening.
"I sense some unusual vibes today from you Tohru," said Hana.
"You do seem a bit quiet today," Added Arisa.
Tohru caught Yuki's eye as they both knew why, "Oh, I'm fine. Don't worry about me."
"That's not what your vibes tell me, and you too Yuki," Hana simply said, sounding matter-of-fact.
"Oh, it really isn't anything," Tohru reassured once again.
"We had a long day yesterday," Yuki put in.
Just then Hatsuharu and Momiji showed up, beckoning Tohru and Yuki over. Yuki was glad to get away so they wouldn't have to explain themselves anymore.
"The main house has been acting very strange and uptight, lately," Haru explained.
"Ever since Shigure's call," Momiji added, "and no one will tell us what they discussed.
"Well," Tohru said, "It is a serious topic."
"I think it might be something to be concerned about."
Just then, Kyo walked up. The others filled him in quickly, then Yuki explained to Momiji and Haru what had happened that weekend.
"I agree it is something to worry about," agreed Haru.
"But why is it?" asked Kyo showing some of the stupidity that makes you love him.
"Who knows you moron," Haru snipped, "What do you think we've been talking about? Huh?"
"Black Haru's back," whispered Yuki to Tohru.
"I am smarter than you Haru," Kyo snapped back at Black Haru. "I am a year higher than you!"
"Just because you almost failed but didn't doesn't mean your smart," Haru said, "All it means is that you should be put in special classes."
"Sounds to me like you want to fight Black Haru," Kyo said, "I am sorry you can't beat me, and haven't had as good of training I have had."
"Pssh," Haru sneered, "says you."
"Its on Black Haru," Kyo challenged, "Whenever you are ready."
"Why not now?" Questioned Haru, "that is, unless you are chicken."
"Why I should kill you right here, right now," Kyo growled.
"Why not?" said Black Haru, purposely trying to anger Kyo, "Although, since you wouldn't win it is hopeless…"
"All right then," finalized Kyo.
In a split second they lunged at each other. Kyo was on top of Haru, Haru on top of Kyo, then back again. It was a blur of fists. Since class was in, there was no one in the halls. This was lucky, though, because of what happened next.
"Kyo! Haru! Stop it! Don't fight! Please!" Tohru yelled as she watched the fight go on.
"Tohru don't!" Yuki warned her. He tried to grab her as she lunged forward to stop Kyo and Black Haru from fighting.
Puffs of smoke eliminated everyone's view. It was probably best, even though the halls were empty. When they cleared Momiji was standing there speechless, Tohru was trying to apologize and saying it was all her fault, and a pile of clothes with a cat, rat, and bull on top of it.
"Oh," Tohru cried, "It's all my fault."
"Don't worry Tohru," Momiji said in his cheery voice, "It's not your fault!"
"Oh," Tohru repeated, "But it is!"
"Don't worry Miss Honda," Yuki simply said.
Tohru finally stopped blaming herself at a little more.
Less than a minute later, Black Haru and Kyo continued.
"Its your fault you know!" Kyo claimed.
"I could kill you just by stepping on you," Haru snapped back.
"Not after I scratched you," Kyo growled.
"If you could," Haru taunted.
"I know I could you big cow!" Kyo sneered.
"I could," He retorted.
"Will you just cut it out?" Momiji cried.
There was silence. The classes were let out and they all went out to their lockers.
Later that day, Tohru, Kyo, and Yuki were walking home, with Momiji and Hatsuharu joining them. They were all very quiet as they walked. Looking around them, or at the ground. A cow was grazing in the pastures across the road as they walked closer and closer. Kyo was looking at the cow, still pissed at Haru.
"Life sucks," He grumbled, wishing he could have kicked Haru's butt.
"Hmm?" Tohru asked.
"Oh," Kyo said, startled, "Nothing."
"I'm sure it was something," she persisted, "everyone has a reason to say what they say."
"Come on Kyo!" Momiji said happily.
"Shut up," Kyo growled, slightly annoyed.
They were almost passing the cow. It watched them very carefully as they walked bye. It had emerald green eyes that seemed to emit an eerie glow. It was solid black, with one white spot on it's back. It seemed odd for a cow.
A little rat sat on it's back as well. The rat had vivid purple eyes that made you want to look away. It was also black, except it had white and silver speckles all over it's back.
Haru sensed some vibes coming from the cow. he chuckled as he thought of himself as Tohru's friend. He did sense something though, from his animal senses that is. He gazed back at the cow, it was like a silent stare down. Haru looked away though, because he felt slightly woozy.
Kyo on the other hand began staring at the rat. He on the other hand thought it was foolish and stupid, just like Yuki. He felt like he was floating, with nothing around him. Then it was nothingness, except for two vivid purple eyes staring, staring, staring. Then, with a blink, they vanished.
There was an earsplitting crack, an orange cat fell to the floor. It lay limp and motionless.
