[autho'rs note] Let's just say I'm not a happy camper today. I find that writing helps to calm my nerves, so I guess that is lucky for you readers. You'll be even luckier if I manage to fork out two chapters in one day, but I'm not going to push your luck. I wasn't expecting a lot of reviews especially after posting it late at night and it being less than 24 hours ago.

Special thanks goes out to TouyaRima24 who was the first person to review for this story. It has been one of my first ones in a long time, so it makes me extremely happy to see that someone would review. Thank you, TouyaRima24~

So let's recap on the last chapter if you aren't reading on right away. Shiki's all upset about Rima being away for so long but when he arrives back at the dorm, he finds his beloved asleep on the couch. Their short reunion is interrupted by the arrogant Mikage Shinobu, Rima's fiancé. Shocking right?

Lost in You

Shattered

"Rima, is it true? Are you two engaged?"

"Yes."

The same words echoed through Shiki's mind as he attempted to figure out what exactly was going on. He trailed his eyes towards the man smirking darkly at him in the moonlight, and cursed under his breath.

"You've got to be kidding me ...." He hissed and stared coldly at Mikage. "I don't believe it."

A deep chuckle erupted from the other's lips. "You don't believe it, eh?" he walked over placing an arm around Rima's shoulders. "You heard it from her as well? Are you calling her a liar perhaps?" He raised a dark brow and let his fingers twirl around the ends of her pigtails.

Shiki growled and clenched a fist. "Don't touch her." he snapped.

"Oh? Pushing buttons now?"

"Shut up!" he spat and eyed Rima. "I want to hear this from her. I want the truth, Rima." His eyes softened slightly as he gazed upon her. "How did this happen? Why?"

Rima pulled away from his grasp and walked towards Shiki, her eyes met his and she grabbed his hand, bringing it gradually to her cheek. "I had no other choice." she stated. "You wouldn't understand ..."

He was hurt by her words. He wouldn't understand? How could he not? They were closer than anyone at the academy, well besides Kaname and Yuki. They had been through thick and thin with each other and now she was saying that he wouldn't be able to understand her reason?

"What? What exactly wouldn't I understand?" The tone in his choice harden and he pulled his hand away from her.

Her eyes widened slightly at his reaction and she shook her head. "Shiki ... I don't want to hurt you ... You mean everything to me, but ... This is what needs to happen. I'll be marrying Mikage-san in the spring."

His eyes redden slightly at her announcement and clenched his fists harder, enough to break the skin and let a bit of blood spill. "What makes you think I'm going to accept this and let you marry that?" he sent a dark glare at Mikage who looked as though he was enjoying the commotion he caused.

Rima frowned. "Mikage-san is a ... kind person. I may love you, but that will change when I marry no matter what you say."

Shiki snapped at that moment and lunged towards him. "You bastard." he growled and slammed his fist into the unexpecting face. Mikage was sent backwards, crashing into the coffee table and destroying the vase.

"Tch ... Was that supposed to make me change my mind or something?" he smirked and sat up, brushing the wood chips from his hair. "That didn't even leave a mark."

"Why you -"

"Shiki, right?" he interrupted. "I know this is hard for you to accept, but why don't you grow up and accept that your precious Rima has moved on in life."

Shiki narrowed his eyes and ran at him. "I'll kill you." he stated and smash into him, full force.

They both landed with a smack into the nearby wall, exposing a section of the kitchen. Their impact crushed the stainless steel sink causing water to spray up and leak around the area.

"Shiki!" Rima gasped and moved quickly towards the two as they moved out of the rubble.

"Stay out of this, Rima." he warned and pushed himself quickly to his feet as the sound of several footsteps echoed in the halls.

A voice rang out in the darkness. "What in the world is going on down here?". It was Takuma. He ran down the stairs, careful to avoid stepping on any broken shards or chunks of the wall. Following him was Ruka, Kain, and Aidou. Kaname followed patiently soon after with Yuki in tow.

"Looks like the cavalry has arrived." Mikage chuckled. "Lucky for you ..." He was standing now, brushing the dust off his uniform with his pale hands.

"Shiki!" Takuma walked over and eyes the two of them. "What is going on? Everyone was preparing for bed when we heard crashes and yelling coming from here." He paused to smile softly at Rima. "Welcome back, Rima-chan."

Shiki glanced at him disdainfully and turned his back to the gathering crowd. "Nothing ..." he muttered. "I'm going to bed." he pushed past his classmates who were blocking the stairway and began his ascent.

Rima frowned and moved to go after him. "Shiki." She was stopped as Mikage wrapped his hand around her wrist.

"Just let him cool off, pet. Don't want him to bite off your head or anything."

She stared at him and nodded. I will talk to him in the morning ...

"Wait a minute, Shiki!" Takuma bolted up the stairs as quickly as he could and stepped in front of his friend. "You can't go anywhere yet. Kaname-kun and I need to know what happened here."

Shiki narrowed his eyes at him warningly. "Move, Takuma." His voice was icy, almost reminding him of Rido's.

Takuma hesitated and shook his head. "Shiki, you can go to sleep when you tell us the reasons for this event."

"He pissed me off. Plain and simple." he commented and shoved past him. He made his up the last remaining steps before turning around the corner into the hallway. Before he became unseen by the others, he stared back angrily at Mikage, and casted a sad look towards Rima.

It remained silent downstairs for a few minutes before anyone said a thing.

"Well that didn't give us anything." Aidou steamed slightly. "You!" He pointed accusingly at Mikage. "What's your name and why are you here."

Mikage chuckled and nodded his head towards him. "How rude of me. My name is Mikage Shinogu ... Rima's fiancé." he smirked at Aidou. "I'll be attending Cross Academy until Rima and I wed in the spring."

A series of gasps and comments could be heard throughout the crowd at the news.

"Toya-san is getting married?!"

"I always thought she and Shiki would tie the knot."

"RIMA!! What is the meaning of this?!" A flustered Ruka pushed her way out of the crowd and towards her friend, Kain following casually behind her. "What happened to your relationship with Shiki?"

Rima stared at her silently before looking down at her shoes. "That relationship is dead ... I'm in love with Mikage-san."

"WHAT?!" she shrieked and threw her hands up into the air dramactically. "How can you say that so easily?! I thought you were obsessed with Shiki."

"That was a long time ago."

Aidou scoffed and intervened into the conversation. "More like a week ago. You two were all over each other until you left and now you come back toting around some ... some ... MAN WHORE!"

Kain sighed at his cousin's outburst. "I don't believe man whore would be the right term to use, Hanabusa ..."

"I find that highly offensive." Mikage chuckled and gave a small bow to Kaname who cleared his throat to silence the matter.

"Aidou ... Mikage-san is our guest here ... I expect that you treat him with the same respect you treat me." he threatened causing Aidou to nodded feebly. Kaname turned his attention to the man standing before him.

"Now ... Mikage-san, would you care to enlighten us on what has happened tonight?"

Mikage gave another short bow. "Yes of course, Kaname-sama." he smirked. "Shiki flew into a jealous rage when he found out that Rima and I were to be wed and he attacked me."

Kaname nodded and eyed Rima. "Toya, is this true?"

Rima frowned and hesitated to respond but she found herself nodding either way. "Yes, Kaname-sama ..."

"Very well ... I will deal with Shiki in the morning then. As for everyone else, you are all to go to bed." he ordered and took Yuki by the hand back to their room. "Aidou ... Kain ... Mikage-san will be sharing a room with you two until a room is available for him."

Aidou made a gagging sound as he glared at Mikage and sighed. "Well if you're going to be staying with us, then follow me." he exclaimed and made his way up the stairs. Kain followed shortly after, after he had kissed Ruka goodnight of course.

Mikage winked at Rima and kissed her hand. "G'night." he smiled and disappeared with the rest of the students, leaving Rima alone with Ruka.

"Ruka ..."

"I want an explanation later." she aid shortly and walked up the stairs. "I'll be waiting."

-x-

Shiki sighed as he laid splayed out on his bed. His arm was thrown over his eyes, hiding them from view as Takuma entered the room.

"So what's my punishment, Ichijo-san?"

Takuma smiled slightly and plopped down on his own bed. "Kaname hasn't made a verdict just yet. He wishes to speak with you in the morning."

"Ngh ..." he sighed and rolled over so he was laying on his stomach. "I'm going to sleep now ..."

"Sleep well ... Shiki."

When the lights flickered off, Shiki felt himself thinking back to what had occured not even an hour ago. He felt broken inside as if Rima had stepped on his heart and shattered it into millions of little pieces.

Why is she doing this to me?

He pondered to himself as he felt himself drifting off. Why exactly was this happening to him? Was it payback for when he had hurt her while inhabited by Rido? He didn't know anymore. All the things he had once thought he had known were gone and replaced with the knowledge of sadness and jealousy as he blacked out.

Well that's the end of chapter 2. Ahhh!! Can you believe that Rima just straight up told them she didn't love Shiki anymore?! It pains me to have that happen, but all will be explained in the chapters to come ... That is if you stick around long enough for it. I hope you somewhat enjoyed this chapter no matter how much you probably dispise Mikage and his guts. I know I do. Stay with me for the next chapter. R&R