Heya! Sorry for the long wait but I got writer's block. Yeh' writer's block on chapter 2. Sucks doesn't it? lol. Anyway I'll try my best to update as fast as I can.

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Patients of HydeWell Hall

Chapter 2 - The Patients and the Diagnoses

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Hiro banged on the door as hard as he could. If he had to break down the door he would. Maiko and him had returned from Yuki's several hours ago but Maiko had been acting really strange ever since they got home. Hiro had been in his bedroom and when he came out he saw Maiko standing in the corridor, a kitchen knife in her hand. When she saw him she made a dash to her own room and locked the door.

Hiro had been trying to get in her bedroom for 20 minutes straight and it was getting to the point where he would seriously have to break the door down. "Maiko....please.....please open the door"

No sound came from inside and that made his stomach churn. He leant his forhead against the door and closed his eyes. "Maiko please....I love you like my own little sister. Please don't do this to me...." His voice faded out.

Suddenly a small click was heard and he backed away from the door. Maiko emerged from the room, tears running down her face. Hiro grabbed her arms but there was nothing there. She hadn't done it...

Hiro let out a sigh of relief. The young girl started crying again and Hiro took her into a hug. "I'm sorry Hiro-san...I'm so sorry..."

"Ssh...It's OK. You didn't do it, everything's fine" He ran a hand through her hair and kissed her head. He then frowned and looked down at her, placing a hand on her forehead. "Maiko, you have a fever..."

She pulled away and looked up at him. "No, I'm fine, really..."

"Then why are you so warm?" He placed his hands on her cheeks and ran them down to her neck, feeling small beads of sweat. "You definatly have a fever. Go have a shower then get ready for bed"

She sighed and nodded before walking off. As she was about to close the door Hiro called her. She turned to him. "Open the bathroom window so it doesn't get too warm in there and leave that door ajar. I want to be able to get to you incase you suddenly faint"

She nodded and entered the bathroom leaving the door open enough for Hiro to see it wasn't shut. He waited until the sound of the shower was echoing from the bathroom before he entered Maiko's bedroom. The first thing he saw was the kitchen knife she has stolen lying on the bed and was thankful it hadn't any blood stains on it. He looked at a bedside cabnit and noticed a photo in a wooden frame.

He smiled and picked it up noticing the Shindou siblings smiling away in it. They were on a beach and Maiko was on Shuichi's back with her left cheek against his right one. Shuichi had on orange swim shorts while Maiko had on a light blue bikini. Both had obviously been swimming before the photo as they were both soaked, Maiko's long brown hair shining in the sunlight and Shuichi's pink tuff sticking to his face.

Hiro sat on the bed still holding the photo with the smile on his face. He ran a hand across it and sighed. He'd give anything to see his best friend again. To have him back here right next to him, to hear him, see him, feel him. To let Maiko hold him and annoy him once again like a sister should do every day to her older brother. It was coming up 6 months now but it felt like years to Hiro. Anything could have happened to him and that frightened Hiro more than the thought that Shuichi could be anywhere in the world by now. He'd rather his friend be found safe far away, somewhere like America or Britian than have him found dead in Tokyo.

He turned the photo frame over and opened it out of curiousity. He saw Maiko's handwritting on the back. Onii-chan and Me in Australia :) Hiro laughed at the little smiley face on the end. He figured that was where it was taken. He remember how excited Shuichi had been when his parents had booked the family holiday to the land Down Under. Hiro closed the photo frame and put it back where he found it but he just couldn't take his eyes off it. It was such a perfect photo.

"That's my favorite photo of us"

Hiro looked up and saw Maiko standing there wrapped in a full length towel, her wet and now curly hair limp and dripping down her shoulders. She walked up to the dresser and opened the single drawer it had. After moving a few things about she handed him another one. Hiro took it without a word and had a look. It was the two of them again but they were on the backs of two horses. Maiko saddled upon a white one and Shuichi upon a chestnut. Maiko's horse had it's head turned to the side and had clamped its teeth onto the knee-length shorts Shuichi wore. The girl's face showed she was laughing while Shuichi's was a mix between shock and laughter. Shuichi's horse had it's head turned towards the white horse and was staring at it, ears pricked upwards in curiousity.

"That's another of my favorites. You just can't get a picture like that if you tried"

She laughed and sat next to Hiro who smiled. "You're right. It's a spur of the moment type photo. Was this in Australia as well?" Maiko nodded.

"Yeah. Have I not shown you these before?"

"No. Well, you really haven't sat with me like this to show me"

"But I'm sure Shuichi had copies as well. We had 3 lots of each photo printed out for me, him and our parents"

Hiro shook his head and handed the photo back. "No, I haven't seen these two before" Maiko made a curious noise.

"Maybe he lost them or something..." She placed the photo in her lap while holding onto it. "Shuichi said that was his favorite day of our trip. He loved the day at the stables and said he wanted to take up horse riding when he came home. He found riding easier than I did" A sad look came over her face. "I miss him so much Hiro-chan..." She could feel tears beginning to form again and Hiro took the photo from her, placing it back into the drawer. He placed a hand on her cheek. "I know you do, I do as well. But I gotta look after you just now. Get dressed and I'll bring through some things for your fever"

She nodded and Hiro closed the door behind him. He walked through to the kitchen and looked in one of the cupboards. Finding what he wanted he gathered up the tablets and also made up a glass of water. He entered the bathroom and placed the water and tablets on the sink. Grabbing a flannel he soaked it in cool water and then rinsed it out. Taking the water and tablets in one hand and the flannel in the other he walked back to the bedroom. Knocking on it a few times he recived no answer.

"Maiko?" Silence.

Using his elbow he opened the door and gasped. Maiko was dressed but she was on her knees next to the bed. Her hands grasped the sheets and she struggled to breathe. Hiro quickly placed the items down on the dresser and knelt next to her.

"Maiko speak to me...look at me" He lifted her chin and she opened her eyes to look at him.

"I really don't feel good Hiro-chan..."

Hiro helped her onto the bed, removing the bed covers. He reached round and took the tablets and water. "Here, take these" She slowly took them and drank the water, placing it back onto the dresser.

"What a time to get sick..."

"You've been worrying about your brother so much you've forgotten about your own health. Now, sleep. Don't worry about school tommorrow. I'll take care of that"

"Thank's onii-chan" Hiro smiled at her and helped her lie back. He took the damp flannel and placed it across her forhead. Hiro sat with her until she fell asleep. Another small smile creeped across his face...she called him brother. She'd never done that before. It was sort of...nice. A little bit of joy filled his heart at that thought. A joy he hadn't felt for 5 months. He liked it.

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Shuichi's eyes fluttered open. He could hear low growling which he was sure was the reason he awoke. He realised he was lying on his back. Moving his hand downwards he felt himself in trousers once again. He slowly sat up an saw his usual blood stained bottoms on his legs. Yuna must have dressed him when he was asleep. The low growling sound echoed once again and made him look towards the door of his cell. A white wolf was clawing at the bottom of the metal door, her white paws scratching at the stone floor as if it would come away if she tried hard enough.

"Yuna!"

The wolf stopped and turned to him, standing in the one spot. "Yuna what are you doing? Change back now!" Shuichi went onto his knees while still looking at her. The wolf walked up to him and licked his face.

"No, don't suck up to me! Change back now, you'll drain yourself!"

He gently pushed her away and looked into her blue eyes. She took a few steps back and he watched as she glowed and quickly became human again. She was sitting with her arms and legs crossed, a pout on her face.

"There's nothing wrong with giving it a shot is there?"

"What? You actualy believe you're gonna chew through a metal door?"

"Something like that..." She looked at the ground.

Shuichi sighed. "Yuna, please be realistic for at least five minutes"

"Well what else do you want me to do? Sit here and do nothing? I don't know about you but I want out of this place!"

"And I don't?!" She winced at his tone. "Yuna, we've been trying to escape for how long? And we haven't gotten anywhere! We haven't even made it out of this building, none of us have!"

"Itsuki has..."

"Once, just once. And he's been here longer than us"

She sighed. Shuichi was depressing her but he was right at the same time. She unfolded her arms and stretched her legs out. "Can't you think positively for once?"

"I try and I just...can't find anything good about our situation. Even if we do get out of here how do you think people will treat us when they find out we can change into animals?"

"No one will know..."

"Aw yeah because that's easy to hide. When me and you get angry our eyes turn to slits and we have fangs! Don't you think that's just a little bit on the weird side for a start?"

Yuna ran a hand down her face and sighed. "Well done Shu-chan, you have offically dulled my spirit"

"Your welcome" His sarcasim ran through her like a knife and she made a face at him. "Yuna, can I ask...how do you manage to keep changing?"

She shrugged. "I don't know. I seemed to do it more easily after my sleep. Try it"

He looked at her. "You know I don't like changing. It's just...wrong. It's unatural"

"Well, they cursed us so you might as well go along with it"

"You say that as if they placed a magic spell on us"

"They practically did, apart from it was more like strapping us down and injecting us but you get the idea. Anyway, come on. Think of it as an advantage!"

Shuichi looked at her and sighed. "OK...but I'm not staying in my form for long"

"I never said you had to" She grinned and crossed her legs again. Shuichi frowned and then closed his eyes. He glowed slightly and in a matter of seconds he had changed. Yuna laughed and clapped her hands. "Aw Shuichi you're beautiful!"

Deep purple eyes stared back at her and the tiger growled lightly. "Don't be a grump!" She looked at him closely and the smile faded from her pale face. "You're a lot bigger than me in my wolf form..."

The tiger walked up to her and nuzzled her face and neck before licking her cheek. She wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her face in his soft fur. "Aw Shu-chan, I just want to go home..."

The tiger sat down and glowed. Yuna felt arms encircle her waist and she gripped onto the now soft skinned neck. "I know, I do too" Shuichi sighed and closed his eyes. Home...it sounded like heaven.

Suddenly a loud banging made them break apart and look towards their door. Yuna stood up while Shuichi ran to the door and looked out of the little window at the top of it. He looked down the long dull lit corridor and gasped. 3 of Taki's men were at the door to a cell and they had a rope each. They were pulling at something and yelling to each other.

"Shuichi what is it?"

"Something's going on in Itsuki's cell"

More banging was heard along with a not so friendly noise. The 3 men pulled at the ropes and something large was yanked out into the corridor. Shuichi gasped. "They're taking Itsuki out"

Yuna ran up to the door and stood on her tip-toes to see out the small gap in the door. Her eyes widened. "Why is he in that form?"

"I don't know. Probably because he can put up more of a fight"

They watched as a black horse was pulled down the corridor closer to their own cell, 3 ropes around his neck. The horse reared up and knocked one of the men down with his hooves. It then grabbed one of the ropes and pulled it while rearing up again, this time to the side sending another man into the wall with a loud thud.

"Fucking bastard!" The third man was still standing pulling at his rope. The stallion neighed and charged at him but he moved and yanked at the rope to make the horse face him. "Come on then you little shit! Try that sunt on me! I dare ya!" The horse snorted and went for him when suddenly a roar emitted down the hallway. The horse stopped, ears pricked upwards as it turned its head to look behind him. Yuna and Shuichi followed his gaze and looked down. Yuna growled.

The familiar form of a polar bear was slowly walking up the corridor, fangs bared. The man holding the rope smirked slightly. "You're in trouble now" The other 2 men that had been knocked down had stood up again and grabbed the other 2 ropes hanging from the horse's neck. The horse's ears pinned flat against his neck and he lowered his head, a deep, threating noise coming from his throat. As the bear came nearer Shuichi noticed he wasn't as tall as the stallion but he cold tell he was much stronger. The black horse took a few steps backwards, head still low.

"Itsuki don't be scared of him!"

Shuichi looked at Yuna and looked back at the horse. He had raised his head again and was looking at them, ears back upwards again.

"Shut your face you little brat!" One of the men turned to them.

"You shut your face! Let him go!" The man dropped the rope and ran to the door, his arms reaching for the opening. Shuichi grabbed Yuna and pulled her back before he could get to her. "Come here you little bitch!"

"Come on then! Bring it!"

"Yuna enough!" Shuichi held her back as she tried to reach the door. The man suddenly yelled and was knocked away from the door. Yuna and Shuichi watched as Itsuki's large head appeared at the window before disappearing again. Yuna smiled hoping the horse had hurt him good. Suddenly there was a squealing noise from him and a snarl. Yuna gasped and freed herself from Shuichi's grasp and ran to the door. Looking out she saw the other 2 men had let go of Itsuki and were now a bit down the corridor while the third was on the floor in front of them holding his leg.

The black horse had one leg lifted from the ground and Yuna saw small scratches on his shoulder. "Hyde you bastard!"

The bear looked up at her and growled. Glowing he became his horrible human self. He turned towards the 3 men. "Get him to the Hall and do it fast. No more fucking about" The men did as they were told and pulled the horse away. Itsuki calmly walked away, snorting in Hyde's face as he walked past. Hyde made no reaction and watched then disappear before turning to Yuna. She backed away from the door as Hyde opened it and entered, shutting the door behind himself. Shuichi pulled Yuna behind him.

"What do you want? Didn't you have enough fun earlier?"

Hyde smirked. "Aw come now, don't be like that"

"Where are you taking Itsuki?" Yuna came out from behind Shuichi and took a few steps forward but stopped when she felt him grab her arm.

"If you must know we just want to run a few tests on him. Is that OK with you?"

"No it's not!"

"Too bad. Now if you don't mind I'll be taking him as well"

Hyde looked at Shuichi and smiled. Yuna stepped in front of him. "Piss off! NOW!"

"Yuna..." Shuichi pulled her to the side. He remembered what had happened earlier and didn't want her flung around like a rag doll again. "It's OK, I'll go"

"No...don't! Are you mad?!"

"Look, I'll be back. Promise" Her took her into a hug and ran his fingers through her hair and she clung to him.

"This is making me sick" Hyde walked over and grabbed Shuichi's hair, pulling him away from her. Yuna screamed as he was pulled away.

"It's OK Yuna! I'll be back! I'll be fine, don't worry" Hyde dragged Shuichi out of the door and turned to Yuna with an evil smirk before closing it. The girl sank to the floor and hugged herself, tears falling down her face.

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Maiko stirred slowly and groaned. She could feel a cold cloth being wiped over her face and around her neck. It felt nice on her warm skin.

"Hiro?"

"He's not here. He's at work" Maiko regonised the voice.

"Yuki?"

"Yeah it's me"

Maiko slowly opened her eyes and saw the blonde man sitting on the bed looking at her. "How long have I been asleep?"

"You've been out for almost 12 hours. Your fever hasn't died down though" He placed the cloth in a small bowl of water, rinsed it and placed it back on her forhead.

"I'm sorry Yuki"

"There's nothing for you to be sorry for". Just get better for me ok?"

She nodded and shut her eyes again. Yuki watched her chest rise and fall in an uneven pattern. She reminded him of the brat when he would fall ill. Yuki would watch him stir uneasily in bed, sweat dripping from him and Yuki would have to wash him with a cool cloth like he did Maiko. Shuichi was always afraid to tell Yuki he was sick incase Yuki would get mad at him. But in truth he liked being the brat's carer. Having his little lover depend on him made Yuki feel needed and wanted. Something he didn't feel that often.

He stood up and left Maiko to sleep some more. Leaving the door ajar he walked into Hiro's sitting room and sat on the couch. He wanted to smoke but didn't want to be rude and smoke in Hiro's house, smelling the place out so he tried to think of something to keep his mind of it. Suddenly his phone rang so he pulled it out of his jacket pocket and answered.

"Hello?"

"Yuki"

"What do you want Tohma?" He could already feel a headache coming on.

"Yuki, do you remember when Shuichi's backpack was found it had his cell phone inside?"

"Yes..."

"I just had a thought. No one has actually checked the phone"

"What do you mean?"

"Well, no one has checked its messages or call lists"

Yuki sighed. "Yes, because the brat had put a lock on the phone that's why"

"I want you to help me get into it"

Yuki frowned. "Why would I help you? I've already tried every possible password I could think of but nothing works. And besides the police have it"

"I can easily get it from the police but I think there will be a hint or something in that phone. I'm sure of it"

"Alright...get the phone and I'll help"

"Thanks Eiri" And with that Tohma hung up. Yuki placed his phone on the table in front of him and looked at it. He had been thinking the same thing. There had to be something in Shuichi's phone that would point them in some direction. There was nothing else to go on. Yuki placed his head in his hands and sighed.

"Shuichi, please be ok. I miss you..."