A/N: Okay, soooo I personally don't think this chapter is as good as the last one. But whatever. I apologize if it sucks -.- Hope you like it though. And don't forget to drop a review please :)

Strained Hope

-Tohru's POV-

I sat down at the table after collecting the meal and carrying it in for dinner. Looking in the direction of the stairs I realized that Kyo had yet to come down for dinner. I didn't want to be rude, and begin eating before he was here o I waited until he came down. I heard a slam from upstairs, and I jumped up and rushed out. Behind me I heard Yuki and Shigure calling out for me. I ignored them and ran up the creaking stairs.

Kyo's room was near the top so I walked over quickly and called out,

"Kyo? Are you there? What was that noise?" I called out from the door. Receiving no answer, I quietly opened the door, expecting to see him asleep on his bed. I looked in to see his bed neat and paper strewn all over the floor, his window was open and wind was billowing in. I ran to the window to see Kyo running into the woods.

Spinning around I ran down the stairs, through the kitchen, which needed to be clean a bit I noted, and out the door. The grass was cold and wet, from the dew, on my bare feet. I looked around to see if Kyo was still there but he was gone, so I ran into the woods where I thought I saw him run. Slipping a few times on the grass, I made my way to the trees, where it wasn't as wet, therefore leaving me with a less likely chance to slip.

'Oh, I hope I didn't upset him. I don't think I did anything wrong today, but I could have insulted him somehow and not even noticed! Oh gosh, I'm such a burden, and I insult the very people who shared their home with me! I'm horrible." I wasn't paying attention due to my thoughts, so when I came back to reality I had no idea where I was. I kept walking, looking around as I did for anything familiar when I felt myself falling. The ground rushed up to me and collided with my hands and knees.

A sudden dull pain radiated from my hand, picking myself up I looked at it to see a long deep gash. 'Ouch, gosh I'm such a klutz; I can't even walk properly without stumbling. I don't want to bother anyone, so I'll just keep it a secret and fix it up at home.' I dusted myself off with my good hand and continued on my search for my favorite red-head. Gosh, I feel so bad for him, having to be cast out by his own family and reprehended him for something he couldn't have stopped. He is so troubled, but he is still very sweet to me. I hope we can continue to be friends. But, oh wait. I must have said something, or done something to upset him. He wouldn't want to be friends with some person who is rude to him.' Looking up I saw a flash of orange in front of me. It startled me and I fell backwards, ending up sitting with my knees up. I felt fear fun up my spine, making me shiver, until I recognized Kyo's orange head, and felt a ton safer. He stood up and took notice in me, wordlessly he extended a hand to help me up. I took it gratefully and allowed him to pull me up. I open my mouth to thank him when something pressed against my lips. I felt my eyes widen and saw Kyo shake his head. I guess he wasn't in the mood to talk. He removed his hand and began walking. I didn't know where we were headed, but I assumed it was back home. I followed silently and we soon arrived at the house. I walked ahead and opened the door to announce we were back when Kyo spoke

"Good night" Kyo muttered

"Oh, well good...night..." I trailed off seeing as he had already retreated to his room. I walked into the bathroom and searched the cabinets until I found what I was searching for. I wrapped my hand in the bandages as well as I could with just my left hand. Which turned out not to be that great. 'Oh well, they might not notice' I strolled back down to the living room (? I think that where they ate.) And Yuki instantly noticed my hand.

"Miss. Honda, what on earth o on you hand?"

"Oh umm well you see I cut it and I didn't want to be a bother so I wrapped it myself"

"Please, allow me to see"

"Oh, Yuki it's not- Well alright" The concern in his eyes made me cave and allow him to assist me. He tenderly grabbed my hand and unwrapped my poor job of it. I heard a gasp, looking down to Yuki questioningly, he responded

"Miss. Honda you need so professional attention for this. You may need stiches. Why on earth did you go out?"

"Well I saw Kyo run into the woods and assumed I upset him, so I followed him and got lost, and tripped over a root because I wasn't careful, then I walked a bit longer when Kyo came out of nowhere and lead me back. I really hope I didn't upse-' I didn't finish on account of Yuki leaveing. I looked to Shigure and his eyes showed concern.

"Tohru, he's probably just going to talk to Kyo, now please allow me to look at your hand." He said calmly. I scooted over to him, and passed him my hand. After a minute of him looking he got up.

"I am going to call Hatori" He said with a strained calm voice. He walked out to call and Yuki came back. His hair was tousled and his eyes showed anger.

"Ummm Yuki what hap-'I was cut of my a loud shot. I looked up to where it came from and from the corner of my eye saw Yuki stiffen. I ran upstair, stumbling only once. I reached Kyo's room and called to him. I got no answer so I opened the door and screamed.

"Ahhhhh! Kyo! Kyo! NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO! NO! KYO ANSWER ME! KYOOOOOOOOOO!" I screamed as loud as I could. I found him lying on his bead, a gun on his hand, and red splattered all over the wall. I ran up to him and shook him. Whimpering I lifted my hand to feel for his pulse, but was granted with nothing. I threw my arms over him, rocking slightly. I heard Yuki and Shigure behind me, they gasped, and Shigure fell over stuttering. Yuki dragged me away from Kyo, but I resisted and screamed; I didn't want to let him go. Yuki eventually got me off of him and in a corner whispering words to me that didn't register in my head. I stared off distantly, I didn't even acknowledge Hatori coming in and stepping back to look away. When I realized that nothing was happening, I stood up and spoke.

"Yuki, go call a goddamned ambulance and help him for a change. Hatori, get in gear and try to revive him. Shigure call up everybody.' I spoke in a deathly calm state. The all looked at me in shock. "Now goddamnit. I want Kyo alive! NOW! MOVE!" I screamed, tears fell from my eyes, and the three raced around, doing as I ordered. After one look at Kyo, an extremely loud strangled sob erupted from me. And I fell one the floor in a limp heap. Allowing myself into an unconscious state.