Maratsune broke away, and ran down the halls, still weeping, but silently. Machi's eyes narrowed menacingly. "So." She said, her lip curling slightly but delicately. "What happened?" She asked in a high, fake voice that was obviously attempting to sound like a condolencing. Yuki found it very hard to not break down in a fit of sorrow. He improvised with a muffled yelp, hidden by a closed mouth. "Nothing you need to know about." He scowled and pointed at his door, and his face gave the impression that he just wanted to have some time alone. Kyo gave Yuki a look of pure and complete hate and disgust while Machi gave a cold look that was obviously supposed to say something along the lines of 'This is your last chance.' Looking quite disappointed by no reaction, she turned around and, kicking her right leg up snottily, left the room, nose up.
Kyo walked up to Haru's door cautiously. Sure, he absolutely hated Yuki, but he had been in his room for what, 3 hours? Without making a sound other than the odd little sniff, and it was kind of scaring Kyo. He was tempted to do something really stupid just to annoy the heck out of him, hoping to squeeze out a "Stupid Cat." He knocked on the door lightly, mind set on the fact that if anyone was closer to Yuki than Machi on this trip, it was Haru.
"Come in." Said a calm voice. Kyo opened the door slowly, realizing this would be the first time he had seen what kind of places Haru liked. He must have looked incredibly stupid when he stood there, gaping at Haru's room. The walls were an extremely light turquoise that somehow passed as not tacky. There Haru was, on the ground spread eagle in what looked like a turquoise of a darker shade, maybe more blue, pair of pyjamas.
Haru didn't seem to start talking to Kyo, so he invited himself further into the room. There was a large, HD television on a dark green dresser that was showing a fit girl replicating Haru's position surrounded by a dojo with a mountain scene showing through the large (and some opaque) screens. There was no bed, and various exercise machines. He took a quick glance at the bookcase, and saw several different books: The Spiritual Journey, Gaiam: Advanced Yoga Techniques, Kyaaaa and other Anger Management Stories with Advice, and finally The Three Little Piggies: Kid-Friendly Edition. Since Haru seemed to want to finish his video first, Kyo lunged for that book, temporarily forgetting Yuki and his unusual depression.
He opened the book hastily, curious. He could have burst out laughing, but that would have disturbed Haru and his…err…meditation.
The Three Little Piggies and the Hungry Wolf
Once upon a really happy time in a really happy forest there lived three really happy piggies. They were all very happy. Soon they realised they needed their own space to live happily forever. The youngest one, named Bob, was really lazy but was easily happy. Working hard for about 2 hours, he made himself a wonderful straw house, and he found himself very happy. The middle aged piggie, name Bill, was tired of being outshined by the oldest and out-cuted by the youngest, and made an even more wonderful house in 8 hours, made of wood. But the oldest piggie, Joe, was a hard worker and tried his best at everything. It took him 2 full days, dark and light, to make his brick house. It was a really strong house, and the other two piggies went over to his house every day, wishing they had one like that. One day when they were happily having one of these meetings they heard a gentle knock on the door. Skipping happily, the 3rd and oldest little piggie opened the door. At the door was a large, mean looking wolf. The 2nd little piggie yelped in terror, but the wolf held out his hands, meaning he meant no harm.
"Hello little piggies." Said the wolf, smiling. "I want to be friends." He said, wearing a friendly grin. "Although I am a little hungry," he said, with a kind voice, "I really need a shelter, have you heard about the storm that is coming? I don't want to get caught into that. May I please stay here, and perhaps have something to eat? Oh, wait…I think I have some meat in my pack." The wolf said, keeping the kind voice consistent.
"What kind?" The second little piggie said, with a happy voice. "Oh, pork I thin-"
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Kyo threw the book, thoroughly disturbed. Oh man, kid friendly? Uh huh. Sure, he thought. Freaking cannibal little piggies. He heard Haru start moving, so he dismissed his thoughts.
"Yes? Why did you come?" Haru asked in a curious, calm voice. "Oh, well…I….well can you please explain to me what Yuki was thinking? He completely denied Maratsune, threw her out. He… said they couldn't 'be together'. Please explain why he would do this, because I don't understand… I-I am not exactly sad about is' he said, obviously ashamed and uncomfortable' but if it hurts her, im angry…" he finished, voice filled with hurt, anger and a mixture of other feelings, blended into an unrecognizable mix.
"Ah. I see." Haru began, with a new tone of understanding. "Yuki is obviously very confused. He loved Machi so much, but his replenished love of Maratsune is overpowering. This could work well, but he really doesn't want to hurt Machi. Sure, he doesn't love her anymore, but that doesn't take away all the care. It really is an unfortunate turn of events. Unfortunate, yet neither you nor Yuki would ever regret it. Natural. I always did have a huge crush on that girl. Still do. But I know that she is all you and Yuki's!" he said, managing to keep a loud, alarmed voice calm after seeing Kyo's angry face.
"And why were you reading my book? I mean, I know you think there are more important subjects, but I am curious." Haru said. "Oh…I was curious too." Kyo answered, then realizing that Hatsuharu would be of no more help. "So, goodbye…" said Kyo, in a dismissive voice, turning to the door. "Oh, and Kyo-' Haru began. 'I wouldn't mess around. Well, you can, but try not to do anything…. Rash." He ended, wincing slightly, probably imagining what Kyo would do.
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'Would this count as rash?' Kyo wondered idly as he kicked Yuki's door open. Yuki looked up in surprise, but it quickly changed to its previous look of pain and misery. As much as Kyo's conscious told him to feel at least a little bit sorry for him, he knew from a whole life of hate that this was impossible.
"Look…I know that you…you don't want to hurt Machi, but at least that is only one person!' he said this in a strained voice, knowing that it would hurt him too, he loved Maratsune as much as Yuki did. ' I mean, really. If you deny Maratsune, you leave her and you in a lost rage. Neither of you would be happy. And believe me, im not trying to convince you for your benefit."
This brought Yuki's hesitation out.
"I know but…but I cant hurt Machi!" Yuki said quietly, building volume at the end. "But you can hurt Maratsune? The way you guys were together before you met Machi was much stronger than anything you and Machi have shown!" Kyo said, angry now. He had truly never liked Machi, and yet Yuki would hurt someone kind like Maratsune for her? Well, it was Yuki, he couldn't control who Kyo liked…but.....he couldnt believe him. "Ugh- at least go apologize to Maratsune. Now." Kyo sad, knowing it would make her happy. Yuki didnt argue, sensing he shouldnt. Besides, he knew Kyo was right. He had to talk to her, and apologizing now was the best way to start. He got up silently and left the room. Kyo quietly stole the book in Haru's room and went to his room, happy for a little distraction.
"Mara? Mara!?" Yuki said, walking into her room. He glanced at the medical equipment that had been left in the room, and he winced. It was horrible to think of someone doing that to her. He took a quick glane around the rest of the room and saw no clue of her, so he left the room, nerves slightly disturbed as to her whereabouts. "Kirigome-chan!" He yelled, using formal to get a better response, showing he meant to be polite. No response. He opened Harus'door quickly, barging in. He was sitting in a meditation pose on his dresser. Yuki was slightly phased by the oddness of this, but it was Haru. He wasnt surprised. Probably just some technique to get rid of his black side, anyway, he did want to ask. "Have you seen Maratsune!" He asked in a frantic voice, eyes wide. Haru's left eye opened, looking at Yuki with a slightly concerned expression.
"You mean....you lost her?" He said in a slightly annoyed voice. "I-uh....whats with you?" Yuki said, confused. "Oh, sorry. Im a little angry today. Sorry....what do you mean 'have I seen her?' shouldn't she be in bed...?" Haru asked, seeming more attentive to the conversation now, realizing his favourtie boy was afraid. "No-she-I..." Yuki stammered..."Did you check the bathroom?" Haru said in a doubting voice. Yuki gave hima look that resembled one he'd give his brother. "Ok-ok-Ill help you look for her." he said, not wanting to release the evil wrath of Yuki. Hah. Sort of. They searched their whole floor. They simply brushed off anyone that asked what they were doing, not wanting to express their concern. When they'd searched the whole of the building between the two of them, they came to an unwelcome block. Where WAS she...
"What if she...what if she left, and now shes all alone..." Yuki said, looking down with eyes in a lost daze. Haru gave a look that looked like a look someone would give a slow child. "Ok...shes the same age as us. Well-me- but almost you. Whatever. She'll be fine, dont worry too much ok?" he said. "Yuki nodded and mumbled something in agreement, but it wasnt entirely believable. "Hey, we better get back to the Hotel (which was Sohma-owned). Im sure we'lll hear from her." Although Haru didnt completely believe it either.
Hatsuharu walked slowly into his room, and felt an inhale of disgust. Someone had been touching his books again. No privacy. He put the book carefully onto his bookshelf. He sat on his bed, thinking about the sheer chance involved to meet up with Mara again. Pretty damn low, he thought to himself. H had just brought Yuki in from outside after convinving him she'd be all right. He sat thinking for about 3 hours, cutting out anything else going on. The looked onto the small table beside his rather large TV, where his slim black phone was playing a song " I am cow, hear me moo, I weigh twice as much as you and look good on the barbecue." Ah. His ringtone. Shigure had been having fun last New Years, and he hadnt had a chance to change it back yet, even if it did bring a smile to his lips. He got up slowly, hoping the phone would stop, seeing as he didnt really feel like making conversation right now. The phone persisted. Well, I guess I better answer it. He thought, thinking that whoever was calling want going to give up. "Hello?" He said, curious to who it might be.
"Hello Hatsuharu' the person said. ' Maratsune has come to me. Dont stop me, she wants it done, and I believe it would be best for her if she just- forgot." It was Hatori.