Here's the next chapter. I really wanted to update sooner, but some stuff got in the way…also, I'm still trying to decide where I want to take this story. I don't really have a set plot, just a bunch of ideas – the reason for this being that when I do have a set plot, I get too into trying to follow the plot exactly and end up not being able to write anything.…
Also, this chapter will probably be mostly talking and no real action or anything. Believe me though, there will be plenty of excitement later. Anyway, here's chapter 2!
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Previously:
The rest of the day passed as a blur to the rat, and before long, he found himself standing in front of the gates of the Sohma estate. "Well, here goes nothing," he thought wearily before entering the dreaded compound and all thoughts of his sure-to-be demise vanished, replaced by an utter calmness. Even as he met up with Hatori and was led to Akito's chamber, he felt no fear until he entered the room and found himself facing the God of the zodiac.
"Glad to see you could make it…Yuki."
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Yuki hesitated before making his way further into the dark room and kneeling in respect to his 'leader'. "Akito-sama."
Akito shook his head, smiling in such a friendly fashion that Yuki immediately stiffened, waiting for his sure-to-be punishment.
"There's no need for such silly titles, Yuki…how are you?"
The rat was shocked by his apparent friendliness that he didn't hesitate to answer, "Alright, Akito."
Akito seemed satisfied and nodded, "Good…and school? I trust the work isn't too hard?"
"Not at all," Replied Yuki, still seeming a bit tense, though he had relaxed considerably.
"Very good.." The God paused before continuing again, "I have a bit of a request for you…my time is very short, as I'm sure you have already heard, but there is one last thing I need done before I can go peacefully."
Yuki looked up slightly. "What do you wish, Akito?" he asked, unable to hide the hint of curiosity in his tone.
"Oh, it's just a simple task…you see, there are no more Gods in line to lead the zodiac such as yourself. When I go, the curse will be broken, but there is a catch…all the members of the zodiac will die as a result of this change."
He paused a moment to allow the rat to soak this all in before continuing, "However, there is one way they can live…two of the zodiac already have weakened forms. If they transform too many more times, I fear they could break the curse for themselves and that could cause a shockwave that will also free everyone else. I am talking, of course, about the dragon and the cat."
Yuki's eyes widened, not believing what he was hearing. "You mean.."
"Yes," Akito smirked, "You must either kill them…or everyone will die."
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Yuki found himself unable to look at Hatori as he walked out of the room and down the hall, his hands curling into fists as he barely stopped himself from shaking in his anger. There was no way he could kill either of them, even if the cat was as annoying as hell and the dragon seemed to find it necessary to give him check ups at the most embarrassing times. There was no way he could kill them…but was there really a choice?
This he continued to ponder as he made his way out of the Sohma estate and towards Shigure's house.
TO BE CONTINUED
Alrighty, chapter 3 should be longer and hopefully will be up by the end of this weekend (but no promises). I think I've started to figure out how this is going to work out as well, but to keep you all in the shadows, I'm going to do something ultra special…not release the plot.
Aren't I nice? :-P
Now you will have to follow along through the many turns this story will contain and find the real plot. What a twist, huh?!?
Anyway, that's enough with my rant. Thanks to those who reviewed, and keep them coming! Same rules apply to last time, except I expect at least 1 new reviewer before I can update again. So review! It'll only take a second, I promise!