Welcome once again to brotherly bonds. The story where we follow the continuing relationship between Ayame and Yuki. And, if your wondering why this chapter, or at least the begining of it is a little different, its because we're reading 'The Scarlet Letter' in english, enough said. If you've ever read it, you know what I'm talking about.

And, since I skipped last chapter, here's another act in 'The chapter theater' (if you want a better name, come up with it yourself please, im not feeling very creative) btw, this'll be short

Yuki: I can't believe your doing this to me

Miji-chan: sry, but i thought it was funny

Yuki: sure, funny

Ayame: don't worry brother, that doesnt matter, I still love you!

Yuki: great

Tohru: thats so sweet!

Yuki: uh huh

Hatori: You know, you should act happier

Yuki: woo hoo

Shigure: exactly Yuki, be happy! Like me, I'm always happy!

Kyo: That's the problem you stupid dog, you shouldn't be so happy

Shigure: Oh, sounds like Kyo's jealous

Kyo: shut up you stupid dog!

(Kyo chases Shigure around the house, wrecking it horribly)

Miji-chan: Well, thats all for now! See you later, hope you enjoy, and please review!

They all grew quiet and looked apprehensively towards the door. The shouting continued, growing louder by the minute. None of them spoke or made any action until Aya sprang from his chair and began quickly moving towards the door, before Hatori leapt after him and took hold of him before he came to the door.

"You idiot, keep a hold of yourself. What happens if you transform out there? Or if he does?" Hatori confronted Aya, who was still watching the door, but listening to what his cousin said as well.

"But Hari, he's our friend! We have to help him. It doesn't matter if he, or we transform, you can always erase their memories, please Hari." Aya tried to get Hatori to let go of him, so he could go out into the hall. There was no reason for their disagreement however because by the time Aya finished, the shouting from the hall had stopped, and there was complete silence from the hall.

Again, no one said anything, but if looks were words, then the opposite would be true. Yuki had his chin in his hand, glancing once in awhile towards the door, with mixed emotions. Ayame was standing in the same place, for once being quiet, looking worriedly towards the door, clearly wanting to see what was happening and the reason for the sudden silence. He was also glancing back towards Yuki and Mrs. Dalton. Hatori was watching Ayame, and the door at the same time. Mrs. Dalton was looking between the three Sohma's, clearly very confused.

There was a few moments of silence, inside the room and from out in the hall. All of them waited anxiously to see what had happened.

Then, after a few minutes, a large black dog bounded through the half open door, ran up to Hatori and Ayame, placing its front paws on their arms, barking.

Mrs. Dalton stared at the dog, and then at Aya, Hatori and Yuki who were staring terrified at the dog. 'Umm, where did that dog come from?" They turned to look at her, and stood there, trying to think of a convincing answer, until the dog walked over to her and began licking her face, distracting her and making her laugh.

Hatori tsked lightly and told the dog, "Shigure, come here. Stop bothering Mrs. Dalton." The dog stopped its licking and turned to Hatori, slightly wagging its tail and panting. "Come on, good boy. Come here you goody good dog." Aya chimed in, beckoning the dog, kneeling.

The dog sneezed, which sounded somewhat like an 'hmph!' and got off Mrs. Dalton and walked over to Aya, stopping in front of him and giving a single, loud 'woof!'

Aya laughed in delight and wrapped his arms around the dog that began barking again and loudly thumping his tail against the floor. Hatori sighed and sat back on his heels. "Of course he comes to you." He commented, rubbing the back of his head.

"Well of course Hari, what would you expect, since we are, of course, the best of friends. I myself would expect nothing less. However, not to worry Hari, I am still on your side. I will never desert you; you have no need to worry!" Ayame announced, trying to make Hatori feel better, although he just laughed sarcastically at it.

The dog obviously felt bad as well and went over to Hatori, trying to lick his face, which Hari tried to stop, though it didn't help. Then, after it was able to give Hatori a few licks, the dog sat back in front of Hari, whining and giving him a pitying look.

"There's no need for that, I wasn't being serious. Anyways, we should leave, we've taken up enough of Mrs. Dalton's time." Hatori said, helping Aya to his feet, and then walking out of the room with Aya talking again, and the large black dog at their heels, wagging its tail furiously.

Yuki slowly got up from his chair, and walked up to Mrs. Dalton, who was reclining in her chair looking around her room dazedly, as if she couldn't believe anything that had happened in the past forty-five minutes. "Mrs. Dalton, I'm sorry, but it seems as if I have to leave. I'm sorry if we've harmed you at all. We'll see you during the next session," as he saw Mrs. Dalton's alarmed expression, he amended, "my brother and I, I mean. See you later." He said, as he left after Hatori, Ayame and the dog, closing the door behind him, leaving Mrs. Dalton in her office by herself, still sitting in her chair, looking very dazed. She was thinking to herself, "Why did I ever get involved with the Sohma's?"

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Oh, and sry for any spelling errors, its christmas break, so I didn't really feel up to it, sry!

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