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I went to my room quietly, leaving Kyo standing in front of the door. After my door closed I heard a door open then close abruptly followed by hushed voices. I walked to the bed and laid down with my face in the pillow.

I stayed there for a bit. I just wanted a little peace for awhile. I looked at my suitcase.

"I figured you could use it on our next trip," a familiar, haunting voice said.

I jumped up at the voice and scanned the room thoroughly. "Do you like it?" I sat with my back against the wall. "You make me so happy, Haruhi." I covered my ears and closed my eyes, begging the voice to stop.

Soon it seemed his voice had stopped playing in my head. I opened my eyes and moved my hands. I looked up and there he was. His arms crossed in front of his chest and a sinister smile I knew all too well. I tried backing away, but the wall held me in place. "You know I love you, don't you?"

My door flew open and Shigure came running in. "Haruhi, what's wrong?!"

It was only then that I realized I had been screaming. I looked at him and began to cry. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disturb you," I said as I cried on my bed.

Shigure hugged me and stroked my hair softly. "Its Ok, you're safe now."

Multiple footsteps came in and I jumped out of Shigure's arms. I sighed in relief when I saw it was only Yuki and Kyo. Shigure must have flipped on the light, because I could now see every detail of the room...and that suitcase. The one he made sure would be the only one I'd ever own.

"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to worry everyone..."

Shigure sighed. "Are you going to be Ok to sleep by yourself tonight?"

"What are you going to do sleep in here with her?" Yuki asked.

"I-I'll be fine. Thank you. All of you, for worrying about me. But I'll be fine. I've been sleeping alone for months."

They all nodded and the younger two left the room. "Shigure can you do me a favor?"

He looked at me. "Of course."

"Put that abomination in the closet. Please." I pointed to the suitcase and hoped he'd just do it no questions asked.

To my relief he did. I guess I was lucky to have gotten all of my things out earlier so I didn't need to get into it in the morning. I pulled my knees to my chest and tried to think of anything other than those men.

Before he left, Shigure came to the bed and put his hand on my head gently. "We're here if you need us."

I nodded in response. As he walked away a thought popped into my head. "Shigure?" I asked.

He turned just before he walked out the door. "Yes?"

"I-I want to go see Akito tomorrow...will you take me?"

He seemed to think about it before speaking. "If that's what you want. But...are you sure?"

Him questioning me put me on edge, but I stood my ground, something I hadn't done in years. "Yes. I want a job, but I think he's the only one who can help me."

He seemed to think about it some more. He opened his mouth to say something, then quickly closed his mouth, but spoke up anyway. "Haruhi, I know what happened and why you're here." He paused. "I normally don't speak against Akito, but you've been placed in my care. I want to protect you from potential threats and dangers. So please. Think about this over night. And tell me how you feel in the morning. Ok?"

"My mind is made up, Shigure. I want to go. Please?"

He looked at me and saw I couldn't be swayed. "Ok. Yuki has to go see him tomorrow as well. So be ready in the morning. Get some rest now, Haruhi."

I nodded and layed down. He turned off the light as he left, but left my door open. I pulled the blankets over me and tried to sleep. But my dreams...my dreams were riddled with images of them...and what they had done to me...