Hey all my loving fans! I had this chapter ready a while ago but my internet connection was really messed up. But now (hopefully fingers crossed) it's fixed! So, here's chapter three of detention. Enjoy
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"I'm going to school," Kyo said, grabbing his bag.
"Early two days in a row?" Yuki mused. "Keep this up and people may begin to think you're a responsible student."
"Let 'em," Kyo said. He only hoped Arisa would be there as well.
Again on his way to school he was preoccupied by his thoughts, though now they were more serious in nature.
As he approached the school he saw her, leaning against an outside wall, wearing the school uniform with her usual long skirt.
'Shame. She has such gorgeous legs,' Kyo thought, though he quickly changed his mind about the skirt. He didn't want everyone staring at HIS yankee's legs.
"Hey, kitty," she smirked at him.
"You are not going to start calling me that, are you?"
"Nah. Sounds too affectionate. Not me."
"If I remember right you were very affectionate yesterday, Arisa."
"I'm sure it was just your imagination."
"Of course. How silly of me," Kyo grinned. "So, what brings you to school so early?"
"Nothing. You?"
"Nothing," Kyo shrugged.
"So I'm nothing, am I?" she asked, mock hurt.
"Basically. I might change my mind though, if only you were a little more… affectionate."
"Not on your life, orange-top," she said, straight faced. Quickly though, it changed into a wide grin. "How about on the roof?"
Kyo smiled as they made their way up to the roof. The moment they were there Arisa grabbed him by the shoulders and pulled him into a kiss, careful not to hug him.
Kyo hesitantly began to stroke her face. They had gotten used to kissing fast, but other gestures of affection still seemed a little foreign.
They broke apart, though Arisa held his hand to her cheek, nuzzling against it. Kyo could definitely get used to this.
"Actually, much as I like this, we have important things to talk about," Kyo said reluctantly.
"Okay. I figured as much."
"First of all, it's possible that we could keep Akito from ever doing anything about us. All we'd have to do is keep it quiet until we graduate. After that, I'll get locked in a small room for the rest of my life, and you never have to worry about me again."
"What! Are you serious!"
"Cat's rules. I thought it was my fate since birth."
"Well screw that!" Arisa was fuming. "Over my dead body! And you're just gonna let them!"
"No," Kyo said loud enough to be heard over her shouting. "I was hoping you'd say that. I decided last night that I wouldn't let them do that to me, even if I have to flee the country."
"Damn right. And it took you until last night to decide it?" Arisa was still angry.
"I had never really considered before that it might not happen. That things could be different. Well, actually that's not entirely true. Akito made me a deal that if I could beat Yuki before graduation I'd be free. But, it doesn't look like I can."
"So we need another plan," Arisa said. "What is it?"
"I don't have one yet. Shishou, Kagura, and Yuki all know about us, so we're putting them at risk too. I don't want anyone else involved whatever we do."
Arisa thought about that for a moment. "Well, that's no good."
"Huh?"
"They're not going to tell Akito, right?"
"Right," Kyo nodded.
"And we don't have a plan."
"True," Kyo said, cautious now. He knew she was thinking of something.
"So we get more brainpower so we can come up with a plan. We bring them in on it, and anyone else we can trust."
"What?" Kyo almost yelled. "You're talking about open rebellion against Akito!"
"Not necessarily open, just large-scale."
"No way. The more we bring in the riskier it becomes and the more people we put in danger!" Kyo yelled.
"Yeah, it's risky, but Shishou, Kagura, and Yuki are already at risk and already defying Akito! And Tohru doesn't even know about us and she's still in danger!" Arisa yelled back. "The more manpower and brainpower at our disposal the more likely we are to succeed!"
"We're not doing it!"
Arisa opened her mouth to yell back, but stopped herself. She and Kyo had argued plenty of times before, and she knew he wouldn't back down just because she yelled.
Arisa smiled, a new tactic on her mind. "But Kyo," she closed the distance between them. "You don't want to let Akito hurt me," she said softly. She grabbed his hand and began to stroke it with her thumb as she stepped closer still. "After all," she knew he could feel her hot breath on his face, "think of all you'd miss out on if I had my memory erased," she said seductively. "We can't beat Akito alone," she kissed him lightly on his jaw. Kyo swallowed hard. "Now, don't you think my plan is better?" she continued kissing him across his jaw, until finally she kissed him on his lips, but only for a moment. "Don't you?"
"Damn it," Kyo said softly. "Why must you be so sexy? Fine, we'll do it your way."
Arisa smiled. "There's a good boy." She leaned into him and began kissing him again.
They lost all sense of time as they continued. It was only when they heard Tohru that they snapped back to reality.
"I knew you two would be great together," she squealed happily as they jumped apart, both blushing. Tohru ran up and hugged Arisa. "Congratulations, Uo-chan! And you too Kyo-kun! How long have you been seeing each other?"
"Since yesterday," Arisa admitted reluctantly.
"That explains the change in your electrical signals."
Kyo and Arisa looked at Hana, only now noticing that she had arrived with Tohru.
"Could you two excuse us a moment? Me and Kyo need to talk," Arisa said.
"Of course," Tohru said. "Class starts soon, though. Don't be late."
In a moment they were alone again. "'We need to talk'?" Kyo said. "Now where've I heard that before?"
"What Sohmas do you trust enough to let in on it?"
"Oh, that," Kyo sighed. "Much as I hate Yuki, I do trust him. He's in. Hatsuharu and Momiji may not always seem that way, but they're trustworthy too. Plus, Hatsuharu has a bone to pick with Akito. Kagura already knows, so no point leaving her out. Shigure's a good guy, but he talks to Akito too much for me. Aaya's… well, Aaya. He's out. Hatori is also too close to Akito, as is Kureno."
"You're just jealous of Kureno."
"Maybe, but I still don't trust him."
"Fine, you know the family," Arisa said.
"I'm sure we could trust Hiro and Kisa, but they're too young to get involved. Rin has no love of Akito, but I'm still not sure about her. She's out. Ritsu would never do anything like this, and even if he did, he'd blab to Akito and the world at the first sign of trouble. He wouldn't mean to, but I'm sure he would."
"And Shishou?"
"I trust him, of course, but I'm not sure he'd agree to take it this far. Let's try not to involve him."
"Okay. Anyone else?"
Kyo thought for a moment, then shrugged. "No, not really."
"Okay, my turn. Tohru's in."
"Tohru! But she's… Tohru."
"And she's not exactly bright, I know. But she knows more about the Sohmas than I could hope to learn in time for our plan, and she hasn't been indoctrinated with all your Sohma rules since birth. She has an informed but fresh perspective. We need that."
Kyo sighed. "Okay, fine. Tohru."
"Next, I want Hana. I'm sure her waves could help us." Kyo looked about to object, but saw there would be no swaying her. "And lastly, we should bring in her brother Megumi."
"What?"
"He can do curses. Your family is cursed. Who knows how he could help? Plus, he's pretty clever, and I know he'll help us because he thinks I'm hot."
"Well, I can't argue with him there," Kyo smiled. "Okay, Tohru, Hana, and Megumi are in."
"So, care to ditch class and get this… I guess you could call it a coup, started?"
"Now?"
"School's boring, revolt is fun!" she grinned.
"I'm not sure I like how fun this is for you." Despite that, Kyo agreed to ditch.
They came down from the roof to see Tohru and Hana waiting for them by the stairs.
"Hey guys, we're going to ditch," Kyo said.
"Kyo, I know you two want to spend time together," Tohru said. "But I don't think-"
"It's not that," Arisa said. "We'd like you two to come. It's important."
"Very well," Hana said.
"I don't think I could," Tohru hesitated.
"Tohru, it's about the Sohma family secret," Kyo said.
"Oh! D-does Uo…"
"She knows."
Hana cocked her head at this, but otherwise looked uninterested.
"I-I guess missing one day of school wouldn't be breaking my p-promise to mom."
Kyo and Arisa frowned. They hated making Tohru feel she was betraying her mother, but his was important.
"Let's grab Haru and Momiji," Kyo said as they made their way through the school.
"What about Yuki?"
"Rat-boy will be too busy with the student council," Kyo said. "I'll get him at home."
"Get him?" Tohru asked.
"You'll see soon enough," Arisa promised.
Eventually they spotted Haru and Momiji hanging out near an exit.
"Leaving school so soon?" Haru asked as they approached.
"Yes, join us won't you," Kyo spoke.
"Oh, and here I thought you were finally getting used to school."
"We can't leave now," Momiji said. "We'll get in trouble."
"Momiji, you'll get to hug Tohru," Kyo enticed.
"Ja?" Momiji bounced with excitement. "I'll go!"
"With those two along?" Haru indicated Arisa and Hana. "You're insane."
"So you won't come?"
Haru shrugged. "I'm insane, too. Akito will be furious."
"I know," Kyo said. "But if he's gonna get pissed at me anyway I'm going to give him a damn good reason to be pissed."
Haru smirked. "I like that. Well, lead the way."
"Kyo?" Tohru spoke up.
"Yes?"
"Do I understand right? You're going to let Hana see… Momiji hug me?"
"Yup," Kyo answered. "And Haru can hug her, or you if he prefers, and I'm going to get to hug Arisa again."
"Hugging?" Hana asked.
"Yeah, Hana, we're gonna group hug and then sing 'Coombyah'," Arisa joked. "Actually, you're going to get to see why the Sohmas have such unusual waves."
"How wonderful," Hana said, a rare pleased tone in her voice.
They went to a clearing in the woods near Shigure's house, Momiji sneaking into Sohma estate for an extra pair of clothes for Hatsuharu along the way.
"Last chance to back out guys," Kyo offered. "You know what Akito would do if he discovered this."
"If we were going to back out we would've done it long ago," Hatsuharu said. Before anyone could say anymore he went and hugged Hana, disappearing in a puff of smoke.
"Hey, he started early!" Momiji said before running into Tohru's arms with his own puff of smoke.
This time Arisa was prepared, and was able to reciprocate Kyo's hug for a brief moment before the third boom and puff of smoke took Kyo.
"Okay, Kyo, now what?" the ox formerly known as Hatsuharu asked.
"They talk," Hana said calmly. "They became talking animals."
"You're not surprised?" Kyo, now a cat, asked.
"I'm completely shocked."
"You don't look it," Kyo said under his breath. "Anyway, Tohru, you know the story as well as anyone. Care to tell Hana?"
"Me?" Tohru asked. "W-well, okay." Tohru screwed up her face in concentration. Kyo got the feeling Tohru was going to make this harder than it was.
"You see, Hana, their spirits possess vengeful, er, wait. The Chinese Zodiac has vengeful repossession of their… uh, I think I said that wrong. When they-"
"Forget it, I'll tell her," Haru interrupted. "For generations (Author's note: I know the Sohma curse. You know the Sohma curse. Let's skip ahead.)
"I see," Hana nodded at the explanation. "That makes sense."
"It does?" Tohru asked.
"In the present context, yes. So, why tell me?"
With a boom Momiji became the first to change back. He ran behind some bushes with his clothes.
"I was wondering the same thing," Haru said.
"As you all know by now," Kyo began as Haru changed back into his human form, joining Momiji in the bushes, "Arisa and I have started dating. Akito will not be pleased. So, we're going to work together to come up with a plan to force Akito to give us all back control of our lives."
"So it isn't just about you and her anymore?" Haru asked. "For example, we'll also force him to let me and Rin see each other? Or Hiro and Kisa?" Another boom signaled Kyo's change back. He joined the others in the bushes and soon all three were fully dressed again.
"Or Yuki and Tohru!" Momiji piped up. "We'll be the champions of love and justice!" Tohru began blushing and stuttering something.
"I guess," Kyo said. "I had just been thinking about Arisa and me, but yeah. When we're done the Juunishi (Author's Note: Juunishi Zodiac, just in case you didn't know) will finally be in control of their own lives. Akito and those who come after him won't be in charge of us anymore."
"Long live the revolution!" Arisa cheered.
"Yay! Revolution!" Momiji cheered along.
"So, what exactly is the plan?" Haru asked.
"We don't really have one yet," Arisa said. "First we're just gathering manpower and brainpower. Kyo and Tohru can speak to Yuki. Hana, think Yuki and Tohru could come to your place to let your brother in on it?"
"Why Yuki and Tohru?" Kyo asked.
"We'll need someone who's cursed to prove it to him and I can't think of any reason you'd go to Hana's. No one will notice Tohru visiting Hana and bringing the Prince with her."
"Oh. Good thinking. Tohru?" Kyo looked at her.
"I'll do it," Tohru nodded her head vigorously.
"Momiji, Haru," Kyo addressed, "if you guys could let Kagura in on it?"
"Ja!" Momiji said.
"And I'll tell Rin," Haru said.
"Haru are you," Kyo hesitated. "Are you entirely sure Rin will go along with this?"
"You saying you don't trust her?" Haru asked, a definite edge in his voice.
"Hey, don't go black on us. I'm just not sure she'd be willing to so actively defy Akito."
"We're talking about Rin here, not Ritsu."
"I know, but-" Kyo stopped. He could tell, much more and Haru would go black. "Fine, it's up to you whether Rin is in or out. Whichever you want."
Haru smiled. "Good. Then she's in."
"Fine. Now, we need to be careful where we discuss this and who's listening. We've got to handle this carefully," he looked at Momiji.
"What? I'll be careful," Momiji promised.
"Okay. I guess that's it for now," Kyo said. "Now there's no going back."
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Okay, thanks for reading. I'm just wondering, right now it could go either way, but do you fans want me to break the curse by the end of my story, or just leave it? It's entirely up to you. So vote now in your reviews!
