Hi, it's me, Silent-Insane Minako, with my one of my best buds Azumi who at the moment is still tormenting Akito. Anyways, where we last left our story, it goes that Kyo and his castle being cursed and all, Kisa, Momiji, and Hiro are now transforming into their animal humanoid demon forms ( their zodiac forms). Unfortunately, Kyo wants most of his people to leave and not come back so they won't be cursed as well… wow, how smart for a ten year old… Well now he has to try to solve or adapt to the curse…Oh, and Akito is actually a woman, heh, weird, I know, read the Manga! .

Summary: Due to the to a misunderstanding and cursed by the wicked faerie Akito, Prince Kyo and his servants are turned into demons until the day a woman loves the cursed prince in order to break the curse.

Rating: Pg-13 may have some inappropriate language (maybe a lot from Kyo, Uo, and Black Haru)

Chapter 3: Regrets and forgiveness…

. " Hatori, I need you here, but I also can't afford to have you cursed as well, besides Kisa needs you here…" , replied his prince.

Hatori sighed fully knowing that Kyo was right, he couldn't leave now that Kisa was cursed. Looking up, he could only nod making Kyo feel a little relieved. Remembering about Akira, Kyo started to walk off, leaving the doctor, his wife and their daughter with the now whimpering Momiji, while Hatsuharu left to give his soldiers the order to evacuate the people and Ayame and Mine discussing the designs of some outfits with the help of Shigure. And Yuki to walk off, to study his books, hoping that he might be able to help Kisa somehow.

As Kyo walked around the halls of the south wing, he noticed that there were some broken furniture like chairs and small tables lying around. Growing concern but not wanting to give up his search for his friend, he continued forward. As he approached the corner, he heard broken glass coming from his father's old study room. Rushing inside, he found books, papers, chairs all scattered around. But what startled him more was a figure that was causing it all…Akira.

The wolf now had grown much bigger about the size of a bear (how about the size of Kilala/ Kirara from Inuyasha only now she can carry about five people); her fur was now longer and furrier. Her eyes were from brown to deep blue with dark pupils and her fangs and claws were sharper and pointier. " A-a-akira?" said Kyo nervously, while trying to hide the fear in his voice. Akira turned sharply and gave out a loud snarl making Kyo take two steps back. But seeing her like this, Kyo knew it wasn't the time to act like a coward. Taking a deep breath, he said in a low voice, " Akira, come here, it's okay. I'm not afraid, I just can't stand to see what that terrible curse is doing to you and everyone…" he trailed off, as he now tried to keep himself from bursting into tears. He looked down to the ground, clenched his fist and bit his lip.

Akira whined, making the unshed tears appear. Falling in his knees, he started to sob. Akira walked over and began to lick his tears away. With that, Kyo latched himself to her and buried his face her fur, holding on to her tightly as if afraid she will escape him. "I-I'm, s-s-sorry, I-I-I never meant for you or anybody to get involved in this. I should be the one who should suffer not you…" he manage to say between sobs. Mainly he would think that Akira would not understand, but deep in his heart, he knew that she forgave him and still wanted to be his friend. Smiling softly after a few moments after he stopped crying, he whispered, " Akira, do you think anybody would love me after I turn into a demon?" After a brief moment of silence, Akira licked his cheek that told him the answer and he smiled to himself and for the first time since his parent's death, he fell asleep without any regrets.

Meanwhile, in the infirmary, Hatsuharu walked past people who were being lead away by the soldiers, to the back. As he reached a bed in which he had left his younger brother Hiro, he heard his sibling complain to the nurse, who was serving him a snack, about the noise of all the evacuations, which made the nurse seem a little agitated.

"Hiro…" started Hatsuharu making the young boy turn with wide eyes. Taking the interruption as a sign of escape, the nurse scurried off to attend another patient leaving the two brothers alone. Hiro frowned and crossing his arms in front of his chest he asked " What do you want Haru?" The captain sighed and sat on the foot of the bed and fixed his sight on the wall before replying, " It's Kisa…" Jumping up and grabbing his brother by his shoulders, Hiro yelled, " What happened, tell me! "

" She's been cursed as well as Momiji…" was the answer. "Is she okay?" asked the now worried six year old. (Uggghhh, I forgot to write their ages…grrr, I'm such an idiot…well let's see Momiji is six as well as Hiro, while Kisa is five) Hatsuharu nodded and stood up before nodding. Giving his sibling a 'later' wave with his hand, he walked off to give his report to his prince, leaving Hiro to sulk and worry at the same time.

In another part of the castle, Ayame, Shigure, and Mine were now drinking tea, when all the sudden Mine cried out making the two gentlemen ( yeah…right) to direct their attention at her transformation: ruby eyes, longer black hair with red tips, claws and fangs, pointed ears, and a heart marking just below her right eye. " Mine!" cried out Ayame, rushing to his assistance's side. Afraid to use her voice at the moment, she could only nod to reassure her boss that she was okay minus the transformation. " Oh Mine, my true faithful assistant, look how that wretched curse left you." he said with animated tears and hugging his friend close. Shigure, who was watching the whole thing just had to say something to ruin the moment, like always. " But Aaya, it did nothing wrong but give her more beauty, curves and look at that adorable heart!" Turning to face the author with a shocked expression, the wardrobe designer replied, " 'Gure, you dare cheat on me by hitting on my assistant, how could you? " Shigure started to shake his head to keep himself from smirking, " Aaya, how could you think I will cheat on you?" The two friends looked at each other, and you can even see a sakura background around them as they smiled before giving each other thumbs up and yelling " Yes!" while Mine slightly smiled.

Meanwhile, back in the throne room, Hatori was now waiting for Kana, who had taken both Kisa and Momiji to take a nap after their scary transformation. Sighing, he wondered where the prince was at, since he gave Haru the order to evacuate most of the castle staff who weren't cursed yet. Then he realized that the prince was cursed and could be in danger after transforming. Seeing Kana returning, he told her about his thought and she nodded before telling him he be careful as he searched for the prince. Taking his wife into his arms, he kissed her for luck before turning to leave, but not before taking Yuki with him, who had now entered the room defeated from his searching.

In the deceased king's old study room, Kyo was still asleep with Akira as a giant fluffy pillow. He was sleeping without any nightmares for a while, until Akito' s words rang through his head…

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" Foolish Prince…' ' I curse you…"

Kyo found himself in a dark place, he looked around frightened. All of the sudden, Akito appeared before him, giving him and evil grin. " What do you want, Kyo asked angrily, no longer afraid.

" Ah, I see you manage to have the courage to ask me such a bold question", she said still grinning, " I've come to tell you that even though you and the ones that remain in the castle by the time the sun rises tomorrow will be the ones cursed…" Kyo felt a bit relieved since he knew that some of his staff is already demons, but then he realized it was too easy. "Why are you making it too simple?" This question seemed to make Akito frown," Simple, you say? I'm afraid not! You and your people will turn into animals of your forms every new moon and you the prince will suffer the most as the cat, for you will have another form that will appear when you remove these beads made from human bones" Suddenly a bracelet made out of beads appeared on his left wrist. "Oh, and in order to break the curse, the girl will also have to accept your second form or you will all suffer for eternity", and once more she cackled before fading away, making Kyo awake with a jolt.

Okay, here's the 4th chapter, and I feel a lot better since I'm done with and all…(sneezes and splits into two and both SM and IM join Azumi in the torture of Akito while Kyo is still K.O. from SM's landing on him.

Next chapter my other pal Suyumi will come and join us! Oh and don't forget to sign yourselves up for the Akito Bashing chapter! I have some signed up so thanks!

Next Chapter for 'Beast':

" Ahhhh, Kagura, noooooooo!"

" Come back here my love, you'll get your clothes dirty!"

- silent-insaneminako