Chapter 6

That night, Serenity was mind surfing the Sohmas again when she read the thoughts of a young girl of 18.

"Why can't Kyo-kun love me like I love him?" She thought sadly, "I bet its Akito-sama's fault. He is always wanting to see other's suffer. And the ones he wants to suffer the most are Kyo-kun and Yuki-kun because they are the ones who are the most likely to break free from the Sohmas. I wish I could help them be free of Akito-sama's grasp, then maybe Kyo-kun can finally see how much I love him."

"It is Akito," Serenity realized, "I have to speak to him."

Serenity waited until school was over the next day and followed Momiji and Haru to the Sohma Main House. They got to the large compound. Serenity was so amazed by the sheer size of the estate that she got lost when they walked inside the gates.

"Oh great," she thought dryly, "How can I ever let myself get distracted like this?"

"How did you get in here?" Serenity froze and turned around slowly, only to blush when she saw who was behind her.

"I wonder how a clan can produce such handsome men," she thought dreamily, "With men like these, I wonder how the girls look like."

"Well?" The stranger sounded impatient.

"Oh…well...um you see…I got lost." Serenity was embarrassed and smiled cheekily.

"I can see that. How did you get into the Sohma Estate?"

"Ha-kun!" Momiji's voice was heard, "She's with me!" Serenity and "Ha-kun" turned and saw Momiji running towards them.

"Gomen Ha-kun," Momiji said when he stopped by them, "I invited Sere-chan over and I guess she got lost. Right Sere-chan?"

"H...Hai! I mean hai," Serenity replied.

"All right," Ha-kun said and left, though he was still weary of Serenity.

"Arigotou Momiji-kun," Serenity said relieved when the man was gone.

"You're welcome Sere-chan but what are you doing here?" Momiji asked confused.

"Well…I wanted to meet the others Sohmas who are cursed."

"Ok then! Ha-kun is Sohma Hatori, he's the Dragon."

"Oh. Who are the others?"

"Well, Kagura-chan is the Boar; she's in love with Kyo-kun. Haru-kun is the Cow. Ayame-kun is Yuki-kun's older brother, he's the Snake. Hiro-kun and Kisa-chan are the Sheep and Tiger. Rin-chan, who's in the hospital, is the Horse. Kureno-kun is the Rooster. Ritsu-kun is the Monkey and I am the Rabbit."

"Wow."

"Come on! Follow me, I was just about to go and play with Hiro-kun and Kisa-chan before I saw you talking to Ha-kun!"

"Ok!"

Unknown to the two, Sohma Akito's angry dark gave was watching them.

"Why are they so happy?" He thought angry, "If I'm not happy then on one is allowed to be. Hatori!"

Hatori slid the door open then bowed, "Hai Akito-sama?"

"Bring me the blond girl."

"Hai."

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Momiji and Serenity went to Kisa's house and saw a little girl with short orange hair talking to a boy with dirty blond hair.

"Oi!" Momiji called, "Ohayo!"

"Ohayo Momiji-kun," the little girl whispered smiling while the boy just grunted.

"I want you two to me my new friend, Tsukino Serenity!"

"Ohayo," Serenity smiled and bowed.

"Ohayo," Kisa greeted shyly. Hiro just rolled his eyes.

"Why do you remind me of that stupid girl?" He said smirking.

"Hiro-kun, don't call onee-chan stupid," Kisa said quietly, "It's mean."

Hiro flinched and lowered her head, "Gomen nasai Kisa-chan."

"Kyaa! You two are so cute!" Serenity cried excited.

"Oi! Don't be so loud, you baka onna!" Hiro cried glaring at her. Serenity stared at Hiro, which was beginning to make him feel uncomfortable.

"You remind me of my little brother," she said finally, "He was a brat just like you."

"What! I'm not a brat!"

"You have a little brother?" Momiji asked.

"Where is he?" Kisa asked quietly.

"He died last year," Serenity replied smiling sadly. The three younger Sohmas lost their voice.

"G…gomen," Hiro said finally.

"It's all right Hiro-kun. Even though he is gone, I will always remember him because he was my little brother."

"What was his name Serenity-san?" Kisa asked.

"His name was Tsukino Shingo. And call me Sere-chan Kisa-chan, Hiro-kun."

"How old was he?" Momiji asked as he rested a hand on Serenity's shoulder for comfort.

"He was 12 years old."

"Just like Hiro-kun!" Kisa whispered smiling making Hiro blush.

"Neh Sere-chan! I'll be your brother!" Momiji started bouncing around excited by his idea, "Hiro-kun can too! And Kisa-chan will be your sister!"

Kisa flushed but nodded to the idea. Hiro was hesitant at first but he thought of her sad past and a protectiveness feeling started to bobble inside of him, so he nodded.

"I will be your brother Sere-nee-chan," he said seriously, "And I protect you and Kisa-chan!"

"Hai. Arigatou minna," Serenity smiled beautifully at the Sohmas children.

The four continued talking until they noticed Hatori heading their way. Hatori heard their conversation and couldn't help but smiled inside.

"Who is this girl?" He thought, "She is the first to even gain Hiro's trust ever since what Akito-sama did to Kisa-chan."

"Ohayo Ha-kun!" Momiji greeted. Kisa and Hiro also greeted their older cousin.

"Ohayo," he smiled softly. He turned to Serenity, "Miss, Akito-sama wish to speak to you, privately." The three children were frozen in shock.

"Ha-kun…?" Kisa breathed out.

"Akito-sama? Is he the clan head?" Serenity asked, faking ignorance.

"Hai." Hatori replied stiffly.

"Well, I guess I can see him. After all, he is the head of the clan."

"No!" Hiro cried. He ran in front of Serenity, "Ha-kun please don't take her to Akito-sama!"

Hatori signed sadly, "I'm sorry Hiro-kun but it is Akito-sama's wish."

Serenity turned Hiro around so he was facing her when she went down to he eye level, "Don't worry Hiro-kun. I will be all right. I'll see you later hai?"

Hiro nodded sadly, "Hai Sere-nee-chan."

Serenity smiled and kissed his forehead. She stood back up and patted him on his head since she couldn't hug him because of the Zodiac curse.

"Lead the way Sohma-san," she said cheerfully. Hatori nodded and walked back toward the main house with Serenity following.

The three younger Sohma children watched them walked away. Momiji turned to his cousins.

"We have to tell the others," ha said, "Hiro, you and Kisa will get Haru-kun while I get Yuki-kun and Kyo-kun."

"Hai!" Hiro agreed as he dragged Kisa toward Haru's house.

To be continued…