AN: Thank you to all my loyal readers out there and those who reviewed!! Arigato gozaimasu!! Those reviews really motivate me and get me writing! The thing is, I got more than 400 hits to this story and yet, I only have 3 reviews... :( It makes me a little sad. So, thank you very much to those to who reviewed! I won't be posting the next part until I get at least 5 reviews. Is that really that bad? I just want to see what people think of my story. :) Thank you to all of you!! I hope you enjoy!
Also, I apologize for not updating sooner! Just recently the source to my wifi blew a fuse, and now we have to get a new source... Right now, I'm using a friends' computer at her house, so haha. So, within those internet-less few days, I wrote quite a lot, and I hope you enjoy!
You hear a high pitched scream. You gasp.
'I recognize that voice.'
"That's Kisa!" you said alarmed.
You run as swiftly as you can towards the direction you heard the scream from. You could feel Asami right on your heels. You had to slow down for the fact that branches started cutting every part of your body. It took a while to push the tough branches to the side and holding it long enough for Asami to grasp it so it wouldn't smack her in the face. Another scream in distress was definitely not what you needed right now. Once you reached near your planned destination you couldn't see much trees since trees were blocking your view.
"ONEE-CHAN!!" you heard Kisa's high pitched scream.
"Kisa!! I'm coming!" you shout on the top of your lungs.
You pinpointed the exact location you heard her voice from. You sprint and push yourself as hard as you could. You finally saw Kisa, but it didn't seem like she was in trouble. The thing was she was looking very concerned and glancing above her in the tree.
"Onee-chan! It's Hiro!!" Kisa said sounding very concerned and pointing up at the tree.
You rushed next to her and looked up at the tree.
"Hiro!" you said, "Let me help you!"
Hiro was hanging helplessly from the tree, at an end of a branch, about twelve feet high.
"No, I can do this myse-" Hiro said as he one of his hands lost its grip.
"Hiro!" Kisa shouted as you started to climb the tree.
"Gosh darn it," you said under your breath.
The thing was, you weren't very fond of heights. This wasn't the best time to overcome that fear. If it was Hiro in trouble or any other friend, you would do anything to save them. Not only that, but you were in a dress.
The branches scratched your arms and legs lightly, but you didn't care at that moment. You picked up speed climbing while attempting to not look down. With the knowledge of knowing that you were climbing higher and higher, you hands were sweating. When you were on the branch that Hiro was hanging from you tried to reach for him.
"Hiro! Take my hand!" you said.
Hiro reached and grabbed your hand. Once you gained enough strength to pull him up you used most of it to do so.
"Yoshiko! Don't move!" you heard Asami yell as she started to run towards the tree. Suddenly, you heard a loud crack and you realized that the tree branch couldn't hold both of you.
"Asami, don't come! It's danger-OUS!!" you screamed as you were falling.
Branches kept on snagging on to your dress and kept on scratching you on your face, arms, and legs. Without thinking your natural instincts told you to quickly reach for Hiro's hand and grab a branch. You successfully caught Hiro by the hand and had enough strength to hold on to the branch for a while. The branch caused pain in your hand. Your dress was completely ripped up into shreds. You weren't too high from the ground, from where you saw it. You and Hiro were only about 6 feet away.
"Hiro, grab the next branch below you and climb down. Asami grab Hiro when he's close enough," you said painfully.
As Hiro slowly climbed down and let go of your hand, you had much less weight to worry about. Asami reached for Hiro and placed him down on the ground where he was safe. You felt a sense of relief fill your body. You re-grip the branch and felt it stab into your palm. You gasp in pain.
"Oh gosh no," you whispered as you heard the branch you were grabbing on make a crack.
"Climb down before it snaps!" Asami screamed.
As you reached for a branch below, it was too late.
"AHHH!! Heeelllppp!!" you screamed.
"Umph," you grunted as someone caught you and fell to the ground.
You felt your chest against someone else's, obviously a man. You kept your eyes closed and winced in pain. You looked to the face of that person that caught you. It was Tamaki.
"Onee-san!!" Kisa screamed.
"Tamaki-senpai," you said under your breath as you flushed a slight pink, "Arigato."
You quickly got on your feet noticing that you were on top of Tamaki.
"It's no problem, but look at yourself, what happened? You're hurt," Tamaki asked as he got up and as the other hosts, Yuki, Kyo, Shigure, and Tohru come into view running into view.
"I was climbing to get Hiro, because he was stuck hanging on a branch. I was on the same branch, next to him, but the branch didn't hold both of us so it snapped. Then, I once again caught on to another branch and that one snapped. Next thing I knew I fell and landed into your arms and on top of you...," you explained looking down at your feet at when speaking of the last part, "But, how did you get here? However you did, I'm still very grateful you caught me, senpai."
"Well, your friend, Kyo, called Haruhi and was apparently worried about you. Haruhi said that you left earlier this morning and thought you would be there by then. Haruhi then called us, and we rushed over to your house. We then heard screams and other noises coming from here and that's how we got here," Tamaki explained.
"I'm so sorry," you said softly.
'Gosh, this is embarrassing...'
"It's ok, Yoshiko-san. As long as you're alright, we're glad. When we get back home, please allow me to treat your wounds," Tohru said politely.
"Arigato, Tohru-san," you said.
"Asami-chan!" Honey-senpai said as he ran and hugged Asami.
"Ah! Honey-kun! Are you and Mori-kun hosts with Yoshiko?" Asami asked as she look at Mori-kun and put Honey back on the ground.
"Yep! Do you know Yoko-chan?" Honey asked.
"Yeah! We go way back!" Asami said as she smiled and put her arms behind her head.
"Wait! You know Honey and Mori-senpai?" you asked surprised.
"Yeah! We go to the same dojo! But I go to see Kazuma more often now instead of that old dojo," she replied.
"Eh! Are you saying that you knew such a beautiful girl and didn't tell me, Honey-kun?!" Tamaki asked as he took Asami's hand.
"I wouldn't do that, Tamaki-chan," Honey said.
"It's a bad idea," Mori agreed as he lifted Honey onto his shoulders.
"Too late!" she yelled as she punched Tamaki and sent him flying into the distance.
"Asami! That was uncalled for!" you said.
"Nice punch," Kyo commented.
"Thanks," Asami said.
"Well, I guess you've got to see everybody, Asami," you said as you walked back over to her.
"I sure did," Asami replied.
"Well, do you think I should go help Tamaki-senpai?" you asked.
"Actually, I think he'll find his way back, somehow," Haruhi replied.
"Ok, if you say so," you replied.
All of you headed back to the house. All of a sudden, a sharp pain struck your hand. You had forgotten about it in the past minutes. You looked at your right palm; it was starting to bleed an enormous amount of blood. You tried to ignore the pain and show nothing, so no one would have to worry about you.
"Hiro, are you alright?" you asked.
"Yes," he answered looking at the ground.
"That's good to hear," you replied, "Tohru, is it ok if you tend to Hiro first? I think you should have a look at him before I get tended to."
"You know, I think it would be better if we were to call Hatori. This is more serious than for just Tohru to look at," Shigure said.
"But, I don't want to be-" you began.
Shigure put if finger on your lips.
"Don't worry; Hatori wouldn't mind. I'm sure of it," Shigure said.
You nodded.
"Arigato, Shigure-san," you said.
All of you made it to the house. Shigure opened the door for all of you and you waited to be the last one to get in.
"Hiro, go ahead to Tohru-san and-"
"You're really bad at lying, ya know that?" Asami said as she pulled your hand towards her.
"Ow! Be careful, Asami! That hurts!" you said.
"It's your fault for not being careful enough," she replied as she led you over to the sink and became washing it.
"I'm sorry, Asami," you said quietly, "I'll go take a shower and wash of all my cuts first."
"It's no problem, ok, that'll be best for you," Asami replied.
"K, I'll be down in a minute," you said as you walked up the stairs towards your room.
You went into your room and went to your closet. You opened the doors and picked out a random green shirt and a washed-out pair of jeans shorts. You then went down the hall to the bathroom and took a quick shower. You allowed your ripped and shredded dress to pool around your ankles.
'Agh, Ayame-san worked so hard to get me that dress… I feel so horrible.'
Your cuts and scratches stung while the water came spraying onto the surface of your skin. You winced in pain as the dried blood rushed off your skin. You go out, dried yourself with a towel, patting your major cuts dry, and put on your clean clothes. You wrapped the towel around your head and hair to keep your wet hair up. Once you finished, you swiped a part of the steamed mirror and looked at your face in the mirror and traced one of your scratches. You sighed.
'As long as everyone is safe, I'll take my chances.'
You unwrapped the towel from your head. Then, you started rubbing your hair between your towel to dry it. Then, you brushed your hair. You gathered your soiled dress and placed it in your hamper in your room.
'I guess it can be next year's Halloween costume…'
You opened the door and felt a slight breeze rushing into the heated room. You went downstairs, and saw Hiro bandaged up.
'Poor Hiro, he almost looks like a mummy...'
Pity Hiro for now, but you least expected that you were going to end up like that too.
"Ok, Yoshiko, it's your turn," Hatori said.
"Hai," you responded.
You sat down in front of Hatori.
"Now, lie down," he instructed, "and lift up your shirt above your stomach.
You blushed a little at the last piece of instructions, but you did as you were told, doctor's orders. You couldn't help but blush. Hatori was pretty attractive, like many of the Sohma men. You lay down on the wooden floor and lifted up your shirt halfway.
"Hari, you pervert…, doing that to my poor helpless Yoshiko," Shigure said smirking and leaning on the kitchen doorway.
You avoided looking at Shigure, because of the perverted comment. Hatori just continued on examining your abdomen. He pushed the part under your left part of your rib cage. You winced.
"Ha'ri!! You're soo mean! You ignore your best friend!" Shigure whined as he magically appeared next to Hatori examining you.
"You bruised yourself right under your left rib cage, so it will be sensitive for the next couple weeks. Please sit up so I can check your breathing
Hatori examined your scratches on your leg first. He silently treated it and wrapped it in bandages. All of a sudden, there was a loud crash and boom that came from behind you. You already knew who it was.
"Ohayou gozaimasu, Kagura-san," you said with a smile still facing Hatori.
'Kagura-san, you're always breaking down that door. Shigure-san, is not going to be too happy...'
You thought with a slight smile.
"Ohayou? It's already the afternoon, Yoshiko-chan! Konichiwa is more like it! KYO-KUN! My love! Where are you?!" Kagura yelled, "Yoshiko-kun, do you know where Kyo-kun is?"
"Kagura, my door!!" Shigure yelped.
"Ummm, I'm sorry I haven't seen him in the past few minutes," you responded.
"KYO-KUN!! MY LOVE! WHERE ARE YOU?!" Kagura screamed at the top of her lungs.
"He's on the roof," Shigure-san said still slightly disappointed that his door was once again broken.
"KYO-KUN! I'm coming MY LOVE!!" Kagura screamed as she ran out of the door.
"That Kagura is going to get herself into a lot of trouble one day...," Hatori said in his monotone voice while checking your breathing, "Inhale."
You once again did as he instructed.
"Breathe out."
You exhaled.
"Nothing internally has been damaged immensely, other than a couple bruises on your stomach, but you have gotten quite a few cuts on your stomach, so we'll have to wrap that up and keep it wrapped up for a few weeks," he said already beginning to wrap you up.
He continued to silently wrap your abdomen in bandages. He finished quickly and moved onto your legs.
"AH! WHAT THE HELL?! WHO TOLD HER THAT I WAS HERE?!" Kyo yelled as he came running into the kitchen with Kagura right on his tail.
"Oops! Did i let that slip?" Shigure said sarcastically.
"You pervert of a bastard!!" Kyo yelled at Shigure.
"More like a…," Asami began, "bitch-man."
Asami said the last part under her breath. It always made you laugh when she said, "bitch-man". It wasn't because she was insulting anyone. It was because… One, it was such a funny word and two, the way she said it, quick and quietly, made you laugh because it sounded so funny.
So, as always you laughed after the line. By this time Hatori was already done examining both legs and your left arm and wrapped up your entire left leg and right calf. He was now on your right arm.
"Kyo, you didn't call me these past days. I was WORRIED!!" Kagura said as she punched Kyo outside.
You gasped and got up to see if Kyo was alright, you felt the part of your hand Hatori was wrapping loosen.
"Kyo, are you alright?" you inquired as you stood up.
You only heard a moan.
"Yoshiko, I have to finish tending to your wounds," Hatori said.
"Oh... sorry," you said as you sat back down to let Hatori finish.
He finished wrapping your hand, and finished off wrapping you by placing a strip of bandage on your cheek, which caused you to flush noticing the closeness of your faces.
"Now, next time be more careful," he said as he stood up.
"Hai! Arigato Hatori-san!" you said to him as you stood up.
You had your entire left leg wrapped with bandages, your right calf, your right forearm was partially wrapped, your entire right hand, and you had a strip of bandage on your cheek.
"Tamaki-san! Sumimasen about Asami," you said as Tamaki walked in the door, "But I would stay away from Asami for awhile if I were you... she might try and kill you again."
"Actaully, i think she's busy talking to Mori-senpai and Honey-senpai," Haruhi said to you.
"I wouldn't let my guard down with her..." you replied as you looked over at them and a sweat drop formed when you saw Asami give you a peace sign.
You walk into the kitchen; where you see Kyo holding an ice pack and putting it on his arm.
"Kyo, are you alright?" you asked.
"Yeah, it's just that damn Kagura," he replied.
"You know, you shouldn't put an ice pack on bare skin," you said running about to find a cloth towel.
You found a clean kitchen cloth and handed it to him.
"Oh... thanks..." he replied as he took the towel that you were holding, "Um... I..."
"It's not your fault," you finished as you looked up at his face.
"But I shouldn't have left like that... I just-," he said hesitating.
"Please... don't worry about it. I'm sorry about last night. I didn't know that it was going to happen. It was as much as a surprise to me as it was to you," you replied kindly.
"Yoshiko I-," Kyo began.
"Ooiiiiiiii, YOSHIKO!! Come over here!" Asami yelled suddenly.
AN: Well, that's it for this time! I hope you liked it!! Please review! I would really like to see what you think of the story so far! Haha, I'd like to thank KaraxLavi13, my bestie, for making up that line "bitch-man". Haha, it's the greatest line eva!
