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As the Hawk Flies

Chapter 9 Trapped with Tohru

Wednesday

Ki and Kyo just came in after another training session.

"O you guys are back. The main house called. Akito wishes to see you." said Shigure

"What does his royal pain want now?"

"I have no idea but you better hurry it sounded urgent."

"Fine I'm going."

Main House

Ki walked into Akito's room.

"Uncle are you here?" Ki looked around. "I guess he's not here."

"Excuse me are you Keoni?" Ki turned around and saw a man standing there. Ki nodded. "Good I'm Kureno the Rooster. Akito-sama will meet you in a different room today. I'll take you to him." Kureno lead Ki down the hall and into a room he had never seen before.

"Nephew you are here." said Akito. Ki stepped into the room. It was covered with ancient sutras carved into the wall. Kureno closed the door behind him.

"Uncle what is this place?" asked Ki

"This room was specially designed to contain demonic power. You don't think I wanted to speak with you?" Akito touched a symbol on the wall and all the symbols began to glow and Ki was struck by a strange force and fell to the floor. Ki sat up and began to laugh evilly.

"So Akito you couldn't wait to speak with me again?" said Oni.

"Oni Taka it has been awhile."

"Yes, so how is the souvenir I left you last time." Oni tensed his claws. "You want another scar?" Oni ran at Akito but was repelled by a magical force.

"You think I would willingly let you out and not take precautions?"

"You've done your research. Now what do you want?"

"Tell me? Do you still want to be free?"

"What kind of stupid question is that? You think I like the fact that the first time I've lived this long is in a body with my slayers namesake?

"What?"

"So even you don't know? Keoni was the one who slew me. He was a rouge but when he defeated me the lord gave him the title Sohma and thus the line began. Why else do you think I chose the Sohmas to put the curse on?" Now I ask again. What do you want?"

"You know Ki has found a way to break the curse I cannot allow this I will not lose my zodiac."

"So the great Akito fears abandonment. You know there is also my way. Any zodiac I kill will not be reborn. For example." Oni turned toward Kureno. "If I killed your precious Rooster he would not… Wait a second you are not of the zodiac. At least not anymore. Oni laughed.

"What's so funny?"

"It's just that there is another way to break the curse, but I don't think many will want to do it. And it appears that you have just as many secrets. How would they react if they knew that their god is a sniveling, whining little bi?" But Oni was cut off when he was shocked by the energy of the symbols.

"How dare you speak of such things? I could end your life right now!"

"Quick to anger are we. Did I come at the wrong time of the month?" Oni was shocked again.

"SILENCE! You will listen to me now! If you can keep Ki from breaking the curse I will grant you your freedom as long as you don't harm my zodiacs."

"I will accept your terms Akito for now." Oni whispered that last part. "Do we have a deal?" Oni extended his hand.

"Deal." Akito shook Oni's hand. Oni tightened his grip on Akito's hand and pulled him closer and placed his hand on Akito's chest. "What are you doing?" Oni smirked.

"Just confirming the truth. Don't worry I'll tell no one your secret. Until we meet again." (A/N To those who have read up to vol. 17 you know how creepy Oni's actions were.) Oni let go of Akito and slumped back on the floor.

"Kureno get this trash out of here. Take him to the Dog's house."

"Yes Akito." Kureno picked up the unconscious Ki and carried him out the door.

The Next day

Ki slowly opened his eyes and was blinded by the early morning light.

"How the hell did I get here?" asked Ki. Ki got up and saw the clock 6:00 AM. Ki bolted upright. "How long was I out?" Ki quickly got washed and changed into his uniform and ran downstairs.

"He lives." Laughed Shigure.

"What the hell happened to you? Kureno brought you back last night but wouldn't tell us what happened to you." said Kyo

"I have no idea. I remember Akito saying something to me then nothing."

"Well let's get to school." said Yuki. As they exited the kitchen Shigure called to Ki quietly.

"We still going through with the plan?"

"Of course." Ki walked out of the kitchen.

Saturday

Yuki was walking out of the school after a student council meeting.

"Damn meetings. Whose idea was it to have a meeting on a Saturday?" Yuki said annoyed. He was walking and saw Haru standing there. "Haru? What are you doing here?"

"I was looking for Ayame's shop?"

"Why on earth would you want to go there?"

"I was thinking of getting Rin a present."

"But you guys broke up."

"O yeah. But could you take me there anyway?"

"Fine."

Aya's Shop

Yuki and Haru walked into the shop and saw Shigure and Ayame sitting and talking.

"Shigure what are you doing here?"

"What I can't visit old friends?"

"Come on brother we were just about to break out the photo albums. Do you want to see?"

"I'd really love to but I have to pick up Honda-san from work."

"Don't worry about it Yuki just have Kyo pick her up." suggested Haru

"Please brother it would mean a lot to me."

"Fine." said Yuki reluctantly.

All too easy. Thought Shigure.

Tohru's Work.

"Goodbye everybody." Said Tohru as she walked away, she saw Kyo standing there. "Kyo-kun what are you doing here?"

"The Rat got caught up and asked me to come get you."

"Kyo-kun you didn't have to do that."

"I know I didn't have to I wanted to." Tohru blushed. "Now c'mon." Kyo and Tohru got onto the elevator.

"Bye Tohru-chan." Chimed Momiji.

"Bye Momiji see you tomorrow." The elevator doors closed. When they closed Momiji pulled out a small walkie-talkie.

"This is Baby Bunny calling Papa Bird the bears are in the cave." There was some static.

"Um Momiji?" said Ki's voice.

"Yes."

"What the hell was that?"

"Our codenames. Aren't they cool?" Momiji heard a long sigh.

"Just stick with our names. But we have visual confirmation from the security camera. We'll keep you updated."

"Okay Baby Bunny over and out."

Control Room

Ki had just hung up on Momiji.

"Where does he get this stuff?" asked Ki. Saki shrugged

"I don't know koi. But shouldn't you shut off the power?"

"O yeah." Ki pushed a button on the console. He looked over to see Saki pushing another button. "What are you doing?" She smirked.

"Making sure to record this moment."

"I love you."

"I know you do."

Elevator

Tohru and Kyo were waiting when suddenly the elevator stopped.

"Kyo-kun what happened?"

"Probably a power surge. Let me try something." He walked over to the button and pushed it. Nothing happened. He pushed it harder. Nothing happened. He began to repeatedly push the button rapidly.

"Kyo I don't think its working."

"I'll make it work damn it." He pushed the button one last time hard. "Ow."

"Kyo-kun you hurt your finger." She went over and grabbed his hand. "It doesn't look that bad." She kissed his finger lightly making both of them blush. "There all better."

"Uh thanks."

Control Room

Ki and Saki were practically dieing they were laughing so hard.

"O God that had to have been the funniest thing I've ever seen." Laughed Ki who was almost sobbing.

"I know they make the cutest couple."

"Hey what about us?"

"All right, second cutest couple."

"That's better."

Elevator

"Kyo-kun what are we going to do?" asked Tohru sounding very worried.

"Tohru please stop worrying I'm sure it'll start up soon. Hey what's that?" Kyo walked over to the emergency phone and picked up. "Hello our elevator has stopped." A deep voice answered.

"Yeah we know we're taking care of it."

"But how long should it be?"

"Sorry, You just have to sit tight." Kyo heard a click.

"Wait don't hang up. Damn it." Kyo slammed the phone down. "Well it looks like were stuck here." Kyo sat down on the floor.

"O this is all my fault we should have taken the stairs."

"Tohru sit down and relax."

"Okay, Kyo-kun what's wrong."

"It's just I could have sworn I heard giggling."

Control Room

Ki had just hung up the phone, he was laughing hard.

"I can't believe they didn't recognize me."

"Well you are an excellent actor koi. What are they doing now?"

"Just sitting there. I should have brought a deck of cards or something then at least I'd have something to do."

"I know what we can do."

"What?"

"This." Saki leaned forward and kissed Ki. They separated gasping for breath.

"That works." Ki reached and turned off the walkie-talkie. "We don't need any interruptions." Saki got out of her chair and carefully slipped onto Ki's lap making sure he wouldn't transform and started kissing him again.

Elevator

"So how was work?" asked Kyo

"O it was fine." she said. "Are you alright?"

"Yeah just bored." Kyo sighed.

Why did I have to get stuck here? O well at least if I'm stuck with anyone it's her. Wait what am I thinking she doesn't like me like that. Does she?

Flashback

"So what's your problem?" asked Ki

"Nothing just thinking." Replied Kyo

"Of how she saw your true form."

"Hey!"

"Sorry, force of habit. But why worry? If she can accept mine yours should be easy."

"But how can she do that?"

"You really don't see it do you?"

"See what?"

"Never mind if you can't see it I'm not going to tell you."

End Flashback

Is that what Ki was talking about? Could she really love me?

"Kyo-kun what are you thinking about?" Kyo started and blushed.

"O nothing."

With Momiji

"O what's going on? They said they would keep me updated." Said Momiji while walking towards the control room. He opened the door. "Guys what's going AHH!"

"Ahh! What the hell?" Screamed Ki

"Eep!" squealed Saki as she fell on Ki in surprise.

POOF

"Damn it Momiji! Learn to knock." Ki flew out and began pecking Momiji on the head.

"Waa, Saki Ki's hurting me." Ki stopped when he was shocked by an electric wave.

"That's enough." She walked over to Momiji. "You okay?" He just stared and blushed. "What's wrong?" Ki flew over and landed on Saki's shoulder careful not to dig his talons in.

"Um Saki you forgot to button up your shirt." Saki looked down and blushed furiously. She turned and started buttoning her shirt.

"I'm so sorry Momiji."

"That's okay." Said Momiji with a grin.

POOF

"Quit staring you lech." Said Ki as he hit Momiji.

"Ow he's hitting me."

"Do I have to shock you again?" Ki shook his head. "Good now get changed will you."

Ki quickly got dressed.

"So anything new happen?" asked Momiji. Ki looked at the screen.

"No they're still just sitting there." Ki sighed "This is taking too long. Saki use your power to shake it."

"Why koi?"

"Nothing gets people together better than thinking you're in danger."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes."

"Okay." Saki started concentrating.

"Ki did you hurt your neck?" asked Momiji

"What?"

"You have a bruise on your neck." Ki blushed and covered his neck.

"It's not a bruise. It's a hickey."

"What's that?"

"You'll find out when you get a girlfriend."

Elevator

Kyo and Tohru were sitting in the elevator when it began to shake. Tohru jumped up in fright and began pacing.

"O my God what are we going to do this can't be happening."

"Tohru calm down it's probably trying to start." Said Kyo standing up.

"What's going to happen? I'm too young to die there's so much I haven't done."

"Please calm down?" Tohru was still pacing nervously. Kyo sighed. "God forgive me." Kyo grabbed Tohru's shoulders and kissed her. Tohru's eyes went wide but then drooped slightly. Kyo broke the kiss. "I'm sorry it just it was the only thing I could think." But Kyo was cut off by Tohru practically jumping on him kissing him pushing him into the wall.

Control Room

Everyone was staring at the screen blankly.

"God damn." Swore Ki

"I didn't think Tohru-chan was so aggressive." Said Momiji

"Yes it's always the innocent ones." Stated Saki. "You guys head downstairs I'll start up the elevator."

"Right." Ki and Momiji ran down to the ground floor and stood in front of the elevator. Ki pulled out a camera from his pocket. "10 bucks says they're still kissing."

"Okay." The doors opened and Kyo and Tohru were still making out in the corner. Ki started taking pictures.

"We hope you have enjoyed your stay in the elevator of love." Kyo and Tohru turned around.

"You planned this?" yelled Kyo

"Yes but I did not act alone. I'd like to thank Momiji for access to the control room and Haru and Shigure for distracting Yuki."

"I'll kill you."

"O come on you can't tell me it wasn't worth it." Kyo stopped and blushed. "See, now buh-bye." Ki turned and ran.

"Wait get back here."

Shigure's House

"So you got it all on tape." Said Shigure.

"Yep will be able to get it tomorrow." Said Ki

"I can't believe you did this to me." Stated Yuki

"Sorry but they were meant for each other. I'll find you're love next." Yuki blushed. "Besides look how happy they are." He motioned to the new couple asleep on the couch.

"Yeah I guess your right." The phone rang.

"I'll get it." Ki picked up the phone. "O hey Momiji. Yeah okay bye." He hung up the phone. "Momiji said he let it slip that Kyo and Tohru are together."

"To who?"

"Some girl named Kaguya or something."

"KAGURA!"

"Yeah that's it." The earth began to shake. "What the hell."


Well there's this chapter. Next time Ki has to deal with Kagura and he feels he's found Yuki's match in a certain Horse that's right Yuki x Rin. Also Ki goes with Tohru and the other's to Kyoko's grave and feels it's time to visit his mother's grave as well. And a person from Ki's past shows up. In chapter 10 "Shadows of the Past."