Blue: Hey guys! This was the hardest chapter for me to write so far. I started it after I got back from Sushi Yoshi. I had just eaten a tsuru bento and I was ready to go (although Ivey was just a tad bit grumpy cause they didn't have onigiri). However the inspiration was just not there. Finally I got over a page written when my computer froze up. Of course I hadn't saved since the second paragraph so Ivey said several rather creative obscenities. They were all aimed at me, but I couldn't blame her. So at that point I cried a little, took three sleeping pills and watched Witch Hunter Robin until I passed out in an awkward position on my bed. I slept from two a.m. until five p.m. and then restarted this chapter. It actually turned out better than what I had originally written.

Ivey: I'm still pissed at you though. You really are a stupid bitch you know that?

Blue: I know. Well onto the reviews! AnimeFreaks13 left me a very nice review as usual. I'm glad I'm not the only one who gets confused on what happened when. I keep going back through like three chapters just to find what someone said so I could refer to it. This would have been out sooner, but well I was recovering from lack of sleep. S.B. Kisses I'm glad you liked it. I hope you enjoy this one too! Amelie Rae Lanhoss Yay two reviews! I'm sorry that you can't figure out if Hana is evil or not, but that's kind of the point. It's leading up to a suspenseful moment in the next chapter. About the bird… Akito used to watch them when he was little (in my story) and in the anime/manga he has birds so yeah… And yes Akito is responsible for the servant being sick. He sorta, kinda had Hana poison just a little. But she doesn't die or anything… I don't think… Anyway! West FullMoon Akito is more than just a depressed prince, as you will see in this chapter! Hehe! Pebbled Sky you will soon find out why Hana helped Akito. But for now I can't tell you if she's good or evil. Sorry! And thank you so much for adding me to your favorites list! I feel so loved! saiyuki-cat I was happy to read your story! Well there is defiantly going to be a little romance in this story but I still can't decide on pairings! And, yes, Kyo WILL be in this story as well as Hatsuharu and Uo! I'm not sure about any of the other characters though. Kureno and Rin will not be in it though cause I only have the anime and manga vol. 1-5. I would have no way to get them in character since I don't even know anything about them. Kute Anime Kitty I'm sorry for being mean, but it'll probably happen again. Forgive this humble servant. Thanks everyone! Enjoy chapter ten!

Ivey: You're a moron if you think Blue owns Fruits Basket. Actually you're probably a moron anyway.

Blue: Ivey don't insult the readers!

This is dedicated to my best friend Josh. If you were here it would take me so long to play Silent Hill 4.

What's Left Unsaid

By Blue

For Tohru time seemed to stand still… Everyone in the banquet hall was staring at her. Her jaw was slack as she struggled to comprehend what had just happened. 'Why is Tomo… He's a gardener so why would he be…' The confused maid's eyes suddenly widened and she quickly looked down at the mess she had made. At her feet lay the shattered remains of the china bowl and splattered across the front of her dress and the king's boots was the soup. Her head jerked up and her horror stricken face was visible to everyone. Tears welled up in her eyes and she dropped to her knees.

"I'm so sorry!" she cried as she frantically tried to gather all the fragments into her apron. One of the other maids suddenly snapped out of her daze and wretched Tohru up by her arm and yanked her out of the banquet hall. Another maid started cleaning up the mess while the third maid dashed to the kitchen for another bowl of soup. The king snapped his fingers at the remaining maid to gain her attention.

"You! Leave that for now and get me Makoto. You two!" He called his sons' attention to him and frowned. "I'd meant to inform you about something of importance during dinner, but perhaps it would be better if I spoke to each of you separately. I seem to have lost my appetite. Akito, come with me. Yuki I'll send someone for you later." Makotos hurried entrance drew all eyes to the door.

"My lord you sent for-"

"Makoto get that incompetent wench and bring her to my study. I will deal with her myself," King Yukio interrupted. Makoto bowed and scurried off to collect Tohru. Yuki's mouth had suddenly become dry as a desert. He swallowed reflexively which only seemed to stick his tongue to the roof of his mouth. It felt rather like trying to eat peanut butter without any milk. His nails dug into his thighs as he struggled for something to say. If Miss Honda was beaten or fired it would be his entire fault.

"Father I… It's not Miss Honda's fault! Please don't dismiss her!" he pleaded. Kind Yukio raised a brow at his son.

"Oh really? So who was the one who shattered the bowl and ruined my boots then?" Yuki had no response.

While all the hustle and bustle was occurring in the banquet hall Hana was busy packing. In a satchel she placed an extra frock, a heavy cloak, a small purse filled with coins, a loaf of bread, and two apples. With quick movements she tied the bag closed and slung the strap over her shoulder. Hana was half way out the door when she quickly turned around and grabbed a letter on the desk with "Tohru" written on the front. Slipping it into her apron pocket she abandoned her noisy shoes and walked swiftly down the hall. She didn't have much time left.

The maid had left Tohru seated in the kitchen with instructions not run off if she knew what's good for her. Her hands were shaking uncontrollably and she clasped them together in an effort to stop them. 'I'm such an idiot! I made a fool out of myself in front of the royal family! But why was Tomo…' Tohru suddenly gasped as the pieces clicked together. It was the prince's private garden. The look on his face when she'd said she'd never seen the prince before. Lord Shigure's reaction when she'd called him Tomo. It finally made sense. Her eyes widened in horror. 'He's really Prince Yuki and I've been so disrespectful! But did he let me think that he was a gardener?' Prince Yuki's words suddenly popped into her head. Yellow roses mean friendship and we are friends, right? "He just wanted to have a friend…" she realized. "Someone who didn't just think of his as the prince." An overwhelming sadness washed over her. 'He must be so lonely… Poor Yuki, it must be so hard to make friends when everyone is so afraid of offending you.' The kitchen door was yanked open and Tohru jumped to her feet. Makoto was standing framed in the doorway with a rueful little smile on his face.

"Come with me."

In the king's study the atmosphere was tense. King Yukio sat at his desk while Akito was calmly standing in front of the bookshelf reading the various titles. The king watched his son with hardened eyes. The sound of the rain hitting the windows filled his ears. The sound, which usually soothed him, was currently nothing more than a nuisance. What he had to say his son would not like.

"Akito, how have you been?" The boy didn't answer at first and let his fingers trail over the spines of the books.

"How am I always father?" he responded.

"Hatori has told me that you've grown weaker of late. That you haven't quite recovered from your last bout of illness. Your health is something I've ignored for far too long and I have come to a decision." Akito stilled his hand that was tracing the smooth edge of a marble bookend. The King stood and strolled over to the window and stared out into the darkness.

"In most cases the eldest son is chosen as the successor to the throne, however you are a twin and your constant illness is something that must be taken into consideration. As such I have spoken with Hatori and he has informed me that the advances in medicine in the neighboring kingdom of Pinnath far surpass that which has been achieved here in Angmar. In two weeks time there shall be a ball at which I shall announce Yuki as my heir. After which you will be taken to Pinnath in the hope that whatever it is God has cursed you with can be cured."

Akito felt like he couldn't breathe. Yuki would take the crown which by all rights should be Akito's and he was being sent away. The prince's features twisted into a snarl and he grasped the bookend firmly in his hand.

"NO!"

Makoto led Tohru most of the way and then pointed her down a corridor with instructions to go through the third door to the left and don't bother knocking. He left with a look of glee dancing across his features. If her klutzy performance earlier didn't get her sacked then entering the king's study without showing proper respect certainly would. 'Finally that little wench will get what's coming to her.'

Tohru watched him leave slowly walked over to the door. She couldn't recall ever being more terrified in her live and felt as if she was going to be sick any moment now. With a deep breath and a quick prayer she opened the door. Tohru froze at what she saw. Akito was standing over his father's body splattered with blood and a look of malice about him.

Ivey: You are so evil. You know the reviews are going to kill you, right?

Blue: Yes. That is why I'm working on chapter eleven right now and have locked my door.

Ivey: Wait… I'm on the other side of the door.

Blue: Yes… yes you are…