Hewo pplz! I just watched Spirited Away for da billionth time 2day! I luv tht movie! So sweet n vry good! Yup…neway, I got sorta stuck on this chappie…so yea! Gomen nasai! (sry-formal) :bows: ummm, reviewer replies:
Reviewer Replies:
Bubbles078: yupyup! I was happy wen I wrote 2 chappie bout Kyo 2! Lol! I no fluff isn't pointless! Its vry point full, but I only wrote tht cuz sum other ppl tend 2 think otherwise! Lol! Im talking bout all da uptight ppl! Neway…awwww ure so sweet! I would be honored to accept the fluff award! Lol! Yes…I am vry happy 4 Kyo and I also think he deserves lotsa luv, which he is getting at da moment! Lol! Thankies 4 da encouragement and da e-mails! Lol!
Aria's star: ive missed ure reviews, pwweez update ure story! Hmmm, u nvr no wht I could do 2 Aya n Mine! Muahahahahaha! Lol! Jk! They are a kawaii couple!
Flute4ever330: yup! Yukirus are sooo kawaii n sweet ne? lol! Aya n Mine totally go 2gthr! They are really cute sumtimes! U think a lot lyk Aria's star at this point! Lol! U both said the same things about Aya n mine!
EarthGurdian: yay! ure the...umm...hold on a sec…ah! Ure da 4th person 2 think so! Lol! I feel soo happy with all da wonderful reviews I get frum u n others!
3xThreat: YAY! Ure welcum 4 da shout out n im glad u liked da way I used da 'heaven' thingee! Hey…ure not the 1st reviewer this time! Lol! Im sorry I confused u n stuff…I have decided tht it's a bracelet, not a necklace! I just get so caught up on writing necklace sumtimes, tht I confuse myself! U can keep da necklace thingee, and evn if mine was a necklace, thn u could have kept it neway! Wht are friends 4? Lol! Ure AWESUM 2! Ja ne!
coolgirl44: yes, I finally got around 2 reading ure story, n I reviewed it! I lyk it! Nice n simple! Lol! Neway, thx 4 da review! Ja!
Now tht reviews are dun n ovr with, on with the story as always!
Zodiac Love: Chapter 10!- Shocking Events
Ayame ended up sleeping over at Shigure's, as he was probably planning to in the first place. That night, as he slept, Ayame thought about what he could do for Mine and how he could tell her about his love. He finally decided on a dinner, and then a walk through the park. But consequently, dark, heavy clouds began to come in the next morning as a dreary mood set about the place.
Kagura insisted on staying for at least a week longer to take care of her Kyo-kun and was sitting with him on the roof. Yuki and Tohru were planning to go out to the 'Secret Base' to secure it before the storm came about. Shigure was in his study, writing out his latest novel. Ayame just sat with a blank face, staring out the window. No body questioned his out of character antics as Shigure told them not too. But everyone was worried for the perverted hebi (snake), though some wouldn't admit it out loud.
"Ne Yuki, I'm worried about Ayame-san. This isn't like him." Tohru whispered to Yuki as they passed where Ayame was sitting in the same position as 5 minutes ago. Yuki sighed.
"Wakarimasu, (I know) this is most unlike him, and though I hate to admit it, I'm worried. Demo (but) Shigure won't tell us what's wrong, and we're not supposed to disturb Ayame."
"Maybe Ayame-san will tell us when he's ready." Tohru put in thoughtfully. Yuki smiled fondly at her.
"I'm sure he will. Now come on, we better get to the secret base. It's getting pretty windy so I'm sure it'll rain soon."
"Hai. (ok) I'm going to go get some supplies we'll need ne? (ok)" Yuki nodded and watched her go. As soon as she left, Yuki groaned and clutched at his forehead. He had a headache that was growing worse by the minute and he suspected he was catching a cold, but he didn't want to worry Tohru and stress her out further so he didn't say anything. Yuki leaned against the wall and sank down until he was sitting with his knees up against his chest. A minute later, he heard Tohru as she came in to view with the supplies they needed, as promised.
Soon the two were walking down the path towards the base. Unfortunately, the minute they got there, the wind seemed to want to torture them as it picked up even more and the first droplets of cool rainwater came down. Yuki groaned in dismay as he and Tohru quickly tried to secure the base. Unfortunately, the wind wasn't working with them and by the time they finished, it was pouring and Yuki's insides felt like they were on fire.
Muddied water, splashed around their feet as the two ran quickly back towards Shigure's. Yuki was shivering lightly, but it got worse and Tohru noticed the moment they were under dry roof. "Yuki! You're shivering! Hold on a minute while I get a towel." Tohru exclaimed as she ran towards the bathroom. When she got back a few moments later, Yuki's shivering was even worse as he panted for breath. "Yuki…you…an attack!" she managed to stutter before she screamed as Yuki blacked out.
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Kyo had just finished changing into dry clothes from when he Kagura got wet on the roof, when he heard a scream from downstairs that sounded like Tohru's. "Tohru!" he cried out as he ran out of his room and down stairs, Kagura also hearing the scream, was right behind him. Ayame and Shigure arrived at the same time Kyo and Kagura did. They stood shocked for a moment as they saw Tohru crying beside an unconscious Yuki. They immediately sprang in to action. Ayame hurried to call Hatori and Kagura immediately went to Tohru to comfort her. Kyo and Shigure picked up the sopping wet Yuki, supporting him in between them. As soon as they managed to get Yuki to his room, the changed him out of his wet clothes and in to dry ones. Kagura took Tohru to the room they shared as she quickly helped her change also, before she also got sick.
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Hatori was working on some files when his phone suddenly rang. "Hello, Sohma, Hatori speaking." He answered in a sort of monotone.
"Ha-san!" came the frantic yell of Ayame over the phone. "You have to come here now!" Hatori immediately sat upright and tense in his chair.
"What's wrong! Where are you!"
"I'm at Shigure's. Ha-san, haiaku!(hurry) It's Yuki! He's unconscious! I think he had an attack and I think he's sick too!"
"I'm on my way! I'll be there in 10 minutes." Hatori replied as he hung up the phone and quickly ran out of his office.
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As soon as he finished the call, Ayame ran up the stairs and in to Yuki's room. He saw Tohru sitting in a chair by the bedside with her face in her arms on the bed. Her shoulders were shaking with her sobs, and Kagura was rubbing her shoulders soothingly. Kyo was watching them with worry in his eyes by the window. Shigure sat against the wall with a tired demeanor. Ayame walked towards the foot of the bed. Yuki looked deathly pale and sweat beaded his brow. Ayame couldn't look any more so he turned and went next to Shigure.
"I don't think Yuki is doing too well." Shigure whispered to Ayame. "This is his worst attack ever." Ayame's eyes clouded over as he glanced where Tohru was still sobbing.
"If Tohru-kun is taking it like this, I hate to see what would happen if…if...Yuki D-didn't…make it." stuttered Ayame, tears threatening to fall out of his eyes.
"Hai. (yes)" agreed Shigure. "Kagura told me how she had freaked out while Kyo had transformed because Yuki told her he could die happily then because she loved him. Kagura said she was sobbing and freaking out. I'm afraid all this emotional stress will be too much on Tohru. She's always hid her emotions when she's sad or something…and now…"
Awhile later, they heard the door opening and footsteps running up the stairs. Hatori appeared in the doorway as he rushed to Yuki's side. He nodded to Ayame and Shigure gesturing towards the teens. They understood and set about ushering every one out. Kyo hesitantly left, and though he tried to cover it, every one noticed anyway. Shigure left behind him and Ayame helped Kagura get Tohru out of the room, as he slid the door shut behind them, and they all went downstairs in to the living room. (I dunno if they have a living room or not so don't blame me! Let's just say they do have one. I swear, I don't know a thing about Shigure's house plan!) Ayame and Shigure went in to the kitchen to make some tea, leaving Tohru, Kyo, and Kagura alone. Kyo looked at Tohru with worry as he walked towards her.
"Tohru…" he whispered. Tohru looked up at him with a tired face and puffy eyes. He opened his arms out for a hug that he didn't give out a lot. Tohru ran into his arms and felt safe for the 3 seconds he was able to hold her in. Tohru still held onto Kyo even after he transformed. Kagura joined the little group hug. Normally, Kyo would get flustered and leave, but for Tohru's sake he decided to stay.
……………………………………………………………………………………………..After a :POOF: and some squeals later, Hatori came down with a grave face. Every one immediately crowded around him with anxious faces. Hatori sighed wearily. "Yuki is stable at the moment..." There were audible sighs of relief through out the small crowd. "But…his condition may change at any time. I will stay here for tonight, and if he can remain stable through the rest of the night, then he will be fine." Hatori continued. "Now I suggest you guys take a rest. You especially Tohru-san." Tohru nodded and with a quick bow, left the room. Kagura and Kyo quickly excused themselves and ran after Tohru, and the adults all went into the kitchen to talk.
Once Kagura and Kyo saw to it that Tohru actually fell asleep for a much needed rest, they decided to take turns watching over Yuki. Kyo volunteered to go first. He sat in the chair still by Yuki's bed as he bounced his gaze from Yuki to the window and the sky he could see from his position now and then. A while later Kyo sighed, staring at Yuki and he suddenly felt the need to talk. It didn't matter that the only person there wouldn't respond; he just needed to get things out of the system.
"Yuki…you need to get better and get up. Tohru needs you. You wouldn't believe how depressed she is. I think all the stress is getting to her. If you would get up, I know she would feel better." After a deep breath and a pause, Kyo nervously hurried on even though he knew Yuki couldn't hear him. "To tell the truth…things aren't the same here without you. Kami-sama…this is so hard to say…of course, I'd never say this when you were awake or anything…whatever! I really sound like I'm crazy and blabbering now, but there was a lady that talked to me while I was unconscious myself and she told me that you were the closest thing to a best friend to me, though I didn't realize it. I doubted that sort of before, but now…To tell you the truth…you aren't half as bad as I thought. Guess I'm like Haru. That baka ushi! (idiot cow):sigh: Just wake up Yuki! Every one is worried." Kyo trailed off as he sighed again and looked away. Suddenly out of no where, a sharp, agonizing pain filled Kyo's head. He groaned and bit back a scream, and clutched at his head, but a minute later, the pain suddenly vanished, but it left his insides slightly messed up. As Kyo reopened his eyes, he saw Yuki stirring. He's not supposed to be awake now! Hatori told us he was probably only going to wake in the morning! I better go get Tohru. Kyo thought to himself as he started to get up.
"Kyo…" rasped Yuki, his violet orbs not so bright anymore, but clouded over with being sick and having a pounding head ache that was worse than the one before.
"Hold on, I'm going to go get Tohru." Kyo quickly replied, shrugging off the fact that Yuki called out his name by using the excuse that he was he first person Yuki saw.
"Iie. (no)…I need…to talk…to you."
"Nani! (What)" Kyo exclaimed in surprise.
"I heard everything…you said. I don't know how…demo (but) I heard you…through the darkness…" Yuki managed to get out. Kyo blushed and just stared at Yuki in shock. "I don't think…I can stay conscious much longer…but before I…chicken out, or…forget…I wanted you to know…that you aren't half bad either and that…what you said….goes back…at…you…." Yuki trailed off with a groan as a fresh wave of pain rippled through his head and he fell back unconscious once more.
"That's not fair." Kyo muttered later. "You didn't have to admit anything…damn you Yuki…" he said half heartedly.
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The next morning, Tohru walked in to Yuki's room and told Kyo she could watch Yuki now and that he should get some rest. Kyo gratefully accepted as he left the room after giving Tohru a blushing kiss on the cheek. Tohru giggled at his bashfulness and gave him a kiss on the cheek of his own. Shaking her head fondly after he left, Tohru sat down in the chair Kyo had just vacated and her face immediately became worried and tense again. She reached across the bed and stroked Yuki's hand that protruded out of the bed sheets. "Get well soon Yuki…" she whispered.
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With Yuki: (this mite be confusing! GOMEN NASAI! And I know im rushing things! I just want this chapter over with!)
After Yuki's little talk with Kyo, Yuki once again fell into darkness. Yuki didn't know how long he lay suspended there until he could suddenly see gain. But everything was white, with the barest smudges of grey as shadows. (Seem familiar! Lol! I just used Kyon-kyon's black-out period n inserted it in to Yuki's! lol!) Suddenly a young man materialized in front of Yuki. Yuki felt like he was staring in to a mirror. The man looked exactly like him!
"Konnichiwa Yuki." The man greeted in the same charming, yet soft tone as Yuki.
"Ano… (umm) Konnichiwa (hello) demo (but)…who are you?"
"Ah, introductions will be made as soon as another young one in your house holds allows himself to sleep."
"You mean…Kyo?" asked Yuki, picking up the hints in the sentence.
"Mmm…ah! Here he is now!" exclaimed the young man. Yuki looked to his right and saw Kyo walking towards him.
"Kyo?"
"Yuki! Ano… (umm) what are you doing here…aren't I supposed to be asleep? This is one screwed up dream…."
"Ah young neko (cat), this is not a dream…more of a…vision! If you will. Just had to merge the both of your subconscious together…Hmm…she certainly is late this time…"
"What is going on!" exclaimed Yuki.
"And who are you talking about?" added a very frustrated Kyo.
"Her!" replied the Yuki-look alike to Kyo, pointing to his left. The lady from Kyo's vision suddenly appeared with a flustered smile.
"Gomen… (sry)" she whispered.
"Oi! (hey) You're the Lady from my vision!"
"We meet again Kyo! Ah, I forgot to formally introduce myself last time! Hajimemashite (pleased 2 meet u), Sohma, Kohaku at your service. I am the first Sohma to be cursed with the spirit of the Neko. (cat)" she announced with a formal bow.
"Hajimemashite, Sohma, Yukito at your service. I am the first Sohma to be cursed with the spirit of the Nezumi. (rat)" followed the Yuki-look alike with a bow also. Yuki and Kyo politely bowed back to the two of them. Kyo opened his mouth to speak, but Kohaku made a shushing-gesture.
"Of course we already know who you guys are and all, but anyway, we don't have much time left, but we both came here to announce something vitally important to the rest of your lives." She announced quickly. "Sohma, Yuki you were the one chosen to bear the burden of the nezumi (rat). Sohma, Kyo you were chosen to bear the burden of the neko (cat). We came to you to tell you that both of you are free of those burdens."
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An impending silence loomed over Yuki and Kyo.
"WHAT!" They both screamed at the same time. Kohaku sighed at rubbed at her forehead.
"I'll take it from here Kohaku." Yukito said as he put a reassuring hand on Kohaku's shoulder. Kohaku bore the faintest of blushes as she nodded and stepped back a step. "Okay straight and simple, the both of your curses are gone. Yuki, because you tried your best to break the bond between you and Akito, won the love of an outsider who accepted you, faced your fears, and won a :ahem: best friend in none other than the neko (cat) whom you finally accepted, you have been set free. You made an effort and much more than that." Yuki looked overwhelmed at the entire idea of being free, and had a puzzled look at the last sentence. "You'll understand later." Yukito added. Yuki nodded and stepped back to let Yukito address Kyo, still looking surprised, confused, and overwhelmed all at the same time.
"Kyo, your curse lifted because you accepted, and admitted to finding a best friend or at least a friend in the nezumi (rat), another Sohma accepted you without questions, an outsider also accepted you with both your forms, and you received love and trust from one who ran away from you before, but stayed with you in the end. Okay, you can finish things up Kohaku." Yukito quickly announced.
Kohaku quickly stepped back in all talk and no nonsense. "I know we are rushing you guys into this and it may be too much to take in. But you have to understand and you have to remain strong. You two are the first Sohmas in ages to have your curses broken. This is big! Your clan head will NOT be happy and he won't tolerate such things. You have to remain strong; you have to help the others that are still cursed. Oh, and Kyo another thing…Kagura isn't cursed anymore either, I will NOT go in to any more details about that and why she is set free, as it will just waste precious time, but consider it our gift to you for what you had to go through." Kyo looked grateful, but just as blown over as Yuki. "Both of you have to protect the ones you love, promise me that you'll help the others and try to protect each other!" Kohaku begged.
"We promise." Kyo and Yuki said at the same time.
"Good. Now another thing you should know is what contains the Jyuunishi (Zodiac) spirits. It's a bracelet. It is hidden in a long forgotten room inside the Sohma Main House. Now that we told you, your clan head will also know. He will also try to keep it from all of you. Be careful. Mine and Yukito's time for us to be able to talk with you is up. We must go. Stay safe."
"Good luck boys. No pressure, but please don't fail the family." Yukito added with a wink.
"Yea…no pressure my ass." muttered Kyo. Yuki and Kyo watched as the first nezumi (rat) and neko (cat) disappeared hand in hand, with smiles on their faces. Yuki turned to say something to Kyo, but found he wasn't there. Suddenly Yuki felt like he was being tugged upwards as white and grey meshed together until he couldn't discern anything and all there was, was the limitless black pits of sleep land.
My longer thn the last chappie and the chappie b4 tht finished! Yay! Sry if im rushing things! Can't help it! I want 2 get past sum stuff! Till my next update! Ja ne!
Silver-chan