When the Princess Takes Stand
By Lady Yukina
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Chapter 7
Anything for you
Someday, we will be able to walk freely
Without anyone getting in our way
Someday, we will hold hands and keep each other warm
Without being judged
Someday, we will make it there
All we need is hope and pray
By Lady Yukina
"Wow, did you guys hear the news today?" Maria Kwon, one of the girls in class said, "One of the electric pole on the west side of town was knocked over by lighting! It was horrible! Many of the house were burned and a lot got injured!"
"Luckily no one died but it cost three more electric poles to tumble down along with the first one. That's the main reason everything was shut down or many people would have been electrocuted during the storm!"
"Damn, that's some crazy stuff…" Uo shook her head, "I heard about that! The city has giving those homes destroyed a temporally home until they were back on their feet…"
Tohru listened closely, feeling sad for those who have lost their positions and the injured, "Is there anything we could do to help them?"
"Well, there is this Public Service that helps them! They sell items on the side walks, car wash and some other neat stuff to build the money!" Maria smiled, "I was gonna go after school to help out as much as I can and I have some cloths that doesn't fit me anymore!"
"Really? I have some stuff animals that I've been meaning to give away!" a girl name Alicia said, "I just have to pick them up from home and go straight over there after school!"
Hana and Uo smiled as they glance at Tohru who was looking out the window, it was still raining but not as horrible than last night.
"You alright Tohru?" Hana asked, "You look distracted…"
Tohru turned to face her and smiled, "Nothing really, just thinking but nothing to worry about…"
Hana and Uo nodded, they just watch her.
'Yuki…' Tohru sighed.
Yuki have mentioned to her that he will be dropping by the main house right after school. Which made her worry.
'Don't let him stop us,' Tohru brushed the strand of hair off her face, 'Let's walk to our future together…'
When the bell rang, everyone came in and has taken their seats. Tohru watched Yuki walked in and take his seat. She bit her lower lip.
She took out a piece of paper and scribbles some notes. Folding it neatly, she passed it to her classmate who delivered it to Yuki.
Yuki blinked as he accepted the note, unfolding it and reading the sentence that was written.
Let's walk our future together…
Tohru
Yuki blinked but smiled softly as he turned his head to Tohru who looked back at him. He nodded and gave her a sweet smile. Tohru felt her stomach flutter and smiled back at him. With that, the rest of the day was boring as they listened to the teachers talking.
After school, Yuki have said his farewell to Tohru and the others. Kyo blinked as he watched him walk away, he turned to Tohru.
"Where is he going?" he asked.
"To the main house," Tohru answered, "Akito have summoned him…"
Kyo's eyes widen, "WHAT?"
"Why didn't he say anything to me or Shigure? What if Akito decided to lock him up as well? Why the hell did he agree to go meet with that bastard? ALONE?"
Tohru couldn't answer. She just gave Kyo a warm smile and patted his shoulder.
"He will be alright," She said, "Have a little faith on Yuki, Kyo…"
With that she turned around, "Come on, I still have dinner to prepare! Let's go shopping…"
Kyo couldn't say anything at all. He followed her.
Yuki walked the familiar path to the main house, thoughts running wild.
'Damn, what if he decides to lock me up?' he though, 'I can't take that chance…'
'If push come to shove, I'll fight my way out…'
He reached the main gate and let himself in without trouble. As he entered, he felt something wrong. The place looked more gloomy than usual, like the darkness have grown but he kept on walking until he reached Hatori's house.
He knocked on the door, "Hatori? It's Yuki! Are you in?"
He waited until he heard footstep from inside the house. The door opened and what Yuki saw was not the same person who usually the calm, altogether and always serious Hatori. This Hatori looked like he hasn't slept in a week, there was blackness around his eyes.
"Hatori?" Yuki was shocked, "What happened to you?"
Hatori shook his head, "Never mind that, come inside…"
Yuki was still shock but walked in the house anyway. Hatori closed the door and walked passed him taken him by the arm along the way.
"What? Hatori?" Yuki blinked as he was rushed to the back room.
"Akito plans to cage Kisa and Hiro tomorrow night," Hatori growled under his breath, "We have to move them quick or they'll be tormented and beaten…"
"The last thing I need is for two children's innocence be taken away from them…"
Yuki felt the range and hated building up inside him.
No, he couldn't let that happened to Kisa and Hiro, not if he could help it.
"We need to act fast," Hatori said, "Everything is set for the 1st act – as Tohru had planned…"
Yuki stared at him, "It will continue as planned."
"You're taken them of course?"
Hatori nodded, "Yes, I already made preparations and made the necessary task…"
"I'll be giving Tohru a message that we are set to go…"
"Alright then," Yuki looked out side the window, "We will have to do what we could to prevent our lives to be taken away…"
Let's walk our future together…
'Tohru…' Yuki thought, 'I won't fail you…'
Yuki turned to leave, "I have to see what Akito wants to see me about…"
Hatori's eyes help sincere concern, "He didn't tell Kureno what he is planning with you and he refuse to tell me anything…"
"Do be careful Yuki, his mind is twisted and mad…"
Yuki nodded and left the room. Oh, he knows what to expect when it comes to Akito but he will keep his eyes open just incase he decide to do anything drastic.
--
On their way to the grocery store, Tohru's cell phone began to beep.
"A text message," she said, "I wonder who is it from…"
She pressed her receive button and then her eyes widen. Kyo looked at her and wondered.
"Who is it?" he asked.
"It's from Hatori," she said softly, "Everything is ready for the first act…"
Kyo stood still. He, of course, was prepared but he didn't expect it to be this soon.
"What do we need to do?" he asked.
Tohru turned to face him with a smile.
"The game begins here," said Tohru, "Akito made his first move…"
"It's out turn…"
With that, they made they way towards the store with a little extra added to their list.
--
Yuki waited outside the doorway of the familiar hall. It gave him the shiver when unsettling feeling came to him, the memories of his childhood.
'Get this over with and get out fast,' he said to himself, 'Nothing good about standing out here…'
Gathering everything he got, he cleared his throat, "Akito, its Yuki…"
Listening closely, he heard a small rustle of fabrics inside the room. Then soft footstep until it stopped just on the other side of the door.
"I just want to let you know that I disapproved of that little witch attitude with me the other day," his voice sounded distant and sick, "You do know very well how I dislike people who disrespect me, Yuki…"
Yuki sigh and rolled his eyes, "Is that all Akito? You know very well that Tohru isn't part of our family and so you have no right to order her around…"
"Also, I was surprised my self with her out burst with you but you shouldn't have pushed her like that," Yuki smirked, "You deserved her out burst and you know it…"
There was a pregnant silence and Yuki decided it was time to leave.
"If that is all you need to talk about I have homework and some preparations for the school activities to arranged."
Yuki turned to leave when Akito's voice came around from the other side of the door, "You disobeyed me so many times Yuki and you know very well how I hate those who disobeyed me…"
The lavender haired boy didn't bother to turn around, "Say anything you like Akito but I already made up my mind and not even you can stop me…"
"And you know that as well…"
With that, Yuki left the main house with only Hatori watching from the nearby window and an approving looking in his eyes.
'Good job Yuki,' Hatori thought to himself, 'Leave the rest to me and prepare your selves…'
'This is going to be some ride…'
--
It was an hour later. Yuki have meet up with Tohru and Kyo outside the skirt of the forest that leads towards Shigure's house.
Kyo was first to spoke, "Well? What happened?"
"His being stubborn and controlling as ever," said Yuki, tiredly, "It's nothing new but he is going to do what he said he would anyway…"
Tohru patted his back, "No worries, everything's in place and ready to operate…"
"It begins tonight…"
--
Shigure was packing all the necessary belongings and important documents in a neat organized pile on the bed. After learning the fact that the first act was now in motion, he began packing.
They were going to ship half of their belongings tonight. With Hatori's help, it will be done.
A knock on his door cut him off, "Shigure? The boys and I are done…"
Shigure opened the door, "I'm done as well…"
"Make sure you got everything you need for tonight…"
Tohru gave him a sincere smile, "We did and we doubled check…"
"Good, then I'll travel with Hatori and come back on the 3rd night as planned…" Shigure sighed deeply, "His going to be angry tomorrow…"
"Everything will work out Shigure," Tohru assured him, "I promise you…"
Shigure watched the girl walk away from him towards the kitchen. He couldn't help but feel proud and concern with the girls new attitude. It was confusing and scary at the same time.
"Kyo and I will help you take the stuff at the meeting area…" Shigure turned to face Yuki who was standing at the landing of the stairs, "So you wouldn't have a hard time of doing it your self…"
"Thanks, that would help…" Shigure smiled, "Be sure you take care of her while I'm gone and don't do things that your too… OW!"
"Idiot!" Yuki have kicked him, "Don't say stupid things like that!"
"But --- but I was just…" Shigure stammered.
"NO, you're an idiot to think that!" Yuki then walked away, "I'll be back before dinner time!"
Then he was gone. Leaving the grinning dog on the side of the wall.
--
Tohru packed a large amount of food in two large containers.
"This should be enough," she said.
"What is?" she turned her head just in time to see Kyo walk in.
She smiled, "Their meals for the next few days…"
"Hatori will be returning the day before Shigure and then leave again two days after," she warped the containers with a large cloth, "I'll be sending them another few days worth of food that day too…"
Kyo remained silent. Listening to her the whole time, just listening. He clutched his fist tighter at his side.
"Tohru --- I…" Kyo blinked when he felt a touched on his shoulder. He turned and found Shigure with a goofy smile on his face.
"Don't…" Shigure simply said, "Now's not the time for that…"
He then walked away, humming to himself.
"Kyo?" Tohru blinked, "You were saying?"
Kyo blinked and turned to face Tohru, she didn't notice Shigure.
Sighing, he shook his head, "Nothing… don't worry about it…"
"Ok" Tohru then returned fixing dinner, "Let Shigure know that dinner will be ready in an hour…"
"What about the rat?" Kyo asked, usually she would ask him to let Yuki know which he hates doing.
"Don't worry about Yuki," she said, "He know when to come home for dinner…"
And with that said, she asked him to leave.
Kyo walked outside the house. The darken sky glittered with stars and the full moon glowed brightly above him. Kyo looked up and closed his eyes.
"Tohru," He let out her name in a soft sigh, "… just for you"
"I'll do anything for you…"
Then the darken night welcome him not realizing that someone in the shadows have heard his plea…
TBC…
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