OH MY GOD! I AM SO SORRY! It's been 2 months since I've last updated! I AM SO SORRY! It's just that a lot of stuff has been going on in life, and I've had other things to worry about… My deepest apologies. Now, on to the story we've all been waiting for!
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Chapter 10 – Darkness
Haru looked up, fear invading his dark brown eyes. He stared at the figure standing in the door; short black hair, black eyes, black shirt, black pants. In an odd sense he was darkness in a tangible form.
"It's been a while, hasn't it, Hatsuharu?" He asked, walking up to the fearful boy.
"Yes, it has Akito."
"I'd almost forgotten you were staying here with Shigure."
"I'm sorry…" He apologized, knowing that's what Akito would've wanted to hear, but truly, he had no idea why he wanted to hear it.
"I forgive you."
"Thank you, Akito…" Haru said quietly, avoiding eye contact with the so-called god of the zodiac.
"I hear about your… 'condition,' Hatsuharu, from Hiro and Kisa. You know you just could've come to me for help. I would've put you in a nice room all of your own. You'd only have to think of yourself; I'd come to visit you, of course," Akito told him, almost kindly.
"I…" Haru had no idea how to respond. "Akito, I…"
"What? You what?" Akito asked harshly.
"Akito? What are you doing here?"
Both Akito and Haru looked up to the sudden voice. IT was Shigure. "Shigure… I'm talking to Hatsuharu, if you must know," Akito almost growled.
Shigure forced a relieved smile, saying ", as long as you aren't killing the poor boy or something. It's hard to tell these days…"
"What do you care, Shigure! Why are you always so cruel to me!"
"Oh, Akito, my darling," he smiled sarcastically ", why shouldn't I be so cruel to you?"
Akito growled at Shigure and wrapped his arms around Haru's shoulders. "Hatsuharu, you'd have to come back to me eventually, because of our bond. You'd come back eventually, wouldn't you?" He paused, presumably waitng for an answer. "Wouldn't you? He asked in a stricter tone.
Shigure sighed. "My, this is a problem, isn't it?"
Haru didn't seem to hear Shigure. He shut his eyes tightly, hoping to seal the world from his mind. Maybe this would work. Maybe it was all just a dream… Please, let it be a dream Haru begged. He opened his eyes.
It wasn't a dream. He shut his eyes again. He could feel a big lump in his throat, and his eyes watering up. Help me, he begged, anyone, please, help me! Why isn't Shigure doing anything to help! Help! He felt a tear slide down his face, but with the swipe of a sleeve it was gone.
"Akito, stop it!" He heard a voice, a familiar voice. He expected his black self to be standing up for him, and talking with out him realizing it. But it wasn't his voice. He was afraid to open his eyes now.
"Well if it isn't Yuki…" At this, Haru opened his eyes – no longer afraid – and looked at the top of the stairwell. There he was, standing tall. But what now?
"Akito, get away from Haru!" Yuki yelled, taking a step down, towards Haru and Akito.
"Oh? What do you plan on doing, Yuki? Hm?" He asked in a taunting tone, pulling Haru closer to him. Haru watched Yuki; his (Yuki's) arms were trembling. Yuki was scared, really scared.
The door swung open again and a man with brownish-red hair emerged from the stormy night. He had pale skin, and he was wearing a casual dark green suit (not like Hatori's suits. His was much more casual.). "Akito… WE have to go back now. It's almost midnight, and you know if you don't sleep you'll get sick again."
"Kureno…" Akito murmured. "Fine," he said, finally releasing Haru. "I'll be back, Hatsuharu, so don't get better without my permission," Akito threatened. Then Akito and Kureno left, leaving the room in silence.
"Haru…" Yuki ran down the steps and sat down next to Haru on their couch ", are you alright?"
Haru responded by clinging to Yuki, and letting the salty tears run down his cheeks. "I'm sorry!" He sobbed ", I've caused you so much trouble! I was so scared! I'm so sorry!"
What was there to be afraid of? Akito. Why be afraid of him? He put Rin and Kisa in the hospital. He could lock me up and take anyone I care for away from me…
Yuki hesitantly hugged Haru and help him until they both fell asleep. Shigure smiled, Brave, Yuki-chan. Very brave…
End of Chapter 10
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THERE! I finished! –cry- Poor Haru! Stupid Akito! DX n.n Go Yuki! Anyway… Uh, yeah. I finally finished it. Forgive me for the probable many typo's and mistakes I made; it's cold, and one in the morning. So yeah… I'm really sorry about the delay. I got so caught up in watching Bleach that I couldn't pull away from it!
Blonde-Existentialist - thanks! n.n Wow. Actually, I thought about making Haru have more personalities… o.O I just thought it would be fun. I might, actually. And I like Hatori and Yuki… and they're pretty close to Haru (well, I made it like that… But they're cool!). XD Hope you don't mind…
Erenriel – Sorry to dissapoint you!
Sanrio-chan – Thanks, Sanrio! I'll be sure to take that comment to heart! –cry- What a touching story! XD
Monkeyfeet- Oh my god! Sorry! –cry- I'm so sorry! Please don't stop reading! Sorry, but you're wrong… I'm glad you like it!
Blackangeltwin- n.n You're the lucky winner that sent me over the edge and made me finally write this chapter! LUCKY YOU!
Again, everyone I am truly sorry for the wait! And the suspense! Ok. Time for a vote. All in favor of Haru having more personalities, say "oh, I do, I do!" or something along those lines to indicate that you want him to have more personalities.. XD Review, guys! I LOVE YOU ALL FOR STICKING AROUND!