~Miyana's POV~

You woke up in the morning to find Fuji gone. You got dressed and packed a bag for later. You'd go to the beach and sleep on the shore, hidden by the rocks that jutted up along the southern coast. You just couldn't be around them during a full moon. You just couldn't. You hid your bag in your closet and walked downstairs.

"Good morning!" you called as you walked into the kitchen.

"Morning Miyana!" Ryoga and Ryoma said simultaneously.

"There's breakfast on the table, go ahead and dig in," Mrs. Echizen said. You smiled and took a seat at the table. There were eggs, bacon, and pancakes. You piled your plate and dug in. The boys finished and watched you eat. You love pancakes. They are one of your favorite foods. When you finished the three of you walked over and cleaned your dishes. You grabbed your tennis racket and ran out the door.

"See ya! Thanks for breakfast," you called. You had to start school again. As a transfer student of all things. Of all days too. As the bell rang, you sat in a seat in the principal's office wondering who would be in your class. You were older than Ryoma, so you wouldn't be with him. As the principal walked you through the halls you wondered if you would be in Fuji's class. You were the same age as him after all. Him, Kawamura, Inui, and you were. You still hadn't met Tezuka, but you figured he's be the same age. You followed the principal into the room and skimmed the class. Sure enough, Kawamura and Fuji were sitting with an empty desk between them in the very back row. They smiled at you as your eyes came in contact with each of theirs in turn. You smiled right back, but inside you were worried.

"Please take your seat; the empty desk in the back," the principal instructed and left for the teacher to take over. He didn't even introduce you. A boy raised his hand.

"Sensei. Who's the girl with the tail?" Your eyes hardened. You stood up and walked to his desk.

"My NAME is Miyana. Stating that I have a tail is OBVIOUS and RUDE." You turned on your heel and walked back to your seat.

"Well, Miss Miyana, Welcome to Seishun Gakure," the teacher said. You smiled. You went through the ay introducing yourself and telling people off when they mentioned your tail. When you get home you collapsed on your bed.

"Thanks for walking me home Fuji," you said.

"No problem."

"Hey Fuji…"

"Yeah?"

"Tonight is a full moon."

"Yeah."

"I… won't be around for a while. There is something I must do… Tonight… because of the moon, and because I am like this," you indicated your tail.

"What do you mean?"

"I can't explain it very well, but I won't be here tonight, or any other night of a full moon. Please don't look for me. I'll be back in the morning." Fuji started to say something, probably either asking for more details or something trying to talk you out of leaving the house at night alone. You cut him off by pushing him out of the room.

"Sorry," you apologized before shutting your door and locking it. The moon was coming up. You got changed into a kimono and climbed down the ladder. It was getting darker. The moon was almost above the horizon. You ran towards the beach ignoring people's stares and jeering comments. Once at the beach you looked at the moon. You had made it. The moon rose above the horizon and your appearance changed. Your eyes turned red. Your hair, ears, and tail turned a deep scarlet. Your body became that of your true age. It was dark, but your fox eyes could see. Your brother could too. He was coming closer. He always appeared on a full moon. He was born with fox eyes. No ears, no tail, he was two years older.

"Miyana."

"Deoken."

"Why'd you leave home?"

"I was treated like crap."

"I was on your side. I know our parents are wrong."

"It wasn't enough."

"I like the times of the full moon. You look much like yourself instead of some little middle scholar. You look mature, like you can take care of yourself. When you're little orangey…"

"Don't call me that nii-san!"

"You look like you need help all the time," he finished.

"You know I'm weaker in this form."

"Only until your two forms combine."

"Yeah. Only." You rolled your eyes.

"So what are we going to do tonight?"

"What we do every other night. Talk."

"Ok." They both sat down and watched the waves. "So what do you want to talk about?"

"I don't know. Well, how are mom and dad taking it?" He frowned.

"They're happy. Let's not talk about them. So, did you get a boyfriend yet?"

"Uh," you said.

"Uh? Is that a yes?"
"No."

"So it's a no."

"No."

"Then what is it?"

"An I don't know."

"What?"

"I like this boy. I'm sure he likes me; by the way he treats me. However, we aren't exactly 'going out'," you explained.

"He hasn't asked you yet?"

"No."

"Hm Janita won't like that news. But she'll be happy for you."

"Have you told mom and dad about Janita yet?" Deoken laughed.

"Yeah right. If they found out I was dating a girl like her, they'd disown me."

"Probably."

"So. What's HIS name?"

"His? Oh, Fuji Syuusuke."

"Have he kissed you?"

"No."

"Do you want him to?" She paused.
"Yes."

"Have you told him about this?" Deoken gestured to the moon.

"Vaguely. He knows I won't be there."

"You should tell him. I'm sure he wouldn't be able to hold back anymore if he saw you like this."

"Ok ew. I did not need to hear that from my own brother." Deoken chuckled.

"Maybe to prove my point I'll go get him."

"Good luck."

"Huh?"

"The moment you get too far, you will be brought back here, because of your eyes and the moon's combined effect. And you have no idea where he lives. IF he's even home. He probably ignored my warning and has the entire tennis team searching for me."

"She's right you know," someone said from the shadows. You two turned around to see Oishi standing there.

"Oishi! How?"

"I remember you ran here last time. So while they're running around trying to find you…"

"You came here."

"Exactly."

"Why didn't you tell everyone else where I am?"

"I figured you had a good reason not to tell us. I was right." Oishi sat down next to her.

"How long have you been there?" Deoken asked.

"Been here since, you mentioned a girl named Janita." Your face flushed. He had heard almost everything. Oishi's lantern shone on you. "You look different."

"That's why I came here."

"But you look good, why would you hide?"

"Some people can't restrain themselves," Deoken said for her. "That's why I'm here. I get to beat people up for going near her." Oishi raised his hands.

"I'm not going to do anything."

"I know," you said.

"Ya know, you can trust us with your secret. I speak for everyone when I say we consider you part of our group." you smiled. It was good to hear those words.

"Even so. Don't tell them. I don't know how or when, but I want to be the one to tell them."

"Promise." He took out his cell phone and linked everyone. "Hey guys. I found her." Where?! Good job?! Is she ok?! And Alright! All came out multiple times at once. He held the phone away from his ear.

"SHH! Let me talk." They all shut up. "She asked me to keep it a secret and I will. She's fine. She's not hurt. You'll see her in the morning. Bye." Oishi hung up and stood up.

"You're going home?"

"Yeah. See you tomorrow." He left.
"He seems nice," Deoken said.
"Yeah."

"Why don't you get some sleep?"

"What about you?"

"I'll sleep in my bed when the sun comes up." You sighed. You laid your head on his lap and asked him to sing. You listened to his voice until you fell asleep.