The Surprise

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OK...my goal: to finish this fic by next Monday...cause I want to focus on Onigiri Mermaid...and this other fic I have planned *grin sheepishly*...

Possibility of seeing my goal reached: 20%

Possibility of getting finger cramp from typing: 70%

The other 10%? I really don't know...

Wish me luck and continue reviewing!! Oh...by the way, the ending...won't be funny...some of u might actually consider killing me...but til then...enjoy!!

~Maeven~

Yuki sucked in his breath as he stood before the huge magnificent oak doors. Just behind them, Akito awaits with his "surprise". Tohru stood beside him, biting her lip anxiously. Everyone else stared at the boy solemnly. Yuki reached out slowly, his hand slightly trembling.....

"Oh for god's sake! Move it!" Kyou pushed the nezumi roughly aside and shoved the doors open. "What the -" The boy breathed as a flash of bright light enveloped all of them. Tohru quickly shielded her eyes and Yuki squinted against the harsh beams.

When they got used to the sporadic light and the dots of color stopped appearing, they were shocked to find groups of photographers standing there with cameras poised. "What is the meaning of this?" Hatori barked.

"Part of my plan," a voice cut into the air smoothly and the people parted to let Akito through. He sneered, "My family, come in! Why are you standing here like common dogs?" His eyes settled on Yuki and he raised his hand to the boy. "Yuki...how have you been?"

The boy was silent. Akito's smile faded and his eyes gleamed coldly. "Take a seat, everyone...I have something to...announce..." He turned around, his long maroon haari brushing the floor gently. Yuki's jaw clenched and he walked slowly into the huge hall; a small stage took up the front of the room and a few chairs were set up. To his amazement, this wasn't a small gathering for the Sohma family; people in suits and dresses holding glasses of champagne stared at them while reporters clicked away. Tables with refreshment adorn the sides and the walls were an elegant peach color, with scarlet red draperies. Tohru walked timidly by his side, self-conscious at the overwhelming attention; Kisa ran forward to take the girl's hand with Hiro by her side. Kyou followed closely, trying to ignore the audience even though his hair was standing on ends. Kagura bit her lip, trying to stick to Kyou as closely as possible. Haru shuffled behind, his hands in his pocket, staring down the spectators with his cool gaze. Momiji walked beside the boy, his head held up high and his eyes unnaturally bright. The three older men, Shigure, Hatori, and Ayame, brought up the rear.

Yuki sat down stiffly in a large chair; Tohru took the seat next to him. Kyou plopped down next to the girl with Kagura quickly seizing the seat next to him. The rest just grabbed the remaining seats. The three oldest men chose to stand, leaning against the walls with their arms folded in front of them.

Akito stepped up to the microphone and the room quickly hushed. His glassy eyes roamed his audience, capturing everybody's attention. Mr. Kaiba stepped up nervously beside him, pulling on the knot of his tie. Akito ignored the man and focusing his eyes on Yuki, spoke quietly, "I thank you all for coming today. I, Sohma Akito, am so proud to see my dear family doing so well...and by this, I naturally mean the infamous band, Jyuuni..." Akito raised his hand to the boys and everyone in room began to clap. His eyes quickly flashed up and the audience faltered. Akito continued softly, "But of course...how famous can a band get remaining only in one little nation...it's simply a waste of time...a hinder to their lives..."

The members of Jyuuni stiffened. They knew where this was leading to. Yuki clenched his fist and laughed bitterly inside, 'But of course...he always did enjoy doing this...allowing us a little taste of freedom...and quickly snatching it back.........' A hand slipped into his and he turned his head in surprise. Tohru stared back, concern evident in her eyes. He tightened his hand and softened his eyes. On the other side, Tohru and Kyou's hands were also twined despite Kagura's grip on the cat's other arm. They turned back to the stage.

"Therefore...I've made a decision..."

The Sohmas tensed in anticipation.

".....the boys deserve to go farther...thus, I have decided to collaborate with Mr. Kaiba...and send Jyuuni on a world tour for three years."

'Nani?!' The whole Sohma family blinked in shock. The room was in an uproar, with everyone murmuring excitedly and cameras flashing, capturing Jyuuni's dazed looks. The room whirled before Yuki's eyes in a flash of sickening peach and red colors. 'What? This...this...Akito's actually...letting us go?'

~ Maeven ~