Lowly servant (SpasticBishiBoys@aol.com): Are you rumpulstilskein?
Shiemi: No, I'm Shiemi. Akito is Rumpelstiltskin. LOL And yeah, I took the idea from Fairy Tales, but this is far from being fairy tale like, ne? I'm kinda dissapointed with this plot in particular. I confess. Somehow 'Desperate Measures' is easier to write. 'The Wanting' was actually the first fic I started on, but it became difficult to write and so 'Desperate Measures' became a priority even though it's the 2nd fic I started working on. I do hope to keep rearranging this plot so I don't dissapoint the few readers. Sniff. Not many reviews in this fic, but I will not give it up... yet.
5: In the Main House
Moving into the Main House went smoothly. Tohru was very calmed and the Hanajimas didn't seem to care about being kidnapped. Kureno escorted Tohru to one room and the Hanajimas to another. He felt very uncomfortable escorting the Hanajimas. "Cursed" Megumi blurted the word devoid of emotion. Kureno winced and looked at him alarmed. Saki then added her own touch. "Tori. Tori like spirit. Oh my! Interesting waves. The man with which Tohru lived... Sohma Shigure. I felt it from the day I met him. Dog spirit. Sohma Yuki. Mouse spirit. I always felt it at school, but I couldn't be sure. Sohma Kyou. Cat spirit... and something else that I cannot figure out, definitely not human nor animal. Yes. Sohma Momiji. Rabbit spirit. Sohma Hatsuharu. Ox spirit. I wonder if there are more." Megumi looked at his sister as if realizing something. "Yes. It's some sort of animal spirits curse. It's a strong curse. An interesting one indeed." They both watched Kureno as if interested in him. He led them inside the room and glanced at them. Hanajima Saki then made a bird like sound: "Chirp!" Kureno quickly closed the door. His heart was beating really fast.
Yuki didn't go to work the day after the kidnapping just as he never showed himself to Arisa the afternoon before. He went directly to the Main House and tried to open the main entrance, but it was locked. He pushed the button that was on the side. "Please identify yourself", Kureno's voice said. "It's me Yuki!" "Sorry, but you are not welcome here." "What do you mean I am not welcome? I am a Sohma! And one of the Jyuunishi! I am more than welcome! A... Akito should be happy that I came here on free will!" The voice coming from the device changed from Kureno to Akito's. "Oh Yuki, Yuki, Yuki. Do you think I'm stupid you Rat? You didn't come here to see ME. You came he to see you're beloved Tohru. And no. You cannot see her. She's mine now." "AKITO! OPEN THIS DOOR AKITO!" "My my! Such temper! That is no way to talk to your Master, RAT. The wretched woman is no longer your concern. NOW LEAVE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE IN THE 'ROOM'!" "YOU WOULDN'T DARE AKITO!" "You doubt me Yuki? I'm just being generous." "AKITOOOOOOOO!!!" Akito got tired of these and called security. Several men in black surrounded Yuki. "Alright I'm leaving!" Yuki left nervous and angered and while driving to where the road would get him he dialed his office's number in his cell phone. Arisa answered: "Sohma's office, this is Uotani speaking." "Uotani-san!" "Boss?" "Uotani-san! I won't be there all morning, but I'll be coming in the afternoon." "Boss, what's wrong? You don't sound well. Plus where's everyone? I was also alone here yesterday after lunchtime! What the hell is happening?" "Uotani-san, I don't feel well now, but I'll explain in the afternoon. Please take care of everything in the meantime. Bye." 'Click' "Boss!? Heck! It's not like I can do everyone's work!" Arisa was exasperated.
In the afternoon Yuki came as he had said. Arisa had been expecting him and cornered him against a wall as he entered the office. "EXPLAIN! NOW!" Yuki sighed flustered. "Uotani-san, It will be the two of us here from now on until God knows when." "WHAT!? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT SOHMA YUKI!?" "Uotani-san... Yesterday while you were having lunch The Hanajimas and Tohru were kidnapped. By Akito." Arisa was swallowing this information and she was calming a bit. "Isn't that Akito the 'Clan Head'? Why would he kidnap Saki, Megumi, and Tohru?" "He... He wants my daughter." "But... Why? This is ridiculous! And how in the world Saki and Megumi ended in this mess?" "Uotani-san... The guy you had lunch with... He was probably paid to invite you to lunch leaving Tohru stuck with the Hanajimas. They had no choice but to kidnap them as well I guess." "That piece of sh... I will go kill that guy right now! (she's talking about the guy who invited her to lunch) His name was... Oh yes! Seicho!" Just when Arisa was about to leave Yuki's hand held her arm strongly: "Arisa-san! No! He probably doesn't know why he was paid to take you out!" Arisa turned to look at Yuki. "Alright Boss." She then returned to her desk with a dark aura surrounding her.
After work Arisa went to the Main House. Just as Yuki had done in the morning she pushed the button knowing in her heart that there was no way they would allow her in. Kureno's voice was heard: "Please identify yourself." Arisa took a deep breath before speaking: "This is Arisa Uotani to see Tohru Honda, Saki Hanajima, and Megumi Hanajima." "A... Arisa?" Uotani recognized the voice. "Kureno!? Kureno open this door! I want to see my friends!" "Arisa, I can't and please do not address me like you know me. Just wait a minute." Kureno went quickly to Akito's quarters. "Akito-sama, The 'other' friend is at the gate. With your permission I can go and entertain her until she forgets about why she came." Akito looked at Kureno suspiciously. "Kureno, it's the first time you ask something strange like that, but alright. Just get rid of her. It is better than to call the guards. She would probably be more difficult than the Rat and start a fight." Kureno went outside smiling happily to himself.
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Several weeks passed and no one visited the Hanajimas except for servants that brought them meals and Haru whenever he found their room. Momiji wasn't allowed to see the Hanajimas by Akito's order. Akito thought that the rabbit would probably talk too much giving more information about the curse and other aspects to the two weirdos. Tohru received regular visits from Akito, Momiji, Kagura with Kyou, Hatsuharu, Kisa with Hiro, Ritsu, and even Kureno when he was 'free'. Shigure came from time to time and Ayame always updated her about Yuki whenever he came. She still couldn't believe that Yuki had allowed Ayame to live with him for the time being. Hatori on the other hand had kept her appointments normal. That day Tohru received an unusual visit though. It was Rin. "Isuzu-san! What a surprise!" Rin seemed ashamed. "I... was remembering a few years ago when I told you not to involve anymore with the Sohmas. Anyway... I heard something interesting from Momiji. Is it true that after you got pregnant you can hug the Jyuunishi males?" Tohru had almost forgotten about that curious fact. "It's true Isuzu-san. Momiji mentioned that it was probably due to the fact that I was carrying the child of a Jyuunishi. Yuki didn't believe that though." Rin was thoughtful for a moment. "Maybe it has to do with Yuki defying Akito. Maybe that courage has triggered something in the curse and the fact of you being 'one' with him in a certain sense has broken the curse between you and us only. We are still cursed, but to you now is like we aren't. I don't know if I'm making any sense." "You are Isuzu-san! It does make sense!" Rin continued with her thinking. "Maybe if we all defy Akito we can break the curse for sure one day. Thank you Tohru. I'll leave now. That annoying 'snake' is waiting for his turn to enter." Rin then left leaving Tohru a little confused.
Ayame entered the room and happily sat by Tohru on the bed. "Yuki is working today. He is still angry about not being able to see you, but he eats well, sleeps well, and I make sure that he showers at least once a day. We cannot have him going filthy after all!" Tohru laughed. "You always tell me the same thing Ayame-san!" "At least it always makes you laugh my little sister-in-law." "Did you ask Yuki about Uo-chan Ayame-san?" "As a matter of fact I did! He told me that she is alright. At first she was really mad and everything, but she knows that her friends are being well treated. Did you know that she has tried to enter the Main House several times?" Tohru was startled. "I didn't know that!" "Well, she has tried. But Kureno always keeps her outside and has even gone out with her to keep her from getting near the Main House. Can you believe it? I think they knew each other from before. Kureno makes Akito believe that he is going out with that woman to entertain her and make her forget about you and the Hanajimas here, but the truth is that I think they love each other. Better for Akito not to find out about that, right?" Tohru was now really surprised and looked amazingly happy. "Kureno is going out with Uo-chan!" Ayame looked a little worried. "Tohru, remember Akito can't find out that Kureno is actually enjoying his 'freedom'." "Of course Ayame! It's just that since High School Uo-chan loved Kur... Never mind." Tohru decided to keep that bit of information from Ayame. "Well Tohru, I have to go check on Mine and my shop. As usual it was very nice chatting with you. Bye Bye!" After giving her a quick kiss on her forehead Ayame left and Tohru was alone again.
Tohru was reading a pregnancy and motherhood magazine that Kisa had bought for her when she suddenly felt some mild period cramp like pains. She thought about Hatori telling her about Braxton-Hicks contractions and so Tohru kept on reading ignoring the mild pains. After a while the pains were coming every minute and quite stronger. Tohru had read about labour contractions being very strong and painful so she couldn't believe she was in labour. These pains were bearable. Also first babies can make you be 13 or 14 hours in labour or at least that was what she had read. Suddenly she felt an urge to push and she took off her maternity panties and touched between her legs. There was a bump there. There was something between her legs! She tried to walk towards the closet to pick a hand mirror. It was very difficult, but she managed and put the mirror between her legs. She could see the baby's head and she screamed.
Tohru's screams made everyone come to her room including Akito. Hatori stopped everyone at the door and entered first. Tohru was on the bed with the baby in her arms and the sheets were all bloody. "Kagura! Get the midwife I hired!" Kagura obeyed quickly. Hatori put on sterilized gloves and cut the umbilical cord. At that moment the midwife entered and Hatori was able to take the baby away to get her cleansed. The midwife then was in charge. "Okay darling. You have to deliver the placenta. Can you push?" Tohru nodded a 'yes'. "Okay, push" The midwife slowly pulled the umbilical cord out of Tohru's body to little by little get the placenta. "Push again!" The placenta then came out. The midwife evaluated the placenta and made some signals to Kagura who was at the door with a weighing device. The midwife used the device to weigh the placenta. It was complete. Tohru was extremely confused. She couldn't believe she had just delivered her baby on her own. Hatori quickly returned and checked if Tohru needed stitches, but she didn't tear a bit which was relieving. The midwife finished her job by dressing Tohru's intimacy with a diaper like thing and a humongous pad. She also made Tohru change her clothes to a hospital like gown. Tohru was alarmed because Hatori had come back without the baby. "Hatori-san! Where is..." Hatori answered quickly: "She is with a ventilator and in an incubator. She will be alright. You were 34 weeks pregnant so she is a little bit premature. She weighed well though. A very good 3,100 grams and her height is 50 cm." I will take you to her now so you can try breastfeeding. "Br... Breastfeeding?" "If you don't want to breastfeed we can give her formula. I have some Morinaga Baby Formula in my office just in case." "Oh it's not that! It's just that I haven't registered yet that I just gave... birth!" Hatori could perfectly understand that. No one had expected the baby to be a few weeks premature.
Momiji entered the room with a wheelchair and he and Kagura helped Tohru get into it. Momiji seemed radiantly happy. "Tohru, how are you going to name her?" "Aimi. I like the name Aimi. I hope Yuki likes it too." Kagura spoke: "Of course he will like it! He better!" Tohru laughed and was escorted towards Hatori's 'hospital'. She had seen everyone outside except Akito, but she was sure she had seen him at the door when the midwife came. Aimi didn't have the ventilator anymore. After several analysis Hatori determined that her lungs had been completely developed and gave her to Tohru. Tohru was going to try breastfeeding, but then she looked at Hatori. As if on cue Hatori left and the midwife helped Tohru make Aimi latch on. The baby latched easily and the midwife took a break leaving and giving instructions to Tohru. "If you need help just push the button to your right darling." Tohru felt very happy. This beautiful baby was hers. Aimi had light brown hair and purple eyes. Yuki's eyes.
Shiemi: No, I'm Shiemi. Akito is Rumpelstiltskin. LOL And yeah, I took the idea from Fairy Tales, but this is far from being fairy tale like, ne? I'm kinda dissapointed with this plot in particular. I confess. Somehow 'Desperate Measures' is easier to write. 'The Wanting' was actually the first fic I started on, but it became difficult to write and so 'Desperate Measures' became a priority even though it's the 2nd fic I started working on. I do hope to keep rearranging this plot so I don't dissapoint the few readers. Sniff. Not many reviews in this fic, but I will not give it up... yet.
5: In the Main House
Moving into the Main House went smoothly. Tohru was very calmed and the Hanajimas didn't seem to care about being kidnapped. Kureno escorted Tohru to one room and the Hanajimas to another. He felt very uncomfortable escorting the Hanajimas. "Cursed" Megumi blurted the word devoid of emotion. Kureno winced and looked at him alarmed. Saki then added her own touch. "Tori. Tori like spirit. Oh my! Interesting waves. The man with which Tohru lived... Sohma Shigure. I felt it from the day I met him. Dog spirit. Sohma Yuki. Mouse spirit. I always felt it at school, but I couldn't be sure. Sohma Kyou. Cat spirit... and something else that I cannot figure out, definitely not human nor animal. Yes. Sohma Momiji. Rabbit spirit. Sohma Hatsuharu. Ox spirit. I wonder if there are more." Megumi looked at his sister as if realizing something. "Yes. It's some sort of animal spirits curse. It's a strong curse. An interesting one indeed." They both watched Kureno as if interested in him. He led them inside the room and glanced at them. Hanajima Saki then made a bird like sound: "Chirp!" Kureno quickly closed the door. His heart was beating really fast.
Yuki didn't go to work the day after the kidnapping just as he never showed himself to Arisa the afternoon before. He went directly to the Main House and tried to open the main entrance, but it was locked. He pushed the button that was on the side. "Please identify yourself", Kureno's voice said. "It's me Yuki!" "Sorry, but you are not welcome here." "What do you mean I am not welcome? I am a Sohma! And one of the Jyuunishi! I am more than welcome! A... Akito should be happy that I came here on free will!" The voice coming from the device changed from Kureno to Akito's. "Oh Yuki, Yuki, Yuki. Do you think I'm stupid you Rat? You didn't come here to see ME. You came he to see you're beloved Tohru. And no. You cannot see her. She's mine now." "AKITO! OPEN THIS DOOR AKITO!" "My my! Such temper! That is no way to talk to your Master, RAT. The wretched woman is no longer your concern. NOW LEAVE UNLESS YOU WANT TO BE IN THE 'ROOM'!" "YOU WOULDN'T DARE AKITO!" "You doubt me Yuki? I'm just being generous." "AKITOOOOOOOO!!!" Akito got tired of these and called security. Several men in black surrounded Yuki. "Alright I'm leaving!" Yuki left nervous and angered and while driving to where the road would get him he dialed his office's number in his cell phone. Arisa answered: "Sohma's office, this is Uotani speaking." "Uotani-san!" "Boss?" "Uotani-san! I won't be there all morning, but I'll be coming in the afternoon." "Boss, what's wrong? You don't sound well. Plus where's everyone? I was also alone here yesterday after lunchtime! What the hell is happening?" "Uotani-san, I don't feel well now, but I'll explain in the afternoon. Please take care of everything in the meantime. Bye." 'Click' "Boss!? Heck! It's not like I can do everyone's work!" Arisa was exasperated.
In the afternoon Yuki came as he had said. Arisa had been expecting him and cornered him against a wall as he entered the office. "EXPLAIN! NOW!" Yuki sighed flustered. "Uotani-san, It will be the two of us here from now on until God knows when." "WHAT!? WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT SOHMA YUKI!?" "Uotani-san... Yesterday while you were having lunch The Hanajimas and Tohru were kidnapped. By Akito." Arisa was swallowing this information and she was calming a bit. "Isn't that Akito the 'Clan Head'? Why would he kidnap Saki, Megumi, and Tohru?" "He... He wants my daughter." "But... Why? This is ridiculous! And how in the world Saki and Megumi ended in this mess?" "Uotani-san... The guy you had lunch with... He was probably paid to invite you to lunch leaving Tohru stuck with the Hanajimas. They had no choice but to kidnap them as well I guess." "That piece of sh... I will go kill that guy right now! (she's talking about the guy who invited her to lunch) His name was... Oh yes! Seicho!" Just when Arisa was about to leave Yuki's hand held her arm strongly: "Arisa-san! No! He probably doesn't know why he was paid to take you out!" Arisa turned to look at Yuki. "Alright Boss." She then returned to her desk with a dark aura surrounding her.
After work Arisa went to the Main House. Just as Yuki had done in the morning she pushed the button knowing in her heart that there was no way they would allow her in. Kureno's voice was heard: "Please identify yourself." Arisa took a deep breath before speaking: "This is Arisa Uotani to see Tohru Honda, Saki Hanajima, and Megumi Hanajima." "A... Arisa?" Uotani recognized the voice. "Kureno!? Kureno open this door! I want to see my friends!" "Arisa, I can't and please do not address me like you know me. Just wait a minute." Kureno went quickly to Akito's quarters. "Akito-sama, The 'other' friend is at the gate. With your permission I can go and entertain her until she forgets about why she came." Akito looked at Kureno suspiciously. "Kureno, it's the first time you ask something strange like that, but alright. Just get rid of her. It is better than to call the guards. She would probably be more difficult than the Rat and start a fight." Kureno went outside smiling happily to himself.
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Several weeks passed and no one visited the Hanajimas except for servants that brought them meals and Haru whenever he found their room. Momiji wasn't allowed to see the Hanajimas by Akito's order. Akito thought that the rabbit would probably talk too much giving more information about the curse and other aspects to the two weirdos. Tohru received regular visits from Akito, Momiji, Kagura with Kyou, Hatsuharu, Kisa with Hiro, Ritsu, and even Kureno when he was 'free'. Shigure came from time to time and Ayame always updated her about Yuki whenever he came. She still couldn't believe that Yuki had allowed Ayame to live with him for the time being. Hatori on the other hand had kept her appointments normal. That day Tohru received an unusual visit though. It was Rin. "Isuzu-san! What a surprise!" Rin seemed ashamed. "I... was remembering a few years ago when I told you not to involve anymore with the Sohmas. Anyway... I heard something interesting from Momiji. Is it true that after you got pregnant you can hug the Jyuunishi males?" Tohru had almost forgotten about that curious fact. "It's true Isuzu-san. Momiji mentioned that it was probably due to the fact that I was carrying the child of a Jyuunishi. Yuki didn't believe that though." Rin was thoughtful for a moment. "Maybe it has to do with Yuki defying Akito. Maybe that courage has triggered something in the curse and the fact of you being 'one' with him in a certain sense has broken the curse between you and us only. We are still cursed, but to you now is like we aren't. I don't know if I'm making any sense." "You are Isuzu-san! It does make sense!" Rin continued with her thinking. "Maybe if we all defy Akito we can break the curse for sure one day. Thank you Tohru. I'll leave now. That annoying 'snake' is waiting for his turn to enter." Rin then left leaving Tohru a little confused.
Ayame entered the room and happily sat by Tohru on the bed. "Yuki is working today. He is still angry about not being able to see you, but he eats well, sleeps well, and I make sure that he showers at least once a day. We cannot have him going filthy after all!" Tohru laughed. "You always tell me the same thing Ayame-san!" "At least it always makes you laugh my little sister-in-law." "Did you ask Yuki about Uo-chan Ayame-san?" "As a matter of fact I did! He told me that she is alright. At first she was really mad and everything, but she knows that her friends are being well treated. Did you know that she has tried to enter the Main House several times?" Tohru was startled. "I didn't know that!" "Well, she has tried. But Kureno always keeps her outside and has even gone out with her to keep her from getting near the Main House. Can you believe it? I think they knew each other from before. Kureno makes Akito believe that he is going out with that woman to entertain her and make her forget about you and the Hanajimas here, but the truth is that I think they love each other. Better for Akito not to find out about that, right?" Tohru was now really surprised and looked amazingly happy. "Kureno is going out with Uo-chan!" Ayame looked a little worried. "Tohru, remember Akito can't find out that Kureno is actually enjoying his 'freedom'." "Of course Ayame! It's just that since High School Uo-chan loved Kur... Never mind." Tohru decided to keep that bit of information from Ayame. "Well Tohru, I have to go check on Mine and my shop. As usual it was very nice chatting with you. Bye Bye!" After giving her a quick kiss on her forehead Ayame left and Tohru was alone again.
Tohru was reading a pregnancy and motherhood magazine that Kisa had bought for her when she suddenly felt some mild period cramp like pains. She thought about Hatori telling her about Braxton-Hicks contractions and so Tohru kept on reading ignoring the mild pains. After a while the pains were coming every minute and quite stronger. Tohru had read about labour contractions being very strong and painful so she couldn't believe she was in labour. These pains were bearable. Also first babies can make you be 13 or 14 hours in labour or at least that was what she had read. Suddenly she felt an urge to push and she took off her maternity panties and touched between her legs. There was a bump there. There was something between her legs! She tried to walk towards the closet to pick a hand mirror. It was very difficult, but she managed and put the mirror between her legs. She could see the baby's head and she screamed.
Tohru's screams made everyone come to her room including Akito. Hatori stopped everyone at the door and entered first. Tohru was on the bed with the baby in her arms and the sheets were all bloody. "Kagura! Get the midwife I hired!" Kagura obeyed quickly. Hatori put on sterilized gloves and cut the umbilical cord. At that moment the midwife entered and Hatori was able to take the baby away to get her cleansed. The midwife then was in charge. "Okay darling. You have to deliver the placenta. Can you push?" Tohru nodded a 'yes'. "Okay, push" The midwife slowly pulled the umbilical cord out of Tohru's body to little by little get the placenta. "Push again!" The placenta then came out. The midwife evaluated the placenta and made some signals to Kagura who was at the door with a weighing device. The midwife used the device to weigh the placenta. It was complete. Tohru was extremely confused. She couldn't believe she had just delivered her baby on her own. Hatori quickly returned and checked if Tohru needed stitches, but she didn't tear a bit which was relieving. The midwife finished her job by dressing Tohru's intimacy with a diaper like thing and a humongous pad. She also made Tohru change her clothes to a hospital like gown. Tohru was alarmed because Hatori had come back without the baby. "Hatori-san! Where is..." Hatori answered quickly: "She is with a ventilator and in an incubator. She will be alright. You were 34 weeks pregnant so she is a little bit premature. She weighed well though. A very good 3,100 grams and her height is 50 cm." I will take you to her now so you can try breastfeeding. "Br... Breastfeeding?" "If you don't want to breastfeed we can give her formula. I have some Morinaga Baby Formula in my office just in case." "Oh it's not that! It's just that I haven't registered yet that I just gave... birth!" Hatori could perfectly understand that. No one had expected the baby to be a few weeks premature.
Momiji entered the room with a wheelchair and he and Kagura helped Tohru get into it. Momiji seemed radiantly happy. "Tohru, how are you going to name her?" "Aimi. I like the name Aimi. I hope Yuki likes it too." Kagura spoke: "Of course he will like it! He better!" Tohru laughed and was escorted towards Hatori's 'hospital'. She had seen everyone outside except Akito, but she was sure she had seen him at the door when the midwife came. Aimi didn't have the ventilator anymore. After several analysis Hatori determined that her lungs had been completely developed and gave her to Tohru. Tohru was going to try breastfeeding, but then she looked at Hatori. As if on cue Hatori left and the midwife helped Tohru make Aimi latch on. The baby latched easily and the midwife took a break leaving and giving instructions to Tohru. "If you need help just push the button to your right darling." Tohru felt very happy. This beautiful baby was hers. Aimi had light brown hair and purple eyes. Yuki's eyes.