Author's Note: Thank you for reviewing everyone, personalized thank yous are after the chapter! Please enjoy and read on!
-=-Chapter 2: A New Life-=-
Yuki woke up that morning, he wasn't in his room. It was dark. The windows weren't opened, they were closed. Like Tohru had never opened them before...
"That's right!" He said out loud sitting up. Everything happened so fast and everything that happened seemed as if it were just a dream. He looked around now, his regular sleepiness in the morning vanished by the sudden remembrance of what had happened...and the realization that it wasn't a dream.
He knew where he was. He was at the main house in his original room. Yuki looked down at his sheets. His silver hair covering his face. After a while of letting reality sink in, he got up and dressed for the new day in the main house.
'This is bound to be some day..' He thought to himself.
-=-
Kyo lazily opened his eyes, he was on a bed...that's weird..he's usually asleep on the roof. He turned to his right and found himself he was in his room. His OLD room, the one in his father's house. What was he doing in here?!
He sat up, and took of the sheets that got in the way.
"I see you're up." A familiar voice said. Kyo looked towards the door onlt yo find his father, who he used to call Master.
He was glad and all, but...
"Why am I here?" He asked his dad.
Kazuma smiled a sad smile, "Kyo, let me explain.."
-=-
Yuki walked through the halls of the main house. Was it always this dark in the house? He opened the door leading to the outside world. It was autumn..
~"I like fall, too, it just means that spring is right around the corner! Yuki, do you like fall?"~
The lily trees and sakura blossoms were bare, almost dead. He inhaled the scent of crisp leaves falling. 'I don't know how to get you back, Tohru...' He thought to himself as he walked around the garden's pond. It was filled with water and golden-brown leaves floating on it.
'I don't even know where you are..'
"Yuki."
Yuki turned his head to the right, there by the door was Hatori and Shigure smoking. Shigure waved for him to come near them, of course Yuki walked towards them hoping that they had a few ideas what in hell was going on.
-=-
Tohru looked around helplessly. She wasn't sure if it was day or night, she just regained consciousness. She wasn't at all hungry, was she dead..?
"Honda Tohru-san, why are you here?"
Tohru tunred around, happy to know she wasn't alone in this dark space, " Who are you..?" She asked first, although, she didn't care who the person was. She was just glad she wasn't alone.
She heard foot steps growing louder by the second, finally she could see the man's...man's? Voice..
Tohru gasped, the man smiled. Was it a real one..or was it just a smile to hide what was underneath?
"You look surprised to see me."
"Akito-san.." Tohru whispered into the dark room.
-=-
Kazuma told Kyo that later on that day that all the Sohmas, including Kyo himself, will be attending an important meeting in the main house about what has happened. What did happen? Kyo asked himself as he walked towards the room where everyone would be gathering. As he approached the door, Yuki, too was there.
"It wasn't a dream was it?" Kyo asked rather seriously, not throwing of threats of beating the rat.
Yuki stared at the door, " I'm sure it wasn't. Why else would we be here instead of Shigure's house?"
Yuki entered the room followed by Kyo. Everyone was there. Shigure, Hatori, Ayame, Momiji, Hatsuharu, Kisa, Hiro, Ritsu, Kagura, Kazuma, and Tohru's friends..
'What are they doing here..?' Yuki asked himself taking a seat near Shigure. Kyo looked around, for the first time he was included in one of the zodiac meetings. For once. He wasn't sure what he was feeling... but it was something he couldn't describe.
Shigure looked around and smiled, "Finally everyone's here... let's discuss this now.." He said becoming serious. Yuki looked at his cousins and Tohru's friends, Hanajima and Uotani. They all looked anxious for an answer.
'Like I am..' Yuki found himself thinking, 'I'm not sure what in the world is happening.' He looked at the denpa, she looked so out of life, she looked like she had been crying for days..
"Hanajima-san, please tell us what it is you've called us for." Hatori said to the denpa. Kyo looked as confused as the rest, 'She called us..?' He thought.
"Yes.." Hana's voice wavered, and Uo put a hand on her shoulder.
"Hanajima, just say it. You're getting me worried here.." Uo said quietly.
Hana looked around at each Sohma's faces, how was she to put this? If she was Tohru's best friend and close to her.. How would they react? It was like they were her second family.
"Tohru-kun's electric waves... I can't sense them anywhere.. I can't find her at all.." She said quietly, as yet again the hard impact hit her, tears slowly escaped her eyes.
Uo's eyes widened, " N-n-nani?! Hanajima! Is this a joke?!" She asked losing control. Tohru can't be missing. She can't be missing!
Hatori's face grew grim.
Ayame turned his head away.
Shigure closed his eyes.
Momiji just stared at Hana, waiting for the "Just kidding!" But, it wouldn't come.
Haru let the news sink, not believing that a girl like her could end up missing.
Kisa's eyes were wide with shock, and tears suddenly spurt forth. Then the uncontrollable sobs. Her sister was gone.. where?
Hiro looked at Kisa and gathered her in his arms where her cries were muffled. He had to admit, he kinda did care for the stupid girl..
Kazuma looked around uncomfortably, his eyes settled down to Kyo. He was taking this rather well..which was strange.
Ritsu was the first to speak, "Sumimasen, Hanajima-san. Where could she have gone?" He asked.
Hana looked at him, "She isn't in Japan. I can tell you that.. I don't feel her presence, her emotions-- nothing." She said sadly looking at the table infront of her.
-=-
"Akito-san.." She whispered, "What are you doing here?" She asked. Akito looked at her, a bit entertained that she didn't know. Well who would? He wore all black, so he practically was camouflaged.
"I should be asking you that." He said and added, "You're in my fate now. You're dead Tohru Honda-san." He said.
Tohru's green eyes widened, 'I-I can't be dead..' She thought. Images of the people she cared about flashed before her. Hana, Uo, Hatori, Ayame, Momiji, Haru, Ritsu, Kagura, Hiro, Kisa, Shigure...
Their faces smiled and vanished...
Tohru felt her body feel numb, she touched her chest. She had trouble breathing... her heart wasn't beating at all!
"You see?" Akito asked. He walked towards the girl he had hated, and now was here in his place for now.. or forever.. who knows?
Tohru's eyes were brimmed with tears. Gone. Everyone was gone. No..not them she was. Before her the last faces drew close to disapppearing.
Kyo's face had an awkward smile. A smile he barely lets anyone see. She had witnessed it and had made him smile. 'Kyo..' She thought, ' I can't help you anymore.. I can't be there for you anymore..'
And the last face tore her apart. A silver headed boy and grey eyes that shined with something special within when he truly smiled. 'At least I got to make them all smile. At least I made a difference in their-- What am I saying here??' She thought, torn between having to mourn for her own death, and staying strong that she'd wake up sooner or later from this nightmare.
Akito looked at Tohru, almost feeling sorry for her. He looked away, ever since that incident after Kyo transformed and she came along to tell him that he was alive, he had left them alone. Not really caring what happened, just letting them go on with their precious lives.
And for once he actually lived his life. He had finally enjoyed it, but, he was dying. It was too late to enjoy life already.
" This is my wish Tohru Honda-san. I'm sorry for dragging you in here. But, I had to. It is for the good of many people. I hope you'll understand." Akito said.
Tohru didn't move. If she was dead then..
" Where is my mother?" She asked Akito.
-=-
" She's somewhere else." Yuki said out loud making everyone exceot for Kyo look at him oddly.
"What do you mean?!" Uo asked getting up.
" He means she's not anywhere. She's.. gone.." Kyo said quietly. Uo stared at the orange haired boy. Her voice was lost and sat down.
Yuki sighed, " About Akito.."
It's time for Hatori to speak up, " Akito is dying. His life hangs in a thread." He said.
Kyo's temper got the better of him, he slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIM, SHE'D STILL BE HERE! SHE'D STILL BE HERE WITH US!"
Kisa gasped, " You're lying.." She said. Hiro looked at her in dismay. He can feel Kisa's hand under his shaking uncontollably.
Shigure looked down, " What do you mean?" He asked. The question everyone was asking silently.
Yuki sighed, 'If I remember every detail..' He thought and spoke of what had happened. He expected gasps, shocked faces, and other ridiculous expressions.
" Maybe this is all a dream.." Momiji said to himself. Haru looked at him.
" Yeah, maybe it is. I mean Angels.." Kagura said trying to lighten up the dismissal mood, but it didn't work.
" It isn't. I woke up this morning in this house. I woke up, and she wasn't here. That tells you something doesn't it? It's real. Not some crazed fantasy dream, Momiji." Yuki said getting up and turned to leave.
" Now brother, that's not something to say or do at times like this--"
Yuki's back was facing the others, " Then what do you suggest I say and do? Smile like nothing happened? Say everything's going to be okay?" He asked. When no one answered Yuki slammed the door behind him took a walk outside. Not knowing where his feet was leading him to, or where the road would stop. He just kept on walking until he reached the secret base.
-=-
" He's right. I mean how can we even do this when we don't know the answer?" Kyo asked Kazuma as they walked home. He looked at his son, so much has changed and stayed the same after some time. It never ceased to amaze Kazuma what Tohru Honda had done to the boy.
" Kyo, can I ask you a question?" Kazuma asked.
"Sure." Kyo replied.
" What is Tohru to you?" Kazuma asked him.
No reply.
Kazuma smiled, ' I foresaw this sometime ago..' He thought.
" You answered my question." Kazuma said after some time.
" What do you mean?" Kyo asked.
" There is always an answer, a solution to everything..." Kazuma said.
-=-
Kyokyo looked at her daughter, " I feel sorry for her, my dear." She said to Kazuya.* Kazuya looked down at his daughter.
" I do, too.. I wonder why Kotori ever did this to our daughter." He said embracing Kyoko.
" Don't worry Kazuya, our daughter is someone who never gives up. And besides, I heard her tell me that I shouldn't worry because now, Yuki and Kyo are taking care if her.."
Kazuya looked at Kyoko, " I hope they don't give up. Or else she'll be joining us, and she hasn't yet lived."
Kyoko nodded and watched her daughter some more talking to the dark haired man.
-=-
Yuki walked among the plants, fruits, vegetables, and even flowers he was growing. He sat down on the rock nearby, and leaned on the trunk of a tree looking up at the full moon.
'Everything has changed. It seems like change only brings nothing but bad luck..' He thought.
~"..Please be my friend again!"~
'But it can also bring the good..' A voice from the back of his head said, ' For now you'll have to live a new life. You need to be strong for her and bring her back. Don't give up just yet..'
-=-End of Chapter 2-=-
Author's Note: Ah, finally end of 2! You think it went over dramatic? -_- I know. I just was listening to this song, inochin no namae, whatever that means.. it's pure instrumental. And I love it! Well anyway... Please review! Oh! And Kazuya* it said that, that was Tohru's father's name. Yeah, I think that's right...
Thank you to:
C.B: Thanks a whole bunch! You're the first to review! I'm glad you find it interesting!
Yume Takato: Thanks!! n_n
Tyouhkriu- yay! It's you again! Thanks!
Serena Bunny- I will try to update every once a week! Try!
Chapter 3: Fate
-=-Chapter 2: A New Life-=-
Yuki woke up that morning, he wasn't in his room. It was dark. The windows weren't opened, they were closed. Like Tohru had never opened them before...
"That's right!" He said out loud sitting up. Everything happened so fast and everything that happened seemed as if it were just a dream. He looked around now, his regular sleepiness in the morning vanished by the sudden remembrance of what had happened...and the realization that it wasn't a dream.
He knew where he was. He was at the main house in his original room. Yuki looked down at his sheets. His silver hair covering his face. After a while of letting reality sink in, he got up and dressed for the new day in the main house.
'This is bound to be some day..' He thought to himself.
-=-
Kyo lazily opened his eyes, he was on a bed...that's weird..he's usually asleep on the roof. He turned to his right and found himself he was in his room. His OLD room, the one in his father's house. What was he doing in here?!
He sat up, and took of the sheets that got in the way.
"I see you're up." A familiar voice said. Kyo looked towards the door onlt yo find his father, who he used to call Master.
He was glad and all, but...
"Why am I here?" He asked his dad.
Kazuma smiled a sad smile, "Kyo, let me explain.."
-=-
Yuki walked through the halls of the main house. Was it always this dark in the house? He opened the door leading to the outside world. It was autumn..
~"I like fall, too, it just means that spring is right around the corner! Yuki, do you like fall?"~
The lily trees and sakura blossoms were bare, almost dead. He inhaled the scent of crisp leaves falling. 'I don't know how to get you back, Tohru...' He thought to himself as he walked around the garden's pond. It was filled with water and golden-brown leaves floating on it.
'I don't even know where you are..'
"Yuki."
Yuki turned his head to the right, there by the door was Hatori and Shigure smoking. Shigure waved for him to come near them, of course Yuki walked towards them hoping that they had a few ideas what in hell was going on.
-=-
Tohru looked around helplessly. She wasn't sure if it was day or night, she just regained consciousness. She wasn't at all hungry, was she dead..?
"Honda Tohru-san, why are you here?"
Tohru tunred around, happy to know she wasn't alone in this dark space, " Who are you..?" She asked first, although, she didn't care who the person was. She was just glad she wasn't alone.
She heard foot steps growing louder by the second, finally she could see the man's...man's? Voice..
Tohru gasped, the man smiled. Was it a real one..or was it just a smile to hide what was underneath?
"You look surprised to see me."
"Akito-san.." Tohru whispered into the dark room.
-=-
Kazuma told Kyo that later on that day that all the Sohmas, including Kyo himself, will be attending an important meeting in the main house about what has happened. What did happen? Kyo asked himself as he walked towards the room where everyone would be gathering. As he approached the door, Yuki, too was there.
"It wasn't a dream was it?" Kyo asked rather seriously, not throwing of threats of beating the rat.
Yuki stared at the door, " I'm sure it wasn't. Why else would we be here instead of Shigure's house?"
Yuki entered the room followed by Kyo. Everyone was there. Shigure, Hatori, Ayame, Momiji, Hatsuharu, Kisa, Hiro, Ritsu, Kagura, Kazuma, and Tohru's friends..
'What are they doing here..?' Yuki asked himself taking a seat near Shigure. Kyo looked around, for the first time he was included in one of the zodiac meetings. For once. He wasn't sure what he was feeling... but it was something he couldn't describe.
Shigure looked around and smiled, "Finally everyone's here... let's discuss this now.." He said becoming serious. Yuki looked at his cousins and Tohru's friends, Hanajima and Uotani. They all looked anxious for an answer.
'Like I am..' Yuki found himself thinking, 'I'm not sure what in the world is happening.' He looked at the denpa, she looked so out of life, she looked like she had been crying for days..
"Hanajima-san, please tell us what it is you've called us for." Hatori said to the denpa. Kyo looked as confused as the rest, 'She called us..?' He thought.
"Yes.." Hana's voice wavered, and Uo put a hand on her shoulder.
"Hanajima, just say it. You're getting me worried here.." Uo said quietly.
Hana looked around at each Sohma's faces, how was she to put this? If she was Tohru's best friend and close to her.. How would they react? It was like they were her second family.
"Tohru-kun's electric waves... I can't sense them anywhere.. I can't find her at all.." She said quietly, as yet again the hard impact hit her, tears slowly escaped her eyes.
Uo's eyes widened, " N-n-nani?! Hanajima! Is this a joke?!" She asked losing control. Tohru can't be missing. She can't be missing!
Hatori's face grew grim.
Ayame turned his head away.
Shigure closed his eyes.
Momiji just stared at Hana, waiting for the "Just kidding!" But, it wouldn't come.
Haru let the news sink, not believing that a girl like her could end up missing.
Kisa's eyes were wide with shock, and tears suddenly spurt forth. Then the uncontrollable sobs. Her sister was gone.. where?
Hiro looked at Kisa and gathered her in his arms where her cries were muffled. He had to admit, he kinda did care for the stupid girl..
Kazuma looked around uncomfortably, his eyes settled down to Kyo. He was taking this rather well..which was strange.
Ritsu was the first to speak, "Sumimasen, Hanajima-san. Where could she have gone?" He asked.
Hana looked at him, "She isn't in Japan. I can tell you that.. I don't feel her presence, her emotions-- nothing." She said sadly looking at the table infront of her.
-=-
"Akito-san.." She whispered, "What are you doing here?" She asked. Akito looked at her, a bit entertained that she didn't know. Well who would? He wore all black, so he practically was camouflaged.
"I should be asking you that." He said and added, "You're in my fate now. You're dead Tohru Honda-san." He said.
Tohru's green eyes widened, 'I-I can't be dead..' She thought. Images of the people she cared about flashed before her. Hana, Uo, Hatori, Ayame, Momiji, Haru, Ritsu, Kagura, Hiro, Kisa, Shigure...
Their faces smiled and vanished...
Tohru felt her body feel numb, she touched her chest. She had trouble breathing... her heart wasn't beating at all!
"You see?" Akito asked. He walked towards the girl he had hated, and now was here in his place for now.. or forever.. who knows?
Tohru's eyes were brimmed with tears. Gone. Everyone was gone. No..not them she was. Before her the last faces drew close to disapppearing.
Kyo's face had an awkward smile. A smile he barely lets anyone see. She had witnessed it and had made him smile. 'Kyo..' She thought, ' I can't help you anymore.. I can't be there for you anymore..'
And the last face tore her apart. A silver headed boy and grey eyes that shined with something special within when he truly smiled. 'At least I got to make them all smile. At least I made a difference in their-- What am I saying here??' She thought, torn between having to mourn for her own death, and staying strong that she'd wake up sooner or later from this nightmare.
Akito looked at Tohru, almost feeling sorry for her. He looked away, ever since that incident after Kyo transformed and she came along to tell him that he was alive, he had left them alone. Not really caring what happened, just letting them go on with their precious lives.
And for once he actually lived his life. He had finally enjoyed it, but, he was dying. It was too late to enjoy life already.
" This is my wish Tohru Honda-san. I'm sorry for dragging you in here. But, I had to. It is for the good of many people. I hope you'll understand." Akito said.
Tohru didn't move. If she was dead then..
" Where is my mother?" She asked Akito.
-=-
" She's somewhere else." Yuki said out loud making everyone exceot for Kyo look at him oddly.
"What do you mean?!" Uo asked getting up.
" He means she's not anywhere. She's.. gone.." Kyo said quietly. Uo stared at the orange haired boy. Her voice was lost and sat down.
Yuki sighed, " About Akito.."
It's time for Hatori to speak up, " Akito is dying. His life hangs in a thread." He said.
Kyo's temper got the better of him, he slammed his fist on the table and shouted, "IF IT WEREN'T FOR HIM, SHE'D STILL BE HERE! SHE'D STILL BE HERE WITH US!"
Kisa gasped, " You're lying.." She said. Hiro looked at her in dismay. He can feel Kisa's hand under his shaking uncontollably.
Shigure looked down, " What do you mean?" He asked. The question everyone was asking silently.
Yuki sighed, 'If I remember every detail..' He thought and spoke of what had happened. He expected gasps, shocked faces, and other ridiculous expressions.
" Maybe this is all a dream.." Momiji said to himself. Haru looked at him.
" Yeah, maybe it is. I mean Angels.." Kagura said trying to lighten up the dismissal mood, but it didn't work.
" It isn't. I woke up this morning in this house. I woke up, and she wasn't here. That tells you something doesn't it? It's real. Not some crazed fantasy dream, Momiji." Yuki said getting up and turned to leave.
" Now brother, that's not something to say or do at times like this--"
Yuki's back was facing the others, " Then what do you suggest I say and do? Smile like nothing happened? Say everything's going to be okay?" He asked. When no one answered Yuki slammed the door behind him took a walk outside. Not knowing where his feet was leading him to, or where the road would stop. He just kept on walking until he reached the secret base.
-=-
" He's right. I mean how can we even do this when we don't know the answer?" Kyo asked Kazuma as they walked home. He looked at his son, so much has changed and stayed the same after some time. It never ceased to amaze Kazuma what Tohru Honda had done to the boy.
" Kyo, can I ask you a question?" Kazuma asked.
"Sure." Kyo replied.
" What is Tohru to you?" Kazuma asked him.
No reply.
Kazuma smiled, ' I foresaw this sometime ago..' He thought.
" You answered my question." Kazuma said after some time.
" What do you mean?" Kyo asked.
" There is always an answer, a solution to everything..." Kazuma said.
-=-
Kyokyo looked at her daughter, " I feel sorry for her, my dear." She said to Kazuya.* Kazuya looked down at his daughter.
" I do, too.. I wonder why Kotori ever did this to our daughter." He said embracing Kyoko.
" Don't worry Kazuya, our daughter is someone who never gives up. And besides, I heard her tell me that I shouldn't worry because now, Yuki and Kyo are taking care if her.."
Kazuya looked at Kyoko, " I hope they don't give up. Or else she'll be joining us, and she hasn't yet lived."
Kyoko nodded and watched her daughter some more talking to the dark haired man.
-=-
Yuki walked among the plants, fruits, vegetables, and even flowers he was growing. He sat down on the rock nearby, and leaned on the trunk of a tree looking up at the full moon.
'Everything has changed. It seems like change only brings nothing but bad luck..' He thought.
~"..Please be my friend again!"~
'But it can also bring the good..' A voice from the back of his head said, ' For now you'll have to live a new life. You need to be strong for her and bring her back. Don't give up just yet..'
-=-End of Chapter 2-=-
Author's Note: Ah, finally end of 2! You think it went over dramatic? -_- I know. I just was listening to this song, inochin no namae, whatever that means.. it's pure instrumental. And I love it! Well anyway... Please review! Oh! And Kazuya* it said that, that was Tohru's father's name. Yeah, I think that's right...
Thank you to:
C.B: Thanks a whole bunch! You're the first to review! I'm glad you find it interesting!
Yume Takato: Thanks!! n_n
Tyouhkriu- yay! It's you again! Thanks!
Serena Bunny- I will try to update every once a week! Try!
Chapter 3: Fate