Tears of an Angel: Chapter Two

By: Sakura Avalon or Kinomoto ( ashyboylova@yahoo.com)

Authors notes: Konnichiwa minna-san! Sakura desu. * Bows* Arigato for your kind reviews, it made me feel so nice inside. ^^  Gomen nasai for putting this up so late . . I re-wrote this several times to keep the same atmosphere from chapter one. Gomen nasai! This story means a lot to me, and I'll try my best to keep the same feeling throughout the story! I hope you'll be there to cheer me on * giggles* Enjoy the story!

Disclaimer: I do not own Furuba nor their characters . .

Chapter Two: Part one ( Akito's p.o.v )

Don't mess with things you aren't ready for. You'll only get burnt.

               My eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing the urgent voice of Sohma Shigure, the perverted inu of the family, calling my name. Settling myself on a comfy mat on the floor, I ignored my cousin's cries and pleas, knowing very well that he was on his way to my room.

               " Akito-san!"

His voice, when it came, was strained and quite loud, meaning that he was nearby my room. I quickly readied myself for the fantastic movie that would be appearing before my very own eyes.

Watching with amuesement, I smiled at the obvious that was going to occur. For one thing, the sliding door was to be ripped open, and who else but Sohma Shigure will shout my name once again.

               " Akito-san!"

I smirked as the exact things happened in my room, " Shigure, what are you doing in a place like this?"

The man bowed reverently before sitting himself before me, " They -- They found out."

" Found out what, inu?"

" They found out about you.. and.."

Hearing those insignificant words, I raised my hand effortlessly and slapped his cheek with little power, knowing very well that it had hurt . . a lot.

 " And who's fault is it, mm Shigure?"

The man infront of me remained silent, knowing very well what would happen if he were to talk back to me, the leader and owner of their lives.

I smiled maliciously, for his fear for me was evident, " Shi-gu-re, how do you think it happened?"

I stepped closer to him, his shaking knee's and lips pleasing every inch of me.

Wrapping my arms around him, I whispered softly into his ear, " What do you think, eh Shigure?"

" A-Akito-san."

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               " Tohru-chan," I called, her name tasting sweet on my tongue, " Tohru-chan?"

 It had been approximately two days since I last saw her, the one I call ' Angel of Darkness' and the anticipation upon seeing her beautiful face, and hearing her angelic voice once again, gave me immense pleasure -- pleasure that cannot be expained through words.

" Akito-san," she said, her perfect figure, the one I've memorized by heart, unfortunately, hiding behind the frame of the door, " You called for me?"

               Her ocean-blue eyes were filled with curiousity, something that I do not see very often.  Is it there because of the little hint I gave her about her mission? Or maybe from wanting to see how I was doing, like a good angel would be wondering. This--This, for one, is something I do not think I'll ever find out, " Have you been waiting long my butterfly?"

               A light smile appeared on her lucious pink lips, " I hope you are doing well, master."

I laughed at her uncertain choice of words, " Am I doing well?"

Walking into the light, or in other words, where she stood, I embraced her as a lover would do for his soul mate, " Is that all you have to say to me, my pet?"

               " I missed you so much, Tohru-chan. I couldn't sleep knowing you weren't by my side."

" A-Akito-san."

I felt her body shake with fear, and I pressed onto her harder, " Tell me Tohru, were you a good girl while I was gone?"

I touched her right breast teasingly, before whispering into her soft ear, " Eh, Tohru-chan? Because, from what I know, good girls like you deserve prizes."

               " Iie . . . Aki-Akito-san. .  "

Her innocent gesture pleased me, " My Tohru-chan . . my lovely Tohru-chan."

I brought her into my room, closing the door behind me, and walked her to my bed.

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               " Our clan has been targeted by a powerful group of assassins," Shigure remarked, his serious expression never leaving his face, " We killed five of them when they followed Yuki and Kyou home from school, but, I doubt we'll be lucky next time."

" . . . How's Yuki-kun doing?"

" He has a slight cough, but other than that, he's fine!"

" . . Where's Hatori?"

" He's on his way over, but Kyou-kun is doing great! He actua--"

" I don't care about that disgusting neko." I shot back, " I'll see what I can do, but until then, bring the rest to the Sohma mansion -- I'll be arriving soon but right now, I need to check up on my angel."

" Hai."

Chapter Two: Part Two ( Tohru's p.o.v )

I'm dreaming a dream. A cold and endless dream.

               I watched regretfully at the sleeping figure of my master and my only companion, Sohma Akito. His soft breathing felt hot and heavy on my bare skin and I shivered with delight at the sensation.

Shaking my head in disgust, I wrapped my blanket tightly around me, and slowly got out of bed. I should already be used to this, being forced to make love with him over and over again. After all those years of the re-run of the same show, I should've already been used to this ne?

               This is the real me, the real angel of darkness. Without my master to command me and guide me into the right path, who knows what I would be doing. Well, this is just how weak I am, there's nothing I can do to change it. This is me, the real me.

               The real me is a cowardly angel, one who couldn't even save her own flesh and blood. The same flesh and blood that gave life to me -- that's who I couldn't save, or even try to save. This is how weak I am.

              

" Okaa-san?"

" Tohru! What are you doing up?" I remember her say, " You should be sleeping right now . . "

" Okaa-san?"

" Nani?"

" Daijobuu desu ka?"

" Uhn . . Daijobu . . Tohru . . oyasumi."

" Oyasumi, okaa-san."

.              .               .

" Tohru."

" Hai, okaa-san?"

" Always remember that . . "

" That what, okaa-san?"

" Always remember that somewhere beyond the stars and the skies, there lies a place where all our dreams could come true"

" . . okaa-san?"

" Just remember that."

" Hai. . "

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               " Tohru-chan," the low voice of my master filled my ears, " How long have you been up?"

Hoping that Akito-san wouldn't be able to tell the difference between a forced smile and a real smile, I tried to put on, what I hoped to be, a happy grin, " Ohayo gozaimas, Akito-san!"

" Ohayo, Tohru-chan. Did you have a good dream?"

I nodded my head enthusiastically, " Hai!"

" That's good to hear."

               A smile appeared on his face as he too wrapped a blanket around his figure, " I hope you enjoyed. . last night cause I certainly did."

" I'm glad that you enjoyed it . . . " my voice faltered a bit as I ended my sentence. " I mean, at least someone enjoyed it."

               Akito-san took no notice of my last remark and continued on talking, " Sadly, you'll have to depart for another misson and this time, I won't be seeing you for a very very long time."

My heart lept with false hope.

My soul lifted with unanswered prayers.

" What do you mean?"

He stood up, his long, silky hair falling into his eyes, " What I mean is, you'll be staying with my family . . and . . hmm, how should I say this . . you'll be kinda like their, bodyguard."

" Who do I protect them from?" I asked, barely keeping my voice calm.

Walking to his closet, he grabbed an annoymous robe which was hidden behind his large amounts of shirts and pants, " From them, the outsiders."

               He chuckled as he heard me whimper, " Tohru-chan, don't tell me you're afraid of them."

Leaning in closer to me, he tugged a strand of my hair, " I mean, you are the angel of darkness. You should fear no one, not even me."

" But, I guess that won't be happening, ne? Since obviously you should be afraid of me, your master for many many good reasons."

               I let out a shaky breath, one that felt delicously cold in my mouth. The outsiders were a group of deadly assassins, second most wanted in the world other than ourselves. I guess you can say, we're old rivals, wouldn't you agree?

               " Will I be protecting all of the Sohma's?" I asked, taking a spare kimono from his closet, " Or only a handful?"

" Iie, Tohru-chan." he replied, " Only those of whom have the curse."

" This will be hard for me, since I've never seen the cursed ones before. How will I know who they are without spilling the secret?"

" My sweet sweet butterfly, always asking the right questions."

Smiling, he continued, "You'll find out eventually which ones they are after your arrival to the Sohma mansion."

" Hai."

" And Tohru-chan."

" Hai?"

" Be sure to protect the nezumi of the family."

" Nezumi?"

" Even if it cost the others their lives, protect the nezumi from any harm. Do you understand my Tohru-chan?"

" Hai, I'll protect him with my life."

" I don't care about the others, especially that baka neko." he cried loudly, his eyes showing the hatred I, for one, have never witnessed before.

Clearing my throat, I curiously questioned his current statement, " Why only him, Akito-san?"

His eyes flashed immedately in answer to my question, " Because the nezumi's my favorite."

to be continued . . . .

Authors notes: Like I said before, I tried to keep the tone of this chapter similar to my first chapter and that, for me, was very hard. Reviews are greatly appreciated! Ja ne!