Zodiac Doubles Chapter 14: A night as Cinderella
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Yes I am aware that before in the 4th chapter I did say that the dog
similar was 5, but I decided against it. I have other plans for her that
involve her being older. Sorry for the confusion guys. Happy reading. ^-^
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A few days later Kaiya was allowed to go back to Shigures house. It was her
last night at the hospital and Kaiya was sitting up late doing homework she
asked Tohru to bring for her. She didn't want to fall behind. The past few
days she had been in the hospital for a little rehab. The doctors were
greatly impressed with her fast recovery. Kaiya worked extra hard so she
would be in shape for the sports she planed on doing the second she got
back. Kaiya hated the whole idea of being stuck in one place for a long
time. She wasn't they type of person to stay in one place to long.
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Kaiya looked at the digital clock on her bedside table. It flashed 12:30am.
Her eyes became heavy anchors as she set the books to the side and turned
the light off, snuggling deep into the covers.
As she drifted off to sleep, she remembered the events of the day and
smiled.
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~Earlier that day~
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Kaiya came back into her hospital room that day exhausted and ready for a
nap. She was just about to climb into bed when she saw three figures walk
into the room.
"Hatori, Kyo, Seiya, what are you doing here?"
"We came to check up on you. The doctor said-wait, Seiya wanted to tell
you" Kyo said as he felt a tugging on his sleeve.
"You can come home tomorrow!!" the boy exclaimed.
"Yes, after one more test you'll be going back to living in Shigures home
with Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo. How's your rehab going?" Hatori queried
"Its going great, Im a bit tired now, but if it means I'll be able to play
sports and stuff at school sooner, I'll work my butt of. No pain no gain."
She smiled cheerfully and climbed into the bed. "So did you guys come here
just to tell me? It would have been easier to call. I don't want to put you
guys through any unneeded trouble."
"Come on Onne-san, we know you were wondering when we would come see you
again." They all laughed at this, Seiya went up close to Kaiyas ear and
whispered something that made Seiya laugh and Kaiya turn a slight shade of
pink before laughing herself.
Kyo wondered what it could be but decided it wasn't his business.
"Well Kaiya, Im going to go check with your doctors and look at some
papers. Seiya, could you run down and get me a cup of coffee from the
machine down the hall?"
"Sure" Seiya smiled catching what Hatori was doing and sprinted merrily out
the room and down the hall. As Hatori left he closed the door shut behind
him, leaving Kyo and Kaiya in silence in the hospital room.
"Hey Kyo?"
Kyo immediately looked up from the spot on the ground he had found so
fascinating a second before and turned his full attention to Kaiya. "Yeah?"
"Um...do you think you could help me with this homework Tohru brought for
me?" That wasn't what she was going to say, but she decided now wouldn't be
a good time.
"Sure" Kyo walked up to the side of the bed to look over Kaiyas shoulder
and down at the book. Kaiya motioned for Kyo to sit next to her on the bed.
He jumped on and placed his arm unconsciously around Kaiyas shoulders and
started explaining to the best of his ability.
Kaiya looked up at him and saw that he looked more at ease and calmer then
he had when she had seen him before.
Kyo was in the middle of explaining when he felt something on his shoulder.
He looked down and saw a sleeping Kaiya resting her head on his shoulder.
Kyo smiled to himself and climbed out of the bed and placing Kaiya in a
more comfortable position.
He gazed upon her face and saw the genital look she always had on her face.
Her soft slightly flushed cheeks accenting the color of her moist lips.
'She looks so peaceful when she's sleeping. I wonder what she's thinking
that's so happy.'(Kyo) Kyo bent down and kissed her on the forehead and
whispered a genital "Sweet dreams." into her ear and gently caressed her
cheek with the back of his hand and walked out of the room feeling as light
as ever.
The whole ride home he couldn't help but smile just a little, this did not
go unnoticed by any of the Sohmas that saw him the rest of the day. And
everyone knew just the cause of his happiness, and the thought spread
smiles (or in Shigures case, mischievous grins and "secret" explosions of
howling laughter) to everyone.
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~Back to the present~
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Kyo lay awake in his bed lying on his back staring at the ceiling. His cat
eyes piercing the darkness of the room.
Whenever he closed his eyes he would see her face. He had gotten so used to
Kaiya in his room, even as a cat, that it felt wired not having her here
the past few weeks. He looked down at the small basket next to his bed and
pictured her curled up in a little ball sleeping.
Kyo remembered what Kaiya had told him the day she woke up. "You won't
change when your hugged, but you can still change at will for as long as
you want."
Kyo dug inside him for his cat self and next thing he knew there was a
*POOF* of orange smoke and there was a little orange cat lying in the bed.
Kyo hopped out of the bed and into the basket Kaiya once slept in. He
curled up into a ball and breathed deeply. He could smell her sent. This
comforted him and eased his sleep. It was 12:32am when two pairs of eyes on
different sides of the city slept for the night.
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Kaiya woke the next morning full of energy. She was going home today.
After breakfast and her last rehab session, Tohru, Kisa, and Sakura came to
visit her.
"Tohru, Kisa, Sakura, what brings you here?! I don't go home till later
this evening."
"We know, we just thought that you would like new clothes, considering the
ones you came in are...um...well." Sakura stumbled for the right word
"Ruined?"
"Yeah."
"Here you go." Tohru gave Kaiya a white paper bag and took out the contents
inside it.
"Oh my god, you brought the dress you gave me? Isn't it a bit....much?"
"Well we brought jeans, tee-shirt, and other things too, but tonight the
Sohmas want to celebrate your getting better and the whole lifting of the
you know what." Kisa explained as Kaiya changed in the bathroom. When she
came out she came out holding a cloth bag. "What's this for?"
"Oh, that's why we're here." Kisa said happily
"Make-up. That's why your here?"
"Well, we'll be back maybe an hour or so before you check out of this place
to get you ready. Don't worry. It'll be great." Sakura finished with a
broad grin.
'Oh great, its a big fancy get-to-gether. Great! I hate make-up.'(Kaiya)
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The tree left to go back to school as they came during they're lunch break.
Kaiya spent the rest of the day trying to forget about later that evening.
Now that she had normal clothes she decided to go for a jog outside the
hospital building. Her doctors were stunned to see her running around
outside and made her come back in. It was 5:00 when she got back to her
room and took a shower. Soon after her shower Sakura, Tohru, Reika, and
Mitsuru came to 'get her ready' and Kisa and Lin came to watch.
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After an hour of work, the four girls were done with Kaiya and they them
selves as well. They put Kaiyas long dyed black hair into a bun type thing
with Chinese stick things through them to keep them in and she wore the red
Chinese type butterfly dress Tohru gave her. Gold butterfly earrings
dangling from her ears and a matching necklace around her neck.
"You look like a Chinese princess" Lin said adoringly.
"Come on, Hatori just called me on my cell and he's waiting outside in the
car. He's already checked you out of the hospital and has been waiting out
there for a half hour." Mitsuru explained.
"Lets go." Kaiya said eager to get out of the place. 'I wish they hadn't
put on so much make-up, was it really necessary?'(Kaiya)
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The girls stepped outside and laughed at Kaiyas reaction to the limos
waiting for them.
"Why are there two?" She asked nervously.
"Ones for you and the others for the rest of us."
"What! Why do I get the private limo and the rest of you have to squish in
all in one."
"For one thing, we will hardly be squished and second, you're the guest of
honor." Reika said with a smiled plastered on her face.
'Something fishies going on here'(Kaiya)
They pushed Kaiya into the waiting limo and closed the door behind her
before climbing into the other limo.
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"Hey, do you by any chance know what they're planning?" Kaiya asked the
driver.
"Im not at liberty to tell you that miss. But please enjoy the ride, your
going to love this." with that said the driver put up the dividing screen
and left Kaiya there in the back to fend for her self.
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Up front the driver called Mitsuru. "Miss, she knows something's up. We are
nearing the desired location, it looks like we're going to be there before
you."
"Then circle a few times, I'll call you when we're ready for you." Mitsuru
said on the other line.
The driver nodded and hung up the phone.
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After passing the same statue for the third time, Kaiya put down the
divider, "You know, we've passed here like three times already."
"Im sorry miss, just got a little lost. This is my first time driving in
this area." The driver fibbed.
"What's your name?"
"You can call me Taka."
"Taka, what's going on. I know they're planning something. You might as
well just tell me."
"Sorry, Im not allowed to tell you. Besides, we're almost there."
"Sure we are." She said sarcastically.
Taka handed a black blindfold to Kaiya. "Here, put this on. We're here."
Kaiya rolled her eyes and put it on. A minute later the driver opened the
door and took her hand, leading her slowly up a stone staircase and into a
large area filled with music.
"You may take your blind fold now." Taka said as he let her go and backed
away out the door.
Kaiya took of the blindfold and gasped. Before her whole family. The
jyunnishi, Similars, and some of their parents. She stood a top another
staircase leading her down to everyone. Around the room there were various
tables and in the center a large dance area and a stage with some singing
group ready.
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From inside the mob of Sohmas, Kyo looked up at Kaiya. She looked
beautiful. It was the first time he saw her in a dress other then the
school uniform. He felt someone push him from the crowd and out into the
open. Now all eyes were on him, expecting him to go up and lead Kaiya down
the stairs arm in arm. He couldn't back out now. He walked up the stairs
and held out his arm for Kaiya to take.
She put her arm through his and as they walked down she whispered, "What is
this? Some kind of modern day ball?"
"I don't know. I guess so. By the way. You look beautiful. You don't strike
me as the kind of person to wear make-up. But I like it. It looks nice."
"You don't clean up to bad yourself." She said blushing a bit and hoped it
wouldn't show through the extensive make-up job Mitsuru had done on her.
Kyo smiled as they reached the bottom of the stairs, greeted by the whole
family. All of who were dressed very elegantly.
"What is all this for?" Kaiya said curiously
"For you and Kyo. For lifting the curse. We all pitched in for this little
celebration. There's food, dancing, and entertainment. I hope you enjoy
yourselves." Hatori said as everyone dispersed into the room. Some getting
food and others dancing or just socializing. Leaving Kyo and Kaiya just
standing there.
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"So what do you want to do?" Kyo asked uncertainly.
"Im kind of hungry."
"Ok, I think threes a buffet table thing or something over there."
The two walked over to the table quietly, both feeling a bit nervous.
While they ate they made several attempts at a conversation and after a
while they broke through the ice and started enjoying the others company
like they had before. More casual and relaxed.
"Hey, by the way, thanks. For helping me fight Shin. I couldn't have done
it without you."
"No problem. Im just sorry you had to get hurt like that." Kyo put a hand
to her face, "You really had me worried."
Kaiya placed a hand over his, and closed her eyes, snuggling her face into
the warmth of his hand before pulling away.
"Do you wanna dance?" Kaiya said after a minute of silence between the two.
"Um...sure, but Im not that good."
"That's ok. Neither am I. Its just for fun." She gave him a soft smile and
stood up pulling Kyo onto the dance floor. They both danced for a little
while enjoying themselves when the first slow song came up. All around them
people were pairing up. Yuki& Tohru, Shigure& Mitsuru, Seiya and Lin, Kisa
and Hiro, Yasu and Kagura, Sakura and Haru, and so on.
Kyo took Kaiyas hands in his and placed it so that they were around his
neck before putting his arms around her waist. They laughed a few times
when one of them stepped on the other foot, but as the song went on they
got better. About half way through the song Kaiya rested her head on Kyos
chest and closed her eyes, moving in tune with Kyos steps. Both were
disappointed when the song was over but clapped with the others.
The two walked back to their seats hand in hand and were startled to hear
Seiyas voice over the mic. "Everyone, we have a surprise singer tonight.
Its such a surprise, she doesn't even know she's singing till now.
Everyone, give it up for Kaiya!" Everyone cheered and clapped and started
chanting her name. She looked at Kyos smiling face and he pushed her up out
of her seat on in the direction of the stage.
She climbed up onto the stage and took the mic in her hands.
"Very funny you guys." She eyed the other similars and they all waved back
with brad grins on their faces.
"Well it seems that I don't have much choice do I."
"NO" they all yelled back.
She laughed out of nervousness before speaking once again. "Ok, Im going to
be singing 'Time after Time' By Kuraki Mai.
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Disclaimer: I do not own this song, but it I love this song so I want to
put it in my fanfic.
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Time after Time, Kuraki Mai
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The music started up and Kaiya could hear the main singer being her back up
singer. She took a deep breath and started singing.
moshi mo kimi ni meguriaetara; If I had been able to meet you
nido to kimi no te o hanasanai; I wouldn't have let go of you ever again
haru no owari o tsugeru hana midou; The hanamidou
kasumu hana hitohira; Tells of the end of spring
One petal from this misty flower...
yomigaeru omoide no uta;And an old song floats back
kono mune ni ima mo yasashiku; Gently, even now, into my heart
Time After Time
kimi to deatta kiseki ;The miracle of meeting you
yuruyakana kaze fuku machi de ;In a city where the wind whispered through
sotto te o tsunagi aruita sakamichi; We walked a path through the hills
hand in hand
ima mo wasurenai yakusoku And made an unforgettable promise
kaze ni kimi no koe ga kikoeru I can hear your voice in the wind
usurai sae kaeru tooi kioku The thin ice freezes back over
kizutsuku kowasa oshirazu chikatta The thin ice freezes back over
itsuka mata kono basho de Not knowing to be afraid of hurt, I swore
That someday, we'd meet again
meguriaou usu beniiro no Here, in a season of pale crimson
kisetsu ga kuru hi ni egao de With smiles on our faces
Time After Time
hitori hana mau machi de Alone in the city of whirling blossoms
chirazaru toki wa modoranai kedo Can't return to when things were fine
ano hi to onaji kawaranai keshiki ni In this very same place, just like on
that day
namida hirari matte ita yo With my face strewn with tears, I waited for
you
kaze mau hanabira ga minamo o naderu you in Those petals fly in the
whirling wind
taisetsu ni omou hodo setsunaku... As if stroking the water's surface
In my anguish, I treasure each and every one...
hito wa mina kodoku to iu keredo Everyone says that they're lonely
sagasazu ni wa irarenai dare ka o That they have to keep searching
hakanaku koware yasui mono bakari For someone, But all they end up chasing
after
oimotomete shimau Are the fleeting and fragile
Time After Time
kimi to irozuku machi de If I could have met you in the city of changing
hues
deaetara mou yakusoku wa iranai I wouldn't need any more promises
dare yorimo zutto kizutsuki yasui kimi no More than anyone else
soba ni itai kondo wa kitto You are so easy to hurt
I want to be with you--this time, forever.
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Kaiya held the last note before ending. There was a second of silence
before everyone erupt in various cheers and clapping. She walked back to
the table where Kyo was and collapsed into her chair with a giant sigh.
"Hey, you did great. I didn't know you could sing so well."
"There are a lot of things you don't know about me." she said with a smirk.
Kyo eyed her strangely before both of them laughed a bit. During the coarse
of the night many people came up to the two to thank them for lifting the
curse and some gave them gifts of appreciation.
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The two danced more with each other and with other people as the night went
on and were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Everyone had fun with the
karaoke machine the place had and most everyone tried it at least once.
Momiji was going to sing his Momiji song but was chased off the stage by
Kyo after the 2nd line. The 'Florid Blossom Trio' got an encore
presentation and Ayame took this as another chance for one of his famous
speeches. I'd tell you what Ayame said, but that would involve going into
the mind of Ayame Sohma and I just thought that wouldn't be such a good
idea.
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Near the end of the night a man approached Kaiya at the punch bowl. "Oh,
here you are, I've been looking for you all night. Im here to offer you a
job."
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Not to far away, a menacing laughter could be heard from the Shadows. "I've
got you now."
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Hey peoples. I was thinking about writing more but my friend really wants
to read this chapter and also I haven't updated in a
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time so I just thought I would.
I'll try to update asap! I know you all wanna know who the man is and what
the job is. Anyways. Sorry if I wrote another pointless chapter.
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Yes I am aware that before in the 4th chapter I did say that the dog
similar was 5, but I decided against it. I have other plans for her that
involve her being older. Sorry for the confusion guys. Happy reading. ^-^
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A few days later Kaiya was allowed to go back to Shigures house. It was her
last night at the hospital and Kaiya was sitting up late doing homework she
asked Tohru to bring for her. She didn't want to fall behind. The past few
days she had been in the hospital for a little rehab. The doctors were
greatly impressed with her fast recovery. Kaiya worked extra hard so she
would be in shape for the sports she planed on doing the second she got
back. Kaiya hated the whole idea of being stuck in one place for a long
time. She wasn't they type of person to stay in one place to long.
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Kaiya looked at the digital clock on her bedside table. It flashed 12:30am.
Her eyes became heavy anchors as she set the books to the side and turned
the light off, snuggling deep into the covers.
As she drifted off to sleep, she remembered the events of the day and
smiled.
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~Earlier that day~
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Kaiya came back into her hospital room that day exhausted and ready for a
nap. She was just about to climb into bed when she saw three figures walk
into the room.
"Hatori, Kyo, Seiya, what are you doing here?"
"We came to check up on you. The doctor said-wait, Seiya wanted to tell
you" Kyo said as he felt a tugging on his sleeve.
"You can come home tomorrow!!" the boy exclaimed.
"Yes, after one more test you'll be going back to living in Shigures home
with Tohru, Yuki, and Kyo. How's your rehab going?" Hatori queried
"Its going great, Im a bit tired now, but if it means I'll be able to play
sports and stuff at school sooner, I'll work my butt of. No pain no gain."
She smiled cheerfully and climbed into the bed. "So did you guys come here
just to tell me? It would have been easier to call. I don't want to put you
guys through any unneeded trouble."
"Come on Onne-san, we know you were wondering when we would come see you
again." They all laughed at this, Seiya went up close to Kaiyas ear and
whispered something that made Seiya laugh and Kaiya turn a slight shade of
pink before laughing herself.
Kyo wondered what it could be but decided it wasn't his business.
"Well Kaiya, Im going to go check with your doctors and look at some
papers. Seiya, could you run down and get me a cup of coffee from the
machine down the hall?"
"Sure" Seiya smiled catching what Hatori was doing and sprinted merrily out
the room and down the hall. As Hatori left he closed the door shut behind
him, leaving Kyo and Kaiya in silence in the hospital room.
"Hey Kyo?"
Kyo immediately looked up from the spot on the ground he had found so
fascinating a second before and turned his full attention to Kaiya. "Yeah?"
"Um...do you think you could help me with this homework Tohru brought for
me?" That wasn't what she was going to say, but she decided now wouldn't be
a good time.
"Sure" Kyo walked up to the side of the bed to look over Kaiyas shoulder
and down at the book. Kaiya motioned for Kyo to sit next to her on the bed.
He jumped on and placed his arm unconsciously around Kaiyas shoulders and
started explaining to the best of his ability.
Kaiya looked up at him and saw that he looked more at ease and calmer then
he had when she had seen him before.
Kyo was in the middle of explaining when he felt something on his shoulder.
He looked down and saw a sleeping Kaiya resting her head on his shoulder.
Kyo smiled to himself and climbed out of the bed and placing Kaiya in a
more comfortable position.
He gazed upon her face and saw the genital look she always had on her face.
Her soft slightly flushed cheeks accenting the color of her moist lips.
'She looks so peaceful when she's sleeping. I wonder what she's thinking
that's so happy.'(Kyo) Kyo bent down and kissed her on the forehead and
whispered a genital "Sweet dreams." into her ear and gently caressed her
cheek with the back of his hand and walked out of the room feeling as light
as ever.
The whole ride home he couldn't help but smile just a little, this did not
go unnoticed by any of the Sohmas that saw him the rest of the day. And
everyone knew just the cause of his happiness, and the thought spread
smiles (or in Shigures case, mischievous grins and "secret" explosions of
howling laughter) to everyone.
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~Back to the present~
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Kyo lay awake in his bed lying on his back staring at the ceiling. His cat
eyes piercing the darkness of the room.
Whenever he closed his eyes he would see her face. He had gotten so used to
Kaiya in his room, even as a cat, that it felt wired not having her here
the past few weeks. He looked down at the small basket next to his bed and
pictured her curled up in a little ball sleeping.
Kyo remembered what Kaiya had told him the day she woke up. "You won't
change when your hugged, but you can still change at will for as long as
you want."
Kyo dug inside him for his cat self and next thing he knew there was a
*POOF* of orange smoke and there was a little orange cat lying in the bed.
Kyo hopped out of the bed and into the basket Kaiya once slept in. He
curled up into a ball and breathed deeply. He could smell her sent. This
comforted him and eased his sleep. It was 12:32am when two pairs of eyes on
different sides of the city slept for the night.
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Kaiya woke the next morning full of energy. She was going home today.
After breakfast and her last rehab session, Tohru, Kisa, and Sakura came to
visit her.
"Tohru, Kisa, Sakura, what brings you here?! I don't go home till later
this evening."
"We know, we just thought that you would like new clothes, considering the
ones you came in are...um...well." Sakura stumbled for the right word
"Ruined?"
"Yeah."
"Here you go." Tohru gave Kaiya a white paper bag and took out the contents
inside it.
"Oh my god, you brought the dress you gave me? Isn't it a bit....much?"
"Well we brought jeans, tee-shirt, and other things too, but tonight the
Sohmas want to celebrate your getting better and the whole lifting of the
you know what." Kisa explained as Kaiya changed in the bathroom. When she
came out she came out holding a cloth bag. "What's this for?"
"Oh, that's why we're here." Kisa said happily
"Make-up. That's why your here?"
"Well, we'll be back maybe an hour or so before you check out of this place
to get you ready. Don't worry. It'll be great." Sakura finished with a
broad grin.
'Oh great, its a big fancy get-to-gether. Great! I hate make-up.'(Kaiya)
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The tree left to go back to school as they came during they're lunch break.
Kaiya spent the rest of the day trying to forget about later that evening.
Now that she had normal clothes she decided to go for a jog outside the
hospital building. Her doctors were stunned to see her running around
outside and made her come back in. It was 5:00 when she got back to her
room and took a shower. Soon after her shower Sakura, Tohru, Reika, and
Mitsuru came to 'get her ready' and Kisa and Lin came to watch.
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After an hour of work, the four girls were done with Kaiya and they them
selves as well. They put Kaiyas long dyed black hair into a bun type thing
with Chinese stick things through them to keep them in and she wore the red
Chinese type butterfly dress Tohru gave her. Gold butterfly earrings
dangling from her ears and a matching necklace around her neck.
"You look like a Chinese princess" Lin said adoringly.
"Come on, Hatori just called me on my cell and he's waiting outside in the
car. He's already checked you out of the hospital and has been waiting out
there for a half hour." Mitsuru explained.
"Lets go." Kaiya said eager to get out of the place. 'I wish they hadn't
put on so much make-up, was it really necessary?'(Kaiya)
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The girls stepped outside and laughed at Kaiyas reaction to the limos
waiting for them.
"Why are there two?" She asked nervously.
"Ones for you and the others for the rest of us."
"What! Why do I get the private limo and the rest of you have to squish in
all in one."
"For one thing, we will hardly be squished and second, you're the guest of
honor." Reika said with a smiled plastered on her face.
'Something fishies going on here'(Kaiya)
They pushed Kaiya into the waiting limo and closed the door behind her
before climbing into the other limo.
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"Hey, do you by any chance know what they're planning?" Kaiya asked the
driver.
"Im not at liberty to tell you that miss. But please enjoy the ride, your
going to love this." with that said the driver put up the dividing screen
and left Kaiya there in the back to fend for her self.
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Up front the driver called Mitsuru. "Miss, she knows something's up. We are
nearing the desired location, it looks like we're going to be there before
you."
"Then circle a few times, I'll call you when we're ready for you." Mitsuru
said on the other line.
The driver nodded and hung up the phone.
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After passing the same statue for the third time, Kaiya put down the
divider, "You know, we've passed here like three times already."
"Im sorry miss, just got a little lost. This is my first time driving in
this area." The driver fibbed.
"What's your name?"
"You can call me Taka."
"Taka, what's going on. I know they're planning something. You might as
well just tell me."
"Sorry, Im not allowed to tell you. Besides, we're almost there."
"Sure we are." She said sarcastically.
Taka handed a black blindfold to Kaiya. "Here, put this on. We're here."
Kaiya rolled her eyes and put it on. A minute later the driver opened the
door and took her hand, leading her slowly up a stone staircase and into a
large area filled with music.
"You may take your blind fold now." Taka said as he let her go and backed
away out the door.
Kaiya took of the blindfold and gasped. Before her whole family. The
jyunnishi, Similars, and some of their parents. She stood a top another
staircase leading her down to everyone. Around the room there were various
tables and in the center a large dance area and a stage with some singing
group ready.
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From inside the mob of Sohmas, Kyo looked up at Kaiya. She looked
beautiful. It was the first time he saw her in a dress other then the
school uniform. He felt someone push him from the crowd and out into the
open. Now all eyes were on him, expecting him to go up and lead Kaiya down
the stairs arm in arm. He couldn't back out now. He walked up the stairs
and held out his arm for Kaiya to take.
She put her arm through his and as they walked down she whispered, "What is
this? Some kind of modern day ball?"
"I don't know. I guess so. By the way. You look beautiful. You don't strike
me as the kind of person to wear make-up. But I like it. It looks nice."
"You don't clean up to bad yourself." She said blushing a bit and hoped it
wouldn't show through the extensive make-up job Mitsuru had done on her.
Kyo smiled as they reached the bottom of the stairs, greeted by the whole
family. All of who were dressed very elegantly.
"What is all this for?" Kaiya said curiously
"For you and Kyo. For lifting the curse. We all pitched in for this little
celebration. There's food, dancing, and entertainment. I hope you enjoy
yourselves." Hatori said as everyone dispersed into the room. Some getting
food and others dancing or just socializing. Leaving Kyo and Kaiya just
standing there.
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"So what do you want to do?" Kyo asked uncertainly.
"Im kind of hungry."
"Ok, I think threes a buffet table thing or something over there."
The two walked over to the table quietly, both feeling a bit nervous.
While they ate they made several attempts at a conversation and after a
while they broke through the ice and started enjoying the others company
like they had before. More casual and relaxed.
"Hey, by the way, thanks. For helping me fight Shin. I couldn't have done
it without you."
"No problem. Im just sorry you had to get hurt like that." Kyo put a hand
to her face, "You really had me worried."
Kaiya placed a hand over his, and closed her eyes, snuggling her face into
the warmth of his hand before pulling away.
"Do you wanna dance?" Kaiya said after a minute of silence between the two.
"Um...sure, but Im not that good."
"That's ok. Neither am I. Its just for fun." She gave him a soft smile and
stood up pulling Kyo onto the dance floor. They both danced for a little
while enjoying themselves when the first slow song came up. All around them
people were pairing up. Yuki& Tohru, Shigure& Mitsuru, Seiya and Lin, Kisa
and Hiro, Yasu and Kagura, Sakura and Haru, and so on.
Kyo took Kaiyas hands in his and placed it so that they were around his
neck before putting his arms around her waist. They laughed a few times
when one of them stepped on the other foot, but as the song went on they
got better. About half way through the song Kaiya rested her head on Kyos
chest and closed her eyes, moving in tune with Kyos steps. Both were
disappointed when the song was over but clapped with the others.
The two walked back to their seats hand in hand and were startled to hear
Seiyas voice over the mic. "Everyone, we have a surprise singer tonight.
Its such a surprise, she doesn't even know she's singing till now.
Everyone, give it up for Kaiya!" Everyone cheered and clapped and started
chanting her name. She looked at Kyos smiling face and he pushed her up out
of her seat on in the direction of the stage.
She climbed up onto the stage and took the mic in her hands.
"Very funny you guys." She eyed the other similars and they all waved back
with brad grins on their faces.
"Well it seems that I don't have much choice do I."
"NO" they all yelled back.
She laughed out of nervousness before speaking once again. "Ok, Im going to
be singing 'Time after Time' By Kuraki Mai.
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Disclaimer: I do not own this song, but it I love this song so I want to
put it in my fanfic.
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Time after Time, Kuraki Mai
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The music started up and Kaiya could hear the main singer being her back up
singer. She took a deep breath and started singing.
moshi mo kimi ni meguriaetara; If I had been able to meet you
nido to kimi no te o hanasanai; I wouldn't have let go of you ever again
haru no owari o tsugeru hana midou; The hanamidou
kasumu hana hitohira; Tells of the end of spring
One petal from this misty flower...
yomigaeru omoide no uta;And an old song floats back
kono mune ni ima mo yasashiku; Gently, even now, into my heart
Time After Time
kimi to deatta kiseki ;The miracle of meeting you
yuruyakana kaze fuku machi de ;In a city where the wind whispered through
sotto te o tsunagi aruita sakamichi; We walked a path through the hills
hand in hand
ima mo wasurenai yakusoku And made an unforgettable promise
kaze ni kimi no koe ga kikoeru I can hear your voice in the wind
usurai sae kaeru tooi kioku The thin ice freezes back over
kizutsuku kowasa oshirazu chikatta The thin ice freezes back over
itsuka mata kono basho de Not knowing to be afraid of hurt, I swore
That someday, we'd meet again
meguriaou usu beniiro no Here, in a season of pale crimson
kisetsu ga kuru hi ni egao de With smiles on our faces
Time After Time
hitori hana mau machi de Alone in the city of whirling blossoms
chirazaru toki wa modoranai kedo Can't return to when things were fine
ano hi to onaji kawaranai keshiki ni In this very same place, just like on
that day
namida hirari matte ita yo With my face strewn with tears, I waited for
you
kaze mau hanabira ga minamo o naderu you in Those petals fly in the
whirling wind
taisetsu ni omou hodo setsunaku... As if stroking the water's surface
In my anguish, I treasure each and every one...
hito wa mina kodoku to iu keredo Everyone says that they're lonely
sagasazu ni wa irarenai dare ka o That they have to keep searching
hakanaku koware yasui mono bakari For someone, But all they end up chasing
after
oimotomete shimau Are the fleeting and fragile
Time After Time
kimi to irozuku machi de If I could have met you in the city of changing
hues
deaetara mou yakusoku wa iranai I wouldn't need any more promises
dare yorimo zutto kizutsuki yasui kimi no More than anyone else
soba ni itai kondo wa kitto You are so easy to hurt
I want to be with you--this time, forever.
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Kaiya held the last note before ending. There was a second of silence
before everyone erupt in various cheers and clapping. She walked back to
the table where Kyo was and collapsed into her chair with a giant sigh.
"Hey, you did great. I didn't know you could sing so well."
"There are a lot of things you don't know about me." she said with a smirk.
Kyo eyed her strangely before both of them laughed a bit. During the coarse
of the night many people came up to the two to thank them for lifting the
curse and some gave them gifts of appreciation.
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The two danced more with each other and with other people as the night went
on and were thoroughly enjoying themselves. Everyone had fun with the
karaoke machine the place had and most everyone tried it at least once.
Momiji was going to sing his Momiji song but was chased off the stage by
Kyo after the 2nd line. The 'Florid Blossom Trio' got an encore
presentation and Ayame took this as another chance for one of his famous
speeches. I'd tell you what Ayame said, but that would involve going into
the mind of Ayame Sohma and I just thought that wouldn't be such a good
idea.
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Near the end of the night a man approached Kaiya at the punch bowl. "Oh,
here you are, I've been looking for you all night. Im here to offer you a
job."
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Not to far away, a menacing laughter could be heard from the Shadows. "I've
got you now."
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Hey peoples. I was thinking about writing more but my friend really wants
to read this chapter and also I haven't updated in a
looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooong time so I just thought I would.
I'll try to update asap! I know you all wanna know who the man is and what
the job is. Anyways. Sorry if I wrote another pointless chapter.