Yuki knocked lightly on the door before he and Kyo entered. Akito glanced over as they walked in and smiled grimly. He didn't move but remained seated, looking outside.
"I must say, I wasn't sure if you would actually come." He said as they both sat down.
"So what's this all about anyway? Why'd you want us here?" Yuki demanded glancing over at him. He knew Akito wouldn't do anything rash with Kyo there. Or at least he figured he had enough sense not to.
"I didn't think you to be so bold, Yuki. I suppose that's also because of Miss Honda." He mentioned causing Yuki to straighten up more.
"She has nothing to do with this." He stated. Kyo couldn't help but notice Akito was only addressing Yuki. He finally cut into the conversation.
"So whatdya want me for anyway?" He said bluntly. Akito didn't regard him at all. He stood up and walked over to Yuki.
"I don't think that Miss Honda will really want anything to do with you anymore." He grinned. Yuki looked up at him suspiciously.
"What are you talking about?" He asked. Concern was written all over his face now. Akito enjoyed it.
"I'm getting very tired of your insolence, Yuki." He decided.
Just as Yuki was about to respond, Akito punched him in the head. He fell backwards to the floor. Kyo didn't know what to do. Akito's rage came out of nowhere. Yuki stood up in a daze, placing his hand on the side of his head. He turned to see Akito right there. He punched him again in the stomach, knocking the air out of him. Kyo was now on his feet.
"Hey! Quit it." He said, gritting his teeth.
"Stay out of this, cat!" He yelled back. Kyo let out a low growl. He really wasn't in the mood to fight. Not even Yuki. But it seemed that Akito wasn't giving him much of a choice. Yuki let out a cough from the floor.
"Why.. are you doing this?" He said, now having a hard time breathing.
"Because, it makes me sick, knowing that the rest of you are content with how things are going. I'm the only one who is really suffering from this curse anymore. It isn't fair!" He kicked Yuki again, this time harder. He suddenly felt himself being pulled away from Yuki. He glared angrily behind himself at Kyo.
"What's you're problem? You sound like a spoiled little brat." Kyo yelled.
"Don't touch me, you disgusting cat!" Akito barked, trying to get away from Kyo. He knew he could only hold him back for so long. He still wasn't at his best yet. "None of you should be happy! None of you will be happy. I'll make sure of that!" Kyo pulled away and stood back.
"No one's taking that sissy rat boy down except for me. So you can just get over it." Kyo remarked.
"You should worry more about yourself." Akito ran towards him and kicked him in the chest. Kyo stumbled backwards, slamming into the wall. Akito walked over slowly, regaining his posture.
"I was holding back on Yuki because I've always favored him. But you, I won't go so easy on." He warned Kyo, moving quickly. He brought his fists forward to slam it into Kyo's face but was stopped. Kyo grabbed his wrist. Akito grinned maliciously.
"You aren't strong enough now. You can't stop me for long."
"How long do you think this is gonna last before someone hears?" Kyo mentioned, pushing Akito back.
Akito grabbed both of Kyo's hands and flung him overhead. He landed hard in the center of the room on his back. Akito came over and stomped his foot down hard on top of Kyo. He let out a loud yell.
"You truly are a vile creature. You should just be put of your misery." Akito smirked. Kyo looked over at Yuki. He was still having trouble breathing and couldn't get up. They made eye contact only for a second. Kyo brought his hand over to his wrist and grabbed the beads. Akito only grinned more.
"You wouldn't dare do that. You know everyone would hate you more then they already do." He told him. Unfortunately it was enough to stop him. Akito kicked him again in the side.
"I don't know why we ever bothered showing you any kindness at all. The sight of you just makes me sick!" The more he yelled the harder he kicked him. Yuki was still trying to get up to help but he just couldn't.
"So Hatori, when we leave this evening, do you want to come for dinner?" Shigure asked him as he worked.
"I guess so. Although you might be here longer then you think." He replied.
"I doubt we'll be here that long. After all..." He stopped suddenly, turning to the door.
"After all what?" Hatori looked over. Shigure silently stood up and slid the door open. He glanced down the hallway. "Is something wrong?"
"I could have sworn I heard someone yelling." Shigure mentioned in a low tone. "It sounded like Kyo." He added turning back to Hatori.
"They're all the way on the other side of the house. There's no way you could've heard them." Hatori pointed out. Shigure continued to listen anyway. This time he could actually hear Akito shouting.
"The sight of you just makes me sick!" He had definitely heard every word.
"I think there's trouble. Come on Hari." Shigure told him and hurried out of the room. Hatori decided to humor the dog and followed him out.
They were almost to Akito's room when they both heard him yell again.
"I can't stand you!" Suddenly Tohru and Kagura were now out in the hall as well.
"What's going on?" Tohru asked Shigure.
"We're not sure exactly. Come on." He told her as Hatori and he led the way. Shigure opened the door and was the first one to see what had been happening. Akito was still kicking Kyo. Yuki had collapsed again on the floor, still trying to breathe.
"You stupid disgusting cat! You should have never been born!" Akito told Kyo. He just stayed there, cringing in pain with his eyes closed. Shigure moved into action quickly. He ran over and locked his arms around Akito.
"Akito, stop this!" He said into Akito's ear. He continued struggling to get to Kyo.
"I want them both gone. I'm sick of them being happy." He growled back. Shigure looked up to see Tohru standing there in shock.
"Kyo...and Yuki. But why?" She muttered quietly.
"Hari! Get them out of here." Shigure ordered him. Hatori moved over to Yuki and got him up. Kagura caught sight of Kyo on the floor. She ran over to him and picked him up as well.
"Kyo, say something. Are you okay?" She asked him, holding him close.
Tohru starred sadly at Akito.
"But I thought we were getting along so well." She said softly.
"It's your fault! They suddenly forgot all about the curse when you came around." He told her. "They needed to be reminded. If you're going to blame someone, then blame yourself!" He added.
"Tohru, get out of here." Shigure warned her. She turned and ran into the hallway before Akito could see her cry.
Shigure didn't let Akito go yet. He waited for him to calm down a little.
"If you're going to hurt someone, then hit me." He told him. "You shouldn't have gone after them."
"You all hated that freak cat before she came along. He deserved this."
"And what about Yuki? What did he do?" Shigure was seriously becoming angry.
"He's been disobedient ever since he left. He should have known better." Akito added. Shigure released him finally, receiving a hit in the face. He just stepped around Akito and headed for the door.
"I'm sure they need my help." He said as he left the room. Akito fixed his robe and let out a frustrated sigh. But then he couldn't help but smile to himself.