Well since I have nothing better to do, I'll work on chapter 4. Still trying to figure out how this should end.

Chapter 4: In the Dark Room

Phillia shivered at the sound of the voice as he said her name. "Y-yes I'm Phillia." She stuttered.

"You seem afraid. Do I scare you?" He said calmly. Phillia tried to think. She knew this had to be Akito. Just the sound of his voice gave it away, and she remembered all the stories of Akito. How he was cruel and hurt everyone, and loved no one. Phillia bit her bottom lip.

"Nope, not at all." Phillia forced a grin on her face even though he probably couldn't see it. She saw him move in front of the window. She had expected him to be big, and old. He sounded so young and his outline was very thin.

"Good. It wouldn't be good if you feared me." Phillia could feel a smirk on his face.

"Are you Akito?"

"Why yes I am. Now tell me how did you get here?" Phillia didn't know how to explain, though she figured the best thing to do was tell the truth.

"I was running away from something that was attacking me. I grew weak and fell into the estate." Akito tip-toed closer.

"What did you just fall out of the sky?"

"Well yes actually." Phillia laughed. Akito lit two small candles and placed them on a wooden dresser. Even though they were small they filled the whole room with light. Phillia could see him clearly now. His black hair and cold deep eyes. Her heart skipped a beat at how handsome he was. Even his pale skin seemed to be a fascinating feature to her.

"I'm no fool! Do you think I would believe that!" Akito lunged at her. She dropped to the ground and crawled away from him.

"You don't belong here! Get out!" Akito jumped at her again this time landing on top of her. He may have been sick all the time, but he was surprisingly strong.

"What did I do!?" Phillia said, struggling under him. He turned her face to look at him, but Phillia's eyes were shut.

"Look at me!"

"No! Please stop! You'll-.." Phillia choked.

"Or what?" Akito yelled. He held her still and gazed directly at her face. Phillia opened her eyes and they were glowing a bright blue. The wind started to blow so hard it shook the window. Objects in the room began floating in circles around them. Akito immediately let her go, but he still stayed on top of her.

"Get off! Please! Its dangerous!" She screamed as a golden glowing light began to shine beneath Phillia. Through the window the wind whistled, and you could see the shadows of trees thrashing about. Akito ignored them and her plea. His hands moved to her neck and he began choking her. Phillia's eyes turned from blue to a blazing red color. Akito squeezed her neck tighter. "You're not human! Why are you here! Why won't you leave?"

"You're...on top of me genius!" Phillia coughed. "Its hard to leave!" Anger and a little bit of fear swelled in Akito's heart, as more objects stared floating and the golden light beneath Phillia dispersed. A mixture of gold and silver dust surrounded them, and Akito finally let go of her neck He looked at the wall of dust and light and confusion rushed through his mind.

"Stop this!" He looked down at Phillia. "Stop!" Phillia's blood red eyes looked only at the ceiling.

"Akito." She whispered. Then, like lightning her wings expanded and cut through the dust. She threw Akito off of her flew to the back of the room. Akito rose to his knees, and stared at the black wings. A diamond color highlighted some of her feathers. "Akito, be careful with those you don't know." A flame from one of the candles turned onto a stream of fire that flew to the middle of room. Akito hid his eyes from the bright light, so he lost sight of Phillia. The fire danced around the room like a ribbon, but only for a few seconds before it went out. Akito opened his eyes and saw that Phillia had fallen to the floor, her wings were still outstretched though.

The wind died down, and the objects slowly went back into place. Her eyes changed back into their normal color, and she looked at Akito. He'd never seen anyone do that and was speechless. Even more he loved her wings and crawled over to her. Phillia was breathing hard and sweating. Akito looked deep into her eyes. Captivated by her he put one hand to her cheek.

"What did you do?" Akito demanded. Phillia was shaking. Losing control over her power like that was something she hadn't done since she was four years old. Akito stared at her. He reached and gently ran his fingers over her left wing. They were softer and any birds wings he had ever felt. He grabbed one of her feathers and jerked it from her wing. Phillia didn't flinch.

"How did you get these wings. Perhaps you are an angel that has fallen from the heavens."

Softly she answered. "I was born with them, if I was an angel my wings would be white." Akito rubbed her feather across his face.

"Interesting." He said. Soon the feather in his hand dissolved into the blue dust, as did her wings. She cowered back against the wall. She felt defenseless. His hands had brought back bad memories of Phillia's old foe. Akito stared at her slender body; many questions running through his mind.

She looks like a little frightened child. Where did she come from?

She turned around and faced the wall. Gathering her nerves she spoke to Akito.

"Sorry about that. Guess I was scared after all." She laughed. Akito didn't say anything at first, but looked her over.

"Why are you so happy about it!?" Phillia tried to stay calm in his rage.

"Well, its better than being sad or mad about it." Akito, from behind, gabbed her neck again. He put his mouth close to her ear and whispered, "Life is a sad and cruel thing. In the end everyone is alone, you won't be laughing then. Darkness will someday kill you." Instead of feeling fear, Phillia felt calm and understanding. She reached up and placed both her hands over his.

"Only if you let it Akito. Life can kick you around sometimes, but you've got to kick it back." Akito loosened his grip, but he didn't let go.

"Stupid girl..."

"Why am I stupid Akito? Because I actually try to be happy." Her words cut through him like a knife through butter. He thought for a moment, but then remembered how everyone treated him so rotten, and how he treated them. Anger grew in his heart and Phillia could sense it. He tightened his hands on her neck.

"No! No one can ever learn to love! It doesn't exist!" He muttered. Phillia coughed, and one of her hands left his and touched his cheek.

"You're so cold Akito." She ran a finger over his chin. "People do love, if someone loves them. You have to give people a reason to love you." Akito let go of Phillia. She turned to face him. "How...?"Akito stuttered. Phillia giggled.

"You have a lot to learn Akito. And you know what?" Phillia declared as she stood up. "I'm going to be the person to show you!" Phillia expression grew blank. "Umm.." She looked to Akito, "Did I just say that out loud?" Akito gave her a small smile and nodded. "Why is it that you hate everyone so much?" She said as she sat back down. Akito didn't answer, but gave her a cold look. "Oh I see. No body has ever shown you any liking."

"Don't get mixed with things you no nothing about!" Akito yelled. He raised his hand and swung at her face. Phillia caught his wrist before he could hit her.

"I'd like to know. I'd like to become your friend." Phillia sensed something in him change. She hoped she was getting through to him.

"Lies! You're just trying to trick me into letting you stay here." Phillia closed her eyes and moved her warm hand to his cold fingers. "No. You just need to learn to trust others and trust yourself. Hatori mentioned your sickness. I might be able to heal you." Akito looked away from her and jerked his hand away from her.

"What do you think you could break-."Akito backed away.

"Break the zodiac curse?" Phillia finished his question. Akito looked at her in puzzlement.

"How did you know if we don't transform when you hug us?" She smiled sweetly at him.

"A little birdy told me. Anyway, I still don't know what all power I posses, but you never know. I just might." Phillia said winking at him.

"So what do you say. Give me a chance?" He had his worries, but for some reason he couldn't argue with her like he did most of his family. " I'll let you try, but I have my doubts about you." He whispered.

"Yeah most everybody does, but we all laugh a little, cry a little and...that's about it." Akito didn't understand her last statement. "So then, I try to break your curse and in return you'll let me stay. Deal?" She said reaching a hand to him. He shook her hand, and a comfortable tingle spread through his body when he touched her hand. " Good! I'm glad....Hey Akito..." Phillia staggered while trying to stand. Akito looked at her with confusion in his eyes. "I'm really...ti-" Phillia mumbled as she fell to the ground with a thud. Akito scooted to her side and lifted her up. She had fallen asleep and her breathing had slowed and was calm again. He held her. For the first time he able to hold another without transforming. She felt warm and resembled a small child. Akito brushed away some hair that had fallen in front of her face. "Warm." She said in her sleep and snuggled closer to Akito's chest. Akito had never had anyone do that and wasn't sure of how to react. So he held her like that until he too fell over from exhaustion.

Morning

"Phillia! Phillia!" Momiji yelled through the house. He ran over to Hatori who was still sleeping and shook him violently.

"Momiji what is it?"

"Its Phillia! She's gone!" Hatori immediately ran to Phillia's room and swung open the door. He found an empty futon, and an opened window. Worry engulfed his heart.

"Momiji warn all the servants!" Hatori yelled as he put on his jacket and some shoes. Hatori ran out of the house and over to Akito's house, to warn him.

"Everyone! Phillia's is gone keep an eye out for her!" Hatori rushed over to Akito's room. When he opened the door (Akito unlocked it) he was both relieved and shocked at the sight of Phillia asleep on Akito's chest and Akito awake playing with the ends of her hair.

"Good morning Hatori. Sleep well?" Akito asked in a cold, quiet voice. Rage burned in Hatori but he didn't let it show.

"What did you do to her Akito?" He questioned calmly. Akito smiled.

"Why nothing. I saw Phillia lost on her midnight stroll. She came to me for directions, but fell asleep instead." Phillia stirred at the sound of their voices. "Oh look Hatori, you woke her up." Akito had awoken almost two hours before now, and in that time he thought of Phillia's words. He decided that maybe she could help him, either that or he would help her see the truth. Either way, he felt that he wanted to be with her. Her beauty had hypnotized him and her wings baffled him. He wanted to more of who and what she was.

"Ms. Phillia said she would try to heal me. I'm going to give her that chance." Phillia sat up trying to remember last night. She looked at Akito, then the bedroom, and at Hatori.

"Oh yeah, I got lost and found Akito." She smiled. Soon her face grew bright red when she realized where she had slept.

"Master Akito I brought breakfast." An old man appeared from behind Hatori. "Ah should I bring up two more plates for your visitors?" Phillia looked at Akito and her eyes brightened.

"Yes please do." He looked at Hatori. "Won't you join us for breakfast?" Hatori made no expression but placed himself at Akito's wooden table. Phillia and Akito followed. The servant returned in no time with two more dishes. Phillia stared at Hatori. She felt bad for worrying him, but she was also glad that she finally got to meet Akito.

"Did you have a good night's rest Hatori?" Phillia asked with a smile on her face.

"Yes I did. How about you?"

"Yeah I slept pretty good. Actually I just collapsed from exhaustion. By then any sleep was good." Slowly Hatori and Akito ate their food, but Phillia gulfed in almost one bite.

"Wow this is really good! Hey Mr. Servant guy!" Phillia yelled. The little old man poked his head in.

"Yes?" Phillia gave him an innocent face.

"More food please?" The plucky servant smiled and replied, "Right away." About 5 minutes later he returned with a bigger serving of food.

"Wow!" Phillia exclaimed as she ate. Akito and Hatori were only half way done with their food by the time she finished. Both watched her in amusement and wonder. "Wow Phillia, you sure can eat." Hatori said.

"Yup. Well regular huma- food! Regular food can only sustain me for so long." Phillia explained as she laughed.

"What's wrong with this kind of food?"

"Umm...there is a certain kind of food I get to keep me energized."

"Where can I find this food so I can get some for you." Hatori asked.

"Well uhh... you can't get it here. They sell it on a special market back where my original home was." Phillia was getting nervous.

"And where might your original home be?" Akito asked with mischief in his voice.

"Far away. I have to go to the bathroom. Please excuse me. Breakfast was wonderful." Phillia bowed and then left the room.

"Akito I want to know what happened." Hatori urged when Phillia had exited.

"I told you Hatori. She got lost and was very tired."

"You didn't do or say anything to her?"

"No, why would I?" Hatori clenched one of his hands into a fist under the table. "Oh, Phillia said she might be able to help me. So if you don't mind I'd like to spend the week with her. To see what she has to offer." Hatori glared at him.

"I guess if it might help. Don't try to do anything to her."

"I know, I won't. Even though I can't promise she won't learn anything from me. Well, if she does and if she goes crazy, you can just erase her memories." Hatori made no reaction, but finished the last of his breakfast.

"Good. Thank you for the meal, I will be back to check on Phillia after dinner." Hatori gathered his jacket and left. Akito smirked.

Hatori met Phillia in the hallway. "Phillia, you're going to spend the week with Akito. He said that you might be able to help him."

Phillia nodded. "I'll do my best to help." Phillia exclaimed with a big smile on her face. Hatori smiled back, then took Phillia into his arms.

"Come straight to me if does anything. Ok?" Phillia kissed him one last time.

"Ok." She grinned. With that they broke away from each other and Hatori went back to his home, and Phillia back to Akito.

Wow. That took forever! I really do have the intention span of a fly! Anyway I'm debating on Phillia's feelings. Hatori, Akito, Hatori Akito...I know! A THREESOME!!!!!!! Err....who knows. Have to wait and see! WINK