Yay! I had my horse show! That's why I was gone for so long....I fell off my horse.. It hurt! Lalalalalala! Bleep!

Thanks everyone for the reviews...but they aren't coming as often...my creative spirit is being stifled!!!!!!! Losing.....spirit....to....write.....nooooo!

I suppose part of it is my fault for taking so long...oops...sorries.

Chapter 12: Confessions

Hatori sat on his floor staring out the open door. Outside the moon was glowing with a great brilliance. It made him think of Phillia. He missed her a lot. Then, as if by magic, a winged shadow appeared in front of the moon. Hatori stood up and ran outside. The shadow began to fly to him. It was Phillia and she flew straight into his arms. He squeezed her tight and kissed her head.

"Phillia! It's good to have you back!"

"Yes!....I'm glad to be here. Unfortunately I can't stay long. A great deal has happened and there is something I need to tell you." She smiled weakly. He smiled back and scooped her into his arms and carried her inside. He gave her some water, and let her eat some fruit that he left over. He watched her with amusement as she ate.

Same little Phillia. Eating as though she's starving.

When she was done he began to ask her questions.

"So what was it that you needed to tell me?" Phillia eyes lowered to the ground and she spoke softly.

"Ritsu has been kidnaped."

"What!?"

"Beeru came to Shigure's house."

"Is everyone alright!"

"Yes! Yes! Everyone is fine!"

"We have to get him back!"

"No....."

"What do you mean no?"

"We cannot retrieve Ritsu....I must save him."

Hatori was speechless. He struggled for the words inside his head. "You can't go alone!"

"Hatori, no can help me. This is something I must do by myself."

"No! We'll find help."

"Beeru is a powerful man. He's gained some powers from some unknown force. There is something else that is helping him. And....they are the ones who's framed me."

Hatori knew she was right. He didn't want her to go alone though. Maybe physically Phillia could beat Beeru, but mentally he could rip her apart. If she went she may never come back and he couldn't stand that. The thought of losing her filled him with fear, anger, and sadness.

"No!" He grabbed Phillia and pulled her close to him. "You can't! What if?....." He began crying. He didn't want to lose another loved one. Phillia kissed his cheek and pulled away from him.

"Believe in me." She put her hand on the cheek she kissed, and Hatori placed his hand over hers.

"I do....but I don't want to lose you." This time she pulled him to her. He rested his head on her shoulder and held onto her.

"No matter where I go, you'll always be in with me, and I with you. The memories will keep me and you alive. I'll return to you." She smiled. But tears fell from her face. "Ritsu is in danger and I have to save him. It's all my fault those people died, I must set their spirits free." Hatori looked into her eyes. He faked a smile.

"Right...you'll return. Phillia...."

"Yes?"

Hatori hesitated, "I...love you."

Phillia's eyes widened and she smiled. She pounced on him and hugged him. It took Hatori by surprise.

"I love you too Hatori!" Phillia declared. Hatori couldn't help but laugh.

Their bittersweet moment was interpreted by a loud explosion. Both of them looked outside. In the distance was a blue cloud with red and yellow flames rising from it. Beeru was sending Phillia a warning. Phillia looked at her wings. The injured wing had healed. Regeneration was an ability of the Hinotas.

"Beeru!...I haven't got much time." Phillia said as she walked back into the house. "Umm...Hatori..how is Akito?" Hatori stepped into the house after her.

"He hasn't spoken to anyone sense you left. He's locked himself inside his room and refuses to come out. Phillia...go to him."

Phillia turned around and faced him. "Are you sure?"

Hatori nodded. "He needs you." They hugged each other one last time. She waved as she left his house and flew to Akito's window. It was unlocked. She cracked it open and peeked inside. Akito was sleeping on the floor. Phillia crept inside and to his side. She gently stroked his hair and smiled at his sleeping face. He groaned a little in his sleep, but Phillia began singing and it calmed him. It was the same song that she sang when Akito found out that Phillia memories hadn't been erased. She reached the end of her song and Akito called out in his sleep.

"Phillia! Come back!" This surprised Phillia and she jerked her hand away. Akito woke up and looked straight at Phillia. "A dream?" He asked. Phillia shook her head.

"I came back.....to give you some news." She giggled.

"You're not supposed to be here." He said quietly.

"Well I know who took those pages and I'm planning to retrieve them."

"You also said you would break the curse!"

"Well with the help of those pages maybe I can break the curse.....also......"Phillia lowered her voice to a whisper. "Ritsu has been kidnaped."

"By who!" Akito yelled.

"Beeru."

"No! You! You only bring disaster!" Akito yelled. He continued ranting about Phillia bringing trouble.

"I'm going to fight him!" She yelled so that he could hear her. Akito immediately stopped yelling and looked at her.

"What?"

"I'm leaving to fight Beeru. I'll bring back Ritsu and the stolen pages. Then I will break your curse." Phillia said standing up. Akito didn't say anything. He just looked away from her, and sat back down.

"Fine...go. See what I care. Don't come back" His words were poison to her. She felt a tiny pain in her heart. She didn't notice the crystal tears that Akito was shedding. She turned around and headed back to the window. Before she jumped out, she turned to him one last time. He hadn't moved from his spot.

"I love you Akito." She disappeared into the night.

That was short..but I'm already working on the next chapter!!!! Soon to come!! Yay! I wanted my story to have more chapters, so I shortened them. Keep the reviews coming!