Before I start the next chapter I would like to thank those that pointed out things to me! I have a tendency to get ahead of myself and leave out things. Plus, I bet my story is very confusing!

Chapter Eight: A double zodiac

"I'm home." Tohru Honda called while setting down her umbrella and swapping shoes at the doorway.

"Welcome home, Tohru." Yuki greeted from the dining room.

"Wel… come… home." Kyou yawned lazily.

Tohru walked into the kitchen to make dinner. "How does leek soup sound for tonight?"

Kyou slammed his fist into the table. "No! I hate…" He paused to yawn. "Leeks!"

"Oh-oh! That's right, I'm so sorry, I keep forgetting." Tohru turned a bright red and apologized.

"Yeah, yeah…" Kyou grumbled.

Shigure opened the sliding front door and walked in after changing shoes. "I'm back." Running a hand through his long black hair, Shigure sat down at the dinner table, waiting for a good meal.

Tohru fixed leek soup and some fish. As usual everyone loved her cooking. It was much better than take-out every night.

"Is there something on your mind, Shigure? You've been silent ever since you came home." Tohru looked at Shigure with concern.

Yuki sighed and set down his bowl of rice. "What has Akito done now?"

"Huh?" Blinking twice, Tohru glanced back and forth between Yuki and Shigure.

"I've been going to the main house everyday for the past week now. Something weird has come up." Shigure explained.

"What's weird?" Tohru asked. "Oh! I'm sorry, I shouldn't ask."

Shigure smiled. "No, no, it's alright. Hatori and I have found other people with the zodiac curse like the Sohmas."

"Like who?" Yuki inquired.

"Different people, we haven't found them all. But the one person we are absolutely positive about, is Duo Maxwell." Shigure said thoughtfully. "He is also possessed by the spirit of the rat."

Kyou snapped to attention then went back to being lazy. "Duo? I know him… no wonder he always pisses me off."

"He goes to my school." Tohru piped up.

"He does? I've never met him at school." Yuki wondered.

"Oh, that's because Yukiro Senior level is split into two groups, A and B. Duo is in the A group and you are in the B group so neither of you share any classes." Tohru explained.

"You actually memorized all that?" Kyou yawned.

"Kyou, stop being rude." Yuki glared at Kyou. "I think I'll transfer to group A tomorrow."

"You picking a fight with me you damn rat?" Kyou questioned.

"That sounds great Yuki. We'll share classes then." Tohru smiled.

"Did you hear me you damn rat?" Kyou raised his voice.

"Sounds wonderful, Miss Honda." Yuki smiled at Tohru. "Shut up Kyou."

Kyou slumped on the table and sighed.

Shigure sipped his tea silently. "Oh no, we left you out of the conversation, Shigure." Tohru said apologetically.

"Hm? It's all right. Something's just been on my mind." Shigure went silent and sipped his tea again. A tense silence hung in the dining room.

"Go on." Yuki pressed.

"Akito is very displeased with finding out about others that have the zodiac curse and aren't Sohmas. Angry enough to do something rash, most likely." Shigure finished his tea and stood. "Thank you for dinner, Tohru. As always it was great." Shigure went into his study.

Yuki's bangs hung over his eyes and he shuddered slightly. "Whatever Akito's planning can only lead to disaster."

Kyou nodded while Tohru stared at the table in wonder.

TO BE CONTINUED

Leave your reviews at the door on the way out. Thank you