(Part Two)

Three weeks later Shigure's house was full of excitement. All three of them had picked up their tuxes earlier in the week. Hana and Uo were both meeting them there at the premiere. Momiji and Haru had arrived seconds before an irritable Kyo had opened the door, to a fussy Ayame.

"Hello there lucky Kyo" he said dressed in his finest designer outfit.

"Don't call me that" Kyo replied shortly as he let both him and Mine in, "What are you wearing?"

"You don't like it? It's my latest style."

"Whatever. What are you doing here?"

"Mine and I are here to help Tohru get ready."

"Well she's in the bath right now. So go on upstairs" he ordered, "Sheesh" he said as they both walked upstairs and Yuki came out of the sitting, "What are you looking at? He snarled.

"Your tie is crooked" Yuki commented pointing.

"Uh. I hate getting dressed up like this. I don't even know how this stupid thing is supposed to work."

"Well here let me help you" Yuki offered coming forward.

"Oh no" Kyo moved a step back, "I'm not going to let you touch me with your rat germs."

"Whatever stupid cat" Yuki said cynically, "Have it your way."

"What are we arguing out here for" Hatsuharu and Momiji came in.

Yuki pointed at Kyo's tie and Haru stepped forward to fix it.

"Here Kyo allow me."

"Thanks" Kyo smiled slightly.

"Isn't this exciting? Momiji exclaimed, "Imagine going to a movie premiere."

"It's not that big of a deal," Kyo grumbled.

"So do you get to walk with Tohru down the carpet?" Haru asked as he tied the tie.

"No" Kyo frowned, "It's already been prearranged that she will be walking down the carpet with Eichi and that jerk Aiku."

"How come?" Momiji said.

"Because they were also the main stars of the film" Yuki explained.

"So Tohru is taking a limo with Kandis, Rebecca, and those two jerks while we are driven by that maniac Shigure" he added sarcastically.

"Actually" Haru replied as he finished, "I'm the one driving tonight."

"You are?" Yuki asked.

"Would you rather Shigure?" he said teasingly.

"No no" Kyo and Yuki both shook their heads, "You're perfect."

"Perfect for what?" Shigure asked as he came into the room, fully dressed and ready to go.

"Uh nothing Shigure."

"Where's Aya?"

"He's helping Tohru get ready right now," Kyo said.

(Next Scene)

Meanwhile upstairs Ayame and Mine had gotten Tohru's make-up and hair done. Now it was just the process of getting dressed. Ayame picked up a box and brought it over, just as she appeared in the dress.

"Oh it's perfect" M ine sighed.

"Almost" Ayame put a finger into the air dramatically as he sat the box down.

"What do you mean Ayame?" Tohru asked.

"Well I figured you couldn't have your big night without a little something extra. Behold" he opened the box.

Inside were the most beautiful diamond bracelet and necklace that Tohru had ever laid eyes on.

"They're beautiful," she breathed.

"And tonight they're yours" Ayame beamed as he took the necklace out, "I always put these jewels aside for my best customers to rent. But tonight they will shine around you."

"Ayame these are far too beautiful for the likes of me" she began to protest.

"Nonsense" he shook his head, "Allow me."

He placed the necklace around her neck while Mine clasped on the bracelet. They both stood back to admire their handiwork.

"Now Mine" Ayame said quite pleased, "She's perfect."

(Next Scene)

Kyo looked at his watch and began to pace. The others were already in the car waiting for Ayame and him to go to the premiere. Ayame came down the stairs still grinning.

"Well it's about time" he snarled, "Where's Tohru?"

"Mine is bringing her down" Ayame explained, "Those slippers are a tad too slippery down the steps."

"Whatever. The others are waiting for you."

"What about you Kyo?"

"I'm taking her to the limo. Then I will leave with you guys."

"Okay" Ayame nodded as he walked out the door.

Kyo began to pace again until he heard her soft voice behind him.

"Kyo."

He looked back and he couldn't breathe. She was standing there in all her splendor. He took a step forward as Mine snuck past and out the door, smiling the whole time.

"Tohru you look. Uh. I can't talk" he replied.

She giggled.

"Thank you."

"Uh the limo's waiting.

"Okay" she nodded taking his arm and walking outside, him closing the door in the process.

"Wow!" Momiji exclaimed, "Tohru looks amazing!"

"She sure does" Shigure agreed in the front seat, "Nice job Ayame."

"Oh thank you Shigure. And my reward is to see my creation go down a red carpet" Ayame sighed happily.

Kyo walked Tohru down to the limo where Ben, Kandi's driver, greeted them.

"Good evening Miss Honda" he bowed opening the door.

"Good evening" she bowed also, "Well I will see you there" she said to Kyo.

"Okay" he nodded giving her a quick kiss, "Good luck."

"Thanks."

She climbed into the car where Kandis and the others were waiting for her. Kyo grimaced at Aiku for a moment, in which he shrank back as Kyo left and walked back over to the car.

"Okay Haru let's go" he replied as he started up the engine.

(Next Scene)

When they arrived it was already pure pandemonium. There were thousands of cameras for publicity and many fans had gathered along the sides of the theater to cheer for their favorite stars. Kyo and the rest of the Sohmas met with Uo and Hana and went inside. Tohru had informed them earlier that she would meet them later. They all sat down and Momiji watched the telecommuters to watch was going on outside. Several of the actors had already arrived, such as Tatsuya Hiraki who was waving to all the fans. Finally the lime arrived with Kandis and the others. She and Rebecca climbed out first and then Tohru in the middle walked onto the carpet hand in hand with Aiku and Eichi.

"I love you Aiku!" Several girls from the sidelines shouted as he blew them kisses and waved.

Several reporters and cameras approached them. Also many fans wanted their autographs. Tohru found herself signing quite a few of them herself.

"When are they gonna get in here?" Kyo grumbled in his seat leaning on his arm.

"Their signing autographs right now Kyo" Momiji said, "Oh look they're coming in now."

The actors began to file down below, far away from the Sohmas.

"Hey where's Tohru?" Kyo said.

"Probably down there with the other actors" Yuki suggested.

"But we're supposed to sit together. I'm gonna go look for her" he got up from his seat.

(Next Scene)

He walked down below till he came to the area. A security guard however stopped him.

"Whoa buddy where do you think you're going?"

"Look can you let me pass. My girlfriends in there" Kyo asked.

"Yea right" the guard scoffed, "Of course she is. Go back to your seat kid."

"Look I'm serious. Let me pass."

"No can do kid."

"Hey."

"Is there a problem?" Kentaro asked coming over.

"Oh hey there Mr. Miyoshi" the guard tipped his hat.

"Kyo" Kentaro replied, "There you are. Come on" he took him by the shoulder, "Tohru's waiting for you."

"I told you so," Kyo told the guard as they walked in.

"Well how was I supposed to know" the guard thought to himself.

Kentaro led Kyo to Tohru where she was waiting patiently for him.

"Oh there you are Kyo?" she replied, "Where's everyone else?"

"They're up there" he pointed above.

"Oh. Well shall we take our seats."

"Okay" he sat down, "Although I have already seen this."

"Not seen it all together with all the special effects and stuff. Oh Are Hana and Uo here?"

"Yea. Miss Hanajima is sharing some popcorn with Momiji."

"Oh okay."

A few moments later the lights dimmed and the audience got quiet. For two hours they sat and watched the story unfold and in the end, Ayame didn't jump and cheer but wiped a tear away from his eye as he clapped along with the rest of the Sohmas. When all was done, Tohru and Kyo met up with Kentaro once more. He informed Tohru that the night wasn't over. Now it was time for the after party. Kyo offered to take her, only for a little while at her insistence because she didn't want to get home late. The others left, but not before congratulating her on her success. Kyo rode in the limo this time with Kandis and Rebecca. The two boys were going by another car.

(Next Scene)

At the party once again Tohru was pulled away to sign autographs, take pictures, and talk to the paparazzi. Kyo sighed and walked over to the punch table to get a drink. Standing nearby was another guy about his age, drinking some punch and looking just as forlorn.

"You here with one of the actresses?" the guy asked.

"Yea" Kyo nodded, "My girlfriend."

"I'm here with my girlfriend too. She's the one over there. She played the horse. Which one's yours?"

"That one" Kyo pointed to where Tohru was laughing and talking to the reporters.

"Oh man. She's the star of the movie. I feel sorry for you."

"Why?"

"Cause this is where it starts. She gets famous. She goes on talk shows. Then what do you know, she's off to Hollywood. Sorry buddy" the guy walked away.

Kyo just watched Tohru as she continued to make her rounds. Sighed again, got some punch, and began to ponder the strangers comments.

"She wouldn't really leave?" he thought, "Would she?"

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Okay guys that's it. See you next week for the last two chapters of Book Ten!!

Next Chapters:

Tohru's Decision

Hollywood or Japan?

And

Akito Discovers The Zodiac

Self-explanatory!