(Chapter Five: Rin Steps In)

Kyo stared confused as the tall girl walked into the room and sat down on the same couch as Kagura. Kagura immediately moved over onto the couch with Kyo so she could face her as well.

"Hold on for what?" Kyo finally spoke.

"Kagura may not be able to talk to grandfather, but I can" Rin replied.

"Huh?"

"Oh right you are closer to him then I am" Kagura nodded excitedly, "She really can help you Kyo."

"Wait. Wait a minute," he said standing up, "You guys are not making any sense. Are you saying that you both have the same grandfather?"

"Yes" they both replied at the same time.

"Our mothers are sisters" Kagura explained as Rin nodded, "Therefore they have the same father, "Oh speaking of mothers, I promised mom I would have dinner started by now. So if you two would excuse me. I will let you talk."

Kyo watched as Kagura exited the room, shook his head, and turned his head back to Rin.

"And you can talk to him?" he asked still a bit confused.

"Yes" she nodded again, "I can talk to him before I leave. I usually see him every week anyway."

"You really mean it? Wait a minute what's the catch?" he sat back down.

"Huh?"

"What do I have to do in return for this?"

"Nothing" she frowned.

"Well you have to have a reason."

"I do."

"A hah! I knew it. What are you doing this for?"

"You want to know the truth?" she sighed looking at him a bit angrily.

He nodded his head honestly.

"All right. I want you and Tohru to be happy. That's right" she nodded her head as she saw the surprised look on his face, "Mind you it's more for her then for you."

"I see. So you're doing this for Tohru then?"

"Yea."

"Why?"

"Because if anyone deserves to be happy, it's her. She has been so kind to everyone in the family. Even me. Someone who doesn't have anything to do with the rest of the family. And even though at times I acted like I hated it. I really appreciated more than she'll ever know. So I would also appreciate if you didn't mention this to her."

"You have no problem there, she has no idea that I'm even doing this."

"Why?"

"I don't want to get her hopes up. Plus she doesn't know about the deal with Akito. I can't hurt her that way. So I would also appreciate it that this stays between us."

"Agreed" Rin nodded, "I will talk to my grandfather tomorrow. It's when I will go to see him. Mind you he might not agree to see you."

"That's still a chance I am willing to take."

"All right. I will get word to you once I have found out."

"Thanks" Kyo nodded standing up, "I got to go. It's late."

"Okay" she said also standing.

"Rin."

"Yea" she looked back over her shoulder.

"I know I don't say this enough, but you're a good person."

"You're not bad yourself cat boy" she said with a slight smile as she walked back to her room.

Kyo smiled, slung his bag over his shoulder, and walked to the front door to put on his shoes. Then he exited the house still smiling, as Kagura came out of the kitchen, with her apron on. She smiled herself as she wiped her hands on her apron.

"Oh Kyo" she thought, "I certainly hope that this works for you. For you and for Tohru."

(Next Scene)

Kyo waited patiently the rest of the next week to hear from Rin. She was leaving a week later then originally planned. It was a rainy afternoon as he and Yuki were once more working on their secret project. Yuki noticed how distracted Kyo was and wondered a bit what was on his mind. He shook his head as he continued his work. Suddenly a knock sounded on Kyo's door and Tohru stuck her head in. Yuki quickly covered the project.

"What's up Tohru?" Kyo asked.

"Telephone for you Kyo" she replied sweetly.

"Oh thanks" he got up and left the room, "I'll be right back" he told Yuki nicely.

"Well that was certainly odd" Yuki said standing up.

"Yes" Tohru nodded, "Kyo hardly gets telephone calls."

"That's not what I meant" Yuki shook his head, "That's the first time that Kyo has ever been cordial towards me."

"You're right" Tohru frowned a little, "I wonder what's wrong."

"Something is" Yuki replied, "That's not normal."

(Next Scene)

Shigure listened in a little as Kyo finished up his conversation on the phone.

"And it's the week before? And is that the soonest you could get it? I understand. Of course. I appreciate it. I only wish there was something I could do for you. I know. I know you're leaving. What? Are you certain? Okay I can do that. When? Saturday. I thought you leave this weekend. Oh it's Sunday. Yea I can tell him. I'll call him. Or better yet I am meeting him at the dojo later. I'll talk to him. It's the least I can do for what you did for me. Thanks. Okay. Goodbye" he hung up the phone and sighed a bit unsettled but satisfied, "Well" he thought to himself, "That's that" then he walked upstairs to finish the project.

Shigure came out of the kitchen, crossed his arms and frowned a little as he stared at the phone.

"I wonder what's going on with him?" he thought, "He was really melancholy and yet a little relieved too. I hate not knowing what's going on. It's obvious it was Rin he was talking too though. Perhaps I should do some research myself."

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: Okay there's the first chapter of the day. I wanted to let you guys know something before the Holiday season. There will be five more chapters left on this book series. And then after New Years I will start the Final Books. So five more chapters to go. I hope you enjoy the rest of the series!!

Next Chapter: Musical Hearts

It's Valentine's Day once again and Momiji is spending it with Andie and her father. Through the festivities Andie notices how sad Momiji is all of a sudden. Will the Rabbit finally open up on his past and all his well-kept secrets to this very special girl? See you next time!!