A love unspoken
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Hello again! I was glad to see so many positive reviews for the last chapter. You guys are great! ^0^ I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile!!!!! I've been really busy with homework and projects cause' I'm trying to graduate this year. I had severe writer's block. Also, I didn't have any access to the Internet. But I'm back now! Enjoy this chapter!
Ch.9: Punishment
*It was a rainy day, and the sky was dark and stormy. A typical sign of anguish and foreboding.*
Ring.
"Hello, this is Hatori Sohma speaking."
"Ha-san? It's Shigure. There's something very serious I need to discuss with you and Ayame. If you could come over........preferably today, because I've managed to get the kids out of the house."
"Sure, we'll be right over."
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"Now what is this about?"
"Well, first things first. Number one, Kyo and Tohru are together now."
"Really," Hatori said in an interested voice. Ayame was silent, then he said: "Is Yuki okay?"
"He's fine, but he's still hurting. After all, Tohru was his first love. And sometimes that's not an easy thing to get over. But I'm happy for Kyo, even though I have to say I am a little jealous. but anyway, to get back on topic, here's the second thing I have to tell you: Kyo.........is no longer cursed."
"WHAT!!!!!!!!"
"Geez you guys, not so loud. I think I may have gone deaf."
"Gure-ni, are you serious? When and how did this happen? It's completely unbelievable, I'm shocked."
"I was just as shocked as you guys are. But to be frank, I don't know how his curse was broken. That's what I've been trying to figure out. I have a theory, but I haven't had the chance to test it yet. I think it has something to do with our little flower. But the bad news is, Akito found out about EVERYTHING. And he's very, very angry."
"He's not going to make me erase Tohru's memory is he?" Hatori murmered quietly.
"I don't know. All he told me was that he was going to punish both Kyo and Tohru. And that has me a little unnerved."
"Well, there's really nothing we can do about it. We can't go against Akito no matter what he decides. We'll just have to hope for the best." All three men nodded their heads in agreement.
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"Kyo-kun, look!"
Kyo and Tohru were at a carnival. For some reason, Shigure gave Yuki, he, and Tohru tickets. He was a little suspicious, but Tohru was really excited about going so he agreed to come along.
"Look at the kitty plushie! It's so cute. Please win it for me?"
Kyo turned his head to the direction she was pointing. It was a test- your-strength game. The big prizes were giant animal plushies, and one of them was a cat. Kyou smirked, and released Tohru's hand, which he was holding.
He went up and paid two dollars for three tries. Then he swung the hammer back over his shoulder, and brought down hard. The bell went ding! and the loud speaker anounced a winner. Kyo chose the big cat as his prize and handed it to Tohru. "Feh, piece of cake."
"Arigato, Kyo-kun. I love it." She kissed his cheek, and snuggled her face against the plushie. Kyo smiled and stroked her hair with his hand.
Yuki glanced over to them briefly, and felt a pang of jealousy. He inwardly cursed Shigure for sending him out with Kyo and Tohru. He quietly interrupted them from their little "moment" to point out that they should be heading home. He didn't miss the seething glare Kyo gave him.
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The next day, the phone rang early in the morning in the Sohma household. The phone was answered, and it was a very unwelcome phone call.
Tohru woke slowly from a deep sleep to see Shigure leaning above her with a grim look on his face, gently shaking her shoulder.
"Shigure-kun? Wha-"
"Shh. I'm sorry to wake you up so early Tohru-kun, but..........Akito- sama wishes to see you."
"Akito?" Tohru's eyes widened and she slowly sat up. Shigure could feel her begin to tremble from his hand resting on her shoulder.
"Tohru? Are you okay?"
"No! I won't go!" she yelled. Tohru bowed her head, and wrapped her arms around her trembling body. Her long, thick brown hair hid her face from view.
A concerned look crossed Shigure's face as he lowered himself to sit beside her on her bed. He moved his hand from her shoulder to her hair, and began to slowly stroke it.
"I'm afraid Shigure-kun. He'd never want to see me unless it was something bad. What if he knows? I'd never forgive myself if something happened to Yuki or Kyou because of me." She sniffed lightly, and a tear fell on the hand Shigure had resting on her knee.
Shigure smiled lightly. He hooked a finger under her chin, and kissed her lightly on the lips. Her eyes widened, and her face was a livid crimson. She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth.
Shigure laughed and said, "Forgive me Tohru-kun, but I couldn't stand to see you cry, and you looked so very cute. To tell you the truth, I've always wanted to do that. But don't tell Kyo-kun, for I have no wish to be castrated. (-_-;) This will be our little secret, ne?"
"Hai Shigure-kun," she said with a smile.
"But seriously, Tohru-kun. Don't cry anymore, for I have a feeling that no matter what happens, everything will turn out fine. Even if you think you have nowhere to turn, remember that there are several members of the Sohma family who love you and will always be there for you. Even if you are made to forget, we will always remember the love and kindness you've shown our family....."
Tohru felt her heart clench, and her lower lip trembled as hot tears poured down her face. "Even If I am made to forget, Akito will never take away the love and fond memories I've received from your family, for they will always dwell in my heart." She felt Shigure pull her into his arms.
"Shigure-kun, wait. T-the curse-!" But he ignored her, and held her tight, hoping he wasn't wrong, hoping his theory was correct.........................
And suprisingly, it was.
For a few precious seconds, he was frozen with disbelief. He glanced at the clock on Tohru's nightstand and saw that almost 2 minutes had passed, and still, he hadn't transformed.
"Shigure-kun, your curse..............How?"
"Looks like I was right. It was you Tohru-chan. You saved us. My family and I.............., you truly saved us..................."
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Tohru and Shigure now stood at the entrance to the Sohma compound, and Tohru felt her heart beat with anticipation and dread. They were there to meet Akito, but it had taken them awhile to get there because Shigure was hugging every non-Sohma female they passed.
Of course in return, he received a few slaps, knee to the groin, shouts of "Pervert!" or "Hentia!", and shots of pepper spray. And suprisingly some phone numbers.
Tohru noticed Kureno standing by the gate, and swallowing the big lump in her throat, she began to walk towards him.
But she halted her steps when she felt Shigure tug on her hand.
"You don't have to do this Tohru. I don't want anything to happen to you. Let me see If I can go speak to Akito."
"No, Shigure-kun. It's okay. I..........I want to be brave. I was afraid, but now I know I can face him." A tear escaped from her eye, and she quickly wiped it away. Reaching into the pocket of her dress, she pulled out a white envelope and pressed it into Shigure's hand.
"If..........If I don't come out, or if.............." she found she couldn't finish her sentence. She tried again. "Please. Give this to Kyo, and tell everyone that I love them and always will."
Shigure nodded, and kissed her forehead, before releasing her to Kureno. "If anything else, please, don't let Akito hurt her."
Kureno looked at Shigure, before slightly nodding his head, then he lead Tohru into the compound where Akito was waiting................
"Akito-sama, Miss Tohru Honda is here." Kureno slid back the shoji screen leading to Akito's room, and Tohru followed him inside. The romm was dim, cool and drafty. An involuntaryshiver coursed through Tohru's body, and she rubbed her arms in apprehension. 'I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid,' she chanted in her head.
A small shaft of light stretched across the whole expanse of the floor from where the door that led to the gardens was slightly ajar. A shadowed sliced through the light as Akito came in from the backyard. His movements were slow and measured. He glanced a Tohru as she knelt on the floor before him. His lip rose in a sneer of disgust and contempt. "Thank you Kureno. Now leave us."
Kureno bowed slightly, and left, sliding the doors shut behind him.
For what seemed like several minutes, Akito was earily silent. He walked over to Tohru till he stood directly in front of her. Then he knelt to her level, grasping her chin between long, bony cold fingers. "I don't think I need to tell you why I summoned you here."
"No, Akito-sama." Akito continued to stare down at Tohru, his fingers tightening, long nails digging slightly into her soft skin. She tried not to wince, and kept her eyes to the floor. Suddenly his calm, expressionless face twisted into one of anger. He released her chin to stand and pace the room.
"I guess you all thought you were pretty smart, that you were making a fool of me. Did you think I would not find out? Answer me!"
"N-no! We thought it would have been best if we waited. But we never intended to keep it from you," Tohru replied desperately. She watched him hesitantly.
"Come here," he murmered. Shaking slightly, she slowly stood on her feet and walked towards him.
"Tell me Miss Honda. Do you love my cousin Kyo? Can you possibly love such a disgusting creature? Or am I mistaken?"
"Yes," she whispered. "I love him. I love him more than anything." Next thing she knew, Tohru was aware of a throbbing pain on the right side of her face as she hit the floor from theforce of Akito's slap. Stars danced before her eyes, and for awhile she couldn't see anything but blurs as she tried to stop the room from spinning. A nausceous feeling came to her stomach from the coppery taste of blood from her split lip.
"You b****!!! Who do you think you are, disrupting our lives, trying to take my Juunishi away from me?! Telling them lies and false promises. Only I can help them! Only I care for them!"
"T-t-that's not true. I do care for them! All of them,.....................even you, despite what you may think." Suddenly, he started chuckling as if what she said was funny.
"Fortunately, I am not foolish enough to fall for your lies and false promises. I see you for the ugly, stupid girl you are." He lowered himself to sit beside Tohru, and pulled her to his side. He held her face gently between his hands, and spoke to her softly. Tohru was silent, and her tears fell from her eyes, wetting his hands
"This could have all been avoided if only you've done what I asked. Such disobedience. You made me very angry and then you made me hit you." He gently pulled strands of hair from her flushed, wet face and tucked them behind her ears. "Involving yourself with the Sohma family will only bring you pain." He tenderly wiped the blood from her bottom lip and chin with his thumb, and wiped it on his yukata.
"Allow me to take away your pain. Just one touch of Hatori's power can take it all away. Yuki, Kyo and the rest of the Juunishi won't have to be punished; Your friends too."
"No," she whimpered meekly. "Please." She grasped at his yukata, trying to get him to change his mind.
"I had a feeling you'd feel that way, so I have an alternative for you. Leave. I will give as much money as you need if you would just pack up and leave forever. No contact with your friends, family, nor any of the Juunishi. And you have to leave tonight. You are to tell no one you are going or to have any contact with anyone or they will suffer the consequences."
"What? No! I can't do that! This is my home. I can't leave my friends, my family, the other Sohma, ..........Kyo." Akito's eyes seemed to brighten with anger, then he released her, pulling himself to his feet.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss. Hatori will be here shortly." He turned to leave.........
"Wait!!!! Please, I..........I changed my mind. I will do whatever you need me to do," she whispered brokenly. The thought of leaving all the people she loved was so painful. She bent her head to the floor and began to sob. Akito had a triumphant smirk on his lips as he gathered Tohru in his arms. She sobbed against his chest, wanting some comfort even if it was from Akito.
Akito petted her hair and kissed her forehead. "You should be proud of yourself, Miss Honda. You made a very unselfish decision today. I'm glad you finally realize that only I can save my Juunishi. They may think the need you, but the reality is, you are not what they need........."
Whew! That was one long chapter. Well, at least I'm done with it. Congrats to the reviewer who guessed how the curse was broken! Their prize is...........a Kyo clone gift-wrapped in a giant orange ribbon! Sorry, but the original is mine! ^_~ (My attempt at humor) N-e ways, Please review and no flames please! Don't like my story, don't read it!
Disclimer: *See other chapters
Hello again! I was glad to see so many positive reviews for the last chapter. You guys are great! ^0^ I'm sorry I haven't updated in awhile!!!!! I've been really busy with homework and projects cause' I'm trying to graduate this year. I had severe writer's block. Also, I didn't have any access to the Internet. But I'm back now! Enjoy this chapter!
Ch.9: Punishment
*It was a rainy day, and the sky was dark and stormy. A typical sign of anguish and foreboding.*
Ring.
"Hello, this is Hatori Sohma speaking."
"Ha-san? It's Shigure. There's something very serious I need to discuss with you and Ayame. If you could come over........preferably today, because I've managed to get the kids out of the house."
"Sure, we'll be right over."
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"Now what is this about?"
"Well, first things first. Number one, Kyo and Tohru are together now."
"Really," Hatori said in an interested voice. Ayame was silent, then he said: "Is Yuki okay?"
"He's fine, but he's still hurting. After all, Tohru was his first love. And sometimes that's not an easy thing to get over. But I'm happy for Kyo, even though I have to say I am a little jealous. but anyway, to get back on topic, here's the second thing I have to tell you: Kyo.........is no longer cursed."
"WHAT!!!!!!!!"
"Geez you guys, not so loud. I think I may have gone deaf."
"Gure-ni, are you serious? When and how did this happen? It's completely unbelievable, I'm shocked."
"I was just as shocked as you guys are. But to be frank, I don't know how his curse was broken. That's what I've been trying to figure out. I have a theory, but I haven't had the chance to test it yet. I think it has something to do with our little flower. But the bad news is, Akito found out about EVERYTHING. And he's very, very angry."
"He's not going to make me erase Tohru's memory is he?" Hatori murmered quietly.
"I don't know. All he told me was that he was going to punish both Kyo and Tohru. And that has me a little unnerved."
"Well, there's really nothing we can do about it. We can't go against Akito no matter what he decides. We'll just have to hope for the best." All three men nodded their heads in agreement.
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"Kyo-kun, look!"
Kyo and Tohru were at a carnival. For some reason, Shigure gave Yuki, he, and Tohru tickets. He was a little suspicious, but Tohru was really excited about going so he agreed to come along.
"Look at the kitty plushie! It's so cute. Please win it for me?"
Kyo turned his head to the direction she was pointing. It was a test- your-strength game. The big prizes were giant animal plushies, and one of them was a cat. Kyou smirked, and released Tohru's hand, which he was holding.
He went up and paid two dollars for three tries. Then he swung the hammer back over his shoulder, and brought down hard. The bell went ding! and the loud speaker anounced a winner. Kyo chose the big cat as his prize and handed it to Tohru. "Feh, piece of cake."
"Arigato, Kyo-kun. I love it." She kissed his cheek, and snuggled her face against the plushie. Kyo smiled and stroked her hair with his hand.
Yuki glanced over to them briefly, and felt a pang of jealousy. He inwardly cursed Shigure for sending him out with Kyo and Tohru. He quietly interrupted them from their little "moment" to point out that they should be heading home. He didn't miss the seething glare Kyo gave him.
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The next day, the phone rang early in the morning in the Sohma household. The phone was answered, and it was a very unwelcome phone call.
Tohru woke slowly from a deep sleep to see Shigure leaning above her with a grim look on his face, gently shaking her shoulder.
"Shigure-kun? Wha-"
"Shh. I'm sorry to wake you up so early Tohru-kun, but..........Akito- sama wishes to see you."
"Akito?" Tohru's eyes widened and she slowly sat up. Shigure could feel her begin to tremble from his hand resting on her shoulder.
"Tohru? Are you okay?"
"No! I won't go!" she yelled. Tohru bowed her head, and wrapped her arms around her trembling body. Her long, thick brown hair hid her face from view.
A concerned look crossed Shigure's face as he lowered himself to sit beside her on her bed. He moved his hand from her shoulder to her hair, and began to slowly stroke it.
"I'm afraid Shigure-kun. He'd never want to see me unless it was something bad. What if he knows? I'd never forgive myself if something happened to Yuki or Kyou because of me." She sniffed lightly, and a tear fell on the hand Shigure had resting on her knee.
Shigure smiled lightly. He hooked a finger under her chin, and kissed her lightly on the lips. Her eyes widened, and her face was a livid crimson. She gasped and her hand flew to her mouth.
Shigure laughed and said, "Forgive me Tohru-kun, but I couldn't stand to see you cry, and you looked so very cute. To tell you the truth, I've always wanted to do that. But don't tell Kyo-kun, for I have no wish to be castrated. (-_-;) This will be our little secret, ne?"
"Hai Shigure-kun," she said with a smile.
"But seriously, Tohru-kun. Don't cry anymore, for I have a feeling that no matter what happens, everything will turn out fine. Even if you think you have nowhere to turn, remember that there are several members of the Sohma family who love you and will always be there for you. Even if you are made to forget, we will always remember the love and kindness you've shown our family....."
Tohru felt her heart clench, and her lower lip trembled as hot tears poured down her face. "Even If I am made to forget, Akito will never take away the love and fond memories I've received from your family, for they will always dwell in my heart." She felt Shigure pull her into his arms.
"Shigure-kun, wait. T-the curse-!" But he ignored her, and held her tight, hoping he wasn't wrong, hoping his theory was correct.........................
And suprisingly, it was.
For a few precious seconds, he was frozen with disbelief. He glanced at the clock on Tohru's nightstand and saw that almost 2 minutes had passed, and still, he hadn't transformed.
"Shigure-kun, your curse..............How?"
"Looks like I was right. It was you Tohru-chan. You saved us. My family and I.............., you truly saved us..................."
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Tohru and Shigure now stood at the entrance to the Sohma compound, and Tohru felt her heart beat with anticipation and dread. They were there to meet Akito, but it had taken them awhile to get there because Shigure was hugging every non-Sohma female they passed.
Of course in return, he received a few slaps, knee to the groin, shouts of "Pervert!" or "Hentia!", and shots of pepper spray. And suprisingly some phone numbers.
Tohru noticed Kureno standing by the gate, and swallowing the big lump in her throat, she began to walk towards him.
But she halted her steps when she felt Shigure tug on her hand.
"You don't have to do this Tohru. I don't want anything to happen to you. Let me see If I can go speak to Akito."
"No, Shigure-kun. It's okay. I..........I want to be brave. I was afraid, but now I know I can face him." A tear escaped from her eye, and she quickly wiped it away. Reaching into the pocket of her dress, she pulled out a white envelope and pressed it into Shigure's hand.
"If..........If I don't come out, or if.............." she found she couldn't finish her sentence. She tried again. "Please. Give this to Kyo, and tell everyone that I love them and always will."
Shigure nodded, and kissed her forehead, before releasing her to Kureno. "If anything else, please, don't let Akito hurt her."
Kureno looked at Shigure, before slightly nodding his head, then he lead Tohru into the compound where Akito was waiting................
"Akito-sama, Miss Tohru Honda is here." Kureno slid back the shoji screen leading to Akito's room, and Tohru followed him inside. The romm was dim, cool and drafty. An involuntaryshiver coursed through Tohru's body, and she rubbed her arms in apprehension. 'I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid, I will not be afraid,' she chanted in her head.
A small shaft of light stretched across the whole expanse of the floor from where the door that led to the gardens was slightly ajar. A shadowed sliced through the light as Akito came in from the backyard. His movements were slow and measured. He glanced a Tohru as she knelt on the floor before him. His lip rose in a sneer of disgust and contempt. "Thank you Kureno. Now leave us."
Kureno bowed slightly, and left, sliding the doors shut behind him.
For what seemed like several minutes, Akito was earily silent. He walked over to Tohru till he stood directly in front of her. Then he knelt to her level, grasping her chin between long, bony cold fingers. "I don't think I need to tell you why I summoned you here."
"No, Akito-sama." Akito continued to stare down at Tohru, his fingers tightening, long nails digging slightly into her soft skin. She tried not to wince, and kept her eyes to the floor. Suddenly his calm, expressionless face twisted into one of anger. He released her chin to stand and pace the room.
"I guess you all thought you were pretty smart, that you were making a fool of me. Did you think I would not find out? Answer me!"
"N-no! We thought it would have been best if we waited. But we never intended to keep it from you," Tohru replied desperately. She watched him hesitantly.
"Come here," he murmered. Shaking slightly, she slowly stood on her feet and walked towards him.
"Tell me Miss Honda. Do you love my cousin Kyo? Can you possibly love such a disgusting creature? Or am I mistaken?"
"Yes," she whispered. "I love him. I love him more than anything." Next thing she knew, Tohru was aware of a throbbing pain on the right side of her face as she hit the floor from theforce of Akito's slap. Stars danced before her eyes, and for awhile she couldn't see anything but blurs as she tried to stop the room from spinning. A nausceous feeling came to her stomach from the coppery taste of blood from her split lip.
"You b****!!! Who do you think you are, disrupting our lives, trying to take my Juunishi away from me?! Telling them lies and false promises. Only I can help them! Only I care for them!"
"T-t-that's not true. I do care for them! All of them,.....................even you, despite what you may think." Suddenly, he started chuckling as if what she said was funny.
"Fortunately, I am not foolish enough to fall for your lies and false promises. I see you for the ugly, stupid girl you are." He lowered himself to sit beside Tohru, and pulled her to his side. He held her face gently between his hands, and spoke to her softly. Tohru was silent, and her tears fell from her eyes, wetting his hands
"This could have all been avoided if only you've done what I asked. Such disobedience. You made me very angry and then you made me hit you." He gently pulled strands of hair from her flushed, wet face and tucked them behind her ears. "Involving yourself with the Sohma family will only bring you pain." He tenderly wiped the blood from her bottom lip and chin with his thumb, and wiped it on his yukata.
"Allow me to take away your pain. Just one touch of Hatori's power can take it all away. Yuki, Kyo and the rest of the Juunishi won't have to be punished; Your friends too."
"No," she whimpered meekly. "Please." She grasped at his yukata, trying to get him to change his mind.
"I had a feeling you'd feel that way, so I have an alternative for you. Leave. I will give as much money as you need if you would just pack up and leave forever. No contact with your friends, family, nor any of the Juunishi. And you have to leave tonight. You are to tell no one you are going or to have any contact with anyone or they will suffer the consequences."
"What? No! I can't do that! This is my home. I can't leave my friends, my family, the other Sohma, ..........Kyo." Akito's eyes seemed to brighten with anger, then he released her, pulling himself to his feet.
"Then we have nothing more to discuss. Hatori will be here shortly." He turned to leave.........
"Wait!!!! Please, I..........I changed my mind. I will do whatever you need me to do," she whispered brokenly. The thought of leaving all the people she loved was so painful. She bent her head to the floor and began to sob. Akito had a triumphant smirk on his lips as he gathered Tohru in his arms. She sobbed against his chest, wanting some comfort even if it was from Akito.
Akito petted her hair and kissed her forehead. "You should be proud of yourself, Miss Honda. You made a very unselfish decision today. I'm glad you finally realize that only I can save my Juunishi. They may think the need you, but the reality is, you are not what they need........."
Whew! That was one long chapter. Well, at least I'm done with it. Congrats to the reviewer who guessed how the curse was broken! Their prize is...........a Kyo clone gift-wrapped in a giant orange ribbon! Sorry, but the original is mine! ^_~ (My attempt at humor) N-e ways, Please review and no flames please! Don't like my story, don't read it!