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Changes: A Yona fic

Chapter 3: The Changes Begin

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The events that took place after the battle with Hao seemed to pass as a blur for Yoh's friends, especially for a certain Itako. When Yoh was found, he was taken to Funbari hospital, where he lay unconscious for days. His friend's visited him everyday to see if he improved or moved, but he never did. But there was one person that never left his side, one person who never left him alone for a second.

Anna

As soon as Yoh was put in a hospital bed, Anna pulled up a chair and sat by his side, holding his hand with hers. She refused to leave, even when visiting time was over. No matter how much the doctors and nurses tried to get her to move, she would just give them her icy glare and refuse to leave her finance. In the end, they gave up, and took it upon themselves to bring her food and drink, and a blanket and pillow for the night.

Manta and the others were as worried about Anna as much as they were for Yoh. Since Yoh had been taken to the hospital, Anna had hardly eaten, spoken, she hadn't even moved. When they tried to get her to move so that she could go to the bathroom, or to get something to eat, she would just bit their heads off, saying that she didn't want to leave Yoh alone. So, each day, the gang would take it in turns to stay with Anna whist it was still visiting hours, so that if she needed to leave the room for any reason at all, someone would always be with him.

Today, about a week after the incident, it was Jun's turn to stay with Yoh and Anna, but her time was almost up, since the visitors would have to leave soon, apart from Anna of course. Jun didn't mind staying with Anna, and watching over Yoh, but since she had entered the room, she felt something wrong. Something felt out of place. Jun didn't share her thoughts with Anna, but she had the feeling that Anna knew about it as well.

"Miss, I'm afraid visiting time is over."

Jun looked up at the nurse who had just entered the room. She smiled in thanks, before answering:

"Thank you, I'll only be a moment."

The nurse nodded in agreement, and left the room, closing the door quietly behind her. Jun watched her leave through the window, then, once she was gone, stood up and faced Anna.

"I'm afraid my time is up Anna, so I must go," Jun said softly

Anna didn't answer. She continued to stare at Yoh's unconscious body, holding his hand in hers. Jun sighed quietly, wishing that Anna would speak. She knew how worried about Yoh she was, but everyone was so worried about her.

When Anna continued not to talk, Jun made her way to the door. She was just about to open it, when Anna finally spoke.

"You can sense it too, can't you Jun?" she said quietly

Jun turned around, facing Anna once again, but she still had her back to her. She didn't need to question Anna about what she was talking about, for she knew exactly what she meant.

"Yes," Jun answered, "I can sense it Anna, and I'm sure that the others do too. They just don't know exactly what it is, or do not want to say anything."

Anna put her other hand on Yoh's fore head, and starting brushing his hair away from his face.

"I'm not sure what it," Anna said quietly, "but I know it's Hao's doing. Hao has done something to Yoh, and because of it, things are going to get worse. If only I knew what it was, then I could help Yoh!"

Jun watched as Anna tried to hold back her tears. 'She really does care for Yoh, more than I thought. She would do anything to save Yoh. She really does loves him.'

Jun walked over to Anna and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.

"Don't worry Anna. I don't know what Hao did to Yoh, but I'll find out. And I'll find a way to stop whatever he's done."

"You would do that Jun?"

"Of course."

Anna couldn't believe it. Jun was being so kind to her, when she had been so cruel to her and the others. She turned her head back to Yoh, feeling her cold shell breaking.

"Thank you Jun."

"No problem Anna, but I must go now. I'll update you as I go. Goodbye Anna."

"Bye Jun."

Anna didn't turn round. She heard Jun walk to the door, open it, walk out, and close it behind her as she made her way down the corridor. Anna was now alone with Yoh, who still hadn't moved. She looked down at Yoh's chest. The huge burn on his chest where his heart was couldn't be seen anymore, as layers of bandages had covered it up, but knew that it was there. Anna's heart ached every time she looked down at Yoh's unmoving body.

"Yoh, what did Hao do to you?"

Anna paused for a second, as if expecting an answer. But she never got it. She felt tears form in the corners of her eyes. She tried to hold them back, refusing to look weak, but to no avail. Slowly, they fell down her pale cheeks.

"Yoh, please wake up! I need you! I don't know what I'd do without you!"

The tears continued to roll down her cheeks. One by one, they landed with a small 'plop' on her hand, which was still holding Yoh's. That's when she felt it.

A squeeze.

Someone had squeezed her hand! Could it be Yoh?

Anna looked at Yoh's face, and saw that his eyes were opening. It was a miracle! Yoh was awake!

"Yoh?" Anna asked, her heart beating faster and faster

"Hey…Anna…" said Yoh, weakly

"Yoh, I can't believe it! You're awake!"

"Yep. I really needed that nap! How long was I asleep for?"

"A nap?! Yoh, you've been unconscious for about a week! You had as all really worried!"

"Everyone was worried, huh? Even you?"

"Me? Well I…I mean…"

Yoh laughed slightly as he saw Anna blush.

"It's OK Anna, I understand. I'm sorry that I worried you, and the others."

Anna stopped blushing and looked down at Yoh. She was so happy. She had her Yoh back! He was really back!

"Thanks Yoh."

Yoh smiled as he saw the corners of Anna's mouth curve upwards. She was smiling. She was actually smiling. Yoh wanted this moment to last forever. For it was the first time he knew that Anna really cared about him.

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Yoh had to stay in the hospital for a few more days, since the doctors wanted to do a few more tests on him to see if he was well enough to go home. Yoh didn't mind much, though he was itching to get home.

Everyday the gang came to visit him, and Anna and Amidamaru stayed with him nearly every single hour. They were all so happy to have Yoh back. It just hadn't been the same without him.

Jun had begun researching on the 'strange feeling' felt whenever she was near Yoh, and continued to report back to Anna, but she hadn't found anything significant yet. Though she knew that the 'feeling' was getting stronger, which meant that whatever Hao had planned, it was coming soon.

A few days after Yoh had woken up, he was allowed home. Yoh was so happy to be back. He had missed the old inn. The gang had cleaned the house from top to bottom, and had a small party to welcome Yoh home. Yoh was so happy, as was Anna. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, until Yoh felt a sharp pain in his heart.

"Ouch!" he gasped, half way through the party. He placed his hand on his chest, just on top of the burn.

"What is it Yoh? Is something wrong?" asked Anna, who wouldn't let Yoh leave her sight. She felt guilty about what had happened, since she was the one who had sent Yoh to run laps around the town.

"It's nothing Anna, don't worry about it!" said Yoh, not wanting to cause a scene.

Anna didn't believe him, however, and continued to ask questions.

"That wasn't 'nothing', Yoh Asakura! Something just happened, now tell me what."

"Anna, just drop it. I told you it was nothing," said Yoh, a little annoyed at Anna

It isn't usual for Yoh to get angry with anybody. The only time his friends had seen him angry, was in the fight against Faust VIII when he had captured Manta, but apart for that he was always calm and happy. But today, that was all about to change.

As Anna continued to question Yoh, not shutting up for a second, Yoh felt his anger boil. Hadn't he just told Anna to drop the subject? Didn't she get the hint that he didn't want to talk about it? So why did she carry on talking about it, when he clearly didn't?! Why wouldn't she just shut up?!

"Anna, just shut up! I told you it was nothing! Now just DROP IT!"

Anna stopped dead in her tracks, the colour disappearing from her checks. The others froze too, shocked at what they had just heard. Yoh never shouted, or got angry, never, especially to Anna. And the look on his face, if you didn't know any better, you could mistake him for Hao he looked so evil.

Yoh looked around the room. Good, that shut her up. Maybe now she would get the message. But, did he need to shout? Did he need to hurt Anna? He turned around and started to climb the stairs, not saying a word to the others. He needed to be alone, to think things through. Why did he do it? He hadn't been able to control himself. Something was happening to him, but what? And why couldn't he fight it?

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Hao watched from the tree outside the Inn. He laughed evilly to himself, an evil smile always plastered on his face. So, Yoh had finally snapped. It was about time. His plan was going along swimmingly.

"Let the changes begin, Yoh."

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What's happening to Yoh? Why did he shout at Anna? And what is Hao's plan? Find out in the next chapter!

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