Gomen nasai!!!!!!! twiddles with her thumbs and bows her head. I'm really really REALLY sorry for taking so long. But I just kinda lost my muse and it took me soooooo long to finish this chapter. Please don't strangle, pummel me or anything that will hurt me. Hugging kissing and of course giving me cookies is much appreciated. I hope you'll like this chapter, r/r!!!

Chapter 5

'Am I who I think I am? Who is the cracked girl looking back at me in the mirror?' Looking at her closed right hand she saw blood flowing from little wounds. Looking back up at the mirror she noticed that it was shattered with pieces falling of to the ground.

'Oujo-sama, what happened in there! I heard something breaking, are you alright?'

'Hai, I'm fine. Please don't concern yourself with me, I'll be fine. I WILL be alright, right? I'm not lonely, I'm not sad.' Brushing her fingers against her cheeks she was startled to feel moisture. 'Why am I crying? I'm used to it so why does it still hurt? Why won't it go away! WHY! WHY! WHY!

Humph, I've been asking myself the same question again and again for how long? How long ago did I truly started to notice? 9 or was it 10 years ago?

Flashback

'Onii-chan, wanna play with me? Aki-kun said that I could as long as I was careful.' An adorable 6 year old Usagi could be seen running after her brother, Ayame, who was 26. Turning to look at her he only spared her a fleeting glimpse before turning around again and stalking away without even saying anything. Looking down Usagi was close to tears.

'Why won't he play with me? Isn't an onii-chan supposed to do that with their imouto or otouko? Wakkanai, Wakkanai, WAKKANAI!!!'

'Usa-chan, are you alright? Are you hurt or did someone hurt you?' Akito was alarmed by her screams and came running down the path towards her.

'AKI-KUN! Why won't Ayame-niichan or Yuki-niichan play with me? Do they hate me? What did I do wrong? It hurts Aki-kun, it hurts so much every time they ignore me.'

Akito knelt down by a crying Usagi and picked her up.

'You haven't done anything wrong Usa-chan. Those ignorant animals are all fools. Do not bother yourself with them, they are mere ants compared to you and me.'

End flashback

'I wonder what that ugly girl is doing and what my brothers are doing while making a complete fool of themselves in front of her.

Opening the door of the toilet she walked out of it and straight into the Hare of the family. Looking icily at Momiji she picked herself from the floor and was about to brush past him when he suddenly grabbed her arm.

Looking at the hand which was preventing her from going back to her room and Chibi-chibi she frowned and glared at Momiji satisfied when he flinched. Momiji was getting nervous and when he saw her glare at him he was tempted to let her go but he shook that thought of and tightened his hold on her.

'What is the meaning of this Momiji? In case you didn't notice I am tired and want to go to bed. It is past midnight and anything you have to say to me can wait till morning.'

'Ie, it can not wait till morning. Tell me why are you like this? Why do you act so cold towards Tohru-chan and the others? We are family are we not? What happened in the past that made you act like this. Onegai, tell me I want to help you.'

Looking disbelievingly at him she wondered if he was crazy. Pulling her arm free she stepped away from him and looked him in his eyes. But as she stepped away she failed to notice a male servant walking their way and collided with him. Stilling a gasp Usagi fell to the ground and closed her eyes in pain.

'Leave.'

'Gomen, Ooujo-sama. Let me help you up and……' the very nervous servant stammered out.

'LEAVE!'

'H..hai, oujo-sama.' The terrified servant bowed and retreated as fast as his legs could move. Meanwhile Usagi was trying to stand up but failing miserably and decided to stay on the floor till the pain she felt would pass.

'This can't be happening. I have to hold it back as long as I can. If Momiji sees my transformation I'm sure he'll go running to the others and the last thing that I want is the neko and the others finding out. It'll be just another thing they can ignore me for. Go to bed Momiji.'

'Ie, you're in pain. I can't leave you here alone. I'll take you to Ha'ri and he'll take a look at you.'

Looking at Momiji Usagi felt her eyes filling with tears. It had been the first time since anyone besides Akito who was genuinely worried about her. But she had no intention of crying in front of him and certainly to let him see her transform.

'There will be no need. It will pass in a minute, in the mean time you can go back to your house and leave me alone. I can't hold it back any longer! He has to go!'

Looking at Usagi Momiji could feel his insides clenching. He was older then her by 9 years and had his own share of pain and bad memories but every time he would look into her eyes he would freeze. He heard about the treatment she got from both Yuki and Ayame and the rest of the family, including himself, and how she grew up isolated from everyone besides Akito. He wanted to help her and be her friend, perhaps become more then a friend. The first time he saw her was when she was 7, she was quiet and distant but still left a big impression on him. After that he saw her every New Year and with every year that past she got colder and more recluse but she grew more beautiful as well with each passing year. There was something about her that both keeps you away and attracted you to her and he was determined to get as close to her as possible.

'Leave me alone! Can't you get it through your head that I want to be alone right now.' Dragging her body in a standing position Usagi half walked half stumbled to a sliding door that let to the gardens. Opening it she fled outside and distant herself from her cousin. Kneeling down she could feel herself weakening by the minute and knew that the game was up, no more hiding and no more running. .

Momiji followed her outside and was surprised to find her down with her head bowed. Slowly as if the task drained her of her remaining strength Usagi moved her head up until she was looking Momiji straight in the eyes.

'You said you wanted to help me. You wonder why I'm so closed of and what happened in the past to make me this way. You are unable to understand my hatred towards Honda-san. You say we are family but are we really?'

Unable to say anything Momiji just stood there frozen as one by one sparkling teardrops rolled down Usagis face and on the green grass. Wanting to do something he reached out to her and took a step forward but stopped dead in his tracks when Usagi gasped painfully.

Arching her back Usagi cried out in pain as something was trying to force its way out. As quick as the sharp pain came it left.

Momiji couldn't believe his eyes. Sure the Sohmas were cursed but he never heard of this kind of curse. When Usagi arched her back Momiji started to run towards her but stopped when two magnificent black wings burst from her back tearing the back of her blouse. From where he stood he could see that the wings were probably soft to the touch and they were just beautiful. kneeling there in the moonlight Usagi appeared to be a fallen angel with the black wings.

The moon was glowing softly and looking down at two hurt and scarred people. A soft wind blew past them and with took with it feathers from the wind. Taken away the feathers danced as if trying to cheer the person they belong to up.

On that silent and moonlit night two souls of the same house found each other. Only they didn't know yet and easy it won't be.

To be continued

I just adore Momiji-kun, don't you? He's just so cute and adorable and did I mention cute? I'm thinking of pairing him with Usagi, the poor girl needs him in her life. Buuuuuuttttt, if you have other thoughts on that and want to see her paired with another person just say it and I'll consider it. Oh, do give me a reason as to way you want them paired, if you have pairings for other couples just say so and I'll look if I want to divert some of the storyline to other characters and pairings.

Moonangel give you much love!!!!!!! wink wink