Chapter 9

Nightfall2525: Akito is portrayed to be the dark force in the anime...so I guess it would make sense. Anyways, thanks for the review…I hope you like this one.

Nightly princess: Wow, I didn't know my story had some many feelings in it. Anyways, enjoy this chapter!

Ayame-skaa: Well, I am trying to get Yuki someone so badly! Maybe some of you reviewers can help?

The next morning would stay in all the zodiac's hearts forever, and the loss of their god was something worse than life itself. As much as they hated Akito, he was the one who took care of them with enough care. There he lies, on his pallet, for the whole world to see. His eyes would never open with animosity, but never open for any other emotion either. To their surprise, Tohru held Hatori most of the day, tears streaking her face as if it was about to rain. Her dress was mostly shapeless and black, no veil or anything else hid her face. She just was dressed like that, while they seemed over adorned in clothing compared to her. She cried and clung to Hatori, and that's all, almost as if Akito had wanted it. A little afterwards, all but Tohru sat at a barely touched dinner. No eating seemed to be provoked today of all days. Hatori nodded to Yuki and Kyo, pointing to the hallway. "Over here…" A voice called out to them.

"Honda-san?" There was Tohru, and from what Yuki could see…she was trying her best not to run off.

"Tohru, what's wrong? What did you want to talk about?" Kyo couldn't think of anything now, he just wanted to know why Tohru stood there in that room. Her food had barely been touched, and she herself wasn't looking that well.

"I wanted to tell you two something."

"Yes? Go right ahead." Yuki touched her hand, kneeling down so he could see if she was all right.

"I know that the curse is over, and it seems all well. I have forgiven you two for what you have done…but…"

"But what?"

"I can't…go back to the way we were before. I want to stay here with Hatori, I just want to make sure you two will allow it."

"Of course, but…why now?"

"I really want to be with Hatori…and help him with his life. I have been helping a lot of his patients along with him. I really want to be closer to him. Please…" Her face pleaded to them with the utmost distress. She wanted this so badly, her face was threatening to shed tears…when she felt Yuki's embrace.

"Of course you can, I know that it must be hard to endure. I hope the best for you two." Yuki's embrace let go as Kyo's came onto her.

"I'm really sorry about what I did…. when I found out I was so jealous. I…I…am glad you forgave us." Kyo was holding in his emotions, this was still hard for him to do. He left the room, along with Yuki and began to eat a little food in nibbles.

Later…

Hatori and Tohru sat outside on the porch of his house, no one was going to take Akito's place, and everything would be the same and just be without Akito. It would take getting used to, but with the curse gone, Hatori felt at least able to help her more. He put his arms around Tohru loosely, and she smiled. "You still can't believe it Hatori-chan?"

"Of course not, now we can truly embrace."

"Well, then let's just be like this awhile." He nodded softly as she leaned into his chest with her body. Her back lies against his chest softly.

Meanwhile…

Kyo sat with Kagura at Kazuma's dojo; it was silent as Kagura's head lie against his shoulder. His arm lie loosely around her body, and they were looking at the stars. "You know Kagura, maybe…we should see each other more often now."

"Kyo-kun, what do you mean?"

"I mean…I want to be able to see you more."

"Well, it's a good idea, seeing you at the dojo isn't enough now. I can feel this need to see you all the time."

"Kagura…how about I move in with you?"

"What about Akito's orders?"

"Will Akito worry if he's dead?"

"I guess you're right." Kagura and Kyo gave small smiles as the thought became more possible.

Meanwhile…

Yuki sat in his room, thinking of what to do. 'Kyo and Kagura got together, and Honda-san has Hatori. What am I supposed to have now? I am still alone, and with Akito dead I can embrace any girl. Who am I supposed to choose now? It's almost as if I can't decide if I want to live or die.' Yuki pondered this question as he stared at the garden outside. He went outside; maybe planting would take his mind off it.

Meanwhile…

Hatori and Tohru had finally been able to eat something, and sat down on the couch. "Hatori-chan… what did you think when you first saw me?"

"I saw Kana, but I knew you weren't her."

"Is that bad?"

"No, if I had a choice, I would have seen you the same way. I made you cry…the first time…didn't I?"

"Of course not." Her smile covered his doubts like the sun, her embrace felt so warm. He answered the embrace, allowing her to melt the snow, tears streaming down his face. He was no longer snow, now he was spring…and Kana did not show it to him. Her eyes looked up at him, and his lips descended on hers, he was spring now. Kissing her like this, made spring inside him. He wouldn't dare do anything to that spring until he knew more of what would happen if it did happen.

Meanwhile…

Kyo slowly walked to Shigure's office, or room rather. "Shigure?" His voice saw Shigure on his computer bored, he was typing the letter 'a'…and it looked like fifty lines already. "Shigure!"

"O, Kyo." Shigure began to erase the lines of 'a' lines as he looked up. After finally clearing the repeating letters he looked up again. "What is it?"

"I want to move in with Kagura?"

"Why would you want to do that Kyo?"

"Well, we have the same feelings and all…" Kyo blushed as he tried to stay calm and cool.

"I guess you could, Tohru's things are already at Hatori's. I'll miss you, but not your housebreaking schemes." Shigure looked playfully at him, and then looked off. "All right by me, go on as soon as you want." This only left Yuki in the house, and what would Yuki do without Kyo around? Well, maybe another girl could move in here for Shigure to look at.

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