Authors Note - Oh happy days! Just read Chappy 105, and FINALLY Akki got what's coming to her. Maybe now, they'll show Akira and what happened to him. Even though my version is different from the canon, I might work in Akito's breakdown. I must thank my reviewers, for without them, I would have stopped after the first chappy. The points of view skip around in this one. The italics will say who. Also, the song isn't mine. Its Lacuna Coil's 'Cold Heritage' from their album Unleashed Memories. I only used part of it, tho.
Sohma Hiro
I found a letter from Haru-nii in the mailbox today. I had been worried, because of what I said to him, and especially after word spread about Rin's disappearance. Mother said not to worry, but I'm finding that hard to do. The only way to know is to read the letter.
Hiro-
I don't think that I can thank you enough for telling me about what Akito did to Rin.
After I left you and Kisa, Kureno and I found her in the Cat's chamber. Akito had locked her in there for over two weeks, and abused her. Her hair was cut off in random pieces, and she hadn't eaten for most of the time. She is staying with Ritsu-nee right now, and is doing better from what Hatori-nii has said. But, what I need you to do is not tell anyone where she is, other than your mother. If word gets out that Rin had help to escape, any of us could be in trouble.
-Haru
I can't believe that Akito hated Rin enough to do something like this. This has to stop. Akito has hurt too many people. He doesn't care who it is. If they're in his way, then he'll get rid of them. I won't let him do this anymore...
Sohma Hatori
God, will that hack stop calling! This is the tenth time Shigure has called me. Each time, asking over and over where Isuzu is. I knew that he was loyal to Akito, but this is ridiculous. But this message is different. Its angry.
"Ha-san, answer the phone, dammit. Are you trying to anger our God? Is this making you happy? You know how well Akito takes betrayal. Please, Hatori, tell me where Rin is."
I won't tell. Even if my life depends on it. That child has been hurt more than any of us. She needs a chance to live. Away from the main house. Away from those that have hurt her. So I will do what I can to protect her. She's so young, but those eyes...they have the look of an injured animal. Afraid to trust, afraid of everyone. Ready to strike back at the slightest threat. I can only hope that Hatsuharu can restore that girl to the child that I remember.
Honda Tohru
At school today, Hatsuharu-san asked to speak to Yuki-kun, Kyou-kun and I at lunch. He said that he had something important to tell us. During my classes, I was thinking about what he could have to say. Maybe its about Hiro-san's sister? Or could they have gotten news about Isuzu-san's condition?
When it was time for lunch, the three of us made our way to the roof. Hatsuharu-san was waiting for us, along with Momiji-kun. Both of them had sad looks on their faces. Kyou-kun was the first to speak. "Well, Haru? What do you have to say?"
A brief look of anger flashed in Hatsuharu-san's eyes before he spoke to us. He wasn't 'Black'. At least not yet. "Its about Rin. Akito had locked her up for two weeks away from the rest of the family. He cut off her hair. He broke her. When Kureno and I found her, she wouldn't respond at first. She had gone inside her self. Even now, she could break again."
I couldn't help it. I started to cry.
"She's staying at the Onsen with Ritsu-nee. Honda-san, I think she might like to see you. She needs a friend in her life other than me."
Yuki-kun finally spoke. "Haru? You've spoken all about Rin, but what about you? Are you alright?"
Something inside Hatsuharu-san snapped. He dropped to his knees. "Hiro told me why Rin broke up with me. Akito had pushed her out of a window. A window. All because he didn't want her near me. It was my fault. And yet, she protected me...even now. She didn't say why Akito put her in the room, but I know it had something to do with me. She was afraid that I would get hurt. She'd rather let herself be hurt than me. Akito had even convinced her that she would hurt me. Why? Yuki, why can't I be with her? Is there something so wrong about it? I need her. I want to see her!" Yuki-kun pulled Hatsuharu-san into his arms, and held him close. Hatsuharu-san sobbed on Yuki-kun's shoulder, and I faintly heard him say 'Rin'.
Kyou-kun put his hand on my head. "Come on. Lets leave Haru and the Rat alone for a while." We left the roof, and Kyou-kun and I sat on the stairs. "You know, how I used to be jealous of Isuzu? Now I truly can't say that I'm jealous of her anymore. After what Haru said about her, I can now see why I should be glad that I'm not officially a Jyuunishi. I thought, that as the cat, my life was hell. But she has gone through more than I ever did. At least I had Shishou. She didn't really have anyone till Haru, and then she had to give him up. I respect her strength." I didn't say anything. Isuzu-san, I'm sorry.
Sohma Rin
Kagura has already left. I had never been so happy to see her before. As soon as she saw me, she dropped the bags she held, and ran to me. We sat and cried for most of the afternoon. She brought me my things, like she said. Including, most surprisingly, my diploma. I could have sworn that I ditched enough not to graduate...wait. Did I say ditch? I mean was sick enough not to graduate.
She skipped school to see me, so she could only stay for a few hours. As she left, I told her something that surprised her. "I'm sorry that I made you and okaasan worry. I know I never call you this, but oneesan, please come back soon." Kagura's eyes filled with tears, as she replied, "Isuzu, I'm happy to have someone like you as my younger sister. Please take care of yourself."
I unpacked my stuff, to find a new CD with a note attached. 'I know that you've been wanting this for a while, so I picked up a copy for you. Don't worry about paying me back. Kagura.' I am so lucky to have people like Kagura and Haru in my life. I can't ever thank them enough.
I listened to the songs, but one in particular stood out amongst the others.
Don't
tell me why
I'm so near to commit a crime
When I stay alone
here in front of you
I'm here
Illusion falls when you're
not honest about the way you feel
I know I need only your
voice
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
(Forgive
me, forgive me)
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive
me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
I don't know why
There's a
limit to defy
With the vision of the future at my feet
I'm
here
The night embrace me while
This picture simply blows
me away
I feel I'll need only your voice
And I'm lonely
here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Reveal the light in me
And
I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Believe in light
in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Reveal
the light in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep
inside of me
I've never
Never felt myself this way before
I
don't want to leave you with my tears
If you'll disappear
Believe
in the light in me
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive
me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
Saving all my words only for
you
Forgive me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
It suits how my life has been lately, doesn't it?
