Chapter Seven: Yuki Vs. Kyo

Later that evening Hatsuharu was the last to depart. Yuki had already gone to the main house with Hatori so Kyo showed him to the door.

"Well Kyo" Hatsuharu sighed, "Good luck tomorrow."

"Thanks" he shook Haru's hand.

"You really going to leave her tonight?" Haru frowned.

"Yea. I got to go pack now. My Master's waiting for me. He was at the graduation today, so he said he would see me tonight."

"Okay Kyo" Haru nodded walking away from the door, "Good night."

"Night" Kyo replied slowly closing the door.

Hatsuharu trudged home and arrived athis house. He kicked off his shoes and walked over to his keyboard and sat down. Then he pulled a small sheet of music out of his box and began to play.

Sound the bugle now /

Play it just for me/

As the seasons change, remember how I used to be/

In his old room Yuki stared at his feet as he thought about the next day. He crossed the room and pulled out his fighting gui.

Now I can't go on/

I can't even start/

I've got nothing left/

Just an empty heart/

I'm a soldier, wounded so I must give up the fight/

There's nothing more for me, lead me away/

Or leave me lying here/

Shigure looked out at the moon sadly as Ayame shared in his grief.

Sound the bugle now/

Tell them I don't care/

There's not a road I know that leads to anywhere/

Kyo placed the last of his luggage in his bag as Tohru stood near by. She embraced him from behind and then he moved away from her heading towards his door. Tears slowly fall down her face.

Without a light feat that, I will stumble in the dark/

Kyo walks down a quiet street with his head bent. He looks up at the moon and continues walking arriving at Kazuma's house.

Lay right down, decide not to go on/

The next morning Haru's song is still heard as Yuki waits in the temple praying hard. At Kazuma's Kyo is ready and heads for the main house, just after Kazuma who is the ref has left before him. At Shigure's Tohru and Shigure depart for the main house. Once more Kyo walks slowly towards the main house and through the gates.

Then from onhigh, somewhere in the distance/

There's a voice that calls remember who you are/

If you lose yourself, you're courage soon will follow/

So be strong tonight, remember who you are/

Yea!/

You're a soldier now/

Kyo arrives and stands in the courtyard.

Fighting in a battle/

To be free once more!/

Yea! That's worth fighting for!!/

(Next Scene)

A knock sounded on the temple door and Kureno peered in as Yuki turned his head slightly.

"Master Yuki" he replied, "It's time."

Yuki nodded slowly.

"I'll be right there."

(Till Next Time)

Authors Note: I know! I know! I am so bad for leaving you on a cliffhanger like that, but you'll just have to see on Thursday what happens!!

Note one: When reading this particular chapter, try to imagine Haru singing the words as each event happens. Like it does in some movies, you know at sad points. Also the song is called Sound the Bugle and is sung by Bryan Adams. It's from the Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron. While it doesn't apply to Kyo completely I think the words have a lot to do with how he is feeling.

Next Chapter: Final Outcome

Will Yuki's help pay off? Will Kyo finally be able to defeat him and gain his freedom? What will the final outcome be? Keep reading to find out!! See you all on Thursday!!!