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Stitched Memories Part 2- II

Momiji Sohma, a blond boy of the age of fifteen but with the appearance of a twelve year old, darted frantically around the high school. His chocolate colored eyes scanning the area as he panted, out of breath for the moment. Shaking his head, Momiji continued on with his search. Not too far behind him, was Hatsuharu Sohma, not running like Momiji, but definately searching for someone. Although he didn't look it, Haru was also quite nervous and frantic. Both boys had just discovered news that could be the ruin for two of their cousins if they weren't properly prepared.

"Momiji... you could've run into a girl on accident." Haru chided when he found the smaller boy leaning against a pole, panting heavily, "You need to be more careful. I know this is important, but we can't let our guard down.
The blonde boy nodded, "Right... I-I understand, Haru."

"So, Tohru," Uo, one of Tohru'sbest friends, grinned, "What are you, the Prince, and orangey gonna do for winter break?"
Hana, another friend, sighed, "Arisa... winter break is still five weeks away."
"So what? It's good to plan ahead, right Tohru?"
Tohru looked up from her notebook, "Mmhmm! But, even so, I'm not sure what we're doing. Besides, Shigure is more like a spur of the moment kinda guy!"
"So it would seem..." Hana replied nonchalantly.

The bell rang indicating that class was over for the time being and that for fifteen minutes they could do what they wanted while waiting for class to start again. Tohru rose from her seat and the three girls began walking through the halls, searching for any signs of Yuki, Kyo, or maybe even Momiji and Hatsuharu. When they didn't find any of them within a short period of time, Tohru began to fret. She figured Yuki had a Student Council meeting, but Kyo, Momiji, and Haru were never difficult to find. 'Maybe Kyo left school or something. Or maybe he's on the roof? Momiji and Haru might be in their classroom still-'

Her train of thought was broken, by nearly colliding with a certain orange haired boy. "Ah! Oh, umm, Kyo! Hi."
"Hey orange-top, ready for me to beat you in another round of Dai Hin Min?" Uo asked, upon seeing Kyo turn to face them, still a little shaken by nearly transforming.
"You're on Yankee! Thought I doubt it will be you winning!" he shouted, causing passer-bys in the halls to stare at the small group.
"Kyo!"

The four turned around to see a very tired and very pale Momiji, he was still breathing rather heavily and beads of sweat rolled down from his hairline. Haru was not far behind, not nearly as tired or worked up as the little rabbit-boy in front of him. Tohru immediately went into over-protective mode, trying to get Momiji to sit down and take deep breaths while Uo and Hana went to get Yuki, on Haru's request. Kyo eyed the two boys suspiciously, after Momiji caught his breath and could actually speak in full sentences.

"So... what's up? What got Momiji worked up so much?" Kyo asked of Haru, who was watching Momiji carefully.
He diverted his attention to the boy in front of him, "Well... we have some news that we thought you and Yuki would want to hear."
"This had better be good, then."
"It... is..." came Momiji's voice in soft pants as Tohru sat him down on a bench, "Ky-kyo... there's a... a new girl in our class."
"A new girl?" Yuki had just now joined the group, looking around from an agitated Kyo, tired Momiji, worried Tohru, and blatant Haru.
Kyo growled, "So what does that have to do with anything? Why would we care if there's a new girl in your class?" Haru looked from Kyo to Yuki, "Well, she just moved here... from another city. And I think you will care about who it is when we tell you the name of the girl."

Tohru sitting on the bench was not sure what exactly was happening, but she did not miss the change in both boys' demeanor. Kyo tensed and looked away. Yuki looked on, his eyes widening in a disbelief reaction.

"The girl..." Momiji stated, "Her name is Kila... Kila Hasaru..."

He was gone so quickly, you wouldn't have even known he had been with the group five seconds before. 'No... This can't happen! This can't!' As soon as he broke from the crowds of student, he took off in a sprint. His mind blocked the calls of his name, he needed to get away, he had to. His blood pumping, his heart pounding like a drum beat as hard as it could. His throat had a lump growing within it as he choked back tears. 'Just go away!' Kyokyo... 'Don't call me Kyokyo!' You don't like it? 'No!' I'm sorry... 'Go away!'

"Kyo!" Tohru called, watching him race off away from the school. Seeing a dilema between staying with Yuki or going after Kyo, she decided to let Kyo let out his steam and that she'd talk to him later. Right now, it appeared that Yuki was in shock.

'But... how? Her memories were erased... she can't be here... not now...' "Yuki?" He looked toTohru, who was unaware of what was going on, unaware of what had happened, what he had done. "Yuki... are you alright?"
"Y-yes... yes I'm alright Miss Honda. Just a little surprised is all." he replied, pulling one of his fake smiles to reassure her.
She saw right through it, "If there's anything you need to talk about..."
"No, it's alright Miss Honda. I'll be fine."
"O-okay..."

Biding her farewell for the moment, his excuse was to get some fresh air, Yuki thought about what he had just said. 'The truth is Miss Honda... I won't be fine until I get this off my chest. But I can't tell you, no... you're perspective of me would change so much. I'm afraid you'd never be able to look at me the same way without knowing of what I did... But I regret it...'

"I wonder what that was all about..." Tohru murmured to herself, deep in thought, trying to figure out why the boys had acted the way they did. 'Kyo looked scared, while Yuki looked... oh I can't even describe how he looked...' "Excuse me..."

Tohru looked up from the ground she had been staring at, to come to see a little girl standing in front of her. Well she would've thought her to be a little girl due to the fact that she was so small. But she was in high school uniform and inside the high school. She was about Momiji's height, maybe slightly taller, but her face looked so young, like Kisa's. Long auburn hair was held back by a teal colored headband that matched her eyes. Well, maybe her hair was redder than auburn, it was hard to tell. But what was fascinating Tohru most, was the stuffed cat hanging limply by her side.

'What a cute little girl... oh wait! I suppose she isn't a little girl since she's at our high school! But I wonder why I haven't seen her before... I mean red hair like that isn't hard to miss.' Tohru thought, before stepping out of the way to let the girl pass.

"Thank you..." came her small reply, before she began walking again, clutching the cat close now.
"Oh, umm," Tohru began, "Your welcome. Oh! And I think your cat is really adorable!"
The girl stopped and turned around to face her once more, "You... think my cat's adorable?"
"Uh-huh!" she nodded enthusiastically, "It really is!"
The girl frowned, "And you're not just saying that...?"
Tohru shook her head, "No, I honestly mean it! Why, is something wrong with that? I'm sorry if I offended you!"
This time the girl shook her head, "Oh, no. Not at all, it's just... I'm often made fun of because I carry it around everywhere. But thank you for complimenting him..."

Her voice was so small, timid was actually a better way to describe it. She averted her gaze rather quickly, as if she were nervous or scared. Tohru gave her a reassuring smile.

"Well, I'm Tohru Honda. What's you name?" she asked after introducing herself.
The girl looked uncomfortable for a minute, then replied: "It's nice to meet you Tohru... I'm Kila... Kila Hasaru."

'Kila Hasaru!' Tohru thought, panicked a little bit, 'B-but that's who Momiji said is in his class! And it made Yuki and Kyo really nervous! I-I wonder...'

"Oh, it's nice to meet you too!" Tohru recoveredquickly, just in time for the bell to ring, "Guess it's time for class. I'll see you later, Kila"
The girl, Kila, nodded, "Alright."

Both girls began walking in opposite directions, heading for their homerooms. One girl clung to her friends, she found them looking for her as they went back to class, the other clung to her only friend, the stuffed cat with many stitches.

"So... what should we plant in the secret base next?" Tohru was attempting to make conversation with Yuki, who had been silent throughout the whole walk home.
He gazed at Tohru with his purple optics, searching almost, then it softened and he smiled. "Well, I was thinking that we could get in another row of strawberries before their season ends."
"That would be wonderful! Strawberries are my favorite." she grinned broadly, happy that she was getting Yuki to talk with her. "Do you think the leeks are ready to be picked? I think we're running out."
"Hmm... possibly. Why don't we go check, Miss Honda?"
"Alright." she agreed, "Oh! But first I'd like to see if Kyo got home okay." 'If he even is home.' She ignored that nagging doubt in her mind, but noticed a slight change in Yuki's demeanor.
He nodded, "I see."

The brunette girl realized that wasn't the best thing to say, not at the moment anyway. She looked away, still wondering what was causing Yuki's strange behavior and Kyo's reaction. 'And what does it have to do with that girl, Kila? I wish that I could help them...' Tohru glanced back up at Yuki, debating on if she should open her mouth and say something to reasure Yuki, but the rat beat her to it.

"Miss Honda...?" he inquired, as a little vegetable garden came into view.
She nodded, to show him she was listening, but he wasn't looking so she added: "Yes?"
"Well..." he trailed off, not knowing what to say exactly, "Earlier, when you asked me if there was anything I needed to talk about? There is something, but I'm afraid I'm just not ready to say it. Maybe someday I will be, but for now... I just want you to see me the way you always do."

Tohru was puzzled by Yuki's directness towards her, but she replaced her doubt with a smile. "I understand Yuki, I just hope someday you can tell me."

With an awkward bow, she walked on past Yuki, and past the garden and into the house. Leaving the silver haired boy wondering if he did the right thing...


A/N: I know it took me longer than expected, but I decided to add a last minute adjustment, which is the garden scene. I realized I hadn't put enough Yukiru in this chapter like I promised, so I added that (despite the fact I'm a Kyoru fan). What do you think about Kila being back? So far, I'm pondering whether or not she will rediscover the curse or gain back her memories and stuff like that. I'd love to hear your opinions! Well... ciao for now!