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Thank you! i dunno, i've got it in my head that i've taken a long time to update, but i really don't know. anyways, here's the next chapter!
She didn't hear the thunder. She didn't hear anything. Or feel anything. Not the stinging rain as it broke from it's prison in the sky. Not the harsh wind. Not the branches scratching her arms and legs. She just ran. As fast as she ould, not thinking anything besides the fast that if she didn't run she would die. If he caught her again, she would die. She kept running.
He did too. Only, he was aware of the rain, and the wind, and how he had to catch up to her.
'She won't get lost...But something could happen...God, I hope she doesn't transform...I have to hurry...'
After awhile he could make out her shape ahead of him. Running faster, he fell into step by her side.
"We're going to go to Saki Hanajima's(i think that's how you spell it..?) house."
"Ok."
They were both silent after that, not wanting to wast any energy on speaking.
As they enter the city, Haru slowed and took Kisa's hand in his.
"I think we should stay away from the roads as much as we can. There are alleys. Stay close to me."
Kisa nodded.
After awhile, they came to Hana's house. Haru stepped up and knocked on the door. They waited for awhile(that's my repeating word...god, i'm driving myself crazy...), then Megumi(hana's brother) answered the door.
"Can I help you?"
He didn't sound tired, or look sleepy at all.
"We're friends of Tohru. Please, we need a place to stay."
"Come in."
He stepped aside and gestured for them to enter.
Haru, still holding Kisa's hand, led her into the hallway.
Hana came out of the kitchen, holding a try of food.
"Ah..You're here. This way."
She started up the stairs to her room.
Kisa looked up questioningly(that looks odd when you write it..) at Haru.
He simply sqeezed her hand and followed Hana.
As they entered, she gestured them to sit down at the table, also sitting herself.
"Eat."
Haru and Kisa obeyed. About half of the tray was mushrooms. Haru managed to smile slightly as Kisa went for the obvious choice. Strangely, even after all the exhausting events of the night, they were both wide awake.
"Do you want to rest?"
Haru looked at Kisa, who shook her head.
"No."
He answered.
"Alright."
She paused.
"You're both well?"
"Yes. Physicallly, anyway."
"Good."
They were quiet, then, suprisingly, Kisa spoke up.
"How did you know we would be here?"
Hana smiled softly.
"I had a feeling...Some one would come...However, I don't know why or how you came. I wasn't completely sure it would be you at first, but the tiger has a strong aura, so it didn't take long to realize."
Kisa's eyes widened, and she looked urgently at Haru.
"Yeah, she knows."
Haru said calmly.
"How!"
"You're electrical auras. I've known for some time. I haven't told any one that I know. Not even Tohru and Arisa. So don't worry, your secret is safe."
Kisa looked back at Haru.
"How did you know?"
Her voice was growing more and more confused and overwhelmed with the situation.
"I knew she had a sixth sense, so I realized that even if she hadn't figured it out yet, that she would soon. It's been almost three months since I saw her last, so I took a chance and came here."
Kisa grew quiet and looked at the table, pondering their words.
"So, what brought you here?"
Haru explained everything that had happened.
"So we can't stay here long, but we need a place to rest. I think we should be ready to go tomorrow."
"Hmmm..."
Suddenly Hana stood up and went to her brother's door.
"Megumi. I need to speak with you."
The door opened and she slipped inside.
Haru and Kisa continued eating quietly.
"Haru?"
"Yes?"
"What Akito said..."
Haru's stomach clenched in fear of what her next words would be.
"I didn't believe him. Maybe a little at first, but not really. I promise."
Haru exhaled and then suddenly took her in his arms and pulled her to him.
"God...I love you Kisa..."
He choked through his relieved and happy tears.
"I love you too Haru. And I know you wouldn't lie to me. I trust you."
He stroked her hair slowly.
"I'll never lie to you. Never. I promise. I love you."
They stayed that way for a few minutes(it seems so long since they were happy at shigure's house! god, it's actually making me kinda sad...how wierd it that? it's my story! but really, good times, eh?), then Hana came back in.
"You said that you would be leaving tomorrow?"
Haru broke away slowly.
"Yes. We just need a little while to-"
"That won't be neccesary(sp?)."
i think that could possibly be the longest chapter i've written so far... i just couldn't find a good place to end it! anyways, hope you like it. i think there are possible gaps...ask questions, cuz i'm not totally sure i'll be able to work answers into the actual story. review!