I had this huge Biology Midterm, and have been studying for 10 hours a day, and today when we took it, I think I passed, I hope you all wish me luck! Anyway I've finally decided on an ending and I would just like to state that not many of you may be pleased with it until you read the epilogue to my story. My plan is to end the story after the fourteen days and hand you all an epilogue on a silver platter. Only thing is… I won't give you the epilogue until at least 2 weeks after I finish my story… and then… I wanna get a bunch of reviews of agony and angry cliff hung fans. So I've given you a hint to how it's gonna end but I must say even if you hate me in the last chapter, the epilogue will right all the wrongs and life will go on… and… it'll finally end… So enjoy my story while it lasts, because by May, I guarantee this story will be done.

Chapter 24- Day 10 Part 4- Kureno's Block


Kureno looked at me, sensing my urgency, he nodded quickly and began. The others sat comfortably waiting.

Hitori stomped away and ran right into a boy in her anger. Both children were knocked down but the boy did not transform, nor did Hitori. The boy blinked, "Are you…"

"A zodiac member?" She finished.

"Yea."

"Yep, you?"

"Uhuh."

And then the two of them smiled.

"My name is Hitori. What's your name?"

"Ishido." The boy stated happily.

"My Daddy got locked away by the witch lady, can you help me?"

"Sure!" Ishido said happy to have a friend.

Hitori smiled and took his hand, "Let's go!"

Meanwhile…

Kikai, herself, walked to the cell where Takai and Athrin were locked away. Through the door she called out, "Takai, come to the door. Keep Athrin back."

Takai sighed but did as he was told and Athrin stayed put. "What do you want Kikai?"

"A child, you know that Takai…" Kikai answered simply.

Takai sighed, "I know."

"Are you willing to give one to me?"

"Are you willing to let Athrin go and leave my daughter alone?"

"Depends."

"On?"

"How well you behave."

Takai sighed, "Tell me what you have in mind."

Kikai chuckled, "Total seduction. No control, tied down. The usual."

Takai looked angry but didn't let it seep into his voice, "Maybe."

"Fine, bastard. I will leave Athrin and Hitori alone… if they play together."

"As friends or…" Takai said curiously.

Kikai just laughed.

"No." Takai said firmly.

"Fine then…" Kikai turned away.

"WAIT!"

"Yes?"

"You need to wait 6 years."

Kikai grinned, "Fine… unlock the door, and send Takai to me in an hour." Kikai was speaking with the guards.

Takai watched as the guards unlock the door and let him out. Athrin shielded his eyes as he stepped out also. Takai sighed, "Athrin, go outside and find my daughter…" Then he described Hitori and what to tell her. Athrin nodded and went in search of her.


Athrin stumbled out into the light and was so unadjusted he fell into Ishido and Hitori. They were laughing and when they fell over they laughed some more. "Hi, I'm Hitori, this is my friend Ishido."

"Athrin." Athrin said shyly.


Takai went to Kikai one hour later, "Kikai."

"Give me what I want Takai."

"Take it."

"Fine."

Takai didn't move or flinch when Kikai went over to him. He didn't shiver when she removed his clothes. He didn't take any notice of her at all while she used him. He just stared straight ahead, his face emotionless. Then after 10 minutes of rough abuse and irritation Kikai got fed up, "LOOK AT ME!"

He did as he was told.

"Why are you being so ignorant?"

"You never said I had to pay attention." He answered simply.

She sighed angrily and pushed herself onto him, "Pay attention or I won't be as easy going."

"Make it as rough as you want."

Kikai smiled, "I'll do just that."

And so the abuse continued at a rough pace faster then before. And although Takai wanted to cry out or moan he clamped his mouth shut and didn't look at her. Kikai was breathing hard at the end of the hour and looked at him, in an upset way. He didn't show how triumphant he felt.

"Go. Return in 2 hours." Kikai waved her hand, and began to pull her robe on.

Takai looked at her, "Are you tired?"

"Why do you care?"

He shrugged, "Just a question."

"Maybe. Now leave."

Takai smiled, and left Kikai.


Ishido was having fun adventuring with his two new friends when he saw the time, "Oh no!"

Hitori and Athrin looked at him. Hitori sounded concerned, she had grown to like both her new friends, "What's wrong?"

"I was supposed to report to Kikai 10 minutes ago…" Ishido sounded fearful and ran off.

"Think he'll be okay?" Hitori asked Athrin.

Athrin shrugged, "I don't know. Let's go visit your father."

Hitori nodded and smiled, and they went to find Takai who was sitting smiling under a Sakura Tree. Hitori hugged him, "DADDY!"

"Hey baby girl." He had grown accustomed to her calling him 'daddy' and didn't mind it now.

"This is Athrin!"

"I know."

"Where were you?"

"With Kikai."

"That horrid lady?"

"Yes."


"ISHIDO!" Kikai screamed.

"Yes…yes... yes…Kikai-sama?"

"Where WERE you?"

"With… with… with a girl."

"A Sohma?"

"Yes."

"Her name?"

"Hi-Hi-Hitori."

"Anyone else?"

"Athrin."

Kikai smirked, "You know your job, now go!"

He bowed, "Yes Mistress Kikai."

Kureno stopped, Ayame was glowing with interest. Shigure wasn't paying attention and Akito sat looking bored. I sat there, pondering this whole thing. 'What was gonna happen to Tohru? Why did Kikai want a child? How is this helping anyone?' I had a million and one questions, none of which I could answer.


Tohru had the strangest dream and was trying to recall it as she lay awake and shaking in the white room of the hospital. Hana and Uo were by her side.

"Hey Tohru, you okay?" Uo said.

"Yes, are you all right?" Hana said slowly.

Tohru suddenly sat up, "HIS NAME IS YUKI!"


Was that a cliff? I dunno… that chapter was horrible… I hate it… oh well… next chapter at 198 reviews, maybe 200.

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