Here you go people! Chapter 5 is now up! So sorry to have let you wait so long (whether you were waiting or not)!! I'll try to work on Chapter 6 as much as I can! See you soon! I hope!

By the way, I want to take this chance to thank my two reviewers, Suriana Amayaand Bronze Dagger! Especially Suriana Amaya, what you wrote was very encouraging! Thank you so much!!

Chapter 5 – Change of plans

Akito was still making the decision whether to leave the Zodiacs alone or not when Shigure came in.

"Akito?"

"What is it this time, Shigure?"

"May I know what is going on? I heard from Ha that there's another cursed family besides us. Is that true?"

"It seems so, as they claim. Though I've never seen them transform."

"If that is so, may I go and see them? I want to see if what they say is true. I would never want you to be cheated," Shigure replied, putting on a concern face.

Akito replied coldly, "Since when had you been concern about what happened to me?"

"Like… Since always?" Shigure smiled.

"Fine, just go," Akito said after a pause.

Shigure bowed and left.

"How can I leave my Zodiacs here? Will it be better if Toyoko came instead? Then they won't see how… kind she treats others…I will also not let my Zodiacs see her often… Yes, that is a better plan," Akito thought after Shigure left. Better tell Toyoko to come here."

"Suzan! Go get Toyoko. Tell her I want to see her now! And her alone only!" Akito called out to a maid called Suzan.

Suzan bowed and left immediately.

(While Akito was thinking and Shigure was visiting the three Timikas.)

There was a knock on the door. "Enter!" a voice called out.

Shigure entered the room and was at first stunned by what he saw. Plus, he especially liked the one with short black hair.

"Hello ladies," he said cheerfully. "My name is Shigure and I'm the dog. I came as soon as I could when I heard about you. Darling Akito didn't scare you, did he?"

"Oh. Hello dear puppy!" the girl with long black hair that was tied back in a red ribbon replied sarcastically. "We were absolutely frightened out of our wits by Akito!"

"Ritza!" another girl who had hair that had a bit of dark purple color (Toyoko) shot her a look that silenced her immediately. They were teasing Ritza about Hatori when Shigure entered, so naturally, she wasn't in the best of moods then.

"Hello, Shigure. Nice to meet you. This is Ritza," the girl with short black hair replied, pointing at the long hair girl. "And this is Toyoko," pointing at the girl with a bit of dark purple hair. "I am Mingzashi," finally introducing herself.

Shigure nodded and asked, "You all are really cursed too?"

"Yes, I'm the head of the family, Mingzashi is the dog, and Ritza is the dragon," Toyoko replied.

Before Shigure could say anything, there was another knock on the door. "Come in," Toyoko called.

A maid, Suzan, entered and said, "Akito sir would like to see Miss Toyoko please. Just her alone."

Toyoko gave a nod and waved. Suzan exited the room. "Excuse me, Shigure. I will go and see Akito. Ritza, Mingzashi, you may do whatever you want in the room. Shigure, if you want to, you may stay with them. But if anything bad happens, I'll come looking for you, my sweet," Toyoko said softly but in a firm way, and left.

(In Akito's room)

The door opened and Toyoko stepped in. She closed the door softly behind her and stood in front of Akito.

"May I be of help?"

"Certainly. Now, regarding me moving over to the Timika estate. I want you to move here instead."

"Why the sudden change of mind?"

"Reasons that you don't have to know. Now, answer my question."

"I already know your reasons. But if you want me to move here, it is not a problem. But can my Zodiacs move in too?"

"No. They are not allowed to stay. Though they may come and visit you."

"I love my Zodiacs. You must let them move over, or maybe not all, but at least 3 of them to move over."

"Fine, three it is then. But no more than that. The rest can only visit you, but not to stay over. Understood?"

"Perfectly. Not to worry."

"Never did. Now, go, I'm tired."

Toyoko left as quietly as she came in.

(Toyoko enters their room, Shigure's still there)

Shigure was chatting with Mingzashi while Ritza was reading a book. All three of them looked up when Toyoko went in.

"Shigure, can you please give us a private moment?" Toyoko asked.

Shigure nodded, "Sure. I'll have to get going back anyway." He got up, walked to the door, gave one last bow, and left, closing the door behind him.

"Alright, Akito has another idea about his staying at our estate. I'll have to move in here instead. However, I can only have three Zodiacs with me. Who want to come and keep me company when I'm not with Akito? I won't have much time with them, as most of my time will be spent with Akito," Toyoko said.

"I want to come!" both Mingzashi and Ritza said at the same time.

Toyoko raised her eyebrows but decided not to say anything about it – yet.

"Alright, you two. Who else should I bring?" Toyoko wondered aloud.

"Bring Tashi! With her around, there's never a bored moment!" Mingzashi suggested.

"No! Shimaya!" Ritza argued.

"Girls, we haven't asked them whether they want to come or not," Toyoko sighed. Those two were always arguing and teasing each other. But Toyoko knew they were best friends, though they don't show it. They're actually pretty close. "We leave tomorrow. Pack your things. We will be back by next week," Toyoko added.