Hi! I have one 'chapter' coming up to thank my reviewers and to clear up a few things! Asdfd, I hope you read my next one! I can't contact you, so I'll have to show it to everybody… My apologies! Now, let's not bother about that now, shall we? Enjoy the story! And thanks!
Chapter 12 - Goodbye
Kyo and Tamasha returned to the party room. When they entered, they saw Shigure sitting on the ground, grumbling about something. Kimiko saw Tamasha and Kyo enter, and went over to their side. She looked at their confused faces and laughed. "Look at the lovers!"
"Kimiko! Shut it!" Tamasha said angrily.
"Do you know that Mingzashi hit Shigure on the head? He even said that the blow was ten times worse then Yuki and Kyo's added together! Haha! Isn't that funny?"
Both Kyo and Tamasha burst out laughing. "Stupid dog! Finally he's gotten what he deserves!" Kyo laughed.
Suddenly, Toyoko interrupted everybody. "It's time for us to go. Thank you, Sohmas, for spending time with us today. But they have to go."
Everyone's spirit dropped a little. They all shook hands, and said goodbyes. Then Toyoko led out the Timikas. Soon, only the Sohmas were in the room. Everyone was now watching Shigure, who was still on the ground and grumbling, while this time, Ayame was 'scolding' him.
"How could you do this behind my back? How about your promise? Did you not swear to me that you'd remain loyal to me forever and ever? How can you go back on your word? Answer me, 'Gure dreary!" Ayame acted.
"Aww… first Mingzashi, then now you. Hatori-bro, you've gotta help me! Please!" Shigure begged Hatori, shaking Hatori's leg. "You got yourself into this, you get yourself out," Hatori shrugged him off.
"Waah! Everyone's against me! Yuki, Kyo! My loves! Help me!" Shigure turned to beg them.
"PERVERT!" Yuki and Kyo shouted at the same time and hit him on the head.
"OUCH! Aya, darling, please forgive me. I promise never to do anything like that again," Shigure had no choice but to apologize. "You are forgiven," Ayame replied. "But I'll never trust you again! Go get your Zashi to trust you!"
Shigure stood up and grinned. "Beautiful words, Aya! I'll keep them in my heart forever!"
And Ayame was at it again. "Of course, 'Gure, my dear!"
Then Ayame and Shigure turned to the audience and bowed low. "Thank you very much for coming!" Everyone laughed, including Hatori. "End of show! We accept some donations!"
(On the way home)
"Have you all enjoyed yourselves with the Timikas? I have," Shigure asked.
"Yeah…" Both Yuki and Kyo answered.
"Kimiko's quite nice… Maybe it'll be nice to talk to her again. But I was surprised that she had a background similar to mine, except happier. Her parents dumped her when they found out. But Toyoko took her in! She's the head of the family and so willing to help others, why can't Akito be like that? Instead, my mother bullies me; Akito abuses me… Why?"
"Tamasha's kind of weird, cries unexpectedly, and smiles weirdly. Even her talking is weird. What did she mean that Toyoko could be scary too? Does she have a dark side? Weirdo… Wonder how Tohru's doing…" Kyo shook his head. Why did Tohru keep popping up in his head? It's not as if she's special… NO! She is special. More special than anyone to him.
"Hello and welcome back! Shigure, Yuki and Kyo!" a lively voice interrupted the thoughts. "How did it go with the Timikas? Are you all okay?"
"We've fine, Tohru, and the meeting with the Timikas were great! Nothing went wrong here, I hope? Have you cooked dinner? I'm starving!" Shigure greeted cheerfully.
"Oh! The cooking's almost – oh! The pot is still boiling! Excuse me!" Tohru exclaimed frantically and rushed into the kitchen. "Wonder if we will see the Timikas again?" Yuki asked. "Oh, did I not tell you?" Shigure asked. "Toyoko, Ritza, Mingzashi and Shimaya are staying in the main house."
"WHAT!" Both Yuki and Kyo shouted in unison. They shot each other death glares. "Are they out of their mind? How did they come to know about us, anyway? And why do they even want to be involved?" Kyo asked.
Shigure smiled mischievously, "I'll tell you one thing. To break the curse." Yuki and Kyo's eyes widened. "Are they for real? How?" Yuki asked.
"I said I'll only tell you one thing," Shigure said in a singsong voice. "Plus, it'll be a great surprise. Something good will come out of it, I'm sure."
Yuki and Kyo just shrugged and walked towards the dining room as Tohru came out with delicious smelling dishes. "Smells great, Miss Honda," Yuki said, smiling his princely smile. Tohru blushed and said, "You over-praise me, Sohma."
"It really looks and smells good," Kyo added. Tohru blushed even redder. She was surprised that such a simple compliment from Kyo would make her heart beat in excitement. "Th…Thank you, Kyo. Please enjoy, though I'm not a great cook. Shigure, Yuki, Kyo."
All nodded and dug in. Tohru kept looking at Kyo and getting red in the face. A few time, Kyo caught Tohru looking at him. He just smiled. Then she'd blush and look away. Together, they ate the delicious food, with Shigure making disgusting comments once in a while, and receiving hits from Kyo and Yuki.
I'm sorry if the chapter was short!