Kyoko is Alive
By
Dragondolphin1990
Chapter 4-High School (the title is bad, but I don't want to give this chapter away)
A/N-Well, here's another chapter. Actually, I had a hard time deciding how to start this chapter. This chapter is really important. It's sort of a turning point in the story. I can't believe I've gotten so many reviews already. I love you guys so much!
Also, Dark Inu Fan, I made Akito older and Tohru still makes the Sohma's transform because she isn't one of the Zodiac.
Kyoko visited the Sohma's as much as possible. She had gotten a job so she could send Tohru money, but Tohru kept her job working in Momiji's father's building. Uo and Hana were also much happier now that Kyoko was back. Even Kyo and Yuki seemed to get along better. Shigure was the only one not affected as he still procrastinated on his books, making his editor worry all the time.
One day, Tohru got thinking, 'Hey, if Grandpa' is Mom's father-in-law, then is he Akito's…? That's just really strange to think about.'
Shortly afterward, she asked Kyoko about it and replied, "Actually, he's my sister's late husband's father."
"I didn't think you got along with your family, Mom."
"It's not like I hate them or anything. We just never seemed to have that connection. Besides, by sister and I have actually gotten along really well since I 'died.'"
"That's good."
"Well, Tohru, I have to go now. I'll see you next week, okay? Be fun, have safe, or something like that" and she gave Tohru the biggest hug ever, which she did every single time she had to leave.
Tohru and the others went to school as usual. Then, summer came and was fairly uneventful. Tohru spent a few weeks with her mom, but didn't stay away from Shigure's house for too long. Yuki continued helping her with school work. Before long the three students had gone through their third year of high school.
On the final day of school, all the third years got to miss class for a graduation assembly. Everyone's family was also there to see their children graduating. Much to Yuki's dismay, Ayame came as well. The fan club girls were bawling since they would never see their prince again. Until, one of them mentioned something about a cute third year middle school student. A picture of him was passed around and Yuki was all but forgotten.
Kyoko was so proud that Tohru had actually gotten a high school diploma, "Oh, Tohru. I'm so proud of you! Now you'll get chances to do things that I could never dream of doing. You can get a good job and a nice career. Tohru, you are so amazing!"
The rest of the day was filled with sappy parents and tearful goodbyes among friends. Tohru, Uo, and Hana promised to always stay in touch and remain the best of friends until the end of time. Uo punched Yuki and Kyo lightly on the arm, "I'll be seeing you." Hana smiled lightly at them, "And may you have good electric signals."
Yuki was on edge, "This is the longest I've been without being 'attacked by a fan girl."
Kyo replied, trying to pry Kagura off of his waist, "You can have Kagura!"
"But you two look so perfect together!"
"She's… breaking… my… bones…" Kyo groaned.
Kagura snuggled into him, "My love!"
Tohru finally bailed him out, "Kagura, I think Kyo would like you more if you didn't break his bones all of the time… Hatori would be happier, too."
"Okay!" and she amazingly enough let go of Kyo.
Kyo mouthed the words, 'Thank you' at Tohru, who smiled.
The next few weeks after graduation were calm, except that Momiji came over practically every single day, usually dragging Hatori along for the ride. Tohru couldn't decide if she would really want to go to college or not. After graduating, she didn't really feel like she could do more school, especially if Yuki wouldn't be there to help her.
Kyo, amazingly enough, didn't disappear and train. However, he and Yuki still got in at least a fight a week. Tohru sometimes considered telling the Sohma's about her father, but she could never find the words.
One day, Tohru was eating dinner with the Sohma's. Their dinner was cut short when the phone rang. Shigure pranced to go answer it.
"Ha'ri! Did you miss me? Is that why you had to call? … No, well, what is it? …Oh, really? … How terrible. … Do you need me to come over? … No, are you sure? … Thank you for calling. … Bye, Hatori."
He slowly returned to the kitchen, "Akito is sick, more so than usual. Hatori says he only has about a day to live."
Kyo scoffed, "Good riddance."
"Akito…" Yuki wasn't sure to be happy or sad.
Tohru didn't say anything. She just stared at the ground, feeling tears well up in her eyes, but she didn't cry. Finally, she stood up, "I have to go!"
"What? No you can't." "It'll be dangerous." He is always more violent when he's not feeling well," the three Sohma's replied.
Tohru stood up and rushed out of the house. She walked all the way to the main house with Kyo, Yuki, and Shigure following her. Once inside, she stopped, "I don't actually know how to get to where Akito is…"
The others sweatdropped. Shigure sighed, "It's this way."
He led the three others to Akito's room, where Hatori was hovering over Akito. Tohru ran to his side and sat by his bed. She grabbed his arm, "Akito… Akito, are you going to be O.K?"
He flinched at her touch but responded, "No, I'm dying."
"You can't. You can live. I know it."
"No, Tohru, it is the curse. I have to die."
He fell unconscious. Tohru slowly stood up as Hatori rushed to check on Akito, "He's still alive, for now."
Yuki asked Tohru, "Why do you care if Akito dies?"
"Nobody should have to die. Nobody."
The four of them waited until Akito awoke again. Tohru was by his side in an instant. He whispered, barely audible, "Tohru… When I die, you will be…" he flinched in pain as his body began to shut down, "You will be the head… of this family."
"What? No…"
None of the other Sohma's heard what Akito said, except for Hatori, who was still by Akito. Akito's breathing slowed and finally stopped. Hatori took a sheet and covered Akito, "He's dead."
Tohru broke down and cried. Shigure looked down at the floor, unusually solemn. Kyo leaned against the wall. Yuki didn't do anything. Hatori walked up to Tohru and put a hand on her back, "Are you alright?"
She clung to him, bawling. Kyo asked, "I she hugging Hatori? How?"
A/N-I almost cried… Well, I'm going off on vacation now. I'll try to write while I'm gone, though. I hope you all enjoyed this.