The Spirit Beast Guardians
Chapter 2: My Secrets Are Yours
Tohru looked at her family with a smile on her face.
What did you say? Yuki asked.
I see you've finally met a Spirit Beast Guardian. It was the Western Guardian.
How do you know? Kyo asked.
The tiger itself is a close friend of mine, she said quietly.
You're hiding something, Shigure told her matter of factly.
I am, but it's a secret I wasn't suppose to divulge unless you stumbled upon the change.
What change, Miss Honda? Yuki asked
The change of beasts.
Can you prove it? Shigure asked.
Everyone fell over anime style. The only proof I have is that Kisa saw threw the fur and saw the true me.
How is this change invoked?
Depends on which form is invoked. One form varies from the other.
Other forms?
I only have two.
What invokes each? Yuki asked his curiosity getting the best of him.
The only common trait that causes me to change is a righteous anger. Though with the Tiger its the need to protect.
And the other? Shigure urged.
That one is not allowed to be said because you have to witness the change.
Getting up she slowly headed towards the kitchen. I'll make dinner.
They argued amoung themselves for quiet sometime until Tohru brought out the dinner.
There is no need to argue you'll see her soon enough. I don't think Akito enjoyed the tiger ruining his plans for Kisa or me in general.
The tiger came out when he threatened Kisa but you weren't there, Yuki said.
True but it's the tiger sixth sense to scent out danger. I saw it coming before even he did.
She dropped the bowl she had in her hand and the others looked at her. Yuki and Kyo went for her.
she growled.
Her irises blazed red for a moment. Turning she ran into the woods. Shigure stopped all of them.
I've heard of this legend before. Of the five spirit creatures. Legend has it that their...
Everyone was listening in wrapped fascination as Shigure spilled the legend of the five mystic beasts.
I thought there were only four of them?
There were but a fifth was added to create a...
Mystic balance.
They turned around to see a worn out Tohru. A girl about the same age stood leaning against the other post. Her dark brown locks looked like a tangled mess. Her blue eyes seemed dull.
Sorry it took so long.
You went to get her? Kyo asked.
Yes, Spirit Beast calls to Spirit Beast in time of danger. Haikurai couldn't come because his children needed him. And Hailey was out of the country.
There are only four of you, Shigure said.
Tohru is two of them hence making five, the girl said weakly.
It finally took over causing her to collapse and Kyo rushed for her. His arms wrapped around her and he didn't go poof.
Thank you Kyo, she said as she passed into darkness.
He picked her up and carried her to Tohru's room as she directed.
Tohru why is it she didn't change Kyo when she touched him?
It's part of the magic that makes us up. I can restrain it to where you will transform when I hug you but in our tired state the magic runs ramped so you won't transform.
Why hide it? Momiji asked.
Simple Momiji to put up an front for Akito, Shigure told the young rabbit. What is the name of your young friend?
Her name is Sapphire. Her beast spirit is for her to tell you.
Kyo came back down.
She's asleep.
She had a rough night.
How so? Shigure asked.
Its a part of our curse. A clan of dark hunters, hunt us.
Why is that Miss Honda? Yuki asked.
All you gather round I'll tell you all that I'll allowed to at this stage.
Everyone of them got comfortable on any surface available in the living room. Leaning back she remembered the first meeting with the giver of the curse of Spirit Beasts.
Flashback
Tohru walked along the dark streets a week after her mother died. A woman leaned against a wall staring at her. As she walked passed her she spoke.
Are you ready to accept your destiny?
My what?
Your destiny as a Spirit Beast Guardian.
I'm sorry...
She turned away.
It's a chance to heal those around you that are hurting.
Tohru stopped.I know about your kind heart Tohru Honda. You like to help those around you without being a burden. With the gifts I bear then you can heal and help others.
Before you answer there is a catch to this. There are hunters after our kind. They call us cursed. We are mostly healers and carriers of wisdom. I need only one more and I wish it would be you.
I'll do it.
Because helping others is what I do.
And the hunters?
We'll deal with that when it comes. What guardian am I?
You my dear are the phoenix. A creature that had healing power in her tears.
end flashback
Wait, wait, Kyo growled. I thought you were the tiger?
I am. I taken over the tiger role until our One Guardian chooses a new tiger. The previous tiger was killed by hunters.
You said we had to see the change to know what it was , why did you just tell us what it was? Shigure asked.
Because I have to leave right now.
everyone yelled at once causing something to crash up stairs.
Tohru sighed. Turning she walked up stairs to see Sapphire in her true state stomping around trying to figure out how to get outside without making a mess. Everyone rushed up and were shocked at what they saw before them.
Well? Cliffhanger... Thanks for the reviews.