Chapter 3: There Are Four of You?
A/n: Sorry about taking so long... Just to inform you before we start. Each beast has its own name besides their human name.
A beautiful white unicorn stood before them. Sapphire was no where to be found. The unicorn had icy blue mane and tail. The same strange pattern that was around the tigers neck was also around the unicorns.
Everyone this is Silver, Sapphires other form. She is the Central Spirit Beast Guardian, as you can see she's a unicorn.
Her form shifted to her human form with her clothes on.
When are you leaving Phoenix? she asked distantly.
Wait where is Miss Honda going? Yuki asked in concern.
She shook her head as Sapphire looked about ready to spill to them. Long flowing blood red wings emerged from her back enveloping her form. A red fire sprang up around her as the transformation commenced. When it was completed Tohru stood before them in all her fiery Phoenix glory. Before anyone could make a move or say anything she was gone. The only thing left was a few red feathers. Yuki looked worried.
Don't worry Yuki she will return.
I hope,' she added to herself.
This mission wasn't particularly dangerous but it was those kind you worried about. The family went their own separate ways for a moment but then stomachs began to growl.
I'm so hungry, Kyo whined.
Shut up you stupid cat, Yuki growled.
Don't say that again you damned rat!
Stu-pid cat, he said stressing the word.
Enough both of you! Sapphire snapped.
They froze as if they couldn't move. Will the two of you behave?
Yes, Miss Sapphire.
Kyo muttered in a huff.
Sapphire went into the kitchen and made dinner. The zodiac rabbit and tiger walked in followed by the sheep.
When will Tohru be back? the rabbit asked her.
At this point she didn't know their names only their animalistic forms.
Yes, when will Sissy be back? the tiger asked.
I don't know children, she said as she stirred the soup. I have yet to learn your names.
I'm Momiji, this is Kisa and that's Hiro, he said as he pointed to each in turn. Do you know about the Zodiac?
Yes rabbit. Kisa is the tiger. Whereas Hiro you are for now the sheep.
What do you mean for now? Hiro demanded.
When male sheep grow up they become rams.
She finished up and served the house. While they ate Sapphire stood on the porch looking at the night sky. Heavy foot falls caught her attention. The bushes shook as someone moved through him. The leaves parted as a man stood there. Once the moon light graced his features he seemed very worried.
Sapphire, has she returned yet?
No, I'm getting worried. Are the children with Malakai?
Yeah, I am too.
Sapphire? Who the hell are you? Kyo demanded.
Settle down cat. I'm a Spirit Beast Guardian. Now Sapphire...
Don't ignore me!
Kyo? Oh hello I'm Shugure.
And I am Yuki.
I am Haikari, the Spirit Turtle.
Just how many of you are there? Kyo demanded.
Just four but there use to be five. The previous tiger died leaving Tohru to take on the burden of the fifth spirit, Yuki said quietly.
How did... Kyo asked.
I don't...
The unicorn and turtle looked at each other knowing exactly what was happening to him.
I has begun, Sapphire muttered.
I don't understand? Yuki asked as confusion laced his voice.
She can supply the answers for you.
I still don't...
Your bond is only growing stronger is all, Haikari said.
Yuki knew there was more to it than that but he didn't want to ask in front of Kyo especially if it involved his relationship with Tohru. He felt a strange yet familiar tug on his heart so he followed it. It took him onto the porch. Sapphire watched in amusement as he held up his arm. A small hawk sized Phoenix landed heavily on his arm. Once she settled down she slumped a little.
Miss Tohru?
Don't worry she's just tired. Doing what we do is exhausting, Sapphire said quietly. Put your Phoenix to bed, rat prince Yuki.
He started when she said that. A low coo from Tohru got him going again. Once they were safely in her room she went poof. Yuki ducked around thinking about his own transformation.
Its okay Yuki we don't loose our clothes when we change.
I'll leave you to your rest Miss Tohru.
Stay please... she said quietly.
It's not...
All right.
He went to his room and allowing her to change and got into his own sleeping clothes. When he returned she was sitting on the bed toying with one of her red tipped with gold feathers.
Sorry Yuki I was talking with Akita. She's the dragon Spirit Beast.
Miss Honda won't Sapphire need a room?
No, Sapphire runs at night and sleeps by day. So she's probably out running around in her unicorn form.
Does she have a reason to stay here other than looking after you?
Yes, Kyo.
I don't...
Can we talk about this later? she asked as she yawned hugely.
Of course.
The light went out and Tohru got situated apparently to close to Yuki because a loud poof resonated through the room.
Sorry Yuki.
Its all right Miss Honda.
A few minutes later another poof. The scurrying and shuffling of sheets and clothes were heard as Yuki got dressed again.
Miss Tohru?
The moon decided to poke its head out from behind the clouds to bathe the room in its light. Yuki smiled at the beautiful picture it made. Her hands were curled up against her chest and her face was relaxed.
Good night my princess.
Glittering gold eyes watched from the balcony outside her window. A low growl escaped the figure before the figure vanished.