Chapter 18: Back Through The School Doors

Disclaimer: I… do not… own… Furuba. What are the odds?

To those of who that were expecting the 18th chapter to explain the '4min transformation' that wont come until the 19th chapter, I'm sorry. But I can tell you, to those of who that wanted this that there will definitely be more then 20 chapters. It has come to my attention finally, that 20 wont be enough unless I want the 20th chapter to be like 10 pages.

Tohru had slept in Kyo's room just as he had asked. And she brought Katsuro into the room just as she said she would because she didn't want him feeling left out, or lonely.

When they awoke, Tohru found Kyo on a small blow up bed where she once was with Katsuro. She was actually in the bed now. In the middle of the night he must have moved them both to the bed and took their spot on the floor. There was a big possibility that he felt bad for having them stay in his room then have them sleeping on the ground like they were nothing.

She smiles at Kyo and goes to her room by tiptoeing out his bedroom door. Entering her's she gets dressed into her school uniform and comes back to Kyo and Katsuro. Kneeling down to the small bed on the ground she smiles at him gently. "Kyo-kun… you have to get up. School is today…" she whispers to him quietly so that she doesn't disturb Katsuro's sleep. Her hand reaches his shoulder and she shakes him a little. She giggles a little, putting her left hand to her mouth to try and stop herself. He rolls over and looks at her in slight confusion. Suddenly, she remembers the injuries he had sustained from Akito's ruthless attacking. "Oh… I'm sorry Kyo. I… completely forgot about that." She whispers placing her hand on his forehead.

Slowly, Kyo sits up and smiles at her gently. "Its okay…" his voice trails off as he rubs his eyes a little.

Out of nowhere, Shigure walks into Kyo's room with a bright smile covering his face. "I'm sorry too Kyo-kuuuun!" He opens his eyes since they were closed from smiling too hard. Kyo was trying to figure out why he would be sorry other then the fact that he never told them about Akito coming to graduation. Yuki had to ask to get an answer from dog-san. "You have to go to school today, injuries or not." The two of them stared at Shigure in pure shock, they couldn't figure out what to say to that. "I wont be home, and I can't leave you here by yourself. Plus," he pauses raises his index finger high into the air, "you have to see if you are allowed to graduate!" His voice rose and no more then a minute later Katsuro woke up, rubbing his eyes

Kyo carefully gets to his feet, followed by Tohru who was now standing behind him. "Fine…" he mumbles and walks to a dresser, pulling out his uniform and walks into the bathroom and changes. He comes back moments later and pulls the bandage off his forehead quickly. There was a little bit of blood stained on the bandage that was right on his forehead since they wrapped it around about three times. The small cut was closing a little; the bruise under his eye was just about gone. Everyone couldn't believe how quickly his body was recovering. Their conclusion was that it was from him going to Kazuma so often. Though, of course, he hasn't gone for a while since Kagura was in the hospital and Shishou wanted to stay with her to keep her company.

"Oh… and Kyo, Kazuma called earlier this morning. He wants you to go to his dojo after school tomorrow." Shigure says as he exits the room. It was as if he were trying to make sure Kyo didn't hear what he was saying to him. The door stays wide open since he didn't bother closing it for them. He makes his way downstairs and sees Yuki standing at the foot of the steps watching him come down. Shigure sighs and approaches him, stepping down from the last step. "Yes Yuki?" He says sounding half aggravated and partly curious.

"I need to talk to you tomorrow. Make some time for it…" he whispers showing that he was beyond annoyed at him. Yuki slowly walks towards the door and opens it. "Tell Ms. Honda that I went to school early," was all he said as he left the house, book bag slung over his shoulder.

Tohru and Kyo came down the steps minutes later with Katsuro chasing after them, tears spurting from his eyes. Turning around quickly, Kyo catches Katsuro by the head before he was able to hug him, not that it would transform him though, he just didn't want a hug from anyone at the moment. "Look kid, we're not going to be gone that long. Go with Shigure…." He whispers pointing his thumb at Shigure. Katsuro whimpers and looks down at the ground.

x

While that was being sorted out at Shigure's house, Hiro and Kisa were standing before Akito wondering why they were called upon. Kisa didn't dare to speak in any way because last time she was actually with Akito she was hurt badly and hospitalized. It wasn't the same case for Hiro though. He was prepared to say and ask whatever he was in the mood to say. It was just that Akito preferred them not speaking whatsoever. "We have to get to school…. A-Akito-san." Kisa says, her voice as soft as ever. Hiro stares at her in utter shock. He didn't want her to be hurt again. Not with him being around to stop it this time. How could he even dare to try and stop or question Akito's authority.

A hidden grin crosses Akito's face. "School…." She mutters under her breath. "Kisa… do you like school? Did you enjoy it when all those little children made fun of you?" Akito asks trying to taunt her at the same time with his words.

"I…I like school Akito-san." Kisa lightly bows her head and stares at the ground, her eyes shaking as if she were ready to sprinkle out tears. "It… hurt when the other kids made fun of me Akito-san. But… they… they don't do that anymore." Her voice showed her fear of Akito.

Hiro stares at Akito curiously trying to decipher what she was thinking. But, he couldn't see her face; it was all consumed by the darkness of the corner she sat in. All of them looked as if they were ready to speak, then there was a quick, awkward silence. "So… you like school. Name your friends." Akito's grin quickly becomes mysterious like she was planning something that could help her with her plans.

"My… My friends…." Her voice trails off a little and she glances at Hiro out of the corner of her eyes. "Are…." She stops and turns around seeing Hatsuharu walk into the room after shoving past Kureno.

His face looked blank so that he wouldn't create any suspicions. "Come on you two. You have to get to school." They run to him and he quickly catches Kisa in a hug. He whispers into her ear gently, "Don't ever answer Akito's questions, okay…" Haru was trying to make her understand that something bad could happen if she didn't ask the right way. And that correct way was almost unachievable. "I don't need to see you get hurt again." Haru adds laughing gently. She laughs as well and hugs him a little tighter. He lets her go and stands up. "Now…both of you… get going." He tried to sound as demanding as possible. The two of them go running and exit the room.

Turning to face the direction Akito was sitting in, Haru approaches her and stops just feet away. "Don't you dare ever hurt those two." He didn't realize what he was saying, and he didn't plan on taking notice to it either. "If you ever do… you will never get what you want back. The older members of your private little hell know that your just a stock up bitch. Now… if you'll excuse me." In the middle of the shouting he was doing at Akito, he had turned black. Slowly he departs from the room leaving Akito wordless for the first time in a while.

x

Kyo and Tohru finally get out of the house after convincing Katsuro that they'd get back home as soon as they could and not get into trouble or get hurt. He waves goodbye to them and Tohru waves back happily.

After about twenty minutes of walking they reach the school and enter, going straight to Mayu's classroom. Taking their seats many Kyo fan girls flocked over to him questioning all of his injuries. And since Tohru was sitting in the desk beside Kyo's, she got heat from another group of Kyo fan girls about walking to school with him. It was like the Prince Yuki Fan Club revamped to fit Kyo. Now that the both of them had two secret fan clubs each, she realized that she will be getting quadruple the heat from them for being anywhere near Kyo or Yuki.

Finally, everyone took his or her seats. Entering the classroom after the last bell, Yuki also takes his seat beside Tohru. Though he didn't get in trouble like the other late students because he had an excuse. He was at the student government meeting in the school library.

Mayu smiles as she sits at her desk. Quickly, she gets up and walks in front of it and says, "Today I will be handing out your tests from every class that you've had your finals in. Each one of them will have a percentage of how much you got correct on it as well as a letter grade. A passing grade is an 'A' through 'C'. If you get any lower then that on two or more exams then you will not be allowed to graduate." Her expression showed exactly how serious the tests they had taken were.

Diligently, each and every student flipped over their first test and revealed their grades to only their eyes. Tohru and Yuki had both passed on their first exam; Kyo on the other hand had failed the test they both had completed. He sighs and flips over the second one. He had passed Mayu-san's final exam, but had failed in Math. There were almost four tests left, and he had already failed one. After he flips over two more, revealing two low 'C's. Kyo lets out a soft sigh of relief. The feeling of wanting to graduate ran through his mind, and then he realizes that after that, he wouldn't be able to even have a life.

Placing his hand over the next paper he flips it over quickly. Yet another 'B' showed itself. He glances around the room and locks his eyes on Yuki's paper. So far, since there was just one test left, he had yet to fail. Tohru on the other hand had failed a test as well, but it was one of the ones that Kyo got a 'C' on.

Taking a tight grip on the final test, each student turns it over and lays it flat on their desks. Tohru's eyes glowed happily, she got a 'B' on her last exam, it was the same with Yuki. She quickly looks at Kyo's desks and her eyes got wide. But joyful relief suddenly rushed through her. It was yet another 'C'. But this time it was just a point away from a 'D', which would have made him fail. Kyo slouches into his chair and breathes heavily. His head was pounding, his neck hurt, even his ribs were aching again. "I… passed." Kyo whispers quickly. Tohru smiles at him proudly.

"Kyo… you're going to graduate with us!" She exclaims, but not so loud where everyone would turn and stare. He smiles back and stacks the exams into a neat pile and rubs his forehead after getting an amazingly horrible headache. "I'm so happy for you and Yuki-kun!" Tohru says after Mayu allows everyone to discuss their grades and have time to talk to one another.

Yuki smiles back at her and stands up, stuffing the papers into his book bag. He slings it over his shoulder once again and leaves the classroom without a word. Kyo and Tohru look at each other then get to their feet and take their papers and bags and follow Yuki out of the room.

"What the hell's wrong with you?" Kyo questions sounding a little irritated at the fact that Yuki had nothing wrong with him and he was acting all depressed, when it was him that had all the injuries. It just didn't seem to make sense. Shouldn't Kyo be the one mopping around in slight pain? "Why are you acting so retarded? You didn't fail one class! Tohru and me failed two all together! And you're all 'La La La'!" He exclaims charging up to Yuki.

Sighing, Yuki stares at Kyo in complete annoyance. "You go on about everything don't you…." He mumbles fixing his backpack.

Kyo grabs hold of Yuki's uniform collar and glares at him pulling him closer angrily. "You don't shut up do you!" He growls belligerently. "You're act so damn sad and it's pissing me off! Why don't you just pick up me about getting my ass beat by Akito!" he yells roughly. Waiting for Yuki to respond he stares at him.