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Kawana's POV"Well this it." Hitachii, Rei, and I stood in front of Shigure's house. I knocked three times. Stepping back I glanced at Hitachii from the corner of my eye. He was angry with me. I sighed; he got that way whenever I was with another guy. "Hii-chan, I—" Tohru opened the door. "Kawana-san! Hello Dao-shi, She-ursa! Please come in" Rei brushed by and gave me a meaningful look. "Uhhhhh…Tohru? I need to speak with Hitachii for a moment." She nodded pleasantly and left Hitachii and I alone on the porch.
Hitachii's POVI stared down at Kawana and felt my chest tighten. She looked so sad. My body itched to grab her and hold her close. I wanted to run a hand through---Kawana interrupted my thoughts. "Hii-chan…I have done nothing to you, why are you angry with me?" I sighed, aching to tell Kaa-chan I loved her but… "I am just worried. You shouldn't have played with Sohma like that. If Nariko found out—" Kawana interrupted me. "She would use him against me. I know, I know. But she won't find me. She CAN'T find me. The point is I'll be fine." She grabbed my hand. "C'mon let's go inside."
Reader's POV"Tohru, we need to talk." Tohru half-turned at the sound of her sister's voice. Kawana stood at the door of the kitchen, watching Tohru. Walking towards her she asked, "Where's Shii-chan?" Kawana washed her hands and began to cut potatoes. "His editor quit a few days ago. He went to go pick up his new editor and bring her here for dinner. They should be here any minute."
Kawana nodded silently. She took a deep breath. "Tohru-kun…about the rabbit…" Tohru visibly paled. "Kawana, I…" Kawana cut her off with a wave of her hand. "I'm not asking you to tell me why the rabbit spoke. I want to find out myself." Tohru nodded. She seemed about to say something but was interrupted by Shigure stepping into the room.
Kawana's POVShigure stepped into the room, interrupting our conversation. Smiling at us he said happily, "Can you guys come out here? I want you to meet Nathalie, my new assistant. She's not a high school girl but she passes!" I grinned. Only Shigure can make a girl sound as if she were a cookie. "Of course Shigure we'd loooooove to meet here. C'mon Tohru-san." I linked my arm through Tohru's and pulled her out the door.
When we entered the living room I could feel something was wrong. A woman sat on the sofa. Sitting on either side of her were Kyo and Yuki. She had a fast grip on both their hands. The hat she wore blocked her face from my view but I knew she could see mine perfectly. I glanced at Yuki and Kyo and realized they were fighting her grip. Before I could say or do anything the woman began to chuckle. I felt my blood run cold. The woman tilted her face up and gave me an icy smile. Releasing their hands she stood and said softly, "Hello Kawana."
Reader's POVKawana found her voice. "H-how'd you find me? A-and where's H-h-Hitachi and Rei?" The woman laughed. "You mean those sorry excuses for bodyguards? If you must know there right there." She pointed and Kawana gasped; Rei lay on the floor unmoving, Hitachi was struggling to get up. "Tohru and Shigure, I suggest you leave. Kyo, Yuki, you guys leave too." Kawana's voice was cold when she spoke. Shigure stepped close to her and placed a warm hand on her shoulder. "I refuse to leave. What is going on? Who are you really?" he directed this last part to his editor.
She bowed mockingly and said, "Hello Sensei, my name is Nariko de Cuevas. It's a pleasure to meet you." In an icy voice Shigure replied, "It's not a pleasure to meet you. Get out of my house. Now." Nariko smiled prettily. "Oh, I will," then her voice hardened, "As soon as Kawana hands over what is rightfully mine." "Never! You kill to get what is mine. You cannot be trusted." Nariko scowled. "Then you live me no choice." Time seemed to speed up. A flash of silver. A flash of red. A gunshot. Someone shoving Kawana sideways. Screaming. A frantic scrabble at the door and Nariko disappears. And blood lots and lots of blood. Was that blood Kawana wondered? She felt woozy. Why was Hitachii lying on the ground in front of her? Every thing went black.
A cool hand pressed it's self against the unconscious girl's forehead. "She should be coming around soon." The familiar voice was what brought Kawana back to consciousness. Opening her eyes, it took her several moments to adjust to the light. When she did she saw two people leaning over her: A very familiar looking man, and Tohru. "Where am I?" Kawana's voice was puzzled. Tohru burst into tears and threw herself on to the other girl. Sobbing she said "Oh Kaa-chan I'm so happy you're alright." Kawana hugged her and looked up at the man who was with them. "Do I know you? You seem so familiar…" His face remained stern. "I'm Dr. Hatori Sohma. We met yesterday." She grinned. "Oh I remember you! You're the bossy one! Well thanks for your help." Hatori blushed slightly. (Tohru by that time had exited the room to bring her some tea.) Swinging her legs off the bed she asked, "We're my friends?" The doctor closed his eyes briefly. "Hitachii is in a bedroom resting. Your other friend… I'm sorry to say…he didn't make it.
Kawana's POV
I felt the blood drain from my face. Didn't…make it? How was this possible? I slipped of the bed began heading unsteadily towards the door. I needed to find Hitachii. But it seems the doctor had other plans. "Where do you think your going! You're still too weak to go anywhere." He grabbed my arm and pulled me back into the room. He nearly succeeded until he tripped. Up till this day I still don't know how it happened. All I knew was that I had fallen down with him and my mouth slammed against his. One of his arms was around my waist the other on my head, something that resulted from the fall, not the fact that our mouths were pressed together. His mouth was incredibly… soft. I pulled my face back, but remained on top of him. "I-I'm sorry." I whispered the words. He stared at me, his eyes unreadable. His dark hair was sprawled across his face; I itched to touch it. When he didn't reply I rolled off of him and let out a deep sigh.
"You're not human, are you." It was a statement. Before I could answer, he was on his feet pulling me up. We looked at each other, as if trying to evaluate what the other thought about what had happened. I blushed and turned my head; just in time to see Tohru walk in with Shigure and Yuki.