Chapter 36: Day Seven

Princess Sango

Kyoko sighed as she woke up in her own room and rubbed her eyes. Today was the last day Keiichiro was staying here, and he was leaving at noon. To tell the truth to herself, she didn't want Keiichiro to leave, because the thought about losing someone who reminded her of her brother was like losing him all over again. But I'll still see him in school right? I didn't really lose him…aughhh…I sound so selfish! She thought to herself but grudgingly got up and got dressed before making her way to the sofa sleeper where Keiichiro was still sleeping.

Creeping up, and quietly she got really close to the bed and bent down to get a better jump. Jumping she landed on her prey who stirred and opened his eyes slowly, "That hurt like heck you know."

Kyoko smiled and winked, "That was the point silly! You're leaving today and I wasn't about to let this moment go to waste!"

Keiichiro laughed as she crawled off, "Yes, it's my last time sleeping over but you'll still see me in school and probably after it. This wasn't a fling you know."

Kyoko sighed, "If it was, I'd go after you."

"I know you would, but I wouldn't joke about love. Also, your mom was talking to my mom; she said she encouraged my mom to go find my father. I don't know what we'll fine but you'll be there right?" Keiichiro asked, looking into her eyes for the truth and gently stroked her cheek.

"H-hai, I'll be there Keiichiro, but know that he might be married, he might not be, there will probably be a downside. I just hope it won't end that way…" Kyoko trailed off when Keiichiro kissed her suddenly and then backed off.

"All I need to know is that you're going to be with me when we meet. I need someone, someone to be there other than my mother," Keiichiro answered, leaning back against the cushions that were still connected to the couch.

"I'll be there Keiichiro, give me the time and place," Kyoko answered, blushing slightly but still wanting to be held like that. Settling for laying on his chest she sighed, "We'll have to find someplace else for this soon."

"A hotel?" Keiichiro asked jokingly, which earned him a playful slap.

Keiichiro rubbed his cheek and shrugged, "I'm kidding Kyoko, why'd you have to hit me so hard?"

Kyoko shrugged and kissed his abused cheek, "That make it all better?"

Keiichiro nodded and then they heard a small cough coming from the hallway where Kyo stood, "Could you brats refrain from doing that in front of me? I mean, I respect that you love each other, but Kyoko's still my little girl to me."

Kyoko pulled away from Keiichiro and skipped to her father and caught him in a hug, "Hi daddy, what's up?"

Kyo pulled away and pressed a fist on top of her head and then bent down to eye level with her, "Definitely not you Kyoko, but the ceiling is."

Kyoko laughed, "Daddy!"

"Okay, I'm kidding, but today I'm going to go see Shishou and help him out at the dojo. Are you coming later Kyoko, you need to practice too," Kyo answered, picking up his daughter and placing her on his shoulders and Kyoko laughed as he put her down quickly, "You're getting too heavy."

Kyoko sighed, "You're hopeless daddy!"

Kyo sighed, "I'm going to go see your mother Kyoko, see ya!"

Walking out of the room Kyoko sat back down besides Keiichiro and kissed his cheek, "My wild family!"

Keiichiro laughed and pulled her close and remembered the story she had told him, "So if I hugged you like this you would've turned into a fluffy cute bunny?"

"Yes I would've but isn't this more fun, a human and not a bunny that couldn't do much? Anyway, where do you want to go today, we can leave the estate now," Kyoko answered happily.

"I want to go ice skating, the alternate to swimming, we can still find one that's open I'm sure," Keiichiro answered.

"Okay, we'll eat and then go, come on hurry up slow poke!" Kyoko called out and ran to the kitchen where her parents were setting the table. Little Kazuki was sitting in his highchair and Kyo was trying to feed him some graham crackers and such. Sitting down Tohru asked them if they had any plans and when they presented them she agreed.

"We have to see Hatori-san and Ayame-san today, so please don't be surprised if we're not home for long. Yuki will be here though, but anyway, please have fun. I've already eaten so today I'll feed you, Keiichiro, and Kyo," Tohru answered and served them a western food that was popular for breakfast.

Smiling they ate and then left the house shortly after and about a half an hour later Mrs. Tani showed up. Smiling Tohru and Kyo left with her after saying good-bye to Yuki who would be watching Kazuki. Walking out into the morning sun they walked in silence and when they were in Hatori's office was when all parents sat down and the head sat down too to discuss the two children's futures.

"So, you know why I brought you here I assume?" Ayame asked, and Hatori sighed.

Everyone nodded and Ayame let Hatori take it from here, "It's memory lapse Tohru, and I really hope you have informed Tani-san about your condition?"

Tohru nodded her head in deep respect, "I answered all her questions, and she understands that these two are fated."

Hatori turned to Tani, "We do not want to force this on you or your son, so if you want to back out of this offer you can do that now."

Tani bit her lip but then shook her head, "No, if this is what he seems to want, then I'll let him. I've always wanted a big family anyway, and my family disowned me long ago."

"Then you agree to the fact that the Sohma's and the Tani's will be formed together and that you are willing to come into this family?" asked Ayame seriously for once.

"Hai, but it's not the whole family tree, Keiichiro's father is in America, and he doesn't know about our son. It's only going to be my branch that's moving in," Tani answered, looking slightly worried, "Is that a problem?"

"No, not at all, you're welcome into the Sohma family, me, Ayame Sohma give you all my support. Welcome to the family Sohma-san!" Ayame answered, kissing her hand and then smiling at Hatori, "I believe you know what to do next!"

"Hai Ayame, take care," Hatori answered, pulling out the paperwork as the lawyer came over to oversee it.

Meanwhile…

Kyoko laughed at Keiichiro as he fell on the ice, skating up to him she lent out her hand, "This may be an inside rink, but you're slipping and falling all over the place!"

Keiichiro laughed as he took her hand and pulled himself up and smirked, "But you're smooth and balanced on the ice, hmm, snow-bunny?"

Kyoko stopped and then looked up at him, "How did you know that?"

"Know what?" Keiichiro asked.

"The name my brother used to call me, he only called me that when we were alone," Kyoko answered and then sighed.

"I…I just thought that was something you liked being called, but if you don't like it…" Keiichiro stumbled to try to make up for the old used nickname.

"It's okay, I like hearing the name again, let's just keep on skating okay?" Kyoko answered, pulling him forward to where he almost slipped again.

Later…

The two couple arrived home where they saw Tohru and Tani sitting on the porch talking. When they approached Tani came up to Keiichiro and hugged him, "I have some news to tell you Keiichiro, and since you've already packed we best be going. Hurry up and say good-bye, we have a lot to talk about. Tohru-san, thank-you for your help!"

Tohru waved and then watched as Kyoko and Keiichiro said their good-byes and then when Keiichiro walked away Kyoko came up to Tohru. "Mom, will you tell me what news it was, I asked Tani-san, but she wouldn't tell me."

"Get inside, your father and I will tell you, come on in now," Tohru answered and pulled Kyoko inside.

Pulling off her shoes she ran into the living room and sat down as Kyo looked up, "Welcome home brat, you think you stayed out long enough? It's already nightfall."

"Nice to see you too dad, so what news do you have to tell me?" asked Kyoko, sitting down in between her parents on the large blue couch.

Tohru smiled at her daughter, "Tani-san and Keiichiro-san will be moving into the Sohma Estate this week. Tani-san is now merged with the Sohma's, and therefore she has changed her last name too. This is all finalized now, but also we want to know if you want to go to America with Tani-san and Keiichiro-san when they find his father."

Kyo looked at his daughter, "I'm willing to trust you Kyoko, can you be good for daddy if you're going?"

Kyoko laughed and hugged her parents, "I want to go, and you're saying I can? Oh, thank-you so much, I'll be good, I promise!"

Tohru laughed, "Yes you may go, Momiji-kun has some business where you're going so you're taking the private plane. You leave next week and will be staying there for five days, which means you'll have schoolwork too. Be good, now go to bed, it's late and you start school again tomorrow."

Kyoko nodded before making her way back to her room where she lay down and fell into a sound sleep, and like her life was currently, she was happy not doomed for all eternity to feel alone.

TBC…