Chapter 16
The winter sun filtered through the stained glass window panes, reaching it's warm rays toward the sleep girl sprawled out on the bed. She rolled over in her sleep, further away from the brightness of the sun, into the darkness of the room. A knock sounded at her door, waking the girl from her sleep."Are you awake?" came the voice, stepping into the room. Kagura smiled as she looked at the dazed Tohru, looking up from her position on the bed."What time is it?"asked Tohru, yawning tiredly as Kagura rummaged through the closet in the room. "It is ten o'clock, and two minutes, November sixth, year of lopel." said Kagura, poking her head from the closet."Now let us shed the princess." Tohru stood from her bed, shivering as her feet touched the cold cherry wood floor. Kagura stood infront of Tohru, holding a dark brown tunic, black pants, and a white shirt, smiling."Kagura, I don't want to save Akyo, I want to live a normal life, I want to go back to the days of peace."said Tohru tears rolling down her cheeks. Kagura did no respond, she just stood there, her face stern.
The silence was almost unbearable, it beared down on her like a hundred pound weight, crushing her lungs."You don't understand, do you?"Kagura asked gently, setting the clothes on the bed."Akyo is the center, the elves survive off it's power, if it is corrupted we die, the prince is the one who figured this out when he felt weak when Acheron took the throne."said Kagura, sitting gracefully onto the bed. Tohru looked at the elf, noting the sadness in her voice. She shyly took a step closer, her hands shaking. Her body felt heavy, as if weighed down by a great sorrow."Why was I choosen?"asked Tohru, sitting in a chair. Kagura stared at her, reaching her hand to a basin. She held the basin in her hand, pouring water into it's silvery body."I no not, but I will scry you for the answer."said Kagura, looking into the bowl. Tohru felt a strange sensation wash over her body, like it was freezing cold and she was surrounded by ice. Kagura's eyes were fixed on the basin, her brows knitted together in concenration. Tohru's eyes unfocused, she felt she was going to faint, but instead an image came into her mind, as though it had been there for years.
A young Kyoko stood in a garden, filled with thousands of different flowers and plants, each adding to the strange smelling place. A young man came up behind her, scaring her slightly, making her drop the leaves she had been examining. She put a knife to the man's throat, before smiling laughing along with him. "What are you doing here?" asked Kyoko, placing her knife in her apron. The man smiled, running his fingers through his dark hair. "I came to see you Kyoko of the Kita."said the man. His eyes turned serious, as he looked down at the woman infront of himself."Do I not get a hug?" he asked, when she looked into his eyes. Kyoko throw her arms around him, kissing him repeatedly."I have missed you so much, Erics."said Kyoko, when he releashed her from his grip. He smiled, kissing her gently on her lips, lingering there longer than proper."I know that I should not be here but, I had to see you, and I want you to come with me, just for a little bit, not long."said the man, kissing Kyoko's neck. Kyoko responded with a moan, rolling her head to give him better acess."Alright, brother Acheron." Kyoko whispered, as he carried her off.
Tohru gasped for breath, as the scene slowly vanished from her sight. Kagura sat silently onthe bed, looking at the young girl, her eyes sharp."I understand now."said Kagura, standing to leave. Tohru watched her, confused and desperate."Where are you going!" Tohru yelled, questioningly. Kagura turned, a gentle smile on her face."I'll be out in the hall, fear not, I will not leave you."said Kagura, pointing her head toward the clothes on the bed. She closed the door firmly behind her, standing outside.Tohru looked at the clothes, her body trembling.