Treasure

Chapter 4

Tohru briskly walked to her shared quarters, opening the door to startle sleeping maid. Tohru whispered her apology, quickly crossing the room, kneeling down at the foot of her bed. She pulled a box from the underneath the neatly prepared bed. She stuffed the box protectively under her arm, taking a picture from the dresser that sat in the corner. She quickly took her other things, which only consisted of the box and a few other tiny things. She silently left the room, taking her things with her, and walked down the long corridor. Tohru stopped at the livingroom door, taking a breath before sheshe opened the doors. Shigure and his companion stood ready to leave, giving their goodbye's to the duke and duchess.

Shigure exited the room, a smile on his lips as he looked at Tohru. She stood tall, her cheeks flushed slightly, holding tightly to a few items. He made a sweeping motion, bowing slightly to the lowly maid."After you, my lady."said Shigure, as his companion took Tohru's box. She lead the way, blushing as they neared the horses. Shigure took the box, hoisting himself up onto the horse, and settled it onto his lap. His companion, stood waiting helping her onto his horse, before slipping into the saddle behind her. His companion wrapped his arms around her waist, giving a sharp whistle to the horse, who began to move at a slow trot. Shigure watched the two, a smile spreading across his face, as he looked at Tohru's relaxed face.

Tohru allowed herself to dirft off to sleep, leaning against the young man's chest, snuggling close to his warmth, as he held her tightly. She dreamed of England, of the cobbled streets and foggy days, of it's large palace. She missed it, more than anything she missed England, because of one thing that still remained there, in the dark gloomy graveyard. A surprising jolt awoke Tohru from her peaceful sleep, almost toppling her off the horse, if not for the strong arms that gripped her. She looked at her surroundings with a dazed look on her face."Are we there?"asked Tohru, feeling other arms grab at her waist."No!" Tohru cried, clinging to the arms of the companion, who waved them back. He gently took her in his arms, gathering her many layers of skirts, jumpping down from the horses' back. Tohru let out a yelp as he hit the ground, landing gracefullly on his feet."Thank you." Tohru mumbled, burying her flushed face into his loose shirt. The companion nodded, walking toward the open doors of the manor, Tohru gathered in his arms. The butler smiled at the pair, taking Tohru's things from Shigure as tehy entered.

"Can you stand?"asked the companion, his face shadowed by his hair. Tohru nodded, and he slowly lowered her onto the ground. He held her waist as she tested her legs, a small smile curving his lips as he watched her bounce slightly. Tohru carefully let go of his shoulders, placing her hands at her sides, casting her eyes to her surroundings.
"Follow me." said the companion, taking long strides toward a door. Tohru followed him, jogging slightly to keep up with his set pace. Tohru looked at the ceiling, concentrating her hearing onto the source of any sound. 'Aha!' thought Tohru, as they walked.'Children are here.' Tohru heard stumbling, swift pitter-patter of feet, and then a small child emerged from a hidden door, halting right in front of Tohru, a surprised expression on the child's innocent face.

"Hello."said Tohru smiling gently at the child, noticing the companion halt. The child looked around franticly, finding the companion and hidding behind the larger gentlemen.
Tohru sighed, looking at up at the companion's hidden face. He turned to the child, stroking its sandy colored hair.

"I'm sorry, she's just a little shy, she a good child though." said the companion, looking at the child. Tohru nodded, kneeling down to the child's height.

"I'm Tohru Honda, nice to meet you." said Tohru looking at the scared child, a kind smile on her lips. The companion lifted the child from the floor, and began to walk slowly toward the back of the house. Tohru silently followed, looking at the child rest her head against his shoulder, sucking her thumb. He lead her through the house pointing out the things she would need to know. Soon the child fell asleep, her arm looped around his neck in a secure hold."She seems to like you." Tohru commented, smiling. He grunted, a small blush creeping across his cheeks. Tohru giggled, as he slowed to a stop, turning toward opening a door for her.

"This is your room, miss Honda, please note the uniform in the corner and your things on the bed."said the companion, motioning her inside. Tohru stepped inside, looking around the room in awe. The bed sat in the corner, creamy white sheets and down cover on the bed, the room was decorated in creams and golds, the window over looking the sea. Tohru gasped, at the room, a embarassed blush crossing her cheeks.

"Thank you, so much." said Tohru looking to the companion, tears brimming in her eyes. But he was no longer there, he was gone.