Author's Note: I really don't have anything to say right now. I'm sorry this chapter was sad. But, the plot thickens now! rubs hands together while cackling like a witch hack hack cough Sorry about that! So, yeah, ENJOY!

Chapter 4

Forget Me Not

The snow had finally melted somewhat, and Akito had requested Tohru and Yuki's presence. So, here they were. In the taxi that will take them to the Sohma Estate.

"I wonder what he wants," Yuki wondered aloud.

"Well, I'm sure it's not going to be something horrible," Tohru smiled reassuringly.

"Even so, I'm feeling a little cautious. Associating with Akito in anyway has never been known to bring out good events," he mused.

"It'll be fine," she took Yuki's hand and laid her head on his shoulder. He flinched slightly, not being used to this and then relaxed again.

When they finally reached the Sohma Estate, Yuki's nerves were on end, and Tohru wasn't very confident anymore. As they walked, there was a strange feeling of foreboding. As if something was going to go wrong. And so it did.

"Tohru Honda, you need to come with me. Yuki," he shot him a warning look. "You will stay here for the time being," he walked off with Tohru following on his trail.

Yuki started to have a feeling that something was going to go terribly wrong. Why would Hatori want to take Tohru to his office without him?

Meanwhile, back at Hatori's office. "I heard that you were caught in a snowstorm. Are you hurt?" he stared at her levelly.

"N-no! I'm fine," she smiled at him shakily.

"Good. Let's get down to business," he sat down in the leather chair before Tohru.

"Akito wishes to have your memories erased. And that is what must be done," his voice showed no emotion, but deep inside, he was in pain. This girl, just like Kana had to forget. Hurting those around her. Especially Yuki.

Tohru's eyes grew wide in fear. "Was it something that I did? Because if it was, I'll fix it! I can try harder!" she rose slightly from her kneeling position to plead with Hatori.

"Please, don't erase my memories! I don't want to forget anyone! I don't want to forget you, or, or, Yuki, or even Akito!" tears started to form in her eyes.

"I'm sorry, but, Akito's word is law. We must follow it. And in turn, you must obey," in his eyes, a flicker of sadness came and went in the blink of an eye.

Tears were falling down her face unchecked and profusely. "Let me just write a note. One last thing that I ask of you before… before you… have to erase my memories," she crawled over to Hatori's feet and rubbed her hands together. "Please, please?" she looked up at him pitifully.

"Alright then. One last letter," he handed her a pen and paper.

Slowly, she started to write.

Dear Yuki,

I'm sorry it had to be this way. Even though I may not be able to remember you, deep in my heart, I'll always love you. Remember that. No matter how much I seem to forget and not know. Please, don't give up on me. I will retrieve my memories one way or another. Remember what I said that day? Still be my friend, even though I won't be able to know anything that happened between us. I'll always cherish the moments that we had together.

Love Always,

Tohru Honda

She wrote the last letter with a flourish and shakily put the pen down. "I'm ready," she breathed in.

Hatori put his hands around her eyes. "This won't hurt you in the least. You may have some side affects of headaches and drowsiness. But, that is all. Goodbye, Ms. Honda," a flash of light enhanced the room and then it faded. Along with it, Tohru fell unconscious and unknowing of all the times that she spent with Yuki.