Chapter Three: The Sohma Estate

I can fly him there, dark said, but I don't know if they could take him. You saw Yuki's face.

Tohru did not say anything. She went up stairs and changed and walked back down stairs and started on dinner.

As she was cooking dinner, Yuki came and stood beside her with a strange look on his face.
"Do you think I made a mistake? That it wasn't really him? You're not really reacting." He said concernedly.

Yuki...I don't know him well enough to judge them. But I got the impression that Miss Honda would do anything if it would help someone. I suppose if you fly there and transform back I could carry him up to their door...there's no guarantee that Yuki saw us, right? I could always just play it off. Daisuke answered.

Tohru blinked a few times, "I really don't know what to say. I never saw him but I do believe you Yuki-san I do!" she said, over-reacting again, "what, does it seem like I don't believe you, I'm sorry." she said.

All right, that makes sense, Dark said as he picked up Satoshi, Aww he looks so cute while he's sleeping.

Dark, don't say that ever again about a guy. You're seriously freaking me out. Daisuke said, half-joking. (and half-serious).

"Just making sure," Yuki said, relieved. "But...don't you think that their personalities seemed really different?" He asked.

"Yes. I Niwa-san is nice kind and gentle. He even walked me to work today!" she smiled, not sure if she should have said that or not but she did.

You know I'm kidding. Dark laughed as he took off, flying to the Sohma house.

"He what?" Yuki said, overreacting. (remember he doesn't know that Dark and Daisuke are sort of different people.) I'll kill that punk...I'll even get Kyo to help me! He thought to himself angrily.

I hope you are, Daisuke answered Dark. Look, down there's the Sohma house.

"Niwa-san is very different from Mr. Dark," Tohru said, "Way different."

Yeah I see it, Dark said as he went down and changed into Daisuke, okay, Daisuke, your turn.

Got it, answered Daisuke. He walked up to the door and was about to knock when it was slammed open by an enraged Yuki. (who wasn't listening to Tohru's advice) Daisuke fell down, Satoshi and all.
Yuki, surprised, looked down. He'd been going to find Kyo. (he was really mad, otherwise he wouldn't even consider that)
"Um...hi?" Said Daisuke. He waved to Tohru, who he could see inside the house.
"My friend...um...collapsed, and I was wondering if you guys would mind taking care of him until he wakes up? He doesn't have any family, you see, and my mom would have a fit if I brought him to my house..." He trailed off and his face got red as he noticed Yuki glaring at him.

"Hello Niwa-san!" she smiled coming the door, "I hope he can stay here. Isn't he Hiwatari-san?" she asked smiling. "He doesn't look too well. I know this might be a bit much to ask but can he stay?" she asked

Shigure piped in, "I don't care."

Yuki fumed silently but said nothing. Daisuke stepped inside, still carrying Satoshi. As they crossed the threshold into the Sohma home, Satoshi stirred and opened his eyes slightly.
Daisuke looked down, and Satoshi smiled weakly.
"...Darling?" He questioned, referring to Dark's name for Krad. (but, of course, nobody else realized this.)
Yuki and Shigure both looked at Daisuke strangely, odd smiles on their faces.
"Darling?" They echoed. Daisuke's face turned nearly as red as his hair and he practically dropped Satoshi onto the floor. (luckily he was next to the couch, though.)
"Ow," said Satoshi, sitting up and falling right back down when he realized how weak he was.
"Um...Daisuke, where are we?"
"Oh...we're at the Sohma's house." Daisuke said.
"Oh...and who are they...?" he asked, gesturing towards Tohru, Yuki, and Shigure.
"The Sohmas...? Oh, but the girl is Tohru Honda. She lives here."
"?" Satoshi looked in her direction questioningly.

"Um Hello. I'm Tohru Honda, "she smiled, "Nice to meet to Hiwatari-san," she smiled."I'll get you some tea. Would you like some food?" she asked, coming a little closer to him and feeling his head softly, "You don't have fever," she said pulling away and of course smiling, "I'll make some tea," she said scurrying off to the kitchen.

"Okay, still a little confused, but slightly better." Satoshi said to Daisuke in general.
Daisuke smiled weakly, knowing that regardless of this one situation being fixed, he still had one to deal with. AKA, 'Yuki Knows'.
Speaking of, Yuki signaled for Daisuke to walk out of the room with him. Daisuke, worried, followed hesitantly.
"So, Daisuke...or should I call you...Dark?" He said accusingly, a little calmer since his initial "tantrum".
Uh-Oh... Said Daisuke. Dark...what should I do?

Just tell him, Dark said, he already saw us so just tell him.

Tohru smiled, "I'm glad you're feeling better Hiwatari-san," she said, walking back into the living room and handing him the tea, "I hope Yuki-san isn't saying anything to offend Niwa-san," she said but kinda to her self.

"Um...um..." stammered Daisuke."What do you mean?" he said, not sure how to come out and say it.
"I watched you turn into Dark, Daisuke! Don't try and fool me!" Yuki said, getting angrier.
Oh, crap... Daisuke thought to himself.
"Um...ah...! Yeah...but...it's kind of hard to...explain..."

This really isn't going very well. Daisuke said.
(I'd completely forgotten they were at the main house. We'll have to bring in Akito or something...That's you, right?)
Yuki just looked at him, cooling down (a liiiiiittle bit...) now that Daisuke was somewhat telling the truth.

"Hard to explain how, exactly, Dark?" he said.
"No...I'm not Dark. I mean..! Well, I am, sort of...you see, Dark is part of my genetic makeup, but we are both completely different people. He's an entirely separate consciousness...it's like two people sharing one body."
"Oh, really?" he said. "...I guess that makes sense..."

Meanwhile, back in the main room, Satoshi was regaining his strength quickly. Luckily, Krad was still being quiet.
"Thank you for the tea, Miss...Honda, is it?"

(yeah me)

"Y-Yes," she smiled, "That's me. I'm glad you're feeling better Hiwatari-San!" she smiled. "Do you need anything else?" she asked.

He's not going to tell right, Who is that? Dark asked as Akito came walking down the hallway, "What's this?" he said in his usual creepy voice, "A outsider in my house…and Yuki you came to visit me, "he said taking a step closer to Yuki.

I don't know...and he would show up right as we explained it, wouldn't he?
"Hello, Akito..." Yuki said warily. He motioned for Daisuke to leave the room. Hopefully Akito wouldn't stop him.

"No, thank you, I'm actually feeling much better. I might even try standing up in a little while. Ah...do you know where Daisuke went? I'd like to speak with him." Satoshi said.

"Oh, You're in the Sohma-Estate," she said cheerfully,

Daisuke get away, make up something, Dark said, "Your a strange boy," Akito said, taking a step closer to him, "What's in there? How dare you come in my presence? Yuki... Do I need to put you back in your room for punishment?" he asked Yuki, putting his arm around Daisuke. "I could snap your neck in one shot," he said.

(that was Krad talking to Satoshi, not Satoshi talking to Tohru! Thoughts are in italics, like this.)

Um...yeah, I'd say he was a bad one. Daisuke said.
"Think so?" he said, a little defiantly. With one deft move he slipped out of Akito's grip and was behind the head of the family's back.

Is it just me, or is this guy a little feminine? He asked Dark.

Meanwhile, in the main room everyone else was happily unaware of the tense situation in the hallway.
Satoshi ignored Krad, still angry that he'd been taken over so easily. He stood up shakily and suddenly was able to sense Daisuke's aura. (this whole bit ought to clear up the reason Satoshi could tell Daisuke was by the door that one time in the manga...) It was different...angry. Daisuke wasn't usually like this. Satoshi's face took on an odd (and probably confusing, to everyone else in the room) expression as he focused on Daisuke, trying to figure out where he was.

"Hiwatari-san?" she asked, "Are you okay?" she asked looking around as well.

Akito smiled, "Your so clever," he laughed and walked over to Yuki and rested against him "Why did you bring him here Yuki?" he asked, teasing Yuki's hair, "You should know better. Must I lock you away again?"

Yuki had remained silent up until this point (because I'd forgotten to have him speak, but let's not go there.) but finally replied.
"I didn't bring him here, Akito..." he said."What he said is the truth. His friend passed out, and we were the closest house." (Ok, so that last part was both a lie and not what he'd said...)
Daisuke started to walk away, throwing a last glare at Akito's back. Unfortunately, as he was doing this he walked right into Satoshi, who'd found him finally.
Daisuke looked up, surprised. "...Hi? I guess you're feeling better."
"Yeah...sorry about earlier."
"That's okay..." Daisuke said, trailing off as he noticed Yuki very seriously trying to get his attention without Akito noticing.
"Get out of here!" he mouthed.

Akito smiled, "Yuki... could you come with me?" he asked, smiling and stroking his cheek.

Daisuke, get out of here, he said.

Tohru came over, "Hiwatari-san are you okay..."she said as her voice trailed off as she noticed Akito

"Awwww Miss Honda," he said, "Yuki didn't tell me you where here to.." he smiled, "Would you come here for a minute?" he smiled.

"Ummm o-okay," she said as she started to walk close to Akito.

(oh, boy...Akito's reeeaaally complicated things this round, hasn't he? Well, at least I'll have some input through Yuki. (who Akito is all over at the moment...))
Satoshi gave a slight nod and pulled Daisuke with him out of the hallway and back into the main room.
"Daisuke, this house has a very dark aura. I'm assuming Dark noticed this already?" Satoshi whispered. They continued walking towards the door while Daisuke inquired.
Well? Is he right? Did you notice an aura? I mean, I know girly boy (and no, not Yuki) creeped both of us out, but what does the house in general feel like to you?

"What is it, Akito?" Yuki asked, back in the hallway.

"Miss Honda has graced us with her presence," Akito said as he turned to Tohru.

Yes I noticed this. Akito gives off a dark aura and it not just him at this moment, His Yuki and every one else but Tohru, Dark said. Go with Satoshi he can help you right now, Dark said."Miss Honda," Akito said as he started to walk toward Tohru, "How have you been?"

"Fine," she said looking at him and looking down quickly.

"Would you come with me for a moment?" he asked, touching Tohru's arm softly.

"Yuki," Akito says, "You don't mind if I and Miss Honda go alone?" he asked.

Yuki tried to maintain a calm exterior, but a little anger still showed on the outside. He knew Akito was trying to make him angry purposefully, but if he protested too strongly he might do something to Tohru...
"I...would rather you did not, Akito...You see, Honda-San is not familiar with this area, if you were to send her back alone she would get lost." He said politely.

He's scary...Daisuke replied to Dark, back outside.
"He did notice it..." he answered Satoshi.
"I thought so..." Satoshi said thoughtfully. They continued walking, then both of them stopped suddenly, confused.
"Um...is it just me, or is the main gate locked?" Daisuke said.
"Nope, not just you." Satoshi answered.
I hadn't even noticed when we flew in, and we can't transform now! It could provoke another appearance by Krad, and plus that creepy guy is here; not to mention the other Sohmas. How will we get out? Daisuke said to Dark.

We are stuck, Dark said as he sighed.

Akito laughed," She will be fine. Yuki your no fun," he laughed. "Miss Honda would you like to come with me? It would make me very happy?" he said.

"Umm..." she looked at Yuki unsure of what she should do.

"Honda-San, actually don't you think that Niwa-san and Hiwatari-san would need to be directed home? I'm so sorry Akito, but Tohru needs to be elsewhere..." Yuki replied.

What do you mean, we're stuck! Daisuke said.
"Dark said we're stuck!" He said to Satoshi.
"Um...correct me if I'm wrong, but that's not a good thing." Satoshi answered.
"I'd say so." Daisuke said, depressed and tired out from all of the mental gymnastics he'd been forced to endure.
Tell that vessel to go back inside. The Honda girl needs his help. Krad put in.
I'm assuming you mean Daisuke? Satoshi said quietly.
Yes. Finished Krad.
"Krad says we should go back inside because Tohru Honda needs you...? I don't know how he knows, but..."
Daisuke took no time to think about his choice.
"Let's go," he said.

Inside the house, Daisuke reappeared in the hallway with Akito, Yuki, and Tohru.

Akito turned around, "So you were hiding people here too?" he asked Yuki, "It looks like Miss Honda can come with me now," he said, "Daisuke Niwa and Satoshi Hiwatari. Welcome to the Sohma Estate. I'm sorry I did not get to introduce my self. I'm Akito Sohma. Head of the Sohma." He said. Tohru took a step back as Akito took a step close to her and touched her face, "You're a monster," he said as ran his index finger down her neck, "I don't understand it was not you instead of your dear mother. You deserve to die..." he said softly like his voice like cutting glass.

"Mom..."she muttered as suddenly her eyes filled with horror as she stared back at Yuki with nothing but a blank look on her face.

"She is so lonely there. You should go with her," he said driving his fingers into her neck, cutting her.

(MUWAHHAHAHAHAHAH Akito-san is evil lol sorry darling had to do it)

(Oh. My. Gosh. You are so EVIL!)
Daisuke, heedless of the fact that Akito was the head of the Sohma family, rushed forward and pushed Akito away. As soon as Akito was down Yuki followed suit and was soon by Tohru's side.
"Honda-san, are you all right?" he asked.
"That's a stupid question, Yuki. She's got blood running down her neck and you ask if she's ok." Daisuke said sarcastically.
Satoshi stood by them, wanting to help the person who'd consented to taking him in when he'd passed out.
Dark, let's take her home. Mom can take care of her, she won't mind us bringing her as long as Satoshi doesn't come inside. Besides, this place has become even darker since we came. Daisuke said.

Yes that would be a good idea, Dark said, I think we really need to get out of here.

Akito got up and laughed, his laughter filling the hallway. "You people are so foolish, caring about this monster is just going to kill you," he laughs and looks at Tohru blanks face, "It appears as if I have gotten to her. Good. Well I bit you adieu," he said bowing as he walked of, seeming cheerful.

Tohru stood still. She raised her index finger so her cut and felt the blood as she wiped it away, "I'm fine. It's just a small cut," she said. Mom, are you really lonely up there? She asked herself. Should I go join her? No, mom would not want that. She did not move for a good while until she was about to say something but the words would not come out. She turned away from them and started to walk out of the Sohma Estate. The door had been unlocked and she caught of glimpse of Rin-san walking away.

She seems messed up in some way, Dark said, I don't think she will be the same. Just stay close to her.

Tohru turned back to them and smiled and waved at the main gate, "Come on! I have to make dinner, Hiwatari- san and Niwa-san, will you stay for dinner?" she smiled her usual smile, waving to them. Just forget about it. She thought.

"Oh, that's right; the repairs on your house should be done by now, right?" Daisuke said.
"How do you know about that...?" Kyo said. (he had just walked in because he was back from the dojo. he missed both the "Daisuke is Dark" and "Akito is evil" episodes.)
Oh, CRAP! Daisuke said to Dark. I slipped up!
He ran out of the front gate in a mild panic, followed closely by Satoshi, who waved goodbye reluctantly to Tohru as he passed her.
"What was that all about?" said Kyo, clueless as usual.
Yuki, who actually knew what was going on, just sighed exasperatedly and walked over to Tohru again.
"Why don't you invite Niwa-san and Hiwatari-san over for dinner one night?" he suggested.

"Y-yes. That would be a good idea," she smiled and started to walk out.

"Kyo-kun, how was your time at the dojo?" she asked, facing him and smiled. "What you like for dinner to day Yuki-kun, Kyo-kun? I was thinking about fried onigiri and curry?" she said, as she already had the ingredients at home. She covered her throat as she felt a bit of blood start to flow once more but wiped it away quickly.

Akito was laughing back in the house, "She should come over more. It is much more fun over here."

Rin watched with pure disgust crawling on her face as he turned away and back to her room.

Kyo saw Tohru wiping the blood away out of the corner of his eye.
"What the...Tohru, you're bleeding!"
"I'd think that was a bit obvious, stupid cat." Yuki commented.
"You stay out of this, dang rat! --Tohru, what happened!"

Tohru looked up at him, "N-Nothing," she smiled," Don't worry I just tripped, that's all." she said trying to calm him down.
"It's nothing to worry about, Kyo-san. I'm okay really," she smiled as they got home, "Shigure-san!" she called, "We're home!" she said as she walked off to the kitchen, tied an apron around her waits and started to cook.

MEANWHILE...
"That was close," Daisuke said, still breathing heavy from running 10 blocks.
"That's one way of putting it," Satoshi said in return.
If I wasn't in shape from chasing Dark, there's no way I could have kept up with Daisuke today...I guess I should be thankful for small blessings. Satoshi thought to himself.
"That was so stupid...how could I slip up like that?" Daisuke said, partly to himself.
"I don't know if anyone else really noticed...besides, Yuki already knew, and Kyo may have just assumed that you heard something from Momiji. I think it may have been a worse choice to run. You could always have lied..." Satoshi pointed out.

Daisuke you should really take her up on her offer, Dark said, Honda-san, I have heard, is a very good cook.

Heard from who, exactly? Daisuke replied, skeptical.

"You tripped and cut your neck." Kyo said sarcastically. "Ok, sure...I soooo believe you."

"Leave it alone, stupid cat." Yuki said.
"Honda-san, I think Momiji gave you Daisuke's phone number? Why don't you invite him over?" Yuki added, being polite but really not wanting Dark/Daisuke near Tohru at all. (He was still adjusting to the two souls in one body idea...)

"Y-yes that would be a good idea," she smiled as she went over to the phone and took out a piece of paper as she dialed Daisuke's cell phone number. She waited for to get to him.

I just know these things. Answer your phone Stupid. He laughed.

Whatever, you said you heard it from someone. Daisuke replied before answering his phone.
"Moshi-Moshi?"