Chapter Four: Dinner at Shigure's/Krad Discovers Tohru

"Yes. Hello this is Tohru. I was just wondering if you and Hiwatari-san would like to come over for dinner. We are having fried rice balls and curry." she said as she stirred the rice, waiting for an answer.

"Um...hold on..." he said slowly, caught off guard."Satoshi...? Tohru's inviting us to dinner..."
"I'll come!" Satoshi said hastily.
Daisuke, once again surprised, took a small step back.
"Ooookay...We'll come. I...um...your house...I think Momiji told me where it was..." He had a sudden pang of guilt as he lied about why he knew where their house was.
"Bye..." he hung up and called home.
"Mom? I'm going over to a friend's house for dinner, if that's okay...it is? Thanks, bye." He hung up again and he turned to Satoshi.
"It would be so much faster if I could fly there." He said regretfully.
"Well...I would say sure, but...Krad..." Satoshi replied.
"Yeah, I know...looks like we'll be walking."

15 minutes later Daisuke and Satoshi were knocking on the door of Shigure's house.

"They're here!" she smiled as she darted out of the kitchen to the door and answered it, "Hello. I'm so glad you could come. I'm sorry but dinner is not ready yet but it will be soon. Please make your self at home," she smiled as she went back to the kitchen and started on the curry, "Yuki-san, Niwa-san and Hiwatari-san are here!" she called.

"Oh, joy..." Kyo said tiredly.
Yuki stood up and walked to the door to greet Dark. Or Daisuke. Whoever it was.
"Hi..." He looked over at Satoshi.
"Aren't you...the other one?" He said.
"Other one?" Satoshi asked, not understanding.
"The other one who was in the sky with Daisuke..."
"Oh...you saw?" Satoshi said. "That wasn't really me...it was Krad."
"Is that like how Daisuke's not really Dark...?" Yuki asked.
"Yeah."
"What're you guys talking about?" Kyo said, jumping into the conversation.
"None of your business, stupid cat." Yuki retorted.
"What, you'll tell me and Tohru but not him? How like you, Yuki." Shigure said, walking down the stairs.
Daisuke's eyes grew wide. "You told other people!"
"Um..." Yuki said, uneasy.
"That means Tohru knows." Satoshi said coolly.
"WHAT ARE YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT? YOU'D BETTER TELL ME, DANG RAT!"
Dark...now what? Daisuke asked.

Just don't worry about it, Dark said. Besides Shigure seems trustworthy enough.

Tohru came out of the kitchen, balancing 5 plates filled with curry and rice balls, "Dinner," she smiled as she set the plates down, almost tripping as she walked back and got them some tea, but this time she caught her foot on the rug and fell over, hitting her head on the table.

"Owww..."she moaned a bit.

"Miss Honda, are you all right?" Satoshi said, running over. Kyo glared at him, and Yuki thought to himself, Hey, that's my job.

Daisuke scratched his head and sat down at the table. Well, the cat was out of the bag now...

"Y-Yes. I'm fine. Thank you so much," she smiled up at him as she sat up, "now are we going to eat?" she smiled around at every one as she started to pour tea for them.

Several times during the meal Kyo attempted to learn what it was that everyone else had been talking about, but he didn't succeed until after the meal...
"If I tell you, will you shut up, Stupid Cat?" Yuki asked.
"Yes." Kyo growled, both angry and impatient.
"Fine then, Daisuke is Phantom Thief Dark." He answered calmly.
"WHAT!" Kyo exploded. He stood up quickly, knocking over his chair and stalking over to Daisuke.
"You're that perv that hugged Tohru." he said accusingly.
Oh, boy. Dark, would you mind taking over and explaining things? Daisuke asked.
"Why don't I let Dark explain this?" he told Kyo.

There is one problem about that. Satoshi is here and if I come out then Krad might want to come out to. Think Daisuke. What would happen over her if Krad came? Dark said to him.

"Kyo-san please calm down," Tohru said trying to calm everyone down but she saw that it was not working, "Its nothing to worry about really?" she smiled at Daisuke, "Dark and Daisuke as totally different people." she said.

"Satoshi, would you mind...leaving for a little bit?" Daisuke asked.
"Oh?" He said. "Sure...I'll come back when Krad stops screaming at me."
Daisuke laughed weakly.
Ok, Dark, it's all you.

Alright then, Dark said as he took over.

"Nice to see you again, Yuki and Carrot Top. As you know I'm Dark," he said as if he was proud of himself. "I only hugged Miss Honda because I was curious so see if she was a Chinese Zodiac member or not, "he said as he took a bite of a rice ball off Tohru's plates, "Yo. Get me another one, Miss Honda," he smiled.

"Yes!" she smiled as she shot up, running back into the kitchen and back to the table with two rice balls for Dark.

"Thanks," Dark said as he ate those two. "Miss Honda may I have some tea too?"

"Yes!" she smiled again as she went to get a cup and poured him some tea. "There you go." she said as he drank it down.

Daisuke she is very sweet. Maybe you should forget about The Twins and go after Tohru but you might have a problem getting through Carrot Top and the Prince. he said. "Tohru may I have another rice ball?" she smiled and nodded her head as she walked back to the kitchen and saw the calendar and saw the anniversary of her Mom's death as tomorrow. She looked at the calendar for a minute, spacing out.

"Tohru!" Dark called, snapping her out of her gaze.

"Yes! Coming!" she said as she stopped for a minute, "Hiwatari-san, are you okay? Do you need anything? If you do the food and tea is on the table over there." she smiled as she looked at the calendar once more then walked back in the living room.

"About time, Miss Honda," he smiled and took a bite of her rice ball. "You are a very good cook." dark said as he ran his finger up her neck making her blush a bit.

"T-Thank you," she said.

(Idiot, you're going to get Dark murdered if you keep up that behavior, darling.)
Kyo and Yuki were both steaming silently. Well, maybe not quite silently in Kyo's case.
"Stop ordering her around!" he yelled. He's worse than Hiro! he thought to himself.
You are so treading dangerous ground right now, Dark. Isn't she already 'spoken for' by those two guys who are contemplating how to kill you right now? Daisuke said in reply to Dark's comment.

When Tohru came back out into the hallway Satoshi asked her for another onigiri politely.
"If you don't mind, that is." he said. "And...I don't suppose you have any Tylenol? I'm getting a headache from the screaming in my head, you see..."
Speaking of...I know Dark is in the other room, Hiwatari...you can't hide it from me by leaving the room! Sooner or later I'll get strong enough to break free, and then you'll be--who is that? he said, breaking off his line of thought, referring to Tohru.
It's just Tohru...she's the one who convinced Yuki and the others to take care of me while I was unconscious, which I believe was your fault?

So what romance her, Dark said laughing, "What's wrong with you, Carrot Top? Afraid I might steal your gal?" he laughed and smiled

"yes!" she smiled to Satoshi as she walked and got him another rice ball and some head medicine, "here you go, "she smiling looking very worried, "I really hope you feel better Hiwatari-san," she smiled her usual smile.

Kyo bristled visibly but for once Yuki actually helped and glared him into silence.
"Honda-san doesn't 'belong' to any of us...so I'm not quite sure what you mean by that remark. In addition, keep disrespecting Honda-san and you may find yourself on the ground again." he said acidly. "Now," he said in a calmer tone, "weren't you going to explain something to us?"

"I think I'll feel better in a little while..." Satoshi said, smiling. "He's already quieting down."
Let me talk to her. Krad said.
You have got to be kidding me. With Dark in the next room? There's not a chance in--
I'll make a binding promise not to do anything else. Krad said, cutting Satoshi off.
(for whatever reason, everyone seems to like Tohru in this RP. Or is it just me?)
What do you mean, binding promise? Satoshi asked suspiciously.
It'll be an oath backed by magic. If I break the oath...I'll die.
Deal. Satoshi said quickly. It was a win-win situation for him. If Krad did decide to go back on his promise, he would die...and Satoshi would be free.
"Miss Honda...you know how Daisuke is Dark?" He said hesitantly.

"Yes! How Niwa-san is Mr. Dark. Yes, what about it?" she smiled at him.

"All I was going to say is that I am different than Daisuke. Daisuke is more goody-goody," Dark laughed, "If I'm on the ground, I'll bring Miss Honda with me?" he laughed and winked at them, "I'm kidding. Kidding," he laughed a bit.

"Well...I'm sort of someone else too. He wants to talk to you, if that's all right?" Satoshi said.

Let's just say that Dark's 'joke' wasn't received well, and he was for the second time in as many days was punched by Yuki and Kyo at the same time.

Dark laughed and shoot back up rubbing hi face, "You guys are fun."

"Yes, yes." she smiled. "I would love to talk to him. If that doesn't put any pressure on you or anything. I don't want to cause you any pain or anything," she added.

"No...I think we've worked something out." Satoshi said, smiling. "Hold on..." he closed his eyes.
Okay, Krad...I'm relinquishing my hold for now.
Satoshi transformed, for the first time, willingly into Krad.
Krad opened his eyes.
"Hello, Miss Honda."

Dark, will you stop messing with those guys! Daisuke said.

"Fun?" Kyo growled.

Such pretty blonde hair... she thought, "h-Hello." she nodded and bowed, "I'm Tohru Honda," she said smiling, "I'm so very happy to meet you. Would you like a rice ball or some tea perhaps?" she smiled still.

"Yes this is fun..." he said, his voice trailing off, Daisuke, Tohru is with Krad...he said to Daisuke.

"No thank you, I'm fine. Actually, I wanted to ask you something. Weren't you the one that convinced Yuki to let Daisuke carry me into the Sohma Estate?" he asked.

What! Daisuke said. What is he doing? Shouldn't he be trying to kill you or something?

"Y-Yes that was me. I'm glad that you remember me, "she smiled and nodded.

She safe, Krad is under oath not to hurt her. Should I tell these two? He asked, referring to Yuki and Kyo.

I don't think so. They'll just barge in...Let's see what happens. Daisuke answered, curious.

Flattered, huh? Krad thought to himself.
"I just wanted to say thank you. If you hadn't helped him, he would have gotten much worse." he said, reaching out a hand slowly to touch her face. "Thank you," he repeated softly, smiling a little.

She blushed a bit. "n-No need to thank me. I was so happy to help," she smiled, "And I am very happy to meet you as well, Mr... I'm sorry. I'll have yet to learn your name." she said smiling still.

Dark agreed. "Yuki, is Tohru really aloud to sty here? I mean isn't there any rules. I would think so with that Akito person."

(lol I totally forgot to have him introduce himself.)
"Oh, I'm so sorry!" He said, apologizing. "My name is Krad, and I am very happy to meet you also."
(naaaaah, no kiss just yet. Maybe in a little bit. Find some way to make an opportune moment.)

Shigure, for the first time, came into the conversation. (he'd just been laughing at their antics.)
"Akito has consented for Tohru to live here," he answered Dark. "Is that what you wanted to know?"

"I guess so. But is she in any danger?" Dark shrugged.

Tohru smiled, "I'm so very glad to meet you," she bowed and smiled. "Mom always says that it is good to make new friend. I'm so glad to meet you," she says looking down a bit as a bit of sorrow filled her eyes as she looked up and smiled.

There was a moment for the space of a single heartbeat where Krad had a split-second thought-A bright soul like hers shouldn't have to be sad.
"Don't be sad, Tohru," he said, and kissed her.

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING! Satoshi yelled.

"Danger? Danger how?" Shigure asked.

Tohru blushed the deepest ever as she fell back hitting her head with a thump on the wall, "Oww..."she said, her eyes still spinning.

"I mean Akito...he doesn't seem to like her much from what I can see at the house."he said.

Daisuke, did you hear that? Dark said.

"Tohru? Are you okay? I'm sorry..." Krad said, helping her up.
(Forget the twins, this is way more interesting.)
Yeah, there was a weird bang from the hall... Daisuke said.

"No, Akito probably doesn't like Tohru," Shigure said, laughing a little. "And in case you didn't notice, he bears her a bit of a grudge for whatever reason."

"Yes, I can see that," Dark said. I hope Miss Honda is okay, Dark said.

"y-Y-Y Y I'm fine," Tohru said, still blushing.

"Tohru...really, I'm sorry...if..." he trailed off, not sure what to say next.
Satoshi...shut up. Krad said. This situation is complicated enough.

Well, she is with Krad, and I'm sure Satoshi would do something if she got hurt. Daisuke said. (how ironic.)

"Now, how about you answer some of our questions." Yuki said, a little threateningly.

"What question?" Dark said. "I forget." I suppose too… Dark said.

"No, No. Please don't be sorry. I mean it was my first kiss and all but still please don't feel bad," she smiled, her face cooling off a bit.

"Oh...I didn't realize..." he said, a little relieved now that she was calming down. He hugged her gently and laughed. "You should hear Satoshi right now..."

"You couldn't have forgotten what you never heard." Yuki said. "Now then, why do you insist on flirting so outrageously with Miss Honda when you can tell it makes her uncomfortable?"

"Oh that," Dark said laughing, "I like her, I guess. She's sweet. I can tell there is something inside of her that she does not want to face and I guess..."he shrugged, "And it's fun to see you to mad," he said.

Tohru blushed a bit even more and did not move, "o-Oh," she said blushing a bit more now.

Krad let her go and stepped back a little bit. "I just wanted to keep you from feeling sad." he tilted his head to the side and looked at her. "Someone like you shouldn't be sad."

"And that's an excuse to make her feel uncomfortable?" Yuki said angrily.

You know, they have a point, Daisuke said thoughtfully.

"I know, I know." Dark said and smiled, "She just too cute," he smiled. oh shut up Daisuke.

Tohru smiled a bit, "yes. Mom would not want me sad so I'll try harder," she smiled and nodded her head, "Thank you Mr. Krad."

Don't tell me to shut up! Daisuke retorted.

Yuki, still not satisfied, narrowed his eyes and decided to set Kyo on him.
"What do you think, Kyo?"
Aaaand...all hell broke loose.
"What do I think! I think he's an arrogant, womanizing," Kyo continued on with this train of thought for a while.
He's got you pinned there, you know. And he's not the first to say so, either. Daisuke said, enjoying himself.

"No, thank you, Miss Honda. May I call you Tohru?" Krad asked.

Shut up, Daisuke, dark said as he sat back and listened

"yes if you want." she smiled too. "Mr Krad, I think we'd better get back to the others. I think Kyo-san is getting reckless." she said, laughing a bit.

"Okay. But Tohru...would you mind if I kissed you one more time?" He asked, more wary this time of her reaction.

(lol Dark's reaction to this is hilarious)

"Son of a bleep, that's what I think," Kyo finished finally. (had to bleep that out, otherwise Neopets would have yelled at me.)

Dark laughed, "Are you done now?" he said.

Tohru blinked a few times and nodded her head slowly. "Okay!" she smiled as usual. What is this feeling I feel for Mr. Krad... She thought.

He smiled gently before kissing her for the second time.
"You know," he added, "You don't have to call me 'Mr'."

"Maybe." Kyo growled. (is that his default setting?)

Dark laughed, "Good," he smiled.

Tohru blushed a bit and nodded her head, "Yes, K-K...Mr Krad." she smiled as she started back into the living room. "Hello everyone," she smiled her usual smile.

Dark looked at her and got a certain aura, "Hello, Miss Honda," he smiled.

That is Krad...what is he doing? Daisuke said.
"Who the hell is that?" Kyo asked, referring to Krad.
Yuki, however, recognized him and paled slightly. He watched Krad lock eyes with Dark and stare at him murderously.
No, I won't kill you...not today. Krad thought to himself.

"Oh. Kyo-kun, this I Hiwatari-San's other side, Krad-san," she smiled and aid, "You know how Niwa-san has another side, this is Hiwatari-San's other side, "she said."Do any of you need anything?" she smiled.

"We're fine, Honda-san. All of us." Yuki said, looking at Dark especially as he finished his comment.

"Now then, back to what you were saying, Dark?" Yuki said, with a dangerous tone in his voice.

Dark laughed a bit as he stood up, "I think I better go before I get in trouble, "he said, smiling a bit as he kissed Tohru's hand, "Parting is such sweet sorrow." he smiled and waved as he started to walk out, "I'll see you tomorrow, Carrot Top, Prince and Princess," he smiled.

I think something happened between Krad and Tohru. I have a strange feeling, Dark said.

"Good bye Dark-san!" she smiled and waved as he went she looked at Krad and smiled, "Good night Krad-san," she said, and smiled. "I'm so glad you guys could come, please feel free to stop by any time." she smiled and waved.

I think I'll let you take over again for now. Krad said to Satoshi. He closed his eyes and Satoshi took control again.
"Goodbye, Miss Honda," Satoshi said, opening his eyes.

You're right...he didn't say a word when he came in. That is really unlike him. Daisuke said.
"Whatever, just get out of here, both of you!" Kyo said.

Tohru laughed a bit as she waved, "Good bye!" she smiled, "See you tomorrow." she smiled as she yawned a bit.

"Good grief, I thought they'd never leave." Kyo said. "I'm going to bed."

Yuki looked at Tohru curiously. "You were gone for a while. Were you talking to Satoshi?"

"Y-Yes. Well sorta, Krad-san came to talk to me about something," she said smiling as usual but thinking about the kiss. "Yuki-san, we should all go to bed. I'll do dishes," she smiled.

"Krad? Really?" Yuki asked, "I got the impression that he really doesn't like Dark."

"Yeah. I know," she said as she stretched and yawned, "Yuki-san you must go to be or you will have a even tougher time getting up," she said smiling as she walked back inside and waited for him at the door.