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Chapter 5

--Karaoke and Akito--

"WHAT!" Rin exclaimed. "You're just joking, right?"

"Yeah, I mean, for years now, nothing like this has happened," Haru stated.

"Yuki, Kyo, are you sure that NO one saw you?" Hatori asked firmly.

"Well, you see…that's the thing," Shigure started.

"Shigure, what do you mean?" Hatori asked.

"Tohru Honda was the one who bumped into us. People around stopped when the smoke appeared. Once the smoke cleared, it was the usual thing, and we ran into the alley. Shigure grabbed our clothes. I'm pretty sure that no one saw us transform except for Tohru," Yuki told everyone.

"I see. So if Tohru knows, then Akito could find out," Hatori reasoned.

"I already have, Hatori," said a familiar voice.

The Sohmas' face turned pale as they turned to the owner of the voice.

"Well, aren't you happy to see me? I'm sure Yuki and Kyo were," Akito said.

Silence filled the air.

"I see you are able to speak about me behind my back, but have no guts to say it in front of my face," he smirked. "Now, as for the curse. I didn't think you fools would mess it up. I mean, who would like you when they see your true form," he emphasized true as Kyo twitched. "In this case, Kyo and Yuki since you both want to win Tohru's heart, but the question is…do you love her?" Akito gave a mischievous grin. "That's beside the point. Luckily for you insolent fools, Tohru didn't know who she bumped into though she did see an orange cat and a white rat along with some clothes on the ground," Akito stated.

Everyone in the room knew the story. They were waiting for the punishment. No one leaves without some kind of torture once something like this happens. Of course Akito hadn't changed even after all these years. He just left, but wrote a letter saying how we should be careful about the curse and one-day he'll return. If anyone found out about the curse or was close, there would be punishment for EVERYONE even if they didn't do anything.

"As for the punishment," he started, "I shall be lenient this time since it has been the first time we've seen each other for all these years."

Akito fingered all of the Sohmas' closer to him one by one.

When it was Ritsu's turn, his was the most dramatic. He was the only who had the nerve to spoke.

"I'M SORRY! IT'S MY ENTIRE FAULT THAT YOU HAD TO COME! IF I WAS THERE WITH YUKI AND KYO, NONE OF THIS WOULD EVER HAPPEN! I'M SORRY! I DON'T DESERVE TO LIVE!" Ritsu shouted.

Shigure poked him in his weak spot, and he fell down.

One by one, they all got a blow in the face except for Yuki and Kyo.

"Yuki, I'm sure you remember the black room," Akito said nonchalantly. "It just happens, I have one in my house. Maybe a day or two in there will remind you who is in charged. I will pick you up later today, Yuki."

Yuki's face turned pale. 'NO! Anything but that,' he thought. Everyone else felt commiserated for him and yet, his face showed no emotion.

"As for you, you filthy cat, I'm sure you wouldn't mind dropping out of the contest and leaving town. I don't wish to see your face, especially your true form, but since I'm being kind, I'll give you a month to leave and you can figure the contest by yourself. I don't even think you'll make it to the next round, so save yourself from the humiliation," Akito ordered. With that, he left.

A few minutes after he left, Kagura started to whine about how cruel Akito was and started making promises to visit him and cook him dinner.

"It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be," Shigure spoke up. "How 'bout we do some karaoke?" he asked, trying to lighten up the mood.

"Can't you ever be serious and not think about your self?" Hatori mummered.

"What are you talking about Hatori? I thought we should have some fun before Yuki's and Kyo's punishment begins," Shigure defended.

"Yes, by doing what you want. You were bugging me all last weekend if I wanted to go to a bar and do karaoke with you," the seahorse stated.

"You're no fun, Hatori!" the dog complained.

"Actually, it doesn't sound like a bad idea. I'm in," Haru piped up.

"I wanna go too, but I have to go work," Momiji said.

"Can I come too?" Kisa whispered.

"If Kisa's going, then I'll go," Hiro said.

"Is it OK for me to come?" Ritsu asked no one in particular.

"I would like to come also," Kureno said.

"I'll go," Yuki stated.

"If the rat's going, then count me in! I'll show all of you that I'm a better singer than the d--- rat!" Kyo yelled.

"Kyo, you have to dedicate the song for me!" Kagura exclaimed. "I want to spend every second with you now that Akito's making you leave."

"If my little brother is going, then it is only right for his older brother to accompany him to show where he got his good looks from. I'll show you some of my moves on stage," the snake told Yuki. "I need to inform Miine-chan that I won't be coming in today."

Yuki gave an annoyed look. This was going to be a long night.

"Hatori, Rin, you are going to miss out on the fun. Are you going to come? You know you want to," Shigure said, trying to convince them.

Hatori sighed, "Well…someone has to baby-sit you and Ayame."

"HEY!"

"I'll go only if you don't embarrass me," Rin caved in.

Hatori and Kureno drove the gang to the most popular karaoke place, Tokyo Teen.

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"I love karaoke!" Tohru burst out.

"We know. That's why we think it is time for a girls' day out," Uo told her.

"We haven't had a girls' day out since last year. You've been working hard, Tohru," Hana said.

"Are you sure?" Tohru said uneasy.

"We rarely have free time like this. Let's not waste it. I have it all planned out," Uo said, ushering them out of the hotel and into the limo.

"Where are we going for karaoke?" Tohru asked in curiosity.

"I heard that there's this place called Tokyo Teen has the best karaoke in town. Everyone goes there on weekends so it might be crowded, but we booked it ahead," the ex-thug said.

A few minutes later, they arrived at the restaurant. What Uo said was right. The restaurant was a nice two-story building with red velvet rope outside maintaining order from all the people waiting.

When the limo pulled up in front of Tokyo Teen, everyone outside was suddenly louder. Whispers could be heard from the crowd wondering who was in the limousine. What if it was a celebrity?

The security at the restaurant was advise before they left, and the guards took their place securing Tohru when she got out.

"Wow, it's really popular, but did you have to hire the security?" Tohru hissed at Hana and Uo.

"You never might know who'll run up and do who-knows-what," Hana said. "Besides, we didn't want anyone to ruin our fun."

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"Ya know, maybe it wasn't smart to go without calling like a week early for reservations," Haru said once they were there.

"Don't worry about it Haru. I made reservations yesterday," Shigure reassured them.

"You make reservations every weekend, but never go, you mean," Hatori said.

"It's not my fault that you never want to go Hatori," the dog grumbled.

"Shigure, are you really obsess with going to this place. I mean, you could just go by yourself," Kureno stated.

"It's not fun going without other people."

The restaurant was bigger inside. There were lots of rooms and some were loud. A large staircase with red carpet stood in the center of the room leading to the second floor. The floor was dark except from where the light was emitting from the lightbulbs on each side of the doors leading to the room. You could see your reflection on the glass tiles. Sakura trees were placed in the front area where you enter.

"I'm sorry, but you'll have to wait along with rest of the crowd," said the greeter of the restaurant.

"I have reservations under Sohma," Shigure said.

"Oh, I see you decide to show up now. After all these weeks, we decided not to keep your reservation. We gave it to another party," she said.

"WHAT!" Shigure yelled. "I demand that you give us that room."

"I'm sorry, but if you had come regularly and keep your appointment, then we wouldn't have given it up," she said in a calmly manner.

"This is all your fault," everyone muttered.

"Now if you will please move, we are busy trying to fit everyone in," she said.

"NO! I have been planning this since it opened. I won't move until you give us a room," Shigure yelled stubbornly.

The argument could be heard to the manager's office. The manager came out to resolve the dilemma.

"What seems to be the problem?" he asked.

"Mr. Hokkido!" said the greeter. "This is the Sohma party, but as you can see, they decided to show up this week, but we gave the room away. He seems to be the one who kept on making the reservations and isn't waiting in line like the other people."

"Why should we wait when I made reservations!" Shigure argued.

"Nikki, who did you give their room to?" he asked.

"To the Uotani party."

"What time should they be arriving at?" he asked.

"Um…we're the Uotani party," Uo said, entering in wondering why he was asking.

"Good timing. You see, the Sohma party seems to make a reservation everyone week, but never comes so we decided to give it away, and it has never been a problem until now," he explained. "I was wondering if you wouldn't mind sharing a room with them. Of course we'll give you a discount for your inconvenience," he told her.

"I don't know. We were hoping for a girls' day out today," the blonde replied indicating Tohru and Hana.

"Oh, it's the party with Tohru Honda! Then I'm sorry for asking. I'll make sure that no one will bother you," Mr. Hokkido said quickly.

The Sohma turned their heads around. Other strange coincidence!

"Uo-chan, why don't we let them join us. I mean, we do owe them for dinner," Tohru pleaded.

"But it's a girls' day out. I will understand if we take the girls, but we haven't had time to have some fun ourselves," Uo said.

"Hana-chan, what do you think?" Tohru asked.

"Whatever you want. We are doing this for you," Hana replied, giving Uo a reminder.

"Fine. We'll share the room with them, but after this, we're sticking to the plan," Uo said in a strict voice.

"We don't mind sharing the room with them. I hope we all fit in it though," Tohru told the others.

"We'll give you the biggest one. Thank you. I hope if you have any problems with them, let us know and they will be gone," said the owner.

"Really?" Shigure exclaimed.

"You really are kind," Ayame said, pretending to weep on his sleeves. "But I'm sure you're just doing this for a special someone," he whispered so only she could hear.

Tohru's face turned pink and Yuki got jealous.

"AAYA! AGAIN? I thought you promised not to cheat right in front of me?" Shigure said.

"But how could I not?"

"That's enough. I thought we were here to sing," the seahorse said.

The host led them all to the biggest room, which was on the second floor. They walked on the stairs and it was brighter with a chandelier in the middle of the here then the first floor.

In that room, there was a TV with the karaoke machine hooked up. There was two long tables connected together with menus on top. About twenty seats were available. It depended on how much space you used because the seats were connected. (A/N: I don't really know how to explain it, but it's those seats like in McDonalds that are connected and you can squeeze in. It's like that and curves around the table. Am I confusing you?)

"I got first dibs!" Shigure yelled. He started flipping through the songs and picked one.

Everyone but Ayame was ignoring the dog when he was singing. They were busy ordering lunch and talking.

After the lunch order was being taken, Kisa begged Tohru to sing a song. Tohru couldn't say no to such a face and let her pick what the tiger wanted her to sing.

Yuki was the only one who understood her when she was having troubles in school. She knew that he was in the contest and wanted to win so she decided to repay him back for understanding her.

"Tohru-chan…do you think you can do a duet with Yuki?" she asked.

Yuki gave Kisa a surprised look. Tohru smiled and leveled down to her size.

"I don't know. If he wants to, then I'll be happy."

Kisa gave him her puppy dog eyes, which no one could resist.

"Alright Kisa, which song?" he asked, standing up.

Kisa showed them which one and the music began. (A/N: I don't own "Southside". Lloyd does)

(YUKI)

Tell ya daddy stop his hating
Cuz I be wearing braids and rockin jerseys daily
But that don't mean I'm thuggin though
He don't want me with you
But I ain't tryna hear it though
Not tryna hear it though

(TOHRU)
But I know that if he knew you
He would understand ya
Know that your my man and
He would never hurt me no
Let me come and see you
So that we can be alone, alone
(Baby I know a place that we can go and be alone)
As long as you make sure that you safely get me home
(Don't worry baby)

Tohru gave Yuki a smile and started dancing to the rhythm of the beat while singing. She grabbed his hand and made him feel the beat and dance with her. He wasn't that bad of a dancer.

(YUKI)

Meet me at the southside
Get you home by midnight
Make sure that your daddy just don't know (daddy just don't know)
I'll put you in the hoodbug
I know what I'm doin cause
That's where we'll be eating on the low (eating on the low)
Meet me at the southside
Baby we can go hide
Knowin that mah boys goin have my back (yeah-eeh-yeah)
Only at the southside girl (southside, eh-eeh-eh)
Southside

Girl I'll know that we can make it
Cause we won't let him break it
I don't care who with it
Its you and me against the world
Tell me those three words that
Lets me know you're still my girl
Oh Baby, yeah

(TOHRU)
Oh I swear I'll never leave you (why)
People have lied to yah
But by your side I'll show yah
The way a girl needs to roll
You don't need a lot of money
I'm ready come pick me up (pick me up)
(Baby I know a place that we can go and be alone, yeah)
As long as you make sure that you safely get me home
(Don't worry baby)

(YUKI)
Meet me at the southside
Get you home by midnight (midnight)
Make sure that your daddy just don't know (oh, no-no-no)
I'll put you in the hoodbug
I know what I'm doin cause
That's where we'll be eating on the low (eating on the low, oh)

Meet me at the southside
Baby we can go hide
Knowin that mah boys goin have my back (we can go hide babe)
Only at the southside girl (yeah-eeh-yeah)
Southside, southside girl (southside)
Southside

Baby we can
Baby we can (Baby we can)
Alright
Yeah Baby (Yeah Baby, heh)
Meet me at the southside girl (Oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh)

(BOTH)
Cause all I want to do, is ride the south wit you (Ooooh-oooh-oooh-oooh-hooh-hoh-ooooh-oooooh)
ATL Georgia, what do we do for ya

(YUKI)
Meet me at the southside (You can come and meet me yeah-eeh-yeah, yeah)
Get you home by midnight (midnight)
Make sure that your daddy just don't know (oh, no-no-no)
I'll put you in the hoodbug
I know what I'm doin cause
That's where we'll be eating on the low (meet me at the southside yeah)

Meet me at the southside, southside
Baby we can go hide
Knowin that mah boys goin have my back
Only at the southside girl, gotchu in tha hood (got me in tha hood)
Southside, but it's all good (we goin chill)

ATL Georgia, what do we do for ya
Bull doggin' like we Georgetown Hoyas
(Can you pick me up tonight, take me anywhere you like)
Shorty let's ride, in my Cadillac (Cadillac)
Tilt yo seat back
And everything'll be coo (yeah)
Side girl (yeah)
Alright (oooh-oh-no, no-ooh-hooh)
So what you wann do (we goin kick it tonight)
(yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, only at the southside)
I know it, that you ain't used to this country boy
But I'll show ya (Show me)
Ain't nuttin but a thing (yeah-yeah-yeah)
Chicken wings on string (baby-baby-baby)
That's how I hang (only at the southside, southside, southside)

Once the song ended, everyone applauded. They were perfectly in harmony. Their dancing was great because they were in unison as if they knew what was going to happen next.

"Not bad," Hana complimented.

"She's right. You know, you might not even have to go to the next audition," Uo joked.

"Huh? Why?" asked the confused rat.

"Because the next round is testing your dancing skills, and it looked like you can. In fact, it looked like you two could feel what was happening and go from there, and this was your first time doing a duet with her," Uo stated.

A few of the Sohmas winked at him. They knew that one: he liked Tohru and two: he was probably going to make it through the last round.

Before their orders arrived, everyone wanted a turn singing. Of course some weren't that talented, but at least they were having fun and goofing off.

"Ritsu-chan, why don't you go sing something?" the singer asked.

"Oh me? No, I could never," he said in a girlish voice.

"Why can't you? I'm sure you can sing very well," Tohru insisted.

"Well…if you want…," he said as he started to flipping through the songs and finally picking one.

As he was singing, he tried to dance, but that didn't work. The monkey tripped over the cord, fell, and broke the karaoke machine.

"I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY! I DON'T DERSERVE TO LIVE! GOD, TAKE ME NOW! I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY! I'LL PAY FOR THE MACHINE! I'M SORRY!" Ritsu yelled.

Shigure poked him again in his weak spot. "Haven't I taught you anything?" he asked.

"Great. What are we going to do now? It's all his fault that the karaoke machine broke. I don't think we can leave without people noticing that we broke it," Hiro said in his usual tone. "But I guess that's what happens when we let a cluz like him use it. Hey you," the sheep said, indicating Tohru, "since the manager likes you. Why don't we say you and your cluziness broke it, and we won't get in trouble," he said.

"What are you saying?" Uo yelled. "Tohru isn't cluzy, you little twerp. You know, maybe we could blame it on you," she said holding him up by his collar.

"It only makes you weak by using your friend to threaten me. If you had the nerves to stand up to me, I might show you some respect," the sheep said.

"That's enough. If you mother doesn't discipline you, I will," the ex-thug yelled.

"What are you gonna do, spank me? I could turn you in for child abuse," Hiro said carelessly.

This got her really anger. She put him down and gave him a look. She didn't like this smart-aleck kid.

"Hiro," the tiger whispered, "why do you have to be so mean? Tohru-chan didn't do anything. She was nice to let us share the same room with her and this is how you treat her?" she told him.

Hiro stayed quiet. "What Uo-san is doing for Tohru-chan is like what you do for me. You stand up for me when I can't do it alone. If you say that to Uo-san, then you're saying it to yourself because you do it," Kisa said.

'I guess Kisa's right. I do look up for her like Uo-san looks out for Tohru. I don't want her to get mad,' Hiro thought. "I'm sorry, got it? I'm sorry for being rude and everything I said, but that doesn't change a thing, got that?"

"I accept your apology," Tohru said.

"Hmph, you better be sorry," Uo muttered.

After lunch ended and the karaoke machine being resolved, the three girls continued their girls' day out inviting Kagura, Rin, and Kisa. Rin said she had other plans. Kagura was reluctant to leave Kyo, but manage to get over it. Hiro was stubborn to let Kisa go with Tohru, but he knew that she would be mad at him again so agreed.

"Look at those ladies go. It makes you feel a bit hesitant to let them go," Shigure joked. "Kureno, I noticed the way you were staring at Uo. Do you like her?" he said smugly.

Kureno's face turned red. Ayame and Shigure started cracking up. "Kureno's in love. Kureno's in love," they said in unison.

"Well, if the girls' are having a day out, we should have one too," Aaya declared.

"I agree," the dog said.

"I guess we're driving them," Hatori told the bird.

"Com'on Hiro, Yuki, Kyo, I know you're probably going to miss your girl, but that doesn't mean we can't do something to pass the time," the cow said.

"What girl?" the rat and cat argued.

"Oh, don't lie. We know that you like Tohru and you like Kagura," the cow said, chuckling.

"I do not!" they yelled again.

"Don't deny young love," Ayame said.

"Who asked you, you d--- snake? Leave me alone, d---it!" Kyo said, throwing a hissy fit.

'This is going to be a long day,' Hatori thought.

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After the day ended, Akito called saying he wanted Hatori to drop Yuki off at his house.

The rat shuddered. Two days alone with Akito…Maybe he'll have something to do with Tohru and he won't have to be worry about him for those hours.

The first night was fine. Nothing happened. Yuki sat in a corner hugging his knees. Past memories invaded him and he started to scream, but Akito didn't care. He loved the screaming of torture from Yuki.

In the morning, Akito came for a little visit, reminding him about the past and gave him a hit. Lucky for him, Akito had to be somewhere for the rest of the day, but the room was locked.

Later that night, when Akito thought that Yuki was asleep, he made a couple of phone calls.

"Hello, Yamato. It's me," Akito said. "Who cares what time it is. Listen, I heard that my dear Yuki and Tohru met yesterday and you know what they did? They sung karaoke together. What do you mean 'so'? If you don't know, her friends go with her everywhere and they are two of the judges. They like him. If you don't do something, then your chances will be slim. The tape? So she told you. I'm sure we won't need it yet, but when we do use it, you must be the next guy she likes. Bye."

"Motoko, it's me. What's more important: your beauty sleep or Yuki? I heard that Yuki and Tohru are getting hot. Yamato isn't doing his part so you have to do yours. Yes, but the tape is later. No, I have my ways of persuading people. Listen, I have to go. I don't know if Yuki is awake or not so bye," he said before hanging up.

Before going to bed, he slid the hole on the door to the black room to see that Yuki was asleep in his same position. Once the hole slid back, Yuki opened his eyes.

'So this is his plan. To get rid of me so that Honda-san can be with Yamato and Akito will be happy, but he said something about a tape…I wonder...And Motoko is in it? I knew she liked me, but going so far to work for Akito? I can't let Honda-san get hurt.'

The next day was the day Yuki was getting released, but that didn't mean he wasn't going to be freed easily. Akito came in to talk to him.

"Yuki, I'm sure you had a pleasant two days in here. I hope you've learned your lesson, but there seems to be more in that lesson then you think. If you don't want to be back in here, then I suggest you not to have the relationship you do with Tohru. You see…I only want the best for her and you're not the best. If you don't stop being nice to her, she might get hurt, and I'm sure you don't want that to happen," Akito told him.

Yuki gave a disgust look. "You are cruel, but fine, as long as you promise not to hurt Honda-san."

"Oh, I won't hurt her. I'll keep my bargain if you do," he said evilly. 'But you didn't say anyone else couldn't.'

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Author's Note: And another chapter finish. I was so mean to Yuki and there was a lot of random things, but it just happened like that. I don't know when I'll update next, but I think it'll be a little longer because it's almost the end of the school year and the teachers are cramming in projects and essays. AUGH!

BTW, check out my one-shot. It's a Yukiru of course, but I don't know if it's really that great. Since I took time to write it, then I might as well.

R&R!