Author's Note: Guess what? Today is BlueSakuramon's birthday! Yup, I'm finally 14! Random fact about me: My favorite number is 14.
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Chapter 6
--Auditions II—
Shall You Dance?
Great. What was he going to do? He loved Tohru and yet, here he had to be distant from her so that she would be safe. Today was the next round of auditions. The weather seemed to be perfect with his mood.
It was raining cats and dogs and thunder was roaring everyone split second. The cat could hardly manage to walk without falling. Kagura came by hoping to stop him so he wouldn't push himself. Kyo was acting strange when Kagura came over to talk to him, but he still went anyway. Kagura, who didn't like this whole thing, was actually helping him get here. This was going to be interesting to see him dance.
The streets were empty except for a few cars driving by. If it wasn't the fact that he had to go to the auditions, he could be standing outside getting soak by the rain.
Yuki was lucky that he never bumped into Tohru this week, but unfortunately for him, Motoko was after him. Motoko and her club chased after him every day stalking him ever since Akito called her.
"Yun-chan, do you think you can help me pick Kyo up?" the boar asked.
Yuki blinked from his daze. He turned around noticing that the baka cat was on the wet ground face flat on the cement. Kagura was leaning over with her umbrella over Kyo. Kyo's umbrella was lying in the middle of the road…smashed.
Yuki sighed, "Kagura, must I really help him? It's his fault for wanting to come."
"I know you two don't get along, but please? I don't want to stop him from what he wants and if he likes Tohru, then I shouldn't stop him," she whispered. "I know he'll never return the feeling."
Yuki looked at Kagura. What had changed? She was all over him for the past years, and now she's letting him go?
"I shouldn't be selfish for myself. It's not love if it's one sided," Kagura said as if she read his mind. "I want him to be happy even if I'm not. I might be the one getting hurt, but at least it won't be him."
Yuki looked at Kagura and decided to pick up the cat. She was already enough pain letting Kyo go, but what she said let him think on it.
'I might be the one getting hurt, but at least it won't be him,' Yuki repeated what she said. 'I don't want Tohru to get hurt, but I love her. Kagura's right, you shouldn't be selfish for the one you love. I'll do bad at today's audition and it'll be the last time I'll see her. No one will get hurt…except me….'
When they arrived at the station, Kyo was more conscious. The rain lightened up a bit, but he was still tired.
Kagura gave a light, forcing smile before leaving. "Good luck, Kyo, Yun-chan," she said.
The two headed to the auditorium once more. It was almost time to start and almost everyone was there.
Kyo and Yuki sat on the last row. The rat saw Tohru on the first row sitting next to Akito and was probably talking to Yamato.
A few minutes later, the audition started.
Uo went up stage indicating that the audition was about to start. The room began to silence.
"Congratulations to those who made it to the next round. Today's tryout will determine which twenty-five will make it to the next round. I'm sure you all are wondering what today's audition will be about. Today's audition will see how well you can dance," Uo told them as some groaned. "You're going to have to be able to dance if you're the fortunate enough to win, then during tour concerts where you both will have to perform," she explained.
All the guys started to daydream about performing with Tohru except for two.
'Why try when I'll have to leave town within a month?' the cat thought.
Suddenly, his thoughts came upon what his master told him.
'Kyo, love is not about winning or losing to your opponent. Love is two people that care for each other and will do anything for the other no matter what. You can't force someone to love you, and you can't make someone not love you. We are all different and for each of us, love is something we can grow upon and strengthen, not by hurting others for your own self.'
'Kagura was the only who was actually cared about my punishment. She was the only one who was sad and still was going to care about me, but why? Does she really like me that much even after what I've said to her? Geez, I've been a jerk to her and she still bugs me saying that she loves me. All I can think of is Kagura, but why? Is it because I lo…Nah, that can't be it. I can't love her. It must be something else, but what?' Kyo thought.
'Why should I fantasize something when I can't have it without people get hurt? No matter what happens, I can't make it on to the next round,' Yuki concluded.
"You all are going to pick a song and sing and dance to it. Half of you will be here next week. We are going by your number that you first received. I hope everyone remembers his number. The first person that will be starting will be 14," Uo said.
Number 14 nervously stood up.
"What you're going to do is pick a song and tell that dude what you want to sing. He'll find it and start it once you give him a signal. It's not that hard. If any of you screw it up, then consider yourself out," Uo warned.
Number 14 went up to the stage and told he guy in charge what he wanted to sing. The contestant then went up the to microphone and waited for him to nod his head knowing that he was ready when he was. Number 14 nodded back at the guy and the song started.
He grabbed the cordless microphone and began to chant and dance. Let's say his dancing wasn't great, but it was better than other guys dancing were. All he needed were some lessons and it would be perfect.
It went on like this, but some guys dancing were not that great. Some tripped over their feet. Thank goodness the microphone was cordless or else we would have had problems. One guy managed to tell the guy in charge of the music the wrong song and started singing the wrong lyrics. A couple, while dancing, accidentally threw the microphone in the air while doing hand moves. One almost broke the stage lights.
The judges were horrified at some of them, but when there are bad dancers, there were good dancers. Julian (the guy before Kyo) was really good.
Of course, this was before Kyo's, Yamato's, and Yuki's turn.
It was finally Kyo's turn and from what Yuki saw, the weather got worse.
When Kyo walked toward the stage, he was fine. He managed to walk up on his own and didn't look tired, but once he got on there and told the guy near the stereo his song, thunder roared. That wasn't a good sign.
Once the microphone was in his hand, Kyo gave a sign to the dude and the song began. Kyo was sluggish and off beat. His voice began to crack and in the middle of the song. It was too much for him. He collapsed onto the floor.
Akito smirked. He knew it was the weather's doing. He loved it. If it weren't the fact that people were here, he would have laughed.
The other people except for maybe Yamato were worried. They all wondered what had happened. The person in charge of the radio was the closest one to him rushed over and rolled him over. He checked for Kyo's breathing and for any bumps. Everything was fine except for a slow heart rate.
"Akito-san, Yuki-kun, you're related to him. Do you know what might be wrong?" Tohru asked concernedly.
"I don't know, Tohru. He might be related to me, but I don't know him very well," Akito lied.
Yuki was already up on the stage near Kyo. "It's just the weather. He never liked the rain. Our family doctor doesn't allow him to do much movement or work during those weathers. I guess he pushed himself," Yuki said.
He hated the cat, but with Akito in the room, who knows what he would do if he didn't say anything. An annoying, live cat was better than being tortured by Akito.
'Cat! The weather is making him sick, and he could turn into a cat. We're in trouble. Surely Akito must know,' Yuki thought. He turned around to Akito and the gleam on his eye meant that he did know.
"What should we do then?" Tohru asked.
"I think it's best if he went home for a nice long sleep to get his strength back," he told her. "I'll take him home," he said quickly, picking him up.
"But the auditions…" someone shouted out.
The others looked at him. "Looks like I have no chose, but to leave. If I don't, then something else might happen."
Akito looked please. He was having a good day. First the disgusting cat faints and now Yuki was going to forfeit the contest. Everything was going to be fine after all.
Just was Yuki was halfway to the doors. The door opened revealing a brown hair young woman. She was wet, but that didn't matter to her. She rushed over to Yuki.
"Kagura, what are you doing here?" Yuki asked with a surprised look.
"I realized that he might transform so I had to come back to make sure he was OK," she whispered, gasping for breath. "I knew we shouldn't have let him go," she said when she saw him. "At least he hasn't transformed. Are you finished with your audition?" she asked.
Yuki shook his head. "Hand him over and I'll take him home. You can stay," Kagura told him, taking him away.
"Thanks Kagura," he said.
He turned around and say people staring at him. "That's our cousin. She was outside waiting for us once it was over and volunteered to take him home," he half-lied.
"OK everybody. Back to their seats. It's number 183's turn," Uo barked.
Akito's smile turned grim. 'D---it! I was so close! Kagura…she will have to pay…"
Yamato was already on stage and ready.
His dancing was really good. Probably one of the best they've seen so far. All the other guys were jealous of his talent.
When it was Yuki's turn, Hana, Uo, and Tohru was surprise to see him dance worse than when he did the day they went karaoking. They didn't know why.
Akito, who had never seen him dance, was delighted that the girls' faces weren't impressed by his performance.
About half an hour later, the auditions were over and every guy left except for Yuki and Yamato.
"Yuki," Uo called out before he started leave, "we need to talk."
Yuki sighed. It was probably going to be about his performance. It wasn't good, but he wasn't trying.
"What is it, Uotani-san?" he asked.
Hana and Tohru followed their blonde friend to talk to Yuki.
"We were wondering why was it that you did excellent a few days ago, but now you stink. Don't get us wrong. You were better than some, but it wasn't your best," Uo asked.
Yuki gulped. He saw Akito staring at him with Yamato by his side. He didn't have a good reason, but why not blame it on the cat?
"Um…well you see, once Kyo collapsed onto the stage, I wasn't really well focused. I was worried about him and our cousin. Family problems," he fibbed.
Uo wasn't satisfied with the answer, but let it go. "Fine, but just you let you know, you're making it to the next round, but you didn't hear that from me. You are one weird guy. Last time I checked, you hated Carrot Top," Uo said before heading back down to Akito.
"I don't know what happened, but I'm sorry if it's my fault. Maybe dancing with you that day threw you off," Tohru said.
"No…no, it's not your fault Honda-san. I guess I was a bit nervous with all that's happened in one day," Yuki said.
"I hope your day gets better then. I'll see you next week then," she said.
Once Tohru was out of hearing range, Hana said, "Something troubles you. Your waves give off two different waves struggling to find an answer. Your heart is pure, but Akito's is the exactly the opposite. His shows greed, power hunger, and evil. He lies a lot. Her life has been traumatizing, but it's not my place to tell you about it."
Yuki stayed quiet. "I hope your waves figure out the path before too late. Love can make you do anything for the other person, and love can defeat any obstacles in life." With that, Hana left the rat.
He slowly left the station. The rain was lightening up. It was only drizzling, but he couldn't shake off what Hana said.
'Maybe I should stay in the contest. I mean, I did do horrible at today's audition, but I still made it to the next round. Who says I'll make it next time? Hanajima-san said Honda-san's life has been traumatizing. I want to know. Could it have been as bad as mine could? There are so many things I want to know about her, but should I be selfish? Should I let her get hurt because of me?' he wondered. 'Hanajima-san said that love makes you do anything for other person, and love can defeat any obstacles in life, but how am I going to defeat Akito? Even if I do past Akito, what about the curse? She'll never love a guy who can turn into a rat. She would probably think I am hideous,' Yuki thought.
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Once Hana was back into the front, they started to begin eliminating people.
Akito was about to begin, but Uo cut him.
"Yamato, you can't be here when we're doing this. Why don't you wait outside the auditorium?" Uo said.
Yamato looked mad, but obeyed. He had to do everything little thing right so he could win Tohru and please Akito.
"I think that number 23, 39, 75, 99, 101, 123, 151, 163, 182, and 202 should be disqualified," Akito said.
"Those were the ones who tripped, threw the microphone in the air, and in Kyo's case, fainted," Uo agreed. Hana nodded in approval.
"Ten down, forty to go."
"Let's choose the ones who definitely made it," Tohru suggested.
"Yamato," Akito said abruptly.
"You really want him to win, huh?" Uo said suspiciously. "I agree he's dancing was the best, but Tohru gets to decide at the end."
Hana knew something wasn't right. "Number 14, 16, 28, 48, 50, 60, 88, 98, 181, 183, 184, and 191 were I think the best out of everyone," Hana spoke up.
Akito flipped through them. He really didn't care as long as Yamato was in and Yuki wasn't. When he saw Yuki, he made a disgusted look.
"Yuki? He wasn't good," Akito disputed.
"Yeah, but you didn't see him when he went karaoking. Tohru and Yuki looked perfect together, and his dancing was in harmony with her. Not bad for his first time with her," Uo defended.
Tohru blushed when she heard this. 'Uo-chan must really like him if she's standing up for him. I wonder what Hana-chan thinks.'
"Akito, it's two against one. He's going to make it whether you like it or not. What do you have against him? He's your family," Hana said.
"I'm only thinking of her best interest. I don't think he is good enough for her. Yamato is perfect," Akito said.
"Yamato is perfect. That's all we hear," Uo barked.
"PLEASE stop arguing! Let's pick twenty-five guys and get this over with. We can argue later, but we promised to have the list by one and it's twelve," Tohru said.
Hana looked through the list. "We've picked twelve guys so far and ten are eliminated. Twenty-eight to go," Hana said. "Thirteen more spots left."
It was almost one when they finished. The last couple spots were really hard to choose.
When they exited the auditorium, they found Yamato waiting patiently with flowers in his hand.
"These are for you," he said, handing them to Tohru.
"Thank you. You didn't have to wait here for me," she said.
"I know, but I was hoping we could go out for lunch," he said.
"I don't know. I was going to have lunch with Uo-chan and Hana-chan," she said.
"They can come along too," he said.
"What do you say? Do you want to have lunch with him?" Tohru asked her friends.
"Sure."
"Akito, are you coming?" Tohru asked.
"No, I have a meeting with someone. I'm sorry. Maybe next time," he said.
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Kagura took Kyo to his home. On the way, he transformed into a cat. Luckily, no one was outside because of the weather.
When she arrived to Shigure's house, she was glad it stopped thundering, but it was still raining. She felt bad that he probably wasn't going to make it to the next round.
She pulled the covers over Kyo in his cat form. All he needed was sleep. She should probably cook something so when he wakes up, he'd probably be hunger.
"I wonder where Shigure is," she said aloud, heading toward the kitchen. "I think I'll make his favorite dish."
She started preparing the fish.
Kyo woke up to the smell of fish. It was his favorite dish. He was still a bit tired, but he didn't feel right. He pulled the blankets off him and realized he wasn't wearing any clothes. He groaned. He didn't know what happened, but he knew that he wasn't going to be seeing Tohru any more.
Once dressed, he walked downstairs seeing Kagura cooking. He was thirsty and wanted milk. He opened the refrigerator.
"Kyo, you shouldn't be out of bed. Are you still tired?" Kagura asked worriedly.
"I'm fine, but what happened. I remember falling during my audition," he said.
"I don't know, but it was really pouring. Yun-chan was going to take you home, but I was there so I took you home. On the way, you transformed," Kagura said.
Kyo's face turned disbelief.
"No, don't worry. No one saw you. I'm sure you're hungry. I cooked your favorite dish. It's almost ready. Why don't you go wait in the dining room," she told him.
"So you've been taking care of me?" he asked.
"Yup. I don't know where Shigure went, but I'll leave once he returns," Kagura said. "Looks like it's ready. Here," she said, handing him a bowl.
Kyo was about to take a bite when he looked at Kagura. She was sitting across from him looking at him with a happy face.
"Aren't going to eat?" he asked her. "It doesn't feel right eating when you made it and you're not eating it."
"No, I'm not hungry," she replied.
Suddenly, her stomach growled. She blushed.
Kyo moaned. He placed his bowl in front of her.
"Huh?" she asked.
"Take it," he muttered.
She didn't take it.
"Take it, d---it! I'll get another bowl for myself," he ordered.
Kagura didn't obey.
Kyo sighed and placed the bowl in front of her. He went to the kitchen for another bowl for himself.
The two ate in silent. Once Shigure came home, Kagura left.
'Why did she take care of me? It felt kinda nice, but why wasn't she all over me like usual? I wonder what's up. I think that I kinda like her, but only as a cousin. Maybe this feeling isn't so bad,' Kyo thought.
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"Motoko, how are things with Yuki?" Akito asked. They were in his house and it gave her the creeps.
"ERGH! You're cousin is so hard to get. He is too stubborn, but so sexy. I even confessed to him I loved him, but he rejected me. You know, I'm beginning to regret this, but I remember that he's so sexy and I love him," she yelled, punching the couch.
"Yes. At today's audition, he was so close of not making it to the next round, but our cousin had to show up. You see, Kyo was unconscious and he was going to take him home and forfeit, but things didn't go as plan,' Akito told her.
"Why must things not go the way we plan? How's Yamato doing with his part?" she asked.
"I don't know, but after we picked the next twenty-five, he was outside with flowers inviting the girl and her friends for lunch. I don't know what he sees in her," Akito spat.
"She probably thinks she's all that having Yuki in her clutches. She could have any guy she wants, but picks my man," Motoko said, folding her arms.
"If you don't keep your end of the bargain, I wouldn't be calling him 'your man'," Akito said. "Besides, you wouldn't want Yuki. You need a better man who's 100 man. He can be very disgusting sometimes, but not as bad as the ca…Kyo," he told her.
"What do you mean?" she asked.
"If you find out, you're going to regret it."
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Yamato took the girls out to the fanciest restaurant in town. The girls stared in astonishment at the place.
It was enormous! It was a three-story and six-star restaurant. (A/N: I made it up to explain how fancy and expensive it is) The tables had white tablecloth with gold china. A small red rose was placed at the center on the table. The chairs were black with red cushion. The columns were made of marble with gold trimmings reaching to the third floor. On the second and third floor, there was a gold rim so no kid would fall down. A clear elevator was in the middle of the room. The carpet was red. Chandeliers were glistening the room.
The hostess led them to their table, which happened to be on the third floor. People eating lunch noticed the pop sensation and wanted to meet her, but were afraid of her friends.
Once seated at their table, you could see that there was a big window by every table on the third floor where you could look outside and enjoy the view. From their table, they could see the ocean. It was shimmering for the reflection of the sun.
"WOW! It's so gorgeous! You really didn't have to take us here," Tohru said sincerely.
"It's no big deal. I'm just glad that you like it," he said, flashing a smile.
"She's right. You're gonna be spending big bucks here and the contest isn't over," Uo said.
"Tohru's rich, but we never go to fancy places like this," Hana stated.
"Well, then it's time for you to enjoy it. It's on me and don't feel nervous about the price," he said.
When the girls opened the menu and saw the price, they gasped.
"$5 for water alone? That is nuts," Uo said.
"$50 for a lobster?" Tohru exclaimed.
"$500 for a bottle of wine?" Hana said.
"Are you crazy!" they yelled. The yelling grabbed many of the customers' attention. They were wondering what the outburst was about.
"Don't worry. I know it seems high, but I've been here before and it's OK. I can afford it. It's only expensive because the food is perfect. Nothing out of place, the water is fresh and pure." Yamato said.
"It's not about affordable to you or not. I know you're trying to impress Tohru, but we never go into fancy places like these because we're not like you. We like simple and plain. Maybe a restaurant here and there, but not like this," Uo told him.
"Will you please calm down? It's only for today. Next time, I won't take you guys here," Yamato said.
The girls finally gave in after the argument. Once they return to their hotel, Uo burst.
"Tohru, I know he's trying to impress you for Akito, but that was too much."
"I agree. Just because you're rich doesn't mean that he had to try and top it," Hana said in her monotone voice.
"Uo-chan, Hana-chan, you have to give him points for trying. I wasn't really comfortable eating it, but I didn't want to be rude," Tohru said.
"Hey Tohru, would you choose him in the end?" Uo asked a few minutes later.
Tohru looked at her. It was a surprised question. "I don't know. There are the other contestants," she said slowly.
"Like Yuki?" Hana pointed out.
Tohru didn't say anything, but her face told all.
"I'd thought you'd like to know that his waves today were strange," she began.
"Another wave report from Hana," Uo joked.
"It seems as though he is troubled by something. From his waves, it was his heart torn by two sides: love and pain. I have a suspicion that Akito's up to something," she stated.
"Speaking of Akito, I've had an idea for awhile. He's beginning to get on my d--- nerves. Why don't we get a new contractor after the contest?" Uo suggested.
"But…wouldn't be unfair?" she asked.
"Yeah, but he's being unfair to you. Let's get revenge. Any company would love to have you," Uo insisted.
"I don't know. He was the one who started me into being famous, but is it worth it?" she asked.
"Just think about it Tohru-kun," Uo said.
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Author's Note: Things are going to heat up. Just wait until ten remain. Let's see what they'll do to get her attention, but what about our devious trio? Will they win? Everyone just has problems with love, but destiny has a funny way of working!
Sorry about the grammar mistakes if there are any! At least I updated right?
R&R!