Hola! This is Kede Diem again... with yet another chapter. But first I must take care of something...

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Stabbing Immortal Regrets

Chapter Four

Black and White and the Dog: Part III

Tatsuya was crying again, this time in the corner of Hatori's office. He was there when the doctor walked in. He had a long gash in his knee and his lip was busted again. He'd heard maids whispering about how Kita had been screaming earlier. This explained everything.

"Tatsuya... I thought I told you to stay away from Kita..."

The boy looked up. "B-but he summoned me, Hari. H-he said he needed to talk to me."

"And what happened when you got there?"

The boy started shaking. "He asked why my mommy was so ugly." With that, he started to ball again. Hatori sighed.

"Where's your father?"

The horse rubbed his eye. "At home."

"You want to go get him for me?"

Tatsuya nodded and ran off. It was pouring cold rain outside. Hatori lit a cigarette and leaned back in his chair. He blew out the smoke with a sigh. That child needed to get into a better environment. The dragon just wished he could do something about it sooner. He was most certainly glad Kita's twin sister wasn't living at the main house. She was a very normal child, and Kita was a very angry child. The only time they saw eachother was at new years. And even then, when Kureno and his household would leave, Kita would be laughing, and Kari, Sora and Kubo would be balling. That was the power of this child.

Hatori lifted his head as he heard a knock on the door. Tatsuya came in gripping his fathers shirt.

"Tatsuya," Hatori said. "You may go home now."

The boy nodded and ran off. Hatori looked at the man standing in front of him.

"Have a seat, Momiji."

(Kureno's House)

Arisa was combing Sora's hair while Kari got into her dress. Kureno was combing his son's hair. They were all wearing warm colors, and they all looked like they were going to a wedding. The looks on their faces, however, made them look like they were going to a funeral.

"Mom... I feel sick," Kubo said. "I don't like this."

Kureno sighed. "None of us like this. None of us can do anything about it, either." He looked at his wife, who was starting to french braid Sora's hair. She bit her lip.

"I heard from Hana today."

Kari walked over to Sora, motioning for her to zip up her dress. "Really? What did she say?"

Arisa laughed. "She said the waves were telling her something good was in store for everyone and that we shouldn't worry." She tied a ribbon in Sora's hair. "I told her I'd call her tonight after the meeting. She said I didn't have to." She motioned for Sora to leave and for Kari to sit down.

"I like auntie Hana," Kubo said happily. "She's nice and kind of... well, enchanting?"

"Yeah," Kari said. "She's way cool. Sora, do you remember the time she shocked that hobo that was bothering us? He called her a witch."

Sora giggled. "That was funny. I thought the guy was going to pee his pants."

Arisa rolled her eyes. "She was always crazy... but she was a great friend." A sad look crossed the womans eyes. Kureno gave her a concerned look.

"Arisa?" He asked.

"It's nothing," she said quickly. "I just hope everything turns out OK." That damn writer.

The family finished getting ready and piled up in the car, heading for Sohma house.

(Sohma house, an hour later)

Hatori sat behind the two girls, next to Shigure. Both men were dressed in black suits, there hair combed back. Behind them sat Kureno and Arisa, Kubo in between them. They were all waiting silently.

Hatori looked over at Shigure. The dog had his eyes closed and a slight smirk on his face. As usual, the idiot seemed to be enjoying himself. It didn't matter what anyone thought of him. And if wishes were reality, Arisa would have had that dog killed a long time ago. But that didn't bother Shigure. In fact, the more she loathed him, the more amused he was. It drove the doctor abosolutely crazy. Then again, he had been dealing with this kind of thing for years.

Suddenly the door slid open, and there, in a black yukata, stood the head of the family. His hair fell to his shoulders, and he was so white he looked dead. His eyes seemed black as his glare pierced through every soul in the room. His aura was definate; he loathed every healthy creature in the room, for no adequate reason really. He hated them all because he could, and although he was only ten years old, he was the most terrifying thing in th world to those girls, especially to Kari. As he looked at the girl he smirked, delighted to see her eyes shaking. He took his seat.

"We all know why we're here," he sneered. "So let's just get to the point. They, as members of the Juunishi, can't live with them..." he gestured towards Kureno and Arisa. "Anymore. We have to relocate them. However, only one person is willing to take them in. Shigure, I want an explanation."

"Of course, my dear Ki-"

Kita was up in a flash. His long finger nails clawed into Shigure's neck. He pulled his face an inch from his and lifted his chin. Looking down at him, he hissed, "Never, ever talk to me like you love me. I'm not so weak that I'll fall for the same tactics that my father did." He pushed the dog back and returned to his seat. Shigure bowed his head.

"There are many schools where I live-"

"I know the circumstances," Kita snapped. "I want to know what you're scheming, bastard."

Kari suddenly burst into tears. This was the kind of situation she hated. Kita snapped so easily. She had hoped the meeting would go without incident.

Suddenly, a painful jolt of pain emerged from her head. She let out a cry of pain as Kita brought her up to face him. His arms wrapped around her as he growled, "What's the matter, Kari? Do I scare you?" With that, he threw her to the ground. He kicked her. "Sit up."

Kari forced herself up, tears streaming down her face. Somewhat satisfied, the head of the family sat back down. Suddenly, the door slid open again. A man walked in and knelt before the head of the family. Kita scowled.

"Hatsuharu... why the hell are you here?"

The man sat up. "Uh, yeah... I want custody of the girls... I had a dream last night..."

Kita rolled his eyes. "You're late. Don't tell me, I already know you got lost. Idiot."

The cow shrugged. "Sorry."

Shigure stood up. "I thought I told you six, Haru."

He started to walk out. "I resign. He can have them." He walked out of the room. Kita rolled his eyes.

"I knew he was scheming something. Whatever." He stood. "As there is only one person who is willing to take them in, he automatically gets them. Talk with Hatori about the legal matters. I'm going back to bed." He walked over to the hiccuping Kari and kissed her on the head, and then left.

Arisa jumped up. "No way..."

Kureno smiled. "Hatsuharu, you saved the day."

The cow shrugged. "Sensei told me about the meeting. I just thought that I'd come. Besides," he hugged both of the girls. "I love these kids."

Sora looked at Kari. "Um... are you OK?"

The tiger nodded. "It hurts, but I'm OK." Arisa fixed her hair.

Kubo tilted his head. "Where are you going to live?"

Hatori gave Hatsuharu a paper. "We will take care of all the financial issues. This will be your new apartment. Momiji gave us hookups."

The cow nodded. "I'll get some furniture. You guys can move in this weekend."

Hatori watched them talk together. He sighed. Shigure, Shigure, Shigure. He would never figure the dog out.

Kureno and company eventually left. The cow started to walk out as well.

"Haru," Hatori said. The man turned around.

"Thankyou."

The smiled and left. The maids hurried in to clean up the blood on the floor.