Chapter 3: Of Orders and Congratulations

Princess Sango

Week Later…

Shigure insisted that Tohru hold a baby shower at his house, so that's exactly what happened. He had told Yuki about the idea, but instead of the traditional, 'girl's only', it would be Sohma's and two outside friends. Shigure asked Yuki to keep Tohru away from the house and take her someplace far. Shigure would do the rest.

So today Yuki took Tohru out for a small date to a movie, which should give Shigure long enough to set up the house and let the guest come inside. When they were out, Yuki liked the feeling of just Tohru, but she didn't have the 'pregnant look' yet. Looking over at Tohru he smiled, "Tohru, what about this movie?"

Tohru looked at the movie which seemed like a small love story with some fighting, "Sure Yuki, let's go see that one."

Yuki smiled as they told the person giving out the tickets they would like to go see the movie 'Tears Unmoving' and entered the theatre. Tohru smiled as they entered and took their seats as the lights dimmed and the movie started.

Meanwhile, in Shigure's house…

Shigure smiled as Kagura, Ritsu, Rin, Hiro, and Kisa showed up. Kisa gave Shigure a hug and then looked around, "Where is everyone else?"

Shigure looked down at Kisa, "Satchan, they won't be here for another hour and a half an hour, you guys came quite early." Kisa smiled up at Shigure and nodded before looking around the room at Hiro and told him to try to help.

Hiro of course softened slightly and helped Kisa with what she decided to help her. While Shigure told Rin to be nice to Tohru, and Ritsu not to freak out over every little thing, and he also told Kagura not to have an out burst about Kyo. All of them said they would try, but no promise was actually made. Hiro was going to be controlled by Kisa, so Shigure didn't say anything to the hot-headed kid.

Afterwards, when they were sure everything was decorated, Shigure told Kagura and Rin to go shopping for some snacks and he'd order take out. Also during that time Hatori came over with the cake, and also with a very energetic Momiji, Haru, Kureno, and Akito. Shigure looked over at Tohru and smiled at Akito and welcomed her, pulling Hatori aside for a moment, "Does Akito even know what this is for?"

"Of course Akito knows that this is for Tohru and she's pregnant. Akito had to be told as soon as a new member of the zodiac is or going to be born, she insisted on coming because it was Yuki's child. She was laughing though, but Akito knows how to behave, at least I hope," came Hatori's voice, looking over at Akito who sat on the couch and was talking with Kureno fondly, "She also insisted Kureno come too, because he needs to know about the next cat to shun, amazing is it not?"

Shigure sighed and shook his head before telling Hatori where to keep the cake. Getting the phone he called Ayame and he answered the phone saying he'd be right there after he called Shishou, who also wanted to come. Shigure told him to hurry before calling Tohru's friend. They didn't answer, but Megumi did and said he'd be right there, and that Arisa and Hana didn't tell him about anything, and that they'd already left.

He hung up the phone and went back out, seeing everyone saying hello to Akito respectfully and moving on. Shigure then heard a knock on the door and saw Arisa and Hana standing there, "Hello is Tohru here yet?"

Shigure paled slightly but pasted a smile on his face, "No, she's out with Yuki right now, but she'll be back soon. Tohru has no idea about this, please come on in."

Arisa and Hana both did and looked around, and when Arisa saw Kureno her eyes widened, but she saw fear in his eyes so she didn't speak to him. Shigure smiled at the two, "I guess you don't know everyone here, well please, allow me to introduce you. This is Akito over there and that is Kureno next to him, Akito is the head of the family."

Akito gave them a smile before introducing him and then turned to Shigure, "Why didn't anyone tell me other people were going to be here?"

"My dear Akito-san, this is only two of Tohru's closest friends and one more outside will come, I promise you," came Shigure's sweetened voice.

"Very well then Shigure, but I hope to see you afterwards," came Akito's voice as she backed away and sat back down next to Kureno.

Shigure only smiled pleasantly at Akito and then turned, "This is Rin, Hiro, Kisa, Hatori, Ritsu, Kagura, and I think you know the rest but soon Shishou and Ayame will be here. You'll see them soon, and Hana, you're brother is coming here too."

"You talked to Megumi?" came Hana's stoic voice, looking at Shigure.

"Um, yes, you see I wanted to know where you were, and he happened to pick up the phone…" came Shigure's voice.

"I see, oh well then, I guess he can come. He'd find me anyway," Hana sighed and then turned to Arisa before producing two gifts, "What do you want us to put these?"

Shigure pointed to the table that was already stashed with gifts, "Over there will do, since everyone had chosen that table. Soon we'll round up everyone and we'll get ready for Tohru and Yuki's arrival."

A door was heard and two pairs of foot steps could be heard coming inside, one belonging to Ayame and the other to Shishou. Shishou bowed to Akito and then moved quickly out of the way to place his present on the table. While Ayame told Akito, "Long time no see Akito-san feeling well I hope?"

Akito gave Ayame a glare but nodded, "I'm fine Ayame, leave me now."

Ayame complied and placed his gift on the table before making his way to Shigure, "You didn't forget about me, now did you Gure?"

"Never Aya, why would I forget you? Your brother should be home soon, but I wish to talk to you," Shigure answered, pulling Ayame and Hatori inside the study so they could speak.

"What is it Gure?" asked Ayame, looking up at him confused.

"Yuki doesn't think he could handle this child," came Shigure's voice.

Hatori sighed, "Did he tell Tohru yet?"

"No, he's still fighting his human side and the cursed side. Ayame, I wish you could help him," Shigure answered, looking over at him, "Your brother needs you now."

"I know but what if he doesn't want me to?" came Ayame's voice, startled by the news.

"He needs you now Aya, so please don't give him trouble. Also don't push too hard on the subject, and don't let Tohru catch wind of it," came Hatori's voice, "Now let us get back to the party."

All emptied out of the study to hear another, male stoic voice and turned to see Megumi, all dressed in black next to his sister. Arisa was laughing at something one of the two said before they heard a phone ring. Hatori answered it to hear Yuki's voice saying they were rounding the corner to the house. Soon this was announced to everyone else where they closed the windows and turned off the lights. Even Akito hid because of Kureno's slight begging to at least enjoy something like this, but even this task was done grudgingly.

When the door opened you could here Tohru and Yuki's voice and when they stepped into the living room, the light was flicked on by Yuki a big surprise was heard all around were smiling and Arisa and Hana came forth and hugged Tohru, "Surprise Tohru, oh were we surprised when we received this call."

Tohru smiled at her friends and then saw Megumi come forth, "Tohru is it really true?"

"Ah, Megumi-kun, yes it's true," came Tohru's voice gleefully as she hugged the younger boy and then turned to everyone else, "Wow, you did this all for me?"

"Hai Tohru!" came Momiji's voice as he ran up to Tohru, "We're really happy for you!"

Tohru smiled and then bowed to Akito, "Akito-san, what a surprise!"

Akito liked the girl's respect, even if it is her party, "Yes, I guess you could say it is. Congratulations Miss Honda."

"Arigatou gozaimasu Akito-san!" Tohru answered, carefree and happily as she stood back up and everyone started to swarm around her, but not to close. Kisa came first though as she hugged Tohru, "Hi Kisa-chan!"

Kisa gave her a small smile before backing away and soon everyone backed away so Tohru could sit in a chair. Akito walked up to her though, when everyone else wasn't looking, "So Miss Honda, are you excited?"

"Huh, oh, yes I'm very excited Akito-san! Are you okay with it though?" Tohru asked.

"I'm a little angry that Yuki didn't tell me, but you know what, I'll go congratulate him now," came Akito's soft voice.

Tohru nodded but soon they were slicing cake and eating and everyone was drinking and very happy. Momiji, who got hyper of soda suggested to Tohru to open up presents, so everyone got their presents and sat around Tohru, all except for Yuki and Akito, who were in the study.

"Why didn't you tell me?" asked Akito, looking at the book shelf.

"I-I didn't think it would happen this fast," Yuki answered, blushing.

"Now you're suffering from it aren't you Yuki? I know you are, it's only natural. A new cat is about to be born and that curse of yours is making you want to kill that baby as soon as it's born! Don't think I don't know, and not only that, I wish you to leave her as soon as that baby is born, show her some good time before that, but as soon as that baby's born, leave her. You can't go against me for long, and you've hit rock bottom." Akito looked at Yuki, whose eyes widened in fear.

"I-I can't Akito, that's our baby, our child!" Yuki whined almost.

"I order you to, so you must. Yuki, don't resist, have a good day."

Akito left the room and Yuki leaned up against the bookshelf for support, thinking about what his next move should be.

TBC…