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Chapter Seven: (Kyo)

Kyo paced the hospital waiting room so fast, he almost seemed like a blur to anyone watching. He was frustrated.

Why won't they tell me anything? Why can't I see him? Akito did this…I know it. Oh Master! How could you let this happen? You're the strongest person I know! How could you let someone put you in a hospital? How?

But even though Kazuma was the strongest man Kyo knew, Akito was the most evil. Kyo did not doubt that if Akito really wanted to hurt someone, he could and he would. Kyo's eyes fell on Tohru.

He could hurt Tohru. If he knew…if he knew how I felt about her. He wouldn't hesitate. He already hates her. If she were with me…things would only get worse. That bastard Akito! I hate him so much.

Kyo stopped pacing and slammed his fist into the wall with all of the force he could summon. Everyone in the room jumped. A little girl sitting right under where Kyo was standing started to cry. A nurse came over to chastise him…

"This is a hospital… (Blah blah blah) Disturbing the peace… (Blah blah blah) Perhaps you should go outside… (Blah blah blah.)"

Kyo only took in half of what she said. He was too deep in his anger towards Akito.

"Fine, I'll go outside. But you better call me if he wakes up!"

Kyo left angrily and resumed his pacing once more out on the side of the building. A few moments later, Tohru joined him.

"Kyo? Are you alright? I'm so sorry about Kazuma."

"Why? It's not your fault. Its' that damn Akito…and mine,"

"No! Kyo, this was not your fault. Don't blame yourself. Kazuma wouldn't want you to. I wouldn't want you to."

Tohru suddenly turned very red. Kyo smiled at her.

"Tohru, you can always tell me what I need to hear. Thank you."

Tohru smiled back at him. But then but her lip and looked away. Her eyes were apprehensive when she met his gaze again.

"Kyo? About…earlier today. When you said…"

Kyo sucked in his breath sharply and cut her off.

"Wait Tohru! Don't. I know what I said earlier. But I can't. If Akito knew…I can't risk that. I can't risk you. You're too important to me."

"But…!"

"No, Tohru. I don't want to hear your answer either way. I'm sorry."

Kyo headed back through the automatic doors. Leaving Tohru standing there all alone. He couldn't bear either answer.

If she loves me, then she is in danger. If she doesn't…I just don't want to know!

"There you are!"

Kyo saw another nurse headed towards him.

"Your father is awake and is asking for you."

Kazuma smiled when he saw Kyo enter the room. Kyo, however, felt his heart sink.

"Master! What happened? How could this have happened to you?" Kyo gestured towards the thick bandage around Kazuma's head."

"It doesn't matter Kyo. I'll be alright."

(Flashback)

Akito struck out with his hand but Kazuma swiftly blocked him. Even sitting down, Kazuma could overpower Akito. Akito groaned in anger and frustration.

"You're pathetic! You think you can stop me? I'll get him, Kazuma. I will get Kyo and make him suffer for the mistake you made!"

And in that brief instant, Kazuma let his guard down. And an instant was all it took. Akito lashed out violently with whatever he could get his hands on. Being Sohma House, the room was well furnished with all sorts of antiques. Akito grabbed whatever he could and threw it blindly at Kazuma's head. He fell to the ground. The floor around him soon became sticky with his blood. In the moment before losing consciousness, he heard Akito's malevolent laugh.

Kyo…

(Present-Kazuma)

Kazuma could not bear the devastated look on Kyo's face. But he could not bring himself to retell for him how he retained this horrible injury. He was still very much in pain. Both physical and mental. He looked up to see tears in Kyo's eyes.

"Master…how could you let this happen to you? You're so strong. How did Akito manage this? What did he do?"

"He found my weakness."

"Which is what?"

But at a brief look from Kazuma, Kyo understood. He dropped his head and left the room.

He still can't bear to cry in front of others. I'm sorry Kyo. I've let you down. You thought I was invincible. You've always strived to defeat me. But now you understand…it IS you that defeats me.

Kyo…my son…you are my weakness.