Here is the next chapter!
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"Who is it?" I inquire although I already know, no one visits unless I tell them to come, except for Kureno and Hatori, I wonder, where is my rooster.
"It's US!" sings that stupid mutt in a high strung voice; I could tell he was directly outside the door. I could feel a migraine beginning in the depths of my mind. Shigure is going to kill me someday.
"Why are you still outside the door, get in here" I command coldly. Shigure opens the door to reveal him wearing his traditional robe under a coat and scarf that was far too large, Yuki wearing his school uniform, Kyo wearing his cargo pants, black shirt and a light sweater. Behind them, almost hidden, is Miss Honda. She is wearing a tight white blouse, and a short black skirt under a long white coat. They filed in and Miss Honda sits behind everyone else who is in a straight line, as if trying to hide. I give a small smirk. I rise from the floor, my robe slipping from my shoulder, and walked further outside, back into the weak sunlight.
"How have you all been?" I ask with growing malice in my voice.
"We've been well, Akito, but why did you call us here?" that stupid mutt dared to ask. He questioned me! He knows better.
"Do I need a reason?" I growl. They begin to get the hint that today is not a good day to visit.
"No, but I don't know how long Haru can contain Mii…" Shigure stops and falls silent.
"You will stay as long as I want you to; I am your God am I not. Aren't I more important than your stupid editor?" it wasn't a question, more an assurance of the social hierarchy of the room. I was at the top and it would stay that way, they would not question me. "Besides, I do have a reason." I dare them to question me again.
"Oh, really, what would that be?" that monster the Cat had the audacity to ask! I turned my head to face him, my eyes narrowed, catching a flask of defiance in his eyes. All hope of restraining my temper vanished, that monster dared to defy me, he is lower than Miss Honda in the hierarchy. I was their master, their God, I demand respect.
"Kyo did you just question me?" I purr as I kneel to his level as I run my hand down the side of his face.
"YES, d-d-damn-it, tell us what the hell is g-going on!" He snaps with him eyes averted, he is nervous being this close to me.
"And if I don't want to?" I provoke him, this will be fun. My eyes slide over to Miss Honda, I hold all the cards.
"Then I for one am out of here!" He challenged as he met my glare. My eyes narrowed and I swiftly back-handed him, sending him into Shigure.
"You will stay until I say otherwise Kyo, you should feel blessed to be allowed to roam free on the grounds, but as you know that can change" I stand as I shout. This is used to threaten and remind him of his cage that lies just a few yards away. I see his eyes widen and shift towards the direction of his cell.
"If you don't want me loose on the grounds then I'll just leave!" Kyo shouts as he stands and starts towards the door, wanting more than anything else to get out of my chambers. I react quick as a cobra and latch my hand onto his arm, stopping him cold.
"Yuki, Shigure, Miss Honda, wait here. Kyo come with me, now!" I stride passed them, dragging Kyo along with me.