I just got back from watching the best movie gone play in the whole world. Or at least in my opinion. The Phantom of the Opera is my favorite and I just got back from watching the movie version with my friends. I just had to gush about it because I love it so much, so if this chapter is a little … distracted… you will know why.
Also, I was asked why Kyra did not tell everyone her secret, and what her secret was. The first part is she is scared of what they will think. She has been rejected in the past. The second part, I can not answer. If you cannot figure it out, it will be revealed later. All right on with the story!
Point of No Return (he he, I got this title from Phantom)
Akito's POV
Shigure's normal annoying self was really subdued as we poured over the books in the library. There had to be some scientific explanation that will help us understand our predicament.
"Eureka!" Shigure exclaimed causing me to jump in surprise. Anger built in my mind. If Shigure didn't find anything this time, then I am going to… "Look Akito! I found an example of Kyra's … ordeal… in this Psychology magazine. It says 'When a child is beaten or shutoff from a parent for an extended period of time, there are signs of loss. Their emotions are shown less; there is less thought, and even the body itself begins to deteriorate. In some cases parts of this child's soul are thought to be lost,'(A/N I made this up to fit the story, so don't think I know for sure.)" I looked at Shigure not understanding his point.
"What does that have to do with us?" I asked tiredly sitting down in a worn chair. My body ached from being alive, and my head pounded like I was sitting directly next to a bass drum.
"Is it not true that when we hug a person of the opposite sex, the curse reads their soul and reacts to that? Thus if Kyra's is not complete, she would not be affected," Shigure replied with pride glowing in his eyes. My mind was the one to stray this time. That poor girl has lost part of her soul from being neglected. Maybe she would understand my pain… "Akito? Did you hear me?" I looked at Shigure shaking my thoughts from my head in the process.
"Yes, that seems to make sense. Will you please call Hatori? I wish to go to bed," I tried to stand but my legs would not move. I pushed with my arms, but my legs just gave away from beneath me when I tried to take a step. I felt rage build at my body's own weakness.
Hatori rushed in and attempted to pick me up from the floor. I swatted his hands away and tried to stand yet again. I managed two steps on my own before my legs buckled. I then let Hatori carry my back to my room.
There I sat on my bed most of the night staring out my window. I tried to imagine what Kyra had been through and if she would understand my pain. Slowly sleep caught me in its clutches and I drifted off into a fitful dream.
Kyra's POV
The day had past just like the other days had until a nurse came into my room at seven o'clock. She carried the key to my harnesses. She then proceeded to free me from my restraints. We were all stunned into silence until she left. I stretched my arms for the first time in a while and ignored the protest my body made as I moved as much as I dared. My wrist was throbbing, but the fact that I was free dispelled any complaints.
I asked everyone to leave for a while so that I could bath. They obliged me and I began to take a blissful bath. When I was finished I changed into clean pajamas and Tohru had changed my bed sheets. I felt like a new person.
The thought of climbing back into the bed made my queasy at the because of the prospect of being reattached, but when only Haru came back into the room the thought was pushed out of my mind. He sighed gently before he noticed me enter. His quick intake of air was all that told me he was surprised by my appearance. I knew my hair was now shiny and clean, instead of my accustomed 'do of wearing it down, it was in a ponytail at the nape of my neck.
I realized then Haru had never seen my whole face at the same time and I felt a blush spread across my cheeks. This was the first time we were alone in what seemed like forever and I felt the all familiar sparks in the air. The very sight of him made me want to giggle. I quickly squashed that reaction and continued into the room.
"There is something I wanted to talk to you about," Haru began. I drew my knees up to my chest and hugged them with my good arm waiting for him to continue. His eyes seemed to plead with me to answer his question, but I was worried about what it was. "You had said that Christian was your first love, and I was wondering … if … you still… did," I pushed the growing lump in my throat down as far as possible and tried to think of a suitable answer.
"In a word, yes. But not in the way you think," I hurriedly added as his eyes filled with sadness and anger. I went to continue but the door burst open with a smack as it hit the wall. There stood Christian in his shining glory. He was silhouetted with the light from the hallway, but I still knew who he was.
He rushed into the room and gathered me into a heartfelt hug. After a few seconds of shock from Haru and I he spoke. "Hello Miss Titsugumi, it's nice to see you again." He did not smile but his eyes held his heart. His sunny blonde hair fell slightly across his eyes and he looked like he same innocent boy he had been two years ago. His sapphire eyes bore into my green ones and they seemed to look straight through me.
"Ahem," Haru cleared his throat trying to be noticed. I glanced at him and saw anger and hurt all over his face. Christian released me and turned towards Haru.
"And you are?" he asked challengingly when he saw the way Haru an I were looking at each other. Haru straightened in his chair and puffed his chest out like one of those Japanese Fighter fish when their territory is in danger.
"I am Hatsuharu Sohma, you must be Christian." Recognition shown in Christian's eyes and a polite smile graced his perfect face.
"You are the one who called me correct?" Haru nodded his head yes. Christian then turned to me. "I missed you," he started and before I even knew what he was doing he kissed me. I was so shocked my mind went blank and I was at a loss of what to do. I heard Haru stand up violently from his chair and start towards the door. I pushed Christian back long enough to see hatred for Christian burning in Haru's eyes. I felt horrible as if I could have prevented Christian's 'attack'.
"What's wrong Kyra? Did you not like my hello?" Christian asked with a playful smile. I was torn. If I went after Haru Christian would certainly know we liked each other. Or had liked each other, I thought pessimistically. But if I stayed here Haru would get the wrong idea.
"Why did you do that Christian?" I asked as I punched him in the shoulder only partly joking. He stood up to his full height of 6'2" and I felt like a dwarf. (A/N I don't think 6'2" is very tall seeing as I'm taller than that and if you want to know how tall I am, then ask) "I'm glad you came," I admitted as I stood and hugged him this time.
"I wouldn't have missed it," he whispered and hugged me back.
Haru's POV
I burst out of Kyra's room and didn't talk to anyone. I went straight up to the hospital roof and began to pace. The door opened and I looked up hoping Kyra had come after me, but I knew that she still couldn't climb three flights of stairs. Kyo stood before me with out a facial expression.
"What do you want?" I scoffed and began to pace again. I knew Black Haru was taking over, but instead of fighting it I succumbed to him easily. I turned back to Kyo with new eyes and he recognized me as such.
"Do you want to talk about anything?" He offered. I looked at him skeptically then sat down on the slightly wet roof. Kyo came over and sat next to me. For an hour we sat in compatible silence. I wanted to rip Christian's head straight off his neck and Kyo seemed to stew over some private issue. We were perfect company for each other.
I think this is a good place to leave off. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. And FYI, the next chapter the sparks will fly evil laugh. Oh, and to answer a request, I don't think I can update like three time a day cause, um… I have a life. No offense of course, I'll try to up date more, but I don't think I could do that much. Well, my sister has take over our downstairs right now so I think I might start the next chapter. YAY for you.
