Well since I didn't write for so long, I'll write two chapters tonight. I hope you enjoy.
Point of No Return
No POV
Kyo stood in the doorway to the living room with his mouth hanging open while Ayame and Shigure said hello. They did their accustomed 'thumbs up' after babbling for a few minutes before Ayame noticed Kyo.
"Lucky Kyo! How is my little kitty?" Ayame bubbled and came towards Kyo. A vein on Kyo's forehead was pulsating and Shigure tried to save his friend from almost certain death.
In the kitchen Tohru was making lunch and humming to herself. She was Ayame's next target.
"Dear Princess Tohru, how are the horrendous beasts of this household treating you?" Tohru spun around so fast she ran into a surprised Ayame. A loud POOF was heard and Tohru fell to her knees.
"I'm sorry! I didn't mean to! I'm so so so so sorry!" She kept babbling to herself. Yuki came downstairs to see what the commotion was in time to see Ayame slither up Tohru's leg. She screamed and jumped around the kitchen. Yuki tried to calm her but she was really freaking out. Finally Yuki managed to get Ayame out of Tohru's clothes and held him very tightly.
Shigure chose this time to peek into the kitchen.
"Kill him right now, so I don't have to." Yuki said calmly tightening his grip around Ayame's neck. Shigure whimpered in fear at the sight of Yuki's rage.
"I'll do it," replied Kyo as he retrieved a paring knife from a cabinet. Yuki was about to hand Ayame to Kyo when Ayame transformed back into his human form. Tohru shrieked and hid her face in the corner still stammering "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."
It took a few minutes for everyone to calm down, but eventually they did. Finally they started to work out the details for Kyra's party.
(A/N I thought we could use some humor since the last few chapters have been so depressing.)
Half way through the planning session Kyo started to go to the roof, but stopped when he saw the rain. If he had been in his cat form the hair would be standing up on the back of his neck. Instead of the roof, Kyo retreated to his room; there he proceeded to listen to music.
Tohru brought him a snack after a little while but was hesitant to leave.
"Kyo?"
"Yeah?" He replied turning the music down and lying on his side. Tohru blushed not knowing what to say, as did Kyo. Ever since the hospital whenever they locked eyes they both ended up blushing. Yuki had noticed but hadn't said anything, but Shigure kept his observations vocal.
Sohma Estate
Kyra's POV
All my secrets were now laid out on the line. Haru could chose to accept me, or he could reject me. I wouldn't blame him since I am damaged goods, but I would never be the same without him.
"Kyra?" I looked at him and saw anger in his eyes. So this is Black Haru? I mused to myself silently. I realized where I had seen those burning eyes before. The day of our almost kiss, our first, when my father came, and when I had the bruise on my cheek. He did not continue. Instead he picked me up and laid me on his bed. Then he lay next to me. We slept much as the same as when we where at the Sohma estate the first time, but now I wasn't scared.
We must have slept for hours before I finally woke up. Haru's mother was standing over us. She noticed that I had woken up and gesticulated for me to follow her. Just then Haru rolled over and wrapped his arms around me like I was a teddy bear, preventing my departure. I shrugged and closed my eyes again. Haru's mother did not look happy.
It didn't take long for Haru to wake up a little while later. We looked at each other just content to know there were no more secrets. Out of the blue my stomach let rip a resounding gurgling clamor letting us both know that I was ravenous. I blushed and Haru laughed. My world was finally coming together. I was hesitant about going to the kitchen because of the day before, but Haru pulled me along after him.
His mother was sitting at the table drinking a cup of tea with a pair of shaking hands. She smiled when she saw Haru, but her expression went cold at the sight of me. I licked my dry lips and diverted my gaze. The woman I had met a few days before was now gone, hidden behind a terrifying mother hen protecting her chick.
"Is there anything to eat around here?" Haru asked her oblivious to the hostile glares she was directing at me.
"It's fine, I'm not that hungry. Maybe I should go back to the main house now," I peeped speaking as quietly as possible. I lifted my gaze to look at Haru. He was sitting on the counter next to the sink holding my hand. He appeared to be confused but his mother jumped to the bait.
"Yes, yes maybe it is time for you to leave. You are looking a little ragged Haru, I think you could use a few more hours of undisturbed sleep." She emphasized undisturbed as in I wasn't welcome while he slept.
"I'll see you later Haru," I said gently pulling my hand from his. I bowed respectfully and turned to leave while Haru still sat slightly stupefied on the counter. I looked back once at him regretfully and then took my leave.
It had stopped raining, but in its wake the ground was completely saturated causing my feet to make a 'shulp' sound every time I took a step. I halfheartedly mused that the mud was trying to tell me to stay at Haru's but his mother's hostility was all to present in my mind.
I entered the main house through the front door and saw Danika ringing her hands worriedly. When she saw me she let out a gust of breath.
"Where have you been! You said a few minutes; it has been almost a day! Why are you covered in mud? Why aren't you wearing any shoes? You'll catch a cold!" She continued on like this for a few minutes until I sighed.
"All I want is some food, a hot bath, then to fall into my bed and sleep for a week." I said tiredly. Automatically Danika put her hand on my forehead to check for a fever.
"All right dear, go get out of those dirty clothes and I'll call you when the bath is ready, you can eat while you bath." I nodded and continued to trudge down the hallway. I hadn't realized I was coming from the opposite direction than I had the day before, so I was surprised to hear Akito call my name.
"Kyra, please come in," he said softly. Just the sound of his voice caused goose bumps to rise on my arms and the hair to stand up on the back of my neck. Slowly I stepped into his room and the cold air assaulted my senses. He sat by the window looking out. Glancing over his shoulder I realized he could have seen yesterday's escapades very easily.
"What is it Akito?" I practically whispered as I sank to my knees. He stood and approached me. I watched his feet. Gently he touched my hair. It wasn't very tidy since I had stood in the rain, then slept on it without a chance to brush it, but he still stroked it.
"You have known a lot of pain, as have I. I believe you might understand me better than anyone else can." I stopped breathing when I felt his fist close on my head. He tilted my face to look at him and I was to shocked to know what to say. "I can see the sorrow in your eyes, has dear Hatsuharu rejected you?" Akito's eyes were like two black holes. Endless and cold, but the expression on his face portrayed understanding.
I nodded slightly without thinking. Akito's face morphed into one of rage and my heart started beating so hard and fast I was surprised it didn't break clean through my rib cage.
"He didn't, but I don't think he can ever look at me the same," I told Akito with tears forming in my eyes. He dropped to his knees in front of me and hugged me. It felt awkward, but I could tell Akito really needed this human contact. I felt his body shake slightly and a wetness on my shoulder.
Akito was crying. I put one hand on the back of his head and the other rubbed his back. For a few minutes I just held him like he needed to be held.
"Akito?"
"Hmm?" He mumbled into my shoulder.
"I have to go bath, eat, then I have to go to bed. Danika is scared that I might catch a cold, but I will come and see you tomorrow all right?" There was silence at first and I began to panic when I felt his grip tighten, but eventually he released me. I helped him stand up and move over to his bed before I left. He was sound fast asleep before I had even shut the door.
Haru's house
Telephone conversation between Yuki and Haru
"Hello?"
"Haru? This is Yuki."
"Oh, hey Yuki. What's up?"
"Shigure had an idea. He thought that we should throw a party for Miss Titsugumi tomorrow and I was wondering if you think she is up to it."
Haru thought about her jumping from a tree, climbing into his window, and smiled. "Yeah I think she's up to it."
"Great, can you tell anyone you think should come about it over there? We'll call every one else."
"Ok, I'll see ya tomorrow Yuki."
"Bye Haru."
Haru's POV
Momiji and I were walking around the property going to people's houses we thought would like to meet Kyra. First we stopped to invite Kisa, then Hiro, Kagura, and now we were on the way to see Hatori.
"Hey Hatori, Shigure's having a surprise party tomorrow in honor of Kyra's recovery, and you are invited!" Momiji squealed as he danced into Hatori's office. I shook my head but smiled at the innocence of him.
"Am I not invited?" A female voice inquired from inside the room. I felt the blood in my veins run cold. Momiji stopped dead in his tracks right inside the doorway. I didn't need to look inside to tell who had spoken.
"Um, hi Rin." Momiji stuttered and shot a glance at me over his shoulder.
"Is there someone else out there?" Rin inquired. She stepped into my view and yet again I was floor by the sight of her.
"Hello Suzu," I said politely. She nodded at me in return. "Of course you are welcome to come as well," There was a loud ringing in my ears and I was sure I was going to regret inviting her.
"I would be happy to come." (A/N GASP!)
Momiji and I continued on our way after that. Now we had to invite Kyra, without letting her know that it was a party.
"Hello Momiji, Haru, how are you today?" She was in bed reading. One of the servants had told us she didn't want her to get a cold so she had to spend the rest of the day in bed.
"We are fine, and we would like to invite you to Shigure's house tomorrow," I said bowing slightly as if I was a messenger from the Middle Ages delivering a message to a princess.
"I would love to, but it will have to be after I visit with Akito." I felt my eyes grow huge.
"Why are you going to visit with Akito?"
"I promised to," she replied looking at her hands.
"Momiji could you leave us alone for a minute?"
"Sure, I'll wait for you outside." I nodded my understanding, but stayed silent until I heard the door close. I then sat on the edge of Kyra's bed. She looked at me with sad eyes and I felt some of my anger dissipating.
"He called me into his room earlier today and we comforted each other. It was very strange; I can't really describe it. He cried on my shoulder, so I promised to go back tomorrow because he needs me. Please understand."
"I do understand, I'm not mad. Just promise me two things. One, don't let him take advantage of you he can be very manipulative if he wants to be. Second, don't tell him where you are going tomorrow."
"All right." I kissed her cheek and helped her settle down.
"Good night Kyra,"
"Good night Hatsuharu,"
Awww! I love happy endings! But don't worry it isn't over. There are lots of things I have yet to say or have people do. Tell me what you thought of this chapter! Bye now, boo yeah.(random)
