Shigure: is someone going to get hurt?
Lina: Maybe... read and find out! I'm posting this so soon because I was excited and wanted to write more. lol So here you go! You know u love it.
Fruits Basket Past: Part 7: Pain
Shigure sat in a dojo not far from the path where he had been walking. It was a large room, it looked like the traditional training hall for jutsu (spell?). The woman was a professional, after all. This was another reason why he was nervous. She could pulverize him in an instant, since he did not get much exercise besides walking. She came in a moment later, with a tray of tea. She placed it before Shigure, who was kneeling politely, he did not see any expression on her face.
"How have you been since Konako's death?" She asked, suddenly, handing him the tea. He jumped a little.
"I've been... okay," he said in a quiet voice. The woman smiled, almost evilly.
"I heard that Akito passed away," she stated. Shigure nodded taking a sip of the tea, it was not poisoned. There was an awkward pause of silence. "It was your fault! You know that don't you? You're the one who took her to see him! You killed her!" She yelled, suddenly. Shigure jumped back, noticing how angry she was. He almost teared up.
"I... I'm sorry," he stated. The woman grew even more angry and took his arm and squeezed it hard. He cried out. Hatori was walking around near the area and heard the scream. He was also with Momiji, who looked worried. They went towards the house and saw the two, the door was open. This time tears formed in Shigure's eyes. She then grabbed him by the collar of his kimono and held him up, choking him a bit. Hatori rushed up them and tried to stop the woman, but got pushed back by her other arm. It was Momiji who jumped for her legs and she had to let go because of the force. Shigure was thrown back and he landed on his right leg, holding on to his neck. Momiji forced the woman over and Hatori pinned her to the ground.
"Murderer!" She cried. Tears fell down Shigure's face.
"I'm sorry... Mrs. Tia..." he mumbled, barely able to talk. The woman was able to sit up after she calmed down and Hatori and Momiji loosened their grips on her. Hatori helped Shigure up and Momiji glared at her and stuck out his tongue as they walked out. Shigure almost fell against the side of the hall as they were walking, tears still falling down his cheeks, eyes wide.
"You're becoming stronger, Momiji," Hatori said, smiling, trying to lift Shigure's spirit a little. It did not have much effect. Momiji smiled at the compliment and then looked at the sad Shigure and frowned again.
Hatori drove them back to the house and everyone was there worried. Shigure could not say anything, Hatori left Momiji to explain. He took Shigure to his room, Shigure could hardly see his eyes were so watery. Then the picture came into view. He fell on his knees and took it in his hands and hugged it. Hatori went to the other side of him and hugged him. He sobbed for over a half an hour.
After Momiji explained what happened Tohru started crying instantly.
"Poor Shigure! I wish I could do something," she stated, wishing she could just go in there and hug him.
"We'll just have to be there for him to make him feel better," Momiji suggested. Yuki, Kyo, and Kisa all looked worried. It did take a couple of days before Shigure could say anything about what had happened. He did not eat much, or do much at all for that matter. Hatori visited often and Momiji stayed over a couple of nights. It took awhile for him to heal, and he never saw Mrs. Tia again.
Lina: Hope u enjoyed! (Sniff) poor shigure! I wish I could hug him too...
Shigure: (Poof) (Turns into a dog)
Lina: darn... didn't work. hehe. Wait for the next chappie and review please!