Author's Note: Wow, took me long enough to update. Sorry ya'll. I've had to do a lot of stuff, with grad parties and such. Then the 4th of July came before I knew it, and I just haven't had a chance to update, plus I have frequent writer's block.
Disclaimer: I do not own the character's of FB. I just enjoy tormenting them by putting them in these situations.
Chapter 10: Bad News
Tohru had finished the dishes and was now sitting in the living room watching the television intently. She had discovered a cooking show, and was hoping to pick up on some good recipes to try. Upon hearing the sound of the door opening, and several sets of footsteps entering, her attention turned from the television to the voices in the entrance, and one in particular that announced the return of her housemates.
"Miss Honda, we're back." Yuki walked into the living room and sat down near her, looking less than joyful, despite the safe recovery of Kagura.
As the Shigure and Hatori entered the room, each looking just as dejected as Yuki, she blinked questioningly, "What's wrong?"
"Where is Kagura?" Shigure wasted no time getting to the matter at hand.
"Oh, she's out with Kyou. They went on a walk together! They should be home soon though so don't worry about her."
"So," Looking out the window, Hatori sighed as he spoke, "He really has begun to return her feelings."
"I never would have seen it coming." Yuki's gaze fell upon the floor.
Shigure shook his head slowly in thought, speaking quietly, and "This isn't going to end well."
A confused look spread across Tohru's face as she was quickly becoming concerned, "W-what's wrong?"
"Miss Honda, Akito asked that Kagura go see him." Yuki replied, his voice slightly flat in tone.
"What!" Kyou's voice came from the entrance of the room. The group in the living room turned in unison to see the orange haired boy standing in the doorway, his hand wrapped around Kagura's.
"Akito wants Kagura to go to the main house, preferably before the end of the day." Shigure stood leaning on a wall, and looking at the cat and boar, not missing the fact that the boy wasn't hiding his affection for Kagura.
"No! No way is that bastard gonna lay a hand on her!" Kyou snapped defensively, gripping her hand tighter.
Kagura placed her free hand on Kyou's shoulder, "No, Kyou, it's ok. I'll go."
"But, Kagura, you know what he does whenever-" But the boar didn't let her love finish.
"I know; I don't care." She said softly and smiled half heartedly at him.
"But-" Kyou looked around the room; everyone was watching the couple intently. Kyou let out a low growl like sound, and turned and ran from the room, seeking refuge on his precious roof.
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Kyou sat on the roof, his hands tightly grasping his ankles as he stared at the shingles before him. His eyes were half closed in concerned thought. He let out a soft sigh and his expression saddened. He knew what happened when people in his family fell in love. It had happened to Hatori and Kana, to Haru and Rin; he had never expected it to happen to him. He had never expected to fall in love, least of all with Kagura. A sad smile crossed his face, yes, he actually loved Kagura. When she wasn't pummeling him into oblivion, she was actually quite sweet.
A soft female voice called out from the ground below, "Kyou? Are you up there?"
The cat shifted position, sitting so he could look over the edge of the roof at her, "Kagura." He said softly to himself. Then, so that she could hear, "Yeah, I'm up here."
"I'm getting ready to leave; I don't want to keep Akito waiting." She sounded rather scared, Akito, though weak and sickly, was an intimidating character.
"Kagura, I wish you wouldn't go." Kyou's voice was unusually emotional; he was deeply worried about her.
"I don't have a choice." Kagura sighed as she looked at the ground.
Kyou jumped from the roof, landing at her side. The boar looked up in surprise, she hadn't expected him to come down, when he was on his roof, he usually stayed therefore awhile, and it hadn't been more than five minutes.
"I'm coming too." His voice was determined, but Kagura knew she had to try to change his mind. As much as she would love having him at her side, having him there would only make things worse.
"Kyou, no." She shook her head, sending ripples through her chestnut hair.
"Kagura, I'm coming with you." The cat's fists were clenched at his side with determination.
"I said, NO!" Kagura shouted and pushed him to the ground, turning and running off.
Kyou climbed quickly to his feet and dashed after her. He wasn't going to let her face Akito alone.
Ok, I already have an idea what's going to happen when Kagura meets up with Akito. This story just gets better and better! Wee! Again, sorry it took SOOO long to update.
Darkblinds: Sorry this update took so long.
Promise Keeper: Thanks you very much for your kind words, as always
Lotus Mika: The Kagura Kyou walk was sweet. And the Ha'ri/Kana thing makes me wanna cry too.
Ritchan-san: Wow, the best one you've read as of yet, huh? I'm very flattered. Sorry it took so long to update, but I've had writer's block. I'm glad you feel the people are all IC.
Haruko Sohma: Thank you for your support on my portrayal of Ha'ri. I'm never very good at writing for serious characters, and I wasn't sure if I could get him. I'm glad you liked the walk scene.
Lucinda the Maid: Akito is male, at least as far as the character's are concerned. Bare in mind that most of them never knew Akito was female anyway. And I haven't gotten that far in the Manga.
NightBlue: Well, things aren't gonna get as violent as I originally had planned, but if I say much more it'll ruin the next chappie, which I already have ready to post!
