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Chapter 11: Meeting Akito
Akito looked at the girl sitting on the floor before him. This was the little trouble maker who had run off, the one who had actually finally convinced that disgusting cat to fall in love with her. She was truly pathetic, but the others in the family cared for her, more than they cared for him. When she ran away, they stopped everything to go and find her, if Akito died tomorrow, they'd be dancing on his grave.
Akito knew they all despised him, and it irritated him when they found they could love someone else. And this girl had forged a bond with that, that creature! If Akito could not be happy, why should some ill tempered, orange haired monster?
The long silence and intense gaze from Akito was making Kagura uncomfortable. She shifted in her seat, as Akito stepped towards her.
"You're back, safe and sound I see." The family head's voice dripped insincere compassion, "I'm so relieved that you were found."
Kagura sat, her legs tucked neatly beneath her. But her hands clenched in loose fists on her lap trembled, giving away her nervousness.
Akito didn't miss this small sign, and faint grin spread across his features, "And by Kyou no less, I'm sure that you were thrilled to find he cared."
"Yes." Her one word reply was barely audible.
Akito's eyes narrowed, "Still, I've never understood what you see in him. He's vile, a true monster."
Kagura looked up, tears in her eyes at hearing her Kyou insulted in such a way, she opened her mouth to speak, but shut it again in silence. Any arguing with Akito would only lead to worse than what was already in store.
"What, you have something to say, Kagura? You really think he's capable of caring for you? He's incapable of feeling."
A low frustrated growl came from Kagura, but yet she was silent. As with all the other Soumas, despite the fact that she could easily put the head of the family out of commission, she didn't even contemplate it. The family would remain loyal to him till the end.
"You can't possible really care about him. You've seen the true nature of that creature, it's disgusting." Akito stepped a little closer, quirking a brow at the silent boar, "You're being very quiet, don't you have anything to say?"
He was trying to provoke her into giving him a reason to 'punish' her. Kagura knew it; he was daring her to say something, either way she would be in trouble. If she said that she loved Kyou, she would be at the mercy of his wrath, if she said she had nothing to say, she would be a liar.
"Akito, I, I love Kyou, I don't care what form he takes. I always have and always will love him." She flinched as he stepped close to her, backhanding her roughly.
"You love him! Is that why when he was in his true form, you stayed hidden away in Shigure's house! Because you love him!" Akito's eyes narrowed as he watched her tenderly touch her reddened cheek.
"Yes. I…love him." Kagura repeated her confession, knowing she was now in too deep to try and back out, "And that is why I couldn't go after him. Because, I…I thought he…"
Akito leaned in an inch from her face. So, she admitted to caring for that beast, and yet she cared nothing for the head of her family, no one cared about Akito! No one! "You thought he what? Hated you? Of course he hated you! Kyou is incapable of love! Even now he's just using you! You can't really think he loves you!"
Akito hit her again, harder this time, leaving a bruise near her eye, and causing her to let out a small cry, more from surprise than actual pain.
Suddenly there was a loud crash as the door to the room smashed in. Akito turned to see who had dared break in. When he saw who was standing there he hissed one word, "You!"
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Staying just out of her sight, Kyou followed Kagura to the main house. He slipped into the house, undetected, and found the room where she was meeting with Akito. He heard Akito speaking, heard the things that were being said regarding him, and his true form, and still managed to keep his cool, though a pained look shown in his eyes.
At the sound of the first harsh slap, he put a hand on the knob, but he knew his interference would only make things worse, and he definitely didn't want Kagura mad at him. But when she was hit the second time and he heard her cry out, he couldn't stand it anymore; he kicked in the door and stormed into the room.
"You!" Akito hissed upon seeing him.
Kagura's eyes grew wide in surprise, "Kyou! What are you doing here!"
"Like hell I was gonna stay behind and risk having you end up like Rin!" Kyou fumed. Kagura stood to walk over to Kyou, but was pushed back down by Akito. Kyou snapped, "Hey! Don't! Touch! Her!"
Akito's eyes widened at this display of rebellion. He knew Kyou was bad tempered, and therefore had never had much interaction with the boy; it wasn't worth risking his fragile health to make this ill-tempered creature miserable.
Kyou's hair was on end as he stood his ground, his crimson eyes locked onto Akito's gaze, daring him to try and hurt Kagura.
Evil cliffy! Muwahahahah! Ok, I'm going to offer you a vote here. Here are your choices, cuz I have a few possible ways this story should go. 1) Akito could decide that rather than have to risk a confrontation he lets Kagura and Kyou leave. Not too exciting, but easier to write. 2) Kagura does something to push Akito into hitting her again, and that sends Kyou off the deep end and he fights back, and they have to flee. 3) Same as number two, except instead of fleeing Akito locks Kyou up.
Oh, and P.S. This isn't a choose your own adventure type thing, so I'm not in violation of the rules. I simply want some fan input into the direction of the story.
Prettypinkpeacock: Here's the update XD
Lucinda the Maid: Right, you didn't have to wait long. I just like reviews!
Ritchan-san: thanks! Well, you get to choose how the meeting turns out, unless of course, you vote in the minority 0.0 well, the next chappie won't be up for awhile.
