Hey! Thank you for all the lovely reviews….and now on to ch.3!
A/N: Ok I'm on my grandma's comp and it doesnt have a spell check thingy so...yeah there will probably be some errors in spelling...but i tried my best ok! So dont send reviews saying "damn...what's wrong with you, you illiterate non spelling crack whore!" because I already know I cant spell so please be nice...my grandma's comp is ancient so give a sista a break ok?
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits basket or the song "Castle on a Cloud" from Les Miserables, but I do own this plot and al the characters from Kibou.
Ch.3: Lies my best friend told me
"Excuse me? What do you mean 'the dragon?" Yuki asked as he started to become very frustrated with the whole situation, "she means the dragon…as in the dragon of the Chinese zodiac" Tohru said softly but loud enough for the others to hear her. Shigure's brow furrowed slightly as he turned his prying dark eyes towards her "Tohru…what exactly are you getting at?" Shigure asked in complete serious tone.
Tohru lifted her head slightly letting her dark brown fringe shade her eyes darkly "I'm sorry Shigure-san…but I thought that perhaps you knew already…due to your closeness with Akito-san. But I guess it's not really a matter of secrecy any more since you're already involved in this…because of me…I-I'm so very sorry about all this confusion and worry I have caused" Tohru said in a strangely withdrawn tone as a small tear slid smoothly down her cheek.
The three Sohmas around her gazed wide eyed at Tohru as if just seeing her for the first time, Nikko gently slid his arm around Tohru's shoulder and gave her shoulder a reassuring squeeze as Tohru wiped away another stream of tears. "Well…it seems this may be a little harder to explain than I may have anticipated but…if you three wouldn't mind…let's move this into the house" Hikimo said in a comforting tone as she gestured inward to the house, the others all nodded and filed into the large house.
Once they were inside Shigure, Yuki, and Kyou all sat down on the longest couch together without protest, the room was strangely warm with a deafning silent tension coiled tightly inside the small living room. Yoshino, Nikko, Yumi, Nina, and Tohru all stood or sat on the opposite side of the room looking over at the confused faces of the three Sohma men. Tohru and Nina sat on a small love seat and Yoshino sat on the arm of the chair with Hikimo standing close by her as Yumi and Nikko leaned against the wall nearby, "well…where should we start…there's so much to tell…hmm I suppose the beginning is a good place eh?" Hikimo asked with a small nonchalant smile.
"First of all who exactly are you people? You just pop up all of a sudden and start calling shots and bossing everyone around! Saying that you're going to take Tohru away and thinking that you can just come and do as you please…what the hell is going on here?" Kyou asked angrily as he shook with silent fury. Tohru looked up with guilty tear filled eyes and looked over the confused/expectant serious faces of the three people she had lived with as her family for almost two years now…three of the people she loved most in this world…and the three people she had lied to the most. Before Hikimo could respond Tohru cleared her throat lightly and stood up.
"Please…Kyou-kun don't be mad at them…it's not their fault that this happened…it's my fault…I should have told you sooner but…i…I was hoping that maybe if I kept the truth to mysrlf I could somehow change the reality of that truth….and that truth is that I haven't exactly been honest with you all about who I really am and what I know" Tohru said in a steady voice as her eyes grew red and puffy as more tears leaked through. The three Sohmas looked absolutely shocked and slightly upset at the girl's revelation, "you see…even before I met you all…personally I knew about your curse because…well because your curse is connected to a similar curse…one that I myself am a part of" Tohru said as she wrung her hands nervously.
Everyone was silent as they waited for her to continue "you see…in a place far from here…another dimension actually, there is a curse similar to the Sohma curse of the zodiac spirits…well actually to those in this land it's seen as a blessing" Tohru said with a small smile as she looked back over at a smiling Nina. "Well you see just like here…in your curse…there are 13 people blessed with the vengeful spirits of the zodiac plus the cat…and the children born of these spirits are blessed with extraordinary abilities…far beyond that of normal human beings…well because…in…in this land…magic is as common and necessary as water is in the ocean" she continued as her face began to brighten slightly.
"You see…um…my friends and I…um we're part of that other zodiac and just like you all they can take on the form of their spirit as well…although a little differently of course" Tohru said as she bit her lip nervously awaiting whatever comments or reaction her three house mates would give her in return for her story. "That…this….it's unbelievable…you…you cant possibly be serious…Honda-san?" Yuki asked quite flabbergasted. But before Tohru could respond Shigure closed his eyes thoughtfully as he leaned back into the couch "oh but it is…you see…a long time ago Akito himself told me the legend of another world where our curse is duplicated…he said that it is knowledge only passed down to those possessing the god spirit of the zodiac…but he said that he had never personally met or seen them so we assumed it was a myth" Shigure said casually.
"Well as you can see…it is quite true! As our little Tohru-sama was saying we are all part of the zodiac as you three are…and there are eight more of us back in our country…Kibou" Hikimo interjected with a grand smirk. Kyou and Yuki both looked completely floored by this new discovery as they turned to Shigure "so you mean to tell me that there are 13 other people out there with the same condition as us…as me? And you knew about it? Tohru knew about it?" Kyou questioned Shigure hostilly. Shigure shrugged and smiled innocently "well…err yes…but it's as much a secret as the curse itself and only Akito and I know it…but how Tohru has come to know this…I'm not quite sure" Shigure said earnestly as the two younger boys sweat dropped.
"Honda-san…you said that you 'all' were part of this other zodiac…but…but what exactly did you mean…are you…um…cursed with a spirit as well?" Yuki asked rather nervously as he felt his heart begin to beat faster with curiosity. Kyou and Shigure's eyes found their way to Tohru as well and bore deep into her skin searching for an answer, Tohru bowed her head shamefully and nodded "yes…but…not quite the same as you may think Yuki-kun" Tohru said softly. The others looked at her curiously awaiting an answer until finally Nina jumped up excitedly "yup! Tohru-sama is our god…well goddess actually…so she's blessed like we are! Actually she's doublely blessed since she's a descendant of the Sakura family an…" Nina blurted out until she was cut of by the loud slap of a hand clamping over her mouth compliments of Nikko.
Yuki and Kyou looked up at Tohru in utter shock 'how could she…you mean she's their god? You mean she's just like Akito? No…she's not like that bastard…is she? How can I be sure…if she lied to us about who she really was…maybe these last 2 years have been a lie too. Do we really we even know her anymore' were only a few of the thoughts that swirled through both the minds of Yuki Sohma and Kyou Sohma they took in this new information. "So…you mean that…you….you….Akito…are…" Yuki sputtered incoherently as Tohru lifted her head slightly and turned away from her friend "yes…we are the same…opposing forces in the zodiacs you could say" Tohru said as her already shaky voice cracked slightly.
Everyone was silent after she said her piece and Tohru looked over to her two friends and watched with self loathing regret as neither of them would meet her eyes as they sat staring at the floor with hurt and confusion etched in their delicate features. Tohru suddenly felt sick to her stomach with guilt "um…I…excuse me I'm a little tired now…I think I'll go rest before I start dinner…um…excuse me" Tohru said tearfully as she quickly ran up the stairs to her room and shut the door behind her. As she ran up the stairs crying both Yuki and Kyou started to get up to go after her but Nikko stopped them with a simple shake of his head, "no…leave her alone…she's having a tough enough time dealing with this without you guys being up in her face…trust me she'll be fine" Nikko said sternly as he cast a worried glance over at the stairs.
"What do you know!" Kyou mouthed off hostily as he slapped his clenched fists to his thighs, angrily cursing his own helplessness towards Tohru. "Well despite the fact that he is merely a dead head feline…he is Tohru-sama's brother…so I suppose he must know something of her feelings" Yumi shrugged as she pushed a lock of dark grey hair from her face. Nikko's face reddened with anger "look you damn rat…are you trying to start something?" Nikko threatened Yumi, the petite girl simply smirked in response "oh please…I wouldn't dare embarrass you in front of these little boys" Yumi said with a superior smirk.
Nikko curled up his fist as if he were going to strike but he was cut off by a pleasant chuckle, "what the hell is so funny?" Nikko asked Shigure a bit perturbed. The older man smiled lightly before crossing his legs "I'm guessing that Nikko-san and Yumi-kun are the cat and the rat of the other zodiac…just like Kyou and Yuki" Shigure stated casually. Yoshino nodded "yes…however did you guess?" she said with a sarcastic drawl as she leaned farther onto the arm of the chair that was currently occupied by Yumi and Nina, Hikimo slid from her seat on the chairs arm into the seat quite comfortably and flashed a haughty grin towards her fellow zodiac member. "So Yoshi-Chan...what exactly do you have planned for tonight? I mean we cant exactly just tell her to pack up her things and leave. What about the other zodiac and their god...uhh...Akida...or something?" the silver haired woman asked nonchalantly as she twirled a lock of hair from her long fringe.
"It's Akito...and what do you mean...packing up and leaving? What's going on tonight?" Shigure asked as he leaned forward curiously, there was a slight pause after his last question as the five strangers all exchanged quick calculatign looks that didnt go unnoticed by the two younger Sohma boys. Yoshino cleared her throat "well...actually I'm not really at liberty to discuss matters that are strictly between those in or associated with the Sakura family...no offense of course. But dont get me wrong...we are very appreciative for your kindness towards Tohru-sama...but it's time she came back to be with her own people" the stoic mannered woman said with a small polite smile that never quite reached her eyes. Despite everyones seeming cool outward appearances the tense uncomfortable heat; seeming to radiate from all members present in the room, began to press down heavily upon everyone.
Suddenly Hikimo popped up from her lounging position and clasped her hands together happily "Oh! wasn't Taki-kun supposed to be going to talk to the head of the Sohmas about meeting Tomorrow? Oh goody! then i suppose he'll be comming back to meet us soon...i cant wait! It's been absolutely forEVER since I've seen my little puppy poodles!" the excitable young woman beamed. Nikko, Yumi, and Yoshino sweat dropped while the Sohmas just looked on in shocked confusion, "uh...who?" Yuki asked feebly. Yumi rolled her eyes "oh...she means Taki-san...the dog of our zodiac and coincidently Hikimo-san's bumbling idiotic playmate" Yumi said flatly and Hikimo pouted "oh Yumi-chan you're so cruel! How can you speak that way of my sweet Taki-koi? Besides...it's not really wise to disrespect your elder and superior officer" Hikimo said in huffy voice as she stuck out her tongue at the girl. "Dont worry she has my permission to call a spade a spade" Yoshino said as her patience slowly began to wane, "in other words, she's aloud to call you out for the dumbass you are" Nikko snorted callously. "What was that furball!" Hikimo snapped as she glared at the younger man. Nikko was about to reply when suddenly Kyou stood up from his seat "Stop it! damn it...just stop! this is insane...can we please for kami sake stick to the story here?" Kyou hissed angrilly causing the other cursed members of the room to halt their bickering.
"Right...so anyway, as i was saying sorry for any inconvience but after tonight Tohru-sama will no longer be able to stay here with you Sohmas...now another associate of mine has met with your god and has planned a meeting with your zodiac for tomorrow to...properly...thank you all and...do the whole 'goodbye' thing" Yoshino said quickly intergecting. Kyou and Yuki felt their hearts lurch at the casual finality thrown out in the word "farewell", the two teens for the first time that day were silent and didnt once interupt the conversation following. 'I dont believe this...this cant be it. This cant really be the last time we'll see her...can it? Something isnt right here' Yuki though to himself as he rested his chin his hand, staring out blankly at the wall. "So if it's of inconvience to you Shigure-san...could we maybe impose upon you for tonight? Dont worry all of us will be gone by tomorrow night...i assure you" Yoshino asked humbly as she bowed to Shigure, the novelist's lips quirked into a small smile and he nodded "of course...any friends of Tohru are friends of ours" Shigure said with a small nod.
"Oh good! I suppose the girls could sleep in Tohru-sama's room and Nikko and Taki can camp it in the den" Hikimo said happily as she stood up and aadjusted her short dress, "If she ever speaks to you again..." Yumi mumbled under her breath. The mention of Tohru's name caught the attention of Yuki and Kyou, finally breaking them out of their stupor. "And what exactly does that mean?" Yoshino asked Yumi curiously and the younger girl shrugged as she gave Nikko a quick glance, "you know how sensitive she is...after all this trouble you have caused her and the Sohmas today...I'm not so sure she'd forgive you" Nikko said nonchalantly as he ran a hand through his dark red tresses. "But the real question might be...will she forgive herself for the last 2 years..." Nina said suddenly becoming serious as her pink eyes darkened to a rich magenta.
11:05 that night
After a pretty hectic evening the house of Shigure Sohma had settled down considerably. Yuki, Kyou, and Shigure had become a bit less uncomfortable with the other zodiac members and had even managed through a meal with them, unfortunately Tohru hadnt been heard from the rest of the evening since her past was revealed to the Sohmas. She had stayed up in her room with the door locked and hadnt even left for dinner, a few times Nikko, Yumi, Hikimo and Nina had tried to speak with her but she had politely declined their company. Yuki and Kyou had become increasingly worrried after her repeated refusals to leave the room, all throughout dinner the two just sat pushing around the food on their plates with their chopsticks. Their faces had grown pale and slightly worn with worry and their hearts ached with a sick twisting feeling as their minds lingered on the prospect of Tohru's imminent departure from their home...their family...their lives.
Around 10-o-clock the newcomers had settled in the living room with some extra blankets and sleeping bags, Yoshino had gotten word from Taki that they were all to meet with Akito and the other Sohmas early the next morning so they had decided to turn in early. The owner of the house had resigned himself to his study to try and work on his latest novel while Yuki and Kyou had gone up to their rooms rather sullenly after dinner and hadnt come out since then. The house was eerily quiet save for the sound of heavy slumbered breathing and the clicking of Shigure's nimble fingers banging away at the keyboard. Upstairs the hallway was dark and empty except for the silhouette of a tall figure lingering outside of the dor that led to Tohru's room, the figure perked up as the sound of a creaking door hit his sensitive ear drums from across the silent hallway. "What exactly do you think you're doing?" came a familiar whisper that made the figures stomach lurch in annoyance, he turned on his heel and was met with a blinding light flashing straight into his eyes. The light caught him off guard and he tripped backwards into a wall "ahh1 damn it! whats your problem you damn rat? Are you trying to blind me?" the figure hissed as he rubed his maroon eyes irrately.
Yuki glared at his cousin and brought the flashlight up to the redhead's face "it depends...what are you doing soliciting Honda-san's bedroom you pervert?" the grey haired boy asked in a cold whisper, Kyou looked up at him and narrowed his eyes "the same thing you were about to do i suppose" Kyou retorted with a smirk. Yuki clenched his jaw slightly in aggrivation "shut up...i was only worried about Honda-san...she hasnt spoken to anyone since that whole incident earlier" Yuki said defensively as he turned off his flashlight allowing Kyou to lift himself up and shake his head trying to get the spots out of his vision. "Whatever...it's not like I care...i was just going to check and make sure she didnt like fall and hit her head or anything...you know how clumsy she is" the cat mumbled as he felt his cheeks heat slightly. Yuki rolled his eyes as a small grin tugged at his lips, he had known for some time now that Kyou harbored deep feelings for Tohru just as he had. He had also begun to come to terms with the fact that despite his own feelings for the little onigiri, Tohru seemed to have feelings for the stupid cat as well.
Even though at first the thought that he could possibly lose Tohru's heart to the cat had angered him; sickened him even, Yuki had come to realize in his own heart that his feelings for Tohru had become more selfish than Kyou's. That realization had been one of the sole reasons he had joined the student council and started trying to open himself up more to people; to try and ween himself from his heavy dependence on Tohru. He'd always seen the girl more as a saint...an angel that could do no wrong and radiated a hope and innocence that he had hoped to always be bathed in preserved, but in time he had realized that wanting her to merely retain that essence for him to feed from was selfish. Yuki lowered his head slightly letting the darkness and the shadow of his shaggy hair cover the dark mist in his eyes as he thought about the day of Kyou's transformation; when he had realized how much Kyou really needed Tohru and how despite his disdain for the feline, he knew that his selfish love and introverted nature would only hurt Tohru in the end. "What the hell is your problem? Hello? Are you in there rat boy?" Kyou snorted in annoyance as he waved his hand in front of Yuki's face trying to snap him out of his thoughts.
Yuki snapped his head up and glared at Kyou with an coldness strong enough to freeze hell "what?" he snapped, Kyou flinched slightly at the anger in his tone but then quickly shook himself of that fear and glared right back at his advisary. "I'm going to just peek in and check on her so why dont you just go eat some cheese or something" Kyou retorted as he turned toward the door and opened it slowly before Yuki could respond. But just as Yuki had regained his composure Kyou suddenly turned to Yuki with a look of paniced confusion "what is it? is she ok?" Yuki asked as his patience began to ware thin. "She's gone" Kyou said quietly and Yuki's eyes widened slightly in disbelief as he pushed Kyou out of the way and stood in the doorway to Tohru's room, he looked in the first thing he noticed was that the large pink western styled bed was empty. The covers looked as though they'd never been touched "huh?" he murmured as he stepped inside the room and looked around the dark and extremely pink room, Kyou followed him and it didnt take long for him to notice the open window near Tohru's bed as the curtain fluttered helplessly in the wind.
"Hey the window's open...you dont think she..." Kyou started to say but didnt have time to finish as both he and Yuki sprinted over to the window; both sticking their heads out the window at the same time nearly colliding skulls. They both looked down from the second floor window expectantly "well...it's not exactly a short drop...but she did do the same thing at school earlier...maybe she went for a walk" Yuki said quietly, more for his own peace of mind than anything. Kyou turned to give Yuki a 'how dumb do I look to believe that asshole' kind of look. But before he could voice his thoughts the two boys heard a small thumping noise on the roof and they both looked upwards out the window. "What was that?" Kyou asked aloud but Yuki slapped his hand to the other boy's mouth to hush his words, "shut up...cant you hear that? It sounds like singing?" Yuki said as he craned his neck out the window to try and see the roof. Kyou was about to start a fight with the boy but suddenly his ears picked up a small melodious whisper. "Yeah...I think it is singing...maybe she's on the roof" Yuki mumbled to himself as he dislodged hisself from the window and quickly exited the room with Kyou close behind on their way to the drop ladder leading to the roof.
On the roof
Tohru sat curled up on the edge of the cold tile roof hugging her knees, her long white night gown slapped against her milky skin as the wind blew her hair haphazardously around her face. She looked up at the blood tinted moon that shown full and hazily in the dark midnight blue sky devoid of stars, she closed her cerulean eyes tightly as the rough cool winds caressed her pale stear stained cheeks. As she rocked on her hips humming in a low voice, Tohru opened her eyes and stared sleepily at the moon as the metal tiles creaked against the wind's blows. Slowly she opened her mouth and began to sing in a soft silky soprano as she hugged her knees to her tighter for warmth.
"There is a castle on a cloud
I like to go there in my sleep
Aren't any floors for me to sweep
Not in my castle on a cloud"
The words spun from her cherry lips like silk threads beging lifted up by the gentle waves of the wind into the night, she closed her eyes and let her self be swayed by the dark, haunting rythm of words as they left her lips. She was so captured by her own song she barely noticed as the ladder door opened to the roof and two new figures made their way up to the roof, "hey there she..." Kyou started to say but Yuki silenced him with a look and they both turned back to Tohru watching as she sang her soft sweet lulaby.
"There is a room that's filled with toys
There are a hundred boys and girls
Nobody yells or talks to loud
Not in my castle on a cloud"
They couldnt help but be mesmerized by the gentle angelic tone of her voice, they watched as the glow of the red hazed moon seemed to encase her form and make her glow with a celstial esscense as she continued to sing, ignorant of their presence.
"There is a lady all in white
she holds me and sings a lullaby
She's nice to hear and soft to touch
She says Cosette, I love you very much"
As she sang the two boys drew closer to her but stopped suddenly when Tohru's eyes opened slightly and she turned in their direction, Yuki and Kyou felt their cheeks heat in embarassment but instead of scolding or shying away from the boys Tohru simply turned back to the moon and closed her eyes again continuing to sing. She let go of her knees and crossed her legs indian style and patted the two spaces beside her, signaling for the boys to sit next to her which they did as she continued to sing, lost in her own music.
"I know a place where no one's lost
I know a place where no one crys
Crying at all is not aloud
Not in my castle on a cloud"
As she finished the last note she stood up slowly and brushed off her gown before turning to the moon again and streching lightly, "um...H-honda-san um...that was...very beautiful...I um...didnt know you sang" Yuki said awkwardly trying to break the silence. Tohru blushed slightly and turned away "oh...thank you...uh...i'm really not that good...but isnt it kind of late? Yuki-kun, Kyou-kun you should be in bed...I hope you didnt come up here to check on me...I'm fine I didnt mean to worry you" the girl said guiltily. Kyou looked up at Tohru and growled in frustration "shut up...just shut up ok! Of course we were worried about you...you just locked yourself up in your room and didnt talk to anyone for hours after those freaky people just came here and started talking about other worlds and goddesses and saying they're taking you back with them! How can we not worry?" Kyou said in a soft yet angry voice as he looked up at Tohru. The young girl sighed and sat back down between Yuki and Kyou and leaned her head back letting the cool breeze brush over her now exposed neck "I'm...I'm sorry to put you through this...I guess I never expected it to have to end this soon...believe me...you two are the last people i'd ever intentionally hurt" Tohru said in a sad distant voice.
Tohru suddenly slid back and laid down on her back on the roof, Yuki and Kyou watched her curiously as she closed her eyes and smiled "it feels so nice out here...I think I want to stay just a little while longer...um...Yuki-kun, Kyou-kun...would you mind...umm...staying here with me?" she asked in a small voice as she looked up shyly at both boys. Her cerulean eyes filled with unshed tears of sadness making it hard for them to resist, "of course Honda-san" Yuki said with a gentle smile and he and Kyou lay down beside her. The three teens stayed like that for a while looking up at the sky when Tohru suddenly sighed "You know...when I was little back in Kibou...I used to lie out on my balcony with Nikko, Kira, and Kimi just like this...we'd look at the stars and talk about things...like our dreams and hopes...sometimes all us kids would lay out in the grass in the garden" Tohru said in a cheerful tone as she felt herself remembering those old times. "In fact...we were laying out in the grass like that the day before I moved to Japan...hmm...I missed them...all these years...but still I'd rather stay here" Tohru said softly.
Kyou turned his head to look at Tohru and his misty maroon eyes met her teary blue eyes and he gave her a helpless look "then stay...dont leave with those people...just stay here with us" Kyou said as he felt a blush warm his face, Tohru looked at him with a sad yet adoring smile "I wish i could...but...can I ask you something...both of you...when I leave...even if I never see you again...please...I want to thank you both...for caring for me and being so kind to me...for being my friends" Tohru said as new warm tears began to slide down her cheek. Yuki turned to look at her as well and he smiled as he felt tears fill his eyes "Honda-san...please dont thank us...we should thank you...you've done so much for us and I dont know what we...I'll do without you" Yuki said softly, Tohru smiled and closed her eyes once again. Then Tohru crept her hands over towards her two friends beside her and took each of their hands in her own and laced her fingers with theirs, "I wish...I wish we could stay like this forever...at least a little longer" Tohru said with a relaxed sigh as she began to drift into a light slumber.
Yuki watched her begin to drift away into slumber and smiled adoringly at her as he pulled his cold hand from her now loosing grip and propped his arms under his head as he lay back and slowly closed his eyes; enjoying the bittersweet feel of the warmth eminating from her body. Kyou on the other hand couldnt bring himself to calmly give into sleep as the others had done, Kyou turned his head away from Tohru and gently squeezed Tohru's hand tighter in his own. Kyou closed his eyes tightly trying to prevent tears from slipping out "Please dont leave me Tohru...please stay..." Kyou said in a barely audible whisper as he tried to fall into a somewhat sound sleep.
After the three teens had fallen asleep the house was once again quiet and all that could be heard was the slapping of the wind against the house and the sound of soft snoring comming from the living room -ching-. Suddenly the grandfather clock in the dining hall struck twelve, sending the sound of chimes vibrating through the house. -ching- Up on the roof the wind had suddenly began to pick up and slapped mercilessly against the thin material of the three teens clothing -ching-. The moon suddenly began to glow a deeper red and emitted a red fog that spilled over the roof and surrounded Tohru -ching-; lifting the girl's limp body up off the roof and causing her body to glow an unearthly blue color as a swirl of red fog and sakura petals orbed around her body -ching-. Tohru...Tohru, the time has come to embrace your destiny...and call to you the powers that rightfuly are bound to your spirit...your blood, came a echoing whisper in Tohru's ear as she slowly began to twitch in her sleep -ching-, a golden beem of light cracked through the clouded sky and pierced chest causing her to scream out as her body convulsed. - ching-
Tohru's eyes flashed open and shown a bright neon green as her cries increased causing the two sleeping boys beside her to shoot up from their slumber and imediately jump into a fighting stance as they looked up in amazement at Tohru -ching-. "TOHRU!" "HONDA-SAN" they called out to her as she continued to scream Embrace your powers...the voice echoed in Tohru's ear as her eyes glowed green -ching-. Tohru spread her arms out and threw her head back in pain as a ribbon of yellow light coiled down her arms and legs and through her hair; turning it momentarily red -ching-. The lights of the house began flicking on rapidly as one by one the others were awakened by the shrill screams of Tohru, "what the hell is going on?" came a gruffed voice from inside the house. "It's happening! she's recieving her powers!" came an exctiable female voice -ching-
"The roof! their on the roof!" came another voice as chaos broke loose in the house while Yuki and Kyou just stared in wonder at the swirling petals and red fog surrounding Tohru, -ching- As the last chime rang from the grandfather clock the fog began to dissipate and the wind slowed down as Tohru's eyes returned to their normal color and rolled back into her head. Tohru's body once again went limp and she began to fall back to the roof "Tohru!" "Honda-san!" Kyou and Yuki exclaimed as they ran over to catch her, just then the roof door opened again as Yoshino and Nikko climbed up to the roof just in time to watch Tohru fall onto Yuki and Kyou. Both boys flinched their eyes at the impact as they awaited the normal poof to turn them into animals...but it never came, "Tohru! Tohru? are you alright...Yoshino get her bed ready...I'll carry back to the room...she's still out cold" Nikko said frantically as he ran over to his sister and scooped her up into his arms, brushing her sweat heavy fringe from her eyes. Yoshino nodded and climbed back down the ladder as Nikko made his way to the ladder as well with an unconcious Tohru in arms.
As he left Yuki and Kyou slowly sat up and looked over at the door on the roof as they tried to regain their composure, suddenly both boys looked down at their own hands as wild thoughts began to run through their heads. 'What the hell just happened? what was that weird fog...she...she was floating' Kyou thought as he panted wildly trying to calm down from the frightening scene he'd just wittnessed. 'I've never seen anything like it...the way her eyes glowed that un natural color...and the screaming...' Yuki shuddered as he thought. And then both boys looked up and caught each other's eye momentarily as a common thought hit them. "Wait...just now...when she fell...how is it that...we didnt transform?" Yuki asked aloud as his eyes mirrored Kyou's look of confusion.
T.B.C
A/N: Sorry that took a while! Well that was a lot of fluff eh? I hope you liked it...sorry to leave off at a weird spot but I'm at my grandmother's house with two of my friends so I cant stay on the comp all friggin night. That wouldnt be kosher lol Well I hope you liked it and I'll try to get the next chapter out as soon as possible, so until then please tell me what you think...I need reviews or else I may not be inspired to continue the story (hehe...yeah I'm an evil bitch...so sue me). So remember...REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!