The group headed up the stairs, looking at every detail. Rin held onto Haru's arm as he stood bravely near the front behind Kyo. Kisa held his other hand, nervously biting her sweater sleeve.

"What's gonna happen?" Haru thought, but gave a small smile to both Rin and Kisa, trying to reassure them.

"If only I could reassure my thoughts…"

Yuki couldn't help but gulp every few seconds, trying as hard as he could to stay his normal calm self. He glanced at the Orange-Head next to him, trying to detect any fear, insecurity, anything! But, despite Yuki knowing most everything about Kyo, he could not find fear at all…

"God, how does he do it?" Yuki couldn't help but think. For once, he admired Kyo for his bravery…for this short moment; maybe Yuki could get to be friends with Kyo.

"Not likely…"

Tohru tupped along behind most of the group, but stood next to Momiji. She was staring at her shoes as the group headed along. Something about this night scared her. Of all the work the whole group had done, and all the pain they had been through, Tohru had never been more satisfied when the curse was broken. Now, in one night, all of her hope was lost. The pain was back…

"Why is it back?" Her eyes looked helpless. "We've got to stop it…I don't want anyone else hurt again." She got her traditional determined face, however, and said out loud, "We'll get through this! Just like before!" Everyone stopped and looked at her, most curious but some shocked.

"Wha-" Kyo started, but he heard roaring again. Everyone's head flipped back toward the Hall of African Mammals. They all gulped upon seeing the lions again. Kyo took a step forward, as did Kisa. Haru let her go reluctantly as she stood next to the other Orangey-Head. They both did a slight nod to one another as they faced the lions.

The second stare-down didn't go according to plan. The lions didn't even look at Kyo or Kisa; rather, they looked at all the different Zodiac Animals they could have for lunch. They started walking around the other two Cats, facing the large group. They all backed up, looking at each other nervously. Kisa gasped, looking at Hiro, then at Tohru, then at Haru.

"Hiro-Chan! Onee-Chan, Haru-Chan!" Kisa yelled, hoping the lions would listen. Nothing happened, however, except the worst thing:

Panic.

The whole group ran as the lions followed suit. Everyone was screaming, scattering every which way. Kisa and Kyo stared in panic at their loved ones, knowing the two cats were pretty much the only safe people. Kyo stepped up, Kisa standing behind him. He breathed out shakily, but smirked determinedly.

"Oi! You stupid lions! Leave my damn family alone, or I'll serve you on a bun in the nearest McDonalds!" Kyo yelled louder than he ever had, and everyone stared at him, even, thankfully, the lions. They gave a slight glare, but began walking toward their cage. They growled at Kyo, and stared Kisa in the face before finally returning.

"Thank God…" was the first thing said by Kyo as the whole room let out a collective sigh. No one had time to relax long, however, since more animals were pouring out of the Hall of African Mammals.

"Lemme get the door. Can you guys try to get some of the animals back into the room?" Yuki said, running to the door, grabbing his keys, which had disappeared. Yuki fumbled around on his belt, searching. Kyo approached him.

"Oi, what's wrong?" He asked. "All the animals are back inside…just some ostriches had escaped, and Kureno talked them back in." Kyo looked at Yuki closely, and then smirked. "You lost your keys didn't you?" Yuki glared at him as Kyo laughed. "Ok, I'll lock up." He said, reaching for his keys… that weren't there either. Kyo's jaw dropped. "What the!?"

Ritsu looked into the cage timidly, watching the animals going by. He smiled gently, but backed away when some of the animals came too close…except for one animal.

"Ah! H-hello there…" A monkey perched on Ritsu's shoulder, looking curiously at him. Ritsu smiled slightly, admiring the familiar creature. It chattered at him, and Ritsu nodded to every word the monkey was saying.

"Oh, yes, I completely understand that. I am very timid my self. But I think you should just go up to her and tell her how you feel," Ritsu smiled after giving the Capuchin advice. "Oh, well, nice to meet you, Dexter. My name is Ritsu." They shook paws/hands as the monkey dropped two sets of keys on the floor, scampering away. Ritsu looked down at the keys, gasped, and ran toward Yuki and Kyo.

"Yuki, Kyo! I'm so SORRY!" Ritsu was close to crying. Kyo slapped his forehead in frustration as Yuki sighed.

"What's wrong now, Ritsu?" Yuki asked as calm as he could. Ritsu sniffed, tears coming to his eyes.

"Well, Dexter, the monkey," He gestured to the cage, "I was talking to him and well…I NEVER REALIZED HE HAD YOUR KEYS! I'M SO SORRY!" Ritsu yelled and suddenly collapsed on the floor. Shigure was standing behind him, giving a thumbs up.

"It's the Magic Touch!" He said after poking Ritsu in the side. Yuki and Kyo ignored Shigure and helped Ritsu up.

"Well then Monkey, where's our keys!?" Kyo asked angrily. Ritsu held up his palm, revealing both sets. Both Cat and Rat sighed gratefully.

"Thank you Ritsu…" Yuki bowed as Kyo scoffed, walking over to the cage and locking up.

Now that the African Mammals were locked up, what else was there to do? Everyone wondered the same thing…the museum was huge; so many things to explore…but what to start with?

"Let's go here, and here, and here, Oh, how about over here!" Momiji jumped around everywhere, Tohru following him and Kyo following her.

"Calm down! Damn Happy Rabbit…" Kyo muttered as Tohru stared at him. He sighed at her disappointed face as he said, "I'm sorry…But What if he breaks something, or gets lost? I don't want him gettin' me in trouble!" Kyo folded his arms. Tohru walked over to Momiji.

"Um…Momiji-Kun? How about we go to-" A scream was heard. Every head turned to the direction it came from.

"W-who's missing?" Yuki asked. Everyone glanced around until Haru said,

"Your Brother…"

Yuki slapped his forehead, muttering, "Wherever he is, I hope he stays there…"

The group headed off in the direction they heard Ayame scream, Yuki sulking behind most everyone. Shigure lead the group, a concerned look on his face. Hatori stood beside him, black hair in his face, looking positively uncaring.

"Aya! Aya, where are yoooouuuuu!!" Shigure whined, as Hatori sighed again.

"I'm sure he's fine, Shigure…" Hatori was ready to hit the Dog over the head. Shigure sniffed.

"But…Haa-San! It's Aya! Don't you care?" Shigure gave Hatori puppy-dog eyes. Hatori whacked him over the head.

"It's not like he got eaten or anything! He's fine!" Hatori folded his arms, but stopped dead in his tracks when he saw Ayame straight ahead.

Ayame's face was stone white. His eyes were wide as he stared at the Neanderthal display. Everyone had a look of concern on his or her face, even Hatori.

"Aya!?" Shigure said, afraid to speak up for once. Ayame didn't move. Yuki took a step closer to his brother.

"Ayame?" Yuki asked, now face to face with him. "Ayame!?" He asked again, waving a hand in front of Ayame's face. No one moved…

"Yuki, my Dear Brother!!!! It's Just TERRIBLE!" Ayame yelled, collapsing in Yuki's arms who immediately shoved him off. Everyone gave a collective sigh of relief that Ayame wasn't dead.

"You idiot! We thought you were dead!" Yuki yelled back. Ayame merely pretended to fan himself, muttering things like, 'Oh, so much work to do,' and, 'Why me!?" Yuki sighed at his brother and joined the huge group again. Shigure went up to Ayame.

"Aya! What happened?" Shigure asked as Ayame sighed loudly.

"Look…" Ayame pointed at the Neanderthal display where the cavemen where noisily trying to make fire. Shigure looked at them closely.

"Yes Aya? What am I looking for exactly?" Shigure asked as Ayame gasped in unbelief.

"Can't you see, Gure-San!?" Ayame kept on pointing. The rest of the group at this point was impatiently tapping their feet or checking their watches. "Look at their CLOTHES!" Ayame fell to the floor dramatically, still pointing at the display. Everyone collectively groaned.

"Ayame! You idiot! This was just about clothes?! We could've been through half the museum by now!" Hiro yelled, Kisa nervously standing next to him.

"Well, Aya, if their clothes are so ugly, then why not give them yours?" Shigure said with a smile. Everyone yelled at him in disgust.

"Hell no! I don't want a naked guy running through the museum!" Kyo yelled.

"Shigure, you perv!" Yuki rested his head in his hand. Shigure merely shrugged, folding his arms.

"It was merely a suggestion…I know I wouldn't mind," Shigure smiled at Ayame while everyone either groaned or covered their eyes from the images that were forming…

"Well, I shall just have to whip something up myself!" Ayame took a bag out of nowhere and opened it up. Everyone stared at him awkwardly as he took out numerous articles of clothing. Yuki cleared his throat.

"All in favor of leaving Ayame here and exploring the museum?" He whispered.

"I…" Everyone said back as they edged away from the crazy fashion designer…

Everyone found something to occupy themselves as they walked around the museum. Everything seemed ok and non-threatening…

Until they heard a shout from across the museum.

"W-who are they?" Kagura asked timidly, pointing at a group of rough-looking men running toward the Sohmas. Yuki turned to Shigure and Hatori.

"Do you guys have any idea?" He asked, eyes now looking at the men coming closer.

"I dunno…" Shigure shrugged as Hatori shook his head. "Wait!" Shigure shouted as everyone stared at him.

"I think I did research on them for one of my novels titled: "Mountain of Love," Everyone rolled their eyes but waited for Shigure to continue. "If I believe so correctly, they are the Huns, led by Attila the Hun!" Shigure smiled at his triumph.

"Are they dangerous?" Kureno asked, staring at the men who were closing in on the Sohmas.

"Only if we're strangers to them!" Shigure said, still smiling. Everyone stared at him.

"Ah…" Shigure lost his smile as everyone started running, the Huns right behind them…

Hey, Oki here! Sorry it's longer, but I hadn't updated in a while, so I thought if I updated with a lot, then people wouldn't be so mad at me…(sweatdrop). Lol, so anyway, I hoped you enjoyed chapter 4, and Claps and free Cookies to all my reviewers! I've never written a story this popular! I thank you guys so much! Ok, so anyway, Review with a comment or suggestion for the story! Thank You All!!!

Oki