Chapter Twelve: Light (MajorKris)

Yuki felt like her body was about to give out and collapse to the floor. Never before had anyone done this with her, not has anyone even been this close to her. The feeling was overwhelming yet it felt so wonderful. Yuki felt her body heating up, unable to think, unable to move, unable to comprehend. Did humans feel this way often? No wonder her fellow classmates enjoyed doing this so much, it was…Amazing.

Luckily for Yuki however as her legs gave out Taniguchi sensed it and quickly but carefully wrapped his arms around her to hold her up, causing Yuki to moan as she shyly kissed him back, feeling her cheeks burn red from the embarrassment yet nervousness from her amateur kissing techniques. It was only till after another minute that they pulled back for air, panting and blushing until Taniguchi pulled back scratching the back of his head.

"Heh-eh, sorry Yuki. I just couldn't help myself I suppose but…I did mean what I said," Taniguchi was definitely trying to hard, but he managed not to show his blush to much as he turned away and shoved his hands in his pockets.

Yuki however just stared back up at him with a smile as if she was in a daze. For so long she wanted to have the feeling of passion in her life just like the characters in the romance stories she read, and now she no longer needed a book to help her describe the imagine of it. This was definitely going to be a wonderful memory to her.

Taniguchi couldn't help but turn to look at her and not laugh slightly from how cute she looked. Yuki was holding her blushing red cheeks as she smiled and giggled, shaking her head over and over, the sight only made Taniguchi's heart cling to her even more.

The moment was then interrupted however as a long, loud buzzing noise came from the Brigade leader's computer, causing both Yuki and Taniguchi to cover their ears before it stopped. Taniguchi quickly turned and threw a pen he was carrying at it, which abruptly somehow caused the noise to stop.

"What the hell was that?!" He yelled, somewhat expecting the computer to explain itself for ruining the mood.

"I'll take a look at it," said Yuki calmly as her blush began to fade finally. She walked around the desk, taking a seat in the chair in front of it as she stared amazed about the sudden context of zeros and ones consuming the computer screen. Yuki read the binary carefully, taking precaution to read it as she then let out a gasp. Taniguchi looked toward her in worry at first only to hear Yuki cry out in surprise. "Master?!"

"Master?! What do you mean master?!" cried out Taniguchi, suddenly looking heart broken once he realized that his little Yuki was having a kinky online conversation of some kind with her computer!!

Yuki looked over at him, suddenly realizing that he would have no way of understanding, "N-No it's not anything like that…Taniguchi I'm…"

Yuki swallowed, her heart was beating quickly again, but for a different reason this time. She knew what it was though, it was fear, and the emotion of it was linked to the fear of rejection or resentment once she told him the truth. Yuki looked away, trying to go back to reading the binary carefully until Taniguchi suddenly put his hand on her shoulder, leaning down next to her as he waited.

Yuki had somewhat calmed down, he had no idea what was going on but he definitely wanted an answer. Could what she was about to tell him be about what the club Haruhi and Kyon were involved in? He knew there was something definitely different about Yuki, it was only recently that she talked to him, usually even when he or anyone else tried to make conversation with her she would either stay silent and go back to reading, or just give a one word sentence. A part of him was a little jealous that Kyon got Yuki to speak up more, none the less get to hang out with her, but now he wanted to be involved as well.

"Please Yuki, I want you to be honest with me. I know that they are a lot of rumors about you and this…Club and all, but… I want to get to know you! I didn't kiss you for the fun of it you know!"

'Well, maybe a little…' he thought on the side.

Yuki couldn't help but just stare at his eyes, seeing the intensity and honesty so strong in them that Yuki thought that her new developed emotions, or as humans call it her 'soul' was going to be sucked right out of her body.

"Listen Yuki, I know I've been nothing but a player for as long as I can remember, looking after girls as if they were trophies or something. But Yuki ever since I saw you, I know I wanted more than that. Why do you think I gave off such an upset reaction when I caught Kyon holding you back in the classroom? So please… Just be honest with me."

Taniguchi stared directly into Yuki's eyes as he said this, grabbing her hand as he waited, fully intent on awaiting her replay, whether it be good or bad."

Yuki felt like she was about let out the wet substance known as tears escape her eyes again, but she still smiled, nodding her head as she squeezes his hand to help her get ready to let the words out.

"Taniguchi… I'm… I'm not exactly… What you would define as normal. I am a being not of this world, a being of high intelligence and IQ that humans can't even imagine. I was sent to this planet from what you would call a society to watch over Haruhi Suzumiya in order to keep some type of order in this world. It is difficult to explain really, but that is the basics of it. I'm not even sure if Kyon understands it completely. But…Taniguchi, I am an Alien."

There was an awkward moment of silence after Yuki said this. Then, Taniguchi blinked; staring at Yuki with the most W.T.F. look ever. After a few seconds, he sighed and stood up, letting go of her hand.

Yuki thought he was going to leave, putting her in a sense of panic, "But…I do like you a lot Taniguchi… I know that you may believe it, but please… Believe me."

Taniguchi looked down, seeing a sad expression on her face, making him believe deep down that she was telling the truth. He rubbed his head as he felt a headache coming on, but none the less, he smiled.

"Well! I don't know what is really going on here, but I'll believe you, besides I always thought it would be cool dating an alien chick. Even though I imagined something like green skin and three breasts. But even so, it's all fine by me!"

Yuki looked at him in surprise from his sudden excitement, but they soon found themselves laughing to the point of tears. Soon, they calmed down and sat by each other and after a quick kiss on Yuki's cheek Yuki blushed and went back to the computer to finally read what was on it.

After what seemed like fifteen minutes or so Yuki began to replay back to whom Yuki called 'Master,' leaving a rather confused Taniguchi feeling bored and out of place.

"Man! This crap is nothing but a bunch of numbers! How the hell do you even understand this?"

Yuki laughed, "If you'd like I could teach you how to read binary. But first let me finish this."

"Well, what does it say?" He asked.

"Well," began Yuki, "It would seem that there is some type of virus of some type in the data network, or to better understand it, the dimension you live in. It would also seem that my superiors have new orders, and my creator is warning me that…" Suddenly Yuki stopped, grabbing Taniguchi after finishing the last line that she hadn't read and ran outside of the room, then the school completely, practically dragging poor Taniguchi behind her.

"Whoa! Hey! Yuki slow down! What's wrong?" he cried in worry as he felt his arm about to snap off until she finally let him go.

"Do you have a bike?"

"What?"

"Do you have a bike!?!"

Taniguchi winced before replaying; he never heard Yuki so loud none the less yell at someone, "Ye-Yeah, it's by the bike rake. Yuki what's going on?"

Yuki didn't answer, she quickly took his bike and got behind Taniguchi, as he pedaled; enjoying the feeling of Yuki pressing against his back only for a moment before she spoke, "We need to get the hospital, Haruhi is in danger!"

O0o0o0o0o (iWillhexyou)

Mostly when a girl asks a guy to meet her family it's a very awkward and nervous experience. But Kyon found all the Suzumiya's to be very cheery and wonderful people with manners and good tastes. When they had first entered the room Haruhi's eyes suddenly lit up as if she were getting a new toy for Christmas. Even the fact that they interrupted their fun had completely felt her mind. The rest of the evening she had a huge smile plastered to her face until visiting hours eventually ended, bringing the time for goodbyes..

"Alright Haruhi," said Mr. Suzumiya, "we have to run Papa and Gammy to our house but after that we'll be here to stay the night. I think your friend here needs to go home and get some real rest."

"Please Mr. Suzumiya, just let me stay till you return!" pleaded Kyon, happy that Mr. Suzumiya smiled and nodded.

"Haruhi," he said as he left, "I'm happy to see that you have friends that care about you so much."

Haruhi slightly blushed at that and tried to cover it up by letting her hair fall gently over her face but it was no use, Kyon had seen it and took her hand in his.

"Your family is very friendly and loving Haruhi," he said as he took as seat in the chair, his hand not leaving hers.

"I know," Haruhi replied, "they are always there to support me through all of my crazy schemes, well, at least the ones they know about, and they've never been harsh with me. They have just loved me for being Haruhi, no strings attached."

Kyon smiled at this before turning his head toward the window to see if the lights from the cop cars were still visible. He had no idea why there were so many ambulances and cop cars. According to Haruhi's parents a building had collapsed.

Not seeing any flashing lights Kyon turned his attention back to Haruhi who was fiddling with the rim of her blanket.

"Kyon, is there something wrong with me?" she asked. "I mean for the past few days things have felt a little different."

Sighing, Kyon brought her hand to his lips and it a gentle kiss, "I don't know Haruhi. Trust me I can feel it too, but it's just so odd that I can't make out what it is."

"Even if it's something really bad," Haruhi said timidly, "you'll be by my side right?"

"Of course," Kyon responded instantly, not needing to think twice about it. "After all I kind of love you, just a little," Kyon said playfully, causing Haruhi to smile and get that cute evil smirk on her face.

"Only a little?! As the leader of the S.O.S. Brigade I deserve a little…" Haruhi began before there was a knock at the door. "Come in,' Haruhi said followed by a slight cry of pain as Kyon's hand suddenly tightened around her own.

"Ryoko!" he half hissed, half whispered, "What the hell are you doing here?!"

Ryoko, who had taken a few steps into the room just smiled. She had changed into a red mini skirt and a black tank-top that just seemed to tight for her. She looked just as evil as the last time Kyon encounted her.

"Common baby," Ryoko said as she pouted, "we never got to finish our little lovers game, Can't we just pick up right where we left off?"

"Pardon my contradiction but I don't exactly see you trying to kill me as a 'lovers' game. Now are you going to answer my question?" Kyon demanded, rising sharply from the chair.

"My, my, Haruhi, you sure so know how to jade a boy. He's no fun anymore!"

Haruhi's eyes narrowed, "I don't know what you're talking about but Kyon was perfectly fine before you came around Ryoko!" she snapped, glaring at the blue haired girl.

"So say that weirdo girl, your not one to judge who is fire and who isn't Haruhi, you yourself are crazy. Maybe that's why you're unfit to rule the universe," Ryoko continued, edging her way further into the room.

Kyon dropped Haurhi's hand so he could stand between Ryoko and the bed. Yes, he was terrified but he was more terrified with what Ryoko would do to Haruhi, it was obvious her motives to kill him and watch Haruhi's reaction had changed. She could have gotten him alone and took care of it after he left in order to avoid herself being caught, but this time she wanted something to happen directly to Haruhi and Kyon was not going to let that happen.

"I'm going to ask you one last time Ryoko, what the hell are you doing here?!"

"Fine," Ryoko said rolling her eyes, "I just came to say hello and let me master become acquainted with Haruhi."

"What do you mean? What master?!" Kyon demanded, his voice becoming harsher by the second, "Where is he?"

Nonchalantly, Ryoko said, "Oh, don't worry Kyon, you won't be able to see him, this is just between Haruhi and he."

"What?" rasped Kyon, spinning toward Haruhi.

She was just sitting there wide eyed ready to say something when her eyes suddenly buldged out along with a scream. Haruhi's hands flew to her bare neck and she began scratching herself, or so it seemed. But instantly the indentions of hands began to make their way around her neck. She tried to scream but it came out as a painful gasp.

"Haruhi!" Kyon cried, running over to her. The only thing he could do was grab her wrists and prevent any further injury. There was already blood trickling down her throat along with the formation of ghastly bruises.

"Help!" Kyon screamed, praying a nurse would come running in but all he heard was Roko's shrill laugh.

"Silly Kyon, this room is under my control now! Scream all you like but if anyone passes by all they'll see is Haruhi fast asleep in her room!"

"Damn you!" Kyon cried again before turning back to Haruhi. She was trying to scream but she only continued to hang her mouth open uselessly as she was being strangled to death.

"Fight Haruhi, fight!" Kyon hissed, still gripping her wrists. He could see the look of intense fear in her eyes as he kept on making demands she couldn't hear. "Haruhi! Stand up to it! Fight it please! Please Haruhi, fight it!"

Her pulse, which he had felt against his hand, began to drop and her body that had been straight suddenly slumped back as she fell to the bed. Kyon's arms wrapped around her as he began to feel the sharp sting of tears glass his eyes. She couldn't leave him, not now, she just couldn't!

Closing his eyes Kyon tightened his embrace and finally let the tears begin to fall. He had never hated himself more for being so damn normal. If only it were Itsuki or Yuki by her side they would be able to do something. If he had just been an alien, an esper, or a time traveler like Haruhi had wanted he could do something, anything but sit here as she died.

Ryoko, who had been laughing triumphantly one second, was now backed up against the wall, her face expressing terrified amusement. Haruhi had just been on the verge of death but the instant Kyon had taken her in his arms a sudden blue light began to illuminate around Haruhi and him. Ryoko could hear her master's cry to do something that would stop the boy but her eyes would not leave Kyon who was flowing energy around him as if he didn't even know.

"He…Can't be…" Ryoko gasped.

'No!' her mind screamed, 'that is only a myth he isn't real and even if he was it couldn't be Kyon! But that light…' Ryoko's last thought before she fell to the ground, her insides beginning to melt. The last thing she did was laugh bitterly before she cried, "He will get you Haruhi! My master will get you!" After that Ryoko and the space she had generated were no more, all that was left was a memory chip that lay uselessly on the floor.

Kyon was oblivious to everything except Haruhi who had pressed against him as he wept silently. He realized just then how much he truly needed her, like she was a part of him for now and eternity. She had to fight and comeback, she had to.

"Kyon…" came a soft, half groan half cough that made Kyon's eyes instantly open. "My neck…" Haruhi whispered again, this time sending her into a fit of coughs.

"Haruhi!" Kyon whispered, a fresh coat of tears glazing his eyes. She had come back to him and now Kyon would spend every waking moment of his life to protect her. With that thought in mind he spun around shocked yet happy that Ryoko had left.

'I'll find her and kill her myself,' Kyon thought, his attention returning to Haruhi.

She was still having a coughing fit and Kyon took her by the waist so he could bring her up to a sitting position. The bruises on her neck were gone but the scratches she had made were still open and bleeding down her white throat.

With one hand still around her to hold her up right, Kyon reached for a cloth that laid on her bed and began to wipe away the blood.

"Haruhi…" he said quietly, his face still streaked with tears, "are you alright…?"

Haruhi nodded but coughed before she spoke, "Kyon," she said, her voice still a little cracked, "I was in a dark place and someone was there, he grabbed me and wouldn't let go! He was angry… He said I'd never see you again! He said…"

"Shh," Kyon soothed, wrapping both arms around her, "it's alright Haruhi, I'm here and you're safe. I'm going to make sure you never go through that again, and anyone who tries to take you I'll kill them!"

Haruhi suddenly began to sob, "That light that saved me, it was so strong and soothing…" she whispered, "it made everything seem alright…"

Once again Kyon shushed her as he laid her back on the pillows, "Rest while I get you cleaned up," he whispered, trailing a hand down the side of her cheek.

He was to busy to look for another cloth that he didn't hear Haruhi say, "It was your light…" before she drifted into sleep.