"Tohru wake up!"
Tohru groaned and opened her eyes to see the lively grey orbs peering at her from across the bed. Sitting up she looked at the alarm on the nightstand. "Oh!" she exclaimed upon seeing the time. They needed to be ready and everything, and she wasn't even dressed.
They both stood up. Tohru headed down to the kitchen, not even bothering to change into her normal attire. All three men were at the table patiently waiting, even though some looked more bored then the others.
She heard the shower from upstairs turn on as she quickly prepared a meal for everyone. "It's nice that you can be so comfortable around us to walk around like that," commented Shigure playfully as she handed him his breakfast.
"You sick bastard!" Kyo yelled knocking him over the head with his fists.
"Ow ow. Kyoo why do you have to be so violent," he complained holding his hand to his head.
Kyo simply stuffed food into his mouth, looking the other way not even bothering to respond to the stupid question.
Tohru sat down next to the empty seat left for Kagura, who came down within a few minutes, changed and hair flipped over her head as she rubbed it violently with a towel. The morning was quiet except for Kagura's chatter about stuff that didn't really seem to matter.
Kagura and Tohru made their way up to the room. It was time to get ready for the banquet and it was indeed and important event. Tohru walked into the room and the moment she got in, Kagura sat her down in a chair.
"We need to do your make-up, " Kagura explained, even though Kagura was not the type to wear make-up. Judging by that Tohru had never actually seen her in some.
"Oh no, you couldn't! Really you don't have to," Tohru protested waving her arms.
"Oh Tohru its okay, I want too, really."
"Well..if you insist.."Tohru gave in. She watched as Kagura spread a light eyeshadow on her eyes and a gloss over her lips.
"Done!" she exclaimed marvoling at her work.
"Already?" Tohru asked a little astonished. She expected it to take longer. Peering into her mirror she tilted her head at her image there was a difference. "Wow, its really beautiful, thank you!" she said smiling.
"No problem!" Kagura beamed standing up. They both quickly put on their dresses. Kagura's was a spegetti strap with a light green color with a tanish belt draping across her waist. She had her hair fixed like she had the first time Tohru had seen her, except instead of bells there was a pretty ribbon laced in back.
Tohru's dress a sea blue strapless that came down to her knees where it flaired out breezily. A small border decoratec the end of it, giving it a nice touch. As she looked herself over in the mirror she frowned. She couldn't help that she liked the way she looked tonight, but she felt a bit revealing. She had her hair tucked back behind her ears except two strands on each side that were curled slightly. "Kagura.."
"You look adorable, Tohru!" Kagura gushed clasping her hands together as if knowing that Tohru doubted herself.
"Thank you so much! You too," Tohru said smiling brightly at her.
They both walked down the stairs to see Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure standing out by the door." Well well, don't you two look nice," Shigure commented bringing Yuki and Kyo who hadn't noticed the girls yet to attention.
"Thank you," they both said. "You look very nice yourself," Tohru continued smiling at them.
Yuki returned the smile with one of his own. Kyo merely stared in a bit of awe at Tohru before the three men put their overcoats on. Stuffing his hands in his pockets he looked away, his regular mood returning. "Lets go."
They went to the black car arranged out front and loaded their luggage into the trunk. Shigure and Kagura sat in front. Shigure drove, to everyones distaste. Even if Kagura had drove, the uneasy feeling in their stomachs wouldn't have eased. Yuki, and Kyo sat on the sides of the back seat, with Tohru crammed in the middle.
"Akito is happy that you two are comming this year," Shigure said looking at Kyo and Yuki through the mirror.
Kyo grunted as he peered out the window. Yuki merely looked up a rather annoyed expression on his face. "I doubt Akito cares much if we come or not," he said.
"Not at all. He was upset last year," Shigure responded rounding a corner.
The rest of the way was in silence. Kagura had fallen asleep against the window. Kyo and Yuki stared out the window, while Tohru simply looked down at her lap.
Even though Kagura had been sleeping, she was the first to realize that they had arrived. Comming to a stop they got out of the car. Tohru gazed up at the large building in front of them. So this is where the banquet was held.
"C'mon Hiro you have to dance. It is fun!" Momiji complained to Hiro. They stood in front of the building. Hiro was decorated elaboratly in the dance constume, that resembled the one Tohru had seen Momiji wearing the previous year.
"I don't have to do anything. This tradition is stupid. I don't see why I should have to make a fool out of myself," Hiro said crossing his arms across his chest.
Momiji frowned before noticing the new group. "Tohru! Tohru!" He squealed excitedly, causing Hiro's eyes to roll. The rabbit ran over to her, his arms outstretched to hug her. Shigure cought him by the arm. "Now now, I don't think it is appropriate for you to go changing. You might get your clothes dirty on the ground," he scolded letting go of the boy.
Tohru smiled, "Nice to see you too Momiji..and Hiro," she said directing her gaze over to the sheep, who frowned and looked away.
The others continued inside leaving Momiji and Tohru outside. "I'm so glad you decided to come. It is going to be fun," he beamed at her, grabbing her by the hand and dragging her inside.
The room was brightly lit and a large table was placed in the middle of the room. Empty plates were in every seat. A circular platform was off to the right. Tohru guessed it was for the dance performance. Yuki stood off by one of the wall, Ayame was close to him, his body arched dramatically as he spoke to a shocked and annoyed looking Yuki. Hiro and Kisa were standing next to eachother talking about something. Hiro looked happier now. Shigure spoke with Hatori. Rin leaned up against one of the walls, holding a drink i n her hand. She looked miserable to be here. Kagura was talking to her, but Tohru wasn't sure if she was listening. Finally she noticed Kyo and Haru seemingly in another fight. It was a verbal one so far by the looks of it. Though she did notice something was missing.
"Momiji, where are Kureno and Akito?" She questioned looking down towards the boy who was gazing at the room aswell, a small smile on his face.
"Akito doesn't come out untill it is time to eat and Kureno rarely leaves Akito's side. No one really understands why though," he said calmly.
"A lot of people don't seem to like Akito.."
"No I suppose they don't." Momiji concluded glumly before walking off into the room.