A/N: Sorry it took so long to get this chapter out. The chaos in my life lately is just phenomenal. But please enjoy and let me know what you think!
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket, or Fruba as it is fondly know as to me and my friends. Though the following story and concept are mine alone, the characters belong to Natsuki Takaya. Thank you, have a nice day.
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Chapter 14: Day of Judgment
I arose the next morning, so sure of my plight, dreading the agony that was sure to come. When you go into a situation expecting the absolute worse, you'll never be disappointed. I dressed fairly quickly, donning my ceremonial kimono I always wore whenever I was sent for. I think he required it, just to try to make us even more uncomfortable. He never overlooks anything. The thoughts racing through my head were scattered, disconnected. Worries plagued my mind, infecting it to a smoldering point. Emotions flooded through me. I hated not knowing.
Hatori was there to collect me at ten o'clock sharp. Usually, he comes a few minutes early, as to not keep Akito waiting. When he arrived, I knew it was bad. Although his expression was forcefully blank, his haphazard appearance and tardiness spoke for itself. Not a word was uttered as we made our way across the compound. The weather was beautiful. The clear blue sky seemed to mock the jumbled feelings I had swarming around inside of me.
As soon as we entered the building that Akito's room was located in, I could hear his rantings. He must have been yelling at some defenseless housekeeper or servant. If he were already this enraged, then it meant that the day ahead of me was to prove difficult indeed. Hatori and I both knelt in front of Akito's door. I drew a long, deep breath as he gently knocked. Suddenly, the commotion inside ceased and a quiet whisper of a voice called out, "Enter." It was hard to believe that this was the same voice that had sturck fear into my heart.
He seemed oddly calm, laying at the front of the room, playing with his little bird that always seemed to be around. Why it hadn't flown away when his temper was lost a few seconds ago, was completely lost to me. He looked up absentmindedly and spoke.
"Ah, I see our guest has finally arrived. Please so come in and join us."
Us? It was only then that I realized he was not alone in the room. My eyes went wide with understanding as I saw Yuki kneeling over to Aktio's right.