Broken Boundaries

PoD- "Ello! Buh-bye!"

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Chapter Four

Her whole body froze. She stood there, just looking down at him. Why had he said those two names? And in the same sentence? The names flashed in her mind oer and over again.

'Akito and Hainoto. Akito and Hainoto. Akito and Hainoto. Akito and Hainoto. Akito and Hainoto.'

Kyo stood up and looked down at her. She glanced up an met his eyes. He was serious? He really wanted to talk to Hainoto and Akito. There was those names again. She put her hands over her ears and began to cry. She shook her head roughly. She collapsed to her knees in tears.

"No! I'm not going! No! No! No! I'm not going!" she cried.

"Emi..."

"No! I can't - I'm not going!" she shouted.

Kyo knelt in front of her. He put his hands on her shoulders and she imediately dove. She gripped his shirt and began to cry even more. the one thing she hated more that Hainoto was Akito.

Flashback

A small Kyo of seven stood in the middle of the street. People were walking past him and a small Emiko of six fell into him. When he didn't transform he smiled and since she hadn't either she began to giggle. She stood up and he started chasing her.

They played games back at the Sohma house, until Akito spotted them. He had stormed out and destroyed Kyo's games. Emiko was so terrified and scared for Kyo. She had hidden herself behind a tree in hopes Akito would not find her, but he did.

"What? What are you doing here? You can't be here! Get out! Get out! Get...out! NOW!" he shouted.

End Flashback

"No...I'm not going..." she sobbed quietly.

Did Kyo remember that day? Was he hiding the fact that they'd known each other for longer than they thought? She moved her hans and hugged him. He did the same.

"Emi, don't worry. I'm going with and so is Shigure. We'll talk to them together," Kyo stated.

"Promise?" Emiko asked without looking up.

"You kept yours, so I'll keep mine."

Breakfast was really quiet. Emiko's only thought was about how Akito and Hainoto may react to her and Kyo's request. Was Akito going to freak out like he had on Kana and herself before? She shuddered and Yuki glanced over to her.

"Emiko-kun? Are you cold?" he asked.

"Eh, no. I'm fine, Yuki-san," she replied happily.

She continued to eat the delicious meal Tohru had made. Shigure was stuffing his face and kyo barely touched his. She glanced over to him. He looked worried. Was he nervous about going to speak with Akito and Hainoto? She sighed and stood up. She bowed and headed to the porched. Kyo looked up and then followed like a lost dog - cat.

Emiko had taken a seat on the edge of the porch with her feet hanging over the ground and swinging back and forth. Kyo clsed the door and sat beside her. He didn't say anything as he tried to think of the right words, but he didn't have time.

"So, are we going or not?" she asked.

"Hai," Kyo relpied.

"Then let's go and get it over with," she stated.

"Right," Kyo agreed. "Wait here, I'll get Shigure."

Kyo disappeared into the house. She heard him talking with Shigure and Yuki was interupting a few times. Kyo shuoted and returned to the porch. He jumped down onto the ground and began walking. Emiko turned back to the house and noticed Shigure was coming, she jumped up and caught up with Kyo. She held his hand and he could tell she was scared because every so often she'd jump at the slightest noise and squeeze his hand.

"Emi," Kyo whispered and she jumped, squeezing his hand. She looked up and tried to smile. "Emi, don't be scared. It'll be fine."

"I know. it's just, all those times he caught us together he just shouted...and then that one last time...h-he hurt us," she replied.

"He won't hurt you. I promise."

"Alright."

Kyo and Emiko eventually fell behind Shigure and he led the way. They reached the Sohma house in record time and Emiko's nerves were sky high. Shigure let them in and led them all the way to Akito, but that's when the group had to be slpit.

"Kyo, you stay out here and Emi-kun and i will talk to Akito," Shigure stated.

"But!" Emiko and Kyo protested.

"No. Emi-kun, let's get inside before he changes his mind," Shigure replied.

"Eh? Uh, oh, okay," Emiko whispered.

Shigure opened the door and Emiko stepped in. He followed and put a hand on her shoulder. They both bowed and moved into the center of the room. They knelt and Emiko kept her eyes on the ground. Hopefully it would all be over soon.

"Emiko, remember. Don't look at him, speak or move. Leave it to me," Shigure reminded her.

She nodded gently and she felt Akito turn his attention on her. She froze and gripped her pants tightly. Her blood was boiling and she wanted to punch him already, but she stayed still and stayed calm.

"Shigure...why are you here and why did you bring her?" Akito asked. as he stood up.

"Saihna Emiko has requested that she stay with us. She already has permission from Saihna Hainoto," Shigure stated.

N-No I don't. Why is Shigure-san lying? she thought.

"Hm. What? Are you asking for my permission now?" Akito asked.

"H-Hai. Hai, Akito-sama," Emiko whispered.

She imediately was struck with fear as she felt the last word escape her lips. She began to trmble and she heard Akito coming toward her.

"Hai. She may stay with you. As long as I don't hear about her, smell her on your person or have to look upon her. Hai, she may stay," Akito stated and he sat back down and stared out the window.

"Hai. thank you, Akito," Shigure replied.

He stood up and grabbed Emiko's arm. He got her out as quickly as he could. When they met up with Kyo outside the house Emiko didn't look to good. She was crying and her face was pale.

"Emiko! Emi, what happened?" Kyo aked.

She didn't respond.

"Emi..? Shigure, what did Akito say?" Kyo shouted as he grabbed Shigure's shirt.

"Well, he -"

"No," Emiko whispered. "I'll tell him."

"T-Tell me what, Emi?" Kyo asked.

He released Shigure and walked over to Emi. He hugged her and she began to cry into his shirt. He rubbed her hair and she began to smile.

"Akito...he said...I could stay," Emiko whispered.

"WHAT!!!" Kyo shouted.

Emiko jumped and tried to get away. Kyo punched her in the head and she fell to her knees. She screamed and his hand stung. He stared down at her as she began to smile.

"You made me freak out for nothing!" he screamed.

"Now, onto Hainoto," Shigure whispered as he started walking.

"Shigure, you were in on this too?" he shouted.

Emiko got up and ran to Shigure. She and Kyo circled around Shigure fighting the whole way. Kyo actually almost got her once or twice.