Battle for a Riceball

Chapter 17: A Riceball's Nightmare

"Yuki, don't worry about it. I'm sure Akito wouldn't do anything to Tohru. Just calm down. Besides, I think Kyo should be with her by now," Shigure stated. Yuki and Shigure where at the New Year's banquet. They had just discovered that Akito had left to "talk" to Tohru about an important matter. Obviously, there was concern in the room for Tohru's safety. All the Sohmas where in the banquet, with worried looks plastered on their faces. Especially Yuki, he wanted to leave to protect Tohru.

"I always wondered what the reason was….for Akito to let Tohru keep her memories. I'm sure he's up to something," Yuki clenched his teeth in anger.

"Yuki, it wouldn't do any good if you take off running for Akito. Actually, I think it will only make things worse. Akito wouldn't be pleased if you follow him," Shigure admitted.

"I just hope that stupid cat is with Tohru right now…" Yuki muttered.

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The rain pattered down the sidewalk making the morning gloomy and depressing. Kyo watched from the window as darkness engulfed the area. He stared back at Tohru, who was calmly sleeping in her bed. Even when she was sleeping, Kyo couldn't hide the fact that she looked so serene and beautiful. He couldn't help but smile at her peaceful, angelic face.

Her shoulder was still wounded, but Kyo managed to stop the bleeding. He sighed in relief as he leaned against the wall.

I love her so much…but I guess she's still in love with that damn Yuki. What's so great about him anyways? And now she probably hates me. She got wounded because she went to look for me…

Kyo couldn't help but frown at his thoughts. He felt his eyelids slowly close. He was tired, and the whole night had just seemed like a nightmare to him. What he wanted the most at that moment, was to forget about everything and just relax. Unfortunately, he got the exact opposite. He thought he heard a noise at the window. A strange knocking noise.

With an indignant huff, Kyo rose slowly to his feet. His muscles screamed in agony at the simple movement from the stabs he had received. He ignored them. He crossed the room to the single, bare window and gazed out at the night sky. It seemed to reflect his emotions: dark, cold, depressing, and in pain. His eyes scanned the area. Nothing seemed out of the ordinary, so he ignored it.

"Kyo…" a small whisper came from behind him. Kyo flinched as he spun around.

Tohru slowly fluttered her eyes opened. Kyo crawled towards Tohru, pain rising throughout his entire body.

"Tohru…" he quietly whispered, getting closer to her. Tohru managed a weak smile. Her delicate body was wounded, and Kyo couldn't tolerate the fact that it was his fault.

"Are you okay Kyo? Are you hurt?" Tohru's asked worriedly, she placed her hand on his cheek, and examined his scratched up face. He immediately blushed at her touch, so he quickly turned away to hide it.

"Worry about yourself for once. This was all my fault anyways," Kyo muttered in shame.

"No it isn't!" Tohru cried out abruptly. She had tears in her eyes as she spoke.

"Then why were you out there so late?" Kyo mumbled.

"I was looking for you, but…I'm such an idiot. It was my fault that you got hurt! If it wasn't for me trying to go out to look for you, none of this would have happened! Oh, Kyo-" Kyo cut her off by putting his finger over her soft lips.

"If I hadn't left the house you wouldn't be looking for me. It's my fault, so you don't gotta apologize about anything." he stated firmly. Tohru silently nodded her head.

"thank you for saving me Kyo," she whispered. Kyo managed a weak smirk. Tohru slowly closed her eyes in shame.

"Tohru don't blame yourself for any-" Kyo's voice was cut off by a sudden pain rushing through his chest and seemed to be silenced unnaturally as he began to feel a terrible sensation through his body.

Tohru, wondering what he had just said, turned her face towards him, "Kyo?" She looked towards him, not noticing the expression of distress on his face at first. When she finally saw it, she gasped and moved her hand towards Kyo.

"Kyo!? Are you alright!?" Tohru frantically tried to get him to speak.

Kyo couldn't answer her, but shook his head, his hair covering most of his face. He was breathing heavily, and blood could be seen on his shirt. At this, Tohru sat up on her bed and practically screamed.

"You're done Tohru Honda. You're done taking everyone away from me!" a quite, but murderous voice whispered from the corner of the dark room. It was hard to even see Kyo from Tohru's view. The lights in the house where all off, the moon by the window was the only light. Tohru felt her face draining color as she heard footsteps coming closer.

"I don't want anyone to have feelings for you! Not even this filthy cat!" the figure came closer at a terribly fast speed. Tohru closed her eyes in panic. She heard a painful groan coming out of Kyo's mouth, and she quickly fixed her eyes to adjust to the darkness. She gasped when she realized who was standing in front of her.

"Please Akito! Stop! Don't hurt Kyo!" she pleaded mournfully. Kyo laid in the ground, breathing heavily and coughing.

"It's time for you to lose your memories, I've had enough with you! You've only brought more misery to the Sohma family" Akito muttered maliciously.

Kyo angrily tried to attack Akito, but he missed. Akito kicked Kyo in the stomach, sending him rolling to the other side of the room.

"Akito! No please-stop!" Tohru begged, she had tears running down her cheeks. She frantically pleaded for Akito to give her a moment to speak.

"What!?" Akito snapped, looking at her with cruel eyes.

"Please don't erase my memories. I don't know why you suddenly feel the urge to- to do this to me, but please. I want to keep my memories of Kyo, Yuki, and everyone! I even want to remember you Akito! You're special to me too. I don't want to forget you! I don't want to forget anyone! Believe me, I don't want to forget about you, I really want you to be my friend! If you erase my memories…it will hurt me…a lot," Tohru cried.

"This isn't your choice. Everyone in the zodiac loves you! The attention is all towards you! Everyone has forgotten about me! You deserve to die!" Akito barked.

At this comment, Kyo flinched. He weakly rose to his feet, almost stumbling over.

In one swift movement, Akito grabbed Tohru's neck with both his hands making her cry out in pain.

Kyo couldn't budge, his legs were frozen from shock. This had to be all a nightmare.

"Akito, don't touch her!" a voice from behind Kyo spoke up.

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