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Chapter two: succumb
He staggered through the snow, screaming until his throat was raw. The others must have given up already, with the storms getting worse by the day it was no wonder they would go back to the warm home… but he wouldn't. He wasn't going to give up just because he was cold.
He stumbled forward, tripping over the snow. He landed hard. Spitting out some snow, he got back to his feet. The snow began to fall harder, making his vision pure white as if a blanket was being held over his face. Snowflakes scraped his pale cheeks.
He thought of the night Kyo had found him. Kyo had fallen asleep next to him; it was just his luck that he turned back a few minutes later. He put Kyo into his bed and went to tell Tohru that he was alright. That was the only real reason he had gone out in the storm anyway. Tohru was so glade to see he was alright that … she well… hugged him. Turning him right back into his Zodiac form. He explained to her how he would be spending some time with Haru back at the estate, just until things cooled off. He wasn't in the mood to fight with Kyo. He made her promise not to say a word to anyone, not even Haru that he was there, besides, Haru was suppose to have found out when they got to school… But things had changed when Kyo kept Yuki close to him at school…
After all those years… He needed to find him to tell him how sorry he was for thinking he never cared.
His body was numb, his fingers stinging as he climbed around in the snow. It was a price he wanted to pay. It was his fault… if anything happened to him … he was…
"What! You can't tell him!"
Yuki fluttered his eyes open. He felt like he was being thawed. His fingers were still frozen but other parts of his body were beginning to warm.
"I'm sorry … but I have to. You above all people should know this."
A door was slammed shut and another opened. Yuki closed his eyes quickly. He recognized those voices…
Foot steps drew near him, curses being muttered could softly be heard over the clatter of dishes.
"Yuki, you're such a stupid boy, going out in this storm."
Yuki opened his eyes. "Ayame…"
His older brother smiled at him.
"Is Kyo here?" Yuki asked, his voice was rough and hurt his throat. All the yelling must have strained his voice.
"Well…" Ayame bent closer to Yuki. He looked dead serious. Yuki's heart dropped. With a look like that … Kyo couldn't be …
Ayame took a breath. "I can't … tell you…." He held up two bottles. "How hard of a choice this is when you're asleep! Grape or orange?"
Yuki's eyes narrowed. "Grape." He muttered. Ayame shoved a spoon into his mouth, the syrup, which didn't taste anything like grape or orange, caused him to cough. Ayame stood up.
Yuki's head swam. He suddenly felt tired and dizzy. His head dropped onto the pillow. As his eyes closed, he swore he saw Kyo looking down at him.
"…Kyo… I'm … sorry…" He whispered softly before passing out.
Yuki heard the sound of someone softly sobbing. The sun warmed his skin and blinded his for a moment when he opened his eyes.
Kagura was sitting next to him, her arms crossed, head down.
"Kagura… what's wrong?" Yuki asked sitting up. She jumped a bit, a few tears dropped from her face.
"Yuki, you're awake!" She said stating the obvious. She forced a smile on her face and quickly wiped her eyes dry. "I didn't think you would wake up this soon."
"Why were you crying?" Yuki asked. She looked away.
"…Akito… he knows you're here…He…" Her eyes were watering again. "He wants you to go to him at once…"
She got up and ran out of the room, sobbing. Yuki started to get up. "Kagura, wait!"
Hatori stopped him from leaving the room. "Yuki, you have to understand something… As much as you don't want to you have to do what Akito says."
"Hatori, please tell me what you mean, why was Kagura so upset?" Yuki begged to know. Hatori sighed.
"Kyo-"
"Is he alright?" Yuki cut Hatori off.
"Let me finish. Kyo was the one who found you in the snow. He brought you to me. I had to tell Akito,Shigure had called asking if we had seen you or Kyo so Akito asked me to tell him if you showed up at all."
Hatori rubbed his forehead. "Kyo stayed with you all night… until Akito called for him. He asked Kagura to watch after you…"
Yuki pushed past Hatori. "You let him go?" He ran out of the warmth of Hatori's home. He ran across the sand garden that was covered in snow. His feet were already numb. His hand clenched tightly at his side, he burst into Akito's room. "Kyo!"
It wasn't what he had expected… Kyo was on his knees in front of Akito, neither looked hurt, not that Kyo could take on Akito. He took a step closer. Akito, with his eyes closed, drew in a long breath.
"Kyo…"
Kyo jumped a bit, his head lowered. "…Fine." He grunted. He got to his feet and faced Yuki, but didn't look him in the eye. Yuki took a few more steps closer.
"Kyo I…"
"Stop Yuki… we're going to fight." Kyo's eyes were hidden beneath his bangs. Yuki took a step back.
His heart skipped a beat. Did Kyo really hate him that much? … Wouldn't he let him explain? … Kyo's hands curled into fists. He took a breath as time stopped. The friction between Yuki's cheek and Kyo's fist burned and left a red mark. Everything stood still as Yuki's head turned to look at Kyo. His eyes were filled with fear… he didn't want to fight anymore… Why did Kyo have to hate him? Why did he want to fight? … Yuki was going insane… if Kyo had stayed with him for the whole night … didn't that mean he cared?
Kyo's hands shook at his sides. "Fight me Yuki…"
"Yuki," Akito's voice cut the scene. "Fight back."
Yuki was torn… he didn't want to hurt Kyo… but he couldn't disobey Akito… His arm was sloppily thrown. Kyo wasn't touched. Yuki took a few steps back.
"Damn rat, will you fight me right?" Kyo beamed.
Yuki kicked up in the air towards Kyo's stomach. His actions were too slow… Kyo grabbed his foot and tossed Yuki into the air. He landed on his face densely. Kyo pulled the rats arm behind his back and pressed his face against the ground.
"Please Yuki…"
Yuki's eyes opened. He looked up at Kyo; the same cold glare was stuck there… but…
"Kyo."
Both of them looked up at Akito. "Get off him."
Kyo did as told. He let go and stood up. Akito bent down and pulled Yuki to his feet by his shirt.
"I said fight him Yuki. You aren't trying!" The back of his hand came down upon his face. Yuki fell back. "Get up on your feet and fight back!" he yelled.
Yuki weakly got to his feet. His heart was split. Anger built up inside of him… why was the only thing he wanted… the thing he had to defeat? …
Akito took a few steps back. Kyo was ready to strike again. Yuki took a long look at his love…
Hate… but love… He hated the feelings swirling around inside him. His actions were quick and faster now. Kyo was taken almost surprised, but managed to block. Even though Yuki was now fighting back… it wasn't as good as he could be and Akito knew it.
"Fight harder Yuki!" Akito said as if he was enjoying the fight. "You're much better then this!"
Yuki's hands flew at Kyo…
"Put all your anger into it!"
Tears were blinked away in Yuki's eyes.
"HIT HIM!"
Yuki gave a cry, the impact …The wind howled, breaking the silence. The storms had picked up again while the fight had gone on. Snow swiftly drifted into the room. The shattered glass and wood hit the floor. The victor stood as if frozen…
A crazed smile curled onto Akito's lips.
All the things he wanted to say, stayed locked in his throat. He choked back tears, wanting nothing more then to run.
Whee! Okay, I know that like … totally sucked but, hey I thought it was cool to leave you all hanging like that…… as for you, my readers… -prepares for reviews of her death to come-
To all my readers- hey I'm sorry it's taking me so long. Not only is school annoying but I have finals! Gah! -dies- So I was trying to study more… but I'm free now! –dances- if you liked this chapter... I'll write one more to conclude it! …