Hello again. Sorry it's been so long since I've updated, but the last few months have been quite rough on me. Again I thank all of you who sent me encouragement and ideas for my story. You are what made me decide it was worth finishing. Thank you. –Orin
Disclaimer:
I do not own the wonderful characters I am currently manipulating. They all still belong to Natsuki Takaya…Dang it…lol
"Spoken" 'Thought'
Kyo rubbed the sleep from his eyes and yawned hugely as he rolled out of bed.
'I wonder what Tohru has planned for today…' He wondered to himself as he stretched and headed towards the closet to get dressed for the day.
Then he heard something that would put fear in the heart of even the strongest warrior.
"KYO! My Beeeloooooveeed! Where are you!"
"Oh Crap!" He exclaimed at the sound of Kagura's voice and her footsteps growing closer to his door, "I gotta get out of here."
The now dressed Kyo jumped from his window and made a mad dash for the woods and hopefully a hiding spot that the overly amorous boar would not find.
Yuki emerged from his room at the sound of his accomplice calling for the cat, and sighed.
'These early mornings are going to start affecting me if I don't solve this problem soon… She just couldn't wait to start the plan, but if she isn't careful she'll give us both away…'
Yuki rubbed his face tiredly and headed down to breakfast.
Catching sight of Tohru, humming as she prepared their meal, he smiled and knew she was worth the trouble.
'Soon my cute little onigiri we will be able to be together without any interruptions from that accursed cat. Just a little longer…'
Tohru smiled when she spotted Yuki standing in the doorway of the kitchen looking very sleepy.
Even though she was still confused about all the mess with the catnip she was still fond of the rat.
'I'm sure that there is a rational explanation to why he did what he did.' Tohru assured herself silently as she returned to her cooking, 'He probably didn't realize Kyo would react that way, or that he had thought he had planted it far enough away from the house that he wouldn't be able to smell it. Yeah, that sounds more like the Yuki I know…though I haven't really known him all that long I suppose, but still I must not jump to any conclusions about all of this.'
With a nod to herself she began to set the table and bring out the food to the already seated Yuki and Shigure.
As a disheartened Kagura walked in, after obviously not catching Kyo in time, Tohru ushered her to a seat next to Yuki, and then settled herself down to the meal with a smile.
'I'd better remember to set Kyo some food aside for when he comes back. He's sure to be really hungry after running away from Kagura again.'
Shigure smiled to himself as he thought about the coming excitements of the day.
'I do hope Aya and everyone gets here soon. I can't believe that Yuki has gotten it into his head to ruin Kyo and manipulate our sweet delicate little flower. I can hardly wait to see Yuki's face when all his plans come falling apart…'
Snickering to himself, Shigure went to his study to finish his current manuscript, which would give him two whole weeks to torture his editor.
'She really is too easy…'
Kyo looked around cautiously.
'I think she's given up the chase, thank Kami.' Kyo thought to himself as he slowly descended from his tree hideout.
He slowly started back towards the house praying that Kagura had decided to leave after losing him. As he came upon the trail leading to the house he heard a twig break behind him, and, fearing the worse, he swung around quickly only to find Haru.
"Hi Kyo, long time no see," The ox said calmly.
"Hey what are you doing here?"
"Nothing much just came to see Yuki and hang out. Shigure said that we were gunna have some sort of a get together today."
"What? He didn't tell me anything about it."
Haru simply shrugged and continued towards the house with a sullen Kyo following at a much slower pace.
Yuki looked around casually after he was done eating.
'I wonder where that stupid cat has run off to…Oh well, the plan will go smoother without him here anyway.'
Standing up Yuki picked up his dishes and took them to the kitchen where Tohru was currently washing the cooking utensils.
"Tohru, breakfast was delicious as usual," Yuki said with one of his princely smiles.
"Thank you," Tohru smiled, "I try my best."
"It's going to be a beautiful day outside today. How would you feel about a picnic lunch?"
"That sounds like fun!" Tohru exclaimed clapping her hands in delight.
"Good," Yuki smirked, "how about we leave here at noon. Will that give you enough time to prepare?"
"Yep!"
"Okay," smiling Yuki walked off to go find Kagura and initiate the plan.
By the time Kyo made it back to the house with Haru, Yuki, Tohru, and Kagura were gone and Shigure was sitting outside talking with Ayame.
"KYO KYO!" Ayame explained with his usual exuberance, "We thought that you might not be back until tonight!"
Kyo looked between the two suspiciously, "What are you two planning?"
"What would ever give you the idea that we were planning anything Kyo Kyo? Aren't adults allowed to go over to their friends houses every now and again?"
With that the two adults walked into the house leaving Kyo and Haru outside to ponder what was going on.
Looking around Kyo came to a realization.
"Hey where are Tohru and Yuki, and why hasn't Kagura attacked me yet?"
"I'd think you would be happy that Kagura hasn't grabbed you up yet?" Haru deadpanned.
"That's not what I'm complaining about you idiot." Kyo deadpanned back, "They are missing. Who knows what could happen while they are alone somewhere? What will happen if Kagura goes off into one of her fits and accidently hurts Tohru? Crap I'm gunna go find them."
"Okay see ya," Haru says to Kyo's back as he rushes off to look for the missing peoples, "I hope ya get there in time."
Tohru looked around the beautiful clearing that Yuki had lead her and Kagura to for their picnic. There were wildflowers blooming all over the place and a small stream going along one side of the clearing disappearing into the forest after a ways.
"Wow it's so pretty here," Tohru smiled brightly as she opened the basket to take out her blanket to lie on the ground for everyone to sit on.
"I thought you might like it," Yuki said softly seeming pleased with himself for pleasing her.
"I really do," Tohru smiled, "Maybe we could all come out here more often?"
"If you'd like," Yuki gave one of his rare smiles which caused Tohru to smile brighter than before.
Kagura, who had been very quiet the whole way there, chose then to speak her mind.
"Are you going to take my Kyo from me Tohru?" Her eyes shadowed by her bangs Tohru couldn't see her eyes.
"W-why would you ask me that Kagura?" Tohru stuttered out nervously.
Eyes still shadowed Kagura took a step closer making Tohru edge back becoming even more nervous.
"I've been hearing things," Kagura said darkly, "About Kyo not being faithful to me."
Tohru freezes up at this and can barely stutter out, "R-r-really? K-kyo says h-he doesn't w-want t-t-to marry you?"
"It Doesn't Matter What He Says He Is Mine!" Kagura yelled flying into a rage and going right for Tohru.
"AHHH!" Tohru yelled running away.
"Kagura!" Yuki exclaims, "Don't you dare harm Miss. Honda. Or else I will be forced to restrain you."
Then Kyo crashes down on top of Kagura effectively pinning her to the ground and quickly secures her arms and legs.
Leaning down close to Kagura's ear Kyo whispers something to the boar that makes her stop fighting and muffled sobs could be heard.
"I'm sorry Kagura but I've been telling you for years that I am not yours," Kyo whispered into Kagura's ear softly, "I never wanted to hurt you but you really gave me no choice. I don't love you, so please give this up, okay?"
Kagura whispered, just as softly, a defeated, "I know." And she began to cry.
Kyo got up off of her and reached down to help her up and allowed her to hug him for a moment before she ran off leaving a trail of dust behind her.
Tohru stared wide-eyed as the once furious boar was reduced to tears and ran off.
'Poor Kyo,' Tohru thought to herself, 'He really hates to hurt people's feelings. I bet he feels awful right now.'
Walking over to the cat Tohru laid a comforting hand on his arms much like she had done when he transformed into his True Form.
"Come on Kyo," Tohru said softly, "Let's eat some lunch. I packed plenty."
Tohru lead the cat over to where the picnic blanket was laid out and started setting out food. Looking around she spotted Yuki trying to leave without being noticed.
"Yuki! Why don't you come eat with us? I've packed plenty enough for all of us!"
Ignoring Kyo's grumbling, Yuki came over and sat down. Tohru began serving them.
Yuki's mind was racing while he accepted the food that Tohru was handing out, 'Why did Kagura do that? If she had stuck to the plan and hadn't lost control Tohru would have been so guilt tripped she wouldn't have been able to look at that damn cat without having to turn away.'
Yuki smiled automatically at Tohru when she poured him some tea.
'Why did it turn out like this?'
Yuki reached out to pick up a piece of fish with his chopsticks.
'Why did the cat always have to cause him trouble?'
He took a bite of rice from his bowl.
'Why did these things always happen like this?'
'Why?'
'Why?'
"WHY!" Yuki exclaimed aloud slamming his bowl and chopsticks down.
Tohru and Kyo jump at his outburst and stare at him wide-eyed. The Prince didn't lose his control everyday ya know.
"Why do you prefer him over me?" Yuki asked Tohru passionately, "Why can't you see me?"
Tohru looked stunned for a moment before she opened her mouth to speak.
"I don't prefer either of you over the other Yuki," She said flushing slightly before stuttering, "I like both of you."
Now both of the boys were staring at her with wide eyes.
"What do you mean Miss. Honda?"
"Tohru?"
"I'm in love with both of you. And I have been wishing and praying for you two to get along because I can't choose! I know that's selfish but I can't!" Tohru bursts into tears and buries her face into her hands.
The shocked silence causes her to tearfully add, "Please don't hate me."
"I could never hate you Miss. Honda especially not for being truthful about your emotions." Yuki said trying to stay calm after his outburst and her revelation.
"Don't be stupid. Why would we hate you for something you can't stop yourself from feeling?"
Tohru peaks up from behind her hands, "You're not mad at me for being so selfish?"
"No," Both of the boys say simultaneously.
She suddenly grabbed them both in a bone crushing hug.
Pop.
Pop.
"I am so thankful," Tohru said with her heart in her eyes, "Thank you for not hating me."
She hugged the cat and the rat to her chest and closed her eyes peacefully, her tears beginning to dry.
And the cat and the rat for once did not complain about being close to one another or for being transformed. (Though Tohru apologized profusely for it later). They simply were content to be held by the girl the both loved, the girl that loved them both.
And everything was peaceful when they transformed back they hurriedly put on their clothes and Kyo carried the picnic basket with one hand and held Tohru's right hand with the other, while Yuki held her left, and they walked home happily, though with some trepidation for their unusual future if they managed to work around all of the problems they already had.
None of them were prepared for the party that greeted them when they reached the house.
Shigure had done some micromanagment and had worked out a different plan with Kagura (who was there along with Aya, Momiji, Haru, Hatori, and Ritsu) and had set up a party for them when they returned. Because of course the novelist knew that this was the only way that this could've worked out. He lived with them after all. Witnessed all of their feelings first hand and it wasn't very hard to give them a push in the right direction after he found out about Yuki's scheming.
After the trio got over being embarrassed about everyone knowing about them before they even knew, they enjoyed themselves ate cake, and when everyone left (even Shigure decided to go over the Ayame's foe the night) the three of them curled up in Tohru's bed and talked until Tohru fell asleep. Her two boys talked quietly over her sleeping body and called a truce. Maybe, just maybe, they could all be happy together. If only to make her happy. Their girl.
Bet you didn't see that one coming! LOL! I've currently decided that I like threesomes…I'm actually not quite sure why… 0_0; Anyway hoped you liked it. Please no flames. Thank you for your patience! Byes. ~Orin