Chapter four. Do people not wants cyber cookies?

Kyo woke up and tried to find out where he was. At first he thought that he was back in the cat room, until he recognized the sweet scent in his nose … he had gone to Tohru's room …he had observed the condition of the rest of the rooms, but even as he tried to stay in his old room … something had commanded that he go to Tohru's room … odd … he couldn't even call it old … the room was still hers… Kyo's hand was grasping the small charm once again as he let the scent of the room invade his senses.

Rin was sitting in the hotel room she was sharing with Kisa and Kagura. She had been feeling quite miserable for some reason, but she just couldn't work out why … the curse was broken, and Haru was free …he even told her that he wanted to stay with her regardless of the curse, which made her feel like she was floating … but that feeling had faded … she felt like the time she had managed to get 100 on a test, and ran home to show it to her parents … they hadn't been home, and when she was finally able to show them, it just didn't feel the same …

Rin POV

I wish that I knew why I felt this way … it also feels a bit like when it first happened … when they told me … that I could no longer call that house home …why would I feel this way to the main Sohma estate? Unless it's not the estate itself, just the idea of losing something again … that would make sense … man, I wish Tohru could see me now … she would smile that warm smile like always, and tell me exactly what I need to hear most … she would let me lay my head on her lap and if I wanted to, Tohru wouldn't stop me from crying … she'd tell me to let it all out … tell me that it is alright to cry … Tohru … I miss you … we all do … I still remember the last time I saw you … you were wearing that pink skirt, and light blue shirt … you were folding laundry again … you looked so motherly … how could some one younger than me look and act so much more maturely … Tohru … please come home

Normal POV

Tohru sneezed again. What could it be? Maybe she had caught a cold? That wouldn't be good, she was in the middle of moving … she'd take some medicine and go to bed a little early tonight.

The moving took two days travel and a third day for the employees to arrive at the places they would be staying. Tohru had at first thought about staying with her Grandfather but she felt that it would be an intrusion, especially since she wasn't looked upon highly by her other family members. Although it would be a bit of a strain on her budget for a while, Tohru had managed to get a small apartment, a few streets down from the company. The actual, official company merge wouldn't happen for a couple weeks, and Tohru wouldn't be working during that time, so she would have to be extra frugal, and cut back a little on her spending. As she entered the place she would now be calling home, a feeling of nostalgia washed over her

Tohru POV

It's so good to be back in this town … I can still remember where everything is … maybe I'll give grandpa a call, to see if he would like to catch up … no I better not, after all, he might have something already planned, and if I call him, he might feel like he has to see me … I don't want to be any trouble … I don't know where Uo or Hana are living right now so I better not bother their families, besides, they wouldn't want to see me after I just up and left for six years …maybe … I'll go ice skating … it's just about time that the lake would freeze … and I have my own skates so I won't have to spend money to hire some …

Normal POV

Tohru finished putting her meagre belongings away and changed from her cleaning clothes. She changed into black leggings, white long sleeved top, black gloves and beanie. After pulling on a black overcoat (those ones that you can't zip up) Tohru grabbed her white skates and headed to the lake. The lake was frozen solid, and was completely barren. Tohru switched her shoes for skates, and slid to the middle of the lake. Taking a deep breath, Tohru gently started skating around, quickly but gently. She looked almost as if a swan were starting to fly, so elegant she looked. She spread her arms out behind her as she moved and actually closed her eyes, so confidant in how she was moving. Her confidence was not betrayed, as she swerved gently, avoiding the branch, fallen onto the icy surface.

Kyo had moved back in with Kazuma, and resumed his training. Being unable to keep up with his training, Kyo had lost a lot of his edge, but he always had been a fast learner, and had quickly returned to one of the highest positions in Kazuma's dojo. However, training lessened as the winter reached its peak. Kazuma had actually sent students home due to the chill, and then disappeared for the want of hot chocolate, leaving Kyo to occupy himself alone. After much thought on what to do, Kyo found himself on course for the lake. It was about this time of year that the lake froze ... he hadn't been skating before Kagura dragged Yuki, Tohru and himself along with her on the deal of a double date ... while he had hated it a first (as had Yuki) Kyo got over it quickly when Tohru asked for help.

Kyo smiled as he remembered how embarrassed she had been to have needed his help to learn how to ice skate. And while he himself wasn't the best at it, Tohru improved as he helped her along. Tohru was a fast learner, and very quickly could have been mistaken for a professional; she could skate twists and turns with her eyes gently closed, and not once did she lose her balance. Tohru had needed guidance at the beginning, but she was a natural ice skater. Kyo blushed at the memory of how Tohru reacted to Kagura telling her she should be wearing a mini-skirted leotard. Tohru looked so adorable when she was panicked.

As he approached the lake, Kyo was surprised to see only one skater on its surface. Whenever the lake hardened, the greatest risk any one faced was getting hurt by the sheer amount of people that usually showed up ... but the lake was empty save one, solitary skater. Kyo watched the skater spin in circles, and glide in their turns, and once more thought of Tohru, and how elegant she was on the ice.

That was when the skater turned and faced Kyo's direction, slowing just enough before the next turn that Kyo could easily make out their face.

"Tohru …"

Flash Back

My name is Tohru Honda

I've always loved the cat from the zodiac!

It's okay … it's alright

Please … let's go … let's go home Kyo

Good morning!

Come Back Safe!

Thank you so much

Here … Happy Birthday Kyo!

I'm so glad I got to meet you …

End Flash Back

Kyo began to feel over whelmed by the surge of memories that were swamping his mind. Tohru smiling. Tohru laughing. Tohru telling some one what they needed to hear. Tohru being the miracle worker she was. Tohru making something delicious. Tohru protecting some one. Tohru giving hugs when they were needed despite the transformations. Tohru facing anything without giving up. Tohru when she was giving gifts. Tohru when she was given gifts. Tohru trying to do everything even if she were sick. Tohru caring for someone sick. Tohru being the shoulder to cry on. Tohru being the warmth of a hug. Tohru being the ally and confidant. Tohru being Tohru. Tohru being there.

Kyo fell to his knees, and took a few deep breaths before he tried to order his thoughts … looking up, at the skater he now knew to be an angel in human form, one final thought invaded Kyo's mind.

Kyo POV

I'm not letting you disappear again!

End! Chapter number four of the retake! Doesn't it make you wants to review? The cyber cookies are still on offer … no wait … well so much for cyber cookies … cyber banana any one?