Author's Intro:

I was originally gonna play a prank on everyone, and make up a crappy ending:

"I love you, Tohru."

"I love you too, Kyo-kun."

And, as they kissed, the Curse suddenly broke and everyone was happy and Akito became nice and married a pretty young girl. And then we all found out that Akito Sohma, is, in fact, a female. All persons present wretched all over the place. Especially Shigure, who was cheated on AGAIN.

Tohru and Kyo lived happily every after. And everyone else died a most painful death. Except for Mogeta. And Ren, who became Supreme Ruler of the Universe. But Kyo and Tohru were still happy. Mogeta protected them.

The End.

But I couldn't make it work so that you couldn't see the beginning of the real chapter. Ah, well. A good prank idea wasted...

Enjoy the chappie!

Akito had started to stir after a long moment of silence, and that was when Kyo broke the peace.

"We should go now, Tohru," Kyo whispered, picking her up. Tohru nodded, looking back at the God.

She knew that this was only a temporary escape. What would the Cat do next? What would Akito do? The affect of Kyo's actions would not be good in the long run.

But Kyo wouldn't allow himself to think about that just then. He could not turn back now.

Running, once again, out of the Main House, he carried Tohru to Kazuma's house. Not bothering to stop for anyone or anything, Kyo brought her into his bedroom.

"W-we should call Hatori…" he muttered, not really knowing what to say. Tohru smiled as he put her down, and she went to sit at his desk.

"O-okay, Kyo-kun. But…..are we going back to Shigure-san's house?"

Kyo paused. Graduation was already over. What was everyone else doing? What would he do?

"Yeah. I don't know for how long, though."

Tohru nodded. It was all kind of awkward. Their conversation…..what she would do…..

"I'll go and call Hatori, then…." Kyo finished, starting to turn and walk out of the room.

"Kyo-kun."

Kyo stopped and looked back at the girl. Tohru, wobbling with each move, stood up, and walked so that she was standing in front of him.

The Cat, once again, wrapped her small arms around Kyo, and he did the same. She spoke.

"T-thank you, Kyo-kun. I-I don't know what will happen next, and…I-I'm scared, but thank you," Tohru said softly, letting her emotions out. Kyo just listened to her, like she had done many times with him. And he understood what she was feeling.

"Don't worry. I'm not going to let Akito hurt you. I promise," Kyo whispered into her ear, meaning what he said. Kyo hoped desperately that he could keep it. Tohru nodded, looking up at him. "Now I'm going to go and call Hatori."

"O-okay, Kyo-kun."

Hatori arrived very late.

"Akito-san has been throwing fits all night. I couldn't come earlier," he explained, sitting at the kotatsu. "You have brought her away from him, Kyo, but your actions will lead to consequences. Probably for her."

"I-I know," Kyo whispered. Tohru was in her bed; Hatori had fixed her up, and told her to rest. "But….I don't know. I didn't really think about it…..but I want to protect her," he continued, spilling emotions to the doctor. He didn't know why he was doing it, but he couldn't stop. "I….I want to be prepared for whatever comes."

Hatori just listened, thinking of Kana. Akito would likely have some "punishment" planned in store for both of the teens….

Kyo and Tohru made their way to Shigure's house the next day. The sight of the two teens, especially the Cat, was a huge surprise to everyone. Turns out, Ayame had also been visiting at the house.

"Tohru-kun? Is that really you? AH! The flower has returned! You can make wonderful meals for us all again!" Shigure and Ayame both yelled with glee, hugging the poor girl.

Yuki was also in shock about her return. He seemed to be over the whole "Cat" thing, though he still didn't like Kyo too much. I suppose that hate over many years would not completely vanish because of one incident.

"Honda-san, Akito-san let you go?" the Rat asked, walking down the stairs.

"Uh….er…not really," she responded, smiling nervously. After everything was explained, (including the fact that Hatori already knew their situation; Ayame had put his cell phone away, disappointed) Shigure, like the Dragon, thought of the consequences of Kyo's actions.

It was hard to say whether or not what he had done was the right thing to do, but it couldn't be undone now.

Every Juunishi member found out about Tohru's reappearance, and Momiji and Kisa even organized a party that was to happen the next week. Those who weren't oblivious to the possible penalties of the events were thinking, "If this lasts until next week.". Few had true faith that it would.
Arisa and Saki also wondered what had happened, and what had made Tohru miss Graduation. (The Cat DID graduate successfully, by the way)

Tohru was forced to lie, once again, to her friends; she simply said that she had been sick and in the hospital, isolated. They didn't really think that her story was true, that there was something more to it, but what could her friends do? The Cat would tell them her secret when she was ready. Uotani and Hanajima visited Tohru as much as they could, spending time with her and hanging out.

Tohru treasured every moment.

Yuki was concerned for Tohru; he wanted to know what Akito had done, exactly. After all, the Rat had been greatly tortured, mentally, emotionally, and physically by the God. He found out what had taken place, or some of it, and did his best at comforting Tohru. She greatly appreciated it.
But, out of all those people, it was Kyo who was around her the most. They cared for each other, and often sat on the roof. Kyo was, of course, bombarded by Shigure's perverted comments, but none the less, they enjoyed the days.
Akito was not enjoying anything at that time. More sick and angry than usual, the God gave everyone a hard time. Not only had had lost his source of entertainment, but she had gotten away AGAIN. And this time, that orange headed filth had helped her.

But what would he do?

The Head of the Sohma Family could not just erase HER memories; Tohru Honda was the Cat now. But….there was now the other outsider that knew of the Curse. Kyo Sohma. He was part of the family, but still. It wasn't like he should know.

And how else would be better for Akito to torture that wench? She didn't deserve to be seeing her little friends, influencing them, and walking around freely. The Cat deserved a chain around its neck and a whisper and whip attacking in darkness.

That was exactly what Akito planned to accomplish. He thought and schemed in his room.

Happiness would not stay in the hearts of the Juunishi for long.

Author's Closing:

Ah, another chapter out! I'm sorry you had to wait….

Ace (my bandmate) and I have taken to learning Icelandic. After all, Iceland IS the location where LazyTown is filmed. Who could pass that up?

We've actually been doing well on it. We have a list of 1600 words right before our eyes, and we both know what they mean and how to pronounce them.

I also got the LazyTown Soundtrack from Ace for my b-day. Thanks!

I've made a new website for me, personally, (the HC one is still in use) so I'll be posting the URL on my profile soon. Once I actually fix it up.

I almost broke my toe today trying to learn Stephanie's "Bing Bang" dance. (haha!)

It's bruised up pretty bad. Me n' Ace's feet collided while we were trying to do one of those spiffeh kicks. Ah, well.

Laterzz!

E.