On the Run
Chapter Five
"Is this really necessary?" Makoto asked the blunette, who was driving. Ami rolled her eyes.
"Rei says it is our duty to help Kyo" She told them. "The sacred fire revealed this to her"
"But why?" Minako asked. "What is so important about this kid?" Ami sighed. She had really wanted Rei to explain everything to them.
"He's Naru's son" She explained. Usagi gasped.
"Naru's dead" She said flatly. "I didn't know Naru had a son"
"Not many did" Ami explained patiently. "The man she married and his family don't like Kyo. The head of the family is cruel to Kyo and is the one who killed Naru. Rei promised Naru that she would keep Kyo safe" Usagi frowned, wondering why Naru hadn't come to her. As if knowing what she was thinking, Ami smiled at her through the rearview mirror.
"Naru didn't want to worry you" She explained. "You had enough on your plate with Mamoru and Chibi-Usa" Usagi sighed.
"So what's the story with this kid?" Makoto asked. "Why does the Sohma family hate him?" Ami sighed.
"I think it'd be better if Rei explained" She answered. The car pulled up in front of the temple. Rei was standing outside waiting for them.
"Rei-chan" Usagi said excitedly. "It's wonderful to see you again" Rei smiled slightly.
"I just wish it were under better circumstances" She replied. "Please, come in" It was evening, so she led them into her room with the sacred fire. Once they were all seated Rei told them about the Sohma family curse and that Kyo's curse was worse than all of the rest of them.
"I don't understand" Usagi said quietly. "What's wrong with being the cat? Luna and Artemis are cats" Rei sighed.
"It's his true form that Akito sees. She doesn't see Kyo for who he is on the inside, a good guy with a pure heart, but for the monster he is when his beads are removed" She explained.
"I still don't get it" Minako said. "What could be so hideous that your family would turn on you?"
"I can show you" Came a low voice from the door way. A boy with reddish orange hair was watching them. Usagi's breath caught in her throat. He really did look like Naru.
"Are you sure you want to do that?" Rei asked. Kyo nodded.
"They need to understand, incase Akito is able to get the beads off of me in the fight" Kyo was nervous, but these were warriors. They had dealt with worse things in thier time. Kyo led them outside and slowly let Rei remove his bracelet. Kyo began changing and when the transformation was complete, the monster was truly a terrifying sight. The stench was aweful as well and hung in the air. To Kyo's surprise, none of the woman looked repulsed. Usagi was the first to speak as she walked forward and placed a hand on his forarm.
"This must be horrible to live with" She said quietly. Kyo shrugged and Rei handed him the bracelet, which he put back on and reverted back to a normal boy.
"We will help you fight this woman" Minako said firmly. "As the soldier of Love and Beauty, I can sense that your heart is filled with Love for a very special girl. We will do our best, for Naru and for you and your loved one"
"As the soldier of thunder and courage, I can see how courageous your heart is" Makoto said. "You have courage and that will help you win"
"As the soldier of Flame and Passion, I can see how passionate you are and how much you wish to save Tohru. You're fire burns brightly" Rei told him.
"As the soldier of water and wisdom, I can see that you are wise beyond your years" Ami said. "You have the wisdom of others and the wisdom of your heart to guide you"
Usagi was the last one to go.
"As the soldier of Love and Justice, I know how much you seek Justice not just for yourself, but for Naru and the rest of the sohmas. We will help you gain that justice and freedom" She said. Kyo smiled.
"Thank you. All of you. I appreciate your willingness to help me in this time of need" He said. "Arigato"