A/N: I realized that I have not been doing this enough and I would just like to give a big thanks to every one who reviews my story! I really appreciate it

Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters, they all belong to Arina Tanemura and as well if I ever use song lyrics they as well do not belong to me

A/N: Just like I said before this story is on the border line of the rating T and leans a little more towards M just to let you know.

Chapter 11

Unloved

"Do it" he growled clamping his hand over her mouth. Mitsuki's eyes widened and she shook her head. Kato shoved her head harshly into the ground growling again. "Fine then it appears that I will have to make the deal better…do it and I won't kill him" he grinned taking his hand off of her mouth waiting for a reply.

"W-what?" Mitsuki asked breathlessly "You, you can't…you wouldn't…he he's your brother" Kato smirked

"I know but honestly I don't have faith in him anymore I mean all he does is makes peoples lives miserable. I've wanted to bump him off for quite some time now" Mitsuki closed her mouth unknowing what to say. It wasn't like Takuto wanted everyone else around him miserable that wasn't him, all he wanted was his families love and respect.

"So instead of physically harming him in ways that others have I am planning to attack his weakest point…his heart" he smirked leaning closer to Mitsuki pressing her further to the ground.

"But-" what did she have to do with his heart?

"Shh" he silenced her placing his index finger over her mouth "I know it may seem shallow but at this point I just don't care anymore. I have had to deal with so much pain because of this curse and the fact that he was not able to fix it made me come to a decision." His tone darkened as he leaned closer to her "To give him a taste of his own medicine" he slowly slid his finger back smirking at her.

"It's not like he doesn't feel any pain of his own…mph!" she squeaked when his lips crushed against hers. Moving her hands to his chest she tried to push him back. His hands were faster though as he gripped them tightly pulling them over top of her head. He was too heavy for her to do anything else. His lips were rough against hers and when she tried to turn her head from his he bit her lower lip not allowing her to move. A small diamond glistened down her cheek.

When Kato pulled back panting for air Mitsuki bit her lips looking away. She was horrified and there was nothing she could do. When she looked at his face she could see his gaze caught by something else and hers soon followed. Everything inside her froze when she saw him standing before them.

"Oh um hi Takuto we were just…" Kato said. To Mitsuki it sounded as if he had chosen his words perfectly like he was reading from a script. For a moment Mitsuki wondered if this was all set up. Kato wanted Tarou to take Takuto away for a few minutes then let him go back knowing that they would be in this position.

"I was…" Takuto's eyes shot to Mitsuki and she immediately felt guilty. Even if she didn't want Kato to kiss her it looked as if she had from a different prospective. She could see that Takuto was gritting his teeth. "Never mind I was going to come help you but I can see that Kato beat me to it" he said in a restrained voice. Mitsuki bit her lip. It hurt even more that he directed his sentence directly to her.

"Takuto it's not what it-"

"I'm sorry Takuto she just pulled me against her and I couldn't be rude and push her away" Kato said as if he were attacked. Mitsuki's eyes widened.

"Takuto that's"

"You know what never mind I can see that you are safe with Kato so I'll leave you two to do whatever you want" he quickly left the scene.

"Looks like you wont have to worry about telling him now" he smirked climbing off of her "How does it feel Mitsuki I can only imagine what's going through Takuto's mind"

"Kato" she whispered. She spun around sprinting. Kato did not expect such a reaction from her and let her get a head start before following. Mitsuki quickly kicked off her slip on heels giving her more impulsion.

Her heart beat frantically in her chest and for a moment running away seemed to be a daily activity for her. The first thought that ran through her mind was where and who she would run to. She couldn't go to Takuto. His broken expression still burned in her mind and she didn't want to bother him with her pitiful self.

"Mitsuki who are you going to run to now" he roared loudly "No one can save you, you're mine now!" he laughed. Mitsuki gasped but pumped her legs faster not allowing herself to stop. She had to fight for herself…she had to be strong. No more would she be pushed around, she would stand up for herself, fight for herself. She would, she could…couldn't she?

She opened the door to the large mansion sprinting down a darkly lit hallway. The cold granite floor almost burned her feet after having to run on the hot mud. She felt like prey being chased down by a predator. There was no escape this time and her only option was to run. The only problem was that eventually one of them would run out of steam and by the way her stomach was reacting to it's lack of food she could only guess it wouldn't be Kato.

Her lungs were dry and burnt every time she gasped for air. It felt like someone was kicking her in the head every time she blinked her eyes and fatigue was starting to take course.

Her eyes shot to a large staircase and she jumped over the first three steps willing her legs to take her higher. She had no idea where it lead to but hoped it would bring her to safety. When she reached the top she fell to her knees crying. She was surprised when no wetness fell from her eyes. Her only guess was that she was too dehydrated to cry any longer. She waited for someone to come grab her from behind but was taken aback when noting happened.

"W-what are you doing?" a soft amused voice questioned. Mitsuki gasped then looked behind her. Kato was gone.

"K-Kato was chasing me" she gasped. She heard Izumi chuckle and looked at him petrified.

"Izumi where is he?"

"Well clearly he's not chasing you anymore" he said reaching his hand out to Mitsuki.

"N-no where's Takuto" Izumi's whole expression changed at her question almost darkening at his name.

"Don't worry, you know how silly he can be lets just leave him alone" He said pulling her to her feet as she grabbed his hand. Mitsuki stared at him confused. The last time he had said those words was when Takuto had tried to kill himself… what did those words mean now?

"Izumi" she said sternly "Where is he?"

"Mitsuki" his voice darkened and it reminded her of the first time they met making her shiver. "Out of all people I thought you would be the one to fix him. But if all your going to do is fool around with everyone then I don't see the point in letting you know where he is. You hurt him Mitsuki…you hurt him bad" His yellow eyes burned into hers.

"I I…" she covered her mouth. Is that what Takuto told him what happened? "Izumi" she whispered looking down "He told me he'd kill Takuto if I didn't tell him I loved him" Izumi's expression changed

"Is that what he tricked you into? I thought you would be smarter than that." He chuckled releasing her hand. She looked down ashamed. It was clear he didn't believe her story. Why? If it was Sheldon who had done something to her she was sure that Izumi or Takuto would believe her in a flash. But why not Kato, why was he like god to him? Someone to never tell a lie?

"Izumi I didn't…please believe me" she whispered reaching out to him.

Why did he keep doing this, it was probably better when she was gone. After swearing to protect her then seeing her with his brother…what was next for him. He had made it about half way down the hallway from where he had seen Mitsuki and Kato then collapsed to his knees holding his heart.

'Why does it hurt so much?' he thought staring at the dark tiling of the floor. Before Mitsuki the pain he felt was like a wild forest fire but then when she appeared she put it out. Her pure heart was like the rain slowly healing the damage. For a while he believed that just maybe he could pull through. He had hope and then…he saw them. He was kissing her and it looked as though she was kissing back. He didn't really take that good of a look and he didn't want to. The only thing he had learned was that the excruciating feeling had never left it was just masked like the bandage on his arm when he was stabbed. It would only help the problem temporarily.

The scar in his heart would never leave either. There may be things that can help it but it would and will always be there. For a moment confusion swept him when he saw little droplets of water decorating the floor beneath him. His hand slowly moved to his face which was wet from his tears. 'Damnit!' he thought slamming his fists against the tiles, only girls cried this much he was such a wimp.

This would be the last time he would cry, the last time he would show notice to those around him. Now he would just exist and that was it. He would not acknowledge those around them, he would show no kindness and he would definitely show no love. He was done. He was done with his life. Not enough to end it, but enough to stop caring. Today was the day that Takuto would do the opposite of love. Most would say that the opposite of love was to hate but he knew different, because for one to hate another meant that they were still showing some form of emotion for them. They were still making an effort to 'care'. No this is not what he would do. He would not hate just simply ignore. He knew that to be ignored by those around you was far worse then being hated because that meant they just didn't care, they didn't even recognize your existence. It was like you were banished from existence.

A dark smile crept across his face this is what he would do, not that anyone would care. It was perfect it would make him feel better…wouldn't it? Well if that was what it was supposed to do then why was there still and immense pain in his heart? It was like the usual pain of abandonment it was different. Like if he lost something it would cause him the worst pain of all but what was it, what was the thing clinging to his heart so fiercely?

"Mitsuki" he whispered standing to his feet. This was it, he was done…with everything.

His cold yellows eyes burned down on hers. The look possessing his face was terrifying it was like he was about to take her life. "No" he said coldly "That was low Mitsuki" he shook her hand off her arm then turned leaving.

Her eyebrows creased as Izumi blended in with the shadows of the dark hallway. This was it she had hit the climax of her anger. Why should she be punished, why should she be hated or treated poorly! She was not the one who had chosen to be here, it wasn't fair! Mitsuki jumped to her feet as the frustration pulsed through her veins. She felt like the victim of a bully, she was tired of doing nothing and being pushed around, being helpless. She wanted to make a difference and stand up for herself.

Mitsuki's mind was made up even before she started moving. She knew what her main objective was and she was sure that this time she would not be in favor of the gold.

Her hands balled up into tiny fists as she started up the hallway. Her first thought was to go look for him in the dinning area until luck got the best of her. He stopped when he was six feet ahead of her.

"There you are" he whispered grinning "Where did you run off to?"

"I had to do something quickly" she replied darkly "But I wanted to talk to you about something" she walked right up to him wrapping her arms around his neck "I want some answers" she whispered against his neck.

"Like what" he asked picking at a strand of her chocolate hair.

"Why won't you let me set him free" she planted a small kiss on his neck hoping to get a calm reply from the man. She felt his hands move to her shoulders. A wave of fear struck her heart but she reminded herself to be brave.

"That's none of your-"

"Answer my question" she said darkly not letting his hard grasp bother her.

"Mitsuki you will not speak to me in such a tone" he pulled her back. Mitsuki gasped as the dim lighting created a terrifying contrast against his face.

"No" she replied swallowing her fear. "I want to know why. Why do you treat him like that it's not his fault you don't know him! You may be his brother but you don't know!" A loud slap echoed against the walls.

"I know more then you" he replied grabbing at her shoulder once more.

"Do you!" she spat ignoring the throbbing sting in her cheek "Well if you knew him so well then did you know he's in pain! Did you know he cries every nigh knowing he can't make his family happy! He loves you Kato you're his older brother he idolizes you and all you can do is push him away"

"And why are you sticking up for him?" he laughed "Why are you trying so hard to stick up for him?"

"Because I…"

"Because you what?" he asked crossing his arms. Mitsuki closed her mouth. Why was she doing this? Why would anyone do this for another, putting their self in so much danger?

"Because…" she couldn't think of an appropriate response. The only thing she could think of was that the thought of loosing him hurt her somewhere inside only she couldn't quite place the feeling of what it was into words.

"You see he is nothing and nothing to no one, not even you so protecting him is just a foolish notion!"

"No it's not!" another loud smack echoed the hall.

Kato took an astounded step back covering his cheek "That was a risky move" he replied "Very risky indeed" Mitsuki just stood her ground, she was doing this to show that she could stand up for herself…or was she. Was she really doing this to show him that she was strong or was it something much greater?

"Stop torturing him!" she screamed running towards Kato.

"Is this how you want to play!" his tone echoing hers.

She thought she had a good angle at him until he lifted his hand backhanding her across her cheek with such force that she was hurtled to the ground. She would not give up with such ease. He was standing above her fuming she saw him lift his leg ready to make the next attack. She would not let him win, not this time. Dodging out of the way Mitsuki stuck out her leg kicking Kato's further forward making him loose his balance. He fell to his back unexpectedly.

"He is the reason my heart was broken by the love of my life did you know that!" he screamed sitting up "It's his entire fault that I will always have unrequited love!" she didn't push his anger she couldn't. He sounded as if he was going to cry and his face didn't even seem to be trying to mask his pain. Her eyes were wide open and her brows furrowed. Who was the love of his life and what did he mean?

"Get out of my sight" he whispered "Before I kill you get the fuck out of my sight!" She didn't speak a word. She just spun on her heels running to her room.

Once she reached her door she fell to her knees not even mustering the energy to open it. Placing one hand on the ground and the other on her heart she gagged only to have nothing come up. This was her reminder that she had still eaten nothing. Something soft bounced against her arm and she turned to see a sandwich wrapped in a paper towel sitting beside her.

"Where"

"I thought you would be hungry" a soft voice answered. She spun around falling in a sitting position looking up to the person who had brought her the food.

"Thanks" she whispered picking up the bread.

"What happened!" His eyes widened in horror as he stared at the girl.

"What do you mean?" she asked taking a bite of her food.

"Your cheek" he fell to his knees gently taking her face in his hands "You're bleeding" he didn't even want to mention the horrific colours her skin was turning.

"I'm fine" she replied reaching around his arms to take another bite of her sandwich. This put a small smile on his face.

"What?" she asked while chewing a monstrous bite.

"Your face is all meshed up and all you can do is eat and not look after your wounds?"

"I'm just" she stopped to swallow "Starving"

"Who did this to you?" he asked dropping his hands to get something from his pocket.

"No one" she replied taking a few more bites then swallowing. He frowned still fishing for something in his pocket.

"Tell me"

"It doesn't matter"

"It does matter?"

"Why"

"Because it is unacceptable for someone to do this to you"

"It was nothing I was just talking to Kato" She replied as he took in a sharp breathe.

"What did he want with you" his voice grew darker.

"Nothing I just had to tell him something" she whispered finishing off her sandwich.

"You idiot" he sighed finally finding what he was looking for. He brought a white cloth to her face wiping the blood from her cheek "What were you trying to prove?" he asked softer not wanting to make her cry.

"I can stand up for myself" she sniffed trying to ignore the burning pain

"I'm sorry I didn't believe you at first, Mitsuki I know that he hates me"

"Wh-what?" he looked away from her as he begun his explanation.

"Mitsuki do you remember how I had said that everyone had had love and happiness in their life…even Kato?" she nodded "Well you see a long time ago there was this girl named Midori and she was one of Kato's good friends. At first their feelings were just mutual until stronger desires were developed. The day Kato was going to tell her of his love he saw her with another man. He saw them kissing and she told him that he was the only man for her." Takuto paused to think as if he were editing something in his mind "She broke Kato's heart that day, he was never the same. And of course the blame was brought to me and that was when this was all started."

"That's awful" she replied. Takuto shook his head smiling sadly.

"I'm sorry Mitsuki, I'm sorry about all of this. Did you know I regret having you here?" his sad blue eyes smoldered hers.

"What do you mean?" she asked wondering if he wanted her to leave.

"Mitsuki if the day comes that someone confesses their love to you and you don't return those feelings I want you to run, get out of here as fast as you can" his voice grew intense "Even if it's me I don't care don't hold back just run…promise me?"

"Takuto I-"

"Please just promise?" he asked quietly. Mitsuki couldn't refuse. She simply shook her head. This didn't make any sense to her why was he here? He had been so angry with her, she had kissed another man in front of him yet here he was comforting her…again.

They were quiet for a moment listening to the wind scrape against the side of the house. "Takuto" she whispered.

"Yes?" he asked quietly not wanting to disturb the silence.

"I didn't mean it" she said sweeping her hair behind her ears

"What?"

"When Kato kissed me, I don't count that as a kiss because for a kiss to be a kiss both have to enjoy it. It has to be special" Takuto only nodded standing to leave.

"Where are you going?"

"I just have something I forgot to do, goodnight" his voice almost sounded cold as he swiftly walked down the hall.

"Goodnight" she spoke to no one. And it was at that moment in his absence that she realized. She did not confront Kato earlier to show her courage. She did it to protect Takuto.

Raising to her feet she slowly turned to go into her bedroom when she felt a warm hand touch her shoulder spinning her around. "Tak-?"

"Shh" he hushed sliding his hand over her mouth "I need to talk to you"

Chapter End