The next morning everyone insisted on Maya staying home from school but she insisted she was fine. Ever since she was living with them she talked more and became more confident.
They were walking to school
Toru: Maya are you liking school
Kyo: who the hell would like school!
Maya: It's getting better. I'm actually making friends it's exciting
Toru: See I knew you liked it
Everyone now saw why Maya was so shy before. With Akito beating her it can bring anyones self estine down
On the way back from school, Maya was bring some friends home their names were Lisa and Maru
Lisa: I can't wait to see your house I'm so exciteddd
Maru: yeah it must be awesome
Maya: it's not like a mansion or anything
They all laughed
When everyone got home Shigura greeted them as always.
Shigura: Hi how was….. o I see you brought friends Maya
He was acting nice and calm but in his head he was thinking highschool girls highschool girls
They stayed for dinner and everyone had fun
Later Toru and Maya were talking
Toru: You transform into the cutest animal
Maya: I never thought of it as cute
Toru: When I was younger I always wanted a chinchilla. I would tell my mom how cute they are and she would show me many pictures of them but when she died I missed that.
Maya: When did your mom die?
Toru: Last year
Maya was so shocked she could have never guessed that anything like that could have happened to Toru. She always seemed so happy. When Akito was beating her she become really depressed.
Maya: I don't want to be nosy or anything but how can you be so happy when your mom died not so long ago.
Toru: I guess it's because I have all these friends to support me
Maya: That's probably why…. O nevermind
Toru: Tell me
Maya looked away from Toru
Maya: Well at the mainhouse Akito can be really mean. He's been beating me and it made me feel really bad, so I came here. Eversince I lived here I have been feeling better about myself.
Toru: O my I can't imagine Akito beating you . you're just so sweet
Maya: He always had a reason to I guess. Once he said he did it because I didn't eat enough for dinner or some other stupid reason.
Toru: Do you think you will ever have to face him?
Maya: I Never thought about that but I sure hope not.
Toru: it's getting late. Lets get to bed.
Maya: ok
The next day Momiji ran inside and ran right into shigure.
Shigure: Momiji what a nice surprise!
Momiji: Do you know where Maya is? She hasn't been at the shoma house for the last few days, everone is so worried
Shigure: relax Momiji, She's staying here
Momiji: Thank goodness
Maya came walking downstairs and embraced Momiji
Maya: Momiji it's so nice to see you
Momiji: Why did you just leave? I was so worried, everyone was.
Maya: sorry I had to come here. It's Akito…..
Momiji: I understand but I'm so glad to know that you are safe.
Toru, Kyo, and Yuki came down
Kyo: What the hell is he doing here!
Toru: Momiji walk to school with us today. We can talk on the way there.
Momiji: Yah!
Kyo(mumbling): great.
When they got to school, everyone went to their classes and Maya was alone at her locker. When some kid came up to her
Kid: Hey you!
Maya: what?
Kid: What the hell is in that hollow skull of yours! When someone as hot as me talks to you, you don't talk with attitude!
The gang was walking up and saw this. They were about to step it when Maya started standing up for herself. This was the first time anyone saw this side of her.
Maya: Get the hell away from me!
She was yelling. She never yells
Kid: What would you do if I don't? huh you're all talk and no action.
Kyo had enough of this. He had to step in. He ran over.
Kyo: Stop bothering her!
Maya: Kyo I can handle this.
Kid: I'd love to see that
Maya punched him in the face many times. She beat the hell out of him. His nose was probably broken. He ran away
Kyo: wow when you said you could handle this you really meant it
Maya had a proud smile on her face
Maya: well I said that for a reason but thanks for trying to help me
Kyo: No problem
Now Toru and Yuki were standing there dumbfounded
Momiji ran up to Maya
Momiji: That was amazinggg I had no idea you were strong. Show me yo moves sometime please please please
Maya giggled
Maya: We'll see
Momiji: yah! I'm gonna learn to fight woo hoo
Kyo: you little brat she said maybe! Don't you know what that means
Momiji burst into tears
Momiji: Kyo was mean to me! Kyo was mean to me!
Maya knelt down in front of Momiji
Maya: It's ok you will learn someday just relax
Momiji stopped crying and started smiling and singing I'm gonna learn to fight I'm gonna learn to fight
When they got back to the house Maya went to Toru
Maya: Hey do you mind if I made dinner tonight? I have a recipe that I've always wanted to make but they never let me make it at the shoma house.
Toru: Sure but if you need any help just call for me!
Maya: Alright thanks