A/N: Hi all. I just wanted to answer some of the questions my last reviewer had.
No- I don't know if this is Rin's real blood type; we needed one that was relatively hard to come by so that is what we chose.
Shina and Tora are based off of my-self and best friend Anna. I am Tora, she is Shina.
Not sure if Shina will transform yet. We shall see.
And I'll try and do better about separating the two love stories, the one between Tora and Hatori, and Shina and Haru.
Well here we go. This is taking place at the same time as Hatori's visit with Shigure. Enjoy!
Haru looks around the yard at the school. He smiles as he spots Shina sitting at a tree in the corner of the yard, apparently asleep. He walks up and gently sits next to her pulling her head to rest in his lap. She only shifts to a more comfortable position and sleeps on.
'She's so much like Rin. She didn't even wake up when I moved her!! I can bet that if it were anyone else they would be dying a horrible death right now…' he looks down into her sleeping face and gently brushes her hair off her forehead. She stirs and her eyes flutter open. Instead of looking shocked she smiles and cuddles closer to Haru. "Morning." He says with a small smile.
"Hey, how long have I been sleeping?"
"Only a few moments in my arms, before that I have no idea." Shina stretches and sits up, only to relax against Haru once seated.
"Bummer that was probably the best sleep I've had…" She blushes as she hears her stomach start to grumble. "I guess I missed lunch…" she says. Haru just chuckles. Come on I'll buy you something to eat. Ayame recommended this place in town for pot sticker plates. Could you help me find it?" Shina smiles and blushes slightly as Haru stands and her hand accidentally brushes the front of his jeans.
"S-sure." She takes his offered hand and stands as well. Haru gives her the address and they start walking towards the little restaurant. Without trying Haru is soon holding her hand and wears a small smile on his face. Shina turns a little red but smiles as well. Upon entering the store they have a seat and order to plates of food. They sit talking about non-important things as they eat and become closer than ever. Soon, Haru is explaining what happened to Rin and telling her about each of the members of the zodiac. Shina sits there quietly listening to Haru. She felt bad for what had happened to his former girlfriend and hoped that she could maybe, someday, help him come to lay her memory to rest. It was painfully clear to Shina that he still loved Rin.
"I'm sorry, I've been rambling." Haru said breaking her out of her thoughts. Catching her sad expression he asks, "Are you ok?" Shina quickly nods and finishes her plate. Standing she turns to Haru with a slight bow.
"Thank you for the meal but I really must be getting home." He nods and stands as well.
"I'll take you." He offers, but Shina just shakes her head.
"I have a lot to think about and I wouldn't be much company. I'll see you in school okay?" And without another word she is out the door before Haru can think of anything to say.
Meanwhile
Hatori walked up to the gates of the main house with feelings of apprehension clouding his thoughts. There was a time, after Kana, that he didn't care what happened to the people whose memories he had to erase, but if Akito were to find out about Shina, he knew she and her family would cease to exist.
He returned the bow that a passing housekeeper directed at him and continued to middle of the house to Akito's chambers. Taking a deep breath he slid open the door and took a kneeling position in front of the head of the Sohma family.
"You asked for a meeting Akito?" He said keeping his unease at the situation out of his voice.
"I heard a very interesting rumor the other day, about you and a certain young lady. That you were seeing each other?" Hatori heaved a silent sigh of relief. This wasn't about Shina's unusual blood. But after thinking about what Akito had just said he cringed slightly, Akito would never let him be with Tora.
"She means nothing to me." He muttered.
"Really? I was hoping to see if the 'Frozen Dragon' could be melted. But do take care. If she were to find out, you would have to loose her, too." Akito smiled maliciously.
Hatori winced at that fact, Tora already knew. "Do go out with her. We shall see what happens in our little experiment, don't disappoint me." He said before dismissing him.
"Yes, Akito." Hatori said with a bow. 'I must stay away from her at all costs...' he thought grimly. He knew he could not risk her getting harmed. He walked quickly to the doors and was stepping out Akito spoke again.
"Hatori? You won't leave me will you?" Akito's voice sounded slightly pleading. Hatori turned to the frail head of his family. He felt a wave of pity for his God for he knew that Akito did not have much longer.
"No, Akito. I will not leave you." Akito's frail arms opened wide to accept the dragon.
A/N: Sorry for the long pause. I have had a rather bad case of writers block. I hope you enjoyed! I like reviewers and suggestions are welcome., again I do have a slight case of writers block. So let me know what you think should happen.