Yuki and Shigure were sitting down, both on the bed chatting sipping some apple juice the nurse had brought in. The two cousins were also looking at Shigure's phone at the pictures. Some Yuki wished he hadn't seen. Ayame and Hatori stood outside the door. Ayame took a deep breath, and nocked on the door, to hear Shigure call them in. Ayame turned the nob and walked in looking first at Yuki, and then walked to Yuki's bed and sat down. Ovisly wanting to apologies. "Yuki? I – I need to speak to you… please before-" but again Yuki cut off his brother, but with a shocking reply.
"Ayame- please let me speak first…" Yuki looked down at the sheets griping them, afraid of the apologizes he would make, and open up to his family. "Guys- I – I am ashamed for what I have done…. And I want to say sorry Hatori- for- for- punching you in the eye- and….. not appreciating how much yo-you care. You are the one that took care of me when I was sick, you were the one I turned to when Ak-Akito would hurt me…. And I know you all were worried about me. You guys care about me so much that you took me here as fast as you could to save my life- You Hatori were in the operating room- right by my side to see if I would make it through. I am grateful to have you in m-my life- You have helped me in more ways then one. You are an amazing person who has gone through so much pain, and you never should have had to go through that. Please forgive me…"
Hatori walked over to Yuki and gave him a hug. "I already have Yuki. I could never hate you, I might get angry, but never hate you." Yuki buried his head in Hatori shoulder like a small child; Yuki as well griped Hatori's coat trying not to cry. Hatori let some tears fall hugging Yuki close to him, Hatori felt truly happy, but hid it under his professional expression. He let go and went to dry his eyes before any could be seen.
"Shigure… I want to apologize greatly as well, you saved me – many a time and I never truly thanked you for that. You let me live in your house- and let me be- myself. Made it feel truly like home, In a funny- way- your kind of like my father/uncle type.. Even though you are my cousin. I am sorry for taking advantage of you- I know how much you care for me now. I see it in your smile, and you coming to see me- I really appreciate it….. So thank you…. And I hope you forgive me….."
Shigure smiled and gave a hug also to Yuki; who was still looking down at the sheets. Yuki's eyes widened when he was embraced with a strong, and yet gentle hug from the Dog on the Zodiac. "Yuki.. I already knew how you felt. But yes. I forgive you." Yuki smiled and lifted his head showing his face to his cosine showing a small smile. Shigure backed up near Hatori; which left the snake- Ayame. Hatori and Shigure looked at each other and quietly opened the door and left, without saying a word, Leaving Ayame and Yuki alone in the room. There was a long silence till Yuki finally spoke up.
Ayame… I don't know what to say…. All you have wanted was to be my brother. All I wanted was to be loved without giving you a far chance. I never excepted your love… and I regret that now… We are truly really different people… but-" Yuki started to show tears falling from his eyes and onto the covers of the bed. "Ayame- please give me another c- ch- chance…." Yuki started to cry. "I feel horrible to want to be loved- yet shun what came willingly to my side- I- I want to be brothers again! I want us to be a family! I want us to be able for us to meet without worrying about everything! I HATE MY LIFE! I WANT A FAMILY THAT ISN'T ABOUT THE PAST! I WANT- I WANT – I WANT US TO BE A FAMILY LIKE WE SHOULD!" Yuki didn't see, or hear Ayame crying as Yuki let out his pain and wishes. WHY DO I HAVE THIS PAIN! I HATE IT! I HATE MY LIFE! I-" Yuki was cut off by his brothers shaking arms hug him tightly. Ayame held his little brother not letting go.
"Stop- stop Please Yuki, please, please stop. I love you, and will be your brother. I know how hard it is not to be yourself. To not be able to feel free. But I am here now-" Ayame let his brother see his tears flow from his eyes. "PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP! DON'T TAKE YOUR LIFE AWAY FROM US! I WE LOVE YOU AND WILL BE HERE TILL THE END!" Yuki and Ayame held each other crying there eyes out on each others shoulders. They pulled away smiling, even though tears we flowing from there eyes. After all this time- they had finally made up. They dried there tears and talked about veruse things that happened in there lives from the past.
Shigure and Hatori latter came in with a surgical doctor and two nurses. The two brothers looked up wondering what the medical staff were doing in the room.
"Hi Yuki, I'm the surgical that operated on you." He held out his hand to shake with Yuki, Yuki awkwardly shock his hand back. "I have herd good things about the incisions on your stomach, but I would like to see for myself how they are doing, and get a (what prg get). I know that sounds odd, but we will be able to see if the incisions inside are still closed, and hopefully everything will look splendid.
He put on some rubber gloves and lowed Yuki's bed so it was flat. He then lifted Yuki's gown shirt and gently peeled off the bandages. "Looks good if I do say so myself." He said very pleased. He then gently places his fingers on the scar and pushed down slightly. Yuki let out a scream, causing the surgical to stop suddenly. Yuki, breath for me, ok? Ayame went to Yuki's side and to Yuki's surprise stood by him letting Yuki know he was there with him. This Yuki was grateful for. "Yuki, deep breaths OK? In and out, it wont do you any good to hold your breath, it will actually tense you up." He placed his hand again on Yuki's scar that was in the middle of his stomach. Yuki let out a scream trying his best to breath like the doctor had said. "Hmmm, here Yuki, lets try this." He took Yuki's hand and placed Yuki's hand over his own. "Now; guide my hand to your scars and you press down till it hurts to much."
Yuki, blushed in embarrassment but guided the doctors hands over the scars and pressed the gloved hand onto his flesh. "Can you push my hand a little more Yuki?" I can't really feel were I closed up." The doctor watched Yuki's face scrunch up in pain, like Yuki was about to scream. "OK, that's will do for now Yuki, lets do this scar next." Yuki continued to guild the doctors hand. "Alright Yuki, were done. Good job. I think I will order a cat scan though, You suffered pretty great… We just want to make sure your all ship shape before we let you go back home." He gave a smile and then looked at the chart. Yuki just laid there staring up at the ceiling not wanting to look at anybody. "Oh Yuki, I want you to try to walk today. Normally we don't have patients stay in bed for so long. So today we will have you walk to get your body back were it should be." He looked down at Yuki with a smile and helped get Yuki's bed to a sitting position. He then left, leaving an awkward silence in the room.
"He will pay greatly for this." Yuki said grabbing his water glass and taking a long drink.
"Uhhhhh" Shigure wasn't sure how to respond.
"Akito will pay greatly. That disgrace of a human being will be begging me to stop when we next met." Shigure gulped, trying to find the right words.
"Yuki, I believe you have taught Akito a lesion, let's not push more violence when there doesn't need to be any." Hatori said in a calm, yet stern voice.
"No Hatori, I will make him pay greatly, and this time when he starts crying- I won't ease down to pity." Ayame covered his mouth trying to hold his laughter, whale Hatori stood wide eyed. Shigure on the other hand jaw dropped and he stood in shock at Yuki. "You don't think I wouldn't make him cry?" Yuki questioned, his expression unmoved.
Ayame ran to the chair on Yuki's left side and sat down and leaning toward him bouncing. "Tell us! Tell us the story Yuki! Tell us how the fight went!" Ayame's bouncing continued as Yuki looked over at his other two cousins who still held at disbelieving look of horror to their faces.
"Well… Akito was yet again displeased with me… So- I told him he was no god- and lets just say things could have gone better…" Ayame stopped laughing, and all eyes were on Yuki. "Well… Long story short, Akito tried to stun me with splashing me with water and then trying to break a vase over my head." Shigure's body leaned back on the counter and his hand went up to his forehead in complete shock. "I dodged it, but…. Well- I pined Akito to the floor and-" Yuki smiled; his eyes casting there way up to the ceiling. "I- kind of; spit on his face…. And-"
"YOU DIDN'T!" Aya said loudly leaning more to Yuki. Hatori tried to hid his shocked smile while Shigure tried to speak, but no words could come out.
Yuki continued. "We wrestled for some time. kicking and hitting each other. I have to say…. Akito hits like a girl." Yuki stopped when he herd a surprising mild laugh slip Hatori's lips. Hatori held up his hand. I'm sorry Yuki, continue.
"Well, I thought at one point I was truly going to die by his hands…. He had grabbed my throat and I knew any move I made would only make him grip till my last breath slipped out. So when he was threating me, I kicked my leg up to hit is head, which thankfully for me caused him to let go. I was weak- and if it weren't for the maid….. Well; you know the rest." Yuki watched Shigure turn to face the wall and started hitting his head hard over and over again.
"HIGH FIVE BROTHER!" Aya said happily. Yuki smiled and gave his brother a well deserved high five. Aya snapped his figures at the end of the high five still smiling. "Yep, I still think Akito has gone off far too easily… Perhaps – what if-" Ayame was then grabbed by Shigure and was pulled off the chair, and they were both now on the floor roughhousing. Hatori sighed deeply and then intervened without saying a word. He separated Shigure from Ayame, and pushed Ayame into the bathroom and locked it. Then pushed Shigure to sit on Ayame's bed.
"What just happened?" Yuki asked looking around at his family members completely confused.
"Pay no attention Yuki. Just miscommunication here." Hatori said looking down at Shigure. Shigure slumped and pouted waiting to be called back to the conversation. "Yuki, I admire that you stood up for yourself. But please; Lets not cause more pain when there s no need." Hatori said grabbing the tray with the eye ointment.
"OK Hatori." Yuki said understandingly, and knowing Hatori was right."
"Want to try the ointment now?" Hatori said giving the bottle for Yuki to smell.
"That does smell good… OK, why not- If it will help me open it all the way, can't be to bad…"
Hatori smiled and instructed Yuki to close his eye. Hatori wiped the eye clean, and put the ointment on the lid, as well as the other black marks around the eye. "Try not to touch your eye. Let me know if it starts to burn or itch, the works." Yuki gave a small smile in return; and watched Hatori unlock the bathroom door and pointed to Ayame to sit on his bed. Ayame and Shigure sat slouched together uncomfortably not talking.
"Now, there is no need for what you did Shigure, and you need to watch your mouth Ayame-"
"Now what did I do Hatori!" Ayame said all flustered, with his arms crossed and a frown.
Hatori crossed his arms and raised his one noticeable Eyebrow. "I'll let you think for a little bit on that Ayame. Now, no more of this." Hatori pointed is finger back and forth over and over at he to men. He then turned around and disposed of his gloves again, and the cup of the remaining eye cream.
"Gosh dad, could you be any harder on the kids?" Yuki said in a smart-alec questioning tone.
"I know, I know. I am the one who breaks up the fights normally, and help out when they need advise. I go to them for advise and help- but I'm the brick wall when it comes to the two fighting." Hatori said in his still professional tone.
"They seem a little old to have to sit in the corner don't you think?" Yuki said still in wonder, how his brother and Shigure were even classified as adults.
"Hay, I don't make them say sorry do I? They can work out that part on there own."
"I just don't get why Shigure got mad about-" Yuki's eyes widened but Hatori cut off Yuki's thoughts.
"Tomorrow you will have a visitor Yuki, I just want to let you know." Hatori said classily.
"Who would that be?" Yuki asked. Watching Hatori drink his coffee.
"Your see who it is when it comes." Hatori said sipping his coffee again. Yuki sighed. Sometimes talking was to exhausting with Hatori.