AN: I'm glad I got so many reviews last chapter! And no wonder! Heh. One of my friends (jaclyn) bugged me at school since last update, so, I keep you waiting no longer! Actually, I leave you to speculate, as there's still a pretty big question to be answered. I won't even tell you that, though! Read on! (father is revealed less than five lines into it!)

Chapter Five- Inquiry

"When? Who? How?..." stuttered Momiji. Who didn't seem to have even considered this to be a possibility.

"Just before Akito arrived at the Summer House this last summer... I'm not totally sure who-"

"The Nezumi." interrupted Isuzu. Tohru nodded.

"And..." I believe this it happened... because he kissed me." (AN: argh! yes, somebody guessed what was about to unfold on the first chapter!)

"Because... he kissed you?" the Usagi continued to stammer.

The Onigiri nodded again, more vigorously. "I read a book on the zodiac curse from Shigure-san's library. It said that if a cursed kissed one who was normal..."

"...that the female, if there was one... would become pregnant... and that's why you need to see Akito-san... I see. And since Akito isn't seeing anyone today, you-" said Momiji, talking it out.

"...had to see Hatori instead. Yes." Tohru paused, "but how did you know about this, Rin... san?" she looked to see the Uma, but the elusive dark figure was gone.

"Well... it's probably best that you tell Hatori first, before Akito, I mean; seeing as he's not as harsh as Akito, and has a soft spot for you," at this, Tohru looked about with innocence, not sure if he was serious, "...nor is he likely to lash out, and hurt you."

'He's being so much more mature than normal... I don't suppose I blame him, though...' thought Tohru, wondering how he could be so calm in the situation she was putting him in. "Yes. Shall we go, now?"

"I suppose... it feels strange..."

She glanced at him, "... what does?"

"Knowing... being the first to know. It's a strange feeling. I'm not surprised that you didn't tell me. I would have done the same thing in your place. I forgive you."

She didn't even bother to correct him, tell him that Arisa and Saki knew before he did.

They continued to walk for a block or so before Momiji spoke again.

"May I come with you? When you see Hatori-san, I mean."

"Of course, Momiji. Now that you know, you might as well accompany me."

"Thank you... Tohru."

AN: Now review or I won't ever tell you the pairings! (I'll update until that chapter, though, just to taunt you. lol)