"They found Sissy?" Kisa asked, wide eyed.
"Pretty sure, only the adults won't tell me where!" Momiji grumbled.
"Yeah? Why do they always think we can't handle the truth? What are we, five?" Hiro sighed.
"Well, I think we should break into Hatori's office and see if he's stashed the info somewhere." Momiji spoke. "And then we can go get Tohru!"
"Let's get Sissy." Kisa agreed happily.
"What is so special about this girl? It's not like the world stopped moving when she left. Besides, if she wanted to stay with us she would've. I think that says a lot about that Honda girl."
"Don't say that, Hiro! Sissy the best thing that ever happened!" Kisa cried, shocked beyond words at her fellow zodiac. She bit her lip as a tears started brimming up, and she had to look away from Hiro.
"Aw, geez. Stop it, would ya? I didn't mean it, Kisa." Hiro sighed, putting his hands in his pockets and leaning against the wall he was next to.
"So, you in? It might be fun, adventure and all that." Momiji grinned.
"How bout we just follow them when they leave?" Hiro replied with a snort. "The adults are obviously going to head over to Tohru's new place, we just gotta follow them."
"That's brilliant!" Momiji gushed. "Papa just got a new driver, so I bet Hatori and them won't be able to figure it out."
"Why didn't I think of that?" Hiro asked dryly.
"Didn't think of what?" A new voice spoke up, and the group turned hastily to find Hatsuharu walking towards them.
"Uh...hi Haru, how was your day?" Momiji tried.
"Good, and what kind of misdemeanors are you up to?" The dual haired boy replied.
"Why do you think we're up to something? Just because we tried to sneak off the compound once suddenly makes us juvenile delinquents? Do you really think so little of us? And what about you, Mr. Perfect? I'm sure you-"
"I get it, Hiro, shut up." The new comer snapped, and the three wondered if Hiro's flippant attitude had brought out Black Haru. "But if you're going after Tohru, then I'm coming too."
"What makes you think we're going after Sissy?" Kisa asked quietly, looking up at Hatsuharu with big eyes.
"Who else could you be talking about?" The other responded. The three zodiacs didn't say anything, but cast a glance between them nervously. "What can I do to help?"
"Well, you see." Momiji began with a grin.
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"Akito, I was wondering if you would give me permission to go out of town again." Shigure asked the zodiac god.
"So soon? Are you trying to leave me too, Shigure?" The black haired boy replied.
"I would never do that, I thought you knew me better than that!" Shigure exclaimed with mock gasp.
"And that I do." Akito smirked. "What is the mission of this excursion then, Shigure? If not to abandon me."
"Another book signing. I am becoming quite popular in the literary world you know." Shigure smiled.
"Liar." Akito said. "And I suppose you aren't taking Hatori and Ayame with you, right?"
"Well-"
"Or those scheming children in the hall?" Akito asked with raised eyebrows.
"Children? I-"
"And I imagine if you all are leaving, then so will your wards as well. My dear Yuki and monster Kyo." Akito sighed. "And if all of you are leaving, then I'm sure Kagura will tag along, won't she? She loves that beast so." He mused. "And if Hatsuharu is disappearing, then Rin will go too. My, my, isn't this just a lovely family outing. And no one thought to invite me?" Akito questioned.
"My all important Akito, you wound me. Hatori and Ayame are coming with me, how observant, but it is a simple outing for old times' sake." Shigure smiled. "But as for the children, I think it might be a little to PG-13 for them." He chuckled.
"Well." Akito spoke, turning away from the dog. "You always did make fanciful lies."
"I-"
"Go. If you're going to make something so elaborate, just go. I see where I rate." Akito waved Shigure away, and the dog zodiac bowed and stood up. He got to the doorway when Akito spoke up again. "Oh, and when you get there,"
"Yes?"
"Tell her I said hello."