Hey everyone! Sorry that I haven't uploaded in a while, had school exams and caught a cold, what bad luck on my part. T~T
But no im feeling better and i was really motivated while writing this chapter! Thanks everyone who faved, followed and messaged me! You guys give me motivation to keep writing! A special thanks to Tori-Bird627, Blue Jay, and the other guest who pm'd me, you guys are awesome!
Okay, now one to chapter 4! I hope you enjoy!
"Let's all go to bed, it's been a long night…" Shigure said to the rest of the Sohma's.
The next morning Tohru was awake before everyone else. Quietly she walked down the stairs and opened the doors to the living room. In her hands she carried an extra pair of her clothes for Saki. The room was still dark from the lights being turned off the night before. Tohru walked over to Saki sleeping on the couch. Slowly she placed a hand over the bandaged belly beneath her. Noticing the other presence, Saki roughly grabbed ahold of Tohru wrist, with strength that could break a normal human's wrist. Noticing that it was just Tohru, Saki sighed and released her hand.
"What is it Tohru?" Saki asked in a serious tone.
"Saki, you've gotten weaker than before." Tohru didn't answer the question, but stated an observation instead.
"Well I'm not cursed anymore so of course I don't still have my monster strength."
"No, that's not the reason why. The reason why you can't transform and the other family members can't sense you is because your curse was broken. But you should still have your strength."
"Tohru… what are you asking?"
"I'm asking why one of the previous strongest member is getting weaker?" Saki sighed at this question, and knew that Tohru should find out the truth.
"Tohru, have you ever heard before of a 'black' member becoming free?"
"No, because all the cursed members of the main zodiac were still around."
"Well then what happens when a zodiac member is freed, but then also the 'black' member?"
"Then the 'black' member becomes free also?" Tohru questioned, not really knowing the answer to that question.
"That is really wishful thinking for our curse then." Tohru gulped, she didn't really like the road this conversation was going down.
"Then what happens to us?" Saki looked into Tohru's eyes and said only three words.
"Then we die." Tohru's eyes went wide as she couldn't believe the words that were came out of her cousins' mouth. There was silence in the room, and Tohru had shivers going through her whole body.
"W-What do y-you mean d-die?" Tears were starting to form in her eyes.
"Exactly as I said, we die. If the Zodiac God does not free all of the animals including himself then the 'black' zodiac will very slowly die. I've been dying ever since I was released years ago, and I'm just now losing my strength."
"Y-you're dying?" Tohru's eyes went wide; she didn't want to lose anyone else close to her.
"Yeah, and being stupid I chose the painful process so I can live longer?"
".. What do you mean?"
"When I was freed my 'black' animal spirt came to me in a vision and gave me two choices. The first one was to go with her right then and there to heaven; in other words die right then and there. Or to very slowly die, and at the end experience extreme pain; then at death be free in heaven. I didn't even have to think to make my choice, and I chose to live some more." Tohru was shaking and pools of tears fell from her eyes.
"Why? You could have been free!" Tohru screamed out, not caring if she woke anyone up. Saki looked down into her lap and didn't answer the question at first. Then with a caring smile she looked up and answered.
"Because I knew that you would be born, and you would need my help." Tohru's eyes were wide as her mouth dropped.
"But I am the-!" Before she could finish, both of them sensed the presence of the 'black' Tiger in the woods.
"Isamu!" Saki yelled out as she quickly stood up. By doing so there was a sharp pain on her stomach, but not one that she knew she couldn't handle. Grabbing the clothes Saki got dressed and walked past the shocked black cat. Finally snapping out of it Tohru grabbed ahold of Saki's wrist.
"No! Don't go! You'll die!" Tohru yelled with tears in her eyes. Seeing the tears pained Saki, but she knew that she had to go to let Tohru continue to live freely. Grabbing Tohru's hand Saki pulled it off.
"I have to go Tohru; I want you to stay free even in exchange for my life, please let me at least to that." Bending down she kissed Tohru's head and turned to face the living room door. Opening it she stepped out into the hallway and looked to see that the Zodiac members were looking down at her from the other side of the door.
"Do you really have to do this?" Tohru asked with a sad voice, while everyone could hear her.
"Yes, I do." Saki bravely replied. Turning around she started to walk to the front door.
"Wai-!" Shigure yelled, attempting to stop her. But before any of the Zodiac members could move Tohru stepped out of the room and stood strongly in front of them. She spread her arms of as a sign that she would not let them pass.
"Tohru what are you doing?!" Momiji yelled, not understanding why she would let her cousin leave. Tohru looked at them and her irises had turned a bright orange color. With a serious face she yelled at them;
"I will not allow you to pass!" While screaming she released some of her 'black' animal power, but not enough to have any of the other members sense her soul. Feeling the power made all the Zodiac members crumble to the ground and shake in fear, all except for Kyo. He stood there and stared at Tohru. His eyes grew wide in shock as he could see it, he could see Tohru's 'black' Cat's soul, surrounding her own body. Saki smiled at how strong Tohru had become and turned around to leave once more.
"See ya kiddo, love you." Saki grabbed ahold of the dorr to open it. Before she could Tohru yelled back to her.
"I will grow stronger! I'll learn to hide my presence and use my soul's power! And when I do, I'll will free you from her forever! So I'm not saying goodbye, do you hear me Saki?!" Tears formed in Saki's eyes as she flung open the door.
"Yeah, I hear ya, this won't be a goodbye, instead till next time." Walking out into the rising sun rays, the door closed behind her. Tohru lowered her arms then fell to her knees. She looked up with rivers of tears going down her face.
"Sakiiiiiii!" Tohru screamed out in pain as she covered her face with her hands. Now being able to move, Kyo was the first to Tohru's side hugging her. This time he knew that he wanted to cry out in pain along with her.
Saki smiled while crying knowing that she knew that she didn't have very much time left. 'When I made that choice, I gave my life to protect Tohru, and that is exactly what I will do." Saki thought as she walked towards the 'black' Tiger's presence, with her head held high.
Fourth chapter done! I hope you guys enjoyed it! For me while i was writing the second half i was nearly in tears even though im the one who thought of the sad scenes... anywhoo I'm kinda stuck on what to do for the next chapter so if ya have any ideas for me comment to let me know, any idea is a good one! Till next time!