A few days later I did let the school know that Eri had died. The whole school was shocked to hear the news. I was given hugs and condolences for my loss, even though I feel like I should've done the same to them. She may have been MY biological grandparent but they knew her longer and I vowed to write something about her and interview as many as possible to find out more about her.
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After a couple of months I met back up with the judge.

"Well Jade, your stories came back true and the Millers ripped your letters right away, so yes they did get them, they just don't care on what you have to say too them...and as of tomorrow you can move back to the Kobiyashi's" he told me.

"Thank you sir! That is great news? Does Minori and Keesa know?" I asked hopeful.

He nodded. "They do indeed and they cannot wait to welcome you with open arms Jade...Kobiyashi" he said happily.

I started crying. That was the best news I heard today. I couldn't wait to tell Tohru and Yuki. I left the chambers and found Yuki and Tohru.

"Jade what is it? What's wrong?" Tohru asked.

"Nothing, can we go back to Shigure's? I want everyone to hear this" I said happily.

They both nodded and we went back to Shigure's. Tohru made tea and snacks as I could barely contain my excitement. With everyone sitting around the table minus Keesa and Minori I started to talk. Well tried to.

"What the hell are we doing here?" Kyo demanded.

"Shut up you stupid cat...I'm about to tell you" I sneered at him.

Everyone looked at me in surprise.

"Where did you hear that?" Kyo snapped.

"I've heard you and Yuki fight and it always comes out of his mouth...so if you wanna blame anyone for me picking it up, blame him stupid"

I heard sighs of relief from all around me. I don't understand why they are doing this but I just want to get the news out of the way.

"So, Jade...what's this big news you have to tell us? You're not leaving us are you? Just when I got used to you being here" Shigure said fake crying and messing with my mind.

I rolled my eyes at him. "Actually I am, I'm leaving tonight..my last name is offically Kobiyashi and legally Minori and Keesa are my parents and I am super stoked to be their daughter now" I told them.

"It's about time you left, you're annoying and rude" Kyo replied.

"Look who's talking asshole! You really are stupid aren't you?! It's a wonder how any girl or ANYONE for that matter likes you!" I screamed at him. "Go to hell Kyo and stay there!"

I ran off to Tohru's room and packed my stuff. I really didn't like Kyo and I knew I got disapproving looks from everyone, but I didn't care anymore.

Tohru came up and sat on her bed. "Jade..." she started as Kyo came in.

"That was out of line, even for you, you little brat!" he huffed at me.

"SHUT UP! JUST SHUT THE HELL UP KYO!" I yelled.

He came over to me and put his hands on my shoulders and I freaked out and threw him off of me. "YOU DON'T GET TO TOUCH ME! KEEP YOUR FILTHY HANDS OFF OF ME!" I screamed not realizing who I was lashing out at. "THIS IS OVER, YOU DON'T GET TO HIT ME OR RAPE ME ANYMORE!"

He looked at me then at Tohru, Yuki and Shigure were listening to at the door.

"I HATE YOU! I HATE YOU BOTH!" I spit at him with hatred in my eyes.

The strain and pressure of trying to be this perfect girl finally got to me and I took it out on Kyo and pass out on the bed. When I awoke again Hatori was in the room examining me. I heard my therapist downstairs talking to Shigure and the others. They told her they were very surprised that I lashed out like I did.

"Are you alright Jade? Tohru called me out of concern for everyones well being" he told me.

I shrugged. I didn't know.

"I guess, I was supposed to go to Minori and Keesa's tonight"

"You're still going, but I have a question for you"

I looked at him curious.

"Why did you call Kyo a stupid cat?"

I sighed. "I heard Yuki call him that...it came out in the heat of the moment...I don't even know what it means and I don't care...I do know he has cat like reflexes, so I just said it" I told him honestly.

He smirked. "Well, yes he is supposed to have cat like reflexes but at times he doesn't" Hatori told me. "Not when it comes to Yuki or Kagura" he said.

"Kagura? Who's that?" I asked.

"Don't worry about it, Yuki and Tohru are worried about you, you should talk to them and Kaya before you leave" he told him walking out of the room.

I stood up and looked around before grabbing my stuff and going downstairs. When I came in everyone went silent and looked at me.

"I'm going to Keesa and Minori's, I don't care if someone walks me there or not, but I'm going...I'm not sorry for calling Kyo stupid...but I am sorry for lashing out...Kaya I didn't even know I had this bottled up until I screamed and yelled at Kyo...I apologize...you can walk with me Kaya or not, I don't care...I'm going home" I told them leaving the room and getting my shoes on.

At first no one moved and I opened the door.

"Miss Kobiyashi wait, I'll walk you home" Yuki told me.

I nodded and met him outside. Once he joined me I started walking. We didn't talk the entire time, to which I was grateful for. Once we got to the door Minori and Keesa were waiting for me.

"Thank you Yuki, for all you and your family have done for me, and Tohru as well...I won't be coming over or calling as much, so again thank you and thank Tohru for me for all the time you've both taken out of your days to help me learn the culture here, I do appreciate it" I told him bowing.

"You're very welcome Miss Kobiyashi, be safe" he said bowing to the three of us as we went into the house.

I knew it would be a very long time before I would see Yuki or any of the Sohmas again and that was fine by me.
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Next chapter will be my last chapter unless I have any need to continue, I appreciate all who have read and liked this story. I hope you enjoy this chapter and the next!