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Chapter Two: Amazing New Beginnings

Sora walked energetically from the airport toward her parents while Yuri followed at a more sedate pace behind her. He had learned a lot about the young performer while on the flight. She had shared stories of things he hadn't been aware of with the younger performers at the Kaleido Stage. He had found himself laughing and conversing with her as if she had been a lifelong friend. Even with Layla he had never talked so much. Most of the time, Plane Passengers kept to themselves or their traveling companions, but Sora had brought out the others around her and invited them into their conversations. It had been interesting and enjoyable to see the people's reactions around her.

"Mom! Dad!" Sora shouted excitedly, waving enthusiastically. "Wow Yume you've gotten so big!"

"Welcome home Sora," her mother stated with a laugh.

"Oh! Mom Dad this is Killian, Yuri," Sora waved to Yuri with a laugh.

"It is an honor to finally meet you in person," Yuri nodded to them politely. "Thank you for allowing me to be your guest."

"The pleasure is ours; Sora has always spoken highly of you." Midori stated politely.

"I'm just glad you are taking responsibility for with hurt you have caused our Sora." Sora's father stated calmly.

"Dad!"

"I only speak the truth, Sora."

"…." Sora frowned and sighed. "Don't worry about it dad, I'm fine. I promise!"

*The hurt I caused Sora?* Yuri frowned as he thought over Sora's Fathers words.

The car filled with polite niceties while they drove to their apartment but there was no animosity that was coolly being covered up. It was all a new experience for Yuri. For as long as he could remember he had wanted to destroy Kalos and take the one thing that was most precious to him, the Kaleido Stage, and he had succeeded but it had all been wrong. It hadn't been what he wanted at all and what that hate had made him become was nothing but a stranger to the boy who had once loved the stage and had wanted more than anything to perform with his father. Sometimes when he couldn't help himself he wondered if his father would have hated the man he had become, if he would hate him if he were to see him now. It was a fear he had always had but had buried under the hate and need for revenge, and now without either, he couldn't hide from himself anymore. He had done horrible things and had ruthlessly tried to destroy both Layla and Sora. With Layla he had made his amends but Sora wouldn't let him and he didn't know how else he could apologize.

"Well this is it, Yuri this will be your room. I hope you don't mind, I know it's not what you're used to." Sora gave him a sheepish smile.

"It is fine Sora," Yuri sighed. "Would you mind if I take a shower?"

"Of course not Yuri! You are our guest please make yourself at home! Mom says dinner will be ready soon. I'm helping her out with it with some of the western dishes I learned while in America. If you have any suggestions please feel free to let us know! Well anyways enjoy your shower!"

"Thank You Sora…" Yuri began but she had already run off. "She never slows down, that's for certain."

"No, but that's our Sora. She's right though, you are a guest in our home; please let us know if we can make your stay more comfortable. I feel I must apologize, I was rude at the airport." Chikara sighed. "I still feel that I spoke the truth but it was rude of me to say so in that manner."

"Its fine, you gave me something to think about… But can I ask you, Sora won't let me apologize; is there something else she wants from me?" Yuri asked quietly.

"I think that you will have to find that out on your own, if anyone tells you what Sora wants from you then it will make it meaningless. Sora's always been energetic and high-strung but the driving force behind her is her heart. Let Sora show you what she wants from you. I am certain that you will figure it out eventually."

Yuri nodded and went to take his shower after grabbing a change of cloths. When he came out of the bathroom dinner was ready and the conversation was light and friendly and much less polite. They all laughed easily while Sora explained what she would like to do the next day. Yuri listened and watched as they all interacted, even little Yume, and felt as if there was something there that he couldn't see or put a name to that he hadn't known for a very long time. When they all went to bed he couldn't escape that slightly empty feel in his chest and troubled he fell into a restless sleep.

Sora was excited. Today would be the first full day back in Japan. At first she thought she would visit her parents right off but her dad's words and Yuri's reaction seemed to echo in her head. She'd wait to introduce Yuri to her parents. Somehow she felt that Yuri needed more time before he could meet them properly, and for some reason she felt that he needed to be there when she went to see them. She had a feeling that the reason she wanted Yuri to be with her was because it would help him in ways she couldn't understand herself, but she was never one to hesitate so she had decided to wait.

Since the first moment Yuri had told her why he was so set to take Kaleido Stage from the Boss, Sora had hurt for Yuri. She couldn't agree with what he was doing and she hated to see what he had done to the Stage she so loved and cherished, but she couldn't stand the reasons behind his actions even more. She had understood more than any had known why Yuri had done what he had done. Hadn't she wanted her parents back and hadn't she hated the one who had killed them? From the moment Yuri had told her the truth about everything she had wanted to help him, but even her need to help him couldn't allow her to betray the Stage she lived for. So now she didn't know if she could help Yuri finally put closure on that part of his life but she would like to try, and maybe that would start with understanding on both of their parts. In truth she wasn't planning anything and she had spoken the truth when she told Yuri it was okay, but she would follow her heart and maybe everything would turn out.

"You're thinking rather hard, troubled Sora?" The Fool appeared in front of her.

"You were hiding in my suitcase again weren't you?" Sora grumbled but sighed.

"You know if you're really that troubled you could take a bath…" The Fool began only to have Sora grab him angrily.

"Be serious Fool! And I swear if you even try to peep on my mom or me I'll feed you to Jonathan for sure!" Sora warned angrily as she squeezed the life out of the Spirit.

"Okay… Okay…"

"I'm worried Fool, really I am." Sora frowned. "I want to help, but how can I help him when I can't even go on stage?"

"Hmm…" The Fool let out a glow and his cards flew around him before he drew a card. "The World, this means much change has come to pass and more shall come. If you trust in these changes then great things can happen."

"Trust in change?" Sora wondered.

"If you do not, you might come to regret it." The Fool warned.

Sora huffed and nodded before leaving her room.

"Good morning Mom, Yume." Sora smiled as she walked into the kitchen. "Is dad at work?"

"Yes dear, you just missed him; your friend is on the couch with some coffee and an English newspaper your father got for him." Midori smiled warmly at her daughter. "You slept in a bit."

"Oops I guess I did." Sora chuckled and rubbed the back of her head self-consciously.

"Its fine dear, why don't you say good morning to your friend and set the table. Our breakfast will be ready in a bit." Midori smiled at Sora with a laugh. "Here take Yume with you please, mind her head, thank you sweetheart."

"Hi Yume! Good Morning!" Sora grinned and settled Yume into her arms and headed into the living room. "Good Morning Yuri!"

"Good morning Sora," Yuri looked up briefly from the newspaper which Sora noticed immediately was not a local one.

"Oh dad…" Sora muttered quietly smiling wryly.

"It seems he wanted to keep an eye on you," Yuri chuckled. "I wonder what he did to get someone to mail our local paper to him."

"It's probably Mr. Policeman." Sora commented with a laugh. "Breakfast is almost ready; I'm just going to set the table."

"Sora, Kalos was thinking of doing another run of your Little Mermaid when we get back. Rehearsals will start a week after we get back." Yuri told her calmly, folding the newspaper and quietly helping her set the table. "We're buying time until we do another large production and we need to see how the audience will react."

"That sounds good, will it be Anna, Mia, and I again?" Sora asked cheerfully.

"That's possible, but we'll be holding auditions so we'll see," Yuri stated with a shrug. "While we're running the Little Mermaid we'll be holding the annual Kaleido Stage auditions as well."

"That'll be exciting! I wonder what type of performers we'll get this year!"

"After you and Layla performed the Legendary Maneuver, we'll probably get a lot of more experienced performers who want a piece of that fame." Yuri warned her.

"Sounds like you both will be busy when you get back," Midori smiled as she entered carrying a tray filled with food.

"Probably but that just makes it more fun! Here mom I'll take that."

"It will present a challenge." Yuri agreed. "Thank you Mrs. Naegino."

"Your very welcome, Mr. Killian." Midori nodded and sat herself at the table, "Sora where were you thinking of taking our guest today."

"I thought maybe I'd just show him a couple of my favorite places and then go from there. It's no fun if you plan everything." Sora laughed.

"Alright then, be sure to call me if you're not coming home for dinner. I'll be out for a bit, so if you don't get a hold of me please be sure to leave a message." Midori warned gently. "Mr. Killian I'd appreciate it if you could remind her, Sora has a tendency to get too wrapped up in things and will forget."

"Mom!" Sora blushed but smiled at the good natured gibing.

"I'll be sure that she remembers." Yuri assured the older woman.

"Thank you, it's good to know our Sora's in such good hands." Midori smiled warmly at him.

Yuri looked startled and Sora quickly distracted him with more chatter. It wasn't long before they were on their way and Yuri had nearly forgotten her mother's words though not quite.

That's it for the Second Chapter I hope you liked it! There will be a bit more in the next chapter and I did a bit of foreshadowing in this chapter too. Anyways REVIEW!