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Shattered Hearts

Posted: Sat Oct 23, 2004 10:32 pm
by AAJO
Shattered Hearts Chapter 1
Betrayel
A/N: OK hey!! This is another one of my fics, but this one strays far from my normal genre. I?m used to writing sappy Kyoru lemons, or tormenting Yuki and Shuichi from Gravitation, but my friend and I decided to try something new. Please send me all kinds of comments, I like to hear whatever you think, it helps create a better writer. So please enjoy!!!

Yuki stood alone in the frigid air of the cemetery, staring down at the two newly dug graves. Death, as cold as the nights air and as ever lasting as the pain he felt. It wasn?t fair, but life never was. He choked back the salty tears welling in his eyes as he continued to stare at the fresh mounds of dirt.
?Come Yuki, its very late you know, we can visit them tomorrow afternoon if you like, but you need to get home and get some rest, you have graduation rehearsal in the morning.? Shigure approached him from the side to stand next to him.
?Not like this.? Crystal tears slid down his pale cheeks, creating a glistening trail before falling heavily onto the cold earth.
?Kyo, and Tohru wanted you to say good bye, it?s for the best Yuki.? Fishing a cigarette out of his suit pocket Shigure placed it between his lips and numbly lit the end, creating a golden glow in setting sun.
Yuki nodded dumbly, and leaned forward placing his hands on the cold gravestone in front of him and sobbed out painfully, ?I?m so sorry, can you ever forgive me for what happened. Please forgive me.? Shigure tentatively reached out and gripped the frail shoulder. Reluctantly leaning back Yuki stood up shakily and hastily wiped the tears with the edge of his sleeve. ?Lets go.?
* * * * * *

Tohru bustled back and forth in the kitchen, humming happily to herself as she finished preparing breakfast.
?Good morning...? Kyo mumbled rubbing his eyes sleepily, linking his arms loosely around Tohru?s slim waist and nuzzling her neck affectionately.
?Good morning Kyo!? Tohru replied, turning around and giving him a good morning kiss. ?Breakfast is almost ready if you would like to set the table for me.?
He simply grunted and released her, grabbing the assorted dishes from the counter and lazily dragging his feet into the next room.
?Good morning Ms. Honda.? Yuki said softly on the edge of a yawn, entering the kitchen from the foyer and he yawned loudly. ?I have to go into school early this morning, so I?m afraid I can?t eat breakfast with you. With only two weeks to go before graduation, there are a lot of things to be prepared.?
?Oh, ok just give me one moment and I?ll pack some rice balls for you to take with.? Instantly Tohru was wrapping delicately made rice balls with rice paper, and folding them into the travel container before setting the box in the protesting nezumis hands. ?Have a great time and be safe.?
Yuki just stared at her a moment before smiling and heading towards the front entry. ?Thank you and I will.? He shut the door softly behind him as Kyo came from the dining room.
?Where the hell is he going?? Kyo demanded between mouthfuls of rice.
?Oh Kyo.? Tohru joked pushing him back towards the dining room, ?Make sure Shigure is up ok??
She gave Kyo one final shove in the direction of Shigure?s bedroom and returned to the kitchen to collect breakfast.
?Ah, good morning my little flower.? Shigure teased taking his place at the table. He leaned forward resting on his elbows to stare at Kyo a moment. ?And good morning to you Mr. Grumpy cat.?
?I?m not grumpy!!? Kyo shouted jumping up into his fighting stance.
?Kyo sit down and eat before you food gets cold.? Tohru scolded serving Shigure his breakfast.
?And you woman, don?t tell me what to do ya hear?? Falling back down into an Indian style seat he hastily shoved more food into his mouth.
Tohru simply smiled and shook her head. ?We don?t have classes today because its staff planning day. So I thought maybe I could use that time to get all the laundry taken care of.?
?Sounds like a great plan, I?ve got work to do, and poor Mii has been very suicidal this month because of the last chapters that seemed to have disappeared.? Shigure shook his head sadly.
?Maybe if you would just finish before your dead line she wouldn?t be like that, ever thought of that?? Pushing the leeks off of his plate Kyo sent a patronizing glance at Tohru.
?Oh Kyo that sounds so horrible, and too think that I always finish my manuscripts on time-?
?Oh do you?! Then where are the final chapters?!!!? Mii?s voice cut in above their conversation as Kyo and Tohru just watched her stand in the doorway, sobbing into her hands. ?Those pages should have been completed and in my hands a week ago. Why do you do this to me Shigure...?
Getting up from the table Shigure pushed his editor out the door. ?Yes, yes I know it?s hard, but I do have them somewhere, shall we find them together?? He turned and gave them both a wink before following the strangled cries of his editor.
?Well then, I might as well clean up the dishes.? Humming to herself again Tohru started to clean the dishes when Kyo stood and started to help her. She loved how he did that pretending he doesn?t care but does and helps anyways thing.
He placed the dishes in the sink and leaned backwards against the edge of the counter, watching Tohru as she went about putting everything away. When she was done he smiled wickedly at her and offered her his hand.
She giggled a moment before taking his hand, and allowing him to pull her to him. ?It seems were alone...? He whispered into her ear before playfully nipping it.
?Mmhhmm...? Running her fingers through his soft silky wild red hair she pulled his face gently to hers before placing her lips warmly on his. She also loved how he always managed to taste like cinnamon spice, warm and delicious.

?I?m home!? Yuki called entering the foyer. Kicking off his shoes he navigated his way to the dining room. ?Student council was cancelled, because...the...teacher...was...?
He stared dumbfounded into the kitchen where Kyo and Tohru were in a very ?heated moment? together.
One of Kyo?s hands was wadded in the short length of Tohru?s skirt, hiking it way up to show her strawberry underwear, and the gentle curve of her ass. His other hand was rubbing lazily over her breast. Tohru on the other hand had one hand fisted in the nape of his neck, the other skimming up underneath his shirt feeling the warm expanse of his skin. They were completely oblivious to Yuki?s third party assessment.
Turning and running from the kitchen Yuki forced himself to breathe. Even his own traitorous body had reacted to the way they were fondling each other in the kitchen. Besides since when had Kyo and Tohru been anything other then friends, and how long had that been going on under Shigure?s roof. Maybe he had just been imaging things.
Pinching his arm, Yuki winced. Nope he was definitely not imaging anything. They were definitely going at it in the kitchen; he could even hear the breathy moans of Tohru floating enticingly down the hall.
?That damn CAT, who the hell does he think he is?? Yuki grit his teeth. What the hell was that stupid cat doing touching his Tohru? Stomping back to the foyer he slipped his shoes on and headed out the door.
?How long has that been going on?!? He asked himself as he followed the memorized path towards the honke. ?And why did she choose that cat over someone like him? She had to know how he felt about her. Well maybe, since he had never expressed anything other than friendship, BUT still...? Yuki gripped his lavender locks with both hands and shook his head back and forth, attempting to push all those thoughts away.
Jogging past the gates he navigated his way to Hatori?s house and frantically knocked on the door.
?Who is it?? Hari called from the other side of the door, getting up from his desk as his front door burst open, emitting a very wild Yuki. ?Yuki...?
?Hatori, is Akito well enough for visitors today?? Yuki demanded slicing the air with his hand, signaling how important it was to him.
?Yuki, why would you wish to see Akito willingly?? Hatori asked gently, pushing Yuki in the direction of the hall towards Akito?s main quarters and followed behind him.
?Something happened that needs to be brought to his attention immediately, it can?t wait I must speak to him.? Glancing at Hatori, Yuki continued to walk down the hall.
Hatori simply nodded and knocked gently on Akitos door. ?Akito, Yuki has come to see you. Are you feeling well??
Sliding the door open, Hatori entered the room before Yuki and watched Akito play with his white bird, stretched out lazily along the porch. He didn?t acknowledge their presence for a moment, before standing up and facing them.
Yuki and Hatori took their place, kneeling on the mats before Akito.
?Ah, if it isn?t my Yuki. I missed you, why don?t you visit me more often?? Akito said softly, malice tainting the words. ?But of course, you have a problem don?t you. Go on, you can tell me...? Dropping to a knee before Yuki he reached out and tipped the lavender haired, wide eyed teens chin up to stare into the frightened eyes.
?I saw Kyo and Tohru in the kitchen this morning.? Yuki?s voice faltered; maybe he had made a very wrong decision to come see Akito.
?Hmm, they were in the kitchen, together? And what, Yuki, were they doing ?together? in the kitchen that has made you so upset?? Standing back up Akito glanced at Hatori.
Hatori had no idea what Yuki was telling Akito, but it sounded like Kyo and Tohru were showing affection towards each other, which more than likely envied and angered the teen into coming here, but what was he proving by telling Akito? Did Yuki want Tohru?s memory erased? Hatori didn?t believe he would be able to erase her memory at this point.
Yuki gulped and took a deep breath. ?They were k-k-kissing in the-the kitchen, this morning.? Squeezing his eyes closed he forced himself to breath. ?I believe that Kyo and Ms. Honda are on friendlier terms then they should be.?
Akito?s eyes widened at the outburst. So that filthy no good cat and the worthless girl were harboring feelings for each other. This was too perfect. He now had all he needed to know to lock that cat up for the rest of his life, and permanently remove the girl from there lives. ?So, what do you wish me to do??
Looking up at Akito, Yuki looked taken off guard by that question. ?Do??
?Yes, what would you like me to do about them?? Akito smiled wickedly. He had other plans for them now. ?I can remove them from the picture.?
?What do you mean by that?? Hatori spoke up. He did not like where this whole thing was headed.
?I mean, Hatori, that you are speaking out of line to me, this is Yuki and my conversation, remember that.? Akito glanced at Yuki, who looked ready to faint at any given moment. ?But if you must know, I will simply remove the cat, and the girl, by which means I see deemed fit, and that will be the course of action.?
Yuki nodded his head. ?Yes, get rid of the cat. That?s all I?ve ever wanted.?
?Yuki? You can?t possibly mean that, this must just all be a misunderstanding, maybe we should speak to both of them before we just push them aside.? Hatori was watching Yuki now. The boy suddenly looked very angered, his purple eyes sparkling with menace, and his entire aura spilled hatred.
?Good, now you are dismissed, and you will speak of our conversation to no one. Understand me clearly.? Akito glared at Hatori a moment before turning his back to them.
Yuki stood up and looked down at Hatori. ?No one will know of this.?

*Back Home*

Tohru breathed in Kyo?s spicy smell before snuggling her head into the crook of his neck. Everything was perfect. Kyo loved her, she loved him. She had great friends, a wonderful home.
Squeezing his arm around her shoulder he gave a little more space between their chests before looking at Tohru. ?Tohru...?
?Hmm?? She mumbled sleepily, pulling the covers up around them.
?What do you think would happen if Yuki found out?? He brushed a stray lock out of her face before tipping her chin to look at him.
Puzzled Tohru though about it a moment, ?I believe he would be very hurt, but he is our good friend, he would never do anything to hurt us.?
?Kyo! Tohru!? Shigure?s voice called to them up the stairs as they frantically struggled to climb out of the sheets, off the bed, and into their clothing before running down the stairs to Shigure?s office.
?Whaddya want?? Kyo griped crossing his arms over his chest.
Setting the phone back down on the receiver Shigure eyed them a moment before motioning to the phone. ?I just received a call from Hari; he said that Akito has wished for your audience tomorrow at 3.?
?The both of us?? Tohru questioned biting her lip. This was bad, what if Akito knew? She sent a frantic look at Kyo who just continued to gape at Shigure.
?He wants to see us both, at the honke, tomorrow. Both of us, including me, inside the honke, tomorrow...? Kyo couldn?t believe this; he had never ventured that far into the Sohma family?s development before. This was obviously very bad.
?Shigure, I?m home.? Yuki called walking past the door down the hall before stopping and glancing at the 2 stunned teens staring at a frowning Shigure. ?What happened?? Yuki implored, raising a delicate lavender eyebrow.
?Akito has called; he wishes to see both Tohru and Kyo tomorrow. Do you know anything about it?? Shigure asked. He knew that Yuki had been there, he could smell it on him. And for the mere fact that the teen was glaring, huffing and obviously distressed gave the situation an edge.
?How would I know, I was at the school all day.? Yuki watched Shigure?s assessment and dared him to challenge his word.
Both of Shigure?s eyebrows rose wildly. But? He simply nodded as Yuki continued walking down the hall. Something was horribly amiss, but he had nothing to go off of. Shaking his head he turned back to Kyo and Tohru, ?I suppose you will just have to meet with Akito tomorrow. However I will not be allowed to accompany you. Akito has wished a private appearance. Will you be alright??
Kyo snorted, ?Of course, he?s dying and sick, I could save us if need be.?
Not knowing what to say Tohru just nodded. ?Tomorrow we will meet Akito.?