Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Dark Prince ❯ Chapter 2

Dark Prince

 

 

 

Chapter Two

 

 

 

“Almost home,” Tohru whispered, giving Kyo a soft pat on the head. His purrs grew louder as he burrowed deeper in her arms. She could see Kazuma and Shigure waiting outside, staring toward the forest.

 

`I made them worry. They weren't sure if could accept Kyo's true form.'

 

She felt a pang of regret for her momentary desire to flee. For just a moment, she'd wanted to forget everything she'd seen, to forget even meeting the Sohma's, but that would mean…

 

`I never would have gotten the chance to know Yuki.'

 

That was something Tohru couldn't bear.

 

As she emerged from the trees, she could see the relief and joy on the older men's faces. Even Shigure, with his playful nature, had tears in his eyes. Kyo's master dropped to the ground, his head lowered.

 

“Thank you, Tohru-san.” He whispered, his voice hoarse. Tohru smiled, a slight blush tainting her cheeks. “Oh, but I didn't do anything, Kazuma-san!” He looked up at her, his eyes knowing.

 

“You brought him back,” he responded quietly. Tohru knew what he meant and nodded her head.

 

A slight gasp caught her attention and she looked up. Kagura was standing in the open doorway, a hand over her mouth. Her eyes glittered with unshed tears.

 

“Kyo,” she murmured, taking a small step forward. Tohru smiled encouragingly, holding out her arms. Kagura approached her, her expression one of disbelief.

 

“Tohru y-you…came back.”

 

For the moment, Kagura's erratic behavior was steady and unwavering. As she took the sleeping Kyo from Tohru, there was nothing but concern showing on the young woman's childlike face.

 

“Thank you, Tohru.”

 

Again, Tohru could do nothing but blush, believing that she only did what any of them would do. As Kagura walked back into the house, Tohru followed after her, eager to speak with Yuki.

 

“Ah, Tohru-kun,” Shigure said, “where is Yuki-kun?”

 

She stopped and turned to him with a slight frown. “He isn't here?” Shigure shook his head, gesturing toward the direction she'd just come from. “He ran after you when you went to Kyo-kun.”

 

Tohru glanced back at the woods. “He did?” She hadn't seen him, believing her and Kyo had been alone at the lake.

 

“Ah, well, you should get some rest, Tohru-kun. I'm sure Yuki-kun will return in due time.”

 

“Yes,” Tohru replied, her voice uncertain.

 

`Yuki, where are you?'

 

~*~

 

`No, no, no!'

 

Yuki ignored the voice screaming at him to put an end to this. He opened his mouth, only to have the words die in his throat. Akito peered up at him through strands of black hair, his dark eyes flashing. He bit down on the nipple he was currently playing with.

 

“Do you have something to say, little mouse?”

 

Yuki clenched his eyes shut, ignoring the pain. He turned his head to the side, staring out the window. Outside, the world was bright and lively with a new day. Inside Akito's room, it was dark and stifling, reminding Yuki of that which he couldn't escape.

 

“Little mouse, little mouse, what are you thinking?” Akito asked in a singsong voice. He twisted the other nipple, causing a hiss of pain from his prey.

 

“Nothing,” Yuki responded in a small whisper. Akito's eyes narrowed as he slid up the younger man's body until they were face to face. He held the boy's face in his hands, studying him.

 

`Such beauty and pain. A perfect combination.'

 

“You're not thinking of that girl, are you little mouse?”

 

Yuki looked away from Akito's knowing gaze. He didn't want to admit it out loud, that would only make Akito angrier. He shook his head slowly.

 

“No, Akito.”

 

Akito knew it was a lie, but smiled anyway. “No matter. I have you for now and then…” He placed a gentle kiss on the boy's lips. “You'll be off to the states.” He leaned back and peered at the young man, noticing the boy's wistful look.

 

“Isn't that what you want, Yuki? Don't you want to get as far away from here as possible?”

 

That was what Yuki wanted; it was what he'd always wanted. Freedom, the chance to be free from his cage but…

 

`Tohru.'

 

He'd never see her again. He'd never see her smile, hear her soft voice, hold her hand. All of that would be over, but…it didn't matter because she'd already made her choice. Once again, Yuki was left alone, as he always was.

 

So he would accept this small opportunity, no matter what the cost.

 

“Yes,” he answered finally. Akito nodded his head. “Of course it is my little mouse.”

 

Cold hands played over Yuki's body, sometimes hurtful, sometimes gentle. Yuki endured it all, letting his mind take him to that place where he was safe and nothing could hurt him. He hadn't been there since he was a child, but…it was still the same.

 

He closed his eyes as Akito grabbed his hands and pinned them over his head. This was always how Akito wanted it; Yuki submissive and helpless beneath him. He ground his hips roughly against the younger man's, his fingers digging into Yuki's wrists.

 

“It's been too long, little mouse,” he whispered as he bit down on the youth's lower lip. He tugged at the tender flesh, wanting to elicit some sort of response from the boy. He only got off on it if he was causing pain.

 

Yuki tried desperately to be in that safe place, but he couldn't seem to blank out what was going on. Akito was ripping his clothes off, his fingernails scratching in his haste. Shrugging out of his own clothes, Akito reached out to grip Yuki's manhood, his fingers squeezing painfully. Yuki didn't complain, after all, it was a very small price to pay. Even as he felt Akito enter him, painfully pushing his way through his tightness, Yuki didn't utter a word.

 

“My little mouse…my beautiful little mouse,” Akito murmured as he thrust inside the boy's prone body. He loved Yuki's submissiveness, the utter look of helplessness on his slender face as he took him over and over again.

 

Yuki tried to go to that place where only he could go, but the pain was becoming too much. With every thrust, it felt as if his insides were being ripped apart. This was exactly what Akito wanted; pain. Tears pricked the corners of his eyes, emitting a moan of satisfaction from Akito.

 

“Cry, little mouse.”

 

Yuki closed his eyes against the image of Akito's face contorted in sadistic pleasure, his muscles tense as he pounded into him. What would Tohru think of him if she ever found out his secret? Did it even matter?

 

`Nothing matters now except escaping…escaping this cage.'

 

Once Akito was finished with him, Yuki took a bath, furiously scrubbing his skin. He wanted all traces of Akito to wash away with the rest of the dirt and filth. He emerged from the bathhouse to find Akito standing on the porch, a silk kimono draped over his thin shoulders.

 

“Won't you miss this, Yuki?” He turned his head to look at the young man standing just inside the doorway. “Won't you miss me?”

 

Yuki looked away from Akito's penetrating gaze, remaining silent. Akito gave a small laugh and turned his gaze back outside. He was watching intently as a bird washed itself in the birdbath.

 

“No matter. Although you'll be gone, you won't be far from my thoughts, little mouse.”

 

Yuki heard the unspoken threat. Even though Yuki would be miles away, Akito would still be watching him, controlling him. So the cage wasn't completely gone, only expanding.

 

“And where am I to go?” Yuki questioned, not really caring where. As long as it was away from this place, he didn't care. Akito turned to fully face him.

 

“I've arranged for you to attend a private boy's academy in Boston. No girls to distract you,” he commented with a wag of his finger. Again, Yuki showed no emotion, his gray eyes staring impassively. “And when do I leave?”

 

“Now.” Akito answered. Yuki frowned, not expecting to leave so suddenly. Akito cocked his head to the side, but remained quiet. He knew what was going through Yuki's head. He was thinking about the girl. It couldn't be helped, he guessed. As long as his plan went smoothly, it was of no consequence.

 

“But…but I…” Yuki stammered, trying to make excuses, but knowing it was useless. He wanted to see Tohru one last time, even if it was just for his benefit.

 

`Just one last time…'

 

“You're leaving immediately, Yuki.” Akito ordered, turning his back on the youth. Yuki lowered his head, feeling that ache grow. Maybe it was for the best…

 

“Yes, Akito.”

 

~*~

 

“Tohru-kun, are you coming in to eat?”

 

Tohru looked up at the sound of Shigure's voice. Despite the wide smile on his face, she could sense his concern. She felt bad for making him worry, but she was beginning to worry herself.

 

`Yuki, where are you?'

 

She gave him a slight smile before shaking her head. She couldn't eat not knowing where Yuki had gone off to. Dusk was beginning to fall and Yuki still hadn't made an appearance.

 

“He'll be back, Tohru-kun.” Shigure reassured her, despite the small nagging doubt that plagued him. Yuki had wondered off alone before, but his disappearances had never lasted this long. Shigure wouldn't let Tohru see his alarm, however. She was worried enough without him adding to it.

 

“Won't you come inside?” His voice holding a pleading edge, fearful that she'd catch a cold. After being in the rain earlier that morning and staying outside nearly the whole day waiting for Yuki, she was sure to fall ill.

 

“That's ok, Shigure-san. I'll wait a little longer. I want to be here when Yuki returns.”

 

Shigure sighed before leaving her alone. Tohru looked up at the sky, trying to quell her steadily growing panic.

 

`I'll be here when you return, Yuki.'

 

*end*

 

A/N: Thanks to Blessed_love for my first review! I hope you continue reading after this!