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[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

A/N: “HANGING BY A MOMENT” BY LIFEHOUSE, ALL MAIN CHARACTERS BELONG TO THEIR RESPECTED CREATORS AND ANIMES. TOTAL ALTERNATE UNIVERSE/SCIENCE FICTION. OOCNESS ON EYES RUTHERFORD’S PART!


KALETAGETSUSEI

CHAPTER LXXXI

CURBING THE CURSE


With wide pink eyes, Botan stared at Shizuru. “Shizuru!”

“Look, the Sohma’s don’t want too many people to know about them or like the Blade Children, they’ll become hunted for their uniqueness. People will begin to see the family as aliens and not patronize their businesses any longer!” Shizuru hissed.

“But, you know about it?” the blue haired pilot of the River Styx countered.

“They’re Sakageta’s business partners, and like my husband and all his other partners, they would prefer to keep their private lives out of the spotlight,” the more aggressive female tossed.

“Ladies, ladies. Here, it’s all right because now Vegeta’s found a way to nullify the effects of the curse so that we don’t transform unless we desire to. He’s such a genius!” Shigure gushed as he turned his attention back to the concert.

“I’m just glad to have control over that curse instead of vice-versa. It‘s a damned nuisance when you want to hug your partner and you t…Shigure!” a dark haired male that could have been a twin for Shigure Sohma exclaimed as the other male had pinched him.

“I don’t think Ki wants all the secrets disclosed just yet. Come, Hatori-san, enjoy Aaya’s performance!” Shigure persuaded his near twin.

The group then settled down to enjoy the rest of the show and found to their delighted surprise that the Sinistra twin had been singing. A hush then fell over the crowd as an ancient tune emitted from the silver haired vision’s throat. The tune that went forth was entitled “Hanging By a Moment” by an old Earth band known as Lifehouse.

“Who is that beauty? That voice is second only to Vegeta’s!” Keiko remarked.

“I bet when she enters the room, guys fight one another to get to her first!” Yusuke snickered.

Shigure snickered and received a harsh glare from Hatori, an amused glance from Kana and a head shake from a young man with orange hair.

“What? What’s so funny?” Yusuke snarled.

“They’re laughing because you just walked into a trap. When you fist saw my fox, did you not think he was what he is now?” Hiei asked as he watched Kurama join in with the silver haired siren on the stage.

“I can’t believe that’s my twin brother,” Sinistra shook his head and mused in silence.

“TWIN BROTHER?!” several voices exclaimed in surprise.

“Wait, are you saying that silver siren is a man? No freakin’ way!” Kuwabara gaped.

“Not only is Ayame a man but he has three brothers. Armondo, Yuki and myself,” Sinistra remarked.

“But isn’t his last name Sohma?” Keiko asked.

“As is Yuki’s but mom birthed Aya and I half a day apart then two years later birthed Armondo. Armondo and I were given away at birth and only just found that we had been born into the Sohma clan,” Sinistra explained as the song ended.

“But he’s more flowery than the fox is!” Yusuke shook his head. “Besides, I thought Armondo’s last name was Yuy?”

“I was adopted by the Yuy’s as were the twins, Delane and Delaney (Tweedledum and Tweedledee). In order for us all to work for G.O.T.T., we had to not use our last names, because of Heero Sr. himself. It would not have been prudent for the Colonies’ great unifier to be associated with the likes of my sibs and myself,” Armondo answered as he leaned into the conversation. “Now, let’s enjoy the show then we’ll continue this discussion,” Armondo requested.

The group returned their attention to the show once again to find Ayame Sohma-the silver siren-Shuichi M., Yuki Sohma-the dark haired Armondo twin-along with Kenshin Himura and the Quatre twin engaged in a quintet on a song entitled “Bring Me to Life” by an old Earth band named ‘Evanescence (sp?).’

The number ended up being the final one of the evening and, following the bows and thunderous applause, the performers left the stage to rejoin their families. Many partners had left their seats to meet their other halves as they left the stage.

“You were tremendous, Vegeta! Why didn’t you let anyone know you were so talented?” Kakarrot asked as he lifted the prince from the stage.

“What and let this planet make a meal out of me? No, thank you and besides, I was seen as nothing but a heartless murderer in so many eyes that revealing my talent would not have made one iota of difference. When Sakyou employed me, that gave me the chance to make my own acquaintances and share my talents with humans that had no preconceived knowledge of who or what I was. That is why the Gundam boys are special to me, that’s why I’m partners with the Sohma family, I aided in reuniting several families that had been torn apart by curses and war and have restored many lives that had been needlessly taken,” the middle Saiyan prince explained as he and this large mate made their way back to their own family.

“Oh, Sire, I can’t thank you enough for what you have given me and my family! If not for you, we would be floundering about, hopelessly lost to the sweet emotion called love!!” Ayame Sohma gushed as he hugged Vegeta in a strong embrace.
“Well, you know, Aya, I was not the first one to aid you, that honor goes to Tohru. If it weren’t for her and her influence, I doubt you’d have ever accepted the changes I offered,” Vegeta responded.

“I know that and she is a very big part of the Sohma family but had you not shown up to my shop that day with that marvelous thread of yours, the curse would not be at bay!” the designer effused.

“Thread? What thread and what curse?” Kakarrot asked as the pair and their company rejoined their families.
“Twin, it is so good to see you again. How was the last mission?” Ayame asked as he sat beside Sinistra.

“Hi, Aya. The last mission went well. I heard that the curse has been nullified thanks to Miss Honda and Sire?” Sinistra asked.

“Mm, yes! Now, we can hug members of the opposing gender without complications!” the more flamboyant of the twins remarked.

“But don’t you gravitate in the same direction many of the males here do?” Dextera asked his blunt manner.
“Of course, I do, Dex as does Momiji and Shigure, although he’s still lives in the closet in that regard,” Aya snickered.

“I heard that, darling! I’m just not as overt as you and Momi are. Besides, the one I desire is still up in the air as to his own affections,” Shigure replied.

“I wouldn’t be up in the air if you’d decide where to place your own and which one of us you want to be with!” Aya snarled.

“Down boy, snarling doesn’t’ become you, Aya. You know how shy Shigure is plus the fact that he’s trying to hide his preference by hitting on the females is proof enough,” Hatori informed the silver wonder.

Ayame acquiesced but sent pointed glances towards Shigure who was surreptitiously undressing Shuichi M. with his eyes. “Oh, you beast! How can you sit there and undress a mere female when I’m practically in your lap?!”

“Don’t tell me you can’t see through him, Aya? Whoever did him did a fantastic job!” Shigure smirked.

“What? Him? But I was on stage with her, I would have noticed!” Aya protested.

“It’s not so easy unless you remember he is essentially male,” Eyes Rutherford imparted.

“Really? Maybe I should find out what he did and do the same thing. Perhaps then the love of my life will acknowledge my existence,” Ayame mused.

“The love of your life is married to our cousin Kana Sohma and they have three children, who, miraculously enough, are not cursed,” Shigure mentioned.

“And you, Mr. Lock-myself-away-novelist? You love no one but yourself, Fido!” Ayame hissed.

“Hiss, hiss, hiss, silver bird, you know I love you, Aya. Besides, haven’t you and Momi been spending time in one another’s company? I swear, every time I see the pair of you, you’re joined at the hip,” Shigure pointed out.
“Hey, Shi-chan, Aya-chan. Why are you fighting like Yuki and Kyo? I thought you two were inseparable?” Momiji, the Quatre twin spoke as he hugged Ayame.

“Your cousins are in a bit of a disagreement at the moment. Shigure’s entranced with Shuichi’s beauty and the fact that he’s done what few men have done but his transformation comes with a price,” Vegeta had stepped into the discussion.

“A transformation? You mean he didn’t…?” Aya trailed off.

“Hell no. The Supreme Kai of the Inner World took him to wish away his gender for one year so that he could continue his human existence and not have to die and leave all he’s come to love about being human,” the Saiyan replied.

“Not to mention that the fox spirit that resides in this form is a male breeder and can bare offspring. The mother goddess of the Youko said I would have to give up my human aspect in order to breed for my mate and I just could not do that. My mate is very uncomfortable with my fox form and I could not bare the thought of his leaving me, so I decided to prolong the agony by changing my gender to retain my human form. Plus, Inari said that if I found a solution that she would let me live out this existence,” Shuichi M. had happened to catch the discussion and joined in.

“But how? I want to be acceptable to my love and if giving up what I am, I’m prepared to do so!” Aya took Shuichi’s hands and gazed at him with pleading pale green eyes.

“Drama Queen. Aya, come, let’s talk,” Shigure rose from his seat, took Ayame’s hand and led the silver siren from the room.

“You are amazing, fox, I’ll hand that to you, to make such a sacrifice for the one you love. I wonder…?” Eyes questioned and cast a glance over to his best friend and significant other who was getting acquainted with the Yuys.

“None of you need to do what I did unless you desire to give your mate children and even that can be assisted with without sacrificing one’s gender as I have done. But enough of this discussion, Eyes, I understand now the Blades can lead normal lives? What did the Supreme Kai do?” Shuichi asked.

“We wished that the curse not rule our lives and that it could be turned into something positive. We’ve been turned into super humans on the scale of Yamcha, Krillin and several others. Now, I think it’s time we get to know our new friends and find out what’s on tap for the second day of the tournament. I need to fight Kanone and prove my worth to him,” Eyes mused.

“I don’t think you need worry on that head. Kanone loves you, Eyes, and I couldn’t have asked for a better protector to one who meant as much to me as Koronue did. Be happy, my friend, and be sure to invite Hiei and I to the wedding!” Shuichi smiled.

“You either! Shiori and Sheik Winner! Now, there’s a wonder couple if I ever
saw one!” Eyes commented.

“Children, could I have your attention please?” a voice broke into the din of the dining hall. “It has been brought to my attention that I have not revealed my latest designs. With all that’s been going on, even I tend to have a mind slip. So, if my children who model for me will gather backstage, we will prepare to show off my line,” the voice belonged to Vegeta who had mounted the stage in order to make his announcement.
“His line? What’s he talking about?” King Vegeta asked no one in particular.

“Dad’s a clothing designer as well as a master of many other crafts and trades. Lately he’s teamed up with the likes of Mister Winner and Mister Sohma to expand business here on Earth,” Trageta spoke as he and Goten rose from their seats to meet backstage.

Others who enjoyed modeling Vegeta’s line and style of clothing left the dining area along with a few new faces who had heard of Vegeta’s marvelous designs but had never been able to obtain any, one of those beings was Mordobon, Zarbon’s elder brother. However, one of Vegeta’s models and business associates was still seated in the dining hall sinking in sorrow.

“Mirror, what ails ya?” Sinistra asked as he stopped by a sulking Ayame.
With a deep heave, the jade eyed silver wonder replied, “No one loves me, twin. I’m next to useless. Our own little brother despises me because of the way I am. The one I love has reunited with his happiness and now they have a family. Momi’s much too young for me to even consider beginning anything with and Shigure’s so much in denial, he’s not sure which way he wants to swing. How did you and Dextera meet?” Ayame asked and his twin sat down.

“We were naturally drawn to one another. We’re perfect opposites. He’s right, I’m left, he might say ‘yes’, I’ll say ‘no’ but we very rarely disagree to such an extent. And why do you think Momi too young to be considered for a relationship of the engendered nature?” the sea eyed twin inquired.

“He’s just eighteen and I’m so near thirty, it’s scary. I’m twelve years his senior plus, we both look, act and dress femme and would want that role in any relationship we enter. Ritso’s the only one who made the choice to be wholly male,” Aya sighed and fell onto his brother’s shoulder to try and hide his sorrow.

Just then Sinistra shook Aya’s shoulder to get his attention. “Hey, gorgeous, I think someone’s got a present for you,” the sea blue silver haired wonder said with a smile in his voice.
Aya lifted his eyes and looked ahead of him and found a beautiful white gardenia in his line of sight. His jade eyes followed an arm then met with a pair of shining violets.

“Y-Yuki? W-?” the elder Sohma stammered.

“I…Overheard that I distressed you and that I don’t like you. It’s not that I don’t like you, Aya, you’re just overwhelming and after all, as you said, there is quite an age difference between us. I thought we had covered all this ground before but apparently I must still be lacking in some way. Tell me what to do so that I won’t distress you anymore,” the violet eyed youth spoke to his elder brother his eyes full of concern yet a smile that caused the hearts of both genders to flutter in excitement played about his lips.

“I think it’s because you don’t take him seriously and he has difficulty in relating his thoughts concisely. Granted your zodiac spirits make you natural enemies the same as you and Kyo but remember, you still have human hearts that feed off emotional catalysts and yearn for acceptance, especially from family and loved ones,” a deep voice spoke that made the others look up, straight into a pair of soft brown eyes.