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Akito paced around the room furiously. The Damn mouse and Cat had really pushed him too far this time and he would make sure that they never disobeyed him again.

Kyo and Yuki were both confused on why they had been summoned to the Sohma house but they knew that it couldn't be for anything good. They were both kneeling on the floor with their heads bowed in front of Akito who wore a blank uncaring mask as usual.

Kyo was becoming sick of trying to remain still in one spot, why wasn't he saying anything? How long would he have to stay in this position? He glanced at Yuki and noticed that he was shaking uncontrollably.

Did Yuki know something he didn't? What is going on? If he was going to be lectured, punished, something, why wasn't it happening already? They had just sat there as the minutes passed by in silence and he lost control.

He sat up straight and glared at Akito, "How long do you plan on having us sit here before you actually say something? If you're not going to speak then what's the point? We might as well just leave now!"

Akito strode gracefully across the room until he stood directly in front of Kyo towering over him. Kyo regretted saying anything instantly but he kept his face hard and unyielding. Akito noticing the rebelliousness of his cat drew back his hand and backhanded the boy forcefully.

Yuki cringed away as far as his body would allow without moving from his position.

Kyo looked at Akito and quickly averted his eyes to the floor bowing his head once more, "Sorry," he mumbled.

Akito seemingly satisfied by the boy's reaction took a step towards Yuki, who if possible ducked even lower, hoping that he could just become invisible, "I'm sorry sir," Yuki said quickly.

Kyo looked at him with astonishment, why in hell was he apologizing? What the fuck is going on? Akito smiled and kneeled directly in the middle, in front of his mischievous boys.

"I know you are Yuki, but it's funny how you're only sorry after you get called here. You of all my pets should know to think things through beforehand by now. But my little mouse never seems to learn, do you?" He questioned.

Yuki glimpsed up at Akito and in the split second before he dropped his head again Kyo could see that he was on the verge of tears, "I... it won't happen again please forgive me."

"Oh I will my little mouse, all in good time," Akito said, "But first I have to assure that it won't happen again."

Kyo was still confused and was growing angrier by the minute," Would someone please tell me why we are here?"

Frustration flashed in Akito's eyes but his expression was unmoving as he slapped Kyo across the face once again, "You are here because disobedient pets deserve to be punished."

Kyo winced and did his best to keep both his head and his tone, lowered this time, "But what did we do?"

"You are aware of the rules of living outside of the house are you not?" Akito asked.

Kyo nodded, "Yes but I still don't understand."

Akito huffed angrily, "What are the stipulations about holidays?"

Fear flashed in Kyo's eyes, "B-but we just missed one holiday, and we didn't think you'd mind if the two of us didn't show up," Kyo tried to reason with him.

"Every member of the zodiac, and the cat must attend, it is mandatory, you have brought disgrace on both of your zodiac forms, and whoever fails to obey these rules shall be punished accordingly," Akito started, "Which means that both of you should have to reside inside these walls."

Yuki let a tear fall as he heard what he had feared most. He didn't want to be stuck living here, he wanted to be part of the outside world, go to a public school like a normal teenager. The worst part was that he wouldn't be able to see Tohru every day like he'd grown so used to.

"But what about school, are we allowed leaving for school? What about To…" Kyo stopped abruptly.

"Go on, what about…?" Akito asked knowing fully well what the cat had to say.

"Tohru," Kyo whispered once again averting his eyes to the ground. Yuki couldn't help letting his tears fall, hearing his worst fears out loud.

"You will be attending our family's school like all of the others who live here," He addressed first, "Tohru Honda, that insolent girl is the reason that you refused to come isn't it?" Akito asked.

Kyo nodded, "We didn't want her to be alone."

Akito grabbed Yuki's chin and Yuki looked at the older boy fearfully, "That's why you missed our favorite most sacred holiday isn't it? That's why you refused to come see me; your god who loves and provides for you isn't it, for some pathetic human girl?

Akito's grip got tighter and Yuki whimpered, "I'm so sorry, ouch please stop." Akito shoved his Yuki's face away from him. Yuki wanted to ask if this meant that they couldn't see her anymore, but his fear for an angry Akito was too overpowering.

The cat of course had a different opinion, "So you're saying we can't leave the residence at all? We can't go visit friends or anything?"

"All visits anywhere must be ran by me first, and you will come and meet with me before and after each visit. Which is something you don't even have to worry about anytime soon because the both of you will be lucky if you even leave your favorite room," Akito smiled sarcastically.

"Akito no please! Please Akito, I'll do anything to make this up to you please!" Yuki cried.

"You knew this was coming Yuki, when have I ever let you off the hook so easily?" Akito smiled coldly.

Yuki laid his head on the floor silently and tried to hold on to what little dignity he had left by fighting back more tears. Not that it mattered here, everyone feared Akito, and if anyone had the most right to it would be Yuki, hear amongst family, there was no dignity involved, it didn't even exist.

"Yeah Akito, isn't living here punishment enough?" Kyo whined, realizing right after he said it that he should have kept his mouth shut.

Akito grabbed him by his hair and pulled him upright, "Are you saying that our home is not good enough for you? Our home isn't as wonderful compared to the stupid little house you are living in now? Is that how you feel?"

"Ow no! I just… I didn't mean it like that… It came out wrong!" Kyo tried.

"Then how did you mean it? How was it supposed to come out?" Akito asked.

Kyo's face was full of pain and regret, "I don't know, I'm sorry please, I take it back, I didn't mean to disrespect you or the family, or our home!"

Akito shoved him away from him towards the door and grabbed Yuki by the arm yanking him up to face him, "I'll see you soon," and with that the guards took them away.

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