Dream ღ 06

[breakthebonds]

Warnings: Silly childhood dream? XD
Effects: None.



Tohru normally would fall asleep as soon as her mother tucked her in but for some reason, she was wide awake tonight. Kyoko sighed, gently stroking her daughters hair as she thought of a way to make little Tohru sleep.



"Would you like to hear a story Tohru?"

"Ah, yes please!"

"All right! I'll tell you why there's no cat in the zodiac~"

A long, long time ago...
God gathered all of the animals and told them,

"I will invite you all to my banquet tomorrow.
You must not be late for I have wonderful news."

After hearing the news, the rat who is a bit of a trickster
told its neighbor, the cat,
that the banquet is the day after tomorrow.

"So, will you be able to make it?" asked the rat.

"I will. Thank you neighbor!" said the cat.

When the day of the banquet came,
every animal was very excited.
On the way there, the rat rode on the ox,
and jumped off to get into the banquet first.
The ox followed, then came the tiger and everyone else followed.

The celebration lasted until morning.
Everyone had a wonderful time
That is... except for the cat
who was deceived by the rat.

Kyoko was about to say more but Tohru started hiccup and sniffed. That only meant one thing.



The little girl stood up from the futon, determination written all over her face.

"I've decided! I don't want to be born in the year of the dog anymore! I want it to be the cat!"

Kyoko grumbled, trying to stifle a yawn. "Whatever you like, Tohru. Mommy's really tired now."

"Really?! Thank you Mom~~"

Tohru stirs, staring up the ceiling. She doesn't want to get up yet, only wanting to get lost in her thoughts. Who knew her mother's story would be so relevant to everything that has happened to her until now?

Comments

[breakthebonds]

[Heaves a sigh in attempt to calm herself down.]

Were you worried about the cat, Suoh-san?

[spectaculaire]

Of course! To have missed out on such a grand celebration because of a trick by the rat...! It's just too sad! Everyone should be able to join in on such an occasion.

[breakthebonds]

[She couldn't help but think back to every New Year where Kyou wasn't ever allowed to take part of the festivities.]

Yes... I think the cat deserved to be part of the celebration, too.

[spectaculaire]

I've never heard of this version of the zodiac before, though...is this something your mother told you often? [and now he touches upon the mother part.]

[breakthebonds]

[nods]

It's my favorite story, Suoh-san.

[spectaculaire]

[a small laugh.] I can tell! Any reason why?

[breakthebonds]

I've... I've always loved cats as long as I could remember.

[spectaculaire]

[...awwwwww T_T he can't help but smile.]

Tohru-chan, I think if the cat zodiac existed, he would be very happy to know how you felt. I know I would.

[LA LA LA NO IDEA HOW CLOSE TO THE TRUTH HE REALLY IS.]

[breakthebonds]

Thank you, Suoh-san...

[Absolutely no idea. She blushes at his words, a shy little smile graces her features.]

I've always supported him with all of my heart.

[spectaculaire]

[...hmmmmm? what is this? that's a look he knows rather well, and though he doesn't make connection, it does remind him of the AU event.

and who she had a relationship with.]

How is Kyou-kun, by the way?

[breakthebonds]

K-Kyou-kun is all right! [Nervous chuckle ;;] He, u-um, went on a trip!

[spectaculaire]

[...his Tamaki senses are tingling.]

A trip?

[breakthebonds]

[oh dear]

Y-yes! For, u-uh, training!!

[spectaculaire]

Training?

[breakthebonds]

[Nodding her head.]

H-he needed some time to himself!

[spectaculaire]

[....uuuuh huh.]

Tohru-chan, is something wrong?

[breakthebonds]

N-nothing's wrong! E-everything's all right!!

[spectaculaire]

There's no use hiding it from me, Tohru-chan. I can tell when a fair maiden's heart is troubled, even through the screen of a Dreamberry.

[a soft smile.]

Do you want to talk about it?

[breakthebonds]

[She pauses, considering his offer. Tohru remembers how kind Tamaki was to her in that other life but she wouldn't want to impose. Oh, what to do...]

You... don't mind, Suoh-san?

[spectaculaire]

I wouldn't have offered if I did.

[breakthebonds]

A-all right...

I think Kyou-kun is... avoiding the dojo.

[spectaculaire]

[blinks.]

Avoiding? Do you have any idea why?

[breakthebonds]

He might be... avoiding me.

[spectaculaire]

Eh!? You!? But why!? What happened!?

[breakthebonds]

[jksjjadgadjkg]

H-he, um--t-that week!