When Keiji stepped back inside, everyone let out the breaths they had been holding. “What happened?” Ami asked politely. He smirked cruelly, and told us. When he got to the punishment of Kohaku, Ami jumped up, “You just left Kohaku out there!?” she cried. I couldn’t believe it either. Keiji glared at her, “You dare to question my tactics? What I do to my Zodiac is none of your concern!” Keiji snapped, his eyes glinted with anger. Ami bowed her head, “I am sorry, Keiji-sama. I will not question you again.” “I will hold you to your word, Ami.” He said, in a soft voice.

He turned to Mai and Kameko, “Go find Kohaku. Bring him back.” He ordered. They left obediently. “Keiji,” I heard Ami say softly, “Where is Natsumi?” I listened intently. He smiled once more, and told her. She fell silent, and I felt shocked. Ami stood up, “Where are you going?!” Keiji demanded. “Nature calls.” she shrugged.

“How could you?” I hissed at Keiji after Ami left the room. He smirked, and I felt something in me snap. “Monster!” I practically screamed, and slapped him. He grabbed my arm, and threw me across the room. “How dare you?!” he asked furiously, his face red with rage. “You deserved it!” I spat at him. He made his way over to me, and bent down so that he could look me in the eye. “Don’t ever touch me again,” he whispered menacingly, and slapped me, hard. I could feel the tears starting to form in my eyes, but I blinked them back. I wouldn’t cry in front of him.

~Keiko