Unspoken (ON HOLD)

Chapter 5

 When Hatori descended the steps and heard Shigure's plan, he looked less then happy about it. "Just what are you suggesting?"

But Shigure wouldn't budge, folding his hands in front of him in a serious manner. That never usually happened. "Hatori, I understand it's dangerous but you can't tell me you really want her to go back there? This was the first time I've seen her this happy in years. I know you still care about her too."

The Doctor cast his head down at this and sighed. "That's not the point and you know it. If Akito found out..."

Watching his friend turn his face into a small smirk he answered. "IF he finds out."

Hatori couldn't believe what he was hearing. Was Shigure really suggesting that they go behind Akito's back on this? The idea itself was absurd.

That was, until he thought about what it meant. Could Aria really be happy again if she stayed here? It made the risk somehow even more worth it. "I'm going on the record and saying this is a terrible idea, but we can try it."

Both Shigure and Kyo brightened up at this and the cat spoke first. "Great, so what do we do now?"

The other two shifted their eyes towards the upstairs and sighed heavily at what they were about to do. "We have to wait till she wakes up. Shigure, ready another sedative just in case we need it."

Standing from the table, the dog complied, silently wondering if this was actually a good idea in the first place.

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About an hour later, Hatori moved back upstairs to get the girl while Kyo and Shigure waited back at the table.

Once he was gone Shigure spoke. "Listen Kyo, I need you to stay here for this in case it gets out of control again. Ari, she has a soft spot for you and I don't think she'd hurt you. You can keep her calm."

Keeping someone calm wasn't usually his best skill but for her, he knew he had to try. Anything to make her stay with them.

It wasn't long before the Doctor returned, manhandling Aria down the stairs. She fought against him with all her might but it wasn't as forceful as before. It seemed the drug was still in her system.

On closer inspection, Kyo noticed that her hands were tied and her mouth was gagged but that didn't stop her from muttering obscenities at Hatori. "Is this really necessary?"

But the two didn't answer him and pushed her to sit across from him, the doctor getting in position in case he needed to put her under again. "Aria, we have a proposition for you."

She paused for a moment and listened to his next words. "Right now, you have two options. The first one is we can do as Akito has ordered and bring you back to the estate...."

Leaping forward in anger, Shigure steadied her so she wouldn't attack his friend. "Ari, calm down. That's not the only option."

Complying but just barely, she narrowed her eyes and let him continue. "The other option is that I can work behind the scenes and fix your necklace without Akito's knowledge."

He then reached down and pulled something out of his pocket to show to her. "While I'm doing that, you can wear this instead. It's a fake but as long as you act appropriately we can avoid telling Akito. You can just pretend to be mute in public."

Looking down at the fake necklace he kept going. "Then, once everything is fixed, you can go on like normal in this house for the year like promised, like nothing ever happened."

Eyes widening, Kyo saw a hint of hope in her eyes.

But that's when he continued, looking at her with a serious expression. "This means we are willing to trust you with this. But that also means, you can't use your words to control anyone. If that happens, we will have no choice but to bring you back. Understand?"