Kyoko sighed into the hug, feeling like everything would be all right now. She pulled back so she could again look into his eyes, glad that the red tint had completely left him. This was the Toya she knew and trusted.
“What happened on the other side of the shrine, Toya? Why did you come back? You were supposed to give us twenty minutes, and then we would follow you. Remember?” she moved to get off the lap he’d hauled her into.
Toya frowned for a moment and then he glared at her. Pushing forward, so he was only a couple inches from her face, he yelled, “When I got to the other side, you and the damn guardian were…” His eyes narrowed as he slammed his lips shut. Refusing to repeat what he’d seen. He stood up, watching as Kyoko followed his movements.
Kyoko’s hand shot out to grip is arm
