Disclaimer: No I don't own Fruits Basket or the characters. But i wish i did.

Introduction

Akito Sohma had decided that Tohru Honda, the girl that found out the Sohma family secret, would have her memories erased of her knowledge of the family and their secret. It was sometime after her memories were erased that Tohru began staying at Uotani's place and eventually stayed with her grandfather in his house. Tohru's departure had only effected Yuki and Shigure but not a lot. It seems they never got to know her that well and she didn't know enough about them.

Now, a new girl will appear in their lives. She, like the Sohmas, also has a secret of her own.

Chapter 1: Enter Sakura

Sakura jumped down from the tree. She was in her school uniform and had her handbag with all her school things in it. Sakura began walking to school. She looked up at the sky.

"I'm so glad that the weather is going to be nice. I don't know what I'd do once it starts raining. I'm not sure if the trees will save my things from the rain." Sakura continued on.

Hi there. My name is Sakura Luna. I just began living amongst the tree tops in this forest. I ran away from home about a week ago and I didn't have anywhere to stay to I decided to live with nature. You see, my family... well, some of them have wanted me to leave. The head of my family is the one who wants me stay and no one is suppose to go against her. But people often do, just like I have. I've never like Noriko. She may be the head of the whole family but it seems like she's the boss of only me most of the time. And the things she says... and the things she does... it breaks me into small pieces that are hard to repair. So, I figured that the best way to try to cure myself of the emotional and physical damage is to live a life of my own.

Sakura walked into the nearby residential area where she met up with her friend. They both walked to school together. Kaori Suzuki was a true best friend of Sakura's. She knew what she was going through and even though she couldn't relate with her, she could still deeply understand. Kaori is a very understanding person all around and she was also optimistic in a wierd kind of way. She likes to listen but she never hesitates to say what she wants to. Most people like her and admire her for the person she is as well as the way she looks. Her and Sakura have been best friends since middle school and continue to have a strong friendship.

"I still don't understand why you won't stay at my place." Kaori said. "There is enough room."

"I know and thank you for offering but Noriko and the rest of the family know you're my best friend. I don't want her to find me at your house. At least with school, she won't come after me. She never liked going to public places."

"Well, I know one day she'll forgets about you and when she does, you're living with me."

"Thanks Kaori but as long as we hold the curse, I don't think she'll ever forget."

Sakura began to think as she and Kaori walked.

Kaori may understand some things about me but I don't think she could ever understand me fully and completely. This curse isn't anything she could relate to. No one could. No one except that family. The one that started our curse and made us into what we are. What their name is, I can't remember. I just know that it starts with an 'S'.