DISCLAIMER: I don't own FRUITS BASKET...dot...dot...dot...PERIOD!
N/A: Fist fic. - First timer here! I'm a novice, beginner, amateur, learner... etc. I just hope you'll bear with me and support me all the way. I'm sorry about the grammatical errors. English is not my first language. Thank you very much!
RATED: PG 13... I guess
GENRE: DramaAnce (Drama & Romance)
KATT's DILEMMA: How do I put mushiness in the story when they're not even allowed to hug? dot... dot... dot...
QUOTE OF THE DAY: Johnny Bravo said... "Touch not this gentle savage for in his chest beats the heart of lover and if we look in our hearts, would we not find the heart of a savage?"
SONG OF THE DAY: Sometimes When We Touch by Dan Hill
SUMMARY: The big Kaibara High Halloween party is coming up and everyone is obliged to join. As the party starts, mysterious things happen to Tohru & the Sohma boys. As the party ends, questions remain unanswered. Days passed and none of the gang has recovered... will this greatly affect them as they go on with their every day life? Read & find out the pairings. (x?Tohru)(x?Yuki)(x?Kyo)(x?Haru)
CALAMITY VS. CATASTROPHE
By: Kattastrofie
CHAPTER I
It was one of the dark sections of the school hallway that Tohru found herself seized by a pair of strong arms and thoroughly kissed. The kissed lasted a moment but the moment seemed forever. Then, he disappeared into darkness leaving what seemed like a phantom cloak. Who could've kissed her? It was her first real kiss and a specter stole it away from her. But what's the deal with the costume? The thought of it made Tohru shiver with fear and delight. 'Tonight is going to be a long night' she thought to herself.
Out of nowhere, a shadow of a woman appeared in front of Tohru. Tohru couldn't see very well but when she felt the electricity sending waves of shock to her, she instantly knew it was Hana. "Hana, is that you?" Tohru clarified. "Tohru is that you?" Hana asked. "What are you doing in the dark?" Hana added confused with the situation. Tohru was still trembling when she emerged from the darkness. Just before the party even started, she was already losing her self in the beat. She tried to open her mouth to respond when she thought of what her friend would do if she found out. Hana and Uo have been protective of her and she fears that once they knew the story of the kiss, the party might end just before it could even begin. "I... I... found a black coat lying on the floor over there so I picked it up." Tohru said giving Hana her most convincing excuse. "I see... I didn't know you could see in the dark that well." Tohru's sweat dropped. Hana knew her too well. What ever Ms. Honda is hiding, Hana wanted to know but since it seemed to be confidential, she bought the excuse. "Come on... no use hiding in the dark when kami-sama made light." She grabbed Tohru's wrist and dragged her out of the hallway and into the auditorium.
Tohru gave the hallway one last look. There were a handful people hanging around there. Maybe one of those people is her mysterious captor. The thought of it made her remember the thrilling kiss and her senses tingled once again. Astronauts, teddy bears, king of hearts, aliens and a gorilla came pummeling out of nowhere mingling with the others in the corridor. 'It could be anyone' she whispered to herself. Hana continued dragging her until they reached the table of goodies. There, they found Uo consuming a chocolate flavored lollipop. "Where have you been?" Uo scolded. "I had to find her." Hana replied. Uo heaved a big sigh then lead them out of the crowd. As they started walking, Tohru observed Uo and Hana's costume. Uo was wearing what looked like a psycho's costume with the matching white straight jacket and slacks. Meanwhile, Hana is wearing a gypsy clothing. She unbraided her hair and tied a bandana on her neck. She even wore dangling earrings. Although it wasn't like her, it still exhibits her gothic demeanor.
"Umm... where are we going?" Tohru asked a bit worried. They already left the school grounds and were about to enter the woods. There were still people in sight but only a few in number. "We're going to the Ivy." Hana mouthed. Tohru raised one of her eyebrows. Ivy? She's never heard of a place named Ivy. "Section Ivy. I-b. Remember?" Hana added. Tohru stopped her tracks. I-b, I-b... it was very familiar. She's heard it before. Just then, she began to remember. Section I-b of the old school building was one of the most haunted classrooms in Kaibara High. There have been many stories about the said room like ghosts and poltergeists haunting the place. "W..Wha...Why... are we ...g... go... going... th... there?" Uo and Hana stopped their tracks and looked at each other.
FLASHBACK
"Ok! It's decided! We'll hunt some ghosts!" Uo enthusiastically said. She raised her hand, dropped it slowly and pointed her finger to Tohru. "Wha?... What?" Tohru asked confused with the situation. "You'll wear a witch costume ok?" Uo said grinning at her friend.
Tohru gave a chibi cry. "Oh no..." Tohru was afraid this would happen. She remembered their agreement and she knew even if she tried she won't be able to back out. Although she didn't believe in paranormal entities, she was very afraid of them. Hana has great passion for such creatures though. She approves of them and believes they linked to man the same as man links to them. Uo, on the other hand, does not believe in them. Like Tohru, she bases her theories on what she sees and not on what other sees. But since the student council president of Kaibara high challenged her, she had to do it.
FLASHBACK
"Meet me at the Old school building if you're strong enough." Uo balled her fist and was about to explode when Hana gave her shoulder a squeeze. Tohru ran and faced Uo blocking her way. Uo looked over to Hana and Tohru. "I understand..." she whispered. "I accept!" Tohru fell flat on the floor her sweat dropping. (Like other anime reactions) Hana released her dark energy with anticipation and excitement.
Tohru gave a chibi cry again. She wasn't expecting this to happen. Suddenly, the thought left her mind and it drifted off to the mysterious kiss. Hana and Uo started walking, holding their flash lights tightly. Tohru remained silent and preoccupied. The thought of shedding light on the road didn't even cross her mind. Not noticing anything wrong, Hana and Uo continued to walk. This time, they walked rapidly as if eager to head for their destination leaving poor Tohru behind. Tohru touched her lip with her finger tip. Suddenly, she bumped into something...
"Ahh!"
Correction, some one. "What the?... " the grouchy voice said. Tohru fell on her knees losing her flashlight. "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you. I'm very sorry. I wasn't paying attention. I'm so sorry." Tohru repeated over and over as she feels the ground for her light. 'Found it!' As she turned the apparatus on, she found a familiar face before her.
"Kyo?"
TBC