Quick Note:

I do not own any of the rights to "Fruit's Basket", the credit to the manga/anime belongs to the creator and publisher(s). The story I have written is influenced from the fruits basket manga.

Spoiler Alert- I used chapters 104-107 a lot during the writing process so, fair warning!

Enjoy!

"Hey watch where you're going!" said the Hiro accused the young man who had bumped into them. "Where you are going.. or did you want to run us over you big oaf! Do you think that just because you're older and bigger than I am that you can just trample us where we stand? Who do you think you are some sort of baller? Well your not you're just dumb old Haru. I demand an apology at once!"

Hiro Sohma's bitching was met with tried patience from Hatsuharu Sohma. Despite Haru's "black side" The punk was never afraid to speak his mind to Haru. It wasn't until his beloved Kisa intervened that he shut up and let the bull pass. But not before preaching about how his action ruined his life.

"If you're looking for Rin, she's not there... She isn't at Kagura's either - I don't know where she is."

His tone was no longer laced with defiance; it was serious for once. Perhaps that is the reason Hatsuharu stopped to listen, perhaps it was because Hiro mentioned Rin's name. Hiro wasn't sure, but no matter what it was, it made him pay attention. His words seemed to hit Haru with a stronger force then the obvious attacks he threw at him when they bumped into eachother.

"Is...She okay Hiro?"

Hiro sucked in his breath at Haru's question. It was the perfect chance to tell Haru everything! The perfect chance to give him the explanation he knew Haru had been looking for due to Rin's actions. He thought of Akito's order and then thought of Kisa. Something had to be done now. And though it broke his heart to disobey Akito because of the Juunishi bond. He knew it he would have to live with the shame and regret forever if he didn't say anything. Haru must have thought that Hiro had nothing to say, because as soon as Hiro woke from his train of thought, he was already starting to walk away. Hiro Panicked and exploded his confession at Hatsuharu's back.

"IT WAS AKITO's DOING!"

The edgy young man stopped dead in his tracks and turned slightly to see the usually smartass kid, tremble in his boots. Kisa covered her mouth and gasped and asked Hiro what he was talking about. Hiro turned to look at her –mainly for support - because he knew that once he saw those beautiful caramel colored eyes, he would have the strength to tell Haru the truth about Rin. Still he couldn't look Haru in the eyes as he told him the truth.

"It wasn't an accident, Akito...he pushed Rin out the second story window...at Sohma House because...because he found out about you and her! Akito...Akito he", Hiro couldn't stop shaking; he was certain he forgot how to breathe and had to keep reminding himself how. He was so terrified of the consequences from Haru and even more so, Akito. Disobeying Akito's word (which was law) was inconceivable for the Juunishi - he was shocked at his audacity! He nearly lost his nerve at the thought, but luckily for him, Kisa interrupted him with a simple hitch, a slight gasp of air escaping her mouth. Her action reminded gave him courage and he turned to her.

"Kisa...When Akito hit you... He did it because of me. I made Akito angry - I told him I loved you and he made you a target for him to shoot at. I'm sorry! I am so sorry!" He buried his face in his hands briefly before begging,

"Please forgive me.''

She opened her mouth but before she could say anything he turned back to Haru, "I am sorry I didn't tell you sooner Haru-Nii! Akito wouldn't let me tell anyone. I couldn't...you can be angry with me... But I couldn't because Akito said not to.."

Hiro nearly felt as if he was convincing himself that he was doing the right thing by telling Haru about Rin's accident with Akito. He was shocked by his own words so much that he no longer that he wasn't disgruntled when he didn't get Hatsuharu's response, but he did feel a deep sense of dread, paranoia...a fear that he would lose his older "brother" and that he would feel Akito's wrath for disobeying him.

Nevertheless he sucked in all his fear and doubt and continued on his rant, "She wants to break the curse! For you Haru! So you will be free from the curse! That is why she left you!" He burst out suddenly, still looking at the ground. A man from the dry cleaners place they were standing outside of stepped out due to the chaotic noises, but quickly returned to the sanctity of his store.

"Tell her enough is enough! If she keeps this up, she will get hurt! I just know it!" He was on the edge of tears when he found himself done with his passionate confession. He breathed heavily, and felt a gentle hand on his shoulder followed by three distinct "pats" on his head. He looked up at Haru, who said nothing but turned on his feet and left.

"Hiro? Rin, where is she now?", Kisa asked him - taking hold of his hand.

"I don't know Kisa, but wherever she is, I hope she can regain her spirit and come back home." As they watched as Hatusuharu walk away. Nobody would intersect his path; in fact people jumped three feet out of his way. Because anyone in this Black Haru's wake would surely never live to see the light of the next day!

Miles away, Kureno Sohma was carrying an unconscious girl whose hair was cut sporadically short. He carried her past the objecting servants, and finally, away from Sohma House.

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Saki Hanajima thinking about motorcycles as she was walked slowly with Arisa Uotani. There was something very sexy about motorcycles that she couldn't put her finger on. There was a fluidity of the bikes that made her feel normal. She found it very satisfactory that a black Harley Davidson with purple flames was approaching her and Arisa when she sensed a disturbance two blocks behind her.

"I sense Hatsuharu's electrical signals." She said as urgently as a girl with her monotone voice could respectfully say without damaging her reputation for her lack of excitement and puzzling persona. Uo-o looked over at her. Surprised when Hana began walking briskly, compared to her usual slow and fluid motion of feet. She did her best to catch up with her friend.

"He has been like a storm lately, I've noticed. A monsoon of emotions contained in a young mans body is a dangerous thing in itself. But now the dark cloud, the thunderstorm inside him has him spiraling out of control of late. He is not to be underestimated. I suggest that we cross the street as soon as this car passes. So we do not intersect his wake. Hurry!"

Uo-o was dumbstruck yet again, by Hana's words. "What are you talking about Hana?"

"I don't understand why Priuses are so popular now. They are ugly cars. And so very slow. If I was to pick a car, I would choose a Sedan - black of course - or a Volvo...Volvo's last a lifetime. Hurry Uo-o Chan!"

Before Ou-o could think to say anything to rebuttal Hana's chastisement of people's taste in cars, Hana pulled her by her hair to cross the street. The action woke Uo-o from her bewilderment!

"Hana! Hana! getoffme!"

"I told you to hurry. Don't worry I'll fix your hair later. You'll look pretty as a princess!"

END OF CHAPTER ONE! R/R if you wanna ;) Longer chapters later.