The sun was setting quickly and it was getting cold. He pulled the thick jacket closer to him and looked around again. How could he have gotten so lost? He was only going to his cousin's house and he knew he'd been there a thousand times... Why now? He sighed and glanced down the embankment at the river below. Beside it was an abandoned wear house. He would have to stay there for the night.

Slowly he made his way down the hill and to the river. He glanced at his reflection and quickly fixed his necklace, which was doing weird things. From there he looked up and was surprised to find people standing outside the "abandoned" wear house. There was a girl and five guys standing behind her. She had long, bleached blonde hair that was gelled so it split to the side half way down and bandana around the top of her head. She was wearing torn blue jeans and a ragged shirt with shoes. The guys were dressed similarly.

"Who're you? And what are you doing here?" Called out the girl as she walked to meet him. He stood his bike upright and waited till she was closer to speak.

"I'm Hatsuharu Sohma." He said. "And I'm lost."

((You: Fuyoko, Kage, Heronu, Zukimoto, Hatori, Akito, Kuwabara))

Fuyoko Yushi sat on the top of her warehouse, staring out at the river about a mile away, lost in thought. A man stood behind her, not saying anything. "What do you want, Kage?"

"That's Kage-sama, Fuyoko Yushi." Kage walked a couple more steps then sat down next to Fuyoko. "What are you doing up here sitting alone when you should be out fighting gangs and training?"

"What are you? My father? I'm up here because my bratty little sister is being a…well, brat." Bit late to be asking him don't you think? Fuyoko turned to Shigure and waited for a moment, then cleared her voice. "Um... could you give us some privacy?" Shigure hurried away, after Hatori, who had walked right by, ignoring both Fuyoko and Erai.

"Okay, so we have 13 people who just... turn into the 12 animals of the zodiac, plus the rejected Cat. And they change whenever someone hugs them? Hmm..." Fuyoko thought for a moment, then shrugged. "Fine with me. Just as long as they don't do anything to me or my little sis." Fuyoko patted Erai like she was a dog, then smiled and winked. "Now, lets go home, shall we?"

Kage sighed. "Why and I not surprised?" He looked at her out of the corner of his eyes. "What did you two do this time?"

"We were playing chess and I was trying to convince her to take this English class with me." Fuyoko rolled her eyes and the shocked look on Kage's face. "And no, idgit-head. I mean we're going to learn to speak English. She said no and then cheated when I looked away from the chessboard. She then proceeded to deny it, and I got frustrated after twenty minutes of fighting and stormed out."

Kage didn't respond to Fuyoko's story. Instead, he looked out toward the river. "Does the VOC have a new gang member?"

"No. Why?"

"Because there's a young man…about 15, talking with your sister. He has black and white hair."

"Hmm…" Fuyoko stood and walked toward the fire escape.

"Where are you going?"

"To see who this new boy is." Fuyoko disappeared over the side of the warehouse and Kage sighed and vanished.

Erai Yusho crossed her arms across her chest and clicked her tongue. "Hatsuharu, huh?" She nodded and then turned, walking a few feet before stopping. She glanced back and then motioned for Hatsuharu to join her. The boy took the bike's handle bar and began to lead it along side him towards the wear house.

"Why do you live here?" Erai clicked her tongue again at the boy's question. She looked to him from the side and looked him over. He had odd clothing, a long white jacket and black pants and shirt, tons of necklaces. But she liked his hair. Kind of daring, black and white, to match his clothes. She shrugged and then worked her mind around to figure out an appropriate answer. She couldn't tell him the truth.

"Hatsuharu," She spoke when she came to the five boys standing outside the door. "This is the gang." The irony of her words made and couple of them glare at her but one laughed. He had messy dark brown hair and brown eyes. The only reason he laughed was because he liked her. Two were twins, with short cropped black hair and dark eyes. Erai pointed to the one that was laughing. That's Ryuichi. Third in Line. That's Kanaye and Chiko, Kanaye on the right, Chiko left. And this is Takashi, Second in Line."

Hatsuharu stepped forward and shook the last boy's hand. He was tall and broad shouldered, definitely older than the girl with shoulder length black hair that was slicked back gangster style. He gave Hatsuharu a firm handshake before stepping back into line.

"And that's Kai." The last boy also had shoulder length black hair but it was left hanging lose. He opened his eyes and stepped forward, bowing slightly before moving back. Kanaye and Chiko nudged each other before opening the door and welcoming Haru in.

The Sohma boy entered and looked around. It was plain and dark. A Simple wear house style home. Kanaye was showing different things before he stopped and scowled. Chiko questioned his brother before realizing what he was upset about. Haru looked back and tilted his head to the side. Takashi and Ryuichi walked on either side of the girl as she walked out to meet another girl who was coming to meet her. Kai stood quietly by the door watching.

"That's Fuyoko Yushi, Yusho's half-sister." Chiko whispered.

"Yusho?" Haru looked at the blonde girl a figured that must be her last name. He watched closer as she raised her arms to greet her sister while Ryuichi and Takashi stiffened. Everyone but Yusho seemed not to like Fuyoko Yushi much. The question was, why?

Fuyoko quickly hugged Yusho and smiled, their pervious fight forgotten. "So? Who's the new guy?" She nodded her head in Haru's direction. She did a double take, noticing his hair and his biker-styled clothing. Fuyoko started walking away from Yusho and paused to look back to make sure her half-sister was following.

Fuyoko Yushi reached Hatsuharu and stood there for a second, almost glaring at him. Then she smiled and stuck out her hand. "Yo. Fuyoko Yushi, half-sister of Erai Yusho, at your service." She shook Haru's hand. "And you are…?"

"Hatsuharu Sohma." Haru took her hand and shook it strongly, liking the way her hand felt through his glove. She had a very strong handshake. He smiled lightly to both of the girls and then let go of Fuyoko's hand, looking around.

Erai stepped up to her sister's side and nudged her. "Where do you live, Hatsuharu?"

"Haru, please. I'm trying to get to my cousin's house."

"Where does he live?"

"The woods." Erai felt like falling over but controlled herself. This wasn't going to go anywhere anytime soon.

Fuyoko was in a better mood than earlier, and she was more patient than Erai. "Where in the woods? Actually, which woods? And a last name would be good."

While waiting for an answer, she picked at her nails and nudged her sister back. "Oh, and are they around here?" She looked up and met his eyes. She thought she saw someone else's eyes staring back at her. She did a double take, but when she looked again, Hatsuharu's eyes were normal again.

Haru thought a moment and began to answer the questions. "Deep in the woods. I don't know the name. Same last name as me, Sohma. And, my school should be near by. I was actually going to go there but…" he blinked and paused. There was a huge black space from when he started out and when he got lost. Which meant only one thing.

"Haru!" The young teen looked up the embankment and smiled. An orange haired teen was making his way down to them. Erai clicked her tongue and rolled her eyes. "This your cousin?" she asked. Haru smiled and answered, "One of them."

"Haru! What are you doing here! You told Shigure that you were going to be at the school waiting for us." The boy stopped and then looked around, interested in the punks surrounding his cousin. In fact, he had heard of these kids. "Haru, what are you doing with these delinquents?"

"Delinquents?" Erai stepped forward but was pushed away carefully by the lost teen. He smiled to the orange top. "Kyo. They're not delinquents. They're probably much smarter than you."

"They don't go to school! GANG! What part of that don't you---" Kyo stopped and ducked under the punch that was thrown at him. Haru's eyes twitched lightly and then he opened them and when he did, Kyo recognized that insane look. Black Haru.

"I've been lost all day and when you find me all you can do is yell! I'm sick and tired of the Cat always thinking he can boss everyone around!"

"You little-" Kyo socked Haru right in the jaw. The fight was on.

Erai was taken aback as the two cousins began to fight. The red head was doing a better job than the other but he was mostly on defense. Haru was throwing all the punches and kicks he wanted but was hardly landing them. "Fu? is it just me? or is that kid different now?" She asked, indicating Haru.

"I should have known something was up. When I looked at him earlier and caught his gaze, he had a weird look in his eyes. I looked again and it was gone so I didn't think anything of it. Anyway, this is pretty amusing. Almost like you and me."

Fuyoko looked on, then smirked and glanced at Erai. She stretched and popped her neck. "I haven't had a good fight in a long time. Whadda you say we join in on the fun, eh?" Fuyoko nudged her half-sister playfully.

Erai smiled happily and walked forward into the fight. The first one to stop was Kyo and he gave her a funny look. She smiled and winked then socked him with all her strength. The orange haired boy fell back a ways and hit the ground. Haru stopped and looked to the girl who had gotten in the way. It only made him angrier.

Erai looked back to her sister and motioned for her to join in. Ryuichi was laughing and Kanaye and Chico were clapping their hands. Takashi had a bemused look on his face and Kai only shook his head.

Fuyoko laughed and jogged over. She looked from Haru to Kyo and back to Haru
again. She smirked and slammed her knee into Haru's stomach. She backed off
and took a defense stance. "Let's do this. Kyo, right? You and me against the
brat and the boy."

"No! This is mine and Kyo's fight!" Haru growled. Erai grinned at him and nudged him lightly. "Aw, C'mon! They're old and useless. We'll kick their butts easily!" With that she threw a punch at Kyo. The boy blocked and was met by another punch that landed in his gut.

Kyo looked to Fuyoko and then nodded, kicking Erai. She blocked lightly and retaliated. The two were soon into a deep battle, blocking, kicking, punching, each trying to out do the other.

Fuyoko watched Erai and Kyo for a moment, then turned to Haru. "All right, boy. Let's see how weak and pathetic you really are." Fuyoko threw a punch at him, and as soon as he caught her hand, kneed him in the stomach again. "You need to keep your eyes open.. Be cautious. Know that you're always open somewhere." Fuyoko continued a small assault of kicking and punching, backing Haru into a wall.

Haru growled lightly and punched at Fuyoko, not surprised when she blocked easily. The Sohma teen began to fight back, but only half-heartedly. He was thinking about something and slowly going back to white. Soon he wasn't even fighting at all, instead standing there, his eyes back to dull and boring. He then shouted to Kyo, "STOP!"

Kyo froze in his position, staring at Erai. His hands had pinned her arms to her side against a wall and he was only inches away. The girl, who hadn't really thought a thing of it (after all, this was how you fight), blinked and looked to Haru and Fuyoko. "What?" She asked.

The cat took a deep breath and backed away, slowly. If Haru hadn't stopped him, he might have actually bumped into her. And with his arms at her side like they were, it could have been considered a hug. And with a hug came... his transformation.

"Kyo. . . we should be going." Haru said, going to his bike and sitting it up.

"Hey!" Erai stormed after Kyo. "The fight isn't even over yet! What are you talking about!"

Fuyoko walked over to Haru. "Yeah. What's your problem? Fight, you big wuss." She didn't get a response, and, angry at his silence, sped up and stopped in front of him, not letting him pass.

"You're going to finish fighting." She glared at him, her hands on her hips. "Isn't that right, Yusho? They won't leave until they finish. I don't care if I have to pin you down and beat you until you fight back. I'll do it until you fight me. Fuyoko's eyes were slowly turning from black to deep blood red.

Erai watched Fuyoko for a moment then looked to Haru and Kyo. She shrugged and looked to her sister, alarmed by their color. "They don't have to, Fu-chan..."

Fuyoko turned to her sister. "They're being babies, Yusho. I hate babies." She turned back to face Haru. "So I don't like you. You're just a coward. I thought I'd actually get something out of this fight, but all you did was play half-heartedly. What? Afraid to hit a girl? Huh?"

Fuyoko stepped toward Haru, so they were almost touching noses. Her eyes were now deep red with slight black specks. She shoved him lightly. "C'mon. Fight."

Haru shook his head, looking to Kyo. "I'm sorry, Yushi-san. I can not fight you." Haru looked back to Fuyoko and smiled sadly. He knew he should give her a reason, but his reason couldn't be told. Erai neared her sister and took her arm.

"Fu-san, c'mon." She tugged lightly. "Let them go..."

Fuyoko looked from Haru to Yusho and back again. "You disappointed me, Hatsuharu Sohma. I thought you would give me a good fight. Lets go Yusho." She walked off sadly, not looking back.