Fruits Basket

For Justice, Romance, and Good Health

OPENING NOTES: Welcome. I've been expecting you to read my story. It is your destiny. Anyway, I have to tell you that I don't own Furuba, Yuki and Machi, or the Mabudachi Trio. Only the plot is mine. Remember that throughout your journey. Now, go and venture onwards, towards the right path of destiny, which is to read my story!! You are the chosen one... Enjoy!! ^_^

Introduction

Yuki Sohma came home from school, exhausted. Since he was the student council president, he had a whole lot more to do than Tohru and Kyo, which resulted in him going home later than they did.

When he got home, he found Tohru Honda ready with food on the table, which made him rather pleased and content. Sadly, fate was leading him down another path, far from contentment and satiation.

Kyo Sohma, the cat of the Zodiac, had just entered the room with a scowl on his face. Sending a nasty glare at Yuki, he sat down beside Tohru.

Another thing that added to his already terrible day was that the Mabudachi Trio had just come home from who knows where.

"Ah, the kids are home. How was school today?" Shigure Sohma asked, grinning as he entered his house. Ayame Sohma flashed his famous smile at the three while Hatori Sohma followed behind the two, simply waving.

"School was just fine, but they're piling a lot of projects and homework on us…" Tohru answered, smiling at the three men. Kyo looked away uncaringly, not bothering to be polite.

Ayame put an arm around Shigure's shoulder. "We managed to do well when we were at school. We didn't really get top-of-the-class grades, but it was cool. You should follow our footsteps and-"

"You two only survived because I let you copy my notes," Hatori cut off quietly, with a smug smirk on his face.

"We give you full credit, of course, Haa-san…" Shigure said, laughing.

Yuki couldn't handle the noise and left the room with a slight headache. As he opened the door leading to the hall, he heard Kyo ask, "Why are you all here, anyway? I thought only four people lived in this house."

"Well, when you were at school, Ayame came over to say hi and then we went to the main house, since I had to talk to Akito about something. Then, we met up with Hatori and hung around a bit over at his house. You know the rest. We decided to go back here. Besides, you have to give Yuki his check-up, right, Haa-san?"

"Oh right, thank you for reminding me, Shigure," Hatori replied, and Yuki stopped and turned, knowing that he couldn't escape the check-up.

During the check-up, Hatori told him to do the usual while Ayame watched, chattering away. This definitely did not help his headache, and Hatori advised him to get more sleep.

Yuki nodded and left the room quickly, going to his room and instantly laying down on the bed to sleep. The last thing he heard was Shigure and Ayame with their usual pretending-to-be-a-couple banter.

An hour later, Tohru woke him up, knocking on his door and saying, "Yuki? Machi-san is on the phone for you."

Yuki lifted his head from his pillow and stood up hastily, opening the door and getting the phone. He walked outside and saw Kyo sending him another glare, most probably blaming him for something he didn't do.

The cool night air calmed him as he went outside, finally answering, "Hello? Machi?"

On the other line, Machi said, "Hello Yuki. I just wanted to ask you if you had the files Kakeru gave me this afternoon."

"Yes, I'm sure I do," he said, not noticing Shigure and Ayame peeking at him from the door. Hatori was behind them, shaking his head at his friends' lack of respect for privacy. "WHAT? I left them at school? No, I'm sure I-"

There was a small moment of silence as Machi spoke to him on the other line. Yuki sighed, remembering that he planned to give the few files back to her but then left them on his table, completely forgetting about them. "Right. I'll be sure to have them tomorrow, I promise. Yes, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Thank you, Machi. Goodbye."

Yuki clicked End Call on the cordless phone and entered the door again. "My little brother has a girlfriend calling him every night now, hmm?" Ayame said, putting an arm gracefully around Yuki's shoulder, "Why didn't you tell me? I'm sure I could-"

"She is not my girlfriend…" Yuki attempted to say.

"I know all about young love like yours. Well, I do understand that I can't visit all the time and give you advice, but you could have told Gure-san too! We're always here to help you in times of trouble. Romance is-"

"Something you don't need to help me with."

"Nonsense! I think you're actually a bit lonely, my little brother."

"I am not lonely."

"You need a special someone to brighten your day, to bring light in that endless, dark tunnel that engulfs you in the depths of solitude and isolation. An elegant flower that outshines all the weeds and dead leaves littered in the garden that is your long life ahead. You see, Yuki-"

"No, Ayame, I don't need any girlfriend to make me happy. Now, why don't you go home and make clothes or something?"

"Ah, but Yuki, my dear brother-"

"Anyway!!" Shigure cut off loudly, grinning as he put down his third bottle of beer, "We should just leave Yuki to call back his girlfriend and celebrate his progress in his life of romance!"

Yuki raised his eyebrows, inquiring curiously, "Progress in my life of romance?"

Shigure nodded proudly. "Yep. You already gave her your number, and I'm sure she gave you her number too. Phone sex is quite effective for young-"

"Stupid dog! Keep the conversation going without saying anything vulgar, will you?!" Kyo interrupted, standing. Tohru attempted to calm him down while Shigure answered, "Fine. How about-"

"For once, I agree with the idiotic cat. Let's just eat, please."

Shigure and Ayame exchanged mischievous glances as Tohru and Kyo started talking, Yuki getting food silently and thinking about something else.

Hatori noticed them and wondered what they were planning this time.

After dinner, Shigure went outside to see Hatori and Ayame off. Before they could go inside the car, Hatori asked suspiciously, "Both of you were looking at each other during dinner as if you were planning something. Now, tell me, what is it?"

"What are you talking about, Tori?" Ayame asked innocently, batting his eyelashes and pretending to look confused.

Hatori frowned. "You know what I'm talking about. I know you two so well that I know when you're planning something or not. Now, tell me."

Ayame laughed as Shigure replied, "Well, have you noticed how lonely Yuki is these days?"

Hatori nodded. Shigure continued, "Aaya and I decided to do something. We're planning to get Yuki and this Machi Kuragi girl together. It's good for him since he's lonely. He has Tohru as a sister figure but he needs a girl."

"So you two want to step up and be matchmakers or something?"

"Yep!"

"…" Hatori didn't say anything as Shigure and Ayame high-fived. He then added, "I think what you're planning is ridiculous. There is no way Yuki would let you help him."

Ayame answered with an excited spark in his eyes, "Who said we had to let him know we were helping?"

"Yeah. We're helping him behind the scenes. And when he finds himself in that happy ending with the girl in his arms, realizing that we helped him all along, he'll have to thank us."

"And acknowledge me as a brilliant older brother too!"

"Do you want to help us, Haa-san?"

Hatori stared at his two grinning friends. He knew there was no way this plan would ever be sane. But for the sake of Yuki and spending spare time productively, he'll do it.

"Fine. I'm in."

Shigure, Hatori, and Ayame looked at each other, thinking how the hell they could possibly accomplish this. It was some sort of matchmaking service, or romantic psychological help.

Shigure raised his fist, exclaiming, "For justice!"

Ayame smirked as he yelled, "For romance!"

The two looked at Hatori expectantly, who uneasily said, "For… good health?"

Shigure laughed as he and Ayame cheered loudly. Hatori shook his head, thinking that he would never understand how his friends' minds worked.

The three departed and as Ayame stared back at Shigure's form going back inside the house, he muttered to himself, "And for Yuki too…"

Author's Note: You have accomplished part of your destiny!! Now that you have read the story, you need to do the next step. REVIEW. Please? I worked hard on this!! In the beginning of time, a plot bunny jumped into my head, and the idea of the Mabudachi Trio setting Yuki and Machi up together seemed brilliant to me so I published this story. It is your destiny to review and/or favorite and/or alert!! PLEASE. :)

-Pasta W 19.