Title: Escape
Author: Tera
Pairing(s): Will devlop as stry goes on. main/KyoXYuki minor/HaruXMomiji, HiroXKisa; (minor pairings may change)
Warnings: Shounen-ai, violence, angst, romance, cursing, OOC character (sometimes), Akito bastardizing, shoujo-ai (hints)
Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket. It belongs to Natsuki Tayaka-sama.
Note: In the first chapter, Yuki is rather OOC. The first chapter is a prologue. Read and Review!

"That's it! Finished!" I exclaimed in triumph, jumping up in excitement. My eyes shined happily as they fondly and proudly gazed down at the notebook I was holding in my hands. I had finally done it. I had figured out a way to escape from the zodiac. It was all here, on the page! If everything went this way, I could finally be free of the zodiac members and live a normal, reclusive life. But it had to be carried out in the way that I had depicted it- exactly.

I ran a hand through my orange hair, grinning with anticipation for the beginning of my plan. I resolved on a week from today. That would give me time to prepare and work it out. A week seemed so long though. I was so ecstatic that I didn't notice my door had been opened or someone else was in the room with me until my notebook was snatched from my hands. Stupidly, I turned to see the intruder. At the sight of Yuki, I glared and gritted my teeth.

He held the book tauntingly in front of me. "What is the stupid cat writing? A journal is it?" Yuki asked in a mocking voice. I felt like clawing his face so much so that he could never smirk at me like that again. Slowly, he ran his hand over the bindings and flipped open the book. I pounced at him, attempting to stop him from reading the book.

Yuki easily evaded me and sent me onto the floor. He held me down firmly with his foot. I reeled under him and attempted to get up. He flipped to the page I was just on. As he read the perfect plan, his eyes showed no emotion. He finally dropped the book next to my head. I looked up, scared, because if he told Akito, well… To my displeasure, his bangs hid his eyes from my view.

"You m-made that u-up?" he stuttered. A nodded slowly. Being unable to see this motion since his eyes were hidden, I spoke up.

"Yes, I did," I said with a confidence that betrayed my true feelings of worry and anxiety. Suddenly, Yuki took his foot up. I didn't move, unsure of what was going to happen next. Yuki knew. He knew what I was trying to do. My worries were cut short when two, determined and narrow eyes hovered over my own.

"I'm coming too," his voice cracked with the desperation that he hid. Realization dawned on me. This was Yuki, not my rival, but the boy who was Akito's toy. I should have thought of that before I began to think of possible ways Akito would have me punished. I got up, pushing Yuki away roughly. I turned away, and picked up my notebook. Turning back around to face Yuki, I sneered at him.

"Why would I do that?" I hissed. Yuki glared at me. This was taking some control on both of our parts not to punch the other with all force he had. It was a while before Yuki responded.

"Because I-"Yuki faltered, all hate for me gone. God, this guy was a real mystery. One second he'd be fuming, the next fumbling over his words carelessly. I smirked mockingly and he glared at me. It was obvious he didn't wish to explain his reasons to me. He opened his mouth to say something, but Tohru popped her head into the room.

"Kyo, dinner is ready. Oh, hello Yuki! I was just going to get you also. Well, dinner is ready. I'm happy that you're getting along," she smiled. Before I could correct her, she had already left. Casting one final glare at Yuki, I made my way to the dinner, Yuki glaring at the back of my head all the way there.

Dinner was silent for the most part. Thru kept attempting to make conversation, but was replied with a short answer or a grunt from either Yuki or myself. Shigure was in hiding from his editor, who was threatening suicide outside his study. Once dinner was over, Yuki disappeared quickly. I helped Tohru with the dishes. She had given up on conversation and remained silent.

As I headed back up into my room, I quickly slid the door closed behind me. I slid down to the floor, burying my head in my hands. This wasn't good so far. Yuki knew, and he was going to whatever he could to get into my plan. What I didn't expect was when I opened my eyes to find the rat on my bed, lazily flipping through the pages of my notebook. He looked over to me, nodded at my presence. He then went back to reading.

He acted as if this was normal. Like it was his room. I was speechless at the sight, anger boiling up inside my veins. What was he doing in my room reading my journal… well more like previous escape plans. He closed the book and put it to the side.

"So, you've actually given good thought in this. Made plans and thought them through, I'm impressed," he said, but without any mocking or sarcasm in his voice. There was something there, something unreadable. He moved from the bed to stand in front of me. I was surprised as I saw his eyes. They were clouded in emotion, some desperation, other bits of fear, and hope. I was taken aback by this free flood of feelings.

"I'm coming with you… I need to come with you," Yuki said quietly, and firmly. His eyes flooded with fear as they widened. I wondered what the cause of this reaction was. Then it dawned on me.

"Akito?" I asked. Yuki's eyes dropped as he nodded. I should have guessed. Akito had been demanding Yuki's presence more often lately. This had caused the rat to become more jumpy and aloof. Whenever he would return, he would lock himself in his room. Not having the vaguest idea what Akito had done to him, but knowing what Akito was capable was, I nodded.

"He…he …" Yuki looked up. I nearly stumbled backwards at the tears clouded up in his eyes. Was this really the rat that I despised? "I just need to get away from them." He raised his head with resounding determination and emotion. I nodded.

"Fine," I growled, pushing past him. Yuki smirked thankfully. I took the book off of my bed and kicked open a floorboard where I kept anything important. Yuki looked over to see in it, but I blocked his view.

"We leave in a weak. You can't keep up, I'm leaving you," I growled, knowing that wasn't true. Yuki knew my plan and where I was going and my whole route. Yuki nodded, obliging to the date. He then left and I sighed again. This was risky enough when it was just the two of us. But now… now I had to take Yuki into account also. This was going to be hard….

To Be Continued...