I do not own anything from Fruits Basket.  I am just borrowing the characters for a little while.

Prologue

            Hatori couldn't believe the terrible weather as he continued his drive.  The Sohma family had rented a van for a much-needed vacation.  The present occupants were Hatori, Shigure, Ayame, Haru, Momiji, Yuki, Kyo, Akito (AN: surprised?), Kisa, Hiro, Ritsu, and Tohru.  The rain continued its downpour, making visibility even worse than it already was.

            Haru sighed as he glanced out the window.  "Hey," he said, "there's a mansion over there."

"Huh?  Really?" questioned Tohru.

"Maybe we can stop there?"  Haru patiently awaited Hatori's answer.

"Fine," said the doctor.  He turned into the driveway and parked the rather large van.  Once everyone got out, he locked all the doors.

            Kyo hurriedly opened an umbrella, the rain making him very uncomfortable.  Yuki did the same and offered to share his with Tohru, who gladly accepted.  The others just hurried up to the locked door, hoping to get out of the rain as soon as possible.  Hatori knocked, wondering if anyone was indeed home.  The lights were out, and no smoke came out of the chimney.

            Then, quite suddenly, the door opened.  "It's almost like… we were expected," said Ayame as he carefully walked inside.  The others followed.  "Hmm… now who opened the door for us?"

"Umm, maybe a ghost?" offered Shigure.

            The others hated to agree with the dog, but felt that he was right… for once.  Ritsu stayed close to Hatori, hanging onto his arm with his entire mite.  Tohru remained with Yuki, Kyo not far behind.  Momiji and Haru stayed together as well, as did Ayame and Shigure.  Only Akito was brave enough to walk inside alone.  "Hello?" he called.

            No answer came to him.  Once all were inside, the door slammed shut!  Tohru screamed, as did Ritsu and Momiji, desperately wanting out of the pitch black darkness that surrounded them.  The many lights flickered on.  The smell of smoke was coming from another room.  On the wall in front of them, written in blood, were just five words…  Welcome to the Torture Chamber.

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            This rating will most definitely change after I get some ideas.  I hope it isn't too scary for you.  You have been warned…