Fruits Basket: Sailor Moon Style
Summary: After the battle with Galaxia, Serena, Lita and Raye are the only ones to survive. Serena is pregnant and is thrown out of her house. Not wanting to burden Lita and Raye, Serena neglects to tell them and instead, lives in a tent, while working a part time job to pay for school, since her parents are no longer supporting her. What she doesn't know, is that she is living on Sohma land.
Chapter One
Serena Thompson woke up and blinked. turning to the side, she glanced at the only picture she had of her beloved Darien. He was smiling in the photo with his arm draped around her. her left hand was up, showing off her engagement ring to the camera. she reached up a hand to touch the ring that now hung around her neck.
"Oh Darien, I wish you were here" she whispered softly as she got dressed for school. she kept a hand on her still flat belly. "I promise to take good care of Rini" she left the flap of her tent and began walking to school. she stopped when she noticed a house. She hadn't noticed it when she set her tent up last night, she had been hoping to avoid anybody. the house was far enough from her camp site, but what if the owners of the house went walking that way. Her mind flashed back to last night, after her father had found the pregnancy test that she stupidly left on the bathroom counter.
Flashback
"You are 16 years old!" her father shouted. "How could you get pregnant like that!"
"Darien and I were engaged!" Serena yelled back, tears streaming down her cheeks.
"That's no excuse!" her mother snapped. "we did not raise you to be a harlot"
"I'm not..." Serena was cut off by her father.
"Get out!"
"Daddy" Serena whispered.
"I said...Get out! you will deal with this on your own. you are not welcome in this house"
End of flashback
Serena sighed, she could have gone to the temple or to Lita's, but she didn't want to burden them. as she walked past the house, she noticed some small figurines on the porch.
"How cute. The twelve animals of the zodiac" she knelt down to examine them.
"My word. Do my eyes deceive me, or is there a strange young girl standing on my porch?" Serena jumped and looked up, seeing a man with jet black hair, wearing a kimono.
"I'm sorry" she said quickly. "I was just looking. I didn't mean to intrude" the man smiled, but his smile slightly scared her.
"It's alright" the man replied. "I'd just set them out to dry. No harm done, but I find it hard to believe that these silly little things could attract your interest" Serena smiled.
"I don't think they're silly at all" she glanced down at the animals. "I noticed that you've left out the cat.." she said, a bit sadly as her mind drifted to Artemis and Luna. She missed them dreadfully, but she was sure their star seeds had been taken as well. the man frowned.
"Ah, you know the tale then?" he asked. Serena nodded.
"Yes. it has always fascinated me. I always felt so sorry for the cat. I was angry with the rat for deceiving him like that"
"You like the cat, do you?" the man asked. Serena nodded. Suddenly another person emerged from the house and Serena gasped.
"Yuki Sohma!" she exclaimed. Yuki Sohma was the prince of the high school and even had a fan club dedicated to him.
"So, you're one of Yuki's classmates from school" the man replied, surprised. "I'm Shigure, his older cousin" Serena smiled.
"It's nice to meet you Shigure" she said quietly.
"And what brings you to our home this morning, Miss Thompson?" Yuki asked.
"i..uh..I was out for a walk before school" Serena said quickly. "Speaking of which, I had better go"
"Since you're here, how about we walk together?" Yuki asked. Serena hesitated.
"Sure" she replied. "I could use the company"
As they walked, Yuki noticed that Serena was very quiet. He had of course noticed her in school, her hair had a very unique style. In fact, her whole group of friends had interesting colored and styled hair, which had caused him to watch them, wondering if they were under some sort of curse, like he and his cousins, but all of them had been on the receiving end of a hug when the pop star trio had been attending school and nothing had happened, still..he couldn't help but wonder. He also noticed that the popstars and two of the girls who hung in Serena's crowd had disappeared. No one knew what happened to them. The police had come to the school and talked to Serena and her two friends, but no one knew what the talk was about and the three girls were extremely tight lipped.
"What is that necklace your wearing?" Yuki asked, trying to make conversation. her hand snaked up and touched her necklace. she faltered for a minute.
"it was my engagement ring" she said finally. sensing that she didn't want to talk about it, Yuki didn't push. They finally reached the school, where the Yuki fan club were practicing their cheer. they spotted Serena and stopped cheering to glare at her.
Serena and Yuki parted ways and Serena headed to her locker. while she was retrieving her books, she was surrounded by the Yuki fan club.
"Okay, start talking. What was that all about, Miss Serena?" one girl demanded. Serena sighed and shoved her books into her bag.
"I don't know what you're talking about" she snapped.
"Why were you walking to school with Prince Yuki?" another girl asked. "Details, and they better be good"
"It was just a coincidence" Serena said.
"coincidence, ha! First Seiya and now Prince Yuki..." she crossed her arms. "We have dibs on Yuki Missy, so stay clear"
Serena spun around, a pissed off look on her face.
"For your information, ladies, I am not interested in your perfect prince...Okay!" she snapped. "Now leave me alone!"
the girls gaped at her, not used to her shouting.
"Hey!" they turned to see Lita and Raye stalking towards them.
"Leave Serena alone" Lita demanded.
"You don't scare us" one of the girls scoffed.
"I could just curse you" the priestess said, raising a hand. the girls scattered. Serena leaned against the lockers, tears in her eyes. Rei and Lita hugged her.
"I can't do it," she said softly. "How are we just supposed to go on. Amy's mother is still searching for her and Minako's parents think she was abducted by the Three Lights" tears slid down her cheeks. "And Darien...how can I raise Rini without him. What about Crystal Tokyo"
"Its only been a few weeks" Raye said. "It's going to take time, for all of us. Now, what's this I hear about you walking to school with Yuki Sohma" Serena shrugged.
"we bumped into each other. He seems nice, but those girls don't understand. I'll never be interested in Yuki, I don't think I'll ever be interested in anyone ever again"
"I understand" Raye said. "Lets get to class"
After class, Serena was walking towards her locker when she ran into Yuki. He smiled.
"It seems we're beginning to make a habit of bumping into each other" he said. Serena smiled.
"It was nice meeting your cousin this morning. He was funny. And those little zodiac figurines he made were really cute" Serena replied.
"Ah yes. But I thought I overheard you saying something about how you felt sorry for the cat" Yuki replied.
"Well yeah...there should be a year of the cat" Yuki sighed and shook his head.
"Cats...useless, foolish creatures" he muttered. Serena frowned.
"I happen to like them" she said. "I used to have a cat, before she..." her voice faltered.
"I'm sorry. I did not mean to offend you" Yuki said quickly.
"It's alright" Serena said. "Luna was a wonderful companion to me. I've like cats ever since" she looked down. "you don't really like cats do you?" Yuki didn't answer.
"well, perhaps we will bump into each other again" he said, before turning around and walking away.
At work, Serena hurried to get as much cleaning down as she could. After work, she was really exhausted and stumbled home to her tent. she glanced at the photo.
"Oh Darien, I wish you were here" she said. her cheeks felt warm and she wondered if she was coming down with someone. "I can't afford to get sick" she exited to tent to go to the stream to wash up, but there, standing before her were Yuki and Shigure.
Back at the house, Serena sat at the table, looking down at her hands.
"So, you've been living in that tent by yourself?" Yuki asked. Serena nodded.
"For how long?" he asked.
"I just set it up last night" she whispered.
"Well that explains it. All of this land is Sohma property" Yuki replied.
"I'm sorry" Serena said. "I'll find another campground" she stood up and promptly keeled over. Yuki checked her.
"She has a fever" Yuki said. suddenly Shigure stiffened.
"There, you hear that? There's just been another landslide somewhere" he said. Serena frowned.
"Oh, really? But how do you know that?" she asked.
"I guess you could say it's instinct" Shigure replied.
"Was it close?" Yuki asked.
"Close to the tent..." Serena took off outside. the boys followed her to the tent, which was now under a bunch of rocks and dirt.
"No!" Serena whispered. "Now he's gone forever"
"Come on Serena, you already have a fever" Yuki said, pulling her away. "We'll come back when it is light outside"
back at the house, Shigure and Yuki helped Serena lay down.
"There. Isn't that better?" Shigure asked. "And Yuki's still looking for some ice, if you want it"
"I'm sorry" Serena whispered.
"You must be tired. It's a lot to happen in one day" Shigure replied. Serena.
"I...I lost my home again" Serena whispered.
"Are you okay?" Shigure asked.
"Yes. It's sad. But... not as sad as other things" Serena whispered.
"Like what?"
"Like, not getting to see Darien when he died. he left to go over seas. I never heard from him and later I found out he never made it to America" tears filled her eyes.
Flashback
At the airport Darien turned to Serena and slipped a ring on her finger.
"I love you" he said, leaning down and kissing her. ten minutes later, she washed his plane take off, not knowing that Galaxia was tracking him down and would kill him.
end of flashback
"We were going to get married, and..." she placed a hand on her stomach, before closing her eyes and passing out. Shigure sat there quietly. Yuki had walked in and over heard what she said.
"She's been through alot" Yuki said.
"Does she have any close friends?" Shigure asked.
"two. it used to be four, but two of them vanished a couple of weeks ago" Shigure frowned.
"Around the same time as that pop group?" he asked. Yuki nodded and Shigure looked down at the sleeping blonde.
"you don't think..." Yuki cut him off.
"I don't think she had anything to do with it, but I do think she knows what happened to them" he glanced at his watch. "Anyway, Do you mind keeping an eye on her. I'd like to go out for a while"
"What? Where? You're not going to try digging out that tent? You are, aren't you? Do you want me to come with you? It won't be an easy job for you alone" Shigure asked. Yuki smirked.
"You're right. But I don't think I said that I was going alone" Yuki left the house.
Dream sequence
Serena wandered in a beautiful meadow. she looked down and saw that she was wearing her coronation gown.
"Serena" she turned to see Darien, dressed as a prince, smiling at her. she ran to him and flung her arms around him. she began to cry. "Don't cry Serena" Darien said gently.
"I miss you" she cried, clinging to him.
"I know" Darien said quietly. "I miss you too, but you must move on"
"I can't" Serena whispered.
"You must. for yourself and for Rini. You mustn't push yourself too hard. it isn't good for you or our child" he placed a hand on her stomach. "You have to let me go" Serena looked up into his eyes.
"I know" She whispered.
End of dream
Serena awoke with a start, to see Darien's picture sitting beside her. she sat up quickly.
"Good morning. How are you feeling today?" Yuki asked. Serena smile slightly.
"I'm feeling better, thank you" she said, standing up and stretching.
"I've brought your things for you. I think this is all of them. If you'd like to check" he told her. Serena eyed her things.
"Yuki, this must've taken you all night" she said.
"Don't be silly" Yuki said, shrugging it off. Serena raised an eyebrow.
"then how did you..." she trailed off and he smiled.
"It's a secret" he whispered. Serena smiled hesitantly. "I know the place is dirty" he said suddenly. Serena blinked.
"What?"
"And I realize the idea of living with two strange boys might seem a little awkward. But there is an extra room upstairs. You're welcome to stay there if you'd like"
"Uh..." Serena hesitated, and Shigure stepped in.
"Of course, it won't be free. I do intend to pay you for your services" he said.
"For my...services?" Serena asked hesitantly, not sure she was liking where this was going.
"As our brand new housekeeper!" Shigure replied. She breathed a sigh of relief. "We'll just take your things to your room now. I'll assume your references will all check out" Yuki began carrying her things up stairs.
"Well, Okay" Serena relented. "But I'll work for room and board. The only money I'll need is when its time to buy groceries for the house"
"Fair enough" Shigure said. Shigure followed Yuki upstairs. "Do you really think it's a good idea having a girl in the house?" he asked. Yuki rolled his eyes as he entered the room.
"Naturally, now it occurs to you to worry. But I wouldn't. We'll be okay as long as she doesn't try to hug us" Shigure left as Serena entered the room and smiled. she was still in the night clothes she had been leant before. Suddenly the ceiling broke and a boy with orange hair and red eyes fell through the ceiling. He glared at Yuki.
"Yo. Time to pay the piper, rat-boy. I'm here to collect" he snapped.
"Funny" Yuki said smirking, "I would have thought he'd send somebody bigger"
"That's right. You better get your tough talk out of the way while you can, cause I'm about to wipe that stupid little smirk right off your face"
"Seriously, you're going to fight, here?" Serena asked, crossing her arms. Shigure poked his head around the corner.
"Yuki, what were all those crashing sounds I just heard? Kyo's not here, is he?" he asked, before spotting the boy. Kyo lunged for Yuki and Serena grabbed around the waist to prevent him from attacking, and to her surprise an orange cat appeared where the boy had been.
"Is this normal?" she asked, amused, picking up the cat. Shigure and Yuki looked at one another.
"You're not freaked out?" Yuki asked. Serena raised an eyebrow.
"Should I be?" she asked. "this isn't the first time I've seen a shapeshifter"
"Oh, umm, Kyo's not a shapeshifter" Yuki said. "I didn't even know there were such things"
"Oh. If he's not a shapeshifter than why is he a cat?" Serena asked.
"You'd better sit down. Its a long story" Yuki said. Serena said, holding the cat in her laugh, even though it was squirming. finally, it seemed that Kyo had had enough.
"Let go of me, Odango" he snapped. Serena dropped him as if she had been bit. Yuki noticed that she suddenly seemed sad and he glared at Kyo. he turned to Serena and began the tale.