A/N: hello again. This is my first Fruits Basket fan fiction, so please be nice! Um, the timing and everything is kinda weird so you'll just have to follow it. It goes by the anime and manga both. Let's see, you never meet Machi in this story, I'm sorry for that, I just don't like her. Anyways, it's still pretty straight forward, so enjoy!

Chapter 1

"Isn't it time to pick up Tohru from work?" Shigure asked Yuki.

"Yes, I'm about to go," Yuki answered.

"You're running late," Shigure pointed out.

Yuki sighed, "I know, I got distracted, I'll meet her on the way."

"I'm going with you," Kyo announced, getting to his feet.

Yuki looked surprised but didn't argue. They left the house, heading towards Tohru's work.

"So," Yuki said, with a sideways glance at the silent cat, "Why did you want to come along?"

Kyo was quiet for a moment, "Do I have to have a reason?"

Yuki shrugged, "I suppose not, I'm just curious."

Yuki was surprised Kyo didn't make a sarcastic comment; he just continued to walk in silence.

"Okay," Yuki suddenly demanded, "Are you sick? Dying?"

"What the hell are you talking about?" Kyo said, impatiently.

"You're acting…" Yuki stopped mid-sentence, staring ahead, "Miss Honda?"

Kyo looked at where Yuki was staring. Tohru was sprawled in the middle of the path. Yuki sprinted towards her, Kyo right behind him. Yuki got to her first, and tried to pick her up, immediately transforming.

"Nice going, you damn rat," Kyo murmured without anger, kneeling next to Tohru. She had dried blood underneath her head, and was covered in bruises.

"Shut up, stupid cat," Yuki said, impatiently, "We have to get her back to Shigure's."

"Like I don't know that," Kyo muttered, barely paying attention to Yuki.

Kyo picked Tohru up, being careful to hold her slightly away from his body, so he wouldn't transform. He managed to lean over and snag Yuki's clothes off the ground.

"Come on," Kyo said to Yuki, "Climb on, it'll be faster."

Yuki hid his shock, scrambling up into Kyo's shirt picket. Kyo started running, trying not to bounce Tohru around too much. Once he got to Shigure's, he barely paused before kicking the door in, breaking it into pieces.

"Kyo," Shigure said reproachfully, "Must you destroy my h-h…"

He trailed off, staring at Tohru.

"What happened?" Shigure demanded, "And where is Yuki?"

Kyo didn't answer, heading towards Tohru's room. He dropped Yuki's clothes on the floor on his way.

"I'm right here," Yuki said, scrambling out of Kyo's pocket.

Yuki transformed back and started getting dressed. Shigure opened his mouth, looking like he wanted to stay something, but changed his mind. Instead, he followed Yuki up the stairs to Tohru's room. Kyo had already removed Tohru's shoes and was tucking her underneath the covers. Without a word, he brushed past Yuki and Shigure, grabbing a wet towel from the bathroom. He sat on the bed and started gently cleaning Tohru's bruised and bloody face.

Shigure headed towards the phone, "I'm calling Hatori."

Yuki followed, "Should we take her to the hospital?"

Shigure paused, "No, well maybe. Let's let Hatori decide."

Back in the room, Kyo was leaning over Tohru.

"You have to be okay," he whispered to her, "I can't live without you, please be okay."

He gently kissed her forehead, and then straightened as he heard Shigure and Yuki returning.

"Hatori will be here in a few minute," Shigure said.

Kyo nodded, not saying anything. They waited for Hatori, as Tohru remained unconscious. A few minutes later, there was a knock at the door. Shigure rushed to let Hatori in.

"She'll be okay," Yuki said quietly.

Kyo glance at Yuki, "She has to be," he whispered.

Before Yuki could respond, Shigure returned with Hatori. Behind him rushed in Momiji, then more slowly, Hatsuharu.

"What are you two doing here?" Yuki asked, surprised.

"Me and Haru were at Ha'ri's house when Shigure called," Momiji explained anxiously, staring at Tohru's still form.

"You need to move, Kyo," Hatori said.

Kyo hesitated, then stood up, backing towards the wall. Hatori sat where Kyo had been, examining Tohru. Everyone was silent, waiting for Hatori to speak.

"Well," Hatori said, finally, "She isn't too serious. I don't think she needs to go to the hospital. The biggest concern is the injury to her head. It is likely she might have a concussion."

"Can you tell…what happened?" Yuki asked.

Hatori sighed, "She was repeatedly hit with a blunt object. Something wooden, like a baseball bat. I found splinters in her skull."

The reactions from the rest ranged from shock, to downright rage. The most noticeable was Kyo. He let out an enraged snarl.

"Who," Kyo shouted, "Who would do something like this to her!? And why!? She's never hurt anyone in her entire life!"

"IF you don't calm down and stop yelling, I'm going to sedate you." Hatori threatened, calmly.

Kyo grumbled, but obediently quieted down. Everyone's attention immediately went to Tohru as she let out a small sound.

"Kyo…" She whispered softly.

Five sets of eye went to the surprised cat. Kyo immediately blushed a deep red, his eyes going to the floor.

The attention went back to Tohru as she let out another soft sound. Her eyes slowly opened, taking in all the people crowded into her room. She blinked several times, then sat up, wincing as she put a hand to her head. Hatori put a restraining hand on her shoulder.

"Take it easy," he told her.

"Okay," Tohru agreed, "What is everyone doing here? What happened?"

Glances were passed around.

"We were hoping you could tell us," Hatori replied, "Yuki and Kyo found you unconscious when they went to pick you up from work."

"I…" Tohru looked confused, "I don't remember."

"It's okay," Hatori reassured her, "Don't push, it'll come back eventually."

Tohru nodded and moved the covers, standing up.

"What're you doing, stupid?" Kyo said impatiently, "You need to stay in bed."

Before she could answer, Tohru tripped, falling forward. Kyo went to catch her, and Tohru's arms instinctively went around his waist. Everyone sighed, waiting for the poof. It didn't happen, Kyo stayed human. Shock still on his face, Kyo helped Tohru back into her bed.

"So," Shigure said, "Is your curse broken?"

Kyo shook his head, "No, I can still feel the spirit."

"Well the question now is if it's just with Kyo."

With that said, Shigure leaned over the bed and hugged Tohru. Everyone held there breathe, waiting. Nothing happened, Shigure remained human. Yuki, Haru and Hatori all hugged her, with the same results.

"Her getting hit in the head changed something," Haru said.