*Writers Notes*

Hello everyone! I'm back with a brand new fanfic. I have written quite a few here, but this would make my first fanfic for "Fruits Basket." This idea just came to me not too long ago and it seemed really interesting to turn into a story. I hope you like it.

That day started out like any other day. Kyo & Yuki were at it again and it started right after breakfast. Shigure watched the two argue from his novel while Tohru was cleaning up the kitchen. She knew Kyo & Yuki had their disagreements and today seemed to be one of those days.

"It's your own damn fault you got these documents wet. How are we supposed to deliver it to Hatori now?" screamed Kyo

"You're the one who dropped it in the puddle stupid cat!" said Yuki

"Maybe I wouldn't have dropped them if you didn't shove me!"

"I just brushed past you. You hate it when I walk in front of you which caused you to get butterfingers."

"ALRIGHT, THAT'S IT SISSY RAT BOY! I'M GOING TO GIVE YOU A KNUCKLE SANDWICH!"

"Oh I haven't heard that threat in awhile."

"LET'S GO!"

Kyo charged and took a swing, which Yuki easily dodged. Kyo continued to throw punches, but Yuki kept dodging them. Shigure closed his book. He couldn't focus on his reading for the fact that he feared his house would be destroyed again.

"Come on you two, don't destroy my house. Time to calm down," said Shigure

"SHUT UP!" screamed Kyo

The fighting continued on. Tohru then walked into the room not realizing how close she was to the fight. She was actually caught in the crossfire. When Kyo tried to throw another punch at Yuki, he noticed Tohru was now in his way. This took him by surprise. He tried to stop himself, but it was too late. His fist collided with Tohru's face.

POW!

Yuki was shocked by this and poor Tohru didn't see it coming. When she hit the ground, the fighting stopped. Shigure suddenly shot up from his seat.

"Miss Honda!" shrieked Yuki

"Are you okay?" asked Shigure rushing over

Kyo just stood there in shock. It was an accident, a freak accident. He didn't see her there. She just appeared out of nowhere. He was trying to hit Yuki, not Tohru. Shigure and Yuki helped Tohru sit up. She was covering her nose with one of her hands. Blood was coming out between her fingers. Tohru had tears stream down her face. As Shigure rushed to get a hand towel for Tohru, Yuki glared up at Kyo who was still shocked.

"Now see what you did you stupid cat!" snapped Yuki

"It...it was an accident," stuttered Kyo

"Miss Honda is hurt and you probably broke her nose!"

"I...I...I didn't mean to."

"You're worthless."

Kyo didn't say anymore. He just stormed off somewhere in the house while Shigure came back with a hand towel. He had Tohru remove her hand and place the hand towel over her nose. Yuki just felt awful that this happened to her.

"Guys, I..." Tohru started to say

"Miss Honda, it's best that you don't talk right now. Just focus on stopping the bleeding," said Yuki

"He's right. We better let Hatori look at you," said Shigure

As he went towards the phone and picked it up, he could hear that someone was already on the line. Shigure listened for a bit and then put the phone back on the receiver. Yuki looked a bit confused.

"Why aren't you calling Hatori?" he asked

"Don't worry, Kyo is taking care of it right now," replied Shigure

"I'm surprised that cat is doing something useful for once in his life instead of running away."

"Now just a minute Yuki. You are also to blame for this. You got Kyo wound up with that 'butterfinger' remark."

Yuki looked a bit surprised, but realized that Shigure was right. He turned to Tohru who was still holding the hand towel against her nose.

"Miss Honda, I am truly sorry. I shouldn't have started a fight with Kyo. I will make it up to you," said Yuki

"It really was an accident," Tohru finally spoke

"Well it shouldn't have happened. I will be talking to Yuki & Kyo about this in private later," said Shigure

All Yuki could do was nod. About 20 minutes later, Hatori showed up with his medical bag. He looked at Tohru who still had her nose covered with the hand towel which was turning the color red. Hatori just sighed.

"Well Kyo wasn't kidding when he said it was serious," he said

Hatori then came closer to Tohru and just stared at her for a moment. It's like he was studying her situation.

"It might be best if I examine you in your room. Can you stand?" asked Hatori

"I think so," said Tohru

She stood up slowly. Hatori nodded and they both went up the stairs into Tohru's room. Yuki wanted to follow, but Shigure stopped him.

"It's best if Hatori doesn't have an audience," said Shigure

Yuki sat back down and just waited. Soon Kyo came down the stairs and sat beside Shigure, across from Yuki. Shigure could sense tension rising in the room. Kyo & Yuki refused to look at each other.

"Alright you two, now that we're alone, we need to talk," said Shigure

Meanwhile in Tohru's room, Hatori was cleaning Tohru's face carefully. The bleeding seemed to have stopped which was a relief for Hatori. Once he got most of the dry blood off around her nose, he began examining her. Hatori softly touched around Tohru's nose and then the bridge of her nose which made her wince.

"Does that hurt?" asked Hatori

"A little," said Tohru

"Well it doesn't seem to be broken, but I'll put on a splint anyways."

Hatori opened his medical bag and pulled out a small splint that was almost shaped like a tent. He placed it over Tohru's nose and attached it with a bandage. After that, Hatori pulled out his medical flashlight which almost looks like a pen. He was checking Tohru's eyes.

"What are you doing?" asked Tohru

"I'm just making sure there's no sign of a head trauma," said Hatori

"Head trauma?"

"Yes. From what Kyo told me over the phone, it sounded like he hit you really hard. Well from the looks of it, you seem alright."

"Thanks for coming all this way."

"It's my pleasure Tohru. Now I'd say leave that splint on for the rest of the week and if you start to bleed again, please call me immediately."

"Okay."

Hatori packed up his medical bag and made his way out of Tohru's room and down the stairs. As Hatori expected, Shigure, Kyo, & Yuki were waiting to hear about Tohru's condition.

"Well, how's Miss Honda?" asked Yuki

"She's just fine. Her nose doesn't seem to be broken, but I put a splint on anyways. All she's going to get out of this is a giant bruise," said Hatori

"Well that's a relief," said Shigure

"Yes. Now Kyo & Yuki?" questioned Hatori

"Yes?" they responded

"I know you two are still growing, maturing into men, but these petty little fights of yours has to stop. It's getting old, annoying, and you ended up hurting Tohru," said Hatori

"Well he started it!" protested Kyo while pointing at Yuki

"I don't care. It's time you both start acting your age. No more of this fighting nonsense esp. in front of ladies. You both should know better than to fight when a lady is in your presence," said Hatori

"I apologize. I didn't mean to cause trouble," said Yuki

"Yeah...I'm sorry too," said Kyo crossing his arms

"Good. Now since I'm here, you might as well give me my documents," said Hatori

Kyo & Yuki froze. They have forgotten all about it due to the situation with Tohru. Yuki got up, went to the bookcase, picked up the damaged envolope, and handed it to Hatori. He just gazed at the document and then looked at Yuki.

"What happened to these?" asked Hatori

"It was my fault. I bumped into Kyo and he dropped them by accident. They got wet in a puddle. I'm sorry," said Yuki

Kyo was pretty surprised that Yuki was taking the blame for damaging Hatori's important documents. Kyo felt that he was the one who should apologize. Hatori just nodded and gave a small smile.

"I appreciate your honesty Yuki. Don't worry, I can have the backups of these documents mailed to me," said Hatori

Hatori placed the damaged documents in his medical bag and started to head out the door. But then he suddenly stopped and faced Shigure.

"I almost forgot. Shigure, Ren asked me to give this to you," said Hatori handing Shigure a letter sized envelope.

"Oh, what's this?" he asked taking it

"Not really sure, but she was determined that you get it today. Well, I'll be on my way now."

"Thanks for everything Hatori."

Hatori left the house as Shigure opened the letter. Kyo & Yuki seemed rather curious. No one has heard from Ren in a long time. What could she possibly want from Shigure? As he read the letter, he just sighed and then smiled.

"Oh I see," said Shigure

"What is it?" asked Kyo

"Is something wrong?" asked Yuki

"Oh no. Ren just wanted to inform me that Mariko is coming next week and will be staying for awhile," said Shigure

"What? Why?" asked Kyo

"She didn't really say. I guess she just has something important to take care of. She just wants to make sure Mariko is cared for," said Shigure

"Well, I haven't seen Mariko since we were little kids. It would be nice to see her again," said Yuki

"As long as she doesn't get on my bad side," said Kyo annoyed

"Alright you two. When she does arrive, make her feel at home," said Shigure

"What about Tohru?"

"Knowing her, she'll be delighted to meet another member of the zodiac. I have a feeling they'll become fast friends."

End of Chapter 1. I didn't exactly expect this story to start out with Tohru getting her lights punched out (I apologize to all Tohru fans out there). So another member of the zodiac is coming to visit Shigure and the others. What is Mariko like? Wait for the next chapter to find out. Hope you're looking forward to it.