A Lollipop Series
by: oORiceballOo

Chapter 1: The Illusion Lollipop

RB's Note: This is my very first Fanfiction (and Fruits Basket) Story. So I hope you'll like it. I also would like to thank the Kunai Alchemist for helping me and the Gem Alchemist for introducing us to Fanfiction. In the future, I believe my author's notes will be longer but for now, you should read the story! Happy reading! Enjoy this story and please review!

Tohru, Hana chan and Uo chan together went to the Local Amusement park as a reward for working so hard this year. As they happily explored the rides and entertainment available to them, they were astounded, especially Tohru.

"You didn't have to take me here you know…it is a waste of money." Tohru said suddenly, she felt guilty for being a bit gloomy the previous days.

"What are you talking about? Are you having fun, Tohru? I only care whether you are feeling happy." Uo chan comforted her, like an older sister would've done.

"Yes, that is what matters, Tohru. Don't worry about us, have fun yourself." Hana chan assured her, with that mysterious yet warming smile.

Tohru breathed a sigh of relief and smiled. Beside her were her closest friends. She felt so relieved, so lucky.

"Are you thirsty Tohru? It's getting so hot!" Uo chan asked her.

"Perhaps I shall get some drinks? There is a vending machine just by the corner." Hana chan suggested.

"No, it's okay. I'll go and buy the drinks." Tohru offered quickly.

"Okay, be careful."Hana chan said softly.

Tohru walked quickly towards the vending machine, she almost felt tired when she reached it.

"Phew! I can't let Hana chan and Uo chan spend any more money on me!"Tohru told herself.

However, as she lifted her head up to discover the strangest vending machine she had ever seen, she began to wonder why this vending machine looked like this.

"Why is this vending machine looking like this?"she murmured to herself.

A normal vending machine would most likely to contain some kind of thing, at most cases, food or drinks. This particular vending machine contained nothing except for a lollipop that was in the centre of the vending machine*, as if to cause attention.

"Well, since I can't get anything to drink I'll just go back." She said, a little disappointed that she couldn't do anything for Hana chan and Uo chan.

Just as she was about to turn around, Tohru realised that the vending machine door* slowly (but definitely opening) opened itself. With no one else in sight, Tohru with caution tiptoed to the vending machine. Without a doubt, the door* was open, and the lollipop just sat there. It stayed patiently, while beckoning Tohru to take it. Tohru, a normal girl, did what a normal person would've done, and took the lollipop.

It wasn't particularly different from a normal lollipop. There were swirls of stickiness from the outside gradually forming into a circular shape.

"Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Violet and Indigo." Tohru counted. There were seven colours, all from the rainbow.

As Tohru was going to lick the lollipop, she felt a shiver and in an instant she was being lured into the world of illusion. Her surroundings, as she saw it, turned upside down and she began to perform unusual actions. She seemed to be in a dream, however she could see everything so clear and hear the voices so sharply, hardly a difference from reality. For some reasons, the Tohru who was in the dream was walking, and after a few minutes, she suddenly stopped in front of a door. Once again without the intention Tohru twisted the doorknob to reveal darkness. Everything was pitch-black, she couldn't even tell whether there was anything in the room in the first place. Or was it a room? She couldn't see. She couldn't feel anything. It was like playing Murder In The Dark, it was only until she bumped into a chair that she noticed. The room was surprisingly small. Boxes of files were stacked on the side and in the middle of everything; there was a chair and a table.

"A visitor huh? Or should I say, a victim?" an insulting voice broke the silence. Tohru was shocked, unable to say anything.

"What is your name?" it demanded.

"Huh?"Tohru innocently replied. She had no idea where she was or what she was doing.

"Real name." It said, the voice sounded a little impatient now.

"Where am I?" Tohru questioned, she felt a bit frightened. Hang on, where is everyone else? Where's Hana chan and Uo chan?

"Real name" the voice repeated, annoyed. "What is your name you stupid girl!" it sounded more like a shout than a question.

"Who are you? What am I doing? What are YOU doing?" Tohru said in a confused voice. She held her head with her hands and shook them vigorously.

"You are in the unfortunate world of the 'Lollipop' victims. You must've been captured by the Illusion Lollipop. As the name suggests, the illusion lollipop takes you into an illusion." Explained the voice, as if very proud of itself.

"Oh. Umm, well...what's gonna happen? Like what are you going to do with me? Wait, WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY A VICTIM? AAAAAHHHHH! I'M A VICTIM! OH NO, MOTHER, I'M IN JAIL! I'LL NEVER FULFIL YOUR DREAMS, YOUR HOPES FOR ME!" Tohru cried, helpless.

"Well you don't really have to worry that much and anyways you are supposed to tell me your info! How old you are. Why you took the illusion lollipop. Blah Blah Blah...and so on so now stop complaining and make some sense or I'll make..." he couldn't finish his sentence because Tohru was continuing to protest and complain.

"I'm a victim...I'm a victim...I'm a victim..." she sobbed as she paced her way out of the room.

"Hey! Wait up! Wait up! WAIT UP! WAT'S UR ****ING PROBLEM?" shouted the voice behind her, while chasing her. She could actually see the man now. He had a large build, which was also the reason for why he couldn't catch up with Tohru. He was half bald with a crimson nose and scarlet ears. He looked very grumpy and always annoyed, not exactly a man who would be perfect for this job, Tohru thought. As she glanced back one more time she by mistake, hit her head on a pole.

"Ooww! Ooww..." she daintily whispered, and passed out.

~Out of illusion~

Eh? Uo chan and Hana chan? What happened? Ooww, my head hurts... Eh? Why am I holding a lollipop?

"Tohru? Tohru? Are you alright?" Hana chan asked her.

"You had us worried! I'm glad you're okay." Uo chan added on.

"Eh? Yes, I'm alright. Sorry for making you worried! I'm so sorry! Sumimasen!" she quickly answered. She instantly shot up and stood up.

"Oh! I'm so sorry I forgot to buy the drinks as well! Hehe..." she said, confused.

"Why is she always so confused? She should be more careful." Uo chan sighed.

"That's why I like her." Hana chan smiled.

"Let's just forget about this and continue with exploring the amusement park! Because having fun and staying happy is all that matters, isn't it?" Tohru suggested happily, with the unique smile she always possessed and the caring heart she always owned.

"It's fascinating, isn't it?" Hana chan finished off mysteriously.

"I can never get you two." Uo chan simply answered.

The day's breeze seemed to have gone away and the sun shone brightly above the friends' heads, giving them the praise that they desire. As they spent the rest of the day together, with Uo chan experimenting with the horrifying rides, Hana chan declining every offer, sitting there watching and Tohru making everyone's day happier, the friendship between them grew stronger.

RB's Note: I hope you have enjoyed this story and feel free to give me any comments that you believe I should have done. Please review! : )