A/N: Okay, so this is going to be quite a long story. My chapters will most likely be short as I have a lot of art and schoolwork to do when I go back to school and I have a lot to do now however, they can be updated quickly if I get reviews, favourites and follows (but reviews are the things that really motivate me)! This story isn't a cross between anything, it's just my imagination. It's about the dog's second form, kind of like how Kyo has a second form (his "true form") and probably a second curse that causes it, Shigure also has a second curse. You're just going to have to read it to find out more so yeah, enjoy! Or don't..

Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket but, later on, I will add characters of my own.

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It was about five in the afternoon on what had been an unusually warm day for that time of year. As it was autumn, going onto winter, the sun had already started to set, small clouds lazily drifting across a sky decorated in a golden hue. A cool breeze swept through the woods and into the house through the half open verandah sliding doors.

For once, Shigure's house was actually in a state of what you may call "normal" but, for them, it was serenity. The kids (Yuki, Kyo, Tohru, Haru and Momiji) all sat at the dining table, eating and conversing (and most importantly, not trying to kill each other) while, Hatori and Shigure sat on the chairs on the verandah smoking and talking quietly.

"So, how's work now that you're not looking after Akito-san twentyfour-seven?"

"I guess it's better. I wouldn't say easier as I now have to..." Hatori trailed off when he realised Shigure wasn't listening which, was strange as the dog thrived in talking to people and listening to his two best friends.

However, said dog was looking into the woods, frowning, cigarette smoke drifting into the sky as his hand froze, halfway between his lips and the arm of the chair. His eyes were searching for something that was just out of sight.

"Shigure?" Hatori raised an eyebrow, silently curious.

"Eh..?" Although he had replied, he was still staring into the trees, still unmoving.

"Shigure." The doctor leaned forward and snapped his fingers, hoping he would snap out of whatever kind of trance he was in.

"Huh? Oh, right, what makes you say it's easier?" He turned his attention back to Hatori.

"No, I said I wouldn't say it's easier. Anyway, what were you looking for?" Hatori got straight to the point of his blazing curiosity, not bothering to explain things as trivial as what he said and what Shigure heard, however annoying it could be.

"Uhm, nothing,"

"No, it was definitely something. Is there someone there?" Hatori picked up his cup of tea and took a sip after he had put out his cigarette. After a couple moments without a reply, Hatori decided to say something else but, stopped himself when Shigure started growling. He was staring into the distance and growling! Hatori was so surprised by this, all he could do for a moment was stare.

"Shigure, what is it?"

Hatori knew that, like a true dog, Shigure could sense danger before it happened and had proven it many times. He also knew that, when he first senses it, he can't quite put it into words so, either him or Aya (as they're experienced in it) has to talk to him until they know what it is.

Well, Hatori wasn't about to just wait for that danger to come closer than what he suspected was the treeline, before he started to question Shigure.

"Is it someone or some kind of living thing?"

Eyes still trained on the trees, and still growling, he nodded his head.

"Are there more than one?"

"Lots.."

"Do they want something?"

A mop of silky, jet-black hair gently danced as he shook his head.

"Someone?"

Shigure nodded.

Slight panic caused Hatori to falter before looking into the woods. "Who?"

Shigure turned his head to face Hatori who, in return met his eyes. The doctor could see the panic and anxiety and anger and maybe even fear bubbling beneath the dog's surface which came out in his voice when he finally replied.

"Me."

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Voila! Done! Hope you liked it, I'm jumping straight into the story! For more, review, favourite and follow but, most importantly, review for speedy updates! Till next time ;-)