I do now own the characters used in this FanFiction. I only take credit for the storyline as it includes my ideas. Fruits Basket belongs to Natsuki Takaya. This story is continuing from the anime not the manga. I repeat NOT THE MANGA.
Fruits Basket – Forsaken Memories
Chapter 1 – Rice Ball
Tohru tucked a stray hair behind her ear, as she eagerly prepared the meal for her 'family'. Tonight was a special treat. Rice ball's with many different flavors sat on the tray before her. A pride smile covered her face.
"There, all done!" A happy chirp from her signaled the men of the house it was time to eat. Whisking her plate of deliciousness into the living room, she set the food on the table, she looked up to see who entered first.
Surprisingly, it was Kyo. Kyo's broad shoulders, and athletic body left much to the imagination. The orange hair of his stood our brilliantly against the monotone colors of the room. His eyes were a shocking orange that still caught her off guard once and a while. But it was his personality that made him even more unique. It was true, he had a rough side to him, but there was another side. A sweeter, more sensitive side that would make any girl lucky to have him. As it was, Tohru did smile, for she knew that she was blessed to be here with him.
The second person who came to the room was Shigure. Wearing a tradition kimono of darker green and brown, he smiled at Tohru gently, before seating himself across from her. Shigure may be the dog, but nothing about him seemed to signify that. His hair was a crisp dark brown color, currently, still dripping from his bath. Tohru got up, went into the kitchen, and returned with a towel for him. Placing it on his mop of dark colored hair, she smiled sweetly.
That's when Yuki came in. The prince was dressed in a practical shirt, with accommodating light blue pants. His body was graceful as he took the last seat, to Tohru's right. His silvery colored hair flashed brightly against the light, while his eyes held a remark of gentle beauty.
"This looks delicious, Miss Honda." Yuki's eyes lit up at the feast before him.
Tohru blushed profusely, "Y-you think so? Thank you so much! I hope it's all to your liking. I added a little of everything to the rice balls."
"It's wonderful." Shigure nodded vigorously. "Oh, what would we do without our fair princess? Creating us such masterful artworks of food. Ohh, I think I'm going to cry." He sniffed into his sleeve theatrically.
"Whatever," Kyo muttered. "It's just rice balls. There's nothing to special about that, you know."
Tohru's hands fluttered around uselessly, "Oh, I'm sorry, Kyo! Is there something else I can make for you? I'm sure I can find something different!" She stood, ready to charge in head-first.
"Oh, relax, will you? I'll eat it. It won't kill me after all." Kyo's hand made a shooing motion, noticeably absent from the beads that had once threatened his whole life.
Smiling visibly, Tohru sat, "O-okay. I'm glad that you will eat it." Free of any problems, they all dug in.
What seemed like hours later, Tohru had everything cleaned up, and was heading to bed. Mumbling to herself about how she should make something for Kyo tomorrow, she paused as she heard the phone ring. In an instant, Shigure was there, having the phone up to his ear, and speaking quietly.
"Oh, Ha'ri. How are you tonight? Mm? Yes, everyone here is good. No, no, she's doing fine after her meeting with Akito. Huh? Why would Akito want that? Well, what are we supposed to do than?" A long pause followed. "I guess we have no choice... I'll be over there with everyone tomorrow, is that alright? Okay, I'll see you in the morning." A click signaled that the conversation was over.
But the beating in Tohru's heart had just begun. What was so bad that even Hatori felt bad about it? Shigure as well seemed to be distraught over something. Was she in more trouble? Did Akito plan to take away her memories after all? Worrying herself to no end, she slipped into bed, fearful of what the morning may bring.
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Tohru was right to be scared.
Her heart seemed to stop as Akito said one of the things she fear most. Memories were about to be taken away.
But not hers.
No, Akito planned to take away Kyo and Yuki's memories. They would forget about her. They wouldn't remember the feelings they shared. They wouldn't remember anything of what happened. That meant Tohru had to be out of their house. Forever.
Akito's plan was smart. It was devious. It was inhumane. It was so Akito.
"P-please."
"Silence! You heard me. I order the memories of Kyo and Yuki to be erased of you, Tohru Honda. They will not remember you, nor the way they felt towards you. Love. Pathetic." He practically spat the word at her. "There is no love for beings such as ourselves. There is only order. Which you have so conveniently broken. And since I can't get rid of you, I'll have them do it for you. Hatori. It is time."
"No!" Tohru screamed, scrambling towards Hatori. A quick glare from Akito kept her frozen in place.
Sighing regretfully, Hatori motioned to the boys, who now sat, paralyzed, by what was about to happen. Not even smart-mouthed Kyo could say anything as Hatori stalked towards them.
"I'm sorry," Ha'ri whispered, his voice full of tears. "I'm so sorry, Yuki. Kyo. I will help you after this is over... just... don't keep believing."
"Kyo! Yuki! Stop him! Please! I can't live without you in my life!" Tears formed in Tohru's eyes as she screamed the words frantically. "I need you, the both of you! Please. Please." Slowly, she dropped to the floor as Hatori's hands covered their faces.
"Yuki! Kyo!" With that last attempt, she saw them both fall backwards. Knocked unconscious by the effect, Tohru scrambled over to them.
Crying so much she couldn't breath, she held both their hands up to her chest. "I love you. I love you both! Please, please come back to me."
"They will never come back to you, girl." Akito's sneered at her. "Now, get out of that house. Stay away from them all. You may never return to Sohma house again!" A hysterical laugh escaped his throat as he turned.
"I'm sorry," Tohru whispered to the boys, still crying. "I'm sorry I couldn't... protect you."
