Tohru=Lucy

Kyo=Nastu

Yuki=Gray

Machi=Juvia

Shigure=Gildarts

Kisa=Wendy

Hiro=Romeo

Kagura=Lissanna

Momiji=Eve

Hatsuharu=Fried

Rin=Mira

Ayame=Lyon

Hatori=Mest

Ritsu=Freed

Kureno=Jellal

Hana=Levy

Uo=Erza

Akito=Zeref

Kazuma= Igneel

Fairy Basket chapter 1

Disclaimer: I don't own Fairy Tail or Fruits Basket

Lucy POV:

My name is Lucy I'm 15 years old (grade 10) and since Monday last week I've been living in a yellow one man tent. Sure it isn't comfy but I will always smile for my mum and appreciate that I have two of the best friends in the world who always support me.

First I'll tell you how I ended up living in a tent. Well, you see, my mum died three years ago and ever since then, my father has been nothing but cold to me, only thinking about the family business. One day, my father started hitting me and telling me I was worthless and useless. I couldn't stand it so I decided to run away. I thought hard about where I could stay, maybe I could stay at someone else's place. I couldn't ask Levy, she has such a big family, I would just be a hinderance but I couldn't ask Erza either because she has a one bedroom apartment so there wouldn't be enough room for the two of us. That's when it hit me. (So cliché) I would use some of my fathers money to buy a tent and work hard to put food on my table, just like an adult

"I'm off to school, look after the tent for me mum" I told the frame that held my mothers picture. Today was going to be like every other day, but it ended up being pretty weird. While I was walking through the forest, I came across a traditional Japanese house with paper sliding doors. I walked up to get a closer look she I saw something that I hadn't seen in a long time. It was twelve stone Chinese zodiac figures. I stared at them in wonder before realising one was missing. "There's no cat" I whispered to myself, not realising that a man with reddish-brown hair stood behind me until he asked me what I just said. 'Oh crap! I didn't know anyone lived here.' I turned around "I'm so very sorry for trespassing. I was just walking through, I didn't know someone lived here." I closed my eyes and bowed, "sorry."

? POV:

This weird girl came up and looked at the zodiac animals I had just finished making. She didn't notice me for a while so I just stared at her. Once she finally noticed me, she apologised many time until I finally got the chance to say that it was okay.

"So what's a girl like you doing here?" I asked. I knew no one else lived around here, after all it is all my family's property. The girl before me rubbed the back of her head nervously.

"Uhhhh... I live... close by so I thought I would check out the area."

I nodded my head. "So do you like the Chinese zodiac?"

Her eyes sparkled, "Yes. My mum used to tell me stories about the Chinese zodiac and how the rat deceived the cat. I have always loved the cat from the stories and have always longed to be on the year of the cat."

'Mmmm I wonder what the guy himself would say' I thought to myself.

"Huh, did you say something?" The girl asked politely.

"No... That reminds me, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Guildarts Clive.

? POV:

'Huh? I hear voices outside. Is Guildarts talking to someone? Oh crap I hope it's not one of my fangirls. How did they find my house?' I silently walked to the paper doors.

"It's very nice to meet you Gildarts. My name is Lucy... Heartfilia."

'Lucy... Oh she's the hardworking girl in my class.' I moved closer to the door and was about to open it when Guildarts started talking again.

Well it's nice to meet you too Lucy. By the way, I was wondering if your Chinese zodiac sign was a dog. Am I right?" Guildarts shuffled closer...

I grabbed the door handle and pulled it open with all of my strength, making a massive bang as it hit the wood, almost pulling it off its hinges in the process.

"Shame on you, moving closer and closer to miss Lucy like that. Geez don't be such a pervert towards our guest."

Guildarts chuckled."I could say the same to you, Gray."

"Damnit what are you talk- oh uuuuhhh." I looked down to see that I was in only my boxers and miss Lucy was half turned around and covering her eyes."Sorry miss Lucy. I ahh will go find my clothes" and I ran away as fast as I could.

Lucy's POV:

'So this is the prince's house. Wow. His stripping habit is just as evident at his house as it is at school.' I turned around to look back at Guildarts "so are you Gray's parent or something?"

"No. I'm his uncle but will take care of him until he gets a job."

"Oh. Cool..." There was an awkward silence. 'Oh crap I just made things really awkward what do I do?' Gray chose the perfect time to once again slam open the door with his uniform on, breaking the silence.

"So did I miss anything?" He asked me.

"Nope."

"Well, how about we start walking to school before it gets too late?"

"Sure."

We set off for school while having small talk along the way.

Once we had gotten to school and parted ways, three members of the Gray fanclub came over to me with sneers on their faces. I got really worried. They only used that face when they were talking about their precious Gray-san. 'Oh crap. They must have seen me walking with Gray on the way to school.' The first one menacingly walked up to my face.

"We saw you walking to school with our precious Gray-san. Care to explain before I personally tear your face to shreds?"

"I... We just met while walking so he decided that he would walk with me."

"I don't believe you." The other two girls backed me into a wall. I put my hands up in defence.

"I swear I'm telling the truth. Please don't hurt me." I closed my eyes, waiting for their claws down my face, but they never came. All three girls were now cowering in fear with Erza towering over them and Levy standing right beside me. Erza's long scarlet red hair was flying out in every direction and she held a metal pipe in her hands. Levy was silent, her short, light blue hair was as wavy as ever. I silently thanked my best friends for coming to the rescue. Levy's face softened as she turned towards me.

"It's okay Lucy. There's no need to thank us, after all that's what friends do right? They stand up for each other when one is in need."

Erza looked up from the three girls laying on the ground, who seemingly weren't hurt. She came over to me and gave me a big hug. "Lucy I'm so sorry we weren't here earlier to deal with these annoying pests. I give you permission to hit me for my insolence."

"N-no it's okay Erza. Don't worry about it, you saved me right? So it's all good." I said, knowing that I couldn't hit my best friend, especially not the great Erza.

The rest of the school day went on as usual until the last period which was cooking and I had both Erza and Levy in my class.

"Hey Lucy, your dad's treating you well right?" Erza asked. I flinched at the word dad but I continued on as normal.

"Yeah. Why do you ask?"

This time Levy spoke. "Well, you have been working a lot more lately..."

My mind reeled at the question. I had to think of a good excuse or else they wouldn't believe me. "I decided to try and pay for all of my expenses by myself like a grown up so I could be a better person when I get older."

They both looked at each other before bursting out into tears. "Our little baby has grown up so much, soon she'll be out in the big bad world. Oh Lucy please don't leave us!"

"H-hey guys p-please don't cry. I won't be going anywhere without you two."

"Waaaaaaaa. She's so noble" they both said.

And just like that the school day was over.

I finally started to rewrite this story and I can't say I'm completely happy with it but oh well. I'll try to update regularly but I can't guarantee it.