Chapter 1

Asuka wandered the streets, her snow-white, thick, messy hair blowing in the night wind. Her sharp, iridescent eyes taking in her surroundings. People usually stayed away from her because of her appearance, and she was fine with that. She was used to people ignoring her. Suddenly her sensitive ears heard something; a girl's scream.

As quick and quiet like a cat, she ran towards the shadows, making her way to the scream. Turning into an ally, she saw a brown hared girl surrounded by three men, one of them was gripping her wrist. Without thinking, Asuka lunged forward, getting low and sweeping the guy off his feet with her foot. Flipping up, she punched the other guy in the face. The third, now realizing what was happening, tried to punch her in the face, but she kicked his fist away with one leg then used the other half of the twirl to kick his head, making it bow. Finishing the 360, she upper-cutted the man, causing him to fly backwards. Hearing the man behind her start standing up, she flew around and slammed her fist into the man's face, causing him to black out. The original man who was holding the girl threw a punch at Asuka, and she dodged it easily. It when on like that for a bit; the man throwing punches and Asuka dodging them. Finally, Asuka ducked and went in between his legs. Appearing on the other side, she straightened up and boxed his ears, causing him to fall to the ground. In the end, one man was wiped out and the other two made a run for it.

Asuka turned around and started to check the girl to see if she was alright. As quietly as she came, Asuka started to back-up, preparing to leave.

"Wait! Th-thank you." The girl said, and Asuka turned around to see the girl standing up. "I'm Tohru. Tohru Honda." She said, then she caught sight of Asuka's eyes. Tohru's widened in surprise, and Asuka waited for the typical response she got for them. "Your...Your eyes are beautiful." Now Asuka's eyes widened in surprise. Nobody has every said that to her before. Ever. "Mind if I know your name?" The sweet girl asked, and before she could stop herself, Asuka answered.

"Asuka. Just...Asuka." Tohru smiled, and Asuka just looked at the girl. She hadn't smiled in a few years, and a sweet girl wasn't going to stop that streak.

"Would you like to come over for dinner as a thank you?" Tohru asked, and Asuka, though some-what reluctantly, shook her head. Then her stomach growled. She hadn't eaten properly in about four days. Tohru laughed. "Come on." She started to walk away and Asuka, baffled, started to follow her.

Asuka's PoV

"Yuki, Shigure, I'm home!" Tohru said as she opened the front door to one of the largest houses I've seen. The only other one I knew of...I shook my head, dismissing the thought. I didn't want to think about that right now.

"Oh, hello Tohru! Might I ask was wonderful, delicious dish you are making for us for dinner tonight?" A man's voice echoed from a room in a sing-song way. Tohru stepped into the house, motioning for me to follow her. She slipped off her shoes, and I notice her mouth open, looking at my feet, but then it closed. I knew she was going to ask me to take off my shoes. Problem was, I didn't have any.

"Ms. Honda, welcome. Who's your...friend?" A boy with silver hair and purplish eyes asked me. You would think I would be embarrassed, having no shoes and wearing a dirty,, white dress that went to my knees with a dirty, white cloak (yes, cloak)

"Hi Yuki! Asuka, this is Yuki Sohma. Yuki, this is Asuka. I invited her to dinner because she helped save me from some thugs." Tohru stated nonchalantly, as if it happened everyday, making me sweat-drop.

"Oh! Are you alright? They didn't hurt you, did they?" Yuki asked, obviously worried about the girl.

"Yes, I'm fine. Asuka got to them before they could do anything." Tohru smiled down at me (I was at least five inches shorter than her, making me 4'9. I probably weighed at least fifteen pounds less than her...not just because of my eating habits.) Yuki then looked me right in the eyes, and silently gasped at the sight. I flinched inwards, waiting for the names: devil, monster, anything of the sort.

It's not like she could help it. She was born with here eyes this way. But she couldn't blame anyone else either. Looking in a mirror, Asuka would sometimes scare herself, too. Yuki recovered himself. "Thank you, for protecting Ms. Honda." He bowed to me, and my mouth went agape in shock. What was wrong with these people? I blushed at the sudden sign of respect and bowed my head, looking at my dirty feet.

At that moment my stomach decided to growl. And loudly. Then Tohru started to freak out.

"Oh my God! What time is it? I should get dinner started! Oh no, I forgot to buy groceries. I guess I could use some of the stuff in out fridge, but that wouldn't be as good-" I put a hand on her shoulder.

"It's fine." I nodded my head, and she instantly calmed down. Good thing too, because I got annoyed really easily.

"Right." She got the most determined look on her face I have ever seen on someone. "I'll get started right now!" She ran off into a room connected to a dining table.

"So you are...Ms. Asuka?" Yuki asked me. I looked at him and nodded my head. "Would you like to sit down?" He motioned to a small cushion around the table, sitting down himself. I followed, cautious of my surroundings. I was careful to plan out quick escapes if needed. "Would you like to take off your cloak?"

"No!" I answered suddenly and loudly, feeling uncomfortable with that question. There was a reason I wore it, and it would be pointless if I took it off. I guessed Yuki could tell I was uncomfortable with the subject so he quickly changed it.

"So, do you live near-by, Ms. Asuka?" I nodded my head. Technically, I wasn't lying. The streets were my home nowadays.

"Where is tha-"

"Dinners done!" Tohru sang as she walked into the room. I could sense it, and before it even happened, I was on my feet. Tohru tripped over her own foot and before the food or herself could fall, I caught Tohru with one hand and the food with the other.

"Oh my goodness! I'm so clumsy. Are you alright, Asuka! I didn't hurt you did I?" I shook my head, setting the plate with beef (yum!) on the table and stabilizing Tohru.

"You must be more careful, Ms. Honda!" Yuki said, slightly getting up from the table.

"Sorry, Yuki! And you were so fast, Asuka!" She commented, and I blushed slightly as I sat back down.

"Is everyone alright? I hope no one broke my house~" A man with short black hair walked into the room. His eyes meet mine, and he instantly smiled. "My my, what do we have here? ANOTHER pretty high school girl has come to my house?" He asked, and Yuki hit him on the side of the head.

"Her name is Ms. Asuka. I'm sorry, this is my perverted cousin, Shigure."

What WAS wrong with these people? They were saying nothing derogatory about me or my eyes.

"Anyway, let's eat!" Shigure stopped the scolding he was getting from Yuki and sat down at the table next to where Yuki was sitting. Tohru sat next to me, and we all filled our plates. I finished mine before Tohru could even take a second bite. I was so hungry! Filling my plate up again, I was about to take another bite when a hand stopped me.

My instincts kicked in, and I actually growled at Yuki. I stopped myself when I saw his and everybody else's eyes widen in shock, but he quickly recovered. Removing his hand, I set down my chop-sticks.

"Aren't you a hungry one?" Shigure commented, taking a sip of green tea. Yuki had a thoughtful look on his face.

"Ms. Asuka, when was the last time you had a proper meal?" This question caught me off guard, and my eyes widened in shock. I stayed silent, messing with my hands that were in my lap. "Ms. Asuka-" Something about his voice made me answer. Not that I wanted to, but that I had to.

"Four days." I said quietly, but yet everyone heard it.

"Oh, no! That's terrible! Please, have as much as you want!" Tohru exclaimed, filling my plate up even more. Yuki's hand stopped hers before she could add to much.

"No, that wouldn't be good. You have to eat, but eating to much at once isn't good for you. I think a plate is enough." I gave him a glare, but he seemed immune to my icy daggers. "Have some tea to help your hunger." Reluctantly, I listened to him. Surprisingly, even a little sip helped. Ignoring the burning from the hot tea, I chugged it. Shigure chuckled.

"Ms. Asuka, you said you lived near-by. Where exactly?" I was getting annoyed at how curious he was about my personal life.

"Why do you care?" I almost spat at him.

"Because if I am going to walk you home, it would be most helpful if I knew where you lived." He replied calmly, and I gave him an angry stare.

"I don't need to be walked home." I said slowly, enunciating every word carefully.

"What host would I be if I didn't walk a lady home after a long night?" He asked me, and I finally gave up.

"Well, you wouldn't have to walk far, just drop me off on the street!" I yelled, blushing and looking down at my hands, which hand made their way back into my lap. It was silent for a bit, and I wasn't waiting to hear their reactions. Shigure was the one who spoke first:

"So, you live on the street?" He asked quietly, and I nodded my head. "Well, that just wont do! Yuki, do you think we have room for one more?" My head snapped up suddenly. Wait, was he saying I could move in? I violently shook my head. It seemed as though they both didn't care what I thought, though.

"I believe she can share a room with Ms. Honda. Is that alright with you?" Yuki asked Tohru, still completely ignoring me.

"Oh, yes! That's fine! Oh, we'll have so much fun!" She hugged me, and I sweat-dropped. There was no way I was getting out of this. "Oh! We could play dress up with my clothes!" She stated.

"Uh, Ms. Honda, I think she's a little small for your clothes." Yuki stated, and I sweat-dropped. I preferred looser clothes compared to tight clothes, anyway.

We finished cleaning up after dinner (Tohru and I), and she showed me to her room. All that was there was a small mat that I guessed Tohru slept on and a little dresser, which held her clothes. She walked over to it and pulled out multiple outfits, asking if I liked any.

Finally, she pulled out a dress that was as long as the one I had on now, except it had a white base color with multi-sized stars in pastel stars. Maybe it was a little childish, but it fit my needs.

"Great! I'll help you start the bath and then you can change into this!" I shuddered at the term 'bath'. I hated getting wet. But, I guess it was necessary. Tohru led me to the bathroom and started the water. She told me to get undressed and into a towel. After I did, she took my dirty clothes and put the dress into there.

Slowly and tortuously, I lowed myself into the water, hissing every step of the way. I could smell something from the water, and realized it was lilac. The natural relaxant was working on me, and I slowly loosed my muscles.

Maybe staying here for a few days wouldn't be so bad.

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