Author's Notes: I'm not quite what the pairing in the end will be. I've revised the story twice now. I'm putting all other stories on hold. I need a fresh one, so sorry if you've read my other stories. It will be on hold for the time being. Please remember this is Alternate Universe! No curse. I'll be following more of the anime story line. The characters will be out of character in the beginning. Do enjoy!

Disclaimer: Fruits Basket is not mine, just the idea!

Summary: AU: There's a myth around town about a pet shop that sells cute little animals that will grant you to fall in love with the one you're destined to be with. It's just a legend…right?

The Pet Shop

Alyssa in Wonderland

Prologue: Autumnal Equinox

It was the first day of school, the first day of meeting and creating new friends, the first day of beginning anew, the first day a lucky girl will fall in love. There's a myth around town about a pet shop that sells cute little animals that will grant you to fall in love with the one you're destined to be with. Many high school girls have talked about it and some have, after being asked out by a boy, that they bought a gold fish from the pet shop. Before they enter high school, many junior high girls make it their life to find this magical pet shop. There's only one problem you see…

No one can find this pet shop.

However, fate whispers kindly to the ear of a magician…well you can call him that if you want…

The wind danced graciously under his feet, slowly picking up its rhythm, whirling about his dark pants. He felt rather uncomfortable wearing this so called Armani suit. I mean seriously, who in the world is Giorgio Armani? Who gave him the right to sell a gray suit for…how much did he pay for this? Oh yeah! That's right! HUNDREDS of money.

However, to live in such an era, one must sustain the look of the time…

"To convince all women that I'm a likable fellow." He grinned to himself.

He looked around his surroundings, Lady Fate, the sister of Lady Luck, whispered (in almost seductive manner—well, it just goes to say that his looks had not withered these thousand years) to him that there was something, no someone, interesting here that may help him.

There were trees everywhere…miles and miles of trees. Either the world was freakishly ironic or maybe it was being helpful for once!

"Now to clear this up a little bit…" He told himself.

He lifted his right hand, stretched it out and pointed with his index finger, at the group of orange hued trees. Moving his hand about in an infinity symbol, a gentle white glow sparkled from around his surroundings.

"…Vicissitudo!"

Like magic, the amber blaze of the trees disappeared revealing a small, homely shop. He was pleased. Although it was the twenty first century, he always kept the semblance of his shop the same: simple.

He made his way towards his new, well not really new, shop. The autumn leaves crunched under his black leather shoes. The wind stirred up again, bringing Lady Fate's blessings and Lady Luck's call. The goddesses whispered, "Freedom is but a reach away, my mage."

From a few meters away, the clearing to the forest opened. An old man minding his own business, saw it. Now that was unusual, since when did the contractors clear out a way here?

The old man peered into the welcoming path and shrugged, it wouldn't hurt to check it out. Walking down the path, he saw a small traditional Japanese house. It was one story and it threw out the vibe of home.

As he drew closer, he saw the sign on the roof. On the wooden sign it engraved, "The Pet Shop"

The old man smiled to himself, luck must be on his side today for today was the shop's grand opening.

He opened the door and a bell rung as he did so. The old man looked around, it looked like a traditional Japanese home. He was in awe of the place.

"May I help you sir?"

The old man turned around. Before him stood a young man, about the age of his granddaughter, but he wasn't certain for his mauve eyes looked aged.

"I'm looking for a gift for my granddaughter's seventeenth birthday." The old man replied, surprised that the owner of the pet shop would be so young.

"You've come to the right place, sir. May I introduce myself," The young man said courteously, "My name is Yuki Sohma, owner of the Pet Shop."

Yuki bowed respectfully in front of the old man, and as he looked up he smiled at the old man, his silver hair falling neatly back to its place.

Freedom is but a reach away, indeed, Ladies, Yuki thought to himself.

End of Prologue

Author's Notes: Well? Review and let me know what you think!