Probably should have mentioned this, but the OC character's name is Miyako and her last name is Sohma go figure…I picked Miyako because it means beautiful night child and I figured as the story goes on the name might suit her if not *sobs* I am so sorry I thought it was pretty!

Akito might seem OOC at times, but she still snaps. The whole point is to show how she still loves Shigure and her daughter; Akito just doesn't know how to show it. Miyako never grew up to be cold or mean because of her gift (speaking with animals), it became a therapy for her, and she mostly communicates with the bird who Akito speaks to about her daily problems, complaints, etc. I decided to have Yuki and Tohru call each other by first names just cause...

(Setting Chapter 14 of Manga)

Miyako POV

Mother and I made a bet; she said if I could find my father before the new school semester, she would allow me to leave the main Sohma house. Away from, her cruel words, and despicable punishments, yet I cannot help but want the old her to surface again. I know she wonders why I look like him, the father I have never met, I hear her ask the birds these questions. I know he visits the house, my father, and yet I am kept away from the visitors and no one of this estate knows of my existence. Ever since my mother had slipped into such a crazed mental state, she does not even realize her own treatment of me, but this curse binds me to her.

"Miyako" I heard the lowered voice of my mother

"Yes, mother? Is it time?" I ask turning around slowly, as I faced her, it was difficult to tell she was definitely a woman...but raised as a man

"Hehe, as it is Miyako, you have until sunset, but if you happen to find you daddy dearest, do not send the signal until you are certain." Her words rolled off her tongue like venom in a snake's fangs

"Very well, I shall call you Akito-sama, but only if you promise to give me time to break the news." I answered sternly

"Fine…go and find him before I decide otherwise!" She screams pointing to the doors leading to the outside

I give a stiff nod before running off toward the open doors toward the city. I was free for now, but I knew my mother was going to watch me; she was not exactly a very trusting woman. I gave a dry laugh, she really was the worst, but at least she gave me the name of my father unintentionally, she really needs to stop talking to those birds, I found out how to talk to them, because I am mymother'sdaughter, unfortunately or fortunately enough.

I ran on instinct, the birds gave me their guidance I turned a few streets here and there until I came across a dirt path that led into a thick forest, covered with trees. I had to say the scenery was beautiful, but though the sun was high, Akito (mother) was not exactly patient. Soon, cobblestones could be seen and there was the house that practically screamed Sohma…hidden houses I mentally rolled my eyes, definitely defines our family. The afternoon was young, but cold, very cold. I knocked carefully on a piece of wood next to the door.

"Hello?" I called

***Change POV***

Tohru POV

My poor friends they were all sick today! Kyo and Shigure were out playing cards with Arisa and Saki while, Hatsuharu carried Yuki back to the house in his cursed form, the Ox. Hatori was here tending to the rest of the family…unfortunately they transformed into a dog and cat now, luckily Yuki had already turned back…naked…but I turned away in time!

"Tohru-san, I think I heard someone calling at the door." Yuki said quietly, he looked more alert than usual

"Oh then, I'll go get it!" I smiled; maybe we have more visitors I thought happily

"I don't know, weren't expecting any more people…" Yuki said cautiously, "ask Hatori to go with you, so you're safe?" I couldn't refuse him, I needed to do what made my friends happy too. I gave a nod before walking to the next room.

"Hatori-san, Yuki-kun and I, think someone is at the door, if it is not any trouble, will you go with me and see?" I asked

Hatori looked somewhat surprised, but he stood up and waited for me to walk downstairs. I smiled a bit thinking how even though Hatori might look mean, he really is a kind person underneath all that. I reached for the front door and slid it open. Standing on the porch was a girl; her hair was as black as the night sky, pulled back into a Chinese braided bun, held by chopsticks. She wore black skinny jeans, with a form-fitting traditional black shirt on (Traditional Chinese) , Portions of her hair framed her face similar to Yuki's in a certain way, but in another sense she looked more like a female version of Shigure, same skin tone, hair, but smaller frame and her eyes…were two different colors. Gray and a cobalt blue.

"I'm sorry I'm being rude, would you like to come in?!" I said frantically, it was freezing outside

"Yes, and thank you, but I don't think you would be the one considered rude. Actually I was wondering if the Somas lived here? Miss Tohru Honda." She smiled kindly, I blinked, how did she know my name? Unless…

"Yup that's me and this is their house! Are you a member of the Zodiac too?" I asked excitedly

"Well..." I waited for her answer

"Tohru…there are only twelve including the cat, and this person would make fourteen..." Hatori interrupted, he looked terribly serious

"Should we get the others?" I asked him, I was a bit nervous; I definitely did not want her memory erased because of me!

"Yes." Came the solemn answer

"I'll get them, but Hatori, can you please let our guest inside. If you need answers from people, you might not want to make her feel uncomfortable." I told him, before running upstairs.