Here we are with yet ANOTHER chapter lol. I hope you all enjoyed my last one ((I know I did)). hahaha yeah so there was your little break from sadness! this one unfortunately is kinda sad but hey it's the 6th book. I hope you all with enjoy it. To Tenshi: ahahaha yeah u hit the nail on the head there. and mortified indeed! aahah thanks for reading my stuff! you are like my #1 reader/fan! THANK YOU!

Me: you know, youd be a very interesting maid, kyo-kun.

Kyo: o shut up.

Disclaimer: Are these really necessary? I think after 11 chapters, you all know I don't own fruits basket. if you don't then that's pretty sad… JK JK!!

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The Transformation

Here comes my decision… Should I?

Here I am at the 6th book now… What should I do? As much as I hate ruining big scenes, I can't help but want to just be there. I said before I wanted to help as much I as can but can I really? I starred down at the cover of volume six, the magical rock in my hand. What should I do? There's only one way to find out…

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When I got there, Tohru, Yuki and Kyo had already gone out. Shigure welcomed me and ushered me into the house and out of the rain. I sat at the table waiting patiently for the trio to come back. Minutes seemed to pass like hours as I starred out the window. I tried watching some tv but my mind wouldn't focus on it.

"Emily-san?" I heard Yuki's voice.

"Hi, guys," I greeted them but then was rudely interrupted by the coming of Kagura.

Her face was really, and I mean really creepy, as she said, "Open it." Shigure then politely and cleverly kicked them out of the house.

Yuki invited me to join him and Tohru to the secret base but I declined and decided to go upstairs. I watched them all leave from the window. I decided to take a nap, seeing how I'd need this rest for later. This nap only lasted about fifteen minutes or so before I was aroused by the sounds of people downstairs. I came down to everyone chatting, Kyo being awkward of course, and Tohru making tea.

"Ah, you must be Emily Reen-san?" Kazuma said when he saw me.

"Yes, and you must be Kazuma Sohma-sensei," I said politely.

"Yes, I am, it's a pleasure to meet you," he replied, smiling kindly.

"Pleasure's all mine," I said. He too was very handsome. I can see why Hana has hots for him.

"Kyo-kun, aren't you gonna say something?" Shigure said.

But Kyo just got up and left, Kazuma soon following him. Kagura remarked how Kyo doesn't want to be seen happy in front of Yuki. I watched Yuki look out the window at this. The rest of the evening passed by slowly. After Kyo and Kazuma's talk, I saw Kagura eavesdropping on Shigure and Kazuma. She looked startled by my sudden appearance but I gave her a reassuring smile and joined her. After a few moments, I quietly suggested that we go to our rooms. Kagura agreed without a word. I tiptoed to my room and sank back against the door once I closed it. I stayed like that for a while until I heard Kazuma's request of Tohru's time later. I peeked out my door but Tohru was already heading downstairs. I walked over to the window and slightly pushed aside the curtains. After a few moments, Kyo and Kazuma's talk was already starting to get heated. It was coming.

I bolted down the stairs just in time to see Tohru exiting the house. "Toh—"

She didn't hear me and was soon outside. I ran after her but I was too late. Kazuma was pulling off the bracelet by the time I was near her.

It was like time was moving in slow-mo. But it felt like it was in pieces… Kyo's bracelet flew effortlessly into the air… Kazuma's stern yet concerned face… Kyo's insane frightened face as a terrible odor filled the air…

Then Kyo shrieked, "DON'T LOOK AT ME!!!"

He buckled to his knees, groaning, as his flesh began to bubble and become darker. His back became hunched and his eyes changed. They became silted and an eerie shade of purple. The rotting odor filled the air. I had to fight the insane urge to gag as I watched, rooted to the spot with fear and shock. Reading about it does not compare to actually seeing it in person. The anime came pretty close but it was still not compared to this.

Then there was Tohru, eyes wide and face pale with fright. Just standing there. Her expression tore at my heart. I felt hot tears brim the sides of my eyes as she said quietly, "Kyo…kun?"

And then he vanished. Flew up and vanished into the woods.

I could barely hear Kazuma's voice. All I could look at was Tohru. I heard Kazuma ask, "Does it frighten you?" But before anything else could happen I started to scream.

"Tohru!" I screamed at her. Her blank face glanced at me. I felt my knees cave in and then I was on the wet ground yelling. "Tohru! Tohru! Go! You must go!" Tears were pouring out of my eyes and I was trembling all over. I hated the way my voice sounded, shrill and insane. "You must go to him! Go, Tohru! "Only YOU can do it! Go, damnit, go!" I couldn't stop heaving and sobbing. "Go bring him back! Go help him! NOW! GET OUT OF HERE AND GO!"

Tohru's eyes widened even more and with that she ran off into the woods.

Meanwhile, I was clutching my sides, my lungs aching from my uncontrollable sobbing. It hurt so much… but this was nowhere near the pain Kyo was in. All I could think about was them. His form flashed through my mind along with Tohru's face. I cried even harder, the rain pouring down on me, soaking me through. Poor Kyo… Poor Tohru… There was nothing I could do. Nothing except watch. I felt weak and powerless and even more of an intruder than ever. The tears wouldn't stop. They poured down my face like a rushing river. I rocked slightly, still clutching my sides. I yelled at her… I watched him… and now I'm here on my knees crying like a baby… doing nothing

I felt a slightly trembling hand on my shoulder. "E-Emily-san?"

It was Yuki. Yuki was here. I looked up at him, stunned. How pathetic I must look.

His face was sad, slightly stunned himself, and concerned. "You'll… You'll get sick out here. Please come back inside."

I nodded and shakily got up. He grabbed my arm to help keep my balanced and he brought me inside the house. My mind went blank and I barely noticed that he led me to his room. I sat down in a corner, hugging my knees. I've somehow managed to stop crying. I starred blankly at a paper clip on the floor. He stood over by the window, gazing out at the dismal scenery outside.

"Yu…Yuki," I found myself saying. My voice was hoarse and shaky.

"Hm?" He glanced through his mop of a haircut at me.

"You… just now… you saw… saw her as… a woman…right?"

Yuki's eyes widened. "Yes…I did." He looked down at his hands, unable to say much.

"As… a mother?"

His widened stare fell back on me. "Y-yeah…"

"What…what about me?" I chanced looking away from the paper clip and back at him.

He looked numb from my question. After he recuperated a little, Yuki walked over and sat down next to me. He hesitated for a moment before saying, "I see you as a woman too."

"I… I'm not worthy as such," I choked. Tears started to drip out again.

"Yes, you are," Yuki said softly. "You cried for them. Both of them. You encouraged her to go after him. You did a lot tonight, Emily-san."

I put my head down in my knees, crying still. "N-no…"

"Yes," Yuki said. "I saw you as a woman too… but…"

I turned my head slightly to look up at him.

"But you're…" Yuki trailed off for a moment. "Different… more like… somewhere on the same level as me…" I waited for him to continue. "I'm… I'm not amazing like everyone says I am. I kind of suck. I… I always wanted someone to see eye level with me. That's sort of impossible but you… you seem to understand. You know about me. All of me. You're a woman but you're… different from Tohru. A different type…"

I rose my head and just starred at him. "Yuki…"

"I'm… I'm sorry," Yuki said quietly. Do my eyes deceive me or is that a tear?

"No, it's ok," I said quickly. "Yuki… Yuki, I…" Without really thinking about it, I pulled him into a tight hug. I waited for the inevitable poof to sound, cherishing this moment…

Nothing happened.

I pulled away, shocked. Yuki was equally surprised. He glanced down at him but there was nothing rat-ish about him. He was still Yuki.

"That's… that's weird," he said puzzled.

"Maybe it's because I'm not from this world," I suggested. "Perhaps the rules don't apply to me."

Yuki smiled his gorgeous smile. "I'm glad." This time he hugged me.

Tears swam in my eyes again. "Yuki, I love you… I've always loved you. Since book one."

He leaned back a bit, still smiling. Then, his soft slender lips met mine and he kissed me.

And I kissed back, knowing full well Kyo was cradled in Tohru's arms right now just as the sun peeked in.

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Author's note: sadness right? well it is the 6th book. I felt so bad for all of them! and I'm the one writing this! well I'm going to bed. See you next time!! REVIEW!!

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