Hey what's up everybody. Yeah I know I'm late, but tests are finally over yay! Also I decided I better stop rushing things and take the time to look at them and review them. Sorry I guess I took too much time. Sigh it seems I've caught a cold and fever, I swear I think I'm getting like Akito or something haha. I was sick two weeks ago and now again! Oh well it's probably just the weather. Anyways yes! I made this chapter super long, well not super but still pretty damn long. Ok well before I start that it's Q&A time.

Michiko: Uh haha I don't think I rival the anime or manga at all but thanks. That certainly was an ego boost haha, I kid. Thanks though.

Dark Inu Fan: Chicken song? Oh I think I know which song your talking about. Haha that's hilarious!

ArikaMorance: Yes I meant gall, it actually is a word. It means daring or some sort. It also means a swelling of a wound haha ew.

SakuraAngelina: Yeah I know about the whole gender thing. I was planning on having it like that but eh I already made him a guy unintentionally so I had to stick with it. Besides I like the Kureno and Arisa thing very much.

Kay well I think that's it for the Q&A. Anyways I hope you guys enjoy!

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"I dreamt of an angel cradling a small child. It was such a beautiful dream I awoke crying."

Akito sat up quickly as he felt something brush against his forehead. He gazed around the blurry room until his eyes met a pair of anxious hazel eyes.

"I'm sorry Akito-san, did I wake you?" Tohru asked apologetically.

Akito blinked in a haze, trying to remember who exactly was talking to him, "what? Why are you here? What the hell is on my head!" Akito said crankily as he felt something furry and soft rest on his head. He yanked at it roughly and was taken aback that the object was a bright red hat with fur stitched on the rim. To top it all off, there was a big fluffy white ball on the tip of the hat.

"What is this?" Akito poked at the strange item curiously, nudging the snow white cotton ball as if he were a cat.

Tohru began to laugh at his childish interest, "it's a hat, people wear it on Christmas! It's called a Santa Claus hat." She took it away from him and placed it on his head gently, adjusting it a few times before taking a step back to get a good look at the grumpy Akito.

"Perfect! You look adorable!" Tohru grinned.

Akito was flabbergasted by her comment and he clenched his silk sheets tightly as he felt warmth spread on his cheeks, "adorable! What? How dare you I should-" but he was interrupted by Tohru who sat on his bed gingerly.

She chewed the inside of her cheek nervously while blushing, "I, uh, well….you see today is Christmas and I wanted to know if you plan on joining us at the party?" Akito raised his eyebrow while staring at her for a long time, causing her to blush even more.

Finally he spoke, "and what if I don't?"

Tohru's eyes widened, "but you have to! I mean, I really want you to and all the Zodiac members will be there, I hope." Akito seemed unmoved by Tohru's begging as he crossed his arms and gave her a stern look.

"You should feel lucky I'm even allowing you to do this idiotic celebration. Why would I want to spend time with those buffoons?" Akito sneered. Tohru sighed inwardly, she knew it would take a lot to change Akito's mind.

She then smiled to herself as an idea crept into her brain, "well, wouldn't you want to grace everyone with your presence?

This caught his attention, "what?"

Tohru scooted closer to him while smiling, "I mean everyone is expecting you not to come. Why not prove them wrong by coming anyway? The looks on there faces would be priceless don't you think?" Tohru grinned innocently, being around Akito was starting to rub off on her. Although, she was slightly worried for Yuki and the rest of the Zodiac members.

Akito stroked his chin as he thought about her proposition. It would be hilarious if he decided to make a surprised appearance. He smirked to himself as he could imagine the look on Yuki's face when he showed up unannounced.

"Alright, perhaps I shall go, if I feel like it," Akito frowned.

Tohru hopped off the bed while clapping her hands, "yay! I can't wait! It will be fun I promise!"

"I said if I feel like it, get your hopes up if you want, it will be funny seeing them shattered," Akito scoffed while sitting back on his pillow.

Tohru not at all worried by his remark, almost skipped towards the door, "okay!

Akito shook his head as a vein pulsed on his forehead, "I mean that!" He yelled in irritation. The door closed softly and he could here Tohru jumping up and down merrily, whispering some foolish nonsense. He growled while stomping towards the door and opening it to find Tohru doing some sort of victory dance.

"Stop it before I change my mind!" Akito yelled.

Tohru squeaked while bumping into a fern, "I'm s-sorry!" She bowed before scurrying down the hallway.

Akito rolled his eyes while looking up at the ceiling, "just take me now, please."

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Ring! Ring!

Ayame glanced at the annoying contraption called a Telephone and reached for it delicately, making sure not to tear the light blue fabric he was holding.

"Moshi Moshi! Ayame Sohma's fantasy shop, where all your fantasies come true!" He chanted while balancing the phone on his shoulder.

"Ayame-san?" called a soft voice at the end of the receiver.

"TOHRU! My love! How are you?" Ayame chimed.

"Love? Well, anyways, I was wondering, are you coming to the Christmas party tonight?

Ayame laughed, "of course!" He sighed as he placed a hand over his chest, "how romantic! A party to unite lovers in the beauty of winter!"

"L-lovers?" Tohru stuttered, even though she was on the phone, Ayame could feel the heat radiate from Tohru's cheeks.

"I'm sorry Tohru-chan, I'm rambling again. What did you call for?"

"Um, well, I called to ask if the..well you know. That thing, is it ready?"

Ayame went blank for a moment until realization hit him, "oh! Yes, the thing you wanted me to finish. Ah yes, it's almost done, I just have to do some finishing touches. Tohru-chan, I must say you are a very skilled sewer. You really should come help me in my shop sometime, I could use the help."

"M-me? Help you make those beautiful dresses? Oh I couldn't possibly-"

"Nonsense! I insist! Also, before the party starts I need you to come over to my shop. I have a present I would like to give you."

"A present? Oh my, you shouldn't have Ayame-san-"

"Oh hush, I made it already so you have to come, I command you," Ayame smirked, not at all bothered by his assertiveness.

"O-ok, I'll be there to pick up the "thing" and your present, bye!"

"Bye, bye Tohru-chan," Ayame said, hanging up before Tohru could even have a chance to say anything.

Tohru stared into the phone, " a present from Ayame-san? I wonder what it could be?"

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Hatori sat at his desk scribbling something on a piece of paper. He rested his forehead on the palm of his hand while staring at the festive pencil Tohru had given him. He didn't like the eraser too much though. It was shaped as a bright Christmas hat and it was annoying to erase with but Tohru had given it to him so he couldn't throw the eraser away, even though he was tempted to.

"Always working so hard Hatori-san, poor thing" a voice mumbled, causing Hatori to jump in surprise. Ren grinned as she walk towards him, swaying her hips slightly.

Hatori grimaced, he had had a long day and he really didn't have the patience to deal with Ren.

"Yes, Ren-san, can I help you?" Hatori grumbled, not bothering to look up from his papers.

"I've run out of pills and I need my monthly check-up," Ren frowned while placing her arm across her waist. Hatori motioned for her to come and sit on the patient's bed as he took out his tools.

"You know your not allowed in this part of the Main House, you could have just called me to come over," Hatori scolded as Ren sat down on the bed.

"Yes, but I needed the exercise. Besides, I wanted to see all the lovely decorations Honda-kun has put up. They really are lovely," Ren smiled tediously.

As Hatori did his usual routine check-up he looked up at Ren, "you've met Tohru-san?"

"Hmm, yes. She's quite a lovely girl, isn't she? A lovely girl in a house full of men though. I questioned what she is kept here for," Ren grinned as she cocked her head to the side.

Hatori frowned, agitated he quickly finished the check-up and handed her a bottle of pills, "here, you may leave now." He was about to turn away but felt a hand wrap around his wrist.

"Why are you so cold to me Hatori?" Ren murmured while pulling him towards her to run a hand across his cheek.

"You may leave now, Ren-san " Hatori frowned angrily.

"Why do you care so much for Akito, when I have so much more to offer?" Ren whispered while planting her lips on his own.

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"Tohru-kun!" Shigure yelped merrily, almost causing Tohru to fall off the latter she was balancing on. Tohru had been hanging up Christmas decorations for the party until a certain unusually happy Shigure interrupted her.

"Y-yes?" She answered while steadying herself on the latter.

Shigure not bothering to help her smiled widely, "oh this whole Christmas party thing is so wonderful! Winter debauchery! How stimulating I must say!"

Tohru blinked curiously, "debauchery?" She descended from the latter to face him, "well I'm glad you like it." Shigure nodded while looking around the festive room. Somehow Tohru had managed to find a Christmas tree which was beautifully decorated with red and crystal ornaments that were the shape of the Zodiac animals. How she managed to find those was beyond a mystery.

"Yes you've turned this place into a winter wonderland!"

Tohru blushed, "no, really I-"

"Although, there is one thing missing," Shigure mused.

Tohru's eyes widened, "really! What?"

"You forgot the mistletoe," he grinned slyly while hanging the white berried plant over both their heads. Tohru stared up at the plant, dumbfounded that she forgot about such an important item while Shigure puckered his lips at Tohru. Suddenly there was a loud wham as Shigure fell to the floor.

"O-oh my!" Tohru squeaked in surprise at the swirlly-eyed Shigure who lay on the floor with a bump on his head.

"Really, Shigure, must you always be such a letch?" Yuki sighed while cracking his sore knuckles.

Shigure stood up quickly as cartoon tears ran down his face, "ouch! That really hurt Yuki-kun!"

"Trust me, that hurt me more that it hurt you. Your abnormally large head almost broke my hand," Yuki frowned while rubbing his hand.

"How are you feeling, Yuki-kun? Shouldn't you be in bed?" Tohru interrupted their bickering.

Yuki smiled, "I'm fine, I needed to stretch that's all."

"I'm relieved," as both of them continued to smile at each other, Shigure was in the background still crying his cartoon tears and whining that they shouldn't ignore him. Tohru quickly turned to Shigure to help him with his wound. Yuki rolled his eyes at the childish hound before gazing about the decorated room.

"Wow, you've done a great job," Yuki commented as Tohru nursed Shigure's wound.

"You think?" Tohru smiled, also looking about the room.

"Yeah, it's great," he smiled before hearing the chuckling of Shigure who dangled the mistletoe over Yuki and Tohru's heads.

Yuki began to blush, "would you cut it out!"

"Oh dear!" Tohru frowned as Yuki prepared to give Shigure another bump on his head.

"What's this? Is our prince blushing? Come now Yuki-kun, a boy of your age needs to experience the joys of manhood!" Shigure stated proudly while giving the mistletoe another shake.

"Manhood? W-w-what are you talking about? Get that thing away from me!" Yuki stammered while glancing at Tohru who cocked head to the side in confusion.

He turn to face her quickly and waved his arms enthusiastically, "It's not like I'm saying I wouldn't Honda-san! I just, well, um, you see!" Yuki rambled as the blush on his cheeks began to turn a dark pink.

"You know you want tooooo," Shigure sang as he shook the mistletoe over Yuki's head again.

"I said stop it!" Yuki growled while trying to take the plant away from Shigure. Tohru, already lost in the conversation just laughed at the two.

A pair of raven eyes watched from a window in the corner of the room at the trio's gaiety. How stupid and loud they were Akito thought as his gaze rested on Tohru. His ears tingled at her joyous laughter and a deep flame burned into his chest. She rarely laughed when they were together. Why did she only laugh when she was with them? Was he not good enough for her? He grunted while walking down the dim lit hallway, already he felt a splitting headache coming on. He wouldn't go to his room though, he was sick of that place. Akito trudged around the Main House, not sure where exactly he was going. His feet led him to Hatori's office and without knocking, Akito let himself in. The scene before him made his blood run cold and his eyes wide in horror. Ren was kissing Hatori! Hatori glanced out of the corner of his eye and inwardly swore. How was he going to explain this mess?

"WHAT THE HELL IS SHE DOING HERE?" Akito yelled as Hatori pushed away the vixen roughly while wiping his lips with his sleeve.

"Akito-sa-" Hatori began while trying to place a hand on Akito's shoulder.

"Get away from me! Don't touch me!" Akito hissed while staring at Ren who smirked nefariously.

"Such a temper, how could you possibly be Akira's son?" Ren scoffed.

Akito's eyes widened as he shook with rage, " you shut up! How dare you talk about him? How dare you speak his name!"

Ren frowned in anger," a child like you doesn't have the authority to tell me who I can love! Akira and I have a sacred bond you couldn't possibly comprehend!" Ren shouted proudly.

"What bond? You cheap whore!" Akito growled as he clenched his knuckles until they turned a deadly white.

"Ha! You call me a whore? You filthy brat! I'm not the one who had half the Zodiac lay in my bed! You disgust me! There is no love in this house, only sin! What would Akira say?"

Akito's breathe caught in his throat as he trembled with an uncontrollable rage. His veins seemed like they were about to explode from his skin.

"Ren, I said leave now!" Hatori growled with much conviction.

She only cackled in response," you have no say in this! Your not the responsible one!" She chuckled," you who also laid in Akito's bed as well. This house is tainted because of this child! Poor Akira must be turning in his grave right now." Before Ren could say anymore, Akito lunged towards her.

Wrapping his fingers around her frail neck he yelled, "YOU'RE THE ONE WHO'S TAINTED! NOT ME! YOUR NOT THE DOTING WIFE YOU SAY YOU ARE! IT'S YOUR FAULT THAT THIS WHOLE PLACE IS FUCKING MESSED UP! WHAT BOND? SO WHAT, YOU SLEPT WITH HIM, THAT'S NO FUCKING BOND! LOVE? THERE ISN'T ANY PARENTAL LOVE, IF THAT'S WHAT YOUR TALKING ABOUT! IT'S YOUR FAULT THAT I'M THIS WAY!" Ren gave a strangled gasp as she tried to pry Akito's hands from her throat.

"Akito, stop! Your going to kill her!" Hatori yelled while wrenching Akito away from Ren.

"So! Let her die! Let the bitch whore die!" Akito roared while trying to break away from Hatori's hold.

Ren panted while cradling her bruised neck, "yes, let me die. Let me die so I can be reunited with my beloved, my Akira!" Akito stopped his fussing to stare at her hatefully.

Ren stood up as her long midnight hair shielded her eyes," scream and kick all you want but it will not break the bond Akira and I have. Your love is fake, ours was real and still is! You demand to be loved but it's not a real love. This family has no love at all, it's fake! Your love for Akira is fake! Whatever is in that box…" she paused while lifting her head to look at him with deranged eyes, "is fake."

Akito finally felt himself crack as he let out a terrible cry, "GET OUT! GET OUT! I HATE YOU! GET OUT!" Two maids ran in and saw the crazed Akito and quickly grabbed Ren who smiled maliciously at Akito before walking out. Akito panted while pushing Hatori away and fell to the floor as tears streamed down his cheeks.

He began to pound the floor with his fists, "why? Why? WHY?" He shouted while clenching his forehead as more tears ran down his cheeks. Hatori took Akito's already bruised hands in his own as he pet his head gently.

"Why does she only ever say mean things?" Akito wailed as Hatori picked him up and cradled him.

"All she ever says are mean things…" Akito trailed while burying his head into Hatori's jacket, soaking it in his tears. Hatori was at a loss of words and could only cradle the boy to console him. The same boy who had damaged his eye, the same boy who made him erase his true love's memories, the same boy that he told he would always protect. And he would because, all he had left was Akito. Because, all they had left was Akito.

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Well hoped you enjoyed it! I'm not entirely sure if they have that Santa Claus hat over there but if they don't well it's my fanfic so leave me alone. Anyways next chapter is the Christmas party! Expect the unexpected and a whole lotta Fruit Basket craziness! Especially from Shigure and Ayame…oh I can see the disaster now! Anyways happy reading! Thanks for the wonderful reviews! Woooo 200, yeah!