River of Love
By: Chibi Silver Neko
Summary: First attempt at Shigure x Tohru. Shigure has always been fond Tohru, whom he calls his 'little flower'. But what happens when his brotherly instincts slowly turn into love? Shigure x Tohru fluff.
Silver:Yay! This story is still popular! -grins-Anyways, my thanks goes out to my reviewers and my readers. Thank you!
- lid0ol.fantaSee.gurl - - I hope you enjoy this chapter. Alot things is happening between Tohru's friends and Shigure. Quite wierd, actually.
Dae-chan - Thank you. This chapter is getting deeper into Tohru and Shii's bond now.
Kiwadoi Seiitsu - n.n I hope you enjoy my update.
XdearestX - Don't confuse yourself now. I'm thinking up an explanation now for the curse being lifted and . . . this chapter will explain part of it.
Talie - Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the chapter and as far as the baby's name goes, I haven't a clue, yet. I'm still picking and looking through a list of names. Have any suggestions? About the twins . . . She might have twins. I think I'll make her have twins . . . Since Shigure likes to 'naughty' with Tohru. -sweatdrops-
FurubaFmaNarutoHngFan - Thank you. A little bit of Shigure had to rub off on her at some point in time. So, I decided to make Tohru a little bit naughty. n.n
Nozomulover - I'm sure they'll be VERY surprised. -sweatdrops- Enjoy the story.
Kaegoe - Yep, all of us are free to hug the Sohmas! n.n YAY! -glomps Hatsuharu and Momiji without having them change- Yayness! n.n -stares at all of your voodoo dolls- I see . . . -looks around before pulling one of Hatori- Want one of Ha'ri? So you can torture the sexy dragon?
Yashas-baby16 - I'm glad the curse is lifted too. Now that leaves all of the Jyuunishi free to live happy lives.
Midnight 1987 - Um . . . What's with the leash on Shigure? -sweatdrops at Shigure, who tugs at the leash- Don't worry, here's the update. Be happy! -smiles nervously- Please be happy?
Lady Kayanne - Thank you! I hope you enjoy the next chapters. n.n
Thanks for reviewing,everyone! May you all enjoy a life of bliss, while watching Fruits Basket or reading it. n.nDisclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket, much less Shigure. What a cruel world . . .
" . . . " - talking
' . . . ' - thinking
Italics - dreams or flashbacks
bold - Shigure's dog instincts (Go Doggie!)
OOC - Out of Character
A/N - Shigure maybe a little OOC, but it goes well with his struggling feelings for Tohru.
2nd A/N - Since Akito is a female and there is a strong sexual attraction between her and Shigure, there will be alot of sexual themes. Just skip over it if you don't like it.
3rd A/N - This will also have swearing because of Kyo-chan's bad mouth. n.n
4rth A/N - This is also rated for . . . Shigure's bad mouth, when he's extremely angry or when he is in protective mode.
ChapterTwenty
She raised an eyebrow, her blue eyes staring warily at the dark haired male sitting next to Tohru. Arisa brushed back her sandy blonde bangs as Tohru nervously fidgeted and Shigure kept close to her. Hana was there as well. Her dark violet eyesregarded Shigure with suspicion. Holding a warm cup of tea to her lips, Hanajima Saki sipped the sweet tasting liquid gracefully.
"You called, saying you had something to tell us. Shigure-san? Tohru-chan?" Hana asked, looking at the inu and the onigiri.
Tohru chewed on her lip nervously, gripping the hem of her blue skirt, "A-ano . . . "
Uo noticed the nervousness on her friend's face. The Yankee leaned forward, getting closer to Tohru. She placed a hand on Tohru's head.
"Tohru, whatever it is, you can trust us. We won't get mad at you." Arisa said, ruffling her Tohru's hair before turning to you, "But as for you, Mr. I-love-hentai." The sandy blonde haired Yankee narrowed her eyes at Shigure, earning a nervous laugh from Tohru's lover.
Hana raised an eyebrow, "If it's something bad . . . We won't ever forgive you for hurting our little Tohru." The Goth finished.
"Got it?" Uo glared darkly at him, raising her fistup to hisface.
Shigure sweatdropped, putting on one of his ever playful smiles, "Now now, ladies. Our news is nothing bad. So, just calm down, ok?" The Inu replied, raising his hands in defense.
Tohru put a hand to her mouth, trying to stifle a giggle. Seeing her Inu cower in front her two best friends was a funny sight. Her giggle met the trio's ear, making them turn their heads to her. Hana and Uo both smiled, their faces becoming more gentle. Shigure chuckled, resting hischeek on his hand.
"What's so funny, Tohru-chan?" Uo asked, trying to restrain from laughing herself.
"It's-it's y-you and . .. " Tohru gasped, trying to speak in between giggles, "H-hana-chan arguing w-w-with . . . Sh-shii-ch-chaaan."
"I-it's just so f-funny." She managed to choke out.
Shigure's eyes widened and crossed his arms, pretendingto pout, "Tohru-chan, I can't believe you laughed at me. That hurts my feelings." He replied in a mock hurt tone.
But of course, that onlymade Tohru upsetand his little flower took it quite literally. Tohru's blue-green eyes slowly filled tears and she grabbed his grey robe.
"Shii-chan, please don't be upset. I didn't mean to laugh at you. Gomen . . . " Tohru pleaded.
Hana and Uo glared darkly at him, feeling their Onigiri's sudden sadness. Shigure mentally cursed himself, forgetting about Tohru being very emotional.
"Tohru-chan, don't cry." The Inu whispered, pulling Tohru into a hug, "I wasn't really hurt by you laughing at me."
He planted a kiss on her forehead, rubbing her back. The Inu buried his face in her hair, mumbling words of comfort as Hana and Uo's anger disappeared. Both of Tohru's friends exchanged confusedlooks, both girls confused at Tohru's sudden mood change.
"Something odd is going on here." Uo replied, crossing her arms, "I have never seen Tohru cry over you being playful like that . . . "
"That's right." Hana glared at Shigure, who was comforting their best friend, ready to send electric waves at him, "Tohru's sudden mood change is quite . . . strange."
Her blue eyes narrowed as she glared at Shigure, "What the hell did you do to Tohru-chan!" Uo growled, baring her teeth.
Shigure gritted his teeth, restraining his anger as his eyebrow twitched in irritation. He kept his arms around Tohru as she continued to cry.
"You did something to her and we want to know what!" The Yankee growled lowly, leaning in close.
Mate . . . hurt . . .
Defend . . .
Shigure's instinct flared to life once more, ready to challenge Uo's own anger. The Sohma curse might have been broken, but Shigure's dog instinct still remained apart of him.
"I did nothing!" Shigure snarled, baring his own teeth at his flower's friend, "I would never do anything to hurt her!"
Hana winced slightly, feeling Shigure's and Uo's electric signals clash. Both of their waves were strong, but Shigure's seemed to be more powerful. Especially when it was bonded with-
'Tohru's?' The Electric Wave Girl gasped quietly, looking over at Tohru and Shigure, 'Shigure-san's electric signal . . . '
The Inu's wave seemed to be one with Tohru's gentle wave, mingling with it. His electric signals crackled in defense, covering Tohru's. Saki narrowed her eyes, sensing a third electric signal emitting from her friend.
'This new signal . . . ' Hana thought to herself as Uo and Shigure continued to growl and argue with each other, 'It's strong like Shigure-san's, but yet gentle like Tohru's . . . '
The Goth frowned, deep inconcentration. The third electric signal was connected to Tohru and Shigure, bonding the Inu and the Onigiri together.
"Uo, stop!" Hana yelled, immediately rising toher feet.
Uo and Shigure were both leaning so close to each other, practically wanting to rip the other's throat out. The Yankee whipped her head to gaze at Hana.
"What is it, Hanajima?" She asked, anger in her voice.
"Don't argue with Shigure anymore." The black haired girl replied.
"Why?" Uo glared at her, "He did something to Tohru! Don't I have a right to protect her?"
"Hai, we do, Uo." Hana replied calmly, "But if you had my powers, you would sense how strong Shigure-san's waves are."
"Waves?" Uo blinked in confusion and glanced at the Novelist.
"Shigure-san's waves are strong and protective. They're mingling with Tohru's gentle ones, becoming one . . . When two waves do that, that means the two people, giving them off, are soul mates."
Tohru's tall friend was at a loss for words, completely confused. She understood the soul mate part, but the whole explanation with the electric waves was confusing. Hana slowly walked over to Shigure and Tohru, Shigure growling at her while holding Tohru close.
Hanajima placed a hand on Tohru's shoulder, sensing her friend's wave more, "And this third wave . . . "
Shigure growled protectively, glaring at the dark haired girl for touching his flower.
Protect . . .
Defend . . . Family . . .
His instincts yelled, causing Shigure to bare his teeth at her. Tohru cringed slightly, gripping her Inu's robe.
"Shii . . . chan . . . " She whispered, shuddering.
Hana slowly moved her hand, following the direct location of the third wave. Her hand came to rest on Tohru's stomach, where the wave flared the most. Shigure settled Tohru into his lap completely as he quickly covered Tohru's stomach with his own arm, brushing Hana's hand away.
"Tohru is pregnant." Was Hana's reply.
Uo's eyes widened and she stared at Tohru, "Pregnant? That explains her mood swings . . . But that still doesn't Shigure's sudden anger . . . "
"It's simple." Hana looked at her second friend, "You and I feel the need to protect Tohru-chan from everything, do we not?"
"Yea . . . " The yankee scratched her head in confusion.
"Well, Shigure feels the need to protect Tohru and the baby." Hana stood straight, looking at Tohru and Shigure, "And your yelling caused Shigure's protectiveness flare to life. I'd hate to see what would happen if there was truly a challenge between you two."
Uo crossed her arms, smirking, "Heh, I'd probably win." She replied.
The blonde woman looked over at Shigure, "Hey, pervy, no need to protect her from us."
Shigure's shoulders relaxed as Tohru finally drifted off to sleep, his instincts becoming calm once again. The Inu let out a heavy sigh, planting a kiss on his lover's forehead before looking up at the two women.
"Gomen, ladies. I didn't mean to act the way I did." He whispered, his dark eyes drooping slightly.
"There's no need to apologize, Shigure-san." Hana placed a gently hand on the dark haired Sohma's shoulder, "We would've done the same way if Tohru were with us."
Uo let out a laugh, coming to Shigure's other side, "You definitely proved your worthiness of her, Pervy."
Shigure raised an eyebrow, "Did I? Or are you saying that just because Tohru-chan is pregnant?"
Arisa narrowed her eyes again, sensing his challenge, "Is that a challenge, Oh almighty Knight-shining-armor?"
Shigure's instincts flickered slightly, rising to the Yankee's dare, "Maybe."
Hana crossed her arms, sending her electric signals atthe both of them, shocking them.
"Yeow!" Both Uo and Shigure jumped slightly at the numbing feeling.
"No fighting while Tohru-chan is pregnant." She replied.
"Ehehe . . . Yes, Ma'am!" They said in unison.
Japanese Words and any other words
-san - Used at the end of one's name in respect.
-chan - Used at the end of a youg child's or girl's name that is close with one.
Inu - Dog
Onigiri - Riceball
Ano - Um
Hentai - Perverted (it could also mean talking about sex)
Yankee - Arisa (Uo)'s name in school given to her by her classmates because she used to be in a gang. (It also maybe because of her carrying a lead pipe around at times too)
Shii-chan - Shigure's nickname, given to him by the younger Jyuunishi (mainly Momiji).
Note - About Hana and Uo owning Tohru, they don't own her, I just put Tohru as theirs because they are very protective of her. -sweatdrops- Not even I would cross them on a bad day, just to talk to Tohru.
Silver: I hope you all have enjoyed this chapter. Leave a review on your way out. Ja'ne and see you next chapter!