Before I start the story, I'd just like to say that I did some research on the Fruits Basket manga (since it's coming out February of 2004 in North America ^_^) And found out the two Juunishi characters left out of the anime *are* introduced in the manga. Soo, I will hopefully read the manga and add those characters *eventually* (Since the manga will be coming out bimonthly, it might take me a while to actually read about them)
Kita's Invasion
Disclaimer: Although I'm in utter love with these folks, I don't own them. Hmm, I don't own much, really. Just a lap top, some paper, a tube of Neosporin… Yup, that's about it. So, while I hope you enjoy my story, I don't own anything I don't own… That pretty much sums it up.
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"Where is Shigure?!?" His publisher stood their pathetically, tears running down her face. "His work was due three days ago!!"
Kyou and I just kind of ignored her… poor lady. I hope she doesn't commit suicide. She's always got that kinda look, ya know? Ah well, she'll get the work sooner or later.
"What do you mean I wouldn't like anything you like to do?!" Oh yeah, I got a talent for speech alright. And look at those debating skills!
"What I mean is you wouldn't find any interest in fighting!" Kyou threw himself back on the ground, crossing his arms. Hah, like I wouldn't enjoy fighting… It's all about the Jackie Chan!!! *inserts DVD and listens while typing*
"You don't know that! Maybe I *do* like it!! Hmph, give people a chance before singling them out!" Hah, I showed him!
"I…umm…"
Hah, I made Kyou speechless! I stood up, moving my hands in front of me and wobbling around on my feet like Jackie Chan in *Legend of the Drunken Master*.
"Stop that, you look like an idiot!" Kyou grabbed my wrists so I would stop moving. All that acting drunk made me dizzy. I fell forward into Kyou's chest. Hehehe, I'm so sly.
Kyou opened his arms out as far as they could go, getting as far away from a hug as possible.
"Drunken… boxing…" I muttered into his chest. Blah, getting dizzy is the worst.
"What the hell are you talking about?" Kyou took my shoulders and pulled me away from him.
"Oh… it's nothing!" I guess I've watched too many movies! Ah hahaha… I smiled and stepped away. "You know what? The president of Iceland eats fish every day."
"Uhh…"
"I just thought I'd say something to break the ice!" ^_^ *sigh* I turned around and paced around the room.
Kyou plopped back on the ground and turned on the TV.
Being the authoress, and having special powers, I was able to understand Japanese. (Duh, that's how I communicated with the Sohmas!) On the screen was anime waiting to be devoured by me.
"EEEEK!!" I sat happily next to Kyou, staring at the screen.
Oh no! I fell asleep! Slowly I opened my eyes to see the ceiling. I missed all that wonderful anime!! As I sat up, I realized I wasn't the only one taking a nap. Tohru and Yuki had come back and were fast asleep next to me. Alongside Tohru were Uo and Hana, cuddling up to Tohru as if she were a teddy bear. On my other side was… Shigure?!? What happened to Kyou?? Frantically I searched the room to see him lying at my feet.
I hopped into the kitchen (literally) and began throwing together an Americanized meal. Ah, the splendid joy of Macaroni 'n Cheese and hot dogs! I put together the quick… rather unhealthy… meal together and placed it on the table. "Rise and shine, it's time for dinner!" I chanted happily, bending over Shigure.
He reached out and grabbed me, pulling me down on top of him.
"Wah! Let go!" What the hell was I complaining about? Shigure was cuddling up to me, still half way asleep. Woo buddy was I in heaven or what! But still, a girl's gotta act modest. "Lecher!"
"Huh?" O_O Yuki woke up, eyes threatening to pop out of socket. He stood up and kicked the top of Shigure's head. "Let go of her, old man."
"Ow ow ow. Who are you calling an old man?" Shigure opened his eyes, still clinging to me. He was suffocating me against his chest, a sure way to die in bliss. ^_^
"What's this?" Kyou was standing over the table, staring down at the food. "It doesn't look edible." He grabbed one of the hot dog wieners and flopped it around in his hands. "Are we supposed to *eat* this?" T_T
"Ah, yes, it's food from my country!" I mumbled into Shigure's shoulder.
It seemed like he had just noticed me squashed against him like that. "Ooh, Kita, I didn't realize you felt that way!" ^_^ He loosened his hold on me and allowed me to stand up. Hana was staring at us weirdly.
"Who is this?" The little lock of hair straightened at the top of her head, and I could tell she was researching my aura. Hmm… I wonder what it looks like…
"Hey, what's going on? Is it time to eat yet?" Uo was waking up along with Tohru.
"I'm sorry! I haven't cooked yet! Let me go do that this instant—"
"Calm down, Tohru, Kita already served dinner," Yuki calmly pointed out. Everyone sat at the table, looking at the food as if it were mold. (Except for me and Uo. Mmm, I love hot dogs and mac 'n cheese. Nummy!)
I was the first to take a bite of the hot dog, proving it wasn't poisonous.
Kyou gloomily lifted a spoon full of macaroni and let it plop back down into the bowl. "Are you sure it's edible? It doesn't look any better than leeks."
"It's not green is it?!" Yuki scolded, taking a bite.
Uo grabbed Kyou's spoon, loaded it with macaroni, and shoved it in his mouth. "Chew, swallow, enjoy!"
Kyou's face turned red as he swallowed. Oh well, I guess this particular family didn't enjoy my *exotic* tastes.
I cleaned the dishes, letting Tohru head off to work with Uo and Hana accompanying her.
"We will see you at school tomorrow," Hana said with her farewell. "Have a safe evening."
"Yeah, take care!" Uo gave a big smile and walked out the door, laughing at something Hana said.
Shigure had left the room, leaving Yuki, Kyou and myself alone. Woot!
"Shut up, rat! I'll challenge you right now!"
"Baka neko." (Hehe, he has some good come backs, ne?)
Kyou drew back his hand, ready to strike at Yuki. Yuki began to counter-act, bringing his arm towards Kyou.
"HEY!" I shouted, my arms crossed over my chest. I gave them that look… yeah, you know? The look nearly ever teacher, parent and babysitter has perfected. That look saying "stop it before I shove my shoe down your throat".
Both stopped in their stances like statues, only moving their heads to stare at me in disbelief.
"Didn't anyone teach you not to wrestle in the house? Holy Cheesus, you two act like three year old brats!" Okay, so I wasn't being the most sincere of all people, but po-lease. When two teenagers fight for no damn reason, it becomes tiring.
Unless they took off their shirts. Yeah, that'd make it a whole lot more interesting.
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"Yes, she hugged all of us and nobody transformed," Shigure said into the phone, almost too seriously. "Should we tell Akito?"
"Akito can't stand for anything being kept secret from him. I'll tell him tonight. Tomorrow I plan to visit."
"Ooh, Tori, I'm so excited. Are you coming to see me?" ^_^ Shigure giggled into the phone.
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The next morning, I was the first one to wake up. I arched my back and did my morning aerobics before showering and dressing into the uniform that had *magically* appeared in my suit case. ^_~
I combed through my wet hair and let it air dry. It wound itself into curly waves before the time I had reached the kitchen.
"Good morning!" Tohru exclaimed, tying the apron around her waist.
"Good morning. Can I help you with anything?" I grabbed a pot and began boiling water.
"Ah, yes, help me with this, please." She placed a large vegetable in front of me and instructed me to chop.
Hehehe… big knife… o.O
Anyhoo, I did my duty then helped cook. (Although I had no clue how. It's one of those authoress power deals) The table was set and everyone ate.
The four of us, Kyou, Tohru, Yuki, and I set off for school after breakfast. I was *mysteriously* on the attendance record for the school. (Again with the authoress magic. Bwuhahaha.)
Far in front of us I saw a distinguishly white head in a school uniform. Beside it was a blonde, hopping up and down.
"HAARUUU!!!" I jumped on his back and circled my arms around his neck. "Go into black mode, go into black mode!"
"Gah, who is--?"
"Wow!" Momiji stared at me in awe. "She's even cuter than Tohru!"
Okay, pause. There is no way in hell *I* am cuter than *Tohru*, but play along. -_-;
"Eh?" Haru peeled me off his back and set me in front of him. "Who are you?" He reached out his hands and started fondling my breasts.
"WAH! STOPPIT!" I smacked his head, putting my arms over me protectively.
"I was just checking to see if you were a girl! But… but… you're not a member of the Juunishi…" Haru looked over at Momiji, then to Yuki, Kyou and Tohru. "Have I missed something?"
Yuki pinched the bridge of his nose. "Obviously she has some sort of hormone problem if she can hug us freely like that. Perhaps something in her genes prevents her from transforming us."
"I do NOT have bad DNA!" I sauntered over to Yuki to glare at him.
Momiji bounced up to me and grabbed me in a hug. "Finally! Someone cute I'm allowed to hug!"
"Kawaii! I feel so loved!!" I hugged Momiji back, smothering him against me. Hehe, it feels good to be the authoress!
"Momiji, let go. I'm sure she doesn't want you to hug her like that." Haru tried to take Momiji away from me. Noo! My Momiji! Bwuhaha, he will not escape me!
Uo and Hana came from behind, greeting everyone.
"What's wrong with her?" Uo asked, staring at me. I was still holding onto Momiji as Haru tried to take him away from me. Noo! Momiji!!!
"Wah, Haru let go of me!!" Momiji whined, holding on to me tighter.
Who the hell cares if he's a fruity boy my age! He's cute as all get out! ^_^
The small frustration helped Haru's anger grow. Finally he was Black Haru! Cheesus, how long did it take him!
"Momiji, GET OFF!" Haru literally tore him off of me, taking Momiji's place at my side. He wrapped an arm around my waist, drawing me closer to him.
Okay, there is a MAJOR difference between Momiji's cuteness and Haru's secksayness! ^_^
He tilted his head down and kissed me.
WHOA!!! HARU KISSED ME!!! AWESOMENESS SOARING THROUGH MY BODY!!
"BAKA!" Kyou's fist made contact with Haru's head, forcing him to step away from me.
"What was that, Nekozuki?!" Haru stepped back, gritting his teeth. He lunged forward, ready to smack the bejesus out of Kyou.
Yuki intercepted the two, holding his hands in front of each of their faces. "Don't get expelled before first bell."
Reluctantly they let the fight go, realizing we should be heading to class. But before we entered, I stopped at the front doors, gazing up and proclaimed, "So this is Kaibara High. So cool!" I burst through the doors and ran into our classroom.
~*~
"Wah, Haru got to kiss Kita!!!" Momiji ran up to Hatori, whining his little heart out.
"He what?" Hatori walked into Shigure's house, sliding off his shoes as he entered. "Why are you here, Momiji?"
"I wanted to spend more time with Kita!!"
"I was Black Haru, I couldn't sustain myself," Haru said bluntly. Well duh, can he *ever* control himself in black mode?
"That's not an excuse." Hatori stared around the room. Kyou was lying lazily in front of the television. Tohru and Yuki were studying at the table. "Where's Kita?"
"Upstairs with Shigure," Kyou muttered under his breath.
"Thank you." Hatori hauled himself to where Kita was. He knocked three times, and after hearing Shigure's 'come in', opened the door.
"Ah, Tori, sit down. We were just about to discuss some matters!"
Whew buddy. I reeeally hope I don't have to meet Akito. That guy's freaky. What if he expects me to cure the curse! Hey, couldn't Hana's brother, Megumi, do that? Well, I mean come on, he can start curses. Can't he heal them, too? Hah, I am so clever to think of that. And modest to boot.
"Hello," I said meekly. Blah, what a wonderful way to introduce myself. I bet he thinks I'm some pussy that can't stand on her own. Geez, way to go, Kita.
"This is Hatori," Shigure introduced. Of course he didn't think I knew who he was… but oh well! Must play along. It's one of the duties of being an authoress. *nods*
"I'll be examining you." He unhinged his bag and took out some freaky lookin' doctor toys.
"Eh?!? Why??" I put a hand in front of my face. Yeah, haha, my hand is gonna do a lot as a shield.*sarcasm*
"He's the Sohma's family doctor. Don't worry, Kita, it's only a check up." Shigure rested a hand on my shoulder for reassurance.
"Don't touch her," Hatori said coolly. He brushed away Shigure's hand and went to examining me. At least an hour later and I was passed out on the floor from some type of medicine he'd given me.
"I can't see anything abnormal about her. She seems to be perfectly normal."
"Ah, so it's 100 per cent sure she's a girl?" ^_^ Shigure attempted a peek down my shirt with a stupid grin on his face.
"I told you not to touch her. And did you ever question her gender?" Hatori began packing his tools.
"I didn't want to, but it's hard to explain why she can hug us. Not once have I been embraced like that." Shigure looked down at my sleeping figure. Okay, so it wasn't so attractive how I was sprawled out in my school uniform, but he still looked as if I were his savior.
"I see." Hatori buckled his bag together and stood up from the ground. "I spoke to Akito last night."
"What did he say?"
"He seems to be quite generous this year. He's allowing her to stay."
"Yipee!" Shigure bounced up, clapping his hands together. "I'm housing two high school girls. What more is there to life??" ^_^
"Eh?" I woke up and rubbed my head. "Who's yelling? Make them stop…" I grumbled, rolling over on my side.
Hatori shook his head, a smile threatening to break his composure. "I'm leaving, I will call you later."
"Are you taking Momiji and Haru back with you?"
Hatori stopped before exiting the room. "I think it will be fine if they stay for dinner."
"Then why aren't you staying?" I managed to mumble, although drowsy enough to fall asleep again.
"Huh? Oh." *sigh* Hatori turned to see me sitting up, rubbing my eyes.
Momiji came running up the stairs, whining loudly. "Kyou hurt me!!"
"SHUT UP!" It sounded as if a horse were coming up the stairs after Momiji. "You deserved it!!!"
Momiji ran past the open door in the room.
"I wonder—" Shigure started to say.
"MOMIJIII!!!" Kyou ran past the open door.
"BAKA-NEKO!" Yuki and Haru ran past the door.
"Please stop!" Tohru chased last, slowly running in a daze to stop them.
"—what Momiji did to upset them all," Shigure finished, rubbing his chin. "As long as they don't break the house." He walked towards me, offering his hand to help me up. I gladly accepted, walking towards the doorway to watch the four boys wrestling in the hall way. Tohru was waving her arms, asking them to stop fighting.
"Momiji!" Hatori said forcefully. "What did you do?"
"I just wanted to know if I could kiss Kita, too!!!" He began whining again as soon as Kyou knocked his fist against the top of Momiji's head.
"Don't ask pointless questions!" Yuki commanded, grabbing Momiji by the arm.
Haru, obviously now in black mode, pounced on top of Momiji, some how bringing all four boys on top of Tohru.
There were four brilliant flashes of light and colored smoke momentarily lingering around the hall.
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Kita: Thanks for those reviews! ^_^ *hands out the promised chocolate cakes* Erm… don't get too much of a sugar high. -_-;; *looks around nervously* . . AHH! *hides from the sex craved Black Haru and Momiji* SAVE MEE!!!
Tohru: Can't we all stop? *ish still in her little ditzy daze thingie* o.O
Kyou: BAKA BAKA BAKA!!! *smacks some sense into Black Haru and Momiji*
Momiji: You just want her all to yourself!
Kyou: Shut up, runt!!! *clenches fist and pounds on Momiji's head*
Yuki: Baka-neko.
Kyou: Eh!?!? *turns to face Yuki* I WILL WIN AGAINST YOU!!
Yuki: You always say that -_-;;
Kita: Okies, well while everyone has their fun little bickering, I'm-a eat chibichibi's cookies and start chapter three.