Chapter 3
Author's Notes: I'm sorry I took so long. I was grounded from the computer ^_^;;. Well, I'm back again and ready to get on with the next chapter! Certainly did take me long enough didn't it. Well, don't worry. I've got it!
Disclaimer: I don't own the wonderful Fruits Basket. Keep your lawyers away from me!
A spirit so frail, it falls like the wind.
Nothing can keep me from its enticing fragrance.
But when the lord of evil calls, we have but to respond.
For we have no hold over our own.
I wish I could save you from him
With your heart of pure crystal
So sweet and so soft
You would do anything to protect us.
But now you are the one in danger
And there's nothing we can do
For we have only a rat and a dog
And I am only a cat.
The Bunny Makes an Entrance
Could that really have been happening? You chose Yuki? Running to my room, I
shut the door behind me. I go to the window and open it, jumping onto the roof. I fear you may soon follow me, but perhaps Yuki had told you otherwise. The damn rat is smarter than he looks. Puh! 'Like a Cat out of water' indeed. Maybe those words had more meaning that even you knew Shigure. Damn it! Why do I feel this way?! She's just a damn girl!
The thought hit me harder than I had expected. Could it be, that this girl had actually made her way into my heart? That couldn't be it at all! That's impossible! Then why?! Why do I feel so hurt by what I saw? I can't even talk to anyone about this. Aw man, that bastard Shigure would have a field day with this one. Hatsuharu would be too jealous of Tohru. Who could I talk to?! Ayame and Hatori are out of the question. Ayame would go on some damn rant about a bunch of shit and Hatori won't talk to anyone.
Suddenly, a thought struck me. Momiji . . . He may be younger than me, but the little brat is wise at times. What the hell am I saying?! If I went to him he'd probably end up telling the whole town!
Downstairs, I heard the phone ringing. I groaned a little and got up to get it. As I left my room I saw Yuki heading downstairs. How could I face him now? I heard him pick up the phone. "Hello?"Yuki said. I watched him from around the corner. A moment after the word left his mouth, his eyes grew harsh and cold. "What does he want with her Hatori?"Yuki asked in an angry tone. I knew it could only be one thing Hatori was asking: Akito wanted to see Tohru. I ran to the room the kuso nezumi was in and glared. He gave me a startled look and went back to his conversation. "Fine. But he had better not hurt her Hatori!" Yuki slammed the phone and looked over to me.
He knew he didn't have to tell me. He simply gave me a worried look and walked upstairs slowly to tell Tohru. Shigure peeked out of his study and walked out to speak to me. "What are you going to do Kyo?"He said idly and leaned against the wall. I collapsed to the floor and panted lightly, a bead of sweat on my temple. "It's not my place to interfere. But. . ." I saw her bright smile and heard her cheerful laugh, "I can't let that damn bastard hurt her! I can't even think straight right now. How can I protect her?" Shigure smiled with his usual, knowing grin, and lay a calm hand on my shoulder, "Maybe you should talk to someone about your feelings. Someone who has an innocent air about them that may help." I looked up at him and knew what I should do.
I stood and made my way out the door. Right before I left, "You know Kyo, someone with Bunny ears." I threw a wad of paper at the annoying author and picked up the phone.
Tohru's POV
"Tohru?" I heard Yuki calling for me from the hall and grew happy once again. Maybe he had talked to Kyo. I got up and ran downstairs. "Yes? What is it Yuki?" I asked in my usually cheerful manner. "I just got a phone call from Akito. Apparently he wants to see you right away."Yuki said, worry ringing in his voice. My eyes flew open in surprise and worry. What could he want me for? "Really, did he mention why?"I asked him, trying to sound brave.
Yuki looked at me with some fret, "No, but he wants you alone." My shock grew larger at this new statement. Had I done something wrong? Was he going to erase my memory?! "Well . . . If he-" "Hatori said that immediately after speaking with you, he would like to call myself in as well."Yuki interrupted me. This was confusing. What could Akito want with Yuki and me? "Hatsuharu is on his way to escort us there." Shigure looked around the corner and we caught eye contact for a minute. I think he had genuine distress in his eyes at the news. But, he came out as cheerful as ever.
"Well, since the two of you are going out, I suppose I'll invite Aya over."Shigure said with a bright smile. Kyo is heard pounding up the stairs, "Like Hell you will! There is no way that damn bastard is coming over while I'm still here!" Shigure looks at him with playful eyes, "Aw, come now Kyo. If you really hate him that much, you can leave." "And why should I leave?! I'm the one who lives here!"Kyo spat back. Yuki gave Kyo the same annoyed look as always, "Did you forget whose house this was you stupid cat? Shigure has the right to allow anyone over he likes. Even if it is my annoying brother." "Easy for you to say! You're not gonna be here!"Kyo suddenly looked as if he remembered something and became quiet again, "Never mind, I just remembered I have to go see someone." "All this fuss and you already had plans? Really Kyo, maybe you should use your brain more often. Besides, it would never hurt you to think about things. And even if you weren't going out, there's no reason for you to hate poor Ayame so much. Besides, he is quite the master with his hands. . ."Shigure said laughingly. "You sick bastard!"Kyo shouted.
I smiled at Kyo's aggressive antics, but my heart was plagued with trouble. What could Akito need me for? And Yuki too? I know how Yuki feels about Akito, and I'm sure he's not too happy about it either. The door rings and I here Haru call upstairs. "Hey! Are you two ready?" "Tohru! Are you there?!"Momiji calls. "Momiji? What are you doing here?"I ran down to greet them. "Well, I got a phone call from Kyo saying he wanted to talk to me. He said he'd come by later, but I thought I might as well come with Haru!" Kyo looked a little shocked. Maybe he didn't want anyone to know about him needing to talk to Momiji. But, what would Kyo need to talk to Momiji about anyway? "Well, we need to get going before Akito gets upset."Hatsuharu said, grabbing Yuki's arm and pulling gently. Yuki jerked out of Haru's grip and took my hand, "Come on Miss Honda, or we'll be late." I blushed exceedingly and let Yuki lead me into the night.
Kyo's POV
Shigure went to the phone and I could hear him chatting happily with Ayame. That damn bastard is gonna come over and ruin everything! Momiji sat smiling at me in that annoying way the little brat does. After awhile, it wore on my nerves, "What is it you brat?!" He smiled again and started to talk cheerfully, "Well, since Aya is coming over, why don't we go somewhere we can talk more privately?" My eyes grew shocked, and then gentle. Maybe the brat was as smart as he sometimes acted. I hadn't even mentioned that it was a personal topic.
"C'mon Kyo, we can go to one of Hiro's spots. I know of one that would be good tonight." He got up and pulled my hand out the door. "See ya Shigure! We'll be back later!"Momiji shouted and waved as he rushed me out the door.
We got to this 'spot' Momiji had been talking about. It was a little area in the park. There were some benches around a fountain. He sat on a bench and gestured me over next to him. I hesitated a little and took my seat. It was silent for a little while, until Momiji said something I really hadn't excepted from him. "This is about Tohru, isn't it." I looked at him in wonder. How could he tell? He smiled at me with his childish manner, awaiting an answer. So, I told him about Tohru and Yuki.
Yuki's POV
Akito. . . What did he want with her? Why? And why me? I didn't know what he was up to, but I would make sure no harm came to her. Tohru. . .my heart's warmth.
Author's Notes: I know, I know! I was late! But, I finally got it up! I hope it lives up to the rest of my story, and I intend to keep up my writing. That is, as long as I get some more reviews. Tohru goes to see Akito in the next chapter, as you can well tell. But, when things take a turn for the worst, what can she do? If she goes against him, Akito will order that she has her memories erased. Can anyone save her now? Even Yuki?
Author's Notes: I'm sorry I took so long. I was grounded from the computer ^_^;;. Well, I'm back again and ready to get on with the next chapter! Certainly did take me long enough didn't it. Well, don't worry. I've got it!
Disclaimer: I don't own the wonderful Fruits Basket. Keep your lawyers away from me!
A spirit so frail, it falls like the wind.
Nothing can keep me from its enticing fragrance.
But when the lord of evil calls, we have but to respond.
For we have no hold over our own.
I wish I could save you from him
With your heart of pure crystal
So sweet and so soft
You would do anything to protect us.
But now you are the one in danger
And there's nothing we can do
For we have only a rat and a dog
And I am only a cat.
The Bunny Makes an Entrance
Could that really have been happening? You chose Yuki? Running to my room, I
shut the door behind me. I go to the window and open it, jumping onto the roof. I fear you may soon follow me, but perhaps Yuki had told you otherwise. The damn rat is smarter than he looks. Puh! 'Like a Cat out of water' indeed. Maybe those words had more meaning that even you knew Shigure. Damn it! Why do I feel this way?! She's just a damn girl!
The thought hit me harder than I had expected. Could it be, that this girl had actually made her way into my heart? That couldn't be it at all! That's impossible! Then why?! Why do I feel so hurt by what I saw? I can't even talk to anyone about this. Aw man, that bastard Shigure would have a field day with this one. Hatsuharu would be too jealous of Tohru. Who could I talk to?! Ayame and Hatori are out of the question. Ayame would go on some damn rant about a bunch of shit and Hatori won't talk to anyone.
Suddenly, a thought struck me. Momiji . . . He may be younger than me, but the little brat is wise at times. What the hell am I saying?! If I went to him he'd probably end up telling the whole town!
Downstairs, I heard the phone ringing. I groaned a little and got up to get it. As I left my room I saw Yuki heading downstairs. How could I face him now? I heard him pick up the phone. "Hello?"Yuki said. I watched him from around the corner. A moment after the word left his mouth, his eyes grew harsh and cold. "What does he want with her Hatori?"Yuki asked in an angry tone. I knew it could only be one thing Hatori was asking: Akito wanted to see Tohru. I ran to the room the kuso nezumi was in and glared. He gave me a startled look and went back to his conversation. "Fine. But he had better not hurt her Hatori!" Yuki slammed the phone and looked over to me.
He knew he didn't have to tell me. He simply gave me a worried look and walked upstairs slowly to tell Tohru. Shigure peeked out of his study and walked out to speak to me. "What are you going to do Kyo?"He said idly and leaned against the wall. I collapsed to the floor and panted lightly, a bead of sweat on my temple. "It's not my place to interfere. But. . ." I saw her bright smile and heard her cheerful laugh, "I can't let that damn bastard hurt her! I can't even think straight right now. How can I protect her?" Shigure smiled with his usual, knowing grin, and lay a calm hand on my shoulder, "Maybe you should talk to someone about your feelings. Someone who has an innocent air about them that may help." I looked up at him and knew what I should do.
I stood and made my way out the door. Right before I left, "You know Kyo, someone with Bunny ears." I threw a wad of paper at the annoying author and picked up the phone.
Tohru's POV
"Tohru?" I heard Yuki calling for me from the hall and grew happy once again. Maybe he had talked to Kyo. I got up and ran downstairs. "Yes? What is it Yuki?" I asked in my usually cheerful manner. "I just got a phone call from Akito. Apparently he wants to see you right away."Yuki said, worry ringing in his voice. My eyes flew open in surprise and worry. What could he want me for? "Really, did he mention why?"I asked him, trying to sound brave.
Yuki looked at me with some fret, "No, but he wants you alone." My shock grew larger at this new statement. Had I done something wrong? Was he going to erase my memory?! "Well . . . If he-" "Hatori said that immediately after speaking with you, he would like to call myself in as well."Yuki interrupted me. This was confusing. What could Akito want with Yuki and me? "Hatsuharu is on his way to escort us there." Shigure looked around the corner and we caught eye contact for a minute. I think he had genuine distress in his eyes at the news. But, he came out as cheerful as ever.
"Well, since the two of you are going out, I suppose I'll invite Aya over."Shigure said with a bright smile. Kyo is heard pounding up the stairs, "Like Hell you will! There is no way that damn bastard is coming over while I'm still here!" Shigure looks at him with playful eyes, "Aw, come now Kyo. If you really hate him that much, you can leave." "And why should I leave?! I'm the one who lives here!"Kyo spat back. Yuki gave Kyo the same annoyed look as always, "Did you forget whose house this was you stupid cat? Shigure has the right to allow anyone over he likes. Even if it is my annoying brother." "Easy for you to say! You're not gonna be here!"Kyo suddenly looked as if he remembered something and became quiet again, "Never mind, I just remembered I have to go see someone." "All this fuss and you already had plans? Really Kyo, maybe you should use your brain more often. Besides, it would never hurt you to think about things. And even if you weren't going out, there's no reason for you to hate poor Ayame so much. Besides, he is quite the master with his hands. . ."Shigure said laughingly. "You sick bastard!"Kyo shouted.
I smiled at Kyo's aggressive antics, but my heart was plagued with trouble. What could Akito need me for? And Yuki too? I know how Yuki feels about Akito, and I'm sure he's not too happy about it either. The door rings and I here Haru call upstairs. "Hey! Are you two ready?" "Tohru! Are you there?!"Momiji calls. "Momiji? What are you doing here?"I ran down to greet them. "Well, I got a phone call from Kyo saying he wanted to talk to me. He said he'd come by later, but I thought I might as well come with Haru!" Kyo looked a little shocked. Maybe he didn't want anyone to know about him needing to talk to Momiji. But, what would Kyo need to talk to Momiji about anyway? "Well, we need to get going before Akito gets upset."Hatsuharu said, grabbing Yuki's arm and pulling gently. Yuki jerked out of Haru's grip and took my hand, "Come on Miss Honda, or we'll be late." I blushed exceedingly and let Yuki lead me into the night.
Kyo's POV
Shigure went to the phone and I could hear him chatting happily with Ayame. That damn bastard is gonna come over and ruin everything! Momiji sat smiling at me in that annoying way the little brat does. After awhile, it wore on my nerves, "What is it you brat?!" He smiled again and started to talk cheerfully, "Well, since Aya is coming over, why don't we go somewhere we can talk more privately?" My eyes grew shocked, and then gentle. Maybe the brat was as smart as he sometimes acted. I hadn't even mentioned that it was a personal topic.
"C'mon Kyo, we can go to one of Hiro's spots. I know of one that would be good tonight." He got up and pulled my hand out the door. "See ya Shigure! We'll be back later!"Momiji shouted and waved as he rushed me out the door.
We got to this 'spot' Momiji had been talking about. It was a little area in the park. There were some benches around a fountain. He sat on a bench and gestured me over next to him. I hesitated a little and took my seat. It was silent for a little while, until Momiji said something I really hadn't excepted from him. "This is about Tohru, isn't it." I looked at him in wonder. How could he tell? He smiled at me with his childish manner, awaiting an answer. So, I told him about Tohru and Yuki.
Yuki's POV
Akito. . . What did he want with her? Why? And why me? I didn't know what he was up to, but I would make sure no harm came to her. Tohru. . .my heart's warmth.
Author's Notes: I know, I know! I was late! But, I finally got it up! I hope it lives up to the rest of my story, and I intend to keep up my writing. That is, as long as I get some more reviews. Tohru goes to see Akito in the next chapter, as you can well tell. But, when things take a turn for the worst, what can she do? If she goes against him, Akito will order that she has her memories erased. Can anyone save her now? Even Yuki?