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I don't own Fruits Basket or any of the Characters within this story, even the ones I made up.

Special thanks goes to all the previously uploaded fanfics online that gave me the idea to write this fanfic myself.

Note: This has Kyouru as the main pairing, but is relatively Yuki oriented and has minimal Kyouru Moments. Sorry to disappoint.

Further Note: All Names are in Japanese Order and no Middle Names. So the Name order will always be: [Family Name] [Given Name]. Also, no Maiden Names will be given.

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Chapter 1: Depression

Yuki did not eat that evening, nor would he look at Tohru. Kyou received a similar treatment. But the cat was too much in a happy mood to notice Yuki's conditions. Shigure no longer teased the other three, and he was in a debate as to who should break the news if anyone at all to Akito. As time went by, Yuki still acted the same in school. But a Dark Aura had descended onto The Prince. The Prince Yuki Fan Club could no longer approach the Prince without receiving a glare from the once popular student. Soon, Yuki no longer presented himself at school. He stayed at home.

Two weeks after the news was broken to the four occupants of Shigure's House, no one had seen Yuki with the exception of Shigure. Shigure was entrusted to carry the Food up to Yuki's Room and if anyone else dared enter Yuki's room at that time, they could not stand it for more than a few seconds. The room was saturated by the stench of illness. Silence and Darkness engulfed every nook and cranny of the room. The curtains were closed at all times and only one figure could withstand this condition save the main occupant himself. Shigure, so used to Akito's similar Lair was the only one who dared to risk disturbing the Mouse.

Every time the Dog visited the Mouse, Yuki would be found staring into nothing through a small crack in the curtains, allowing a small bit of light into the dark room. The Chinese Clothes that had given him such a Princely Aura before the depression now clung to the Mouse and enforced the Dark Aura that had never been found before in the Mouse. Every meal was badly eaten. Every comment was broken; Yuki's Voice began to deteriorate and began to sound Husky like Akito's.

The Dog could no longer stand this and finally decided to get Yuki out of the Room in one way or another so that Tohru could clean his room and let fresh air in, to allow Yuki to remain in there any longer was bad for the Mouse's Health. So one day, he remained after letting the tray down on the desk.

"Yuki-kun. You need to go outside, anywhere for a day. Its now six in the morning and you can be back by six in the evening. Ok? Oh! I know!"

A Mischievous grin came to Shigure's face and slowly approached the mouse; Yuki in anger grabbed Shigure's Kimono on the Collars and dragged the Dog to him Impatient to know what the dog had in mind.

"Yuki could inform Akito of their relationship."

Yuki, shocked and angry at the same time threw the Dog out of the way and slammed the door open, his breakfast forgotten, Yuki made his way downstairs, to go to the Hon-ke. Shigure had killed two birds with one stone, now Yuki could go out and have some fresh air and the Room can be cleared of the stench of decay. And to make matters better, Shigure now did not need to tell Akito of Kyou and Tohru. Shigure walked downstairs to tell Tohru that she could clean Yuki's room now.but noticed both Kyou and Tohru on the floor, the Latter trying to help the former up to his feet. A Nice Red mark was now beginning to form on the cat's face. The Front Door was wide open and Shattered glass could be seen on the floor. The Door was broken.Yuki's shoes were gone at least.

"Maybe I didn't do that right.Oh, and Tohru, if you could clean Yuki's Room and let some fresh air in, that would be great. I will help Kyou."

Tohru looked up and nodded and kissing Kyou's Cheek, she went upstairs. She didn't say a word.that was strange.

"What happened Kyou?"

Kyou looked solemn and stood up on his own and made sure he was not bleeding. Well, the mark on his cheek no doubt was from Yuki, and that was going to leave a bruise for a few days. Then, he looked towards the path that Yuki had taken and sneered.

"I bumped into that damned rat and asked where he was going, and the Rat replied 'To Akito' and then it was clear he was going to tell Akito of what had happened to me and Tohru, so I tried to stop him. Well, whether he had been cooped up or not in his room I don't know. But his Skill in Martial Arts at least hasn't deteriorated."

Shigure could not tell the annoyed Cat that it was The Dog that had suggested to Yuki to tell Akito.Sweat Drops formed of the Dog's Forehead. Deciding to pull on a Singsong persona, he chirped.

"At least he is out of the House for the moment, I am leaving soon to Ayame's place, so enjoy what you can as long as it lasts. Make sure Tohru is done with Yuki's room before Yuki returns."

Shigure walked off to his Studies and closed the door behind him. His legs could not support his weight anymore and he collapsed onto the floor. What had he done? He had destroyed the two's life in his will to be loyal to Akito! What was he to do now?

Yuki walked very fast glaring menacingly to any soul that passed his way. Soon, the Gates to the Hon-ke closed in towards him and he entered the long row of houses and apartments of the Outside Soumas. He marched past them all and he reached his destination. He did not hesitate; he rang the bell and banged on the gates. A maid picked the line and asked who it was.

"Its Souma Yuki, I demand Entrance into the Hon-Ke."

The maid's reply was one of surprise and acknowledgement.

"Yes, Yuki-sama. The gate is open, please come in."

Yuki pushed the smaller door of the gates open and entered the place where he once feared. Now, he no longer cared and even found it comforting. He hardened his soul and Marched up to the Main Compound. Where Akito sat in idle thoughts.