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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 2: Anger

Yuki entered the Hon-Ke and for the first time, felt himself at peace. Above all places, he needed a sanctuary from the pains of losing Honda Tohru to Kyou. And this was the place he was going to find it? How ironic that this is the same place he had escaped before. But this time, it was different, determination in his eyes, and despair in his heart, his soul exceeded in anger and made Black Haru appear docile for the first time. His soul's agenda was now clear. Vengeance.

A part of him demanded he stop. If Honda-san was happy with Kyou, Yuki definitely had no right to intervene. But Yuki had changed now. A temporary change, he promised himself, but a change nonetheless. He was going to make sure that the Curse remained as it was. Where the Rat was respected for his abilities and the Cat cursed and made fun of due to the old story. It was just not right, that the Cat should beat the Mouse. And Akito had to be informed. He was the clan head and Yuki had not changed enough to oppose his will. Shigure was right. Akito needed to be told. Or else the punishment may be worse.

"Yuki?"

A monotone voice, Yuki turned on his heels and faced the Ox. Hatsuharu.

"What are you doing here, Yuki? You never really came to the Hon-ke without a reason."

Haru tried to get nearer but then saw the Tense form of the Rat and the Fire in Yuki's eyes. Concerned, he tried to get closer.

"You will stay away from me!"

Yuki pushed the approaching cow away and turned around back towards Akito's compound. Alarmed by the new Yuki, Haru tried to stop him by placing a firm hand over the Rat's shoulder.

"Yuki, Wait!"

Yuki did not care anymore, the Cow had been warned and he did not heed it. His instincts told him to retaliate. Yuki turned around quickly and with his turn came his leg. The Leg connected with Haru's Body just above the Hips. The Force would have sent even Kyou flying and Haru reacted almost the same way. The Firm grip on the Shoulder was gone and the Ox landed on a nearby patch of grass. Concern was written all over his face.

"I will do what I must, Haru, Don't get in my way."

Yuki marched towards the main house and as was his luck, or lack of, he had to bump into Momiji as well.

"Yuki!"

The Rabbit was as always a happy-go-lucky type, always laughing. Why couldn't everyone leave Yuki Alone?

"Stay away Momiji."

Momiji looked behind Yuki and saw Haru on the floor still. Looking towards them with a worried face. And he himself did not like what he saw in Yuki's eyes either. He planted his feet where he was and barred Yuki's passage.

"What is wrong, Yuki? Why are you here? Why is Haru on the floor?"

Yuki couldn't hit Momiji, Unlike Haru; Momiji had made no effort to restrain him by force. And Momiji just couldn't know about his conditions as much as Haru.

"Haru tried to stop me, and so I kicked him aside. I am here to see Akito. I need to talk with him."

Yuki gently, but firmly moved Momiji out of his way and made his way into the Shadow. Where Akito, and two other people were waiting for him. They had been informed of his coming earlier. Who would have guessed that Yuki would return to them so suddenly?

Momiji after seeing Yuki off into the Dark House, made his way towards the Cow. Who was by now beginning to stand up again. Clutching his side with his hands. Whatever the reason, Yuki was not himself today.

"Come on Haru, whatever happened, happened at Shigure's house, and I definitely want to know."

Momiji pulled Haru back towards Hatori's. They would have to have a ride if they were to find out about this before Yuki was finished with Akito. Judging from his new personality, Yuki will not take kindly to them burrowing too deep.

Deep in the Main House, Akito sat there, smiling, His two friends here as well. Yuki had returned home, and he was different now. The timing was perfect. Now, Akito could do what he had to do. It was his duty, and Yuki would fulfil his role as well.

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Thanks for the reviews. We shall now move away from Yuki and focus on the three investigators. Don't worry; Yuki will soon be back on the Focus.

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