Hey all! How do you like my fan fic? I'm going to try to brainstorm as
much as possible to get you guys some more chapters, before I pack up my
computer in three weeks. I get to move. Which allows me to pack boxes and
go through stuff. But I will try to write as much as possible before that
time. If you have any suggestions or any thing as in what would be
interesting to add to this story feel free to leave a review telling me
about it. Thank you! And enjoy the story!
~_^
~ Zeheria
~-~-~ Almost Spring Break ~-~-~
Dinner was very short, seeing as Shigure gobbled up most of it. Shigure couldn't help it, he had been working all day with his editor who was nagging him all day. What was a guy like him to do, except pig out on one of his favorite dishes?
Kyo was also starving from all of his thinking, plus he liked shrimp stir fry any ways.
Yuki ate normally but deep down Tohru could tell that he'd had a long day and was also starving. He really didn't eat lunch, well none of them really ate lunch at school, today is what they liked to call an ' un-edible day', mushy noodles that were like paste, covered in a not so thick or appetizing sauce.
Once the guys had finished Tohru decided to do dishes as usual. But for some reason when the guys finished before her, they took their dishes and washed them for her, even the pan she had used to make dinner in.
So she washed her single plate with her little rice ball bowl and chopsticks, and then went to her room. She had already told the guys that she would be working tomorrow and that she wanted to stop by some where to get something, so not to worry about having Yuki or Kyo to come and pick her up.
Tohru knew exactly what tomorrow was, it was the day she officially began living at the Somas' house, and when she found out about their curse. She remembered that day well, as if it were yesterday.
Kyo was going to fight Yuki but she said, 'don't fight', and then poof, Kyo turned into a cat. Then when she tried to get him to a doctor, or a vet, or anything that would help, a piece of wood hit her on the head and she fell, well they caught her and they both turned too! Remembering that moment still brought embarrassment, but it was kinda funny in a way.
Oua and Hanna were coming over this coming weekend, when spring break started. They were going to go to pay their respects at Tohru's mothers' grave. Just as they had done last year, maybe she could get her mom some flowers or something she loved.
Her mother loved just about anything her favorites were fairies and the zodiac animals. 'I wonder how you felt mom, when you and I found out that the Somas turned into the animals from that story you use to tell me.'
Tohru thought as she walked up the stairs. Oua and Hanna were becoming a little more accustomed to Shigure and weren't so mean to him about writing, what Oua referred to as 'Dime store smut'.
Tohru found her way to the upstairs bathroom and brushed her teeth with her clear toothbrush with little strawberries on it. On the towel rack her strawberry towel beside the light green one that belonged to Shigure. After brushing her teeth and finishing up putting every thing up nice and neat in the bathroom again. She trotted off to bed.
Tohru wasn't that tired. But she needed her rest for tomorrow, because she would work directly after school. Tomorrow was Thursday, Friday and the rest of spring break she would have off, to spend time with the 'Family' or friends.
Most of the reason she got off the entire break was because of all the work she did, and how she would never stop to take a break, no matter how many times the night watchman told her to. They, all of them decided that she should take a break and relax for once.
But Tohru had to work hard, she couldn't stop. She couldn't, she promised herself and her determination in things were strong. She wouldn't just give up on something easily, but she wouldn't force anyone into any decisions or anything like that. It just wasn't Tohru Honda.
Tohru quietly entered her room and softly closed the door behind her. With her door closed tight and the boys in bed. Shigure could now carry out his plan. He tip toed down to his office trying not to step on any creaky stairs, although most of them were, from Kagura chasing Kyo. But Shigure did his best. 'Lets see, skip this stair, and step, skip these two, I hope I don't fall, and.. Step. And skip this one too, this is where Kagura slammed Kyo's head down, never can be too sure. And um I think I can skip this one or is it the last one that squeaks?' Shigure thought nervously. 'Well I guess I've got to take my chances' Shigure said as he stepped down.
A long eerie squeak sounded through the house. Shigure flinched and decided to skip the last step just in case it was also planning to evilly squeak on him also. He then tiptoed over to his office, in more of a slide he slid around the corner to get it.
He opened the door slowly and only enough to let himself in and then closed it. Shigure let out a long exasperated sigh. He had made it at last. He felt like a spy or a secret agent under cover in enemy lines. He walked over to his nice fluffy, soft, futon and sat down.
He picked up the phone and pressed a speed dial button. The phone line on the other end rang for a few moments, and then a tired, yet half awake voice answered.
"Hello..who.is it? Hatori speaking." The voice said slowly as it yawned. "Oh hello Shigure. why are you calling me so late?" Hatori asked. Shigure responded to Hatori's question.
Then Hatori's eyes opened as if he were fully awake and paying attention. "That's right now isn't it, that is when the sunshine came to my snowy days." Hatori responded. "All right I'll get all of the zodiac animals together for the celebration." Hatori told Shigure over the receiver. And then he hung up, and lazily drug him self back to bed.
Hatori finally got himself into bed and slipped under the comfort of the warm blankets as he went over the plans in his head for the big party for tomorrow. Finally he drifted asleep in his nice cushy pillow and warm blankets.
Shigure then sneaked up stairs back to his room trying to avoid as many evil squeaky stairs as possible, well he wouldn't have to worry about Yuki, or Kyo sneaking out, although if they couldn't make it down the stairs unnoticed then the window would be their second escape.
Maybe he should do something about that, no he couldn't, he trusted the boys. They wouldn't sneak out. Would they? Or maybe it was just Shigures' sleepiness getting to him that was making him paranoid.
Either way he didn't care anymore and quickly hurried to bed. Bed he thought, nice warm bed. 'Bed, bed, bed, bed, BED! Yay! Sleep!' Shigure thought happily. He practically dove into the nice green sheets and black Labrador comforter on his bed. He snuggled under them, nice and warm. A perfect place to sleep!
The next morning, it seemed like it took the sun forever to rise. But Tohru was already up in her morning dress out fit. She had gotten it from Oua last Christmas. It was a light blue dress with black trim and a high neck, almost like one of the Chinese dresses, it had no sleeves and stopped right before her knees. She had always been fond of pink and yellow and white, but this dress was different and she liked it, it was a change from the almost normal life of hers.
At the scent of food the two other boys awoke and later came Shigure with his practical whine. "Tohru! I'm hungry, whats for breakfast?" Shigure whined, this had become his daily routine since Tohru left the first time to move back in with her grandfather.
He thought it was fun, so it became an every day greeting meaning 'Good morning everyone, now where's the food?' Shigure planted himself at the table out side of the kitchen. Where before him was a nice big pancake with lots of syrup and half of a honeydew melon on the side.
"Oh I'll be leaving early." Tohru stated as she finished a drink of green tea.
"Huh, do you have something to do before school Tohru?" Shigure asked.
"Well, yeah. sort of." Tohru said.
"Li..ke ..wh..at?" Shigure asked as he munched on his pancakes.
"Talk with your mouth closed Shigure, it's very rude, plus you'll get crumbs all over the table and the floor." Yuki said in his calm soothing voice.
"I was planning on meeting Oua an Hanna early, so we could discuss something." Tohru answered.
"Oh ok." Shigure said after he swallowed the enormous bite of pancake.
"Well, I have to go, so I'll see you guys tonight, Yuki and Kyo don't have to pick me up tonight, because I'm going to stop by some where after work okay?" Tohru asked.
"Hey Tohru, if you see any stalkers be sure to slug 'em." Kyo said as he finished.
"Don't worry I'll be okay. Well I've got to go." Tohru said leaving out the door.
Usually her, Yuki and Kyo walked to school together, but she needed to get to school early to talk to Oua and Hanna about anything they were planning. She walked out of the trails leading to the Soma house to the main road. When she heard running behind her.
"Hey Tohru, wait up will ya!" Kyo yelled from behind. He finished early and he really didn't want to be stuck walking to school with just Yuki. He pissed him off yesterday and he wasn't about to do it again today.
He would have to let his anger and strength subside for a moment and when the time was right he would attack Yuki with the full force of his fire. The fire that burnt with a rage to beat him, to see the look on his face.
After a few more running paces Kyo caught up with Tohru, who had stopped to wait for him. Then they set off for school together. They really didn't talk much on the way, except about martial arts and how he should train her. But on the other hand Tohru as a martial artist wielding a wooden spoon or a ladle sounded dangerous.
When they arrived at school Oua and Hanna were already waiting lounging by the fence in their usual picnic lunch area. Oua went to go retrieve Tohru from the martial art conversation, as Oua an Kyo started their usual verbal fights and name calling. They were friends, but they still liked to pick on each other.
"Hey Yank." Kyo said smugly.
"Hey orange top" Oua said with a dangerous hint in her voice.
"So you guys gonna play rich man poor man on Saturday?" Kyo asked.
"Yeah, is the bet still on? 'Cause I still don't believe your hair is actually orange, if I win for the.what.100th time this year, you Have to bleach your hair white." Oua said hoping he would except the challenge.
"I told you this IS my natural color! I won't turn it white! But if I win you gotta prance around for a day and wear a frilly dress." Kyo bargained
"Fine but if I win, you have to wear Prince Yuki's cloths! Or you can always go around the school barking like a dog when we're off break!" Oua said with a laugh. "Your on!" Kyo said all to sure of himself. "Fine but I'll win, so be prepared to bark or get a new wardrobe!" Oua said with a competitive voice.
"Woof!" Kyo said sarcastically. As he walked away from Oua and Tohru.
"So Tohru what did you want to talk about?" Oua asked as they went back to their spot.
"Nothing really, but are we still going to go visit mom on Saturday?" Tohru asked suddenly looking down at the blanket.
"Tohru of course we will" Hanna said gently setting a hand on Tohru's shoulder.
"You know I would Tohru. You know we both would. We all are going." Oua said placing her hand on Tohru's other shoulder.
"Thanks guys." Tohru said as she looked up. She was so happy to have Oua and Hanna. They were like two older sisters watching out for her and making sure that no one would treat her bad.
The bell rang signaling the students that school would be starting in a few minutes. She helped Oua and Hanna gather up their usual sitting blanket and they all headed inside. School went slow first thing in the morning, but before Tohru could notice it was already gym class, the second period before last period. The nurse advised her to stay off of the track until her left knee healed, so she wouldn't hurt herself again. So Tohru took her chances at a light game of tennis.
By the time gym class was finally over, it seemed like time had just flown by so effortlessly. Tohru had barely noticed it had been forty-five minutes in gym class already and it was over. She changed back into her school uniform and then made her way to her next class with Oua and Hanna. The class seemed to pass by quickly, without notice, the entire day seemed that way. Which meant for Tohru a long day at work or one that passed just as quick as this one.
As Tohru reached her locker Yuki seemed to appear out of know where, Tohru gasped and almost dropped her books to the ground, but Yuki caught them.
"Wow Yuki, you scared me, you just came out of nowhere." Tohru said in her normal tone of voice.
"I'm sorry, Tohru. It's just that I wanted to ask you something." Yuki replied.
"Okay what do you need?" Tohru asked.
"Well are you sure you don't want me to pick you up after work? There are a lot of weirdo's out their, so Shigure claims." Yuki said, almost sounding worried.
"No, it's okay. I have to stop some where after work to pick something up. So you don't need to pick me up, and I'll stay away from the weirdo's and stalkers. Promise." Tohru said happily.
"All right then. We'll see you when you get home tonight." Yuki said. As he walked her the rest of the way to her locker.
"Okay! See ya then Yuki!" Tohru said as he left her to drop off her books and head for work. It was sort of a lonely walk to work, Tohru usually parted with Yuki or Kyo half way but they left school as soon as possible, it was something Shigure wanted to see them about immediately.
Once at work, Tohru changed into her coveralls to work. She did everything from taking out the trash, sweeping the floors, mopping, dusting, cleaning the windows, the bathrooms, vacuuming the offices and carpeted areas. Just up till the point of when they said she could go. Work went faster that she had expected.
But now she could go to that little old shop her mother loved so much and get her something. The shop was a few blocks down from the current street she was on so she began to walk. Now without Yuki or Kyo, things seemed even lonelier. The streets got darker although the street lights were on she saw the shop just ahead.
When some one from the shadows grabbed her and put a hand over her mouth to stop her from screaming. Tohru didn't know what to do. Oh no was this on of the weirdo's Kyo and the others had told her about? Tohru felt her stomach tighten in fear. What would this person do to her, who were they and would anyone help her or come looking for her?!?
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Well I hope you guys like this chapter! I made a cliff hanger. But who could it be? Is Tohru in danger? I can't tell but if you ask me real nice and you really write more I shall type it all down and upload the next chapter! Well hoped you enjoyed! Review Please! ^-^ ~ Zeheria
~-~-~ Almost Spring Break ~-~-~
Dinner was very short, seeing as Shigure gobbled up most of it. Shigure couldn't help it, he had been working all day with his editor who was nagging him all day. What was a guy like him to do, except pig out on one of his favorite dishes?
Kyo was also starving from all of his thinking, plus he liked shrimp stir fry any ways.
Yuki ate normally but deep down Tohru could tell that he'd had a long day and was also starving. He really didn't eat lunch, well none of them really ate lunch at school, today is what they liked to call an ' un-edible day', mushy noodles that were like paste, covered in a not so thick or appetizing sauce.
Once the guys had finished Tohru decided to do dishes as usual. But for some reason when the guys finished before her, they took their dishes and washed them for her, even the pan she had used to make dinner in.
So she washed her single plate with her little rice ball bowl and chopsticks, and then went to her room. She had already told the guys that she would be working tomorrow and that she wanted to stop by some where to get something, so not to worry about having Yuki or Kyo to come and pick her up.
Tohru knew exactly what tomorrow was, it was the day she officially began living at the Somas' house, and when she found out about their curse. She remembered that day well, as if it were yesterday.
Kyo was going to fight Yuki but she said, 'don't fight', and then poof, Kyo turned into a cat. Then when she tried to get him to a doctor, or a vet, or anything that would help, a piece of wood hit her on the head and she fell, well they caught her and they both turned too! Remembering that moment still brought embarrassment, but it was kinda funny in a way.
Oua and Hanna were coming over this coming weekend, when spring break started. They were going to go to pay their respects at Tohru's mothers' grave. Just as they had done last year, maybe she could get her mom some flowers or something she loved.
Her mother loved just about anything her favorites were fairies and the zodiac animals. 'I wonder how you felt mom, when you and I found out that the Somas turned into the animals from that story you use to tell me.'
Tohru thought as she walked up the stairs. Oua and Hanna were becoming a little more accustomed to Shigure and weren't so mean to him about writing, what Oua referred to as 'Dime store smut'.
Tohru found her way to the upstairs bathroom and brushed her teeth with her clear toothbrush with little strawberries on it. On the towel rack her strawberry towel beside the light green one that belonged to Shigure. After brushing her teeth and finishing up putting every thing up nice and neat in the bathroom again. She trotted off to bed.
Tohru wasn't that tired. But she needed her rest for tomorrow, because she would work directly after school. Tomorrow was Thursday, Friday and the rest of spring break she would have off, to spend time with the 'Family' or friends.
Most of the reason she got off the entire break was because of all the work she did, and how she would never stop to take a break, no matter how many times the night watchman told her to. They, all of them decided that she should take a break and relax for once.
But Tohru had to work hard, she couldn't stop. She couldn't, she promised herself and her determination in things were strong. She wouldn't just give up on something easily, but she wouldn't force anyone into any decisions or anything like that. It just wasn't Tohru Honda.
Tohru quietly entered her room and softly closed the door behind her. With her door closed tight and the boys in bed. Shigure could now carry out his plan. He tip toed down to his office trying not to step on any creaky stairs, although most of them were, from Kagura chasing Kyo. But Shigure did his best. 'Lets see, skip this stair, and step, skip these two, I hope I don't fall, and.. Step. And skip this one too, this is where Kagura slammed Kyo's head down, never can be too sure. And um I think I can skip this one or is it the last one that squeaks?' Shigure thought nervously. 'Well I guess I've got to take my chances' Shigure said as he stepped down.
A long eerie squeak sounded through the house. Shigure flinched and decided to skip the last step just in case it was also planning to evilly squeak on him also. He then tiptoed over to his office, in more of a slide he slid around the corner to get it.
He opened the door slowly and only enough to let himself in and then closed it. Shigure let out a long exasperated sigh. He had made it at last. He felt like a spy or a secret agent under cover in enemy lines. He walked over to his nice fluffy, soft, futon and sat down.
He picked up the phone and pressed a speed dial button. The phone line on the other end rang for a few moments, and then a tired, yet half awake voice answered.
"Hello..who.is it? Hatori speaking." The voice said slowly as it yawned. "Oh hello Shigure. why are you calling me so late?" Hatori asked. Shigure responded to Hatori's question.
Then Hatori's eyes opened as if he were fully awake and paying attention. "That's right now isn't it, that is when the sunshine came to my snowy days." Hatori responded. "All right I'll get all of the zodiac animals together for the celebration." Hatori told Shigure over the receiver. And then he hung up, and lazily drug him self back to bed.
Hatori finally got himself into bed and slipped under the comfort of the warm blankets as he went over the plans in his head for the big party for tomorrow. Finally he drifted asleep in his nice cushy pillow and warm blankets.
Shigure then sneaked up stairs back to his room trying to avoid as many evil squeaky stairs as possible, well he wouldn't have to worry about Yuki, or Kyo sneaking out, although if they couldn't make it down the stairs unnoticed then the window would be their second escape.
Maybe he should do something about that, no he couldn't, he trusted the boys. They wouldn't sneak out. Would they? Or maybe it was just Shigures' sleepiness getting to him that was making him paranoid.
Either way he didn't care anymore and quickly hurried to bed. Bed he thought, nice warm bed. 'Bed, bed, bed, bed, BED! Yay! Sleep!' Shigure thought happily. He practically dove into the nice green sheets and black Labrador comforter on his bed. He snuggled under them, nice and warm. A perfect place to sleep!
The next morning, it seemed like it took the sun forever to rise. But Tohru was already up in her morning dress out fit. She had gotten it from Oua last Christmas. It was a light blue dress with black trim and a high neck, almost like one of the Chinese dresses, it had no sleeves and stopped right before her knees. She had always been fond of pink and yellow and white, but this dress was different and she liked it, it was a change from the almost normal life of hers.
At the scent of food the two other boys awoke and later came Shigure with his practical whine. "Tohru! I'm hungry, whats for breakfast?" Shigure whined, this had become his daily routine since Tohru left the first time to move back in with her grandfather.
He thought it was fun, so it became an every day greeting meaning 'Good morning everyone, now where's the food?' Shigure planted himself at the table out side of the kitchen. Where before him was a nice big pancake with lots of syrup and half of a honeydew melon on the side.
"Oh I'll be leaving early." Tohru stated as she finished a drink of green tea.
"Huh, do you have something to do before school Tohru?" Shigure asked.
"Well, yeah. sort of." Tohru said.
"Li..ke ..wh..at?" Shigure asked as he munched on his pancakes.
"Talk with your mouth closed Shigure, it's very rude, plus you'll get crumbs all over the table and the floor." Yuki said in his calm soothing voice.
"I was planning on meeting Oua an Hanna early, so we could discuss something." Tohru answered.
"Oh ok." Shigure said after he swallowed the enormous bite of pancake.
"Well, I have to go, so I'll see you guys tonight, Yuki and Kyo don't have to pick me up tonight, because I'm going to stop by some where after work okay?" Tohru asked.
"Hey Tohru, if you see any stalkers be sure to slug 'em." Kyo said as he finished.
"Don't worry I'll be okay. Well I've got to go." Tohru said leaving out the door.
Usually her, Yuki and Kyo walked to school together, but she needed to get to school early to talk to Oua and Hanna about anything they were planning. She walked out of the trails leading to the Soma house to the main road. When she heard running behind her.
"Hey Tohru, wait up will ya!" Kyo yelled from behind. He finished early and he really didn't want to be stuck walking to school with just Yuki. He pissed him off yesterday and he wasn't about to do it again today.
He would have to let his anger and strength subside for a moment and when the time was right he would attack Yuki with the full force of his fire. The fire that burnt with a rage to beat him, to see the look on his face.
After a few more running paces Kyo caught up with Tohru, who had stopped to wait for him. Then they set off for school together. They really didn't talk much on the way, except about martial arts and how he should train her. But on the other hand Tohru as a martial artist wielding a wooden spoon or a ladle sounded dangerous.
When they arrived at school Oua and Hanna were already waiting lounging by the fence in their usual picnic lunch area. Oua went to go retrieve Tohru from the martial art conversation, as Oua an Kyo started their usual verbal fights and name calling. They were friends, but they still liked to pick on each other.
"Hey Yank." Kyo said smugly.
"Hey orange top" Oua said with a dangerous hint in her voice.
"So you guys gonna play rich man poor man on Saturday?" Kyo asked.
"Yeah, is the bet still on? 'Cause I still don't believe your hair is actually orange, if I win for the.what.100th time this year, you Have to bleach your hair white." Oua said hoping he would except the challenge.
"I told you this IS my natural color! I won't turn it white! But if I win you gotta prance around for a day and wear a frilly dress." Kyo bargained
"Fine but if I win, you have to wear Prince Yuki's cloths! Or you can always go around the school barking like a dog when we're off break!" Oua said with a laugh. "Your on!" Kyo said all to sure of himself. "Fine but I'll win, so be prepared to bark or get a new wardrobe!" Oua said with a competitive voice.
"Woof!" Kyo said sarcastically. As he walked away from Oua and Tohru.
"So Tohru what did you want to talk about?" Oua asked as they went back to their spot.
"Nothing really, but are we still going to go visit mom on Saturday?" Tohru asked suddenly looking down at the blanket.
"Tohru of course we will" Hanna said gently setting a hand on Tohru's shoulder.
"You know I would Tohru. You know we both would. We all are going." Oua said placing her hand on Tohru's other shoulder.
"Thanks guys." Tohru said as she looked up. She was so happy to have Oua and Hanna. They were like two older sisters watching out for her and making sure that no one would treat her bad.
The bell rang signaling the students that school would be starting in a few minutes. She helped Oua and Hanna gather up their usual sitting blanket and they all headed inside. School went slow first thing in the morning, but before Tohru could notice it was already gym class, the second period before last period. The nurse advised her to stay off of the track until her left knee healed, so she wouldn't hurt herself again. So Tohru took her chances at a light game of tennis.
By the time gym class was finally over, it seemed like time had just flown by so effortlessly. Tohru had barely noticed it had been forty-five minutes in gym class already and it was over. She changed back into her school uniform and then made her way to her next class with Oua and Hanna. The class seemed to pass by quickly, without notice, the entire day seemed that way. Which meant for Tohru a long day at work or one that passed just as quick as this one.
As Tohru reached her locker Yuki seemed to appear out of know where, Tohru gasped and almost dropped her books to the ground, but Yuki caught them.
"Wow Yuki, you scared me, you just came out of nowhere." Tohru said in her normal tone of voice.
"I'm sorry, Tohru. It's just that I wanted to ask you something." Yuki replied.
"Okay what do you need?" Tohru asked.
"Well are you sure you don't want me to pick you up after work? There are a lot of weirdo's out their, so Shigure claims." Yuki said, almost sounding worried.
"No, it's okay. I have to stop some where after work to pick something up. So you don't need to pick me up, and I'll stay away from the weirdo's and stalkers. Promise." Tohru said happily.
"All right then. We'll see you when you get home tonight." Yuki said. As he walked her the rest of the way to her locker.
"Okay! See ya then Yuki!" Tohru said as he left her to drop off her books and head for work. It was sort of a lonely walk to work, Tohru usually parted with Yuki or Kyo half way but they left school as soon as possible, it was something Shigure wanted to see them about immediately.
Once at work, Tohru changed into her coveralls to work. She did everything from taking out the trash, sweeping the floors, mopping, dusting, cleaning the windows, the bathrooms, vacuuming the offices and carpeted areas. Just up till the point of when they said she could go. Work went faster that she had expected.
But now she could go to that little old shop her mother loved so much and get her something. The shop was a few blocks down from the current street she was on so she began to walk. Now without Yuki or Kyo, things seemed even lonelier. The streets got darker although the street lights were on she saw the shop just ahead.
When some one from the shadows grabbed her and put a hand over her mouth to stop her from screaming. Tohru didn't know what to do. Oh no was this on of the weirdo's Kyo and the others had told her about? Tohru felt her stomach tighten in fear. What would this person do to her, who were they and would anyone help her or come looking for her?!?
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Well I hope you guys like this chapter! I made a cliff hanger. But who could it be? Is Tohru in danger? I can't tell but if you ask me real nice and you really write more I shall type it all down and upload the next chapter! Well hoped you enjoyed! Review Please! ^-^ ~ Zeheria