Disclaimer 1: I do not own Fruits Basket. I only own Iku and story idea and cat-people.
Chapter 2
Tohru stared at the three new animals that were actually the Sohmas she had met earlier. "So… you transform?"
"That's right," said the dog. "It's a curse really. Whenever we're hugged by someone of the opposite gender, we become this."
Iku just glared at Kyo. Sure her partner was the apologetic cat-girl, but this guy was a true definition of 'baka neko'. "And when do you change back?" she wondered.
"Well, it varies from time to time," the dog explained, before all three animals changed back into humans, and Tohru hid her blushing face as fast as she could. "Did I forget to mention that we're naked when we change back?"
***
The next morning before school, Yuki and Kyo were surprised to find that what happened the night before was not, in any way, a dream. "Here's your lunch for school," Tohru said happily, her tail swishing from side to side. "I really hope you like it."
"Um, thank you," Yuki said as Kyo just stared at the brown bag.
"What is it?" he then asked her, still staring.
The girl just smiled and said, "Well, I didn't really know what you guys liked, so I made different flavored rice balls. Your cousin Shigure showed me where to find the cookbook, and so I decided I would try to make some food that you people eat on this planet. I mean, since I've never been here before, of course I wouldn't know what you eat. And if you don't like it then I'll make something different next time. I promise I will get it right someday."
"How long do you plan on staying?" asked the orange-haired teen.
Tohru thought for a long time. "Well… I don't know. I did get into a lot of trouble at home… when I fell on the queen, I mean. I didn't mean to."
Yuki smiled softly at her. "It's alright. You can stay here as long as you want."
"R-really??? Thank you so much!" Then she said, "Now you better hurry up, or you're going to be late for school. Trust me, it's not good. My teachers would always get so upset."
And so the two Earth boys left on their way to school, leaving Tohru, Iku, and Shigure back at the house. "And I must be going as well now," said the dark-haired man. "Yuki's older brother Ayame wanted to show me something."
"Really?" asked Tohru. "Yuki has a brother???"
"Yes, although they don't get along too well. And Kyo can't seem to stand my lovely Aya. Why, oh why, must they be so cruel to him?"
"Uh…"
"I say you're all baka idiots," came Iku's remark. She hopped onto Tohru's shoulder, looking Shigure in the eye dangerously. "Don't you ever think I'm gonna leave Tohru alone with you, cuz it ain't gonna happen."
"I would never think of such a thing! Now, if you'll excuse me." And he too left the house.
Tohru and Iku looked around for something to do. Hmm… "Hey, Iku?"
"Yeah?"
Tohru held up a cd. "Can you work a cd player?"
***
(We are now in the cafeteria at the school that Yuki and Kyo go to just because I felt like writing a scene with them at school and also so that you can see Uo and Hana because they are in the story as well, and now I will allow you to continue reading the story that they are in.)
It was lunchtime now, and Kyo was trying to eat by himself as he watched his "perfect" cousin get surrounded by hundreds of girls. "Hey, Orange-top," said a voice beside him.
"Yeah, hi…whatever," Kyo mumbled.
"What's wrong with you? You're usually not this quiet."
"He is being troubled by something," said Hana, appearing out of nowhere it seemed.
"I am not!"
"Look, Orange-top, I agree with my friend," said Uo. "Now why don't you tell us what's bothering you?"
Hana looked over to the well-known prince of their school. "He is troubled also, by the same problem it seems."
Uo and Kyo just stared at her. Hana could be pretty scary at times. Especially when she knew that people were worried about something.
"Then let him deal with it!" said Kyo, getting up to go to his next class since the bell had just rung. "Besides, you wouldn't believe me even if I told you."
"Try us," Uo challenged.
"Do you believe in aliens from outer space?" the boy asked her.
"What?"
"I knew you wouldn't," he said, walking away.
***
After school, Kyo found himself walking home alone. Apparently Yuki had a council meeting to attend, not that Kyo cared. He walked into the house and was surprised by what he heard. Someone was singing, and it sounded… well beautiful. He ran into the living room and saw that Tohru was singing along with the cd player! "Hey," he said, getting her full attention as the song went through the chorus again. "What are you listening to?"
"Oh, it's Yoko Ishida! She sounds really great! Her songs are very inspiring! Oh, but you probably don't want to listen to me, do you? I'm sorry I didn't ask for permission, but Iku and I were bored and…"
"Where the hell is Iku anyway?"
"Um, last time I saw her, she was on her way to the kitchen… which was an hour ago."
"WHAT?!!! YOU LET THAT RAT STAY IN THE KITCHEN FOR A WHOLE HOUR?!!!!!!"
"Well, I thought it was going to be okay at the time. Unless she got lost."
"Unless she ate all our food, you mean!"
Tohru didn't believe that Iku would eat their food; more like hide it from them. Iku still didn't like them, after all. "Well… why don't I go look for her then?"
"You better find her!!!" shouted Kyo before going outside and up on the roof.
Tohru then went into the kitchen and began her search for her little violet colored friend and partner.
***
The queen cat scowled as she remembered the previous event. Tohru, her daughter's maid, had fallen right on top of her!!!!!! It was absolutely unheard of! "I can't believe I only banished her," she told herself. "Then again, many would be furious now if the punishment had been any more severe."
The entire population adored the innocent kitten. It wasn't because of how she looked, but because of how she acted and how she treated others. She made everyone feel better, but now she was on Earth. One certain tomcat was determined to bring her back though. "Just wait, Tohru," he said. "I'll be the one to bring you home. Then you wouldn't have to worry about the humans any longer."
TO BE CONTINUED
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Now I'm very sleepy. I almost fell asleep while typing, which is not a good thing. See you later.
Hikari Rioki