DISCLAIMER: I don't own FRUITS BASKET...dot...dot...dot...PERIOD!

N/A: Fist fic. - First timer here! I'm a novice, beginner, amateur, learner... etc. I just hope you'll bear with me and support me all the way. I'm sorry about the grammatical errors. English is not my first language. Thank you very much!

RATED: PG 13... I guess

GENRE: DramaAnce (Drama & Romance)

KATT's DILEMMA: I need more mystery and misery more... more ... dot... dot... dot...

QUOTE OF THE DAY: There's gotta be more to life or maybe I'm just bored. - Kattastrofie

SONG OF THE DAY: Weak by SWV (Sisters with Voices)

SUMMARY: The big Kaibara High Halloween party is coming up and everyone is obliged to join. As the party starts, mysterious things happen to Tohru & the Sohma boys. As the party ends, questions remain unanswered. Days passed and none of the gang has recovered... will this greatly affect them as they go on with their every day life? Read & find out the pairings. (x?Tohru)(x?Yuki)(x?Kyo)(x?Haru)

CALAMITY VS. CATASTROPHE

By: Kattastrofie

CHAPTER III

The night grows deeper. So many things have happened. So many questions remain unanswered. 'What's wrong with Kyo? What happened to Hana & Uo? And of course... who kissed me?' the thoughts teased Tohru's mind. She had never been this confused before. Strange things have been happening ever since the party started and she didn't like it, not one bit. Preoccupied and still searching for Kyo, she walked across the school garden and headed towards the school building. But before she reached the place something caught her attention. It was a small navy blue tent with decorated glow in the dark stickers. A couple went out of it. "She's good" the girl wearing a fairy costume said. The boy beside her nodded in agreement. Tohru approached the stand then entered. Inside, a round table covered in black satin was positioned in the middle. In the corners of the tent, there were black candles lit with golden stands to hold their place. The surrounding felt warm and cozy. The place also felt isolating and entrancing at the same time. The oracle sat opposite the direction of her guests. She made a gesture with her hand asking her visitor to sit down on the antique wooden chair. Tohru obeyed and sat down in silence. Instead of a crystal ball, the fortune-teller took out her deck of Tarrot cards and placed it facing her costumer. "Pick a card." She mumbled. Tohru obeyed and took the card on top of the others. "Look at it." The fortune-teller ordered. Tohru took a quick look. It was a woman and man both naked and bound together.

"What card is this?" the innocent girl asked. The fortune-teller ignored her question and continued the ceremony. "Place the card back to my deck." Tohru placed the card back, this time in the middle of the deck. The mysterious seer shuffled the cards, cut the deck and reshuffled it once again. She placed three cards facing her visitor and three cards facing her. Then, she shoved the rest of the Tarrot cards to her side. "Pick any of the three cards before you." Tohru obeyed quickly. The situation made her curiosity intensify. Tohru chose the left card. The seer opened the card opposite the card Tohru chose. It was a picture of a tower and lighting. "The tower and lighting... meaning chaos and confusion." The seer said in a gruffly voice. Although the seer tried to disguise her accent, Tohru knew the sound was very familiar. She recognized it quickly. "Pan? Is that you?" Tohru asked. The seer was surprised. "Huh?... uh... please concentrate on the cards." the seer said in a nervous tone. "I knew it. It's you Pan!" Tohru smiled at her. It was one of her half Chinese gothic classmate, Lee Lei Pan. Pan is a one of the most famous soothsayers in Kaibara High. She predicts the future. Most of Pan's predictions come true but only a few come to her because of fear. There have been rumors about Ms. Lee predicting a lot of misfortunes that happened in reality. Soon, people started avoiding her and even ignoring her prophecies. Accidentally, Pan's face mask fell showing her true physique. She tried to pick it up and wear it once again but her cover was already blown. "Ms. Honda..."

Tohru gave Pan a warm smile. "Oh Pan... you don't have to hide it. I won't tell your secret. You don't need to worry." Pan took Tohru's hands and held them tightly. "Really?" she said in puppy dog eyes. Tohru's sweat dropped then she nodded to the soothsayer with assurance. Pan almost cried in joy. "Why hide your identity?" Tohru asked. Pan let go of her new found friend's hand and bowed. "You see... The student council banned me from forecasting fortunes. They threatened to ruin my high school days if I read my Tarrot cards again." Tohru's face shaped with concern. "Why is that?" she asked. "Well you see... it all started when Mr. Sohma Yuki asked for my counsel. The girls overheard our conversation and since they're a big fan of Mr. Yuki, they forbid me to tell his fortune or even talk to him." Tohru contemplated for a moment. For a moment, there was silence. 'Yuki... Yuki was asking for his fortune. What for...?' "Uhm... Ms. Lee... do you mind if I ask you something?" Pan shook her head. "Not at all Ms. Honda. Anything for you." The soothsayer said shyly. "Ok. What did Yuki ask you to tell him exactly?" Tohru continued. "The truth is, I don't know Ms. Honda. You see, Mr. Yuki only ask me to predict his future but he didn't clarify what part." Tohru's face fell in disappointment. "Is that so?" Tohru was eager to know what Yuki wants to know. It didn't make sense. He was afraid of other women coming to her but he approached Pan. He must want to know something badly. "Umm.. Ms. Honda, would you like to continue?" Pan asked her contemplating friend. Suddenly, her visitor stood up accidentally hitting the table with her knee. "Ow!" Tohru yelled in pain. Pan's cards fell on the floor. "I'm so sorry Pan. I need to go. Thank you very much! I promise I'll keep your secret!" Tohru bowed, winked then hurriedly left the soothsayer's tent. Pan stood up, sighed then reached for the fallen cards on the floor. To her surprise, all of the Tarrot cards were facing the floor except for one card. It was the same card Tohru took when the ceremony started.

'It was a woman and man both naked and bound together... The LOVERS'

Tohru ran as fast as she could towards the school's auditorium where the Halloween party is being held. But even before she went in, she decided to take a stop over. She went to her locker, unlocked the combination and reached in. Smiling, she found the item she's looking for. It was a witch mask to match her costume. Tohru wore the horrible mask for only one purpose. It was to spy on Yuki without being discovered. Yuki has been acting a bit strange for the past few days. He has got to be up to something.

In front of the auditorium double doors, Tohru made a short breathing practice. "Inhale, exhale" She heaved a big sigh and gathered up a lot of courage to enter. Finally, she did it. To her consternation, the place was crowded. The masks and costumes covered every single strand of the students. In other words, she won't be able to find out what Yuki is wearing. 'Oh no...'

All of a sudden, there was a black out. The room filled with colored lights darkened. At first, the crowd was screaming, suddenly they're pushing each other attempting to find their lost friends or partners or the exit. Unfortunately, none of them succeeded since light went on once again. Ryoko Hatori, the emcee, apologized for the inconvenience. Some one seemed to have stepped on the main chord. Tohru sighed again. Amidst the unending events, Tohru felt blessed that lady luck never left her side.

The music turned mellow. The bop floor filled with Halloween creatures that were raging with relentless dance moves faltered. The lights went low. Tohru moved from her place continuing her search for Yuki.

Tohru wore the horrible mask for only one purpose. It was to spy on Yuki without being discovered. Yuki has been acting a bit strange for the past few days. He has got to be up to something. Every body reading the story might think that Tohru will find Yuki and uncover his secret soon. To your dismay, before she could even find him... HE found HER.

A masked stranger approached the witch in the middle of the dance floor. Slowly, he took her left hand and gave it a peck. He guided her hand placing it on his left shoulder. He placed his hands on her hips and they started to slow dance.

TBC