Wow… thanks for all of the reviews… it really means a lot. I even feel motivated enough to work on the next chappie! Oh, and I've only seen the anime and read 1-6 of the manga. If anyone can tell me anything that might help me spice up the story some that would be MOST APPRECHIATED!

I've written a short, but simple Yukiru 1-shot called Rice and Plaster. I posted it when was encountering some of those problems, so I only got 2 reviews tear so, if you click on my penname, scroll down and click on the story (and leave some CC…) that would just be such an amazing encouragement to me. So, please and thank-you! glomps people who leave CC

yi wen1776 – yup, Yukiru it is

Apologies: I'm deeply sorry that I spelled Sohma as "Souma". I will re-post the chapter once I find more problems to correct. I would also like to apologize for the fact that I only put Yuki in rat form for about 5 seconds. That was plain laziness on my part. So… GOMEN NESAI!!!!!!

A word to my readers:

Irukapooka – I'm glad you enjoyed the first chappie. Yuki/Tohru is my all-time favorite couple… so I'm gunna LOVE writing this! As for you're question about Akito's age… Well, I may be wrong so don't quote me! But I got the idea that he was around Shigure and Hatori's age. I didn't think he was around Yuki's age because he couldn't be ruling the family and beating poor Yuki-kun. However, I looked at the official site, it says (and I quote)

"Age: 16-19?"

So, if anyone else knows the answer, it would be much appreciated to leave it in a review. (Proof would be even greater appreciated!)

HelloKat – YaY! Another Yuki/Tohru fan! Thanks for the complement

Sahrah Marmlade – Well, well, well… that is very kind of you… ARIGATO!!!

Lockea Stone – I would like to thank-you personally for this review. I'm glad that SOMONE out there can give some GOOD CC. I'll try and not over-use ideas anymore. And about "a clash of colors", I was sitting there for a few minutes trying to think of a better word… so thanks! But anyway, I can't thank-you enough for putting a finger on what was bothering me about last chappie. Would you considering beta-ing this story…?

AnimaCutie – Thank-you

Hoshi – oO… Akito/Yuki…? I'm sorry, but you won't be finding any of that here. Besides me not reading/writing any yaoi material, Akito just disturbs me… so he isn't gunna find himself with my favorite character. locks Akito up somewhere so Yuki can be safe

Ryoko21 – Again, I don't read/write any yaoi material. But thanks for you're review!

Kyoko'sGuardianAngel – I LOVE you're user-name and I love Yukiru too!

tohru-honda14 – glad u love it

Safaia-Sama – as you wish!

Honey Dipped Roses – pretty user-name! But I agree, go Yukiru! And Fruits Basket DOES have too many yaoi couplings!

blu-rain – I know!!! It's completely insane that she doesn't know yet!!!!!

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Within Ones Mind
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Yuki Sohma opened the door for his lovely friend. She smiled and murmured a quick "Arigato." as she entered the door. She nearly passed out when a sudden shriek came from nowhere.

"TOHRU-KUN! I was about to starve to death! What was my precious flower doing away from home without taking care of poor me first!?!"

Once she re-collected herself, she smiled embarrassed. "Ah! Gomen nesai, Shigure-san! I should've been more responsible! I mean, here you are, and giving me a family and a home… and I keep going off and not doing my job…"

She stopped short of her sentence when Yuki and Kyo walked over and introduced Shigure to their fists…and shoes…and elbows…and the floor…oww, that's gatta hurt!

"Honda-san, don't mind him."

"Ehhhhhh? Ah… hai!" Stated Tohru, still in a daze.

She began to scurry into the other room when she heard a timid knock on the door. "I'll get it!"

She opened the door. "Kisa-chan!?! What's wrong!?!"

The young girl threw her arms around Tohru and they hit the ground with an audible 'thud'. Kisa clutched Tohrus shirt as she cried. The small child's' body shook every time she took a breath. Tohru held her close and gently rubbed her back.

Two sets of running feet showed up from around the corner. "Honda-san… are you…..ok…..?" Yuki stopped dead silent when he saw Kisa crying as she huddled against Tohru.

The door was still hide-open and Haru showed up on the doorstep. "I had a feeling she would come here…"

After awhile, Kisa cried herself to sleep. Tohru carried her to her room and covered her up. After making sure she was comfortable, she left the room and headed downstairs.

She took a seat around the small table. Shigure, Yuki, Kyo and Haru were all present. "She asleep?" asked the ox.

Tohru only nodded. But Haru's harsh expression softened slightly. "She's exhausted. Elementary school wasn't even out yet…"

Yuki cocked an eyebrow "So she ran all the way over here?"

Haru nodded. "She had another problem at school, so she just got up and left from class. I got a call from the office and I had a feeling she'd be here to see Tohru."

Before Tohru could protest, Kyo spoke up. "What happened?"

Haru looked down. "She finally made a friend. Kisa was so happy; it was just so exciting to watch them. But then, they were playing at recess and she was trying so hard to keep up, but Kisa got tired and transformed… her friend saw. So… Hatori came and erased the girls' memories. She forgot all about her friendship with Kisa."

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Well, that's it for this chapter. I got Fruits Basket 1-4 for Christmas, and then I got 5 and 6 a little while ago. I'm going to try and configure all of the things that they mention about Yuki's past into this story. And the whole reason for bringing Kisa into this story is to set myself up so I can have Yuki explain how he helped Kisa last time. Please R&R this chappie, sorry for the wait… I was suffering from MAJOR writers block. But now I have short-term ideas for the next few chappies. And yeah.. it WILL be Yukiru!!!!!

Kawaii34Girl

…because ¾ r cute.