Loosing It

Part 2

Tohru continued walking thinking about the man she had bumped into. He knew her name, but seemed to be thinking of someone else. Maybe it was just a coincidence. Yes, that was it. It was just a coincidence. She reached the downtown area and started window shopping. Looking at all the wonderful items to buy, she smiled happily. Noticing two of her friends from school, she called out.

"Uo-chan! Hana-chan! Hello!" Tohru rushed over to her best friends, Arisa Uotani and Hanajima.

"Hey Tohru-chan!" Uo-chan smiled. "Out shopping?"

"Yeah! My grandfather gave me some money to spend, even though I really shouldn't have…I know! I will make it up to him someday!" Tohru put on a look of determination.

"That's our Tohru-chan." Hana-chan grinned slightly. "What are you looking for to buy?"

"Oh, I don't know. I haven't thought about it yet really. Maybe a new dress?"

"Another dress? Hey Tohru, I have the best place in mind for you. I just found it the other day. They make whatever you want to wear. I think it would be perfect for you!" Arisa offered and immediately began to drag Tohru over to the shop in mind. Hana-chan quickly followed her two friends.

Tohru hardly noticed where they were walking, everything had been going a little too fast for her. She caught up by the time they had entered the store. There were shelves of fabric and more fabric. Dummy dolls modeled some clothes made by the store.

"I'll go find that guy I met here the other day with Hana-chan." Arisa said while looking around. Hana-chan smiled.

"Yes, do find him. He has such odd waves…much like Kyo-kun and Sohma-kun."

"Kyo-kun? Sohma-kun?" Tohru asked feeling as though she should have known who they are, but couldn't remember.

"Yeah, how are the boys doing lately Tohru-chan? They've been treating you alright?" Arisa asked. Tohru began to feel flustered because she hadn't any idea of who these people were. Luckily, she was saved by a man who flowed into the room. He immediately came over to the girls.

"My my my, the princess has graced my shop once again!" A man with long white hair commented. He wore a red robe and had golden eyes. He smiled at Tohru.

"I'm afraid I'm not a princess mister." Arisa replied almost rudely.

"Oh, I didn't mean you! I meant dear Tohru! But where is my younger brother-oh!" The man stopped almost as though remembering something important.

"Me? A princess? Oh I couldn't be!" Tohru blushed at the comment. "But I'm afraid I don't know how you know my name!"

"Have you forgotten me so soon?" He dramatized being hurt.

"I'm sorry sir! I was in a car accident and got a bit of amnesia. I'm afraid that I have lost memory of many people I once knew…" Tohru said unhappily.

"Tohru! When did this happen? You never told us?" Arisa stormed.

"I didn't want to worry you. I'm sorry!" Tohru said feeling a bit bad about herself.

"It's ok Tohru-chan. It would be just like you." Hana-chan comforted her friend.

"That's simply dreadful! If that is the case, I really must introduce myself to you again! I am Ayame Sohma! Yuki's older brother!" Ayame proudly presented himself. Hearing the name, Yuki, once again, Tohru picked up interest.

"Yuki? I'm afraid-" She began.

"You forgot my brother! This is dreadful! Now who will come to his rescue, if not his princess?"

"Rescue? Is he in trouble?" Tohru asked worried, even though she didn't remember the boy.

"You see, you two were-" Ayame started but was cut off by a woman's voice.

"Ayame-sama! I just finished this dress, is it good?"

"I'll be right there Mimi-san!" He called back before turning to the girls to tell them to stop by any time. He headed out back leaving Tohru, Arisa, and Hana in the main shop area.

"Maybe we should stop by some other time. I think this may be too much for our dear Tohru." Hana-chan suggested.

"Yeah. To think that he was the prince's brother. They're completely different." Arisa commented as they left the shop.

"Didn't he say something about Sohma-san being in trouble?" Hana-chan mentioned.

"Now that you mention it, he did. Has the prince ever been in trouble ever?"

"He hasn't been showing up at school for the past month. It is possible. Maybe we should look more into this. Right Tohru." Hana-chan turned to Tohru.

"Would it be right? I just don't feel…"

"Tohru! This is a guy that you were living with! He was your friend!" Arisa pointed out.

If I stayed at his house, I guess I should try to help. I should repay him for the kindness, even though I don't really remember anything. "Tohru began to finger the yellow ribbon in her hair. It felt silky in her hand and she smiled.

"There's the spirit Tohru! Now, we just have to find out what is wrong with him! I guess the best place to start would be to head over to his house." Arisa began to lead the way to Yuki's house.

"Yes, I'm Shigure Sohma. I got a call earlier-" Shigure Sohma began to reply to the doctor, who was taking care of Yuki at the moment.

"I know all about that. I was the one who called." Dr. Animal interrupted Shigure's welcome speech. "I wanted to ask you some questions in concern to Yuki-san. Have a seat." He beckoned to a chair. Soon after he dismissed his secretary.

"Sure thing, if you think it will help." Shigure offered.

"That would be great, thank you. Here is the first question." The doctor started. "You were living with Yuki-san and another boy by the name of Kyo Sohma?"

"Yes."

"Were they friends?"

"As much as rivals ever are." Shigure replied laughing slightly at the question. Doctor Animal scribbled down some notes.

"Could you tell me some of the people that cared about him the most?"

"I guess. Well, me, of course, Ayame Sohma, Hatori Sohma, Hatsuharu Sohma, Momiji Sohma, Kagura Sohma, Kyo Sohma, Kisa Sohma, Hiro Sohma, Ritzu Sohma-" Shigure began to rattle off.

"Let me rephrase this, who were the people most close to him?"

"In that case, most likely me and Kyo-kun."

"That all?" The doctor asked.

"Oh wait- there's one more." Shigure hesitated before saying the name. He wasn't sure if he should get her involved.

"Yes? One more?"

"A girl called Tohru Honda."