Crimson Threads


Okay, because no one's really reviewed yet, or I'm too fast, I am ending the series here. If people review and ask for it, I promise I'll make a sequel. But only if you ask. But, onto the next chapter!

:DISCLAIMER: I do not own the rights to Fruits Basket, but I do own Mike, Ari, and Mayra.


I'm Gonna Be Here For You
The two smiled, with happiness. Mike had finally found his soulmate. Ari had finally found someone to accept her for who she really was. Ari put her hand onto his hand, and closed her eyes. As of right now, my life is perfect. I don't care how bad someone beats me. As long as I'm with my family, and I can be with Mike, I don't care what happens.

Their blissful silence was interrupted by Shigure, who was trying to fit Mayra, Kyo, Tohru, Hatori, and Ayame into the room. Mayra ran over to Ari, panicked by the sight of her in a hospital bed. "Ari! Are you okay!"

Ari smiled, looking at Mike, who smiled back at her. "I'm fine. Never felt better."

Mayra noticed the two gazing at each other, and their hands interlaced. Finally, they're together. It's taken Ari forever to see how he's felt. But who cares? They're perfect for each other.

Shigure called for everyone's attention. "Everyone! May I have your attention?" Shigure was completely ignored by everyone, who was either panicking about Ari, or whispering about Ari and Mike.

Ari noticed all this, and started yelling, "Hey! Everyone shut up and listen to the dog!"

Shigure was a bit startled by Ari's outburst, but it had worked. Everyone was paying attention to him now. Shigure announced the news about adopting Mayra, Mike, and Ari into the family. The room filled with shouts of joy. Mayra ran over to hug Mike and Ari, who hugged her back. Kyo smiled, because Mayra wouldn't have to leave. Tohru was overflowing with glee. Yay! I can learn more about Ari, Mike and Mayra! There's so much I don't know about them, and I want to know as much as I can.

"Shigure?" Ari asked. "Who's going to go with who?"

Shigure's face fell, hearing Ari's question. "Unfortunately, to your parents wishes, we have to separate the three of you. You each have to have a different parent." He looked at the three, whose faces were written with confusion.

Mayra sighed. "Well, at least we don't have to go back to D.C." Everyone else in the room nodded with agreement. "So? Tell us! Who's going with who?"

Everyone was happy with their arrangements. Mayra was to live with Shigure, Mike was to live with Ayame, and Ari was going to stay with Hatori. Mike was a bit surprised, seeing Ayame, but shrugged it off.

"Excuse me, but may I see Miss Ari, alone?" the doctor asked.

Everyone filed out of the room, but Ari held onto Mike's hand. "Can he stay? It would make me feel much more comfortable if he stayed."

The doctor sighed, nodding in approval. "Miss Ari, How do you feel?"

"I feel fine. Nothing hurts right now. I can even move my arms and legs!" Ari squealed.

"That's good. You had quite the speedy recovery, Miss Ari," the doctor said, going through papers.

"Sir," Ari asked, "may I go home today?"

The doctor nodded. "Just make sure you stay out of trouble."

"Thank you, sir." Ari got out of the bed, and picked up her clothes, which were on a nearby chair. She went into the bathroom, to change.

Mike went outside to where the others were waiting. "Ari's coming home today!" Mike said.

The large crowd burst out in joy, only to be hushed by two old nurses. Ari came out, in her torn clothes. "Well, can we go back to Shigure's now?"

"Of course, Ari," Hatori said. "You need to pack up your things."

The Hatori led everyone out, and they all went back to Shigure's.


Ari went up to her room, to start packing. She opened her closet, and pulled out her Yuki rat plushie. Well, I guess Yuki isn't here. I wish there was something to do with this. Oh I know! Ari put it aside, as she packed the rest of her things into her two suitcases.

"Knock, knock, can I come in?"

"Sure! Come on in Mayra!" Ari said, putting away her laptop.

Mayra came in, and sat in the practically empty room. "Wow, this sucks. I mean, you have to leave!"

"You know, I've been thinking. Since Hatori is adopting me, does that make him my dad?"

Ari and Mayra laughed. They talked about how they would try to spend as much time together as possible, even though they wouldn't be living together. Ari sighed. I'm gonna miss living here. I never realized how much fun it was, spending so much time with them. And they're so different than how Shigure shows them as in the book. Ari put the last of her belongings in her suitcase, and closed it.


Ayame waltzed into Mike's room unexpectedly. Mike was startled by the unexpected visitor. "What are you doing in here?" Mike asked.

"Why, I'm helping my son pack up so we can spend more time together!" Ayame said in his sing-song voice.

"I'll let you help pack if you never call me your son," Mike glared.

"Ah, you remind me of my little brother," Ayame's face fell, reminded of the thought of Yuki.

"Who's your little brother?" Mike asked, not noticing Ayame's emotions.

"His name was Yuki. He was the former rat." Ayame sighed.

Mike looked at the snake. "I'm so sorry for reminding you about your brother. I just don't know anything about you Sohmas. Mayra and Ari know so much, but I don't know anything." Mike paused. "What's your job?"

Ayame perked up. Mike was trying to learn more about him! "I sell men's romance!"

Mike froze at Ayame's answer. There was an awkward silence. "Remind me not to ask you that again."

Ayame laughed. "But, I can show how to make your little Ari feel special!"

Mike smirked. Maybe this Ayame guy isn't so bad. "Does it have to do anything with your job?"

"It can, but I can change it so it doesn't!" Aya said, trying to please his newest friend.

"Tell me more. The part that doesn't involve your job."


Ari and Mayra came downstairs, carrying Ari's belongings. They placed the things by the front door, and went into the kitchen, where Tohru was making dinner. The three girls laughed as they made dinner. Ari heard the door open, and Shigure greeting Hatori.

"Hey, be right back, okay?" Ari said. The other two nodded. Ari ran over to Hatori, and jumped on his back, in a manner similar to Momiji's. "Hi, Hatori! I've been thinking, you're adopting me, right?"

"Yes, that is correct," Hatori replied

"So does that mean I can call you 'Dad'?" Ari asked.

Shigure burst out in laughter, along with Ari, who decided to get off Hatori before she broke his back. "Can I call you Tori then?" Ari asked.

Hatori was unsure of what to do. I thought Momiji was difficult, but I'll have to take care of this girl 24/7. "Fine."

After a loud outburst and a giant bear hug for Hatori, Ari ran over to Shigure and hugged him. "Awww... I wish I could stay here a bit longer." Ari realized what she said, and suddenly spun around to face Hatori. "Meep! Not that I don't want to live with you!" Ari was about to continue, but decided she was getting a bit out of hand. "Tori? Do I have to go now? Can't I stay the night here?"

"I'm sorry, Ari, but there's business I have to attend to, and Akito wants to talk to you."

"What?" Ari asked, thinking she didn't hear properly, "Why does Akito want to talk to me?"

"I don't know, but right now, we should be going. I have an appointment soon."

Ari sighed. "Can I at least say goodbye to everyone?"

"Yes," Hatori replied. "I'll give you five minutes for your goodbyes."

Ari ran upstairs, where Mayra was talking to Kyo. Ari quietly knocked on the door, and after Mayra's okay, she came in where the two were sitting on the floor, Mayra in Kyo's arms.

"I have to go now," Ari said, "Tori says he has to take me home tonight."

"What? That's not fair!" Mayra complained.

"Don't worry! I can still talk to you on the computer, on the phone, at school..." Ari sighed. "But I'm gonna miss you guys."

After a little bit of hugging, and annoying Kyo, Ari went back downstairs to say goodbye to Tohru. Tohru promised she would come to visit her sometime and help make dinner for them. Although Ari first refused, Tohru insisted, saying it would make her feel happy, so Ari agreed.

Ari walked over to Mike's room. This is going to be hard. I mean, it's Mike. Hopefully, Mike can come visit us sometime! Ari cheered up, and knocked on the door. After hearing Mike's voice, letting her in, she entered the room. His room looked like hers, near empty. Mike was sitting on his suitcase, trying to get everything to fit. After a couple moments of jumping on the suitcase, he fell over from exhaustion. Ari laughed, helping him up.

"Mike! How did you get everything to fit in that when we came here?" Ari laughed.

"You helped me!" Mike said, snuggling Ari.

"Well, I wish I could help you pack up," Ari said.

"What do you mean?" Mike asked, looking at Ari.

"Hatori says I have to go to the Main house in a couple minutes. He has some appointment, and he says Akito wants to talk to me." Ari's eyes started welling up with tears. She tried to blink away the tears before Mike noticed, but it was too late.

"Don't worry, it's not like we'll never see each other again. We'll be in the same class, right?" Mike laughed. "And don't worry about Akito. She can't hurt you, not after all that you've been through."

Hatori's voice interrupted their conversation. "Ari! It's time to go."

"I better go," Ari said, "before I get in trouble."

"Okay," Mike said. Before Ari ran out the door, Mike grabbed her, pulling her into a hug. "Don't ever think you're not accepted. I'm gonna be here for you, okay?" Mike asked, spinning her around to face him. Ari nodded, and ran off to Hatori.

"Hatori! I'm done!" Ari yelled, running back to Hatori's side. "Did I take too long?"

"No, you took just about five minutes. Now, are you ready to go?" Hatori asked.

Ari nodded, and the two grabbed Ari's things and left.


Mike heard a car rev up, and looked out his window. He saw Ari in Hatori's car, driving off. She's just left, but I feel like as if she's leaving forever. What am I thinking, I can go see her tomorrow at school. Mike sighed, and went back to squeezing his things into his suitcase. He was stuffing his shirts into his bag when he found a small toy rat and a note.

Dear Mike,

By now, you would have known that I already left. I just wanted to give you this. It's actually a Yuki plushie I made in home ec, but, I want you to have it. That way, you won't be lonely when you're at Aya's house! Well, hope you move into Ayame's house safely. Remember, be very careful when you're there. I think he might be gay... well, I'll see you at school!

Love,

Ari :-)

Mike was a bit confused about Ari's last comment on Ayame, but he smiled that Ari was thinking about him. He took the toy rat and put it into his pocket, thinking of Ari as he closed his last suitcase and carried it out.


FINALLY! I finished! If I do make a sequel, then it'll be more happy, more of a comedy. Review!
Review Responses

Kyo'sbaby: Well, I kinda wanted it to be a big twist. And Ari wasn't gonna kill them, she released them right before the explosion.

tattered remnaints: I might do that pairing, but I might do something else... mwa ha ha ha

Galasriniel: lol, I'll keep writing!

Nika Phoenix: I might if I get more support for it.

See ya later!

Sarah-chan