Second to last chapter. Yep, there's only going to be 8 chapters. Yup. Well, to tell you, this chapter is going to be short. Tee hee… sorry, I can't think of anything right now! SO LEAVE ME BE.

Okay, I'll be updating quickly for the rest of the story. I already have it all written out and saved onto fanfiction. So… wait… Hm… if I'm lazy… I might not update at all… hehe.. :)

Disclaimer: I do not own Fruits Basket.

Chapter 7

Kyo sat down on a rock and stared into the darkness around him. The fact that 'rejection' occurred to him, he couldn't think. Maybe it was the fact that he wanted to run away from all this crap that was happening to the world. He looked at his paws, for he was still the orange cat that he was. Knowing that he would never feel the love of his beloved made him wince. Kagura must always feel like this. He felt horrible. He wanted to go to Kagura so badly… but yet, he would not feel the feeling of 'love.' Just his own selfish need of love.

He pounded his tiny orange fist against the rock. Damn Yuki! He wanted to beat Yuki up so badly. This helped him forget about Tohru. Suddenly, another poof occurred and he was back to his human self. He pulled on his clothes which were nearby. He wanted to get up and run away. But with the thought that Yuki… Ugh! He slapped the rock.

He started to run again. He wanted to see her one more time… but couldn't bring the courage too. But he wanted the courage. Maybe she will go looking for me. He thought to pull himself out of his upset mood.

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Yuki stared at him sick to the bones. Why am I here? He really didn't want to see Akito… the person who caused him so much pain. But… he was there staring at the helpless Akito. His coughed grew stronger and stronger each passing moment. Until finally it seemed that he fell asleep.

Yuki couldn't bare to see anyone like this… and yet, he showed no emotion on his face. Maybe it's the fact that if Akito was gone… than he really wouldn't have to worry about the fact that Akito would harm Miss Honda.

Miss Honda…

She was there for him each moment when he really need someone. Maybe it was her that led to the fact that he liked himself more. She was.

The feeling that came to his face each time he saw her, gave him a new reason to enjoy himself for the way he is, not the way he wanted. She brought his rare smile out. He wanted her to see him, for the way he saw her.

Maybe, that will happen.

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Turns out that Akito really wasn't sleeping. Akito laid in his bed and screamed. He was in pain. For what reason? His time has come… to die.

Hatori crouched next to him, as well as the other Sohma's with the curse. They were indeed worried. Yuki stood afar, for he himself, still felt the pain of what happened as a child. He still felt it.

"Hatori," Momijii had that worried look on his face. He grabbed Hatori's sleeves. "Is Akito going to get better?"

Hatori stared at him wide-eyed and than turned his attention back to Akito. "No." He shook his head. "Today… he'll die." Akito coughed loudly and kept his eyes closed tight.

Momijii backed off… and sat still in the corner. He couldn't bare to ask another question. Nor did the rest of the Sohma's.

Ayami stood besides Yuki, and for once, he was quiet. He placed his hand on his shoulder and said, "Hey." Yuki wanted to brush his hand off his shoulder, but he didn't. He kept quiet and nodded.

"Did you know, since you're here," Ayami began quietly. He looked up to the ceiling. "You have to wait… maybe…" Yuki shook his head. He didn't understood what he meant. He didn't want to stick around any longer and pushed Ayami's hand off his shoulder. He left the household and went outside.

Ayami nodded behind him, as if he understood what was going on. He was pretty sure…

Shigure wasn't around… so Hatori got up and grabbed his phone. It was time to tell…

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At Shigure's house, the phone rang loudly. "Oh, sorry, Tohru," He sighed as he headed towards the phone. "Our conversation has to be cut short." He picked up the phone and placed it over his ears.

"Hello, Shigure speaking…" Shigure began. He nodded slowly as he's eyes turned wider. "Yes… yes..." There was a long pause as the person on the other side of the phone said the next words. "I understand. I'll be there soon." He hung up the phone and turned to Tohru.

"So who was it?" Tohru now alerted, asked. "No wait… I'm sorry! I shouldn't have asked you! It was your own personal conversation! Sorry!" She bowed, hoping to receive an 'its okay Tohru' or a 'No problem.'

Instead, he said something else. "No, I should say sorry." He lifted his hands up to his eyes. "I should have told you."

Tohru tilted her head to the side. "What is it, Shigure?" She closed her eyes as she heard the words. How the curse was broken.

"So Tohru… It's all up to you." Shigure slowly placed both his hands on Tohru's shoulder. He spoke softly, "Either you can go to Yuki, who's at the main Sohma household or you can go to Kyo, who ran off in the woods." He winced once and sighed. He added, "Please, don't be mad with me, please…"

Tohru couldn't say anything. She felt her eyes water. She slowly got up and stumbled down and fell to the ground. She stumbled back up and headed out the door. It's all up to me, She thought. She felt a slight tear fall down her cheeks.

It started to rain. She didn't care. She knew where to head to. Or at least she thought she did.

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Another cliff-hanger! I love to leave people hanging. So, what do you think so far now? Hehe. There are so much things I can do to make this story better… but… yeah… I didn't proofread this chapter either… heck… I don't think I'll ever proofread… so please let it slide. Thanks! (goes off and read Imadoki)

Thanks Yukoru, but I think I can handle it! Cause there is going to be one more chapter after all!

Sorry, I can't grant your wish of no more cliffhangers! Hehe! (points to Furubaluver) Okay! Fine this is going to be the last cliffie!

Next chapter, last chapter! Be here to read it! I hope you'll enjoy this last chapter! (after finishes Imadoki, goes up and pokes you with a stick) (laughs at you manically) (jumps off a cliff) Stephanie was here.