A/N Woo hoo! I win! I got reviews! And they weren't from people I already know! I'm so happy! Well thanx to my wonderful reviewers, I wrote this chapter because of your reviews! So, on with the story, oh and the American is NOT me. Just thought I'd let you all know that. Again, I don't own it so don't sue me.

I looked out the circular airplane window and sighed. I was actually kind of nervous about this little adventure.

What if my tour guide is really bad at English, or doesn't like me? That, I decided quickly, would not happen.

The plane pilot came over the speaker to say that the plane was about to land. I grimaced. I absolutely detested landing, so I shut my eyes tightly and blocked out everything.

Suddenly the man sitting next to me poked me gently in the arm and whispered, "Excuse me Miss, we landed safely, you can open your eyes now." I jumped and opened my eyes, blushing. I murmured a quick thanks to the man and swiftly exited the plane.

I glanced around and saw a pretty brunette holding up a sign that said Nicole on it. And looking around with the most amusingly eager look on her face. I laughed and walked over to the girl.

"I'm Nicole Taraki, and you must be my tour guide! It's nice to meet you." I announced.

The brunette smiled brightly and said, "So you're Nicole, it's nice to meet you as well! I am Tohru Honda, I hope I can answer any questions you might have about Japan!"

I felt my eyes widen slightly at the name, but I quickly dismissed it as a coincidence.

"Um, well I really hate to have to ask you this but, you see the family I was supposed to live with is a little busy right now. Grams is moving to a nearby city and attempting to start a business and she really doesn't have the time to deal with me so, canImaybestayatyourplaceforawhileifthatsokaywithyou?"

Tohru blinked, "Uh, I'm sorry but I didn't really catch that last bit, could you say it again?"

I laughed nervously and forced myself to say it slowly as I repeated my request, "Can I maybe stay at your place for a while if that's okay with you?"

"Oh that's all? Of course! I'm sure Shigure won't mind, I mean he did the same for me when I had nowhere to stay." Tohru replied excitedly, "It'll be so much fun! I'll get to introduce you to everyone right away!"

'Shigure? I wonder...Nah that's not possible, it's just a fictional story... That is weird though, a Shigure took a homeless Tohru in just like the book! However, she hasn't mentioned Yuki or Kyo and if it was true she would have by now...' I thought slowly.

"This will be fun, you're right! I can't wait to meet your housemates!" I said out loud pushing all thoughts of Fruits Basket out of my head.

We walked outside to the black car waiting for us. We hopped into the car and a deep voice from the drivers seat began speaking.

"Miss Honda, Where are we going?" It asked in a bored tone.

"Nicole will be staying with us for a while Hatori, just take us to Shigure's please."

My eyes got impossibly wide.

'Hatori too... Alright I am SO asking!'

"So Tohru... Who else lives at Shigure's home?" I asked innocently.

"Kyo and Yuki Sohma." She answered immeadiatly, getting a fond look in her eyes.

'Oh my god. Oh My God. OH MY GOD!'

"Really," I said, lowering my voice to a whisper, "Do they happen to have any dark secrets?"

She gasped looking horrified, "Uhhhhh...Ummmmmm...Like, uh, like what?"

'Hmmmmm... I guess that's a yes. I'll have to talk to Shigure, he is the author and the only one insane enough to pull a stunt like that.'

"Oh I dunno, like maybe turning into animals whenever someone of the opposite sex hugs them?" I asked, truly curious as to what she would say.

Her expression is priceless, eyes wide, mouth open, I think she may have even stopped breathing.

Unfortunately, I didn't get to enjoythe expressionlong because the car suddenly swerved off the road and jerked to a complete stop.

No one spoke for a few minutes.

"Would you mind telling me how you have come to the Sohma family secret?" Hatori asked in afaint shockedvoice.

I think I sent him into shock. Oops.

"Um... It's in the books, and no I will not allow you to erase my memory!" I finished my sentance suddenly worried that I wouldn't have my new knowledge for long, seeing as how the one who protects the secrecy of the secret was actually in the car with me.

I quickly pulled out my laptop and sent myself an email stating what I just found out.

"And even if you do I will still know since my proof is currently sitting in my inbox and-" I flipped open my camera phone and took his picture, "in my phone."

I smiled triumphantly. "And what's with the hat?"

"One of my idiot cousins did something to my hair which makes it damaging to my reputation if I don't hide it. Anyways. I had no intention of erasing your memory. Yet. If Akito, I assume you know Akito as well, wishes it to be done you will have no choice in the matter. What books are you talking about?" He replied ina slightyl confusedvoice.

"Fruits Basket of course!"

Seeing his blank expression I sighed and pulled the manga out of my backpack, I had reread it on the plane. Handing him thetenbooks, I quickly snatched his hat. I laughed at his expression of disbelief and slight shock. Then I saw his hair. I cracked up.

"Oh my god! Is Shigure okay? You didn't kill him did you? Oh andjust to let you knowI personally love the color pink on you!" I rushed with a smirk.

"Shigure is alive and well to both mine and Aya's disapointment. Thanks to Shigure, Aya's hair is now, hmmm what did that label say? Oh yes Blue Streak Shocker. And I personally do not love the color pink on me. Especially if it's in my hair." He replied soundingannoyed.

I laughed evilly picturing Ayame's distress over his beautiful hair.

"Ayame probably looked like Chicken with it's head chopped off. I bet he said something about the wrath of Kondra. I can't wait to see your revenge on Shii-chan! It should be sweet! I'll help if you want!" I giggled out.

Hatori laughed THE evil laugh, you know the one, the BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA kind.

Tohru and I glanced at each other wondering if the dye had done something to his head.

"Are you alright?" I asked hesitantly.

The laughing stopped abruptly.

"Yes I am perfectly fine. I was just picturing Shigure after I get my revenge. Oh and I suppose you could be of help." He replied.

I sighed, wondering if Shigure would be okay after this.

Then I grinned, who am I kidding, Like I care if he's okay in the end!This is gonna be great! I glanced at the manga.

"Aren't you gonna read those?" I asked raising an eyebrow.

"Oh yes. Of course." Hatori mumbled.

He read them all rightthere. It only took three hours. I was bored so I pulled out my laptop again and started typing up emails to my Fruits Baskets obsessed friends telling them my discovery. I can't decide whether I want to keep my discovery to myself or not... Ah well I'll leave the sending of these to another time.

"I cannot believe he is that stupid. What possessed him to think he could do this and have no one find out? Stupid dog, looks like I'm gonna be covering for him again. Damn dog's gonna lose me my job someday..." He grumbled.

Then we set off on the drive to Shigure's house with Hatori muttering all the way about dogs anddresses and such, laughing the evil laugh occationaly... This is gonna be fun.

A/N Sorry about the long wait! Really I am, I've been busy! Camp, My cottage, Tales of symphonia, being lazy. Yeah. Well sorry, Did you like it? Tell me now! Click that button! Alright, got to go and watch Inuyasha. Bye for now.

Zanica Valentine

Quickedit done on August 4, 2005