Before Stephanieknew exactly how far they had gone or how long it had taken them (for once she also didnt notice the looks she was getting on the street).They had come to a long lane leading up to a house.She saw a man sitting on the porch.At the sight of him Tohru,Kyo,and Yuki were saying theyre greetings..."Hi Shigure""Oi you stupid dog"
the latter was from Kyo.
"Where is my dinner?Are you just going to let me starve?"was all that Shigure said eith the added comment"Who are they?" noticing the slighty ruffled boy and the little girl in the long black skirt and black hoodie.
"May i introduce you to cocky and bullwinkle" that comment earned Kyo a smack on the back of his head and a retort of "I am a horse not a moose baka neko" from Stephanie.
"a horse and a cock?"asked Shigure with a dumbfounded look on his face.
"I prefer to be called brian and my sister would rather be called Stephanie not cocky and horsey..."continued Brian when he saw or sensed that Shigure was a perverted sicko"...and if you even make one joke about riding her i will pummel you into the ground and brutally mutilate your body"
Shigure looked dumbfounded but Stephanie heard none of this.She saw a black and white haired boy standing in the doorway wearing all black.
"Haru...come...we were just about to tell Shigure"Yuki said smiling as he remembered the events of tonight.She had hugged him.That normally wouldnt matter much but to a cursed mouse it was the best of things.But Haru wasnt listening he had been there since Stephanie had said "I am a horse...".He couldnt believe it.He knew there was something about her that made him want to be around her but he never knew that it would be that she was a Juunishi.
He thought it wa she her deep ,thoughtful blue eyes or her rare smile she got on her face whenever she saw him...like now.
"Hi...Haru"She said looking ashamed Kyo had never seen anything but certainty on Stephanie's face but now she looked confused.After Stephanie Hugged Yuki.He knew he liked her.
He had been jealous of Yuki.He had wanted to beat the mouse to the very edge of his pathetic life.He thought that she had liked him...But she hugged Yuki.Now the look on her face told him that she liked him nor Yuki.It was their younger cousin they had fallen for.Stephanie liked.
Haru?How could he...Kyo...be such an idiot.
"Haru we were just about to come inside and make dinner...Stephanie do you want to come and help me"
Stephanie was feeling somewhat awkward.She knew Kyo was staring at her.Yuki too.She couldnt take her eyes from Haru though.In the end she did...when she heard Tohru ask if she wanted to help.She decided that the awkwardness was somewhat unnerving so she decided to take Tohru up on her offer."Sure i will help Tohru."They both mercifully went into the house to cook.
This left the boys alone.
Sure enough Shigure and Brian started talking.Haru Kyo and Yuki were there but they were just sitting there on the steps listening to the older men talk about the whole juunishi curse and the rest of the Sohmas.Shigure kept trying to get the younger boys into the conversation.
After awhile he gave up.He finally got to ask Brian a question that was nagging at him since they got to his house.
"Did you know that your sister was a horse"
"Yeah we (our adopted mom and me) found out when she was real young she had wanted to be picked up by Phillip (hes our adopted Brother) and when he did he dropped her.She got knocked out so she can only remember me picking her up when i got home.She had already transformed back and I didnt believe my adopt mom at first but sje was hystric so in the end i did.I told her she had hit her head i the bathtub.She believed me...i felt so bad lying to her i was the only family she really had the only one she ever trusted yet i betrayed her.I think know she understands why mom locked her away in an all girls school.Who were our parents i remeber my moms face but not my father and i cant remember their names.What happened to them that made them abandon us? Or was it something that we did? Was it because of the curse"
"No, I personally dont know Akito might...or maybe even Hatori"Shigure replied and with his last effort to try to get the boys in the conversation."What do you think Kyo should we bring her to see Akito"
"I wont bring her to him...he'll"Kyo tried to stammer out the last few words but gave up and went completely silent.The thoughts went on in his head...he'll torture her like he does the rest of us.He just couldnt let her go through that.Haru was thinking along the same lines.Yuki wasnt really paying attention he was thinking about her.
"but thats not really your choice Kyo I am her older brother and if i say she goes then she goes"
"your saying she like Stephanie is a barnyard animal"said Haru angrily.
"well Haru she is a barnyard animal and so are you"Shigure said trying to make it a joke but instead he got an evil look from Kyo and Yuki,and a murderous glance from Haru before Brian said.
"look shes my sister and i am her guardian"
"and we are her family too Brian your not the only one she has anymore she has all of us now she and you i might add have a family to take care of you whether you like it or not"Kyo yelled a bit louder than intended a bit more harsh too.
"look you little pussy..." Brian said while walking up to Kyo and grabbing his shirt in his clenched fist.
"Dinner is ready" yelled a little perky Tohru who was walking towards the front door"lets go before it gets cold...Stephanie even made...i think its an american dish"
"Its actually italian...pasta alfredo" she corrected Tohru then went on "its one of my specialities but Tohru is right lets get inside before it gets cold"
Everyone made there way inside.Brian lept an eye on Kyo.Yuki,Haru,and Tohru went in the kitchen to get the food.Stephanie got out of her chair and on to the floor.Kyo sat on the left side of her and Brian sat on Kyo's right.Brian had sat right between Shigure and Kyo.Shigure and Brian were talking.Kyo was telling amusing stories to Stephanie about the Dog,Mouse and Cow.She couldnt help but laugh.Kyo loved to see her smile.When they came in with the food they sat it down on the table.Haru immediately sat down on the right side of Stephanie.Tohru sat beside him and Yuki took the place between Shigure and Tohru.Brian ate about half of the pasta.Everyone else simply adored it but ate very little for Stephanie thought it was just going to be her and Brian that ate it.She wasnt expecting everyone to eat some.She was delighted when Yuki said "This is absolutely delicious Stephanie you will have to make us this dish for dinner one night...like tomorrow."Everyone else nodded their head in agreement.
"I am glad you all liked it...but if you want it tomorrow night my dear sweet Yuki.
then tomorrow after school me Tohru and I will have to go to the market."Stephanie said smiling at Yuki.
"ok it will be fun and maybe on saturday me and you can go see Ayame,Hes Yukis older brother and get you some new clothes."Said Tohru,But at the mention of Ayames name the younger boys had looks of disgust on their faces but Shigure cried out happily"what a great idea Ayame would love to dress you girls up"
"wait...dress up?...no no no i dont do the whole dress up thing " Stephanie said "oh come on stephanie it will be really fun!"Tohru tried to convince the stubborn girl.
"I dunno Tohru...it might be a bad idea i am really picky about what clothes i wear"
"go on Stephanie it will be fun"Brian added with a smirk on his face.
"fine i will go but no dresses"Stephanie finally had given in.
Tohru looked slightly disappointed but was happy none the less that she had said yes.Then Tohru stood up and said "desert".While Tohru was away Brian and Shigurestarted talking again.
Stephanie had become sleepy in the past hour and was leaning on Haru's arm,While listening to Kyo talk about the Sohma's.When he got to Yuki a look of disgust and loathing came over his face.
He only said "Hes the rat and Ayame's little brother." Then Kyo went on to Ritsu,Ayame,Momiji,
Hiro,Hatori,and Kisa.When he got to Kisa Haru interrupted him "I found her she was under my care but"
"Oh come off it Haru you couldnt of kept Kisa anyway whether you wanted to or not"
Stephanie made a hissing sound that was directed toward Kyo."Calm down Kyo why do you keep getting on Haru's case...Are you jealous babe"
Just then before Stephanie could get an answer from Kyo ohru came in with desert.Which was Icecream and Yuki's own fresh strawberries.Everyone had some except Stephanie.
"Are you watching your weight or something Steph?"Brian asked his very skinny sister.
"No you know i never eat much bubba"Stephanie answered her brother in a sarcastic tone.
"whatever Zenith"Brian answered her.
"Zenith?"asked Yuki "Yeah its my middle name.Back in the U.s. my friends used to call me by it more than Stephanie."Answered the Horse.
Haru looked down at Stephanie who was still laying on his shoulder.Which made her smile.
Making her smile was one of the things he had subconsciously wanted to do.Stephanie grabbed a pillow off the floor and put it in Haru's lap.Then layed her head gently on the pillow and made her self as comfortable as she could get.Haru started petting her hair brushing it away from her bright blue eyes.Kyo was thinking that Stephanie should be in his lap not that stupid fucking cows but she did look as content as a kitten though.He didnt voice his concerns but Stephanie could tell he was jealous.She could feel his eyes on her.
"Tohru maybe our guests could stay for the night?" Shigure asked Tohru.Stephanie shot straight out of Haru's lap.
"Oh my god...Lestat" Stephanie barely breathed but Kyo had heard her.
"Whos Lestat?" He asked looking suspiciously at her.
"Her precious baby boy" Brian said sarcastically "oh shut up Brian...Hes my erm...Vampire Kitty...you guys would call him a cat...i left him at the house"
"Oh great another cat" Haru said eyeing Kyo.
"so are you going to stay here?"asked Tohru?
"Not without my Vampire sorry Tohru"Stephanie answered her.
"i'll go get him if you want me too"Yuki polietely suggested.
"No thats ok Yuki i should be getting home anyway but maybe Friday or Saturday"
"maybe both" said Shigure with a smile "you sick perverted...nevermind lets go Brian"
"yes mam dinner was great Tohru arigato to you and Shigure"Brian said quickly while getting up and helping his sister back into her chair.
"see yall at school tomorrow guys" Stephanie said to the group of younger people while she made her way out the door with Brian trailing behind.
"Bye Stephanie youll meet Momiji Tomorrow he was excused from school today"Tohru told her.
"ok bye Tohru"
"do you want us to come pick you up in the morning?" asked the Mouse.
"umm...sure why not"
Stephanie and Brian started on their way home in complete silence.When they got to the front door of the housethey could hear a faint mewing from inside.Why did she have to bring that damned animal Brian wondered as he unlocked the door and went inside the house.He went directly to his room leaving Stephanie alone with her bundle of joy.Stephanie gave her love food and water then went to her secluded room at the back of the house.
She turned on her cd player which had her System of a Down Mezmerize cd in it B.Y.O.B Started playing through the speakers.

WHY DO THEY ALWAYS SEND THE POOR!
Barbarisms by Barbaras With pointed heels.
Victorious, victorious, kneel.
For brand new spankin' deals.
Marching forward hypocritic And hypnotic computers.
You depend on our protection,

Yet you feed us lies from the table cloth.
La la la la la la la la la,
Everybody's going to the party have a real good time.
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine.

She realised she had alot of unpacking to do and got to work on sorting out her clothes and stuff.

Kneeling roses disappearing,
Into Moses' dry mouth,
Breaking into Fort Knox,
Stealing our intentions,
Hangars sitting dripped in oil,
Crying FREEDOM!

Handed to obsoletion,
Still you feed us lies from the table cloth.
La la la la la la la la la,
Everybody's going to the party have a real good time.
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine.
Everybody's going to the party have a real good time.
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine.

Blast off, its Party time,
And we don't live in a fascist nation,
Blast off , its party time,
And where the fuck are you?
….. Yeah Where the fuck are you?
Where the fuck are you?

She found a box that was full of her photo albums and other momentos from the U.S.

Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor? X4

Kneeling roses disappearing,
Into Moses' dry mouth,
Breaking into Fort Knox,
Stealing our intentions,
Hangars sitting dripped in oil,
Crying FREEDOM!

Handed to obsoletion,
Still you feed us lies from the tablecloth.
La la la la la la la la la,
Everybody's going to the party have a real good time.
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine.
Everybody's going to the party have a real good time.
Dancing in the desert blowing up the sunshine.

She found her Stoner Crew Photo Album that was black and had a potleaf on the cover and all the Crew's nicknames.

Where the fuck are you!
Where the fuck are you!

Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor?
Why don't presidents fight the war?
Why do they always send the poor? X3
Why, do, they always send the poor X3
They only send the poor x2

She had to put down the book to open the door for a very insistant pussy but picked it up again almost immediately.There were all sorts of pictures and such in the book.Revenga started up.

Poisoning a drink, Bleeding in a sink Choking with a link, Killing with a stink Just your mother's HO Bleeding in a sink, Poisoning a drink Burning up My sweet Clementine

Trampling a shrink, Bleeding in a sink Halleluiah wink , Getting on the brink Just your mother's HO

Halleluiah wink, Murdering a shrink Burning up

On my sweet revenge Will be yours for the taking It's in the making baby, aaaaaahhh My sweet revenge Will be yours, for the taking It's in the making baby, aaaaaahhh

Killing with a stink, Bleeding in a sink Poisoning a drink, Getting on the brink Just you mother's HO Bleeding in a sink, Trampling a shrink Burning up My sweet Clementine

Poisoning a drink, Bleeding in a sink Choking with a link, Killing with a stink Just you mother's HO

Poisoning a drink, Bleeding in a sink Burning up On my sweet revenge Will be yours, for the taking It's in the making baby, aaaaahhh My sweet revenge Will be yours, for the taking It's in the making baby, aaaaahhh

I saw her laugh Then she said, "Go Away" I saw her laugh Then she said, then she said, "Go away, away"

My sweet revenge Will be yours for the taking It's in the making baby

My sweet revenge Will be yours it's in the making It's in the takin, making, baking, taking, faking HO My sweet Clementine HO Shoulda been could been Woulda been would been you Shoulda been could been Woulda been would been you

She had just sat on the bed staring at the pictures throughout the song.She had started crying but really didnt notice.She put the album down and cuddled into bed.She cried herself to sleep hardly knowing why.

...:...Back at the Shigures...:...

Haru had decided to spend the night in one of Shigures guest rooms which was right across the hall from Kyo.All the younger men in the house were tortureed with the thought of the same girl.

...:...Back at Brians...:...

Stephanie woke up and decided to change into her pajamas.She also turned off her cd player and set her alarm clock.She got back into her warm and comfy bed and slept fitfully with her kitten in the crook of her arm.

ok thats my third chapter i know it sucks but yall can just...i mean please review just press that pretty purple button and be like nike and just do it!

if you have any ideas for my story or anything i would love to hear them i have no direction for this story.

Queen of the Stoner Crew,
Kisa Sohma