Okay, this is an AU where Tohru is now an adult remembering times spent with the Sohmas (although they are not from her point of view). It's a collection of stories. I may draw it all together and lead up to the time where she is remembering from, or not. I just hope you enjoy these stories!
Time for the usual stuff: I own Furuba, I would LOVE some Flames, and don't you DARE R&R. Wait, that's not how it goes… ;) (I don't own FB, please R&R. and I don't really care if you flame because you're the one wasting your time!)
Time for the second chapter!
"What is that? It sounds like water!" Tohru commented. Yuki gave a small, genuine smile, and simply said "You'll see."
As they turned a corner, a breathtaking view appeared. The land they were riding on dropped off on the right into a cliff, and it became clear the source of the sound of water. A delicate waterfall cascaded down the cliff, the water sparkling in the slowly fading sunlight. Tohru gasped, and stared out at the scene in wonder. "Yuki… it's so beautiful…"
Just like you Yuki thought as he said aloud, "Yes, it is" and again a small smile appeared on his face.
The two dismounted, and Yuki produced a small bag with snacks.
"Oh, goodness! I didn't even think to bring food! I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to make trouble..." Tohru stammered as Yuki pulled the items out of the satchel.
"Don't worry about it, Miss Honda. It was no trouble at all. Just relax and enjoy the view." He reassured her.
"um… Yuki?" the onigiri blushed. "You don't have to be so formal. You can call me Tohru, you know." There, I finally said it. It took me two years, but I did.
Yuki turned even redder than her, and said "As you wish… Tohru." They sat in silence for a few moments before she started to serve out the food Yuki had brought. He allowed her to do so, lost in thought. (Mwaha, I'm leaving it up to your imagination as to what those thoughts were.)
Tohru broke the silence this time, with "So, Yuki, how did you find this place?"
Yuki shook away his musings, and responded "Just by luck I was looking for a new trail, and I came upon it. I've... I've never taken anyone else here before."
"Really? Wow, that's so nice of you to bring me…" Tohru gasped
"Not at all, it's my pleasure"
Again, a smile! This time a little wider. Tohru had never seen him smile so often before.
They filled up the rest of the time with chit-chat, and when they were finished, Tohru insisted on being the one to clean up.
"Do you need help up?" Yuki asked Tohru as she stared slightly confused at the English-style saddle.
"Well, if your really don't mind, I am not sure if I could get up myself…" Tohru admitted.
Yuki walked over to her, and showed her how to place her foot in the stirrup. Just as he was about to give her a boost up, she slipped and fell against him.
POOF
The usual bang and cloud followed, but accompanied by the frightened whinny of Yuki's nearby horse, as it shot off back down the trail in fear. Tohru's mare simply flicked her ears in slight annoyance.
"Oh no! Yuki, I am so so sorry, I didn't mean for that to happen! Oh no, now what are we going to do!" Tohru worried.
"Don't worry about it… Tohru. We'll figure something out." Yuki sighed slightly.
As it worked out, Tohru ended up carrying Yuki in her front shirt pocket. It took a few tries and a tree stump, but she got in the saddle in one piece.
"We will have to go faster this time, so I don't change back…" Yuki stated. Tohru nodded. "Right."
Yuki instructed Tohru on how to trot properly, and after a few awkward attempts, she got it right. She was much more nervous now that on the way down, and it was showing. By now, the sun had nearly sunk below the horizon, and Yuki was starting to worry. "Tohru…can you go any faster?"
"um, well, I can try…" she did as he told her, and in a moment, the horse broke out in a canter. Unlike trotting, Tohru caught the hang of this immediately, and Yuki sitting in her pocket wasn't bounced a bit. Tohru let out a joyous laugh, and they sped along as the light faded, silhouetting her and the horse against the clear sky.
Wow was all that Yuki could think as he watched –from a very close point of view.
As the barn came into view, Tohru gradually slowed back down to a walk. Her cheeks were slightly flushed, her hair wind-blown, and her eyes sparkled. She hopped lightly off the horse, and removed Yuki from her pocket, seconds before he transformed back. Tohru turned around just in time, and Yuki quickly dressed.
"That was so amazing! Thank you so much Yuki! I had the most wonderful time!" she was so enchanted, she didn't even start rambling apologies.
"No, thank you. It never would have been that nice without you." Yuki added firmly.
Tohru ducked her head in embarrassment and pleasure. "Well, I suppose we should be getting back to our cabins soon, or else the others will start to worry." The groom took this opportunity to come over and lead the mare away, after Tohru showed the horse with affection. As he walked away, he commented, "The other horse arrived back earlier… what happened?" not really expecting an answer. Tohru and Yuki just looked at each other and smiled.
(Back to the Present)
Tohru was jolted out of her reverie as a man brushed past her to grab a book.
"You're blocking the shelf." He grumbled and stalked away before she could say anything. She found herself still faintly smiling, and she went up to the library desk to check out the book that had brought the memory to surface.
A/N Well, there's the first story! I hope you enjoyed it. I will hopefully have the next one up soon. It will be added as a chapter, not a whole new story. I won't add it until it's nearly finished, but that shouldn't take too long as I have all of them planned out. :D
Oh, and to all Kyo x Tohru, Haru x Tohru, or anyone else and Tohru fans, don't worry, everyone should get some time being remembered by Tohru.
Thanks to Saki-san for being my first (and only XP) reviewer:D
Saki: yeah, I know, it's weird being the writer instead of the reviewer... I will be commenting on your latest chapter shortly:D and, I'm glad you like it so far. . The next story isn't vacation-y. XP but there will be others!
