We got to play with snails in science! I named mine Rupert Valentinezeno Xarcine Pigsillflaway Malinatroska Kalipmant Brigit-Sendarline Nephiscolton. He's adorabable! Then we had to do experiments and I had to put Rupert away, but we got two new snails! Rupert II and Louise are a married couple with problems. Rupert II crossdresses and Louise took a suicide dive off of my lab partners hand. I gave them a whole history.

Disclaimer : The day I own Fruits Basket is the day penguins take over the world. Since I shall not allow that to happen, I will never own it. Too bad penguins are so evil or I'd have an easy way to own Fruits Basket!

"Yuki-kun, have you seen Momiji-kun?" Tohru looked to the boy who had become like an older brother to her in just a short while. In fact, both him and Kyo were protective of her, always glaring at every guy that came near her. Most people thought she was unobservant, but she was just klutzy. She was truly grateful to the Sohma's for everything they'd done for her, including acting as brothers.

"I think he said he wanted us to meet his new friend...?"

"Yes..." Hana said, popping up in her mysterious way and scaring both Sohma boys. "I sense someone who is intune with their sixth-sense. She is sending very peculiar waves, indeed."

"Tohru-kun!" Momiji called to her as he and a girl walked to their spot under a tree. "Listen! Listen! I made a new friend today!"

"Hi! My name is Aoyama Lenne. It's nice to meet you!"

"Oh yeah, I heard about you," Uo said. "You're the one that Higurashi-sensei knows so well, the one that made that freaky introduction speech."

"That's me! Wow, my fame's already spreading. Imagine that. Whatever did I do to earn such a wonderful honor." Kyo gave her a creeped out look.

"Are you on drugs?" Her eyes got really wide.

"What! Do people really think my attitude is drug based? Oh my, now I have to go over years of personality accumulation. Dammit, I knew being me was horrible. WHY DID I HAVE TO BE BORN SO DAMN HAPPY!" She turned her back to them and drew circles in the dust, mumbling about 'damn personality faults'.

"Kyoooo, you shouldn't be so mean. That was so rude!" The little rabbit glared at him.

"Yeah!" Lenne exclaimed, jumping to her feet. "Don't be rude! Well actually, not like being all nice and stuff all the time is good, because then people think your fake because they think you're just acting. Of course, if you're mean all the time people won't like you because they say they don't like your surly attitude! Why the hell is highschool the time when you have to find the perfect balance between being perky and morose? Your reputation can be ruined FOREVER!" She suddenly turned to them with a calm expression. "Sorry. I don't believe I caught your names."

"No shit, with that mental breakdown you just had..." Kyo muttered.

Momiji smiled. "Isn't she funny?" Lenne smiled at him.

Tohru, not wanting to be impolite, bowed and introduced herself. The others followed suit, but Kyo added 'Damn psycho brat'. "Lenne-chan! You should walk with us so we can be closer friends!" Lenne blinked.

"You are a hyper little thing, aren't you." She asked Tohru. "Well, actually..." A beeping noise cut her off. As Lenne looked at her watch, she became bug-eyed. "Kuso, I'm so late! Um, I hope we can talk more later everyone. Ja ne!" She sprinted off, leaving a trail of dust which the wind quickly blew into the eyes of the students.

"Damn, you attract all the weird ones, don't you, brat."

"Lenne-chan's not very social! You shouldn't be so mean to her. How rude."

"She has very strange waves." Hanajima said. "She has been close to death. But peculiarness aside, she is a very nice girl." Yuki sweatdropped.

"She's very much like Ritsu."

"No...it's only a facade." Hana said, a small spark of emotion in her eyes. "She is lonely, antisocial, and seems to not have much skill in even being around others. Even in our small group, she seemed nervous."

"Yeah," Momiji said, looking sad. "She told me it's just her and her little sister. She seemed angry when she talked about her parents. For her, it's always been working without pause, so her little sister can be happy." 'But I do wonder about what Higurashi-sensei meant about an older sister...'

Tohru looked like she was about to cry. She didn't think anybody should go through with that, so she came to a decision. "We can invite her out somewhere!"

Furikan Middle School----------

Ryoko looked around sadly. Her first day had not gone well. People were already talking about how quiet she was. They laughed at her when she tripped in gym class. She hated this school so much, but she didn't want to upset Onee-chan, so she decided she would keep quiet about the snickering. She didn't want Lenne coming to beat up all the other kids.

She accidently bumped into someone. "Oh, gomen, I wasn't watching where I was going," She appoligized to the girl in front of her. She had brown eyes, and a golden-brown sheen to her hair. It reminded Ryoko of the color of tiger's fur.

"That's alright. I wasn't watching, where I was going, either." Ryoko smiled at her. She seemed quiet and shy, too. Maybe they could stick together...

"My name is Aoyama Ryoko."

"Sohma Kisa. Pleased to meet you." Her eyes wandered to the Mogeta book Ryoko was holding. "Is that...Mogeta and the Neverending Stream of Villanous Foes?"

"Um, yeah. I really like Mogeta, even if some people think it's a little stupid..." Kisa smiled at her.

"I love Mogeta, too! What's your favorite episode?" Ryoko blinked in surprise, before grinning. 'Well, I guess I won't be lying when I tell Onee-chan school's great.'

Tokyo Streets-------

"Oh man," Lenne whined, dodging pedestrians and yelling at delinquets. "My first day at work and I'm late! Why, why, why! Gr, bet Artemis planned this." She slid to a halt in front of a store with a flowery sign out front. 'Well, here I am. Uniforms straight, hair's reasonably presentable, big mouth shut.'

As she stepped inside, she almost tripped over someone bent over a box. "Oh, gomen nasai, I wasn't looking...where..." Lenne stared at the women in front of her. She was wearing a french maid outfit. 'Oh, I hope to Kami, Artemis, and all the other gods, goddesses and deites that is not the uniform.'

On Olympus----

Artemis grinned down at her watching pool. "Ah, poor Lenne-chan." Artemis turned to see her twin. She glared playfully.

"I know you're hoping she'll wear the maid outfit. Dirty old pervert."

"Hey, I'm not that old. We're twins, that would make you an old hag, and we stay young eternally. As to the maid outfit...we all have our failings."

Done with the shorty ;--------

"Oh, that's all right! Ah, you must be the counter girl! Wait right here!" Lenne stared after the girl. Artemis would pay for getting her this job, she would make sure of it.

An elegant man with silver hair walked out. 'Whoa, he's gorgeous!' He walked up, took her hand in his, and kissed it. "I am the one and only... Sohma Ayame! Feel free to get on your knees and worship me."

Lenne raised an eyebrow. "Gee, I would and everything, but I have scraped knees. But when they heal, I'm sure I'll be following you around on bended knees in servitude."

He grinned. "My, my. One with a sense of humour. This will be fun." He looked her over critically. "Hm, nice figure, cheery attitude... tell me, can you fight."

"Yes." He seemed to visibly brighten and wilt at the same time. (Poor Ayame can't hit on her without getting his ass kicked)

"Perfect. You shall be... our cash register girl!" He twirled around as he spoke. Lenne noticed he was always animated as he talked. "You will greet customers with a smile, and help them find what they truly desire!" Lenne was now seriously questioning just what kind of job did Artemis actually get her.

"Um, Sohma-san..." He cut her off with a wave of his hand.

"Please, to a pretty girl like you, it's 'kun'. Of course I wouldn't mind if you called me 'sama'."

"Riiiight. Well, Sohma-sama," she put emphasis on 'sama'. "I never really learned what my job would be or where it would be at. My older sister got the job for me..."

"Ah, yes! Tenshi-chan, I remember her. One of my best customers, size six waist, liked all styles and could pull them all off. She gave you a recommandation, and when I learned you were new in Tokyo and needed a job, of course I gave you one! I'm sure you'll live up to Tenshi-chan's expectations, and my own."

Lenne internally sighed. She should of known Artemis would get her a social job. 'Tenshi must be a name she goes by here. A little obvious...' Ayame continued speaking.

"This store, my chibi one, has a purpose in life. It's here to help fulfill the dreams and fantasies of whosoever wishes to pursue those desires!" Lenne sighed. It seemed like some sorta kinky cosplay club. But... it did sound like fun.

"Where do I start, Sohma-sama?"

"With your uniform. I guess you wouldn't want to wear your school uniform. Hm, where is it? Ah, here it is!" He held up a school uniform with a skirt shorter than the one she was wearing. She was gaping as Ayame called Mine, his assistant, to find her a uniform. She was still gaping as Mine pulled her into a room to find 'something that suited her'. She really didn't like the glint in her eye; it was one of a six-year old girl that got to play dress-up with a doll with unlimited outfits. Looking at the room she was dragged in to, and all the outfits, she couldn't help but think the analogy fit perfectly.

AN: I'm sorry for the wait! -cries- I got minor writers block. How sad is that, writers block on the second chapter? Oh well, over it now... But please send in any ideas you might have. On that note, to thank my reviewers! And just so you know, I realize I made Lenne a little like Ritsu in the beginning.

ROGMethos : My first reviewer! -hugs- Thank you so much for your praise! I'm glad you like it!

MatronRaenee : -grins- I love Momiji, the adorable little rabbit. -hands you Yuki and Momiji- Go hug wild. Huuuugz

Salma-sol is too lazy to log in : I'm sorry it's confusing! When I start writing, I automatically know who's speaking, but I forget my readers might not. Yes, Lenne is calm. She knows she can't really do anything about it, and she's the type to be more laid back about things. Artemis is also paying for their apartment and making sure they can pay the bills, so she feels this is the least she can do for her. Besides, she trained with her for three months. She had plenty of time to complain then -grins- But I'm glad you're anticipating the next chapter...this chapter... whatever