On Wednesday morning Kyo left for work a little earlier since it was decided that they were going to get as many customers as they could before the grand opening of the Diamond Dojo. Yuki frowned as he ate his breakfast slowly. Tohru came out from the back bedroom and he smiled suddenly so she wouldn't be worried.
"You about ready?"
"Just about" she nodded, "But I am a little nervous."
"What do you mean?" he asked as he rose from his chair.
"Well I think I know what this is about. And if I'm right I hope it won't be something that will be another added problem to Kyo's stress. You see Yuki I think maybe I might be."
"What?" he asked but then his eyes became wide, "Could you be?"
"I think so" she nodded with a slight grin, "I'm late."
"Then we better get you to Hatori right away. When is your appointment?" he put his arm around her.
"In about an hour."
"Okay. Then we don't have to rush."
"No" she smiled, "I'm just gonna grab my purse."
"Okay. You know what" he replied.
"Uh huh."
"If this is what your symptoms are all about, I don't think you have any reason to worry. He's gonna be thrilled."
"Thanks" she nodded as she grabbed her purse, took his arm, and the two of them headed out the door.
(Next Scene)
Hatori's office was in the center of the town. Since the curse was lifted he had started up his own family practice with Mayuko helping him out on the weekends. The two of them were still slowly dating but had talked about marriage for several months. When Yuki and Tohru arrived since it was her day off from teaching she led the girl to the back where Hatori was waiting. He smiled as she came in and they began her check-up. Out in the waiting room Yuki fidgeted a little in his chair.
"You all right Yuki?" Mayuko asked him, "You're acting like an expectant parent."
"Well, there is a lot going on. I just hope Tohru is all right."
"I'm sure she is fine" Mayuko smiled as she walked back behind the desk.
Yuki stared at her for a moment and couldn't remember a time he had seen her so happy. Her long hair was now a bit curled and she no longer wore it back in a ponytail. Her eyes sparkled as if they had new life in them, and Yuki began to wonder if Machi was doing all right, since he had been so busy, that he hadn't had time to call her.
Meanwhile Hatori finished up Tohru's physical and walked back over with his chart, sitting down on his stool.
"Well there is no mistake about it" he smiled slightly as he raised his head, "Tohru you're going to be a mom."
Tohru laughed and cried the same time as she embraced him tight.
"Really?"
"Really. Congratulations. I will set up everything for you. All your appointments. Everything you need to do. So you won't have any problems."
"Thank you so much Hatori" she nodded.
"You're ewelcome. I will be with you every step of the way with this."
"I can't think of anyone better" she replied as she stood.
"If you or Kyo have any more questions you can feel free to call me" Hatori said as they exited the office and Yuki stood, "I am always available for you."
"Thank you" she hugged him again and he spotted the young man waiting for her.
"Yuki?"
"Hatori" Yuki walked over and shook his hand, "It's good to see you."
"It's good to see you too. I heard from Shigure that you were back. I hate to leave like this but I do have another home appointment after this. So I will see you both later."
"Okay" Tohru nodded, "Thank you again."
"Well? Were you right?"
"Mhm" she said practically giddy, "I'm gonna be a mom."
"Oh that's great" he embraced her tightly, "I'm so happy for you. Congratulations."
"Thanks. Well" she said pulling away from him, "Now I got to tell Kyo."
"I think he'll be fine. How are you going to do it?"
"I think I have an idea. But I am going to need your help" she grinned mischievously.
(Next Scene)
Kyo walked up the stairs to his apartment with a long sigh. He dug in his pocket and pulled out his keys to unlock the door. When he opened it he saw Yuki standing in front of the door.
"Hey damn rat. Where's Tohru?" he asked.
"She's not here" Yuki replied handing him a note card, "But here."
"What's this?" Kyo asked staring at.
"It's from her," Yuki said sitting down at the table with a smug grin.
"What's this all about?"
"Just read what the card says stupid cat" Yuki retorted with a huff.
"Okay" Kyo replied reading it briefly and then looking up.
"Go Kyo" Yuki nodded with a smile, "She's waiting for you."
Kyo nodded also and then departed the apartment confused as ever. Yuki just smiled to himself as he took a sip from his water cup.
(Next Scene)
Tohru lit the small candles carefully and spread out the dinner dishes. Soon she heard shuffling from the trees.
"Tohru!" Kyo called.
"In here!" she called back.
"What's going on?" he asked with a grin, "Why are we here in the spot where we had our first date?" he said as he walked over and saw the display, "What's going on?"
"Well it's been awhile since the two of us have had the chance to do this," she said simply.
"Yea" he looked at her suspiciously as he sat down, "But there must be something going on for you to be this sneaky."
"I guess so. Well" she cleared her throat, "I have something to tell you."
"It's good news I hope" he suddenly frowned.
"Well that depends. I went to my doctors appointment today with Hatori."
"And everything's okay right?" he asked getting worked up, "You don't have a disease or something?"
"No. Nothing like that. But I did find out something else."
"What?" he asked and then he saw her smile and his eyes became wide as the realization hit him, "Are you?" he said slowly as she nodded, "Are you?" he replied even more excited.
"Yes. I'm due in July. We're gonna have a baby."
"Oh my gosh" Kyo said smiling even more as he kissed her deeply and hugged her lovingly, "We're gonna be parents."
"Yes" she pulled away, "So you're happy then?"
"Of course I'm happy. I mean this is the best news that I have had all week. I'm gonna be a father!" he said embracing her again and then he slightly frowned, "Oh. I'm gonna be a father?"
"What's the matter?" she asked as he pulled away.
"I don't know how to be a father. I mean I don't exactly have a good role model."
"Yes you do" Tohru said, "You have Master Kazuma."
"That's true."
"Kyo I think you're going to be a wonderful father. You know why?"
"No" he shook his head.
"Because I have seen you with the kids at work and you are great with them. Firm yet caring. You are going to be a great father."
"Really?" he smiled as he looked at her.
"Yes. I know you are."
"Thanks sweetie" he kissed her again, "We're having a baby," he added with a big grin.
"Yes we are" she nodded her head tears in her eyes as they kissed once more and the moon shone overhead.
(Till Next Time)
Authors Note: Okay that's it for this week! I'll see you all again on June 7! If you're reading the Ranma fan fiction I will see you all next Tuesday! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Next time on Fruits Basket/ Curse Renewed:
Chapter Seven: A Family Reunited
The Zodiac members and their significant others gather together to discuss the current situation of sleep deprivation and lack of appetite. But with one gathering comes another involving the Rabbit of the Zodiac! See what happens next time!
And
Chapter Eight: Baby News
Tohru's grandparents are told about the pregnancy and while she and Kyo are visiting she runs into someone who is not wanted. Find out who next time!