Disclaimer: I dont own Fruits Basket, never have, never will. Ummm thats about it! hahahaha AN: well this is my first time writing an FB story and well this idea just literally poped in my head and wouldnt go away. I was having trouble writing my other fanfics soo here it is this story. Uhhh on with the story!

Chained

By Just Human

Ch. 1: Greetings

Being back here gave him a sense of contentment, for he was home again. Though he may feel like it was ten years that he was gone, it has really only been four. He has been gone far too long without coming back to visit. He has even lost touch with the others, not even a letter he has written to them over a year now. It wasn't because he wanted to loose contact with them, it was just that he was busy with his own life. Shaking his head he looked to the front of him; somehow just being there in front of the house, he couldn't tell that he was ever really gone. It looked the same only slightly smaller than he remembered it, and much more quiet with only the soft breeze running though the leaves and grass.

Walking into the old house he called to see if anyone was there, but no one answered back. It was just completely quiet. He left his things in the front and decided to walk around, maybe there was someone near by that just didn't hear him. Walking around he didn't find anyone there, the house was completely empty, which is weird. There is usually someone there, wither it'd be Shigure, Tohru or Kyo someone was there. Maybe they left to the store? Casually walking to the kitchen he noticed that someone was cooking, and it smelt very good. Tohru, he thought, she must be back from college for the weekend. Hearing the slightly ruffling sounds from outside he decided to go out back. He remembered asking Tohru to take care of his garden when he left so she must be outside tending to it.

But upon reaching his secret base he didn't not find Tohru there, but Kyo, who seemed oblivious to his presence there. Kyo why the heck would he be out here? And tending to HIS garden? How should he approach this situation? Maybe he should leave quietly since Kyo hasn't noticed him, and save them both from a very awkward conversation? It would be best to wait till Shigure and Tohru were back to deal with Kyo. Turning around he started to make his hasting escape but then…

"Well, well if it isn't the Nezumi. Back I see. Why."

"This is my home to you know!" for some reason Yuki felt anger surge through him. Stupid Cat seems to always do that. "Its not like I never lived here."

"Well you could have stopped acting all high and mighty for once and come and visit us! But no you couldn't do that!"

"You don't know what you're talking about, same as always. I've been busy, extremely busy. And why am I even explaining myself to you? You wouldn't understand."

"You're right. I wouldn't understand because I, unlike you, know what common decency is!"

"Fine, Kyo, fine! What do you want from me! An apology? If so then I'm sorry oks, I'm sorry!"

"It's not me you should be apologizing to."

"Wha- What do you mean?"

Shaking his head Kyo whispered, "Shigure, he's the one in all the years you've been gone that has tried to keep in contact with you. He called weekly; he even wrote you since you seemed to be too busy to answer the phone. Still even to this day he keeps trying but you haven't answered him for a year. You should apologize to him for being to busy to say hello. He and Tohru both have been worried."

"I- I didn't know."

"Yeah…" Then suddenly Kyo's wrist watch went off. "It's almost time for Shigure, Hatori, and Akito to be here. I should finish lunch before they get here. You know how Shigure is, annoying."

"Akito? He's coming here? WHY?"

Kyo paused mid-step and turned around. "He's different now. Since the curse was 'lifted' he was able to gain his sanity back. Of course it doesn't erase all he's done, but at least now he's better off. Humph still, I hate him anyways. Come on."

Entering the kitchen Kyo went on to do what he needed to make sure that lunch would be ready soon. It had given Yuki enough time to get his things and take them up to his room. Strangely enough it was still the same, the exact same as when he left. Dropping a suitcase on his bed he opened it and started unpacking. Once he was finished he decided to go downstairs to see if Kyo needed any help, which he doubted. That or Kyo wouldn't let him help. Which was just as well since he'd burn it all anyway.

"Where's Tohru?" Yuki asked once he reached the kitchen. The question was on his mind for awhile already.

"She's in the city. Don't you remember? I'm sure she told you. She transferred out an now finishing up college over there." shrugging he added, "She's trying to become a teacher, so she wants to finish up her teachers aid this year over there and come down here to start her teaching career."

"Kyyyyoooo I'm Hooome!" Shigure announced in a sing song way.

"Damn it Shigure I can hear you! You don't have to yell!"

"Why Kyo-kun I'm not yelling."

"Enough, Shigure." Hatori said walking in behind him.

"Aaaaaah, Haa-san is no fun!"

"Anyways Kyo-kun is lunch ready yet?" Shigure asked once he and the rest reached the kitchen,

"Yeah, just hurry up and sit down already."

"Hey, hey we have an extra plate Kyo-kun! You made a mistake!"

"No I didn't idiot! We have a guest!"

It was Akito that first noticed him. His eyes were wide with disbelief. "Yuki," he whispered.

Yuki nodded, "Hey."

"YUKI-KUN! You're here! What a pleasant surprise! My, my have you grown! Did you bring me a present?"

Yuki rolled his eyes. Shigure was the same as always. How did he doubt he would mature in these four years he didn't know. He looked at Akito who was just getting over his shock at seeing Yuki there. Yuki felt nervous around him. Kyo said he was different, but he couldn't help but feel slightly shaky near him.

"Yuki-kun… I'm sorry. About what happened a long time ago, I'm sorry." Akito whispered so softly Yuki almost missed it. Yuki new he couldn't just forgive him just like that, but still he felt compelled to do something, so all he did was nodded at him. But Akito understood the small gesture.

"By the way Kyo how are you feeling?" Akito asked.

"Like I've said before I'm fine. Why do you keep asking you already know the answer!"

"Kyo-kun that's not nice he was just being kind! How can you say such cruel words! Your sooo cruel!" Shigure said dramatically.

"Damn it! What are you talking about! I'll never get you!"

"Oh and Kyo after lunch we'll have your check up." Hatori reminded him.

"I've told you before I don't need a weekly check up. I'm fine!"

"Umm… is Kyo sick?" Yuki asked.

"NO! I'm not sick! That's what I've been saying IM FINE!"

"He's not sick in the way you're thinking Yuki, but…" Akito trailed off.

"Then what's wrong with him? Why does he need weekly check ups?"

"Kyo-KUNNN! IM hungry!" Shigure yelled. "Where's my food!"

"I'll go get it just SHUT UP!"

"So… what's wrong?" Kyo asked pulling his shirt back on.

"Nothing, your fine." Hatori said getting up and placing his things in his bag.

"See! I'm fine! You don't need to come every week!"

"Doesn't matter. I'll still come, just in case."

"Fine do whatever you want. You're just wasting time." Kyo stood up and walked out of the room. Leaving the others there to catch up. They haven't seen Yuki for years, and lost contact with him for a year, so he was sure there were plenty of things they needed to talk about. Yes lots of things that didn't concern him.

Once he reached his spot on the roof he sighed. He had been holding it in since Yuki showed up. How long was Yuki going to stay anyways? Hopefully not long, he wasn't one that knew, and he wasn't planning for Yuki to know either. It was better this way. Only four others had the burden of knowing. He didn't want any others to know. Unconsciously Kyo started to mess with his black and white beads. Twirling it around his wrist carelessly. There were exactly fourteen beads on that bracelet. Each one the same, yet very different. Sighing he closed his eyes.

It's already been four years huh? Four years of living with this… this thing. It wasn't some sort of disease he knew that for sure. It was just there, no it wasn't just there he told himself. He knew exactly what it was and why it was still there. The only thing is, he didn't have is a cure for it. No cure. He was chained to this thing, with no way out. Buta small smile appeared on his face, he wouldn't have it for long. No soon, he'll be rid of it. Even if his freedom will have a huge catch. He didn't care about that though. Freedom for him is something he'd risk lots for. He has and he will.

For you see…

It doesn't matter if it's a tame or stray cat,

A cat lives free.

Yuki climbed the ladder to go up to the roof where he knew Kyo would be. But once he reached it he was awed by the site in front of him. Kyo sat there perfectly still gazing at the moon, with no hatred in his eyes, none, not even sadness, sorrow or even joy penetrated his eyes. All there was in them was forgiveness. Forgiveness for whom? Yuki didn't know. Shaking his head he was about to yell at Kyo that Shigure wanted to speak to him, but stopped. Something strange had caught his eye, yet when he looked back to where it was just at the side of Kyo there was nothing. Maybe it was just the lighting of the moon that made him see it, maybe he was just tiered, it was after all a very long day he had.

"What is it that you want?"

Startled he looked up. A pair of red, blazing eyes looked down at him. "Shigure wishes to speak to you."

"Fine."

Sighing he went back down and to his room. Sleep is all he wanted right now. Tomorrow, yes he would wait until tomorrow to start worrying about everything. Even still he thought that he couldn't help but wonder if what he say on the roof a few minutes ago was real or not. But how could it be. It couldn't right. There was no curse anymore. Sighing once more he let sleep consume him, thinking no more that day of what was going on.

Thinking no more of why Hatori keeps giving Kyo weekly check ups.

Thinking no more of why Akito would come with Hatori just to see how Kyo was doing.

Thinking no more of what he saw, on the roof, just a few moments ago.

For what he saw puzzled him the most.

There is no more curse, so how could he have seen….

…the rat version of himself?

Wells thats it for the first chapter R&R peoples!