Disclaimer: Fruits Basket does not belong, at all, to me. Panda, however, does! MY PANDA!
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The next day was Sunday, supposedly the day of 'rest.' However, no one was resting. It was only nine o'clock in the morning and everyone was frantic.
Tohru and Panda were cleaning the house for their new visitors – it was only that morning had they received the phone call from Haiiro, indicating a near arrival. If it were any other two people, they wouldn't be so rushed. But, you see, Haiiro and Yoku had been told by their brother that he lived in a beautifully clean, spotless house. What else could Shinkei stand by?
Kyou had fallen asleep the night before in Yuki's room. As he woke up, fighting fatigue, Yuki had walked into the room with only a towel.
"Uh, baka neko!" said Yuki as he hurried to get clothes on, "Didn't you wake up from the alarm I set?"
Kyou stared at Yuki, not thinking about the words. It was his body he cared about. Unfortunately for Kyou, Yuki dressed quickly.
Yuki looked at the wall – on the floor, in shatter pieces, was his used to be alarm clock.
"Baka neko!" Yuki said, picking up the pieces, "This was expensive! Whatever, I forgive you..."
Kyou got out of bed and stretched, yawning. Yuki walked up to him and kissed him on the lips once.
"Take a shower," Yuki said, "But make it quick. We are going to have visitors."
As Kyou did what was ordered, Shigure and Seijitsu were quickly making breakfast. Again, Shinkei's little white lie was that he had gourmet food all the time. But, little did he know when this lie was told, his siblings would be coming.
Hatsuharu was in the dining room, setting the table and fixing the lights. Panda had moved in their, dusting every single piece of furniture in sight.
Soon, thirty minutes later, everyone was in the living room, waiting. A knock was heard on the door and Shigure went to go get it.
"Welcome," said Shigure, "It's nice to finally meet you!"
"Likewise," Yoku said. She looked different than her sister. She was taller by a little, had platinum blonde hair parted on one side with clips, and had bright blue eyes.
Haiiro, however, was even taller. He had an athletic body and his brown hair was untamed. His brown eyes sparkled.
Shigure gestured them in, along with the Sohmas, into the dining room. Everyone knelt down, looking at the tempting, warm food in front of them.
"Wow, this is a rather nice assortment of foods," said Yoku, "Did you do all this for us?"
"Yes," said Shigure, "You are our guests! We would like to treat with as much respect as we can."
As everyone started to eat, Haiiro asked, "Where's Shinkei?"
Everyone stopped eating and stared at Haiiro. The room was filled with utter silence.
"Shinkei?" Hatsuharu said, "He's... Off."
"Off?" asked Yoku.
"Yes. Off. For..."
"... Groceries!" said Shigure.
"Oh," said Haiiro, "I see."
"Yes..." said Shigure. The family continued to eat in silence. Finally, they were done. Tohru and Panda quickly got to the job of cleaning up.
"Panda, please," said Yoku, "Allow me to help!"
The three girls went into the kitchen with the dishes and shut the screen.
"So, Shigure," said Haiiro, "You are a novelist?"
"Oh, yes," Shigure said, smiling.
"What is you latest?"
"Um..." said Shigure, blinking, "Well, I've kind of been on... Vacation... Sort of..."
Haiiro nodded his head, "Riiight..."
"So," said Yuki, "You're quadruplets?"
"Yup..." said Haiiro. It was awkward having nothing to ask or say.
"How about we all go outside for some fresh air?" asked Yuki.
"Sure," said Haiiro, "That would be great!"
With that, everyone stood up and walked into the kitchen. But, unfortunately, when they had opened the door Panda and Yoku were right there. Before they knew it, Panda had collided with Haiiro, who fell over and tripped Yuki, who collided with Yoku.
POOF!
POOF!
POOF!
POOF!
Instantly, a panda bear, polar bear and grizzly bear were sitting in the kitchen. The rat was nowhere to be found.
"Mmm! Mmm-mm!" Was what came from under the Haiiro, the grizzly bear. He quickly lifted himself up and Yuki the rat darted away from him.
"Sorry!" said Haiiro, picking up the rat, "Are you alright?"
"... Yes." said the rat.
The polar bear and panda bear exchanged confused glances.
POOF!
POOF!
POOF!
POOF!
Everyone changed back into their former selves. Yuki was laying on Haiiro and Panda and Yoku's bodies were sprawled on the floor. Of course, Kyou was totally turned on by seeing Yuki nude on Haiiro, but Haru was more interested in seeing Panda's beautiful body. She might not have been the smartest or strongest, but Panda was extremely beautiful.
"Oh no!" cried Panda, putting on her clothes as fast as possible. She got up with a fully clothed Yoku when she was done.
Yuki got dressed too, of course, and Haiiro. Haiiro didn't bother putting his shirt back on. His tanned, athletic body was too good to cover.
Everyone walked outside and sat down on the porch, shrugging off the events that happened before.
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Meanwhile, a man sat on a chair, looking out his window. A little white bird fluttered down onto his finger.
He whispered, in a raspy voice, "They must leave..."
"Akito?" said another man, walking in with a tray. This man was Hatori. He was tall, with brown hair covering one of his eyes. He was the family doctor.
The other man, Akito, was sickly and frail. He was in loosely tied robes, leaning on the windowsill. His face was pale, and his hair colour matched his plum eyes.
"Akito, it's time to take your medicine," Hatori said, walking to Akito. He held a tray in his hand with two pills and a glass of water. Akito weakly lifted the first pill and swallowed it, then the second.
"These new people... They must leave..." said Akito.
"You mean the five people who had came to Shigure's house?"
"Yes... But only four must leave... The last one... I want..."
"You want? For what?" asked Hatori.
"Something... Out of your hands... Leave, Hatori. Now."
"Yes, sir." Hatori said, bowing and leaving. Akito looked back at the bird. It fluttered away, chirping happily.
"That girl..."