Fruits Basket: Legend of the Zodiac
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Sorry for taking so long to update! Life has been hectic, and now that I have recently graduated, I now have to get a summer job, include the fact that I'm also getting ready for college, which means looking for stuff for the apartment/dorms, and so, as such I've been rather busy.
Anyway, thank you all for your reviews! Sadly, the fic is going slowly, and I'm afraid it's not at the standard that I like… As a result, I'm considering deleting the fic… But if anyone wants to take over it, please contact me. Until then, I'll keep writing, but the updates will be few and far in between…
Now, read on!
Chapter 12: Transition
It was another two months before Tohru returned to school, and even then, she had a tendency to either arrive or leave in the middle of the school day due to family "emergencies". Shigure, Yuki, and Kyo got used to Tohru leaving and returning at odd times, and having several Hondas pop by several times a day. None of the Sohmas, however, noticed the Hondas following them around if they left the safety of Tohru's watchful eye or the Main house, where several Guardians were always on guard.
"I'm hoping that things are going well," Tohru turned to the Ram who bowed.
"Hebi-san has been in contact with Ookami-san in Nagoya," the Ram said, "Ookami-san is sending Kaeru-san over to help Usagi-san with the duties pertaining to the public. Sayonakidori-san is being sent over from Kawasaki to take Hitsuji-san's place so he can take his place in the operation as planned, as per your request, Honda-sama. Neko-san is preparing for a trip into Takamatsu to collect Suzume-san to help you with the burden of running the Honda Estate from a distance."
Tohru nodded. "Thank you, Matsuo. You've been a great help. You may go."
The Ram bowed and nodded. The Dragon said softly, "Megumi-san is on her way over."
Tohru sighed and leaned back in the cushiony black chair, rubbing her temples. "Joy… Megumi always brings in the business reports and the schedules for public appearances by our branch members. Tch…"
The Dragon studied her and said softly, "It is your duty as the head of Honda to look over the papers, Honda-sama."
Tohru groaned. "I know, I know…"
There was a knock on the door. "Honda-sama?" Megumi called.
"Come in, Megumi," Tohru said, straightening in her seat.
Megumi smiled slightly at the family Head. "Today's not so bad, Tohru! All you have is a meeting at 10:00 AM with the CEO of Nataku Inc. After which is a lunch meeting with Fujiwara Touya-san at 12:00 PM. Then you will have a press conference at 3:00 PM about the release of the prototype game system. At 8:00 PM will be the Haname & Co.'s Annual White Gala Charity Ball. Basically, you have more free time today than normal."
"More free time, and more headaches," Tohru said, glancing at the clock. "It's 9:00 now. Send Sayuri to pick up the car."
"Hai, Honda-sama," Megumi bowed and left.
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Akito glared angrily at the paper in his hand.
"That bitch," he snarled, crushing the paper.
He tossed it into the trash and stalked angrily out of the room.
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