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Fruits Basket OVA
Disclaimer:I don't own Fruits Basket.
Notes: This is the new year's chapter that I recently mentioned. But I don't know exactly what goes on but I'll just guess.
Chapter Twelve: Endless Banquet
New Year's day was the only time of the year where all the Sohma family members gathered together. They would all leave their large houses and head to the Main House where the event would take place. It was also the only time of the year where all the zodiac members gathered together. Momiji and Hatori stood by the door to greet the guests like they usually did but Momiji was more excited than Hatori because he would get to play with the other zodiac children. There was a knock on the door and Hatori answered it.
It was Haru and his parents. ''Hi, Momiji!'' He said happily. Momiji ran over to Haru and hugged him. Haru smiled down at Momiji and giggled. Haru's parents and Hatori bowed polilitely to each other and he led them in. ''Who's turn is it to dance this year?'' Momiji asked. ''I think it's Ayame's turn.'' Haru replied. The doorbell ran again and Hatori answered it. It was Ayame and Shigure looking cold but happy. ''Hello,Hari! Happy new year!'' They said in unison. ''Hello, Shigure, Ayame.'' He replied looking very annoyed. Momiji on the other hand was delighted as he said:''Hi Shigure , Hi Aya!'' Haru bowed and greeted them polilitely as well. ''See, Hari the children are happy to see us.'' Said Shigure. ''Believe me, I'm thrilled.'' Hatori said in a could be sarcastic voice. ''Oh come now Hari I know something that will cheer you up.'' Ayame said suddenly.
''Is that so?'' Said Hatori cautiously. '' It's my turn to dance this year!'' Ayame annouced. ''How is that supposed to cheer me up?'' Hatori asked. ''I don't know.'' Ayame replied.
Hatori shook his head and looked at Momiji and Haru. ''Do you two want to help decorating?'' He asked. ''Sure!'' They said enthusiastically. The three of them walked off with Shigure and Ayame following close behind.
Five minutes Later
Hatori had Momiji on his shoulders as he hung the final decoration. ''All done!'' He said happily. Haru was finishing up as well. ''You both did very well.'' Said Hatori. He turned his head to find Shigure and Ayame giving sad puppy faces. ''So did you two.'' Hatori said sighing. ''Thank you, Hatori.'' They said together. They suddenly heard the sound of the doorbell again. Hatori walked over to answer it. It was Kagura. ''Hi, Hatori!' She said. ''Hello, Kagura.'' Hatori replied. He noticed that she looked sad most likely because Kyo coudn't come. ''Hi,Kagura!'' said Haru and Momiji. Kagura smiled and greeted them back. ''Do you want to play with us?'' They asked. ''Okay.'' she replied. Meanwhile the trio began to talk amongst themselves. ''So when I was called to dance this year I was just honored. I had no doubt at all of my dancing skills.'' Ayame was saying.
''Ayame we've never seen you dance. How do you know you're good?'' Hatori said. Ayame didn't really know what to say but suddenly he was surrounded by a yellow glittery wall and he said: ''Shigure do you think I'll be a terrible dancer?'' He asked. ''Aya,nothing would give me more pleasure than watching you dance.'' Shigure replied as a glittery blue wall apeared behind him. ''Yes!'' they said together as they gave each other the thumbs up. ''You two never quit do you?'' Hatori said. Suddenly there was the sound of a dish breaking and the three boys stopped talking. A ten year old boy who strongly resembled a girl was crying. ''Ritsu.'' The boys said together. They walked over to him to try to comfort him. ''Ritsu, it's all right we're going to help you clean up. Just be more careful next time.'' Hatori said reassuringly. ''I'm sorry, I'm so sorry.'' said Ritsu. Shigure and Ayame were too busy picking up the dish to comfort Ritsu. Shigure felt something sharp as he picked up one of the pieces.''Oww!'' He cried. Ayame rushed over to comfort him as he cried in pain. ''Shigure, are you all right?'' He asked kindly. ''It hurts!'' He cried. ''You have no one to blame but yourself.'' Hatori said. ''You're so mean Hatori!'' Shigure whined.
'' It's all right Shigure for I will always be by your side!'' Ayame declared. Once again a pink glittery wall appeared behind him.
''Oh Aya you always give me strengh!'' Shigure said as a blue glittery wall appeared behind him. ''I am getting so tired of this.'' Hatori said in a bored tone. Kagura, Momiji and Haru couldn't help but wonder what was going on so they stopped playing and rushed over to them. ''Shigure are you okay?'' Momiji asked. ''Oh I'm all right it was just a cut.'' Shigure replied. ''It looked like you made a big deal about it with all that shouting.'' Haru remarked. Shigure sweatdropped in embaressment but laughed it off. ''Well it was certainly painful but que sera sera!'' He said.
Suddenly there was a scent in the air that smelled very good. '' I think it's food.'' Kagura said. ''It is food!'' Shigure said in an excited voice. They looked over to the table to find that there was food being served on the table. there was rice and misou soup with some unagi and teriyaki. There was much more of course but I won't describe it. Without a word the seven zodiac children walked excitedly over to the table to find Rin already waiting for them. ''About time.'' she said simply. ''Hi, Isuzu!'' Kagura said. They all sat down on the table and waited for Akito to come with Yuki.
'' I hate waiting.'' Shigure complained. ''Patience is a virtue Shigure which you seem to lack.'' Hatori said. ''You''re no fun, Hatori.'' Shigure shot back. Suddenly there was the sound of footsteps and Shigure stopped talking. Everyone was silent as the footsteps came closer and closer until finally a figure was shown. It was Akito. An unusual look of anxiety came over Hatori as he stared at the child. Even now he still couldn't believe that a small child would bring such fear and hate among the family. Kagura, Momiji and Haru looked fearful. They all wanted to run but they couldn't move or breathe. Shigure's face was one of pure dread. ''What's wrong? You all look so terrified.'' Akito said smiling. The smile didn't look happy at all. It looked cruel and psychotic. ''Where's Yuki?'' Akito said looking around. Her supposingly happy mood had suddenly changed to anger. ''Kureno!'' Where's Yuki!'' Go and look for him!'' She yelled. Without a word Kureno began to search for Yuki but it didn't take long. He found Yuki huddled in a corner shaking in fear. ''Yuki get up and come with me.'' He said as he held out his hand. Yuki grabbed it knowing full well what would happen if he didn't. He got to his feet and followed Kureno. They walked out of the dark room together and went out to face Akito. Akito smiled cruelly as she looked at Yuki. ''Yuki, come and sit down.'' She demanded. Yuki anxiously picked an empty chair and sat down.
The mood had suddenly changed now that Akito arrived. The only person who didn't seem to be afraid of Akito was Shigure but he still didn't know what to say. ''Ayame it's your turn to dance this year am I right?'' She said. ''Why yes it is.'' Ayame said nervously. Ayame was already wearing his costume which looked very pretty and feminine. His hair was tied into a ponytail which made him even more girly. He began to dance. The dance was very similar to the dance of a geisha. Everyone was watching Ayame with amazed and impressed expresions even Hatori. ''Well Hatori what do you think now?'' Shigure said feeling comfortable again. ''It's not bad.'' He said simply. After a few minutes more the dancing ended. Everyone applauded almost immediately. Ayame bowed and said: Thank you all I was magnificiecent was I not?'' ''Yes!'' Eveyone said. ''Aya when I watched you dance I couldn't help but want you.'' Said Shigure as once again a glittery blue wall appeared behind him. ''Shigure I couldn't agree with you more. Tonight you won't get any sleep.'' Ayame said as a yellow glittery wall appeared behind him. ''Yes!'' They said as they put their thumbs up. ''Unbelieveable.'' Hatori said as he sweatdropped.
Soon the parents of the zodiac children arrived to take them home. The only person who stayed was Shigure and he waved goodbye to them all. When they had dissapeared from sight he sat down on the floor and faced Akito a strange smile appearing on his face. ''How are you?'' He asked.