Fruits Basket
Beginnings and Endings
((Author Note: I forgot to add this last time. I guess I was so wrapped up in everything I forgot. Forgive me, I'm so sorry! Hehe. Anyways this chapter was going to have the flashback to the original zodiac members, but I'm going to push it to the next chapter. If I included it in this one then I'm going to feel compelled to shorten the events since I don't want these chapters to get as long as Coming of Age. Oh yeah, thank you for all the comments. I'm so happy that everyone enjoys this. I never had done a Fruits Basket fanfic so I'm happy that this one has turned out so well. Thanks for all the support
Review Response:
Konekko-chan: I try to keep them as in character as I can. I watch and read a lot of it so I have a good idea on how they act. I couldn't leave Kazuma out, I liked him in the anime and in the manga. He's just one of those random characters I like. Hehe. Glad you are enjoying the story and I'll update as soon as I can.
gddie: I think I do a decent job of updating. I try at lest. Though sometimes I do get on the lazy side. I'm guilty of that much. Grin
seiko123: I'm happy you like it!
kyo forever: Ah, yes. Well I figured since it happened to Yuki it could happen to Kyo just as easy. I hope I'm not making Tohru too air head like. I know she's kind of out there sometimes, but she has good advice and is always there for everyone. Hmm....anyways thanks for the review.
GreyDaze: I love that pairing too! Isn't it obvious? Lol))
Chapter 7
As Kyo moved through the pitch black shadows the forest cast he could feel the rain run over his skin down to his wounds on his arms. With every step he took he could feel his body ache with the sting pain of fatigue. His eyes searched for something in that dark forest. Even his cat like eyes couldn't pierce through his blurring vision. He felt his body begin to fall forward and he quickly shot his arm out to catch himself. As he wrapped his body around the tree he saw the two figures he had been looking for. At that moment his pupils focused long enough to see what was unfolding before his eyes.
The rain from above fell in slow motion around Kyo as he watched the small clearing the thick forest had allowed. Standing perfectly in the middle of the clearing was Yuki and Tohru. Yuki was gripping Tohru by the shoulders and their eyes seemed to be deadlock with each other. In one smooth movement, Yuki tilted his head down to Tohru's level until their lips met in a soft kiss.
As Kyo watched a number of emotions ran through him. Of course he felt the pull of sadness and ache in his heart, but those feelings were quickly replaced with anger and rage. That damn rat was always in his way. He took everything from him and it was only fair that he took something from him. Kyo felt a burning hot rage that coursed through the blood in his veins. The burning sensation in his skin was easily ignored as he felt his true form erupting. The hideous looking creature was clawing its way out and Kyo wanted it to. The creature's skin crawling roar echoed in Kyo's ear as he charged towards the silent couple with his claws barred for Yuki.
"Kyo?"
Kyo heard his name being called in the depths of his mind and his eyes suddenly snapped open. He sat up quickly from the small bed Kazuma had supplied for him. Small beads of sweat ran down his face as his hands searched for his shirt to wipe his face.
"Here, Kyo," Tohru said as she handed him a towel.
Kyo took it lightly from her hands as he wiped his face lightly. Was it really all a dream? He felt ok and his beads were still on his arm and what about Tohru?
His eyes glanced up to her lightly. Her face seemed to be etched with concern as she sat on her knees next to him. Kyo suppose it really was a dream. He felt a wave of relief run over him. He wouldn't know what he would do if that really did happen. Though if it did why would he want to hurt Yuki so much? Sure he would be angry, but to inflict so much pain on Yuki seemed insane. Then again Kyo had never experience a true heartbreak and maybe that pain was truly an unbearable feeling.
"Are you ok, Kyo? You looked really sick when you were sleeping. You turned really pale and you started to shake."
Kyo didn't realize he had done so and he rubbed his head lightly, "It was only a nightmare...I suppose I just express it a bit more when I'm sleeping," Kyo yawned lightly, "Did I wake you?"
"Oh, no. I was already awake. I wanted to make a nice breakfast as a thank you for Kazuma."
Kyo smiled to her lightly as he dropped his hand from his head, "That's typical of you."
"It is?" Tohru said surprised.
Kyo nodded as he bumped her head lightly with his fist, "You're always thinking about others before yourself. You're becoming too predicable."
Tohru laughed lightly from Kyo's playful bump. Moments like this were rare for Kyo. He hardly ever wanted to express himself like this in front of anyone. It was just plain fear, but right now they were alone and this gave Kyo a perfect time to express himself in a playful and soft manner.
The main sliding door opened as someone stepped inside. Kyo and Tohru turned their heads to see Shigure taking off his shoes. The two pair of eyes staring at him caught his attention and Shigure looked up to the two.
Kyo was sitting in his bed with no shirt on while Tohru was sitting next to him. Shigure rubbed his chin as he walked over to the two, "Wow one night alone and this happens."
Kyo raised an eyebrow, "What the hell are you talking about?"
Shigure leaned over to Tohru, "Did you make him a man?"
"What!!" Kyo shouted in the background as Tohru just grinned, "What? I thought he was a man."
"Oh, dear how should I explain this," Shigure said as he stood back up right again, "Well it first begins when a man and a women really love each other..."
Kyo slapped his hands quickly on Tohru's ears as he hissed at Shigure, "Why are you talking about stuff like that!"
"Well she is sitting in your bed and you are partly dressed," Shigure said as he pointed to his missing shirt.
Kyo had been so wrapped up in his dream that he didn't even notice he was missing his shirt. He could almost feel his cat ears fall against his head in embarrassment. His face burned a shade of red as he mumbled a few choice words to himself. He had to stay calm or else he could transform and then he wouldn't hear the end of it from Shigure.
Kazuma walked out from his bedroom with a yawn as he stumbled upon what was going on, "Did I miss something?"
"No...not really master," Kyo said with a sigh as Tohru waved to him happily with her ears still covered. Shigure bowed his head lightly to Kazuma in greeting.
After everyone settled down they all sat down at the table to enjoy a light breakfast and a cup of tea.
"So, Shigure what brings you out here so early?" Kazuma asked with a light grin.
Kyo leaned against the table as he listened to them with his eyes partly shut. He was only mildly interested in what they were talking about. Tohru on the other hand was listening to them with full attention.
"I have some important news to tell them and I had to tell them before they went to school. Since the phone lines have been down from the storm I just walked here myself."
"So what's this important news?" Kyo asked as he opened his eyes more.
"The school took a good beating from the storm. So they allowed all you kids a day off while they fixed everything up. Yuki went this morning to help a little bit."
"Well that's nice I suppose," Kyo said as he shut his eyes again.
"Um, Shigure..." Tohru began to say but she stopped half way.
"Hmm?"
"Do you think its ok for me to go to the school to help too? I think I'll bring snacks over for everyone."
"Go right ahead. I'm sure they would all love a good snack, even though I'm reluctant to share our flower's lovely cooking."
"Shigure, I swear you are one sick bastard," Kyo said with an angry expression as he glared at the giggling dog. Kazuma just sat their sipping his tea while Tohru did the same.
After saying their goodbye's to Kazuma the threesome headed off down the wet dirt road. The sky still held thick dark clouds, but the rain had at lest stopped for now. Tohru and Shigure headed off toward the school while Kyo headed off home since he didn't feel like helping in cleaning up the school. For one he could care less if the school blew up. He slid his shoes off as he stepped inside.
"Miss Honda?"
Kyo raised his head up in hearing an all too familiar voice call out for Tohru, "No, you damn rat. She went to the school."
Yuki came walking out from the main room, "You stupid cat why didn't you go with her?"
"Shigure is with her so chill out."
"I swear you put Miss Honda through a great deal of trouble when you did your disappearing act," Yuki said a bit annoyed with Kyo already.
Kyo's eyes widen slightly, but he lowered his head to try and ignore his comment, "...that is none of your concern."
"I think its everyone's concern. You know she worries about everyone and she could have gotten sick when she ran after you into the rain. Why don't you use your brain once in while? The school year is almost over and you're still the same stupid cat as before."
Kyo grabbed Yuki by his shirt collar and pushed him into the wall, "Listen you damn rat. You don't need to tell me what to do! Just mind your own damn business!"
Yuki could have sworn that Kyo was going to take a swing at him, but to his surprise Kyo let him go and headed off to his room. Over the last couple of months, Kyo had been more reluctant to challenge him. Yuki wondered if perhaps Kyo was giving up in trying to beat him. Either way maybe he was judging Kyo too harshly.
Kyo opened his door to his room and slammed it shut. He swear he could punch Yuki right in the face, but the reason why he didn't want to do it was because of Tohru. Kyo leaned against the wall lightly, "If I did beat Yuki she wouldn't like it to much...I would rather be locked up then upset her. I guess that's the way it will go then..."
Kyo didn't really want to think about that right now and he shook his head lightly of the thought. Instead of just laying around Kyo headed over to the mysterious book and scroll Kazuma had given to him. The objects still rested against the ground where Kyo had tossed them earlier. He carefully picked up the scroll and unrolled it to take a look.
"Figures," Kyo said with a grumble. The scroll was a chart of the zodiac animals, just looking at it made Kyo sick to the stomach. He pulled on the scroll to rip it when something caught his eye, "What the-?"
Kyo brought the scroll closer to his face when he saw that the table had more then twelve animals, "The cat is included on this!"
Discovering this made Kyo a bit more curious. His cat like curiosity got the best of him and he decided he'd look over the scroll later, right now the book seemed like it held some hope for him. "This better help me...or else I don't know what else I can do."
Kyo slowly peeled back the cover of the book. So far the book seemed normal enough. He flipped to the next page and what he saw made his jaw drop, "This book...is blank!"
He flipped through half the book, "The entire thing is! What gives! Damn you master. This better not be some strange lesson. Gah, I'm so angry I could just...just I don't even know what I could do!" Kyo waved the book around in the air. He was just about to toss it through the window when he suddenly felt really sleepy.
He glanced out the window, "It's not raining...then why am I so sleepy..." Kyo still held the book open when he fell slowly forward against his bed in a deep sleep. As he laid their asleep with the book open the bleach white pages slowly began to fill with words.
Beginnings and Endings
((Author Note: I forgot to add this last time. I guess I was so wrapped up in everything I forgot. Forgive me, I'm so sorry! Hehe. Anyways this chapter was going to have the flashback to the original zodiac members, but I'm going to push it to the next chapter. If I included it in this one then I'm going to feel compelled to shorten the events since I don't want these chapters to get as long as Coming of Age. Oh yeah, thank you for all the comments. I'm so happy that everyone enjoys this. I never had done a Fruits Basket fanfic so I'm happy that this one has turned out so well. Thanks for all the support
Review Response:
Konekko-chan: I try to keep them as in character as I can. I watch and read a lot of it so I have a good idea on how they act. I couldn't leave Kazuma out, I liked him in the anime and in the manga. He's just one of those random characters I like. Hehe. Glad you are enjoying the story and I'll update as soon as I can.
gddie: I think I do a decent job of updating. I try at lest. Though sometimes I do get on the lazy side. I'm guilty of that much. Grin
seiko123: I'm happy you like it!
kyo forever: Ah, yes. Well I figured since it happened to Yuki it could happen to Kyo just as easy. I hope I'm not making Tohru too air head like. I know she's kind of out there sometimes, but she has good advice and is always there for everyone. Hmm....anyways thanks for the review.
GreyDaze: I love that pairing too! Isn't it obvious? Lol))
Chapter 7
As Kyo moved through the pitch black shadows the forest cast he could feel the rain run over his skin down to his wounds on his arms. With every step he took he could feel his body ache with the sting pain of fatigue. His eyes searched for something in that dark forest. Even his cat like eyes couldn't pierce through his blurring vision. He felt his body begin to fall forward and he quickly shot his arm out to catch himself. As he wrapped his body around the tree he saw the two figures he had been looking for. At that moment his pupils focused long enough to see what was unfolding before his eyes.
The rain from above fell in slow motion around Kyo as he watched the small clearing the thick forest had allowed. Standing perfectly in the middle of the clearing was Yuki and Tohru. Yuki was gripping Tohru by the shoulders and their eyes seemed to be deadlock with each other. In one smooth movement, Yuki tilted his head down to Tohru's level until their lips met in a soft kiss.
As Kyo watched a number of emotions ran through him. Of course he felt the pull of sadness and ache in his heart, but those feelings were quickly replaced with anger and rage. That damn rat was always in his way. He took everything from him and it was only fair that he took something from him. Kyo felt a burning hot rage that coursed through the blood in his veins. The burning sensation in his skin was easily ignored as he felt his true form erupting. The hideous looking creature was clawing its way out and Kyo wanted it to. The creature's skin crawling roar echoed in Kyo's ear as he charged towards the silent couple with his claws barred for Yuki.
"Kyo?"
Kyo heard his name being called in the depths of his mind and his eyes suddenly snapped open. He sat up quickly from the small bed Kazuma had supplied for him. Small beads of sweat ran down his face as his hands searched for his shirt to wipe his face.
"Here, Kyo," Tohru said as she handed him a towel.
Kyo took it lightly from her hands as he wiped his face lightly. Was it really all a dream? He felt ok and his beads were still on his arm and what about Tohru?
His eyes glanced up to her lightly. Her face seemed to be etched with concern as she sat on her knees next to him. Kyo suppose it really was a dream. He felt a wave of relief run over him. He wouldn't know what he would do if that really did happen. Though if it did why would he want to hurt Yuki so much? Sure he would be angry, but to inflict so much pain on Yuki seemed insane. Then again Kyo had never experience a true heartbreak and maybe that pain was truly an unbearable feeling.
"Are you ok, Kyo? You looked really sick when you were sleeping. You turned really pale and you started to shake."
Kyo didn't realize he had done so and he rubbed his head lightly, "It was only a nightmare...I suppose I just express it a bit more when I'm sleeping," Kyo yawned lightly, "Did I wake you?"
"Oh, no. I was already awake. I wanted to make a nice breakfast as a thank you for Kazuma."
Kyo smiled to her lightly as he dropped his hand from his head, "That's typical of you."
"It is?" Tohru said surprised.
Kyo nodded as he bumped her head lightly with his fist, "You're always thinking about others before yourself. You're becoming too predicable."
Tohru laughed lightly from Kyo's playful bump. Moments like this were rare for Kyo. He hardly ever wanted to express himself like this in front of anyone. It was just plain fear, but right now they were alone and this gave Kyo a perfect time to express himself in a playful and soft manner.
The main sliding door opened as someone stepped inside. Kyo and Tohru turned their heads to see Shigure taking off his shoes. The two pair of eyes staring at him caught his attention and Shigure looked up to the two.
Kyo was sitting in his bed with no shirt on while Tohru was sitting next to him. Shigure rubbed his chin as he walked over to the two, "Wow one night alone and this happens."
Kyo raised an eyebrow, "What the hell are you talking about?"
Shigure leaned over to Tohru, "Did you make him a man?"
"What!!" Kyo shouted in the background as Tohru just grinned, "What? I thought he was a man."
"Oh, dear how should I explain this," Shigure said as he stood back up right again, "Well it first begins when a man and a women really love each other..."
Kyo slapped his hands quickly on Tohru's ears as he hissed at Shigure, "Why are you talking about stuff like that!"
"Well she is sitting in your bed and you are partly dressed," Shigure said as he pointed to his missing shirt.
Kyo had been so wrapped up in his dream that he didn't even notice he was missing his shirt. He could almost feel his cat ears fall against his head in embarrassment. His face burned a shade of red as he mumbled a few choice words to himself. He had to stay calm or else he could transform and then he wouldn't hear the end of it from Shigure.
Kazuma walked out from his bedroom with a yawn as he stumbled upon what was going on, "Did I miss something?"
"No...not really master," Kyo said with a sigh as Tohru waved to him happily with her ears still covered. Shigure bowed his head lightly to Kazuma in greeting.
After everyone settled down they all sat down at the table to enjoy a light breakfast and a cup of tea.
"So, Shigure what brings you out here so early?" Kazuma asked with a light grin.
Kyo leaned against the table as he listened to them with his eyes partly shut. He was only mildly interested in what they were talking about. Tohru on the other hand was listening to them with full attention.
"I have some important news to tell them and I had to tell them before they went to school. Since the phone lines have been down from the storm I just walked here myself."
"So what's this important news?" Kyo asked as he opened his eyes more.
"The school took a good beating from the storm. So they allowed all you kids a day off while they fixed everything up. Yuki went this morning to help a little bit."
"Well that's nice I suppose," Kyo said as he shut his eyes again.
"Um, Shigure..." Tohru began to say but she stopped half way.
"Hmm?"
"Do you think its ok for me to go to the school to help too? I think I'll bring snacks over for everyone."
"Go right ahead. I'm sure they would all love a good snack, even though I'm reluctant to share our flower's lovely cooking."
"Shigure, I swear you are one sick bastard," Kyo said with an angry expression as he glared at the giggling dog. Kazuma just sat their sipping his tea while Tohru did the same.
After saying their goodbye's to Kazuma the threesome headed off down the wet dirt road. The sky still held thick dark clouds, but the rain had at lest stopped for now. Tohru and Shigure headed off toward the school while Kyo headed off home since he didn't feel like helping in cleaning up the school. For one he could care less if the school blew up. He slid his shoes off as he stepped inside.
"Miss Honda?"
Kyo raised his head up in hearing an all too familiar voice call out for Tohru, "No, you damn rat. She went to the school."
Yuki came walking out from the main room, "You stupid cat why didn't you go with her?"
"Shigure is with her so chill out."
"I swear you put Miss Honda through a great deal of trouble when you did your disappearing act," Yuki said a bit annoyed with Kyo already.
Kyo's eyes widen slightly, but he lowered his head to try and ignore his comment, "...that is none of your concern."
"I think its everyone's concern. You know she worries about everyone and she could have gotten sick when she ran after you into the rain. Why don't you use your brain once in while? The school year is almost over and you're still the same stupid cat as before."
Kyo grabbed Yuki by his shirt collar and pushed him into the wall, "Listen you damn rat. You don't need to tell me what to do! Just mind your own damn business!"
Yuki could have sworn that Kyo was going to take a swing at him, but to his surprise Kyo let him go and headed off to his room. Over the last couple of months, Kyo had been more reluctant to challenge him. Yuki wondered if perhaps Kyo was giving up in trying to beat him. Either way maybe he was judging Kyo too harshly.
Kyo opened his door to his room and slammed it shut. He swear he could punch Yuki right in the face, but the reason why he didn't want to do it was because of Tohru. Kyo leaned against the wall lightly, "If I did beat Yuki she wouldn't like it to much...I would rather be locked up then upset her. I guess that's the way it will go then..."
Kyo didn't really want to think about that right now and he shook his head lightly of the thought. Instead of just laying around Kyo headed over to the mysterious book and scroll Kazuma had given to him. The objects still rested against the ground where Kyo had tossed them earlier. He carefully picked up the scroll and unrolled it to take a look.
"Figures," Kyo said with a grumble. The scroll was a chart of the zodiac animals, just looking at it made Kyo sick to the stomach. He pulled on the scroll to rip it when something caught his eye, "What the-?"
Kyo brought the scroll closer to his face when he saw that the table had more then twelve animals, "The cat is included on this!"
Discovering this made Kyo a bit more curious. His cat like curiosity got the best of him and he decided he'd look over the scroll later, right now the book seemed like it held some hope for him. "This better help me...or else I don't know what else I can do."
Kyo slowly peeled back the cover of the book. So far the book seemed normal enough. He flipped to the next page and what he saw made his jaw drop, "This book...is blank!"
He flipped through half the book, "The entire thing is! What gives! Damn you master. This better not be some strange lesson. Gah, I'm so angry I could just...just I don't even know what I could do!" Kyo waved the book around in the air. He was just about to toss it through the window when he suddenly felt really sleepy.
He glanced out the window, "It's not raining...then why am I so sleepy..." Kyo still held the book open when he fell slowly forward against his bed in a deep sleep. As he laid their asleep with the book open the bleach white pages slowly began to fill with words.
