Fruits Basket

Beginnings and Endings

((Author Note: Apparently a lot of people would like to see a sequel now...so Beginnings and Endings may get one. I already have a small idea for it too. I'll reveal more later, once I'm sure that I'm going to write it. As for this chapter, it hints towards certain events. This is sort of a filler chapter since we need a tamer chapter after that last one. The next one should be more exciting. Hehe. Also the whole Akito thing that was revealed in Chapter 97 from Fruits Basket isn't going to affect this story. I mean I know about it and I'm freaked out, but I started this story before that was revealed so I'm not going to include it. ))

Chapter 16

Akito stepped through the white snow slowly heading for his car. As he pushed back one of the snow covered tree branches he felt someone grab his wrist. He was then pulled forward through the thin bushes that sat on the side of the road. He stumbled lightly from being thrown off balance, but once he recovered his head snapped up quickly to stare at whoever dared to grab him, "What's the meaning of this?"

"Akito, why did you come here?" Shigure asked as he let Akito out of his grip.

Akito quickly pulled his wrist back while he glared at Shigure, "I wanted to see how my pet cat was doing. I see that he needs to be locked up sooner then I thought."

Shigure ran his hand through his bangs as he sighed, "Why do you hate, Kyo so much? I think it's more then him just being the cat. Are you jealous?"

Akito's eyes grew wide as he stared off into the distance, "How dare you accuse me of such things, Shigure. You're supposed to protect me! Why don't you ever do what I tell you?"

"I only do what I can to protect you Akito. You may not believe so," Shigure said in his defense as he pressed his hand against his chest.

"Humph, I'm sure. I'll let Kyo, be happy for now. When New Year's arrive, then things well soon be back in my control," Akito said with a grin as he opened his car door and stepped inside.

He soon sped off leaving Shigure standing there in the white snow. Shigure sighed lightly as he tapped his chin, "Hmm...what to do? Now that I've finally got our fair princess a prince we still have the curse and Akito's wrath to deal with," Shigure sighed again as he held his hands together, "If only I was able to be Tohru's prince, then we would run away together and..."

"What was that?" Kyo said from behind Shigure with his eyes narrowed and his fist raised.

"Oh, Kyo! You're back. I see that you're doing well."

"What did you say about Tohru?!"

"Ha ha it's nothing. Que Sera Sera," Shigure tried to run away but Kyo grabbed him by his shirt collar.

"You're thinking perverted again," Kyo said with a growl while Shigure just chuckled.

"Kyo, I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it," Tohru said with a grin.

"Yes, he does tend to mumble nonsense," Hatori added.

"Gah, I've never been so offended," Shigure cried out while Kyo pulled away from him.

"So, is Akito gone?" Kyo asked as he snorted lightly when he spoke Akito's name.

"Hmm? Oh, yes. He just left so no worries now."

"Good, let's go inside," Kyo said to Tohru as the two began to walk off.

"Shigure..." Hatori began to say when Shigure raised a hand.

"Don't worry. Akito is scheming for New Years. We just have to be watchful."

"Hmm...I see. About Kyo and Tohru..."

"I know."

Hatori raised an eyebrow as he stared at him, "You know?"

"Ha-ha, well I figured that would happen. So, Hari did you watch?"

Hatori was deathly quite as he felt his cheeks begin to blaze red. He quickly headed for the cabin while Shigure chased after him, "Hari!"

As Tohru and Kyo stepped inside Yuki quickly ran over to them both, "Miss Honda! Are you ok?"

Tohru was surprise by his concern, but she nodded her head lightly with a bright smile, "I'm ok, now that everyone's together."

Kyo blushed lightly while Yuki glanced to him with a blank expression, "Kyo...thank you for keeping Miss Honda safe."

Kyo raised an eyebrow slightly, but he nodded lightly to Yuki as he headed off to his room to change. Tohru did the same after she explained what had happened with Akito to Yuki.

As Kyo stepped inside the room he was staying in he was suddenly pounced on by a certain blond headed boy, "Kyo!"

Kyo fell back against his elbows as he stared at Momiji, "You little brat, get off me!"

"Did Kyo and Tohru get together?"

"What?! How the hell did you know that?" Kyo said with a bright red face.

"I didn't," Momiji said with a grin, "But I know now by your face."

"Grrr..." Kyo growled as he reached up to strangle him, but Haru intervened.

"We were only curious," Haru said in a calm tone.

Kyo turned his nose to the air, "Yeah well stay out of my business."

"Tohru is our business," Haru replied while Momiji watched the two.

"No she isn't."

"We care about her."

"That's different. Her personal life is off limits."

"You can't tell me what to do and ask," Haru said as his eyes narrowed.

"Oh, yeah I just did you fat cow."

"Why you little..." Haru swung a fist at Kyo while Kyo quickly blocked.

"What the hell is your problem!?"

"You stupid cat, I just want to know what happened!" Haru said as he swung his fist again.

"I don't want to tell!" Kyo yelled out as he attacked.

Momiji just sat there singing to himself, "Fighting again. I'll just wait."

Kyo and Haru fought it out in their room for awhile until Kyo finally caved in, "Alright! Damn it so I kissed her. Would you stop kicking me around!? I'm tired."

Momiji and Haru both gasped at the same time. Luckily they were the only ones that heard since the others were asleep.

"I see," Haru said as he rubbed his chin. He threw his arm around Kyo's shoulder as he leaned against him, "So tell me Kyo. Are you planning to do a little more with her tonight?"

Kyo's eyes went wide as he sat there speechless while Momiji blinked lightly, "Are you talking about..."

"Shut up!" Kyo hit Haru across the head, "You're a bastard when you go black like that. Knock it off."

"Sorry...it couldn't be helped..." Haru said in his normal soft voice again.

Kyo sighed as he rubbed his head, "I'm taking a bath so leave me alone now." Kyo stormed off embarrassed and angry at the same time.

Meanwhile...

Tohru stepped outside on the balcony to look at the stars when she noticed someone was already out there. She tilted her head slightly to see who it was, "Um..."

Hearing her voice Shigure turned his head slightly, "Ah, Tohru. What are you doing out here?"

"Shigure! I just wanted to see the stars I didn't mean to bother you. I'm sorry!"

Shigure laughed lightly, "Oh, no no. You're not being a bother. Come on and join me. I was just admiring them myself."

Tohru smiled as she scurried over to the balcony side. She stood next to Shigure staring up at the sky, "Their so much brighter here."

"Hmm? Yes I suppose they are. No one takes the time to look at them anymore, except you Tohru."

"Um, Shigure. Can I ask you something?"

Shigure blinked lightly before nodding, "Of course. What's on your mind?"

"Kyo...and Akito did they..."

Shigure stopped her talking by raising his hand, "Tohru, don't worry about that now."

"But..."

"You just enjoy yourself. Everything will be fine," Shigure said as he patted Tohru's head gently.

After the two spent some time talking about the stars Tohru left to go say goodnight to Kyo. Shigure smiled to himself as he watched Tohru go inside.

"Shigure, your smile actually looks sincere," Hatori said as he took out a cigarette to smoke.

"Hatori were you spying on people again?"

"Shut up about that..." Hatori mumbled as he smoked.

Shigure chuckled lightly before he took a deep breath of fresh air, "I'm just...happy I suppose."

"I believe the mood around here has been lighter lately after the incident."

"Are you suggesting that it's because Tohru is happy?"

Hatori was silent as he continued to smoke. Shigure smirked lightly as he leaned back against the balcony rail, "I suppose you're right then. Perhaps Tohru is more important then our god."

"Or maybe she is our god," Hatori mumbled while Shigure stared at him.

"Are you saying that Akito isn't the god mentioned in the zodiac story?"

"You are saying that," Hatori said as he stood up, "It's only a thought, though I wouldn't act on it."

Shigure grinned as he tilted his head back, "I suppose...but I won't promise I won't."

Back Inside...

Kyo was outside in the main room sitting on the couch quietly. He was happy that Tohru was with him, but Akito was still on his mind. Akito and the past still plagued his darkest fears. Kyo sighed lightly as he rubbed his head. He would just have to wait until New Years since that was when everything will happen.

"Kyo?" Tohru said lightly.

Kyo opened his eyes and he found himself face to face with Tohru. He jumped back slightly out of reaction as he held his chest, "Gah! You scared me."

Tohru giggled lightly, "Sorry, Kyo."

Kyo rubbed the back of his head as he looked to her, "What is it? Is something wrong?"

"No...I just wanted to say goodnight."

Kyo blinked lightly as he stared up to her. Usually two people would hug each other when they said goodnight, but Kyo could not. Tohru on the other hand didn't seem to mind, but Kyo minded. He sat up and kissed her cheek lightly as he pressed his head lightly against hers, "I promise I'll break this curse."