Author's Note: It's been so long! I'm so sorry to have kept you all waiting but when Book 11 came out I got a little discouraged. I also want to say that my story is not affiliated with the main plot of the real Fruits Basket books. At the time I was writing my story, I was not aware of many things that are explained in the stories. Therefore, I don't associate my story with the real plotline to keep it simple…just so you all know. I do know all about Akito and Kyo and the others. But for simplicity, I'm not changing my current plot. (I don't own Fruits Basket! Please read and review!)

Chapter Eight: (Yuki)

Everyone was silent walking home from the hospital. On his way in to see Kazuma, Yuki had passed Kyo, who was crying. Ever since Kazuma's first visit, things had gotten strange. Tohru cried, Kyo cried, Shigure looked on the verge of crying. Now Kazuma, his master, the strongest person Yuki had ever met…in the hospital. How could Akito, someone who was always sick and frail, put Kazuma Sohma in the hospital?

This is one of those times…those times where I wish I wasn't a Sohma. I wish I could be normal. This family, it's too much. When I left Sohma House, I thought things would get easier, now they seem to have gotten harder.

Lost in his thoughts, the usually graceful Yuki had not been looking where he was going. He tripped on the sidewalk and fell flat on his face. Tohru gave a little shriek and rushed to help him up.

"Yuki! Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Yuki stood and brushed himself off. He turned very red as he noticed a couple staring at him from across the street. His knees stung slightly but he was otherwise unharmed.

"I'm fine Miss Honda. Thank you. I guess I just need to watch where I'm going."

She still looked at him with that patented concerned expression. One of the things Yuki loved about her was that she could always make you feel like you were the only one in the world.

If only I could tell her. I want her to know that I love her. I'm dying to tell her. But I can't seem to bring myself to do it…she's too concerned about Kyo.

Yuki turned back to look at the cat. He was staring at Tohru with a hurt expression on his face. Yuki turned back to Tohru. She seemed to be determinedly avoiding Kyo's stare. Not out of anger or spite, Yuki could tell that much. But about something else…embarrassment? Hurt?

"Hey Rat Boy, start walking or you'll get run over!"

Kyo shoved his way past Yuki and stomped up the street. Yuki glared at him as he passed, he didn't have the strength for anything else. Tohru stared hopelessly at Kyo's retreating back. Yuki hated that expression on her face. Well, it wasn't the expression itself, it was that she was looking at Kyo with it.

"Miss Honda? We should get going. It's getting late."

Yuki held out his hand to her. Tohru looked surprised at first but then she smiled and took it.

"Yes, let's go home."

(Kyo)

Kyo reached the house several minutes before Tohru and Yuki. It was getting dark as he approached. It was only when he reached the front door that Kyo noticed the car. The shiny black car that did not belong to Shigure. Someone else was here. Kyo slammed open the front door and did not bother to take off his shoes. He walked through the living room…

"Hello Kyo."

Kyo froze. The hair on the back of his neck stood up on end. He knew that voice. He hated that voice.

"Akito."

Akito was sitting at the table. Also sitting at the table, looking rather stiff, was Kureno. Akito was draped around him, hanging off him like a leech. Then, Akito took himself off of Kureno and said sternly to him.

"Kureno, go to the car. We don't need you for this."

Without a word, Kureno stood and walked out of the room. Kyo looked desperately after him and then once around the room.

"Where is Shigure?"

"He is in his study. I told him that he was not needed either."

"For what? What is…?"

Kyo was interrupted by the arrival of Yuki and Tohru. The two of them walked into the room. Yuki stopped dead at the sight of Akito. Tohru looked surprised and confused.

"Hello Yuki!" said Akito in a slimy voice. He did not say hello to Tohru, he merely glared at her.

Yuki looked like his throat was blocked. He couldn't speak. He exchanged a look with Kyo. For once, when their eyes met, the expression was the same. In fear, the cat and the rat understood one another.

"It's too crowded in here," complained Akito. "Yuki, take her into another room. I don't want either of you in here. I have to talk to Kyo." Akito sounded loving as he said Kyo's name but his eyes looked menacing, like an animal on the prowl.

"But…" Tohru started to protest. Anxiously, Yuki grabbed her arm and yanked her into another room. Kyo and Yuki's eyes met once again as the passed and Kyo gave a nod of thanks. Yuki returned it.

When the room was cleared once again, Akito turned to Kyo.

"Sit down, Kyo."

"I'd rather not."

"You don't get to make that choice. Sit down!" And Akito dug his nails into Kyo's hand and yanked him down.

"Wha-What do you want?" Kyo asked in a shaky voice. Akito gave a little evil laugh.

"I'm tired of being disobeyed. That idiot Kazuma tried to back out on his promise. Well, you know what happened to him. I won't be made a fool of, Kyo."

"What promise? What did Master promise you?"

"To help with your confinement you idiot! What do you think? But then he decided he was too noble and went back on me. So I taught him a lesson. He should know where his loyalties lie. But I don't want to talk about that fool Kazuma."

"What do you want? You haven't told me."

"I did tell you, stupid. Too many people think that they can get away with disobeying me. Even you. I know better than to give you time, you'll run away like that four month stunt you pulled awhile back. I…Won't…Have…It! It's time my beloved fool. I'm taking you tonight. Since I am so generous, I'll give you some time to get packed. You can even say good-bye to everyone. You won't see them ever again!"

Kyo stared at him, shocked. Master hadn't told him how long he'd had but he never would have imagined that it would be now…tonight.

"GO!" Yelled Akito. Out of fear, Kyo jumped up and ran to his room. He grabbed a bag and threw random clothes in it. He must have been loud because Yuki came in looking annoyed. But his expression changed as he saw Kyo packing.

"What are you doing?"

"What does it look like! I'm packing…Akito is taking me tonight."

"No…Master said you had weeks before you had to go!"

"Well I guess I don't." Kyo zipped up his bag angrily. He walked past Yuki, ready to never look back. But at the last minute he turned back.

"Yuki? Take care of her. Make her happy."

Tohru was waiting at the bottom of the stairs with Shigure. Kyo looked at the floor as he stood with them. Shigure put a hand on his shoulder.

"Good-bye Kyo." Kyo looked up at him. Shigure was smiling at him.

"Good-bye Shigure." Kyo did not return the smile but he kept the gaze. Shigure left the room, leaving Kyo alone…with Tohru. She was visibly crying. Kyo put a hand to her cheek. She shuddered.

"Kyo! I don't want you to leave. How can I live here without you?"

"You'll be alright…I will too. Yuki will take are of you. I'll miss you Tohru."

I love you!

Akito came into the room. He glared at the two of them.

"Let's go now Kyo. You've said good-bye. I am becoming impatient."

Kyo nodded without any feeling. He just looked at Tohru, unable to stop. Even walking out the door, he looked back at her over and over. She was sobbing now. As Kyo got into the car, he looked back one final time, she was still there.

She cares about me…but now I'll never know if she loved me.

The car door slammed and the engine started. The walls closed in as Kyo shut his eyes, doomed.