Chapter 3: I've done nothing yet.

"Don't worry Akito, I'll be back by dinner." The girl says closing the door behind her. After being in Akito's shadowy home for so long, she couldn't help but wince at how bright it is outside, even with all the gray clouds of winter covering the sky. Her hair is still in two buns with her long black bangs hanging from the side of her face. The color of the rest of her hair is maroon and today, instead of wearing a Chinese dress like she did a few days ago, she's wearing black pants, a black trench coat and a maroon colored scarf. After taking her first few steps outside of Akito's home after so long, she hears whispers to her left, drawing her to turn her head to that direction. She sees Ritsu talking to Momiji and Kisa who all turn to stare at her. The girl waves at them but there response made it unbearable to her. Ritsu and Kisa looked at her with fright in their eyes as Momiji takes a step back, returning her wave with a nervous one. Aiko takes a deep breath before walking up to them. Ritsu stiffens up along with Kisa before bowing.

"Good day to you, Miss. Phoenix. I-I haven't seen you in a while." Ritsu says. Phoenix smiles before replying.

"Akito didn't want me to leave." Phoenix turns her attention to Momiji and Kisa. She gives them a nervous smile before kneeling down to their level. "Hi. I haven't met you two before. I'm Phoenix Sohma."

"I-I'm Momiji Sohma." Momiji says nervously before placing his hands on Kisa's shoulders. "And this is Kisa Sohma."

"Are you two a part of the zodiac curse?" Kisa gasps. But she replies with a nod and a yes. "You two are very cute. I wouldn't be surprise if someone has a crush on either one of you." Momiji giggles.

"He he… thanks." Momiji replies. Phoenix keeps her smile on her face as she stands back up straight, facing Ritsu face to face. "I'm afraid that this might be my only day outside of Akito's home. So I'll be around town, alright?" Ritsu nods. "Well then, I guess I'll see you three later." Phoenix waves goodbye as she runs off. As soon as she was out of sight, Ritsu sighs a relief.

"She didn't seem that bad Ritsu." Momiji says. "But… there was…"

"According to legend, she was the pet." Ritsu places his hand on Momiji and Kisa's back. "It's best that we don't go near her, ok?" The two nods.

As Phoenix gets to the gate she sighs relief as she opens it, but to both her and to the person on the other side, they didn't expect to see each other. "Hee," Phoenix smiles, "Hey Shigure." Shigure gives her a cold look as he walks past her.

"Hello." Phoenix turns around to stare at him, tears pricking at her eyes.

"Ya know Shigure," Phoenix says allowed, "Can you explain to me why you and the other zodiac members hate me so much?" Shigure stops at his tracks. "Cuz ya know, I only noticed you guys hating on me when I started hanging out with Akito? Why is that?" Shigure turns his body around a bit to face her. He smirks before he turns back around to continue walking. Phoenix watches him a little bit as he walks away before turning back around to go outside. Shigure sighs before looking to his left; Where Akito stands in the shadows of a tree. "Akito?" Shigure says shocked. "What are you doing out? You're supposed to stay inside, you might get sick." Shigure takes off his jacket to put around Akito's shoulders. Akito nuzzles the jacket a little bit before saying anything.

"What did you want to talk to me about Shigure?" Shigure's worried expression turned into one of sadness.

"Come on, I better take you inside first."

As the day turns into night, Kyo answers a phone call while brushing his teeth. "Hello?"

"Hello? Is Tohru there?"

"OH, yea. I'll get her. Tohru!" Kyo yells up the stares. "Yo! Tohru!" Tohru runs up towards the steps breathing heavily.

"Kyo? Yes?"

"Here!" Kyo waves the phone in the air. "It's for you." Tohru's eyes widened a bit before she ran down to answer the phone.

"Thank you Kyo."

"Whatever." Kyo says as he goes back to the bathroom.

"Hello?"

"Tohru?"

"Auntie Ma-"

"Tohru, I'm in the car now driving by. Guess whose with me."

"Huh?" Tohru's Aunt sighs.

"It's Tammy. She's been looking everywhere for you. She just stopped by at grandpa's house looking for you. So I'm driving her over. We'll be there in about 2 minutes. Sorry, but I'm going to be late for a meeting, so I won't be able to say Hi."

"Oh, it's no problem!"

"Sheesh, you sound so happy that I won't be there. Well, I'll talk to you later Tohru. Bye!"

"Bye." As soon as Tohru hangs up, she squeals in joy. "Oh my gosh! She's coming!" Tohru starts jumping up and down in the air with much delight. "Yay! She's coming! She's coming!" Kyo comes out of the restroom wiping water off his mouth with his arm.

"Who's coming?"

"Tammy! My cousin! Oh my gosh! I can't believe she found me! Eh?" Tohru freezes, looking down at her outfit seeing she's in pajamas. "Oh my gosh! I better go change!" Tohru starts running up the stairs, almost tripping.

"Hey! Be careful! And you don't need to change! Is nighttime already! Sheesh…" Knock. Knock. Knock. "What the? It must be that girl Tohru's jumping all over for." Kyo murmurs to himself as he walks up to the door answering it. The person who he sees caused him to jump back a few steps in fear. "Y-you!"