A note from Raven: Okay so honestly, this chapter is gonna be mainly just to get in and introduce some of the zodiac. I tried to put some other stuff with it. I was getting pretty bored when writing this chapter but now in the next couple of chapters, those are gonna be exciting and I'm getting around to typing them up.
I drew one new picture for the story. I think it turned out pretty good. I always add new drawings at the end of my profile just so everyone knows.

Raven: Well, even though this chapter is boring, enjoy.
Alice: Aren't you forgetting something?
Raven: Oh yeah! I remembered this time! This contains some spoilers from the manga/anime!
Alice: And...
Raven: Oh and I do not own Fruits Basket or the characters.
Alice: Enjoy the chapter.
Raven: Hey that was my line!
Alice: Shut up already
(Raven and Alice get into a fight)

Chapter 11: First Date

On a rainy day, Sakura and Yuki were walking home from school. They both had their umbrellas up.

"The rain makes me so sleepy…" Sakura yawned.

"It must be the cat in you." Yuki smiled.

Sakura was glad that Yuki had still liked her even though she was a cat. As they continued to walk, they heard someone come up behind them. It was Hatsuharu and he was holding his jacket. It looked like something was being covered with it.

"Haru?" Yuki called.

"Yuki? What are you doing out in the rain?"

"I could ask you the same thing. You're soaked to the bone."

"Well, I had to find someone."

"Who?" Sakura asked.

"Her." Haru uncovered what was being covered by his jacket. A small tiger that slept in Haru's arms.

"She's so cute." Sakura said, "What's her name?"

"Kisa." Haru said. The little tiger opened her eyes.

Kisa Sohma. Sakura thought. I wonder why she transformed. Shigure said that they can transform if they are put under too much stress. Could that be true for Kisa? Probably. I wonder if my bell will work on her.

Sakura touched her bell. Another connection was formed.

"Hi Kisa." Sakura said. "I'm Sakura Luna. It's nice to meet you."

Kisa looked up at her and said nothing.

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Apparently, she has locked up all her words." Haru said. "She hasn't spoken to anyone. Not even her mother."

"Why?" Yuki asked.

"She was picked on."

Everyone went quiet.

"We should hurry and get to Shigure's house." Sakura said. All three ran to Shigure's home.

When they arrived, Kisa still didn't speak. Her mother came by to talk to her and she didn't seem to make anything better. Sakura tried talking to Kisa and her mother and made things okay between them. Kisa's mother left and it was decided that Kisa would stay at Shigure's for a little while. She eventually turned back into a person. Sakura thought she was very cute and hugged her. Kisa smiled and held on tight.

At night, Kisa slept with Sakura in her room. One night, Sakura talked to Kisa about something.

"Kisa, you know that one day you'll gain that courage you need to be able to go back to school. There were times when I've wanted to lock up my words. I actually did for a while when I was younger but then I met a wonderful friend, Kaori, who helped free my words. I know you can do it too."

Kisa was trying to say something. "W-why?"

"Huh? You spoke!" Sakura hugged Kisa. Her voice was sweet and shy. Kisa repeated what she said.

"Why Sissy? Why did you lock away your words?"

Sakura was stunned to hear her ask but then she smiled. "People weren't being nice to me either. Now, go to sleep."

Kisa cuddled next to Sakura. Sakura thought for a while.

I can understand how Kisa felt and might still feel. I know what it's like to be treated horribly. I'm happy she finally spoke. I guess she'll probably start calling my "sissy" but that's fine cause it's cute how she's so attached to me.

The next day, Kisa decided to start school again. Everyone was happy to hear her voice again. Sakura, Yuki, and Kyo all went to school too. Today, was a special day at school. Today was the day that the school celebrated Valentine's Day. All of Yuki's fan club girls all tried to give him chocolates. Sakura was talking to Kaori.

"So, Sakura, have you gotten any chocolates?" Kaori asked.

"Who me? No, I don't think I'll be getting any but I made some for you."

Sakura handed Kaori a little present.

"Thanks! Out of all the chocolates I've gotten, I'm keeping this one. I'm sorry but I've been on a low budget lately. I hope you don't mind. I promise I'll pay you back next year."

"Oh, no! Don't worry about it. You don't have to."

"But I really want to. Hey look, that Orange-head is getting chocolates."

Kyo was sitting at his desk and a girl from class gave him chocolates.

"Kyo-Kyo, I got you some chocolates."

"Wait…. Is today Valentine's Day?" He stood up. "I'm going home. No wait, home is dangerous too. I'll just go on a journey!" Kyo ran out of the classroom.

Sakura went over to the window and so did Yuki. They watched as Kyo started to run away but came to a sudden halt when he saw a girl standing outside. It was Kagura. She turned around.

"Kyo? Kyo!" Kagura began spinning around happily towards him. Kyo began to turn around.

"Kyo! KYO! MY LOVE!" Kagura began running after Kyo.

"Damn it! She's here!" Kyo ran inside.

Sakura watched poor Kyo from the window.

"Now I see why he doesn't like Valentine's Day. I'm thinking he's never happy to see Kagura."

"He's not." Yuki said.

Later, at Shigure's house, Kagura came over with Yuki, Kyo, and Sakura.

"Why are you here?" Kyo yelled.

"Well, I wanted to make plans for tomorrow silly."

"Well I don't want to do anything with you!"

Kagura started crying. "Kyo…. Why do you have to be so mean? I LOVE YOU SO MUCH?" Kagura was about to strangle Kyo but Shigure suddenly came into the conversation.

"Here's an idea, why don't you two go on a date tomorrow? You can bring Yuki and Sakura and make it a double date."

"Huh?" Yuki and Sakura looked up.

"That would be wonderful. Please come." Kagura said.

"A-a date? I've never been on a date before. Can we go?" Sakura asked.

"Errrr.." Kyo sighed.

"You should go." Shigure said, "If not, then I'll go with Sakura and Yuki can go with Kagura."

"Damn it….." Kyo mumbled.

"You sick pervert. Don't even joke like that in front of Miss Luna." Yuki said.

Later, Kagura left and the boys sat at the table.

"So, it looks like you are double-dating tomorrow." Shigure said to Kyo and Yuki.

"Whatever." Kyo said.

"Where's Miss Luna gone to?" Yuki asked.

"She's doing something in her room." Shigure said.

Sakura was wrapping gifts for the Sohmas for tomorrow. She had made chocolates for them and was hoping they would like them. She made sure to make some for each Sohma she knew.
The next day, Sakura woke up before every one else. She grabbed Shigure, Kyo, and Yuki's present. She put each present by their door and knocked on each door. Each boy awoke and noticed the small gift by their door. They all went to the table and noticed breakfast was already done. Sakura seemed to have ate her share already. She came into the room.

"Morning." She said happily.

"Miss Luna? What's all this for?" Yuki asked.

"For Valentine's Day and just a little something to thank you all for what you've done. Oh, and Shigure, when you go the Sohma main house, can you gibe chocolates out for me? I have some for Haru, Hatori, Momiji, Kisa, and Ritsu."

"Sure. So, you met Ritsu?"

"That's right, I forgot to tell you. Yes, he was…. Very forgiving for everything. It was a bit odd."

"That's Ritsu alright. Oh, and thank you for the gift. It warmed my heart and lifted the soul."

"Yes, thank you, Miss Luna." Yuki smiled.

"Sure. Did you like them Kyo?"

"Yeah, whatever. You didn't have to make anything for me."

"No? I'm sorry. I should've made something that you would've really liked."

"No! It's not that. It's fine okay."

Sakura smiled. There was a knock on the door.

"Hi!" Kagura greeted. She came inside. "Are you ready my love?"

"No, sorry. I guess I can't go." Kyo said.

"YOU BETTER COME!" She was about to strangle him.

"Oh!" Sakura grabbed a gift. "This is for you Kagura."

"For me? Oh, thank you Sakura." Kagura hugged her.

"No problem." Sakura smiled.

"So, where are you all going?" Shigure asked.

"…….." Yuki, Kyo, and Sakura had no idea.

"Oh! I know! We're going to the movies and then to dinner! I already made the reservations. We better go! The movie is starting soon." Kagura grabbed Kyo by the collar and started dragging him.

"Well, we should go." Yuki said. Sakura nodded. They both left.

They saw a boring romantic movie that Kagura seemed to love. When they left she talked non-stop about it.

"I couldn't believe that he was still in love with the other girl even though she died. It was so touching."

"Nnn…" The other three said nothing.

"Now it's time for dinner. Yay! Oh-no, it's getting dark. Kyo, my love, hold my hand. Please?"

"No! I don't want to hold your hand!"

"Aww… Why not? We used to all the time when we were little. Please…" Kagura stopped and started crying. "Y-you're so mean."

"Grrr…. If I do will you quit whining?"

"I promise." Kagura smiled.

"Fine, but only for a little while!"

"'Kay!"

They held hands and walked on to the restaurant. Out of nowhere, Yuki grabbed Sakura's hand. She blushed.

"Come on, Miss Luna." He smiled.

Sakura's words were lost. She just smiled.
They went to the restaurant and ate. When they came out, It was almost ten.

"Looks like I'll be staying over!" Kagura said happily. "Can I stay with you Sakura?"

"Sure." Sakura gave an awkward smile.

They all returned home and Sakura let Kagura borrow some pajamas and they slept in Sakura's large bed. In the morning, Kagura bid Kyo farewell (which lasted a long time) and went home.
Later, Yuki and Sakura were at Yuki's secret base. The vegetable garden had been one of Sakura's favorite places.

"So why won't you tell me what you planted?" Sakura asked.

Yuki chuckled. "I would but I want it to be a surprise."

"Please tell me. I really want to know." Sakura bounced up and down.

"I'll tell you once it starts to bloom."

"Okay." Sakura's and Yuki's stomach's growled. "I think I'll go back and make some lunch." Sakura laughed.

Yuki paused for a while. So did Sakura.

"Wow, I can't believe I just laughed. It's been so long since I've laughed like that. The last time I laughed was when I was a little kid."

"Really? I-" Yuki paused, "Nothing. Never mind."

"Oh, okay. I'll go make lunch."

I can't believe I just laughed. The last time I laughed like that was before….. before it happened. That time when I was small…. Anyway, what should I make for…. Lunch?

Sakura noticed a red outfit on the floor. She bent down and picked it up.

"Someone from the zodiac must've transformed. I wonder who?"

In the next second, she saw something come towards her and it went inside her shirt. Sakura screamed. Yuki came running to her aid.

"Miss Luna! What's wrong?"

"There's s-something under my shirt."

"Grrr…."

A little gray snake came out from behind Sakura's neck. Yuki grabbed the snake and ran to the house.

"Eh?" Sakura wasn't sure what he was doing. She picked up the clothes and ran home. When Sakura got there, there was no sign of the snake. Shigure explained.

"That was Ayame Sohma. As you can see, he's the snake."

"I see." Sakura said.

"We'll let him rest for a while. Being the snake, his body can be sensitive to the cold. There seems to be unusual cold weather today. You know, Ayame, Hatori, and I grew up together. Never mind that though… What did Aa-ya do to upset you so much Yuki?"

"I'm not even gonna say it since it's so disgusting."

From inside the next room, a boom sounded and a voice was heard.

"Come now is wasn't that bad. You could at least be happy to see your older brother."

"Older…. Brother?" Sakura said.

Ayame got dressed and he came out. "You know how it is being a snake. Well, maybe you don't but I certainly do. So, how are you my dear brother?"

Sakura looked at Ayame and saw a striking resemblance between him and Yuki.

Wow! He's like a grown up version of Yuki! Only he has silvery-gray hair and yellow eyes.

"Lucky Kyo, you're still here?" Ayame noticed Kyo.

"I've told you before to stop calling me that!"

"Lucky Kyo, you haven't changed."

"Stop!"

"Well, Shigure, it's been too long."

"Indeed it has. Well, what brings you here?"

"I've come to see home my dear brother is doing and to meet the girl who I've heard so much about." Ayame grabbed Sakura's hand and kissed it. "You must be Sakura. Forgive me for what happened earlier."

Sakura blushed. "Uh, no problem. It's nice to meet you."

"I didn't expect you to be so cute. Well, Sakura, naturally I don't come over and just leave but unfortunately, I must leave to my shop."

"You have a shop?" Sakura asked.

"Yes, I make fantasies come true by designing clothes. You should stop by sometime. Here's my card. Well, Tata everyone!" Ayame left.

"So, Sakura, it seems like you've met another zodiac member."

I didn't ring the bell this time…. I don't see why it matters though. I'm not sure why it happens or what will come out of it. The only thing I know is that I can hug them. Sakura thought.

"Miss Luna?"

"Oh, sorry, um…. Yeah, I guess I have met a lot of members, haven't I? There's only three more."

Sakura began to feel tired. She leaned on the table.

"Are you alright?" Shigure asked.

"I think it's going to rain soon."

"Rain? Are you sick or something? It's clear outside." Kyo said.

"Kyo's right, Sakura. It's going to be clear all week." Shigure said.

"I…" Sakura stood up. "I don't…. I don't-" Sakura fell back. Yuki caught her before she hit the floor.

"Maybe you have a fever." Shigure touched her forehead. "You're as cold as ice. Strange. Yuki, you better take her upstairs."

Yuki still held her and carried her to her room. He put her on her bed and covered her with the blankets. He was about to leave but Sakura spoke.

"Yuki… whatever happens, I'm sorry."

"Huh?"

Sakura closed her eyes. Yuki left.

Why? Sakura thought. Why must this happen now? It's just like before…..

Chapter 11: Sakura reflects on the past. She fears that what happened then will happen soon.