A note from me: So, I was reading through the first couple chapters, right, and I noticed that I put that Sakura had hazel eyes when I always draw her with blue eyes. So, right now I'm just gonna clarify that Sakura has BLUE eyes not hazel. Okay. No new drawings this time. I actually do have some but I want to wait till the next chapter to put them on my profile.

Raven: Um... What do I usually say? Oh yeah! I'd like to thank EVERYONE for reviewing my story.
Alice: We don't own Fruits Basket or any of the characters.
Raven: I do own Sakura, Kaori, and the other Lunas though.
Alice: And... THERE MAY BE SPOILERS if you haven't seen or read fruits basket.
Raven: That's all... I think... It feels like I'm forgetting something...
Alice: Oh well. Just shut up and let these people read your stupid story.
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Chapter 14: The Aftermath

Sakura was brought to her room by Yuki. Shigure and Kyo sat downstairs. Yuki set the cat on the bed. Sakura opened her eyes. She saw the sun outside shining bright. Yuki pulled the curtains over the window. On Sakura's desk, there was a first aid kit that seemed to be left by Shigure. Sakura smiled as she looked up at Yuki and fell back asleep.

Yuki smiled and he kissed the cat. Sakura changed back into a person and was still asleep. Yuki kissed Sakura on the forehead. He got the bandages and started covering Sakura's wounds. He covered some of his but he couldn't wrap some since he couldn't reach or use both hands at the same time.
Yuki got drowsy and brought the chair from Sakura's desk and put it by her bed. He rested his head on Sakura and soon fell asleep.

Shigure came into the room. "Yuki, how's-" he saw Yuki and Sakura sleeping. He smiled and quietly exited the room and shut the door behind him.

A few hours later, Sakura opened her eyes. It was around three in the afternoon. She noticed that she was human again and that she was bandaged up. Sakura sat up and noticed that Yuki was sleeping on her lap and sitting in a chair.

Shepat his head softly and he awoke.

"Miss Luna…"

"Hi Yuki." Sakura smiled. She looked down and saw his poor attempt at trying to bandage himself us. "Yuki… We're you here the whole time?"

"Yes."

"I-I…. I'll fix your bandages." Sakura was about to get out of bed but Yuki stopped her.

"Just for a little while…. Stay. Don't go."

"But you're-"

"Don't worry about me. Just please stay. Only for a little while longer." Yuki fell back asleep.

Sakura smiled. She sat back and thought for a while.

How? How can I be blessed with such wonderful people? The Sohmas really have changed my life. I'm glad I met them and I'm glad I met Yuki, Kyo, and Shigure. I don't deserve such kindness but I've been granted with it. Yuki is just the kindest of them of them all. I guess that's saying something because many of the Sohmas are kind.

Yuki finally awoke a while later and Sakura was able to bandage him up properly.

"You know, Yuki, if you hadn't come I would've ran away. I would've stayed away from all of you forever."

"I know." Yuki said, "I knew you would because I would've done the same. I would've just ran away. Now I've just realized, it's not the answer. It's never the answer."

Sakura smiled. "Why don't I meet you downstairs with the others later. I'm going to go take a bath."

"Alright." Yuki smiled and left.

Sakura went to go take a bath. As she sat in the tube with warm and bubbles, she thought.

I'm glad I stayed. I have no regrets. Although, I'm really confused about Noriko. She keeps saying that I'm going to die. Why would she say something like that? I guess it's because she really does hate me. I keep thinking she's plotting something big. Something bad. I suppose I'll just have to wait and see.

After a while, Sakura was finished with her bath and she came into the living room where everyone watched TV.

"Ah, there she is." Shigure said, "I ordered out since I figured you'd be too tired to cook. It's in the microwave."

"Thanks Shigure. In fact, thank you all. I'm glad I finally found a family that can accept me no matter what." Sakura looked at Kyo. He had a short sleeve shirt on and Sakura could see some of the bandages. She went over to Kyo.
"I'm sorry, Kyo. I-I couldn't stop myself. I remembered what happened though. You changed into your true form too. I guess I never expect you to look like that. I could also tell that you held back. I only got a few minor scratches here and there but I know you could've done worse." Sakura hugged Kyo.
"Thank you, Kyo. You made me feel better about my true form because I'm not the only one who can change into something terrible."

Kyo hugged her back. "You don't- You don't have to be sorry and you don't need to thank me. I kinda feel the same way about my true form. Knowing that you have to carry a similar burden is a good thing to know. It doesn't make me feel alone. I-I'm just glad you stayed here." Kyo blushed.

"Thank you." Sakura whispered.

"Sakura," Shigure said, "You know, I've been meaning to ask some questions."

"Go ahead."

"Well, first of all, Noriko is cursed, correct?"

"Uh-huh." Sakura nodded.

"And she's the head of your family, right?"

Sakura nodded again.

"Well, does her curse differ from yours?"

"Yes. When you saw Noriko, that's how she always looks. Herblack cat spiritis visible. It's a permanent condition that she's had since she was born. No one else is like that in the family. It is also said that she carries some special abilities but I've never seen any. That's why Noriko doesn't like to go to public places.
She is also somehow able to sense things about what goes on with other cursed members. I can't really explain it but that's just how she is."

"I see." Shigure said, "So, she blames all Sohmas for putting the curse on you and your family?"

"Yes, every Sohma except the cat." Sakura said.

"What about you? What do you think?" Shigure asked.

"I-well… To be honest, I used to think the same thing but after I got to know you all a little and spent time with you, I came to realize that it's not your fault. After that, I still blamed Akito but I also realized that it's not his fault either. I know that it's our own fault for things. We can't keep blaming others. I can't keep blaming others. I'm sorry I ever accused you of such a thing."

"Don't be sorry, Miss Luna. It's not your fault for thinking like that." Yuki said

"Yuki's right, Sakura." Shigure said, "it's just how you were raised to think."

"No, I-I was thinking on my own. My mom had raised me to think and act like a kind and caring person no matter what. I guess, she thought the same thing about you since she was cursed too but she told me to think otherwise. I guess I failed her. Something inside me told me to think like that… so I did."

"No, I don't think you failed her." Shigure said, "I think that if your mother could see you now, I think she'd be proud of you."

Sakura hugged Shigure. "Thanks Shigure."

He was about to say something but Yuki and Kyo glared at him.

"If you say anything perverted…" Yuki said.

"I'll knock you through the roof." Kyo finished.

Shigure panicked

Sakura let go and stood up. "Well, I better eat." She went into the kitchen.

"It seems like we've trespassed on Sakura's life, haven't we?" Shigure said.

"Perhaps, but it was for the best." Yuki said.

"How the hell is it for the best?" Kyo asked.

"Well, Miss Luna would've held in too many secrets in and it looked like she was having a hard time keeping them without bursting with emotion. It doesn't help either that she turns into a cat whenever she wants to vent out those emotions."

"I suppose we can relate." Shigure said. "It's painful for ussince we can't be close to someone. So, imagine what it's like to always keep in your emotions. If she wants to cry for someone or be angry, it must be hard on Sakura. She would have to think positive in those kind of situations to avoid transforming in front of people."

"I guess she has it as bad as we do." Kyo said.

"Maybe one day, that will all change." Yuki asked.

The next day, they all went back to school. People were suspicious of the bandages they had on but no one ever asked any questions. On Thursday, Sakura was on her way to work when she suddenly saw a shoe land in front of her.

"Hey!" A voice said.

Sakura looked up and saw a cute little boy.

"Well?" he said, "What are you waiting for? Aren't you gonna pick it up and give it to me? Are you trying to steal it or something?"

"Uh…" Sakura picked up the shoe and handed it to the little boy. "Here you go."

"Why did you do that? What are you, stupid? Don't you have a mind of your own? I bet I could tell you to jump off a bridge and you'd go ahead and do it."

The boy snatched the shoe out of Sakura's hand and put it on.

"Well, you could at least say thank you." he said, "I came all this way to meet you."

"Er…."

"Come on. I think it should be pretty easy to figure out who I am."

"So, you're a member of the zodiac?"

"So maybe you do have a mind in that head of yours. Well, this has been boring and a complete waste of time. Take me out to eat or something."

"I'm sorry but I don't have any money with me and I'm on my way to work right now."

"Well, I need to get something good out of this. Don't you have a wallet or a bag or do you just walk around with no money all the time? How do you even buy stuff? What about your necklace? I like that, maybe I'll take it."

He went to grab it but Sakura grabbed his wrist to stop him.

"Hey, what are you doing? Let me go before I turn you in for child abuse."

"I'm sorry but you can't take this necklace."

"Why not? It's old looking anyway. Just go buy a new one."

"I can't and you can't take it."

"Well, I want it so I'm gonna-"

"Hiro." A small, sweet voice said.

It was Kisa and she was walking with Momiji.

"Momiji? Kisa? What are you two doing here?" Sakura asked. She still held the boy's wrist.

"Well, Kisa and I wanted to surprise you at work." Momiji said.

"Oh. How did you know where I worked?"

"Oh, I'll tell you later. So, what is Hiro doing to you?"

Hiro pulled his wrist free and crossed his arms. "What does it matter to you, Rabbit? Maybe I'm innocent, did you ever think of that?"

"Hiro," Kisa said, "What were you doing to Sissy?"

Hiro turned away. "All I did was try to take her stupid necklace."

"Why?" Kisa said, "Why would you do that? Are you trying to be mean to Sissy?"

"Sissy is the only person you ever talk about! What about me? I care about you, so why-"

"Sissy makes me happy and she helped me."

"Well, I wanted to help you too when you were in trouble. I really did."

"That doesn't mean you have to be mean to Sakura." Momiji said, "Say sorry Hiro."

"Well, I don't think he will." Sakura said, "I guess I'll just have to hug you."

Sakura hugged Hiro and he transformed into a sheep.

"So, I guess we should start over. I'm Sakura Luna and it's a pleasure to meet you Hiro Sohma."

Hiro said nothing. Sakura set the little sheep down and she rang her bell. Another connection was formed.

"Well, I better get going. I'm a little late for work." Sakura ran off.

It's cute how Hiro seems to care for Kisa so much. I don't understand why he has to be so mean though. I suppose that since he's so young, he hasn't learned to control his feelings and emotions. He kinda reminds me of Kyo a little. Maybe Kyo acted like that when he was young.

I'm glad I met another Sohma. All there is left is the horse and the rooster.

After a couple of months, the school year was finally over. Everyone took their final exams and they all passed. After the last day of school, Kaori came over to Shigure's house with Sakura, Kyo, and Yuki.

"So, Sakura, do you have anything planned for the summer?" Kaori asked.

"No, I don't think so. I took the first month of work off so I could take a break."

"Good! I've been meaning to ask you something very important. I need a really big favor."

"Um, okay. What is it?"

"I'll tell you later."

They arrived at the house. Kyo went up to the roof and Yuki went to his secret base. Shigure was writing in his room.

"So, what did you need?" Sakura asked.

"Well, you see, my family has a tradition where everyone gets together for a masquerade party. Every year, a female member of the family is selected to represent as a princess. There is a dance before the party, which isa major eventthat is held and the princess has to share a dance with someone that is going to be the prince. The princess is escorted by a friend or relative and so is the prince."

"Oh, let me guess, you're the princess!"

"Uh, yeah and-"

"And you want me to escort you! I will! I'd be honored to!"

"Actually that's not what I wanted to ask."

"Oh… Heh-heh."

"I was wondering if you would be the princess."

I've been writing this next chapter for a while! I'm gonna work on it right away!

Chapter 15: The Masquerade

Sakura is attending Kaori's family Masquerade party but before the party, a dance is held in which Sakura is the princess! Kaori has elected herself as Sakura's escort and she's the only one who knows who the prince is going to be.