A note from me: It's kinda funny that I wrote this entire chapter during school. Well the next chapter is probably the last chapter. I don't think I really liked the outcome of this story but oh well. I'm starting to get bored with it so that's probably why my story writing is getting sloppy.

I DO NOT OWN FRUITS BASKET OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS

Chapter 20: Clearing Day

The girl that Yuki was surprised to see walked up to him.

"I'm sorry. I didn't know anyone was around here. You're Yuki Sohma, right?"

"Miss Honda?" Yuki said, "Why are you here?"

"Oh, well I was looking for a shortcut to school and I guess I kind of got—" Tohru noticed the three transformed cats. "Wha—"

Sakura glanced at Tohru then did a double take. Her true form glared at her with disgust.

It's her! Why is she here? Sakura's true form started making its way towards Tohru. No… Run, Tohru… RUN! I can't hurt her…. I don't want to kill…. NO!

"Miss Honda, run!" Yuki called.

Tohru stood still and was frozen with fear. Sakura tried to stop herself from going any further but she couldn't. Soon, Sakura was only a couple feet away from Tohru. Yuki got in the middle between them but he was pushed aside. The bell fell from his grip. Noriko would've attacked Sakura during this time but Kyo was fighting her in order to distract her.

Sakura's true form slapped Tohru across the face. She fell to the floor. When she looked up, she had claw marks on her face that began to bleed.

"Please..." Tohru said, "I don't know who you are and why you're like this but you don't have to hurt anyone because you're that way. Please, if something is bothering you then—"

My true form growled loudly. Somehow Sakura was able to understand it. It basically said to 'shut up' to Tohru.

I could empathize. Sakura thought. Little Miss Tohru Honda. How I've heard so much about you. Even though I envy you... Even though my true form might kill you… Is it all worth it?

It is worth it. Sakura's true form said. She should DIE!

She should… She should die… But… My cousin… That little girl…. Did she deserve to die? The way she looked… Her eyes were wide open with fear… Her entire body was shredded…She was only a little girl! She didn't even get the chance to live…

But Tohru is different… Sakura's true form said to her. She loves Yuki more than you!

Sakura's true form slashed Tohru across the stomach. She was about to do it again but she stopped. It seemed that there was an invisible force stopping her.

You can't! Even if Yuki didn't love me… even if he doesn't after what I've done today… All that matters is that I got the chance to be loved and to love back in return. When Sakura said that, she received a vision in her mind. A vision that showed her what she needed to know. So… that's it. That's how you break the curse. Yes… I understand now.

Sakura's true form was forced to put her hand down. Sakura became in control. She grabbed the bell and rang it once. She had full control now and she stood over Tohru.

"It seems we were destined to meet one day. Why we were, I don't know. Perhaps it's because we got the chance to love the same family. I know you don't remember them and I know you don't even know me but I don't think it really matters. I do not want to cross paths with you again. We're two different people with two different lives. I suggest you leave and go home. Go home Tohru Honda." Sakura just stood there, watching her.

Tohru struggled to get up and she was going to say something but decided not to. Then she ran out of the forest.

Sakura went over to Kyo and Noriko and they both looked at her. Sakura went over to Noriko and pinned her against a tree. She rang Noriko's bell, which was on her neck, and Noriko started to change back.

"Yeah I know how this works now. In fact, I know many things. First of all I want to thank you. If I would've known that you were helping me all along then it would've made things much easier."

"So…Looks like you've seen much of the same things that I've seen. I'll be on my way now. I'm sure you know what to do now."

"Yes… of course." Sakura let go of Noriko. She put on her cloak and left.

"Miss Luna?" Yuki went up to Sakura.

"It all makes sense now. Everything does. I never realized what a selfish person I was." She looked up at Yuki and into his eyes. "I love you. More than anything or anyone in the world."

Kyo had changed back and he walked up to Yuki and Sakura.

"Okay, what is going on?"

"You will understand. You will understand very soon. I need you to do me a favor. Tell every Sohma that is cursed, including Akito, to come to the Luna's main house. I will give you directions. Make sure to be there tomorrow around midday." Sakura left went inside the house.

Yuki and Kyo were both confused and they ran after her. When they went inside, they found her crying on the floor.

"Miss Luna!" He held her up.

"Yuki… I'm scared…"

"Why? What's going on?" Kyo yelled.

"I'm sorry." Sakura kept crying on Yuki's chest.

Shigure entered the room.

"What's this? Sakura, what's the matter? Where have you three been all day?"

"It's a long story." Yuki said. He looked down at Sakura. "Why don't you go upstairs and rest so—"

"No! I want to stay down here. I have to spend time with you all. I've neglected to do so for a while now. Yuki, would you like to go to the secret base?"

"Huh? Uh… sure."