(A/N: well after that depressing chapter… I'm still in that mood, so just deal with me plz… lol
Disclaimer: i don't own fruits basket, i own ebbie and Arianna
Dedication: I would like to dedicate this chapter to my dear friend and reviewer Sevvy101... sevvy... this will be our epic battle... U ROCK SO MUCH! goodness.. im glad i got that off my chest... well i hope you all enjoy and give love to sevvy! -gives cookie to sevvy-)
"It's late… where's Ebony?" Arianna said, fiddling anxiously with her fingers. The group was all sitting around the table, tea cups in front of them.
"It is late… I wonder where Haru took her." Yuki said and sipped his tea. Tohru had a worried look on and kept glances from the clock, to her cup, to the door.
"I'm kinda scared." Arianna admitted to the group.
"Don't be. I'm sure she's fine." Yuki said and gave her a small smile.
"I wouldn't be too sure of that." Shigure mumbled and sipped his tea.
Yuki shot him a glare. "What do you know?" He asked angrily.
Kyo glared at Shigure and clenched his fist. "She's at the Sohma House." Shigure said sadly.
"What's wrong with that?" Arianna asked, she was confused.
"Well-" Tohru started.
"It doesn't matter, I'm gonna find her." Arianna said and stood, tears were on the brim of her eyes. She walked to the door and pulled on her shoes, she slid open the shoji door and there standing on the doorstep with her eyes drooping, was Ebony. "Ebbie!" Arianna said happily as she hugged her sister.
Ebony pushed Arianna off of her. "Get off." She said harshly, Arianna stumbled back, staring dumbfounded at her sister. "Leave me alone." Ebony hissed as she didn't bother taking her shoes off as she walked upstairs.
"Ebbie? Ebbie, what happened?" Arianna tried again.
"LEAVE ME ALONE!" Ebony screamed as she whipped around to face her sister. Tears streamed down Ebony's red cheeks as she started to shake. She turned back around and stormed up the steps, leaving a very confused Arianna in her wake.
"Ebbie?" Arianna whispered.
"I think we should give her some space." Shigure said and looked down at the table. 'Damn this curse.' He thought to himself. This curse had torn too many people apart, both in the Sohma family and out.
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"Ebony, what's wrong?" Arianna ignored Shigure's suggestion and barged in the room. Ebony laid in a ball on her bed, sobbing into the pillow.
"I said leave me alone." Ebony said and glared angrily at her sister, not bothering to hid her tears.
"Ebony, I'm your sister, don't cast me aside." Arianna said angrily. "Please, tell me what happened? Was it Hatsuharu? Did he break up with you? Did he hurt you? If he did I'll slam his skull into a cement-" Arianna started.
"No. It wasn't Hatsuharu. I just- I can't tell you." Ebony cried. Arianna walked over and sat down next to her sister.
"Yes, you can."
"THAT'S JUST IT ARI, I CAN'T!" Ebony hollered at her sister.
"What are you talking about!" Arianna yelled. "I'm here for you Ebbie!" Arianna insisted.
"I can't tell you what happened." Ebony started to calm down. "I really loved it here, I felt like we had a family. We- we have to go now."
"What are you talking about?" Arianna was very confused now.
"We're not welcome here anymore." Ebony said, crying. "I love Hatsuharu too much, so we have to leave. It's the best thing." Ebony said softly and stood up on shaky legs. She grabbed her backpack and stuffed the few things she owned into it. She tossed Arianna hers and instructed her to do the same.
"No." Arianna said and dropped the bag on the floor. "We can't leave yet." Arianna cried and wiped her eyes.
"Arianna, we need to stop kidding ourselves. We can't do anything for the Sohma's!" Ebony hissed harshly at Arianna. "We can't save them!" Ebony started crying again.
"Shut up! You sound like mom and dad! We can save them! We need to. There has to be a way!" Arianna insisted, staring at her sister. Her sister never gave up. Ebony never backed down from what she believed in. Ebony was the determined one, but yet, she was the shy and quiet one, yet Arianna was the confident, loud one who gave up after a short while. But Ebony believed that they could help save the Sohma's. Arianna stared at her sister and realized, Ebony had been broken. "What happened over there?"
"I just got a reality check. We can't save them, we can't even save ourselves." Ebony said and shut her backpack. Arianna grabbed the bag from her sister and through it to the ground.
"Shut up! You don't know what you're talking about! We can save them Ebony, you believed that and I know part of you still does. I know I do." Arianna said and narrowed her eyes at her sister.
Ebony sighed and stared at her feet. "I guess you're right." She said and looked up at her sister with a teary smile. "You're right." The two sisters started crying and they embraced each other quickly. Ebony let go of her sister and stared at her. "Ari, could you leave me alone for a few minutes?" Ebony sniffled.
"Yeah." Arianna said and walked out the door, leaving Ebony alone to think.
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"Is she alright?" Tohru rushed up to Arianna when she came down the steps.
"She's just spiffy." Arianna smiled at Tohru, Tohru's shoulders relaxed. "She just needs a few minutes." Arianna said and shrugged. "I'm going to the treetops." Arianna said and smiled as she walked to the door.
"Wait, how?" Shigure questioned. Arianna smirked and formed a small twister in her hand. "Oh." He said.
"That's how. I'll be back soon." Arianna said and opened the door, a gust of wind came up from under her hands and she shot up into the dark sky. As she soared through the skies, she looked down at the tree tops and saw white hair running. She smiled. "Looks like they're gonna call for rain tonight." Arianna said and as soon as she did, it started to rain.
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Tohru stood at the sink washes the dishes, humming softly. "Honda-san, do you need any help?" Yuki's soft voice came from behind.
"Oh, no, I'm fine." Tohru insisted, scrubbing the dishes a little harder then she should have. She glanced up at the rain that had started to come down, it beat against the windows softly.
"Are you sure?" He came right up behind her, his breath tickling her neck. Her shoulders crept up to her ears and she smiled.
"I-I'm sure." She breathed out, and put a dish on the drying rack. "I'm fine." She insisted and he reached his hand out and put it over hers, which was rested on the sink. Her breath hitched in her throat. "Yuki-san, I-" She said softly.
"Shh, Honda-san. Enjoy the moment of peace. Yuki's lips got closer to her ear as he whispered.
"THAT DAMNED ARIANNA!" Kyo roared as he slammed open the door, water dripping onto the floor as he breathed haggardly. Tohru and Yuki were torn out of their quiet moment and Yuki winced.
"Oh, Kyo-kun, are you alright!" Tohru said and scurried over to Kyo.
"I'm fine." He said harshly and stormed off.
"There went that moment." Yuki said to himself as he turned to Tohru. "Honda-san, I'll let you be now." He gave her a soft smile and he turned and went up the stairs.
Once Yuki walked out of the room, Tohru let out a swooning sigh and put her hand on the sink edge for support, she blushed and suddenly, there was a knock on the door. She was jarred out of her trance, and went to the door.
"Oh, Kagura-san, what are you doing here? In this weather?" Tohru said and let the young girl inside.
"I came to see Kyo-kun, he hasn't talked to me in forever, I got worried, and when I heard that there were two other girls living here, I had to come and check on things." Kagura's quiet voice said to Tohru.
"Oh, alright. Do you want some tea?" Tohru said and invited the boar to sit down.
"Oh, that would be nice, I can help you." Kagura said and the two went into the kitchen to make tea and get some snacks. "I hope I get to meet the new girls." Kagura said and gave Tohru a smile.
"I'm sure Ebony-san, and Ari-san will be happy to meet you." Tohru gave Kagura a reassuring smile.
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Arianna's eyes were closed as she soared happily through the rainy night. It couldn't get any better then how it was now. Her arms spread wide and her hair rippled through the softy wind, even though it was raining. She decided it was time to go back, maybe Tohru had some tea ready. She was getting a little bit cold, but she could change that easily.
She turned herself around and soared over the treetops towards Shigure's house. She smirked, she bet that that stupid cat was up on the roof when she made it rain, now he would be all wet… she laughed as she came closer to the house. She then smiled softly when she saw Hatsuharu climbing up the window to the girls' room. She just hoped that Ebony wasn't undressing…
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Ebony sat on her bed with sad eyes. Would she be aloud to see Hatsuharu again? That was a stupid question, of course she would be able to see him, they went to the same school. But what if Akito made Hatsuharu go to another school? What if Akito made them leave? What if they had to go back to America? What if they had to go back to--- the lab? No. She wouldn't leave. She loved it here too much.
"Ebony-chan." She turned and almost cried. Hatsuharu was in the window. His hair was dripping wet, he had a pained look on his face. She broke down crying, it hurt too much to see him. She fell to her knees and her hands covered her face. "Ebony-chan, I'm sorry." His voice was strained and it sounded like he kept from crying. She heard his boots on the floor but she couldn't stop crying.
"I'm sorry Haru-kun. I- I wasn't strong enough." She whispered through her tears. She felt him kneel down beside her.
"I'm sorry I couldn't protect you." He started crying. Sohma Hatsuharu, The big, dumb, stupid ox, was crying. She shook her head, he was none of thost things, he was the tough, strong, ox, and he was crying. She stared at him, his body shaking slightly with his tears. She reached her hand out and placed it over his. He stared up at her with tear stained cheeks.
"Hatsuharu, I-I love you." She whispered and cried. "I love you no matter what happens." She cried and put her head on his shoulder. She felt his arms around her shoulders.
"I-I thank you." He cried and held her as close as he could get. "I love you." He whispered, she pulled back and he cupped her cheeks with his hands. He brought her face to his and planted his lips onto hers. She snaked her arms around his neck and the two were just inches away. "We-we can run away. We can leave this place." He whispered huskily. "We never have to see Akito again." He said softly, his breath tickling her cheeks.
"We-we can't. Not now. We-we're still young." Ebony said softly, staring hurt at Hatsuharu.
"I understand. We can wait. I just- I love you Ebony." He said and closed his eyes.
"I love you too." She whispered and kissed him softly.
"KYOOO-KUUUUUUN!" a raged voice yelled angrily downstairs where Kyo's scream reached upstairs, and several loud bangs and crashes were heard. "I MISSED YOU SO MUCH!"
"AHH! KAGURA! LET ME GO!" Kyo's scream echoed through the house, then more bangs were heard. Ebony stared at Hatsuharu questioningly.
"Sohma Kagura. Part of the Junnishi." He said simply and stood up, dripping water onto the floor. She smiled.
"You're all wet." She said and stared at him. He stared down at the floor where a puddle was forming; he then looked back up at her. "Here." She said and her hand became a soft red. He stared wide-eyed as she ran her hand inches above his clothes. Steam rose and she laughed at his surprise. Soon he was dry and the puddle around his feet was gone.
"Well, I might have you do my laundry." He said and gave a small smile.
"I'm not touching your laundry." She said and gave a small laugh. The two then walked downstairs to meet the angry Sohma.
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"AHHH! KAGURA!" Kyo screamed. Ebony and Hatsuharu walked downstairs and Ebony's eyes grew wide at what she saw. A brown haired girl with a soft green shirt on, and black pants, had an angry look on her face and was punching Kyo continuously in the face. Arianna was standing near Shigure laughing her head off. Tears streaming down her face, her hands clutching her stomach, the works.
"Oh." The girl, obviously Kagura, stopped and stared at Kyo's battered body lying on the floor in front of her. "My Love! Who did this to you?" Kagura demanded softly, her anger just seemed to melt away. Ebony stared shocked at the girl and then glanced at Hatsuharu, he didn't seem to care. She looked back at Kagura and was a little confused to be around her. 'I guess all members of the Sohma family are--- weird.' She thought simply.
"You did." Shigure said simply, sighing and looking at the busted door that was beside him. "I really wish you children didn't ruin my house." He whimpered dramatically.
"Kyo-kun!" Tohru yelped worriedly as she knelt down by Kyo, he shrugged her off as he sat up.
"Oh, you two must be the Wilson sisters!" Kagura said and smiled happily as she skipped happily over to the sisters. Arianna was still laughing, but slowly stopped, wiping a tear from her eye.
"That's us. And you must be Kagura." Arianna chuckled, bowing slightly. Kagura bowed and smiled up at the two.
"Yes, I am! You must be Ebony-san," She said pointing to Ebony. "And you must be Arianna-san!" She said and smiled.
"Yes. It's nice to meet you Kagura-san." Ebony bowed and then smiled up at the girl.
"The pleasure is all mine!" Kagura said and giggled. She turned and looked at Shigure. "I can fix that…" She pointed to the door.
"Oh no, it's alright." Shigure said flippantly and took in a deep breath. "I'm surprised they haven't cut me out of the funds for all the money I'm using up…" He sighed and then smiled.
Kagura glanced at her watch, "Oh, look at the time. I'm really sorry I couldn't stay longer, I hope to catch up with you soon. Maybe Tohru-kun, you two and I could go to the mall sometime!" Kagura offered politely.
"Oh, that would be fun! Girl's Paaaarrty!" Arianna said and thrust her fist into the air.
"That would be fun!" Tohru smiled. "Maybe sometime next week!" She said happily and smiled at the three other girls.
"Sure." Ebony smiled happily.
"Well, I'm sorry about the door Shigure-san. I'll be back my love!" Kagura said and lunged for Kyo, he let out a scream as she wrapped her arms around him and hugged him.
"By everyone!" And as quickly as she got there, she left.
"Why didn't she transform?" Ebony asked Shigure. He smiled down at her and then said,
"When members of the Zodiac hug, we don't transform, we don't know why, but that's how it works I suppose."
"Oh. Okay." Ebony said and sat down at the table next to Tohru.
"Hey Kyo?" Arianna started, squatting down next to Kyo.
"What?" He grumbled as he rubbed his head.
"How does it feel to be beat, again, by a girl." Arianna smirked and then stood up.
"Shut up! If you weren't a girl, I would kill you!" He bellowed angrily, glaring up at her.
"I think we already had this conversation Kyon-kyon. I wouldn't want you to get hurt twice in one night." She smiled triumphantly.
Kyo muttered something about a 'sneaky bitch' and then growled. "Whatever." He said and slowly stood up.
Yuki walked down and stared disappointedly at the Cat. "You stupid Cat, did you get beat again?"
"SHUT UP!" Kyo roared and through a punch in Yuki's direction, Yuki dodged it and then uppercut Kyo across the jaw. Kyo flew back and growled as he ran out the door, into the rain.
Ebony smacked Arianna's head. "Owee!" She shrieked and clutched her head. "What was that for?" Ari whimpered.
"You shouldn't push his buttons like that…" Ebony insisted.
"But- but- Yuki-" Arianna whined. But Ebony interrupted her.
"No, you started it. Arianna, sometimes I wonder what's going on in that big empty space up there." Ebony said and shook her head.
"I know, I'm sorry E- HEY! It's not empty!" Arianna protested, but it didn't matter Ebony kissed Hatsuharu goodnight on the cheek and was walking up the steps.
"You know—" Arianna started, looking at Hatsuharu. "There was a definite change in her from when she came home to now. What happened?" Arianna tested, staring up at the white haired boy.
He shrugged. "You'll have to find out from her, not me. I better get going. Bye everyone, Yuki." Hatsuharu said and nodded as he walked out the door. Yuki sighed and turned to walk up the stairs.
Arianna lunged back and landed on the floor with a thud. "Gawd! Why is everybody so angsty and mysterious?"
(A/N: Well there you go! Another chapter! I hope u liked that lil funny-ness at the end... i know, i suck... -whimpers- well leave a review... even if it just says this sucks... i wanna hear from u... well I hope you enjoy and tell me how you liked it)