You Don't Belong in A Fruits Basket

...surprise...?


Kagome...Kagome...

"What's going on? Who's there?" she yelled, peering out into the darkness, trying to catch a glimpse of the thing singing.

"Look at her! Disgusting!"

"Pathetic!"

"Absolutely outrageous!"

The bird in the cage...

"Who's singing? Stop, I don't like this song!" she cried, covering the furry appendages on top of her head. She suddenly felt her claustrophobia react and her heart skipping beats, pumping erratically in her chest. "No...no..." she closed her eyes, and clutched her heart against her clothes- wait.

Where was her clothes?

She looked frantically around, but only saw darkness. Light peeking through tiny holes, her butt situated on a cold metal with her tail twitching frantically, sensing impending danger all around.

When oh, when will it come out...?

"I WANT TO GET OUT NOW! STOP! STOP!" she yelled, her ears flattening on the top of her crown as a loud screeching noise caught her attention. Turning around, a brown hued eagle cawed angrily at the other side of the cage, trying to break free of it's confinements.

She stepped away, knowing as a young kit that she was, she would easily become a meal for the eagle.

The crane and turtle slipped...

She heard the loud, but deeper cawing of a bigger bird, and the loud crack of glass. "STOP! STOP THIS MADNESS!" she yelled heatedly, hot tears spewing out of her eyes.

...

"Tohru!" a voice similar to her own call out to her, grabbing her into a hug. Inhaling his familiar scent, she evened her breath as her tears flowed freely. "Big brother! I was so scared! Make the song stop! Please!" she said with a hiccup.

"Tohru." he said again, hooking her chin under her finger. His visage suddenly morphed into one of pure evil, an aku.

Turning her around, her gripped her arms rightly as she struggled as his hot breath tickled her skin. This wasn't her brother, it wasn't!

"Tohru...don't you remember me?"

"Who is in front of the behind?"

She woke up screaming and shouting, sweat beading down her face as thunder rang outside. Her fox form shivering in fright as Kyo pulled her closer. "Hey, hey, I'm right here, shush." he whispered groggily, not opening his eyes all the way.

Tohru was still shaking, her eyes wide with fear as she tried to calm her fast beating heart. She let out 'Chis' and put her nose into his shirt, inhaling his scent.

Ever since she started sleeping with him during thunderstorms, they both agreed it would be better to have her in a smaller form.

"Chi..." she whispered, falling into a sweet bliss... but not for long.


A corruption of the cage...why are there holes in the cage Tohru? What did you do this time you pathetic pest?

"Huh? I didn't break anything..."

What is the cage made of Tohru? Is it made out of bamboo, Tohru? Or maybe, wood?

"I don't understand anything! What do you mean?!"

The crane and the turtle lived so long...but then they slipped...and do you know what happened next?

"NO! I DON'T WANNA! STOP TALKING TO ME!"

They died.

"S-Stop! I don't wanna hear it!"

Do you know what it means to die, Tohru? You feel pain when you are alive, until...it's all gone. Come now Tohru. You won't have to feel anymore pain. You won't have to listen anymore.

"SHUT UP! STOP! STOP!"

If the turtle and crane slips...doesn't that mean...you die too?

"SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP!"

So Tohru...

"NO!"

Who is your next executioner...?


"I CAN'T FIND TOHRU OR ROKU ANYWHERE!" Kyo yelled, barging into the living room with a worried expression on his face.

"Don't worry. Tohru said she was visiting a friend, and you know how much Roku worries about her, you stupid cat. If she was really missing, don't you think we would have called the S.W.A.T.S, Federal Government, and the Police Station already? Think before you talk stupid. "

"Well, now we can see how accustomed you've gotten to having them around. Alas, where has our beautiful flower, and our hotheaded bumble flown off to next?."

"You're babbling again." Yuki mumbled.


"Hey...I've been here before." she said softly, walking towards the big doors of the Sohma Estate. "I wish I could have told Kyo and the others about where I was going...especially after what they said about staying away from Hatori."

She turned her crown up in order to look at the height of the door, her eyes going wide. 'I-It's alot bigger than I remember too...'

'And oh my goodness, what about Akito? And Aku? What if they're here? Right now? What if Aku wants to send me back to the Shinigami world? What about-'

"HEY!"

Tohru screamed loudly, her long strands of brown hair puffing out in fright. An instinct she unconsciously did to show herself 'bigger' and more 'dangerous'.

"Come on and let yourself in, Tohru! You came just at the right time too!" with that said, Momiji jumped down from the railing of the roof, his soft steps on the ground were all well heard by Tohru's sensitive ears.

As she pushed the door with much strength, she was greeted by sound of quiet and soothing noises, with not a soul to be seen.

'It was a lot...livelier when I came a few years ago...'

Suddenly, her gloved hand was grabbed the soft, smaller ones of Momiji, a smile painting across his face. "Come on, this place is really confusing, and you especially don't wanna get lost here! I'll show you the way to Hari's house."

She stood her ground, surprise and fear lurking within her eyes. When Momiji felt she wasn't moving, he turned his head back with a little tilt of confusion. "What, you're not scared are you?" he said with a slight giggle.

"N-No of c-course not!" she stammered out quickly, a blush on her features.

"Even though Hari looks scary, he really isn't. He's a good guy and I like him alot. You will too once you get to know him!" Momiji said, his grin widening. "Now come on!"


'She most probably could see me with this since she is a half Shinigami herself, but Tohru is the worse liar on earth and Shi no sekai...'

(Shi no Sekai - Means Death World in Japanese. That's basically what Imma call Shinigami world in this fic. )

Roku weaved easily through the twists and turn of the estate, navigating easily, as he has been here before on many occasions.

Training his ears to listen for any sudden noises or movement, he quietly tip toed through the house, listening for the familiar voice of his sister.

"Please, make yourself comfortable."

"O-Ok..."

A smirk was now implanted on his mouth as he inched towards the room, careful not to push anything out of place. As he walked, he heard a shoji door slide open, and he saw a man in a doctor's coat, speaking with his hands inside his pockets.

"Bingo." he whispered.


As Hatori was leaning on the window, Tohru took her time to inspect the room. Her big blue orbs caught the sight of a photograph. A woman that looked similar to her mother. A white haired man, a younger boy, and Hatori were all there. Hatori was not smiling, or rather, trying to get the white haired man off of him. The woman was doing a peace sign over the younger boy's head. The younger looking boy was smiling brightly, putting his own peace sign behind the woman's head.

'They all look like they're in High School...' she noted duly. 'It doesn't really look like he keeps any other personal stuff in here...he looks like the type of person that would want to keep up a professional appearance...'

As she sat on the purple carpet of the room, a sudden thought shook her horribly.

'W-What if he called me here to erase my memory? I mean, if wants to keep a professional apperance he can't let someone like me know the Sohma secret. Oh my goodness-'

"My time is very valuable. So, let's get straight to the point, now shall we?"

"R-Right."

"Even within the Sohma family, very few know the secret of our curse. So it was quite the surprise when we heard that a mere outsider has learned our secret."

Her heart had been thumping quickly within her chest, eyes wide and her palms were sweaty with perspiration as he continued to speak.

"Normally, this would have been taken care of immediately. But it seems we have made a special exception in your case."

Her heart stopped beating for a moment. The whole world stopped and she felt herself becoming faint, fear now showing openly within her eyes.

"Tell me, Ms Honda. Do you enjoy living with the Sohmas?"

"Y-Yes. Very much."

He was silent for a moment. Suddenly he turned around, his gaze piercing through her soul. "Than it is all the more reason why you should leave. It would be much easier and safer if you had absolutely nothing to do with the Sohmas. Leave Shigure's house and go back to your old home."

Her eyes widened a bit, but her gaze then turned to the floor, a frown marring her features.

"Knowing Shigure, I doubt he would say anything to you, but there are many dark secrets inside the Honda household. The life you are living in right now is all an illusion, as you know this very well. A dark and evil shadow looms over you Ms. Honda. You have been informed of this fact many times."

He stood up towards the shoji door. It seemed as if he were glaring at the falling leaves, whole flew so freely through the air. Turning back around, a tight, grim expression was held on his face.

"Before you regret everything, leave."

The air around them was tense, and her survival instincts were telling her to submit to his wishes, to just pack up her things and go back to hell.

"Hey, Hatori? Can I show Tohru the garden?" he asked quickly. Not waiting for an answer, he quickly grabbed Tohru's hand. "Come on Tohru, let's go!" Hatori's and her eyes caught for a quick second before she was dragged out from the room.


Bonus Question: Who do you think was in the picture within Hatori's room?

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry for not updating this story, but it's summer and ya know, teens be doing them teens things.

But I WILL try to get my story back on track even if this portion was really small. Truthfully I have no excuse. I just didn't wanna write this chapter for some reason. I got motivation from playing...

PPOOOKKKKEEEEMMMOOOONNNNN.

Also, things don't make sense right now, but as I make later chapters, everything will sllooowwlllyyy weave together.

Anyway, let's go to our readers circle, shall we?


I 3 Kyo Sohma 5/10/13 . chapter 18

You posted late... you forgot to ask a question... BUT IT'S OKAY BECAUSE YOU WERE LISTENING TO DEPRESSING MUSIC! ((I do the same thing)) AND THOSE BULLIES BETTER GO- *is cut off by my best friend putting me in a headlock with her hand over my mouth* (I'm sorry. She gets a little crazy sometimes, especially when it involves bullying. She knows what it feels like. And if I didn't cover her mouth there would have been lots of cussing and violence... so, yeah. You're welcome.) *gets her hand off my mouth* GOOD CHAPTER! BYE! EPIC OUTRO IS EPIC OUTRO!

'-gives cookie- Theeerreee, does that make chu fweel bwetter? -pat pat pat-

the sakura trees 5/11/13 . chapter 18

Just wondering: Have others put their drawibgs up too? I'd rrally like to see them.

Sadly, no. I should end the contest actually and just give you the prize... u

Mew-Star-Mew 5/11/13 . chapter 18

Waaaaa... I'm to lazy to draw for the contest :( I promised my friend I would draw her a picture for her for her Birthday :(
Skin color? Phht, they can go to the deepest bit of hell, I bet they had an expensive phone!
THAT'S WHAT YOU GET IF YOU SPEND LOTS OF MONEY ON A DARN PHONE!... My current one was only like £25 xD I bet those people are spoiled! *Flings fist up into the air* IF I SEE THEM THEY WILL FACE MY SHY WRATH! [ Always look out for shy people, I seem Innocent but, all my friends that I talk to know that I can be a, Evil Ninja that could repel every pun that comes at me when I feel like it ;) ]
Update soon :) I may like... okay... LOVE drawing but best-est friends come before competitions!

I didn't update soon...is 2 months later ok? :3

AND YUS, BEST-EST FWIENDS ALWAYS COMES FIRST! -huggles- Ain't that rigght?

BEST-EST Friend: Help...me...

ShadedStarlight0 5/11/13 . chapter 18

I wish my comment had been on time. I understand if you don't count my answer because technically I could have just looked at the answer. I hope you update the story soon and I hope Roku, Yuki, and Kyo beat the crap out of whoever is calling Tohru.

*face palm* Am I SO TRANSPARENT?!

(Did you see the pun I put there? :DDDD )

Abby 5/11/13 . chapter 18

This story is so epic...keep updating...its my favorite...*Abby falls asleep while writing this*

*POURS WATER* READ. THIS. CHAPTTTEERRRRRR.

limegreen-wolf5/13/13 . chapter 18

Danke! (for posting chapter tissue)
aaarrrggghhh! I need to know what will happen next!
but seriously, 19 DAY'S 'TILL YOUR SCHOOL FINISHES?! That is so not fair! we have like... *checks in planner* 46 DAYS! That's like 3 months (ish... maybe more like 2) AND SPORTS DAY! wish me luck! (I'll probably break my back on the high jump pole, but oh well, that'll teach you for picking me for sports day)
anyway, now I've finished my rant... Can't wait 'till the next chapter! Update soon! (says me who never updates)

My dear...we are two of the same kind.

lizlovestoread5/17/13 . chapter 18

Kawaiiiii I'm so depressed that I'm already caught up on the chapters, this story is amazing and I can't wait until HE gets karma slapped in his face! *laughs maniacally then clears throat* ahem... I apologize for my lizsanity -a word my friends gave to describe me.
Anyways, I love your story and alas cannot wait to read more, fav author and fav story! Check!

IKR, I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS. This story will probably go on for 3 months...soooooooooooo...at least we can all cry when it finishes? :D And oooooh, lizsanity. *adds that to the dictonary in Kitty's world*

Sparklefaith6/4/13 . chapter 18

Finally a story where Kyo and Yuki don't fight in every chapter. Your amazing! Thanks for the enjoyment and keep up the good work! Sorry about the late review.
Sparklefaith

GLAD YOU ENJOY IT!


Mk, so, while I was basically doing my teen things, I have been obsessed with watching every. single. anime. on. netflix. But, some of them didn't look too good so I'm like 'Psh posh, I'll watch that one later.'

THIS IS FOR THESAKURATREES

It's kinda obvious that you're gonna win, seeing your the only person who did it. ;~; So, here's anime that you can choose from~ :D

Inuyasha

Tokyo Mew Mew,

Dance In the Vampire Bund,

Code Lyoko

Black Butler,

Fruits Basket,

Angel Beats!

POKEMON,

Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch!

Avatar the Last AirBender,

Sgt. Frog,

Chobits

Vandread

Princess Tutu

Here's the new and latest anime that I've been watching-

Soul Eater (FINISHED IT. ENDING WAS EPIC. AND I CRIED.)

Kaze no Stigma

Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple

Eden of the East (I've rewatched it FIVE TIMES. It's THAT good. )


So yep, thesakuratrees, you can pick from these anime what you want me to write blah blah blah, I can't remember what I said but I think I said any genre, rating, etc. SOOO, YEP.

ANYWHOZELS, I'LL SEE YALL NEXT TIME!

Chow!

~Kitty ish OOUUTT