Disclaimer: If I owned Fruits Basket… would I really be posting my stories here? Wouldn't they be in the manga or the anime? Needless to say, "Fruits Basket is not mine."

Author Note: Oh this is so much fun! I love the reviews I'm getting! It doesn't matter how many I get, ya'll are just great. Anyway, I hope you all are enjoying the story so far. Let me assure you, there will be a lot more to come. So, sit tight and enjoy. (Also, I've got studyhall this Friday, so that should mean 42 minutes of non-stop writing, which should produce a decent length chapter). Anyway, enough delay, on to chapter 4!

Book of the Cat

Chapter 4

Kyo stepped inside of the library. It was very empty except for the occasional lurker behind the bookshelves. He walked over to the main desk and looked at the librarian.

"I'm here to pick up a book…" The librarian looked at him, instantly recognizing him. She smiled.

"Oh yes! The kitty-cat book! Do you like cats? They're so cute and cuddly!"

Kyo frowned. "Yea, whatever."

This seemed to satisfy the librarian, who reached under the desk and pulled out a huge leather-bound book. When she put it on the table, dust floated off from it in a huge gray cloud.

"If you would like to, you can pay 25 cents for this book to keep! Otherwise, we'll discard it when you return it. That's how we recycle the old books!" Kyo mumbled something, but he plucked the desired amount from his picket. The librarian beamed. "Yay! The kitty has found a home!" She placed the book in a plastic bag and handed it to Kyo. "Have a nice day!"

Kyo left the library and walked back into the rain. The little energy he still retained was zapped from his body instantly. He slowly and groggily trudged along, his steps were becoming harder and harder to take. He needed to rest. He leaned against a brick wall, which provided him with minimal protection from the rain. He crouched on the floor, still using the wall to support his back.

The bag felt heavy in his hand, and his curiosity was peaked. He had to know what was in this book. He needed to know if it was a training manual for new cat owners, or if it was a book meant for the cursed few. He opened the bag and placed his hand on the spine.

The leather felt weird. Kyo touched it again. It wasn't leather, yet it seemed familiar. It was a texture he knew; yet he couldn't think of the name. He ran his hand along it and closed his eyes. The rain plastered his bangs to his forehead as he thought. His hand traced small circles on the fabric. He tried to remember.

Kyo snapped his hand away, repulsed. He leaned to his other side and vomited repeatedly. When his stomach was emptied, he looked back at the plastic bag holding the book. The book. It was covered in… skin… skin of the cursed cats true form.

And Kyo fainted, not even noticing Shigure's concerned figure running towards him.

Authors Note: Yes that chapter was short. (Sorry if it seemed kinda morbid) I'm going to try to type another chapter before Saturday. If not… well, then… I have no response… Anyway, I'm going to take all this empty space to thank my lovely reviewers:

WingsoftheShadowWolf--- I love when people type "yay" It makes me feel so happy. Glad you like the story!

Banrock the Destroyer --- Haha, all caps in your review! I love that.

Vivi scarlet-sedai -- I'm so happy you reviewed! I love all your stories! I'm a huge KyoUo shipper and you're stories always make me feel all… gooey inside… And I've never been tackle-glomped before! I'm glad you liked my story that much! Glad I inspired you too!

Starship Gazer --- Oh you read my Smallville stories! That makes me so happy! I'm glad you enjoyed them and I'm glad you like my Fruits Basket story now!

The Cheshire Katt – I'm glad you're enjoying my story! I didn't think it was that creepy, but its nice to know you think it is. Then again, I'm an emotionless twit when I write stories, so I never know if I'm expressing the mood right. I'm glad its creepy, that's what I've been going for!

And…

Narutofreak22 --- my most faithful reviewer! I love seeing your name in the review box. I'm glad you're sticking with my story! I hope you continue with it! Oh, and I just found out what Naruto was yesterday! (yes, I'm a bit slow). My friends were watching it, it was sooo cool. Anyway… yea… just thought I'd add that.

And to those silent viewers, ya'll are great too! Review if you can!