Is chapter two of the retake ... yay? Oh BTB, not a lot of talking so far, but that's because my writing style changed, and Kyo still has the pony tail.

The first night of freedom escaped quickly but it left a feeling of true serenity for all. So much so in fact that the three girls managed to coerce everyone into a clothes shopping trip... which is where the men currently find themselves trapped (aside from Ayame, because he loves this sort of stuff)

The girls went at full speed to find what they deemed to be appropriate clothes for them and their relatives, and when they were finished; 'twas adored by all passersby.

Shigure was wearing a pair of black slacks, a white business shirt and a black pea jacket over it while black shoes were on his feet

Ayame was wearing a deep red Chinese style suit, with yellow green trim (same colour as his eyes) with a snake embossed on the back and matching shoes. There was actually the option for a snake or a phoenix, but Ayame did like the snake; you can take the man out of the Zodiac but you can't take the Zodiac out of the man.

Hatori was wearing a suit, like always, simply because it was what he felt most comfortable in, and they always do look good on him.

Rin was wearing a blood red dress underneath a black lace coat, with black knee-high heels and some silver chains; one around her neck, one around her left wrist, and three around her waist.

Haru wore black leather slacks and a black V-neck with a black business shirt over it and black runners. Along with all his own accessories, Haru had black hobo gloves (fingerless).

Hiro was in a white pair of jeans, a tan shirt and white wrist bands and tan loafers.

Kagura was dressed in white leggings, with a pink dress with lime green stripes over it. She had pink slip-ons adorning her feet.

Ritsu was clothed in a gentle green pair of pants with a white long sleeved skivvy (spelling?) and was wearing black shoes (BTB Ritsu has cut his hair)

Momiji, having grown in six years, could no longer pull off the cute look, so had to dress more maturely. He did so by wearing white slacks, and a deep purple button down shirt with white pinstripes. White shoes were on his feet. (For a reference image look at the time he turns up in the Banquet Fan book. It's the image where Natsuki Takaya-sensei says that it is not a host-club image)

Kisa wore a light blue skivvy dress with black leggings underneath it, while black sandals were on her feet.

Yuki wore a dark blue Chinese style shirt with light purple tri and matching Chinese pants and shoes.

Kyo was being the most difficult, simply because all the clothes that looked good on him were either too confining (too tight around his neck and chest) or were not his type of style. But these are small complaints when faced with the awesome determination of the female gender. Black runners were on his feet, matching with a pair of black jeans. A loose, long sleeved back V-neck covered his chest, and a black trench coat finished the look.

As the clothes were being paid for, many cat calls, and wolf howls could be heard in the shopping area. And while it took some effort due to all of the sudden fandom, the twelve family members managed to get back to their hotel ... the effort took form in actually having to run away from the many date proposals for nearly two hours. After resting for a bit, Momiji went out with his father, and Kagura, Kisa, Hiro and Haru went swimming in the hotel pool and Rin went to watch. Kyo took a cat nap (Gah! Terrible pun!) and Hatori joined him in sleep. Shigure did some writing for a manuscript, while Ayame tried to get in touch with Mine (for those of you who don't know, those two were going out)

When Momiji came back that evening, he had big news.

"My Papa's company is merging again, not much of a surprise with its success, but today, my Papa asked me to help him go through the employee lists. I did and well ..."

Many Kilometres away, Tohru has been called to the office of the new vice president (he used to be the company president but Momiji's father is more skilled and it was decided that the position should go to him) wondering if she was going to be one of the people that would be laid off due to the recent company merger. The chances of her, one of twenty or so janitors, being asked to stay were slim to say the least, and it was doubtful that she was here to receive a promotion. Tohru mentally prepared herself for the expected words "I'm sorry Miss Honda, but we no longer have a position for you here". Several higher up positions had already been asked to leave in a similar manner, one of which being Ms Gniyonna, the foreigner determined to have Tohru fired.

"Miss Honda, you have been with the company for around six years now, correct?"

"That is correct sir."

"Your work during your time has been ... exemplary to say the least. Not only that, but you are well known for your cheerful personality and upbeat attitude."

Tohru was prepared because the next thing the vice president said was most likely going to be her au revoir.

"Every one has highly recommended that you join us in the company's merger and movement."

To say that Tohru was surprised was an understatement. But it didn't mean that she wasn't pleased ... okay, scratch that ... it didn't mean that she wasn't ecstatic

"Of course, sir!"

"Splendid. Within the next couple of days, all information regarding the move will be sent out to all employees involved."

As Tohru left the office and travelled down the hall, every one noticed a slight skip in her step, and sunshine in her smile.

"No way!"

"I'm being serious!"

Every one was surprised by Momiji's news. While going through the files with his father, Momiji had come across a woman called Tohru. Due to the files being put massively out of order, Momiji couldn't find a last name, but in the parts of the file that he had, Momiji found a picture that bore striking resemblance to the woman that had left to save them all, the only difference being the shorter hair length, and the maturity of the face. While he couldn't take the photo out of the file for legal reasons, Momiji had managed to make a copy and shown it to all the ex-zodiac.

"I'm willing to admit that she may not be our Tohru ... but if she is..."

Everyone saw the logic in what Momiji was saying ... Tohru saved the, and had no doubt spent the last six years hating herself for it. If she was really coming back here, with the new part of one of the Sohma companies ...this time, they would protect her ... even if it were from herself.

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