Angel: Okay, as promised, here's the 4th chapter!

Ni: She's only going to upload this one and the next one today

Angel: Ni and I made a deal. So maybe tomorrow I'll add 6 and 7

Ni: If she's up to it and if we get some more reviews

Angel: I'll be up to it! Don't worry!

Ni: Untainted-Angel does not own fruits Basket. Natsuki Takaya does.

Begin Chapter 4

Every one watched as Joanne began to sway. Then, she suddenly fell into Kyo. He's eyes grew wide, and he seemed about to explode. Minutes passed and nothing happened. Then, suddenly, everyone realized what they were waiting for. Kyo wasn't transforming! If Tohru had done that, he would have transformed. Danielle knelt next to her friend.

"She was fine a minute ago…" She said in wonder. She glanced up and saw Yuki staring wide-eyed at them. So was Shigure and Tohru. Kyo's expression had changed to one of confusion.

"What?" Danielle asked, already knowing the answer.

"He…he didn't…" Tohru started.

"Well. Let's test this out. Yuki, go hug Danielle." Shigure said, pointing at Yuki.

"Huh?" Yuki and Tohru said in stereo. Shigure frowned at them.

"Fine. I'll do it." He walked over to Danielle and hugged her. Nothing happened. She was as surprised as they were. Why weren't they transforming? Shigure released her.

"Well. I guess we can tell her then!" Yuki stood up.

"Don't we need Akito's permission first?!" He exclaimed. Shigure blinked at him.

"But, if she's one of us, or similar to us, we don't need his permission." Danielle pretended to be confused.

"What are you talking about?" Yuki sat down and glanced away. Shigure turned back to Danielle and smiled gaily at her.

"Well, we have a curse, where we turn into animals of the Zodiac whenever someone of the opposite gender hug us, or we get weak. Only other members of the Zodiac can hug us without us transforming. I'm the dog, Yuki-kun is the rat, And Kyo-kun is the cat." He pointed at her. "I hugged you, and nothing happened. So, we need to find a guy who is not of the Zodiac and see if you transform."

"Good luck with that." Kyo muttered, setting Joanne upright and standing up. He then picked her up carefully and carried her into the room she slept in. When he came out, he had an odd look on his face and immediately ran upstairs. Yuki watched him go, an eyebrow raised. Tohru suddenly stood up, breaking the serious atmosphere.

"I'm gonna clean the table now!" She said, picking up some dishes.

"I'll help!" Danielle said and together they cleared the table. Yuki turned to Shigure.

"You're not going to tell Akito, are you? You know what he'll do." He said quietly. Shigure smiled.

"No, but I am going to tell Haa-san. Maybe he can get Akito to allow them to live here. And I'll get them to go to the same school as you." Yuki watched him for a few moments, then went upstairs to his room. After they were done cleaning, Tohru asked Danielle if she wanted to share a room. Danielle accepted, though she had started to feel sick.

When Danielle woke, she felt a warm cloth on her forehead. She opened her eyes groggily and peered around. A coughing fit tore at her, and she fell out of the bed she was laying in. There was the sound of footsteps and a door opened. Danielle glanced through her bangs to see who it was and saw Yuki standing in the doorway. Danielle looked away as yet another coughing fit hit her.

"Yuki, move." A voice came from behind the rat. Strong hands lifted Danielle back on the bed and replaced the cloth. There was a pause, then the hands made her sit up and drink from the cup that was offered to her. Danielle drank gratefully as the warm liquid soothed her burning throat. After a bit, her coughing stopped. She laid back down, feeling considerately better. She looked up to see who had helped her and saw Hatori leaning over her, a thermometer in hand. He checked her temperature quickly.

"Hmmm…It's gone down, but you still have a fever. It's better not to move. Just lie down and rest." Hatori said, patting her head. Danielle looked at him, confused. -Had he ever patted someone on their head in the book?- She asked herself. Just then, someone called her name, and she turned to see Joanne in the doorway. Hatori sighed.

"I thought I told you to lie down."

Joanne laughed slightly and said, "Sorry. It's just that, I had heard that Danielle was sick, so I came to check on her." Yuki, who was still by the door, raised an eyebrow.

"Are you two sisters or something?" He asked. Joanne smiled at him.

"No, but it does seem that way, huh?" She replied. Hatori sighed again. Then, Tohru came up the stairs and announced that breakfast was ready. She carried a tray that had a steaming bowl on it. She placed it on the table next to the bed. Hatori smiled politely.

"I should probably be getting back. Call me if she gets worse." He stood up and walked towards the door. He stopped in front of Joanne. "And you, go sit down." As she was about to leave the room, he sighed and said, "In there. I don't want you going down those stairs unless it was an emergency." Joanne grinned weakly up at him and meekly sat on the bed next to her friend. Hatori left, followed by Yuki.

"I'll bring you're food up, Joanne-Chan!" Tohru said, smiling and racing down the stairs. Danielle put her head in her hands.

"This place is…odd." She said. Joanne nodded.

"Yes, for lack of a better word. But, hey, at least we're here. After all, we're odd too!" Joanne giggled.

"Hey, why are you guys in there? And what the heck are you saying? I couldn't understand a word you just said!" The girls turned and saw Kyo standing in the hallway. He was starring at them with wide eyes.

"Oh, um, you see…" Joanne started. Danielle cut in, eyeing her friend.

"I got sick and ended up in here. Joanne climbed the stairs to check on me and was told to stay here by Hatori…san." Joanne raised an eyebrow at her friend, wondering what the pause had been about.

"Humph. Whatever." Kyo said, walking away.

"Wow, cold…"Joanne murmured. Danielle giggled.

"Oh, yeah, Joanne, remember last night, when you fell on Kyo?" her friend nodded. "Well, he didn't transform! Shigure hugged me, and he didn't transform either!" Joanne stared at her friend in amazement.

"What in the world…?" She murmured, looking down at her hands.

"I don't know, but whatever it is, it's probably going to be fun!" Danielle laughed. Joanne shook her head, a small smile on her lips.

"You're food is probably getting cold. Eat." Danielle giggled again and grabbed the bowl. A few moments later, Tohru came in with a bowl for Joanne. The two friends ate in silence, wondering what was going to happen next.

End Chapter 4

Angel: Heehee~ Now that I'm re-reading this, I'm really liking it

Ni: You were a devilish child, and frankly, you still are.

Angel: Am not! I'm a sweet little angel.

Ni: Right.

Angel: Please read and review!