Angel: Here's the fifth

Ni: Yay?

Angel: Are you not feeling well today?

Ni: Not really -.-

Angel: Oh, I'm sorry...Do you want me to do the disclaimer?

Ni: Please?

Angel: I do not own Fruits Basket. Natsuki Takaya does.

Begin Chapter 5

CRASH!

Joanne looked up from the book she had been reading and stared around. Danielle sat up. They were on the front porch of Shigure's house, a week after Danielle had been sick. Danielle had been lying down, taking a small nap in the sun as Joanne sat near her, leaning against the house and reading. Joanne's wound had finally healed enough that she could move around the house. There was another crash and the two friends stood up.

"That was close to here." Joanne stated calmly.

"Do you suppose Kyo-kun and Yuki-kun are fighting again?" Danielle asked her, looking around warily. The front door opened and out came Shigure. He turned to stare at the two girls.

"What was that crashing?" He asked. Behind him was Kyo and Yuki. Joanne turned to Danielle.

"Does that answer your question?" Danielle nodded. Just then, a young girl, maybe a year or two older than Yuki and Kyo came around the corner. She was very pretty, with long brown hair, and warm brown eyes. Kyo gave a weird cry and tried to run away.

"KYO-KUN!~ COME BACK!~" The girl cried, chasing him. Shigure gave a sob.

"They're going to destroy my house…." He whined. "Kagura, if you want to chase him, do it outside!" Joanne turned to Danielle, her eyes filled with mirth. Her friend was already trying to stifle her laughter. Just then, Kyo ran out the door. Instead of following him through the door, Kagura broke through the wall, and rammed right into Joanne. Joanne was flung backwards. But, instead of just falling like she normally would, which would have hurt her severely, she twisted in midair and landed on one knee, facing the house. Her eyes widened in surprise, and her mouth dropped. Danielle was laughing and rolling around on the porch. Everyone was staring at Joanne, surprised. She gulped.

"Did I know I could do that?" She asked herself. Kyo, who was close enough to hear her, stared at her.

"You mean you weren't trying to do that?!" He exclaimed. Joanne shook her head, rising to her feet.

"That would usually be impossible for me." She said, checking herself for any injuries. There was a sharp pain in her side, causing her to wince and straighten, but that was all.

Joanne turned to Kagura and said laughingly, "Well, it's nice to meet you too!" Then she looked at Danielle and shook her head.

"Danielle…" She sighed. Shigure was examining the wall, giving a sob every now and then.

Kagura turned to him and said, "Are these the girls Hatori-kun said were going to be living here? The ones who are different?" Shigure turned to her in surprise and saw Joanne halfway across the lawn.

"Joanne-Chan…what are you doing all the way over there?"

Kyo and Yuki slumped forward, muttering, "He wasn't paying attention to that?" at the same time. Joanne just flapped her hand.

"It's a long story. Could you introduce us?" She asked.

Shigure blinked for a moment, then said, "Oh, yes, this is Kagura Sohma. She is also one of the Zodiac." He turned to Kagura. "This is Joanne Wayne and Danielle Zaire. And yes, they are the 'different' ones." He turned back to the wall. Joanne sighed and walked over to Danielle. Kyo followed her, although he tried to keep as far from Kagura as he could.

Joanne knelt next to her friend and told her, "If you don't stop laughing, I'll tickle you." Which, of course, caused Danielle to laugh harder. Joanne sighed again. Then, after a few moments of watching her friend, she quickly jabbed her in the side, causing Danielle to gasp for breath. Danielle sat up, holding her side and grinning recklessly.

"Thanks for that. I probably would have suffocated if you hadn't done that." Joanne just sighed again and patted her friend on the head. Kyo was watching them in disbelief, as was Yuki. Kagura took the moment to cling to Kyo, who immediately came to his senses. There was a cough from behind them and they all turned to see Hatori. He looked resigned and was shaking his head.

"I saw that, Wayne-san." He said. Joanne stiffened, then laughed weakly. Kagura looked from her to Hatori, confused.

Joanne stood up and said, "But, Hatori-san, my side hurt only a little bit, so…that means I'm healing, right?" Hatori nodded.

"Actually, that's why I'm here. The two of you have passed the entrance exams to Yuki and Kyo's high school. You'll be starting there in the new semester, which starts in two days. Meanwhile, I need you two to come with me, so we can get your school uniforms." He pointed first at Joanne, then at Danielle.

"Oh…so…Do we leave now?" Danielle asked. Joanne waked her friend lightly.

"You are getting slow. That's what he just said." She headed towards Hatori, practically dragging Danielle. They waved good-bye to their hosts and climbed into the back of Hatori's car. He started the engine and they were off. Joanne glanced out the window and noticed Kyo staring after them, Kagura still clinging to him. A moment later, she couldn't see them anymore, only the passing trees. Danielle was being hyper active and was staring every which way, trying to see everything at once. Joanne watched her, unaware that a slight smile was on her lips. Hatori glanced at them through his rear-view mirror. He, too, smiled. Danielle's childish actions would make anyone smile.

They arrived at the high school in only ten minutes. Danielle hopped out of the car, laughing as her friend got out more slowly and calmly.

Joanne glanced at Danielle and said, "You know, you scare me sometimes, my friend." Danielle only giggled. They looked around for Hatori, and saw him already heading towards the building. They ran to catch up.

Getting the uniforms was simple. All they had to do was tell them their size and wait for someone to come out and hand them their new clothing. They waited outside the office, Danielle humming cheerfully as Joanne watching her with a raised eyebrow. Hatori only shook his head at them, a slight smile on his lips. A few minutes later, they were handed the clothing and wished a good-night. They repaid the courtesy and left. This time, Joanne dosed off on the ride home, because it was already dark out. After they were dropped off, Joanne went straight to bed without eating dinner. She and Danielle now shared a room with Tohru. They had a bunk bed, where Joanne slept on top with Danielle on the bottom.

As Joanne walked passed the dining table in a stupor, Kyo watched her closely.

-Is it normal for her to be this tired?- He asked himself. He glanced at Danielle and saw her watching her friend with concern. -Apparently not…- Kyo decided. He shrugged and went back to his food.

End Chapter 5

Angel: I hope that was good! I sent Ni to bed...She's not looking to good...

Ni: I'm fine...Maybe...

Angel: Well, I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I hope I don't get sued for the next chapter 'cause, well...You'll see. I'll be sure to put extra disclaimers. Please read and review!