Shattered Dreams
Disclaimer: I don't own Fruits Basket… HOWEVER! I DO own some fruits…but no basket… TT.TT
Chapter 4:
Kagura jumped at the voice. She immediately recognized it as the screaming, apologetic cursed-monkey.
Eyes widening, she pushed the door open and walked into the hallway. "Ritchan?" she yelled as she placed a hand on one side of her mouth and continued to yell. She walked along the hallway, one arm holding onto her orange kitty backpack.
"Ritchan?" she called again. "RITCHAN!" she yelled this time.
She found him in the kitchen. Frozen, stiff in the same place, muttering "sorry" repeatedly over and over again. He was sitting with his knees up, hugging close to his chest, against the wall, and both hands were on his head. As if they were going to pull every strand of hair out.
She was stunned.
She had never seen the cursed-monkey like this… Never… Usually he'd be screaming, not muttering… And he looked horror-stricken. He was unusually pale, and shivering.
Still stunned, she slowly walked over to the horror-stricken cursed-monkey. She kneeled down and cocked head, staring at Ritsu with concern written all over in her eyes. Quietly as she could, she whispered, "Ritchan…?"
The man jumped, startled at the sudden voice closed to him. Quickly, he whispered the mantra, "Sorry, sorry, sorry, sorry… I'm so sorry Isuzu-san…" He rocked himself back and forth, mentally unstable.
Kagura's eyes widened even more if possible. She backed away, stunned. Hurriedly, she ran into the closest room that had a phone and dialed the one number she knew who would help.
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As she walked away from the apartment she was staying at, she couldn't help but feel guilty for running out like that… Who knows what the monkey will be doing now?
Most likely apologizing…
…running around…
He did make all of that food for her. Because he thought she was still sick… She continued to walk in the direction of Shigure's house. She ignored all the males gawking at her, the older ladies staring at her and the younger females looking at her with extreme amounts of animosity.
Holding her head up high, she continued her way as her trail of thought followed.
What was he doing now? Was he apologizing to the wall? Wasting time? Or was he … trying to catch up…?
Suddenly she was tempted to run back to her apartment. She shook her head, short strands of rich black hair waving about, and crossed her arms. No way would she go back there while the monkey was still there.
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Kureno Sohma nodded and stepped towards his cousin. He grabbed his cousin's collar and firmly, he said, "We need to talk."
Startled and a bit frightened, Ayame Sohma nodded and both cousins went outside.
Mine stuck her head from the room in which she was in and her eyes began to dampen.
"Oh dear…"
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"What…do you want, Kureno?" asked the cursed-snake. He stood still, standing near the entrance of the store. Kureno's expression only stayed content.
They stood there for a while before Ayame spoke again. "Well…?" he asked, now in an impatient tone.
Kureno started to walk away. But at the very last minute, turned around and replied, "Please…buy more time… I have a feeling…that something will happen… Something very important. Something…that all the Juunishi wish for…"
His eyes turned sad for a fleeting moment before starting to walk away again.
He left his cousin with a clue. For the curse…
…just maybe…
…the curse might end a few generations earlier…
…maybe…
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It took Tohru a few moments before she could correctly register what had happen. Her mind wandered to what had previously happened a few moments ago.
Let's see… She fell on top of Yuki.
Right on top of him.
On top of him.
Top of him?
Right on top of him!
He didn't transform…for a while…
She got up, eyes still widen and stunned, she slowly reached out and picked up Yuki-mouse form. He was surprised at first, but didn't resist.
Slowly, the words came out. "Yuki-kun…?" she started as she brought him closer to her face. "Why…? Why…didn't you transform as soon as I fell on you…?"
"I don't know…" he squeaked out. He suddenly scurried off her hand, ran down her arm and ducked under his clothes. From beneath all the clothing, it was a wonder that Tohru could still even hear him.
"Uh…Honda-san? I think I'm going to transform ba—" he started but was interrupted by his sudden usual sound of transformation.
Tohru went red and turned around as quickly as she could. "I'm so sorry!" she yelled as an afterthought.
Kyo suddenly appeared right in front of her.
"Kyo-kun!" she yelled out of surprise. He gave her a weary look and said, "Come on… We should get going. We wouldn't want to be late." He gave a last tug on his gown and tried to smooth it out some more. "Stupid gown…" he muttered when he found a stray blue string near back. He couldn't reach it.
"Ah!" Tohru suddenly said, "I'll get it!" She reached onto his back and tugged at it.
It didn't come out.
Yuki appeared behind her, saying, "Why don't you try biting it?"
Tohru nodded and bent her head low. She didn't notice that Kyo had began to flame up. "Done Kyo-kun!" she sang happily as she could as she tried to show him the string that she had pulled out.
Her smile disappeared. "Kyo-kun?"
The young man didn't turn around. His back was still facing her. "Ah. C'mon! Didn't I tell you? We're gonna be late!" he made excuses as he ran down the stairs, flustered and unknowingly gave Tohru the impression that he didn't care.
Tohru's frown disappeared too. Her expression became sad. She then felt a hand on her shoulder. "Honda-san… You shouldn't have to listen to him all the time. And don't worry," Yuki winked at her, "he likes you." (Tohru blushed furiously.)
Without another word, Yuki, fully dressed and neat, walked down the stairs, pulling the red head back ("ACK! What the hell do you think you're doing, damn rat!") and making the collar tug back onto his neck. (In other words, he sort of choked him.)
Yuki leaned into Kyo's ear and whispered, "This is your chance. Tell her…"
Kyo didn't say anything back, but was instead, stunned. He didn't – no – he never thought that the rat knew… or even cared for that matter.
But there he was. Yuki was smiling at him like an older brother…or even…a…
…friend…
"For once in your life, take my advice," he said and winked. He gave a little wave before walking into the living room.
What…the…?
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He leaned against one of the two walls of the hallway and watched with a small smile as Yuki walked away into the living room. He was at the top of the stairs while the others were at the bottom.
He really did care both of them deeply, but he mustn't tell Akito…
"Am I…really loyal to Akito?" he asked himself as his head lowered and his gaze reached the floor.
"No, not really," a voice behind him answered.
Shigure jumped. He turned around and tried his hardest to smile. "Ah! Hello Ha'ri! What's up?" he asked with a nervous smile.
Hatori only gave him a bland look.
"Aw… Come on! Be happy! It is their graduation after all…" Shigure continued, still smiling that nervous smile. Hatori still held the expressionless look, but he replied:
"I just received a phone call from Akito."
Shigure's smile immediately faltered. "What…What was it about…?" he slowly asked, turning his head so that Hatori was facing Shigure's back.
Hatori only started to walk down the stairs. "You should know… Akito says…" Hatori paused.
"…Says what?" Shigure impatiently asked.
"He wants to go. Kureno will be driving him."
A shadow immediately was cased over Shigure's face. "How dare he…" he muttered to himself.
"Huh?" asked Hatori, missing Shigure's mutter.
Shigure shook his head and said, "Nothing…
"Nothing at all…"
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"What is it…Yuki?" asked the bi-colored young man. The other young man only shook his head and said:
"Nothing really." He grinned. "But…" He turned his head to look in the direction where he had left Kyo and Tohru, "I think… Kyo's going to tell her real soon…" His eyes softened at the thought.
Yuki turned his head to look at the two teens sitting there. "Momiji? You're awfully quiet today…" he commented, "What is it?"
Momiji's face only turned sadder. "You know…" he whispered almost inaudibly.
All three teens' faces turned sad. Yuki nodded. "Yes…" he said, "I know…"
Haru nodded in agreement. He got up. "We should get going," he replied and both Momiji and Yuki got up from the sitting under the kotatsu.
At the very next minute, Hatori and Shigure appeared, in the living room, followed by Kyo and Tohru. All looked ready to go.
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"Kureno… Drive faster."
An impatient man sat on the car seat, knees up against his chest. "Kureno… We have to get there as soon as we can," he continued.
The driver nodded and tried. A few minutes passed and Akito grew wary again. "Kurenoooo…" he whined, "drive faster!"
The cursed-rooster began to grow frustrated, but kept it well hidden. "Akito. This is the highest speed I can go without going over the speed limit," he explained.
Akito didn't care. "I don't care! Drive over the speed limit if you have to! Just get there fast!" he shouted.
The car nearly skidded to a stop.
Author's Note: It's a short chapter. TT.TT Sorry… (sighs) I'll try to write more. I have a feeling that next year, I won't be able to write or update or go on the internet as much… Since I'm starting high school. TT.TT WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! I want to!
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