Retrieve what has been lost : Fruits Basket verse
I fell out of the portal, landing in a heap. I grunted, shaking off the dizziness and nausea that the portal caused. I clutched the book to my chest firmly; I thought I would've of lost it in the portal. My eyes snapped up, right I had to destroy the mirror. I grabbed a rock with my…what?! My hands?! I looked down at my hands and my legs. I was human again…I weakly grasped the rock and threw it at the mirror, creating a large crack right in the middle, the light inside flickering then the mirror became placid. I stared at it for a long time, tears slipping down my face.
'Luna…' I whispered weakly as I sniffled and tried to stand slowly, my legs almost giving right away as I stood on my two feet. I wobbled like a new born foal; it's been a long time since I walked on my two legs. I leaned heavily against a tree, clutching the book to my chest like it was my most prized possession. It kind of was actually. I only had my armour, my pouch which held the ¾ of my things and this book. I looked around and just saw a large expense of forest. I tried to listen as best as I could, trying to pinpoint if I was close to civilization or not. There was nothing, only the sounds of the forest. I sighed to myself before attempting to walk again. I wobbled again, taking small steps at a time before eventually it became natural again. I still felt weak, my steps were slow and I felt like a part of me was missing. I heard the rumbling of thunder overhead, making me looking up at the sky. Oh by Star Swirl the bearded, please don't make it rain. I sighed as I felt a few droplets hit my cheeks. I just had to say something didn't I?
I did make it very far before the light drizzle turned into an outright downpour, soaking me to the bone in no time.
I wandered aimlessly, blinking hard as the rain stung my eyes, my bangs sticking to my forehead. I looked down the hill and saw a house. Freaking finally, some civilization. That style of house was different than the ones I've seen in Ponyville, they more like the houses I saw in Equestria's japan when I went there with Tree Hugger and Fluttershy. I felt a pang in my heart just by thinking of them. It really wasn't fair, how could they do this to me. I tried to be the best of friend that I could but…it never seemed to be enough for anybody. I suddenly slipped in the mud, falling onto my butt. I held back a sob, I was soaked and now I was dirty too. I sat there, not feeling like moving anymore. I looked up at the grey clouds, not caring that the rain was falling in my eyes anymore. I felt my eyelids get really heavy, a strong wave of exhaustion hitting me, making me feel numb and weak. I blacked out once more.
-Fruits Basket-
'It started raining all of the sudden' Tohru observed as she glanced out the window as she dried tonight dinner dishes.
'Perhaps we should head to the secret base and lay out the tarps' Yuki said, his own towel in hand as he dried a glass.
'Right' Tohru agreed as she set her towel aside and drained the sink. The couple both took an umbrella and took the special tarps Yuki used to protect his garden from the rain. The lavender haired boy grabbed the girls hand with a small smile which had her beaming up at him. Their relationship was still fresh; they were taking it a step at a time. It did have a rocky start since right after Kyo revealed his true form to Tohru; he left and hadn't come back since. He knew how it affected Tohru, he knew the brunette blamed herself even if it wasn't her fault. He would sometimes see her watching the backyard with a sad look on her face, probably reliving the day in her memory.
'Yuki?' Her soft voice broke through his musings. He blinked his lavender eyes and met her blue ones.
'Yes Miss Honda?' He smiled at her concerned expression.
'Are you alright? ' She asked worriedly.
'Yes I'm sorry I space out there for a second' He excused, squeezing her hand reassuringly. There it was, her smile was back onto her face. They made small idle chatter as they made their way to the secret base.
'Eeeehhh!' Tohru suddenly cried, startling Yuki out of his thoughts once again.
'T-there is a body there!' She said in panic then ran towards said body, kneeling down by its side. Yuki ran over and indeed it was a body, of a very pale woman in weird clothes. Tohru was clearly fussing over the woman, her umbrella hastily thrown to the side.
'She has a fever Yuki, we got to do something!' Tohru tried to lift the person up but the woman seemed to be dead weight. How could they move her? He couldn't really touch her and Tohru wasn't strong enough to carry her on her own.
'Grab her shoulders and I'll grab her legs' Yuki instructed and Tohru scrambled to grab the woman under her arms and lifted her up as Yuki grabbed the woman's booted feet.
'hiss-o' They both lifted the woman and carefully brought her back to the house. They settled her down on the porch where she was shielded from the rain.
'I'll go get our umbrellas' Yuki said before jogging off to get their umbrellas, hoping they hadn't been blown away by the wind already. He grabbed both of them, closing Tohru's since there wasn't much used to them anyways, they were both soaked to the bone. He nearly tripped on something hard on the ground. He looked down and saw a beautiful, possibly hand crafted book with 'My most treasured memories' in sparkly letters. He picked it up, maybe it belonged to the woman they had just picked up, she would be upset if she didn't have it upon waking up. He tucked it under his arm before dashing off to the house, seeing that Tohru must of dragged the young woman inside. When Yuki slipped inside, Tohru was speaking to Shigure, who must have been disturbed from his work by Tohru's fussing. She was telling Shigure the whole story.
'very well then, we'll keep her here until she wakes up and we'll see what we will do from there 'Shigure said as he tucked his hands into the sleeves of his yukata.
'Oh Yuki your back, you should probably change before you catch a cold, you too Tohru, both of you go change and I'll keep an eye on our guest here' Shigure said ushering them out of the living room. Yuki gently grabbed his girlfriend's hand when she started to protest.
' He's right for once' He heard a plaintive 'hey' come from the living room' We should go change before catching a cold ourselves' Yuki said then gently touched her cold cheek, her cheeks dusted with a small pink hue that made him smile.
'R-right' she answered bashfully. They split ways once up the stairs, each going to their own respective room. He looked at the book his hand. He felt the urge to open it but at the same time, it was the woman's personal matters and he wouldn't dare breach her privacy, whoever she was. He set the book on his desk before changing into warm, dry clothes before heading back down the stairs, finding Tohru with a bundle of clothes her in her arms in the living room. Shigure was nowhere in sight ,he had probably wandered back to his office once Tohru came back.
' I'll prepare some tea' Yuki announced softly , trying to not make Tohru jump but in vain, she let out a squeak as she startled.
'o-oh I can go and make it!' She said going to step in the kitchen but Yuki blocked her.
'No, please take care of our guest and I'll make the tea' Yuki insisted and she nodded sheepishly before walking back to their guest. Yuki turned away to the kitchen. He poured the water in the kettle and set it onto the oven. He could hear Tohru move about in the other room, the distinct thud of wet clothes meeting his ears. He must of gotten lost in thoughts again since he didn't hear Tohru come up beside him to wet cloth for the woman's forehead, a deep frown on her face.
' is something wrong Miss Honda?' He asked worriedly and she looked up at him, deep rooted worry apparent in her eyes.
' She is less feverish than I thought but Yuki, she had a black mark on the center of her chest, I don't know what it is but I'm very worried' She confessed, tears nearly brimming her eyes. He set a hand onto her head and pressed her head to his shoulder, resting his chin on her head, it was the closest thing to a hug that they could manage.
'I'm pretty sure it's nothing, we'll see her condition once she wakes up, if that mark is hindering her health, we'll call Hatori tomorrow ok?' He said softly, hoping to appease her worries. That little worrywart always concerned for everyone even if that person was a complete stranger that came out of nowhere. He felt her nod against him and he pressed a soothing kiss to her crown. They snapped out of their tender moment when the kettle began whistling and Tohru busied herself by taking out the cups. She poured them both a cup before moving back to the living room, kneeling down beside the pale stranger, who was now dressed with one of Tohru's warm pyjamas and wrapped up in a warm blanket, only her head sticking out. Tohru set the warm cloth onto the woman's forehead, who suddenly shivered violently, her eyelids fluttering slightly, her face tensing.
' No please…Luna…come with me…' The woman cried plaintively, tears slipping from under her closed eyelids. Tohru gently reached to shake the woman's shoulder. The dual haired woman eyes snapped open, revealing emerald coloured eyes. Tohru eeped as the woman gripped her arm quite tightly. Her wide emerald eyes darted around the room, her breathing erratic. Her eyes settled on Tohru who tried to make her let go. She glanced down at her hand who held Tohru forearm and immediately let go as if she was burned, holding her hand to her chest as she shrunk back from them, her eyes suddenly weary.
'Who are you? What am I doing here? The woman asked in a small voice. Tohru offered her best smile, hoping to put guest a ease.
'I'm Tohru Honda and this is my boyfriend Yuki Sohma and we are currently in his home, we found you outside lying in the mud' Tohru explained and the woman eyes glanced up at him. He offered her a small smile which had her looking away quickly.
'I-I'm Harmony' She answered meekly, looking down at the blanket in her lap.
'Mind telling us why you were laying in the mud in the cold rain like that Miss Harmony' Yuki asked, kneeling down beside Tohru. The dual haired woman pursed her lips as she clutched the blanket tightly.
-Fruits Basket-
What could I possibly say?
'I got in a fight with my friends and they kicked me out' I lied, well, it was only a half truth. The lies stung, I hated lying but I couldn't tell them the truth without seeming like a complete psycho.
'I wandered out here in the woods and I was already feeling a bit sick then the rain started and I slipped in the mud and I guess I just passed out' I didn't dare look at them in the eye.
'That's awful! How can a friend to that?' Tohru said in horror.
'When they are not real friends' I said bitterly, holding back the sneer that threatened to show. My hand instinctively went to grasp the book Luna gave me. It wasn't there. My heart leapt in my chest in fear.
'W-where is it?' I panicked, over-turning the blankets and pillow, my breath becoming ragged, no, no I couldn't have lost the only memory I had left of Luna.
'Are you looking for this Miss Harmony' I heard Yuki soft spoken voice break through my panic. He was holding out the little book. I reverently took it from his hands and pressed it to my chest, holding back the sob that threatened to well up.
'This book means a lot to you doesn't it' Tohru said, her face contorted with pity and sadness. I could only nod, suddenly ashamed by my outburst.
'I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean to…' I began meekly but the brunette gave me a reassuring smile. How did I end up with people this kind? I didn't deserve their kindness. I-I wasn't safe for them. I felt the exhaustion hit me again. I felt like my magic was at its lowest. With the elements gone, would I be able to survive?
'Thank you for your hospitality but I should go' I insisted, attempting to stand. My legs wobbled badly and I fell back onto my butt.
'No, you really should stay! It's no problem really!' Tohru insisted, fussing over the blankets and wet cloth.
'Our guest is awake I see' A male voice sounded from the entrance of the living room. I looked up to see a tall black haired man wearing a yukata. He leaned against the door frame casually, his hands tucked into his sleeves. He offered a wink when my eyes met his, I quickly adverted my gaze blushing.
'Harmony, this is Shigure, Yuki's cousin' Tohru introduced, momentarily stopping her fussing.
'N-nice to meet you' I muttered shyly, looking at the book in my lap.
'Tohru, perhaps we could move our guest elsewhere, the floor tends to get a bit cold' Shigure suggested, making Tohru freak out again.
'oh my gosh, I didn't realized, how inconsiderate of me!I-I'll lend you my bed if you like!' That man just sent her into a tizzy again.
' No the floor is fine, I don't mind' I insisted but I knew the younger girl would have none of it.
'Why not lend her Kyo's room, I don't think he would mind for a day or two' everyone stopped, a chill suddenly coming over the room. I began to feel uneasy; Tohru was clenching the blanket in her hands, her eyes sad while Yuki was glaring off into the distance.
'I don't want to take anyone's room' I said meekly, feeling even worse.
'Kyo is absent for the moment' Shigure said softly with a frown. That Kyo person did seem to bring unease.
'I always could take his room, but just until I'm better and then I'll leave' I insisted, putting my foot down, I won't bother them more than necessary. Tohru nodded and forced a smile onto her face, it was fake and I could see it but I didn't comment on it or question that this Kyo was yet.
'Come I'll show you' Tohru said softly. I followed her unsteadily, clutching the book to my chest.
'You had to bring him up didn't you…' Yuki said after a long awkward silence, his words laced with venom.
' Even if she's going out with you Yuki, you know as well as me that she still cares a lot about him' Shigure said, his dark eyes looking at the door that would normally give view to the backyard.
' one less reason to bring him up' Yuki said before brushing past his cousin and into the hall, leaving the older male staring after him.
'there you go, are you comfortable enough, want more blankets ,a pillow?' Tohru asked as she tucked me in like a child. I couldn't help but allow a small smile to grace my lips.
' no I'll be fine really Tohru please, stop fussing over me' I insisted ,gently setting the book beside me on top of the covers. She gave a small giggle.
'Call me if you need anything okay? Goodnight' She said softly before stepping out into the hall and closed the door behind her. I shifted onto my side, another wave of exhaustion hitting me, making my eyes feel heavy. The scent of the bed was comforting, whoever slept in that bed smelled really good. I started to nod off before finally giving in to sleep, wondering what type of day was waiting for me tomorrow.