Retrieve what has been lost( Fruit Basket Verse)

You don't know if you'll ever find healing

When I woke up, the sky was still dark but this time littered with beautiful stars, that made my heart squeeze painfully. I saw my armor and pouch on the small desk in the room. The clothes I wore under the armor were now clean and folded. My boots were perfectly clean and polished. I shook my head in disbelief. That girl was putting too much efforts into this… I felt tempted to leave but at the same time, I didn't want to make them worry. I can't imagine how they would react when they would come check up on me in the morning, only to find the bed empty. I would most likely leave a note but I didn't want to distress the brown haired teen any further. I've never seen such worrywart and I complained about Apple Jack's mother hen tendencies. I winced again, my hands grasping the desk tightly, the woods protesting under the sudden force. I had to…

'do me a favor…never look back, break the mirror once you get to the other side and most importantly, try and move on and be happy' Luna's words echoed in my head.

I needed air. I opened the window wide open and stuck my head out with a gasp. I slumped onto the windowsill. What was I do to?

'Yuki! Yuki! Call Hatori now!' I heard as I was shaken awaken. Whaa? Where was I again?

'what? What is happening?' I said , voice laced with sleep. What a way to wake up. I yawned as I peered my eyes open, seeing Tohru kneeling down near me.

'Hi' I offered with a faint smile which startled her. She held a hand to her chest and sighed in relief.

' oh your awake, I was worried when I found you on the floor this morning' She said, relief evident in her voice. The floor? Right, I had fallen asleep under the windowsill with the comforter and my starlight blanket that Luna gave me.

'I'm sorry , I didn't mean to worry you, I just needed air, I guess I left it open' She didn't answer but touched my forehead.

'I'm glad, your fever is gone' she said with evident relief.

'Hatori is on his way, oh morning Miss Harmony' Yuki greeted politely, seeming a bit dishevelled.

Tohru turned to the purple haired boy with a sheepish expression.

'It seems like she's perfectly fine, I must have exaggerated things' She rubbing the back of her head. Yuki sighed in relief and shook his head at her fondly. I smiled at their interaction ,his adoration for her was clear. It reminded me of how…no! Not him, I was already suffering enough, no need to bring him into this.

'I have breakfast downstairs, do you want some?' I was snapped out of my musings at the question but my stomach took care of the answer for me. I laughed nervously, rubbing the back of my head. The apple pie I had the previous day was long gone.

'Yes please' I answered meekly which had her beaming and she gently grabbed my hand to help me up.

-Fruits Baskets-

I would never have admitted it but, man I missed meat. I had been a full vegetarian ever since I got to Equestria but now I knew I could never go back to being one.

'I'm glad our guest is feeling better today, excuse me I don't believe I got your name' the man, Shigure said as he stepped into the dining room, wearing a sunny smile. I paused with my mouth full of rice; I probably looked like a hamster right now. I swallowed quickly and coughed.

'I'm Harmony, sir.' I greeted with a bow. He waved a hand at me.

' Please call me Shigure' He insisted 'so tell me Harmony ,what a beautiful lady su- ahhhh!' Yuki had poked Shigure in the neck with his chopsticks.

'Please excuse my cousin inappropriate behavior, he's generally harmless, if not a bit foolish' Yuki said with a sweet smile. I stared at him in surprise. Note to self, never mess with Yuki. The sound of someone clearing their throat cut through Shigure's whining. We all looked up to see a tall man with olive green hair which was hiding one of his eyes.

'oh Hari! You're here what allow us the pleasure' Shigure said cheerfully, bounding up to the man who only regarded him passively.

He looked to Yuki.' Yuki called me, talking about a patient' Hatori answered, his stoic eye focusing on me.

'oh my bad, I panicked and told Yuki to call you since I saw that Harmony was lying on the ground, I'm really sorry!' Tohru said out loud and the older man gave a sigh and a slight shake of his head. He probably knew how she was already.

'That's fine, might as well give her an exam after all, just in case' Hatori said, setting down his bag.

'we'll move to the living room if you don't mind' Hatori said, his gaze directed to me. I swallowed heavily before setting down my chopsticks and stood up, following the man into the next room. He closed the paper rice door behind him. His piercing gaze made me feel uncomfortable.

'When was your last physical exam Miss Harmony?' I jerked with a squeak as his voice broke the silence.

'It's been a while, I don't get sick very often' I answered, following his instruction as he pressed the stethoscope to my heart.

'Yuki told me that Tohru saw a black mark on your chest, may I see it?' He asked politely as he set the stethoscope aside. I gulped but nodded, slowly undoing the buttons of pyjamas and parted the lapels to reveal the mark. To be human again was weird, I had to cover everything up again, clothes felt restricting and itchy. I would have to get used to it again. He hummed thoughtfully, reaching over to prod as I held back a blush, adverting my eyes. I winced as he pressed down. I felt really sensible and now that I realized it, I almost felt as if it was burning, an uncomfortable tingling sensation surrounding the area.

'It's definitely curious, does it hurt?' He asked in a professional manner. I nodded and winced as he prodded again, his thumb going over where the stab wound had been.

I heard him hum and pull his hands back, rubbing his chin in a thoughtful manner. It wasn't normal and I knew it. Maybe Celestia had been right, it was only a matter of time before I became evil… I had to get out! My eyes darted to the door, I could try a quick escape.

'I-I got to go!' I cried and pushed past him , aiming for the door, yanking it open . I ran down the hall only to bump into Shigure who came out to see what the commotion was about. I tripped over my own two feet and ran right into him sending the both of us on the ground. There was an hushed silence. I got back up as soon as I got my bearings back, heading for the front door.

'wait! Where are you going?' Tohru called right behind him and I froze at the door. Why did I stop? The door was right there, I had to leave to spare them and me the suffering. I felt my lower lip trembled as the sobs quaked my chest. Why was I crying again? I was tired of crying…I sniffled loudly. I felt her presence come even closer.

'Don't! Don't touch me, I'm dangerous for you!' I yelled as I trembled.

'You only had a fever and it's gone, you won't make me sick… ' That girl just didn't give up, didn't she?

'You don't understand…' I said weakly, falling to my knees, my forehead pressed against the door.

'Then help us understand, let us take care of you, that's what friends are for right? They help each other feel better ' I heard her say softly, her hand gently running down my back. I felt heat burst into my chest but not the bad kind of heat but a warm, pleasant feeling and I felt like my strength came back, just a little bit.

'You don't even know me' I muttered softly.

'But if you let me know you then we could be friends' she said cheerily. I peered at her over my shoulder and saw her smiling. I burst into tears and she gathered me into her arms, hushing me and petting my hair.

-Fruits Basket-

The three male looked at the tender moment but a question hung in the air. How come Shigure didn't transform when she bumped AND fell on him. The woman was definitely special and Akito had to know about her.

Tohru looked up at them sadly, the woman having fallen asleep in her lap.

'She isn't sick is she Hatori?' She asked quietly, her wide blue eyes focused on him.

' no, she perfectly fine, aside from the fact that mark on her chest caused her distress and made her want to run away, we'll question her further when she'll feel up to it, but the most important fact is, Shigure didn't transform when she bumped and fell on him' Hatori said gravely and Tohru gasped.

'For real? You didn't transform?' She asked Shigure, seeming overjoyed by the news.

'I'm as surprised as you Tohru 'Shigure said , tucking his hands into his sleeves with a thoughtful expression.

'And let me guess…Akito is going to have to know about it' Yuki said bitterly as he looked to the side. Hatori sighed as he picked up his bag to head to the door.

'I'm afraid so Yuki, he can't be left in the dark about this.' The dragon said, glancing down at the sleeping woman in Tohru's lap.

'She may be our only chance to break the curse…..