Empty Baskets

Chapter 1: The Invitation

Disclaimer: I do not own the characters of Fruits Basket...but oh how I wish I did! I truly love Kyo and Shigure...drools

Authors Note: Konnichi wa! I just wanted to thank everyone who reads this fic beforehand. I also wanted to warn everyone that the characters might be a bit out of character for this is my first Fruits Basket story..

Hope you enjoy!

"Hey! Watch where you're going!" Kyo exclaimed as he turned his head sharply

"Oh, Kyo. I'm really sorry! I didn't mean to bump into you..I was just in a hurry to get to work!" Tohru bowed her head, her brown hair falling over her shoulders and covering her face. "I'm sorry!"

Kyo sighed and shoved his hands into his pockets. "It's...okay..Just watch it"

Tohru nodded once more and straightened up, holding her school bag infront of her. "I'm sorry!"

"I said its okay!" he exclaimed, forcing Tohru to squeak in suprise and back up a bit. Kyo sighed, "How about I..you know uh..."

"What?" Tohru asked curiously.

"Oh! Never mind!" he exclaimed and stomped off.

Tohru watched him, tilting her head to the side, slightly puzzled. Why was Kyo always so angry and tense?

"I'm sorry Miss Honda. Kyo has been very moody lately" Yuki spoke from behind the brunette girl.

"Oh, I hope he feels better soon" Tohru turned to look at Yuki, a slight blush crossing over her face. She had forgotten all about the fact that she was in a rush to get to work. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

"Actually Miss Honda, there might be something you can do. You see, Kyo's birthday is coming up"

A bright smile came onto Tohru's face. "I'll get him something nice at the store on my way to...oh if I don't leave soon, I'll be late for work" She whined, lowering her head.

"Do you mind if I accompany you there?" Yuki asked.

Tohru looked up, shaking her head, "No, not at all" she smiled a bit and began walking a blush still across her face. She glanced to the side. If the Yuki fan club spotted her now...

She giggled a bit.

Yuki watched Tohru blush, then smiled a bit. It was nice to hear her laugh. He remembered the days when she lived in the Sohma house with them, taking care of them as though they were delicate children. The day she left them had broken the hearts of all the Sohma's. They had each formed a special bond with Tohru, and now that she was gone, an empty void remained.

Kyo became colder, Shigure had become a bit more reserved, Hatsuharu was rarely ever home, Kisa went back to her depressive state, Hiro became more bossier than ever and Yuki had once again become cold towards his brother.

They didn't blame Tohru for ruining their lives though. She didn't realize the harm that she was causing them.

If anything, they blamed Akito and Hatori.

Life with Tohru had been perfect.

And they ruined it by erasing her mind.

'It's for your own good. No one will ever love you because your a freak. For your own good I must rid you of this girl who pretends to care'Akito had told them. And without hesitation, he had doneaway with Tohru. Akito had the power to control their lives.

And Tohru gave Yuki the strength to fight back. "Miss Honda,I know it is alot to ask, since we have already arrived, but do you think, you can miss work for one day, and come visit Kyo?"

Tohru thought about it for a moment, she really needed the money. "Yuki I..."

Kyo wrapped his arms around his stomach as he gasped for breath. "D-Damn Bastard".

Shigure knelt down at his side, resting a hand on Kyo's shoulder. "That's enough Akito" he spoke in a warning tone.

Akito turned, smirking gently as he pulled the sleeve of his robe back onto his slender shoulder.

"Do not challenge my authority. I do not want this ugly girl knowing of the family curse. Go against my word again and I will have more than just her mind erased"

"You leave Tohru alone!" Kyo exclaimed, getting back onto his feet.

Akito did not respond. He simply turned around, opening the sliding door.

"Oh excuse me!" Tohru exclaimed stepping out of the way and bowing her head.

Akito's eyes flashed angrily as he stared down at the brunette before him. "Tohru Honda.." he announced slowly.

Tohru lifted her head. "I'm sorry..have we met?"

"Unfortunatly for you, yes" Akito replied with an evil grin.

And before Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo could react, the damage was already done.

A/N: Continue?