Fruits Basket fanfic Part 1:11

What Goes Around, Comes Around

By: Becca (FrubaFruit)



It was a cold morning.  This was unusual for this time of year.  Tohru had noticed such, and put on a pink and yellow sweater.  It was early.  Tohru just couldnt sleep that night; she had been too worried about the test the next day.  Soon she had found herself sitting on the porch looking at the rising sun with a nice cup of tea.

"What a beautiful morning."  Tohru sighed to herself.  


The hot tea felt good on the back of her thought.  After a wile, she gently put her cup down on the table beside her.  Curling her knees to her chest, she looked over the yard.  She couldnt believe that two years ago today she had come to live in this house.  She smiled to herself, thinking about all the good times that she had had in this place.
*sneeze* Tohru shivered, it was colder than she expected.

"Hey, why don't you get out of the cold before you catch one"

Tohru jumped.  She hadnt heard Kyo come up beside her.

"Oh!  I'm sorry!" she apologized, "didn't see you there!"

  Whatever," Kyo yawned, "what are you do'n up for anyway?"

  Well you see," Tohru started wringing her hands "I just couldnt sleep, I mean with the big test tomorrow"

"What, it's not that big.  You didn't ha'f ta worry about it so much that you get no sleep over it."

  But Kyo!  Tohru started sacred, "You dont understand!  If I dont pass this, I might fail and be held back for a year!  And I can't do that!  I can't!  Not after I promised my mom..." worried Tohru, now with tears in her eyes.

"Oh, what more could kyo say?  It was a horrible truth.  If she failed the test, she would stay back.  She would not be with him.  That hit him hard.  She wouldnt be with him... it just kept echoing in his mind, she wouldnt be with him...

"Kyo?"

  Hm?  Kyo snapped out of his daydream.  

"Are you okay? she questioned.

"Yeah, I'm fine.  Sheesh, I'm gonna go train", said Kyo as he left towards the woods.

"'kay.  Tohru smiled with her big goofy grin, "I'll start breakfast"

Tohru picked up her cup and with a last glance at Kyo she headed into the house.  She started to hum to herself as she came into the kitchen.  Even though there were many things on her mind, she could always find herself smiling.  Like her mother always said 'never give up'.  She could always find comfort in her mothers word.  Not long after had she started to make breakfast that Shigure appeared.  Looking a bit ruffled and tired, he yawned to himself and sat down at the table to read the paper.  At first, he didn't notice Tohru; it was after all only 5:30.  What caught his attention was the delicious smell wafting from the kitchen.  He knew that only one person could ever make food smell and taste soooo good was Tohru.  After processing all this, he got up, set his paper down, and headed toward the kitchen.  And what else should he see but Tohru.  He remarked to himself how cute she was with her hair up and that little apron on.
He could never get tired of the food she cooked or her for that matter.  Then he noticed something else.  Even though her face was bright and happy, the way she was moving she seemed nervous about something.  However, he just couldnt see what it could be.  His curiously finally got the best of him and he had to ask...

Tohru, Shigure started, why are you up?

Tohru turned around, spatula in her hand, as she gave him a big smile she replied, Oh, its nothing, I just couldnt sleep, thats all.

Following this, she gave him an even bigger smile.  He smiled too.  It was contagious.  Though, Shigure couldnt help but to surveyed her with his dark eyes, doubting that that wasnt the whole story.  He knew that there was something wrong, he could always tell.  In the back of his mind he began to feel slightly worried, Tohru didnt usually let things bother her, but there defiantly seemed to be something wrong.  Even though her eyes were shining and her smile was joyous, he still had a sense that something was not right.  Shell come to you if she needs help, all you can do is to be there for her said a little voice in his head.  After that, he found himself giving her the benefit of the doubt and stopped asking questions.  However, as he turned to go back to the table he couldnt help but give one word of advice,

If you ever need any help, you can always come to me,

Tohru gave him a puzzled look, but Shigure just smiled and gave her a small pat on the head before leaving.  Tohru, even though totally mystified, went back to cooking breakfast.  It wasnt too long after that, that Yuki had appeared.  He always did over sleep.  

Morning, Said a half asleep Yuki.  

Even though his hair was quite messy and his school uniform was a little wrinkled, he still shown with a radiant beauty.  He always seemed to have a sort of glow that attracted all the girls, and even some of the boys.  Even if he was dirty, from working in the garden every one stilled called him Prince Yuki.  Need less to say that he never became too fond of his school nickname.  

Oh!  Good Morning Yuki!  Tohru said with her biggest smile, yet as she set out the serving dishes, breakfast will be ready shortly!  In addition, I made one of your favorites!  Stewed leeks!

  WHAT!?!

A yell came from outside that, you can say thoroughly scared Tohru and had effectively woken up Yuki.

WHY THE HECK, LEEKS!!!???!!!  Yelled an angry kyo, who was now in the house with his uniform on.

Kyo!  I-Im sorry!  Tohru said worriedly, but I could prepare some left over cod from last night if-if you want!

  Yeah, sure, whatever as long as it isnt something with those dang leeks in it Kyo mumbled aloud as he went to join Shigure, who was still looking at the paper.

Tch, what an unappreciative cat Yuki said aloud.  Though, he said as he turned to Tohru, I am very grateful.

  Oh, um, its no problem really!  She quickly said.  As his eyes met her sparkling blue eyes, she smiled at him with a big smile.  He couldnt help but smile too.

As he turned to leave, he just happened to notice that she was ringing her hand.  When he looked a little closer, it appeared as though she had done it for quite some time, for now her wrist was red.  

Miss. Honda, Yuki started as Tohru turned back towards him wondering if there was something he needed, Whats wrong?


Tohru was startled.  

Nothing, nothing at all.  Why do you ask?  She questioned with a blank look on her face.

Its just that you seemed to be nervous or upset about something

.. she only replied with another blank stair.

I couldnt help but to notice that when ever you become nervous about something you tend to ring your hands

Oh.  Said Tohru as she now looked at the floor.  I really didnt want to bother you too  Its just that the other day, I found out that if I fail the test today that I will be held back but really!  You shouldnt worry about it! she added quickly, as she saw the look upon Yukis face, I stayed up all night studying for this test, so there really isnt any reason to be worried, really!

After a moment of shock, Yuki regained his composure.

As long as you give it your best youll be fine, Yuki said as he tried to comfort the worried girl, It will all work out, you dont need to worry

Thanks She smiled in reply.

Yuki slowly turned away and left toward the table in the other room.  Even though his words had been sincere, in his mind he felt a great pressure of worry come over him.  Stop worrying shell pass for sure said one-half.  Though the other part had different things to say If she does fail this test, shell be held back.  No more being in the same classes any more and no more having lunch together.  He was afraid that, that one side had more truth to its words than the other, and that he really might have to go a year without her.  The thought startled him very deeply.  What is to come next, he wondered, what is to come next..



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Now clear every thing off your desks and so that no notes are visible.  Remember, no cheating off another persons test.  Not that it would matter because the people around you will have a slightly different test than you....

The teacher who was overlooking the test just seemed to drone on forever.  Tohru, unlike he fellow classmates, paid close attention.  Her eyes seemed to have the look of utmost determination in them and her face seemed very serious.  To everyone else it would seem that she was pumped for the test, though really inside, she was scared.  What if I fail, what if I fail  The same thing seemed to revolve around in her mind what if I fail, what if I fail

Tohru  Tohru, you dont have to worry so much, just do your best.youll be fine

Tohru relaxed a bit after hearing her mothers words.  It always seemed to help that no matter what, she could always count on her mother.

Begin!

Tohru snapped out of her daydream, and turned over the paper.


.....Time lap...



Times up.  Spoke the harsh toned teacher as the timer went off, Ill be coming around to collect the papers.  By the end of the day, I should have your tests graded.  You are free to go to study hall now.

Tohru quietly picked up her things and headed out into the crowded hallway.

Hey Tohru.

  Yes, hello Tohru.

Tohru turned around to see who had addressed her.  

Uo!  Hana!  Tohru smiled with glee as she recognized her best friends.

So Tohru, spoke Hana as she met Tohrus eyes, how did the test go?  I believe that I did fairly acceptable, however ,though I did find the last part particularly hard

Yeah, said Uo as she waved her hand carelessly, it was a doozie thats for sure.

  I thought it was a lot harder than the practice ones that they gave us before, but I did the best I could and thats what really matters!  Tohru said as she pounded her fist to her chest and then raised it high in the air.

Well good for you Tohru smiled Hana as Uo rubbed Tohru on the head.

So, Miss. Honda, how did it go?

Yuki strolled over, ignoring the faces of the girls he passed, and joined Miss Honda and her friends as they talked about their opinions on the test.

Yuki!  Hi!  Tohru smiled as he walked her way.

So how was it for you?

  Well it was a lot harder than I expected but, said Tohru now getting excited, I knew a lot more of the answers than I thought!

  Well Im glad, he said to Tohru as he gave her a warm sincere smile that she couldnt help but to return.

That Tohru Honda....

Unnoticed by Tohru and company, there was a particular group that was plotting there revenge in the corner of the hall.

Wait, just you wait and see what we have planned for you Tohru Honda

President Motoko!

Motoko whirled around.

Be quiet!  She hissed at none other than the Vice President, Minami, Theyll here us for sure if you dont be quiet!

  Right!  Whispered Minami in reply, so what are we gonna do to her?

  Ill tell you what well do, Motoko said with a sly grin, I finally found a way that we can get that witch away from our Yuki, without getting shocked by electa-girl.

  Really!?  How She yelled as loud as she possibly could without being over heard.

Well sabotage her test Motoko said with an even nastier grin than before, I heard that if she fails this test that shell have to stay back and you now what that means...

That means that she wont be in his class any more and Hanajima wont suspect a thing...

The two of them turned on their heels and walked back down the hallway, the thought of revenge still in their minds as they went to find Rika Aida...


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So, will you do it?  Questioned Motoko.

Of course, anything for the prince, Rika grimily smiled, but the question is, how?

  This is what were going to do, Motoko said to both Rika and Minami as she pulled out a piece of paper, First of all, well have to get back into the classroom.  There will be an opening of 5 minuets before study hall ends.

  And thats where I come in right?  Interrupted  Rika.

Right, Motoko paused and then said towards Minami, While were in the class room, you will be keeping watch to see if any teachers come.

  Right

After Rika gets me in, I will locate Hondas paper and start to erase answers and bubble in new ones, after that, I leave and Rika locks back the door.

No one asked any questions as they left the empty classroom.  It was now 6 minutes left until the end of study hall and Motoko had just seen the teacher leave.  The three of them crept quickly and quietly towards the classroom.  Rika noiselessly began to work on the locked doorknob with Motoko behind her pushing her on.  Finally, a click rang out and the door swung easily open.  Motoko looked at Minami to make sure that no one was coming.  Minami gave Motoko the thumbs up sign.  Motoko crept slowly into the classroom towards the teachers desk.  There they were.  The tests were in plain site and it only took her a minuet to find Tohrus paper.  Taking out her pencil, Motoko erased her answers and wrote down her own.  Satisfied with her work and with an urging whisper from Rika that time was running out she set the test back in its place and left the room.  Rika locked the door and they all walked back down the hallway, passing the returning teacher without incident.  

Good by Tohru Honda, Motoko said smugly to the others, Good job both of you.

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Im handing back the tests now, and I must say that the majority of you did very well, Though some of the others didnt fair so well


Tohru couldnt help but shake, she could feel her hart pound agents her ribs.  Her breath came to her in short gasps.  After what seemed like an eternity, the teacher finally set her paper face down on her desk.

You are all excused!  Have a wonderful weekend, The teacher said finally after she handed back all the tests.

Every one got up except for Tohru.  Her hands trembled as she turned over the paper.  There, printed neatly at the top of her test read:  

Tohru Honda: Grade, 68, F

She had failed.

Tohru sat petrified to her chair.  She had failed!  She had tried so hard and yet she had failed!  Shock made her body ridged.  She couldnt move, even when kyo and Yuki, along with Uo and Hana came up beside her.  She just sat there with tears welling up her big blue eye.  Her hands clenched as rebellious tears leaked free.

Hey...  Tohru?  Uo said as she saw the trickle of tears running down her face despite her efforts to try to stop them.  Uos curiosity got the best of her and she had to glance down to see what she was crying over.  Her eyes turned to shock as she read what was written on the top of her test.  Hana couldnt help but to see over Uos shoulder and when she did, her eyes widened with shock as well.  Hana put her hands on Tohrus shoulders as Tohru started to sob, now with tears freely running down her pail cheeks.

Dont worry Tohru, Hana said as she now gave Tohru a giant hug, Im sure its not as bad as you think.

Tohru still just sat there, her eyes downcast and her shoulders hitching gently with sobs of frustration and sadness.  How could have I have failed the test and disappointed mom?  The thought of disappointing her mother just built upon the sadness that had already consumed her.  

Come on Miss. Honda Yuki said gently as he held out his hand, Lets go back to the house

Tohru finally managed a small nod as she took his hand and stood up.

Maybe we should we should go with you... suggested Uo

N-no!  No!  I-Im Fine it was just a bit of a shock thats all!  Really!  Maybe if I talk to the teacher Monday, Shell give me an e-extra credit or something...  Tohru said as she wiped the tears from her blotchy face.  Hana just nodded and smiled a small smile; it hurt her so much to see Tohru in pain.
The two of them (Hana and Uo) watched there friend walk out of the classroom with tears still shining on her cheeks.  It took them a long time after they had left, to leave themselves.  However, as they started to leave the classroom Hana suddenly stopped and stiffened.

Something isnt right..., she muttered to herself.  She dispelled the thought with a shake of her head, as she turned and left with Uo.

I-Im really sorry about all that.  I-I really didnt mean to worry you or anything, i-its just that I was surprised thats all and....um, Tohru continuously apologized the whole trip home.  Neither of the boys could say anything.  They were as much surprised as Tohru.  They had grown so confident the she would surely pass the test that they never thought that she would have failed.  After an awkward walk, the three of them finally reached the house.  

Oh!  Im so glad that your back!  How was your da...?  Shigure suddenly stopped when he saw the boys sullen faces and Tohrus puffy eyes, Whats wrong?

The boys looked at Tohru from the corners of their eyes.  She suddenly snapped from her train of thought and smiled at Shigure with a big smile.

Nothing, its just been a hard day thats all.  Now if you please excuse me, I need t-to go put some things in my room

Tohru bowed and slid past the worried Shigure as she headed towards the stairs.  Soon after there was a noticeable click from her bedroom door, Shigure motioned the two young boys into the next room.  They all sat down around the table, neither of them looking at one another.  After awhile Shigure broke the silence with a heavy sigh.  

So, he said with a rather uncharacteristic serious tone, Why was Tohru so upset?

Nobody said anything for a long time.  Shigure was about to ask again when Kyo intervened.

She failed the test Kyo finally muttered Kyo as he stared at the table.

And what does that mean exactly?

  It means, Yuki said grimly, that Miss. Honda will be staying back a year in school.

  No, Im sorry I must have herd you wrong, said Shigure doubtfully as he shook his head, I thought you said...

CANT YOU GET IT THROUGH YOUR THICK HEAD, Kyo angrily yelled at his Cousin, SHES STAYING BACK!

  Now now there is no reason to yell.  Im sure there must have been some kind of mistake.  Shigure said as he waved his hand in the air, She couldnt have possibly failed; you studied with her did you not, Yuki?

  Yes, that is true.  Yuki replied.  And he thought to himself, the questions I gave her were almost exactly like the ones on the test.  Then a thought hit him.  If she didnt fail the test then how do you explain the grade?

The whole time that Yuki was thinking, he never once noticed that the eyes of his counterparts were upon him.  

If she didnt fail the test, and she still got a bad grade then someone must have done this on purpose.  We know that this meant too much to Tohru, so someone must have done something to her test

This last statement filled everyones heads with new questions.  Why?  Who?
Unfortunately, a loud band upstairs interrupted their thoughts.  They all looked at one another.  Shigure and the others finally got up after a moment of silence.  They walked quickly up the stairs and towards Tohrus room.

Tohru?  Shigure said as he knocked on her door, Are you okay?

When no reply came, he slightly opened the door a crack.  A horrible sight met his eyes.  He flung the door wide open as he ran to Tohru who had collapsed onto the floor.  Kyo and Yuki followed soon after.  Shigure carefully picked Tohru up, so not to transform, and set her on her bed.  His eyes filled with worry as he checked her breathing.  Shigure sighed with relief as he felt her gentile breath agents his hand.  He surveyed her with his eyes looking for some explanation about why she had fallen.  His hand soon came to rest upon her forehead and quickly held it away.  Her skin was so hot that he could feel it inches away.  Behind him, Yuki and Kyo were waiting to hear what had happened.  Shigure, suddenly remembering that they were there, straitened up, and turned towards the boys.

She collapsed from a high fever.  I think that all this stress has taken a toll on her.  Shigure regretfully informed the two of them, It would help if you would look after her for a while, just incase she gets worse.  While you do that Ill call Hatori

Shigure quickly walked down stairs.  Yuki and Kyo just stood there as they gazed at the fever stricken Tohru.  Guilt ran through both of their minds.  They blamed themselves, even though they knew that they couldnt have done anything to prevent this.  Kyo looked at Yuki and Yuki stared back.  A silent agreement was made between them, and Yuki went down to get a cold cloth for her.  Kyo just pulled up a chair and sat down beside her.  Yuki soon came back and laid the towel across her forehead.  The two said nothing for hours as the just sat and waited.  Finally, they herd a soft crunch of a car entering the driveway.  Below them, they herd the door open and close.  After a moment, three figures appeared at the door.  Shigure, Hatori, and much to Kyos displeasure, Kagura.  

Wha-what the heck!?  Kyo yelled as he was wrangled into a backbreaking hug, Why are you here!?

  Im here to help Tohru and to see you silly!  Kagura said with enthusiasm as she hugged tighter until you could hear his neck pop.

Kyo couldnt reply, he couldnt even breathe because Kagura was choking him so hard.  Hatori shot a disapproving glance at the two, and then directed his attention towards Yuki.

So, he said in his usual unemotional tone, How long has she been asleep?

  For about three hours. came his reply.

Hmm...  Hatori said as he looked over at Tohru.  

Shigure could tell that his friend was troubled by all this, even though his voice showed no hint of emotion.  You could tell right away when you looked into his dark eyes.  Tohru was precious too all toughs who really got to know her.  Because Hatori had suffered so much previously in his life, he never wanted to care too much, particularly about others.  It was already almost too much for him to remember his fiancé who forgot her memories by his own hand.  He couldnt stand that to happen to anyone else.  Tohru has been very kind and generous to him without even wanting anything in return, he couldnt loose her too.

Hatori realizing that he was needed filled the unoccupied seat next to Tohrus bed.  He took the usual tests, blood pressure, temperature, and other essential things.  Finally, after all this was completed he took out his bag and searched with for the right medicine vaccination.  He quickly swabbed her arm and injected the contents of the needle.

There, Hatori said as he put the needle back into its container, that should do it, but I would like to spend the night just incase anything happens

Yes, yes, of course, of course.  Shigure said as he waved his hand in the air, I knew you would suggest just that and I already made you a bed down stairs.

Shigure and Hatori walked slowly down stairs, ignoring the desperate attempts to get help from Kyo.
Kyo finally managed to get out of Kaguras grasp and scrambled to the other side of the room.  He took great gasps and finally was able to make the spots in his eyes to go away.

ARE YOU CRAZY!? he yelled in a whisper, YOU COULD HAVE KILLED ME!

Infuriated, Kyo stomped out of the room and up to the roof where he spent most of his time.  His bright orange hair sticking out at all angles.  Not to mentioned the brutally wrinkled outfit that he had on just made him look even madder than what he really was.  

By my love waved Kagura as she set up her mat at the end of Tohrus bed.  She had, of course volunteered to come along when she herd about Tohru.  Since they were good friends, she felt obligated to come.  Tohru may be two years younger than she is, but she has great wisdom beyond her years.  Tohru can solve almost any ones problems, and Kagura knows that she can save the most cursed of people.  Kagura felt as though she could trust her even when shes betrayed by every one else.  With books piled at her feet and her photo album in her hands she settled into her bed ready to weather out the night.

Meanwhile, Yuki went to his room and sat on the edge of his bed.  His hands rested upon his knees and his eyes were focused on the floor.  His mind began to race.  Thoughts consumed him and his head started to hurt.  So many factors, so many possibilities.  He closed his eyes and lay flat on the bed, intending to focuses on the situation.  Without himself knowing, he reluctantly fell asleep.

Mmmm...  Tohru mumbled as she tossed a bit.  Her arm hung over the bed.



Kagura looked up from her magazine.  It was still early.  3:40 to be exact she noted to herself, as she looked at the clock.  She got on her feet and set the magazine down on her mat.  She quickly stepped over to Tohrus bed.  Tohrus eye fluttered open and widened when she saw Kagura.



Kagura?  Tohru said surprised as she sat up, what... why...



Kagura just put a finger to her lips and held her other hand to Tohrus forehead.