Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Imprisonment ❯ Chapter 2

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It wasn't long before she noticed him, since he wasn't really trying to be. So, far he wasn't sure what to feel when he looked at her. Of course he felt the obligation of taking care of her that had been forced upon him by the dragon. But what was confusing was the guilt he felt. She could no longer remember the time they shared before in that dark cage, so he shouldn't have to feel it. But it was there. Nodding he stepped into the room and walked over to sit beside her. Blinking his he tilted his head to the side as he watched her curiously a moment. "It's amazing..." He was referring to Hatori's powers. It really was a wonder how she had reverted nearly back to how she was before. Having absolutely no fear or apprehension around him. Smiling a bit he looked off. "Are you feeling well today?"

Anime/Manga: Fruits Basket Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Drama / Horror / Suspense | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 01.03.2007 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.1K | Visits: 298 | Status: Work In Progress

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'Its so dark.... is this what its like to die.... I don't even feel anything anymore.... Kyou-kun.... will you forgive me for not saving you from your prison....' Then she felt something cool run across her forehead her eyes slowly opening halfway looking to the person who was cleaning the blood off. "... Hatori-san...?" She spoke weakly he continued to clean her wounds. Her head slowly turned she was no longer in the cage she was in a small room the door open letting a warm breeze blow in the chimes, the sound caused her to smile faintly she missed that kind of tune.

For a short time as he lay there looking at the wall his mind stopped. No matter what the best would be done to cover something like this up and protect him. The family couldn't afford to have such attention drawn. He'd even fallen asleep for a short period of time until a dream frightened him. Jerking awake he sat up and looked around. He couldn't remember much of the dream other than it involved Kyou hurting him. "Oh... That's right…" He wasn't sure how fast news like this would travel through whispers until it reached the monsters ears, but when it did... He shuddered to think about it. Getting up he shut both doors of his room locking them. He wouldn't be able to wash himself this way but it would keep anyone who would get mad at him out.

Hatori petted her cheek softly only to receive a flinch from the frail girl her eyes closing tightly. It was evident that she was suffering still even though she was out of the cage. No one had known why she had left or she had gone, but now everything was evident why Kyou had never been called to the house after graduation why she had vanished during the graduation dance. ".... Honda-san... Why did you do this why did you let him do this to you...." His voice was gently he didn't want to cause her to be frightened of him now like he was sure Tohru was of Akito.

She didn't answer him for the longest time as he pulled her up to place bandages on her wounds that would be scars later. ".... We must obey God...." Was all she spoke to him her eyes seemed glassy like everything she was had changed over the past month. She was smaller from not eating well her most of her wounds were infected from not be treated in nearly a month.

Even if he couldn't get to the bathhouse to wash, he wanted to at least change his clothing. Removing the thin white yukata he dug in a large closet until he found a pair of black pants and a white dress shirt. The buttons were hard to work with his trembling fingers and he cursed himself silently. "Damn it.. Why can't I calm down..." Stopping her heard a knock at the door but ignored it. Finishing up his shirt he went to remove the bloody sheets from his bed. The knocks came and went. Different voices he recalled. Maids asking if he was all right. Kureno pleading to be let in. Hatori hadn't come to scold him yet... Sitting down to lean against the hallway door he pondered whether he should go see her. If she hadn't been taken to the hospital instead, that is. If they would let him near her again.

He had finished dressing her wounds now and left her to rest after covering her with a thin blanket her eyes never met his. ".... If its God's will that I die I will die Hatori-san...." She wasn't the same not anymore Hatori only looked at her threw saddened eyes as he left her to rest.

He made his way down the hallway toward Akito's room only to stop seeing Kureno outside. "He lock himself up and away from us again?"

Blinking and keeping still he heard Hatori's voice through the door. From what he said he knew that Kureno was still out there as well. Knowing both of them were in one place would make it easier for him to get around. Going out the door to the veranda, he peers into the windows of the other rooms until he finds the one with Tohru. Luckily the door was open so he didn't make any noise as he went inside, and then found a corner to sit in.

Her eyes were closed as she slept she had a few bandages on her face and stitches running across the side running up to her forehead her left arm was above the sheet wrapped several times and looked to be in a splint. She was struggling for air now as she slept she was having trouble now her body was to frail and weak now. She couldn't even be moved now. Crawling over he wondered how long it would be before it was discovered that he wasn't even in his room. Or even how long it would be before that monster trespassed to come find her. Looking down at her sleeping, it had been a while since he'd seen her in anything other than the darkness he kept her in. Her breath was swallow and it looked like she could die at any moment. Poking at the arm in the splint he checked if she was still conscious.

She flinched as she let out a small cry her eyes slowly opened as she tried to focus on the figure above her. Tears slowly filled her dull eyes. "... So God has chosen death for me...." She smiled faintly. ".... I guess you won.... You'll kill him... just like me.... won't you...?" She was already given up hope now of living for Kyou. ".... I'm sorry I couldn't free them... from the curse.... I really tried to..."

Blinking at her words he looked down at her curiously. "I'm not going to kill you... I may have done everything else out of hate, but I'm no murderer." Moving to the edge of her bed he sighs and lays on his side in the corner. There was nowhere else in the small room he could get comfortable. "It would be better if you lived right now, so I don't go to jail..." He curls up and closes his eyes. "Besides... I'm afraid of finding out they'd miss you more."

She moved her legs slowly as she struggled to move pushing herself up. ".... I didn't tell him anything... about my punishment.... I'm ready to go back to the cage Akito-sama....." The sheet slide from her body revealing scars that had semi healed the rest over her chest had been bandaged several times.

He didn't bother to move or look at her as he spoke. "You can't go back in there. Hatori isn't a stupid man. He probably knows by now what happened... Just be grateful that I got him to you." Opening his eyes he traced his fingers along the wrinkles of the blanket beneath him.

She lowered her head as she spoke sadly. ".... I'll ask him to obey God he can't disobey your word can he....?" She lay down slowly on the bed easing back into a comfortable position. "... I'll continue my punishment Akito-sama I when I get well again and I'm able to take the pain..." She slowly moved her right hand that only had a few bandages placing it slowly on his hand. ".... How's your wound.... the one I inflicted on you...?"

He sighed softly listening to her. It was apparent that he'd broken down any will she had of her own. Normally he would have felt triumph but it was different this time. He felt empty. Then when she placed her hand on his own he closed his eyes for a moment. Then pulled away slowly. "Idiot... Don't you get it? You don't have to stay there. By bringing Hatori into this your free." It was true. No matter how much power he held, Hatori wouldn't allow him to do anything like this again.

".... Akito-sama I caused this family to much grief haven't I?" She opened her eyes slowly as she looked to him weakly. ".... I want to keep my memories of everyone will you allow me to Akito-sama....?" She knew that if he allowed her memories of the past month would stay with her forever until she died.

He laughed to himself softly. "There's no way that can happen." Looking over at her, he could understand. Nobody would willingly ask to loose his or her memories. It was a scary thought. But there was really no other way. Standing up slowly he stretched and looked out the door. "They'd have figured out by now... I'm leaving."

She looked to him sadly reaching for his hand. "Please don't leave me now Akito-sama.... I promise to stay quiet...." She had been broken and was suffering for it now she didn't seem like she could stay near anyone, but him.

Walking away from her he stepped into the doorway. After closing it slowly he walked back, and sat in his knees beside her bed. Uncertainly taking her hand in his own he looked at her seriously. "You know though... You won't remember by this time tomorrow. There are many reasons you won't be allowed to."

Her eyes slowly closed tears rolling down. ".... Akito-sama.... If you erase my memories where will I go...? I have no home and no family..." She opened her eyes halfway as she looked to him sadly.

He wasn't sure why looking at her pathetic form, the way it was make him feel something for her. "I don't know.... It's not like it's my decision alone now." Wipes at her face with his sleeve, not wanting to get any salt into her wounds. "Do you think Hatori will want to let you remember what I did to you? I don't think so..."