Fruits Basket Fan Fiction ❯ Startling Surprises ❯ Unexpected Visitor ( Chapter 2 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]

Disclaimer: I still hold no claim over Yuki or any of the Fruits Basket characters. I do own Tohru's cousin Kei Minino.

Title: Startling Surprises

Chapter 2: Unexpected Guest

By Tainted InuShemeeko

Yuki gently lifted Tohru's head as he placed an ice pack under it. Her fever seemed to be getting worse, which only increased Yuki's concern. His shimmering violet eyes continued to gaze down at Tohru's sleeping form; her cheeks were still flushed with a fever.

A few seconds later, Kyo walked into Tohru's bedroom. His maroon eyes gazed down at Tohru and then back up at Yuki.

“So…has there been any change in her fever?”

Yuki refused to look at Kyo as he spoke.

“Not much I'm afraid. Where did Shigure run off to?”

Kyo's gaze once more fell on the sleeping form of Tohru.

“Shigure said something about going to see Hatori. What the hell for, I don't know. It's not like that creep will come and see her, his practice is only for members of our family remember? That jerk always makes sure to remind us every chance he gets.”

Yuki closed his eyes for a moment before once again looking over at Tohru.

“Yes, that is true. However, I can't help but wonder if Shigure might have some luck with Hatori this time. It would be impossible for us to take her to the hospital and with her fever rising like it is, I'm starting to worry.”

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Shigure slowly made his way to Hatori's house. Once he made it to the door, he called out to Hatori.

“Ha'ri, mind if I speak with you for a moment? I know you must be busy at the moment, however, this is kind of important or I would have come at a later time.”

Shigure smiled as Hatori slid the door open. Hatori, on the other hand, didn't look happy at all to see him.

“What could possibly be so important that you had to come and bother me?”

Shigure continued to smile a while longer as he spoke.

“Well, you see, I was hoping to have a word with you about Tohru.”

Hatori looked at Shigure a moment longer right before he slid the door shut on his face.

“Um…no Hatori I didn't mean it like that. In truth, I'm hurt. How could you ever think that I would do something to a sweet person like Tohru?”

Shigure sighed as he continued to speak to Hatori through the closed door.

“Come on Ha'ri, open the door please. It's about Tohru; she's a very sick young girl. You see she has a very high fever and Yuki, Kyo and I have tried everything to lower it with no luck.”

Shigure sighed and then turned to leave.

“Fine, Fine, it seems that I have come at a bad time. I suppose our poor sweet lovely flower that is Tohru will have to hang in there a little longer. I do hope that she can make it through the night. Oh, the life will be snuffed out of our very lives if she was to perish tonight, but I suppose it can't be helped.”

A few seconds later the rice paper door slid open to reveal Hatori staring at Shigure.

“All you had to do was say that she was sick in the beginning and then I would have never thought that you might be suggesting something else.”

Shigure turned and then pouted up at Hatori.

“Oh Ha'ri, you wound me to say such a cruel thing as that! You really should know me better than that.”

Hatori reached for his bag and then turned to Shigure before going out the door.

“I do know you better. Now are you coming or do you want me to leave you here?”

Shigure looked up at Hatori and smiled.

“Coming Ha'ri, I'm coming.”

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Yuki gently placed a hand to Tohru's forehead once again. Her fever still didn't seem to be going down any, and he was running out of things to try and help her. What was worrying him the most was that her breathing was becoming labored.

“Yu…ki?”

He was startled when Tohru's hoarse voice spoke his name, causing him to quickly look over at her.

“Yes, Miss Honda? I'm here.”

Tohru weakly smiled over at him, as she slowly formed words with her lips.

“I'm sorry for being so much trouble for you, Kyo and Shigure, but don't worry, I'm sure I'll be out of bed in no time. I just need to rest a little longer, that's all.”

Yuki smiled lightly over at her.

“It's no trouble at all, Miss Honda. You should rest now.”

Tohru smiled as her eyes slowly drifted closed once more.

“Hmm, yes, I'll just rest a…little…longer.”

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An hour later, Hatori stood up away from Tohru's body. He was completely baffled at what could possibly be wrong with the young woman.

`This doesn't make any sense. She seems healthy enough, all except for the strange fever she has developed.'

Hatori turned and slowly slid the door open.

“I've given her something that should help with her fever. All you can do is keep her comfortable and call me if there is any change in her condition. I will be back later to check on her, I trust that the three of you can handle things for a few hours.”

Shigure smiled and nodded.

“Yes of course, Hatori, and thank you again for coming out on such short notice.”

Hatori looked away before looking back at Shigure.

“It really wasn't any trouble at all. Besides, I figured it would be better if I came now. If Momiji or Kisa were to find out she was ill, you truly wouldn't have any peace and quiet, and right now that is something Tohru needs.”

Shigure waved a hand at Hatori as he headed toward the door.

“Yes, yes I understand. You hear that Yuki, Kyo? So remember you two, try to be on your best behavior.”

Both boys glanced down at the floor, away from one another. Kyo's fist shook as he tried to get a hold on his anger.

`Damn that Shigure, why the hell won't he give us a break?'

Yuki sighed as he thought,

`Why can't he just shut up for once?'

Yuki and Kyo's heads shot up as Shigure narrowed his eyes toward the front door.

“Well, that's strange.”

Hatori happened to glance over his shoulder at Shigure.

“What is it, Shigure?”

“Well, it's rather late, but it appears that we have an unexpected guest.”

Shigure walked over to the front door and slid it open and there, standing in the doorway, was a beautiful young woman. Her orange bangs and tan hair went beautifully with her dark chocolate eyes. Shigure stood in the doorway with a look of complete surprise on his face.

However, when Yuki and Kyo looked over at Hatori, they saw the same utter amazement on his face as well. The woman giggled lightly as she looked at the two men. When the woman spoke, Yuki and Kyo became surprised as well.

“The two of you look as though you've seen a ghost.”

The woman giggled again as she looked at the two grown men who were now starting to go pale.

“If the two of you get any more paler, you two will be ghosts.”

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Kyo blinked his eyes as he continued to look at her.

`There's something about her smile that reminds me about Tohru and her own goofy grin, but why? Why do I feel that way?'

Yuki as well was having his own thoughts about their new visitor.

`That laugh of hers and the way that her happiness seems to bubble up from inside her and her smile. So much of her is similar to that of Miss Honda, but why?'

By now it seemed that Shigure and Hatori had come back to their sense.

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“Kei, it's been a long time hasn't it?”

Kei just smiled back and Shigure and then Hatori.

“Six years is a pretty long time, but it would seem the years have been pretty good to the two of you.”

Hatori broke the silence first, which was much to Shigure's surprise.

“Yes, it indeed has been a long time. The years have been kind to you as well, Kei. Don't you think so, Shigure?”

Hatori's words seemed to bring Shigure out of his mindless state.

“Ah yes, your beauty is even more so then I remember. Your skin as soft as that of a rose petal, your sweet voice like a song to my ears, oh how I've missed you.”

Shigure then threw himself into Kei's arms as they hugged. Both Yuki and Kyo stood staring with their mouths open as they watched the two. Hatori placed a hand to his head.

“Don't you ever use that brain inside your head? I swear, sometimes you're as bad as Ayame.”

At the sound of Ayame's name Kei looked around at Hatori.

“Is he here?”

Shigure just continued to smile as he answered her.

“No, he's not at the moment. So you never told us why you're here.”

Kei's voice became serious as she looked at Shigure.

“I came to see Tohru; I heard she had a fever. Her room is…oh never mind I think I can find it on my own.”

Shigure stood and watched as she walked up the stairs, a stupid love struck grin on his face. However, Kyo's screeching voice crashed through his blissful moment.

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“WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT? How did she…how did you…”

Yuki sighed as he decided to speak for Kyo.

“What I think he was trying to say is. How is it possible for you to hug her, without transforming yourself?”

Shigure rubbed the back of his head as he started to speak.

“Well you see it's like this.”

(A/N: I know, I know I'm evil it wouldn't be the first time some one has said that to me. Anyway, here's what's up next.

Chapter 3: Cure for an Illness

“Miss Honda, how is it that you know Miss Minino?”

“Well you see she's kind of my second cousin.”

“Your cousin?”

“Mmmhmm, that's right.”

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“Tohru dear, I'm sorry I wasn't there when you needed me, but I'm here now.”

“Oh no Kei, it's alright really. So how was it that you know Shigure and Hatori again? Oh wow, really you went to school with them? That's amazing.”

Well until next time.

Ja ne!

Tainted InuShemeeko)