Kingdom of Animals
Tohru's New Home
Yep, it's me I'm back!!! ^_^ *watches
as all the reviewers shift further away for her* Hey! I'm not THAT scary
am I? -_-* Ok, so maybe I am... Chapter Two!!!! ^_^ and just for the record,
I still don't own Fruits Basket... however, I currently have the copyright
office under siege, and it's only a matter of time before they give in
to my demands... Ack! almost forgot, I kind of messed with the character's
ages a bit... *looks at her feet* AHHH!!!! PLEASE DON'T STONE ME!!!! So,
as of now here are the ages: Akito- 36, Kyo- 19, Yuki
- 16, Tohru- 15, Hatori- 25, Ayame- 21, Kisa-
14, Shigure- 23 That's all the ones I need for now, if I need more
characters I'll tell you the ages later. (Yeah, I know Akito seems REALLY
old, but he has to be that old, or the story won't work.... unless he had
kids at an EXTREMELY early age...
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Kingdom of Animals
Story by: Sohma Star (Star-chan)
Tohru gingerly opened her eyes, dim light flooded
her vision, and sharp pain hit then, faded quickly as she adjusted to her
surroundings. She found herself on a stiff straw mat, under a thin cotton
blanket. The last streams of light from the setting sun crept through a
tiny window casting a red-orange glow around the room. Hatori noticed she
was now conscious, and calmly walked over to the bed. After a quick examination
he allowed her to sit up,
"Now that you're awake, I'll explain the rules. There
are only two rules in the Sohma castle... one, you are to do everything
asked of you without hesitation, and two, you are to dress appropriately,
wearing the servant garb at all times. Any questions you have are to be
brought to my attention immediately." He gave her a cold look before beckoning
her to follow him, and disappearing out of the room.
Tohru stood, after a few shaky steps regained her
balance, and began trailing Hatori. They walked down the twisting stone
corridors, following the brightly burning torches that lined the walls
until finally they came to the servant's quarters. Hatori opened the warped
wooden door to a small poorly furnished room. The room had a dirty straw
mat covered with a tattered blanket in one corner, a worn-looking wooden
chest sat against the wall amongst dust, and debris, and a small broken
window that overlooked the dreary castle courtyard. "This will be your
room, all the clothing, and necessities should be inside. Now hurry, and
change so I can escort you to the kitchens."
Tohru quietly stepped into the filthy room, and Hatori
pulled the ancient wooden door shut behind her. A cold breeze from the
shattered window whipped through the room as she slowly crept over to the
chest, and lifted the top. Inside the chest there were three sets of clean,
neatly folded clothes, a hair brush, and a pair of knee-high leather boots.
Tohru carefully lifted out an outfit, it consisted of a fluffy low-cut
white blouse, and a short wine colored skirt. She studied it closely before
sighing, and putting it on. She would rather not wear something, so...
revealing, but for her mother... she'd make do. Tohru tugged on the boots,
and drug the brush through her hair a few times, then set it back inside
the chest, and closed it carefully. With some effort she managed to pull
the heavy door back open, and now stood before Hatori again. He quickly
looked her over, and nodded in approval.
He began leading her down the hallway once again,
this time the destination was the kitchens. They hadn't gotten far when
they were approached by a boy who appeared to be slightly younger than
Hatori. His long white hair, and entrancing yellow eyes managed to present
a sense of nobility, even though his clothes were ragged, and face was
covered with grime. Hatori however, seemed less than impressed... "Ayame,
get back to your chores!" he barked suddenly. Tohru jumped at the tone
of his voice, what had the white-haired boy done to make the usually calm
Hatori so angry... She was about to ask, but Hatori had started walking
again leaving her to catch up. She glanced one last time at the white-haired
boy, who smiled and winked at her, then jogged after Hatori.
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Yay! Two chapters done ^_^ I think I'm doing pretty
good... I still need feedback though... else that deadly ailment will come,
and take me away... *makes creepy ghosty noises, and shadow puppets*
Well, Ja! for now, hope to be back soon ^_~