Just Luna

Memories

Authoress' Note: So this is from Yuki's POV. I'm posing it as a journal/diary entry, because to me, Yuki would be one to write out his thoughts and reflections. However, it can be interpreted as something Yuki is thinking. So the premise (no spoilers!) Yuki is writing and/thinking this just before Tohru comes into the Sohma's lives.

Note: Technically, what I said just now doesn't correspond with the fact that these one-shots are chronological events of Luna's life, but this is an event in Luna's life (wow, I just contradicted myself big time...), so just keep that in mind!

Anyways, enjoy! - The Wolf Cat Lover

Yay! Now I can use disclaimers! So: I do not own Fruits Basket, Yuki, or Akito. However I am happy to say that I own Luna! :D

*** Flashback ***

            “Im strange, aren’t i?” My voice faltered, “Akito?”

            “A boy who turns into a rat?” The voice mused, “yes, you’re very strange.” His tone sent shudders down my back, confirming my worst fears.

            “Never to be loved or cared for by anyone,” the voice continued, “but don’t worry, my rat-” Dark eyes met amythest. “I love you.” Tears threatened to spill.

            “We share a special bond, you and I - don’t we?” I broke down, my shoulders hunched and shaking.

            “Yes, Yuki, this bond we have shall connect us forever, don’t you worry...”

*** Flashback End ***

The memory keeps bubbling up, I can't help thinking this might be a sign... Although I'm not one for superstitions, however living in a family cursed by the Chinese zodiac, one cannot ignore anything such as this, so I'm remembering when I first met her, I'm remembering a day, when I was about seven , taking a walk on the Sohma estate. I came upon a residence I had never seen before. And I found myself curious, so I decided to have a look around. As soon as I slipped in the side gates, I felt as though I had been transported to a different time, a different place - calming really. The property was large, and it took some time to get around to the back, to where I was drawn, inexplicably. Finally  I reached the back and I was truly in a different world. There was a huge pond taking up the expanse of the space, interrupted by outcrops of rocks and creating the illusion of miniature islands to me. All along the border of the pond, except the south side, stood exotic trees and plants. Along the south side was the house, a long porch running the length of the yard. And then, there was an island in the middle of the water, accessible by the outcrops of rocks, upon which stood a little house of sorts and from which a most beautiful sound was coming. I stood, in awe, taking in the beauty and magic of the place, for it truly was magical. The sunlight played off the water's surface in the most perfect way, the breeze rustling through the trees, inducing exotic scents - I was mesmerized. I slowly backed away, not wanting to interrupt anything I could be interrupting, really. Though I had no such luck, the singing stopped and I was noticed. The girl turned, fixing her bright green eyes upon me. She smiled and beckoned me to her. What could she want with me?

*** Flashback ***

"What's your name?" The girl looked me over, inquisitively.

"Yu.. Yuki." I had managed to stutter. She smiled.

"Why don't you stay with me for a while, Yuki?" My eyes widened, what did she want with someone like me? I wanted to stay, but if she didn't know  - I should probably tell her, I thought.

"Why?" I asked quietly, my eyes downcast.

"Because I'd like you to!" She beamed, "you're Ayame's little brother, right? The rat?" I stared at her shocked, how did she know? The tears started the flow.

"How?" I cried. This time it was her turn to be shocked, but surprised me too - she quickly pulled me into a comforting embrace. I couldn't. I waited for the puff of smoke and for the world to get ten times larger... but it never happened. I pulled away in confusion. How? She sat there before me- a puzzle, really. Something to figure out, but all in good time, I had decided.

"I'm... strange." I wanted to tell her, perhaps to warn her somehow. But she wasn't fazed.

"Yeah, I'm strange too... Maybe we could be strange together!" She grinned. Finally, I gave a small smile in return, that was what I wanted most of all.

*** Flashback end ***

Authoress' Note: I ended that a bit abruptly, but I liked the way it turned out! Also, I ended with a flashback because of the bit of dialogue. I mean, who writes dialogue in a journal? (No offense to any who do - sorry, that was tactless!) So, as you can see, this is kind of a foreshadow to Tohru coming into Yuki's life and changing it, the way Luna had, since he is remembering it before Tohru came. I like Yuki and Luna's relationship, showing, in a way, that one can find togetherness in being alone. I might play around with this a bit in later one-shots. As always, thanks for reading! With <3, The Wolf Cat Lover