I do not own or intend to own any of the Fruits Basket's characters.

Author's note: The sequel to Intruder. I was initially going to write Intruder as one long story but decided against as I believe it finished nicely where it did – giving people the choice to finish there or continue the drama with Repercussions! I've found writing fanfiction a wonderful escape from reality… and I hope reading it gives everyone else the same experience. Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Hatori was sitting in his office. It was a rare moment that he had to himself. He had made his rounds within the Sohma estate and he wasn't needed at the hospital for once. The doctor slumped quite lazily in his chair, overlooking his tranquil garden. He raised a cup of tea to his lips and noticed that the trees had begun to turn the lightest shades of red and orange.

It had been four weeks since the burglars had broken into Shigure's house and attacked Tohru Honda. Her recovery had gone smoothly. Bruises fading, ribs mending, stiches removed and little scarring… physically.

Hatori thought back to the night when Tohru had finally talked to Shigure. The novelist had joined Hatori in his study after Tohru had fallen asleep. The two old friends began their habit of talking late into the night while smoking.

"Was sedating her necessary?" questioned Shigure settling himself behind his desk, his voice was quiet and unsure.

"She will need proper sleep. Getting upset like that will have strained her ribs," sighed Hatori, looking out the open door to the dark night. A warm summer's breeze drifted in.

Shigure didn't say anything and lit his own cigarette.

"How bad was it?" Hatori continued, knowing little of what was exchanged, Shigure letting little on when he had come to get him so he could check Tohru over.

"Well… they certainly were not merciful with her. They beat her without provoke…they then asked where we kept any valuables… she didn't know…so they… just continued to hit her…" Shigure's voice was barely a whisper.

Hatori found himself gripping the table with an intensive rage, shock also radiated through the doctor's body but he was practised enough to not let it show. Slightly surprised by his reaction he slowly loosened his fingers as Shigure continued.

"It all seems for such little as well. They didn't take much and what they did take really was not that valuable. I can understand why she had the nightmare though. Such an experience would have been terrifying to say the least… I just hope she won't be afraid for long." Shigure averted his eyes as he said this, noticing Hari's grasp on the table he decided to let it go unmentioned.

"These things take time," was all the doctor could say.

Hatori sighed, taking another sip of his tea, he watched as the trees swayed slightly in the breeze. Tohru fortunately only had one more nightmare after the first. It was not as serious as the first time either, Shigure had only told him of it the other day. She hadn't yelled out but Yuki had just heard her crying and sat with her until she fell asleep again. Although not entirely pleased, Hatori was relieved she had not had anymore.

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Yuki watched as Tohru went about the kitchen cooking dinner. It was nice to see her smiling again, drifting off in her thoughts as she worked.

"Oh, Yuki! I didn't see you there! Was there something you wanted in particular for dinner? I know it looks like I've already started but it's not too late! Is there something from the secret base you would like me to cook?"

Yuki let the faintest smile play across his lips as she became flustered by his appearance. She always got so nervous when caught off guard.

"No, that's alright Miss Honda. I just came to see how you were doing and if you would like any assistance?"

Tohru blushed and started waving her hands in protest. "No, no, no that's okay! Cooking is my job."

"I know Miss Honda but Hatori said you still should not lift anything heavy or work too hard," Yuki reminded her, looking around her at the large pot on the stove.

It had been hard trying to keep her from overdoing things. Shigure had caught her the other day about to go shopping by herself, he ended up going with Tohru because Yuki and Kyo had not been around to go. Yuki nearly laughed at the sight of Shigure, the unfit novelist almost collapsing at the front door after carrying an enormous load of groceries back from the shop.

"I know, Yuki. It's alright really. I promise I won't do anything I don't think I can manage," she beamed.

"Yeah but you think you can manage everything!" Kyo snapped at her, coming into the kitchen, hearing the end of their conversation. He walked right up to her and taking the spoon she was holding he turned and began stirring the pot that was on the stove.

"What are we having, Miss Honda? I'll set some plates out on the table," Yuki offered heading to the cupboard.

"Oh! Um… beef stew," said Tohru as she watched her job being taken over. She went over to Yuki and he handed her the cutlery. Together they went into the sitting room and placed the items on the table.

"Oh, we will need cups as well," observed Yuki heading back into the kitchen.

Tohru looked after him, she then turned to face the open doors overlooking the garden. It was then her eyes were once again drawn to the same spot. The matting still hadn't faded, showing all the signs of being new. It was the matting that had been replaced after she had been attacked. Her blood staining the original floor. A tightness in her chest swelled every time she stopped to think about it.

She couldn't tolerate being alone for long either. The tightness returned whenever she felt lonely or when the house sounded unusually quiet. It had not gone unnoticed by Shigure, Kyo and Yuki either. The three of them making the effort to check on her often and keep her company.

It wasn't like she hadn't been trying to help herself. Tohru had spent an entire morning mentally preparing herself to do the shopping alone. Unfortunately Shigure had caught her at the last moment, telling her she couldn't possibly carry the shopping by herself…she had forgotten about that.

"Is everything alright, Miss Honda?" Yuki questioned, concerned by the vacant expression across Tohru's face. She almost looked sad.

"Oh! No, no, no I'm alright! I'm sorry if I worried you. I was just thinking how nice all the autumn colours are going to be," she covered gesturing to the garden, which was just starting to change.

"Yes, I do enjoy the colours myself," Yuki agreed, placing the cups on the table and coming to stand beside her. He didn't believe her explanation entirely seeing as she hadn't been facing the garden when he had come in.

Please let me know if you like where the sequel is heading, thanks everyone!