Scars

Well, I started another FB FF, it was called "Silver Wings and Golden Halos". I got the last 3 pages of the one-shot done, but then it didn't save... so... I haven't really found the motivation to write the ending... again. I was going to write it, but then I got the idea for this Multi-chapter fic. This is my second fic that has multiple chapters, the rest of my pieces are all one-shots. But with that, here it goes!

Disclaimer: My attempts to own Fruits Basket has not worked yet, so until they do, I don't own Fruits Basket. However, I CAN take credit for this plot. So... please don't steal it. And if you do... then I'll have to sik Akito on you.

The Pain of Remembrance

Yuki Souma walked slowly through the woods to his secret base. He listened intently to the soft crunch of twigs and leaves breaking after each step. He breathed in the gentle air, filled with the sweet scent of near-by wild flowers and dry earth. A gentle breeze came by and wrapped him in a caring embrace. His hair became weightless as it softly caressed his face. As he walked on, his eyes were warmly greeted with the ever-welcomed clash of colors. The light and careless blues of the sky, the infinite shades of delicate greens and the ever calming browns. Yup, a perfect combo for him.

But days like these were especially appreciated by Yuki. For he couldn't always walk outside and appreciate God's beauty. There was a time when he looked and only saw walls. And no matter what direction he looked in, and no matter how high he reached, the same verdict always remained... he was trapped. Trapped like a rat in a cage.

He remembers cursing those walls, and he remembers the cold sensation of warm tears falling down his face. But what he remembers most dreaming of being free.

Free from these walls, free from the infinite darkness, free to act his age, free from the curse, free from his bronchi, free from him, and most of all he dreamed of being free from himself.

When he dreamed, he was free. And in every dream, he heard a voice. It wasn't any voice he had heard before, but it was welcomed. The voice such with such gentleness that he sometimes had to strain to hear it. And the words were always treasured. They helped him resist the years of abuse he suffered. It spoke exactly what he needed to hear. And every word was kind and filled with affection.

"Yuki-kun...?"

They gray haired Souma quickly turned to face the voice, taking note that he had arrived at the base.

"Oh! Um... konnichiwa Honda-san."

The brown haired girl smiled warmly. "Konnichiwa, I hope I'm not bothering you, you seemed really deep in thought..."

Yuki smiled at her reassuringly. "You're not in the way. In fact, I'm glad you came. I could really use some help in the garden."

Tohru flashed him another warm smile. "Hai!"

They worked in the garden for a couple of hours. Weeding and watering and planting were accomplished by the two. Gentle conversation was carried by both.

"Honda-san... could you please hand me that spade?"

Tohru stood up and reached over to the small shovel. However, a small stump appeared in front of the oblivious girls' path. She didn't take notice and soon she found herself getting ready to hit the ground. She closed her eyes and held her arms in front of her to break the fall. But she didn't fall, and instead found herself caught by two arms. However, his arms were held out to catch her, and her arms were extended to break the fall.

POOF

Tohru looked around and helped a small mouse get out of the tangled pile of Yukis' clothes. "GOMEN NESAI, YUKI-KUN!"

The worried girl giggled lightly as the small creature crawled onto her lap. "Honda-san, it's fine...really."

Tohru smiled in relief. "Okay."

Yuki smiled at her and jumped onto the ground.

POOF

She closed her eyes and looked away as a deep blush crossed her face. She heard rustling in some near-by bushes a few seconds later, so she opened her eyes. She saw him standing in some bushes that came over waist high.

"Yuki-kun... what's that on you're back?" She asked, deep concern engrained in her voice.

The young Souma panicked slightly. His intentions were to never let Honda-san know about his past. "Um... it's...uh...I umm... scratched my back on a um... tree. Yeah... that one over there." He said pointing to a tree right by the bush he was standing in.

Tohru could tell that he seemed jumpy, so she decided to leave it at that. "Oh... okay."

He entered the clearing a few minutes later fully dressed. "Are you ready to go home, Honda-san?"

Tohru smiled. "Hai, Yuki-kun."

They gathered up their things and started to walk home. One thing kept nagging on Tohru's mind.

'Those weren't scratches... there were too many, and at too many different angles. Could they be... scars? But they were covering his entire back almost... what could've happened to Yuki-kun!?!'

Yeah... I know it's short. But oh-well! I promise the next will be longer. Well, CC is MUCH welcomed. And I want to know ur thoughts on couplings. I'm thinking Yukiru towards the end. Or do u guys like the chase better? Love Triangle with Kyo/Tohru/Yuki? Idk, that's y u need to tell me!

But yeah.... Click on that little button at the bottom of the screen. If you're wondering about Yuki's past and didn't catch it in the show, I'll explain it now.

(From my understanding) Yuki was locked in confinement. He suffered through mental torture by Akito. AND he suffered beatings on a regular basis by Akito. So... yeah. I'm surprised at how well Yuki turned out. And I believe that's why he's so mature. He was FORCED to mature, he lost his childhood by being thrown into an adult situation. And I also think that's why he likes to garden. To be outside, to live his dream, to watch life.

Okay, I'm done PLEASE R&R

Kawaii34Girl

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